The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-11-29
Norm EtennInpron.


An accident occurred last week on the
farm of E. Morris Henry, in which he
himself bore a conspicuous part. and
which came near resulting in the loss OF
his life. In company with Henry Bar
lett, he was sinking some bOulders about
a quarter of mile from the house. by
digging a hole beside and partially
under them aud tlen TO ling them
and covering them up They had one
near y ready to pry into the mole, when
Mr.. Henry jumped IN to throw out some
more dirt, when from some undermin-
ing which had been done by wood.
chucks, the rock, Weighing a ton or
more was noticed by Bartlett to be NOV
ing He being at some distance, shout
ed and Mr.. H., realizing the danger,
jumped for his life, but his legs were
caught and held fast. Mr.. B. ran for
b T. Henery, who was at his grist m II.
and as soon as possible they were at the
Dla e, and by digging soon released the
prisoner. His limbs proved to Oe badly
bruised, but no bones broken. He Is
now about the house on crutches,
Rev, Father Provost has secured the
services of the Jesuit Fathers of Boston
to hold a weeks mission in h 8 parish.
The mission to begin Dec. 9th at North
Bennington Catholic Church, The in
structions in the evening at 1880. The
public is invited at large TO attend.
The same to be given in French at the
Church of the Sacred Heart, Benning-
ton, Dc. 18th, Those whose privilege
1t was to attend the mission given two
| years ago in st. Francis DrSdles Church
will certainly appreciate this new op-
pOrtunty of doing something for the
benefit of their souls.
S,B.H4ll returne from Mentor, MINI
whence he had been for his father in
law, Geo. W. Rob'nson. Mr.. r was
visiting his son David, who went from
Bennington several year, since aud is
now settled upon nice farm of his own
of 1850 acres, with good wife and fam
! lily growing up around him. The pa
tient wlthstood the journey better than
it was feared he could, and il would be
very graft ying to his many friends ia
hear of his full recovery 10 his usual
health.
| R-v. q. r Hewitt closed his pastorbte
with the Congregational Church and
society last Sunday. His last sermon
was preached il the evening when Il
a uni, meeting was he'd The Biptist
fr ends uniting in the service, R.v. Mr.
q bert reading the scriptures and offer
ing prayer. There will be preaching in
this church next Sunday. both morning
and evening by Rev John X. Wi lIams
recently of West Rutland.
Mrs. Mary BOotL, sister of H. T. Cush
man and ltely at Garden City, Mimi.
who came East for her health, has been
W t. her brother here a couple of weeks
, She expects to leave for Fort Worth
Texas, Saturday, to spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. BlaIr,a score OF
more years since favorably known a.
Miss Hattie Cushman.
IL is quite convenience 10 be able tc
find experienced help in packing crock
cry and other household goods, as was
the case witt Mr. Hewitt, in having
Herbert WaIhridge and Horace Wood.
man from he establishment of j, Ed
Walbrldge & Co, of Bennington, thi,
week
Mrs w. w Phillips of DeSmet D lkota
is visiting her mother, Mrs. James Wei,
ling and other connections and friends
for short time. Her husband. Prof
Phillips has recovered from his late ill
ness and is in good health, as are the
two children now az home with him.
DR.. Aiken of Troy, N. Y, and wife
and daughter, were at the table of Mrs
JAS yelling at Thanksgiving dinner on
Thursday. The daughter will remain
over Sunday.
George Martin was seriously injured
Monday, being cut about the face, and
one foot stepped on by horse.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. C. Holt will spend
Thanksgiving in Albany with his faith
er's family.
w. r. White lost horse Monday
valued at Sll5.