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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-17
In TIE LOCAL FIELD.
North Bennington.

Ralph Reed returned Tuesday from
his canvassing trip through the New
England States and Canada, of more
than three months.
George A. Clark of Hartford, Conn,
the best man at the marriage OF G. Floyd
Huling, has been visiting here, return
ing home on the sleeper, Monday morn.
ing.
Miss Gertie Lille will go, Thursday,
to live in North Adams. Since her faith
er, Lewis w. Lilly, has sold his farm,
his stay in this quarter has been doubt
full.
The massacres in Turkey and the con-
duct of the combined European powers,
with reference to their treatment of the
Turks, has been the subject of much
conversation here, and has resulted in
giving material aid in many instances
for the sufferers.
The Baptist festival, held in the vii.
lage hall on Friday evening last, was a
complete success. Ample arrangements
had been made for the large number
present, and the inducement held out by
bOuntiful supper and the nice things
for sale in the fancy booth, more fully
met as was shown by the eagerness with
which all participated. The building
seems to be well adapted to the wants of
the village, and when occupied for the
purposes it is intended will be a great
addition to the converting of our pleasant
village. The receipts were all that
could be expected. amounting to nearly
or quite one hundred twenty-five dollars.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold their annual festival in
the new village hall, Friday evening the
10Th inst, There will be table where
ar icles suitable for Christmas presents
will be for sale, and a turkey and chichen
PIE supper will be served from six o'clock
Admission will be ten cents and supper
will be twenty five cents, all are cordi-
ally invited and pleasant tune is Elk.
pected.
Public exercises will be held in the
different rooms of our Graded School on
Friday afternoon OF this week. Decla-
nations, essays, etc, will be prominent
in the services.
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South SALISBURY.

Sixteenth of December and no sleigh
ing yet.
Mrs. F. L. Mattison has returned after
short visit from home.
Mrs. G. B. Madison is expected home
about the list 80 spend the holiday va
cation with friends.
Miss Julia NJ. Saunders spent few
days with friends in town this week.
Elijah Galusha is able to be out.
Mhe father of Mr. Will Griffin, with
son, is visiting them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spencer and Mr..
and Mrs Merle Spencer spent the Sab
bath with Mrs. Spenc +, their mother.
Mr.. Charles Jermanie of Austerlitz,
N. Y, called on &. f. Stickles and j.
Fradeuburg recently.
Miss Ethel Stockwell visited Miss
Mary Hastings recently, the latter hav-
ing been on the sick list, compelling
her absence from school.
Holly Cary's land is improving.
The NJ. f. Sunday School are making
preparations for Christmas. A Christ
mas tree is one of the pleasing features
something that always gladdens the
hearts of the children.
Remember the pop corn social at
Templar's Hall on Wednesday evening
of this week, December, Is.
The names of scholars who were Meth
er absent nor tardy during the term end
ing Nov. % in Dist. No. IA are the fol-
lowing: Walter and Lena DevinO, Ru-
pert Dean, Paul Fradenburg, Myrtle
Green, Clifford Hawkins, Wallace and
Nora Harrington, Raymond and Eddie
Howard, Warren Hartt. Leslie Haswell
Arthur and Nellie Millingtou, Bessie
Mattison, Charlie Martin, Bessie Niles,
Kenneth Parker, Lester Pleasant, Elmer
Spencer, Julia Tacy and Lillian Wash
ington. H. Madison, teacher
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FOSSIL CRITICISM.

Overheard at Peabody Museum, Yale Unfver-
sity
"They tell me that women have entered at Yale" "
Said the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
care you Just waking up: "Iis an DER true
tale!]
Cried the Winglessanstinglessan holopus:
"But they say that they study! They really are
wise!
They go in for degrees! They aspire to a pnze!
They had best be at home making biscuit and
pies"
Quoth the Hoptononfloptononpol
THAT isn't the worst! Oh, sadder by far"
Said the Observation-Disclosures
"They are crOwding the pulpit, the bench AMI
the bar!
Dear Ho neutrality-suspicious.,
Let me Whisper may not authorities quote.
But tits prophesied clearly by thinkers OF note.
That-some day women are-gOing to
votew
Sighed the Observation-Disclosures
Then the HUptonontlOptonon tainted away,
And was rigid and mute when dug from the
clay
BY the famous professor who doteth on Zones;
And all the grim fossils, as silent as stones,
All pc rltird, till the eldest gave tongu.
To their thOughts-.'Oh, it wasn't so when we
were young.
Or think how our fathers would wallop us"-
Said the SanstinglessantholoOus
Hilary Brooke, in WOman's journal.
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West Arlington,

The most pleasant social event of the
season occurred on Monday evening,
Dec. 9th, at the hospitabe home of Mr..
and Mrs. r. G. Mckee, when about fifty
of their friends gathered by invitation
the occasion being the fifteenth anniver-
sary of their marriage Refreshments
consisting of sandwiches, cold meats,
salads, ice cream and cake were served
and a royal good time enjoyed by all
present, and the party did not break up
until after midnight. Time has dealt
kindly with both Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee,
she being as beautiful as when she came
here bride fifteen years ago, which can
hardly be said of every wife, and the
mother of three boys. Many handsome
presents were displayed, showing the re-
gard in which the host and hostess are
held. ONE WHO WAS THERE.
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POwnal

Frank Paddock is out, after a severe
illness.
Our local merchants are showing fine
display of Christm rs goods.
Skating is fine hereabouts.
A Christmas tree will be given in the
Meth odist church, Christmas Eve.
Schools close this week for the hOli-
days.
Miss Rhoda Mason is visiting friends
in Poultnoy
Examinations will take place in the
upper school on Thursday and Friday.
Arthur Parker, our local bicyclst, has
ridden over two thousand miles on his
wheel this season. We think he holds
the record in this vicinity.
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EsTATE OF WILLIAM R. GRAVES.

Will Presented
STATE OF VERMONT.
District of Bennington, %
In Probate Court held at Probate Office in Ben
nington within and for said district on the 9TH day
of December, A. D., 1895.
Present. John V, Carney, Judge.
An instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament of WIN X Graves, late of Ben
ningtOn, in said district. deceased, being pre-
scented by Collins NJ. Graves one, of the ex-
ecutOrs therein named, for probae, it is
ordered by said Court that all
persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at session thereof to be held at
the Probate Office in Bennington, in said district,
on the 18th day of Dec. A D 1895. at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, and show cause, if any they have,
against the probate of said will; for which pur-
pose it is further ordered that this order be pub
lished three weeks successfully IN the Benning-
ton BANNER, newspaper printed at bennington,
in this State, previous TO said time OF hearing.
BY the Court,
% Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge
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NOTICE TO SELL REAL ESTATE OF
JOHN II. DAVIS, Decd.

STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Cour
District of Bennington, IS. ( held at Probate OF
fee in Bennington, within and for said district on
the Sd day Of December, A. D. 1926.
Present, Hon, John V. Carney, Judge.
L. w. Bradford, administrator of the estate
JOHN IL. Davis, late OF Bennington, in said dis
rrict. deceased makes application 10 said court
for license to sell all of the real estate of said de-
ceased situate il the towns of Bennington and
POwDal, and known as the John ii DAVIS farm,
for bounds and description reference NAV be had
to the land records of the town of Bennington,
representing that the sale o. said real estate is
necessary to pay the debts of said deceased and
EXPENSES of administration.
WhtreupOn it is ordered by said court that said
application be referred to a session thereof to Oe
held ut the Probate Office in Bennington in said
District on the 1Stn day of Dec. A. D.. 1895. for
hearing and decision thereon; and, It is further
Order,d that all persons interested be no fled
hereof. by publication OfnOtice of said applica-
tion and order thereon hree weeks successfully
IN the BENIN gton BANNER. newspaper pub
lshed at Bennington, and which cirCulates in
the neighborhOod of those Interested, before
SAID time of hearing, that they may Ape ar at said
time and place, and, if they see cause, object
thereto.
By the Court, Attest,
90 JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
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East Arlington.

Miss Florence Hard is in Brattleboro
for a visit.
The school IN the village is closed fol
vacation. Miss Mclean has returned to
Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Mr.. Dewitt, OF
Newfane, is teaching the winter term in
Chiselville.
B. L. Field has gone to Fitchburg,
Mass, and other places, selling goods
for Mr.. Farnham, of Arlington.
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The Great Tobacco War.

Many of our readers know of the war
existing between the manufacturers of
plug chewing tobacco, but few perhaps
are familiar with the cause.
For years some manufacturers have
been making enormous profits by giving
consumers a small piece of plug for ten
cents. Recently a large manufacturer
seeing that the time had come for better
things, has placed new brand called
Battle AK on the market, which gives
the consumer very large piece of the
most excellent quality for THE same
price. This has raised a great storm
among those who are hurt by it, bat it
gives Joy to those who use the goods.
In Battle AK they get greater quantity
for their money, while the quality is
equal to the finest of other brands
This has naturally had the effect of
greatly decreasing the business of those
who have held to the old way, and it has
materially curtailed their enormous
profits. On the other hand Battle AK
now taxes the resources of three large
factories, which by running night and
day, are still unable to make the goods
fast enough to satisfy the enthusiastic
demand.
The people want good thing and the
most of it that they can get for the
price. The manufacturers who do the
best by them will get their trade
Their rivals naturally do not like it,
They raise a mighty howl, but the ak
will cut them down.
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NOMMIssIoERs, NOTICE

" Estate Of j. EMELlNE STEWART.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for Il e District of Ben
inc, and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate OF j. Emtline Stewart
late of Bennington. in said District, deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purposes
foIesaid, at the County Clerks office
in the County Court House at Bennington,
on the 18th day o. Dec. 1895. and ODD day
of April, 1895, next from 10 O'Clock a IN. until
O'Clock p. m. each OF said days, and that six
months from the 10Th dayl of Nov. A. D., 1885,
is the time limited by said Court for said credi-
tors to present their claims to us for examina
tion and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, this ODD day of NoY-
A. D. 1895.
HARRY T. CUSHMAN,
JOHN II. KE!.SO.
SO Commissioners
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ADMINISTRATIVE SALE.

The undersigned will sell at public auction at
p. Morrissev'S store. Stamford, Vt, on Friday
December Goth, 1895. at 10 o'clock, M, the fol
lowing real estate situated IN the town Of STAN
ford, Vt, and bounded as follows, viz: North and
east by the highway, south by land Of Emma
Harris, es mated at nine acres One other piece
Of land bounded north and west by land Of A. G.,
Clough, south and East by highway, estimated at
one acre. Also, one other piece, bounded north
by lands Of Catherine Dunn. east and south by
lands of EIizer PiantOne, and west by lands Of
Henry Seegar, estimated at seven acres and
known as the sherman Orchard" being all the
real estate of the late Abel c Bliss, subject to a
NOR gage of $500 and about one years interest at
the Wilmington Savings Bank.
Terms to be made known at time of sale.
JOHN w WILLARD Administrator.
Stamford, VT, Nov. %, 1895 1913
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate OF LOUISA HEWITT

Y ESTATE OF LOUISA HEWEII.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district of Ben
nington COMMISSIONERS. 70 receive. examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Louisa Hewett
late of BENIN ytOn, in said district,
deceased and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto, hereby give notice
that they will meet for the purposes aforesaid
vt the store of c. d. Gibson in Bennington.
the Sd day of Jan and 4th day of June
next from two o'clock, p. M, until
4 o'clock p. M, each Of said days, and that six
n-Jnths from the 18th day of Dec, A. D., 1895, Is
to present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Bennington, this 18th day of Dec.
A. D., 1895,
C G. KIMBALL,
50 HILAND FAY,
Commissioners.
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WALKER & HovEY.

This recent addition to Bennington's
list of business concerns, is making a
specially of fine teas and coffees, cocoa,
figs, raisins, prunes, evaporated peach es,
apricots, citron, and the regular grocer
les for the Christmas table.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-17

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
BiliOusness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-17

Mr.. Walbridge has filled his large
building from cellar to garrett with the
latest and best in his line. There is al
most every thing imaginable in chamber,
dining and parlor sets. He has also
large assortment of chairs of every de-
scription, handsome pailor and table
lamps, china and glass ware, baby car
riages, stoves. ETC., ETC. Especially at
tractive is his assortment of lamps. Mr..
Walbridge intends TO preserve, this
Christmas, his reputation for handling
the largest line of furniture in the coun-
tY.
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NJ. L. WATSON.

Every one delights in the possession o
a friends photograph, and with thi
thought in mind many people find tina
a photograph of himself or herself il
the most convenient and the best pres
ent for friend at Christmas. Mr.. Wat
son has supplied large number Of
photos for this purpose, his work being
recognized as superior to any others il
this section. He also displays a line OF
picture frame holdings.
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The shoe store is an important place
at Christmas time. There are hundreds
of poor people in every community of
considerable size who are suffering these
cold days for want of foot covering, who
are deserving of charity. Select pair
of shoes from Mr.. Evans's stock and
make one of these persons, as well as
yourself, happy by doing charitable
deed Mr.. Evans has filled up his store
with a good line of foot wear of every
kind and grade for the holidays.
/. E, GIBSON.
While Mr.. Gibson's line is not what
would be called holiday line, yet his
stock of groceries, provisions and the
products of his ovens is one that will in
stantly suggest itself as being of value in
Gaze a warm dinner or supplies for the
larder are in view for some one who is
unfortunately wanting in articles of
wholesome diet. Oranges, grapes, etc.,
are entifully in evidence, and can al
ways be used on Christmas day.
il. L. HUDSON.
No child's Christmas is complete with
out generous supply of candy among
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-17

In accordance with its annual custom,
the BANNER sent its reporters, this
week, among the leading merchants of
the village, to examine their holiday as
sortments, and to report thereon for the
benefit of the buying public. The re-
porters found that there was a better
feeling among the de lers this year than
last, as work has been plentier here. A
better holiday trade is anticipated, and,
consequently, stocks are larger aud more
varied.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-12-17

Mr.. Shurtleff has choice line of per-
flames, toilet sets, scissors and pocket
knives.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23
Blue Eyes and Pearly Teeth"
Burns Sisters.
DRlFTON ITEMS.

Upon the completion of the Cross
Creek hall last week each of the car
penters employed were presented with a
fine turkey by Eckley b. Coke, Jr., under
whose direction the hall was rebuilt and
who has paid for all the work thereon.
The presents from the annual Christ
mas tree will be distributed to the chill
drcn this evening. The tree is prettily
decorated and contains costly and useful
articles in abundance.
School Director John Curran wears
broad smile because of the arrival OF a
young girl at his home last night. Child
and mother are doing well.
Edward Gallagher leaves today to
spend the holidays with his brother,
Hugh, at Constable Hook, N. j.
George S. Wentz, Jr., spent a few
days with his brother, John, at Scran-
ton last week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23
Wife Beatcr Placedaln Jail.

The village of Dallas, in the upper
end of the county, was all excitement on
Friday over the arrest of George II.
Savory, a blacksmith, who was charged
with numerically beating his delicate
wife. Mrs. Savory swore out warrant
for her husbands arrest and it was
placed in the hands of the township CON
stable. The constable however, did not
act as quickly as the people of the town
thought he should, and, in fact, it is al
legged that he purposely allowed the man
to get out of the town. AT any rate,
Sayory got away, and as soon as it was
known that the constable had been neg
lectful of his duty Il citizens meeting
was held and the constable was sent for.
lie attempted to explain how the man
had gotten away, but the indignant citi-
zens would eccept no excuse and they
appointed a vigilance committee to run
the accused wife-beatcr down.
Savory was found as lIarvey's Lake.
He with a number Of friends resisted
arrest, but the vigilantes ovcrpowercd
them and the blacksmith was taken into
custody. He was taken before Justice
Perego, who committed him to jail
Sayorys friends made another attempt
to lberate him. A posse was then form
ed and the accused wife-beater was es-
corted to the county Jail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

Candidates for the February election
are becoming more active as the time
approaches to make the nominations.
The election for the local offices promises
to be as spirited as ever in this borough.
There is to be one justice of the peace
and one auditor elected by the whole
borough; one constable in each of the
two wards; one councilman in the North
ward to succeed Councilman McLaugh-
lin, and one in the South ward to succeed
Councilman Moore, also one in the South
ward to fill the unexpired term of Mr..
Winters, which will give each ward its
allotted three members; one school di-
rector in each ward to succeed Directors
Welsh and Shelhamer, and a Judge of
election, two inspectors of election and
an assistant assessor (register) in each
of the four election districts. There
are thirteen offices to be filled next
February
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

Miss Annie Metzger, of Pond Creek,
rendered her resignation to the Foster
school directors at a meeting on Satur
day evening. She was teacher of the
primary school at Drifton, and had the
reputation of being very good instruc
tor. 1t is understood that Miss Metzger
was recently married, which was the
cause of the resignation. To fill the po
sition the name of Miss Ella Campbell,
of Ecklcy. who was born and has lived
all her life in the township and holds
permanent certificate, was presented;
also the name of Miss Carrie Shaeffer
of Jeanesvile. Directors McHugh and
Evans voted for Miss Campbell, and
Directors Boyle, Namely, Barton and
Richards supported the Halle township
applicant, who was thus selected. Com
ment upon the bigotry and prejudice
displayed by this set of officials since
taking their positions is unnecessary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

Judge Bennett on Saturday handed
down a decision in the case of George
Burst VS.. Adam Welsenborn in which he
finds in favor of the defendant. John
X. Weisenborn, aged II, residing at West
Hazcton with his father, Adam Wes-
enborn, threw off the restraints of home
and secured position as brakeman at
Jersey City. He became insured in the
Brotherhood for $500, which he made
over to his uncle, George Burst.
The boy was fatally injured in an acci-
dent and died in the hospital at Trenton.
The uncle claimed the money, as the boy
signed it over to him, and the father in
sisted that he was entitled to it, as the
boy was not of age. Judge Bennett de-
cided that the father of the boy is en-
titled to the MONEY
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23
Escaped from Carbon Jail,

From the Mauch Chunk Times.
Anthony A. Ferry, serving ten
months sentence in the Carbon county
jail for forgery, walked off on Wednes-
day night and has not since been heard
from. Ferry was sent up on June 10,
having plead guilty to forging his broth
er's name to the Lehigh Valley pay roll,
whereby he secured $57.28. He was
sentenced to pay $40 fine, restore the
amount secured and to put in ten
months with Sheriff Setter. His time
would not, therefore, expire until April
Is. Ferry was entrusted with the keys
of the Jail and served in the capacity of
turnkey" He also did odd jobs about
the jail. His escape was therefore an
easy matter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

We offer One Hundred Dollau Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN 4 MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
7bc. per bottle. Sold by all druggists,
Testimonials free.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23
Still Furnishing Impure Water.

Notwithstanding the condemnation by
the state board of health of Solomon's S
creek and Crystal lake as sources of
water supply, it has been ascertained
that the Crystal Spring Water Company,
Wilkesbarre, has been drawing water
therefrom for the use of the city. Com
plant was made to Mayor Nichols, who
communicated with Secretary Lee,
and on Friday District Attorney Fell
was instructed by the executive officer
of the state board of health to enter
suit in the name of the commonwealth
against the Crystal Spring Company for
failure to comply with an order directing
it not to furnish water to the city from
the sources condemned.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23
ONLY One Murder Yesterlay.

Yesterday was the first Sunday after
pay day, and the reports from the
mining towns of the lower end of the
county state that only one murder was
committed yesterday. This was at
Ebervale, where disturbance of some
kind began at 7.30 o'clock in the even
ing and continued until one of the parti-
cipants shot another. The wounded
man was alive early this morning, but
no hopes are entertained for his re-
cOvery. The murderer escaped.