Essex County Herald from Island Pond, Vermont • Page 3

i I LAiKJi-: Optical Good: OPERA GLASSES. 12 tested tree of charge. JAMKS PILGRIM, V. AMI OPTICIAN Pi For i 3 ii! on fi ria apply to J. W.

Thurston Drug-gist. NEW GOODS received at our Cm ill COODS AND IIKASOXAHU- PRICKS I 111 plain and lancy GROCERIES motto. ki: I CAI.T. ON I S. Willougliby Tlic roccr.

i nonsox. We iiave a complete and up-to-date line of Muslin Underwear Hosiery of kinds. Men's Suits in up. Footwear l' all kinds and at rijjdit 'rices to which we invite your inspection. voce, zniousox.

LEGTR1G LIGHT arc Safe and Clean. Haw them put in your builcl-ins and you won't regret Hel;) the iood woman by dis-iug of the dirty old kcr-ii-eiie lamps. 1)0 IT NOW. our office in the opera Call House block and we will tell vou all about it. Island PonJ Electric Co.

CKT OX THK INSIDE. The only way to do it is to capital i.e yourself and the only way to capital is through a Savings Bank te.4 tJQ, Account. Capital like Home is not built in a day. Jt is accumulated little by lil tie and increases like the snowbail faster as it grows larger. Strip to think a moment life Mr.

Wage Lamer, and you ill agree that this is true. Then open nn no count with us. assiunpsic Savings Bank. St. Johnsbury, Vt.

YOU BROWN'S INSTANT PEI.TKF lots curid severe or.e i 1 rniili. Mcdiii.e Cj i No: CLOCKS JEWELRY Glasses Heading Glasses I'OSli, VT, 0. Stnti. in TOWN TOPICS. Hi." po.t oth-e at East lii ighton ill he i iiutl.

Lorn, at Islam! Pond, August 2:1, a daughter to Mr. ami Mrs. Will Higgle. a few days 'more in which to l'iy otir lavs ami save the discount. additional costs.

Charl. Blake, ami Josiah Spi'der and wife cam." limn Huston last Saturday to peiui a few days in their dinner homes. Tin1 Rev. Thomas IJa'l ami family will return home this week from their vae.it ion at Orchard, and Mr. Hall will oeeupy his illicit Sunday.

The school hoard have appointed Mrs. M. Kim; town superintendent of -h-inls, a position previously occupied by her to the satisfaction generally of the community. J. 1'ields' home has lieen Woken up, sc we are informed, owing to the departure of his wife to other parts.

He disposed of his household effects by public auction Tuesday. Iiohert Thompson who was in lloston last week seeking medical help, has re turned home, mi, eh encouraged. His wife and daughter Kdna went to Boston Sunday to remain two or three weeks. At the regular meeting of Iloss En-campineiit 1. ().

Tuesday evening two members ot the subordinate, branch of lie order were elected to membership, and the Patriarchal degree was conferred. Martin Ladd, (1. Knitrhts of '-amiing last i inlay to attend Hie dedication of the new hall of Philemon Lodge, No. ti, and was one of the speakers at the post prandial exerci finest is erecting on York Hill a ten roomed colonial cottage of s'ories. It will be titled with all modern conveniences.

.1. M. Davermau Son of (irand li.ipids are the architects, Albert Si Hey, builder. Abe Bailey caused the arrest of his wife Monday, alleging a statutory offence. A hearing was had before Justice Pai sons Tuesday, and the ease was continued to permit the accused an opportunity to obtain counsel.

Samuel Payeiir, while using an axe last T'riilay nearly severed the fore linger of his left hand. Had not the blade struck first in the block ot wood he was one or more fingers would undoubtedly have been severed. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. .1.

Farmer last Friday, but lived less I han an hour. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by the Rev. C. 1). Lance.

Their many friends sympathize with them most deeply in los. Charles Johnson, who has been very ill with appendicitis for several has happily been spared the ordeal of an operation, and is now reported to show lii-omisiiie- indications of a com- plete recovery, a fact which is Heralded with pleasure to all. O.ving to the prevalence of yellow-lever in Louisiana, W. B. Ueeve has had his return tickets there extended for a few weeks, and will delay his di'partuie ami that of his family for Shreveport until such time as the conditions are more favorable.

Miss Alice Strathern has decided to give op school teaching this fall, and has declined a good position at White-tield. X. H. Instead, she will remain at home to assist in the care of her father, who we regret to state has not been as well as usual the past few weeks. Tuesday was the 17t anniversary of of Mr.

and Mrs. Charhi Bresse, also the OUt birthday anniver former. The occasion was observed by a family reunion and dinner, at which all members of the fauiiiv who could, attended, and enjoyed a very pleasant lime. A retreat is being conducted at the Church of St. the Greater by the Uev Desiochers, assisted by the llev Fr.

Holland and the Itev. Fr. Keadveldt, of the P.edeu.ptorist Order, Montreal. The retreat commenced Sunday, and is to be continued Hnoiighout the week The service of Forty Hours Devotion ,,,.,,,.,.,1 Wednesday. I he services thus far have been largely attended.

Closed at Last, Friday, August 18, witnessed the consummation of the deal between the tow of. Brighton and the Island Pond u.t.. rv, P.v this deal the town II 1.1 1 I v. secures the so called aqueduct, with a its riirhts and privileges, its franchise of the Forest Stream with all appurtenances connected therewitl of arrears for water rents to the amount of four thousani dollars the deal also includes all tools and supplies owned by the company on hand. The price paid by the town was ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Li-t of letters remaining uncalled for Island Pond pot office, August Mii tjiaee Meiggs Miss Annie 2 Mrs. William J. XI. Barrett eo. Parsons.

AJetrlimtl I.ttUrt. SI. Cari uttr, I 'tut ma-It r. Miss McCain of Portland is makii lu annual visit to Mrs. Deveny.

I liens ill Ih an eclipse of the sun nevi e.lnes.tay, luit if vou want to wab its progress you will have to be up at sunrise. Charles A. liurnham of Berlin, X. was in town last Friday looking over Ids property. He decided upon making extensive repairs on his house on Cross street.

Mrs. Carlton, from Hoston, came here last week, and later was joined by her son, Willard T. Carleton, of Wells ISiver. I'hey are the guests of Mrs. Jas.

W. Farrell. S. Marks, late princial of our high school, came to Island Pond last Friday and spent several days visiting among his former pupils and other friends. Leo Steady and sister Agnes went to Montreal last Thursday to spend a few lays with friends.

The former will make a visit to Niagara Falls before returning home. The Uev. T. Merrill F.dinamls as the preacher it the Congregational church at both services last Sunday. The day following he started for his home at ahjieton, X.

D. Mrs. F.dmands am laughter will stay a few- week lousier. Klmer Fogg, ife and son, from Hart ford, have been in town a few days calling on old friends. During their stay they were the guests of ,1.

C. Fogg farm. and wife, ami at Meadow 'brook the home of L. F. llobsou and wife.

The (irand Trunk Company announce a special excursion to Montreal, Quebec, and St. Anne de Iieaupie. tickets good going on all trains Monday. September lt. Kates of fare and other information is furnished in the Company's advertise ment on the last page.

Saturday afternoon of this week, L. W. Stevens ill sell by public auction, near the post oflicn. a superior lot of household effects, also five year old mare, cow, harnesses, lumber wagon, sleds, etc. Sale commences at 1 o'clock.

For a more complete enumeration of articles to be sold, and terms, see bills. Owing to a leakage in the old reservoir, and the shortage of the water supply, patrons of the service are requested to be as careful as possible and not let water run to waste. A few days hence will witness the completion of the new reservoir, when there will be plenty of water for everybody, enough and to spare. John T. Gill, who travels all over the country in charge of a brake car, to give instructions to railroad men on the subject of air brakes, visited his mother over Sunday from New port, where his car is now stationed, lie also had 1 1st' i pleasure of meeting his sister Kate.

(Mrs. Little), and her husband, who were here from Vanceboro, Me. These latter returned home Monday. I'pon leaving Newport John will go with his car to St. Johns, N.

1. Itryaut, wife and daughter, and the hitter's three sons, all from Slier-, brooke, are spending their vacation taking a carriage drive through this northern country. They arrived here Friday and were very warmly greeted by oldlime friends, ami their stay made is pleasant as possible. They were very much liupresse wnn me many improvements and the new buildings erected since their departure from Island Pond several years since. Monday they continued their trip, going to Croveton, thence to Guildhall, West IJurke, Wil loughby L-ike and home.

Time seems to have dealt very kindly with and his good ife. George Fickett, ho has been in the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway Company for nearly half a century, and for upwards of twenty years conductor on the local mail train between island Pond and Portland, has resigned. The traveling public will greatly miss this courteous and popular official, who ever had a kindly smile and greeting for all with whom he came in contact, and all will hope that he may enjoy many rest ful years. He is succeeded by Charles Pratt, ho has resigned the through run. Portland to Montreal, and the latter train will be tal en by our townsman Archie Letarte, both capable and effi cient railroad men.

The sensational rural comedy dram "Joshua Simpkins," will be produced at the opera house Friday night, August Jo. The play contains an interesting and intelligible plot, but it is not allowed to interfere with the fun, which is said to be in abundance. During the run of the play some startling scenes and situa tions are seen, the principal of which is said to be the country sawmill, in the third act, in complete operation, cuttin through at great speed a real log upon which a human being has been helpless ly bound by his enemies and left to an evident death, but saved by the timely arrival of Uncle Josh. An excellent band and orchestra accompany this attraction. The band will parade at noon, wheu some good music may be looked for, all heintr dressed as farmers.

Reserved seata on sale at Thurston's. Local Business Notices. Something new in axle crease, Dixon Graphite. Ask for frr Minple. The Ito-worth Store Co.

Wami to look after our interest in Kssex and adjacent counties. Salary or commission. Address Clover Oil and Paint Cleveland. Ohio. FOK SALE.

My butter Imh machinery, consisting of planer, resaw, edger saw, cutting ur saw. lock lxx machine, sand wheel, press, paper machine ami tools. J. L. Hutching.

W. G. Move is spending a number of weeks in Itostou. A number went to the campmeeting at Lyndonville Wednesday. Albion Farmer succeeds Arthur Cole as assistant in the post office.

Carl Hodsdeu lias sold his camp, known as Surf Side Cottage, at Seymour Lake. Charles P. Streete is entertaining two ei. mins from London, England, Arthur Davis and wife. Mrs.

and Miss Foster of Coaticook, are spending a few dajs at II. F. Cause'orook's camp, The Heritage. Geo. Ifrooke of Hatley, arrived here Tuesday to spend a few- days with his sister, Mrs.

John Reeve. Mrs. George J. Mackav and two chib dren, and Mrs. Stuart from Deering.

are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Skillens this week. Jere King and wife of Wenlock have gone to Montreal and Quebec for an extended visit, and will not return until after the Sherbrooke fair.

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moifett will sympathize with them in their great affliction, the death Tuesday night of one of their twin sons. David A. Hay lies went to Colebrook Wednesday to spend several days with friends there and at Pittsburg.

Mrs. George A. llaynes is also visiting at Colebrook. Martin Ladd and Lucius C. Mc-Kenney are in Hurlingtoii, attending the annual session of the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, which convened Wednesday.

A number of friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Sadleir Tuesday night to witness the blossoming of a night blooming cereus.

It was a sight well worth seeing. Miss Emma Stone of Rutland is a visitor in town. Her father, Dimond Stone, was proprietor of the Island Pond 1 louse during the seventies. There is very little here that is familiar to her. The Rev.

1). G. Guest, from the Nova Seotian conference, a son of our townsman, John Guest, has been transferred the Vermont conference and appointed to the charge of East Haven and East Ilurke. lie arrived here Wednesday nig'bt. The tire alarm was sounded shortly after 7 o'clock this Thursday morning, hut the last note of the alarm was immediately succeeded by the all out signal.

An oil stove at the canning factory ignited, and was promptly squelched hy the employees. "Joshua Simpkins," a story of farm life, will be seen at the opera house on Friday evening of this week. It is said to abound in novel features, wonderful mechanical effects, excellent singing ami dancing and plenty of refined wholesome fun, and brings to light in third act a real sawmill in full operation, which is claimed to be the most realistic stage effect ever produced. Between the acts a high class orchestra renders some txcelleut music, and also aids in the introduction of many pleasing singing and dancing specialties during the progress of the play. The fine band earned by the company will make a burlesque street parade at noon.

Secure your reserved seats now, at Thurston's. All schools in town commence the fall term Tuesday, September 5. The principal for the high school is Clarence II. Willey, whose last school was at llardwick, a man well recommended for the position. His assistant, Edna M.

Spurr, of Lynn, also comes to Island Pond highly recommended. The teachers in the other grades are Grades and 8, Charlotte Thurston Grades 5 and 0, Ella Moore; Grades 3 and 4, Sarah Patterson Grades 1 and 2, Maude LeBourveau Pleasant street Mabel Lalloche. The teachers in the district schools are Head of Pond, Ethel Smith; Nicholson District, Melissa Moore Bemis District, Emma Patter son Iron Undue, Monetise nam fcast Brighton, Iva French Hunter District, Ethel Lougee. On the whole the town has a pretty good staff of instructors. Y.

M. C. A. NOTES. The social given last Friday night by the Woman's Auxiliary was, doubtless, the most successful, from every standpoint, of any they have yet given.

About 123 gathered to listen to the excellent musical programme presented, to partake of the ice cream and cake provided, as also to make the best possible use of the social side of their nature. The gathering was pronounced by all to have been a splendid success, and a handsome sum was realized by the ladies. A. W. Bosworth and night assistant D.

J. Bean left this Thursday morning for Silver Bay, N. to attend an insti tute of the Railroad Y. M. C.

A. work, which is to be held the last week in August. Silver Bay is the vacation resort fiw the Y. M. C.

A. men of the eaa'eru ktate and CaiooU, nittiatrd on Lake George, which is -ilo the ni(t beautiful lake in I. oil hern New Yolk. Hundreds of member ami their f.uuilii- H-etid their vacation there during j-and August. The religious uik committee held a meeting Tuesday afternoon to lay plans for a fall ami winter campai It was decided to hold the tirst liieetint: the third of September, which is the first Sunday.

The name of the sjx'aker will be announced next week. The meetings will held from to 4 M. as in the past, and it is planned to have as many outsidn as can l-e secured. The music ami singing will have siecia' attention. Letter to Hutching I tt'lHtltlt.

IVarSir: We know-what the paint are all made of, you know; we have to. In Wilson, are two dealers. One of em thinks he can't sell paint for more than $1 a gallon; the other won't have such stuff in his store sells Devoe lead and zinc, of course. The il paint is adulterated "OJ Devoe is all lead and zinc and linseed oil. with aa little good dryer as possible.

A gallon Devoe has in it a little more paint than four gallons of the other. A gallon Devoe will rover as much as four of the other. Who wants to pay waces for painting four gallons for one How much is Devoe lead and zinc worth in that town Yours truly, 79 F. W. Dkvoe P.

S. J. W. Thurston sells our paint. Concord.

John McLean is building an addition onto the west end of his blacksmith shop. Mrs. Harriette Ford had a party last Saturday evening at the home of Bertie Douglass in honor of her daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Farrell, of Manchester, X'.

who have been making her a short visit. Several from this place attended the races at Littleton. X. last week. Charles F.

Reavey is putting a new- stone foundation under his grist mill. The East St. Johnsbury baseball team came up and played our boys a game hist Saturday afternoon, and at the end of the game the score stood 1'2 to in favor of the home team. The day Wing fine a large number were on the grounds to witness the game. Time 1 hour and 10 minutes.

A gang of carpenters commenced work on the new town house last week Tuesday. The building is to be GO 40 feet on the ground, and two stories with basement. Landlord C. E. Shaw has his rooms all full, and several beds set up in the hall, which are occupied by the telephone gang.

TOCl'KE A C01.I IN ONE UAV. Take LAXATIVE BIN) Ql'IN- IXE Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W.

(trove's signature is on each box. 23c. Cuildhall. Miss Dora Webb from Pomona Florida, has been the guest of Mrs Guy Hayes the past week. Mis Mildred Blodgett is quite ill.

Mfss Katherine Follansby returned Monday night from her trip to Wash ington and Oregon. Rufus K. Poole has been quite ill the past week. Dr. Leith attends him.

Mrs. Harriet Hubbard is not as well this week. Mrs. Nellie Mtirry and baby from Berlin, N. are the guests of relatives and friends in town.

Mrs. A. L. Chipman and Mrs. Harry Gray are visiting their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Jordan. P. It. Follansby and wife returned from Bradford Monday night.

Wymaii and Ralph Ilulibard were quite ill the first of the week. Neal Beattie returned to his school in Bradford Wednesday. Miss Mary Webb passed away at the home of her brother, George Webb, last week Tuesday morning. Miss Webb had been in poor health for a long time. The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday.

Much sympathy is extended. Sherbrooke Fair. The evening attractions at this great fair promise to be more elaborate than ever. The following great specialties will appear in addition to the regular acts The three Madcaps and the Althea Twin Sisters, acrobatic dancers and grotesque comedians M'lle Rialto, the marvelous fire and mirror dancer; the Silrd Regiment in their celebrated phy sical drill. The fireworks will be the finest display ever seen in the Townships, concluding with the great scenic piece, "The battle of Trafalgar." In addition to the Regiment, Harnionie and North Hatley Bands, others from distance are being arranged for.

An interesting exhibit will be that of Mr. B. C. Howard's live moose. They will be on view in a specially erected yard at the north end of the grounds.

Entries in a classes are coming in rapidly and are in excess of last year. The race track is in first class shape, and a large field of horses is looked for. Everything points to the most success. ful exhibition in the history of the Association. Lumbermen's Hardware I Anyone thinking of oill ptllpwnod Of lumber ill do i ''i "linn.

iia ve nisi assortment of CROSS Cl'T Also various stvles and makes ol AX MS. fine quality of oak axe handles in both straight and crooked. In our stock of FILUS we have several makes, and a lare variety of sizes. We carry the Bangor Cant do and mdles. A lare variety of Saw Tools and Sets.

As for the cook shantv we can fit it out complete. Give us a call if needing any thin; in this line. The Bosworth Store Co. ICE CREAM Parties and Assemblies Supplied. PURE CONFECTIONERY.

ISLAND POND BAKERY, W. J. EOONEY, Proprietor. Hugust 1905 Choice Confectionery anb dfnut. jfancE Groceries, Etc.

YOU SAVE MONEY by trading at THE NEW YORK STORE, NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED. General Furnishings for Ladies and Children. A New Consignment of Men's Suits Odd Pants. ti a It I i W. R.

B0ULDS, Prop. Railroad Street, Island Pond, Vt. $2,000,000. The National Life of Montpelier the only-Vermont Life Insurance Company, has written Two Million Dollars MORE NEW INSURANCE in the United States since January 1, 1905, than in the corresponding period a year ago. The above figures tell the story.

W. W. SPRAGUE SON. GENERAL AGENTS ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.

1 jJl itlto the Woods to Cllt litlicr 'A 1 11 MS I11MMV liliviu" i i i iai sunk K'st SAWS that we have ever had. rvrrT-rvrfrwiri We have a verv.