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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-23
Allen Thorndyke Rice,

The sudden death of Allen Thorndyke
Rice in New York last week Thursday,
gave shock that was felt throughout
the country. Appointed Minister to
Russia he was to have sailed the day be-
fore for that country. He had been SUI
ferlng from tonsilitis since Saturday but
for the previous two days he had pro-
crossed so favoraby that he was thought
by his physicians, Drs. Keyes and Full
Ter, to be out of danger. So sudden and
unexpected was Mr.. Rice's illness that
his intimate friends were not aware OF
it until they went to the steamer ex-
pectlng to bid him God-speed on his voy-
age, but on learning the true state of az.
fairs many proceeded to the hotel to as
certain his precise condition, Mr.. Rice
had been i'll during the entire spring,
having been generally run down from
overwOrk in preparing to go abroad.
He took to his bed three or four days be.
fore his death suffering from tonsllitis.
The greater part of Mr.. Rce's early life
was spent abroad. He was taken 10
Europe when he was child only 0 cara
old and did not return until he was IA.
In 1871 he again went to England and
was graduated at Oxford in 1875. He
bought the North american Rerietp,
changed it from quarterly to month";
ly, made live magazine out of it by
discussing current topics, and lifted 1t
from secondary place 10 the front. He
was the author of several works. In
1884 MIR. Rice also purchased controll-
ing interest in lie Mathis Paris paper of
considerable importance, of which he
remained the principal proprietor until
his death. He was Republican candi-
date for Congress In New York in 1885,
and was beaten by General Spinola. MIR.
Rice was born in Boston on the 18th OF
June, 1858, but his father was New
| York merchant, who had accumulated
large fortune. Although Mr.. Rice in
herited large fortune, he increased it
by Judicious investments and it is said
that he was a millionaire more than
twice over. He was a bachelor and
spent his leisure at one or other of the
uptown clubs in New York of which he
was member. He was man of slight
figure, and his dark complexion gave
him something of a Spanish cast OF
countenance. He was hard worker,
and it is said that he overlooked every
line that appeared in his magazine.
With his ealth and natural endow-
ments he seemed to have a brilliant flu,
ture Before him, but death has ended
his career at an age when most men are
only beginning to make their way IN the
world, His death is public loss,
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Bennington Centre.

The village never looked more beauti
full than now, and to supplement nature
great deal of labor is being expended
by many upon their grounds, and lovely
flowers and shrubs will soon cheer the
eye and gladden. the heart, The hun
of preparation is heard in getting ready
for the friends who will bless us by theiI
su INNER sojrurn. Full particulars will
he given a little lat.r. The "Waloom
sac" will be in complete order in a few
days, and was never more attractive
than at present, with its new furnish
ings, etc. 1t is hoped that large mum.
Der will avail themselves of its accom-
m ,dations. Mrs. Longley will do heI
p,rt to make it pleasant.
TIE young ladies are making an effort
to add to the Organ Fund for the o d
Church, and will give an entertainment
ut the Seminary next Friday evening,
The "Peake Sisters will be present al
half past seven o'clock and amuse the
audience, after which, ice cream and
other refreshments will be served, and
all for twenty five cents. A large at
tendance is hoped for, as the price IL
moderate, the young ladies are pretty
and agreeable, and the object is certain
ly good one.
The monument is going skywArd rap
idly. IL is now about 100 feet high, and
the operators will soon need speaking
trumpet TO give the directions to the
men below.
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The Banner.
BENNINGTON. VERMONT
Thursday Afternoon, May %, 1883.

Very few people appreciate the fact
that for a number of years this town has
not only paid the interest on its indebted
ness, but has retired a portion OF its
funded debt; as fast as it became due
$4,000 IN the last two years, without
additional taxation, In fact there has
been reduction of 80 cents on the dol
lar from three years ago. The whole
funded Indebtedness is thus to be paid
within the next twelve years having
been $4,000 dollars originally. This
sum has been now reduced to the fignres
$S4 300. The railroad bonds of $4,000
coming due July list, 1897, no doubt can
be funded also and in this way as easily
paid as has been arranged for the large
floating Indebtedness referred to. In
short Bennington is now rapidly reduc--
ing her liabilities on an increasing Grand
list, and the taxes never so promptly
paid, although croakers have not yet
heard of the change. Financially our
town has not for thirty years been in as
good condition and as inviting for capital
to locate within its borders as now.
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ARMED TO THE TEETH

Is a very common expression, but we think thai
armed TO embellsh and preserve them to a ripe
old age 10 decidedly more appropriate. This car
be done by keeping yourself supplied with a bot
tie Of that splendid dentifnSe, Fragrant 5000
DON'T which will beautify the teeth and preserve
them from the ravages OF decay, SOZODUN1
contains no acids or gritty substances which In
iure the enamel, but is composed Of rare and an
tiseptic herbs, which have a beneficial effect OF
the whole economy OF the mouth. Sold by drug
glsts.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-23

A Washington dispatch says that the
President will fill the vacancy on the
Supreme Bench caused by the death oil
Justice Matthews by appointing his old
friend and law partner, Attorney Gener,
al Miller. to the place. When that il
done General Noble, now Secretary oil
the Interior, will be promot ed to AttoT.
ney General, Postmaster Wsnamsker will
be appointed to Mobiles place, and As
sistant Postmaster Genera Clarkson will
be appointed Postmaster General. Most
Republicans would rejoice to see these
changes made. Clarkson is the bright
est man connected with any department
in Washington. and has no rival there
in courage, political astuteness and rs.
pidity OF movement.
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East Arlington.

By the resignation OF the Rey. G. e.
Cook, for 2li years pastor of the Congre
gational church here, there lie a vacant
pastorael to be filled, The Rev, A. O.
Field Of Hinesburgh, VI, will occupy
the pulpit next Sunday with view OF
becoming candidate. Mr.. Field il
highly recommended, and as it would
appear seems to be well thought Of by
his people. 1t is highly desirable that a
pastor be called soon to take up the
work where Mr.. Cook has laid it down
he going to larger church IN the state
of New York, where il is hoped he may
get relief from the distressing catarrhal
difficulty he has suffered from while 9
resident here.
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NOTES.
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Bennington County Conference
Of Congregational churches will be held
Tuesday and Wednesday, of next week
May % and 30, and every church in the
county should be represented by pastor
and two delegates and by ~ many oil
the members as can attend. The pro-
gramme to which we alluded last week
W II be as follows:
TUESDAY MORNING.
lO:OO-Praycr Meeting, Rev. P. S, Pratt.
1880 Organization and Business,
IL 80 -Reports from Churches.
II a5-Greetings.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
200 Sermon, Rev. Z. P. Wild, n. d.
Communion Services, Rev NJ. L. Severance
aud Rev. c n. Peck.
315-Business
3:I5-Ladies' Missionary Meeting.
345-Topic: County Evangelization, G. B. Kent
Rev, C. G. Cook, Rey. E. p. Wild, d. d.
I :l5-Dscussion.
4i5-Busincss Meeting of the Association.
TUESDAY EVENING.
80 Song Service, Choir and Congregation.
90 Topic The Church and the Young,
l. The Church's Need Of Young Men, Rev
u. Marten, Baptist Church Bennington.
q The Best Means Diminishing Young People
in the service of Christ. Mr., II. /; Norton
3. Y, S. c. Il. Rev. W. Chapman
Methodist Church Bennington.
s:45-DiscussiOn.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Q OO-Thanksgiying and Prayes, Dea. ALFRED
Robinson.
g:3l-Business.
10 OO-Topics: The Church and the Community
/, Should Christians be Identified with tn,
Church Rev Chas. II. Peck.
2. The True Attitude of the Church with Ref
erence to Unhelievers. Rev. Chas. A. Perry
g. How Far is the Church Responsible for thu
Morals Of the Community Rev. NJ. l.. Sever
ance.
10 30-Discussion.
10 15-Closing Remarks by the Moderator.
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POwnal.

Miss Mary Parker is visiting heI
friends Rev. A. II. Simonds. A. B.
Whipple and relatives in Gardiner
Mass.
Our B. B. G. met a Waterloo at Hoo
sick, Saturday. Twenty-seven TO thret
was the score in favor of the Hoosick
club.
Mrs. Tye was again operated on, re-
Gently, for dropsy and fifty pounds Of
fluid removed
Washington Myers and wife visited
their parents J c. Burt and wife, last
week,
Rev. f L. Scott conducted services sI
Sweets Corners last Sabbath afternoon
Pliny Blanchard is better.
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Sunderland.
Recelved too Inc for la.t veal

Quite number Of our young people
attended the Musical Festival in Rutland
last week, and all report an enjoyable
time,
Mrs. Charles King, Miss Emma
Houghton and Miss Mary Godette, also
J. N. Stockwell, are on the the sick list
II. A Stilson has left the employ OF
G.. W. Bradley and gone over the noun
tain to Nottingham, to work,
Mrs, Gussie McGeachie OF Hoosick,
spent last Sabbath with her sister Mrs,
w, E. Bacon,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-23
Lazy People

are bane to society, but many of us
feel lazy, used up, played out and Ian
guild at this season Of the year when we
simply need an InUigordting Tonic.
These bad feelings can be cured by the
use of one bottle of Anti-Apoplecline
the great Spring Medicine. Sold at your
druggists for 81 90, Anti-Shockine Pills
cure constipation. Miss Annie Sanford
Manchester, Me-, says They have done
me much good and are invaluable fol
sick headache"
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DURING a couple of days rest which
DR.. Lyman Rogers Of this place
treated" himself to last week in Wal.
lingford, and with two brother visited
the home of their childhood In the town
of Dandy. The farm is in the hands Of
cousin and there is very little change
in it's appearance The trip was greatly
enjoyed and the Doctor returned home
| Friday evening.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-23

eB-Poriralts IN ink, crsyon, oil and
genuine pastel tcolored) fiuished first
class and at as reasonable prices as are
consistent with the best work. by E. L.
George, studio at residence of Z. E. Ga.
lusha, opposite Baptist Church. Call OF
addrasa 1871
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-23
CameterY Work

Why will people go away or tuy Gem
etery work of travelling agents. when
they can save from fifteen to twenty per
cent. by buying of C NJ. Lambert, who
has a nice stock that they can select
from at his place on North street, Ben
nington, Vt. lStt
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-23

Guy G. Noble, OF the law firm Of Noble
and Smith, attorneys for the Central
Vermont Railroad, and well known in
this State, died Tuesday morning at st.
Adams from heart trouble, brought on
by over exerlion. He has been indispos-
cd for several days, but his illness was
not regarded as serious. He was fifty
VaarB old
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-05-23

tX- Martin is at il again. Cut in prices.
Ladies n Oxford, 95 cents Misses tan
Oxford, IS cents Children's tan Oxford,
rs cents Boys lawn tennis shoes, 90
cents Mems lawn tennis shoes, so cents.
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DIED.

LEwIS.-In South SALISBURY, May 10th. Mrs
Sally Lewis, aged 50 years.
CRAVEN.-Iu Bennington, May 18th, Mrs.
julia Craven, wife of John Craven, aged 80 years,
BENToN.-In Bennington. May 10th, Mrs. Sally
Benton, widow of Leonard Benton, aged so years.
PERCEY.-In North Bennington, May 10th,
Miss Mary b. Percy, aged 30 years
CLARK In Hoosick, Y, T., May 18th, Mrs j.
A. CLARK, aged 20 years,
BLACKMER Bennington. May 18th, Mrs
Betsey NJ. Blackmer, widow of Warren Blackmer
aged IS years.
CARD OF THANKS.
d. NJ. Blarkmer and his sisters, desire to tender
their sincere aed heartfelt thanks to friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted them during the
sickness and burial Of their late parents.
CARD OF THANKS,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bradish would return thanks
Tor the many fayors extended by neighbors aud
friends during the Illness death and burial from
their home of Mrs Sally Lewis. These kind acts
have been gratefully accepted by them and are
remembered.
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North POWnal.

We regret to hear that our townsman,
Jay A. Peckham If this village starts
for Chicago next week to engage in bust
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

EB-FoR SALE.-Four graded jersey
cows. Inquire of L. A. Dolph, on F. B.
Jennings farm, North Bennington, 10 4
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KNlGHTS-MARBLE.-In Bennington, May
10Th, at the NJ. Z. parsonage. by Rev. W. j.
Chapman. Geo W. Knights and Mary NJ. Marble,
both Of Sunderland.
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SAVE MONEY

By sending 10 us for anything you desire 70 pur-
chase. Country people are supplied with all
kinds OF goods at city prices. Samples furnished
and prices cheerfully quoted upon application
Address New ENeLAND PURCHASING AaENcr, 395
Washington Street, Boston. Mass. 1sma
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MEMORIAL DAY,

This FAY will be suitably observed.
decorate the graves of soldiers in the re
moter cemeteries ,as published last week,
will attend to their duties during the
morning of the 30:h. The local com.
chairman is Charles Kennou, S. V. G ,
instead Of as announced, with this cor.
rectlon the roll of the detail is complete
as printed.
The official programme gives the de-
tails Of the services, asfollOws Custer
Post and other veterans will meet at G..
A. r. Hall at O'Clock Il. m and imme-
diately fall into line and proceed under
command of the Post Commander, To
the Bennington Centre cemetery, where
the Memorial services by Geo. A. Gus.
tor Post will be held, after which they
will return to the Hall and break ranks
for dinner. Also, at 8 o'clock a detail
of eight men under command Of S. V,
Com. Kennon will proceed to the Hins-
dillville cemetery.
At l:15 o'clock p. m Custer Post, No
AZ G. A. r invited organizations and
other guests. and citizens generally, will
form on Union street, right on South, in
the following
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Chief Marshal, Chas. L. Graves,
Asst Marshals, j. A. N. Williams, J. l. LOOMS
Citizens Cornet Band OF Bennington.
Bennington Rifles as Escort, Capt, Evans, Com.
q. A. Custer Post, G.. A. r., Chas. IL. Wakefield,
Commanding.
Custer Relief Corps, Mrs. Eliza Cutting, Com
Camp Frank Ray, A. j. Griffin Commanding.
Tiffany Hose Company.
Putnam Hose Company.
Canton Bennington, Patriarchs Militant.
President of the Day. ii. S. Bingham.
Orator, Rev. VIM Bogert Walker.
Clergy and Invited Guests in Carriages.
Under the direction of Chief Marsha
and his Aids, the procession will thel
proceed, ria Main street, to Bennington
Gem, terry, where the Memorial service
will be held.
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
l. Address by Post Commander, c. II, Wakefield
!. Address by Post Chaplain VIM. E. Murphy.
3. Address by Officer of the Day H. II. Allen.
5. Custer Post will form skirmish line and dec
crate graves.
g. Dirge by Band.
l. Calling Roll OF Honor by Adjutant John B
Clark
s. Salute to Dead by Comrades.
10 Prayer by Rev. Chas. X. Seymour.
10. Benediction by Rev. z. Marten.
Procession will then form and marcel
to Free Llbrarary Hall, where the ora
ton Will be delivered by the Rev. w. b
| Walker. Procession will again fOru
and march to depot and take cars Il
North Bennington, where the services
of the G A. r. will be condu ted by
Custer Post.
NOTES.
According to custom and by recon
mendation of the Commander IN Chief
the Post. and societies connected will
the &. A. r. will attend church mex
Sunday, at St. Peters o'clock Even
song, and the Second Congr eEational a
1880 p. m.
The President Of the w. R. G. request
US to say that those having dear one
sleeping on Southern battle fields, or il
National cemeteries, are requested Il
send floral offerings with card attached
and name Company and Regiment, Il
G. A. R. Hall, Wednesday afternoon
May 80. These tokens will be placed oil
the mound designed tor That purpose 8,
hat no hero may be forgotten by thei
| friends.
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THE WALL00MSAC,
BENNINGTON CENTER, VERMONT,

viii be opened by the 18th Of May. Every effort
will be made to secure the comfort Of guests aud
make the house every way attractive
lou MRS, Q. WALTON LQNGLEY.
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BORN,
MAR RIEu.

CRAVEN:-ln Bennington, May 18th, to Mr.
and Mrs. John Craven a son.
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Procession will then form and march
to Free Llbrarary Hall, where the ora
ton VIII be delivered by the Rev. w. b.
Walker. Procession will again form
and march to depot and take cars to
North Bennington, where the services
of the g A. R. will be condu ted by
Custer Post,
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well defined. Many in the house had
heard Mr.. Bruce before, but never has
he given such general satisfaction, and
as the best critics agree in saying that
Mr.. Bruce gave better satisfaction on
this subject Friday evening than any
one in the lecture courses since the days
of Cough and Phillips. We hope to
hear him again next winter, and ifthe
Y. NJ. A. has n course during the season
of 1889 30, his name will be a drawing
card.
In our East Arlington news, recently,
men ion was made of the call accepted
by the Rev. c. G. Cook, pastor of the
Congregational Church at that place, to
charge ten miles out Of Utica, N Y.
Mr. Cook has been the acceptable pastor
of the East Arlington church for two
and a quarter years, during which time
the debts have been paid, the encum
brances have been raised, additions to
both church and parsonage have been
made and paid for, and the society has
become a corporation under the state
law. The commandments have increased
nineteen, which shows as satisfactory a
condition Of things spiritually as tenn
poTally. Knowing as we do the condi
tions under which these gratifying .e
suits have been attained we congratulate
both pastor and peop'e, The climate,
however, does not agree with the former
and hence the change, reluctantly deter
mined upon. Mr. Cook goes to his new
field OF labor in the village of North
Gage, Oneida County, N. y, Saturday
Of this week. He is TO minister to
Presbyterian Church and will become a
member OF the Utica Presbytery. These
relations in a wider field OF labor and
association will be pleasant. and we are
glad to note that there is On increase Of
salary to Mr.. Cook, although in this case
health rather than compensation entered
into the argument. The East Arlington
church Increased the salary 800 in ad-
dition To all the other expenditures,
which, for a small parish, shows a spirit
Of liberality on the part of the people
worthy of emulation. May success con-
tinue to attend our late correspondent,
the Rev, G, G. Cook, in his new home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-18
e. NOTE THE RESULT: -

THE STAR HAS MORE THAN
THREE TIMES AS MANY REGULAR
SUBSCRIBERS and MORE THAN
Five TIMES AS MANY REGULAR
READERS AS ANY OTHER DAILY
PAPER In WASHINGTON. IL is de-
nvered regularly by careful carriers at
the HOMES OF THE PEOPLE, AFTER
THE BUSTLE AND WORRY OF THE
CAY ARE OVER, aud 10 is thus read
leisurcIy and thoroughly by EVERY
MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
They know that IL prints all the news,
and has only the interests of the people
of the District I'm view, with no partisan
measures to advocate, and no private
schemes to forward. They know IL, I'm
short, to be THE PEOPLES PAPER,
and nothing else. As an ADVERTISING
MEDIUM IL is, therefore, ABSO-
LUTELY WITHOUT A RIVAL. IL Il
I'm fact worth more as a means Of reach.
ing the public THAN ALL THE
OTHER DAILY PAPERS In THE
CITY TOGETHER.
Furthermore, in proportion to the re-
turns it gives its patrons, ITS ADVER-
Using RATES ARE THE CHEAPEST
IN THE CITY.
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related incidents of his employment by his
uncle several years ago, described his office,
DC. The result was that the new prisoner
agreed to assist him when he was free, but as a
matter of precaution required him to more fully
identify himself.
ONCE SOLDIER.
This Newman did by writing for and pro-
ducing certificate from the Office Of the ad-
jutant general of PENNSYLVANIA of his muster
in the eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry at Harris
burb in 1853 (on which paper it WINS noted that
he had spent several months as a prisoner OF
war;, and his honorable discharge. This
banished all doubts and the man SO confided In
determined when he should be free to make
the attempt to secure Newman's release. New
man was advised to employ new counsel Gas Mr..
Darlington had not any faith in the fortune
story and try to have the judgment set aside
in the General Term. This advice Newman
accepted and agreed to pay literally If this
could be accomplished. Toward the last of
I September Newmans friend was released, and
going to a well-known member of the bar
stated the case, got him interested and
he took the case on contingent fee. Newman
executed an agreement to that end. Newman
also stipulated that if possible they must secure
his release. The lawyer, after examining the
case, conceded with his friend that the court
would reverse the judgment. Mr.. Webb con-
sented to go on the bond and on the 26th of
September, with the consent of the district at
torney, bail was fixed at $500 in the untried
case and 81 500 in the other and Newman was
soon
AT LARGE AGAIN.
After his release he remained several days in
the city, stopping at a downtown hotel and
visiting few acquaintance. He left here
about the LIST of October. To his new-found
friend and his lawyer he promised to write inn
mediately on his arrival in San Francisco, but
up to this date letters from him. dated at Phila-
dclpnia and st. Louis, have been received. but
he has not reached California and the large
fortune has not yet materialzed. On the other
hand, inquiries made among the California
knights here during conclave week and by let
ter to court officers in San Francisco have failed
to elicit any information of the deceased mil
lionaire uncle. Those interested in the man Of
many names and occupations are now inclined
to the belief that. acting on the adage 1T is Il
bad rule that won't work both ways" he came
to the conclusion that as false pretenses" got
him into trouble the same means should get
him out.