The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-15

The ice on Lake Paran, which began
last week to form in thickness encOur-
aging to the ice gatherer, has been melted
by the rains and gone. The skating
boys and girls sympathize deeply with
him in his disappointment.
The Cushman Manufacturing Com
pany have added to their already large
list of household articles and novelties.
three paneled screen with an entirely
new and ingenious hinge, making a very
desirable article of furniture.
The nuisance OF the water, which has
been left to overflow from the ditch
under the ruins of the Fenner place, has
just been Obviated by taking up por-
ton and removing the obstruction.
We understand Mr. DIN G. Walbridge
of New York, made Mrs. Walbridge, the
wife of his cousin, the Colonel, pres
ent of fine horse, last Christmas. Just
like him, all will say, who know him.
AS in othor places, there is much sick
Miss Bessie G.. Mosher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. yelling, Mrs. II. r. Cushman, Mrs.
B. G. Surdam, Mrs. w. E. SimOnds and
Miss Mabel White, and we presume
others, have been on the list, but at the
present appear to be improving.
Rev. Mr.. Tozer of East Wallingford,
preached at the Baptist church on Sun
day last in the morning, and at the
union meeting in the evening. 1t is
understood he was here as a candidate to
fill the place of Rev. Mr.. Gilbert, and
that he was very well liked.
The sociable in the parlors of the Con-
gregatiOnal church on Tuesday after
and about the usual number sat at the
tables, with larger attendance at the
entertainment later. The singing by
male quartette, gave great satisfaction,
and the charades were well acted by the
young people, who showed tact and
talent as actors. The two minute
speeches by such as were handed sub
jects, a short time previously, provoked
mirth and in some instances real wit and
humOr.
The Hartman, Tenn, Adrance of Jan.
9th, has this notice: son the wings Of the
cold north wind this morning came word
that +. d. Whipple, of North Bennington,
VT, had decided to move to Hartman
with his machine shop. He is the
patentee of very valuable attachment to
paner for doing all kinds of milling
and gear cutting, and will manufacture
this as one of his specialtics. His large
experience and thorough knowledgein his
line guarantees the best possible product.
He will do a general joLbing business.
and is sure to give the utmost satisfaction
in this, as well. Mr.. Whipple is one of
those clear sturdy Vermonters, who has
no lack of push and enterprise, and who
goes at things with the determination
that is sure to bring success. Mr..
Whipple has secured his site and has ar
ranged to have this building up by Feb
ruary, /, and will at once begin his pre-
parations to move. This industry, al
though small, has great future before
it, and Hartman is proud to add to her
list of thriving manufactures that of the
L. d. Whipple Machine Co. Socially
Mr.. Whipple will be a very desirable adj
ditiOn to Hartman, as he is perfect
gentleman in I'LL things and firm believ-
err IN Prohibition Hartman. Citizens of
Hartman are not depending on the
efforts of any company or firm, but in
dividually are answering correspondence,
sending away printed matter and aiding
in every manner to bring industries here
that will build up the city"
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
church, will hold SPECIAL in the church
parlors, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10Th.
Supper will be served from six to eight:
everybody is cordially invited.
There will probably by preaching ser.
vice In the Baptist church, Sunday.
W. T.,