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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-05-10
A BABY BUNTING" CASE.


A BenningtOnIan'sS Sensational Breach
OF Promise Suit IN ahe Sandy Hill
N. ", Court.
The case of Fannie j. Baker against
William q. Barrows, was begun Tues
day. The action is brought to recover
damages to the amount of $4,000 for a
breach of marriage contract. Elk Sur.
rogate Frazier OF Salem appeared for the
fair plaintiff; Mr., Farrar, Of the firm Of
Farrar & Cady, Of Syracuse, for the de.
PENDANT, Mr.. Farrsr, in opening his
side OF the case, said the parties became
engaged on July 10, 1885. and the con.
tract was broken on June IS, 1887, when
the defendant married a Miss Buckley
At the time of the engagement both
parties lived at Middle Granville, but a
few months thereafter Barrows took UT
his residence in Jefferson county and
has continued to live there since, Miss
Baker was the first witness called to the
stand She swore that from the time Of
the eDgag ement until the contract was
formally broken, about two years, she
received upward of 200 letters. Two
hundred of the amatory epistles she
brought with her to the court room, but
the others were lost or mislaid. She
was employed as a school teacher up to
the time of her engagement, but after
that, at the request of Mr.. Bsrrows, she
relinquished her position and occupied
her time answering his letters.
and preparing for the wedding. Besides
the loss of salary, she expended about
$500 in getting ready for the nuptials.
At the request of her counsel Miss Baker
unlocked little black satchel, filed
with love letters. which she had brought
on the witness stand. She read severa +,
of these letters, in which the defendan
protested his love in the most ardent
terms imaginable. In one he wrote that
without her life would be an aching
void II he thought he could not win
her heart or hand he would not commit
suicide or seek drunkard's grave, but
would henceforth live the life of a re
cluse. devoting his days TO God and her
memory. The trial of the case was I'M
finished when court adjourned.
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POwnaI.

The schools have all begun their ses-
sions, the various dates of commencing
this year being from April 16 to May 4
This should be remedied by establishing
a definite date on which the schools
might begin their school year together,
john Lackey has moved to the house
he constructed this spring on piece OF
land which he has life-leased.
Where are we concerning Arbor day
We opine that the value OF forestry
would prove good subject Of study.
Daniel Myers IS seriously i'll with bill
ious fever.
George Montgomery lost valuable
horse 1t dropped dead in the harness.
Leland Thompson, one OF our inhuen-
tial citizens, died OF quick consumption
on Tuesday morning. He had been fail
ing for some time and his mslady baf-
fed the best medical skill. He was
about SO years old, the son Of Joseph
Thompson and brother Of Amasa Thomp
son. Three sisters also survive HIM.
Deceased was not married.
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Miss Edith FrisbIe is now a member OIL
the Center church choir and for young
singer is quite proficient. Owing L
changes which occur in every commun-
ity as well as our own, the choir will be
re-organized shortly and other additions
made to it's membership from the young
er class of girls.
The bridge over the brook on the east
road, near Paul Taft's ia in a wretched
condition and we hope will be repaired
at once 80 that teams can GLOSS.
Miss Bertha A. Bottum, at present a
teacher in the East Arlington school,
paid her friends here a flying visit last
week. OF course her presence was glad
ly welcomed as she is favorite through
out the community.
A. 81. Jones, lady and Mabel, the
younger daughter of the household,
found time last week to leave North
Adams, Mass, and spend part Of Satur-
day and all of Sunday at the Center
with the family OF R. f. Galusha. We
were glad to find Mrs. Jones in improv-
ed health, AS always happens when
Mrs, j. visits the Center, the children Of
more than one household were recip-
tents of substantial gifts from that excel.
lent Christian lady.
On Sunday the fuenral of Mrs. Miner
va l.. Grover (nee Young) wife of VIM,
II. II. Grover, formerly of SALISBURY,
was held from her late residence in Ar
lington. Mrs. Grover was born at Al
burgh, VT, IN September, 1915 and
leaves a husband and five children to
mourn their loss, The remains were
taken to SALISBURY, where appropriate
services were held in the Baptist church
Rev. Mr.. Wilkins officiating. The de
ceased was an industrious woman-a
loving mother-and the household from
which she has been removed will miss
her sadly.
Miss Clara Bottum teaches in district
No. Q; Miss Bertha Corey In Otis How
ards district, Miss Miriam Buck will
take school in Glastonbury.
NJ. p. Richardson, agent for the New
England Farmer in Bennington county,
is canvassing our town in the interests
of that paper. We are surprised that
there are not half dozen farmers in
the town who are regular patrons of so
good an agricultural paper.
Trailing arbutus is in bloom on the
hill sides and excursions Of young peo-
pie to gather the fragrant flowers are
frequent. A large vase filled with the
pink blossoms adorned the desk OF the
Baptist church last Sunday-the gift
of Miss Ella Galusha.
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The regular monthly meeting of the
Monument association was held on
Wednesday forenoon at the office of
Batchelder and Bates, with the follow
ing members in attendance:
Hon Henry &. Root, vice-president,
and presiding; Messrs, Colburn, Scott,
Shurtletf, Valentine, Dewey, Bliss, Abb
bolt, Bennett, White and Childs. Sew
of our citizens not members were also
present.
A motion was made to strike from the
files the minutes of the last meeting, the
April meeting, on account of the want
of quorum. Opposition being made
to this on account of there having been
no business done at the meeting, the
utes of the last meeting should read
after recountingthe organization of the
meeting, mo quorum was present.
The meeting adjourned" Mr.. Childs
withdrew his letter which had been laid
before the last meeting and offered it at
this.
A spirited discussion arose as to
whether business transacted at meet
ing at which no quorum was present,
was legal and binding on the associa-
ton, unless the point of no. quorum
was made at the time, Several present
had been members of the legislature,
aud it was remarked that large amount
Of business was constantly transacted
there in the absence of a quorum. Some
seemed to think that business done in
that way would not be valid in corpo
ration although it might be in a legisla
tive assembly, but the association de
clined TO commit itself either way. All
however, agreed, as they always have
that few persons should not transac
any business Of any Importance what
ever.
At recent meeting of the association
a suggestion was made that the name
of all the subscribers to the monumen
fund should be recorded in book ant
kept in the archives of the association
and the subject has been discussed NOR
or less, and always favorably. Col. M
S. Colburn offered the following motio
which covers this ground and muo
more;
Moved, That the treasurer and tn
recording secretary be directed to pre-
pare and make a statement of all mon
eys received by the association, fror
whom and where; and all moneys pal
! out by the association, to whom and fO
? what purpose, and report the same a
. the regular monthly meeting in Angus
next. The motion was carried unan
mously,
Mr.. Childs moved to 20 into an elet
ton of auditor for New Hampshire
o Carried. Mr.. Bliss put in nOminatio
y the Hon. John Kimball of Concord, an
I he was unanimously elected
D The business of marking the diffeTeI
designs and plans of the monument VIZ
- taken up, but as the hour of noon VIZ
d approaching it was dropped till Il
r June meeting, the 18th prox.
/, Mai. Valentine moved TO draw Sl0t
more from the Bennington Battle MOI
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Remington Centre,

The Bennington Arbor Association
held its first meeting for the season at
Ethan Allen hall Saturday afternoon,
The meeting was called to order by JUS
tin Kellogg, esq.,, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee, and Mr., Charles c.
Merchant was appointed president pro
tenn. Mr.. Kellogg reported the financiaI
situation of the association. 1t was
voted to buy horse lawn mower, and
hire man to keep the streets in good
order during the summer. 1t was also
voted that the chairman be requested to
call the attention of the selectmen tC
the lack of sidewalk on the roat
north of the cemetery, and the danger
Gus condition of the one on the south
side of it., and solicit an appropriation
for the improvement of the same, Ad
journed. In connection with the above
ct the suggestion of Mr.. Kellogg, fine
elm was planted directly in front of the
church, in memory of our late beloved
pastor, Rev. Isaac Jennings. Severa
other elms were planted in the small
park at the foot of the academy hill
The association hopes that liberia
spirit will prevail, and that ample fund
will be provided,
The Arbutus Tea party last Frida!
evening was quite a success both social
ly and financially. A fine entertain
ment was furnished and the ladies de
serve great credit for their effort. TIT
presence of Rev. Mr.. Severance and hi
estimable wife added greatly to tn
pleasure of the occasion. The parson
age fund was benefited to the amour
Of over S53. The renovation of the par
sonage is going forward, and the i'm
provement will be very marked. Mr.
j. Wool Griswold, with his usual kind
ness and generosity, sends his check 70
800 to be applied to the good work.
Mr.. and Mrs, Alfred Robinson hav
moved iuto their new home, and in
few days will be ready to see thei
friends.
Mrs. Governor Robinson and Mis-
Stamford arrived home yesterday An
are heartily welcomed.
Thos. Mcnamara and John Mcmahon
left for Denver, Col, Tuesday morning
We wish the young men abundant sue
cess in their new home.
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MEMORIAL DAY.
General Orders for Its Observance Issued
by Commander Taylor.

deneral orders Tor It's observance Issued
by Commander Taylor.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF YER
MONT GRAND ARMY OF THEREPUBLIc,
BRATTLEBORo, Vt. April, 90, 1888.
General Order No. 5.
As the Both Of May again approaches,
we are anew reminded Of the duty we
owe TO the memory of our comrades who
have been mustered out of service here
and joined that Grand Army who have
gone before US. Let us meet on that
day with full ranks, and reverently ard
tenderly deck, with the choicest bios
SONS OF spring, The resting places Of our
dead. While it Is legal holiday, let us
use our influence to prevent, so far as
possible, its being made day of jollifi-.
cation and sport.
Where organizations of the Woman's
Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans exist.
let them be invited TO assist us in our
ceremonies. Let all civic bodies,
as far as possible, the public
schools, and citizens generally, be in
vited to join us in helping to make the
day sacred. II Is desired that in towns
where no Grand Army posts exist, and
where there are graves OF old soldier,
that the posts nearest to such towns
shall assist the citizens Of those towns,
as far as possible, by details, in seeing
that such graves are decorated.
1t is recommended that each post at
tend divine service in a body at some
one Of the churches of their respective
towns, on the Sabbath preceding Memo
rial Day, and that the Woman's Relief
Corps and Sons Of Veterans (where such
organizations exist be invited to accom-
pany them.
Post adjutants will forward to these
headquarters copies of their local paperl
reporting observances Of the day, with
such other information pertaining there
to as may be Of assistance to the depart
ment chaplain in making his report 4
our next annual encampmt mt. Pos
officers will use their utmost endeavOr
to bring out their posts with full ranks
Let not a comrade be absent who cal
possibly attend, and let US make the dal
, that lie TO us the dearest Of all days Il
! the year-more generally observed tina
ever before.
By command Of
HERBERT E. TAYLOR,
Department Commander.
e. II. PUTNAM
/ Assistant Adjutant General,
In harmony with the recommendation
' Of Department Commander Taylor, Gu
ter Post has extended an invitation I
the several civic societies to unite wit
/, them, to the schools to do likewise, an
s the G., A. R. organizations will probabl
|; attend the Methodist church on Ii
. evening Of May q.
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Arlington

Mrs L E. White OF Hoosick Falls is
spending few days in town.
Mr.. Fred. r. Shaw of Adams, Mass,
was in town over Sunday with his son,
Master Henry.
The Arlington House is open to the
public.
Miss Adelia r. Holden has rented hel
house in the village to the Rev. Mr.
Pratt, who takes possession the 18th
inst.
The measles have broken out in the
school and large number of scholars
have been exposed
Quite small delegation of ladies at.
tended the meeting OF the Woman't
Auxiliary in Rutland.
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GEO. A. WOoD has been more comfort.
able for few days, He has had no
more hemorThages but lies in critical
condition.
This is one of the most backward sea.
sons we have ever seen, but 1t is prona-
bic that the June and July sun will hur-
ry up vegetation.
MRS. IRA G. HAWKS is confined to a
darkened room with inflammation in one
of her eyes. She is a great sufferer and
has a severe attack.
Mrs. GEO. r. DAKIN sails for England,
on the Both of this month, TO visit her
home there. We hope she will have a
quick voyage and pleasant visit.
THE musical festival in Troy this week
is a grand success. The large chorus
contains the Bennington voices named
by us last week. The low rates of fare
calls out large attendance from West
ern Vermont.
JOHN R. PILLIHG went Tuesday to take
the position of superintendent of a large
hosiery mill 80 il is understood although
all we know is that he has been Offer ed
fiattering salaried position and hai
conditionally accepted to see how hi
likes it.
NOTICE of weddings, births and DEATH
sent for publication should always b'
accompanied by the name Of the sender
not for publication but as a guaranty o.
good faith. Anonymous cOmmunlca'
tions of this kind invariably find thei
way into the waste basket.
JOHN I.oNERGAN had the misfortune
Monday to crush three of his toes undo
about 500 pounds weight, which he wa
handling with a crane. The injury wa
attended to with surgical skill and he
as well as can be expected. 1t is hope
that amputation will not become neces
sary.
MAY Goth is Whitsun day, commend
ratiYe of the descent of the Holy Splr
upon the Apostles ana church at Jeru
salem following closely the Ascensio
OF their Blessed Lord, The services 6
ST. Francis De Sales church will
elaborate in their character and also {
st. Peters. We hear it said that at tn
latter Evensong will be full choral.
TODAY is the festival Of the Ascensio
of Christ, day which has been Obser'
ed for centuries by the historic churcht
of Chrstendom. At st. Peters thel
was celebration Of the Holy Euchari
at 10 a. M, and this evening there wi
be service at Z 30 o'clock. At st. Frar
els DE Sales, Mass was celebrated at
m, and at z As this evening there wi
he seryiyes closing with the Renedictio
OF the Blessed Sacrament.
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Sunderland,

Get ready to have your fortune told.
GypsieS are on the road.
Very high water here last week. II
flowed across the road north Of the Dor.
ough. 80 that teams were unable to pass,
people going to Manchester being
Obliged TO go on the upper road,
The postoffice at the Borough is now
in Elmer Robbins store. Charles Bacon
received the appointment Of postmaster
through the influence of O. F. Orvis
Manchester, whose assistance he gained
some weeks since.
The drama Under the Laurels" wal
repeated last Friday evening.
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ument fund in charge of the treasurer
of the State, and the motion was carried
unanimously. Seven thousand dollars
have already been drawn. The meet
ing then adjourned.
Hon. Thos, White, the first vice-presi-
dent of the Historical society, then call
ed that organization to order and the
meeting was at once adjourned to meet
two weeks hence at the Office of Batch
eldor and Bates at 10 am.
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Gufal 1ntrlIi9rnrr.

Just received $50 boxes of elegant writing pa
per, which we are retailing 20 and % cents pei
box. The best paper for the money, ever offered
In Bennington,
eY-Opera slippers, IS cents at Martin g.
sFIsaac Surdam offers his furniture
business for sale and store to let. l2tt,
EY- Martins is the place for anything
in the shoe line.
C$-Parties having magazines, pamph-
let's or papers they wish bound, can have
work done at the BANNER BINDERY in
the best manner and at low rates.
IY-Those Mems Congress Caters at
81, are a great bargain, at Martins.
sEAnother large invoice of those 20
and % cent box papers just received at
the BANNER Stationery store. They are
the best papers ever sold for the money.
sY-M Mems tap sole shoes for every day
wear at l.50 and $l.75 are bargains, at
Martins.
II" Jos. Schwarz is opening a very
fine and large line of summer goods in
boot and shoe wear. No trouble to show
these goods.
sE-C. E. and E. Dewey have just re-
ceived new style Ploughs, Harrows and
Cultivators also "Bradley's Phosphate,
and Carbonate of Lime. 13m2.
cB"Just received at Mrs. 8. S. Pratt's
all the new spring styles IN straw mats
and bonnets. which she is selling very
low. Please call and make your selec-
tlons. lOtt
CE- Memorials of Century by Rev.
Isaac Jennings.-A few copies of this
work remaining unsold are now in the
care of DIR. G. G. r. Jennings. Any
who wish to secure copies of the book
may do so by communicating with hun.
16t2.
sy"J. Ed. Walbridge G. Co. come to
the front this week with chamber suits
from $lS up to 500. From S35 and up.
ward the purchaser can have choice
of marble top bureau, wash stand, ETC.
no such bargains have ever before been
offered IN town. Call and see these
goods.
sB-At the Marble and Granite works
on North Street, first door north Vt Elk
press Office, Bennington, VT, they have
a lot of cemetery work which they will
sell at prices to suit customers. Plea e
call and examine the work and get
PRICES DelOIe pulCudsihB SloO"hSi lo"c
sB-The May number of The Writer
(Boston) contains a sharp article by
James Parton on Journalism as a Pro-
fession for Young Men which is sure
to excite discussion. Editor Dana, of
the New York Sun, some valuable "Ad-
vice to Young Writer'S" Professor C..
X. Nelson criticises sharply THE En-
glish of Miss Ameie Rivers" Some
Needs Of Versitiers" are pointed out in
caustic article by James Buckham, and
there are two practical articles that will
directly interest every shorthand writer
The departments of Queries, ~" Helpful
Hints and Suggestions" and Literary
Articles in Periodical" are, as always,
full of interest. The first edl-
tion of the April Writer was
exhausted in a week, and second
edition, making II, 900 copies in all, had
to he printed. The price of the maya
zine is one dollar year; ten cents a
number. Address /: The Writer, p. o..
Box 1905, Boston, Mass.
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Why VIII You!

Worry about that palpitatiOn of the
heart and lay awake nights thinking of
that terrible feeling of numbness which
you often experience in your arm and
limb. These symptoms, with many
others, warn you of a condition of the
circulation that you cannot afford to
have become more serious.
Anti .ApOpiectine against Apoplexy)
is remedy that will relieve these symp-
toms and cure Paralysis, Rheumatism,
Heart Disease, Liver, Kidney and Blad-
der Troubles. Price $l.00 at your drug
gist's.
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BondVilIe.

Miss Hermie Burbank, who graduated
IN the centennial class at the CastletOn
n)rmal school. 10 teaching At Dorset viii
lage.
We are pleased to see our pastor, Rev
F. W. Felch, back with us for another
year,
The listers, Bryant, Burbank and John
son. who have been busy compiling thu
lists on which the taxes are based finish
ed their work last Thursday.
A. X, Burbank has resbingled hi
barn this spring; the schoolhOuse is alst
being reshingled, and repairs are con.
templated on the church,
Clinton Phillips has moved in neaI
II, +. Fuller's mill and will work foi
him,
John p. L4ckey has moved into tt,
house Just vacated by Clinton Phillips
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w est Arlington.

The fishing season opened with plen-
ty of rain and drenched small boys
Mrs. G. B. Hard spent portion of last
week with her father.
The first ladies' aid society was held
at Mrs. A. G. McKee's, Tuesday.
C. A.:Derrick and daughter are spend
q short time in Pawlet.
Nelson Buck is spending the week in
Dorset.
Misses Bertha Bottum and Myra Phil
lips, two teachers from East Arlington
spent Saturday and Sunday at r, F
Ddvis's.
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Beautiful weather==iust what every
body has been longing for-has come al
last,
The maple sugar party given by the
Young Peoples Society last Wednesday
evening was an enjoyable occasion-at
are all the social gatherings in which
that Society is interested.
Mrs. Fri Randall will spend the sum
mer with friends in Hamilton, Cana
da.
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HERBERT E. TAYLOR,
Department Commander.
e. II. PUTNAM,
a
IL Isa Curious Fact

That the body is now more susceptible
to benefit from medicine than at any
other season. Hence the importance OF
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla now, wher
il will do you the most good. 1t is real
y wonderful for purifying and enrich
ing the blood, creating an appetite, anG
giving healthy tone to the whole sys-
TEN. BE sure TO get Hoods Sarsaparilla
which is peculiar 10 itself.
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A London dispatch to the New Yor k
Times says; The Telegraph has an
alarmist Vienna dispatch saying that
Russia intends an immediate big move
ment in Central Asia with view of
forcing England, to withdraw her sup
port from the triple alliance. The dis
patch says the plan of Russia is to alb
Sorb Persia at a gulp. Attaches of the
English office, however, declare there
is no foundation for the report so far as
they have heard.
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WOOdfOrd =.

There is some snow here yet,
Mrs. O'Brien is stopping at VIM. E,
Cutters.
Mr.. Cutler from Searsburg was in
town last week. He reports that the
roads east of us are as bad as he ever
Jaw them
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BLACK { COLORED SILKS

In our Silks, Velvet and Plush Department We
ar. showing many bargains.
A new line of COLoRED and BLACK WATER.
ED SILK. now so much in demand for skirt and
trimmings, at LIS and $3.50 per yard.
A Special Drive in BLACK SATIN RHAD-
AMES and FAILLE FRANCHISE at 81, tl.25,
ti.5O; also splendid line Of Golors in SURAH
SILKS for the hot weather at 75c and 81.
INDIA SILKS and BENGALINES. A very
fine assortment
Special Bargains in BLACK AMERICAN
eros GRAIN SILK-will wear well-from T5C
to 81 per yard.
Our s1.25 Plush. in all colors, reduced to 9Oc a
yard.