The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-09-20

Frank Hinsdill, teller of the bank
here, has been spending portion Of his
vacation in Undertook, N. Y. 1t is
just forty-eight years since Martin Van
Buren,, who resided in this place, his
residence called "Lindenwald," was de-
feated by Gen, w. II. Harrison, for
President.
Miss Alice Ripley spent last Sabbath
with Mrs. DR.. Hudson of Hoosick Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Shaw have been
at Caslleton for day or two. A visit
TO the beautiful lake. Bomoseen, was of
course in order, and should be enjoyed
10y lovers OF pleasure boating.
Trenor l.. Park and Miss Catlin Of
New York, are guests of Mrs. F. b, Jen-
nings ut Fairview.
a son of Rev. NJ. l.. Severance of Ben
nlngtOn Centre. who is completing his
theologi al course of study at New Hay
en-, CT supplied the desk at the Congre
satlonaI church last Sunday morning.
Mrs. NJ. a, Dawes, formerly a mis-
siouary among the Choctaw and other
Indian tribes IN the West, gave an inter
esting account Of her experience in the
work last Sabbath, in the Baptist
church.
The "Olympics' went to Arlington on
Saturday last. for a ball game with the
"Arlilg.Ons." They returned feeling
well paId for the trip, having defeated
their Opponents in score Of IA u,
The MAY flower" colt owned by F. b.
Jennings, Esq ,astOnished the spectators
Witnessing the trOtting on the fair
ground at Manchester Centre last week.
1t had been known that she was furnish
ed wi the muscle and gait, which, if
she was properly trained wouli make
her fast, and for some time before the
tair had been driven in Manchester to
dev,hp her speed. The three heats
were to all appearance easily won, and
il it had been necessary better time
could have been made. The specimens
of Jersey stock entered from Fairhaven
farm, we're among the most attractive
Al the exhibition, and from the prizes
awarded them the fame of the whole
herd Will be increased.
We ala sorry to learn that Mrs. W. f
CrusDn and family are making prepara-
tons to ave town. 1t seems to be nee
essary as there is not employment for her
husband here at his trade, that of pa
per maker.
A fine ;aliy-ho coach, with party of
Dile Or ten, drawn by four nicely ca
parsi med horses, passed through the
village list Friday, en- route for Man
ches er.
Mrs. Phillips of Newark, Delaware,
who has been spending the summer at
the residence of Gen. Mccullough, left
for PlaInvlIe, n. J. accompanied by
him, on Monday.
Mrs. James A. MACPHERSON and Miss
Adiie Robinson Of West Troy, have re.
turned 10 their home after a two wee ks
visi' here with friends.
Mrs. Frank f. Schuyler of West Troy,
i the guest of Mrs. W. II. Reed and Mr.
q. NJ. CUlvin,
Miss Kenno of Troy, has been visiting
Miss Maude Carpenter for few days.
Mrs. Mary Clark has been spending a
week or two with her daughter at Mont
rose, n. Y.
Miss Marp Alsaver of Troy, has been
'ppIng with Mrs. W. X. White.
Mrs. Linus Fuller and Mrs. Bernard
Golden of New York, are visiting their
mother and sister, respectively, Mrs.
Isaac Surdam. Mr.. Fuller is one of the
proprietors of the Buckingham hotel.
Work Is going forward upon the track
which i, being built by the Trotting
Park Associat. on, which has been form
ed. They occupy the old fair grounds
west of the highway leading TO White
Creek.
There has been large number of
shingles laid upon the tenant houses
connected with the Vermont Mills, this
fall. and still the demand is for twenty
thous and more, which are being rapidly
put on.
The office rooms in our Bank have
been undergoing repairs of an artistic
nature, under the supervision of VIM.
Hurd, who is an expert IN this line OF
work. The outside OF the building IL
now receiving some attention, in the
same direction.
II is expected services will be held in
the Congregational church next Sab
bath.