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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-03-07

Selectman Milo Pierce, declined re.
nomination which would have been
equivalent to re election. AS will be
seen by reference to the list, nearly all
the officers of last year were reelected.
As moderator, our genial friend Gilbert
S. Mattison has life tenure of that posi-
ton and the same may be said OF Myron
Barton as town clerk. Well they may
for who can fill those respective posi-
tions more to the satisfaction OF the pub
lie -? A board of selectmen without q
P. Montgomery as member would be
somewhat of curiosity in SALISBURY.
As Simeon D3an Is a first-class miller
and believes in good eating, the town
poor will continue to fare pretty well.
Take them as whole, SALISBURY has as
clever, fsithful and worthy set OF town
officers as can be found anywhere. Now
selectmen, after including you in this
complimentary allusion, we wish to DC
able to add. this summer, that our roads
are in excellent condition.
The friends of Rev. G. A. Wilkins will
pay him an annual donation visit on
Tuesday evening next, March ~ b, al
Social Hall. The ladies' of the Society
will provide an oyster supper, and the
gathering will be an enjoyable one judg
ing from the usual character OF Shafts
bury sociabes. Price for supper, IS cent?
per couple. The committee in chargt
hope to realize handsome sum to ado
to their pastors income, and will be
pleased to have large attendance. Do
nations of wood, grain. ETC., may be lef
at the parsonage on Monday and Tues
day, and will be duly acknowledged.
The community at the Centre wat
shocked and sadly grieved at the sudden
death of Mrs. Lsverett Harrington
which occurred on Tuesday of THU
week, after a few hours illness. Sht
leaves a husband and four little children
the eldest only nine years old. Con
gestion of the lungs was, probably, thu
cause of death.
An ad burned town meeting will bt
held March, Goth, to receive the annua
report of the financial condition OF thu
town-which could not be made or
Tuesday, owing to the recent death o.
the treasurer, Nathan BJttum.
The weather on Wednesday was varl
able very much so. and the roads a
time of writing may be best described
as 'slushy."
Artemus Elwell and family have NOV
ed, for the present, into the house occu
pied by Edgar Bowen.
Albert Bates will look after the farm
of A. Webb, and with his family hal
moved back to town,
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vpuMoNT,s INTEREST sFIRST.

The Lamoille County Savings Bank
and Trust Company of Hyde Park has
been organized by men who believe that
a savings bank can be run as vermont
institution. 1t relies exclusively upon
Vermont business, makes no Southern
or Western loans whatever, nor any
loans which the managers can not ascer-
tain by personal investigations to De
GOOD beyond question. The conserva-
live policy of its president, Hon. Z, s.
Page. is well known to all VITO nave
observed his recommendations as In
spector of finance for the state OF Yer
mont during the past four years. His
ideas have been regarded as overcau'
tious touching matters OF investment,
but the policy of the management OF
this bank will be in the exact line OF MS
well-known views. Safety Will be the
first consideration, and with this view
the bank will guarantee the payment OF
four per cent, compound semi-annuaily,
believing that this is all that the safest
line of investments and conservative
arrangement will now warrant. Per-
sons nc a distance can send money with
entire safety by express, post-oinces
order. express money order, registered
letter, or by bank-check or draft, ana
deposlt-book will be returned by mail.
Deposits in this institution are exempt
from individual taxation to the extent
Of 81, 500. y Waterman.
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The 44th Annual Report.

The 44th annual report of the New
York Life Insurance Company. pub
lished today, is full of eloquent figures
showing wonderful achievements dur
ing 1888. A total income of nearly $685.
SOC, 900 means an increase in income ov-
err 1887 of nearly $3,500,000 interest
income over 81, $50, 900, nearly ST., 0OO,'
900 paid to policy holders, and total as
sets January 2, 1889. of $93, 4SO, lS6, q
gain of nearly $40, 5000 gross sur
plus &13. 500, 900, gain of nearly 2,OOO''
900. Market values of securities, over
cost, So, 655 $50 number of policies ls-
sued, SO, 1874. insuring over $l25, OOO, 600
total insurance in force nearly 1920 OOO,'
900, an increase of $60,000,0OO. When
the insurance department reports fol
1889 are issued, the New York Life will
rank second to none therein in solid
strength and prosperity. The New YORK
Life is purely mutual company, with
Investments Of the most productive
character, and has made greater perma
nent advanc since tie panic OF IVA
than any other company, while care II
the selection Of lives has given the com
pany a more favorable mortality thar
other companies. The New York Life
inaugurated the non-fOrfeiture system
of policies in 1860 issues 3 greater va
riety of policies than any other company
aud the results of its tontine investment
policies have not been equalled by any
other company, No useless restrictions
upon residence, travel or occupation
Send or apply for details to Childs ant
Powers, agents, Bennington, Vt.
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MRS. NAOMI ARMSTRONG has been
quite i'll with heart disease, but is better
now.
WE are glad to note the improvement
noticeable in ]. H, Loring. he will
soon be about again.
IT is stated upon creditable authority
that Vermont's Gettysburg monuments
will be dedicated August 1st.
MRS. L. F. ABBOTT gave a 'progres
sive euchre" party few evenings since,
and dispensed the cordial hospitality for
which she is noted.
NEXT week the Seymour-Strattou
Company give six nights entertainment
in Library hall. Lizzie Seymour is the
star supported by Thos. Stratton. Go
and hear them.
MRS. J. A. SIPPERLY of Hoosick Falls,
N. Y, has been visiting her parents,
Geo. A. Wattles and wife, for few
days. 1t also included the return of heI
wedding and birthday anniversaries.
The Stark Hose Company's concert
and fair last Friday evening was grand
success, some 5000 being the financial
addition to their treasury. The fine pro.
gramme published in the BANNER, was
fully carried out, and the cola ion was
bounteous and discussed by rybody
This company is to be congratulate q
upon the event.
In another column we publish to-day
from the american Economist an article
entitled, american Authors and Inter-
national Copyright" which states the
cluse and effect of free trade in the de
partment of literature. II works just
the same in this as it has done in the
realm of manufactures, and is forcible
object lesson in political economy.
JESSE ALLEN, formerly of Petert'
burgh, but now Of Hoosick, has farm
which lies in Bennington county, Yer
mont, and Washington and Rensselaer,
counties, New York. He had the deed
recorded in the respective counties. He
paid 81 in Bennington county, $3.50 in
Washington county and in Rensselaer,
county upward of $3.50.-TTOy Press.
JAMES NJ. FISHER, whose obsequiei
were attended yesterday was horn il
England in 1918. He had lived in Ben
nington so years and is well known tC
the older residents, In 1910 he married
Martha X. Ford, youngest daughter Of
the late Luther Ford. He survived hi
wife some two years, but has been grad
ually failing in health, until taken sud
denly by an acute disease last week, h,
passed peaceably away Sunday after
noon. Seven children were born to Mr.
and Mrs. Fisher, four sons and three
daughters, and two of the sons survive
him. In active years Mr.. Fisher was {
carriage smith" by trade, and was re
garded as an honest, upright citizen.
The remains of Mrs. Willard Week
arrived here this morning from Dlbay
Ga, where she died at the residence o.
her son-in-law, Jaseph P. Gibson, Esq
Saturday last. She was 65 years anC
ten months of age, and is pleasantly re
membered in Bennington, where, will
her husband, she passed many years o
her life. Mrs Weeks was Betsy Z
French before marriage and her hus
band was brother of Isaac Weeks, thu
senior of noted stage firm of ye older
time, For some years she had been il
failing health. Mrs. Weeks was love
ly woman, and her many friends herr
will feel sad at her departure. All tina
love and wealth could assure made he
last years perpetual sunshine.
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The Walter A. Wood Moving and
ReapinR Machine Company have CON-
pleted and will ship March 9, to the
Worlds Exposition, Paris, France, two
mowers, five barvesters and binders, ouf
sweep rake and one horse hay rake fol
exhibition, and four machines for field
trial work. The machines for exhibi.
ton are all hand-6nished anil nicke
plated, Col. Baker of Hoosick Fails will
have charge of the exhibit, and Frank
Morrison the field trials. Col. and Mrs,
Baker and their two children and MIR.
Morrison left for New York Friday
night, where they will take passage on
the steamship Noorland for Paris
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West ArItnOton.

Mr.. Jessie Farnham, an uncle Of Hen
~ and Jennie Farnham, who was on his
way to Washington, was taken I'll at the
home of the former. DR.. Phillips at
tends him, and at the last accounts he
was thought to be better,
Thursday afternoon Zerie Hanaman
was taken i'll at school and removed to
G. H. Bucks, where restoratives were
applied. She recovered sufficiently to
be able TO home and was much better
the following day.
James Barr of Cambridge. N. Y. was in
town last week, the guest Of his sister,
Mrs Hiram Hawley. Mrs. Hawley who
has been confinded to the house some
time with a severe cold, is again able to
be out.
The New England supper came off as
was announced, last Wednesday even
ing, at Mr.. 7. G. Austin's. There was a
good attendance notwithstanding the
storm,
Sleighing which has been thin for
come time is about gone. Sabbath, Feb.
oath was the coolest day of the season,
the thermometer at 1Se below zero.
Miss hard, a daughter of z. Hard OF
East Arlingt on spent part of last week
with her relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. AbneT
Davis, and K. T. Davis and wife.
Mrs. Edward Buck fell last week and
injured her wrist. She has been in fee
BILE health for years.
Mrs. Harry left was called to her
home in Middle Falls, N. Y, by the ILL
ne,s of her mother.
Arthur, infant son of Henry Coulin, is
very i'll. At this writing he is thought
to be some better.
The children of Ed. Wilkinson are
suffering from colds, which prevail in
this vicinity.
Miss Emma Benedict closed a very
successful term of school IN Dist. No. g.
March LIST.
Several couples from this place attend
ed a ball in Manchester last Thursday
evening.
Mrs. F. o. Hanaman recently spent q
week at the home of her parents In Man.
chester.
Mrs. Henry Lonzier of West Rupert
IS spending few weeks with friends IN
tIwn.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. 7. Eaton are spend
ing few days in Slingerland, N. Y.
Mrs. Oscar left attended the wedding
of niece last week, near Saratoga.
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East Arlington.

Our correspondent says that 100 cents
on the dollar was voted. which does not
agree with the Arlington notes given
elsewhere. He adds; at is due to our
esteemed townsman Mr.. J. r. Judson,
who has for many years served most
faithfully and efficiently as first select
man, and under whose able administra.
ton the town debt has been largely de.
creased, to say that the only reason why
he is not continued in the foregoing
Office is because of his resolute rAfnssi
owing to pressu Of personFl business
TO again accept so Oneruus position"
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President Harrison's Secretary of the
Interior. though not well known man
az the East, it seems, is not wholly I'M
known in Bennington. One or our
townsmen says he wac in college with
hum at Yale and was acquainted with
him there, He also afterwards met him
al the West. What, however, he re-
members especially of him in after years
as a man of mark, is that at dinner
given lust after the wa. for the preser,
yat,on of the Union, by the Yale alumni
who were not engaged in 1t, to those OF
their members who were, Gen. Noble was
present and was called out in a compli-
mentary introduction by Mr.. VIM. NJ.
Evarls who presided, Among the many
speeches on that notable occasion some
good, some doubtless not so good, for
not all soldiers can talk well no matter
bow good fighters they may be, there
we're few better ones, he says, than that
made by the soldier who is now so promi-
neut before the country as Cabinet
officer. He further says that the best
speech, probably, for such an occasion
was made by the Hon. Henry Q, Dem
ing. a well known orator Of his day, and
n Representative in Congress from the
Hartford district of Connecticut; but he
Ia Of the opinion that no one OF the
syeakers,of them all left better impress
sion on his audience than Gen. John W.
Noble.
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Found Dead in BED.

How often we hear or read of some
one that has retired in apparent good
health that has been found dead in bed
on the following morning. Anti-Apo'
plectine is the only apoplexy preventive
and paralysis cure. Should you suffer
from dizziness or pressure in the head
pain around or palpitation of the heart
numbness or prickly sensations of limbs
procure bottle and you will get relief
Send stamp to DR.. F. S. Hutchinson q
Co., Enosburgh Falls, Vt, for testimon'
ials
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AZ The monster meeting of the \

At the monster meeting of the Nation
al Convention of Republican clubs, in
Bs'.imofe, March LIST, the Hon, John NJ.
Tburston of Nebraska, was elected presi-
dent. On taking his seat, after much
persuasion for him to accept the ONCE,
Judge Ihurston in a great speech, &c.
fined protection, and we give BRIEF
eDitomc: Il had hoped that | might be
excused from the duties you seem de-
termined to place upon me for the first
time in my life. feel 30 deeply that
cannot speak. I have warned you that
/, is impossible for me to perform the
duties of the high Office as they ought
10 be performed. But cannot be blind
to the fact that owe much TO and have
been highly honored by the Republican
party. and now, if you will accept such
poor service as | can give, bow to
dutv." (Cheers.) 1.-The Republican party
believes in the dignity OF human labor
[ believe that every American citizen
should be protected in all his rights II II
requires the whole power OF the federal
governmenttoassis him. (Cheers.) 1t IL
the advocate of human rights, bell ewing
lhatunder God Almighty's creation all
men SnOulu De Tree anu Slhai AhPpioNoO'I
The Republican party represents two
leas--aDe that all the wool that grows on
the back of a sheep shall be protected,
and that all wool that grows on the head
Of a man shall be free. wild cheers.) 1t
believes in such civil service as will put
in every office man who will reflect
the will of the people as presented by
the general government, in other words,
o good Republican. More wild applause
Oars is no sectional party. Put the
party behind us 80 far that its shadows
shall not come between the facts OF any
two American citizens whose hearts are
one on the country's best interests, The
cause of home rule in Ireland stands in
the sunshine of success because 1T has
been Endorsed by the whole American
people. l accept the Office, subject to
your solemn promise of united support
20 continue the work begun and 30 mag,
nificenty carried on by your former
president. (Applause,) The National
Republican Committee is the War DE
paftment of the party. The League Is
The ever ready Republican army to act
under the orders of the war department.
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Mrs. Mary II. Hunt is the most heroic
friend of. and interchangeable worker for,
Federal Aid to Education. IL she
does not succeed it will be as much a
disgrace as a calamity. II the Republi-
can party has meant one half that it al
said. the bill may be promptly passed.
NeU England Journal Of Education
The slur upon the Republican party
would come with fairer grace II Mrs.
Hunt had not on all occasions, throught
her advocacy of Third Party Prohibl-
lion, assisted in the futile attempt to
cripple the great party OF liberty and
progress, and to whom she now 80 i'm,
ploringly appeals. If the education bill
never becomes a law Mrs Hunt and
coHfreres may thank the Democracy and
no one else for the failure,
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The following are among the many tss-
timonials received from patrons in
Cambridge, n. Y.

CANBRIDsE, n. Y, June 10, issS.
Prof Jackson - Dear Sir Justice demands oil
me an apology to you, When you called upon me
at my house, admit had no faith las you doubt
less saw H. you AS Ocust but after talking
with you for a while decided TO let you fix my
daughters eyes with glasses. yet thinking that
perhaps the money paid you would be thrown
away, as IL had been, by the three last oculists
had employed In Troy and Albany leach one doing
her eyes mucn DAMAGE But am happy TO be
able TO testify that you have mot by accident or
happening) hut by actual knowledge being
therefore master OF your business) fitted her eyes
as l never expected they could be htted-she not
being able heretofore to use her glasses more
than half hour before she was compelled to take
them off, because Of severe headache and blurred
eyes. Now she wears them (your glasses) nearly
all day long and without headache or very much
pain in eyes. The best part OF it is her eyes are
constantly improving. l anu, therefore. more
than satisfied az may so speak with you ana
your success. Accept my gratitude and also that
Of my daughter. Kindly yours, W. L. PooR.
CAMRRID0k. N. Y, Nov. LIST, 1887.
This is to certify that purchased In 1870 OF
Prof. K. Jackson, pair Of gold spectacles, and
to my great satisfaction. They have served me
well eleven years. can most sincerely recon-
mend to all who are In need Of speciacles
Mr.. AND Mrs, IL A. BRISTOL.
Office hours from a. m. until p. m. Eyes
examined free Of charge when glasses arc pur-
chased. VIII visit Bennington once in three
months hereafter.
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rB-C. A. Paddock, administrator Of
the estate of Joseph Perkins, received
on Feb. %, through II. L. Hover, spec
ial agent of the New York Life Insur-
apce Company, $500 life insurance;
The New York Life makes such rapid
annual strides that it almost takes ones
breath away to read its annual state.
ments, with a new business for 1885
reaching above 1926, 200, 900, and an in
come of over S25 10000 The figures
are simply gigantic. The New York
Life does more than one sixth of all the
new life business of the country, and is
annually pushing forward, conquering
and to conquer.
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EA CARD.-To one and all who so
ably assisted Stark Hose Co., No. l, at
their entertainment March LIST, the COM
pany desire to express sincere thanks ;
also to the public for generous patron
age. Per order of company,
GEO. II. BURCH, Secretary.
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DIED.

FILLMORE.-In Bennington, March It'll, Mrs
Louise A. Park, wife of MIR. Henry D. Fillmore
aged IS years, II months, 10 days
WEEKS.-In Doboy, Ga, at the residence o.
Joseph p. ellison, March I'd, Mrs, Betsey c., wild
ow OF willard Weeks, aged 65 years. The re
mains were brought to Bennington for interment
in the family lot at Bennington Center.
FISHER.-In Bennington, March Sd, James NJ
Fisher, in his list year.
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Lenten Service. at 1t. Peter. church

Tuesday and Thursday 80 p. M, an
address at latter service.
Wednesday and Friday 10 a. M, and
7.30 p. IN. The courses of lectures will
be on Wednesday evenings The Greed. +"
on Friday evenings, The Lords
Prayer"
At EvensoDg on Sunday next will be
given the first Of series of sermons.
subject, THE Historic Church."
The seats in this Church are free, and
all are cordially invited to attend the
services.
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Aud now upon the eve Of Mr.. Cleye
lands retirement, there are those who
would sadden the event by reminding
Bim that he has never fairly been Presi
dent. Aside from the rascallties IN the
south. the discovery has been made IN
New York city that 100 votes cast there
for. Gen. Butler we're counted Tor OieVe-
fand for President.
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Present, Hon. Edward L. Sibley, Judge
Annual Village Meeting.

| The legal voters of the Village Of Bennington
are hereby notified and warned to meet at Free
| Library Hall, in said Village of Bennington. OIL
Tuesday, March 10, 1889, at one O'Clock in the af.
| ternoon, to transact tie following business
LIST. To hear reports Of officers for the year
past.
I'd, To see II the Village Corporation will vote
70 nay the President aud Trustees for their servi
ces, and If so what compensation they shall re
ceiVe.
3D.. To see what sum shall be voted to pay the
Bennington Fire DEPARTING t.
4th To see il the Village will authorize the
Trustees to borrow money 10 defray the expenses
Of the Village until the new Tax is collected.
9TH. To see what sum shall be raised on the
Grand List Of said Village to defray the expenses
Of the Corporation for the year ensuing and to
pay the Indebtedness thereof, II any there shall
ne. and to fix the time for collection OF said tax.
9th. To elect President OF the Village, seven
ca Trustees, Clerk Treasurer, Collector, and
three 90 Auditors.
9TH. To transact any other necessary anil
proper business when met.
J. H.KELso, Clerk.
J. V. CARNEY. President
Bennington, March &. 1889
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tB- John G. HARDWOOD, in addition to
his Troy laundry, has taken the agency
for the Singer sewing machine. The
company in their circular say "A new
departure. The Singer manufacturing
company offer in their list all the latest
and best sewing nachiues for family
use -oscillator and vibrator and auto
matte. All entirely new IN chimes, each
perfection in its class. We have what
ever you want
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MAR RIED.

Congregational Church, by Rev. p s. Pratt, Al.
bert Baker Cheney to Elizabeth Harris Hatch, all
OF Dorset.
POTTER-NILES.- In SALISBURY, Feb 2s, by
Rev. G. A. wilkins, Wales Potter of White
Greek, N. Y. to Abbie, daughter of Stephen W
Niles, of the former town.
sMITH-BURGESS.-In Bennington, March e
at the residence Of the brides parents, by the
Rev. 2. Marten, Mr. Martin r. Smith Of Boston &c
Miss Jennie Z. Burgess, daughter OF Richmond
Burgess Of this town
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Immense fortunes have been accu-
mulated, unknown in the days oil our
fathers" says Mr.. Cleveland, in the
course Of an attack on the administra-
lions OF his Republican predecessors:
And with them an immense amount OF
prosperity and comfort for the farmers
and mechanics and all workmen, also
unknown in the days" of Democratic
management before the war.
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PROF. E. JACKSON,
OPTICtAN.
At Stark House, Bennington, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday,
March 7, 8 and 8.

. Tss : Nm
Among his many patrons in Bennington he re
fers to Mrs. H. Z. Bradford. Mr.. and Mrs. Enos
Adams, Mrs. L. +. Abbott, Hon. John V. Carney
Mrs. NJ. C. Morgan and daughter, Mr. and Mrs
John R. Pilling Mrs. c. S. Colvin, Mr.. and Mrs.
J p. sbley, Mrs Lyman Hsrwood, Mrs. Ell
Tiffany, Mrs. Noble and daughter, Col. A. Potter
and wife, Mrs. A. NJ johnson, Mrs. John Law
renee aud Deacon z. l.. Taft.
Prof. Jackson will remain until Saturday even
ing. He will visit Bennington every months.