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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-12-27

THE new Russian Seedless Pear,
Bessemianka, after ten years. trial, has
proved perfect success with us. 1t is
a strong grower, and comes to bearing
in six years or so from planting. We
have a considerable number of trees
which we expect to yield full crops the
coming season. 1t is medium-size
pear, of very good, though not "best,"
quality. 1t is profusely productive,
and as free from seed, or core, as po-
tato. Its season is September. We
got our first yearling CRAFTS of this
pear ten years ago. In propagating it
we had to work it on common pear
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-12-27

Corinth, vt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

opposite direction and was badly thrown
from the carriage. The horse was re-
covered by Chief Markham at the house
of a farmer named Nelson Evans, who
resided in Stephentown. At the same
time he recovered five other horses, five
wagons, number of whips, blankets
and sets of harness. For this crime
Young was sentenced for five years, that
beng the fourth time he had been com
mitted to prison. Since then, he has
served several terms. He is very bright
man, and during his trial at Schenectady
he summed up his own case and cross
questioned all the witnesses himself. lie
on one occasion told Chief Markham
that he had never seen good horse that
he did not desire or subsequently Sc
cure.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
SPECIAL VILLAGE MEETING.

The legal voters of the village Of Bennington
are hereby notified and warned to meet in Free
Library Hall in the village Of Bennington, at
o'clock p. M, on Wednesday. September 9Th, 1893,
for the purpose oftransacting the following BUSH
ness, viz:
LIST. TO see il the village Of Bennington will
authorize Its Trustees to enter into q contract
with private parties for the construction and
rental of hose house on Stafford Street, in said
village, the same to be built TO conform to the
needs of the Fire Department for the use Of the
f. Tiffany Hose Company, or for the Bradford
Hooks, or both, and II so for what length OF time
such rental may be continued for.
end. To see II said village will vote to re-adopi
the amendments to the Bylaws Of the Village OF
Bennington. respecting the government OF the
Fire Department. adopted al the Annual Village
Meeting of March. 1891
Sd To see If said village will vote to purchase
hose and hose cart for the use of the Fire Depart
ment.
4th. To see what action said village will take
relatingto the amendment of its By Laws re-
garding Migrants and trAmps.
j. II. KELSo, Clerk.
II T. CUSHMAN End, President.
Bennington, VT, Aug. %, 1893
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
THE FIRE LAST EVENING.

At 7.30 o clock, last evening, Box 10,
rang an alarm of fire. The department
quickly responded, and after two hours
of stubborn fighting the fire was sub
dued. The location was A. X. Ritchie's
store, W. d. Newton's dwelling, above,
and Plumbing shop in the rear.
1t seems that Ernest Patterson sent up
for some gasoline to fill up his cornpop-
ping machine. Mr.. Newton went down
into the cellar of his shop to draw it, and
by means of some of the liquid spilled
the gas ignited and the flames spread.
There was nothing at hand to throw oyer
the burning gasoline and so the fire
spread. Fortunately there was no ex-
plosion. The fire quickly communicated
to the rear end of A. K. Ritchie's large
drygoods store, but the flames were
kept confined to the rear end and top of
the building.
Work has begun this morning to clear
up, and new roof will go on at once,
and the damage repaired. The building
is insured for 81, 500. Very little was
moved out of the dwelling. Mr.. New
toms sick child was wrapped up and car
ried to |. L. GibSon's and cared for.
The little girl is in a critical condition
because of the shock. There is no in
surance on the furniture and clothing, q
good deal of which is injured or de-
stroyed.
Mr.. Ritchie's goods are in bad condi-
ton because of the water and dense
smoke. He carried stock of some $780,
600, on which there is an insurance OF
$4,000. Some of the goods were moved
to Free Library, but the smoke was Sc
dense it was impossible to move out as a
whole. The carpet room in the base.
ment was not badly damaged. Just
what the loss will be it is now impossi
BILE to estimate. We should judge that
the damage by smoke would be large
1t also seriously impeded the labors Of
the firemen. The department worked
like beavers, and again demonstrated it,
eficiency-the latter goes without say
ing. The insurance on the dry goods
stock was with Childs & Powers; on the
building, the Vermont Mutual. The
shop and stock are not insured. 1t is {
good time to remind our people, whC
are using gasoline stoves, or gasoline il
any form, that they vitiate their insur
ance unless they obtain the company
premit and pay the increased rate fol
the same.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
vFpMONT sTATE FAIR.

The State fair underline joint manage
ment of the State Agricultural society
and the Champlain Valley association
will be held at Howard Park, Burling-
ton, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, September 8, 9, and 8, 1893.
The annual fair is the farmers annual
festival and one of the mile stones that
regularly marks an era of agricultural
and mechanical progress and points to a
happy consummation, resulting from
natures beneficence and mans labor,
and it serves as bond of union whose
influence is beneficial to all persons.
The farmer, the mechanic and the artisan
can vie with each other here in friendly
competition, and while renewing old ac-
quaintance can form new ones. They
can here feast their eyes upon the con-
centrated gathering of blooded horses,
cattle, sheep, swine and poultry, and the
various products of the soil, shop and
household, an unparalleled list OF entries
having been made in these departments.
Speed contests under proper restrictions
are acknowledged as a Legitimate Access
sorry to fairs, as the prizes offered stlmu-
late the breeding of better stock. The
$4,000 offered in stakes and purses in this
department has called out some of the
uIlShO IdOlliS DiOO' III v VI H'NA'
eastern New York, as glance at the
programme will show. In addition to
the regular programme running race
has been arranged which is likely to be
quite animating. The managers, aware
that the public expect something in adj
dition to the regular programme of a
fair, have arranged with Prof. W. w.
McEwen, the worlds acknowledged
eronaut, for two balloon ascensions and
parachute leaps, and for the children,
Mr.. Weaver's new steam riding gallery
will be in constant operation during the
fair. By arrangement with all railroad
and steamboat lines, animals and arti-
cles for exhibition will be transported to
Howark Park and return for fare one
way, and passengers will be carried at
excursions rates. Last, but not least,
we are assured that the electric street
railway will be completed and in opera
ton between the city and Howard Park
by the time the fair opens. Music will
be furnished each day by Sherman's
Military band.
| The grounds and track ha re been put
in first class condition. The fair has
been more extensi ely advertised this
year than ever before, and with good
weather the managers are assured of the
largest attendance and the best Fair ever
held in the Green Mountain State. Bur
lington Free Press.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
NOTICE.

To the tax payers Of the Town Of 10 nnington-
The rate bill of the Town taxes for 1898 Is In my
hands for collection hereby demand payment
OF said taxes and notify you that will attend at
First National Bank Of Bennington from 8
O'Clock q. m until pm.
There will be discount Of per CO II II saldta
Is paid within 90 days.
GEo. r. GRAVES. Treasurer.
Bennington, Vt, July l, 1898.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

1-Why do YOU pay 25c and 30c a
box for writing paper, when so many of
your friends are using an equally as good
grade, or even better, which they pur-
chase at the BANNER Stationery Store
for only 100 a box.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

TUse Waterman Ideal fountain
pen and save yourself from the annoying
necessity of constantly dipping your pen
into the inkstand. You lose time. The
Waterman pen will write all day without
being lifted from the paper. The ink
is right at the pen point, not three feet
away. The pens are for sale at the BAN
NER Stationery store.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
NOTICE.

To the taxpayers Of Bennington Graded Schoo
District-A rate bill has been placed in M
hands for collection as follows: So cents on the
dollar on the Grand List Of 1893. L hereby de-
mand payment OF said tax and notify you that
will attend at First National Bank at Bennington
There will be discount Of per cent II said
tax is paid within 80 days.
GEO. r. GRAVES, Treasurer
Bennington, VT, July 1, 1893.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

AT present there are a greater or
lesser number of cases of Asiatic cholera
at points in France, Germany, Austria,
Belgium, Holland and, Italy, Roamania and
ports of the awful ravages of the disease
In Russia. Pretty soon these people will
be waking up to the usefulness of the
American system Of quarantine.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

10 WANTED--Salesmen, to sell oul
choice and hardy nursery, stock. Many
and ornamentals, and controlled only by
us. We pay commission or salary, give
Write us at once and secure choice OF
territory. MAY BROTHERS, Nursery,
men, Rochester. N. Y. 25t2C
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
PERSONAL NOTICE

To whom it may concern-O wing tn statements
recently made by me, considerable adverse COM
ment has been caused concerning the firm Of
Russell & March. / sincerely regret this, and
retract any and sll statements uttered derogatory
ment at their hands, and full com penSatiOn
for all services rendered them. Every payment
due me has been promptly made
Signed, WILLIAM BLAKE.
Bennington, VT. August 22nd, 1893.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

@@Elaborate bindings for pulpit
bibles, prayer and hymn books, ETC., in
morocco, seal, velvet or calf, with plain
or embossed gilt edges, are bound to or
der, on the premises, at the BANNER
Bindery.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

ITThe Waterman Fountain Pen
"never fails when wanted''-Chauncey
NJ. Depew. ut is the only satisfactory
self-feeding pen l have ever used"-
Kate Field. SIT is always ready without
pounding or shaking''-E. G.. Blackford,
Fish commissioner, New York. The
Waterman pen is for sale at the BANNER
Stationery Store. The sole agency for
Bennington County.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
BENNINGTON LADIES.

Desiring Artistic, Hair dressing, curl
ing, and shampooing, also scientific
manicuring can be attended at their own
residence by Mrs. F. @. Corbin. En-
quire at Opera House Millinery En-
pOrium.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

Chairman Springer is just right in
his assumption that the people of this
country don't want forty-four different
kinds Of currency. Let him fight out
the State bank idea on that line, If it
takes all winter.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

R~The 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.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

m-SALEsMEN.- Energetic men want
ed. Free prepaid outfit. One of our
agents has earned over $4,000 in five
years. P. o. Box 1871, New York. 2t
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

1-Books, albums, magazines, pattern
of sample cases made and bound at the
BANNER bindery. Flat opening blank
books and records a speciality.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
sPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

~A young .bookkeeper of several
years experience, and with best of refer
ences, desires employment. Kindly ad-
dress J. l.. Carpenter, city. 4--
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

B~EYery description of book bind
ing, album and case making, gold stamp
ing and ornamental leather work is ex-
ecuted on the premises at the BANNER
Bindery.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

"Mystic -Cure0 Tor 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. Shurtleff,
druggist, Bennington. 51y1
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

gY-If you require bill heads, state
ments of account, law blanks or any
other description of ruling, you can get
it done as well and at as reasonable rates
at the BANNER Bindery as is possible to
obtain elsewhere.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
ag-To be convinced that the Tari

1-To be convinced that the Tariff is
not tax, or at least not one on writing
papers, you should try box of that
choice paper now selling for 10 cents, at
the Banner Stationery Store. For a
paper of its weight and quality and put
cheaply as paper can be that is manu-
featured by respectable makers.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

GBSEverything in the line of type
writer supplies at the BANNER Station
cry Store. You will find there line of
papers and other supplies selected only
after careful examination of the diff
ferent brands and makes found in the
markell
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
Experienced Nurse.

Massage specially Have had experience in
leading New York hospitals. Reference given.
Terms moderate. DELLA A. WHlTLOCK,
1878 442 Main street, Bennington, Vt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
GET READY EOR 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. Ny store will be stocked with the
latest styles as fast as they are put upon
the market. aim to keep full line of
Clothing, Hats, Caps and Furnishings of
the very best manufacturers production.
G.. 3. SHELLEY.
sol Main st., Bennington, vt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

-WANTED-A first class tenement.
Inquire of RUSSELL AND MARCH.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
WILD WESTERN EXHIBITION,

OR MIRROR OF the PLAINS.
This Greatest Attraction now In Existence has
been secured by the managers OF the Cambridge
Fair at great expense.
ONE HOUR Solid Entertainment In 10 and IS
minute Acts given between the heats Of trotting
races or otherwise, every day on the track-morn-
ing and afternoon.
The greatest hit in our Fair of 1902 was the
Ladies' Grand Floral Coaching Parade. Many
visitors present who had seen the famous annual
parades Of Newport Lenox and White Mountains,
were unanimous in the expression that ours was
complete success and surprise, and superior in
every respect to anything they had ever seen. Our
parade will be repeated again this season, only on
larger and more magnificent scale. Valuable
Prizes given for the most tastefully decorated
eQuipage driven by a lady dressed in costume.
The FLORAL, FRUIT and VEGETABLE DISPLAY
will surpass that Of all previous Exhibitions In
extent and variety
THE POULTRY EXHIBIT will include hundreds
of prize winners from noted strains.
TROTTIEG, PACING, RUNNING AND HURDLE RACES.
Thirteen Regular Events besides Specials. All
Glasses are well filled.
as usual with rare, beautiful useful and orna-
mental household articles, paintings, etc.
GRAND CONCERT each day by the well known
Cambridge Valley Band-twenty-s six musicians:
All Trains Stop at Entrance TO Fair Grounds.
Round Trip Tickets Gncluding admission to the
General admission to all parts Of our extensive
grounds only 90 cents.
Take days outing and visit this Great Expo
Send to Secretary for Illustrated Premium List
JEROME b. RICE, Pres.
JOHN L. PRATT, JR, Secy.
CAMBRIDGE, N. Y.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
NOTICE.

To the tax payers Of the Village Of Bennington
"A rate bill has been placed in my hands for col
lection, follows: as cents the dollar for the
village tax; 20 cents on the dollar for the high
way tax on the Grand List Of 1898. hereby de
mand payment of said taxes, and notify you that
/ will attend at First National Bank In Benning-
There will be discount Of per cent. on vii
lage tax II paid within % days.
GEO. f. GRAVES. Treasurer.
Bennington. Vt, July I, 1898.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
OUACKEUBUSH'S.
MIDSUMMER
SALE.

Cream Table Linen, 25 cents.
Cream Table Linen 50 cents.
Cream Table Linen (heavy), 4Oc.
Cream Table Linen (best value), Soc q
Bleached Table Linen, 45c.
DBleached Table Linen (heavy), I5Oc,
62tc, 75c, SOC, size. 81 "a
Brown: Towelings 64c, Sc, 1Oc; good
values.
Brown and Black Cotton Flannels &c,
&c, 1Oc and 12i.
Colored Cheese Cloth sc. L.
Turkey Red Damask 4Oc, 4Jc, SOC, 62ic,
TOO.
A good Brown Sheeting &c.
Bleached and Cream Turkish Towels
12ic, 25c, S5c, 45c, SOC.
Monte Lap Robes 62c.
Plain Cloth Robes S1.37, $1.75,.s2.
A good Horse Blanket 81.
Cotton Bed Blanket at SOC. A better
one at 81.
Cotton and Wool Blankets, splendid
value, at So.
The best 1t Blankets to be:.found for
$3.50. 81
The beft 1914 Blankets for 1915.
LADIES' Wrapper BlanketsI $3.50 to So
each.
All wool Blankets from 81 upward.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

The Second Annual Trade Sale of a very large
importer ofJapanese Porcelains has Just taken
place in New York. Frear was on hand; made
large purchases fer cash; money market tighs
good many buyers we're blue on account of dull
trade; the ready buyers got lot of almost ride
ulous bargains. Without further comment we
present a few spicy pointers:
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
Be sure and look over the 25C
table in Japanese.
All goods In this sale are ;
bright, fresh and perfect. !

~ Taizan Ice Tubs, 81 25.
20 Taizan Ice Tubs extra large So.
Japanese goods are elegant. but usually the hg.
ures are very high. You will be surprised at
these prices.
This win be by far the most notable JAPAN
ESE EXHIBIT for many seasons in Troy or AL
bany. II will exceed our previous efforts.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01
SEPTEMBER s, 9, 7, 9, 1898.
IS, 100000 IN PREMIUMS.
Competition Open to All.

A GRAND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, exem-
plifying the. products of farm and dairy, the
tic Schools, and the wonderful progress of the
mechanic Arts and Sciences.
THE PROGRAMME OF ADJUSTMENTS includes
all the latest novelties and attractions, and is 80
arranged as TO offer Special Attractions each day
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-09-01

Printers ink is toe expensive Tor comment In
this column. We only give you few brief points.
These prices are sure to draw economical shill.
ings from your purse
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-09-21
OPEN LETTER NO. 8.

To School Board-The people
took the schools out of the city
council on the idea of REFORM and
more EFFICIENCY. You are liable
to be misled by the very people
whose hands we feared and fled
from. Don't rely too much on the
CERTIFICATE of the principal or
teacher. Some teachers are only Gin
it" for the very little work and big
pay. One hour a day and three
days week and only SIX PUPILS
would suit some very WELL (some
teachers Don't rely too much on
The tale of ''crowded school rooms
If you want to do the public good
let the teachers understand the
schools are FOR THE PUBLIC, and not
gotten up SPECIALLY for the teach
ers.
More teaching and less hearing aud
more work and less holiday, picnic
and parade. Let our children "get
the idea," that this school business
ia not
"A flee.ing show.
For mans delusions given"
But is to prepare them, body and
mind, for real life.
GESTlON-REQUEST.
Citizens from each district to
visit the school, people you have
confidence in, aud let them re.
port to you the schools visited.
This will help you and the schools,
Pay no attention to these "wild and
woody aldermen" who may have a
"girl" to boom for job.
The Waco Trading company is
the best place for the people to get
home furnished from kitchen to
parlor. J. w. R1GG1Ns,
Prop.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-09-21
higgins Writes Three Short Letters
To OUR TEACHERS
To Our PUPILS.
TO Our B0AgD or / RUF

To Our RoARD OF TRUSTEES.
Teaohers-D) you rea1ze that
yoar work, nov ueginning, Is the
most solemn, most responsible most
grave ever committed to man or
woman? The success or failure, IN
moral, intellectual and business
sense is largely dependent upon the
com pxexion those boys and girls,
small aud large, receive from you.
y our morals, your methods, your
way of doing things, Will be I'm.
printed upon these children. If
you feel no more Interest IN the
charge you have than simply your
moDey-your salary--then you are
a TRAITOR and an enemy to YOU
calling and country and the child
rem you try to TBAcH-wlll SIMPLY be
uEARD-not really taught. Doyou
use slang? Do you know anything
of REFlNEMENT? Do you ever use
language in the school room which
would be- inf for parlor of re
fined ladies and gentlemen? II so,
you are not fit for teacher, you
are simply an educated brute
The children take your photo
EVERY DAY. They will judge YOU
correctly. If you want the respect
and obedience of your school, keep
in order yourself. Treating the
child like a brute will not benefit
the child or your school. Keep
your TEMPER. Keep a book. Put
down all mlsbehsyior and punish at
noon or recess-never during school
hours. Be a GENTLEMAN or GEN
TlEwoMAN and you will have very
little trouble.
Thus endeth frs letter. Get your
homes furnished by Waco Trading
Co. J W. RIGGINs.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-09-21
OPEN LETTER No. ,

To parents and pupils-The
teacher will soon get your home
character. The children will give
that away On, how quickly the
home training will show itself.
How we shudder as these indexes
of our home character rise before
us. If we have controlled and
taught our children properly at
home, the rule is the teacher will
have little trouble if that teacher
be at all competent. If we take
part against the teacher we put our
children beyond the teachers con
troll.
The children must be controlled
by a combined influence at home
and at school. The parents and
teachers are partners in building the
future good or bad for the child,
and no partnership can succeed
when all the members are not in
harmony. Children, to be sue
cess, must be taught SUBMISSION and
obedience to authority. Education
without this is simply sham.
Thus endeth the second open let
ter. The only house in Central
Texas that can furnish your hons
complete is the Waco Trading Co.
j. w. R1GGlNs, Proprietor.