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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-10-23

The Purdy homestead, situated south
of this village, was the scene of bril-
liant wedding on Tuesday of this week
The very inclement weather without was
not severe enough to dampen the ardor
of the guests within the roomy farm
house where the event occurred. The
occasion was the marriage of Miss Clara
Ruth Purdy, daughter of the late Daniel
Z. Purdy, to Mr.. Herbert Emmett Curtis
of Rutland. Precisely at noon the cere-
mOny was pronounced by the Rev. NJ. L.
Severance, formerly of this place but now
pastor of the Old First Church, Benning-
ton Centre. The company comprised
nearly one hundred relatives and friends
from Rutland, Bennington, Little Falls,
n. Y, and other places as well as many
from Manchester. The appearance of
the bridal cOrtege was announced by Mrs.
d. X. Simonds's exquisite rendering of
wedding march from LOhengrin, and
hush fell over the crowded assembly as
it moved to the parlOrs, where, an arch
of evergreen and flowers, with a back
ground of autumn leaves bad been erect
ed. Standing under this decoration the
happy couple were made one, in an i'm
pressive manner. The ushers were
Messrs. J. G. Dunn, Miles Sawyer, Earle
d. Wickham of Rutland, and James D.
Purdy, brother Of the bride. The maid
of honor was Miss Curtis, sister of the
groom, who wore mahogany. The bride
wore white and the groom and ushers
were in full dress. Manchester has sell
dom seen as fine picture as this bridal
train when they were in place. Congrat-
ulations and formal presentations fol-
lowed the ceremony. The wedding
breakfast, prepared by Mrs. Ruth Anne
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ReahsIOrn.

We clip the following from among the
HolvoKe items in late issue of the
Springfield Republicans: "The opening
of the extension of the Newton Bros
railroad from Readsboro, Vt, to Will
mington will be held November /, and
elaborate preparations are being made
for the event. The line is now % miles
long, and since May 20 the thirteen miles
of new track has been graded so that the
last rails will be laid by November |.
The plan of the celebration as now laid
out includes special train, which will
leave Readsboro at 7:15 a. M, November
4, for North Adams by way of the Hoosac
Tunnel. A stop will be made in North
Adams long enough to get dinner and
special train will take the guests back to
Readsboro, where the formal exercises
will be held. Gov Page of Vermont and
other State and railroad official have been
invited and may be present. The road
will open up new section of Vermont,
as it reaches the heart of the Green
Mountains by the easiest approach. As
soon as the road is finished regular trains
will be run for passenger and freight
traffic"
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South Shaftsbury.

Evangelist Richard banks of Troy, n.
Y, has been laooring for something
over two weeks with the people here,
holding meetings nearly every afternoon
and evening The work seemed to pro-
gross slowly but surely. The work
seems in a good condition now to press
on and soon the reaping time will come.
Nj banks returned home yesterday.
Miss Genie Martin was married at
her home ON Wednesday afternoon, at
o'clock, to gentleman from North
Adams, Mass. The Rev. c. A. Brad
ford otliciated. On Wednesday even
ing, E. Hawkins of Arlington, was joined
in holy wedlock to Miss Lille Hawkins
at the home of the bride, the Rev. c. a.
Bradford officiating. --NIr. John Brad
ish's friends have all left for their re-
spective homes. Grant Smith is
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Hathaway Mr.. AMI Mrs. Law
renee Post and son of Troy. n. Y, are
boarding at Fred Eddy's. Mr. Post has
secured WORK in the Eagle Square Manu-
featuring Company works.-Charlie
Carpenter came up from Williamstown
for u night this weck.--Edgar L.
Galusha has been in Springfield, Mass,
to visit his uncle, James CranstOn and
family.--Henry Spencer and wife, with
their nephew, Master Henry Telft and
haby SDencer. have been visiting their
parents in New York. Work is crowd
ing at the Eagle Square Manufacturing
Companys works. The increase of help
demands an increase OF places for help
to live. New tenements ought to go up
right away.
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POWnal,

Mr.. Porter and family of North
Adams, Mass, and Mr.. Toole of Troy,
N. Y. were the guests of Pliny Blan-
chard this week.-The lecture by the
Rev. Thomas Munro on Sabbath even
ing, next, will be: "a mother influence.
Several of our teachers Will attend
the examinations by Prof Charles S.
Davis at Bennington, Saturday.
noted criminal cases were settled this
week as follows: State VS.. Donohue,
which had before been tried and the
jury by one only in favor of the State,
brought in a disagreement. Friday it
was tried again and verdict was rem
dered for Donohue's acquittal. Chas.
IL. Mason for State, Thos. II. Hall for re-
spondent. On Tuesday, State VS.. Shine
was tried, and the defendant acquitte 4
d. A. Dean, grand juror, for STAG,
Thos. II. Hall for pondent.-LyIndl
Bennett is circulating petition asking
the Governor, for reasons therein stated,
to remove NJ. w. Potter from the office
of justice of the peace. The petition has
not been as yet sent in. Mr.. Potter has
received a letter from the Governor say
ing that he should investigate before he
should act either way. Mr.. Potter is
almost so years old and is a man well
known in Bennington county.
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North PuUnaI,

A Promoter of Piety:-The excellent
preaching of our pastor might seem to
be making sensible impression upon
the hearts OF our people, if tears and the
wiping of eyes be sure indication Of
such an effect. Indeed our piety has
been deeply exercised during the past
two Sabbaths on account of the contri-
ton of sinner for their sins, as evinced
by their much weeping. Our janitOr
may deserve part of the praise however
for this lachrymOse overflow. And in
case our Bennington brethren manifest
too little responsiveness to satisfy the
the "hidden part" of his congregation,
so as to make them TO know wisdom"
we recommend that the churches try the
efficiency of coal gas and smoke to pro-
duce these external signs of religious in
terest. 1t may be i'll this way that the
furnace shall become powerful helper
of the pulpit to bring into action the
sensibilities of the pews.-Our Loss:
We fail sometimes to fully appreciate
the value of an helpful assistant until
after she leaves us. Then we feel her
loss and are sensible that something
good has been taken away. This applies
to the departure of one of our young la
dies who has been to us an efficient help
er in the church and also one of our sue
oessful teachers in the public school.
She seeks a broader field in large city
where there will be free scope for the ex-
ercise of her highest gifts. Her absence
we shall always regret; but not without
the assuring hope that in her new enter
prise she shall realize the expectations of
a laudable ambition.
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Manchester Centre.

Mrs. A. G. Clark of Phillipsburg, P.
Q, is visiting with Mrs. Colburn and Mrs.
Whipple. public library will be
kept open during the winter until further
notice in the club room over the bank on
Saturday, betweenI the hours of 3 and 5
p. NJ. instead of 4 and as heretofore
While Albert II. Botsford was at work
last Monday on the roof of building on
the premises of the Misses Parsons, he
fell a distance of seven feet to the ground,
striking on his head and right shoulder.
He sustained fractures of one of the
bones of the shoulder and some of his
ribs which will be likely to lay him up
for some time.-Cards have been issued
for the marriage of Miss Mary G. Wilson
to Mr.. William Ii. Roberts at Zion
church, Wednesday evening, Oct. %.
Following the ceremony at the church
there will be a reception at the home of
the bride for which large number of
invitations have been given. We extend
our congratulations in advance to the
happy pair who are among the most
popular of our young people.
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WINTER
UNDER WEAR !


Are you bothered to get the right
quality and sizes that you desire? If so,
call at Frear's Knit Underwear Depart
ment You will he sure to find the cor
rect size, weight and quality. Here are
a few Of his special bargains: Ladies'
Swiss Vests in twelve styles. Ladies'
Merino Vests and Pants in six styles.
Ladies' Cotton and Wool Vests and
Pants in eight styles. Ladies' Vests
and Pants, all wool, in six styles. Ladies'
Scarlet Atwood Vests and Pants. La
dies Natural Wool Vests and Pants.
Ladies' Cancels Hair Vests and Pants
The above are only a few of the many
styles shown in Ladies Knit Underwear.
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Cents Knit Under
wear.
a..

Frear has very large assortment of
these goods in all grades.
The celebrated DR.. Jaeger Goods are
sold only by Frear in this city. He
shows also a complete line of the Lewis
Knitting Co.'s goods, all the grades of
Cartwright and Warner goods. Norfolk
and New Brunswick goods in white, scar
let and natural are constantly kept on
hand. Gents Scarlet Shirts and Draw
ers 79c, 81, $1.l0 and Sl.5O. Gents Nat
ural Shirts and Drawers at 25c, SOC, 45c,
75c, 81 and upwards. Gents White Wool
Shirts and Drawers at Toe, 81, $1.19, Sl.50
and upwards. Gents Cotton Shirts and
Drawers at 25c, SOC and SOC and upwards.
Frear also carries large line of goods
not mentioned in the above.
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DIED

TBMPLE-In Bennington. Oct goth, Barbara,
daughter of Mr., and Mrs John Temple, aged 10
months.
GABBETT-In Bennington, Oct. 18th, Bernard
T., infant son Of Thomas Gabbeit, aged mos.
MALONEY-In North Bennington, Oct. 10th,
Bridget MaioLey, aged 90 years.
MADDEN-In Bennington, Oct nth, John
Madden, aged ~ years
WILCOX In Amsterdam. n. Y, at the home
OF his daughter, Mrs. Geo f, Parker. Oct. 18th.
Emerson Wilcox, formerly of Bennington, aged
60 wears
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MAR lie ID.

~ 1 v, n c az d. NJ, - II ~ I ~ ~ -OIn
ell OF Bennington and Miss Eva NJ daughter Of
H. W. Spafford of Rutland.
CURTIS-PURDY-In Manchester, October
2Oth. at the home of the brides mother, by the
Rev. NJ L. Severance Mr.. Herbert Emmett Cur
tbs of Rutland, and Miss Clara Ruth Purdy,
daughter Of the late Daniel E. Purdy of Man
chester. No cards.
DUNHAM-W ARN-In Bennington. Oct. 2Oth
by tbe Rev. T. Marten, Mr.. Walter L Durham
and Miss Anna h. Warn daughter Of Vim. Warn
all of Bennington. t.'
WOLF-GRAGORJUS-I Bennington. Oct.
18TH by the Rev z. Narten, Mr.. John a. b. Wolf
and Miss Augusta Ora sorius all of this town.
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Shafts bnrY.

Mrs. w. r. Randall is counted among
the sick Ones.-NIr and Mrs. Henry
Day of Bennington spent Sunday in
town.-The ladies of The Independent
Society met with Mrs. John Madison yes
teTday afternoon.-MrS. II. b. Bottum
is quite ill.-Asahel Mattison was mar
ried Wednesday to Mrs. Julia Miller of
Hoosick Falls, n. Y. We wish them
much-ioy.
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If You Send VIM II. FREAR

$1.3S he will send you in return one
dress pattern, consisting of 6 yards of
TricOtine cloth, measuring plump 81
inches in width, (colors dark blue. wine,
and brown miXtures) This would make
a truly serviceable, well wearing and
warm fall and winter dress. Do you
want this great bargain! If so, send at
once. You will find it even cheaper than
calico and it will not last long at this
pripf
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The last excursion to Now York Of
the season will occur ON Tuesday, No
vcmber lOJh via. the FitchGuig EuhOid
els VIII be good going only on train leay-
ing Bennington at 80 p. M, and return
ing good to leave New York not later
than Monday. November 10Th. Rate
from Bennington, S2.4O
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ORNAMENTAL few boarders at 1906
Pleasant street. Domestic baking a
specially.
37t4. Mrs. NORMAN GREENsLET.
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ESTRAYED.

Came into the enclofure of the subscriber 8
yearing heifers; one gray, or mouse colOred,
with white bell; the otIcr two are black with
whire spot near naval The owner can have
them Uy prov ing property and paying charges.
ID. "a DEAN,
40t3 Pownal Centre.
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Cents Cardigan
Jackets.

These popular goods are to be had mall
sizes and at all prices, in brown, black,
blue, tan, slate and olive Gents double
breasted jackets in all sizes. Extra
large Jackets for very large men kept
constantly ON hand at Knit Underwear
Department.
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rg~To REXT.-The old and reliable
Drysdale stores on River street will be
for rent soon. One Of the best stands in
town. Inquire ri WM +. HAWKS.
bennington, W., Oct. 18Th, 1881. tt
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.
Y@Ladies' rubbels "a cents at Mar
tins.

nY@FoR SALE.-Wood of all kinds,
sawed and fitted for stove, four foot
wood, kindlings. All orders lett with
John A. Tower or at Burgess Livery
Office win be promptly flied. JOHN G.
BIRMINGHAM.
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Children's Union Suits in both white
and natural in all sizes and at all prices.
A full assortment of Children's Cart
right and Warner goods in all the best
numbers.
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1D-Ladies' rub.ers 24 cents at Mar
tins
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ChiIdren'S Knit Un-
=. dGrWear.

Frear is offering these goods in all the
different qualities. Childrens Merino
Vests, Pantalettes and Drawers. See
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THE BENNINGTON BANNER, FRIDAY OCTOBER %, 1891.

Of articles Of daily con-
ing when she sees It
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Boys and Youths Colored Shirts and
Drawers at 25c each in all sizes. Child
ren's Scarlet, Natural or Cancels Hair
Vests, Pantalettes or Drawers at the fol-
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ing judgment never falls her as to
the past two weeks goes strongly
larging prOClivities.
the way goods are going and the
nuing for one week, we will intro
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the Cheagness Of anything in those d
to prove thai the Bennington Ladies a
prices we are offering, VIC expect Il
duCe prices on everything Thai can L
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departments. The manner in which
are moi behind, hut very much up
10 move what is lefi On a bicycle.
not fail to break all former records
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-17
TENNIS roURNamENT.

HOvey and Wrenn Win the Doubles |
 Finals in Singles sTo.Day-A Large |
 Crowd Witnesses Some Good Play
 ing-The Usual Late Afternoon Tea
 at the Club House-Yale Stands a
 Good Chance to Win Second Prize
 in the Doubles.
 The important games played at the tour nament yesterday were the finals in the doubles between Lee and Wilson of the Varsity of Pennsylvania and Hovey and Wrenn of Harvard. They were decided by the best three outof five, Hovey and Wrenn winning by the following scores: 6-3, 6-2, 6-1. The score of the first game does not rightly describe the interest, as the single games were very close, with frequent and prolonged rallies. After the first set Hovey and Wrenn had everything their own way, plainly outclassing their oppo- nents. Both sides played an easy game and Hovey and Wrenn won most of their points by careful placing in the middle of the court. This is plainly the fatal weak ness of Lee and Wilson-their inability to cover court well together.
 Parker and Rowland of Yale then played against Lee and Rowland in competitor for the second prize. The Yale men played a rapid and smashing game and won as follows: 6-3, 7-5.
 ~To-day the finals in singles between Lee and Hovey will be played off, the rest of l the matches for second prize in ths doubles l and the finals for consolation prize. How ! land and Wilson are already in the second | round for the consolation prize. After the tournament the ladies of the l lawn club. in accordance with graceful I and established custom, gave very in- formal late afternoon tea to the contest
 ants in the tournaments. The tea was given on the ground floor and broad veran- da of the club house, which was undeco-
 rated save for the massive silver prizes
 which were arranged on a center table.
 Among these the huge intercollegiate cup
 of solid silver appropriately carved and en- graved was most prominent. There were 8
 number of outside guests invited. Among
 those present were the Misses Clark, New.
 ton, Brewer, Stoughton, Brush, Brown,
 Farnham, White and Sargent. Among the gentlemen were Messrs. Shaw, Floyd
 Jones, Newton, Wheelock, Blake, Parker,
 Gruener, Hovey, Gunnison, Wrenn, Pro
 fessors Hadley, Butcher and Beebe and
 MT. Campbell, brother of Campbell the
 tennis champion.
 | There was some talk of a dance in the
 evening, but the necessity for the return of the players at night effectually pre- | vented this.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-17
Treatle RurneH.

Trestle Burned.
 WATERBURY, Oct. 16.-A wooden trestle on the New England road above Terryville caught fire from spark from locomo- tive this afternoon and was totally destroy ed. Loss $6,000. Travel was blocked for several hours.
 THE GUBERNATORIAL ISSUE. 1t Passes to the Supreme Court Short Proceedings In Court ester- day.
 In the supreme court before Judge Thayer, in this city, yesterday morning, Judge Stoddard entered his motion in the quo warranto of Morris against Bulkeley, and MT. Case filed a demurrer. Judge Thayer reserved his decision and passed the case to the supreme court. The motion filed by Judge Stoddard was simpliied and the demurrer filed by MT. Case was very brief. The entire proceedings did not occupy two minutes.
 The new complaint differs from the original complaint in few particulars. In some places the allegations of fact and law "usurper," applied to Bulkeley fn the original, is eliminated and he is described as now 'tusing the offies@ef= gaxsrnoE, etc. With the filing of the substituted complaint came the defendant's demurrer, which brings the parties to an issue on a question of law.
 The supreme executive power of the state is vested by the constitution in the governor, and this court (superiory has no authority or power under the constitution to make the inquiry or render the judg- ment asked for. This work Is the prerogative of the general assembly in the prescribed way. 'r. 's'.
 The paper then asserts that Governor Bulkeley was legally chosen and qualified and had continued in office ever since and no successor has yet been duly chosen or qualified. %> .+~g :.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-17
WentuHsstnutsirtg.

It was jolly party of boys indeed that sallied forth yesterday in busses and other conveyances from the vicinity of Hum. phrey street Congregational church, and went out chestnutting to Horace Shares woods in North Haven. It was the Boys club of the church and they went by the kind invitation of MT. and Mrs. Shares, who it is suspected, furnished the teams. Chestnuts were plenteous, the weather glorious, and the boys returned home to re- count the events and adventures of the day, all in high glee.
 To-day the young ladies belonging to the Masters Workers society of the same church have a similar outing and all were last evening looking forward to the event with high anticipation of pleasure and eagerly watched the skies and the weather indications. The same liberal provision for their transportation and enjoyment that the boys were favored with, will be made through the kindness of the same benefactors, and if the boys left any of the chestnuts the girls will not come home empty handed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-17
LOCAL NE " s.
Brief Mention.

They wear year-Royal shoes.
 There are eight typhoid fever patients in the Bridgeport hospital.
 Rev. Dr. Phelps breaches in the Baptist church, Wallingford, tomorrow.
 Mrs. P. O. Rand and daughter, Miss Marie, of Meriden, have returned home from a visit in Chicago.
 fire insurance unprofitable have recently retired from business: The Eliot of Boston, California of California.
 The three-masted schooner Sylvia o. Hall, at Bridgeport, will be launched next Tuesday. She will be commanded by Captain Thomas Lowe of New Haven.
 The brigade rifle match ordered for Octo- Der IA at Hartford and postponed owing to the weather will be held next Wednesday at the same place and under similar condi- tions.
 The interest among the ladies is great over the lovely displays of fur shoulder capes and wraps in all the latest styles at Burgess & Burgess famous fur goods en- porium.
 Mrs. Ann B. Cushing, a former New Haven lady, wife of Joseph 5. Jewett and mother of Dr. J. w. Jewett of this city, died yesterday in Ashby, Mass. She was a very estimable Christian wife and mother
 Miss Nellie B. Holoomb, daughter of ex- Mayor Holcomb, has returned from Port land, Oregon, where she has been visiting her uncle, J. H. Page, for the last four months. She returned by way of southern California, Mexico and New Orleans.
 Theodore Wells Bassett, youngest son of Postmaster T. s. Bassett of Birmingham, and Miss Annie Elizabeth Bryant, only daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edson L. Bryant of Ansonia, were united in marriage at Christ church, Ansonia, Thursday evening. It was brilliant wedding.
 A cablegram received in Bridgeport yes terday conveyed the sad intelligence of the death of Louis Held, aged ffty-three, one of Bridgeport's oldest and most respected German citizens. He died in Heidelberg, Germany, Thursday, from inflammation of the lungs. He was prominent market
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-17
THE SNAKES.

Mayor Sargent Visits the Museum.
 Attorney Daley heard yesterday after noon that the museum people ntended to feed their large snake openly on some bids and other animals. Accordingly, at o'clock the license was revoked and not given back until about 8 o'clock, when promises were made that no feeding would take place. Mayor Sargent visited the museum and said he could see nothing harmful in the performance, but educa- tive rather, to see the way the snakes feed.