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POwIlaI.

City boarders are in town now.
j. w. Wright is absent for a week 3
recreation.
There will be Sunday school concert
at Pownal Centre Sunday evening next.
Eugene Angel of Detroit Mich. spent
a day in town looking over the ancestral
landmarks Of 80 years ago.
The interest III the base ball club in the
village seems waning, no match games
having been played for some time.
The factory began running Monday.
The dam il completed and is IN as good
shape as it has been for a number Of
years.
Elder j. f. Cross of the Advent Church
of Webster, Mass, will give a series Of
five lectures on the Inspiration of the
Bible beginning Aug. 18th at Parker
Hall in this village,
The Baptist pulpit in this place is not
filled until Sabbath after next, the pastor
taking "a vacation. Sunday last baptis-
NAL services were held at the river and
the following received this sacrament
Mrs. d. F. Bates, Mrs. DIR. Barber, Miss
NJ. Lincoln, Miss g. Houghtaling and
Leon Jencks.
The opening of the Republican Club
at Parker Hall was begun Monday even.
ing. Hon. Orrin Bates was elected pres
ident; I. +. BrOwnell, w. E. BrOwnell
and George Hudson vice presidents; DIR.
Barber, secretary; Flank Dean assistant
secretary j. Norwood, treasurer, b.
Z Brownell opened the ball by describ.
ing the condition of the party IN 1910
and 1860, and what the cry of the Dem.
ocrats was and what the action of the
party had always been. He said he pre-.
ferred Democratic President from the
South If we must have one TO a North
erner who would do dirty work his Sou.
thern colleagues were ashamed to. j
K. BaLchelder Of Arlington followed in
statement of the principles of the par.
ties and by statistics of wool and marble
and the workingmen of Europe showed
how protection was the great need OF
our American industries.
Benjamin Barber, so years of age, at
tempted to cross the railroad track en-
Tuesday noon and was struck by train
he failed to observe. He was carried
over four rods on the pilot and thrown
W tIlt Hlut vi lIdChs CACtpJ u us
location of the right collar bone, at date
of writing no further injuries than SIM
ply cuts or bruises are apparent, That he
escaped at all is a miracle almost. DIR.
Barber, his son, at once made prelimin-
airy examination and summoned DR..
Carr, Fitchburg Railroad Surgeon and
DIR. 4. f Potter, who gave the case sue
cessful treatment and care. Another ac-
count says He had reached the centre
of the crossing when the locomotive
struck him and hurled him from the
track. The engineer had noticed his
peril and the whistle was blown and the
bell rung. The old man became con.
fused and stood still until the accident
happened. His shoulder WAS broken and
his head cut. He was picked up and
carried home by the train crew. Mr..
Barber will recover,
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of Montreal, one of the Scotch bagpipers
the music being furnished by Major
MatthiesoD, his companion. In response
to an encore this chevalier gave an intri
cate and difficult sword dance on tip toe
using for crossed swords those of Mai
Puffer and Capt Tiffany of Bennington.
In the closing and literary exercises
the Editor of the BANNER was accorded
the opening address and was followed
by the Rev. A. J. Dough of Bradford,
poet laureate of the Grand Lodge of Yer
mont, l. o. o. f. The poem recited was
the well known Three Links"
Canton Bennington reached home FRI
day noon. having passed the previous
night at the capital, well pleased with
their trip and as salute parted with !:
whats the matter with Weirs ?"
"Weirs IS all right; you b-e-i." The
historic war cry of John A. Andrew had
been revived and used with variations
on both the outward and homeward
trims.
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RALLY! RALLY! RALLY!
HON. GEO. M. DEWEY.


Tn Michigan Orator on the Tariff Issue
Cleo Club and Drum Corps to be In
Attendance, etc.
The Hon. Geo. M. Dewey of Michigan
will address the citizens of this town and
vicinity on Monday evening, August IL.
under the auspices OF the Republican
Clubs of Bennington,
Mr.. Dewey is one of the best speakers
in the country, is a relative OF the fam
lilies of that name in this vicinity and an
intimate friend of the Hon. Stephen
Bingham of Lansing. formerly OF this
town. We assure our readers that this
is a rare chance to hear the issues OF the
present campaign intelligently and fear
lessly discussed by gentleman who is
so well posted that he is called authority
at home where the Democracy are max
ing such an effort TO obtain a foothold,
Every voter should hear MI. Dewey.
The Glee Club will sing and the Manches'
ter Centre Drum Corps will add to the
inspiration of the occasion.
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SOLDIERS, HOME NOTES.

The annual meeting of the trustees OF
the Vermont Soldiers Home will be held
at Bennington, Wednesday, Sept. 18th,
Much important business will be trans
acted on account ofthe enlarging OF the
house which will accommodate seventy.
five when completed and other business
previous to the coming session Of the
Legislature. Several new applications
have recently been received among these
that of Capt. Geo. b .DimIck of Col, 18th
VI. Reg't. who will be admitted as soon
as possible, as well as the others.
Comrade James Harten died at the
Vermont SodiersiHome Saturday morn
ing, Aug. 4th, age SO years. This is the
fourth death and the second during the
week. Comrade Philo b, Farwel OF
Dorset, Co. E 9Th Vt, died Tuesday July
2lsU. Comrade Harten enlisted at Island
Pond in November 1861 in Co. E, 9th Vt.
Regt. Re-enlisted December 1868 and
was mustered out at the close of the war,
July 25th, 1865. He was severely wound
ed at Cold Harbor, Va, June, 1864 and
was receiving pension of ~ month.
His record as a soldier is first class. He
came to the Home June 10, 1888 aud
asked for admission on account of sick
ness and no home. He received the best
of medical care and attendance, but
gradually grew worse until his death
with heart trouble and dropsy. He in
formed Capt. Coffey IA few hours before
his death that there was no one to notify
in case of death. His funeral took place
at the Soldiers Home Sunday afternoon,
Rev MIR. Marten making interesting and
eloquent remarks, and quartette con.
sistlng of Messrs Bennett, Morgan, Sib-
ley and Downs with organlst Harris,
sang Nearer, My God, to Thee" and
Sleep. Comrade, Sleep" The body was
then escorted to the grave by large del
egation of Custer Post No. AZ, G. A. Il.
the members Of the Home following as
mourners. At the grave the interesting
and impressive rervices of the q. A. K.
were performed and the Hymn Amer
lea" sang.
This is the first grave in the spot Sc
lected for cemetery for those who have
no home or friends to send them to. Ii
IL north east Of the Home between the
small evergreen grove and Park street,
and will DO fenced and nicely laid out
for the Soldiers Home cemetery.
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Republican Town Committees.

The County Committee met at Manchester
Centre. Tuesday and organized by electing J II
Whipplc Chairman and f. G. Woodwork Secre
tary. They made appointments Of town com
mittees in most of the towns and the others will
be appointed later. We give the list as far as mp
pointed, and they will act until new ones are APP
pointed:
Arlington, q, NJ. Bronson, J. o. Fanham, IL
Nj. Fnrnham; Bennington, l. 4. Gibson, f. d
yelling, John Z. lIarwOOd: Dorset B b. Kent
Sherman Nichols, q. +, Griffith; Glastonbury
Trenor Harbour; LandgrOve, James Abbott
Charles Woodward, William Tuttle Manchester
L. W. Oryis, j. q Blackmcr, +. W. Cook Peru,
II. L, Batchelder, w. $ Farnum, p T. Wyman;
Rcadsboro, S. Mason, II. Douglass, Tyler Goodell;
Rupert, Geo. B. Sheldon, VIM. Root, A, z. Shell
dom Sandgate, Clark Hamilton, Willis Bentley,
N. j. Convey; SALISBURY, VIM, IL. Whipple, II.
Merle BOttum, Frank A. Pierce; Sunderland, Jas.
A. Graves, Il. j., Lawrence, IL N. Buck; WInhall,
G. B. Williams, j. NJ. Ksndall, l. L. Kelley
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County Democratic Platform

We suggest to the Democracy of Ben,
nington County about to ass mble at
Arlington Aug. 15th) that the following
platform would coincide with their pres
ent situation
Resolved, That we endorse Cleveland,
except his financial views.
Resolved, That we endorse Cleveland,
except his free trade views.
Resolved. That we endorse Cleveland,
except his civil service views.
Resolved, That we think the country
will be prosperous under Cleveland un-
less the Mills Bill becomes law and
wool is placed on the fee list potatoes,
alsO
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A FAMILY GATHERING.

Have you a father? Have you a
mother? Have you son or daughter,
sister or brother who has not vet taken
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs, the guaranteed remedy for the
cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group,
and all Throat and Lung troubles II so
whyr when a sample bottle is gladly
given to you free by any druggist and
the large size costs only SOC and $l.00.
For sale by j. T. ShurtleT, Bennington,
Vi
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A Fragrant Breath and Pearlv Teeth

Are easily obtained by cleansing your teeth daily
with that justly popular deutifrice, SOZODONT.
Composed Of rare antiseptc herbs, it imparts
Wilderness TO the teeth, delicious aroma to the
heath, and pretcryes intact, from youth to old
age, the teeth. Acidity Of the stomach will de.
stroy the strongest teeth unless its effects are
countcracted with sOZODoNT, and this pure
tooth.wash protects the dental surfaces by re-
moving every impuhty that adheres to them.
Ask your druggist for SOZODONT.
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FIVE CHEAP HARVEST EXCURSIONS
Rare Chance to view the Wonderful
Crops of the West, Southwest and
NOrihWeat,

Rare Chance to View the Wondertul
Crops of the West, Southwest and
Northwest.
The most abundant ever known. Come
and see for yourself. The great Rock
Island Route offers you the Inducements
of lowest rates and delightful journey
in its unrivalled palace cars.
Dates of excursions : Leave Chicago
August 81, September II aud 20, and
October 0 and % (l8SS) for Kansas. Ne
braska, Northwestern Iowa, Minnesota
and Dakota.
Rate: One fare for the round trip.
Tickets first-class and good 30 days for
return passage, Improve the opportuu-
ity. You may never have another III
season 40 bountiful. Be sure your tick
cts read via the great Rock Island Route
which has its own lines to principal
points in all these States.
For rates and full particulars, address
E. w. Thompson. New England Patsen-
ger Agent, 296 Washington Street, B"s
ton, Mass, or E. A HolbroOk, G. I. q
p A. Chicago, ILL.,
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AN EQUINE "ECLIPsE.n


The Marvel of the FOrepangh and
"WId Wesr' show.
"Eclipse," the maTvelously trained
trapeze leapin9 horse has created SEN
cation, Wherever he has been seen the
unanimous verdict has been that he is
the brayest, handsOmrst and most intel
ligent pony ever exhibited. No prima
donna has ever created greater furore
and no human actor or actress has ever
received more lavish praise. This re-
markahle animal, which was trained
entirely by Adam Forepaugh, Jr.,
can only be seen with the great Fore
paugh and "Wild West" shows which
exhibit in Bennington, Tuesday, Aug
IA,
A first class circus is always sure OF
doing big business here, and two facts
will contribute to make this an unusual.
ly memorable event in circus engage
ments-the fact that this will be the only
big tented exhibition that will appear
in this city during the present season,
and the knowledge that no other circus
in the world has 30 many new, startling
and sensational features.
The wild West" exhibition, which
has been united with the already mon
Bter fOrepauRn CITCus' hlOne REPRESENT
an investment OF thousands Of dollars,
and would make complete show in it.
self. DIR. Carver, the noted scout and
crack shot, leads the "Wild West" and
among the Indians and COW boys are
some OF the most famous celebrities OF
the border. Adam Forepaugh, Jr.'s,
great specialities also include the rope
walking horse "RlondiD;" the somer-
sault dogs, Jack" and Rose the
great herd Of quadrille dancing and pyr
amid forming elephants, John l.. Sulli-
van," the pugilistic baby elephant; and
the famous young trainers grandly
thrilling thirty horse bareback act, which
has created sensation wherever it has
been seen. Over one hundred gymnasts,
acrobats, riders and clowns unite in Civ.
ing a ring performance such as has prob,
ably never before been seen under can
vass. Altogether the FoIepaugh aggre-
CATION is an 'all feature show" and
must be recognized as such.
The Indians, cowboys and other fea.
lures of the "Wild West" will appear in
the street pageant, which parades IN al
its regal splender at 10 a. M, on the day
of the now rapidly approaching exhibit
tiOn in this CITY,
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Eofol 1ntrlli9rnrE.
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS,

tE-Isaac Surdam offers his furniture
business for sale and store to let. lStt'
B-The firm of ]. Ed. Waldridge &c,
Co. are making a specially in several
lines Of goods-notably in parlor suits
from $40 upwards.
tEThe finder of small gold dragon
scarf pin will be rewarded on leaving
same with the owner. Harrison l. Nor
ton, at Hon. John V. Halls office. '.'
tB-Miss Allie Clark desires to inform
the public that she is prepared to sell
pianos direct from the manufacturers,
Her twenty-five years experience as
teacher of the piano forte will enable
her to give satisfaction in the choice OF
instruments. sotI'
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CHRISTIAN CHARITY

TO tell him that Anti-ApOplectine not
only relieves the above symptoms, but
prevents Apoplexy and cures Paralysis,
Rheumatism, Heart Disease, Liver Com
plant, Kidney and Bladder Troubles,
Chronic Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, etc:
Sold by all druggists. Price Sl.O0. Send
to Drs. +. S. Hutchinson 81 Co., Enos
burgh Falls, Vt, U, S. A., for circulars
and testimonials,
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In the combination, proportion, and
preparation of its ingredients, Hoods
Sarsaparilla accomplishes cures where
other preparations entirely fail. Pc
culiar in Its good name at home, which
is tower of strenth abroad" peculiar
in the phenomenal sales it has attained.
Hoods Sarsaparilla IS the most success
full medicine for purifying the blood
giving strength, and creating an appe-
tite.
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WnOHfOFh =

Misses Lila and Nina Murdoch of Bos-
ton, Mass are stopping at Charles F,
Woods for the month of August.
Leslie q. Easton was home from Hoo
sick Falls Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Slbley called
on their friends here ON their way from
Wilmington.
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Remington County Democratic Conyen-
ton.

The Democrats OF Bennington County. and all
other citizens who favor and support the adj.
ministration Of Grover Cleveland, and are 10
favor OF economical government, lower taxation.
the prosperity Of American industries, equal
rights TO labor and capital, are requested TO meet
in mass convention at Arlington on "Wednesday,
Aug. IS, 1883, at II o'clock a. m, to nominate
candidates for county and probate Offices 10 be
supported at the coming September election aud
10 choose y County Committee. A general at
tendance is requested
q. NJ. WALL,
Chairman County Committee
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DON'T GOSSIP.

Telling mean things about your neigh
bors often leads to trouble, and is a
cause of much annoyance. 1t is not Cos
sip, however, to tell your neighbor an
important truth that will benefit him.
If your neighbor suffers from dizziness,
pressure in the head, short breath, pal,
pitation of the heart, numbness and
prickly sensations of the limbs, it is an
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Half HOIIday-NotIce TO my Patrons
The Troy Bazaar will close at l p. m.
every Friday afternoon during the
month of July and August, 1888, COM
mencing Friday afternoon, July 9, and
ending with Friday afternoon. August
81, WIN. II. FREAR,
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A WORD OF WARNING
CARD OF TUANKS

II the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam
should publish card of thanks, con-
tanning expressions of gratitude which
come to him daily, from those who have
been cured of severe throat and lung
troubles by the use of Kemp's Balsam, it
would fill "A fair sized book. How much
better to invite all to call on any drug
glst and get free sample bottle that
you may test for yourself its powers.
Large bottles SOC and $l.00. Fer sale by
j. T. Shurtleff, Bennington, VT.
"a 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.
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Miss Ora Walker. daughter Of Rev. +.
l.. Walker, Is visiting in town.
George Stafford and Harry Bundy are
camping out at Lake Lauderdale.
Winnie Walker is very low, and her
friends are almost hourly expecting her
death.
Albert w. Haley and family Of Hoos
lex Falls were in town over Sunday, the
guests of Rev. q. G. Cook.
The families OF William Coping. Frank
Buck and Joseph Parsons enjoyed prI-
vate picnic in an adjacent grove Monday
and no doubt had a good time.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Pierce Of Black
stone. Mass, are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. X. Judson. Mr.. Pierce preached
acceptably IN the Congregational Church
last Sunday morning.
Next Sabbath there will be union scr
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The roll call at the Baptist Church at
i's last covenant meeting was in every
way a success, calling out the largest
number that have been in attendance for
a long time, while communications we're
read from number Of absent members
who were unable to attend.
The Sunday evening services under the
auspices of the Young Peoples Union
proved entertaining and instructive The
house was very well filed considering
the warm weather, The well arranged
programme was carried out except few
omissions caused by sickness. Several
OF the parts were worthy of notice, es.
pecially the essay of Miss Myra Philips,
who presented In connection with the
life Of Nehemiah thoughts worthy OF
careful consideration by every young
person. The address by w. Ii. Ranney
was full Of good sense and abounded in
points, many of which il stored in the
memory Of the young who were present
~ as 10 properly influence them, and
could be accepted and followed by the
youth generally, would help to raise up
a generation of noble young men and
women. The address was in reference
to the multiplicity of societies in our
churches, and especially among the
young. as those Of Christian EudeavoI
and the different unions, favoring the
idea that they on the whole were instru
mental Of much good, and should be-
looked upon with favor and receive the
fostering care of ALL
The Sunday-school excursion to Hoos.
&C Tunnel proved successful notwith-
standing the threatening aspect OF the
weather in the morning. A goodly mum
Der went from here. II rained quite
hard most Of the way to North Adams
but cleared away before the train reach
cd the east side Of the tunnel. The houl
spent at this place was occupied in view
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A "REMINISCENCES AND SUCCESS
TIONS WORTHY OF ATTENTION,

To the Editor Of The Boston Journal:
get my Daily journal and think it is
doing glorious work for the Republican
cause, tut it cannot be expected to reach
and be read by everybody. Three diff
ferent instalments of Democratic liter
ature recently received at this office EN-
bracing from two to four leaves, some
containing cuts and short statements
(whether true or false) that the masses
will receive and read much quicker and
more assuredly than larger papers and
longer speeches. Nothing of a Repub-
lican nature in like form has been re.
ceived at this post office as yet. think
the still one is the Democratic plan Con-
ventions and flag raisings have their in.
tuence more or less, but how few COM
parativrly are affected thereby for the
reason that but few are present. cast
my first ballot in the fall of 1910. | at
tended the big convention on Stratton
Mountain, made memorable by the pres
ence Of Hon. Daniel Webster. He passed
through here in stage coach drawn by
four horses from Brattleboro. At that
time we had men so well acquainted by
active canvass with every voter IN the
town as to be able to tell just what the
result would be- days before the election.
A very great point would be gained if
such actual service could be made
throughout the country this summer and
fall. | suggest that you urge the neces-
sity of like efficient service.
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North Bennington.

| uiuOl tue care VI 'HNio ~ 10
he will soon be about again.
Mr.. Russell, law partner Of F, B Jen-
nings in New York, is spending few
days in town.
| Miss Charlotte Fairchild, who was
considered critically i'll last week, is
somewhat improved and it is thought
may recover.
s. Is. Hall, with two sons. Deming and
Robbie and Hall Mccullough have taken
trip. to Coney Island and Long Branch
for season of recreation.
Rev. Geo. Shepherd, now OF Baldwin
vile, Mass. il visiting with his old pa
rishiOners for short time. He is pleas
ant to meet, as heretofore, and is wei
coined by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hopkins Of Troy
made a short visit Tuesday as guests VI
II. d. Hall. They have fine residence
onthe Stone Road one mile from the city.
Edward White of South SALISBURY,
comes daily to his work with HIS Wal
bridge, as does also Francis Rice TO the
shop OF II. T. Cushman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Wealherwax OF
Troy, N, Y, spent the Sabbath with sew
eral of their friends, who are boarding
fol the season with Mrs. James Skin
ner
mis uIiI,PS Vi nemaih' 81 an n i
band, since deceased, made quite visit
here IN 1885, is spending few weeks at
this pleasant summer mansion.
Mr.. Dickinson who occupies portion
of H. T. Cushman's house il soon going
~ NuG,anu 10 carry on '"e la'nl vi WI
o. " Duhh' Inns leaves vacant very
uestaoie tehehleht recently thoroughly
rehtteu'
Some are claiming 10 have early toma
toes, inviting their neighbor5 to their
garden TO see the first turning in color,
which promises ripeness soon. Our at
tention was called by S. b. Hall to his
vine more than three weeks since, upon
which was this luscious fruit ripe, the
first, we think, OF the season, in these
parts.
A younp bull belonging to the herd
under the charge of l.. A. Dulph became
enraged short time since and getting
the advantage of his keeper got him
and though numerous thrusis were
made its horns were 80 spread that they
struck each side OF him into the ground.
How long such good fortune would have
lasted is not known, but relief came by
a friend who, with pitchfOrk, succeed
ed in driving away and capturing the
Infatuated animal.
TIL. game of hall between the Sund,r-
lands and The OIympics ON the ground
of the latter here last Saturday. was a
we'll contested one resulting in favor of
our cIub nv a score nf o to3 The criti-
cism Inv v6ur cnrresnondent upon n game
A few weeks since was kindly received
by The club. and the members resolved
to rive no further cause for COMPLAINT.
This game was witnessed bv large
number of suectatora who give willing
testimony tn its briny conducted in n re-
suectabIe and pentlemanIy manner and
with great Satisfaction 10 LAYERS of the
game as the pIayinp was rood uDon both
sides. A very generous contribution was
taken for making improvements ON the
ground.
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o o.. po'o a. ''G IT, ; VI - opano 'ni
n oanuu e. 'he 1.n INST, ~, nls speo;a'
~, ', IidI a, a'. w. "ao .n'o pai'J
o'ay u",eu ~, w S ne '"'0T y, SUI
ers hogan t1 come in ssen,ingIv vorv
carelessIv and two oi his olJ iriends
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