The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-03
North BennIngtOn.

A car. for the accommodation of those
wishing TO attend the meeting in Ben
ninRton on Wednesday evening, who l
was the first of series under the diTec-
ton of Rev. B. Fay Mills, was run over,
returning after the close of the services.
The same arrangement, ten cents fare
for the round trip, will be carried out
on Friday evening, giving an opPortuni-
ty for any desiring to hear this gifted
and interesting servant OF God present
the truths OF the Bible to the hearts and
conscIences Of men.
The shoe store Of W. ]. Tombs was
entered, Tuesday night of this week, and
q quantity of shoes taken. The burglars
raised a WINDOW in the rear, after hav-
ing tried to enter by pressing open the
cellar door. IL is not known just how
much was taken, as they were particu-
lar in the selection of sizes, which they
took from the cartoons from different
parts of the store. Mr.. Tombs offers a
reward Of 500.
Patrick Mccarthy is to rebuild his
house and store, opposite the bank, and
which was Destroyed by the great fire
some years ago. He is the first one to
do 90 in the "burned DISTRICT" and we
hope the example will be contagious,
The building will be for a store and
dwelling.
The Olympics went to Pownal last
Saturday, to play a game of ball, return
ing in due time. Upon inquiry AS to the
result, we learn that for some reason
one of which, perhaps, was that The
Pownals played the best, the score stood
20 to 8 against them.
Hall Mccullough has returned to New
York, to enter upon his school duties in
preparing for a college course. Miss
Lewis who has been spending the sum-
mer as teacher OF music in the family,
left last week for her home in New
Haven, Conn.
Chas. Thatcher, Esq, who has been
upon the sick list for several weeks, does
not improve as we could wish, He is
confined 10 the house, at present, by
nervous affectation, which lnterferes
very much with his talking.
F. B. Jennings and family have re.
turned from their summer tour beyond
the ocean. Much of their time was
spent in London and Paris, but other
parts of the continent were visited, dur
ing their prolonged stay.
The Hoosick nine will play game Of
ball with the Olymplcs on Saturday, at
2. 80 p. m. 1t will be test game, and
decide the championship for the season.
Ten cents will be expected from each
male person present.
Scarry the barber, who has kept a
place of doubtful responsibility in the
rear OF Watson's fruit store, has va
Gated and gone to SALISBURY. The citi
zens were taking means to have it closed
up.
The repairs and changes at the resi-
dence of j. G. Mccullough, are so far
completed that the family have moved
into it, to arrange and put in order for
summer occupancy in the spring.
G. 81. Bruffee takes the position Of
janitor at the Congregational Church
left vacant by James DoDnelly, who is
attending school at the Academy in
Poultney.
w. K. Skinner was prosecuted Mon
day for furnishing liquor with which
Thomas Mahan became intoxicated and
was thrown from a wagon, few days
since.
There are still cases Of measles in the
village, though to the present time, none
are considered very sick, The school
suffers somewhat from its effects.
]. G. Wright was brought before JUS
tice Phillips last week and placed on his
good behavior as to the use of intoxi-
eating drinks.
1t is expected Rev. Mr.. Bradish of
SALISBURY, will preach at the Hinsdill-
willie Church next Sabbath, at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. II. A. Colvin and Miss Harriet
Curtiss of North Adams, Mass, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. N, G. Colvin.
Mr., Frank Hinsdill resumed his duties
at the bank on Monday morning, after
enjoying two week vacation.
HMr. and Mrs. Arnold Estey of Adams,
Mass, are visiting Mr., Louis Northouse,
and other friends.
Col. j. H. Walbridge and will attend
the monumental celebration at Gettys
burg, next week.
Mrs. George Hinsdill and son Frank,
were visiting friends 10 Arlington last
week,