The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-08

J. L. Bracket is laid up from the ef-
fects of stepping on rusty nail.
The hope of sleighing has been cut
short by sunshine and colder weather.
Miss Ida Bruffee has been home from
Turner's Falls, Mass, spending Christmas
and New Years.
Mrs. Stephen Torrey, with her children.
Arthur and Florence, of North Adams
are visiting their friends here.
Mrs. James Atwood is detained in
Brooklyn, N. Y, where she spent the
holidays, by the sickness of her daughter,
Mabel. 1t is hoped her recovery may BE-
speedy.
The family of Gen. j. G.. Mccullough,
with that of f. B. Jennings, who have
been here for u few weeks, returned to.
New York on Thursday of this week.
JOS. G. Heartt, who has been confined
to his bed here with la Grippe, went to
Troy this week and is soon To 90 South
to spend the winter for his health.
1t is said two lots of chickens which
have lately been taken from roUsts in
this vicinity, have been traced to yard
not far away, where they are mingling
with the home flock.
One of the old landmarks, the old Es-
tey house opposite the stone mill, and
which has been so long target for the
boys, has been torn down and removed.
Some of the timber and other material
will go into house which is being built
by G.. NJ. COlvin, near J. o. Bangs's resi-
dence.
James Laurette has been blind in one
of his eyes Tor about % years, but of late
the sight is beginning to come back, and
there is reason to hope he will regain its
use fully. The fact of his seeing two
babes in his home for the first time a
few days since, is not proof that he is
always to see double, rs it turns out his
wife had presented him with twin boys.
The funeral of Maggie, daughter of
Daniel Mccarthy, was held on Tuesday
from the house, Father G. L. Provost Of
ticiating. She was eIoVou years old. a
member of the intermediate class of the
Graded schOO, and a girl of much prom
Use. The teacher and class pu, ills pre-
sented Il wreath as a memento and some
were present at the funeral services.
giving expression to the esteem in which
she was held
We notice that in the second suit of
DR.. Skinner of HOosick Falls VS.. the W.
A. Wood Moving and Reaping Machine
Company, for the use of his Oiler on har-
vestiDg machinery, it was decided in
favor of the plaintiff for $500. This is
in addition to much larger sum that
was obtained in the first suit a year or
more since. Our fellow citizen and
patent lawyer, Franklin Scott, has been
and counselor of the fortunate
doctor, and has been intimately con
nected with the Troy firm of Lansing &
y oil 10, Be-,
State of New York.
The young peoples meeting at the
Baptist church last Sunday evening was
well attended. The remarks of the
leader, Miss Myra Phillips, were very in
tereSting, and the young people entered
heartily into the spirit OF the meeting.
The old year, 1891, in which we have
enjoyed so many pleasures, died midst
the ringing of our village bells. This
pleasant and innocent old custom is in
1ulged in by the young people and en-
iOyed by their elders. rs it seems an APP
)rOpriate way of ushering in the New
I ear.
Another correspondent writes: The
Rev. Mr.. Gilbert and son Ernest left for
heir new home ut PenacDOk, New Hamp-
'llTe, on FIludy IuNInluH. jan. ISL, l0t
D'her members of the family remaining
Until Tuesday. Much regret is felt by
III, especially by the young people, at the
Oss of this beloved pastor and family.
lis life being such that he not only com
handed the respect and love of Christian
hearts, but of many who are not re-
igiously inclined. We fear that it will
&c long before his position as pastor will
'e acceptlblv filled: anil he will ALWAYS
i've in our memories as one of our dear
st friends, and one who ever had our
'est interests at heart
On New Years night party % young
aides assembled at the pleasant home of
FRS. j. o. Bangs, for their regular Mis-
ion b md meeting. IL being leap year,
he young ladies always awake to their
wn interests, had each invited a young
entleman, but with the understanding
hat he should remain at homo unit