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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-12-22
A HUNDRED TON MAGAZINE OR.
DER

An event in periodical literature, not
without its significance to the general
public as showing the growth Of the
reading classes, was the receipt on the
9th of November by The Cosmopolitan
Magazine of the order given below. A
single order from news company for
one hundred tons of magazinesl That
is almost an event in the history of the
world. A like order has never before
been made, and if past ratios be main
tanned it means considerably more than
half million circulation for the Deem
Der Cosmopolitan. Yet, when the list of
authors and artists in the December
number is examined, one is not so much
surprised. 1t contains the only known
unpublished manuscript of De Maupas-
SAINT, illustrated by Verge, perhaps the
most famous of European illustrators;
After the Worlds Fair, by Paul Bour-
get, John j. ingalls,, William Dean Ho-
wells, Lyman J. Gage, Arthur Sher-
burne Hardy, Mark Twain, Robert Grant
and others nearly as famous, and nearly
two hundred illustrations, to which the
following artists contribute: Hopkinson
Smith, Kemble, Harry Fem, F. O.
Small, Atwood, Henckel, Dan Beard.
Reinhart and Remington. Think of hav-
ing inc WOTlu rdlT uOne ny SUCH ex-
pensive men as Howells, Mark Twain
and Paul Bourget, and sending such ar
fists as Charles S. Reinhart to Chicago
for single number of magazine to be
sold for only 10 cents, or by subscription
12i cents. A book publisher. preparing
such book would not dare incur these
expenses short of $500 a copy. Is it not
a revolution that is an improvement up
on old methods, revolution of vast i'm
portance TO the reading public? The
order to which reference is made, reads
as follows:
publisher Cosmopolitan, Dear SIR
OF the 100000 copies of December num-
Der to be sent us, please send as follows:
172, $50 copies regular edition, q, $50 cop
les r. r. edition. Yours respectfully,
The American News Company"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-12-22
MOODFORD.

There are Several cases of slight la
Grippe"
Miss Rose Harbour is at the old home
stead few days.
Giles Harbour has moved to Benning-
ton into the tenement formerly occupied
by j. H. Walbridge.
Miss Hartig closed her religious work
here Sunday. She gave two excellent
discourses, in the morning and evening.
Mrs. Thaddeus Cutler and daughter,
Mary, of Searsburgh, have visited in
town this week. Miss Mary is now at
Bennington.
1t has come to such pass, meteoro-
Logically speaking, that one can't tell
whether it will rain to-day or tomorrow.
will it be thus all wiuterP
Remember the little ones at the Christ
mas entertainment next Monday evening,
the "old ones" too, for that matter.
There will be tree in each church, and
Santa Claus" will be PRESENT.
The rain last Saturday was cold and
sleety, but the streams were cleared of
ice in the ''hollow" and made quite a
rush" Sleighing is yet good at the
city" wheeling is the CLOVER preciDts.' -
A WoOdford cat will rattle door knob
vociferously when it wants TO come in,
aud is equally Intelligent" in several
other ways. 1t would not be ''swapped''
for the Delaware feline that rings the
door bell for admittance.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-12-22
MANCHESTER CENTRE.
Amos Richardson is very ill,

Amos Richardson is very ill,
Phelps Wyman is spending his Christ.
mas vacation at home.
Miss Nellie Flanders of st. Adams, is
visiting her brother, the Rev. j. G. Elan
ders, at the rectory.
Grand Master Whipple is absent visit
ing the various Masonic District meet
ings in different parts of the State.
Miss Helen Brewster is confined to
her home by an accident TO one knee re-
ceived while sliding a few evenings
since.
E. Estabrook has secured large num-
Der of subscribers to a course of lectures
and amusementS to be given at his opera
house this winter, the first to be about
January 1st.
Miss Stella Burgess entertained the
members of her music class at tea on
Friday of last week. In the evening the
parents of the scholars were invited to a
musical recital by the young people.
Though the inclemency of the weather
prevented but small number from be.
ing present those able to be there en-
joyed very pleasant evening. Every
pupil, even to the youngest showed much
pains taking in their regular practicing
and reflected great credit upon their
careful instructor,
The Rev. John w. Chapman, formerly
of Middlebury but now missionary to
Alaska, will assist in the service at Zion
church next Sunday morning, December
"a, and give some account of his work.
At o'clock in the afternoon, Christmas
Eve, there will be a Carol service at
which Mr.. Chapman will speak especi-
ally to the children of the Sunday school.
On Christmas day morning prayer will
be said in the Episcopal church at half
past ten o'clock, together with the adj
minlstration of the Holy Communion
and sermon. At four o'clock in the
afternoon the members of the Sunday
school and congregation are invited to
gather in the church for a brief service
OF song and for the distribution of gifts
provided for the children.
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WEST ARLINGTON.

Miss Clara Hanaman is spending her
vacation at home.
Mrs. James Calvert is visiting relatives
in Glens Falls, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bentley and children, of
Greenwich, N. Y, recently visited rela-
tives here.
The Christian Endeavor society held a
social at IL. G. Buck last week Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs. L. B. Hanaman, who has been
passing few weeks with friends here,
returned to her home in Centre Bruins
wick, N. Y, the 9th, inst.
La Grippe Tor something akin to it),
prevails to an alarming extent. in this
vicinity. Among the sick are, Mrs.
Phillips, Miss Emily Benedict, Mrs. T.
G. Austin. John Lockwood, Emilin Nc
Donald and H. G. Buck.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Eaton, and Miss
Annie darkness, start to-day (Wednes-
day., for Washington, D. G. After a
visit with friends there, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eaton expect to go farther south to
spend the winter.
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EAST ARLINGTON.


There is to be Christmas concert in
the Congregational church on Sunday
evening.
Miss Elsie Case is at home Jor a vaca-
ton. Her little nephew, Forest Andrew,
accompanied her.
There is considerable sickness in
town. Mrs. N. G.. Hard has been very
i'll. Addison Andrew has had an attack
of la Grippe, also, Burt Moore, and Will
lie, son of Addison Andrew, is very i'll.
The African prince, Thos. L. Besolow,
came as was expected and addressed a
small audience in the church on Tues
interesting He gave an account of his
early life in Bendoo, Upper Guiana. He
was born in heathendom, his people Ia
1t was, to use the old expression, "a
darkness that might be felt,' that envel-
oped his countrymen. His father did
much trading with English speaking
people, and wished young Besolow to
learn the language in order to act as in
terpreter. So, as he said, he was provi-
dentially sent to mission to learn Eng
lish. Here he was converted, and this
led to desire for an education, and an
earnest wish to save those who still 'sit
in darkness" in his native land. In
speaking of the fearful rites and customs
which are observed in Africa, he men
toned the practice of the burial alive,
of the wives of a king with his dead
body. This, he said, was considered a
great honor. The spirit of good man
goes at his death, as they imagine, in the
city of Igenic. They believe that on his
dying bed the body hinders the depart
ure of the spirit, so the relatives are
called and If the medicine man thinks
there is no hope, he ends the struggle by
cutting the throat of the sick man. His
body is then taken Iif he is nobleman)
to place where there is running water
and the body opened in order to take
therefrom the larger organs to see wheth.
or or not they will float in order to de
termine whether the spirit of the de
parted is saved or lost. Many other ter
krible customs were mentioned to show
why we should send help to these be
nighted brethren. After the address per
mission was given to ask questions
Some one inquired if missionaries were
we'll received. The answer was that
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BENNINGTON CENTRE.


Miss Mary Sanford, daughter of Sam
uel B. Sanford of Troy, n. Y, made
short visit this week with her aunt, Mrs.
Alfred Robinson.
The question of opening one or two
new streets here is being agltated. and II
the town fathers will lend helping
hand, it is liable to be done in the spring.
Mr.. Mason of Pawlet, who has driven
cattle through here for number OF
Years, has been along with his last drove
for the season, numbering we shoulu
guess, about one hundred.
The Smiths Falls, Ontario, Record
has an account of the funeral OF the late
Mrs. C. B. Frost, known to so many
here, which we copy. The obsequles
were held the Wednesday following her
death: The remains were Inferred In the
family plot in the public cemetery, Rev.
It. Nixon officiating. The funeral was
the largest ever seen in Smiths Falls,
thus showing the high esteem in which
the deceased was held. All the local
clergymen attended. The floral contri-
buttons were many, among them being a
beautiful wreath from the ladies OF the
w. C. T. u, about the border OF which
were worked the words Our Sister.
Another beautiful tribute to the de-
parted was a floral pillow with the words
Eat Rest contributed by the office
staff of the firm of Frost & Wood.
There we're present at the obsequies a
number from a distance. During the
time of the funeral all the business
houses of the town closed their doors
out of respect for the departed. On
Sunday morning last, Rev., Mr.. Nixon
made special reference to the late Mrs.
Frost at the close of his morning dis
course,
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MANCHESTER.

Judge Fowler is recovering from la
Grippe.
William Hanley is quite seriously i'll
with hard cold.
The Congregational choir intend to
sing some fine Christmas music next
Sunday.
Amos Sheldon has severe attack of
la Grippe, the first time he has been laid
up for many years.
Winter set in early this year, and it is
not often we have so much severe wealth
er before Christmas,
Mrs. Dolph fell on the icy sidewalk
last week Friday, and badly sprained
her wrist, so she will be disabled for
some time.
Farmers can hardly get wealthy rails
ing wool at the present prices. w. H.
Lathrop says the best offer he can get is
16 cents. Under the Harrison admins
tration he sold for 20 cents,
Father Paquet announces that mission
services will be held at the Court House
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday even
ings of this week, commencing at 7.30.
The services will be conducted by Faith
ers Delargy and McGrath of Sarotoga.
High mass will be celebrated on Christ
as Eve (midnight). This will be very
interesting service with special music.
All are invited.
Daniel B. Lucia of Montpelier, prom
Using young man and former student al
the Seminary, died at the Munson House
of consumption, last Saturday. He was
relative of Mrs. DR.. Hemenway and
came here several weeks ago to be under
the treatment of DIR. Hemenway, but his
case was apparently hopeless. His faith
er, Col. Lucia, was here to care for him
the last few weeks. He was young
man of good character and attainments,
and his loss will be greatly felt by his
relatives and acquaintance.
Mesdames Edward 0rvis and Geo.
Lawrence announce that the children's
meeting on Saturday at 2.30 p. M, IN the
vestry of the church, will take the form
of Christmas exercise, with readings
Rotations and songs by the children, in
addition to the usual Scripture lesson
Bible gymnastics, marching, etc. We
cordially invite parents and friends and
all who are interested in work for the
children, to be their guests at this
Christmas meeting.
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their reception is more cordial now than
in the days of slavery in this country.
Another person asked why the Prince
did not return to Africa and claim his
kingdom, as his father, King Carlton, is
dead. He replied that it would make too
much bloodshed. In answer to the
question as to his feelings when he first
saw white person, the black prince re-
piled, with the broad smile peculiar to
his race, that he was actually very
much frightened, and wished his father,
who was with him, to go ahead and see
what would happen, before he ventured
near" We hope this young man may re-
turn to Africa and be a great help to
many Door souls
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Miss Bertha Laid is on the sick list.
The Baptist Sunday school will have a
Christmas tree.
Miss Anna Haley is confined to her
house by sickness.
A. B. Lincoln of Hoosick Falls, was in
town the past week.
Lewis and Laid are to the front with
a special sale this week.
Joseph Haley of East Westmoreland,
N. H., spent Sunday with his parents.
Mrs. S. j. Lincoln and daughter are
convalescing so as to be able to sit up.
Miss Carrie Houghtaling, who has been
i'll with la Grippe, is slowly recovering.
Take notice of the reduced prices on
the black board at A. &. Parker & Sons.
Benjamin Ladd led the prayer meeting
in the Methodist church Sunday evening
Miss Alice DOnOghue, who has been
quite ill with la Grippe, is slowly recov-
ering.
The Baptist Sunday school will cele-
brate Christmas with a tree Monday
evening, December 25th.
j. NJ. Thompson of this village and
Miss Grace Gardner of North Pownal
were united in marriage by Rev. Mr.
Munro at the parsonage Thursday after
noon, December ID.
There will be supper and entertain
ment given Friday evening December
Goth IN the vestry of the Methodist
church for the benefit of tie Sunday
school
A surprise party was given at Mrs. DR..
B. o. Barber's, in honor of the tenth an
niversary of hec marriage, by her hus-
band and friends. A very enjoyable
time was reported by all who attended.
We are pleased to learn that the drama
"Triss; or Beyond the Rockies" is to
be played here soon after the holidays
by the dramatic club of North Pownal.
The play is good one and will have a
good attendance.
The death of Mrs. NJ. w. Potter at the
home of her son, DR.. E. E. Potter, re-
moves from among us well known and
highly respected lady and fond mother
of large family. Her sickness, pneu-
monia, was short, lasting only from
Thursday till Monday and her demise
fell suddenly on the ears of her many &C
quaintances. She is to be buried in the
family lot in Oak Hill,
G. W. Houghtaling, Sr., and son, 1.
G. Burt and John Service of this village,
comrades of Custer Post, G. A. R., of
Bennington, attended the second ami
versary of E. P. Hopkins post No. 2O9,
at Williamstown, Monday evening, De-
cember II. The comrades reported a
very enjoyable time. The tables were
bountifully supplied by the Woman's
Relief corps. Speeches were made by
Commander Crosier, Department Com
mander Hall and others.
We learn with pleasure that Fred
Moon, formerly of this town, where he
was foreman of the knitting department
of the Hoosac Valley Knitting mills, and
who is now engaged with the Kingston
Knitting company of Boston, has per-
fected a machine whereby forty-eight
complete sweaters can be knitted per
day. Sweaters were heretofore knitted
in parts and joined I, gether by hand.
1t is hoped that his invention will prove
complete success. He was Vermont
boy and is stepson of Abner Moon of
this place.
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James Sykes is home from st. Johns
bury for the holidays.
1t is expected that the Board of Agri-
culture will hold meeting here in jan
uary.
Huntington Gilbert is home from
Poultney and Wayne Harwood from
Fairfield, N. Y.
David Blakely, son of the late Quincy
Blakely, is visiting relatives in Dorset.
He has spent 3 years IL Turkey and is
now attending the medical college at
Han over, N. II.
Quite a number of accidents occurred
last week to men working in the woods.
Rufus Potter was hurt by the falling of a
tree, Geo. Barrows by the breaking of a
binding chain and VIM. Tobin was also
quite seriously hurt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-12-22
wish YOU a merry Christmas.

Wish you merry Christmas.
Herbert A. Hewlett has returned home
for the Holidays.
Our district school commences next
week Tuesday. Miss Stella Bottum is
the teacher.
The Rev. Mr.. Peck of North Benning-
ton. preached at the Methodist church
last Sunday.
Our teacher, Miss Stella Bottum, has
been quite sick, but will try and COM
mence her school next Tuesday.
The number sick with la Grippe is re-
markable. Among them we note W. b.
Randall, John Matteson and wife, Mrs.
Albert Bates, and quite number of
others are i'll with hard colds.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-12-22

Myron Hoyt of Michigan has been
visiting relatives in town.
Charles Mears has been laid up with
sickness but is recovering.
Mrs. A. Bentley is seriously i'll at the
home of her father, Nathan Mears.
Mary N. Hamilton is spending a few
weeks with her sister in Salem, N. Y.
Orley Dewitt has closed his mill here
for the winter, removing to Arlington.
There was a rain storm here Saturday
making the travelling anything but good.
Miss Matte Bentley has gone to Ben
nington to make that her permanent
home.
Jerry King has moved into part of
Morgan Robinson's house. Thomas
Steele occupies the house vacated by
King.
Belle Hurd had a runaway at Cam
bridge last week. but fortunately was
not injured, though the sleigh was badly
smashed.
Overseer Bentley has an uncommon
amount of sickness and numerous ap-
plications for help from the poor people
of the town.
Geo. Loveland and wife yesterday at
tended the funeral of a nephew in He
bron, n. Y. He was IA years old and
was fatally injured while coasting, by
running against stake or stump. He
lived but short time after the accident.
Myron Hoyt of Michigan, who is visit
ing his father Munson Hoyt and brother
Parker, married a daughter of Burr
Hurd who moved with him to Michigan
in 1871. Mr. Hurd died few years ago
but Mrs. Hurd is still living, but over So
years of age. There is but one left of
her old neighbors and friends here, Mrs,
Sylvia Hamilton, who is about the same
age.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Potter have had
relatives visit them from Newburg and
other New York towns. The aged
couple returned home with them, and
also visited relatives at Middletown.
This week we received a letter from
Rev. Fred Beaman dated ION board the
China and mailed at Honolulu. Wish
the Reverend gentleman had given us
the exact status of the alleged Hawaiian
muddlel
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-12-22

large army of magazine readers will de-
eide the question "What magazine shall
we take another year?'' it is well for
them to keep an eye on "Worthington's"
and, whatever else may be taken, add it
to the list. For this month the pub
fishers offer to send a specimen copy of a
recent number for four cents in postage
stamps.
$3.50 per year; 25 cents single num-
Der. For sale by all newsdealers. A. D..
Worthington & Co., Hartford, Conn.
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READSBORO.

Mrs. H. Sheldon and little son are
away visiting friends.
Archer Barber of North Adams was in
town Saturday.
Edward Stephens is in Wilmington for
couple of weeks assisting Editor Jones
of the Times.
A Christmas tree with appropriate ex-
ercises will be held in Music hall Mon
day night, the 25th.
Nathan Flynn has moved from Sher-
man and will occupy one of d. P. Car
penter's tenements,
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A "TRUsTn WHICH IsPoPULAR.

There is great deal of indignation felt
against trusts The Sugar Trust, the
Standard Oil Trust, the Welsh Tin Plate
Trust, the English Salt Trust, and other
combinations of the kind, are vigorously
denounced, and it is subject of con-
troversy whether there are more trusts in
England than in America, and whether
Protection or Free Trade fosters them.
But there is one form of trust against
which no one has anything to say. That
is the trust the public reposes in Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
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RUPERT.

All the town schools, save one, began
Monday, December a. The teachers are
as follows: Rupert village, Ralph Mum
son, of Hebron; West Rupert, John T.
Braman, of Clarendon; East Rupert a
Mrs. Farmer; North Rupert, Julia Pot
ter, of Wells; Kent Hollow, Miss Flora
Dole; Double Double, Road crossing, Grace ,9
Leach OF F N0rsh rupert pert B sd Bell Sell
we'll The school at Prescott's did not
begin for want of teacher, but it is ex-
pected school will be held there as usual.
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STAMFORD.

Christmas will be observed at the
Methodist church with a tree and a very
fine programme of speaking, Saturday
evening, the 23d, inst
As the result of recent union religi-
Gus services there were received into the
Methodist church in this town seventeen
converts on probation, and two members
by letter were admitted the Sunday pre-
v'ous.
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Fitchburg Railroad,
HoosAc TUNNEL ROUTE.

HooSAC TUNNEL ROUTE.
On and after Nov. 9th, 1898, trains will run at
follows
LEAVE BENNINGTON VIA. BEENINGToN & RUTLAND
RAILWAY.
Leave Bennington Z So a m, arrive Troy 9 25,
IN, New York 20 m, Hoosick Falls o., North
Adams 0 SO, Greenfield II u m, Fitchourg / SO,
Boston 10 p m, Mechanicville lS,Saratoga, 10 05
Leave Bennington 12 IS m. arrive Troy 2 Is
New York 90, Hoosick Falls IS. North Adams
35, Greenfield so, Fitchburg 10, Boston 0GOp,
m.
Leave Bennington 05 p. M, arrive at Troy,
90, New York so.
Leave Bennington Is m, arrive Troy 3d.
pm, HoOsick Falls Ia, No. Adams 90 p m,
MechAnicvllle &c, p. M, Saratoga IS p. m.
Leave Bennington II 10 a. m. arrive Troy 2 10
New York Asa m. Leave Bennington for the
north. 10 Is. 6 10 ard 10 a m, So, 10 p m.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BENNINGTON
VIA. BENNINGTON & RUTLAND RY:
20 a m, from New York, Albany and Troy
30 a m, from New York. Albany, Troy, Hoo
sick Falls, No. Adams, Saratoga and Mechanic,
vile.
247pm, from New York. Albany. and Troy,
Is from New York, Albany and Troy.
3S p m, from Albany, Troy. Hoosck Falls: No
Adams Boston. and Saratoga. Arrive at Ben
nington from the north 20, s 10 m, O5, 3 so
and IS p m.
]. R. WATSON, Gent Pass. Ag't.
G. A. NIMMO Boston,
Gen1 Western Passenger Agent, Troy.