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GENERAL MILES POKER STORY.
He Once Found Union Soldiers in a
Million. Dollar Jack Poi.

Millfon-DolIar Jack Pot.
"I don't play poker myself" said
Major General Miles, sin fact am glad
to say that the game has rather gone out
in the army; but 1 think l can claim to
have been a witness of the biggest game
as to stakes that was ever played"
TELL US about it, General" said Col
onel Ochlltree. II have some pretty
good poker stories in stock myself"
And so have l." said Henry Waiter
son. 'For instance, Joe Black bur ~ q
about the game played in the trenches at
the battle of Shiloh, with table made of
the bodies of the comrades of tn play
ers"
"Well," said John w. Mackay. "as
to stakes, l can enter claim for some of
the games played in the old days in Ne
vada, when the boys had the Comstock
lode to draw upon. But, General, let US
have your story"
sit was in the spring of 1s65-just thirty
years ago this week, when | come to
think of it-when Davis, Lee and the rest
of you Contederates, Colonel Watterson,
were in full retreat, from Richmond to-
ward Danville, and we were pressing q
you night and day, hardly stopping to
eat or sleep. On the eve of the battle OF
Sailors Creek"-
II was there" said Colonel Oohiltree.
1t was in that battle that / was
wounded"
That day" continued General Miles,
we oyerhauled and captured Confeder-
ate wagon train, and found, greatly to the
delight sof the boys, that several of the
wagons were loaded with Confederate
bonds and Confederate money in transit
from the Confederate Treasury Depart
ment in Richmond to wherever the Gov
ernment now on wheels might make its
last stand. The soldiers simply helped
themselves to the bonds and the money.
and the officers did not care to deprive
them OF the spoils 10 which they we're
richly entitled At night, when we
knocked off work for supper and few
hours of rest and sleep, L had occasion to
ride along the line, and found, greatly to
my amusement, poker game going on
around almost every camp fire. Stopping
to watch one OF the games, this is what 1
heard:
"'How much is the ante?'"
ga thousand dollars
"'And how much to FLIP Fiva tbou.
sand. Well, here goes. l raise it ten
thousand
"'Good; see you and go you ten thou-
sand better. Twenty-Five thousand to
draw cards y
1.-The cards were drawn, and presently a
bet was made of fifty thousand. Some
one went hundred thousand dollars bet
ter, but he wss ruled down. Fifty thou-
sand was the limit. However there was
$500, 900 in the pot when 1t was hauled
down by the winner, who had three trays
and pair of jacks l expressed my
surprise at the size of the game, and told
the boys that they had better 60 slow or
their hands would run out
"tNever fear, General replied one of
them. I'VE will keep within our means
You ought to have been here just now.
Why. we had jackpot of 81, 900.
81 think you will agree with me-"
continued General Miles, that no bigger
poker game was ever played, and for my
part / am sure that COnfeder ate money
never served better purpose than to
amuse those Union soldiers in that rest
ing hour in that most wearing OF brief
campaigns New York Mall.
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SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Close of a Very Satisfactory Week In
Produce Circles.
SACRAMENro Nov 10Th


The past week has been very satisfactory
one in local produce circles. trade being of
very fair proportions. Strawberries are COM
ing in very freely, and prices are at bedrock,
they being quoted as low Csc per case last
evening, scarcely the cost Of gathering and
marketing Cherries are also in better supply,
and prices tend downward. All lines of
seasonable vegetables are in good supply at
low prices Dairy produce is plentiful and
cheap. In the poultry line broiiers are rather
scarce, with good demand, und sell at fancy
figures.
Following are the retail prices for the vari-
Gus articles mentioned:
FRUIT -Pneapples, SOC each; Bananas. 2 DC
p dozen; Lines, 10c p dozen; Lemons, COM
3O@5Oc as to size; Riverside Seeding, 15@
3oc; Strawberries, lbs tor 25c; Cher ries,
black, 15c p n; white. loo; Gooseberries, 60
DAIRY Butter-valley. p roll,
35c; PetaIuma, 40c; Fancy Creamery. 45c;
Flrkin, 25c; California Cheese, 1870; Young
America, Lac; Eastern Creamery, zoe; Linn
burger, zoe; genuine Swiss, 35: American,
25c; Martins Cream, 15c; Neufchatel, Loo
each.
POULTRY-Turkeys-L Hens and Cob
lers, lac p D; dressed. &c., Ohickens-Hens,
soc each Sc so p dozen Roosters SOC each.
So so p dozen; Broilers, soc each, 50 y dozen;
Tame Ducks, 75o each, 81 90 y dozen; Geese
" oO p pair.
VEGETA TABLES-OnIons3 Sc p n; Bunch Vege-
tables, 1870: Horse Radish, 1Oc D Garlic
25c y o. Artichokes. 60c dozen; Dried Pep
pers, SOC p D; Caulitiower. 1Oc each; spinach,
sc = h; Asparagus, ic . 10; Green Peppers.
1oc; Potatoes, local, 5O96oc; Nevada Pota-
toes, 114c; New Potatoes, &c p n; Green Peas,
SC p D; Cucumbers, 81 p dozen, 1oc eacn;
String Beans, 121ac p 10; Lettuce, for loc;
new Onions, &c p ID.
Misunderstanding Rib Roast, 121a91 &c;
Loin Steak, 124@15c; Rump Steak, loc;
4 na. An-
| Chuck Steak, Ioc veal-Loin and Rib
Chops, 15c; Roast veal 12c. Mutton-Leg.
11@l21ac; LON and Rib Chops, 12Lc; Nut
ton Stew, Sc; shoulder Chops, Sc. PORK
Sausage, 1211c; Vienna Sausage, 15c; Bacon.
14@15c; Ham, 10000.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, 70@8oc 2
| cwt; Wheat. 65G75c; second quality, COG
| zoe; Alfalfa, Csc; Whole Barley, s5c; Ground
Barley, 81; Feed Oats, 81 1901 35: Mid
! clings, soc; Bran, zoe; straw, 65@7oc.
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Poland is West European transport
ton of Land Pole, meaning "the land of
plains."
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Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole carcasses
from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 6@61ac second quail.
ity, 6@51c; third quality, 4@41ac p n.
CALV ES-3@5c for large and 4@6c \ Il
for small
MUTTON-31z@5c p b.
LAMB-Spring, 415@6c p b.
POkK-LIve Hogs 40414c p b for hard;
25s@ &c for soft and 3s4@4c for feeders; dressed
Hogs, 5G7c p ID.
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET.
SAN FRANCISCO, May II, 1895.
MORNING SESSION.
..rhere is DANCER in De1av.n

Since 1861 1 have been great sufferer
from catarrh. 1 tried Ely's Cream Balm
and to all appearances am cured. Ter
rible headaches from which l had long
suffered are gone.-W. j.: Hitchcock,
Late Major U. S. Vol. and A. A. Gen.,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything else
failed. Many acquaintance have used it
with excellent results. = Alfred w.
Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio.
Price of Cream Balm is so cents.
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Heigh no, the bird sings, the fire burns; now
for my cold plunge. Deucedly cold, but how
refreshing. My dear, how charming you look
this morning. Really, old silks actually look
well Oh you. Bless me, if these newspapers
don't keep up with the times. Here is big
recommendation for Joys Vegetable Sarsapa-
rilla-the very thing 1 have been taking, and
sit touches the right spot"
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DLUE, BLUES, BLUESi YES, ALL GOES
ID wrong this morning. The sky is dark and
murky, the air in my room is chilly, walk
on pin, the fire does not burn, the water is
cold, have a nasty taste in my mouth, my
head aches. Gracious! 1 forgot to mail that
letter. See, l have spilled the ink over the
carpet. How bleary are my eyes this morn
ing. SO at last am to breakfast Coffee cold,
cakes undone, no RECoRD-UNION; of course
am irrtated. 1 don't believe will get that
order from Ward, James & Co. The old man
is such crank anyway; and feel like fight
ing.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in tho Postofiice at Sacramento on
Monday, May l3, 1895:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Love often laughs at lucksmiths; it
certainly laughed at the storm last
Tuesday night, for in spite of the mos,
inclcment weather, the Presbyterian
church was packed that night with
ycnng people 10 witness the nuplial,
OF Mr.. Collins I. Ellis and Mics Mary
&. Hunter, daughter Of Mr.. Jno. W.
Hunter. Rev. j. i. Jones, OF Meri
dian olliciated' The church had been
most beautifully decorated, and all
inside was inspiring and in keeping
with the happy event, Mr.. j. Buch.
anan OF Meridian WAS the groom's
best man, Miss Josie Hunter was the
maid of honor, Miss Carrie Jones pro.
sided at the organ. In the bridal
procession were Misses Jennie Ellis,
ellie Garter, Annie Lou Herman, Adj
die Mcleod and Maria Hunter aud the
gentlemen who were ushcrs and ac-
compauicd the ladies were Mcssrs. p.
II. uunicr, +. NJ. Chapman, o, II.
Hunter, Ovid Eilaud, Sliarkrv Eiland,
+. T.. Woodward and w. =. Simpson.
After the impressive ceremonies
many friends assembled at the resi-
dcnce OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno, W. Hunter and participated
IN an elegant supper, a liberal share of
which the BEACON household enjoyed.
The BEACON hopes that happiness
and prosperity will follow them all
their DAYS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
Grand Hop at Cooksvllle.

Lovely hut maj cstically the silycry
moon threw IFS soft rays over n happy
'hrong of fair maidcns and gallant
men at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs,
Frank Denton, of Couksvillc. Music
was rendered by the Cooksvillc band,
and all who were present tipped the
light fantastic toe" Miss Lula GRAY.
ono of Cooksvillc's l%aircst gems was
bcdrcked in handsome blue iailIo silk
and diamonds; the beautiful end fasci-
mating Miss Fannie Long was bccom.
ingly attircd in cream satin; Miss Liz.
zic Binion, II OF Cooksvill's iaircst
blondes was bewitchingly alfred in
blue silk, Miss Fannie Binion, another
OF ncr %faircst bells was dressed In
pink satin and diamonds: Miss Addic
Mcleod, OF Macon wore cream silk
and diamonds Miss Bell, red satin;
Mrs, Denton cream albalross; Miss
T. l. Oliver, cream silk.
The night was cold, but nevertheless
tho young people enjoyed themselves,
being entertained SO royalty by the
charming hostess. who is noted tor
her hospitality. We danced al night
Till broad day light, aud were invited
by !hc host ana hostess to partake
ola sumptuous breakfast. Then all
the girls made ready to leave, not
without n papg OF regret. There were
many young gents out, more than |
have space to mention. Misses Bin
ion aud Long have now left Cooks
vile, greatly to the regret of her nu-
mcrous friends, and no doubt there
are many broken hearted lads. We
trust when spring comes II will bring
these ladies back and Mrs Denton will
again throw open her doors.
+. l.. q.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Three good citizens are announce"
,h;s week rs candidates for Office,
Gavin and Martin for Assessor ana
u,lman for Treasurer. They are all
, . wc,l known TO the coters OF NoXu'
hoo rs they arc to Us, anu VIC chcer'
,,,lv commend thcm to the Kind con
s;l,ration of our rca'trrs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

AT Sauqualak, about 8 o'clock en-
the morning of the 18th, many of the
citizens were aroused by the repeat
ed firing OF guns. After daylight it
was learned that Major Jones had
been firing great Christmas guns III
celebration of the arrival of new born
baby girl. Success and long life to the
baby, Major.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Jake ilolberg is the agent for the
pcrfcc, fire kinder. Twenty five cents
worth of il will make 800 fires, so the
patcutecs claim. 1t is put in good
shape and is very handy these cold
morning
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
ANNOUNCE EN- TENTS

FWc are authorized to announce
CuAS s. GAVIN
candidate for Assessor subject to The
| ,ioO oftI,c Democratic party.
| Nc are authorized to announce
HENRY +. MAR TIN
,,udiNate for Assessor subject to the
INm oi the Democratic party.
Ma arc authorized to'announcc
". IL. HOLMAN
\ candidate for Treasurer subject TO the
ILliou Of the Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
NOTICE.

MI rstate In the Chanccry
III, Ms,r% Court Of Noxubee
L,,.y v Dent. County, riississippi
I, !, documentary having been grant
n. =, "e Undersigned executor Of said es
IN o.. Que 18th day of December, 1904, b!
iA,,... ce'S Clerk Of said county, notice
sa.im. gwen requiring al persons haviu,
i l,,. as''n't Mrs. Mary Z. Dent, deceased
s.M Wv same probatcd and registered
,s,. '''fS' within u year or they viii
Wy hand. this Dee. 18th, 1891.
t,,a JOHN II. piNSMORE.
Executor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Yesterday morning DIR. "eo'
Clement and Mr.. Il. p. Crynlcs' "'o
had been recommended by many OF
tho voters of Macon rs s"''"o'e p''
sou, IN An the vacancies in the Boaro
Of Aldermen, received their con'm's'
Sims from the GOvcauor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
AND FOR SALE.

lon'r for sale my place. situated near
N"auIay'lle, 10 mics from Macon, Miss.
contains 1850 acres OF good land with
onlortable residence an! necessary sta
"and out houses. 1t has a good stock
'oss and convenient to churches aud
'asO'1' Terms Of sale half cash the bal
Ase 10 be secured by good note. Poss-
"'an given Immediately.
Il. MISsO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Mr.. Frank skinner, II of thc'cld-
&c, and most respected citizens OF
p,ckcus county is mourning the death
If his beloved companion OF sixty
wears. She expired at her residence
Inst Saturday in the seth year OF her
noe greatly regretted BY the whole
community.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Capt. Hub Sanders, the handsome
md popular sheriff OF Okitcbbcha
spent a day or two iu town this week.
During his visit he paid his respects
10 the Court House officials ct al.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Rev. J. A, Bowen. has been travel
linz in Georgia and Florida and re-
ports great destruction to the ooangr
crop. He says the people OF this sec
tod are doing better than any he saw
Mr.. Pat Colburn. who has been Wis.
fling in North Alabama Gays he has
Quit grnmbling about hard times, be-
cause he saw so many people mnc'
worse off than the people OF this coun
~ and section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Al the public sale Of tho FOR" DO
tel and other property last Thursday
Mr.. $. Al. Erion bought the fcrsuso"
lam, between the two oooksv'l'e
roads. and Mr.. Jno. P. S'ovnll ooosn,
40 Ecryuson residence IN town Nd"
tho Ford Hotel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Rev, J. J.. jackson had some char
ges preferred agains, him in the
church bv Rev. II. NJ. Long, but at a
trial held Mt %Shnqualnk Mr.. Jackson
was cxhoneratCd
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

The plank walk to the depot Is III
need of repairs very badly ana Tue
new board Of Aldermen should give II
their attention
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Car load Liverpool fine salt lot oil
Texas Rust Proof, and twenty par
rels New FORK seed potatoes just Q
ccived by D. y. H. 'o"''o'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

AR Inn G.. Jones. who has been rail
,oo1;r. in Texas is u; home on Il visit
10 his tolks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

At the regular meeting of the Ma
con Odd Fellows last Monday night
the following officers were installed
Y, /, Dorroh, N. 6; j. {. II. Jones,
Jr V. G.. A. Klaus. chaplain; j. w,
Patty, Sec; +. Il. Carlton. Treas; ChHs
H,ler l.. G. i. Ludi o, q. MIR. W. b
Patty wac elected representative 'o
the Grand Lodge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Mr.. Henry A. MYERS, of Terrell,
Texas, has been on 4 visit 10 his
friends in the Mashulavillo and Fcarn
Spring ncighhorhood. lie likes Texas
pretty well he says, but he expects to
come back to Noxubec and settle on
the IIashuqua creek.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

WHY don't the young men OF Macon
re.orpanize the Macon Hook aud Lad.
der Co. 1t is something that Macon
should have, M effective fire com
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Mr. Rmllr wh" has h"cn clerk
inc for l.. &. lrion left Friday for
Crawford.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Dry Goods, Clothing, boots III
Shoes. Groceries of all kinds cheaper
than the cheapest, to be found at
N IIoLBERG e. Cos
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Mr.. Cranberry Of Tenn, sent his
friend W. G, Scllcck three registered
bronze turkeys. the finest we eyer
saw,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Dr. Jos. llolbcrg has returned from
hi, visit to Yazoo City, and can be
found in his office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Get prices, aud you will buy yonl
Texas Red Rust Proof Oats from
j T. II Jones, Jr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

We are selling goods according TO
the price of cotton. Come and he
convinced, NJ. IloLBERG & Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
Guardian Notice.

M'a'''eS holding claims against J.. G.
'V'' hon compos, are requested to pre- sent
C"'c'alnS properly itemizcd and verified,
'"eaf'y as possible, that the salie may be-
%""""uefed aud presented to the Court for
|.N"ge' j. d. Fort,
'Vh Guardian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

We understand that the N"x"hcc
,;n.s hny, .nrrrcaed IN ."iiiny II
.l,.w t,,r nne aislh next wc,s.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Get my prices before buying, CAT
COST schemes fail to cut a figure.
The prices of the CASH BUYER is what
crowds my store daily. Money in your
pockets to call before buying.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

A limited number of Ladies Gossa-
mers worth 1925 at 60 cts each.
l.. S. Shumaker.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

A limited number OF l'ao'es ""'
Misses Water Proofs ranging 80.
from ss 10 Sc inches viii be sol" 'o'
60 cent?, worth 1913; :. ~s,oo,.,er.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

The Town was taken by surprise
when it discovered that Mr., j. f.
Ames had sold his whole new stock 10
Mr.. Hans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

II you want chcap goods come TO
NJ. Holberg & Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Mr.. Ollie Fiser has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. Will King, at Stone
wall. and duck hunting with Mr.. Il
on SucarnOchcc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Mr.. John Peters has gone back tt
Texas. after n visit to his friends here
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Mrs. j. N. Holman went to Nerd
ian 10 hear tie celebrated singer. Miss
YaW.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
DiSGER'S Notice.

Taken NJ oy j. +, Adams, on the Book
Id, ,iN miles WcSt Of Macon. about Jan.
Que RED MAHE. blaze IN face. three
boxing feet, about q years Old, branded I
rr hip, valued at $50.
The owncI i, requested to come forward,
lDye property, pay charges and take ii
Nav, or 1t viii be dealt with as the law
rtcts. j. .. FASER.
%bAl0.3t Coroner and Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
NOTICE -LUNBER-LUMBER

WINE -LU Der
|Eaaaplon Lumber Mills Of the South,
'nese mills are located in one of the
|"' fellow Pine Timber regions on
M'S o. R, Il. Operated by water
EsM' Manufacture rough and
pressed yellow pine lumber.
Address:
m, j. e.. MnADoR, Prop,
Winchester. Wayne Co. Mise.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Miss Johnnie Paine of Aberdeen il
yisiiin. Miss Nell Patty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Misses Carrie Jones OF Merlo'ah Is
visiting friends here
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
I0TICi..

| This i, to no.irv the public that will nc
bGtr he responsible for debts made by },
Brown for the firm 81 Perry 4 Brown,
Blul@lm CYNTHIA IEkkl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19
A. Klaus,


Remaining in the Posiolico at Macon a,
the close of the week ending Jan. 10, 1895
which If not taken out in 80 days will be
sent to the dead letter office
Louis Algood. Tilda Bankhead,
Winnie Brew, Mrs Mitchell Braccy,
Mrs Eliza Coleman, Mrs Mildred CameraI,
!! NJ Carlton, Mrs Elizabeth Doolv,
Martha Holbrook, Mrs Henrcttn Mcleod,
Mary Moore, Hannah Msllard,
" IL MeEachern, Mandy Patteu,
Mrs Geo Ann Patton W F Stark.
Rosa Ann SWEET, Mr. | W Tarrant,
Pink Wilson Nick Williams.
Miss Eyerline White,
NJ. MAHORNER. +. NJ.
j. IOLBERG, Dep.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-01-19

Fresh garden seed bought for cash
chcader than eyer for sale bv
Jones "rlle Grocer"
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-01-08
MIR. scotts views of Heaven.

A glimpse of heaven is q rare If not I'M
heard of privilege, yet John A. Scott,
we'll known and reliable old Philadelphia
who resides at 2427 North Seventh street,
claims to have enjoyed that extraordinary
distinction.
Two years ago Mr.. Scott was so i'll that
the doctors and his family had given up
all hope of his recovery. The night on
which the grim reaper was expected the
old man fell into trance, and all felt the
end had come. 1t was during this tenn
porary lapse Of life that Mr.. Scott found
himself ascending a grand marble stair
way leading to the gates of heaven. There
he found st. Peter and begged to be adj
mitted. The venerable gatekeeper refused,
but the eager supplicant mentioned a
number of high church dignitaries with
whom he was acquainted on earth and
claimed they were particular friends OF
his. Peter finally admitted him for
short stroll through paradise. Mr.. Scott
says everything was golden hued and sur
passingly beautiful. There were myriads
of angels fitting through the air, enjoy
ing a siesta on the glittering highways or
dsporting in a crystal lake There was
not a man among them. While Mr.. Scott
was contemplating this startling condition
of celestial affairs St. Peter tapped him
gently on the shoulder and told him his
time was up. Mr.. Scott was so charmed
with the interior beauty of heaven that he
backed slowly away from the gate and fell
down to the bottom of the big stairway.
The next day he was convalescent. -
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-01-08
North PownaI,

Miss Fannie Crist Mowbray of New
York, Miss Hamilton of Elmira, N. Y,
and Miss Barber of North Adams, Mass,
are being entertained by Marcus Whipple
and family.
Miss Ethel Whipple is spending short
vacation with her parents here.
Officer Pattrel served papers on Mr..
Youngs of this place, for illegal liquor
selling. The officer left his prisoner in
charge of an assistant while he went in
quest of witnesses and team to carry
his man and "stock in trade" to the sta
ton house, but while he was gone the
prisoner asked permission to change his
clothes, which was granted, and he went
into an adjoining room for that purpose;
not coming out again a search was made,
but no man could be found. An open
window was quite suggestive that the
bird bad flown.
Fourteen degrees below zero Saturday
morning, the coolest of the season.
Frank Paddock is greatly improving
his residence, and when completed, it
will be one of the best farm residences
in this locality. Eaton, Rising & Wor
den are the contractors, and they are
pushing the work ahead with all speed.
Ayoung son of A. Ogel died at 6
o'clock Saturday morning, after linger-
ing illness from typhoid fever, pneu-
monia, and later from an abscess in the
breast. The little fellow was a great
sufferer. The remains were taken to
Canada Sunday evening.
Mrs. William Blanchard of Benning-
ton, called on friends in town the past
week.
The severe cold weather caused some
of the pipes that connect with the boiler
at the school building to freeze. Com
mitteeman Potter promptly repaired and
placed the heating apparatus again in
good shape.
School began Monday.