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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Government Enternrise.

A hundred years ago an inventive
English nobleman declared that it
was possible to make a ship move by
the aid of steam, without ''masts
or sails, . and having spent as much
as he was prepared to afford ON re-
peated costly plans craved some as
sistance from the state. OF course
the department (being wet blankeb
stringently tied up its loan, but hav-
ing become persuaded by the result
of his experiments that he had hope
of success it undertook to build a
small vessel for the would be in
ventor, to be navigated by the
steam engine" ON the condition that
if it failed ''all the expense should be
made good by him."
This generous enterprise of Lord
Stanhope was highly lauded at the
time, the popular verdict being thus
expressed, IF it answer, the advan-
tage to the public, particularly in in
land navigation, will be immense.
In this case the recognition of a
pioneers possible usefulness" was
exceptionally favorable - Cornhiil
Magazine.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Tho mysteries of Suicide.

A Connecticut man took poison and
proceeded to make written notes Of
his sensations. He was saved from
death in the nick of time. His method
ical manner of preparing for death
and his devotion to science prove
that he is man of ability, who had
no right to secrifice life with which
he might do good It is possible to
imagine conditions under which q
logical mind could discover some JUS
tification for suicide. But it is not
the people whom disease has reduced
to the verge of abject helplessne
mental and physical, that as a n
take their own lives The vigoroi
healthy people, whose ambitions
lofty and whose energies are gre
seem most susceptible to the tent
ton of self destruction.
The intensity of an energetic
ttlre makes the step from disappoi
ment to despair the more easily ta
Theorists are interesting when
argue that people who are rem
leave the world should be ALLOW
do so, but as a matter of fad
laws which interfere with attem
in this direction as rule reach
pie whose spirits recuperate glsT
as rapidly as they droop, and
live to wonder how hey could
have contemplated such %
Washington Star.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Gambling For bibles.

Some years ago at st. Ives an old
gentleman by his will directed that
the produce of a certain orchard
should be sold and that the proceeds
should be expended in Bibles for the
poor children To decide who were
to have these Bibles, it was further
enacted that the children should
throw dice for then on the commun-
ion table in the parish church. The
custom is still maintained, although
now these illegal practices are con
Quoted at a small table in front of
the altar.-Exchange
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
am l at?'
In Crime.

During the prevalence of the Grippe
the past seasons it was n noticeable fact
that those who depend upon DR.. Kings
New Discovery, not only mad speedy
recovery. but escaped all of the trouble
some after effects of The malady. This
remedy seems to have peculiar
power in etfecting rapid cures not only
in cases OF La Grippe, but in all Diseases
of Throat, Chest, and Lungs, and has
cured cases of Asthma and Hay Fever
of long standing. Try it and be con-
vinced. 1t won't disappoint. Free Trial
Bottles at VanGilders Drug Store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Commissioners Sale.

DN virtue Of 81 decree of the Circuit Court
e,I ON the Sth day of February. ISsIJ, in the
Ghancery cause OF Henry Fry against \. f.
Tuck and l. l. Gibbs. the undersigned, who
pos. will sell at the front door OF the Court
House. OF said Mason County, at public auc-
tiOn, on the
9th day of July, 1898,
the following described real estate. situate in
the Town of Point Pleasant. in said Mason
County and known the Brick Yard
property and being the same tract of land
conveyed To l. l.. Gibbs by W. II. TOmlinSon.
Special Commissioner, by deed dated the 9Th
day of December, lS52, and of record in tht.
Clerk Office of the County Court of said
Mason County in deed book No .i. pages 30
and al. containing acres l rood - poles and
links excepting, however, seven lots here
tOfore conveyed by said l.. l. Gibbs to Vari-
Gus parties The land to be sold is fully deS-
cribed in the bill and proceedings of said
cause, to which reference i hereby made.
TERMS OF SALE:-Dne-half of the purch-
ase money cash in hand on the day Of sale.
and the residue upon credit of one year.
the purchaser executing his note with good
security for the deferred payment. and the
title Ia be retained as "A further security.
RANKIN WILEY, JR..
Special Commissioner.
hereby certify that bond has been given
as required by the decree Of sale entered in
the above cause.
Il. E MITCHELL. Clerk
Circuit Court, Mason County, w. Va.
june NV
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Strength and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters II 'La
Grippe" has left you weak ami weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy acts
directly on Liver, Stomach and Kidneys,
gently aiding those organs to perform
Si @ S HeadacSe r3n miII a. I'eu finI sneedY @.1
and permanent relief by taking Electric
Bitters. One trial will convince you
that this is the remedy you need.
Large bottles only soc, at NanGilder's
Drug Store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Buclslcu,s Aruicn SnIye.

The Best .Sdlre i'll the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
lains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptiops,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
Yuired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
25 cts. per box. For sale by A. C. VAN
GLIDER. Druggist. family.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Thursday. July 9th. 1899.
Commissioners Notice.
Annie F. Austin, ct ais,
w ]. Brown, ct ais.
In ChnmcerN.

In 'nancery.
II NHE parties To the above entitled cause
will take notice that in obedience to the
requirements of a certain decree entered in
the above named cause ON the 18th day of
May LssE}- by the Circuit Court of Mason
County. West Virginia. the undersigned
Commissioner in Chancery. will on the ird
daS of July, lssri, at his Office in the town of
Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Nir-
ginia- proceed 10 take, state and,TepOrt an ac-
count in said cause showing:
First-The value of the rents, issues and
profits of the farm mentioned in the bill of
the plaintiffs in the above entitled cause,
since the death of Mary 4. Brown.
SecOnd-The value of the permanent i'm
prOVements put upon said farm by defend
ants w J. Brow and Il. +. Brown, and the
taxes thereon paid by them during said time.
ThiTd-The difference between the value of
said rents, issues and profits. and OF the said
permanent improvements and taxes.
FOurth-Any other pertinent matter that
either party in interest in writing, may re-
quest
Given nnder my hand this the 3rd day of
June IS3. JOHN +. BELLER,
June 7-i-w. Commissioner in Chanccry.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

A GAINESVILLE man employed in
the Ford Theater Building at the
time of the collapse, Friday, went
down three stories in the crash, es-
capped injury and had but little
dust on his collar. He could jump
in the river and have no fears of
getting wet.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

Rheumatism Cured in a Day.-"Mys-
tic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neural
gia cures in to days. Its action up
on the system is remarkable and mys-
terious. 1t removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits, 75 cents.
Sold by A. c. VanGilder, Druggist Point
Pleasant. loctll-Sm.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Disappointed

''Gentlemen." cric8chef
fakir of the season as he lSn
scanned the horizon for thne
and got on a box by thqcl
gentlemen, 1 have here a 1 Z
cure for all snake bites, inseci
tarantula bites, scorpion sting
The crowd collected thick z
about the box.
"Yes, sir" said the falzir,
tie" and he waved a flask 60
red liquor in the air over {
of the enthusiastic throng,
tie contains a dead sure
snake bites
Several men ON the outslz
crowd began to feel IN then
And I am selling it at
less than costI'
A half dozen tried 10
through the surging third
their money In their hands
st is composed of dis
and bromide of potasa
guaranteed
But he was talking to
of space tinged Vi
Cincinnati Commei
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

Kansas has an attractive unmar-
ried young woman preacher of the
Universalist faith. She is a regular
ly ordained minister and an eloquent
apostle of the larger hope.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

The pins that the Salem witches
used to stick into their victims and
the seal with which their death war
rants were stamped are preserved
in one of the public offices of the old
citv
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

The philosopher Cleombrotas, after
reading Plato's "Phaedon," killed
himself in order that he might at
once enjoy the sweets of the future
life so wildly described.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Great infantile acumen was di.

Great infantile acumen was dis
played by a small boy in a suburban
town who swallowed a penny.
"Kitty," called his alarmed mother
to her sister in the next room, "send
for the doctor. Willie has swallow
ed a penny"
"No, mamma" interposed the ter
rified and frightened victim, "send
for the minister"
"Why," faltored his mother,
because papa says our minister
can get money out of anybody"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

Forty-seven buffalo are owned by
C. Allard, a rancher in the Flathead
country, ON Crow creek, Montana
These animals are herded with the
domestic cattle.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Trustee Sale ola Farm.

Dy virtue of authority vested in me by a
Dcertain deed of trust executed by Naland-
inghaID jackson, to the undersigned trustee,
bearing date ON the 9Th day OF June. 1857, and
recorded in the Clerks office of the County
Court Of Mason county West Nirginia, i'm
trust deed book No 10, folio 20 to secure the
payment of a certain prOiniSsOry note, exc
cuTed by said Nalandingham Jackson and
payable one year alter date to the order of G.
q Miller for the sum OF $1,000, and default
having been made in the payment of said
note and being requested by c. G Miller, the
owner thereof 10 make sale OF the real estate
conveyed by said deed of trust. The under
signed trustee, will sell at public auction. in
Point Pleasant. at the front door Of the Court
House of Mason county on
Thursday, July 9th, 1S9G,
the following property to-wit: a certain tract
of land situated in Cooper District, Mason
county, West Virginia, and bounded as fol-
lows: beginning at a poplar in Gratz line
same being II corner To :sU acres. surveyed
for William George and Hiram Cooper
thence running with the same :. lie w. liz
poles TO "A white oak, same being corner TO
lot No .. thence with same =. ~ W. 80 poles
to a stake. corner to lot No. ., thence with
the same y 25' ~ f. 100 poles to a hickory
on a hill in GratZ line. thence with same y.
-, E - poles to the place OF beginning, CON
tanning % acres, more less. There are
some credits ON said note, and sale will be
made for the balance due, with legal interest.
TERMS OF SALE CASH.
June I-w w II. TOMLINsoS, Trustee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

He who takes an eel by the tail
or woman at her word can say that
he has nothing. says a French prov
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
FidncfarY Notice,

The following Fiduciary Account is before
me for settlement, VIZ:
Partial settlement Of Rankin Wiley, Jr.,
Guardian for Bessie May Bailey and James
Given der my hand this 18th day of
June, 1893. john F.. BELLER,
Commissioner of Accounts for Mason
COUNT, West Virginia June ls-2w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
Christ i. E. Church.

Main ST., Robt. u Brooking, Rector Servi-
ces every lst and Sd Sunday, liza. m, and ev-
cry Sunday T:aD p. III. Holy Communion list
Sunday in each month. Sunday School at
$3.50 n. IN. octI-tf.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
To the creditors Of Joseph .Sheiine,

deceased:
In pursuance Of decree of the Circuit
Court OF the county of Mason. made in a
cause therein pending. to subject the real
estate of the said Joseph Sheline. to the pay
Inenf OF his debts, you are required tn present
your claims against the estate Of the said
Joseph Sheline. for adjudication to John T.
Belicr, Commissioner in Chancery. at his
-Cis1iCE IN said county, ON or before the 10th
day Of July. 1885,
Witness: X. F. MITCHELL. Clerk of the
said Court this 18th day OF MAY. ISSE}.
May :D-G-w L. r. MITCHELL. Clerk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28
OUR WORK THE BES
COmmiSSioner,S Notice.


Jesse Il. SheIine, Administrator of Joseph
Sheline, deceased
Catherine SheliHc, ct ais.
In Chancery.
THE parties 10 the above entitled cause
= will take notice that in obedience TO the
requirements of that certain decree entered
in the above named cause ON the 10th day OF
May, ISsf,- by the Circuit Court OF Mason
County. the undersigned Commissioner in
Chancery. for said Circuit Court, will
On the 10th day OF July, 1898,
at his Office in the town of Point Pleasant.
Mason County, West Virginia, proceed to
take, state and report an account in said
cause, showing what real estate that Joseph
Sheline died seized and possessed of; also,
showing whether the personal estate of said
decedent- Joseph Sheiine, is insufficient to
pay OF the dehts against the estate of said
decedent; also To report to whom said estate
Is indebted the amount of each claim, the
liens. il any. against said estate. and their
prioTities, If any, and 10 whom due. and re-
port any other matters any of the parties in
interest may require.
Given under my hand this, the 29th day of
May, lSst}.
JOHN Z. BELLER
Commissioner in Chancery.
may :J-tJ
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-28

Jesse Il. Sheline, Administrator of Jos
Sheline, deceased,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06

wFoR SALE-A large size, base
burning coal stove. Inquire at Banner
Office.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06
COmrOrtabIeS at SOC each.
COmfOrtableS Mt 60C each.
C0mfOrtab!Gs at 7jC each.
COmfOTtableS at Sic each.
Five styles COmfOrtableS, 81 each.

Not much pretense for style, but they are the
largest and bcs filled and cam be obtained
outside of the Bazaar for anything like these
prices. Several styles are mlrkrd 81 % each.
Beautiful Sateen Comforts for 81 so EACH.
Full Sateen Quilted Comf forts for 81 SO.
Sateen lined fine Cotton Comforts 81 Is.
Now when you pay more than 81 rs for a com
Portable you wish something OF good size and
good cotton, well made. Most persons prefer a
tied one to a stitched. Frear will show you
either style.
Scroll stitch best carded cotton, SAteen Com
forts in pretty patterns at 81 80.
These comforts wers bought to sell for 81 each,
but Frear has pared the profit this much; thereby
we lose and you gain. The tutted ones we are
selling at 81 rs each. You should see them, feel
of them and reallze the perfection ATTAINED in the
manufacture of COmfortables. You can find the
light weight ones, plain and fancj. and Frear
makes specially OF manufacturing fine sllko-
line or bunting Comforts to order, handsomely
tied with worsted.
Frear has a good grade of Blankets at 69c PER
PAIR, in gray, WORTH S5c
The pretty colored, solid Woven M Nut H Brown
Extra Heavy pped Gray Blankets, solid
blue or ed borders, only 81 PER PAIR
Extra large sizes at 81 Is PER PAIR
Fine 1914 Gray Blankets wool, with gold, scar
let and blue borders, are offered at 81 5O.
The Ia re, same style, nearly yards wide
are only SO p PER PAIR, WORTH 81 PER PAIR
when snow flies.
ia gray. SHADED borders, at SO 50.
II 4gray Soft Pure Wool Blankets with exQus-
tie borders, red blue and gold Mixed worth in
any store IS so PER PAIR,wi sell at Frear's or
der for 81 So
DID you ever use Sanitary All Wool Blankets'
Thy are simply pc fiction. 6ixSO size Frear
sells for 81 ~ PER PAIR. 72xS ,2e Frear sells
for S. SO PER PAIR
Scarlet AL Wool ankets, guaranteed not to
crock or discoor, often used for CHILD
REN'S TOBOGGAN COATS l0.4 size for So 80,
PER PAIR Ia size for 81 % 81 81 and So So
These represent excellent values in woO blank
cts and cpnnol be equaed for warmth and dura'
bilty elsewhere at these prices.
Frear sells Feather beds at from SIP to SIS
EACH
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06
DIED

DIED
HARDENbU RGH-In Albany, sept, 2Sth
Robert Hardenburgh, aged AZ years, interment
in bennng on.
NILL1NGTON-In SALISBURY, Sept, 29'h,
Davi Alillngton, aged 81 years,'6 months and
II days.
Smith. aged 30 years.
HAWKS-In North Bennington Oct. End, Mrs
Elizabeth IL wife of of VIM. K. Hawks, aged 81
years.
MORRISSEY-In Bennington, Oct. 18th,
Michael j. MOrrssey. aged % years Funeral
tomorrow morning, from st. Francis de Sales
church, g o'clock.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06
MARRIED.

ELWELL-COLE-In White Creek, N. Y,
Sc 1t. 23d, at the Methodist Parsonage, Mr.. Oscar
T. Elwell and Miss Julia A. Cole.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06

0B-NIiss C. S. Keyes, 81 Main street
is in New York CITY, selecting the latest
STYLES in choice millinery, for her numer-
GUS customers. Her trimmer, Miss
Clara Barber, is with her and the ladies
may expect to see something beautiful
in hats. bonnetS, etc.. at the opening next
week Friday and Saturday, Oct 18th ana
18th
sB-Barn to let, centrally located.
Two stalls. New and convenient. APP
ply to BANNER office. N
w-FoR SALE-A large size, base
burning coal stove. Inquire at Banner
Office.
srThe VIM. Radam Microbe Killer,
for the cure of all diseases, for sale at
500 Main street. only agent in this sec
ton. Mrs. Mary Gibson, Bennington,
Vermont. 29tf.
Statesmen, to sell our
choice and hardy nursery stock. Many
special varieties to offer both in fruits
and onamentals, and controlled only by
us. We pay commission or salary, give
exclusive territory and pay weekly.
Write us at once and secure choice OF
territory. MAY BROTHERS, Nursery
mon R0cbester N. Y. 25t20
RheumatIsm Cured In a Day
''Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in | to days.
Its action upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly bene-
fits, IS cents. Sold by j. T. Shurtletf,
druggist, Bennington. 5lyl
NpA CARD.-Mr and Mrs. Mason j.
Smith, and son, Ebert e. Smith, desire
to publicly thank their friends, neigh
bors. the choir of the Methodist church
of this village, and all others, who so
kin lly assisted them during the sad days
of the past two weeks. The last illness,
death. and burial of their eldest son and
brother is a sad affection, indeed, but
words of comfort and timely help in
time of need have mitigated the blow so
far as human assistance can avail-for
all of which they are truly thankful.
NTWith characteristic appropriate
ness, the leading feature of the October
issue of Romance is stories Of the hunt,
and upon its cover is printed the attrac-
tive legend, Under the Hunters Moor"
Besides eXclUnp tales OF adventure III
the field, this number of Romance con-
tains striking original TRANSACTIONS from
Erckmann- Chatrian, Emmanuel Arene,
Ivan Tourguencff and Ernest Renan; a
charming English love story by The
Duchess (Mrs HungerforO; and fas-
cinating American tales by Augusta
Larned, Francis Churchill Williams,
Madge Robertson and Henry Churchill
Candee. This magazine is isssed by Ro-
nance Publishing Company, Clinton,
Hall, Astor Place, New York, at 20 cents
number, $3.50 year.
sg-Harper's Magazine is publishing
series of timely articles on important
subjects. That in the October Number
is by Carl Schurz, and entitled miami
fest Destiny" 1t discusses the policy of
the United States with regard to other
nations and the acquisition of territory.
and is a plea for continental union and
non-interference with neighboring is
lands. 1t will be followed in the Novem-
Der Magazine by an article on "Arbitra-
ton by Frederick X. Cuudert.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06
DOWH Ell1OHo 14A43S
Down Pillows l6xl6,
Down Pillows l8xl8,
Down Pillows 2Ox2O,
Down Pillows 22x22,
Down Pillows 24x24,
Down Pillows 26x26
Down Pillows 28x28.

The above are all filed firm and plump with
finest No. White Down. No inferior quality
in stock whatever. You are sure of the best
every time at Frenr's. Fancy Covered Flounced
Or Plain Pillows in large variety, Tor gifts and for
immediate use, II you do not care to cover them
yourself.
Down Filled silk Headrests, in pairs, are Of
fered at 05c PER PAIR
Frear makes a special offering in IS inch Silk
Covered and Flounced Down Pillows at 81
EACH. WORTH 81 so.
&C Downalne Pillows only 44c EACH, WOULD
BE CHEAP AT 69c.
Frear's assortment of the above goods is com,
plete and his stock is full. Now is the time to
buy in order TO secure the best bargains, Space
will not admit Of mention of all the great bar
gains offered At this popular department, but If
you pay the Bazaar a visit you will be shown
| them with pleasure, whether you intend to pur
chase at present or not. If passing the Bazaar
notice the display Of bargains In comfortables,
| etc in East Broadway show window. If you
cannot pay the Bazaar visit, write for any Of the
above mentioned bargains, and if they are not
| perfectly satisfactory you may return them and
| your money will be cheerfully refunded at
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06

lrThe VIM. Radam Microbe Killer,
for the cure of all diseases, for sale at
500 Main street. only agent in this sec
ton. Mrs. Mary Gibson, Bennington,
Vermont Z9u'
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06
GET READY FOR SCHOOL.

The vacation is almost, if not quite
over, and the boys must soon, if they
haven't already, return to school.
Make them presentable for roll call by
calling at G. B. Sibley's Clothing Store,
No. sol Main Street, Free Library Build
ing, and buying them an outfit of Au-
tumn Clothing. My stock of Boys
Clothing is as complete as full course
of study, and you will study economy if
you give me call. I've given prices an
undercut to meet the times. The close
of vacation should find the boys spic and
span for school, and they'll be all that if
attired in one of my fall suits. The
above remarks will apply to men in their
different vocations as well as youths and
boys. My store will be stocked with the
latest styles as fast as they are put upon
the market. aim to keep a full line of
Clothing, Hats, Caps and Furnishings of
the very best manufacturers production.
G. q. SHELBY.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06
TO RENT,

A desirable single cottage on Hall street
Apply to F. G. Msttison Bennington, or D.
Hall, North Bennington 35h
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-10-06
$500 REWARD !

The Bennington and Rutland Railway Com
pany will pay a reward Of FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for the arrest and conviction OF the
person OF persons who caused the destruction OF
the said COmpany's bridge across tne Otter
Creek Ia the town OF wAllngford In the early
part ofSeptember. 1893.
E. d. BENNETT. Superintendent.
September It'll, 1898. o4u.