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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
Old Document No. 2.

A. c. Sweet showed BANNER man
quite an old and interesting document,
which has been in his family quite a
number of years. 1t is an original in
denture executed April 4th, 1903, be.
tween stephen Van Rensselaer, Esquire,
proprietor of the Manor of Rensselaer, in
the county of Albany and state of New
York" and Joshua Smith then of Berlin.
The indenture leases to Smith a farm OF
eighty-two acres in that town, all OF
which is fully described, for a term OF
sixty years, for the yearly rental of 81
bushels of wheat delivered to the Manor
House the first day of January in each
year or its equivalent in money. The
grantor reserves to himself all minerals
that may be found upon the lands, all
land under water and various other
things which are enumerated.
The indenture which is signed by two
parties is witnessed by Robert Dunbar
jr., and Thomas L. Witbeck. On the
back is this endorsement: Recorded
September 18th, 1901 at o'clock a. M,
in Rensselaer, county, clerks Office, in
book of deeds No. 70, page $50. Henry
A. Clum, clerk.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
Transforming Landmark-House
Building a Century Ago.

Another ancient Main street landmark
at bennington is BENG SO changed by
the mason and carpenter that its dis
tinctive features will soon be obliterated.
Lno OIu lIauAs nUuse, 81 UoII0u, vuICu
is two stories high and stands 40x36 feet
on the foundation, is undergoing impor-
tant transformations. The building will
be widened by an addition in the rear,
and the front will be extended and
changed to business form and another
story added. The first floor will be con-
verified into two stores, each 75x20 feet,
and the second and third stories, will
be made into tenements.
The house, which has been used as a
double tenement for generation or
more, was among the first dwellings
built in Bennington village. Joseph
Norton. blacksmith, built the old house
about 1893. NortOn's forge was in the
rear of the house, and there are eviden-
ces still of the exact situation in the
black soil, which contains rusted bits of
iron.
The principal timber used in the frame
of the house is white oak, evenly and
smoothly hewn. White beach was also
used to some extent, and is as hard as
horn. Many of the sleepers for the
floors were made of yellow birch and
soft maple, woods rarely employed for
such purposes. The floor boards are
pine and spruce, wide and free of knots,
but no wider than the floor boards fire.
quently used in old-time houses. All
the nails were made by hand by superior
workmen, the finish being equal in many
cases to that of nails made by machinery.
A curious feature of many of the larger
nails is the fine point to which they were
hammered, as fine almost in some in
stances as the point of darning needle.
The lock on the front door must have
been an awe-inspiring and pretentous
affair in early days. 1t is 12x61 inches,
and is in good working order. The key
is huge implement and would make
good tack hammer, 1t would seem as
though the occupants of the house ex-
pected an attack from an invading army
with battering rams. The house at one
time was used by Lewis Cody for short
period as hotel, and was known as the
Green Mountain house.-Dr Day in the
Troy Times.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
sEMEWEEKLY BANNER, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER %, 1894

Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN w. KEMP reached
home Wednesday evening, returning
from Scotland where they went for thei +
wedding trip. Their many friends con-
graduate them upon their safe return.
They will reside with the brides mother,
Mrs. Col. Cady, Willow street.
THE people living on Beech street,
claim to be much annoyed over the con
slant ringing of bells by George Edward
Barney, recluse, who Inhabits a resi-
danra hacL from tho strnat RarnPv has
in various ways collected a chime OF
eighteen bells, ranging in weight from
% to 1855 pounds each. The tones in
cIuue ali III Une naUurai Key, AS weII Us
sharps and flats. One of the number is
of the celebrated Blymyer bells, and
weighs 1865 pounds. Three of the bells
are steel alloy, and fourteen are crystal
bell metal. He has mounted these in
the attic OF the house in which he lives.
Five of them arrived Monday. As he
has faint idea of music, large part of
his time is spent in Ginning them, al
though as yet he cannot play tune.
At first he sat up all night and when the
town clock or the bells in the different
mills struck the hours at night, Barney
kept them company by ringing his bells.
Barney claims, and correctly, that he is
the first man to introduce a chime of
bells into the village, and does not think
that the people give him the honor that
he is entitled to. Seventeen of
the bells are from the c. S. Bell Com
pany of Hillsboro, Ohio. Some time ago
a complaint was made that his bells were
a nuisance, but as he is a peaceably dis
posed person and the bells are in his own
house, nothing has been done in the
matter; but the neighbors keep scolding.
Barney also has in his possession an oil
painting of Rev. N. o. Preston, the first
rector of st. Peters church. The paint
ing is in good condition and ought to be
in the possession of the church or So
ciety.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
The Almighty VS.. Prohibition.

HONOLULU, September 18th, 1894.
Editor Bennington Bdnner:-I find in
reading an able article signed A. B. Val
entine in your issue of August 14th, that
staid Bennington, that l once knew, is
fast receding from the dictates of honor
and justice, and initiating in small way
the inhabitants of Tammany Hall. 1t
must by this time, convince the good
people of Bennington that prohibition is
a most glorious institution for the prop
agation and encouragement of bribery,
perjury, the sneak, and the hypocrite.
Alas, | am afraid that Bennington has
dropped from her once high estate, and
fallen into the hands of the Philistines,
who try to cover the cloven foot under
the garb of religion. And now, Mr. Ed
itor, am sorry to say, that take you
to be one of those Christians who loveth
not justice-therefore 1 again ask you
the following simple question, and hope
you will have the manhood to answer it,:
How can person claim to be Christian
and at the same time advocate prohibi-
ton, when God is on record, in opposi-
ton to prohibition?
By reading your Bible correctly, you
will find the above to be true. Recollect
this-that eighteen States have tried pro-
hibition during the last forty years and
repudiated it as bad speculation. Iowa
and Kansas are now falling into line, dis
gusted with fanaticism, the curse of hui
manity, and the egg of anarchism-al
ready Matching and growing throughout
the dominions of Uncle Sam. l send
you cutting or two, from the South
West live, fearless paper; which hope
you will carefully read and digest. l
take much pleasure at all times in help
ing the hayward sinner into the path of
righteousness, fair play and clean poll
tics-from which l fear the BANNER
folks have sadly strayed.
Respectfully Yours,
JAMES OLDs,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

I1"America Photographed" is a
complete success. The unbounded
praise bestowed upon them, and the
large number of BANNER readers who
eagerly save every coupon and forward
them by every mail, is the proof. The
handsome and artistic finish of the work,
pleases everyone every time, and the
views, accurate and natural, followed by
a complete description, make them of an
educational value that should give the
complete set of 800 plates, a place in
every family.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

ton was not started by prohibitionists,
but by those favoring high license and
local option, and men who, after looking
over the ground as thoroughly as posi-
BILE, came to the conclusion that it was
high time to call halt on officers who
were using the prohibition law for their
own ends. A. B. PERKINS,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

IeMiss Morgan invites attention to
her opening of Millinery goods, trimmed
hats and Paris patterns, for Saturday,
September Goth. A New York trimmer
is in attendance for the season.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
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. 1853,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
For Sale or Rent
For Sale.

A piano on reasonable terms. Enquire
of DR.. A. Z. Cutler at his office. 42t2.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
FRANK 7. CHENEY.
A. W. GLEASON
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.
Boarders Wanted.

Gentlemen boarders can be accommo-
dated at 220 Union street. 44t2,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
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 be charged ten cents line in the
business notices. This rule applies to
Obituary Resolutions of Societies or
Lodges, and to all entertainments of
whatever name or nature where there is
a fee asked for admittance, and the OBJ
.iect is to make money, whether adver-
tised in the name of an organization,
committee or individual.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

Apple barrels, carload lots or less. T
S. Plumb, 231 Silver street. 41*t3.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

Four room tenement. All the conven-
fences. Inquire at $40 Pleasant street.
soft.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

Experienced operators on ladies circu-
lar ribbed knit underwear. Address
en-" BANNER Office. 1878.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

1eTo RENT.-House and barn on
Union street. Inquire of David Carpen-
ter. 26tf*
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28
CARD ENGRAVING.

There is no finer engraved work than
that furnished by the BANNER Office
Prices are low.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-28

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cures
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable
Safe. 4y1
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subscription is credited on oar books to
that date 1.-THE date is not changed 1oith-
in q Je,v uuyo J, vns v,.y D,nso u IehnlCCunce Is
made, notify the publishers.
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STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToDEDo,

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
aud every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D. 1886.
SEAL A. W. GLEASON
~ Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
B7Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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Single copies of the Banner, in
Wrappers for Mailing If Desired
TWO Cents.
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PLUSH CAPES.
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To our already large
line Of popular COrSetS we
have added the best num-
berS Of the renowned r.
& G. for both ladies
and misses, making this
department one OF the
most complete and best
stocked in our establish
ment.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03
The Outlook in Virginia.

Our prospects are improving. During
this week much good work has been done
by Democrats: but our task Is by no
means finished. We must redouble our
activity day by day. AT last our people see
that apathy will not win the election. II Is
clear that there Is TO be a contest In every
district In the State. and that In some OF
the districts we must conquer overconn-
dencc or lose the day.
The Democrat who now refuses to bestir
himself Is weak In his devotion to our
cause. careless Of consequences. and little
more than an abettor OF the enemy.
Your duty is 10 go TO the polls to help
10 send n Democratic delegation TO Con-
gross: TO aid In the Australian ballot ex-
pertinent. and to vote in favor OF adopt
ing the constitutional amendment, which
reform is being vigorously opposed by
many Populists and Republicans.
II our vote comes out as II should come
out we fear nothing: but II our voters
will insist that there is no danger TO
our nominees we fear everything.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03

10 appetite. My nerves were IN fright
ful stat. and | was very weak.
Il could not walk. bat what it put me
out Of breath. l tried medicines and
doctors. but they lid me no good. one
dag friend wished me 20 try Dr
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03
Stand by Tazewell Elicit.

The young friends of Taz. Elicit
throughout the district ought to form
themselves into precinct committees to
serve AT the polls on Tuesday. and to
20 after and bring out slow and sick
voters. so that no vote that is ours shall
le lost TO US and SO that no Democrat SHAH
be allowed TO forget that it is election
Gay.
We never saw a candidate do his part
better than Elicit Is doing his. Now it Is
high time for all OF his friends TO join
him in making united and determined
tush on the enemy's line.
Take nothing for granted. Poll your
fun vote. and then all will be well. a
surprise lost the Richmond city govern
ment 10 the Democrats some years ago.
and in lsS5 We were beaten at the con-
gressional election In Virginia because
Our voters could not be made to believe
that there was any danger. Let US be
warned by these two experiences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03
HAMMOND BsEF-HOUsE BURNED.
Two Firemen Killed by the Fall OF One
of the Walls.

OMAHA, NEB., November 2.-Just as
the men were going 10 work in the beef
house Of the Hammond packinG-plant at
South Omaha at O'Clock this morning
flames were discovered on the second
floor. and they quickly spread to the
third and fourth floors. The private fire
department of the HammOnds Started to
fight the flames but the pressure was 50
light that it WAS impossible to accomplish
anything Word was at once sent 10
Omaha ana all the available apparatus
WAS hurried 10 the scene, for as high
wind was blowing the FIRE threatened 10
spread to the house Of Swift q Co. and 70
the stock yards. All the efforts of the
firemen were confined TO keeping the fir
from spreading. as there was no possible
show Of saving thu big beef-house. four
story structure. 200 by 200 feet which
originally cost 500 go, and was filed with
valuable machinery and large quantity
of beef.
The efforts Of the firemen TO con'ine the
flames TO this house proved successful, but
only at the cost Of two lives. AT II one
Of the walls of the burning building fell
and two fremen belonging to the private
department of the packing company Were
buried under tons of burning timber ana
red-hOt brick. The killed were John steele
and Henry Peters. II was TWO hours be
fore their remains were uncover q. when
taken out of the debris both men We're
stll grasping the hoz nozzle they were
holding when their lives were crushed OUT.
Steele was married only last Wednesday.
The insurance on the property destroyed
amounts to $4,000, and the loss VIII De
almost double that amount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03
THE FORCE DOUBLED
At THE PHOSPHATE MINES At GAS.
TIE HAYNES.
Report That the b. q o. Will Build South
Awakened Democratic Sentiment
in North Carolina.

RALEIGH. N. c.. November 2.-(spe-
ciai.)-Twenty convicts have been sent
from the penitentiary to Increase the
force at the phosphate mines at Castle
Haynes. The force there. which Is ope-
rated un,ler contract. has been doubled.
IL Is the rumor here that the Baltimore
and Ohio railway IL coming southwark.
that Il will build from Manassas to
Ridgeway. N. c.. and from Hamlet, y.
C.. 10 Columbia. s. c.. via Cheraw.
Cards are out to the marriage Novem-
Der l4th Of Mr.. J. Bryan Grimes, son
of the late General Bryan Brimes. Il
Miss Mary Octayia LauGhinghouse, o.
Pitt county.
POLITICAL.
Prominent Democrats who were inter
viewed to-day say the condition
affairs is now improving daily. Inc.
doclare that there IL no question as I,
this, and that the Improvement Is gen
eral IL arises from the awakened Demo
cratic sentiment from the inability OF
the leaders Of the fusion movement 10
deliver the vote" and from the dis
gust. particularly In the eastern counties
of Republlcan leaders with Populist Chair
man Butler. as they consider him dicta-
torial in the extreme In his methods.
There is good deal Of interest In the
congressional campaign in the Third DIS
trict. Democrats allege that there are
Indications OF a complete break down 81
fusion there, arising largely from TN
quarrel between Spears. Republican. and
thomson. Populist. as 10 when shai
retire The colored voters are greatly
attached TO Spears and their feeling Is
HIGH and bitter. The effect Is not con-
aned IN the congressional ticket alone in
that district. but extends - other tickets
TIL. leaders are now beginning TO De
stirred up, as we'll as the rank ana ME.
COOKS CLAIMS.
Az has been stated. c. NJ Cook, con
rrcssional nominee Of the Democrats IN
this district. says he will be elected by
200 majority. ". +. Stroud. his fusion
opponent. claims that he will be elected
by 1850 majority.
To-day n call was issued for the nrst
State convention of the North Carolina
Sons Of the Revolution me meet!ns
place is here.
BRUTAL MURDER
At Bullocks, in Granville county, Lucy
Allen. a negro girl u years old, was muir
dcred by a negro boy Nenabe Brown. Her
body was buried without any investiga-
ton Yesterday the Coroner eNhumed the
body. Evidence Of a brutal murder was
plain.
The Methodists In this State are well
pleased at the selection of Professor
bred Peacock as president OF Greensboro
Female College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03

The defeat by a large majority in the
Georgia Legislature of a resolution favor
Ing the free coinage Of silver is n con-
firmation OF the fact, already well known.
that the silver craze has failed 10 alter
the conditions Of the masses OF the south
ern people. Baltimore Sun.
The sun hallooed before 1t got out OF
the woods. Yesterdays papers tell us
that the two United States senator's nomi-
mated In Georgia on Tuesday are both in
favor OF the free coinage OF silver al the
ratio OF l6 to l. We are also told that
the administration candidate-Mr. Tur-
ner-received only thlrty-seven votes IN
the legislative caucus. The Sun ought to
come out in favor OF another inteIna-
tiCnal bimetalhc conference. Thus, the
silver problem might be solved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03
FOR WEAK WOMEN.
A Discovery Of Priceless
Value.
What Gives One Woman Advantage
Over Another?
How TO BE Master of Yourself and Look
Your Best.

Shakespeare says: "He tests at scars
that never felt a wound"
How often il happens that weak
nervous. suffering women are the sub
jec,s IL rldicule by friends. who, being
well themselves. cannot understand such
feelings IN others. Yet there is no more
terrible suffering than that resulting from
nervousness. and It Is the most prevalent
OF All complaints.
The most frightful t0rtures haunt the
mind; the person l. in constant dread or
impending evil; sleep refuses 10 come. ana
the merest tr.ies cause worry ana
anxiety. Thoughts OF insanity develop
AMI the poor sufferer feels weak. tred'
anl unable 10 DO anything. There are
= metim,s fliutness and sinking at the
stomach. loss Of appetite, coated tongue
and lack Of interest in society and daily
affairs Female weakness. with pains IN
the side. back or abdomen. are often
present Mss Ne,;ie Richards. OF Liver
more Falls. Nc. says:
For two years I had Mysteries. ana
vas fearfuliv nervous. would nave
them every day. and was in terrible
condition. Ny limbs were cold all the
time. | could not sleep nights, and had
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03

rnyIMMAN UEL BAPTIST
CuIRCn tFlfth street near Lelyhl--Rey. JAMES
NEsOS, ID. D., Pastor. Preaching &C ! 4. W.
aud + p. ". Sunday schoJ at 93O \. NJ fta!r''
meet ng WEDNESDAY a. = !. ri.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-03
wARWlcKs DEMONSTRATION.
Six Hundred Torches I'm Procession Boy
kIn's and Goodies Great Speeches

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. November o.
CSpecial)-The grandest political demon
stration ever held within the boundaries
OF Warwick county took place In this city
tonight. There was torchlight process
slon. with six hundred men. all bearing
torches and transparencies. after the pro-
co sion. Hon. John Goode and Colonel X.
r. Boykin addressed an audience OF two
thousand in the omen air. There was
arre delegation from Hampton. which
,1me over in special cars, accompanied
" the Old Point and Mill-Creek bands.
IL BoyI>in was the first 10 speak, and he
.ntertained the large audience for half
n hour. Nlr. Goode followed In a rous.ng
Idrcss of over ore hour. In which ne
implicitly captured the large audience
y his eloquent and stirring remarks.
sir Goode will speak In Hampton to-mor-
row night. and many of our citizens Will
70 over to hear him. The, affair Of to-
night winds up the campaign here. and
vhen the sun goes down Tuesday this
county will be in her usual line.