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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29
Remington Centre,

The lovely weather of the past two
weeks has given an impetus to out door
enjoyments, and the opportunities have
been we'll improved, and the season is at
it's height. A lovely picnic on the beau
tiful grounds in the grove of Mrs. DR..
F. q. Clark, yesterday, gave great pleas.
ure to about fifty strangers and sojourn-
ere, and village people. Nearly all the
visitors at the Wslloomsac participated.
The table was spread with all the delica-
cies of the season, including roasted ears
of corn. The swings provided by the
kindness of Mr.. j. Kingsley Martin, were
greatly enjoyed by the juvenile portion
of the company, and all present appre'
ciated his efforts in other directions fol
the comfort and pleasures of the entire
days outing.
Next Wednesday from 4 to 8 D, m :, the
ladies will give rainbow tea, and
Floral Concert" at the Seminary for the
benefit of the repair fund of the Old
Church. Admission to the Tea, free, tc
the Floral Concert which will be repeat
ed every half hour, adults 20 cents, and
children 10 cents. A candy table will
be provided, The attractions ought tc
fill the house. especially when the OBJ
ject is considered.
Our estimable friends, Mr.. and Mrs
Aiken of New York, left for home Wed.
nesday, driving down through the Berk.
shire bills. Others will soon 90, that We
shall greatly miss, but we will hope thai
the favorable impression made upon
them will induce them to come again.
Mrs. LoDgley gave fine hop in heI
parlors last Friday evening. The hote
and grounds were prettily decorated and
presented a fine appearance, while the
young people seemed joyous in the
merry dances, and all went merry as q
marriage bell"
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered at the First Con.
gregatiOnal Church, next Sabbath. II
is expected that several persons will
unite with the church on confession Of
their faith.
Mrs. Tillinghast and her son Reynolds,
are at Mrs. Swift's, and received visit
last week from Rev. barry Hopkins and
wife, OF Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Snively has returned with heI
children from her pleasant visit in the
Province Of Quebec.
Mrs. II. 8. Brown and Miss Sarah
have returned from the sea shore, much
improved in health.
Mr.. E. s. and Miss Mary Chandler are
spending few days in Wisconsin.
The Peak Sisters concert netted the
organ fund about $40.
Mrs. l. K. Lombard is at present visit
ing In Boston.
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HProtracted nreatinra. -

Next month three OF the churches OF
this village are to hold series OF revival
meetings, as has been announced IN the
BANNER. The pastors of the Second
Conversational, Baptist and Methodist
societies are to be assisted in this work
by DR.. Mills, a noted preacher, and pos
sibly the remarks below from the last
Vermont Baptist contains points of in
terest in this connection, as follows:
1t seems that while here in the North
August is largely month of relaxation
from special service, in some other parts
OF the country this is not true. The Bal
timore Baptist, under date Of August /,
opens its editorial columns with the
words august IS here, ard the time for
your protracted meetings approaches. y
IL then goes on to explain it's belief in
the wisdom OF such meetings and TO no
tice some things that used to be done by
way OF getting ready. Under the for
mer 1t says 1--WE have great respect
for the protracted meetings. II may
not always bring the revival which the
church needs. but 1t rarely happens that
church engages in special service with.
out gracious and beneficial results
OOOu ptedOuiuB anyways Iellb. lne hopes
Of church may not all be fulfilled by
the fruits OF such a meeting, but good
will be done in some direction" Under
the latter head 1t offers the following
suggestions, as Of special Importance 10
addition to purely spiritual preparation
by prayer, and as we should add, self
examination, study Of Gods word and
the removal Of stumbling blocks. These
suggestions, in merest outline, are as
follows: ~ See that the music is all
right. See that the organ is in tune,
that you have proper books and enough
Of them. We should add, look out thai
you have good leader. (2) See that
good arrangements are made for seating
the people. Select several sober minded
sensible and firm men to act as ushers
Let the people feel that these men are In
authority, and that what they do il
backed by the church. Let it be under
stood that the pews around the pulpit
are to be filled first, and the late-comers
no matter who they are are to take bach
seats. Let them break up the dlsorderly
practice which some Lave Of seatisl
themselves ct the end 1T the benches
next 10 the aisle, and thus blocking tht
entrance. A good usher lie q benedictioI
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29
Arlington.

There will be "lemon .sQueezer' party
at Town Hall Tuesday evening, Sept. 8
at which time the ancient costumes Of
the town are expected to be on exhibi
ton by this generation in the attire Of
their grandparents; il several genera
tions removed the more satisfactory, Of
antiquity is desired. In what respect
the lemon squeeEer is to be used is moi
stated, but the avails Of the "squeezing'
are to be used TO improve the sidewalk
from the depot TO the hotel and church
and those persons (tbeir name is legion
who have stumbled over this pathway
at the risk Of life and limb, will appre'
ciate the movement in this behalf. II
any money Is raised it will be in the
hands OF woman committee OF the
village improvement society, and the
desired work Is sure to be accomplished
So come one and all in ancient clothing
| II you can, but come at all events and
aid In the good work.
The Fan Drill at the Hall last week
was q very pleasant affair, both success.
full and amusing. The young people oil
the village and town were assisted by
the city guests and presented the fol
lowing programme
Duet, "Pliacess March,"
Mesdames. Stewart and Crawford
Fan Drill, By young girls In fancy costume
Tableau, 4 scenes, "Six months before marriage
six months after MARRIAGE
Song, solo Mrs. CrAwfort
IAbleau, scenes, n the tallest'
Tableau, scenes. ........ Coming thro' the rye
TsbleSu. 81. Memories of the Old Arm Chair
song .'.''ss.'........ Mrs. CRAWFORD
Tableau, scenes, "The three balls Of the season
Tableau, scenes, 1.-THE three maids OF Lee
Duet. ..,... -. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Crawfor,
DR.. johnson of Greenfield, NY,
nephew OF Mr.. Barney, was in town tn,
past week to visit his uncle, profession
ally.
Dr. Reuben Barney Of Chilicothe, Mo.
Is in town summoned by the death o
his father, N. F. Barney.
Charles A. Adams and sister Maude
and Eddie and Mary Holden, are ais
visiting in Saratoga.
Rev. Mr.. Soaring, wife aud sister, Mis-
Seeley, are 10 Saratoga for three wee III
John L. Burdetts spent Sunday a
home,
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State Convention Of Christian Endeavor
Union.


The Fourth Annual Convention Of the
Christian Endeavor Societies of the State
of Vermont will be held in Rutland, Oct
Both and 31st next. 1t will doubtless bt
the largest and most enthusiastic con.
vention ever held in the State.
The very best speakers are being Sc
cured. Governor w. P. Dillingham; viii
visit the convention and extend greet
ings. Other speakers are engaged, suct
as Rev. F. E. Clark, d. D., founder Of
the Christian Endeavor movement; Rev
]. L. Sewall, former President Of thu
Union; Rev. ]. Wilbur Chapman,D. d.
of Albany, who will by request repeal
his address on Duty, which awakened
such enthusiasm at the National Conven
ton at Philadelphia last month, ana
other speakers OF equal ability have beer
engaged, and the Convention will be
one OF rare opportunity,
Each Society will be entitled to two
delegates, but large number outside o
these will be present.
Rutland will do its best 10 make thi
gathering a success.
Reduced rates will be given 10 all il
attendance by the railroads and hotels
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29

tY-LosT.- On Tuesday afternoon, a
white cashmere shawl, from phaeton,
going from Judge Darling's Office to
postoffice, from there to Drysdale's
through North street. Return to BAN
NER office.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29
HALF Hnlidav-Notios to NV Patrons

The Troy Bazaar will close at o'clock
every Friday afternoon. during the
months of July and August, 1889, end
ing with Friday afternoon, August 80.
VIM. ii, FREAR,
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PatronIze Home Industries.

have lot of Grave Markers, Head
Stone Monuments, etc., which have
concluded to sell at reduced prices. They
are all first class stock and design, anC
will be sold at prices to suit purchasers
Come in and satisfy yourselves.
31tf Z, NJ. LAMBERT,
No. Is North ST., Bennington, VT.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

E%-Parties contemplating building
would do well to call upon A. j. Dewey,
Real Estate Agent, and examine 200 lots
situated in different parts Of the town
offered by him for sale or lease. 3ll2
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29

The Steamship "City of Paris came
across in 5 days 10 hours Is minutes,
beating all transatlantic records, reach
ing New York last evening.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29

The Rome correspondent Of the LON
don Chronicle asserts that preparations
are being made for the Pope's departure
from Rome.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29

1, is expected that Mr.. G. NJ. Sever
anoe will preach in the Union Cnurch
Inext Sunday.
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The Banner.

BENNINGTON. VERMONT +:
Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 20, 1885,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06
Christian Homes.

Every thing that is good in the
church or in society is first planted,
tended, shielded, matured in good
homes. A thoroughly Christian home
implies a great deal. The spirit Of
Christianity aims at the totality of
our being. mind and heart, as well as
conscience. There are many sides to
our nature and all need to be duly
cultivated. The science of life is the
greatest of the sciences. The art of
life is the chief of all the arts. And
it would be nonsense to suppose that
all this could come about by any sort
of blind and idle chance. A home
that is really good. that is radically
and thoroughly Christian. is center
of eager, incessant, manifold activi.
ties. 1t is full of animation. 1t is
alive to itself and keenly sensitive to
its surroundings. Everything that
is human is of interest to it. Each
true Christian home seems to itself to
be the very center of the world, from
which its lines of intelligent SYM
pathy reach out everywhere. The
home, no more than the individual.
does not exist for itself. If it tries
to, it will miserably fail. Every good
family is conscious of being part of
the whole family of which GOD is the
Father; and. naturally, its members,
as if it were kind of soul hunger
with them. are eager to keep in COM
munication with the deepest long
ings, the worthiest actions the n0blest
thoughts, the finest uttersnces, of
others everywhere. past and present,
and so of striking into the swim and
mid-current of all the best and
mightiest Of the world. If Christian
missions have any meaning. it is i'm
the creation and multiplication Of
good homes. Good homes are the
hope of the world.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06
COLLECTION OFFICE!

Having opened an Office for the collection of
notes, bills. &C., will collect all bills placed
In my hands with dispatch, and max e prompt
return of all moneys collected. Special in
ducements offered TO parties having property
to rent and the collection OF rents. Can be
found at Harne q Lawton's store. Reference
given when required.
ANDREW ]. HARNE.
Oakland, May 10Th, ,lSS5-ly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06

have tested its curative power, in my
family, many times during the PAST
thirty years, and have never known it
to fail. 1t will relieve the most serious
affections of the throat and lungs,
whether in children or adults" - Mrs.
E. G. Edgerly, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
"Twenty years ago was troubled
with a disease of the lungs. Doctors
afforded me no relief and considered
my case hopeless. then began to use
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and, before l
had finished one bottle, found relief. l
continued to take this medicine until
cure was effected. believe that Ayers
Cherry Pectoral saved my Gfe."-
Samuel Griggs, Waukegan, Ill.
"Six years ago contracted a severe
cold which settled on my lungs and
soon developed all the alarming symp-
toms of Consumption. l had a cough,
night sweats, bleeding of the lungs,
pains in chest and sides, and was so
Frustrated as to be confined to my
bed most of the time. After trying
various prescriptions, without benefit,
my physician finally determined to give
me Ayers Cherry Pectoral. took it,
and the effect was magical. 1 seemed
to rally from the first dose of this
medicine, and, after using only three
bottles, am as well and sound as ever"
Rodney johnson, Springfield, Ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06

his clothes are. / laid them all ready
in the top drawer of the bureau in
the spare room, his little blue socks,
and his shirt. and the white slip
they said he must wear slips at first,
not dresses. Oh, do let me hold him
now"
The old man groaned aloud and
tried to quiet her, but without suc-
cess. Out doors wind was rising, q
soft wind, fragrant with the bitter
sweet breath of blossoming peach
trees. 1t sighed at the open window
and swept a branch of the birch tree
against the upper panes.
The deacon tried to rise to close
the glass, but she moved uneasily az
if to sit up in bed. He put his arm
out to support her. She hardly SEEM
ed to see or feel them. Slowly her
face grew radiant with surprise and
@ssh soasnavs brought Inn to onae
at last" she cried with hands out
stretched, "Quick. give him to me
here, close to my heart. Oh, how
dear, how beautiful he IS. l had not
thought he would be half so beauti.
fulw
She held her arms as if they encir-
cled little form, and bent her face
over them in tenderest mother fash.
ion.
My baby! my baby !" she whis-
pered. Then with a sigh of utter
content, sank back upon her pillows.
The women downstairs listened for
the sound of voices to begin again,
expecting to be summoned, but no
such summons came.
Night and darkness fell in the gar
uen and closed about the house. FL
| della put lamp outside the chamber
door and shut the door quietly. She
glanced toward the bed where Mrs.
True seemed to be asleep. her hus-
bhbuS "itI ulo iStCC Dull III HI tic LnIs
low, near her. She left all the neces.
sary articles for the night and moved
away with noiseless step.
The hours went ON slowly and si-
lently. The stars shone out in the
sky at last, while the flowers slept
down in the shadow, aud the little
bird was gently rocked in his soft
cradle. All was still in the house
where children's feet had never pat.
tered up and down. nor children's
voices echoed.
When morning, calm and sunny,
frightened the quiet room it showed
the woman's face glorified with "a
smile of absolute peace. Who knows?
Perhaps. indeed, her baby had been
brought TO her.
Beside her, white and wan in the
sunshine, lay her faithful companion.
Whether hearts do break or not, I
cannot tell. Heayen. at least, had
mercifulIy let them die together, qui.
city, AS they lived. Grace Winthrop.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Best Of All

Cough medicines, Ayers Cherry Pee:
toral is in greater demand than ever
No preparation for Throat and Lung
Troubles is so prompt in its effects, so
agreeable to the taste, and SO widely
known as this. 1t is the family medl-
cine in thousands of households.
81 have suffered for years from q
bronchial trouble that, whenever take
cold or am exposed to inclement weatii-
er, shows itself by very annoying
tickling sensation in the throat and by
difficulty in breathing. have tried
great many remedies, but none does SO
well as Ayers Cherry PectOral which
always gives prompt relief i'll returns OF
my old complaint" - Ernest A. Heplers
Inspector Of Public Roads, Parish Ter
re Bonne, La.
ar consider Aver,s Cherry Pectoral q
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06
DARBY AND JOAN.

u spring rain wss falling gently,
.'sl'lnuously, on Mrs. True's garden.
g. lately transplanted geraniums
iQpetunias lifted their heads CRATE
3f to the warm shower and the
essias and sweet alyssum bright
N under its influence.
" their mistress could have seen
'en, she. too. woull have rejoiced.
|he flowers was her children. pet
4 aarlings, for whom no care could
20 great. no attention too pains
|kpg. She had housed them in
la'er. set them out In summer.
ipned, guarded, hung over them
81 after year.
HSavoluntarily one looked for her
i face at the window, smiling out
1RN.fhossn INT aha xrvaa not tn he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06

There is great deal of human ma
ture in the remark quoted from the
National Baptist "A plain man in
a prayer meeting of church few
miles from Philadelphia, said:-
Brethren, we all want the Lords
way to prevail, but we all want 10
be on the Committee of Ways and
Means.'"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06
Over 40 years under the same
Management.

Devoted to FARMING, STOCK RAISI1DE
FRUIT TGROWING, MARKET GARDENING
the DAIRY, the POULTRY YARD, ETC., etc
Special attention is paid to FERTILIZERS
and MANURES, including those of fcommece
and the farm.
Reports of Representative Farmers Clubs
are a notable feature of its issues.
Its HOME DEPARTMENT is filled with
charming reading and practical suggestions
for the ladies of the farm household.
The most competent, successful and expe.
rienced men and women have charge ofthe
several departments,
No Farmer in the Atlantic States, from Del
aware to Georgia can afford to be aOithOutlnls
old and reliable adviser and guide on RIHl
work.
THE AMERICAN FARMER is published trtce
every month ION the lst and l5th.) 1t is beau
tifully printed on fine white paper, in clear
type. Sl.O0 year. To any one sending o clnD
offive, an extra copy will be sent FREE.
SAM'L SANDS & SON, Publishers
I26 BALTIMORE, ND.
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BLACKSMITHING.

am prepared to doall kinds of black snnitn-
Ing. Farmers work specially. Prices ss as
low as can be had for first class work. sn"p
near Browning House."
DAVID LITTLE
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-04-06
NOTICE.

All persons are warned against cutting
down any of the timber on my land on the
Hooppole Road, adjoining the land of Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
and six miles from Oakland. The penalty
for cutting down timber in Garrett county
Md, without permission of the owner of the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880, ch
2S4, as for feloniously stealing goods or chat
tells TO the value ofthe tree or trees'' so cut
THEOS. B. HORWITZ.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-02-01

drSn suffer for years in silencA
1t IL generally outside complaint that
brings these fic.ds into print. and TO
some small measure OF justice
II Is too late 20 rut up the whipping
post. and ~vigilan,. wc9 not tolerate;
but u law that i h.inc .
strike a sick vc - = r
child into ia.eE-
zines him So. e. gIt,
him thirty or sxty days in
the workhon-e. is n law that
wants attention. When sorc petty
pilierer. or - inaier or minor
rascal receives his moderate fine and
moderate sentence Of Imprisonment.
Justice is satisfied. The public no
longer feels resent!ul. Ii is so kind
hearted il pities him. But when men
read OF easy sentences dealt out 10
creatures who have kicked women
and cut open the flesh OF their chill
dren there is an involuntary tingling of
blood and tightening Of muscles.
There is an innate conviction that the
law should set apart some special pun
ishment or special humiliation to meet
this abnormal blot on the face OF
creation. A mar may kill. forge.
steal. lie and cheat. and yet have
claim on human sympathy. The cow
ard who beats his wife and child cuts
himself OF from even that. and exists
thereafter an alien among men.-Min-
neapolis Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-02-01
How to Write . Good Letter.

A letter, whatever its faults OF ex.
preston. is a good one II il makes the
reader feel that the writer 10 speaking
with the pen ont Of the fulness Of tho
heart. not composing something to be
read. When we hear that Lady Duff
Gordon said: Il never could write q
good letter. and unless l gallop as hard
as / can. and don't stop to think. l can
say nothing, SO all is confused and un.
corrected" VIC feel sure that her let
tiers r agreeable reading. When
Swift writes to Lord Bathurst, II
veal your LOrdship is the first person
alive that made mo lean on my elbow
while writing to him. and by conse-
quencc this will DO the worst letter l
ever writ" VIC expect to find Swift in
his correspondence. When. on the
other hand. we are told that LorI Or.
rcry, Swift's mobile biographer." made
transcripts of his letters. following
regular rules Of composition" adding
chapter and verse for model. and
pointing out the elegance Of his W
conccits." We are glad that Lord Or
rcry does not write to US. When We
read that the letters Of Mr.. Day-thc
man who talked like his own Sanford
and Merton-were written as fast a.
his pen could move. and nevertheless
are so rhetorical as Ito give the idea
OF their being composed with great
care" We are thankful that we arc not
obliged to read them.-Prof. A. s. Hill.
In Harper's Magazine.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-02-01
VALUABLE SUGGESTION.
A simple Ezpedient for Starting . Hal

A simple E1pedient for Starting . l3alky
Horse.
have had to do with many balky
horses. and l have never known the
following simple ~expedient to fail.
provided it was not a case where some
other person had been tampering with
tho will of the horse before had TAX
en- him in hand. It's another method
OF "~diverting n horses attention:
Whenever a horse driven by myself
has baked have got out OF my car
riage and gone to his fore foot.
lifted it from tho ground and
struck the shoe n few sharp blows
with Il stone or with a wrench (Which
l always carry in my carriage). I
have never failed 10 start a horse in
that simple way. and I have on several
occasions had balky horses which exc
hausted the patience OF all former
owners.
I have undertaken TO start balky
horses. being handled by others. after
other methods Of starting them had
failed. l request the driver generally
to move out OF the way. that his voice
or presence may not be recognized BY
the horse. I then first inform the
animal. by patting him and talking 10
him that there is n new man at the
helm. thereby diverting his attention.
As soon as he begins to give me his
attention I take up his foot and tap it
q few times. and never failed. except
in one instance, to start the horse.
And that exceptional cas was where
the horse was overloaded and knew il.
The very worst method OF attempt
ing TO start q balky horse. according
to my experience and observation. Is
that Of pulling the head OF the animal
BY the bit. and IL is a method almost
universally adapted b. tbs inexper-
fenced users of the horse. The stub
bornuess OF the horse is only increased
BY that method. | offer this suggest.
ion in the interest OF your cause
Joseph 4. Titus. in Our Dumb Ami.
mails.