The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-10-24
North BennInKIOn.

A very successful fair 10 connection
with the st. John Baptist (Catholic)
Church, under the direction OF tho la
dies, was held on the evenings OF the
18th, 14th and 10Th, at Bank Hall. The
Hall was neatly arranged. and enter
tanning music employed, in the ayof
portant part Of such public gatherings.
Many nice articles had been contributed
by friends, and with the methods
and interest taken for their sale,
considerable competition was mani.
feated, and the result was a large
number in attendance, and a pleasant
time, Among the contributions was a
nice plush easy chair by Walbridge &
Co. .ot Bennington, drawn by Miss Doyle
of North Adams; a set OF dishes by II.
G. Simmons, drawn by Mrs. l. Surdam;
a barrel OF -four, etc., etc. But the most
exciting feature was the drawing splen-
did gilt trimmed single harness, made
by A. c. Desorda, over which was
friendly contest In the sale of shares, ten
cents each, the candidates being W. II.
Reed of White Creek and Samuel Wat
son of this village. 1t was a spirited
contest each having their friends and
the vote standing 8l4 for Reed to s97 for
Watson, the harness bringing over one
hundred and eighty dollars. On Tues
day evening supper was served in rooms
at the Bennington House, where COLA
ton was provided by the young ladies
of the church. Besides a pleasant time,
over five hundred dollars was realized
from the fair.
A deep feeling of sadness and soem.
nifty was felt in our community, on
Tuesday,as the funeral procession passed
through bearing the remains of one who
spent the years of her childhood here,
Mrs. G. E. Graves, to her resting place
IN our cemetery. Mr.. Graves has the
heartfelt sympathy OF his many friends
here,
Mrs. Peck, the mother of Rev. c. Il.
Peck, who has been visiting here for
several weeks has been called TO her
home in New London, Conn.,, upon mat
tiers of business, The friends who have
had the pleasure of her acquaintance,
regret that her stay could not have been
longer.
In the case OF State against W.
Skinner which came for trial last Sat-
urday, for illegally furnishing intoxicat-
ing liquor, the respondent plead guilty
to five first counts, and was fined fifty
dollars and costs, which was immediate
diatsly paid.
Rev. A. s. Gilbert and wife were
called away on Tuesday, by the sickness
of their daughter who is at school in
Saxton's River. 1t lie hoped it may
prove to be only from overwork in the
pursuit of her studies.
We are glad to learn that Charlie
Huntington is recovering, though slowly,
from his dreadful sickness. He is with
his mother in Craftsbury, little Florence
remaining here with her aunt, Mrs. G.
j. Mckay.
E. NJ. Henry and wife are expecting to
60 South to spend The whit r. Mr..
Henry goes for his health, He spent
several winters South some years since,
and IL is hoped this will be a favorable
change.
The funeral OF the late Mr.. o. A. Gag.
or OF Brooklyn, was attended Wednesday
by a number Of his friends from here,
among them Mr.. and Mrs. C.E. yelling,
Mr.. and Mrs, Jenningt and Mrs. McCul-
lOuBu,
Mrs. Isaac Jennings and son Phlllip.
with Mrs. DIR. q. u. r. Jennings and
child, are spending few days OF this
pleasant autumn season, at Fairview.
The subject Of marble walks and their
proper distribution, is occupying the at
tenuon Of our village trustees and their
constituents, just at the present time.
The new shop of d. G. Colvin, 10 being
painted so as TO present a very good ap
pearance. OF course, no color will ex-
actly suit the taste Of everybody.
Mrs. h. C. White and daughter Mabel,
were among those who took the oppor-
tunity to go to New York, on the excur-
sion, Tuesday evening.
Rev. q. W. Wilkins preached at the
Hinsdillville Church last Sabbath. There
will be preaching services as usual at 4
O'Clock, next Sunday,
Lyman Tombs, one Of our High school
pupils, will continue his studies at Ben
nington, where higher branches are
taught.
Walter r. White has been confined 10 |
his he'd with the measles, but Is getting
better Of them.
B. T. Henry and wife are spending n
few days in New York, with their
friends.
W. Ii. Burgers and wife from Long
Island arrived this week.