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NORTH BENNINGTON.

Mrs. Edward Bottum, having sold her
farm in SALISBURY, has moved into the
ID. d. O'Brien residence.
The Rev. E. P. Seymour of Morrisville,
VT, will supply the pulpit of the Congre-
gational church next Sunday morning.
Prof. Parker. the cornetist of London
derry, has concluded to come here to re-
side, and will occupy one of G. W.. Wal
Morth's houses.
Fred Ranney is located in the brick
house, corner of Church and West streets,
and is employed by the Cushman Manu-
featuring Company.
A mink tippet was found in the Con-
gregational church here, after the County
Convention of the Y. P. G. E. Societies.
Also, pair of stone colored gloves.
Quite competition is being waged by
the fruit and vegetable markets here.
The village is fortunate in being so we'll
provided with these necessary establish
ments.
Preparations are being made by P. H.
Mccarthy in putting in order the west
end of the bank building for change in
the post Office. The location is the
same as when c. NJ. Colvin was postmas-
ter, gnd is generally considered favor
able one.
The "maple sugar eat" by the Young
Peoples Union of the Baptist Society,
on Tuesday evening, was very pleasant
occasion. The tables were supplied with
excellent edibles to tempt the appetite,
and the warm sugar for waxing or grain
ing from the incest new syrup, was a
luxury which cannot be forgotten by the
tp oh IN, ba
bounties furnished. 1t was in every way
a success, and the Union may be con-
graduated that it is so energetic in sup
plying ways and means for its progress
sive work.
The death of Mr.. E. G. Houghton in
Pasadena, CAL, where he had gone for
his health, as announced by telegram,
was not an unlocked for event, as he had
been declining so rapidly of late that it
was thought imprudent to attempt COM
| ing home at this season of the year.
| His death occdrred the 29th of March,
and his devoted wife left, to make the
long ride with the body, on April lst, ar
irving here the 7th. He married Mrs.
Anson Garfield of Arlington in 1882, and
resided here until about three years ago,
when on account of his health he went
west to the State of Washington, and
afterwards to Southern California. At
times it was hoped the change of climate
would build up his health and constitu-
ton, but disease could not be stayed, and
the eventful day came. He first married
Miss Alice Mckee of Winfield, N. Y,
and was blessed with beautiful daugh-
ter, Mary, who died at nearly sixteen
years of age, and was buried beside her
mother at her former home. He was the
son of Hon. G. E. Houghton, and leaves
his mother, whose maiden name was
Miss Mary Hutchins, and an only sister,
Mrs. Hiram Cole, the nearest relatives.
He was a merchant in our village
for many years, and filed several
town offices with much credit, serving
terms as selectman, and was often called
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F. R. HAYDEN'S CASE.

ONE OF THE FIRM OF HAYDEN BROTHERS,
MANUFACTURERS, 145 ASHLAND
STREET, NORTH ADAMS, MASS, SAYS:
Were l asked what best dignifes the
present and consecrates the past? What
alone enables us to draw a just moral
from the tale of life? What sheds the
purest light upon our reason? What
gives the firmest strength to our religion?
What is best fitted to soften the heart
and elevate the soul? l would answer:
Experience" For the benefit of man.
kind and those who have done so much
for me l voluntarily hand the press a
short history of my illness and restOra
ton to health. About year ago
walked up one morning and could not
walk. l called physician at once. He
said had stroke of paralysis. l was
under his care for months, losing ground
all of the time. l changed doctors, with
the same result. Meanwhile my speech,
eyesight and memory became involved.
| then n'consulted in Boston an eminent
specialist on nervous dieases. His treat
ment did me positive harm. October
25th placed myself under the care of
Drs. Scott and Smith and took my first
magnetic treatment. They said they
would have me walking without mechaD-
ical aid in two weeks, and that l would
be able to attend to buainess in one
mouth. Strange and marvellous as it may
seem, they have accomplished all they
promised. In two weeks l had thrown
away both crutch and cane, and in one
month was attending to my business,
which had abandoned year ago. Ny
general health has steadily improved.
My speech, eyesight and memory are in
a normal condition, and have gained
strength and flesh. My mind has cleared
up, and feel as though l were awaking
from bewildering dream, like Rip Van
Wrinkle in the beautiful legend of "Sleepy
Hollow" You ask how all this was ac-
complished. Simply by the laying on of
hands. We know that thoughts, like
snowhakes on some far-off mountain
side, go on accommodating till some great
truth is loosened and falls like an ava
lanche on the waiting world. This |
predict for magnetism in the near future.
DRs. SCOTT AND SMITH can be consulted
free at TROY MAGNETIC INSTITUTE,
broadway, near Union Depot.
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The result of last weeks elections
affords ample ground for Republican en-
eouragement. The splendid Republican
victory in the Democratic city of St.
Louis, the Republican triumph in Michi-
gan and the Republican sweep in Kansas
are unmistakable indications of revival
of Republican unity and strength. The
complete overthrow of the Democratic
Populist forces in Kansas is especially
significant and encouraging. 1t is evil
dent that the State whose soil was made
free by Republican resolution and
patriotism has returned to her allegi-
ance to Republican principles.
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THE BROWNIES.

OF those who pay as on they go,
While debts oppress with care and woe.
VII.
We've told of clothing cheap and strong,
That helps the laboring man along,
And finer goods we've talked about,
For Sunday wear when they go out.
And suits for those who work in stores,
And overalls for doing chores,
And now we'll tell of finer grade,
That's fit for any city trade.
TX.
A line of goods we've just put in,
For summer wear both light and thin,
The best of fabrics made so fine
They'd credit bring to any line.
X.
If those whose suits are custom made,
Win call and see Coles finer grade,
Their trade with HIM we're sure they'll
leave
And for themselves much money save.
New Judges, lawyers, doctors, all,
Just take the time and make a call,
You'll find the goods you want and more,
AT Coles ONE PRICE SPOT CASH NEW
sTGRE.
Brownies.
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
A MEMORABLE OCCASION.

The Troy Press of Monday has the fol-
lowing which will be of interest here
where MI. Bennett is so well known.
The item says: Large congregations
attended the farewell services at Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church yesterday
and Rev. j. w. Bennett the departing
pastor, delivered two powerful discourses
In the morning the divine gave a review
of the work accomplished during his
pastorate. In the five years he made
over 5000 pastoral calls. Sixty-one per-
sons were received into the church by
letter, while ia were received into full
membership and 129 placed on probation
making an increase of 175. There oc-
CURED thirty-six deaths during the five
years, thirty-two being in full member
ship and two probationers. The ch )ir at
the morning service rendered an elabO-
rate programme. In the evening Rev.
Mr.. Bennett had for mis- theme: "ChOos-
ing the Lord" At this service the choir
rendered "TeDeum" composed by Or
ganist Richard S. Bahan. The compo-
sition is very creditable to the author
and the rendition was excellent. A
quartette composed of Marvin Crannell,
John Gormley, Misses Augusta Sharp
and Millicent Corps, assisted in the pro-
gramme. Lift Your Glad Voices" a
composition by Prof. Fred N. Squire, the
noted Bennington musician. was rem
dered. The author was present and was
congratulated upon the success of his
effort. Among the other selections rem
dered was an offeratory, Morning
Breaks Upon the Tomb" by Miss Milli-
cent Corps. The singing of the choir
surpassed previous efforts. Organist
Bahan's work was masterly. At the
close of the service Rev. Mr.. Bennett
exchanged parting words with many Of
the congregation.
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borne, until relieved by death. Her case
was very peculiar one, and puzzling to
the physicians. Through the kindness
of Mrs. Snively, she was taken to the
hospital in Albany, but the physicians
there could give no encouragement, and
she was brought home. After her death
postmortem examination was made by
Drs. Rogers, Bennett land Goodall, who
found cancerous growth of large size,
supposed to have weighed about forty
pounds, which had involved the liver,
crowded upon the heart, lungs and other
organs, so that the wonder was, that the
poor sufferer had lived so long. Great
kindness has been shown by the neigh
bors, especially by Mrs. Snively, the
Kings Daughters and other friends, all
of which, Mrs. Potter most gratefully
appreciates, and wishes to acknowledge.
The funeral was attended Sunday after
noon Rev's. Heaxtand Severance officiat
ing. There was large attendance and the
floral offerings were beautiful.
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Lanes Family Medicine Moves the Bowels
each day. Most people need to use it.
SOUTH sHAFTsBURY.


The workers" met with Mrs, Henry
Spencer this week.
Miss Lucia Draper spent Wednesday
among friends here.
Mrs. Mirfield expects to move into her
new house next week.
Miss Rogers, niece of the Rev. Thos.
Rogers, is guest at the parsonage.
Alfred Pierce is on the sick list. He
has looked much out of health for
long time.
The Rev. Mr. Hitchcock called on
friends in town Wednesday,, on his way
to Conference.
There was very pleasant sugar party
given under the auspices by the Work
ers" at the parsonage, last Wednesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Howard spent q
day with their daughter last week at the
north part of the town. They found
Mrs. j. Mattison in quite poor health.
Early gardeners are making and get
ting seed into their cold frames. Some
have peas in although not as early as
last year. Dandelions for the table were
gathered last year the Sth day of April
but now not many have shown their
leaves yet above mother earth.
The Rev. Mr.. Steele married Emerson
Dean and Miss Dora Taft last Sabbath
afternoon at the home of the bride.
They will go to housekeeping in the old
home near where the mill burned down.
Mr.. Dean expects to build up business
at the old stand.
The schools began here last Monday
morning. Miss Lizzie Bourne teaches
the advanced school, Miss Hattie Matti-
son, q former primary teacher in that
department, the lower grades. This is
very satisfactory selection of teachers
for the spring schools.
The Rev. Thomas Rogers has gone to
Conference this week. His pulpit will
be occupied next Sunday morning by
the Rey. Mr. Peck of North Bennington
Probably the following Sunday we shall
have the pleasure of again listening to
our former pastor, as the congregation
desire his return. The church has en-
joyed prosperous year financially and
spiritually Good seed has been sown,
and as it has fallen into good and honest
hearts, much larger harvest is looked
for during the coming year.
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BENNINGTON CENTRE.

The death of Mr.. Pliny Crawford re-
moves one of our oldest citizens. He
was in his S0th year. He is survived by
his wife and five children, among them
f. N. Crawford, selectman. Mr.. Craw-
ford has lived a quiet, peaceable life for
many years in this village, exhibiting
the virtues of an honest, Christian gen
tleman. He was a member of the Meth
odist church, and when his health per-
mitted, was attentive to the duties of his
church relationship. His funeral was
attended from his late residence Thurs
day. The Rev. Mr.. Marten officiating, in
the absence of Mr.. Heaxt at conference.
The large attendance attested the re-
spect of his friends and neighb ors.
You briefly noticed last week the death
of Miss Belle Potter at the Centre. She
was thirteen years Of age, a bright and
pretty girl. She went through months
of very severe sufferings, very patiently
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Y. NJ. C. A. NOTES.
YOUNG MEMS MEETING.

The meeting last Sunday was peculiar
ly interesting and impressive. The
young men were highly favored by the
presence of two ministers: Rev. z. Mar
tin and Rev. j. Douglas Adam of Man
chester. Each made an address, much
to the pleasure of those present. A
programme Of the order of the service was
distributed to each one. 1t consisted of
responsive reading, questions and
answers, and thoughts for volunteers to
read. The violin and cOrnet added much
to the meeting.
On this Sunday will occur a "a Dia.
logue meeting" Men are asked to at
tend and spend few minutes in the
service.
The presence of strangers is welcome.
A good number of visitors have taken
the time to look through the rooms.
The cleanliness and neatness of the
rooms a:e subjects of remark.
EDUCATIONAL.
The Penmanship and Bookkeeping
class will have their last lesson some
time next week. The date will be an
nounced later.
PHYSICAL.
The work in the gymnasium is en-
joyed by good number.
The young men are asked to make
themselves ready for Field Day. They
need considerable training.
A Tennis court has been secured fol
the use of the Y. NJ. G. A. members.
many thanks are due Mr.. Root for the
court.
A pair of jumping standards and vault
ing poles have been ordered
PERSONAL.
Gen. Estey is Y. NJ. G. A. worker;
he called at the Rooms, Tuesday. Busl.
ness men are taking large interest in
Y. M. G. A. work; their interest is g
causal feature of success.
BOYS DEPARTMENT.
A number of new members have been
received this week.
The Boys League is a flouTishing
society. The debates and speeches OF
the boys are remarkable. One would
scarcely believe they could in such 9
man-like way conduct a meeting. A
very fine debate occurred last Monday
on the "Opening of the Fair on Sun
day."
The meeting Sunday afternoon was
good one. The first paper on the Life
of Christi was presented. The second
one is now ready Boys are strongly
urged to secure the paper before Sun
day.
A boys choir has been organized
Let the boys come and enjoy the ser
vicesl
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OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

OHEhA AOOOE ANNOONOEMENl lO'
Remember the Y. NJ. G. A. Benefit
in the Opera House, May 10th.
Tickets now in the hands of com
mittees, may be exchanged for reserved
seats at ShuTtleff's Drug store, May 1st.
Prices-uniform-50 cents. Programme
will be announced next week.
A truly great production, Thursday,
April 20, 1898. An elabOrite presenta-
tion of A. Y. Pearson's dramatic picture
of police life called 1.-THE Police Patrol"
In one act the interior of police barn is
shown with the horses standing in their
stalls, the wagon in place. and everything
in readiness for the alarm. When the
bell sounds, the horses dash under the
swinging harness, are hitched and off the
stage in less than five seconds. In the
following act, Haymarket Square, Chica-
go, is shown with the policemen's mon
ument marking the spot where on that
fatal May day the Anarchists cast the
bomb which cost the lives of so many
brave officers. In this scene the officer
has arrested his prisoner, who with the
assistance of pal escapes, the confed-
crate, however, being secured by the
quick arrival Of the patrol
wagon in answer 20 the call
from the street box. The play is made
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to the different offices in our village cor
poration, and to act as Graded school
trustee. In all these places serving with
ability, and with the appreciation of his
constituents. He was active and for
ward in his relations to the Masonic fra
ternity, and held successfully the various
Offices until several years since he
lacked but few votes of being elected
Grand Master of the State of Vermont,
having several times been master of
Tucker Lodge here, No. As; Deputy
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, and
Past Eminent Commander of Taft Com
msndery. The widow received many at
tentions from the Fraternity in her lone
illness before coming from Pasadena,
and also from his former associates here,
as members of the Institution The
funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. VIM. Bogert Walker, District
Deputy Grand Master, with the Episco-
pal service, and by Worshipful Master G..
Cory of Tucker Lodge. The bearers
were Messrs. A. w. Wilmarth, ]. Z.
Batchelder, G. S. Simons, Alfred Robin
son, E. c. Woodwork and Emory S. Har-
ris, and the singing by Mr.. and Mrs. II.
t. Cushman, S. B. Hall and Miss II. S.
Yelling. There was a large array of
flowers arranged with taste by loving
hands, which so far as human effortcould
do relieved the sad occasion of gloom.
The undertaking arrangements, under
the care of ]. Ed. Walbridge of Renning-
ton, were impressive, as also the exer-
cises at the grave under the Masonic
Order
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Again at Coles we make call,
We still are working for you all,
And if you'll only look around
You'll see how fast we're gaining ground.
AtCoLE's they're jolly night and day,
And do their work as though 'twere play,
Their patrons. too, a jolly throng,
All bound to help our scheme along.
While those in bonds to TRUST, the knave,
With faces long and looks so grave,
Work through the day in sorry plight,
And post their books late in the night
But let us turn to happier themes,
And tell you more about our schemes,
About he power of CASH in hand,
That's being felt in all the land.
V.
CASH, to the front inventions bring,
That works reform in everything,
And brings the mind of toiling man,
In harmony with natures plan.
vi.
Spot CASH brings joy to every breast,
No gloom, no doubt disturbs the rest
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up of such exciting and realistic scenes as
those mentioned and in reality unfolds
tale of murder which some years ago
completely baffled the police depart
ments of the entire country. The cast
is clever one and contains many names
of prominence.
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There will be social and "conun-
drum supper at the Centre, Tuesday
evening, April 18th. Other amusementS
will help to pass away the evening pleas
antly.
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B4 TCHELDER & BATES.
DIR. B. G. JENNEY. Dentist.

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stry in a thorough and Workmanlike manner. Per-
ect satisfaction guaranteed in Ill cases submitted
o his care, and at reasonable prices. Gas or
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NEV OPERA HOUSE !!
BOND & TIFFANY, Lessees and Managers.
THURSDAY. APRIL 20.
A. Y. PEARSoN's BIG REALISTIC PRODUC-
TIoN,
THE
POLICE
DATROI.
-
BROWNIES.

All the advertised features in detail, including
the Identical White Horses that passed through
the Anarchists riot at Haymarket Square. This
attraction is very much like the Midnight Alarm,
only stronger aud controlled by the same synd-
cate. Prices 35c, 50c and 75c.
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THE BANNER.
BENNINGToN:

FRIDAY, APRIL ID, 1893.
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SHELUUN % OUOHMAN.
A ttorneys and Counsellors at Law, and Solici-
IA tors in Chancery. No. SO7 Main Street,
Bennington. Vt. l9tf-o2
w b. Sheldon II. 7. Cushman.
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Business Dirrftorp.

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A TTORNEY AND
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TRAVELLING ~ FRANCE.

a Hallway Decision la: ..n:ngoni2es the
English and American Practice.
1t is said, with some touch of scorn
Of our insular ways, that Things are
done differently in France" but not
always better, remarks the London IL
lustrated News. The railway passen-
ger, indeed, is better done there, but
only in the sense of more completely
donc-done brown. His luggage r
stolen and he gets no compensation;
he finds the guard very different be-
ing from that pink of civility in Eng
land, and nc can never get accustomed
to the customs. The last feat of
French stationmaster has been to de-
eide that an article of luggage placed
on the seat docs not keep Your place in
railway carriage. This to persons
travelling alone and who have nobody
to keep their place for them must be
indeed delightful. In England this
right Is never questioned, though in
some instances IL is abused
1t Is recorded of n certain hair-split-
ting bishop who wns accustomed to
compose his charges" in the train,
and whose desk was always placed op-
posite 10 him, that he invariably
treated it as though it were living
vis-a-vis. The train being very full on
one occasion, would-be passenger in
Quired if this place was taken, and the
bishop, with his sunnicst smile, ex-
pressed regret that there was no room.
u don't think that was quite right,
my lord" said one of his fellow passen-
gers, who, we may be sure, was not
curate. What was not right?" in
quired his lordship urbancly. ITO say
that the place was taken" Pardon
me; did not say that it was taken. |
was particularly careful TO use the
word occupied ,"