The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-31
Rutland.

Jeremi an T.. Thornton, the leading cit
IL N of the adjoining town of Mendon,
died on Tuesday morning, after several
months illness, aged 90 years. He was
born in Rutland in 1897. He was a man
of ready INTEL gence and wide reading,
AID OF strong and useful mental powers
had they been cultivated in the Sht
direction, he was a nephew in the ma
ternal line of the Hon. Ess' Cowan, a
long time eminent judge of the New
York courts. He represented the town
of Mendon three times la the Legislature,
and was a candidate in 1886, but was de-
feated by Gen. lward II. Ripley, by
few votes, on the division of the town
of Rutland question. be was a Demo-
crat in politics but cast his vote at the
last Presidential election for Gen. Har-
rison on the tariff issue--being man of
independent opnion-he voted for a
principle rather than party.
The Rutland Drama ic Club made a
presentation of the "Mikado" at the
Howard Opera House, Burlington, Fri
day night. They were greeted with a.
large congregation. The club was much
gratified at the reception accorded them
by the people of the Queen City. Mrs.
Henry G.. Pierce scored another success
that evening.
Mr.. Warren Daniels, an old and well
known resident is in failing health. His
mental faculties are in state of hailu
cination-cOnceiving himself to be visit
ing the scenes of his early life and the
friends of his youth. 1t is a cheerful
and pleasant alteration, and is Of such
peculiar characteras to excite interest.
The Rutland Dramatic Club presented
"Mkado" at the Opera House on Wed
nesday and Thursday evening of last
week, before crowded houses, and scored
a great success dramatically and finan-
cially. Mrs. Henry c. Pierce bore off
the honors of the occasion.
The name of Sutherland Falls remains
yet-and has not been changed to Proc
tor Falls as yet. But there seems to be
fall of water called Sutherland Falls in
New Zealand-whlch is her great cata-
ract, which has been officially surveyed
and found to be 1904 feet.
The savings department connected
with the office of the Vermont Marble
Company for the bent fit of its employees
is proving useful institutio and many
of the men are awaiting themselves OF
the opportunity for the investment of
their surplus wages.
The divorce records of Rutland Coun-
ty for ten years indicate that 60 per
cent. marry within year; % per cent.
are awaiting an opportunity; 10 per
cent. fall into evil ways. and per cent.
are devoted to life celibacy.
No apparent movement has yet been
made by Rutland to secure the location
of the State Insane Asylum here. 1t
will probably go to Burlington. Rutland
seems to care for fast horses than stflic.-
ed humanity.
Several young and middle aged farm
ers of this section will attend the free
lectures to be given at the State Agricul-
tural College. The successful farmer of
the future must be intel igent.
Messrs. Jackson g. Porter, dry goods
merchants, ARE closing out their business
in Rutland, preparatory to opening a.
similar establishment at Indianapolis,
Indiana.
Mrs. Edmund P. NOISE is lying criti-
cally ill-and her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. II. Burt. have been summoned from
New York.
huJldnu Is OndTlldUle, anu hlDR w III
ter is kindly caring for the poor and our
plumbers get not no plums this winter.
The Berwick House has closed It's bar
and no liquors are now sold at that or
the Bardwell House.
The lines of the Rutland Street Rail
way was not impeded by the Sunday
night snow storm.
The date of the Rutland Printers ball
has been changed to Washington's birth
day, Feb. 22d.
The water proof man has reached this
section, chasing and frightening women
and children.
The reported escape of prisoners from
the House of Correction was without
foundation.
Mr.. John L. Burdett IS passing a few
days with his parents, Mr.and Mrs. Jesse
Burdett.
Efforts are being made to organize
Rutland County Farmers Institute.
Two weddings in up town families, ARE
to take place before Lent.
A lynx was shot on the Mehdon roa
Saturday morning.