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Griggs courier., 1895-09-13

There's nothing 20 prevent, exceps
We might quarrel lam sure We shall
never do that We understand each
other too we'll for that. II there
should ever DO any trihing misunder-
standing neither of MS would let it be-
tray us INTO ugly wordA We would
wait, sure that it would como
out all right We have already
adopted = system Of dealing with each
other in perfect honesty, and it has
worked SO admirably that feel it will
be great success when we are mar
ried. We tell each other everything
everything, don't we, Roward?"
'Why, yes" said Howard, ''every.
thing. I never felt tempted to keep
back anything but once, and that was
when I met Jack Chambers, my old
friend Jack, the other day, and-wen,
you know Jack will indulge-a-andI I
I've told her all about it. But 1t
wasn't SO wicked, was it?''
mo; when we consider it was Jack, {"
said Helen. "But if it had been any.
one else-well, should have said you
ought not"
Nobody but Jack could have in
duced me. Helen" Howard declared;
hes . great-hearted fellow, and it's
not half as bad for him to drink all he
wants as it would be for me to take q
single drink. Somehow you forgive
Jack everything-every one overlooks
Jack, he's such . dear, frank fellow. A
fellow would go ON q lark with Jack
and think nothing Of it, when he
wouldn't join his father in . drink.
And now that we are very sure that
we are going to be the happiest people
in the world. 1 win run down to the
Office for few minutes, If you'll ex-
cuse me. There's some important mail ~
Howard, we are going to take you
for a drive" said Helen, disappointed
ly. Couldn't you give up tho Office
just this once for us?"
'Wel-er-you sec this is very inn
portant. but I'll tell you what we'n do.
Drop me at the Office and come back
for me in a few-say ten minutes-and
then-anywhere you like"
Griggs courier., 1895-09-13
Mr.. Minks-Geese?

Mrs. Minks-Why, yes; every repu-
table woman will want to go now, to
see II her neighbor is sthere.-Tammauy
Times,
Griggs courier., 1895-09-13
Accounted For.

saidso-van Pelt complains Of ter
rible buzzing in his head.
Herdso-How does the doctor dag.
nose the case?
Saidso-Wheels.-N 7. World
Griggs courier., 1895-09-13

Il was the best of days Young
verdery, in the conceit that fortunes
favoritism had bred in him. chose to
fancy that nature had ordered the day
because of the significance that it bore
to his life. It was Thanksgiving day,
and it was his fathers idea that it be
observed with reference to his engage
ment. s.<
Aud now the day was drawing to .
close. Most Of the guests that had
been invited to make the occasion what
it should be had departed Helen was
among the few who remained
''You should be very happy" said
the elder for the fftieth time. 'You
have everything to make you so; in
fact, have never seen young people
start out more auspiciously. If fine
prospects, good wishes and the quality
they call love can make pair of
youngsters happy I'm sure you two
will not fail to be. Ny blessing, my
children. my blessing"
II am sure we shall be-" said Helen.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-13

Patient.- Doctor, thank God your
medicine saved me.
Doctor-Really? How 6attering!
Patient-Yes; forgot to take any.of
i.-Town Topics.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-13
What Saved Him.

New York Worlds suggestion 1
using tho bicycle on the farm.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-13

At length he arose. It was dark in
the room and he. was alone. He mo-
ticed a batch Of letters at his feet and
picked them up. The lights on the
street shone through the widow
feebly. 1t was not late, for the rtree.
was still thronRed with people. Gould
it be that it was just an hour ago?
Where had the woman gone? He drew
down the cover of his desk and was
turning to go when q familiar step
sounded outside.
why, Mr.. Howard, what are you
doing here? What's up? The carriage
came around an hour ago and your
father-devilish particular old chap
he couldn't understand it, and he sent
me around to look you up" It was
Jack Chambers.
Upon my word, that's funny" said
Verdery, laughing. II had . lot Of
work to finish and Helen, she-went
home" ..-.,
..Is that ell? knew it wouldn't be
much, but I csmh to please the old
man. Say, what arc you going to do
tonight? Can't you come out and have
. good time with lot Of us fellows3
There's . great gang of tho boys who
came up 10 the Thanksgiving game
and we are going on lark tonight.
and you've got to come along. You
know your liberty's short and you'd
better make the most Of It. Won't you
Gomez"
''I'm obliged to you, Jack; it's aw-
fully kind, upon my word, but-but-y
think I'll go home. Conssi.
tuition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Lightning and Trees.

Lightning does seem to show a par.
tiality for certain species Of trees and
even for individual trees of that species.
Lightning pines, with the marks Of
two TO four successive strokes, can be
seen in many parts Of our parklike
southern Alleghanies, and noticed that
such trees are by no means always the
highest of their immediate neighbor-
hood. Are there things besides iron that
attract the electric fire of the cloudsf
One Is tempted to such conclusions in
viewing the deep spiral scars an inch
and half wide that extend from the
top to the very root Of the tree and per
haps underground to the tips of the
roots. The bark along the course of the
destructive fluid has been ripped out, as
II with sharp cutting instrument, and
three such spirals crossing and recross-
ing each other, like the straps of Mex
lean sandal shoe, can often be seen on
the same tree.
Oaks and certain species Of pine seem
TO be most frequently singled out in that
way, elm trees and cedars next, aud
laurels SO rarely as almost to justify the
pagan belief In the protective interces-
sion Of Apollo. Planes with evergreen
leaves and widespread rather than tow
ering boughs appear to enjoy special
immunity. st. Louis Globe Democrat
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

Most successful treatment is uss
hot footbaths for 10 minutes three tiIIn
a day follow each bath with masss z
for 10 minutes, then apply snugly n
rubber bandaee from toes mp rs high as
ankle and have patient walk. Ballet
dancers use this method with such sue
cess that they are seldom incapacitated
for work longer than a week. Medical
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
six Business DauS Til

Wouldn't 1t be good plan to do the
holiday buying before the busiest days
come? Crisp, new and up-to-date goods
and prices literally reduced are delight
Ing our regular patrons and bringing
new business daily.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
How Tsunyson Asked For an Apple.

How Teunyson Asked For an Apple.
Mr.. Sherrard adds that his father
used TO tell him that when he was q
boy he once met Tennyson at dinner
party, and that he was very frightened
ut his appearance. "Tennyson was ut
that time very sallow-almost yellow
--and had long black hair. At dessert
tho poet bent across the table and ad-
dressed my father, in front of whom
was placed dish Of fruit and said,
Evolve mo an apple L did not know.
what he wanted me to do, said my "a.
ther. ."--Westminster Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Table Cutlery

And Carvers, a fine assortment and
not price above what it ought
10 be.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

How much that the world calls self
ishness is only generosity within narrow
walls--a too exclusive solicitude to
maintain wife in luxury, or make
ones children rich. w. Higginson.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

The Bibliotheque Rationale OF Paris,
the reputed largest library in the world,
now has 400, 900 bound. books ana
900, 900 pamphlets.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
ckel-PIated Ware

In Tea and Coffee Pots, Water Pals,
Stewers, Cuspadores, Tea Ket-
ties, &c.
Sleigh Bells, just the thing for that
holiday sleigh ride.
Hand sleds at wonderfully low prices.
Iron Stone China and Decorated
Ware, and numerous other articles that
will be needed during the holiday sea-
son. Call and examine our stock before
gong elsewhere.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Skates,

In sizes and prices to suit all.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Pocket Knives,

An elegant line In two, three and
-four bladed knives for 25c.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
CORRESPONDENCE.

PRAIRIE GROVE FARMS, ILL.,, May |, '9j.
Editor Of Bdnner-DEAR SIR: Thanks
for the BANNER Supplement- which is
such a nice souvenir of Bennington.
That in connection with the double num-
Der which you printed Aug. DIST, 1891
and which have now before me, will be
among the most valuable relics of my IL
brary in future years.
have also before me the first number
of the SENu-WEEKLY BANNER and | no.
tice that to-day is the first anniversary of
its birth. have also somewhere among
my papers BANNER printed on only
one side. keep that as a reminder of
the fire that visited your office; so you
see 1 keep few things as way marks by
which | remain in touch with the pass
ing events of my native town.
In JAN, 1873, l first wandered from the
old historic home of my childhood,
which came so prominently into notice
during the landtitle controversy and
where the settlers, among whom was my
great grandfather, Lieutenant James
Breckenridge, took such firm stand
against the Workers, that the farm has
been honorably mentioned in history as,
"the birthplace of Vermont" Since then
l have seen the old home but once and
when in 1889 the house was burned,
then thought would rather remember it
as it used to be.
In your Supplement are so many things
to remind me of former days. The Hins-
dillville Methodist church was built of
stone from quarry on our old farm and
among my early recollechons l think of
Mr.. Hunter getting stone from the same
quarry for the Statelne mill. In one of
the pictures l notice the building where
| helped H. G. White make microscopes.
The church of st. John the Baptist &C.
cupies the academy where finished my
school life in Bennington.
The picture of the North Bennington
Bank reminds me of our church that was
organized there in 1868 and in my diary
find some notes from an entertainment
that was given there by Frank Bradford
and his reading Climb in 1871. will give
you little sketch. One OF the Club read
the longest story on record, as follows:
"a certain king who wished to be enter
tanned, made the promise that if any one
would tell story that should never end,
he would give him his daughter and
part of his kingdom, but if his story
70 l,n Oh I
cut off. Many story tellers came and
lost their heads, but at last the success
full one told the following story "A GER
tain king built large granary and by
accident left hole near the top, and af-
ter it was full of wheat a swarm of To-
Gusts came by and one locust went in and
got grain of wheat, and another locust
went in and got grain of wheat, and so
on ad tinitum until he tired everybody
out and received the promised reward.''
Another item was laughable report
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

of a man who had an uncomfortable st
of laughter, but | must quit my romano
ing or you will consign me to the waste
basket Another item that | got from
the BANNER, Nov. 10th, 1871: 1.-The Mt.
Anthony observatory blew down last
night. 1t has been rebuilt the past sea
son $50 feet high, and has been visited by
1000 people"
Another interesting item in your sup
plement is of b. r. Henry and his River
side mill, built since last visited there,
on the sight of the mill where l perform
ed nearly the last of my early labors in
Bennington as Waterman. The picture
of the historic homestead where B T..
and his sister, Miss Mary, have always
found so pleasant a home, is so natural
and suggestive of the many pleasant oc-
casions that have spent under that hos
pitable roof. 1t gives me pleasure to
remember that the Howe Benning so
noted in literature, was my last teacher
in the old brown school house by the
road side, a quarter of mile from home.
But | find no good stopping place in my
review, so we will let the curtain drop
and come back to the realities of the
present. Yours truly,
G. Z. BRECKENRIDGE,
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
PoWnaI,

Solomon Wright is slowly gaining.
Permanent markers and flags are to be
placed on the various soldiers graves in
town this Memorial day.
Simeon Myers is reported to have had
an apoplectic shock Friday.
Albert TOwslee has purchased the
horse THE Roaring Llon," of John Bar
Der,
Mrs. f. L. Bowen of Bennington is at
her brothers, D. T. Bates, to recuperate
after long illness.
Miss Mary Combs of Northampton,
Mass, is stopping with her grandmother.
Mrs. John Moon.
Dexter Rood has resigned his position
on the section.
Warren Haley is badly crippled with
the rheumatism.
Mrs. Nelson Johnson is very i'll with
rheumatism and suffers great pain.
The Ladies' Industrial Society held a
social in their parlors Thursday after
noon, under the charge of Mrs. G. T.
Parker and Miss Melissa Lincoln. An
excellent supper was provided.
Henry Pratt, Jr., lost one of the best
COWS in his dairy Thursday.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
East Arlington.

Maynard Knights death. in Manches-
ter, occurred last week. The funeral
services were held in the Congregational
church in this village, on Sunday, May
9Th. The Rev. D. Perry assisted the pas
tor, the Rev. A. G. Field. Mr.. Field
preached very interesting discourse
from the text: set thine house in or
der, for thou shalt die and not live"
Mr.. Knight formerly resided near the viii
lage for many years and was well known
here. His wife, who was Miss Marilla
Morse, died some little time ago. Mr..
Knight was a son of Needham Knight,
and one of a large family, only one of
which, we are informed, is now living
This aged lady, Mrs. Millet of Manches-
ter. was present at the funeral.
Mrs. Norman Hard's brother, Mr.. Han
son, died at his home in Brooklyn, n.
Y, last week Mr.. Hanson had been a
guest many times at Mrs. Hard's, and
will be much missed by that lady.
D. G.. Barney is with his son, Morti
mer, in Rockland, Maine, for few days.
Shaw and Bucks mill was burned on
Saturday night 1t is not known how
the fire originated.
Miss Annie Bells is visiting her broth
er, Thomas Bells.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

Within few steps of the intersection
two of the busiest thoroughfareS in
|hicago. if not in the entire county, is Il
tore through the portal of which more
eople pass in the course of a day than
inter- in and depart from any one estab-
shment of its size in the West. Men
hd women whose faces bear the stamp
intelligence and culture; women who
lad in society, art and letters; men who
re prominent in the professions; law
ers, physicians, artists, judges and
,urDalists. The exterior of the place
ives immediate evidence of it's charac-
II, which is that of a centre of current
ews and information. 1t is the news
nd periodical depot of Charles MacDon-
ID at 80 Washington street, who writes
lie following letter:
CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 1S0j.-Messrs. Wells,
richardson Il Co., Burlington, Vt
entlemen: 1t is clearly the duty of
very spersOn to acknowledge a service
,ndered, no matter what it's nature.
hen, however the character of the
eneft bestowed is such that it lightens
lie daily burdens of our lives, and
langes our nights from dreary watches
periods of tranquil and refreshing re-
ose, the duty resolves itself into a
leasure. A few months ago, owing to
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
Hooslck, N. Y.

NJ. and Mrs. f. E. Lewis and family
of POwnal, are at w. f. Babcock's.
Will Baker, son of j. Henry Baker of
Troy, visited his aunt on Saturday.
Mrs. C. NJ. Myers has been i'll and I'M
der DR.. Deane's care.
r. c. James is improving slowly. DR..
Clark is a daily attendant.
There was a good-sized congregation
at the Baptist church Sunday to listen to
the new pastor, Rev. George NJ, Scobey.
Mrs. Aaron Haynes is dangerously ILL.
Her daughter, Mrs. Levi Pierce of Valley
Falls, is here in consequence.
Mrs. Israel Bowie is on the sick list.
Prof. S. w. Moses is again in town for
a few days.
The G. f. Eddy Society held a social
at the Baptist church Wednesday even
ing last. There were nearly 100 in at
tendance.
Zebra Quackenbush and family are in
town at their summer home.
The road scrapers have been put on
the roads and are doing effective service.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

the appetite and assisting the stomach
and di~. i've organs in their impor-
tmt functions. The importance Of at
tending to This matter Of health now
cannot be oyuostimatcd. Hoods Sar-
sapariila win make vast improve
ment n your feelings. Ii will thor
oughly rcnorata your system and fit
You for The duties and pleasures Of
tie spring and summer.
The Wonderful Cures
Of scrofuIa, salt rhcum, eczema and
other diseases which have been accom-
pIishod by Hoods oarsaparilla have
given it the leading place in the field
Of medicine. When You take Hoods
Sarsaparilla to purify your blood you
are not experimenting. The facts all
prove absolutely that in Hoods Sar-
~aparilla you have a medicine tried
and true. It has cured thousands of
others and it will do you good. Do
not be indeed to buy any other.
Insist upon Hoods and only
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

The confirming nature Of my business,
began to feel at first a sort of languor
and listlessness, to disguise which | was
compelled to bring into play all the
strength of will | could command. The
feeling grew upon me, however, and in a
short time it took such possession of me
that it affected my appetite and caused
insomnia. approached my meals with
feeling amounting almost to nausea,
and my bed with horror at the restless
night that | was nearly certain was be-
fore me. 1t was only by the strongest
effort that | was enabled to hide the
change from people who came irto my
place of business, but my intimate aC-
quaintanceS were quicker to notice it.
had arrived at a point where | could no
longer keep silent upon the subject, and
speaking of it to one of my friends one
day, he suggested that | try Palne's Gel
cry compound. | purchased a bottle,
and before | had taken a dozen doses |
knew that the suggestion was a good
one, for felt an improvement. / con-
tinued to use it, and feel entirely re.
stored. My appetite is good, | sleep
well, and, instead Of an irksome grind,
my business has again become a pleas
ure to me. You may put me down as a
strong advocate of PaiRe's celery COM
pound. Yours respectfully,
CHAs. MACDONALD.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

One farmer here has some less than a
half an acre of early peas up out of the
ground and it looks as tho there would
would have to be some picking done be-
fore long.
When completed the late A. B. Gard
ner residence, now the summer home of
Harry l.. Shields, OF Troy, N. Y, will be
one OF the finest in town. The painters
are now putting on the finishing touches.
George B. Wellington is building an
addition to his recent purchase, the Van
dercook property and will otherwise i'm
prove the same.
Mrs. Edmond A. Robinson is in poor
health and her condition is a source of
anxiety to her friends.
Anumber from here attended the mock
trial at the opera house last week and
We are of the opinion that the sentence
pronounced upon Mr.. Childs was pretty
severe.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
GUARDIAN NOTICE TO SELL REAL
ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT, | In Probate Court
District of Bennington S. held at Probate Of
fee in Bennington, within and for said district on
the Goth day of April A. D. 1926,
Present, Hon, John V. Carney, Judge.
Sam A. Holt guardian of Robert NJ. l.. Holt a
a miner of Bennington in said District makes ap.
plication TO said Court for license TO sell the fol
lowing described real estate of his said ward to
wit: A certain piece Of land In the town of Ben
ningtOn described as follows one undivided one
fifth part Of piece or parcel of land known as
the John Dom place. bounded on the North by
lands of Frank Spauldmg. on the East and South
by the Webb farm, so called, on the West by
Beach and Branch streets representing that the
sale thereof, for the purpose of putting the pro-
ceeds of such sales at Interest investing the
same in stocks or real estate wOnld be beneficial
to said ward
WhereupOn it is ordered by said court that said
application be referred to a session thereof to Oe
held at the Probate Office in Bennington in said
District on the lot day of May, A. D.. 1895. for
hearing and decision thereon; and, 1t is further
ordered. that all persons interested be notified
hereof. by publication ofnotce of said applica
ton and order thereon hree weeks successfully
IN the Bennington BANNER, a newspaper pub
lished at Bennington, and which circulates in
the neighhorhood of those interested before
SAID time of hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, and, if they see cause, object
thereto.
BY the Court, Attest,
29 JOHN v. CARNEY, Judge.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
/ hat Tired FeeIinu

Is a dangerous symptom. 1t means
a lack Of vitality in the blood-a de-
crease of the red cOrpuscles upon which
the strength and richness of the blood
depends. 1t comes especially in the
Spring because the system has been
subject to unusual demands during the
cold weather. The wasted vigor must
be re-supplied. That tired feeling
must be overcome, or else the APP
proceeding hot weather will have most
serious effects. The best
Spring Medicine
Is LJ,Js Sarsaparilla, because it cures
That Tired Feeling by purifying, en-
riching and vitalizing the blood, Civ
ing it power to carry health to every
organ Of the body. 1t "makes the
weak strong not by stimulating, but
by actually giving strength, by build
ing up the wasted energies, restoring
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
In THE LOCAL FIELD.
North RennInpton.

4 VIM. Green, 2nd, has removed to Ben
Z ington and gone into the employ of j.
[d. Walbridge.
Prof. Parker and wife have gone on a
islt to Londonderry, their former home.
Mrs. NJ. c. Huling is visiting her
laughter in Burlington for week or
Two.
Since the warmer weather has come
he extensive barns of Gen. Mccullough
re being rapidly developed. As fast as
he foundation can be laid the frame
york rises, so that The structure now
Doks quite imposing.
Rev. Mr.. Conover supplied the pulpit
I the Baptist church on Sunday morn
pig.
Rev. G. II. Peck gave a very interest
ng account Sunday evening at the Union
.heeting, of his visit to New London,
Ct his native city, and of the revival in
progress there, under the leadership of
|he evangelist, DR.. Chapman, who re-
emily conducted services in Troy, N. Y.
p. Mccarthy has sold and decided his
Ormer residence to William Green, who
as occupied it for several years.
A public installation of the newly
Elected officers of Tucker Lodge, No. As,
\. and Am. was held Saturday evening.
u. W., John II. Whipple, Grand Master
|f the State of Vermont, and Il. w. EN-
hett G. futile, Grand Tyler, were pres
|nt, and Bro. Whipple acted as installing
officer. The following officers were in
tailed: G. S. Mattison, w. NJ; j. b.
Woodruff, S. W.; L. b. Niles, j. w.; II.
J. Simmons, treasurer; c. D. Phillips,
|ecretary; W. r. White, j. D.; G. w.
stanley and F. D. Ranney, stewards;
Eco. Bruffee, chaplain; G. NJ. Colvin,
marshal; Eli Richardson, tyler. After
he installation ceremonies the ladies
md gentlemen were invited to Bank
Hall to partake of banquet, which was
erved by Tucker Chapter, No. 3S, o. L.
}. After the banqet Bro. G. S. Mattison
;alled upon Bro. Nipple for remarks,
md he was followed by the Rev. r. B.
Tozer of the Baptist church. Bro. Tut
lie and Bro. E. A. Blanchard of Jerusa-
EN- Lodge of Lansingburgh, N. Y, then
poke, and they were followed by Rev.
}. Ii. Peck and DR.. j. B. Woodruff.
DREssMAKING.-The undersigned has
opened rooms at Mrs. Julia Loomis' for
cutting and making ladies' garments.
latest styles, and prices reasonable.
MISS l.. M. BATTLES.