Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-05-08

shortly.
MISS DAISY SMITH, of Castleton, is
visiting relatives here.
RUSSELL 6 MARCH have the contract
to erect large and handsome residence
in Petersburg, N. Y.
THE Rifles were out for drill last even
ing and presented quite creditable ap-
pearancss
The Rev. L. c. Partridge of Jellico,
Tenn, is intending to visit Bennington,
this summer.
IRA G. HAWKS, who has been i'll with
bronchitis, is so that he is about the
streets, but his throat is far from well.
JUDGE WHITE's condition continues
to improve, and he is convalescing from
his recent severe illness.
THE BANNER Office has all modern ia
cilities for the production of good print
ing, and can therefore do it at a reason
able price.
JA11oR REED is now quite busy with
his annual spring cleaning, and making
it's inside look as well and inviting as
possible.
Mr.. AND MRs. A. W. BREASTED re-
turned from their wedding trip, Monday,
and are at their homo, corner of Hall
and Elm streets.
A. T. STEWART once said that his sue
cess in life he attributed to the money
expended in judicious Advertising
Moral--do thou likewise.
SEVERAL persons were received into
the Baptist church Sunday, at the close
of the morning services. Several candi-
dates were baptised at the same time.
BRADLEY B. SMALLEY, the manager
of the Democratic party in Vermont
went through North Bennington on the
flyer, yesterday, en- route to Washington.
MRS. G. Fl. FISHER of Rochester, N.
Y, who has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Brown, and her aunt, Mrs. Henri
eta Adams, several weeks has returned
home.
Our friends will confer a favor on us
by handing in such little items of news
as come to their notice. No matter if
they are about yourself, we won't tell
who told us,
THE Spinners' Union occupy the Old
Odd Fellows Hall in Adams block.
This organization is in fourishing con-
dition and is adding weekly to its. mem
bers.
CoADJUToR BISHOP MIoHAUD was
present at the services Sunday in the
Church of the Sacred Heart, morning
and afternoon. Large congregations
were present.
WHILE loading wagon from the
Salem, N. Y, depot, last Wednesday,
Eugene Bump was thrown between the
wagon and platform by the breaking of
some rotten plank. One rib was broken,
another cracked, and he was otherwise
bruised.
THE warm weather the past week, with
the shower of Friday and Sunday nights,
has started the leaves and grass nicely.
The fruit trees are already in blossom
and each apparently Vying with the
other to see which can look the hand
soonest.
THE windows on the front of the
building occupied by the F. N. Tiffany
Hose Company, and the W. II. Bradford
Hook and Ladder have been fitted with
outside awnings. They were presented
by the different parties after whom the
companies were named.
FRANK HARDWOOD was before the mu-
nicipal court, Saturday, charged with be-
ing drunk and was fined $40 for one
second offense. He disclosed on Thomas
Butler at the Cottage hotel but the dis
closure was not accepted and he was
marched to Jail, there he contemplated
and refreshed his memory. He finally
disclosed on George Miller, then paid
his fine and was released.
THE nextsix or eight weeks will be
the pleasantest time in the whole year in
the Green Mountains. Every tree and
shrub now seem to be wing with each
other to sec which can look the best.
With all nature with new dress on,
and of vivid green hue, surely no one
can faiHo appreciate that this is indeed
aglorieus country we live in.
LEILIMcINTYRE is away on trip
during which she will appear in several
concerts. Her first appearance was in
North Adams, Friday evening. During
this week she will appear in Lowell,
Lawrence and Lynn, Mass, and next
week Friday she appears in an enter
tainment to be given in Burlington,
for the benefit of the Sherman band.
AT the Second Congregational church,
Sunday morning, the regular communion
service was observed. The attendance
was large and the services interesting.
Eight persons were received into full
membership on profession of faith and
two by letter. Six were baptised. In
the evening there was an address on
music, the subject being the composer,