The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-30

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squad, On beholding the sight, he was
moved to tears, as were others, and ex-
claimed my God, can it be that you
were ever Union soldiers p From this
time all had good care and attention,
every one doing the best they could for
the surviving prisoners. No one would
recognize brother in week he would
change so from eating wholesome food
and from relief of mind in the prospect
of once again meeting the loved ones at
home. They were sent in transports by
sea to Annapolis, Nd, where money was
drawn and clothing purchased. From
here they went to New York and thence
to Brsttleboro, where all were discharg
ed, some having with Oliver Green, been
more than year and half in rebel
prisons. May this hasty sketch OF some
of the incidents which fell to their lot,
and some of the scenes witnessed by one
of the more than a million who went to
the defense of our liberties, help to call
up and keep alive the gratitude of the
Nation, which ia a unit only, from the
efforts and sacrifices which were made
~ these patriotic men, the ranksi of
whom, are yearly growing less and less,
few only of whom, comparatively, are
now left us.
ANOTHER CONFEDERATION.
The alarm of fire was given at 2 10
this morning which proved to be the
building belonging to Dayton Fl, Colvin
and rented by II. T. Cushman, for the
manufacture OF hat, cap and towel racks,
and erasure tablets, and many special
ties of wood working, occupying the
first story and basement. The upper
story was used by B. G. Surdam & Co.,
for glass grinding, the balance of their
stereoscope business being prosecuted in
the basement of the grlst mill across the
stream. The shop with all its contents
was wholly destroy ed, being burned to
the ground. When discovered it was on
fire in the Southeast corner of the base
ment where there is never any fire used,
neither has there been fire in the second
story for weeks. the stoves being remov-
ed from the bui ding some time since.
Nothing was saved from the building
but type-writing machine and this
only by breaking in window and on
the second attempt to get it, by putting
a handkerchief over the face. The ma
terial with which the building was filled
was highly infllmable and very soon it
was filled with smoke and flame. The
loss falls heavily upon Mr.. Cushman who
was intending to ship this week, thou
sand dollars worth of goods, which had
been about ready and had been waiting
few days for some part, which had
Just come by rail. He has fifteen hun
dred dollars insurance on machinery
and stock, the value must have been
over four thousand dollars. Surdam &
Co, have some insurance, but not suffi-
cient it is thought, to cover loss. The
building was insured but the amount not
known to your correspondent. 1t seems
as though the premises would be built
up again, as the business gave employ
ment to ten or fifteen hands, and is
much needed here.
Cards of invitation, to the marriage of
Miss Nina Josephine, the accomplished
daughter of DR.. Washington Akin of
Troy, N. Y, TO George f. Houphton of
this place, are out The time of the hap
ply occasion is Tuesday afternoon, next,
at 3 o'clock. DR.. Akin resides at No.
IL Fourth street, and ranks among the
first physicians of the city. Mr. Hough-
ton, with his bride, be will be absent for
a short time upon their bridal tour, and
return to take up their residence with
his mother, Mrs. James yelling, where
beautifully furnished rooms will await
them.
John Powers, very good citizen who
has for weeks been in state of mental
arrangement, though going at large and
getting into alterations with
the neighbUrs, was taken to the asylum
at Brattlrboro, Wednesday, by Sher Fl
Pike. He suffered similarly few years
since, and treatment then appeared to
have cured HIM, but lately there has
come return of it. 1t is hoped and be-
ieved few weeks of good care away
from any excitement will restore him to
health.
A union service was held last Sunday
evening at the Congregational Church.
Rev, Mr.. Gilbert preached from the text
Prov. XII, % "ln the way of righteous
ness, is hfe." The consideration was
strongly impressed upon the audience,
that christian character as indicated by
the "wise man. was something more
than good reputation, fair dealing, or
morality. 1t was something inside the
man and must not be wanting when
weighed IN Gods balances.
VIM. G. Henry, Esq, of Detroit.
Mich, has been spending a few days
with his brother, Dea + B. Henry. One
of his daughters. is the wife of General
Alger, who was prominent candidate
for the presidency at the convention
which nominated President Harrison.
His failure to get the nomination will
not be likely to cripple him pecuniarially
as he is estimated to be worth from
eight to ten millions of dollars.
The Congregational Sunday school are
contemplating an excursion to Camp
Comfort Woodford, early in June.
This place has for years possessed attrac.
lions, even in its widest situation, but
now that improvements have been made
for personal accommodation, it presents
far greater Inducements fer the pleasure
seeker, or the lover of beautiful scenery.
Gen. j. &. Mccullough and family,
have come from their winter home in
New York, to spend the warm weather
in this delightful locality. He will &C.
cupy the residence of his brother. in-law
F. B Jennings, Esq , until the repairs
upon his own premises ate completed.
Some of the business of our village is
done by Master George Atwood, who
has lately put his goat into shafts upon
his express wagon, and besides using the
rig for pleasure, he makes it available
for carrying packages or trunks from
the depot to his home.
Calvin Endres G. Co. have opened a
drug store, complete IN all its appoint
ments. The firm also advertise fine
line of fancy groceries. teas, flour and
canned good, boots and shoes, ETC., etc.
At II. G. Simmons'S old store, Main
street.
Mrs. Russell, wife of Rev. Frank Rus
sell of New York, who is connected with
the work of the Evangelical Alliance,
with her son is visiting her friends 10
the family of B. T. Henry. She is the
daughter of VIM. e. Henry of Detroit,
Mich.
The OIympias, under Harry Phillips,
went to White Creek last Saturday, and
played a game Of base b all with the boys
there, and came back the victors, the
score standing 81 TO 2. They go to Hoo
sick Falls next Saturday to play.
Mrs ID. ID. OBripn has returned from
her extended wit to her grand daugh-
ter at NJ, lrOse, N Y and relatives in
BROOKLYN. We are vi d tn he able In