The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-08-23

A somewhat bitter personal canvass
has been going on among the two Re
publican factions, between the friends
of Hon. Henry F. Field and Hon. James
Barrett in reference to the nomination
for town representative. 1t was unfor-
tunate that mud singing and unfair
arguments were resorted to in the advo-
cacy of one of the candidates. A more
bitter personal canvass was never com.
menced in Rutland in all her past excit-
ing elections. The contest has been hap
PLY settled by the withdrawal of Judge
Barrett from the field. be undoubtedly
did not wish to stand and be made re.
spoDsible for the unwise and undigni-
canvass his main supporters were max
ing for him,
Rev. DIR. Reese occupied the pulpit of
the Dearborn street Baptist Church, Bos-
ton, last Sabbath.
The Hudson, N. Y, bicycle club are
talking of making run 10 Rutland via
Bennington.
The Rutland County Historical Society
at its annual meeting at Puultney elect
ed the following officers: President,
Hon. Barnes Frlsbie, Poultney; VICE
presidents, Dr. James Sanford. Castle
ton, Hon. l.. W. Rediugton, Rutland
secretary, Henry Clark, Rutland: treas
urer, E. l. Barber, Benson.
Postmaster L. w. Redington, not hav.
ing the fear of civil service, is taking an
active part in the political campaign.
The Pine street school house is rapidly
approaching completion, and will be one
of the most commodious and best adapt
ed for educational purposes of any simi
lar building in the village. A reception
will be given to the leading educators Of
the State and county at its opening.
Hon. George w. Hartman of Benning
ton and James Barrett, LII D., have been
elected honorary members of the Rut
land County Historical Society.
Ex-Gov. Proctor has retired for va
cation at Cottage City.
Washington street is being macada
mized, and nearly mile of concrete
walk is being laid in different sections Of
the village.
DR.. George buttons Vermont Medica
College will open the second week in
September.
The Odd Fellows of Rutland made 6
pleasant excursion TO Saratoga Wednes
day, spending the day and evening al
the Springs, returning by special train
A telegram has been received from
James G. Blaine thu he cannot speak il
Rutland as was expected.
1t is announced that Mr.. George j
Wardwell, one of our leading citizens
aa1 Miou II I - D,,,I IL -,
high school were married in Boston OIL
Tuesday.
The knights of Honor make an excur
sion Wednesday, Sept. 9th going owe
the Delaware and Hudson railroad t
Whitehall, thence by steamer through
Lake Champlain and returning hom
over the Rutland road. Fare for rount
trip 81 So
A grand Republican rally will TAX
place here next week.
The Bates House, under the manage
ment of A. H. futile, is doing a larg
; and thriving business, and its guests ar
much pleased with their entertain
! ment.
Col. Aldace +. Walker of the Inter
State Commission, spent "a few days las
week with his family at their summe
home here.
Z Mr.. J. j. r. Randall has resigned a
: National bank examiner for Vernon
I because Of his continued i'll health, tn
= result Of paralytic stroke.
i The Rutland Horse Railway ia i'm
e proving in patronage. Ia out Of debt an
;, could pay dividend but for some neeC
ed repairs.
n Mrs. T. G. Crawford and son, the vii
Is of the well known New York Worl
5, correspondent, is visiting her father, e.
= Congressman Charles II. Joyce. St
returned from Europe in the City OF Ne
York with the family of Mr.. Blaine.
Mrs Charles Wetherly has been al
Z rested by special prosecutor Thomi
!, Maloney, charged with firing a revolv,
u at Hattie Williams, colored, on COttaC
!. street with intent to kill. She waive
u examination and vas put under 500
u bonds. Henry Carpenter becoming bond
man. xCOngressman Charles l
y Joyce appeared as her counsel.