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South Shaftsbury.

Miss Maud Mattison leaves for Water
bury, Conn.,, this week, where she will
visit friends before her return to Cleve-
land, Ohio.
There will be campfire gathering at
South SALISBURY on Wednesday even
ing of next week. A cordial welcome is
extended to all.
The Young Peoples Society of Christ
ian Endeavor from here, were rendered
an invitation to visit the society of the
same name at North Bennington, on the
banks of the Paran Creek. There were
but few of our Society that could at
tend, but those who were able to go re-
port very enjoyable time.
James Mason's family, who recently
came among us, have been sOrely afflicted
by the loss of their little son, about nine
months old, who died of cholera infant
UNI, after a few days sickness. Short
services wore held at the house Monday,
then tie remains were taken by the 10
o'clock to Bath-on- Hudson to the family
cemetery. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of ALL
DIR. j. B. Woodruff attended family
gathering of the Woodhulrs at his broth
Ut 81 IOl. JOhH NOObhuil VIZ lOolNCo
at Mount Glare, N. j. Mr.. Woodruff
holds a very honorable position in New
York City, as professor of natural
science. There were preset the father
and wife; the Rev. Mr.. Woodruff of
Connecticut; Prof. Charles w, of Bos-
ton; the Rev. Heber W., and his wife
from the far West; Miss Mamie W., who
teaches in ladies' school at Washing
ton, d. G. They had very pleasant
gathering.
The lawn party to be held at c. S.NIat-
tison's will be one of the pleasantest
features of the summer Don't forget
the day, Friday evening, July 18th. The
entertainment has been carefully ar
ranged, and everything will be done to
make 1t enjoyable. A Fish Pond" an
egg Race, !" "Rebekah at the Well, p"
ready to quencl the thirst of all with ice
cold lemonade. There will be music, in
strumental and vocal, assisted by our
small orchestra, and several Rotations
to fill up the time.
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IIoosIek.

In the " Memorials ola Century" writ.
ten By the late Rev. Isaac Jennings, Oc-
ours an error in regard to name which
l have always wanted to correct. Now
when the sayings and dOings Of our
worthy ancestors are being brought into
notice more particularly, will be good
opportunity. In his personal notices he
relates the story of the marriage of
Joseph Rundel and Sarah WIckwire by
"Parson" Dewey at the Hubbell home
stead. The brides name was Sarah Story
who, to use her own words, had 'lived
through three wars, and had no desire
TO live through another" She died at
the advanced age of 08 years, and was
buried in the shadow of the Old First
Church, of which she was a most worthy
member. Her husband, Joseph Rudd,
was in the battle Of Bennington, and was
the writer of the famous "Rudd letter, +"
which is document of great interest.
The frame of the present residence Of
EnOs b. Armstrong was erected by Mr..
Rudd, who lived and died there, and
many sacred memories cluster around
that homestead in Pleasant Valley.
Reuben A. Rudd, grandson Of tho old
patriot, was born and has always resided
thore. The sword which Joseph Rudd
took from the Hessian soldier just after
the battle is in the possession Of Walter
+. Rudd, and VIC think should be placed
ON exhibition during the coming cele-
bratiOn.
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STATE NEWS.

The Boston Ideal Banjo club are
camping at Lake park, Newport.
Webster Keyes of Nashville was
thrown from his buggy the other day.
The overall works at Brattleboro
have increased their force of employees.
Forty girls are now employed.
Mrs. Lucy Wood of Barre, 105 years
old, has been appointed aide on the
staff of PresidentC. A. II. Thompson of
the Vermont w. r. C.
p. W. Barney, superintendent of the
Champlain Transportation Company, was
drowned Sunday morning, July IL, in
Lake George. He with his family and
other friends went from Burlington on
Saturday to spend Sunday at the com.
panys hotel on Fourteen Miles Island in
Lake George. Sunday morning they
rowed over to Pearl Point where the
steamer Horizon lays over Sunday. Mr..
Barney's son, Walter, while out ON a
rock fishing, fell into the water. His
father dove for him and rescued him, but
sank almost Immediately. Although
help was near at hand he was dead be
fore anything could be done. The acct
dent was singular one, the physicians
finding that in diving he struck his heaC
on rock, knocking his false teeth dowI
his throat. Mr.. Barney was an exper
swimmer. He was about 45 years ole
and had held his present position since
1875. A wife and three children survive
/ him,
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RendsbOrO.

The HOOsdc VALLEY Neps says: The
little combination freight and passenger
train that runs from Hoosac Tunnel to
Readsboro on the Hoosac Tunnel & vii.
mington road waits patiently on its mar
row gauge side track until its larger con-
temporary from Boston comes up and
empties out whatever of its freight or
whoever of its passengers may be des-
tined for the villages along the Deerfield.
As soon as the Fitchburg train is gone,
however, the smaller engine has the field
alone and after backing coquettishly
from its side track, with many pufTs and
much ringing of not untuneful bell,
pulls theoretically around the curve and
is started on its twelve mile Journey
through one of the prettiest regions in a
country that abOunds in beautiful seem
cry. From the open side doorway of the
combination passenger and baggage car
is unfolded a scene whose grandeur
seems TO increase with every mile. Be
low and TO the left is the Deerfield, now
slipping along with the quiet dignity of
river, now tumbling and tossing over
rock and stone with all the arts and
foibles of mountain brook. Above on
every side rise the mountains where
point and peak and sky and tree blend
In perfect harmony of form and color.
Here and there open fields stretch strips
of lighter green across the hillside or
ledge OF bare brown rock lends its color
ing to thenearest landscape Meanwhile
the engine plods sturdily along its up
grade track, stopping now and then 10
drink from its own peculiar cup or slow
ing up while the engineer or fireman re-
freshes himself from the berries that
grow along the track.
An hours ride through this beautiful
region brings the traveller to the busy
village Of Readsboro where the evidences
Of prosperity and progress may be seen
on every hand. Since the road was first
built four or five years ago ReadsbOro
has been its terminus but the demands
for farther opening of the growing
country have led TO movement which
will extend the road ten miles, as far as
the village of Wilmington. The work on
the new road has been in progress some
time and already nearly three miles of
track have been laid and the roadbed has
been graded for distance Of nearly six
miles. The railroad company purchased
the beautiful old river road and follows
that course all the way from Readsboro
to Wilmington. The advantage Of the
extension of the railroad can scarcely be
overestimntcd. Though an old and pros
porous town, surrounded by an excellent
farming district, Wilmington has hither-
TO been deprived Of all railroad commu-
nication with outside markets. The new
road will not only make old markets
more accessible but will also open up
new ones, no doubt turningan increased
trade to North Adams, 10 the certain adj
vantage Of both towns.
T. The work on the new road is being
ddre by1talians and It is curious sight
TO sec these mem mho .lbaTo fOrsaken
neither their mother tongue nor their
native habits and scarcely their native
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Yesterdays dispatches from st. Paul,
Mimi, note scheme for most colossal
trust: ''St Paul has been made the
Headquarters of a national movement by
the United Farmers Alliances of the
country to corner the entire wheat crop
of the United States. For several days
large force has been engaged in sending
out circulars with view of having not
only the Alliance men of the United
States but all classes of farmers keep
back the wheat crop until the bears have
all been killed off and prices have been
advanced to high point. In other
words. the Alliance Press bureau, the
Reform Press bureau and the Minnesota
State Press bureau are working together
and endeavoring to unite the farmers OF
the United States in gigantic wheat
trust in which the producers shall be the
stockholders and by which the speeula,,
tors and wheat buyers will be squeezed
to the wall. At the head of the move
ment is NJ. Muller, editor of the state
and prominent Alliance man. A clrcu-
lar reciting the benefits of combination
and urging the formation OF the trust
has been made public. The circular es-
Inmates the wheat crop of 1891 in the
United States at 50O,0OO,OOO Dusnels.
The promoters of the trust believe that
fOur-fifths of this wheat can be held back
for from four to eight weeks, by which il
is thought prices will have gone skyward.
Lists bearing the names of secretaries OF
every Alliance in the United States are
in the hands of Muller, and the circulars
have been sent to the Alliances of all the
eastern wheat-growing states, Illinois,
Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, California, Ore
gon, and to part of the remaining wheat
growing states" Thus history repeats
itself
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Specimen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rhematism,
his stomach was disOrdered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite
fell away, and he was terribly reduced in
flesh and strength. Three bottles Of
Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had running sore on his leg of eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buck
LENS Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound
and well. John Speaker, Catawba, o.,
had five large Fever sores on his leg,
doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en-
tirely. Sold by j. T. Shurtleff.
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Stamford.

Miss Eugenia Buck of Troy is visiting
Mrs. G. L. Roberts.
In&pite of recent prophecies the hay
crop was good one, some having cut
more than last year.
The second crop of grass is fourishing
and gives much promise, under the intiu-
ence of the recent showers.
All Indications point to larger num-
Der of summer visitors than usual, and
they, praise our beautiful valley most
heartily.
On account of the desires of large
number to attend the Baptist church SER
vices in North Adams last Sunday there
were no services in our Baptist church.
The ladies' of the Baptist church have
formed missionary society. At their
first meeting there were number of la
dies from Adams and North Adams in
attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Bardwell and son,
Eddie from Crete, ILL.,, were visiting at
u. w. Kemp's recently. They have not
been in this their native place for twen-
ty-five years. They were delighted with
the beautiful scenery of this region, as it
indeed deserves.
The new chandelier in the Baptist
church. gift for the most part of former
Stamford boys, has been put in place-a
fit memorial, Hon. s. G. Willard of
Binghamton, N. Y, brother of Dr. IL.
j. Willard of North Adams, contributed
$25, c. NJ. Babbitt of Chicago 50, and
many others smaller sums. This gift is
highly appreciated.
The Stamford correspondent of the
North Adams Transcript speaks thusly
concerning recent improvement of this
region: Your correspondent enjoyed the
privilege last week of ascending the new
tower erected 10y S. A. Kemp at the
North Adams park. 1t commands fine
view and is an additional attraction to
the park. We understand small sum
will be charged, but this is only just and
1t is worth five times the admittance fec
to enjoy the view. We understand fine
glass will soon be put on the tower so
that tourists will be ablesto enjoy fine
views of Greylock and the surrounding
towns. None should fail to enjoy its
benefits.
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East Arlington.

Farmers have had rather wet weather
for haying.
Mrs. Shailor Hard is very low. Miss
Libbie Hard is still confined to her
room.
The copious rains of tile past week
have put most of the growing crops out
of danger from drouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollard of Hartford and
Mrs. DIR. Scott are visiting some time
with their many friends here.
Mr.. Bloomer of Ohio, is making a fly
ing visit to relatives in this and other
parts of Bennington County.
Mrs. Henry Parker and daughter were
obliged to cut short their visit here on
account of the illness of their daughter.
Potatoes are as ''scarce as hens teeth, -
nearly. The few favored ones who sue
coed in finding any gladly pay 81 per
bushel.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Hale start on n
voyage to Europe this week. Mrs.
Smith accompanied them to New York
City to "see them Off"
DIR. Dubois made short visit in town
last week, long enough, however, to en-
joy fine trout breakfast" the Doctor
having lured from the Ondorva several
fine specimens of the finny tribe.
J. r. Judson has offered his fine
residence for sale. Why doesn't some
one buy and enlarge and make quite n
summer resort out of it? We see no rea-
son why East Arlington, with her fine
drives. her 30 miles of trout iishings, her
equable temperature and her beautiful
scenery, unsurpassed in Southern Yer
mont, should not have a share in the
work of giving vigor and health TO those
in search of them.
The interior of the CONGREGATIONAL
church has been tastefully decorated.
The motto, "Be not Weary in Well Do
ing" is placed where all may read,
and, reading, heed. Thanks are due
Mrs. Smith and others for their interest
in this work; also, to j. II. Judson's
kindness we are indebted for new coat
of paint on the outside of the building.
Another correspondent writes: "Since
putting the decorations on the walls. the
Congregational church has received a
much needed coat of paint Now the
parsonage is being treated in similar
manner Let the good work 20 on.
There are other buildings in town that
would look better fora coat OF paint"
Quite number Of summer guests are
staying in this part of the town. Among
the number are Mr.. and Mrs. Slater. viii
Field and young lady relative, at tile
Rev Mr. Fields; Mrs. Lombard and
daughter from Wisconsin. are at Mr..
Couplings; while at AIR. .Barneyis are
Mrs. Phillips OF Schenectady, Miss tDn-
Bots of PeughkeePsie and Mortimer
Barney and nephew Hawley, of Chilli
Gothic. Another correspondent writes:
Mortimer Barney, esq, Of Chilicothe,
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west Arlington.

There will be quarterly meeting SER
vices next Sabbath
We noticed the pleasant face of Mark
MeClarty, in church, Sabbath.
A party from here expect to camp at
Hedges pond the first of August.
Mrs. Callahan, who has been visiting
Mrs. II. T. Eaton, started for Ocean
Grove Monday.
The congregation had fine treat last
Sabbath beautiful solo by Mrs. p. Cal
ahan of South Bethlehem.
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ohlrnnrr Iteaolntlnns.

BENNISGToS CENTRE, July s0th, 1891.
WHEREAs, 1t has Sc erned good TO our Heavenly
Father, in His infinite wisdom, TO take 10 Him.
self our beloved friend and comrade. Frederick;
W. Hicks, be II
ResoiUed, That we, the members of the Young
Peoples Society Of Christian Endeavor OF the
First church, do most deeply mourn the loss Of
one who has been most earnest and faithful
worker In our Masters cause, loyal friend and
a consistent Christian; whose life showed the
principles BY which he was governed. And be 1t
Resolved, That we express to his mother our
great love and respect for him. ard our sincere
symI athy for her In her bereavement; and be IL
further
Resolved. That copy o. theee resolutions be
sent Mrs. Hicks, and that they be published in
The Bennington BANNER.
Signed, MARY l.. WEEKS,
GRACE s. ROBERTS,
j. Il TILIINGHAS1, Jr,
Committee for the Y. r. S. c. E.
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1t will cost you nothing and will surely
do you good,i you have Cough, Colo, or
any trouble with Throat, Chest or Lungs.
DR., Kings new discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from Ia Grippe found it just
the thing and under its use had a
speedy and perfect recovery, Try a
sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good a thing it is.
Trial bottles free at J. T, Shurtleff' S
Drug Store. Large size SOC. and $780,
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The Banner.
BENNINGTON. VERMONT
Friday Afternoon July oath, 1891.

Edward Yates in his last letter from
London to the New York Tribune says
that among the new exhibits in the
Kings Library in the British Museum
are several specimens of early printing Of
the utmost interest; but Case No. o con-
tains examples of American and Austral-
ian printing. 1t seems that in British
North America the first printing press
was set up by Stephen Daye of Cam
bridge, Mass, in 1889, and the first book
issued was mehical version of the
Psalms, called 1.-The Bay Psalm Book, v
and later on known as 1.-The New Eng
land Psalm Book" printed in 1910. The
earliest Anglo-American publication now
exhibited is the first edition of Eliots In
dian Bible, Cambridge, 166ll6S, which
was also the first Bible printed in
America.
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Tie District meeting OF the Episcopal
Ladies' Auxiliary was held in St Johns
church in Manchester Tuesday.
Tho session opened in the morning
with the celebration Of the Holy Com
mumion under direction Of Arch Deacon
Olmstead the Central New York do
cese, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Walker aud
Atwell. The morning sermon was given
by Rev. G. NJ Niles Of Rutland. lie
spoke upon the subject Of missions"
and emphasized the importance Of thor
ough missionary work and its practical
Addresses were made by
Rev. Q. NJ Niles. the Rev. VIM, BOgert
Walker OF Bennington and Rev. d. W..
Atwer and an essay was read.
The guesis were entertained at the
Equinox and the reception arrange
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BrSrrSorox, Vt. Lnly gsrd. 1891.

BENNINGTON, VT, July 23rd, 1891.
WHEREAS, II has pleased our Heavenly Fathel
to remove from our midst our beloved sister Adj
Camp.
Resolved. That we as Corps, extend oul
heartfelt RympAthJ TO Comrade Camp In his grea
loss OF a loved companion and to the family II
their loss Of a loved mother, daughter and siste T
Resolved That our Charter be draped il
mourning for thirty days and that we hold me
mortal services at our hall in memory OF our de
parted sister; also, that copies OF these Tesolu
tons be sent TO the family, published in the wi
lage papers and spread upon our records.
"But when we meet in holy bond
or Fraternity, Charity, loyalty.
We shall miss our sister from our m'ds',
'Comradc to you In your great grief,
Our sympathy Is given.
Bravely bear up benet tn the c-oss,
You'll meet again In heaven.
ado not despair. though nov your day
OF joy is turned to night
Remember there is one above
Who turns darkness into light"
MRS. MARTHA MA RSu,
MRS. LAURA LONG. SCom.
MRS. MARTHA BURCII
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SALISBURY.


Mrs. James Young is quite ILL.,
Amos F. Johnson has gone to Seymour,
Conn, to work.
Mrs. Mills of Cambridge, N. Y, is Wis
iting Mrs. Robert Mattison.
Our farmers are quite busy haying. A
small crop will be gathered.
Mrs. Hattie Hulet closes her school
Friday today. They will enjoya picnic
Saturday afternoon.
The Rev. G. A. Bradford held meet
ing at the Glastonbury school-house at
four o'clock last Sunday.
The ladies of the independent society
meet with Mrs. Andrew j. Webb, on
Thursday afternoon of this week.
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why It Is Popular.

Because it has proven its absolute
merit over and over again, because it has
an equalled record of cures, because its
business is conducted in a thoroughly
honest manner, and because it combines
economy and strength, being the only
medicine of which 100 Doses One Dol
lar is true-these strong points have
made Hoods Sarsaparilla the most sue
cessful medicine of the day.
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BuckIen's ArnIca Salvc,

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
% cents per box. For sale by j. +.
ShurtlefI. 4yI
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For Over Ely WARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup has been used for over
fifty years by millions OF mothers for their
children while teething, with perfect success
IL scoths the child. softPns the gums. allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
Tor DiaIrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
twenty-five cents bottle. Be sure and ask for
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
other kind, 1syl
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West Rupert.

Chris. Parker, from New Hampshire,
has recently been the guest of his uncle,
ii. b. Stafford.
Two picnic parties connected with the
village occurred this week. On Saturday
a company from Salem, N. Y, went To
Antonio for a picnic, and on Tuesday
there was an excursion to Lake George.
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]. B. NC NbMAR 4 SON,
NORTH BENNINGTON.
NOTICE.


To the taxpayers Of the Town Of bennington
The rntc bll Of The Town taxes OF 1891 are DOW IN
my hands Tor collection; I hereby demand the
payment Of said taxes and notify you that ] will
attend 20 the reception Of the same a. First Ma.
tlonal Bank Of Bennington. on aud after July ist
1871, from y o'clock. A. M until 4o'clock p. N.
There will be a discount Of per cent on the
Town tax n paid within % days.
GRO y GRAVES, Treasurer.
Bennington, vi.s July Ist 1891,
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VIM, WINSL0W,
428 MAIN STREET.
nEpnRT or THE CONDITION. or TIE

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
III, First National Bank ut North Bennington in
the State Of Vermont, at the close Of business, on
The 9th day Of July. 1891.
nEsOURoEs.
Loans and Discounts. ....... -. -. l66,92i By
Overdrafts. secured and unsecured. SO s.
u S. Bonds to secure circulation...... 1900 90
Stocks, securities. claims, ETC. ...... 1867 ~
Due from approved Reserve Agents.. e,llS y
Due from other National Banks....... 1882 Al
Ranking House, Furniture, etc, ...... 1000 90
Checks and other Cash Items. ls6I ~
Bills Ofother Banks. ............... l5s5 70
lract1 Currency, nckcls and cents. 50 %
Specie: Gold COIN. ..Sh,6oO
Silver coin.... ..... e. 5zO
Silver Treas Certificates i.SIO 1880 90
Legal Tender notes, ............ LOW W
Fund with us. Treasurer
per cent. Of circulation. ........ $40 90
Due from U. S. Treasurer, other 5 per
cent redemption fund
TorAL. s72,SOO IS
LIABILITHs
Capital Stock paid in................ 10000 20
Surplus Fund ......................... ooiVO ~
Undivided Profits .................... Sel5 10
National Bank Notes Outstanding. 800 %
Dividends unpaid ;.......',... - a. 30 10 ~
Individual Deposits subject to check. tS'W, 81 q.
Demand Certificates Of Deposit..... 49, ~
Due to other National Banks.,.... -. 1S 70
TOTAL. ............,..s SIass0 IS
STATE OF VERMONT, | I,s.B, Hall, Cash
County Of Bennington, o.. Ter Of the First
\ ational Bank Of North bennington, Vermont
10 solemnly swear thai the above statement Is
true TO the best Of my knowledge and belief
S. b. HALL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2oth day
Of July, 1891. -, ,,-.-,..,.
Correct, Attest
+ +. g. s. j MSSSykNkdSsV0H' Director.
G. Il. YELLING.