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A Brilliant Life Gone Out in Darkner

"A DEllilhnt Llio Oouo out III DoEAuoo5
The Troy Press OF last week las the
following account. The one who figures
therein so unfortunately was we'll known
here, having held passionate in this vicin.
ity. But to the story
One pleasant afternoon twenty years
ago,a man of intelligent appearance wat
arrested on Third street, in this city, fol
public intoxication. He was taken t.
the police station on State street. Un
able to give his name or residence, The
fficer on desk duty ascertained both
from papers that he carried in his pock
els. His name was Carson Parker, hit
residence Buskirk's Bridge, and he wat
pastor of Methodist Church at the lat
ter place. After he had become sober
the Rev. Carson Parker was permitted
70 go on bis way. He was not prosecut
ed in public court, and no mention n
mis- conduct was made in the newspapers
Not many days afterwards Parker wa
again on the streets, grossly intoxicated
He was again arrested, and again thu
fact of bis disgrace was concealed from
he public. Within a week he was takeI
INTO the station the third time for publ,
,ntoxIcation. This time he was pre-
+ented in police court. On MondaI
afternoon he stood before Justice Dono
ne, covering before the fact that b.
was disgraced minister and that hence
forth he was a castaway. He was a mai
whose face betrayed abilities of a higI
order and also lndica ed sensuality AM
weakness. Justice Donohue discharge,
the inebriate.
The ecclesiastical superiors Of Parke
interfered in his case. His parchment
we're cancelled and he was forbidden /
exercise any ministerial functions. Pal
ker then professed liberalism and re
pentance. He was subsequently pei
mitted to appear in the pulpit Of one O
the unaffiliated churches in this city, an
he afterward made the effort to organ z
\ society here that should profess muc
and believe little. But drunkenness, hi
hesetting sin, rendered his efforts in tina
direction failure.
After a while Parker disappeared fror
that vicinity. In general way III
fact was known that he was "sOme
where out West" Few, however. knee
of his location, until telegram was r.
ceived announcing that he had bee
found dead in barroom at Pueblo. Cal
on Monday. Since he left Troy he ha
alternately preached and worked o
newspapers. He died drunkard an
an ourcast. Perhaps the Great Jude
will discriminate between the aspirs
lions of the spirit and the weaknesses
the flesh.
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winter Excursion TO the National
Capital.

The popular excursion to Washington
via. the West Shore Riilroad, on jan
uary Goth, affords an opportunity to
visit the National Capital at small ex-
pense. Every provision has been made
for the comfort and convenience of those
taking advantage of this trip,a palace
sleeping cars and handsome day coaches
will run through to Washington with
out change. All hotels at Washington
offer reduced rates TO excurslnnlsls, and
side-trip excursions can be made to
Richmond, PeterSburgh, Mr.. Vernon,
and Alex indri, at slight cost. EXcur-
sion train will leave Albany at % p. IN
CARRYING Washington 80 next morn
ing, 214t, int and tickets good return
ing on or before January 81, have been
placed at the low figure of $40 90 for
round trip. West Shore agents will re.
serve sleeping car accommodations, and
supply four-page illustrated circular
giving complete information. upon ap'
nlica,ion. 5lt2
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Our readers are reminded that noto is
the time to take advantage Of our club
rates.
The organ at S.. Peters Sunday, Miss
Stillson being III with "la Grippe" was
played by Miss Clark IN the morning and
Mrs. Keeseman in the evening.
Is not this ia Grippe" talk becoming
little stale. II one mas a cold now and
happens to sneeze. why OF course he
has ia Grippe" Most OF the talk about
the prevalence Of this disease is scare
and humbug,-Pldttsburgh Republican.
WHEN the weather in a single day
changes from warm sunshine to clouds
and rain, then clears off and winds up
with q snow storm, it should be given
doses Of quinine and antipyrine. Such
fluctuations OF temperature are sure
signs Of the Grippe,
THE Argus and Patriot las week con-
tanned this item: Correspondents send
ing town n, ws will please leave out any
thing about the Ia Grippe There have
been severe colds in the past justas there
are now, and lots OF this ia Grippe ak
is the sheerest humbug, The Guy dali
les are always seeking for sensation.
and when they have found one keep IL
up until it gets to be quite fad in the
country az well as in the city. The Ar
gus and Patriot does not believe in such
nonsense, and hence this request to cor.
respondents. II anybody is seriously
enough i'll tn be worthy of mention with
a disease caused by tskIng cold, it is all
well to say so, but not to call 1t la
Grippe Influenza is nothing new in
this country, and especially in New Eng
land" II this weeks Argus and Pa
triot was gotten out under the difficult
ties editorial which has attended the
present issue of the BANNER. we are
sorry for him.
The Rutland Herald has this to say of
a gentleman we'll known in Bennington
as well. We are glad TO know that he lie
Vermonter-a great may men promi-
nent IN the West are. The Herald ssy1:
The Rev. Arson. R Graves, formerly a
Rutland student, was consecrated to the
Office Of Bishop Of 1.-The Plat" (Western
Nebraaka), in Gethsemane church. OF
on Jan. /. Six Bishops were present,
about 100 clergymen and an Overlooking
congregation OF some 1900 hundred PEG
pie. In the evening q reception was
given him and Mrs. Graves. Among hls
gifts received was a pastoral staff, in
laid with pearl and oliver; an Episcopal
ring from the clergy Of Minnesota, and
set OF robes from the ladies Of the par
iah. Bishop Graves while resident here,
fitted for Hobart College. in Now York
state, in the Rutland High School. He
was son of Daniel Graves, Jr., former
ly of Ira and Wells VT, and nephew
of the late George Graves of Rutland.
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salisbury.

The week OF prayer was observed last
week at the Cen re. and In spite OF the
unfavorable weather had quite fair at
tend nee each evening.
The ladies' held Il r annual meeting
a. the hall last evening, and elected new
officers.
The work on the new Methodist
church at North SALISBURY lie now 60
ing on. The frame is partly put up ano
will soon be covered If the weather
holds favorable.
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ONE FACT

Is worth column of rhetoric, said an
American statesman. 1t is fact, estab-
lished by the testimony Of thousands Of
people, that Hoods Sarsaparilla does
cure scrofula, salt rheum, and other dis
eases or affections arising from impure
state or low condition of the blood. II
also overcomes that tired feeling, ere
ates a good appeti 9, and gives strength
to every part Of the system. Try It.
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~" Good Housekeeping tor February
10, No 1876, Will b largely taxing up
with papers on Household Heating
Lighting and Cooking, under the tIIIt
of"House Heating and Home Lighting.
These have been prepared at out rtquesI
by people of experience IN the depart
ment of which each one writes, WIN
view to serving The interests of neall H.
economy, conveniences and neatness In
the daily doings of the home. The pa,
pers of Heating will treat l, oil t're ana
It's Domestic Uses; 2 Stoves and Fuel
3. Stoves and Hot AR Furnac' ;.
Steam and H t Water. Those on Light
ing, /. of The o we Burn; 2, The Care
of Lamps; 3 "Ptrfurned Light THOSE
on Cooking, / of Gas for Cooking pur-
noses. and 3 The Kerosene Oh Stove,
These papers cannot tail u be valuable
to ali housekeepers, and of incalcuaol'
service, not only to those who rule II
tho kitchen department, but to 'hos'
who carry the pocket book, from whiGn
are drawn the wherewithal to meet the
demands of that terriable item prom
nent in all Departments OF HousehoiC
Life-"current expenses"
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on for Washington City-The National
Capital,

On Monday Janusry 20. the West Shore
R. R. will run another Of those popu'
lar md winter excursions to Washing.
ton city, leaving Albany at 4 05 p. IN.
The climate is particularly delightful al
Washington al this season Of the year,
and the many historic and interesting
points within easy access OF the city
and at the handsome Government build
ings. Art Galleries, and National Muse
ums make this a most enticing excur'
sion opportunity. Tickets good for ten
days, have been placed at $40 for round
trip. and permit stop over for day OF
two at New York on the return journey.
Cars will run through, and accommoda.
tions In sleepers may be engaged OF
West Shore agents, who will also supply
illustrated pamphlets descriptive OF
Washington City and giving full infor-
nation regarding the excursion.
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The wIdow,a Mite

A practical illustration OF the ''pnwer
OF The widows mite" lie just now appar-
ent 10 the Me hodist Church. The
younger people. as well as several Of
those older. are quite enthusiastic over
the plan, which is something new. Mrp.
G. d Gicson found a member OF that
church who really had nothing to give
towards defrsying the debt Of the 80
cieSy. She gave Mrs. Gibson, however,
one cent, and from that capital Of ten
MILL, Mrs. q. traded in pop corn, ETC.,
until she had accumulated $40 90. This
she brought into the Sunday school, and
loaned out the whole in "talents" OF ten
GEMS with the pledge from each that
they would use their beat endeayors to
make Q bvpdred NJ | increase before
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The Christian Endeavor Societies and
MIRaiOna

The Christian Endeavor Societies and
Missions.
The societies of Christian Endeavor
have for several past observed what is
called Christian Endeavor Day, when
special prayer is offered by each society
for The growing work throughout the
world ard when some offering is made
to the missionary board of the denoml-
nation with which the society is con-
nected. l. has been suggested by the
trustees of the United Society Of Chris
tan Endeavor that the day be observed
this year. Sunday, February Q, or in
connection with the meeting of the
week. which begins on that date. The
United Society asks nothing for its
self except the prayers of the local So
everywhere TO make some thank offer
sionary boards, thus promoting the mis-.
sionary spirit among the young anC
substantially aiding many missionary
treasures. This. too, is in accordance
with the principles of the society thai
everything is to be given and done
throug its own church and denomina'
ton. 1t will be only nine years on thC
second day of February next since thu
first society was established. but there
are now not less than $500 societies
wi. h over half a million members in al
parts of the world. The society wa
never growing so rapidly as at present
and never so possessed the confiden o
the churches. From 70 to 100 societie
are formed every week, and at least 400
embers are added to the ranks ever.
seven days. The constitution has re
Gently been translated into all the lead
ing languages Of the world.
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tg- All the leading dressmakers IN
town use the Singer Sewing Machine
and would have no other No nicer
present could be found than the new
Singer just out. B'sldes doing all , Kinds IDS
all material. Sold on installmen,s oil
three dollars per month j. q. Har'
wood Bennington, w., is agent for this
nnnntu
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Xmas

Ifpossible not only make gifts to your
family and immediate friends but to the
deserving poor. In making your. selec,
ton for a present for poor family be
sure and get something useful. If y YOU OF,
cannot afford a ton of coal or cord OF
wood give them bottle OF AM; Apo
nlectine =; it costs but 81 90, and will re-
iieye much suffering. Warranted ia
cnre Rheumatism. Heart Disease, Dys,,
pepsia, Liver Complaints, Kidney and
Bladder Troubles.
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sonth NhansburF.

The workers" will have "Bonbor
SociabIen at Mrs. F. L Mittison's OF
Friday evening of this week,
, Charles Wcoihull lelt town for hil
home 10 Boston this week.
MISS. Mary Munroe visited friends in
NJ ,nchesler last week.
Andrew Slocum's family have nearly
all been FIJI cted with influenza and are
quite sick at this writing.
Tirz III Montgomery with several thert
are on the sick list.
Dana Spafford made short calls on
friends in town last week. Later report
brings The sad news of the critici i'll
uess of Mrs. j. A, Spafford OF West Troy
N. Y.
The weather still continues variable
TX r, mely moist most of the time.
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Bennington Centre.

A gathering of citizens called to con-
slider the subject of naming the streets
was held at the Academy last Saturday
afternoon, Mr.. G. G. Merchant, presId
ing. After some discussion COMMITTEES
was appointed to consider the subject
and report in two weeks. Tie following
gentlemen constitute the committee
G. c. Merchant, Jas. Doyle, George W
Robinson, E S, Chandler, S. b. Sanford
Justin Kellogg.
Mr.. Eujah Downs has sufficiently. re-
covered to be able to be out and about
the streets, but has not his woDteo
strength.
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rT The article which is likely to at
tract most attention in The January
number of the NeW England Magazine
ia that on "The New England Meeting
House and the Wren Church." by Mr..
Ar. Wizard. Mr.. Willard shows in
yery interesting manner how Sir Chri =
topher Wren, who was rebuilding the
n XIV or seventy London churches, after
the Great FIRE in 1865, just as our New
England fathers were getting able to
build meeting houses with towers and
steeples. set his stamp upon our entire
church architecture, in CITY and country,
almost from that time TO this. The ar
ticle is very richly illustrated with pic
lures of Wren's sleeples and of our own
old meeting houses. aud there IS much
interesting gossip about the Old South,
Kings Chapel, Christ Church. and the
Old Church in bingham. The other
illustrated articles are on Montreal IN
Winter, and the Boston Muscal COM
posers. This latter article by Francis
ii. jerks, the musical editor OF the BOs
ton Transcript, is in continuation OF the
series of musical articles which is being
made a prominent feature OF the Maya.
zine. and which has already contained
MIR. Elson's article On the Boston Sym
phony Orchestra, and Mr.. Dwighps or
the Handel and Hadyn Society. The
present article IL embellished by good
portraits of julius Elchberg, John K
Paine, Parker, Whiting, Chadwick, anC
Arthur Foote. Professor Jameson OF
Brown University in valuable papel
entitled did the Fathers Voter show
in a way that is gratifying to those who
believe in progress. that however neg
lectfui we are of political duties, we arr
in this respect vastly ahead If our faith
ers in the "goOd old times" that th'
croakers talk about Mr.. William F
Dana writes about the Brhrlng Sea con-
troyersy. Mrs. Nina Moore, Tiffany / e
gins a series of Stories of the Fugltiv,
Slaves telling here OF the Escape u
William and Ellen Craft. Edward Ev
erett Hale, in his delightful "Tarry a
Home Travel" talks this month abou
the BDston Parks an about Concord
Edward Everett Hale, Jr., contribute
an entertaining chapter of colonial his
tory. under the heal of Edward Ben
dali and the Mary Rose ''Candleligh
IN Colonial Times ia another curious b.
of New England history. Browning r.
ceiyes notice in two sr icleR, one by Mi
Robert NIyen of London, on. ''B own
ing's OSscurity." the other by MISS II
~ Hersey, on Browning in America,
the latter accompanied by fine por
trait from recent London photographed
There il an "Old South Lecture" o
a,Thomas jefferson and the Lnuisian
Purchase by one of the young o.
south essayists, ROWrt Morse L1vet
now a student IN Harvard College. A
EXCELLENT article il is, and it Should prov
stimulus TO many of our young hisIor
cal students Professor Hnsmer's "Haun
ed R n" moves on in an interesting wa!
and there is the usual assortment
short stories and Of poems,
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STATE NEWS.

Barrels new directory gives the tow
4 population of $500. with 6S grant
dealers, 25 quarries and 7 polishing
mills.
II. Monk of Island Pond, has con
tracted to ship from Island Pond to Llv
srpUol, England, 90 or more car loads o
hard wood lumber by steamer from
Portland.
Lawyer EDWARD A. Sowles of st. Al
hans was fined $500 and costs, in al
5000, contempt of court Thursday b.
Judge Wheeler in the United State
Court. The case arose on the sale b.
United States Marshal Robinson of prop
erty belonging to Sowles's wife.
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rBpThe futile Company, as stated IN
these columns recently, will issue this
spring the first edition Of 5000 copies ,e' Of
"Consnt's Geography, History and C'Y'l
Government Of Vermont" edited bv
Prof Conant, principal of the State
Normal scho'l at Randolph. 1t wl'l
contain history OF Vermont during the
late civil war, and will be profuseIy
illustrated with maps, views of noun
tains, lakes, riv rs, public buildings
educational institutions, public libraries
monuments and prominent indus RES
also include views of marble granite t.,
slate and soaps one quarries' No et'
fort will be spared to make it attractive
to the school children of Vermont and
it will lie a valuable book in every
library. 1t will contain about 3oo octave
pages.
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Ibave lot of Grave Markers Head
stnne Monuments, ETC., which have
concluded to sell at reduced prices Ihey,
are all first-class stock and design and
will he sold at prices to suit purchasers
Come in and satisfy yourselves,
0C 9itf Z, NJ. LAMBERT,
No 10 North St., Bennington, W.
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The funeral Of Lysander Lord, a we'll
known resident here, was held at the
house Monday afternoon, Rev. P. Goet
tel conducting the service. Mr.: Lore
for many years was in the employ OF
the T. and B. r R., and with the years
of age increasing gave up his business to
become one of our citizens.
School began Tuesday with Miss Coye
of Bo-ton in the grammar grade.
The Baptist choir attended the funeral
OF young Towslee near Pownal Centre,
Rev. Mr.. Marten Of Bennington official
inc
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THE BANNER bindery has just com
Melted elegant sets of books for the Ben
nington and Valentine Knitting Com
panies There ia no need TO go TO the
city for first class work-it can be oo-
tanned here.
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Roberts Perfection Hroaster and
Baker.

Mr. Roberts has received the follow
ing testimonials ,D..
~ have used the Perfection Rooster ana nakel
ard like it very much, and can say it Is all II Is
all it is represented to be. The boiler nave
tried and can recommend that also. -
''''O ""N MRS. D. CARPENTER.
Bennington, January 18Th, 1871
Have used your Baker aud Rooster anu hho
it perfectly satisfactory nop
Bennington, January 1ith, 1890
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c%The insurance advertisement OF
CbiIds & Powers will contain new mat
ter every week hereafter. Keep wat t
of same for points on insurance. 4itl
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next October. This would aggregate
$1,000.
Several have already reached a point
we'll on towards completion OF the task.
The conditions are that no one must
solicit anything as subs5riptions-the
whole must be accumulated by leglti-
mate traffic according to the Scriptural
rnla
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rB-FoR SALE-Trn or 'welve yards OF
Sandy Hill do'om,te, the same ss Wv; ;ne
monument-puough for the underplninR
Of a house. Erquire of Albert Parsohs'
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r#-To RENT-A desirable tenement
for a family of two or three persons IN
nuire AT the BANNER Off e. 5lt2pd
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS

rB-FoR SALE-A first rate WORK MORSE s.
Inquire of S. Bottum. West Main street,
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FIRST NATIONAL NORTH BENNINGTON.
Presiden', j. g. Mccullough; vice
PR sident, G. E. Houghton; cashier. s.
B. Hall; directors, J. G. Mccullough
F. B. Jennings, T. L. Park, q. E. Wei
ling, 8 B. Hall, Charles Thatcher and
c. E. Houghton. The bank has declared
q semi-annual dividend OF four per
cent.
FIRST NATIONAL.
Luther X. Graves. president; II. g.
Root and L F. Abbott, vice presidents
Geo. F. Graves, cashier; L A. Graves
teller; l. r. Graves. II G.. Root, L F.
Abbott, W. r. Graves. Willard Gay
directors. THIS bank declared the usua
dividend Of five per cent.
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There Is no convincing argu-
ment in a long string Of figures.
You don't know whether the
goods are cheap or not until you
see them and Judge of the quail.
lily. SO for the present We will
simply say that WE are selling all
winter goods at cost, and some
goods, of which we have a very
large stock are going at
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

tEWANTED. Situation to work for
good farmer in Bennington county, by
one used to such work. Good references
given and required; terms reasonable.
Address W., BANNER Office 51tf
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unusual honor OF confirming the NOM
inatiOn at once without reference to a
committee. .....
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VILLAGE NOTICE.

Agre eably to Section % of the village bylaws
the members Of the Fire Department are hereby
notified to meet at Stewa-ts hall on Thursday
evening January 2Srd, 1890. At 80 O'Clock, Il
nominate candidates for Chief En- giDeer, Firs
and Second Assista Is, and to transact the bust
ness named 10 said section. 49,.
Bennington, Vt, January9, 1890.
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