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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-12-16
The Opera House.

The opening of the new Opera House
marks an era in the history Uf our town.
1t was happy and thankful crowd that
poured into the beautiful theartre last
Saturday night, to see the Tragedy of
Macbeth. IL may seem to some that the
lessees might better have celebrated the
opening of the House by lighter play.
But it was well to open it's doors for the
first time to a first class play, and the
grand words of Shakespeare made noble
christening service. The gloomy Trag-
edy could not shadow the happiness of
those who, as they looked about them,
congratulated each other over and over
again, that, at last, we have place of
amusement in Bennington where we
shall be able to enjoy an evening in COM
fort, and shall be glad to take our
friends.
The Opera House surpasses our eXpec-
tations. The seats are easy, and light
ing perfect, and the finish and coloring
pleasing and artistic. When curtains
and carpet are added, old Bennington
will possess House equal to many in
the largest cities.
To old Benningtonians, 1T does OF
seem so very long ago that Apoleo Hall
was built on South ST. 1t was, for many
JCllo Jul ObiJ SAthOllhS pidSO' Ab " 90
proud day for Bennington when
Library Hall was given to the village,
and it has served us well for thirty
years. But the old hall had it's limita-
tions, which the village long ago outgrew,
ann "elcome the new n. = ,,s,
with the conviction that it will be amply
sufficient for our need for many years to
come.
u Mr.. Putnam could have heard the
remarks that were made about him and
his work last Saturday evening, L think
he would have realized that the people of
Bennington appreciate what he has done
for them. When a man does kind, and
and helpful, and unsefish deed, it is
pleasant for him to know that it is ap-
preciated, and it is we'll that Mr.. Putnam
should be told that we realize our oDli-
cations TO him.
1t is well understood that an Opera
IiIuse here cannot be a paying invest
ment H. IS built for the public pleasure,
not for any profit to the vu..Haer
Bennington owes Mr.. II. w. Putnam a
debt of gratitude, not only for relieving
us from the discomfOrts of Library Hall,
but for giving to acountry town metro
pOlitan Opera House. A.P.v.
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Scenes In the Life of Columbus.

Saving Spain and Scenes in the Life of
Columbus, is the subject of an interest
ing and instructive lecture delivered by
Rev. h, S. Macarthur, d. D., of New
York city. This lecture is profnsely IL
idstrated by stercoptlcon views, many of
them are richly colored, after photo
I'd --apns secured by the DR.. on his visit to
Spain and Italy during tnC .St .aSt summer
DR. Macarthur recently gave this lee
ture before the eLete of Brooklyn in IA
nous old Plymouth (Beechers) Church
in Brooklyn, and it was pronounced by
many competent judges, to be the finest
illustrated lecture they had ever seen.
DR.. Mac Arthur is well known as one
of the most learned and eloquent, as well
as one of the wittiest, preachers and lee
turers in America. This lecture deals
with the history, the poetry, the marvel
GUS architecture of Moorish, Jewish and
Catholic Spain; with its beautiful
women, its gypsies and its bull fights. 1t
carries the audience from stately Madrid
to Saville the beautiful, to Toledo "ths
ancient cit SCs1T SGs1Io Caesar was born" to
Barcelona. 70 Cadiz and Gibraltar. 1t
briefly and eloquentiJJ- tells the story OF
the Moors, and follows COlumOSS Iron
birth to his final resting place.
DIR. Mac Arthur is to give this lecture
here, Tuesday evening, January 18th.
Doubtless the people of our village will
give him cordial welcome.
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in this charming temple of art and
amusement. 1t was noted with much
pleasure that some of our prominent
citizens appeared in evening dress and
while it is sometimes a little bother af-
ter busy day to dress for the theatre we
are sure that the refining influence and
the pleasure it gives others will amply
compensate for the extra trouble. 1t is
great mistake that people who can afford
to do things handsomely do not do so
for fear of being considered snobbish or
trying to outshine their neighhors. 1t
was only few years ago that the car
rIages used by some of eur wealthy citi-
zens and summer visitors were a dis
grace, not only to themselves and the
town, but to the handsome horses, for
which our State is noted, that were COM
PEELED to draw them. Whether it was
horse or man that kicked we know not,
but the fact is, to-day one of the
chief attractions of our village is the
large number of artistic tuTnouts that
actually give as much pleasure to your
humble servant and hundreds like him
that go afoot or walk as they do to the
gentlemen who are able to possess them.
If our people would realize a little more
the amount of pleasure they can give the
whole community by paying little more
attention to tn niceties of life, taking
for their encouragement the progress
this town has made in the last five years,
it will not be long before the question
will be asked in all parts of our town as
was asked in our new theatre,
WHERE ARE WE ATP
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"Where Are We At?"

Mr.. Editor.-rnis was the question that
many Bennington people asked them
selves as they sat in the dainty little the
atre, so artistically decorated, that was
opened to the public on Saturday even
ing. One could hardly believe them
selves in Bennington, and all familiar
with Troy and Albany know that there
is nothing that can compare with it in
either place so that it really seemed as
if one were in New York, with the ex-
ception that those who are in the habit
of attending the theatre out of town did
not have the uncomfortable feeling that
they would probably have to lose part
of the last act in order to catch the train.
One of the reasons that Library Hall has
not been better patronized is that many
did not have proper 0Veralls to wear that
would be in keeping with the place, but
this difficulty no longer presents itself as
no one has any clothes too fine to wear
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Presiding Elder Webster will be with
this charge next Sunday morning and at
the North charge in the afternoon. 1t
will be quarterly Communion. The sub
Ject for the day will be on missions.
The "WOrkers" will hold fair, in
connection with an entertainment, to be
given at Grange Hall Dec. 2lst (Wednes-
day., next week. Don't forget the date.
The entertainment has been carefully ar
ranged. 1t will be entertaining and
pleasant music will be interspersed. The
articles for sale are all good and useful.
Refreshments will be served during an
lntermlssion In the programme. The eff
fort is an attempt to add to our new
church fund. All patronage will be thank
fully received.
Our community was terribly shocked
on Tuesday evening hearing of the ac-
cident which had befallen one of our
much esteemed ladies in town, Mrs. S.
w. Monroe, who in jumping from train
under motion, fractured one of her ankles
in such manner that amputation was
deemed wise. The family have the sym
pathy of all their friends and neighbOrs;
and We're Mrs. Monroe at her home many
willing hands would help to care for her.
Jesse 1. Carpenter, captain of the mil
itary club, recently organized here, would
ike TO have all who wish to join the
club, meet with them at Grange Hall,
Dec. goth. Positively no admittance af-
ter that date. The first drill was held
three weeks ago with eighteen men in
line. The club will meet on Tuesday
evening of each week. The new club is
already an assured success, and will add
greatly to their pastime during the win
ter. All young men are cordially invited
to come and join the ranks.
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THE TRIUMPH OF MAGNETISM.

DIR. Smith and Associate End ed by Many
Grateful Patients-Their Office, No. @
Union Place, Thronged With Anxious
InquIrers.
The best evidence of mans skill me-
chanical or professional, is the character
of the work he has done. "a workman
is often known by his chips" The best
evidence that physician can give is liv-
ing witnesses of his skill in the form of
grateful patients whom he has rescued
from disease and despair. The fact that
DR.. Smith and associate have been located
in Troy two years with constantly in
creasing business shows growing conf.
dence not only in magnetism but in these
physicians as physicians and gentlemen.
Their offices are filled from morning un-
til night with suffering humanity waiting
to be healed. When they first came to
Troy many were suspicious, for many
times had the public been deceived by
| advertising doctors, but these gentlemen
have proved themselves to be not only
thorough gentlemen but physicians of
high standing They are not only regular
graduates but have spent years in the in
vestigation of magnetism as applied to
the cure of disease and in scientific re-
search as regards the treatment of all
chronic or long standing or lingering dis
eases. 1t is safe to say that these ply
sicans have no peer in the treatment of
all nervous diseases, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, tumors, cancer, diseases peculiar
to females, chronic diseases of the throat,
heart, liver, lungs, kidneys and bowels.
They will cure every case Of piles or any
disease of rectum, except cancer in its
advanced stage. If you are suffering
from any form of chronic disease you can
not make a mistake in going to them.
The large number of cases which come
under their observation make them ex-
perts in these diseases, and they will tell
you just what ails you and just what can
be done for you free, and if they take
your case for treatment their charges will
be reasonable. Office at No. Uuion
place, Broadway, Troy, N. Y. Hours
from a. m to p. m. each week day and
from to 0 p. m. Tuesday and Saturday.
Office closed Sunday. At Mrs. Oatman' S
parlors, Bennington, Wednesdays and
Thursdays from a. m. to 5 p. m.
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North Bennington.

G. White has moved into the house on
Prospect street, lately vacated by Peter
Fisher.
Matthew Hurd, the photographer, has
rented the dwelling OF G. II. A. Moore.
on West street.
II. g. White, who is seldom on the sick
list, has been confined to the house for
several days, but is now better.
Mrs. E. W. Mosher and daughter Laura
are in North Adams. The daughter be-
ing in feeble health, will remain a sea-
son for recuperation.
Mrs. H. f. Lamb, whose health for
years has been a constant source of anx-
iety, has been much worse of late, and
the prospect of her recovery is growing
less.
We are sorry to learn of the removal
of Mr.. and Mrs. Crossman from among
us, he having been with Gen. J, G.. Nc
CullOugh for some time, and hope it may
be but for the winter.
The exchange between the Rev. Chas
r. Seymour aud the G. H. Peck, fixed
for next Sunday, has been cancelled, and
will occur in January.
Papers, from DR.. Carter of Akron,
Ohio, show the city of his adoption to be
in flourishing condition, with many in
dustries established and Others develop
ing into conditions of permanence.
There has been marked improvement
in the street lamps, lately, but it is
strange there should be each evening one
or two among them that are out of order.
The County Sunday School Conven-
ton, at Manchester Centre, on Tuesday,
was attended by several delegates from
here, besides the pastors, the Revs. Peck
and Tozier. Among them Mr.. and Mrs.
II. 7. Cushman and Mrs. II. G. White.
In answer % the many inquiries, as to
when the fair and festival of the ladies of
the Congregational Society, will occurP
We would say on next Tuesday evening,
the Goth. As usual, turkey and chicken
pie supper will be spread, at the usual
price, twenty-five cents. Upon the fancy
table, in addition to the more expensive
articles, will be found many things that
will be very attractive for Christmas
presents, for both old and young. All
are invited to pleasant gathering.
Two wedding cards, announcing the
marriage of two young ladies known in
our village, one now residing in Pena-
cook, N. H., and the other in New York,
were received by DR.. Ranney Thursday
morning. Miss Bertha Gilbert, to a
Western bank official, and niece of the
doctor, daughter of the late DIR. James
Ranney, of New York.
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EaSS.. Arlington.

The w. G. L. u. of this village recently
placed in the hands of its Loyal Legioners
thirty copies of the Youths Temperance
Banner. The regular meeting of this Or
ganizatiOn will be held at the home of
Mrs. Julia M. Walker, Saturday after
noon, December 18th, at o'clock,
The death OF Mis-, Hattie L. Fadden of
this village, which occurred on Thanks
giving Day, November Path, has not only
left vacant place in the home bereft
but in the church and community as
well. Hat lie E. Shaw, the daughter of
Chauncey and Lydia Shaw, was born in
Sunderland, April 18th, 1864. At the
early age of fourteen she gave her heart
to God uniting with the NJ. E. Church of
this village. She was married in 1882 to
Albert E. Fadden of Utica, N. Y, and
resided in North Adams, Mass, for five
years thereafter. This report from the
pastor and people of that place comes to
us as follows: ''She was while here
blessed type of the loving, practical
christian, always ready to lend a hand in
every good work" This has been the
Iecord of her life since her return TO us
We shall miss her in the Sr- so..,,.
In the Sundaayy school, in the p prayer aver
meeting and in the social circle. I'VE
believe she has passed on to the Higher
work and life from Der usefulness here.
"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filed.
"God in his wisdom. has recalled
The boon his love had given;
And, though the body shumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven"
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.

THE death of Mrs. Andrew Heath.
widow of Rev. Andrew Heath is an
nounced, Years ago Mr.. Heath was
Castor of the Church in Stamford and
other places in this vicinity, She died
at her home in Castlcton, aged 10 years.
TBE st, Francis de Sales Church fair,
which was announced to close the goth,
will be discontinued on Tuesday even
ing, on account of the previous
engagement of the hall by and in court.
esy to the ladies of st. Mary's Guild of
st. Peters Church, who use the hall one
night. and the fair will close on the fol-
lowing evening, Wednesday, the 21st.
Thanks are rendered to Prof. Goldsmith
who gives way the 21st by holding his
entertainment in the hall of the F. NJ.
T. A. B. society. Do not forget this
change of date
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Hon. H. R. Start, Chief Judge; Hon. Geo. j
Edward j. Hall. Clerk; Henry S. Wilson,
Sheriff. f. c. Archibald, States Attorney;
Chas. S. Chase, Stenographer
The trial of the cause of Murray VS..
Matteson lasted until yesterday, and
then was given to the jury. That body
came into court this morning and re-
ported they could not agree. One story
says they stood to 3, and another has it
8 to 6, so the case goes over.
The trial of the case Rudd vs. Rounds
is now on and will last. week. Since
this was tried last winter the case has
been carried to the Supreme Court, and
was sent back for new trial, The law
yers consumed a good deal of time this
forenoon arguing as to the admission of
q letter alleged to have been written by
Mrs. Rudd to Mr.. Rounds, and which
was bone of contention at the previous
trial. Sheldon & Cushman and Batchel-
der & Bates for plaintiff, Darling and j.
l.. Martin for defendant.
The jurymen not engaged on this
case have been given leave of absence
until Monday afternoon next.
Since court opened the following have
been added to the jury panel: Herbert
S. Dunham, Salisbury; A. G.. Connor,
and 1. Henry Hicks, Manchester; Fletch-
er o. Hanaman, and j. j. Walsh, Airing
ton.
The assistant judges appointed county
officers as follows, the County Clerk be-
ing reappointed at the beginning of the
term: Treasurer, Geo. F. Graves; Aud
itor, ----; Jail Commission
ers-Bennington; Thomas White, Chas.
r. Sanford, Herman A. Taylor; Man
chester: Samuel G. Cone, J. N. Hard,
Levi D. Coy; Turnpike Inspectors: h.
7. Cushman, 2nd., G. G. Burton, e. G..
Bacon.
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For Christmas,

AS the value of books, their usefulness
and beauty, becomes realized, the great
er is the demand for them, for use as
holiday gifts. This season, with its
richness and variety of designs in new
books bids fair to see their use more
than ever before. The Banner Stationery
Store has anticipated this demand, and
now shows large assortment of chill
dren's books, books for older persons,
and Iich variety of gift books.
1.-The Garfield Edition of Ben Hur,"
says Hdrper's Bdzdr, sis gift fit for a
Princess or Statesman" 1t consists of
two volumes, handsomely illustrated and
beautifully bound in silk. The price is
$5.75 Hawthorn's Scarlet Letter. is
shown in two volume set, illustrated
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South ShaftsburY.

New books may be expected soon ror
the library.
A little furry of snow fell Wednesday
but it melted almost as fast as it came.
George G. Mirfield is home from the
Burr and Burton Seminary for the holi-
day vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stafford of Airing
ton and son, Willie, spent last Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Vasburgh.
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Y. NJ. q. A. NOtes.

Special music and speaking will be the
attraction at the Y. NJ. c. A. next Sun
day at the o'clock meeting All are
invited.
A boys Bible class will be organized
at o'clock Sunday afternoon in the As
sociation rooms. Boys between the ages
of nine and fourteen will be gladly well
coined.
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PUBLIC SALE OF LAND IN POW.
NAL, VERMONT.
ARTHER P. CARD,


VS.
GEORGE W. BURITNGHAM.
BYRON II. ELWOOD,
FLORENCE Ei.WOOD,
Whereas. the Bennington County Court at its
June term, 1892, upon the acceptance Of the re-
port of the Commissioners in the above entitled
cause, granted an order for the sale by the un-
dersigned Commissioners Of the land situate in
PowDal in said county, bounded and described as
follows, TO wit: On The north by lands Of w. H.
Blanchard and the estate Of the late II. Maria
Rood. on the east by lands Of A. II. Potter and
Mrs. James Partridge, and lands of Buring
hams and Elwoods; on the south by the high
way leading 10 the Fitchburg K. X depot, and on
the west by Church street $50 called), containing
one and one half acre, more or less Therefore,
notice is hereby given that at the Exchange Ho.
tel in Pownal in the County Of Bennington and
State Of Vermont, on the eventeenth day Of De-
cember at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, we the un.
dersgned Commissioners will sell the above men
toned land at public auction agreeably TO the
warrant issued 10 US by the clerk OF said court
Dated at Manchester. Vermont. this twenty.
third day of November, 1892.
JOSEPH q. MARTIN, !
s. j. GARDNER, Commissioners,
@. II. MYERS,
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HOw's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known + j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and finaR-
cially able to carry out any obligations made Dy
their firm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDIHG, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
Rists Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 76c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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High school Rhetoricala.

The following is the programme for
the rhetorical exercises in the Benning-
ton High School this afternoon:
Essay. Public Libraries, Miss Pierce
Recitation, Padl VenareZ's Ride, Miss Moore
Essay, Dispensations of Providence, Miss Root
Essay, Trout Fishing. Mr.. Hawks
Recitation. After the Ball Miss Robinson
Essay, Winter. Mr. Orville Fillmore
Recitation, The Day is Done, Miss Fannie Smith
Essay. Christmas in Many Lands, Mr.. Harwood
Recitation. Windows, Mr. HOlster
Essay, How some Sayings Originated
Miss Jessie Smith.
Recitation. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Mr.. Herbert Hemenway,
Essay. Amusements, Miss Morse
Recitation, The Pipes of Lucknow, Miss Stafford
Essay, Pair of SkPtes, Mr.. Hyde
Recitation, Les hiserables, Mr. Harry Hemenway
Story, Chiistmas Experiment, Miss Rogers
Recitation, The owl Critic. MIR. Goodall.
Exercises are held in the High School
every Friday afternoon from o'clock
till dismissal. Patrons and friends of
the school are always welcome.
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lB-NEw BLANK Books FOR THE
NEW YEAR.-If you are going to be in
want of a new Ledger Journal or any
blank book for use January 1st, you
should give your orders to the Banner
Bindery.
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THE BANNER.
BENNINGTON:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1892.

Entered at the Bennington T. @. o.as second-class
matter by C. A. PIERCE, Publisher.l
Terms, Sl.50 per year, strictly In advance
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And sell the profit above the
OF manufacture and are satisfied with reasonable goods
marked in plain figures
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Renninston County Court,

Hon. H. r. Start, Chief judge Don. Geo. J
Bond and Hon. A. E. Burton, Assistant Judges;
Edward j. Hall. Clerk; Henry S. Wilson,
Sheriff: F. @. Archibald, States Attorney;
Chas S. Chase Stenngrapher
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ANNOUNCEMENT

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MONEY LOAN OFFICE

OLDEST ESTABLISHED IN THE CITY;
" Uncle Harris Loan office. 20& Washington
street; liberal advances on diamonds, watches and
leyelry; lowest rates.
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Special NOTICES.


NOTICE FOB TENDERs-sEALED TEN
~ ders viii be received by the undersignet 10 10
noon the 5th day Of April 1892. for the pur-
yard at Roche Point, Burrard Inlet. B. C.. com
monty known "a "Mcfariand's prfckyard." This
is good investment, as the yard Is wei equipped
with machinery, scows. etc: within a saOrt dis
tance from Vancouver. The bricks that have
been made Of 1rst-cia5s quality and there are
prospects Of good seasons business The highest
or any tender not necessarily accepted For
further particulars apply to
Assignee estate D. A. Mcfarland, l22 Alexander
street. Vancouver. g. C.
UoR PoRTIEREs. ROCKING CHAIRS. PAR
+ Tor tables and general house furnishing goods
on Installmenis visit the Belltown Furniture Com
peny. el5 Front street
no cANNERY MENTOR THE BEST SITE
l. for q salmon cannery. plenty OF Ash. god hat
Dor, cheap lumber and boxes, address BOX ~, Sc
attic.
TMPOUyDED STOCK AT AUCTloS-MOS-
day March %, 1892, at 10 a m, In front OF po-
lice headquarters, corner OF fesler avenue and
Third street VIII sell At public auction and 70 the
highest bidder for cash, to pay expense OF M
pounding and keeping, the following cescroed
animal. viz
~ one brown horse. pony: about nine 80
years Of age; reached name. square Cuf tail, two
white feet; branded "IIIp on right alp.
The owner Of the above described animal Is 20
me unknown BOLTON ROGERS.
Chief of Police, Seattle
Seattle, March H. 1892.
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I'D oiRDERs.

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