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FARMERS MEETING.

Under The Auspices Of the Board ofAgri
cuIture-at Library Hall February s6tl
and I.
The meetings to be held in Library
Hall, ON Thursday and Friday, undeI
the direction OF the State Board OF Agri
culture deserve we'll of our farmers anG
others. AS will be seen by the programme
several leading men have been select
ed to speak on topics in which we all
have an interest. Following the prac'
tice in other localities discussions will be
bad after each paper and in these IL ID
expected the audience will participate.
The State Board of Agriculture is a
body created and maintained by Yer
mont for the benefit of the Farmers.
In all portions OF our commonwealth,
except in this county, where an apathy
seems to exist, the Board OF Agriculture
is used by farmers for their improve
ment in methods. socially, and in the
education up 10 the hest ways OF farm
ing, including many things which actu-
ally pay in dollars aud cents. In this
way the money devoted to the support
of the Board comes back to the people
in the shape of "value received" and
as we said, all parts of the state appear
to avail themselves Of these advantages
of1discussion and agricultural education
save only Bennington county. We are
told that no one from this county, OF
the farmers, attended the Dairyman's
Association at Rutland recently. We
think this must be a mistake, hut wheth-
or il 10 or not, a series of meetings will
be held in the morning, afternoon and
evening OF two days next week that will
well repay an attendance. We are also
told that any farmer from out Of town
who may wish to remain over to the
second day will be entertained, and by
calling at this office we will direct them
to the proper person to see to their care.
Another reason why these meetings will
be Of more han ordinary interest lies in
the fact that creamery il about to go
INTO o. er ton here al d no doubt the
essay on Handling Milk" will develope
a discussion impartiDg much useful in
formation. We give the programme as
issued by the secretary of the Board.
All meetings are free. The ladies are
especially invited to be present at all ses-
sions All present are urged to join in
the discussions.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 9TH.
Forenoon
10 90, Opening Address.
10 80. Ensilage and Corn Fodder,
By Homer W. Vail Of Pomfret.
1l.3o. Discussion.
afternoon
200. Making Profit from a WORKOUT Farm,
By S. A. Hickox, Member Of the Mass. Board OF
Agriculture.
400. Discussion,
Led by Rollin c. Smith OF Pittsford.
Evening.
100. Music.
7.l5. Handling Milk,
= BY w. W. Cooke of Burlington.
0.15. Discussion,
Led by Rollin c. Smith of Pittsford.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 9TH.
Forenoon
1000. Sheep Husbandry,
Bye. NJ. Wilson of Brandon.
II 90. Discussion.
Afternoon.
ZOO Forage Crops, w
By VIM Chaplin of MiddleseI.
3 90. Discussion.
Evening
90 Music.
7.l5 The Wastes OF the Farm,
By NJ. W. Davis of Westminster.
Is. Question Box.
II is expected that Col, Hooker will
speak one of these evenings.
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This meeting which was to have beer
held in School hall, here, the first week
in February, has been postponed al
stated in our last issue, and the dates
have now been fixed for Feb. 26h, 9Th
and 2Sth. The fine programme of which
an outline was published two weeks
since, will be perfected by Supervisor
Howe and others and announced in due
time. We notice that these institutes
are in course of being held in all the
counties in our State. The influence OF
these meetings can only result In lasting
good. We know, personally, of the
great impetus teachers institutes have
given the cause Of common school edu-
cation in the Empire State, where they
were inaugurated year, ago.
The whole movement Is in the line OF
progress. 1t benefits the people more
than they are at present aware, through
the reflex influence exerted in the child
rem OF the families. The teacher grows
under the z1al born of these institutes
and the gatherings are pleasant to at
tend, We hope our people will extend
a generous hospitality TO this proposed
institute, that they will attend its ses-
sions and that goodly number of
teachers will take advantage of the OPP
portunlty it affords.
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The Beat Newspapers.

Geo. P. ROwell & Co., proprietors o.
the American Newspaper Advertising
Bureau, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York
have issued a pamphlet containing
choice selection of newspapers for al
advertiser to use, who prefers to confin'
his advertising invest ments to such al
are likely to pay him best.
This catalogue names all the greatest
and all the best newspapers. The selec
ton made includes every religious, agri
cultural, or other class weekly, having
a regular issue of 60 many as ten thous
and copies; all the great monthlies, the
leading dailies in ell the largest cities
and aims to name the best paper in
every county seat having a population
of 80 much as three thousand, and every
other town, village or city having sc
much as five thousand population, pro
vided a paper is print,d which issues al
many as thousand copies week.
The total output for single edition Of
the publications named IN this Catalogue
of Preferred Newspapers is between
fifteen and eighteen million copies, anC
is, therefore. more than enough 10 plac'
a paper regularly with every family in
every State and Territory.
The carefully selected list which il
now issued by Geo. P. Rowell & Co. II
the first which has been put forth IN &C
cordance with the resolution OF the
Association of General Newspaper Ad
vertising Agents.
1t is issued by the oldest, best equip
ped, and most favoraSly known OF al
the agencies, and is likely to invite care
full examination and criticism from botf
advertisers and publishers. Geo. p
Rowell and Co. have a more perfected
system and better facilities for conduct
ing the necessary negotiations with
newspapers and watching the fulfill
ment of advertising contracts than has
ever been attempted by any other house
in this line in this or any other country
At their Advertising Bureau, which was
established IN 1865, have originated most
of the methods of conducting such a
business, which have proved to be per-
maDently successful. They have issued
the American Newspaper Directory for
twenty-five years. They now advise
their advertising patrons that it will al
ways be well to confine advertisement
orders to papers selected from the Gaia
logue Of Preferred Papers here referred
to, unless the advertiser has some con
elusive reasons of his own for using
others.
The population of every place why're
a newspaper is published ia stated in The
Catalogue, county seats are designated
and the circulation rating accorded tC
every paper by the last Issue of the
American Newspaper Directory is given
Out OF the seventeen thousand papers
named in the Directory, only about two
thousand are selected; Of these only
nine are issued in the State Of Vermont
and among these it is, perhaps not nee
essary TO add, the BANNER Is given thu
prominence to which it's merits entitl'
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graph on Saturday, the 25lh inst, wal
a severe shock to her husband, daughter
and friends. Though her health fol
years had not been good. she having
gone to Denver, COL, as a better climate
for her ailments, her sudden departure
was not looked for. Her daughters,
Hattie and Jennie were teachers there
for years, when the son Wells H.. whose
wife, daughter of the late Austin
Jones, was out of health, established
himself there in business. Mrs. w. was
daughter of the late Arnold Wood
ward of Woodford. and sister of Mrs.
Henry 3. Walbridge of this village,
went TO Denver, about three years since
leaving the third daughter, Miss Cora,
with the husband and father to care for
the home, She was married in 1848 in
Bennington, having made a profession
of religion in 1S42, and uniting with the
Baptist Church in that place. She was
ever consistent member, and by her
efforts and example in Christian living,
and since her residence in this village,
she has commended the religion which
she prOfessed. The blow is q sad one to
Mr.. Wrisley and the daughter Cora. who
is at present out of health, both of whom
as well as those West, have the deepest
sympathy of this community. The in
terment was in Denver, where her
daughter Hattie, and her sons first wife,
are buried. 1t was sad that the friends
here were not permitted for time and
other reasons to be present at the
funeral services.
A correspondent says: Some three
years ago an attempt was made, appAr
emily, in the Methodist society of
BinsdillvIlle, to kill said society and
church, and it nearly proved successful
For nearly three years the old church
was closed. Now there has been a res
direction, and for the past four months
union meetings have been held every
week at the church, and the society has
returned to full life. At the present
time the Rev. Mr.. Clark, good old
Methodist minister, breaches here every
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock. Also, a
service is held every Wednesday eve
ming, TO which all are welcome. Near
he church lives Mrs. J.B illard, who has
taken quite an interest In the Old
church, and in various ways has looked
after its interests, In appreciation there
of on last Saturday evening few
friends met at her home for a surprise
and social time, which all enjoyed.
After supper friend, in few remarks
-uitable for the occasion, in behalf of
those present, presented Mrs. Ballard
with an envelope well-flled with U s.
greenbacks. which were received by her
with thanks and good wishes, X
The Rev. Cbas, R. Seymour is ex-
pected to supply the Congregational pull
pit in this village Sunday, Feb. 2.
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DIED.

RIDDLE-In Beuningt n January 10Th, 1890
Charles d. Riddle, aged 40 years,
LYoNS-In dennugto O., January Goth. 1891
Walter s, Lyons, aged years, months and 2
days.
WRISLEY-In Denver Col, January 25th
Mrs. Z. NJ Wrisley Of North Bennington, aged s.
years. Interment in Greenwood cemetery
Denver.
GRAVES-In Bennington, January 24th, Mrs
Sarah NJ. Russell, wife Of the Hon. Luther X
Graves aged II years, II months and II days.
IN MEMoRIAM.
Within a coffin lay,
With lilies on its breast,
womans form Of clay,
Her spirit with the blesL
Her life-work all DER,
Her duties nobly done,
And now on Canaan's shore,
She's with the Holy Son.
Jesus, Toying Friend
10 her was eyer dear;
May He. his spirit send
10 dry the mouruer's tear.
The husband left behind
Wlll miss her gentle care,
Stricken, and almost blind
o, God, thy love declare.
What can a mothers love
To all her children gives
May they AL meet above,
With her in spirit live,
Her many friends are sad
That she has one away
She loved the church OF God,
DID for its welfare pray.
But in the church above,
The mansions OF tn. blest.
In Jesus' arms of love
She now do, h sweetly rest.
The snow fell above her,
As she lay in the tomb,
And che hear that love her,
Feel more than winters gloom.
Grief, for time, must last,
But Jesus voice is plain:
"On me your burdens cast,
And will sOOthe your pain"
Lucy S, kUoGLEs.
Bennington, January 9th, 1890
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western vernon, Masonic Union.

The annual meeting of the Western
Vermont Masonic Union, to be held al
Middlebury Cd February 8, prox,, will
undoubtedly be largely attended. Nc
individual invitations have this ytar
been issued, but general invitation ha,
been extended to all MasOns ia the foul
counties embraced by the association
through the secretaries Of the lodge
within the territorial Jurisdiction.
A special rate of 81 for the round trip
from Bennington to Rutland and return
has been secured, and half fare will be
granted by the Central VI. and d. & h
railroads; all attending from distance
will also receive a reduction from the
regular rates at the hotel.
The business meeting Of the union
will be held in the loige room at
o'clock p. M, this arrangement will be
particularly convenient to thosest ending
from the southern part Of the State
The promenade concert at the towI
hall will follow the business meeting
and the banquet at the Addison Houst
will be at eleven o'clock.
An unusual effort il being made t.
make these features Of the proceeding
especially pleasant.
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Bennington Centre,

Thomas Green has recently lost an
other horse, making three that he ha
buried within six months.
Master Robinson Hall in a recent vi.i
to bis grand parents, gratified then
with the information of his election Al
prganist of the Congregational church
at North Bennington. A compliment
not only to him but to his insiructress
At an Adjourned meeting to consider
the subjscl Of naming the streets hello
at the Academy on Saturday afternoon
January 25, Samuel L. Robinson wa.
elected chairman and Charles F. SearI
8 cretary. Letters were read from s
B. Sanford, Justin Kellogg and s. B
Hall, advising the postponement oil
final action until all property owners
who are now absent and who take q
great interest in the prosperity of our
village, can be consulted. In accord
ance with the suggestions of the above
n med gentlemen, the meeting was ad
journed.
The following is copy of list of let.
tiers remaining in the postUffice here,
then located near the spot where the
battle monument now stands. IL is be
leved that one person only, (the vener-
able Hiram Waters now residing in this
village in the Oath year of his age), is
now living, of the list of forty six
names Levi Ayers, Bailey Amadon,
David P. Alden, Richard Briggs, Betsey
Briggs, Cyrus Bisbee, Rufus Collar,
James Chase, Harriet Conklin, Robert
Cree, Ruben s. Clark, Sarah Cleveland,
Elbridge Dix, Linus Everett, Ira Fill
more, Solomon Gale, Ersstus Hathaway.
Abigail Hills, Eliza A. Hitchcock, Pru.
dence Hendryx, Athan A. Hopkins, John
Lawrence. Joseph Mead. Erastus Mon
tague, Luman Norton, Absolem Peters,
John Palmer, Erastus Root. Stephen
Rogers, David Robinson, Sophia Stew
art. Buckley Squire, William Smith
James Tierney, Thomas Wilder, Hiram
Waters, Mary Warren. Danforth Whit
ney, Bennington: Bethnel Finney, Har-
riet Finney, Town Clerk, Catherine
Kendall, marlborough; Abel DemIck
PDwnal; Andrew Lyman. Woodford ;
Ehenez-r Dwinnel1, White Greek Post
office. Bennington. July 2, 1891, VIM
HaswelI, P NJ.
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The question Of eligibility is quit'
likely 10 be raised in the United State
Senate when Calvin s. Brice presents
his credentials for seat in that body
from Ohio. Somebody has been looking
up the proceedings of Congress in III
earlier yeara, and has unearthed the
case OF one John Bailey who was elected
as a Representative IN Congress from
Massachusetts, in the year 1928, while
actually living in Washington city and
acting ss clerk in the Department oil
State. The question Of his eligibility
was raised, and an elaborate report wat
made by the committee on elections
which held that John Bailey not having
been an inhabitant Of Massachusetts al
the time Of his election, was not entitled
TO seat In the House, and the report
was sustained by vote OF 1875 ayes t
IS noes.
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Weat Arlington.

Tom Steele had the misfortune to
crush his wrist while working with logs
few days ago.
Mrs. NJ. A. Phillips has returned home
after two-weeks' stay with her daugh-
ter in Pawlet.
There we're no services at the church
last Sunday on account Of the illness OF
Rev. Mr.. Metcalf.
Mrs. R. g. Mckee is quite sick with
the prevailing epidemic. The other vic,
Tins are recovering.
Fred. Sweet ia tenderly caring for a
sprained ankle, the result OF "ridIng
out" Sunday night.
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Miss Ida Jepsou Of Troy is with rela-
tives here.
MISS Mary Parker is ut Pit's6eld Mass
on a visit.
J Addison Bannister Is still In criti-
cal condition,
1t is rumored the surviving twin child
of Mr.. Cately Of Pownal Centre is dead.
A meeting Of the Baptist Society fol-
the hiring Of new pastor, and securing
parsonage, is posted for Friday even
ing.
A picture agent Of North Adams made
wreck az bis rig by wheel running
of, and giving the load free distribu
ton.
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Another Opportunity to Visit Washington
City.

The popular support extended bv the
public on the excursion to Washington
a few days ago, has induced The manage
ment of the West Shore r. r. to run 6
second Grand Cheap excursion to the
National Capital on Tuesday, Feb. 18th
All the features and opportunities af-
forded passengers on the recent excur
sion will be maintained in this one, anc
those who were unable to avail them
selves OF the trip, should take advantage
of this second chance.
Washington is probably more literally
supplied with interesting and historical
points than any other city in the Union
and the low cost of tickets together with
the reduced rates offered by all hotels
guarantees larger return for the money
expended than trip to most any other
part of the country. Tickets will be
sold at $40 for round trip, from Troy, as
before, and West Shore Agents will fur
nish complete information.
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sY-We wish to call the attention OF oul
readers TO the mammoth music house Of
Messrs. Pieroy & Co., Troy, N. Y. In
purchasing piano the first and mosl
important consideration should be &c
select a strictly reliable house, for the
reason that probably eighty per cent. OF
those desiring to make such purchases
must wholly rely on the integrity OF the
dealer in 80 far as relates to the actual
value, wear and durability of the instru-
ment. Briefly, it will repay our vast
army of readers to call and inspect the
elegant stock at Messrs Percy q Co. 8,
1854 Broadway and IS Fourth street,
Troy, N. Y. and if they should pur..
chase they will enjoy the satisfaction OF
dealing with house whose commercial
standing is beyond question.
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by parties interested in the marble quar-
ries. The churches in Manchester, North
Bennington. Bennington Centre and
Ptttsford pledged yearly sumsto pay thu
loan Of $500 given by the Congregational
union, and the churches in Bennington
and Rutland make donations,
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eE- 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. Besides doing all kinds
of fancy work, it makes button holes on
all material. Sold on installments OF
three dollars per month. ]. q. Har'
wood Bennington, w., is agent for this
cOuntv
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Xmas.

If possible 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 you
cannot afford a ton of coal or cord of
wood give them bottle of An'i-Apo-
pectine it costs but Sl.00, and will re-
iieye much suffering. Warranted to
cure Rheumatism, Heart Disease, Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaints, Kidney and
Bladder Troubles
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EsTATE OF RoEEET NJ. CLARK
WILL PRESENTED.

WILL PRESENTED.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Bennington, 80
In Probate Court, held at the Probate ONCE in
Remington, hin aud for said dis .rct, on the
2Sth day Of January, A. d. 1890.
Present, Hon. Edward L. Sibley, judge.
An ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO be the last Will and
Testament OF Robert VI. c ark, late OF Bennington,
in said district. deceased, being presented
for Probate II is ordered by said court. that all
persons concerned therein be notified IN appear
at a session thereof. to he held at the Probate
ONCE in bennington, in said district, the 18th
day Of February. A. d. 1890. at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, and show cause, If any they have,
against he probate If said Will for which pur.
pose 1t is further ordered that this order be pub.
lished three weeks successfully in the Bennir
ton BANNER, q newspaper printed at Bennington,
in this state. previous to said time OF hearing.
By the court. Attest
2t3 E. L. SIBLEY. Judge.
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patrnnius Home Industries.

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.
3ltf Z. NJ. LAMBERT,
No, IS North ST., Bennington, Vt.
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East Doraet folks have bought a par.
sonage for their minister, costing $1,000,
which is now occupied by Rev. W. II.
Forbes. Liberal sums have beer gwen
by the former owner Of the house and
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H-Oranges 80 TO 90 cents per dozen
Malaga and Catswba grapes, bananas
Blue Rose chocolate creams ~ cents per
pound, new prunells, at Poor's AL Main
street. stl.
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w-WANTED 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 stiff
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LIFE INSURANCE.

We would remind you that Life
Insurance offers itself TO YOU as
the best helper and guardian OF
your family, your estate and
your old age. Is II wise TO flat
ter yourself with the thought that
you will surely escape the mis-
fortunes that OVertake so many
Of your fellow men2 Is 1t pru-
dent TO leave that which so nearly
concerns you and yours TO I'M
certainty when you might make
IL sure 7
CHILDS A. POWERS,
Agents New York Life.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS,

tETo RENT-A piano. Inquire ol
MIs g F. Harris. 425 Nam street.
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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
ity. So for the present We will
simply say that WI 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
WANTED,
TO LET.

young man to learn to operate a type
Lock Box g37. 81
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