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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-07-23
The Bicycle Races,

At shortly after five o'clock, Saturday
afternoon, the Ten mile bicycle race to
North Bennington and return was start
ed from opposite the Soldiers Home
grounds, few rods below the electric
railroad track. The course was over the
main road to North Bennington, then
turning over West street, down Park
street, again taking the main road near
the Hinsdillville church, and back to
the start.
There were twenty-one riders who
started, eighteen finishing. The time
prizes, for those covering the course in
the shortest time, were as follows:
First-R. P. Casey, Bennington Cen
tire, rs minutes, % seconds; prize, dress.
ing case, presented by the Bennington
Bicycle Agency Company.
SecOnd-Joseph. Lacrosse, % minutes,
80 seconds; rocker. j. Ed. Walbridge.
. Third-C. S. McWayne, Dorset, 20
minutes, 81 seconds; lantern, c. W. Mac
Donough.
John H. Ayres, Jr., and Turner Gran
ston were tied for fourth place, each COW
erlng the course in 20 minutes, so Sec
onds. The toss of coin gave Ayres the
fourth prize, travelling companion, pre-
scented by Van Week & Potter, and the
fifth prize to Cranston, bicycle marker,
presented by f. n. Squire.
H. D. Mattison of North Bennington,
finished with third best time, 2S min
utes, SO seconds, but was ruled out for
riding on the sidewalk on the approach
to North Bennington, contrary to the
rules.
AS is usual with events of this charac-
ter, this was handicap race for the ben
eft and encouragement of the inexperi-
enced riders. The handicap limit was
five and one-half minutes.
The place prizes, for those finishing
first, were awarded as follows:
Arthur Clark, ] minutes start, time,
80 minutes, seconds; bicycle suit, pre-
scented by c. G. Cole.
Turner Cranston, minutes, time, 20
minutes, so seconds; silk umbrella, Drys-
dale & Son.
John H. Ayres, Jr., 81 minutes, time,
30 minutes, so seconds; bicycle shoes,
John Evans.
Leroy Pierce, Al minutes, time, 81
minutes, s seconds; cyclometer, G. w.
Marlborough.
r. P. Casey, II minutes, time, IS min.
utes, % seconds; bicycle bell, c. W. Mac
Donough.
A large crowd, including many ladies
was present.
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Reception to Mrs. Grant at Man.
chester.

One of the most important and inter.
esting events of the season at Manches-
ter was an imprOmptu and informal re-
ception Friday evening at the Music hall
rendered to Mrs. U. S. Grant, wife of the
famous general, by the Skinner Post, G.
A. r. The reception will long remain
in the memory of every one present, and
the directors deserve the greatest credit
for the successful way in which every
thing was arranged. Rev. DR.. Smith of
New York accompanied Mrs. Grant to
the temporary platform, where she re.
ceived. The Equinox House orchestra
played National airs during the entire
reception. The hall was very handsome
ly decorated with large number of
American flags and many flowers. The
floral decorations were arranged by Mrs.
Baldwin of Manchester. Around the
platform where Mrs. Grant stood the
decorations were both handsome aud of
historic interest. On an easel at the
right of the platform was placed large
shield filed with flowers, the frame of
which was made and used at the time
the memorial services to General Grant
were held in Manchester and had not
been used since. The outer row of flow
ers on the shield was Of daisies, the next
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Death of Mrs. Finn,

The funeral of Mrs. j. L. Finn who
died Saturday evening, was held from
the house on Union Street this after
noon. Mrs. Finn, whose age was forty
eight years, had severe shock of paraly-
sis about three years ago, from which
she never fully recovered. She was born
in this town and was the second daugh-
ter in family of six children. Her
father, James Madison Atwood, was
well known in this section. She was
married in September, 1868, to Mr.. Finn,
who survives her. They resided in
Coxsackie, n. Y, during the following
twelve years, the balance of her life be-.
ing spent mere. Mrs. Finn has been an
earnest member of the st. Peters church
from her childhood. She was one of
the charter members of Mount Anthony
Chapter, o. E. S., and has filled several
of its offices, and was deeply interested
in its work. The funeral was held un-
der the auspices of the Chapter, the
burial service being read by Mrs. j. II.
Norton, Worthy Matron. There were
many handsome floral tributes, includ-
ing one from the Chapter, the mem
bers of which trimmed the grave, in
the old cemetery at the Centre. The re-
ligious services were conducted by Rev.
G. L. Richardson, Of st Peters church,
the bearers being John Fl. Norton, c.
c. Kimball, J. T. Shurtleff and G. 3.
SiOley
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Mrs. Gen. Grant TO Visit Bennington
Reception.

The old veterans of the town and vi
cinity will be pleased to know that they
will, next week, have the pleasure of
meeting the widow of their great COM
mander General Grant. Last week,
Supt. r. j. Coffey, of the Soldiers Home.
visited Mrs. Grant, who is spending the
summer at Manchester, and extended to
her cordial invitation to come to Ben
nlngton. Saturday he received word
that she would be here some day next
week, to be later decided upon. While
here she will be shown around the vii
lage, taken to the monument, and ten
dered reception in the Home chapel
and the old soldiers will be invited to be
present. She will be guest at the Home
while here.
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~ Watch the date opposite yOur
name on this paper. 1t Sho,OS that yoo~
subscription is credited on our books to
hat date. 1.-THE date is not changed 'otth-
l.. a fen days from the time a remittance IS
made, notify the publishers.
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Notice.

To the taxpayers of the Village of Bennington:
A rate bill has been placed in my hands for
collection as fellows 65 cents on the dollar for
the village tax, 20 cents on the dollar for the
highway tax, on the Grand List of 1895.
hereby demand payment Of said taxes and no.
tify you that l will attend at the Bennington
County National Bank from o'clock a. IN. until
O'Clock p m.
There will he a discount of 4 per cent. on the
village tax if paid within 20 days.
c. II. DEWEY, Treas.
Bennington. Vt, July / 1895
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Going to Church

An active, intelligent church member,
male or female, wanted to represent us
for special work. Splendid inducement
to right party. No capital needed. Ref
erence required. Good pay. State age
and previous occupation, also name OF
church and denomination. Address
Globe Bible Publishing Co., 723 chest
nut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 4St6*
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-07-23

From the pasture of II. H. Harmon in
Woodford, bay horse, about ten years
old. branded with "P" on one leg and
figures IA on another. Five dollars re-
ward will be paid for information as to
where the horse can be found. Joseph
Levin, 221 Weeks street. 53t3*.
Bennington, July 23d, 1895.
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Knitting Mill for Sale at Bennington
Vermont.

For the manufacture of all kinds of
ladies' and gentlemen's underwear. Ca
pacity II frames with all other machin-
cry to correspond. Price extremely low.
Terms reasonable. Immediate posses
sion given. For particulars, address w.
B. Sheldon, Bennington, Vt, or j. NJ,
Lock Box 317, Peace Dale, r. l. 53tf
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Lost.

On Main street, Saturday afternoon,
June goth, between Post Office and Con-
gregational church, a ladies' gold watch,
key winder. The finder will be suitably
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-07-23
N office to Churches andl Societies

Hereafter patrons of the BANNER job
Office will receive notices in the locals,
proper, free as heretofore. All others
will be charged ten &c nts line in the
b1siness notices. This rule applies to
Obituary Resolutions of Societies or
Lodges, and to all entertainments O.
whatever name or nature where there is
a fee asked for admittance, and the OBJ
.ect is to make money, whether adver-
ised in the name of an organization,
committee or individual.
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Order Books.

School Directors and Road Commits
sioners order books for sale at the BAN
NER Office. Books containing 100 orders
So cents; books containing 80 orders %
cents. Sent, postage paid, on receipt of
price. 53t~
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Notice.

To the taxpayers of the Bennington Graded
School District
rate bill has been placed in my hands for col
lection as follows: As cents on the dollar on the
Grand List of 1895
hereby demand payment of said taxes and no
lify you that [ will attend at the Bennington
County National Bank from O'Clock a. IN. until
o'clock p. m.
There will be discount of per cent. on above
tax if paid within 30 days. ,,,,,,- ,,
Remington, Vt July l, 1895.
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EorSaIe.

A six passenger, canopy top Surrey,
made to order, used but little and in ex-
celent condition. Address Hale Com
pany, East Arlington. 53t2
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To Rent.

A house, containing nine rooms; 211
maple street. There is a good garden on
the premises. P. Mcclure. 53t2*
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-07-23
BENNINGTON BANNER.

Single copies of the Banner, In
Wrappers for Mailing If Desired
TWO Gents.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.
w anted.

A young man or woman to clerk in
shoe store. Apply at Macdonald's,
Opera House Block.
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Artists Materials.

Oil and Water colors, brushes, canvas,
crayons, placques, palettes, etc., etc.,
BANNER Stationery Store
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

For Easter Hats and Ties call or US.
!. w r------- ILL LI.-..--.

;. W ED5ETT. Brooks House Block.
Alfred 5. Thompson has the agency for the
Remington Bicycl-s-for Brattleboro and vicinity
Call al Ranger & Thomps9ns store 70 inspect
wheel and get prices. Catalogues sent on appi-
cation.
Easter booklets. cards an novelties at CLAPP s
JoSEs's
Furnished rooms to rent, with table board if de-
sired; corner Chase and Asylum streets.
To REv1-Tn= Dr. washburn house. stables
large garden. shade trees located in middle town
Of Vernon. Vt, half minutes walk from post
Office. store hotel and church; desirable. and
every convenience for city boarders. For par.
ticulars enquire Of J. O. FROST. owne-, Vernon.
Vt
Second hand bicycle for sale. in perfect condi
tion. Price low. H. X. LAWRENCE.
Fascinating for all. endless amusement for
children, using Clapp & Joness transferring huid:
improved outfit. Three thousand bottles sold.
We offer today FIVE pieces extra values in Tur-
key red damask at . and u cents yard: have a
few more left Of those fast black skirts at 80
cents each 7. W BARNARD.
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments AMI musical supplies al Clapp &
Jones's
For sALE-Second-hand safe. Enquire Of 5. W.
Edgett
Miss Bertha NJ. Williams. 30 Chestnut street,
will do dressmaking at home or 90 out by the
day. Reference. Mrs. Addie E Nichols.
Now is a good time to have your picture framed
Tasteful work and moderate prices at Clapp &
Jones's.
Today We offer new case Of fancy style dress
ginghams, 6 cents yard regular and 10 cent
quality; also 10 pieces Of Marguerite satines at
10 cents a yard. never sold less than i214 cents.
7. W BARNARD.
To REST.-Three room tenement in Leonard
block; also one room on second floor suitable for
Office Enquire Of Dr. Bowen at block. or Mrs.
Leonard. lG Oak street
Have your pictures framed at Clapp & Jones's
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and private
telephone work Prompt attention given re.
pairing. VAUGHAN & SARGENT.
c. VI. Sawyer has removed from % Main street
TO 30 Main street. Watch repairing a specially.
TENEMENT TO RENT Enquire of E B. Barrows
Clapp & Jones have a line Of the Soule Co s
new brown tone unmounted photographs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

Pitcher Cross Of the Brattleboro team of a1
will be with Indianapolis another season
=, A. I. Tatro, who will be remembered in Brat
ueboro as pitcher for the Springfield Homesteads
will play at Amsterdam, n. Y.
Hickey, Hanifen, Cannon, Nadeau. Mackv and
Carr are among the players well known in Brat
tieboro who will play on a picked team against
the Amherst college boys every day next week at
Amherst. ~
VIM. Fitzmaurice with the Brattleboro team
TWO seasons has signed to play in the outfield for
ran River. The Boston Post compliments him as
being one OF the hardest hitting and most relia
Ole men in the New England league Phil Ma
deau, with Northampton two years ago and
Springfield last year, has signed at Brockton.
Bert Abbey is booked for bis release at Chica.
go. de pitched ten games for Chicago last wear
winning TWO. He pitched about four games in
me league IN 1888 ana lost about II out OF 20 for
washington in 1892; while in three years he has
made only five base hits. Abbey is evidently In
zoo Iast company in the national league When
rlttsourg EARNED him out to Macon he was one of
tne sIaT t"lrlers OF the Southern league and he
loaned him TO Omaha -NAsO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
1t was washerwoman's tale which made

1t was a washerwoman's tale which made
those who heard it curse the brewery traf-
tic. She is the mother of ten children,
eight of whom are living, all under 20 years
of age. The father of the flock has be-
come an habitue of the breweries, or one
of them, his appetite some time ago leading
him so far astray that he "lost his job. p"
The woman has worked with "might and
MAIN to support her children and they
have had barely the necessities of life
even these in scant measure. A few days
ago the father took the mothers clock and
few articles of jewelry given her by rela-
tives years ago, and pawned them to get
money to buy beer, at the same time disap-
pearing from sight of the family for several
days. Is it any wonder that such a story
as this makes men who are not temper
ance cranks' declare that "This brewery
business is a shame. How long must it
go on? Can't we do something about it?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
The Centre Church.

The services at the Centre church win have
special reference to the Easter festival. The ser
mon in the morning will be preached by Rev. A.
z Merriam Of the Hartford Theological semin-
ary who Is 50 pleasantly remembered in Brattl-.
boro Special Easter music viii be sung by the
ladies quartet the full program being as follows:
organ prelude Festival Offertore. Calkin
Te Deum Laudamus Meitzkr
Response, Hear our prayer. Phlppen
Christ cur passover, Wiegand
Resurrection, Harry Rowe Shelley
Organ postlude.
4 yesper concert will begin at O'Clock in the
afternoon. The parts will Be largely taken by
the children one Of the features will be pro.
cessional hymn, Golden harps are sounding"
The High school quartet and a boy choir Of i6
voices will assist 10 the musical numbers. A So
lection by the boy choir viii Be. slug sweet
carols. night is past" 10y Whitley. All are cor
daily invited to attend the concert.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
MORNING SERVICE.
PRINCE PRO TEN.
Bright and Pleasing Performance
Last Friday Evening.

Prince Pro Tenn scored an unqualified success
az the town hall Friday evening The plot turns
OF freaks, to the position of Prince Pro Tenn of
Fogla while the real prince retires temporarily 10
private life; The music is arranged as to in
troduee pleasing variety in solos, duets quartets
ana qnntets, and the company, which is made
W tn1reIy OF prepossesslng young people, with
effect rather than for the purpose Of displaying
any individual voices. The catchy refrain Tom.
my Tompkins, how dye dos Tommy Tompkins I
love you, has been hummed. whistled and Sung
on me streets daily since the performance The
costumes were handsome and Eefreshingly new
Fred Lennox filled the part of Tommy Tomp-
Alhs admirably, while Miss Josie Sadler as Wild
Rosy Miss Jessie Bradbury as Gwendolyn and
gus Daly as the Law of Fogia were prime
da'orlteS. Miss Bertha A. Davis as Florita gave
more difficult vocalization, and the Fogian omar.
tet were warmly received. In fact the whole
company did capitally, and it is the wish of many
opera house. VIZ A"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
Among the CycIers.

be at Manchester. y. H. Memorial day Prizes
to the value Of $500 will be offered. The New
Hampshire division of the L. A. W. meet july 4
will be held at Keene
Irwin Combs, the Vermont Wheel clubs flyer.
Is now at work in a box factory at Winchester
\ II. He will prob ably train for track events
this season, and judging from his record last
year he ought to be one of the speediest class A
men in the country.
w. A. Barbeau, who will be remembered as one
OF the riders at the Vermont Wheel clubs tour.
nament last year, will join class B. He holds
three records for indoor riding, having covered a
mile indoor in 2:l4 rs and one-half mile in l:O5lS
Barbeau won 30 prizes last season On the day
Ionowlng the races here Barbeau rode half mile
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
EASTER SERVICES.
s.. Miehael's EpIscOpai church.

on Faster even. Saturday, holy baptism. &
o'clock on Easter day. A. NJ, holy cOmmu.
MON: 1890 A. ", morning prayer, holy commu.
Mon sermon and the singing Of the Easter carols
5:3O p NJ. evening PRAYER childrens service. car.
OILS and an address by the rector. Oh Easter Mon.
fbe musical programs will have special refer
enca 10 Faster. The one at the 1880 service Wi.
be as follows:
Professional Christ the Lord Is risen today"
Clarion
Chant Christ our passover Crane
ne neim. King Hall
Tnbiiate Dec GregOriau
HYMN. The day Of resurrection staiue-
Eyrie Fleison Alfred J Eyre
Gloria Tibi. Alfred j. Eyre
Hymn. Lift up, lift up your voices now
Calkin
Anthem II am be that liveth," Oliver King
Sanctis Alfred Eyr-
Arms Del Alfred J. Eyre
Gloria In Excelsis, Ola Chant
Nunc Dimitts, Tours Regius
Retrocsssionl, "Hark ten thousand voices sound.
ing" Dykes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

There Is more catarrh in this section of the
country than al other diseases put together and
uhtn lhe last rev years was supposed to be in
cuIaole For a great many years doctors pro
honneed It local disease, and prescribed local
iieLieales and by constantly failing 70 cure with
mas proven catarrh 10 be constitutional disease
snd therefore requires constitutional treatment
G Gail Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j.
tIo9al cure on the market 1t is taken Internally
AZ uoses from 10 drops 10 teaspoonful Il acts
system: They offer one hundred dollars for an1
case Il rails TO cure Send for circulars and tesH
Ohio W. loleuo,
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
GRANGE NEWS.
Two Halls Rented for Five Years at
$500 a Year.

II was voted at the regular meeting of Protective
grange, tuesday night, TO rent the audience nan
ana banquet hal OF the Farmers and Mechanics'
exehahge building for term of five years at $3.50
81 , ear me grange will plan TO subet the hall
Tor entertainments, fairs, dances, etc -
a part of the foundation of the Farmers, and
nechahlcs' exchange building, near the southeast
corner, Is oelng relaid, because it had Settled
snghtly. The building committee state that ths
setting was caused by the bursting of a water
pipe near the walls some time ago followed ~
the heavy rains of this week ~
=, 1here was large attendance and an enioyabIe
.! tne supper the grange dramatic club gave "Out
m M , Ihe streets, the parts being well taken by
and by Arthur Sargent Walter Rohbi5s ' uSrr
SSIurT p, Arthur Winters, and Will Randall and
MI, hing Dancing followed the play. The
receipts were over $50 F-o'' lug
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
Special Church Services.
LIES soMBER SIDE.

One young Brattleboro man has reason
TO wonder "where he is at He was mar
ried several years ago, but the alliance did
not prove agreeable, and his wife went to
distant city. Two or three years later he
received information that she was dead.
He ventured into matrimOny again last
year, aud now wife No. l has appeared at
the home of a relative in an adjoining town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
SPORTING.
High School Ball Team.

The Brattlebero High school will have a regu.
larry organized and managed team in the field
will have for rs objecl the raising Of money for
the school room decorating fund. Fred ellison
has been chosen manager. A subscription paper
ready brought Sl3 into the treasury. Eighteen
men began practicing for positions Wednesday
but the battery alone has been decided upon HI.
land Perry will be in the box. He has good speed
and curves, and will be supported behind the BAT
by Ed. Morse A challenge for a game has been
received from the keene High school and il is
team
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
Insure Your Horses

Against death from any cause with the Secur-
ity Live Stock Ins. Co. Of Boston. The largest
company in the country engaged in this business.
Statistics show that ninety eight per cent of the
number Of horses that die. die from diseases or
accident and only two per cent are destroyed by
fire. Send for circulars and rates 10 A. W. Childs
& Co, sole agents for Brattleboro and vicinity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
AS 1T Is IN NATURE

lies dead esp "a" HAi'n
And 70 the cold impassive form still clinps
a wasting eerement: The wild wind SIMS
a a. mourntul requiem, while overhead
Sst s S CLOUDS droop, and on the Mother shed
2oIt Tears: Evn here the Awful Presence brings
ms wonted gloom, and DER the body filings
pns pan OF 6rooding silence. Earth lies dead -
Behold the Sun. Inclined 10 grander eonrss
the miracle of Light stirs pulses new.
Ana vlvines afresh the dormant clod
IJ ne Mother smiles: Thrilled by the mighty force
heE qpickened heart yields its transformi5Sp 6ne
ana all is joyous uplook unto God -0'
G.. A, HINES
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

Frank Brasor.
The Methodist Church.

On account Of the absence of the pastor at
conference the morning service at the Methodist
church will be omitted. The Epworth league will
hold a sunrise meeting Easter morning at =
O'Clock in charge Of the cabinet officers and their
regular meeting in the evening. Services appro-
pirate TO Easter viii be held Sunday, April 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
The swedish Chnrches.

The Swedish Lutherans will observe Good Fri
day by service in the evening The SUNDAY serv-
ices will be held at the usual time and will be ap-
propriate to the day.
The regular services will be held on Sunday at
the Swedish Evangelical church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
hen Franklin the Leading Sire, Brought
Rack TO Vermont.

Ben Franklin, the head of the list of New Enc.
land bred sires, was brought back TO Vermont last
week by his owner, H. 7. Cults of Orwell and was
escorted into that town by band and large pro-
cession of admirers. The veteran stallion is D,
years old, but is in perfect condition His colts
which have touched or beaten 2:30 number "a and
as result of his five years stay in Tennessee he
stands at the head of sires in that state