The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-03-20

a few weeks was offered the school In
District No. 8, which he very reluct-
antly accepted, having a desire to re-
main In school. Friday last he closed a
successful term Of school, and Saturday
afternoon was greatly surprised to have
position offered him in Cleveland. His
leaving is a regret to many, as during
his few months here he has made many
warm friends. as he doubtless will in hi,
lew field. An informal reception was
neld on Monday evening at Mr.. Bangs's,
At which a number of the young peopl,
met to offer sincere regrets and extend
hearty good wishes for future pros
perity. A number of these escorted him
to the static n, and would have accom-
panied him to Hoosick Junction but the
car was too full to admit of the company
with comfort, and so the reluctant good
oye was said as the train lefuthe station.
Thoms Powers. so long a fixture H.
he shoe shop OF w. j. Tombs, had hit
'houlder dislocated by being turned oveI
With load of wood. 1t is doing well
and it is expected he will be able to list
mis- arm soon.
Willis II. Phillips spent the Sabbath
mere, with his parents. Ills many friends
we're much pleased TO make the acquainI
'nce of his bride, whose agreeable ap-
pearance so we'll accords with theiI
Ipinion of his good judgment: in the
selection of life partner.
Mrs. DR.. Hudson and Mrs Burtis OF
dooslck Falls, visited here Monday and
Tuesday, taking in the public wedding
on Monday evening.
The event of the week which has con
ributed to the enjoyment of so many
was the marriage of Mr.. Morris A. JOnes
# Troy, N. Y, and Miss Alice Ripley OF
This place, IN the Congregational church
On Monday evening the 18th. The pull
pit and platform had been decorated by
tasteful arrangement of plants H.
loom, and others of exquisite foliage,
suggesting the beauty of Eden Bowers"
and large audience nearly filling thu
cody OF the church had gathered anu
we're listening to the enchanting music
~ the organist, Mr.. II. F. Lamb, when,
after moments pause he struck beau.
elful march and the pastor, Rev. G. Ii.
Peck appeared upon the lower platform
and the train entered from the front
slowly coming down the aisle. 1t was
led by two ushers followed by the aft
tnced, who took their position in from
Of the clergyman, accompanied by two
Sroomsmen and maids as their right am
left supporters, two more ushers taking
heir respective places on either hand.
The bride wore a travelling dress OF
Worsted serge, of the Attest heleotrop'
shade, trimmed with India silk and vel
vet, which with the tIste displayed il
Its appointments was much admired
The ceremony was somewhat new, &C
cupying several minutes in its perform
ance, and was rendered interesting ny
the impressive words spoken. A pleas
mt reception was given the happy coupl,
oy the Y. z. s. q. E. in the parlors al
ne church, with refreshments of cak,
and coffee, etc, and they left on th,
deeper for their future home in Troy,
to the depot by a retinue of al
PENDANTS. There were friends presen
rom Fairhaven, Vt, Granville. Cam
bridge and Troy N. Y, to participate Ill
he happy occasion.
The village meeting was held on Tues |
lay evening at Bank Hall. Consider |
able interest had been manifested in the |
result. and the vote was large. The op. |
position to the old board of trustees, |
first placed ticket in the field, when |
mother was presented with some OF
The same nominees upon it. The result
was the election of two of the opposition
trustees and the collector with three OF |
ne new ticket. II. I. Cushman was
chosen Moderator without opposition.
Clerk, G. d. Phillips; Trustees, j. S
yelling, G. H. Simmons, w. j. TOmbs,
y n Matf,snp opl II W.t.on,
Irer, S. b. Hall Collector, P. II. Nj
Earthly; Auditors, II. B. Cunningham,
J, o, Bangs ADD g. F. Houghton. Their
are sixty dollars in the treasury, at
against over three hundred last year.
Fifteen dollars was voted the collector
md FIVE the village clerk. 1t was voted
o keep the expense of the roads anO
Ide walks separate, in the future, 80 ia
IS It can be done.
Willis Ross and wife of Troy, N. Y.
we're at G. d. Phlllips's over Sunda,
)ne object was to meet Mr.. and Mrs.
Will FL. Phillips as stated in another
tenn.
The additional machinery for manu-
acturing box board at the pulp mill at
Bennington Falls, Is being as rapidly
tut in as can be, while the usual quaint
ty of pulp continues to be made. 1t
demands quite an outlay, but will Civ,
10 opportunity to take advantage OF
he market, as to the variation in price
If the different kinds of goods in manu-
acturing.
The quantity of logs at the stereoscOp'
mill of Ii &, White, is less than wouln
De expected with fair show of sleigh
ng. His facilities for saving and con
'eying the product to and from tn,
easoning sheds and dry house upon hi
'ailway cars, render Its working quite
mall matter.
An Easter Concert" isin preparation
~ the Congregation Sabbath School
which it is expected will not fall short
n interest to those heretofore given.
Leander Towsley has opened a shop il
he rooms lately vacated by Frank Pow
RS as barber shop, where he propose,
o sell candies, fruits and vegetables.
At the teachers examination held a.
he school house by Supervisor E. W.
lowe, 80 candidates were present.
This week has brought to our rillag'
quite a number from different parts OF
he county. The influence of the instr
ute at Bennington seems to have gon,
through the county and given inspira
ION TO educational work.
The attendance of the county meeting
If the Y P. S. G. E. at Bennington las
Tuesday from here, was quite large and
{ was pronounced a pleasant and very
helpful success,
Owing to the continued illness of c
9. Houghton, S. B. Hall has been ap.
pointed assistant and acting treasure
# the Bennington & Rutland Railway
Company.
The celebration of the Society of the
Sacred Heart was postponed on accoun
II corporation meeting, and will takt
place in Bank Hall this evening.
The Bennington & Rutland Railway
mas carried more freight during the last
Two weeks than ever before. James
Archer has been engaged to assist at this
station until the ice business is over.
The new maple sugar sociable at the
Baptist church on Wednesday evening
was a very delightful occasion. The
attendance was good, the sugar pro
lounced nice, and every body seemed {"
nave a good time. The entertainment
vas necessarily deferred for two week.
South SALISBURY.
There were quite number from her
hat Attended the convention of IN.