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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-03

Frenchmen, whom the sonora brought over
from Paris for the purpose, and much of
the material is also imported. A year or
two ago she shipped q cargo Of hides and
wool on one of her own steamers to Boz
deaux and it returned laden with building
supplies for the mansion, and also bringing
decorators, designers and upholstery men
to add the finishing touches.
The structure stands in the midst of what
is said.to be the finest private park Ill the
%world-an area of 25O acres laid out in the
most elaborate manner and beautltled to
the last degree by both art and nature. Its
botanical garden far surpasses that at
Washington. and there are extensive in
closures for flowers and vegetables, enor-
nous greenhouses, an arbor vitae laoy-
rinth, Turkish towers, minlture Moorish
castles, Chinese pagodas, belvideres over
looking the broad Pacific, little lakes, fish
and lily ponds, running streams, cascades
wonderful grottos, domestic and wild ami
mails, and miles upon miles of beautifully
kept shell walks, will rustic seats set at IN
tervals. Fifty men nre kept constantly en-
ployed upon this magnificent estate under
the superintendency OF q sturdy Scotchman,
who told me that his orders were to make
it a paradise, regardless of cost, and lie
added: Though the senora spends so
much Of her time nowadays in Paris, ! can
not cut q tree or move a stone about the
place but she sees it the minute she re-
turns"
[ am sorry to say this female Croesus,
despite her many charities and the good she
accomplished in Chill by furnishing STEADY
employment to SO many people, IS not al
together Il happy woman. Lake other toik
she has her trials. not least among them
being chronic s~ciatica, which has almost
disabled her. SANDER. like death, loves a
mark, and the world over, one 80
by fortune ia sure to have plenty or
enemies with venomous tongues.
There ia nothing on earth she cannot buy
she wants it, except happiness. and youth
and health that has slipped away from her,
az it will some day from us all.-Fann1e Is.
Ward, in Philadelphia Record.
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Praise.

We desire to say to our citizens that for
wears we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, Rucklen's Arnica Salve and
Electric Bitters, and have never handled
remedies that sell SO we'll, or that have
given such universal satisfaction. We do
not hesitate to guarantee them every time
and we stand ready to refund the purchase
price if satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won their
great popularity on their merits. II. :.
Hale d Co, druggists. t.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-25

James E. Hamilton is visiting sister
in Simsbury, Conn.
Percy o. JudsOn from st Paul's School
at Concord, N. H., is at home for the
Holidays.
Charles A. Adams and Sylvester Dem
ing are at home from Middlebury and
williams colleges for the Christmas yaca-
ton.
Miss Batchelder, Miss Philips, and
Misses Nellie and Lena Garfield, students
at Burr and Burton Seminary, are home
for two weeks vacation.
DIR. W. S. Philips and Mrs. Jerome
Gault have gone to Seymour, Conn.,, to
attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs.
George E. Guild formerly of East Airing
ton.
The Christmas Eve Service for st
James Church, will be a choral service
by the children of the Sunday school.
Mr.. Charles S. Whitney and family of
New York, are expected on Thursday to
spend Christmas in their summer home
here. nl D.ufsIti Il.t
Mrs. Mary C. Deming has been in Troy
two weeks. mo .i.,,,.,,...... .s,.,..f
Mrs. Alice M. Hoyt has opened mil
line,y shop in the village, aud reports
successful business. p. .t,ssSes
The Boston 10 drhal Is Cents IN 6onnec-
ton with the BANNER, $1.05 in all gives
you the two papers tor one year . sent
TO any address.
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Mrs. A. c. Roe is in Manchester for
couple of weeks stay.
m. w. Borret has purchased of John
BoyntOn that portion of the G. b. Munson
farm lying south of the highway leading
easily from the Court House for SO
90.
We learn that the wedding of M. ].
Hawly and Miss Helen Adams. at Hunt.
ington, L. l. Dec. IS, was a very pleasant
affair. Mr.. Hawley is setting up his BUSH
ness affairs in ST. Louis and will make
his home in San Francisco after the new
year.
The la Grippe has had quite run in
Manchester, most of its victims being
laid up week or more. Among them
are Dea. Cone, Theo. and DR.. Swift and
their wives, DR.. Hemenway, and o. G..
Felt and some of the younger members
OF their families. All those mentioned,
we believe, are recovering.
There continues to be call for the
Equinox spring water by people who
have spent their summers here. and it r..
also being used by people in this village
Tor chronic ailments, with good results.
No effort has been made to boom il. but
1t seems to be booming itself. There is.
certainly plenty of it, and there is also a
certainly that it will never hurt anybody
If it does them no particular good.
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Forefathers' Day.

"Forefathers' Day" was celebrated
Monday all over New England and in
other parts of the country. On Deem
Der 21st, 1920, the sturdy band of pill
grims landed at Plymouth. They
brought with them all the elements of
sturdy manhood, and they brought the
germs of individual independence which
made this Nation Nation of free men.
Ex-Gov. Long of Massachusetts, presi-
dent of the Pilgrim society, told the
story of the Pilgrim Fathers at Boston
Sunday right, and drew three lessons
from it:
"The first lesson to be drawn is the
significance of the landing of the pill
grims for law. They wrote the first con-
stitution ever written on the American
continent. They were a law-abiding
people.
Secondly, they established the home
the home with all the old-fashioned
meaning that the word carries. They
brought the home with them.
Next, they brought the principle of
equal rights. They began at once with
an equal division of property that did
away with entail. Then they gave us
liberty in Church and State. They not
only recognized their own right to wor
ship God according to their own con-
science, but granted to others who came
among them the same right, ..,,.a .,.,,t
he spirit of independence planted
by the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock made
us people capable of making our own
laws and electing our own rulers.
'If anything stands out in this pill
grim history, it is the recognition of the
worth of the individual human soul.
Recognizing that, that little band became
a band of brothers. To-day, with co.
100000 people, we are 6O,OOO,OOO indi-
viduals."
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The Graded schools.

The Graded Schools closed yesterday
for the holiday vacation, to reopen Mon
day, January 4th. Notwithstanding
the epidemic of measles, the term has
been a most successful one. The regis
tration in the upper grades has been the
largest in years if not in the history of
the school. Although several from each
room have been out by reason of sick
ness, the attendance in many rooms
for the month of December, 1891, has
| been larger than for either December,
| 1889 or 1890. While the scholars are
younger in all the upper rooms, the
work, owing 10 the excellent preparation
of the pupils will equal that of any year
of the past. The nonresident attendance
has been much larger than usual and the
amount already received for tuition since
| September list, approaches $3.50. The
tone and character of the school is indi-
Gated by the studious habits of the pu-
pulls, and by their interest in their work.
The High school has strong gradual
ing class and large number fitting for
college. The tendency of the pupils is
strong for staying three or four years in
the High school. There is no longer
much talk of the two years course. A
strong debating society is maintained,
anu Tie Sbuuy anu OlSCubSlOu VI L dIlldt-
mentary law often wakes warm for an
hour or two after school at night. The
school has an orchestra of five or six
pieces and they play well, and addi-
tionally, a male quartette is maintained.
Miss Rogers of the high school, has been
absent nearly four weeks. Some of Miss
Rogers classes have been taught during
her absence by Miss Mabel Nor6on, who
has become very popular with her pupils.
Some of teaching has been done by Mr..
Davis, in addition to his own classes in
history and philosophy, so that during
the illness of teachers he has given most
of his time to class instruction. The at
tendance in all rooms for next term
promises to be large. The school is
always ready to receive visits from par
ents and Others interested. Nothing is
more earnestly desired by both Superin-
tendent and teachers tLan critical ex-
animation of the school and its work by
parents and others interested.
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
North bennington.


Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Katie A. Graham and
William H. Ryan; at st. John Baptist
church, next Tuesday, Dec. 10Th. The
mother of the bride, Mrs. Catharine
Graham makes the wedding.
The BANNER and New York Weeklv
Tribune is dubbed together to Vermont
subscribers for $195 per year. Those
who have paid in advance for the former
can procure the Tribune by sending 45
cents, The Boston Journal and BANNER
to any address for $1.95. The Journal
has a special Vermont correspondent
and is the best paper for New England
news that we know of.
The Methodist people give fine en-
tertainment and supper at the ''stone'
church on Wednesday evening, Dec.
Both. For particulars see the large and
small bills. This will be something
unique in the way of holiday affairs and
we hope it may be well patronized. Re-
member the date and place.
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Manchester Centre.

We regret to learn of the severe illness
of Col. NJ. S. Colburn at hls home in this
village.
Rev. o. F. Waltze will supply the desk
at the Baptist church next Sunday, and
the following Sunday he will enter upon
his services as pastor of the church.
Miss jamie Colburn left home on Tues
day expecting to pass tie holiday in De-
trOit. She returned with her aunt. Miss
Libbie Colbure, who has spent the last
two months visiting friends in this vi
cinity.
The death of Miss Charlotte A. Petit
bone took place at her residence in this
place on Tuesday of this week after a
brief illness. Miss Pettibone was the
only surviving daughter of the late Hon.
John S. PettibOne, and was lifelong
resident of Mancheater, having lived in
the south part of the town until about
a year ago when she removed to this vii
lage. She was woman of much talent,
well informed on all subjects and one
whose life was an example for all. She
had been a devoted member of the Bap-
fist church for many years and her loss
will be deeply felt among all her asso-
CidteS.
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Ruth Thompson Draper of Lansing
burgh and James L Phillips of Over
look, Duchess county.
Following is complete list of the
charitable organizations interested, as
taken from the petition: American Bible
society. National Temperance society
and publication house, American Sunday
School Union, Board of Home Missions
OF the Presbyterian church, Trustees of
the General Assembly of the Presby-
terrain church, Rochester orphan asylum.
Board of Foreign Missions of the Pres
byterian church, Presbyterian Board of
relief for disabled ministers and widows
and orphans of disabled ministers, Chill.
dren's Aid Society of New York, Con-
gregational church, Told First) of Ben
nington Centre, Vt, American Seamen's
Friend Society of New York. 1t is sup
posed that some of these societies are
literally remembered, but the reticense
of all who have exact knowledge makes
it impossible to give the amounts.
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Sorth Pownal.

A Suggestion:-Our courts have
authority and discretionary power to ex-
clude the public whenever decency and
morality demand it. Is it any less proper
that our newspapers and periodicals sub
nit to like wholesome restraints in the
publications of details which the courts
deem unfit for the public at large.
Died:-On the 18th instant, at her
home, Mrs. Mary Brown, relic of the
late Ethan Brown. She was nearly
eighty-one years of age. Eighty years
ago, she with her parents emigrated
from Wilmington, Vt, into POwnal,
where she has lived ever since. She was
a lady wholly devoted to her family, and
concerned herself altogether in its inter
ests. Although of sociable disposition
she seldom went abroad, her home af-
fording her stronger attractions. She is
survived by one son, Porter E., who has
made her home his own during the lat
ter years of her life.
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The Troy Press of Tuesday has a
special despatch from Rochester, N. Y,
that is of special interest to some of our
local readers:
A petition has been presented to the
surrogate's court for the probate of the
will of James II. Kellogg The date
fixed for the admission of the will is
February Sth, and those in charge of
the will decline to make its contents
public until that time.
" No estimate Of the estate is made in
the petition, but II is said to amount to
about 500, 600 The sum Of Sl50,0OO il
understood to be bequeathed to the
widow, Ella He. Kellogg who Is the
sole executor Of the viii. The willwas
made February lst, 1890.
In the list OF those who will be cited
to appear are given the names Of many
relatfyes and friends of Mr.. Kellogg, in
Guiding the following: Mary L. Kellogg
of BrattieborO, VT; William s. Mon
.tague and Sarah Veghte Of Troy; Mary
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Iristmas, merry as YOU wishl

Christmas, merry as you wishl
More dandelion blossoms this week.
Heavy rain nearly all day Wednesday
and yesterday.
Because of stepping on a rusty nail, j.
w. Hagar was laid up day or two.
Mrs. Mary McLenithan has returned
from Arlington.
Bugbee, Bowles and Holbritter have
put up a blacksmith shop on River
street Landlord Knapp is also putting
the finishing touches on his shop, and
will sOon have the anvil ringing.
Hiram Weld is Herman Bugbee's team
ster. "Uncle Hi'' says what he don't
know about teamin' would make big
pamphlet.
While Charlie !. Wood is recruiting"
Walter Cutler drives his team.
Last week Frank Gleason was in
Chicago. He made flying trip, and
says he was pleased with what he saw
and heard. Mr.. Gleason returned Mon
day.
Mason Knapp is little better; his six
children are also on the gain.
The wisest owl would be more discreet
sometimes if it would keep quiet!
Albert Lafavre has moved back to
SearsbHrgh.
The ''man from Germany made a tip
top Santa Claus, last evening. The
shadow pantomime of his looming down
the chimney" was superb.
It doesn't seem quite so natural,
crispy and nice, to have Christmas
without snow and the tiltinambulation
of the merry sleigh-bells, now does itp
Miss Edna Gleason is at home from her
school in North Adams, during the holi-
day vacation.
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Benninelon County Courf.

Hon. James NJ. Tyler, Chief Judge; Hons sher
man Nichols and Horace B. Bottum. Assistant
Judges; Edward j. Hall. Clerk; charles H.
Mason, States Attorney; John Robinson,
Sheriff; Chas. s. Chase. Stenographer.
BENNINGTON, VT, DEC. oath, 1891.
After tho case of Webb Webb was
decided as reported last week, the bal
ance of the civil jury list was disposed
of without trials and the state cases were
taking up only one of which was tried
This was State against John Birmingham
for intoxication which resulted in YER,
dict of guilty with the usual fine, etc
Next the court trials were began, and
several divorce hearings and the case of
Geo. j. Belknap VS. Geo. J. Bond was
heard, but no decision given as yet
Most of the time has been spent this week
in testimony to the tales of domestic
woe as given by Marcus j. Burlington
of Pownal. This case is not yet ended
A recess was taken from Wednesday to
next Monday, when the balance of the
court business will be disposed of and it
is said it will take most of the week.
This has so far been quite hard work
ing term, and much more than the usual
amount of business has been disposed
of.
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We are having good sugar weather,
perhaps better than we will haYe next
spring.
Those who were anticipating a sleigh
ride on Christmas will have to go farther
north or postpone it till next year.
The old and young are expecting a
visit from Santa Claus Our stores
present a good variety of Christm&s
goods.
Mrs. Colvin has been granted penkion
of $l2 per month and 50 each for Two
minor children, with arrearages amouft-
ing to S444.
Our Minister Rev. Mr.. Forbes, will
leave us in week or two for a new
charge in Massachusetts. We were hop
ing he would stay here.
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shansburX.

On Wednesday evening, Dec. 10th,
about sixty relatives and friends assem-
bled at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Myron
Barton to witness the marriage of their
daughter, May to Mr.. John G.. Hunting
ton. Both bride and groom are well
known in town and vicinity. The latter
being the Oldest son of Mr.. A. o. Hunt
ington, an-old time resident. The cere-
mony uniting the two lives was per-
formed by Rev. L. b. Steele, pastor of
the Baptist church. A short reception
was then held and many good wishes
were extended to the happy pair. Mr..
and Mrs. BartOn's well known reputa-
ton for hospitality was fully sustained
in the generous supper which followed,
ample provision being made for the
lassies to secure the magic fragments of
cake to place under their pillows. The
presents were all of kind suitable to
use in establishing the new home and
ornamental as well. The families of both
bride and groom have been associated
with the town of SALISBURY from its
earliest settlement, and after a short
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Huntington will re-
turn here to take up their abode.
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West kuperG.

Mrs. DIR. Collins from Granville has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Guy
Smith.
Charles Rising, from Burlington Medi-
cal college, is home to spend the holt
days.
Elder Wood has gone to New York
city to visit his sister.
Spencer Beebe is home to spend the
holidays. He has been travelling for j..
b. Rice q Co.
Joseph Perkins has taken Elder Haw-
ley's farm.
J. w. Motley, pastor of the Christian
church, has gone to Virginia for short
time.
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South shnftahnrv.

The drum crops of South SALISBURY,
gave an oyster supper on Wednesday
evening. There was also an entertain
ment and few Rotations by some of
the children. The corps are young lads
and all under the leadership of Mr..
Nero.
Captain George Duncan is in very
critical condition from the effects of a
paralyetic stroke.
Mrs. Frank Lovejoy Of Weston, visited
her sister, Mrs. DR.. Woodruff this week
en- route for Toronto, Ontario, where she
will visit her mother
Prof. Charles Woodruff will be at his
brothers from the 30th of Dec. to the
Sth of Jan. He will of course call on his
| old friends and customers and look after
the disabled instruments.
The Christmas concert will come off ON
Thursday evening. There will be recita-
tions and the usual exercises. We hope
to have pleasant evening,
Master Carl Chaplin is expected on
Thursday to visit his grandfather, the
Hon. William P. Madison. He will
spend most of his holidays here.
JIM. Shartz has gone back to Hart
WOll TllOf WhOlO Mo WHO 10 NloIGluB Will
an invalid father.
Most of the employees of the Eagle
Square Manufacturing Company, who
live out of this state, will spend Christ
mas at their respective homes.
DR.. Woodruff visited Albany, N. T.,
this week.
G. F. Sickle, j. Fredenburgh and his
family will spend Christmas with friends
in Client, N. Y.
Presiding Elder Webster will be with
this charge next Sunday, and conduct
the quarterly meeting servicec in the
Methodist church.
Miss Mary Puffer, a sister of Mrs.
John Knppp, has Eeen visiting her the
past few days.
Mrs. Arthur Perkins is home to visit
during the holidays.
The electric lights are at last in the
shops, enabling the works to go on the
ten hour system.
We wish our BANNER friends a very
Merry Christmas and aHappy New Year,.
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that of the Boston Journal and Tribune.
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The Y. nT. o. A. Note

The talk by Major Coffey last Saturday
evening drew a good audience Of young
men. The boys enjoyed il Major; come
Mr. ID. w ball will lead the young
mems meeting on Sunday afternoon,
next, at o'clock.
The Association viii give It's annual
reception to the young men.of the town
on New Years evening, from 8 70 10
o'clock. Refreshments Win be served by
the WOman's Auxiliary. 4 No printed in
vitations win be sent out Any and
every young man in the village viii be
Welcomed. .O----------. -,--s------.--.. -.
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BondviIIe.

A Frenchman whe had the misfortune
to break his leg some time ago and had
recovered so as to walk on crutches fell
recently and broke it again.
While George Burbee was going to
church his boy driving, week ago Sun
day, he made too short turn, upsetting
the wagon and tipping them out. The
boy was quite badly bruised. the others
escaping with SLIGHT injuries.
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a Card and Suggestions from Rev. j. s.
Michaud


BENNINGTON, W., DEC, 23d, 1891.
Mr.. EditOr:-Permit me through your
paper to thank all my friends, for their
hearty and generous assistance in max
ing the late fair great success. About
81, $50 is the net result. At the same
time 1 would like to convey in general
manner my appreciation to the Benning-
ton Band, the f. NJ. T. A. B. Society
Cadets of North Adams, the organists
and the sweet singers of the community
for the rich entertainments given by
them during the evenings of the lair.
Right here would like make a sugges-
ton, for it is pertinent to the times and
occasion. Would it not be appropriate
for the talent of this town to get up
Grand Musicale for the 22d of Feb. 1892?
Bennington people will never have finer
hall for such an event. With our home
talent and d few invited vocalists we could
produce society affair seldom enjoyed
outside of the large cities. l would like
to meet a committee of interested parties
at anytime to talk this matter over.
What say our musical friends?
Respectfully,
j. S. Michaud.
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Christmas Music.

The music next Sunday in all our
churches will be fine. In st. Peters there
will be the usual repetition of the Christ
mas Day singing, and in the other three
churches the day will be celebrated as
Christmas. OF these we give the order
of music, so far as we have been furnish
ed with it.