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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
NORTH POWNAL.

o. The Stage: Our young people in the
school, assisted by the teachers, have APP
pointed Saturday evening, March Sd,
when they will afford the public dra-
matte exhibition entitled, "Imogen, or
The Witcbs Secret" The proceeds are
to be used for the benefit of the school.
The entertainment will be a good one.
Don't miss it.
Accident: Arthur Lester, carpenter at
the mill, accidently slipping, put forth
his hand to save himself from a fall up
on running buzz saw. Striking the
saw with his left hand in this effort, his
four fingers were severed at the third
Joint Mr.. Lester is man full of gen
ial good nature, which won him the ten
der regard of all. He has the sym
pathy of the whole community.
Thomas H. Brownell died at his resi-
dence at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of
the goth inst. The funeral was held
from the house on Thursday morning at
II o'clock. He has always lived in Pow
nal on the farm where he was born, and
which descended to him from his father,
Richman Brownell. Like his father, the
son was a lover of good horses, and he
showed always partially for this kind
of stock. He never married. He was a
man of kind impulses, despising sham
and hollowneSs of so-called society. In
his rugged way he maintained his ideas
and had a reason for his actions and the
faith that he believed" In religion he
was Mason, but more than that he
never professed, nor did he bestow his
patronage upon any church. He loved
children dearly, and this sentiment i'll his
L. L. al. l.
they become real, would have changed
the whole tenor of his life. Those who
came near enough to look within, saw
much to admire. Those at a distance
thought him cold and forbidding. His
death was caused by heart weakness, ag-
gravated by an attack Of measles, which
latter had been very light. Heart symp-
toms became alarming Sunday, afford
ing no interval Of abatement between
that time and his death. He was 81
years old.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
MANCHESTER CENTRE.

Miss Lottie Wait is visiting friends in
Salem, N. Y.
Arrangements are being made for a
maple sugar festival at the Methodist
church, on Wednesday evening, March
It'll.
The Rt. Rev. A. c. A. Hall, D. D.,
Bishop of Vermont, will visit the parish
of Zion church for the purpose of con-
firmation on the evening of Monday,
March II.
W. H. Bundy is making preparations
to begin his business block in the
burned district as soon as arrangements
are perfected. Work on the MattisOn
block is being pushed as rapidly as the
weather will permit
Mr.. VIM. Edgerton closed his labors as
teacher of the higher department of our
schools, on Friday last He has given
most excellent satisfaction during the
several terms he has taught here and he
carries away with him the good will of
both scholars and parents. He was the
recipient of very pretty present from
his scholars on the last day of the term.
Yale college has daily newspaper Of
acknowledged ability and large circula-
ton, and the contests among the stu
dents for positions as editors on the
paper are fierce and exciting. Only one
of the Junior class was to be chosen al
the recent election, and G. F. Clemens
of this place, secured the coveted honor,
having only one opponent who came
anywhere near him in the contest His
friends here heartily congratulate him
on his merited success.
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EAST ARLINGTON.

A Union musical concert will be held
at the Congregational church on Sunday
evening, February 25th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walker are in
town, called here by the illness of Mrs.
Walkers father, Mr.. Dorman Andrew.
Clarence E. Hard closes his school at
the ''Sandbank'' on Friday of this week.
The schools are having holler-day Ito
quote certain small school boy), on
Washington's birthday.
Debated Items.
We hope We editor had a handsome
valentine.
We have lots of sleighing and more
coming.
The letters of our ow-townsman,
Mr.. Eaton, are very interesting and very
pleasant, coming from the LAND of
Flowers" to snow bound Vermont
err. We feel like sending him vote of
thanks.
I"Majorie March, sent a valentine"
from Rock Maple Ridge to the younger
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POWNAL.

George Dunn and bride have returned
from their wedding tour.
Mrs. Judson Barber is at her sons
home in WilliamstOwn for few days.
The special meetings at North POwnal
have been discontinued on account of
the weather, although they have been
very successful.
The Masonic banquet to have been
held at North Pownal Friday of the pres
ent week, has been postponed to an in
definite time.
G. V. Swartout of Albany, N. Y, for
merly of this place and late train dis
patcher of "Fitchburg Railway is spend
ing few days in town.
The oyster supper at the Methodist
church last Friday, February 10th, was
a grand success. The Rev. P. Goettel
former pastor was present from Adams
and twenty-five of his congregation also.
Net proceeds $37.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of
the Methodist church, was held Monday
morning in the vestry, with Presiding
Elder Hughes in the chair. After hear
ing the reports of the official board, he
congratulated them upon the tlourishing
condition of the church.
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no "Monkerinrn with one Register.

That the cash register, either of the key,
check or handle variety, may be "beaten"
by dishonest manipulators is proved by
the fact that the sellers of these instru-
ments furnish an additional safeguard to
their patrons Each purchaser of regis
ter is guaranteed the services of detective
who is in the employ Of the company sell
ing the machines. This detective drops in,
occasionally, and after getting drink or a
cigar takes note of the way in which the
clerk or bartender "rings up" the amount
of the various purchases. If he monkeys
with the machine" he is reported and
loses his place. 1t is stipulated that the
man discharged shall not be given any rea-
son for his dismissal, the idea being to let
as little become known about this novel
detective service as possible.-New York
Herald.
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wOODFORD.

Fred Kendall is now the mail-carrier.
12o below zero Washington's birthday
morning.
Remember the Sunday School concert,
Sunday evening.
Babies Geneva Gleason and Harold
Cutler have been sick this week.
Miss Claire Gleason sustained an in
jury to one limb by stepping into deep
snow, so she used crutch few days.
The Intelligent compositor," last
week made us say "Walbridge' in one
place where Gleason was intended, in the
obituary Of Miss Edna Gleason. Of
course everybody knew what was in
tended, but such errors seem provoking,
and sometimes hardly unavoidable.
The Y. P. S. G. E. of this place, at
their meeting last Sunday evening, had
a memorial service in honor of their
late, loving member, Miss Edna Glea-
son, who was an active member of the
society, but whom an all-wise Father
called unto Himself. The North Adams
papers published obituaries of Edna,
and spoke particularly of the high es-
TEEN in which she was held in church
and school in that place.
An L. ". G. L. louge was successfully
organized Tuesday evening. Officers
elected are as follows: S. NJ Bowles, l..
D.; Geo. W. Knapp, G. t.; G. G. Easton,
P. C. T.; Mrs. G. G. Easton, V. T.; Har-
ley Bowles, M; Charles Bowles, c.;
Mrs. Walter Cutler and Mrs. G. D. Saw
yer, secretaries; D. NJ. Gleason, F. s.;
Miss Sadie Knapp, treasurer; Mrs. Geo.
w. Knapp, S. J. t.; Mrs. VIM.
Bowles, c.; G. 1. Knapp, s.; Mrs. Jesse
Bugbee, A. NJ. Mr.. E. T. Griswold of
Bennington, is entitled 70 credit for the
organization of this lodge. There was a
party of 23 ladies and gentlemen from
Bennington, with us Tuesday evening,
who rendered valuable assistance.
After the exercises, they repaired to the
Summit House and enjoyed midnight
dinner. We hope these good people will
come to our town, and lodge, often.
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Fitchburg Railroad,
HoosAC TUNNEL ROUTE
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK, MAIN STREET,
BENNINGTON.


On and after Nov. 9th, 1898 trains will run a
follows
LEAVE BENNINGTON VIA BENNINGTON & RUTLAND
RAILWAY.
Leave Bennington So IN, arrive Troy 9 25,
IN, New York 20 IN, Hoosick Falls 03, North
Adams SO, Greenfield II VI m, Fitchuurg / 49,
Boston 3 10 p N, Mechsnicvile 10, Saratoga 10 O5
Leave Bennington IL 35 m, arrive Troy = 10
New York 90, hOOsick Falls IS, North Adams
81, Greenfeld5 so. Fitchburg 10, Boston l0G0r
N.
Leave Bennington O5 p. M. arrive at Troy
800, New York $50
Leave Bennington 10 IN, arrive Troy 55,
pm, Hnosick Falls II, No. Adams 90 p m
Mechanicville g 46, p. m, Saratoga 35p. m.
Leave Bennington II Is a. m. arrive Troy 10
New York asa m. Leave Bennington for the
north. 10 l5 Is ard 10 a m, 1876 10 p m.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BENNINGTON
VIA. BENNINGTON & RUTLAND ny;
/ 20 a m, from New York, Albany and Troy
9 SO a m, from New York. Albany, Troy, Hoo
sick Falls, No. Adams, Saratoga and Mechanic
vile.
247 pm, from New York. Albany, and Troy,
Is from New York, Albany and Troy.
3S p IN, from Albany, Troy. Hoosick Falls No
Adams Boston. and Saratoga. Arr We at Ben
nngtOn from the north ~, 10 IN, %, ) 81
J. R. WATSON, Cent Pass. Ag'.
G. A. NIMMO Boston.
GenT Western Passenger Agent. Troy.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23

At the late Farmers meeting in Fair
haven, Hon. j. o. Sanford spoke rather
extensively on 'Intensi,e Farming"
He said man should go into farming or
any other business, as though he were
going to make a life business of it.
People ought not to sell hay but have
enough stock to feed it out; when per-
son sold a ton of hay he was selling
from five to eight dollars worth of fertil-
izing stuff from his place. After his adj
dress q lengthy discussion followed, par
ticipated in by several farmers, besides
members of tho board G. NJ. Vinslow
thought the farmers ought TO put their
goods on the market in a more attrac-
tive style, and in the right season, and be
careful not to mix in poor article with
the good ones offered for sale. Mr.. San
ford thought clover the proper hay to
grow, cutting three times year.
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MANCHESTER.

J. N. Hard has been in Boston the
past week, on business.
Mr.. Isham and family went to New
York, Saturday, and will return later to
their home in Chicago.
According to custom, the annual
March meeting should be held at Man
chester Centre, but there being no hall
there, it will be held at the Court House.
Principal Graves went to Burlington
hospital, last week, to he treated for the
injury to his knee, received last fall.
Encouraging reports have been received
from him.
The patrons of Battenkill Cheese fac
tory will hold meeting at the factory,
on Saturday, March Sd, for the purpose
of adopting the Babcock system of max
ing dividends. 1t is earnestly requested
that every patron be present, whether a
stakeholder or not.
Miss Rosamond II. Adgate, for several
recent years, the esteemed preceptress
at our Seminary, has, since her resigna-
ton here, been teaching in State insti-
tuition in Hudson, N. Y. Her younger
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
WEST ARLINGTON.

L. j. Farnham exchanged horses with
a Mr.. Cullitan recently.
Mrs. Fayette Lackey of Pawlet, visited
friends here recently.
We had quite fall of snow last week,
but, as usual, it lasted but a few days.
After passing several weeks with rela-
tives in Fort Edward and Greenwich. N
Y, Mrs. James Calvert returned to her
home in this place.
Albert Buck of East Arlington, was in
town over Sunday. Mrs. Buck and lit
tie son, who have been visiting in this
vicinity for the past two weeks, returned
with him.
The donation party at Mr.. Howarth's
last Thursday evening, was a decided
success, notwithstanding the storm. AN
elegant repast was served to about 70
persons. The amount realized was
nearly S54.
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sister, Miss Adelia Adgate, for some
time an invalid, died in Hudson, Janu-
airy 20, interment at Keeseville, their
early home. Miss Adgate has the sym
patty of numerous friends in Manches-
ter in this atfliction.
The town auditors met Saturday, and
their report will show that the road ex'
penses have been large, but the work in
cludes a large amount of bridge and
sluice work which is expensive, but has
been well done and is of a permanent
character. The poor expenses have also
been heavy as there has been consider
able sickness among the towns poor.
The school expenses are less than the
average, and on the whole, the new
school law seems to have worked very
well, but may be further improved by
experience.
Mrs. Myra Bradwell, a woman of Ma
tional reputa ion, and native of Man
chester, died in Chicago recently She
was born in 1881, and was the daughter
of Eben Colby and Abigail Wiley Col
by. She went West at the age of II, and
after obtaining good education was
for time principal of seminary in
Memphis, Tenn. In 1855, she married
james B. Bradwell, a Chicago lawyer,
and to assist him, she studied law and
sought to be admitted to practice. This
the courts refused She appealed to the
United States Supreme Court and was
at first rejected but afterwards admitted
and became practicing lawyer of ac-
knowledged ability. She established
the Chicago Legal News which she
made great success, and which is a
recognized legal authority by Illinois
lawyers. Her death is universally
mourned oy her legal associates, and her
career shows what woman can do even
in the legal profession of which she was
the first female member.
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ing, March I'd, at the Methodist church
parlors. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
Isaac Rice, an old resident living just
outside of town, died on Monday even
ing, after a brief illness. Funeral was
from his late home on Thursday morn
ing.
The missionary concert last Sunday
evening, was quite success, rejecting
great credit on all who were engaged in
it, and those who were engaged In get
ting it up.
A. G. Goldthwaite of Troy, N. Y,
visited his son, the doctor being or the
sick list since Monday. He is under DR..
Woodhulls care and seems to be some
better at this writing.
Debated Itehs.l
We hear rumors of donation party.
George A. Bruce has been confined to
the house for some time with a severe
cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin Howard are re-
joicing over the presence of little miss
in their home, born Tuesday.
More snow than at any time before
this winter and still showing Thursday
hO piOoPSSNo NN'~N -
mont will not yet be cheated out of its
winter, even though it does come late.
Members are weekly coming for adj
mission into the l. o. G. T. society.
The lodge is well warmed, very comfort
ably arranged, and every one antici-
pates pleasant time in our gatherings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Carpenter are in
Bennington, at his fathers, f. A. Car
penter's, the latter now unable to look
after the business here, as he is confined
at his home with severe attack of neu-
ralgia.
On Sunday evening next. the mission
airy concert will be held. Quite a good
deal of pains has been taken to have an
interesting one. A dialogue by several
of the young misses, under Miss Grace
Martins training, has been prepared,
and with music will fill up the evening,
no doubt.
The Y. P. S. G.. E. are getting to be
quite the larger portion in attendance
upon our evening preaching service,
which is encouraging for the standing of
the society, but no one living near
enough to attend the service can afford
to stay away from it, they cannot afford
to loose the lessons that are so interest
ingly given to this people, from time to
time. The church should be filled.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
Luck.

Persons who believe in luck and signs
will doubtless agree that it is unlucky to
be struck by lightning on Monday, or take
hold of circular saw in motion on Tues
day, or tumble down stairs with coal
scuttle on Wednesday, or be hit by a cable
car on Thursday, or fall overheard on Fri
day, or marry on Saturday girl who
swings 10 pound dumbbells, or be one OF
10 to dinner ON Sunday when there is food
for only 10. New Norl; Tribune.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
SOUTH sHAFTsBuRY.

The sIeighing is now the best that we
have had this winter.
James X. Atwood of West Dover, re-
Gently visited his nephew, Geo. A. Moon.
Miss Winnie Collins of Bennington,
spent last Saturday with lone Eddy.
Mortimer Bates spent Sunday in town,
also Miss Woodland who was a guest
of Mrs. F. L. Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Bolster, former resi-
dents of this place, are visiting friends
in town. While here, they are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bradish.
There will be donation Friday even
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
Fair opportunitv.

Tasso, being told that he had fair OPP
portunity of taking advantage of very
bitter enemy, replied, 81 wish not to plum
der him, but there are things which wish
to take from him--not his honor or his life,
but his malice and i'll will"
Well spokenl A noble taking from an
enemy, "his malice and Ill whip How
is that done' Love is the potent weapon.
"Heap Goals of fire on his head. "--Ex-
change.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
ARLINGTON.

The lumbermen are sorry to say the
sleighing is getting thin,
An epidemic which is going its rounds,
especially among the school children, is
a hard cold and sore throat.
The funeral of Mrs. Antha Hard, one
of the most respected citizens of this
town, who was buried at the home of
the deceased, Tuesday, February 18th.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
BENNINGToN co. SAVINGS BANK

TENhe Bennington County Savings Bank at the
L Bennington County National Bank, is open
daily for the transaction Of business from 10 O'Clock
a. M. TO O'Clock p. M, Sundays and Holidays ex-
Interest to depositors strictly in accordance with
ne laws of the State Of Vermont. Money de-
posted anytime after the first day Of each month
draws interest from the first day of the next sue
ceeding month. Interest computed January
list and July lst and if not withdrawn will be added
o principal, and interest thereafter will accrue
upon Il.
personal securities.
A. B. VALENTINE, President,
lie, GIBSON, Vice President
c. H. DEWEY, Treasurer,
G. W. HARTMAN, Secretary,
TRUsTEEs-A B. Valentine, d. W. Hartman,
Olin Scott, ]. 7. shurtlen, I e. Gibson j. X
Judson John Robinson.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
DIP. R. @. JENNEY. Dentist.

SUCCESSOR TO DIR. j. N. SCRANToN9
y Is prepared to perform all operations in Dent
stry in a thorough and Horkmanlike manner. Per,
ect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases submitted
. his care, and at reasonable prices. Sas or
Ether administered or extracting teeth when re-
Iuired. Office opposite Congregational Church
Aain ST., Bennington.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-02-23
DORSET.

Among the recent allowance of pen
sions is an "original" to Angenette F.
Farwell of this town, a widows.
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q. CUTLER, Dentist.


Successor to Or. S. B. Pike.
al operations performed in the most thorough
and careful manner, and at reasonable prices.
Nv aim will be give eHlre satisfaction to all
cases submitted to my care.
Gas and Ether administered for extracting
teeth without 7ain when desired.
Ofice Opposite Free Library Hall, Bennington,
37tf Vermont.
Having sod my dental practice to ORA. Z.Cut-
err a gentleman of experience and ability, l be-
speak for him the same liberal patronage that has
haan accorded me the past eighteen years:
DR.. S. B. PIKE.
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Nothing to Build On
Catarrhal Neuralgia, Almost Par
aIyzed, All Broken Up
MarVeIousIy Restored to Health by
Hoods SarsapariIla.


Hoods SarsapariIla.
&c. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
az was taken sick with catarrhal neuralgia
and complication Of diseases, with
Nervous Prostitution.
Physicians said there was no help for me.
was run down so low there was nothing to build
on. They said had catarrh of the bladder.
had such light feelings in my head could hard
ly walk around the house. think my throat
came very near being paralyzed, and 1t was with
the greatest difficulty could swallow food
became discouraged, and thinking had once
before taken few bottles Of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla decided to try it again. am thankful
did. When commenced taking it weighed %
pounds now weigh 139 pounds. 1 could not
stand on my feet long enough to wash my
dishes; now can do all my work washing in
cluded, for five in family. Everyone exclalms
when they see me,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1894-05-11
SALT CREEK.
TDEFERRED.1 |


Never before in the history of our
country was the. apple crop more
promising than ut present. The
M. Il. society is making an effort to
build Il church on Salt Creek near
the residence of II. w. Smith. 1t
Is u remarkable fact that there Is
not a church on the Salt Creek
valley from its head until it Is lost
in the river below :. 4. Married, by
D. l.. Davis j. p, Mr.. Henry Barkas
and Miss Lunday Devore. :. 1t is
reported that several mad dogs are
roaming at large In the neighbor-
hood of Pike Run, and one horse
and one calf have already died
from the effects of hydrophobia In
that vicinity. Whatever other
damages may have been done re-
mains for time to develop. VIM.
Parks purchased Il new organ of a
Chillicothc CO., last week ;. Lost
on Blue Greek last Sunday, John
Imboden's beard Jasper Harden
who moved with his family to
Paulding county about two years
ago, moved back this spring to his
former home ON Blue Greek.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1894-05-11
VINO said Logan Water-works
Bonds wouldn't sell?
Stained GLASS In Art.

Mr.. La Fargo was the first Amer
lean to manufacture glass to suit
himself Like the famous potters,
Bernard Pallissy of the last centu.
ry, and Jean Carries of to day, he
supervised every detail in the prep
aratiOn Of the raw material, study
ing the action of the heat and the
mystery of chemical action i'm the
production of his enamels. Always
original in nis work, he bends the
material to suit his needs, treating
conventionalities as so many oh.
stacles to be overcome, working
himself out, whether in painting
or In glass, in whatever direction
his artistic instincts may lead. II
is through his constant industry
and eager penetration that tho
name of Mr.. La Fargo has become
synonomous for that with is hes,
in art in America, and it is with
humiliation that we must record
that the one art in which ii is ac.
knowledged by all Europe we excel
the art of stained glass, was moi
given the slightest recognition in
the art department of the World.
Fair.-FrOm "Ihe Art of John La
Farye," Nay Revieac of RevieWs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1894-05-11
CEDAR FALLS.

The weather IL hot and lots O
rain is needed.
The people in this vicinity are
through planting corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffin were
the guests of Le Amerine and wife
recently.
Miss Agnes Mills is better al
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS. Watts took q
flying trip to Logan Saturday.
Mr.. Ed. Davis and Miss Laura
Hutton were married this week.
Mr.. David Eby is very poorly al
this writing.
Mr.. Solomon Parrish and wife
OF Logan were visiting at their old
home and friends near the Cedar
Falls. They are getting quite
feeble.
Weddings are all the go, three
beIlings In one night.
Mr.. T.. Harden made flying
trip to Logan Saturday.
ROCKDWELLER.