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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-12-26
CORRESPONDENCE.


BENNINGTON, Vt, Dec. oath, 1889.
To the Editor Of the Banner DEAR
SIR "A healthy boarding place may be
obtained by some trlflipg act (like killing
a mani. In our Jail, an open window,
eUen in mid-lCtnter, invites any one who
desires a change, to step out as briskly
as he likes. into the fresh air. He can
go a long wages to-, il not anxious to
return. Come and try 1t all ye who love
liberty to roam over our hills and far
away. JUSTICE.
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"Abandoned" Farms That Pay.

Since Ansel Hawkins of this place
sold hundred acre farm at 81 an acre
there have been several cheap farms re-
corded as sold in this state, A CORE
spondent of the Free Press from Milton
writes: "a farm of 222 acres, with good
house and barn was sold last May in the
town of Grafton a. auction for 5000.
Young went there in June and bought
the farm on time payments for $1,000.
He estimates that he cut over so tons OF
hay on the farm last season. 1t is locat-
ed about four miles from Grafton VII
lage, and the same distance from Ches-
ter depot. This is an actual sale al
S. 40 an acre and the family moved on
to the farm last week. "-CdledOnidn.
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ReadsbOrO.

The Chair factory is turning out 400
chairs per day,
A leak occurred IN the water main near
the reservoir Sunday. Contractor Hun
ter of North Adams was telephOnfd for
and IN few hours had the break repair
ed,
A representative of the Boston Hose
Company was in town Wednesday and
secured an order from the fire commit
tee for large quantity of hose and other
fire apparatus.
The $4,000 water bonds have been
placed with the Berkshire Life Insur-
ance Company of Pittstield, Mass. The
bonds with coupons have the signatures
of Committeeman Harrington, Negus,
Howe and Treasurer E. j. Bullock.
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The Old First Church was finely deco
rated for Christmas Eve, and the con-
tents of the tree made the children very
happy. Many Of the older children were
kindly remembered, and with remarks
from the pastor, singing 10y the children
and choir, the occasion passed off very
pleasantly. The committee deserve
thanks for their laborious efforts.
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The Little Ones.

Don't dsappont them How eagerly they Santa
Claus Their little brains racked tip toe
expectancy wondering what will be their luck Their merry pae
Christmas morning and their uncomfortable delight will
fol the investment ola few dollars We have taken particular Of the
children and have Dolls OF all sizes and descriptions Dishes
Kitchens Houses Arks Banks Furniture Trunks Skates Segh
Carts Steamboats, Fire Engines Trains Of Cars Blocks Tool Chests
Bucks and Saws Books Games Pano Rates and
complete line OF jolly ockng old Sans
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HOPE AHEAD.

The effort to repopuate the so called
abandoned FARMS of Vermont is be-
ginning to bring results. A good deal of
money is to be made in Vermont lapds
within the next few years. The agricuI.
tural depressions which has extended all
over the Eastern and Middle states has
settled more heavily on Vermont than
in any other state, while with the right
State policy it ought to have been lIgbl
err. The fact that a Vermont farmer
was able to take the first premium in
butter in competition with the rest OF
the word at the Paris Expo itlon is sig
nificant of the richness that is in the
Green M9untains. The people who ask
for Vermont products in the market be
Cause of universal belief that there
a richer and better favor in them than
in the products Of other states would not
naturally believe that the lands from
which such superiority comes have gone
down in price faster than those of other
states. The reason is the short-sighted
policy that has 30 long controlled state
aft airs and which everywhere has de.
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NOTICE to Sell ReaI'E state of Patrick
~ Gallery. Deceased.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District Of Remington, s'
In Probate Court held at the Probate Of.
6ce in Benna Zton, within and for said District on
the 2lst day Of December, A D.. 1889.
Present, Hon. Edward l.. Sibley Judge.
Edward D. yelling. administrator of the estate
of Patrick Gallery, late Of Bennington,
in said district, deceased, presents his
administration account for examination
and allowance, and makes application
for decree of distribution and partition OF the
estate Of said deceased
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application bereferred to session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office aforesaid
on thellth day Of January 1890 for hearing and
decision thereon; and, II is further ordered, that
notice thereofbe given 10 all parties interested by
publication Of the same three weeks successfully
in the Bennington BANNER, a newspaper published
at Bennington, previous to said time appointed
for hearing, that they may appear at D. ID time
and place, and show cause, II any they may have,
why said account should not be allowed and
such decree made.
Atus record. Attest,
Z, L. sIBLEY, Judge
A true copy Of record. Attest
1913 E. L. SIBLEY. Judge,
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MY BROTHER and THAT GENTLEMAN
FRIEND

Are also causing unusual ommoon and ocude their likes
kes IN the midst OF the fair sisters Why him handsome
pair Slippers Silk Linen Handkerehe Umbrella Gloves
Silk Muaer Scarf Pin Sleeve matter
tact and not suggestive enough visit Holiday where
there Calendars Dressing Cases. Shaving Cutlery Writing
non Smokers Sets Pocket Cigar Cases. Match Boxes Shaving Glasses
besides hundred and other articles appropriate
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OF AMELIA FRENCH,
Deceased.

WILL PRESENTED.
STATE OF VERMONT, go
District of Bennington, 50
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Once in
Bennington, within and for said dis .rict, on the
cath day Of December. A. ID. 1889.
Present. Hon. Edward L. sibley, judge.
An instrument, purporting tobe the last Will and
Testament of Amelia French. late of Bennington,
in said district, deceased being presented by jane
B. Meacham, for the executrix therein named
for Probate, il is ordered by said court, that all
persons concerned therein be notified to appear
at q session thereof TO be held at the Probate
ONCE in bennington, in said district, on the 18th
forenoon, and show cause, If any they have,
against the probate Of said viii ; for which pur.
pose 1t is further ordered, that this order be pub
lished three weeks successfully in the Bennrg
ton BANNER, newspaper printed at Bennington,
In this state, previous TO said time of hearing.
BY the court. Attest
1913 Z. l.. SHELLEY. Judge.
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What Will | Buy for Mother ?

Is the question that just probably agaed longer
IN greater number of minds than other why shouldn't
be Her who has watched chldhood trials should
doubedy be the first consideration this happy WE'LL
New Dress place. and what becoming
Wool or Silk Warp Henrietta We have few pieces
40 nch so cents also the Double Warp cents and those lead
G are both useful and appropriate Or perhaps she mother who
taxes more pride her household equipments
Blankets and Downy Comfoabe Table Linens Napkins Spreads
dies Sca Rugs Hassoc etc. which fail please and every
DAY useful you are DESTROYS something artistic Holiday
you cannot fail to be suited with Work Basket Salad Sets
que Figures Engravng Ease the nnumerabe
displayed.
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UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMN'T

Now that the Christmas approaching and
as we have made rule to give TO patrons al this time Ofhe
year an opportunity TO purchase from elegant line Of POR
THERE'S at nominal figure which has heretofore been embraced
by both resident and out of town trade many doubtless wait
Ing for the announcement which make of sale cOmmenC
ing MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER and lasting throughout the
month"; At this season, whenever looking forward both
giving and receiving choice and the time useful
lasting article this sale comes in OppOruney Nothing that
we know of rOmamOng dazzling display of Holiday Gifts would
be more appreciated than set OF POrereS They eXpen
SVe but In price within the reach of all gift that any may
give and feel satisfied that they have made sensible selection
We have made purchases that give the opportunity the
sale of POriere at $5O eaC which not Oned of actual cost
of manufacture For $3.50 present to customers for
ton curtains in various cOOrS and designs that sold throughout
the from $500 to 5000 per pair and from the former
price readily perceive what bargain is offered sci off
LACE CURTAINS would make to the hOuSkeeper equally choice
gift and anticipating this have made interesting prices these
goods for the remainder of the month.
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1882

Santa Claus commssay department for Southern Vermont agar
established at the old and the River Establishment Nowhere
else the products his nmbe shop such PROPULSION
and varied assortment Our large weghed Carpet Room the
ono hoor devoted entirely the display the jolly old fellows lines
Toys Bc aB Fancy Goods In Short here be found bund
ace the very this years novelties bright esh and everything
arranged and displayed that you esurey being
subject to any disagreeable crowding That the
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WALL PAPER BARGAINS

Eight Yards Strong White Back Paper 8 to Be-
Gilt 6to 1Oc
Embossed Gilt" to 15c.
All Widths of Gilt Borders, 2 to Cents Yard.
&" Color " cent Yard.
Send Cent Stamps for Samples.
Please state what rooms and about what colors
and cost you want samples sent. Address
f. II. CADY, 3O5 High Street, Providence, R. 1.
Alta
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RUGS !

There nothing that has rapidly into general a
VOr than FOREIGN ANTIQUE RUGS and could fail be
than pleased presented at Christmas with of Them And
In keeping with the times and anticipating sale of
these goods we have stocked department accordingly We
have every known make in Turkish Rugs and feel satisfied that
when out ghuntng you will take trouble look through
this particular line you will be tempted purchase
the many offered Ore great peculiarly Rugs that
with age they become more valuable and at the time
slightly.
NOTE-A full line of EMBROIDERY FELTS in all cOorS with
cords and fringeS to match
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THEY LIVED LONG.

Grass grows at last above all Julia c. R. Dorr.
And their policies returned more than had been
paid or them. During the year 1888 the NEW
YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY paid
forty-ive policies that had been in force over
thirty years. Each Of these policies returned
more than had been paid on it, the averrge re
turn for each s10O paid being over tlH. The
cash dividends used in reduction Of premiums
was equal to over thirty-six per cent. of all
premiums on the policies. The average age of
these men when they insured was thirty six
years, and their average age at death was nearly
seventy-four They had the protection of their
policies for au average of over thirtY-seven
years, and then received almost fifty per cent.
advance on their cash cost
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West Arlington.

Mrs. R. G. Mckee aud son Charles
spent several days last week with hel
parents in Cambridge, N. Y.
Miss Alice Bennell has vacation of q
week or two.
Several of our young people attended
an auction and oyster supper at the
Methodist church in Sandgate, Friday
evening of last week, and report a
pleasant time.
Miss Ella BIodgett recently spent sew
eral days with Nellie Derrick IN Shu-
shan. N. Y.
Our Literary Circle" held its last
meeting at MIR. Andrew Hanaman's
Tuesday evening, Dec. nth, when the
following programme was carried out :
Music
Roll call and Report Geo. ...........:. Secretary
heaulnB ........ MISS Beattle
heanlng .......... .,.,........ Chas Il. Buck
Charade
Poem. ................ .............C. E. Buck
Recitation ...,,...... Miss Eaton
Mu ic
Tableaux, Pantomines, Charades, etc.
The committee consisted of Mrs. II. T.
Eaton, Miss Fannie Mckee, Mrs. H, G.
Buck, There were about forty present.
The amount received was SO %. The
next meeting will be held at F. o. Han
aman's on New YEARS. Eve, where they
intend to watch the old year out and the
new year in.
R. G. Mckee and family accompanied
by Miss Fannie Mckee, spent Christmas
with friends in Rupert.
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sell at Public Auction, at the late residence Of the
said deceased, at Bennington, Vt,
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18TH, 1890,
At 10 o'clock. a. M,
The Home place of the said deceased containing
about ~ acrrs Of land with dwelling house. barns,
corn house, sheds, and other outbuiiings.
I'd The Collins place called. OF about 3e3l
acres, with house and barn thereon standing
Possession given April LIST, 1920 pasture lot Of
about so acres, situated on the west side ofthe
road. aud north Of home place and adjoining
same, Sd. A pasture lot OF about so acres on the
east side Of the road and adjoining the east road
80 called 4th pasture lot containing 10 acres,
being situated north Of the aforementioned lots.
Section Of the above pasture land Is well watered
and quite aportion is suitable for tilldge 9th. A
good wood lot Of about IL acres, situated at the
foot Of the mountain north east part of Benning.
ton.
Also 90 tons good Hay, large quantity Straw
and Corn Fodder $50 bushels OF Oats 100 bushels
Corn, 100 Chestnut Fence Posts, 100 feet fence
boards, a quantity seasoned stove wood.
Terms Of Sale-On real estate. 10 per cent of
the purchase money TO be paid on day of sale
and one-half of said amount can remain on mort
gage II desired, and the balance-4O per cent.-to
be paid on delivery Of deed, not later than 90
days from sale.
Z. Z, sTRATTDN, Executor,
JOHN ROBIN BUN Aur1ibDeer, Igts
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DAVID CARPENTER. BENNINGTON. VI. $50
Estate of LESETTA HUPF, De
ceased,

Estate OF LEoE TIA HUT, Oe'
ceased.
Win presented.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District of ennington,
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office In
Bennington, within and for said district, on the
2lst day of December, A. D. 1899.
Present, Hon. Edward L Sibley, Judge.
An instrument, purporting to be the last will and
testament Of Lesetta Hupf, late OF Bennington,
In said district. deceased, beng pre-
sented by W. b. Sheldon. the executor
therein named for Probate, 1t is ordered by said
Court, that all persons concerned therein be notified
appear at session thereof TO be held at the Pro
bate Office in Bennington, in said District on the
18th day of January, A. D. 1890 at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, and show cause, If any they have,
against the probate of said Will; for which purpose
it is further ordered that this order be published
three weeks su; cessively in the Bennington Ban
ner, newspaper printed at Bennington, in this
State, previous to said time Of hearing.
By the Court. Attest,
1913 E. L, SIBLEY, Judge.
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NOTICE..

The annual meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Bennington County National Bank will be held at
their banking rooms on Tuesday, the 9TH day OF
January, 1870. at2 O'Clock p. M for the purpose
OF electing Board of Directors for the ensuing
year. CLEMENT II. CONE, Cashier.
Bennington, Vt, Dec. 9Th, 1889. Et4
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NOTICE.,

Notice is hereby given that have this day Civ
en- my son, Morton, his time during the remainder
Of his minority, and shall claim none OF his earn
ings nor pay any debts of his contracting after
this date. EMMA NJ STRATTON,
Bennington. VT, Dec. 10, 1889. 47t3
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FATHER, DEAR FATHER

Must also be looked after suit of Underwear Hose
cardigan Jacket Shirt perhaps pair of Slippers would please
hen he always appreciates Neck Tie Mu Handkerchief
Cloves Suspende Collars Cuffs Possibly may have
OF all these and you want something dstnctve present
So there are Smoking Sets Travelling Cases. Cigar Cases. Writing
Pnons Shaving Sets and other novelties be found
da annex that cannot fail interest you please tie Pae am
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NOTICE,

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
First National Bank Of Bennington, VI, Will be
day of January 1890, at 10 O'Clock q. IN, for the
purpose of electing a hoard Of Directors for the
ensuing year, and for any other business.
GEO. T. GRAVES Cashier.
Bennington, VT, Dec. II, 1889 4It4
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NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
First National Bank of North Bennington, W,
will be held at their Banking House on Tuesday,
the 7th day of january, 1880, at 10 ocl, ok a. M,
for the purpose of eecting Board of Directors
for the ensuing year. s. b. HALL, Cashier.
North Bennington, Dec. 9th, 1889 4btS
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new ADVERTISEMENTS
BOARD For HORSES.

VIII take limited number Of Horses TO Board,
Good Box Stalls good care Terms reasonable.
H. S. NORTON.
Bennington, Nov. IS, 1850. 45H
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Look and see what I am doing for
Bennington and its surroundings.
l am offering for inspection and
sale the LARGEST and FINEST
Stock of MEMS, YOUTHS and
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING ever ex-
hibited in town. My store is and
Shall be HEADQUARTERS for FIRST
CLASS GOODS. have a large as
sOrtment Of
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TO LET,

One large room S0x6O feet, second story of
my Office building, well lighted, suitable for light
manufacturing or other purposes, with or win
out power. Also one room 24x3O feet on first
floor of same building. with or without power
may be used in come ction with large room above
if required. Inquire at office of Bennington Ma
chine Works. OLIN SOFT.
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Generosity Bump is Remarkably
Well Developed

In the people this vicinity goes without saying Our immense Ho
day trade ofPas has fully demonstrated this Pnuouness
characteristic of this part country before have
been in position fully supply the the inclined
this present season.
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fancy Goods at Fancy Prices

Is the general business rule at this But wishing
halt your audb endeavor brighten Christmas your
friends have observed the rule
served on all other lines We do query How much profit will
stand But How little profit afford sell them ?" This
been narbe rule with all lines and consider this
OF our constantly increasing business after year rolls by Thanking
and happy.
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the corporators of the
Bennington County Savings hank will be held at
in Park Block in Bennington, VT, on the first
Wednesday, list day. Of January, A. D, 1890 at
] 80 O'Clock p. m, for the election Of Board Of
Trustees for the year ensuing, and the transac.
ton of any other business found necessary and
proper when met, especially to fill vacancies in
the number of corporators, and to revise and al
ter the by laws.
Dated at Bennington, Vt, Dec. 10, 1889.
41t3 q w HARTMAN Secondary.
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CHRISTMAS
DRESS PATTERNS.
PRICES FROM 81 TO $6.75.
New COIOrs. NeWStyIes.
NEW GOODS.

10 yards Figured DeIaine, wool
filling, for S1.00.
u yards Suitlng for $1.5O.
Eight yards 36-inch.Wide KeF.
SeyS for S1.S5.
Eight yards German CaShmereS
for s1.98.
Eight yards Ladies' Cloth, all
COlOrS, $3.50.
Seven yards 52-inch Scotch Suit
lngS for S3.43.
Eight yards Atwood Henrietta
Cloths for $3.50.
Eight yards Atwood Drap d'Al-
mas for Si4O.
Eight yards best French Serge
for $3.50.
200 Patterns assorted styles,
best qualities. i'm COlOred Dress
Goods from IS to $3.50 a dress.
All our Christmas Dresses
marked plainly, quantity and
price. A child can easily select
from our stock.
Buy early while the assortment
is complete.
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ChiIdS & Powers, Agents,
Do,ni,oc+oo W.
AUCTION SALE
Of REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned, Executor Of the Estate Of
Susan G Chase, late Of Bennington, deceased, will
sell At Public Auction at the late residence Of the
said deceased, at Bennington, Vt,
WEDNESDAY JAiJ 18TH 1901