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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03

by grant or prescription by the use
thereof, and the said Thatcher, his heirs
and assigns. shall at all times hereafter
have the right to revoke this license or
agreement, and the village shall there
upon cease the use of said water for any
purpose. This resolution also appeals to
DIN Scott for the use of water for the
same purpose from his trunk on Pleasant
street.
Voted, That the following named per-
sons be assessed 32i cents per lineal foot
and 50 for round corners as benefits to
property for Curbing AUDITING property
owned by them respectively: j. Ed.
Walbridge, "a fl. in, and one round cor
ner; Baptist Church Society. Al it,. one
round corner; r. o. Goldsmith, 81 #. II
in. one round corner; Est E. L. Norton,
q fit. 10 in; Michael Healy, 800 it,, one
round corner; A. b. Sibley, 313 it, in,
two round corners; NJ. w. Stewart, Al
it.; w. D. Newton, 1874 fit. in, one
round corner; Enos Adams, Ga it.; Mrs.
Fannie S. Pratt, 143 fit. in, one round
corner; w. E. Hawks, 63 TT. in; DIR.
w. E. Putnam, 63 #. in.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
Railroad Not to Blame.

The Vermont Rail- Dad Commissioners
held hearing in the Pownal house at
Pownal, Friday, IN regard to the recent
grade crossing accident near the dug
way on the Fitchburg railroad about
three miles west of Williamstown, Mass.
The story told eXhonerates the railroad
company from all blame. The main OBJ
ject of the hearing was to see whether
the town of Pownal shall be made to
abolish the crossings by building a new
road around the foot of the hill next to
the railroad track, thus making a short
er and safer route. The evidence goes
to show that the two crossings are dan
gerous, and that though the young men
were somewhat careless the same acct
dent might have happened to any per-
son who crosses the tracks.
1t was shown by the engineers and
conductors of both trains and by others
who saw the accident, that the whistle
was blown at the proper place before
reaching the Grossin. 1t appeared from
the testimony that two persons who saw
the accident failed to appear. A gentle
man and lady were in a carriage a few
feet from them when the men were
killed and at once drove away, out
shouted to another team that the men
were killed. 1t was shown that the men
had drank only three glasses of beer and
were not intoxicated.
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The Disposal of the Granite Block.

The Disposal of the Granite Block.
Perhaps there is no duty more worthy
the attention of patriotic citizens than
that of preserving the history of the past
Scarcely a town in New England has more
traditions worth remembering, or more
places replete with historic associations
than Bennington. To preserve these
well authenticated incidents and to mark
the places which have already been con-
secrated by heroic deeds is both a duty
and a privilege which we cannot afford
to neglect.
1t gives as great satisfaction to know
that a movement is on foot to mark the
site of the old Catamount Tavern with a
monument more suggestive and artistic
than the present one, which was erected
some years ago. 1t is understood that
the granite block now marking the site
will give place to an entirely new base,
and when the present inscription is re-
moved, it will be capable of being put to
a wholly different use.
1t has been suggested that it would be
an appropriate thing to erect this granite
block, with a suitable inscr ption, in
front of the Walloomsac Hotel, on the
spot occupied by the first church edifce'
where the prisoners were brought after
the battle. But some of the old residents
at the Center have long felt that some
suitable marker should be erected on the
place left vacant in the old cemetery
where the Hessians lie buried. There
seems to be a tacit understanding chat
this ground is not to be occupied, either
in the near or remote future, by more
recent graves, and what could be more
suitable than a substantial granite block
erected to explain this vacancy in the
middle of the cemetery to those who
come after us?
We hope the block in question may be
used for one or the other of these pur-
poses, the latter of which we greatly
prefer.
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION.
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Grand Army Encampment at
louisville,

For the Grand Rally of Veterans and
Sons of Veterans at the Annual Encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Republic
at Louisville, Ky, September 18th to
18th, the West Shore Road has been Sc
lected by the Department Commander
as the Official Route of The Boys in Blue.
Special low rates have been mace which
in no case are higher than one fare, and
the tickets will be sold September 7th to
10th, inclusive, good returning until Oc
tOber 9th.
The Official train will run through
without change leaving New York Sun
day, September Sth, and for those max
ing application in advance, sleeping cars
will be attached. This train offers many
advantages and circulars giving time of
departun es from all stations and rates,
may be had by writing or applying to
the nearest West Shore Ticket Agent.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION
Bennington County Historical So
ciety.

Some of the representative men and
women who reside in this vicinity, and
who are interested in historical matters,
have in view the incorporation of a his
torical society, to be known as the Ben
nington County Historical Society. A
meeting is, therefore, soon to be held,
and an effort made to secure the large
brick school house at Bennington Center,
which is not now in use for school pur-
poses, and where can be preserved the
many valuable books, manuscripts, relics,
ETC., now in existence in the county.
This building would make the society an
excellent home, for it is located at the
geographical center of the town, in a
place known as the bennington" of
olden time. Persons desiring to unite in
this important work may send their
names to the editor of the Banner.
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each room

Haven, 81. Prof. J. L. Alger, superin-
tendent.
Prof. Downs has been re, engaged as
instructor in music.
Owing to the crowded condition of
the lower rooms, as is usual with the
opening of each new school year, it will
be necessary to regrade these rooms.
Some of the pupils being advanced to
higher grade rooms, but performing the
work of their own grades.
This is the first term under the new
law providing for free text books. All
materials and books, except Greek and
Latin, French and German, will be pro
vided free of cost to each pupil.
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Voted, That bills presented by Board
of Health be referred to c. N. Powers
and F. Gregg for investigation.
Voted, That bill of II. w. Putnam be
laid upon the table until the October
meeting.
Voted, That the sewer be extended
from the Corn er of Washington and Main
SITS. to Elm st.
Voted, That the matter of cross walks
at the corner of River and Depot SITS. be
left with the Street Commissioners.
Voted, That an order dated October 1
be drawn for Eagle Hose Company for
1925, as voted at Village Meeting.
Voted, That the corporation attorney
be instructed to notify w. r. Morgan,
Hope j. Colgate, Payson Hathaway, Jane
Day and Wealthy J. Rouse to bring their
walks to the grade, and to place them in
proper condition.
Voted, That if c. w. Thatcher will
permit the village to use water from his
trunk, with which to flush the sewers on
Park St., the said village will at no time
hereafter claim any right to said water
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
Notice.

To the taxpayers of the Bennington Graded
School District:
A 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. m. until
4 o'clock p. m.
There will be discount of per cent. on above
tax if paid within 30 days. ,,,.,,,-
Bennington Vt. July l, 1895.
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Bennington Centre Notes.

Rev Franklin Gaylord has returned to
his work as acting pastor of Trinity
church, New York City.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. I. C.
Blandy, August Goth at the residence of
Mrs. John Delevan.
Mrs. Delevan is at the seashore near
New York City.
The venerable Mr.. Matthews at the
Hall house is confined with illness.
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Notice to churchesl andI Societies.

Notice to Churchesl 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
BUSINESS 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-
tsed in the name of an organization,
committee or individual.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
Notice.

To the taxpayers of the Town of Bennington:
A rate bill of the town tax of 1895 has been
placed in my hand for collection, as follows: 100
cents on the dollar for the town tax, 20 cents on
the dollar for the town highway tax, 80 cents on
the dollar for the town district school tax.
hereby demand payment Of said taxes and no.
tify YOU that will attend at the Bennington
County National Bank from o'clock a. m. until 4
o'clock p, m,
There will be discount of per cent on town
tax il paid within 30 days.
C. H. DEWEY, Treas.
Bennington, Vt, July LIST, 1895.
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Knitting Mill for Sale at Bennington
Nerm ont.

For the manufacture of all kinds of
ladies' and gentlemen's underwear. Ca
pacity u 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 ST, Peace Dale. r. l, 53tf
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
SPRING CLOAKS
Notice,

To the taxpayers OF the Village of Remington:
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 | will attend at the Bennington
County National Bank from 9 O'Clock a. m. until 1
o'clock p. m.
There will he a discount Of per cent on the
village tax paid Within 30 days
G. II. DEWEY, Treas.
Bennington. VT, July !, 1895
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03

B- Watch the date opposite yoor
name on this paper. 1t Sbol0s that your
subscription is credited on our books to
hat date. 1.-THE date is not changed with
a fen days from, the time remittance Is
made, notify the publishers.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03

GY-Everybodv who has seen the Troy
Press acknowledges the fact that it is
the best Troy paper published, and, as
an evidence to that fact, all have helped
the agent of the Press to double his list.
Try it. Harry p. Burt, agent. 65t2*
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The Craded Schools.

The Bennington Graded schools
opened yesterday for the fall term, with
a large attendance, tile total registration
being COG.
The following is the list of teachers
with the number of pupils registered in
zach rnnm.
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Lost.

On the night of the 10th, either in
Bennington, or at the Casino, gentle
mans watch chain and charm; owners
initials are on the charm. Suitable re-
ward given if left at this office.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
New York Excursion.

The date for the first of the series of
New York excursions, via Fitchburg
Railroad and Citizens Line Steamers,
has been fixed for Tuesday, September
Dtrl
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03

81 regard Hoods Pills as the best
family cathartic that can be obtaine1."
Mrs. Alice Cone. South SALISBURY, VT
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
Bicycle For Sale.

STERLING" 1895 pattern, has not been
ridden fifty unexpectedly as good as
new. Cost 800, will sell for $50. APP
ply at Drysdale's store. GAIA"
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Village Trustee Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Village
Trustees was held Monday evening. All
the village officers were present except
Trustee Scott. The following bills were
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
BENNINGTON BANNER.

Single copies nOfA the Banner, In
Wrappers for Mailing If Desired
TWO cents.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-09-03
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.
Help Wanted,

One chambermad and one waitress
wanted Immediately at Putnam House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09
Dec. IL, 1so4-1y.
Nothing Succeeds like Success


There is no truer saying than the above, but
to name the causes of ali success is Impossible
Many fail OF the same occupation another viii
take up and succeed. Who can explain?
A case in point is the very great success and
increasing sale of Lightning Hot Drops Is il
the management of the business. the advertise
ing of Lightning Hot Drops or the great merit
of Lightning Hot Drops that makes it the only
household and alI-around remedy in the thou
sands of American homes?
1t is an acknowledged fact that Lightning
Hot Drops is the best remedy known for all
the sumer ills due to bad or change of water
and diet and diarrhoea. 1t is necessity in
the travellers grip and trunk. Not only does
it act as above stated, but it cures all kinds oil
pains, flesh wounds, bruises, bites of insects.
scratches, etc, and it is so very pleasant to
take, and has such u delicate odor that one
does not realize that he is taking medicine,
If you never used lightning Hot Drops ask
yomr druggist ahout its merits aud the many
friends it has. To use it is to praise.
Now, what in your opinion is the cause OF
the success and large sale of Lightning Hot
Drops?
Your answer will be appreciated by Herb
Medicine Company, Springfield, Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09
Beard-- WeIck.
Ispeclal 10 the Baltlmore sunni

Especial to the Baltimore SUM-
HAGERsTowN, Md, July 3.-Miss
Julia Shuford WeIck, daughter of
Mrs. Anna r. Welck, of Hagerstown,
and Mr.. w. Powers Beard, of the
firm Of Beard Bros, Hagerstown,
we're married at 8 O'Clock this morn
ing in Zion Reformed Church by Rev.
DIR. j. Spangler Kieffer. The usbers
were Messrs Charles n. Beard, OF
Charles Town, W. Va. and Leslie c.
Beard, of Hagerstown, brothers of
the groom, end Messrs. John B.
Kieffer and Albert E. Baker, of Ha-
eerstown. The bride wore brown
tailor-made travelling costume OF
novelty cloth and carried bridesmaid
roses. Misses Camilla and Agnes
Shuford, twin cousins of the bride,
dressed in white silk, we're the flower
girls. Mr.. Frand E. Cook played
the wedding march.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09
cuRRENT COMMENT.

What we want is not fewer blacks, but
more whites, more food stuffs, moro facto-
ries, moro economy, more enterprise.-At-
lantil Constitution.
Anna Gould's husband is beginning to
let go of it. He is buying race horses and
has the plans drawn for the erection of a
Washington Post.
The effect of the Napoleon fad has been
to unsettle the minds of a good many peo-
Pile as to what they really know of Napo-
leon.-Kansas City journal.
Canadian Indians have discovered gold,
and an all wise government, ever careful
of their interests, has prohibited them
from touching it.-Chicago Post.
kentucky has been taking some interest
in the cultivation of the sugar beet. This
locks like monopolistic ambition to fur
nish all the ingredients for her beverages.
Washington Star.
The japanese language contains no pro-
fame words, but the Japs are an enterpris-
ing people and will doubtless overcome this
defect they become more civilized
Kansas City Journal.
The best thing tho little Central Ameri-
| can states can do is to get together and es-
tablish a nationality which big bullies like
England will be compelled to respect.-
New York Advertiser.
tn, and tho Canadians S49,,und as they
could find no way to capitalize these two
facts the attempt to form partnership
fell through.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
If tho loss of money by anybody can be
looked on by the general public with COM
placency, it is when it results from the
fnilure of an attempt to corner wheat or
any other food staple.-New York Trib-
une.
Director General Davis has his official
! report of the Worlds fair nearly ready
Time enough has elapsed since that event
to allow an impartial and unprecedented
history of it to be written.-Salt Lake
Tribune.
The story of the death of Ananias is re-
ceived with some skepticism by people
who have been reading recent Spanish dis
| patches. If liars were punished with death,
| the whole Spanish news bureau would be
swept away.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09
charIes Town. JEFF. Co. W. va.


This progressive city is situated at
the junction of the Norfolk & West
ern and the Baltimore & Ohio r. r.,
and is in the centre of a rich agricul-
tural country. The bridge and road
machine works, brass, harness and
other factories located here have been
in active operation all through the
period of depression. The labor
here is satisfactory on account of the
intelligence of the working men, and
the moderate price at which it can be
obtained. The two roads are connect
ed by Belt Line, and the shipping
facilities altogether, north, south,
east or west, are unsnrpas sed. A
fine hotel with one hundred rooms is
| located in the town. 1t is supplied
with all the modern conveniences and
improvem ents, and is delightful
summer resort. This property can
be purchased at reasonable price.
Charles town is a point especially
adapted to the manufacture of flour.
Jefferson county raises four to six
hundred thousand bushels of the very
best wheat, and a good market fol
-four can be had in the South and the
coal regions of West Virginia. 1t is
!, also a good location for jobbine
house, having seventy-fve miles OF
back country on each road.
TR. e; o.. Field.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09
PAWS ANp PLAYERs.

Frank Deshon viii play one of the prin-
cipal roles in The Brownies next sea
SON.
Bessie Bonehin has been engaged to
play the role of the Infanta of Spain in
1892 next season.
j. NJ. Hill has purchased a new play BY
Augustus Thomas, which is likely to be
produced next season.
Courtenay Thorpe and Ida Jeffreys
Goodniend viii be joint stars in severa
ancient and u,sen plays
John J. Rafael, the tenor and one time
husband of Bettina Gerard, was married
recently in San francisco.
Otis Skinner will add to his repertorJ
next season The Two Noble Kinsmen, .
by Beaumont and Fletcher.
Joseph whceloek has been engaged t.
play a leading role in the Erohmans' pro
duction of Tho City of Pleasure. 2
John Ernest MCCAIN and Ralph Ed
munds have written a four act draina which
they call 'swho Killed Senator DawesS"
Helen Bertram, 1ured ON by the grand
opera ignis fatuus, recently refused am offel
to be the priina donna OF the Bostonians.
A London critic who heard Adelina Patti
sing recently declares that the diya's voict
is as pure and as STRONG as it was 20 year.
ago.
Edward Jakobowski, the composer o
"Erminie," is in New York still. He hai
orders for enough operas to keep him bus
for two years.
Janet Achurch, the much Wanted Eng
lish actress, hired the Madison Square thea
ter, New York, and presented several plays
but failed to score n great hit.
Clinton Stuart has written play which
Marie Burroughs has accepted for use mex
season. 1t has lively comedy interest
and its scenes are laid in England.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09
a Charming Summer Spot.

The Manufacturers Record, whose
manager recently spent a few days
at the Hotel Powhatan at this place,
says of this fine hosiery:
In looking for an attractive place
in which to spend the usual summer
vacation, readers of the Manufac-
turers' Record would fine it profitable
to consider the advantages offered by
the Hotel Powhatan, Charles Town,
w. Va. Jefferson county, of which
Charles Town is the county seat, is
one of the most beautiful of the many
counties that go to make up the glo-
rious Valley of Virginia, which
stretches from Harper's Ferry, ten
miles north of Charles Town, on down
through Southwest Virginia. A few
hundred yards from the aristocratic
old town of Charles Town, on an
elevation just sufficient 10 afford a
magnificent sweep of valley, hill and
mountain, stands the Hotel Powhatan.
This is new structure, built about
three years ago. 1t is q very charm
ing house, substantially constructed,
and one in which due regard was
given TO the plumbing, every feature
of that being of the very best char
acter of modern scientific workman
ship. From the unusually attractive
porch running nearly threefourths
around the house is view of mar
velous beauty and peacefulness. The
eye rests first upon the we'll shaded
town, and thence on over rolling hills
and valleys of waving grain to the
mountain ranges which stretch away
in the distance, apparently only
broken at Harper's Ferry in order TO
let the outside world into this charm
ing region. The Powhatan is excel
lentIy furnished, and its table is in
every respect, variety, cooking and
service. such as to tempt the appetite
even if the bracing climate did not
create ravenous demand for food.
Any information desired can be had
from Mr.. w. L. Shepard, manager
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09
Notice.

Be it enacted by the Common Council of the
Corporation OF Charles Town:
pany shall transact the regular business of
such companies within the corporate limits
without paying into the treasury of the cor
poration of Charles Town, on or before the LIST
day of May in each year, a license tax of So
Section 2-That no non-resident, or travel
ing agent, SALE sman, or canyasser, shall sell,
or contract 10 sell, sewing machines, organs,
pianos, or other musical instruments, within
into the treasury of the said corporation OF
Charles Town, on or before the 1st day OF
May, a license tax of IS. No license under
this section shall be granted for less than 4
year
Section 3-For any violation of either sec
ton OF this ordinance q fine shall be imposed
Of not less than S1-00 nor more than $1,000
Passed April 10, 1895.
April %, 1895.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-09

At the recent meeting of the Yir-
GINA Grand Camp of Confederate
Veterans, at Charlottesville, Captain
]. j. Williams, of Winchester, of
fered the following:
Whereas Charles Broadway Rouss,
a member of the General Turner
Ashby Camp, one of the camps of
this organization, made to the recent
meeting of the Grand Camp of Con-
federate Veterans at Houston the
munificeut offer of 100000 for the
erection of memorial hall and cog
nate purposes, which, was referred
to special committee to report at
the next meeting.
Resolved, That while we deem it
improper to express an opinion in the
matter thus referred TO by the grand
camp u. G. V. to one of its commit
tees, we at the same time deem it 9
privilege as well as duty to place
upon record, as we hereby do, our
hearty appreciation oil the liberalitv
and patriotism displayed by Comrade
Rouss in his munifcent offer.
Resolved, That a copy of these res
olutions be communicated by the
Adjutant General to Comrade Rouss.