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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
The Projected Electric Railroad.

A citizens meeting was held at Ben
nington, September goth. to see about
the advisabity of obtaining special
charter from the Legislature to build
an electric railroad from Bennington to
the New York State line, connecting
with the Hoosick railway, and commit
tee consisting of Maj. A. B. Valentine,
A. P. Childs, E. E. Larabee, N. M. Puff
fer and E. L. Sibley was appointed to
look over the proposed route and the
law in the matter, and report at an adj
journed meeting, September Goth. Maj.
Valentine reported in behalf of the COM
mittee. He stated that in company with
Joseph A. Powers of Lansingburgh, N.
Y, one of the owners of the Burlington
electric railway, the proposed route was
carefully looked over, and that it was
censervatively estimated that the line
would pay six per cent. on 100000 in
vestment The freight and passenger
line from Bennington to Troy by way of
the old stone road would not pay in the
opinion of the committee. 1t was voted
by the meeting that the committee be
instructed to proceed with the prepare
ton for charter, and that an incOrpOr-
alton be obtained. The names of L. f.
Abbott and Harry T. Cushman were
added to the committee. The line would
be about nine miles in length and of
light grades. At the former meeting it
was stated that gentleman who resides
in Maine would take one-third of the
capital stock.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
ELECTION OF COUNTY COM
MISSIONER.

WHEREAS, By the provisions of Act No. IS Of
the Laws of 1885, the duty is imposed upon the
clerks of the several counties of the State OF YER
mont, to canvass the vote cast by the freenen OF
their several counties, for the office of County
Commissioner within and for said countiesas GER
tilted to them according TO law, and to declare
the person having the greatest number OF Votes
for said office, elected TO such office, and iurther
to make proclamation of such election 10 the
citizens of their respective counties, by pub1ca7
ton of the same in one or more puolc neWS4f
pers circulating therein.
And whereas, pursuant to the provisions
said Act No. 35, on the tenth QOth) day attel
freemens meetings duly warned and holdeA
the sever al towns of the County Of Bennington
the State Of Vermont on the first Tuesday of 81
TENDER, A. D., 1894. namely, upon the fourteen
day of Sept A. d. 1894. at the office of the Count
Clerk within and for said County of Bennington
at Bennington in said county, publicly opened
all the envelopes containing the certificates afore
said of votes for said office Of County Commits
sioner examined the certificates contained there
in, duly canvassed all votes cast and certified as
aforesaid from all the several towns of said
county, for each and all the candidates for said
office of County Commissioner, and then and
there found and determined that Rufus B. God-I
frey of Bennington in said County, had 24S7
votes for said office and Dwight IL. Rudd, also of
said Bennington, had 1887 votes for said office;
Now therefore, pursuant to the authority inl
me vested by the statute aforesaid. 1, Harry 7.
Cushman, as Clerk of the County of Bennington
aforesaid, haye and do hereby declare Rufus B..
Godfrey of Bennington in said County, duly
elected to the office of County Commissioner
within and for said County Of Bennington, at theI
freemen's meetings duly warned and holden inI
all the several towns Of said county, the first
Tuesday of September, A. d. 1894.
In witness whereof 1 hereunto set my handl
this l4th day Of September, A. d. 1894.
HARRY II. CUSHMAN,
Clerk Of the County Of Bennington.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02

The present law is spasmodic. En-
force itin one section and it is violated
in another.
Close all the saloons if you please
what then; will it stop the flow of liq-
uor? No, it will not 1t would result
in a jug and bottle traffic. The money
is carried out of the State and the liq-
disgust of tbemselVe s and a others cone one
cerned. JAMES BAssETr.
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Notice to Churches and societie:

Notice to Churches and Societies.
Hereafter patrons of the BANNER job
Office will receive notices in the locals,
proper, free as heretofore. All others
will lie charged ten cents line in the
business notices. This rule applies to
Obituary Resolutions of Societies or
Lodges, and to all entertainments Of
whatsver name or nature where there is
a fee asked for admittance, and the OBJ
ject is to make money, whether adver-
tised in the name of an organization,
committee or individual.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
Desirable House to Rent.

The residence No. 621 Main street, to-
gether with large lot of land, barn and
sheds, situated upon the bend of the
street, it is one of the most pleasantly
located places in the town. Mrs. F. L..
BOWEN. 4StS.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
I Estata of CITRTTS II Woman

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" Estate Of CURTIS L. WOODARD,
The undersigned, having been appointed by
nington, COMMISSIONERS, to receive, exam
inc and adjust all claims and demands OF all per.
sons against the estate of Curtis E. Woodland. late
of Bennington, in said District. deceased. and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby given,
notice that we will meet for the purposes afore-
said, at the late dwelling of the de
ceased School Street, Benningonton. VT, the 9TH
day of Nov. and first Wednesday of March next,
from o'clock, until O'Clock p. m, each of said
days. that six months from the 10th day Of Sept.
A. D. 1894 is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to for
examination and allowance. ...
Dated at Bennington, this Goth day OF Sept
A. D. 1894. "
THOMAS WHITE,
r. M. HOUGHTON,
43 Commissioners.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.
To Rent.

A desirable house on Division street.
Inquire of E. L. Norton, 80 Pleasant
street.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
Roarders wanted.

Gentlemen boarders can be accommo-
dated at 220 Union street. 44t2,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02

~ Watch the date opposite your
ncos- en- this paper. It sHo.es tRGt yo"r
subscription is credited on our books to
Mn!date. 1.-THE date is not changed NTH
in q ic,O days from the time a remittdnce IS
mad, nOtify the publishers.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
PROF.. HARD
OF NEW YORK,

OF NEW YORK,
Opens his fall term OF music lessons September
9Th. The celebrated kindergarten system used
for beginners, and the latest methods for ad-
vanced pupils. Addresses NJ. o. Kelly & Co.,
Music store, 423 Main st. References-Merritt
Morgan and Mrs, Wells Valentine. SIMS
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02

ITO RENT-Several desirable tenements. Pos
L session given immediately. WILLIAM E.
HAWKS at
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
Wanted.

Experienced operators On ladies circu-
lar ribbed knit undery wear. Address
John T. Guiltinan, 2O1 Columbian
House. 43tf.
aD=1To RENT.-house and barn on
Union street. Inquire of David Carpen-
ter. 26tf#
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
MARRIED.

SLACKFORn-PATT rRSON. In Benping
ton, Oct. LIST, by the Rev. S. Mclaughlin, Edward
Slackford Of Schenectady and Miss Anna Patter-
son of Troy, N. Y
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
TO RENT.

TENEMENT to rent on Hall street. Inquire OF
i H D. HALL, Off
mo RENT-Two or three fine tenements, with
i modern improvements, electric lights steam
heat bath room, ETC. Apply to S. H. ROCK
WOOD, $50 Union street. Td
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-10-02
BENNINGTON BANNER.

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TWO cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29
December Forecast. 1884.

The month will most likely open in
wave OF fair thou IN cold and frosty
weather, generally In all sections In
the-we,t III cod WI re ct ubou. the
och. growing warmer which WILL be
realized in central and eastern parts
on or about the fth and 5th. then re-
sultin2 in rain and snow i'm quite MOI
crate quantities a cold wave will fol-
low the disturbance which will hold a
fairly tight reign up TO the 9th, when
its grip on the meteorology will relax.
We must not presume that Deccm Der
this year will be n meteorological
weather slide. landing us in the rigors
Oh the arctic regions, where ice and
snow are the stored products of past
ages No, IL will not differ from past
Decembers Its waves of storm will
come and go, bringing snow and cold
snaps, some of them being more in
tensitied than others that have rome
before, or those which may follow.
However, between the 9Th and the 18th
snow and sleet, turning to blizzard
in northern sections, will likely prevail
~ ~ anu SaSeSTh poTIouS maj
not havs the central force of il, vet
they will likely have more than will
be desired. From the 18th TO the 18th,
embraces stormy period much inten-
siiied and dotted by storms, and bliz-
yards reaching far south and then fol-
lowing the wave OF disturbance viii bc
severe cold. On or touching the goth,
the temperature will grow warm, then
resulting in more storms and cold about
the 21ts and 22ud. The last disturbed
wave of the month will center on the
27th, which will be followed by very
cold and freezing weather up TO the
close of the year. January will likely
be n severe winter month.
Nov. 30, 1924 T. r. SMITH
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29
ORATOR AND STATESMAN.
And One OF the Leaders OF the Ma.
tional Democracy.
JOHN T. MORGAN.

The above Is good picture Of
United States Senator John Tyler
Morgan, who was last week elected
for a fourth term iE the highest
legislative body IN the land by the
Alabama Legislature in session at
Montgomery. He is very popular
with his people, and was reelected
without opposition among the
Democrats. Senator Morgan is not
in accord with the Administration
on the silver question, as he is in
favor Of the free coinage of silver.
He was born at Athens, Tennes-
see, June 20, 1924, and is therefore
in his 7lst year. In 1888 his par.
ents removed to Calhoun county,
Alabama, and after receiving a
good education he studied law IN
Talladega, and was licensed to prac
tice in 1915. In 1860 he was
Presidential Elector on the Brock
inridge ticket, and obtained in the
canvass Of that year reputation
for eloquence. In 1861 he was a
member Of the State Convention
that passed the ordinance of seces
sion. lie joined the Confederate
army in 1861 as private, and sub.
sequently became Major and Lieu
tenant Colonel, serving in Virginia.
lie was afterward commissioned
Colonel, and returning to Alabama,
raised the DIST Regiment, which he
literally aided in equipping. He
went to the front in Tennessee, but
was soon assigned to the head Of
the conscript bureau in Alabama,
at the request of the State delega-
ton in the Confederate Congress.
In 1868 he was appointed Briga-
der General by General Robert +.
Lee, but declined promotion. lie
was again commissioned Brigadier
General In November, 1868. and
commanded division in the winter
of 1864, operating with Gen.
James Longstreet in Eastern Ten
nessee, and with Geu. Joseph K.
Johnston and Gen. John Is. Hood.
After the war he resumed his
law practice in Selma. In 1876 he
was again Il Presidential Elector,
and was also elected to the United
States Senate as a Democrat. being
reelected in 1888 and in 1889.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

The Journal can understand and
appreciate little bit Of wit or sar-
casm almost as we'll as a brass
monkey in "a Chinese junk shop.
Because we spoke OF the Repub-
lean Kalathumpian Parade here
over the election, as a "howling
success" but a failure otherwise,
it calls us inconsistent. We meant
exactly what we said and were en-
lnently correct in our remarks.
The bowling part of it was - big
success and would have made a
band of red men turn green with
envy or a pack Of wolves hunt their
holes in disgust. Nearly every
small boy in town was IN the crowd
letting of surplus steam like a
forty. borse power engine on the
Switch back grade Of the T., K. g.
f. 1t was too good an opportunity
to yell and the boys couldn't resist
It. There WAS not over twelve
voters in the motley gang, (improp-
erly called "parado"). The
speaking was fzzle, the tar barrel
farce and the whole thing fail
ure, just as we consistently called
It,.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

About three fourths Of the igno-
rance Of this country belong in the
ranks Of the Republican party and
the idea Of education IS so repug.
nant to The average voter in the
party that they want TO tar and
feather anyone who advocates send.
ing them 10 school. Our Miilers-
port correspondent advanced ideas
Of this KIDD in % recent letter 10
this paper and IL made The Repub-
licns around here so mad
that they held Indignation meet.
ing aud we overheard them pro.
posing 10 tar and feather the writer
OF tie aooye mentioned article II
they could ind ont who he was.
They are awfolly afraid that some
thing w.l. De done towards decreas
ing The Republican majority in this
county. The Republican party
holds ignorance aud stupidity at 10
premium and are in the habit OF
sneCiug at education and referring
20 q man Of letters with contempt.
For instance when a Republican
paper or politician wants to Try to
be.ittlc Hon. William J.. Wilson.
they refer 90 himas prof. Wilson"
because be is ar educated man and
has been q college professor and can
make q speech without having to
read it from a typewriter manu-.
.rrpt tha. has been carefully pre-
I..rl us SON One ..-c.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

Our Main Street contemporary
in an editorial last week blowing
about what big things a. G.. Day
ton has done, winds up the article
by kindly volunteering TO inform
us what he will not do, If we want
to know. We don't need the i'm
formation. We can give it ourself,
and here goes.
a. e.. Dayton will never have a
reputation above that given him by
defeating the ablest represontiyo
West Virginia ever bad in Congress.
lie will never be known, EXCEPT
as the man who boat William l..
Wilson.
He will never make a speech or
cast a vote in Congress without first
consulting 3. 3. Elkins. There
are many other things he will not
do, only as Elkins pulls the string,
but SIC will tell ali about it later on.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

The Wheeling Register is the best
and largest paper in the State, and
grows brighter and better every
year. We couldn't get along with
out it, and read it first among our
exchanges. The prospectus is pub
lished in this paper, and we would
ike to see every Democratic family
IN this county receive weekly visit
from it. We will take pleasure IN
ordering it for anyone, aud will
furnish 1t and the ARGUS both for
s. per year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29
School Report.

Report of the Shay School, No. IL, of
Reno district for the first month begin
ing the 10Th day of Octobe and ending
the 23rd day of November
Enrolment, girls IL; boys a. total 90.
Average daily attendance. girls, 6; boys
Z, total 13. Per cent of daily attend
auce, 10. Neither absent nor tardy,
Emma and Myrtle linn, Eta Herndon
and Luther Iinn-4 The cooperate
of the patrons is requested in making
the school success.
IRA GIBSON, Teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

The Journal is very much con
cerned over onr "brutal remarks
about the Democratic traitors
of this country" and thinks we
are too harsh with them. We have
nothing to take back or apologize
for and shall even make our "bru
tai remarks" much stronger, as
opportunity presents itself for so
doing and if there are any such in
this county, they need not expect
ms to fall on their neck with any
thing but a stuffed club. That
the kind of n Democrat we are.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

The State Lodge OF Odd Fellows
convened in Annual Session at
Harper's Ferry last week. The
following representatives were pres
ent from the Lodges in this county:
Klngwood, Gus j. Cresap; Reeds.
vile, j. NJ. G. Fairfax; Masontown.
Sam B. Kirk; Rowlesburg, r. S.
Hollisj Terra Alta, A. j. Elliott;
Austen, Frank p. Gale and
Bruceton, w. Ii. McGibbous. The
next annual session will be held at
Morgantown in November, 1895.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

In this issue we publish the au-
nual prospectus Of the Wheeling
Iate't|gencer, the leading Republi.
can paper Of the State. 1t is ably
edited, and, barring its politics, is
mighty good paper and deserving
of hearty support. If any of our
readers want a staunch and spright-
~ Republican paper. we can hearth
Iy recommend the IHteHIgencer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29
ONLY 81 FOR 1917 MONTHS

Send in Mt once. The sooner the
better and the more Won get for
your money. Don't wait a day.
This great offer is intended spec
tally TO secure new subscribers, but
we are always willing to give our
old friends an equal share in any
good thing, and old subscribers
who pay up at orr regular rates of
$3.50 per year, will be allowed the
full benefit of the above liberal
proposition.
Remember this only holds good
till January lst next. Six weeks in
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Slip a paper dollar IN n letter.
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Address, THE ARGUS,
Kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

Congressman Wilson very APPLY
puts It. when hc says that the re-
cent kick comes from the heels of
the American people, and not from
thelr brains.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

Our Weather Prophet has got
down to business once more and
the result is some fine weather. In
this Issue we publish his schedule
of weather for December.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

1t has been settled among the
Republicans that, ono preventing
Providence" Steven Doodle Elkins
will succeed Johnson Newton Cam
den in the United States Senate on
and after March 4th, 1895. Mr..
Elkins is SO years old, and was
born in Perry county. Ohio.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

The naughty Pittsburgh Post
says "Potting A. q. Dayton in
comparison with VIM. L. Wilson
results disastrousIy for A. c., and
his friends really oughtn' 10 do -"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

We have made several corrections
and additions to our teachers di-
rectOrY during the past week, and
next week it will appear complete,
and should be preserved by our
readers, as we will discontinue it's
publication soon as We get it entire
~ correct and complete. In addi-
ton to the list as it appears on our
fourth page, Pleasant district
schools are taught as follows: Lynn
Dale, Miss lisa Gibson; Shaffer, NJ.
Saunders; Beech Run, Omar White;
union Grove, Josiah Ditmore.
Grant district: Jonas Maust. Mol.
lie White; Vansickle, II. J. Liston:
Spurgin, W. II. Cuppett; Cuppett.
Ella Beatty. Lyon district Irwin,
5. b. Sapp; Canaan, Miles Cobun;
Gordon, Minnie Zlnn; and the
Summers school, in Reno district,
Hattie White.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

We have recently added a hand
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TO giving this, the label also shows
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every time you receive a copy Of
the paper. We have been putting
mp all our issue tais way except the
county mail for some time, and will
shortly be able to use labels on the
whole list, and IL will be n great
convenience to rs and our subscri
bers both. Examine tho label on
your paper and sec how you stand
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29
Weekly Register
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Wheeling, w. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

Senator Blackburn, Chairman Of
the Senate Committee on Rules,
bias arrived in Washington. Ito
says that no meeting Of the Com
mittee will be called before Con.
gress meets, although it was given
authority at the last session 10 sit
during the recess. This is taken to
mean that the idea Of changing tho
rules nas been abandoned.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-11-29

Representative McMillin. of Ten
nessee. does not claim prophetIcIl
powers beyond those which belong
10 III who carefully study the po-
Utica field. but he is willing to put
this langu &c on record lyon
mark my prediction. the Republi
can party, even IN it's hour Of tri-
umph. will not dare to re enact the
Mckinley law nor TO adopt q ma
tional platform in the next cam.
palgn which advocates doing 80.
Protection for projections sake HIS
been twice condemned ut the polls
since the enactment Of the McKin-
ley law, and it has not been resusci-
tated by the recent Rppu biIcan vic
tory" Mr. McMil,in believes that
when the oiIicia, figures are tabula.
ted IL will be shown that the Re
publican vote Of 81 was less than
that Of 90. when Harrison WA de-
feIted for President and the Demo
Gratis elected nearly as many mem
Ders 81 the House as the Republi-
cans did this year.