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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
HOOsIck, N. ".

Byron.the eight year old son Of Albert
Bratt of Petersburgh, N. Y, del at the
residence Of Patrick Connolly IN We'd
Desday, Oct. 23d, from alcOho ic poison.
1t appears that the boy accompanied his
father on a trip 10 North Prterst urgh, 10
Farmers Inn, and somewhere on the
route was given some whiskey which
aused his death. The coroner's inquest
was held the following day and a YER
dict rendered in accordance with the
facts. This matter will be thoroughly
Investigated, and although we know
that Truth is mighty anJ will prevail
we are little uncertain as to the issue
in this case.
The STANDARD gives the details of the
poisoning of the Bratt boy, in these
words Early last Tuesday morning
Byron Bratt, years Of age, son of Al
bert Bratt, who lives on the road be-
tween Breese's Hollow and POwnal died
suddenly, and the circumstances of his
death are such as to excite suspicion that
it was caused by criminal offence of
a deplUrable and vicious nature. 1t ap-
pears that Albert Bratt, with his boy,
drove 10 North Petersburgh Monday
morning. While there he met two men
who wanted 10 ride to Farmers Inn, a
notorious drinking place on the road be-
tween Hoosick and Bennington, near the
State line. He agreed to take them
there for $3.50. After their arrival at
the INN" dispute arose about the pay
ment Of the money, and Bratt and the
men passed the time between the "inn"
and another whiskey shanty near by,
the boy remaining at the first mentioned
place, where it is reported he was given
Quor TO drink. Bratt aud the boy
STATED for their home in the evening.
The latter complained of feeling i'll, and
the father stopped on the road at the
home of Patrick Connolly, respectable
farmer. The boy was received there On
account Of his Illness, and growing rap.
idly worse DR.. w. Clark of Hoosick was
summoned. He remained with the boy
until o'clock Tuesday morning when
he left. At s he returned and learned
that the 10y died. Coroner Davis was
sent for. He investigated the matter
and empanelled a jury; and Drs. W. B.
and W, E. Putnam, and DIR. Clark, held
a post norton examination Wednesday
afternoon, and the result was not made
public, The coroner's iDqu' ct will be
held at the American House, Hoosck,
next Wednesday, at $50 a. M, when
thorough investigation will be made.
Before the post norton preparations had
been made for the removal of the body,
but Coroner Davis attached notice for
bidding its removal until after the ex-
animation had been made"
Mrs. Dora Bennett and Miss Florence
Armstrong, daughters of Alfred and
Addison Armstrong and grand-daugh-
tiers of the late Reuben Armstrong Of
Bennington, have been visiting friends
in this section.
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Meeting of Mt. HoIyoke Seminary Al
umni.

The semi-annual meeting of the eastern
New York branch Of the Mount Holyoke
Seminary and College Alumni Associs.
ton was held at the residence of the
president, Mrs, 9, 9. Eldredge at Hoo
sick Falls on Saturday. Representatives
from western Vermont and Massachu-
sets were present. After the regular
business some able and int eresting pa
pers were read, including the report Of
Mrs. William Hollands as delegare to
the nstional association, also a very
bright paper from Mrs. E. K. Belts Of
Lansingburgh on "Reminiscences" The
president gave an informal report Of
recent visit to the institution. and ex
tracts from private letters gave remlnis-
cences of the late Miss Mary A. Brigham,
After the meeting adjourned bounti-
full collation. was served. Among those
present were Mrs. Fl. NJ. Paine, Albany;
Mrs. G. F. Dowd, Saratoga Mrs. G. S.
Knickerbacker and Mrs. E. &. Thomp.
son, Waterford; Miss Emma Norton,
Bennington; Miss Parker, Pownal Miss
Cook, Loudonville Mrs. E, K. Belts,
Lansingburgh; Mrs. Hollsand and Miss
Hollands, West Troy; Mrs. Henry Col
vim and Mrs. Arthur G. Sherry, Troy.
The annual meeting will be held at the
residence of Mrs Paine of Albany,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
Remington Centre.

Helen, daughter Of the late Samuel
Robinson and grand daughter, great
granddaughter, great great grand
daughter, and great-great-great-gr grand
daughter Of Samuel Robinson, was last
week visiting her many relatives here.
Her visit 10 Alabama during the sum
meI confirmed her belief in the growing
sentiment that Northern capital invested
in developing the rich resources of the
South, will soon, by united financial in
terests. obliterate the line between the
North and South, and verified her belief
by making moderate Investments in that
interesting locality.
Mr.. and Mrs. Severance accompanied
by guide and four young gentlemen,
visit, the battle ground ON Friday last,
and made it's locations of interest, a
study. II the line was strictly drawn it
would astonish many to know how few
OF the inhabitants of Bennington have a
correct knowledge of the historical
points upon that interesting field.
The exodus OF summer guests is near
ly complete. Mrs. Cooper and Mr.. E.
NJ. Green and families left yesterday,
Mr.. John B. Tibbits and family move to-
day, Mr.. W.K. Chase and wife and Miss
Ferguson Of Troy, are at the Walloom-
sac. Mr.. Chase is of the Troy Malleable
Iron Works.
Fifteen persons were examined and
propounded for admission to the First
Church at the communion next Sabbath.
1t is hoped that many more will come.
"Now is an acceptable time, and now is
the day of Salvation"
The monument is now over 260 feet
high. A few more courses, and the wall
will be solid, aud the work will go on
rapidly to completion. Good weather is
all that is needed, Supt. Parsons will
furnish the push.
Mrs. Sarah E. Sexton who recently re
turned from visit to COhoes, N. Y. is
seriously Ill with typnoid fever. Her
condition is such as to give great ankle
ty to her friends.
Mrs. Uel NJ. Robinson attained her
91st birthday, Monday 2Sth, and is in
very good health, bodily and mentally.
Her children rise up and call her
blessed"
1t is understood that Mr.. G. B. Wei
ling,on of Troy. N. Y, has leased the
Vandercook place. that he occupied the
past summer, for five years.
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BURGLARS SENTENCED

The cases of Frank and Bud" Stevens
Gather and sony, and William Howard
we're disposed of yesterday as follows
Howard was sentenced to the State
prison for two years and evens for
three years. Frank Stevens was "held
in durance vile" as a receiver of stolen
goods. The preliminary examination
begun Monday and continued yesterday
resulted in the prisoners bring "bound
up" no defense having been entered.
Howard turned States evidence, plead
guilty, and was entenced as stated. The
younger Stevens then plead guilty and
received his sentence. The elder Stevens
plead not guilty and is remanded to Gus.
toby. This breaks up a den of criminals
which has infested this community toe
long, as various people who have been
subjected to petty robberies know full
well Howard has served former term in
Safe prison.
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POwnnl.

No services were held Sabbath at the
Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr.. Clark
who was to officiste, is sick at his moth
er's, in Great Darlington, with typhoid
fever.
The Villsge Improvement Society hold
a meeting at the American House, Nov.
1st, to further the interests of their or
ganizatioD.
Mrs. G. T. Parker visited her son Ar
thur, at Saxton's River Institute, Sltur-
day.
Miss Jessie Blanchard gave patty to
her young fr ends last week.
Michael Grady rents the farm Of Mr..
Markham Of Williamstown.
Lewis Moren is doing the mason work
on the NJ. Z. church here.
A fine social was again given at the
american" by Landlord Wood.
Mrs. Eunice Wright of Connecticut, is
at her sisters here.
A. II. Potter is in New York.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
COMPETITIVE DRILL.

A competitive drill took place at the
armory of Company K. 1st, regiment, N
G. V, Bennington Rifles, on Friday
evening last. A cash subscription by
business men here amounting to $40
was divided into priz's of $l5, $40, and
three of So each. Thirty officers and
members of the company were present
and participated in the exercises, first
giving a drill in the manual of arms.
Squads of four were then drilled and II
were elected for second trial, then six
we're selected who were drilled alone
five minu'es each, after which the prlz %
were awarded as follows: lst, First Ser
geant E. T. Girls .vold, $l5; I'd, Private
E s. Parmenter, $40; 30, Corporal BIG.
Slade; 4Jh Sergeant o. W. Davis; 9th
Corporal G. F. Burnham. The judges
were Major R. j Coffey, Major A. b.
Valentine, Col. Din Scott, j. W. Will
liams and Charles S KehOe.
After the drill and awarding OF the
prizes, Col. E. d. Bennett, of the COVER
nor's staff, made present to the COM
pany of target riff, to be awarded to
the member of the company that would
make the best score in target practice
Nul5 JCdlt was udhuo'hit'J -
sponded to by FIRST Lieutenant Weld in
behalf of the company. This riff was
awarded 10 Collins Graves. who scored
10 out Of possible % in the several tar
get practices of which mention has been
made in these columns. Other members
of the company made record of IL, IL,
Is, etc several reaching the same num-
Der, The average probably was about
so, which is very high percentage 10
such a contest. OIe peculiar coInci-
dence may be mentioned: Collins Graves,
who won the rife, was the first to shoot
as we'll as the winner, as will be seen on
reference to the first score printed few
weeks since.
The company is in excellent condition
and is keeping up its interest in attend :
ance and drill, and has doubled its per-
centage in target practice since the mus
ter at West Randolph in August. All
the spare room ia the armory was Occu-
pied by invited guests, including some
thirty ladies.
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West Arlington.

Mrs. II. g. Buck returned Monday
from Castleton, where she had been 70
visit her daughter Amy, who is a stu
dent at the State Normal school.
Mr.. and Mrs, c. II. Young have re-
turned from MIddlebury, where they
have been spending few weeks visiting
their son.
Mrs, G. II. Buck and aunt, Mrs. E
Hoyt Of Cambridge. N. Y, recently
spent few days with friends in Man.
chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Hanaman and
daughter Mile. are visiting in Centre
Brunswick, N. Y, for few days.
Mrs. s. Marsham of Slingerlanfs N.
Y, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H, T.
Eaton.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
DunPIingS
With
ROYAL Baking
Powder

No dessert is more delicious, wholesome
and appetizing than well-made dumping,
filed with the fruit Of the season. BY the
use Of the Royal Baking Powder the crust is
always rendered light, fiaky, tender and di-
gestible. Dumplings made with it, baked or
boiled, will be dainty and wholesome, and may
be eaten steaming hot with perfect impunity
REcEIPr.-One quart Of -four; thoroughly mix I,h
it three teaspoons Of Royal Baking Powder and asman
teaspoon Of salt; rub in piece OF butter or lard the
sire Of egg, and then add large potato grated in
the -four; after the butter well mixed stir in milk and
kneAd to the consistency Of so biscuit dough; break
of pieces Of dough large enough to close four
quarters Of apple for other fruit desired without
rolling and lay in earthen dish Tor steamer and
steam until the fruit IS tender. Bake II preferred.
In all receipts calling for cream Of tartar
and soda, substitute Royal Baking Powder.
Less trouble, never fails, makes more appe-
tizing and wholesome food and is more eco
nomical. Royal Baking Powder is specially
made for use in the preparation Of the finest
and most delicate cookery.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
To Our SubgCrlbers,

The special announcement which ap-
peared in our columns some time since.
announcing a special arrangement with
DIR. B. j, Kendall Co., of Enoshurgh
Falls. VT, publishers of "a Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases" whereby
our subscribers were enabled to obtain a
copy of that valuable work free by send
ing their address land enclosing two
cent stamp for mailing same) is renewed
for limited period. We trust all will
avail themselves of the opportunity of
obtaining this valuable work. To every
lover of the Horse it is indispensable, as
it treats in simple manner all the dis
eases which afflict this noble animal. Its
phenomenal sale throughout the United
States and Canada, make it standard
Mention this paper lChen
sending for TREATISE"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
vernon, Dairymep,s Association

The Secretary. Ell. Bass of West Ran
dolph, writes "Ihe Vermont Dairy
mems Association will hold its twentieth
annual meeting at the Town Hall Rut-
land, January 10th, 10Th and 18th, 1890.
The new butter extractor, the greatest
wonder of the age in the dairy line, will
be exhibited there, and speakers who
have won a national reputation for their
knowledge of dairy matters have been
engaged to deliver addresses at that
time. Two hundred dollars will be paid
in premiums on butter or cheese. Let
cheese makers bear this in mind before
disposing Of their best cheese.
Further notice will be given from time
to time and detail programme will be
Issued about December 20th."
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
MARRIED.

FOLLAND-DWYER-In Hoosick Falls, n. Y.
Oct 22d, at the Baptist Church, by Rev. A. Chap.
man, Mr.. Charles A. Folland of Hoosick Falls and
Miss Maggie j., daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Dryer, formerly Of Bennington.
F-DRYSDATE.-In Bennington,
at the residence Of the brides brother, Mr.. Rob.
ert Drysdale, Oct. 80, by the Rev VIM. B. Walk.
er, Mr.. George II. Shurtleff and Miss Jean Drys-
dale, all Of Bennington.
WHALEN-NORTH.-In White Creek. N. Y,
October 90, by W. c. Miles, Esq. Marshal Whalen
and Ida North, both of this town,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
DIED.

N0RT0N.-In Cambridge, N. T., Oct. 9th.
Miss Eliza NJ, Norton, daughter Of MrS Julius
Norton. The funeral was held to-day and the
burial was at Bennington.
SNOW.-In Bennington, Oct. cath, Bessie
months, u days.
ABBOTT-fn Bennington, October 2ith, Miss
Sally Abbott, in the s9th year OF her age,
MORRISSEY.-In Bennington, Oct. 18th,
James Morrissey. aged o. years.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
Maine Heard From.

81 think Anti-Apoplectine benefited
me much" JEFFERSON CHASE.
ABBOTT VILLAGE, Me.
"Anti-Apoplectine is helping me Of
Liver Troubles and Constipation"
j. S. WORKS.
SULLIVAN, Me.
81 have taken one bottle of Anti-Apo-
plectine for Dizziness and Heart Troub-
les with beneficial results"
NJ. NJ. URANN.
Sold by your druggist.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
GRAND OPENING

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this
Week
or Ladies Trimmed Felt Hats, from
$1.00 to $40. Popular styles in Misses
and Children's Trimmed Hats a specially.
We are Offering choice line OF Bonnets,
Toques and Velvet Hats at extremely
low prices. Also a full line of Fancy
Feathers, Wings, Birds, etc. All are
cordially invited. 41t3
A. NJ. GRIFFITH, 81 Main Street.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
WOOdfOrd.

Mr.. and Mrs HID. Hall of North Bet,
nington was in town visiting friends
last week.
Mrs. O'Brien OF SearsburR, is stoppire
for few days with VIM, Z, Cutler.
P,of. E. W. Howe was in town visit.
ing the schools, lest week.
Mr.. and Mrs w. E. Cutler were in
Hartwellvile this week.
VIM. II. Park OF Boston, Mass, is in
town r Few days
George j. Bond is survey ing here this
week.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31

In another column appears a COM
munication on the text book" question
from Rev. E. j. Ranslow of Swanton.
The enquiries made, also the state
ments, are pertinent, and should have
weight with the patriotic people of YER
mont.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
Organ for Sale.

A church organ. made by Mason &
Hamlin, two banks of keys. eight stops,
tremolo attachment, automatic and ped
al swells, handsome case, in thorough
good order. Suitable for church, lodge
room, etc. Cost $500, will sell for $3.50.
Inquire of Olin Scott or Prof, R. o.
Goldsmith. Bennington, Vt. 39tf
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31

EB-Lost in this village, between Lii
brary Hall and the PostUffice, or near the
Putnam House on North or South stree t.,
a Diamond Solitaire Scarf Pin. A liber-
al reward ($25) will be paid for its recov.
cry by A. p. Childs.
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BORN.

ALDRICH.-In Bennington, Oct. 3lst, to Mr.
and Mrs. Geo Aldrich. a daughter. The little
girl was promptly called Ruth" good
Scnptural name.
uWAIBRIDGE.-In Bennington, Oct, 30th, TO
Mr., and Mrs. j. Ed, Walbrdge, daughter.
wALBRIDGE.-In Bennington. Oct. 25th, to
Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. WAlbridge, a son,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31

l 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, and
will be sold at prices to suit purchasers.
Come in and satisfy yourselves.
Stiff q, NJ. LAMBERT,
No. Is North St., Bennington, Vt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
BENNINGTON GRADED SCHOOLS

This report covers the four weeks end
ing October 25th. Excellent as the re-
port was last month, ~ per cent. for No
|, being the highest, this months report
is still better, No. / and No. 8 each reach
ing g6 per cent. in attendance. If any
active school in the State comes any
where near this, the children IN that
school are unusually regular in attend
ance. One of the first elements of sue
cess in any school is regular attendance
on the part of the pupils, and it is like
wise one of the surest ways of making
the child's school-work easy and his
school life interesting and pleasant
MONTHLY REPORT.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31

The first successful blood purifier ever
offered to the public was Ayers Sarsa-
parilla. Imitators have had their day,
but soon abandoned the field, while the
demand for this Incompatible medicine
increases year by year, and was never
so great as at present.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31

"Et tn Brute as the young lady, who
had just carried OF the honors from a
fashionable boarding school said, when
her mischieyous beau swallowed the
last spoonful Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31

-Chas. F. Sears desires to contract
for the chopping of 200 cords of wood,
with responsible parties, the lot being sit
uated on the North side f Mt. Anthony.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

B-To RENT-A tenement suitable
for a small family. Enquire at this
Offfca
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-31

EsS- As sweet as a nut and as aromatic
as the Persian rose is the Grand Repub-
lie 8 cent cigar. Veni, Vedi, Venci.
j. 7. SHURTLEFF.
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tE-FoR SALE.-The residence of the
late r. NJ Clark. 10 Depot street. APP
ply to ]. B. MEACHAM or HENRY DIXON
az
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To Rent.

To Rent.
The tenement formerly occupied by
me on Pleasant street.
4ltf CHARLES L. GRAVES.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-05
VHOMDOHS dbl. MEAN?
Evidently the Initials of a
Mysterious Suicide.
POISONED ON THE BOULEVARD.
A Man Of Means Apparently Dis.
couraged by iii Health.

A tall, distinguished looking man
strolled along the Boulevard, in Union
Fill, yesterday afternoon, and stopped in
the shade of large tree to watch a gang
Oh laborers who were working on the
street.
After few minutes he sat down. and
taking small quantity of a white powder
from his pocket swallowed it. In five
minutes more he fell over on his back un-
conscious. :
One of the men ran to pick him mn
ana noticing his condition, shouted for
nelp, Another person ran for DIR. DeCsroff.
put before he could reach the spot the
man was dead.
coroner GSchwind removed the body to
his establishment. A letter was found on
MIN from doctor advising him to take
exercise. Undertaken Gschwind holds
tnls letter ana refuses to divulges its con-
tents or to give the mans name, or even
That of the physician who was its author.
Inc appearance of the body indicates
tnat the suicide was man of some means.
A gold watch and $S7 in cash were in his
pockets, and his clothes were of the most
fashionable cut. The watch bore the
inltials u. ID. L., but no other traces of
ms Identify could be discovered.
county PHYSICIAN Converse and Coroner
brucknerviewedt the body, and an autopsy
and an inquest may be held.
The white powder is either arsenic or
strychnine, but the medical men have not
as yet determined which. The man ap-
peared to be melancholy and in Ill health.
his suicide was cool and had evidently
Deen carefully Dremeditated
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-05
A BAD TWELVE-YEAR-OLD.
William Wilson's Comrades Tell Hard
Stories About Him.

William Wilson's Comrades Tell Hard
Stories About Him.
William Wilson, aged twelve years
Joseph Flynn, fourteen, and William
DENIM, sixteen, the three boys who were
arrested by Policeman Goetz at the
Pavonia Ferry yesterday, were arraigned
before Justice Stilsing this morning.
Policeman Goetz told how he saw the
three boys lettering about the ferry and
asked them where they were going. They
said they were going to Newark to see
Flynn's aunt, and showed the policeman
their tickets. Goetz asked them if they
had anY money. Wilson replied that he
had quarter. The boys were then taken
to Grove street police station, and consid-
cradle money was found upon them.
They were questioned closely, and
Flynn said that Wilson had robbed the
till of Conrad Salz's liquor store, No. 5S15
Coles street, recently, and given him
some of the money. Harry McGrath was
arrested for the robbery, and, in spite of
his declarations that Wilson took the
money, was committed for trial Wilson
acknowledged that he took the money.
From the stories told by the boys it
seems That after Wilson took the money
he gave some of it to Flynn and the two
started off to have a good time together.
They went to West Hoboken on Tues
day and enlivened the monotony of that
quiet place by robbing bakers till.
They escaped from the town with
out being discovered, and went to Jacobs
Theatre, Hoboken. There they met
DENIM and persuaded him to go to New
York with them, where they spent the
night in a lodging house. Yesterday
morning the three started for Newark.
when they were stopped by Policeman
Goetz: The three were held for further
examination,