The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-09-13
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North Bennington.
Norman Colvin while at work at his
business, in Petersburgh. N. Y, in some
way met with an accident Injuriug his
knee, He is at home, unable to work
and has the sympathy of many.
Michael Keefe of SALISBURY, pur-
chased CT George Stanley this week, a
fine April lamb Of the coarse vool breed,
which tipped the scale at one hundred
pounds, We understand, in the flock
there are more of the same size.
Mrs. DIR. Reed with her two children
left for her home in Central New York,
Monday. She has been visiting her
mother, Mrs j. H. Walbrigde.
Maj. N. B. Hall has been spending a
few days in town.
Chas. Hnsdill while riding upon a
horse rake, fell in way he cannot &C.
count for and injured one of his legs.
Two of the rake teeth ran into the fieshy
part just below the knee and tore it bad
ly, but i. is thought it will prove only a
flesh wound, not injuring the joint.
Mrs. j. G. HoughIon with Mrs. Inland
Hall and son, have gone to Red Oak,
Iowa, for heightened visit to the son
and brother, II. G. Houghton, who re-
sides there,
1t was Intimated soon after the eff.
cient work of Tuesday, that there would
be friendly call upon the Representa-
tive elect, G. E. Yelling, ESQ.,, at his
house to congratulate him and each 9th.
er upon the splendid result OF the well
fought battle. Saturday the chosen day
proving stormy, it was postponed to
Monday evening. The weather was pro-
pilious and at an early hour many fIom
different parts OF the Town, reinforced
by crowded train from Bennington,
headed by drum corps under the lead
ership of Col. Oliu Scott of the Rapubi.
can club, gathered upon the premises of
our honored townsman, which had been
decorated with flags aud lanterns. and
in his hospitable home 1t was not ar
aristocratic assemblage but a spouta-
neou5 outpouring of his constituency,
the farmer, the mechanic the merchant,
the laborer: in fact the people were
there to shake hands over the triumph
of Republican principles in the town and
throughout the State. The call to order
by Col. Scott and his mention of the
name of Mr. yelling was hailed by the
hundreds assembled in front of the piaz-
"a with repeated cheers, when our Rel
resentatlve came forward and in brief
speech welcomed his friends and con-
gratuiattd them upon the grand work
accomplished at the election iust past,
and predlc ing tin 1t az Oregon and Yer
mont had done SO would other States
follow in November. rolling up major
ity that would astOnish the present Ad-
mnisration and finally place Harrison
and Morton at the helm of state. He
was deeply interesting to the audience
and receiving It's applause, when he an
nounced 10 thu ir surprise that he WAS
not speech maker and would introduce
Gen. q MCCu Tough to talk upon the
is ues of the day, after which all were
invited TO parlake Of refreshment which
had been prepared The General dis
Cu5sed the til topics of the canvass 10
the grea' satisfaction of the assembly,
being greeted as the heavy or gleesOme
hits were given the opposition party
with deafening applause and cheers.
Col. Scott followed with remarks per
tanning to the local history of Benning-
ton and the State, after which Judge j.
V. Carney beng called out, responded
in some pointed arguments, arraigniDg
the administration for its free trade pol
icy and showing cOncusively the curb
placed upon its Legislation by the Senate
being in the hands of the Republicans.
Calls were now made for W.B. Sheldon,
E-q who came forward and in short
speech made Sll made all feel comforta-
BILE as to the future of the Republican
party since the people all through the
States have determined on turning the
rascals out and placing the government
in the hands of the tried old party.
These speeches were frequently applaud
ed as pith, wit and good sense hit the
mark telling heavily on the opposition.
| The friends were now invited in, filling
the large house and veianda and we're
served with sandwi' ches and coffee, cake,
peaches, grapes and lemonade, all in
abundance, SO that those who fer the
numbers were not able to get near the
house, were amply provided in the seats
occupied IN the yard. At a seasonable
hour three cheers and a tiger were given
for the generous host and the company
broke up, the drum corps leading the
way to the cars. OF course great credit
is deservedly due the esteemed hostess
and the efficient lady friends assisting,
in the preparation and distribution of so
large quantity of refreshments.
The Rev. Father Provost left Monday
morning for Burlington, to attend the
retreat Of the Catholic clergy, which be-
gan that day and lasts one week.
The Pensioners of st. John the Bap-
list church, will mold their annual fair
this fall, and the same committee that
was on duty last spring will again have
chance to make this fair a success.
The object is to help reduce the debt on
the the Catholic property at North Ben
nington.
1t expected that Mrs. May Allen
| Dawes, a native of Vermont. but now
missionary in Indian Territory, will give
an address upon her work there, next
Sunday morning in the Baptist church.
Dime Dime Halt--Dime The
Young L ,dIes Mission band of the Bap-
list church will give New England
supper in the vestry of the church, Tues
day evening, Sept. IS. Among other
distinguished persons expected to be
there, is Tippecanoe, with his log-cabin
too, to take the dime or more, as We en-
ter the door. A supper of I'VE olden
time will be served for Is cents.
ntHI1 y. dlUTluBe anu WlIe, WIN
his daughter Mrs. Walter X. White and
child. took carriage drive to Peppsrill,
Mass, last week, returning Wednesday
of this. They are enthusiastic in their
praise Of this mode of travelling, espec-.
tally if the time can be conveniently
given.
Mrs. Banker, with daughter of DR..
Akin Of Troy. N Y, relatives of James
yelling, have been spending few days
at his PHEASANT home.
Miss Mary, daughter of Charles Hall
of Springfield, Mass, is visiting friends
here.
One of our boys" has perpetrated the
fol owing, on the political question.
Oregon started of in the fight,
Vermont came up in her might,
Maine wiped the foe out ofsght,
Shouting, Harrison! why he's all right"
The platform about the depot has been
lately reliid with new plankiDg. an I'M
provement for some time needed.
The repairs at Stark Co. paper mill is
being pushed forward and it will soon
be in condition for running. The work
has been more extensive than at first
contemplated.
Manchester Centre.