The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-02-07
North bennington.

The farm dwelling OF James Leonard,
better known as the "Breckenridge
house." Of revolutionary fame, was
burned to the foundation on Tuesday
forenoon Of this week. It is supposed
to have taken from the chimney, as fire
was first discovered about nine o'clock
issuing from the roof. Most of the fur
niture was saved, but only three or four
barrels, OF number of hundred bushels
OF potatoes which were in the cellar,
were removed from it. The wind was
in the direction to carry the flames away
from the barns, or they might have
burned, and with them, besides the hay
and grain Of Mr.. Leonard, several hun
dred bushels of oats stored in them by
neighbor. We understand there was
S4OO insurance on the house, $3.50 on
furniture and $3.50 on the potatoes. 1t
was upon this farm an important stand
was taken in III, and victory gained,
against posse of Workers. who were
endeavoring to get possession of the set
tiers lands.
The sociable at the parlors of the Con-
Church, Tuesday afternoon
and evening, was more largely attended
than usual. II was understood there
was to be sewing in the afternoon and
an entertainment in the evening, so that
the rain had but little influence on the
members. The songs. MY Queen and
How ID lightful, how Enchanting"
were both rendered with good effect !;
and parts from the following works
acted upon the platform in costume,
were severally presented, and the
anHIpnRp FpntIacth 1 70 I. 4.
w: Cape Cod Folks; Our Mutual
Friend; Macbeth; Little Women; Pick
wick Papers. This variation from the
more common amusements presented
was much enjoyed, and a desire ex-
pressed to have something similar in the
future.
The reading at the Baptist Church on
Friday evening last by Prof. Frank
Bradford was we'll attended. as his
trIe nds enjoy hearing him upon the
platform, and it was some time since
the opportunity occurred in the village.
The ladies' of the Aid Society had ar
ranged to have the readings interspersed
with instrumental music of Simmons
orchestra, and a cornet solo by E, II.
Worthington. The reading was fully
up to the high work to which the Pro-
lessor has attained, and the orchestra
delighted the audience with their music,
which exhibited much skill, having on
It's roll Fred Ranney, who has had 30
large an experience in the regular army
military bands. The solo by Worthing
ton was superior and was considered by
some the best effort he has ever made.
The reunion of the Congregational
Sabbath School on Wednesday evening
the 18Th, promises to be larger than the
one held year since, and which is re-
memoered with 80 much pleasure An
invitation is given to any who are now
or who ever have been been members of
the school, to be present. A supper will
be provided by the friends, and also a
short entertainment, and the endearing
term WELCOME" will be extended to
all who may come.
There has been a change of proprietor
ship in the premises lately occupied by
Charles Mitchell as barber shop. John
Powers has leased the place, and set up
his son Frank in the tonsOrial art. and
in which business we would wish him
success. We understand Mitchell has
gone, or Is to go 10 Bennington to pur.
sue his avocatlOn.
Prof. l.. w. Spring of Williams Col
lege. supplied the desk at the Cnngrega-
tio al Church last Sunday, preaching
two very interesting sermons. He il ex
pected to ill the pulpit mex Sabbath
morning and evening.
Ii. G. Simmons has purchased the
house and lot of r chard Welsh, now
occupied by H. b. Cunningham as g
dwelling and drug store. Price, $1,000
The Chatauquay Society meets with
Miss Maude Carpenter on G. epnwicf
street this week. The interest kept VI
in this circle Is very encouraging.
The mission band connected with the
BJptist Church recently held It's annua
meeting, The report of the treasurer
showed cash collected during the year
| S6l .96; paid to the Home and Foreign
mission societies each $685. and fol-
necessary Incl lentals. and balance il
the treasury Of SO So The following
were elected as the officers for the com
ing year: Honorary President. Mrs. j
o. Bangs; Vice President, Miss Clara
Bot UNI: Recording Secretary, Miss Core
Wrisley; Corresponding Secretary, Mis-
Lottie Madison; Treasurer, Miss Mary
Madison; Directors, Misses Addlt
Loomis, Cora WrisIey and Blanche Col
vim.
We notice by the Herald that VIM
X. Worthington. formerly of this place
who was seriously injured in the Brooks
vile accident last summer, has brought
suit against the Central Vermont rail
road company for damages received
they being set at $4,000. Mr.. Worth
ington has retained Judge Lawrence fol
counsel and the case will be entered a
the coming term of the County Court
MIR. Worthington says he has not en-
tirely recovered from the injuries which
he received, but has been able to worE
more the last two weeks than any time
since he was injured. The railroad com
pany has not made any reply to the suit
Prof. Frank Bradford's reading in the
Baptist Church on Friday evening, was
well attended by that part of the com
munity calculated to appreciate
good entertainment, and were moi
disappointed. Mr.. Bradford did him
self credit. His selections were choice
combining the practical and moral with
the entertaining; being presented in his
happy and impressive manner, offered q
rare treat to the audience. Excellent
music was furnished by an orchestra
led by II. @. Simmons, and cornet solo
by Mr.. Worthington.
Rev. Fred Widmer will lecture in the
Baptist Church Tuesday evening, Feb.
20, subject, 1.-THE Great Wilderness" 1t
is spoken Of as very popular and enter
tanning, and will be worthy large at
tendance.
Pastor Gilbert went to Rutland Tues
day to attend the Board meeting of the
State Missionary Society, of which he is
member. and intends to go to Fairfax
to visit his parents who are in feeble
heath.
There will be sociabls in the Baptist
Church on Tuesday evening to which all
are invited.
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