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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
The Reformer's prediction.

The ReformerB Prediction.
Returns from the battlefield to date
show 1876 Atkins and 275 anti-Atkins
delegates already elected.-Reforme
april Goth.
The Banners Prediction.
We have very good authority for say
ing that of the towns heard from in Yer
mont, that have elected delegates to the
Democratic State Convention next week
at Montpelier, 1903 delegates are for At
kins, 81 anti-Atkins, 43 doubtful, with
So towns to be heard from outside of
Windham county. This does not look
like RefOrnaer boom, whether of Brat
tlebOro or of Bennington. :
As we say in another place, this is ''none
of our funeral" but the Democratic
readers of the BANNER may rely conf
IDENTIFY upon the above figures being as
nearly correct as newspaper investiga-
ton can make them at this stage. The
Herald table will have to come to our
mathematics at the convention, if not
before.-Bdnner, april 10th.
The Convention Result.
Well, the battle is fought and Atkins
has won. He carried the convention on
preliminary question by vote of 34S
to 229; had the advantage of local home
government feeling, which may have
turned some votes, but there is no
chance to doubt that he would have had
a substantial majority by any test that
could be made.
This is about the average claim of our
contemporary and the usual way the
facts stand in most other matters as well.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

Mrs. Olin Andrew, with her cousin
Miss Carrie Case, were in town on Satur-
day.
Gardening and housekeeping makes
busy times for the people in these parts
nowadays.
Luke Morse of Bennington has been
engaged to build Mrs. Deans tenement,
and has this week commenced work.
The notice with regard to the social at
L. W. Coles should have read in print.
San unusually large gathering, the pro-
ceeds of the same being fifteen dollars"
The Rev. T. Rogers preached his first
sermon to his new charge here on Sun
day morning last. There was a good
house, and it is hoped our numbers may
increase.
T.. C. Carpenter has been at Elizabeth
port, N. Y, portion of this week, look
ing after the men that have gone there to
complete Mr.. Putnam's residence. Three
men are busy on Mr.. Van Santvoord's
repairs at Bennington.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
Pownal.

POWnal.
Miss Allie Thompson is slowly recov-
ering
Fred Bump has bought the Mill house
so-called, of Solomon Wright.
An entertainment will be given at the
Methodist parlors on Friday evening.
o. D. Card has opened a livery and
purchased new outfit of running stock.
Rev. Thomas Munro and wife are
visiting in West Hebron for few days.
Thomas H. Hall will be in Montpelier
during the Democratic convention, as a
POwnal delegate.
School opened in the Grady district
Monday morning with Mrs. Samuel
Bates as teacher.
Amasa ThompsOn's new residence is
finished and ready for occupancy. 1t is
the finest in town.
At the Methodist services last Sunday
afternoon the solo by Miss Bessie Bates
was finely rendered.
A. G. Parker is repairing his fence in
front of his residence and improving the
appearance in general.
To those who hold town offices: it is
best to have for your motto Mum"
according to one of our correspondents.
1t is reported that Mrs. NJ. A. SchOfield
was married last Sunday. Best wishes
to you and your better half, Mrs. Scho-
field.
The representation of Mikado by Ben
nington Philharmonic at North Adams,
Mass, drew a good attendance from
here.
The Epworth League gave a social
Friday evening in the vestry with very
interesting musical and literary pro-
gramme; after which refreshments were
served.
Elijah Barber is furnishing several
new carriages and two-wheelers to our
citizens. He leads our local market for
the largest variety and most reasonable
nricaS
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
The Convention Result.
Our village Fathers.

The regular adjourned meeting was
held at 7.3O o'clock, May End. The pres
ident and trustees were all present
The following were elected police Off
GERS for the year ensuing: A. G. Sweet,
chief; A. r. Dunn, A. j. Griffin and W..
A. Austin, police officers.
Voted to adjourn. j. H. KELso.
At the regular trustee meeting held
May End, s o'clock p. m, the president
and trustees were all present.
The following bills were ordered paid ;
John Nash Nash, police duty April. 50
A. ., GrlInn' .............. 10 10
H. Fields. agent, rent Tiffany hose rooms,
H. M. futile highway bill. March ......... i 50
April. ......... 1877 40
Bennington Water and Light Company
street lighting from February 18th to
May loth'''' ......................62 5 90
Voted, That j. S. Lindley be granted
the proper license to move the Stark
house as per request.
Voted, That the vote of last meeting
relative to presenting the bills to the
clerk on OF before the Friday preceding
the regular trustee meeting, be suspend
ed, and to proceed with the payment of
bills as heretofore, for this meeting only.
Voted, That the bill for street light
ing be paid with an order dated May Is,
1892.
Voted, That Trustee Powers be di-
rected to procure safe for the village.
Voted, That trustees request and, so
far as they have power, compel property
owners on the north side of Main street
to put in suitable sidewalks when
needed), on the grade according to the
village survey.
Voted, That the following mentioned
cross-walks be put on: One from the
Bennington and Rutland depot to the
Centennial House corner; one across De-
pot and Washington streets; and one at
the north side of Gage street crossing
North street, all to be done at the dis
erection of the Street Commissioner.
Voted, To place the following extra
hydrants for one year: One near Bing-
hams box shop, Main street; one on
Maple and Spring streets, and one ON
Grand View and Silver streets.
Voted, That an order be drawn to Dor
row 500 for village use and $3.50 for
highway.
Voted, To adjourn.
j. H. KELso. Clerk.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

Solomon Matteson has gone to Pownal
work.
Miss Jennie Harrington of Bennington
is teaching school at the Centre.
The rain on Tuesday night started the
grass along doing lots of good to farmers.
Charles Fox of Bennington, spent Sun
day at his mothers, Mrs. George L.
Lanes.
The members of the church met with
Mrs. Brownson Matteson, on Wednesday
afternoon of this week.
Mrs. Marshal Ingraham of Michigan,
is expected next week to spend the
summer with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshal Dunlap.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

An Arrest:-On Saturday one Adel-
bert North was taken in charge by Off
Ger Elijah Barber on account of grand
Jurors complaint for drunkenness. On
Monday the prisoner was released after
a mol pros. had been ordered by the
court, for want of proof to sustain the
complaint. This proceeding might have
been the compliment of the arrest of
woman at North Adams on Saturday at
the instigation of this man North, and
his arraignment Monday served as a
cross action to the other, although
brought in foreign court
Y. p. S. &C. E:-This organization
elected it's officers on Wednesday even
ing of last week. Most of its old Off
GERS were reelected. A meeting was
also appointed for Monday evening fol-
lowing at the residence of the Misses
Julia and Bel tina Perkins, to form lit
erary adjunct. This is a movement in
the right direction, and we wish it sue
cess. Nil desperdndum.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

Returns from the battlefield to date
show 1875 Atkins and 275 anti-Atkins
delegates already elected Reformer,
ADri[ Doth
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

HORSEBACK riding seems to be the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

Young Mems Praying Band Meetings. Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 Your kindly notice in the local column of your paper, December 21st, concern ing the Young Mems Praying Band and their meetings to be held in the First Baptist church of this city, is in error concerning locality of meetings. The item reads First Methodist church, when it should read First Baptist church on Grand street. We have secured since then in addition to the names you gave that of M. s. A. Haines of Indianapolis. Ind, founder of the Commercial Travel ers' League and supreme chaplain of the United Commercial Travellers of Ameri ca. Parson Haines Gas he is called though business man, not an ordinary minister) is a powerful and eloquent speaker and is always met by large and enthusiastic audiences. Ht will be with us on January 3rd. We shall also have MT Miller, manager o the Open Hearth mission of Boston, { little later in our program, and also MI J. s. Bussing of Hartford. Arrange ments are nearly completed with { number of other eminent and talented speakers and singers. These meeting
 will be of no ordinary interest and it i unnecessary to say that every one tha can possibly be there should make al effort to do so, as everybody IS cordial, invited, and you will all have a whole some feast of good things from differen points of view and from various part of the country. Come one, come all, i | the invitation of the
 Y. M. P. B.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
AMUSEM ENTS.
Y. M. P. B..
0MY Colleen"

"My Colleen" will be the attraction at the opera house Monday afternoon and evening. Tony Farrell, the clever comedian, who will be seen in a star part of Jerry Doyle, has gained the reputation of being the cleverest of all the young comedians now essaying this line of parts. He is a beautiful singer and most graceful dancer. He has surrounded himself with the strongest cast ever seen in a production of like nature. The piece is said to be superbly mounted. Manager Jacques gives his personal assurances that the play is first class in every respect.
 "Joshua Simpkins "
 The laughable comedy drama "Joshta Simpkins' will be seen at the opera house Wednesday evening, December 2S. I: IS a rural play in four acts bound together with an interesting plot and produced with special scenery carried by the company.
 "TuxedO.".
 George Thatcher's company will be seen at the opera house on Thursday evening of next week in "Tuxedo, that blending of variety-farce and min strel performance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
NAueATuck AND VICINITY.
DoinEs of . Day in the Valley BelOv
 This City.

This City. NAUaATUCK, Dec 23.-David Pratt struck the keynote of the lookup ques- tion at Union City at the town meeting on Wednesday night, when he called upon our selectmen and other town off cers to enforce the law in regard to sell ing spirits on Sunday at that end of the | forced there would be no necessity for a lookup, as the records would show that Ieleven-twelfths of the Sunday arrests there are for intoxication. l By an arrangement made yesterday Boyd's minstrels are to play at G. A. R. hall on Wednesday evening, under the auspices of Isbell post. They have a very good reputation for hall work, and give quite a nice street parade. Reserved seat tickets will be on sale on Monday.
 The following are the officers elected to serve Court Unity, No 5,990, A. O. F. of A, for the ensuing year: c. R., J. B. Schmidt; s. c. R., H. E. Mill; F. S. treasurer. J: Lyons; s. w., D: Me Carthy; J. w., s. Whitely; s. B., F Cambell; T. B., R. Durkin. Court Goodyear, No 7,S3O elected as follows IC. R., Walter Kelly; s. c. R., F Bowling; F. S., J. King; R. S., M Lawleus; treasurer, P. Deegan; s. w. NJ. Bowling; J. w., J. Kelley; s. B. James Maloy; J. w., M. Condron. The Queen of the Forest circle, No 126, c o. F., elected as follows: c. O., Martha Lates; s. c. O., B. Lander; treasurer Sarah Calvin; F. S., Nellie Calvin; R IS., N. B. Lates; R. G., Kate Phalen; L e., Maggie Butler; I. G. John O'Lough lin; O. G., H. Roberts. The above courts and circle are all in very pros porous condition.
 There will be hearing in the probate court, of the final settlement of the estate of the late Daniel Klernan or Wednesday next.
 The selectmen and board of healtf will pay visit to the town farm to morrow to settle a location for pes ! house.
 Waterbury has received very large trade from this place during the present week.
 The Glove company have decided t. close their works on Monday, so tha their employees may keep Christmas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
'FORESTERS OF AMERICA.
Report of the Building Committee Made
 to the Local Courts,

Report of the Building Committee Made
 to the Local Courts.
 The union committee, composed of representatives of the different local courts of Foresters of America ap- pointed to consider the expediency of erecting a union building, have re- ported through it's sub committees to the several courts. They recommend the purchase of the site on the corner of East Main and North Elm streets owned by Jeremiah Dwyer. The esti mated cost of the site and the erection
 of suitable building thereon is S37 ,OOO. This amount at an interest of six per cent would impose an interest sum of S2,220 per year. The plans proposed, however, will produce a rental outside the hall, of S3 240. The hall dimensions
 are calculated to be fifty by sixty-five feet, with two large rooms additional. The committee also recommends the forming of joint stock building asso- citation. High Chief Ranger Mcdonald deserves the credit of having pushed l this matter of union building to its present state, having never missed an opportunity of presenting it from every
 standpoint at the meetings of the various courts.
 Court Shields, A. O. F. of A, held it's | annnal meeting last night, when the following officers were chosen: James II. Frenev. c. R Michael E. Cass, S. c. R ; John IT. Moran treasurer; James
 H. Madden. F. S.: Emmet Riordan. R. S.; Daniel Hacllett, S. w. Daniel Con-
 nor, J. w. Philip Lavard. s. B. Thomas German, J. B.; Dr E. w. Mcdonald physician; Thomas Doran, trustee. At the annual meeting of Court Han- cock .A.O F.. the following list of officers
 was chosen, M. J. Keefe, c. R.: T. F.
 Begnal, S. c. R.; James A. Hynes. | treasurer; Edward B. Hardie, financial secretary: E. P. Hyland, recording secretary: T. J. B gnal, s. w.: James Moriarty. J. w.; Edward J. Kane, S. R: P. Brpsnahan, J. B.; Dr B. A. O'Hara, physician; Charles Smith, trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Legislative Contest.

STANFORD, Dec 23.-The seat of Representative-Elect Barlow, (rep), who was elected from Stamford hy one vote over Daniel Hanrahan-1, ,659 to ,659- is to be contested. Is has been learned that the moderator threw out one vote for ''D Hanrahan," which, had it been counted. would have caused tie and necessitated a new election. Hanrahan says he has secured the affidavit of the person who cast the alleged defective ballot to prove that he Daniel Hanra- ham was the person voted for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
POLICE COURT,

The Embezzlement Case Against JohT
 Powers Continued Until Monday.
 Cornelius Murphy, for drunkenness was fined $7 this morning.
 Daniel Falvey took small marble tor table from in front of Sheridan's second hand store last evening and started ur Grand street on a run. Officer Ken naugh captured him in saloon or Canal street, where he was trying tc dispose of the table. He was fined SIC and costs.
 When the name of John Powers was called, he asked to have his case con tinued until Monday to give him 6 chance to procure lawyer and fix some accounts he had to show as evidence The case was continued until Monday under $500 bonds. Powers is charged with embezzlement and theft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
TIMELY TOPICS,

Plush goods for half price at Curran's. The counters must be cleared before clos ing hour Saturday night.
 Conlon Brothers announce great clear ing sale. Everything in the line of holi- day goods must be closed out before to- morrow night. Prices go down.
 Something New D. B. Wilson's steel point snow shovels. The best snow shovel ever seen in the city.
 Read Sam Munch's price list of wines and liquors on the third page.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Major Woods Position.

The executive committee of the Worlds fair commission has criticised the management of Major George H. Woods and the question of his con- tinuance in the office of executive manager is at present uncertain. Major Woods friends feel that circumstances beyond his control have hampered him and that he is consequently not re- sponsible,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES.

of the Music That Will be
 Rendered.
 Following are given programmes of the music that will be rendered in some of the churches on Christmas day
 SACRED HEART CHURCH.
 High Mass 1o;3o a. m. Asperges Me. Ia Hache Kyrie EeiSOn,
 Gloria in Excelsis' G1orza dt Venite Adoremus, Gillsinn SanctuS; Giorza Agnus Del,
 vespers. 7:sO p. m. Domino ad Adjuvandum,
 Dixit Dominus, GlorZa Laudate Dominum,
 Watchman, Tell us of the Night, Wlegand Alma kedemptoris, Lambillotte Salutaris, W1egand Tantu n Ergo. Magrath
 La Haches Mass in honor of St. Louis will be rendered at early morning service, Mrs L. Wolff, organlst. FIRST CHURCH. Morning Service.
 Prelude. "The Holy Night" D. Buck Anthem, 70 be joyful in the Lord all ye lands, '' Anthem, We praise thee God !' 1adapted by fertY, a. Pastorale in c, S. B. whitney POstlude, Ala Marcia, op. 5l, no. ?, w. GJldner Evening Service. Prelude, Pastorale in G, vol 9, no. 2, Theo Salome Anthem. " My Soul doth magnify the Lord !'' H. W. Parker Scripture Lesson. Hymn, @72. "Hark, hark, my soul y, "; tune by W. F. Sherwin Anthem, from Psalm 100, wm. Berge Prayer Anthem. The Holy Child, H. R. Shelley Hymn, We praise thee, O Lord, for the Son of odsrtory, a. Intermezzo from Sonata op. 119. J. Rheinberger b. Song, P. Rodney Address,
 Anthem, 'Glorous is Thy Name Almighty God,'' Mozart Benediction, Postlude, Grand Choeur, in D, op. IS, no 1, Guilmant ST. PATRICK's CHURCH. H'gh Mass, 1O3O m Kyrie EleisOn Co,o.,,o Gloria in Excelsis Cohcone Credo, La Hache's Hymn-'PastoreS' L4mbillothe HrmnS nai Ia Hache Nespers, 7-3O pm. Domino ad Adjuvanduml DiXit Dominus Stea1ns Beatus Laudate Magnificent. Mozart lnt9mmatuS, Rossini Q Sautaris, Wiegand ! Tantum Ergo. Wiegand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Quickly Captured.

Amos G. Freeman and William John- son were arrested in Bridgeport yester- day afternoon by Detective Arnold while trying to dispose of silk dresses and other valuable property, the pro- ceeds of a burglary committed at the residence of Mir George A. Thompson, Ansonia, Wednesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
LOCAL IINES.

Special gifts with one pound of tea or baking powder all next week at PHELAN's
 The best groceries, fruit and vegetables, and prompt and polite attention, all at LADD'S grocery.
 Get Good Evening at PHELAN'S Tea store
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Probable Murder in East Berlin

EAST BERLIN, Dec 23.-John Ransom and Martin Whaples quarreled over dog last night, when Whaples seized gun and shot Ransom over the heart. He is dying, and Whaples has been arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
CONTESTED ELECTION.
Willis Ives of Prospect Appeals to tn
 Legislature

LeEIsIHIUTe.
 Constable O'Brien yesterday served papers on Minor Blackman of Prospect who was the republican candidate for representative at the last cleo tion and was declared elected to appear before the house of representatives on the second day of the session and show reasons why he should be the representative. The papers were served in the interest of Willis Ives, who was the democratic candidate for the same office. The peti. tion says that Ives received 52 and Blackman 59 votes, but that the republi can ballots were illegal, inasmuch as the name of the party was not on any of the ballots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
A Card of Thanks.

Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald and family desire to express their sincere thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors and especially the employees of the Waterbury Buckle Go. and Mrs John Murphy, for the many manifestations of good will and sympathy in the recent bereavement caused by the death of their beloved son land brother John Fitzgerald.
 MRS. MARY FITZGERALD AND FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Banker Fiske Drops Dead.

NEW YORK, Dec "3.-Josiah M. Fiske, a director of the American Exchange National bank, dropped dead in the bank this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Murderer RouhI Sentenced.

NEW YORK, Dec 23.-Frank w. Rouhl, the murderer of Frank Paulson, was to-day sentenced to be electrocuted during the week beginning February 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
E. G. KILDUFF & co,
J. c. RINDSKOPF

We have replenished d our stockof Ster- ling Silver Souvenir. Orange and Bon Bon Spoons, Hat and Hair Pins and Solid Gold and Silver Stick Pins also Ladies' Linen Embroidered Handkerchiefs from 39c to $2.45 each and have a bargain lot of 100 dozen ladies' and gents fine linen, pure) Initial Handkerchiefs assorted, in a box, at 25c each. Among them are goods worth double the price.
 r7y- We have old Christ mas Goods to work off,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
SPECIAL

One lot Lamps only 50 in this lot, good value at $3 each, this lot only at $1.98' These are fitted with central draft burn, CTS and are big bargain.
 One lot more e-5O in this lot. Cast brass founts central draft burner, good lamps for $4.5O. This lot only at $2.99 each They won't last long.
 E, I. TURNER & CO.,,
 38-4O BANK ST.,
 Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
Infants Caps

Have been receiving a good share of our attention and we have got together an unusually large and complete line. We invite the mothers to come in and see them now whilst the assortment is up to the stand ard.
 I.CHASE. EXCHANGE PLACE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23
EaseIs
At all prices.
 Mems NeckWear-
Umbrellas.

We have already advertised our line of Umbrellas, and will only say that they come in all qualities from 69c to S7.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-23

Programmes of the Music That Will b
 Rendered.