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WOMEN ; : ; i'll; &
ESTATE OF JOHN H DAVIS.
Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri.
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STATE OF VERMONT,

Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri.
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STATE OF VERMONT, GO
District of Bennington. "
At a session of the Probate Court holden at the
Probate office in bennington, in said district, on
the goth day of December, A. D., 1895.
Present John V. Carney, Judge.
T. W. Bradford, administrator of the estate
of John II. DAVIS. late of BenningtOnin said Dist.
deceased. presents his administration account for
examination and allowance. and makes applica-
ton for decree of dstri ,ution and partition of
the estate of said deceased.
whereupon, it is ordered by said court, that
said account and said application be referred to
session thereof. TO be held at the Probate Office
aforesaid on the 9th dav of January. A. D.,
1896, for hearing and decision thereon: and it is
further ordered. that notice thereof be given to
all parties interested, by publication Of the same
three weeks successfully in the Bennington BAN
NER, newspaper published at Bennington. pre-
vous to said time appointed for hearing that
they may appear at said time and place, and
show cause, Ii any they may have. why said e.
count should not be allowed, and such decree
made.
A record whereof is ordered 20 be made.
true record.
Attest JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
true copy of the original record.
Oh Attest, JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
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Il. B. MINIS & co.,
Harper's Bazar.
In 1896.

The twentY-ninth year of Harper's Bazaar. be-
ginning in January. 1896. finds 1t maintaining its
deserved reputation both as a Fashion Journal
and weekly periodical for home reading.
Every week the Bazaar presents beautiful tot
lettes for various occasions, Sando., Baude and
Chapius Illustrate and engrave the newest de-
SIGNS from the finest models in Paris and berlin.
New York Fashions epitomizes current styles in
New York. fortnightly pattern sheet supple
ment with diagrams and directions enables wo-
men to cut and make their own gowns, and is of
great value TO the professional mOdiste as well
to the amateur dressmaker. Children'S Clothing
receives constant attention. Fashions tor men
are described in full detail by man-about-town.
Our Paris Letter by Katharine de Forest, is
sprigh'ly weekly recital of fashion, gossip, and
social dungs in Paris, given by clever women
in an entertaining way.
Both the serials for 1896 are the work OF Amer
lean women. "Mr. Gerald by Maria Louise
Pool, is striking story of New England life.
Mary K. wilkins, in jerome, a Poor Man." dis
Gu SEES the always interesting problt ms of the re-
lations between labor and capital. Short stories
will be written by the best authors:
Special Depart ment Music, The Outdoor Wom-
an, Personals, What We Are Doing, Women and
Men, report and discuss themes of immediate in
terest
ceive the personal attention Of the editor, and
are answeren at the earliest practicable date
after their receipt
The volumes of the BAZAAR begin with
the first number for January of each year.
When no time is mentioned subscriptions will be-
gin with the number current at the time of re-
ceipt of order.
Remitances should be made by postoffice
money oruer or draft, to avoid chance or loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
without the express order of Harper & Bros.
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
North Remington.


A special Christmas praise service will
be held at the union meeting at the Con-
gregational Church next Sundsy evening.
All are invited to participate.
The prospect for ice this season is
good, though there has as yet been no
cutting in the neighborhood.
Miss Clara Emerton returned on the
sleeper from Middlebury last Monday
morning, being called there by the
death of an uncle.
Miss Lima Tozer is at home during
the holiday vacation adding to the pleas
ure of her parents and many friends.
The spirited horse of John Fitzgerald,
took start from his home in Shafts
bury and being too near the whitfietree
it hit his legs and he ran through our
village turning the corner at the Hough-
ton store barely escaping a turnover and
up the hill until in the vicinity of Chas
Aliens. The driver by following loud
ly, whoa, whoa, in his rapid ride, let the
community understand within radius
of mile, that he was in trouble. Lit
tie or no damage was done.
George Atwood came, Tuesday, from
his school at Saxtons River, to spend the
holiday vacation.
The skating on the different ponds
here is being enjoyed by the young of
both sexes. The boys do not fail to
show their gallantry by their attention
in assisting those with less practice in the
pleasant exercise.
Roger Peck who is attending the
school in Easthampton, Mass, is at home
spending the holidays.
John H. Cushman comes home on Sat
urday from Oberlin College, to spend a
vacation or two weeks. He will sing a
solo in the Congregational church, Sun
day morning next.
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Manchester Centre.

The new officers of the w. r. C. are
president, Mrs. Mary F. Smith; S. V. c.,
Mary S. Bently; j. V. P. Fina d. Adams
secretary, Mary L, Botsford; treasurer,
Jennie NJ. Giddings; chaplain, Janet P.
Blackmer; conductor, Emma Gleason ;
asst. conductor, Emma A. Linsley
guard, Mrs. Trip; asst. guard, Rosa
lind Eldred; delegate, Mahala Wilson;
alternate, Emma A. Linsley; installing
officer. DR.. L. H. Hemenway.
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P. Snyder, secretary; G.. E. EdgertOn,
G. X; Mrs. Susan Armstrong, Ceres;
Miss Mauds Simmons, Pomona; Mrs. ID.
Roberts, Flora; Mrs. G. f. Kellogg, L.
A. S.
Last Saturday night was an interesting
night to the "boys in blue'' of Dorset
and vicinity. About 1875 people met in
G. A. r. hall to observe the 18th ami
versary of the organization of the Fuller
Post. Music was furnished for the oc-
casiOn by an orchestra composed of the
sons of some of the veterans. The re-
freshments were excellent and in great
abundance. as would of course be the
when Fuller Womans Relief Corps
catered under the supervision of Mrs
Roberts, the efficient and active presi-
dent. After supper short literary pro-
gram under the Corps, direction, was
presented by the young people, Miss
Maud Fisher and Master Henry Burch
each contributing recitation; Mr..
John Sheldon read a poem of character
appropriate to the occasion, and was
followed by his son with a word for the
flag he carried. Commander S. Nc
Vain then assumed the chair and after
brief welcome to the guests, called for
remarks which were made with good
effect by Rev. Mr. Francis
of Pawlet. veteTrn of
the war and by Rev. Mr.. Warner,
also of Pawlet. the son of veteran.
Remarks were made by Comrades Dun
ton, Williams, N. McWain, Council,
Sheldon, Lincoln, and wilkins, and by
Messrs. Nichols, Baldwin and Gray as
visitors. The utmost good feeling pre-
vailed and the occasion was voted sue
cefs. The arrangements were in the
hands of Comrades DuntOn, Baker and
Robert Black as committee, with the
Corps as body ever ready in all good
works tn insure success.
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CHRISTMAS NEWS.
Handsome Photographs and Arti-
cIes by Noted People in the Boston
Sunday journal. n.

The Christmas number of the Boston
Sunday Journal, to be printed Deem
Der %, Will be a notable issue, contain
ing as it will, signed articles and
stories relating to Christmas, ny Justin
Mccarthy, NJ. p, Frank Il. Stockton,
John HabertOn, Rose Elizabeth Cleve-
land, Robert j. Burdette, Grace II.
Dodge. DR.. Thomas Dunn English,
Eugene V. Debbs, Mrs. Admiral Dahl
gren, DR.. Thomas Gallaudet, "Oliver
Optic" Harry G. Miner, NJ. c., and
Gen. Neal Dow. There will also be
handsome pictures in the half tone pho.
tographic process, exclusive to the
Journal. and giving practically genuine
photographs to readers instead of the
customary newspaper cuts.
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The Opportunity
Of a
fe-Time,

Beginning Monday, Dec. 2,
to dissolve the partnership and
settle the estate of E. w.
Boughton, we will sell our ell
tire stock at positive sacrifice
prices, including our magnifi-
cent line of Ladies' Fur Gar
ments which we made for the
Holiday trade, and which cir
cumstances compel us to put
on the market in this way.
Also, Seal Caps and Gloves,
Sleigh Robes, Mems Fur
Coats, Trunks, Satchels, UNI
brellas, Hats, Gloves and
Mackintoshes. All marked
in plain figures No trash
in the entire stock. Get your
share of these while they are
going.
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Dorset.

There will be Christmas concert at
the church on Christmas eve, with a
tree for the little folks.
There are so pupils in the village
schools. More seating capacity, more
air and third teacher could we'll be
employed.
At the annual meeting of the Dorset
Grange the following officers were elect
ed: ]. H. Sheldon, W. M; Eugene
Simmons, W. o.; Mrs. j. II. Sheldon,
w. L.; e. W. Martindale, S. R.; G. F..
Kellogg, A. S.; Mrs. E. Simmons, chap.
lain; @. N. Williams, treasurer; Mrs. l..
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The Rev. Farley Porter, Presby-
terrain clergyman, of EIba, n. Y, has
astounded some of his old fashioned
parishioners by declaring in his sermon
last Sunday that house should be at.
tached to the church where games of
billiards, cards and dancing might be
INDUCED in. He has also gone still
farther in the same direction by stating
THAI at the meetings of the Ladies' Aid
Society tho game of euchre might be
played occasionally without serious
harm.
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COVERED With Scales
Eczema in Worst Form
Face a Loathsome Sight
Gould not Leave House
HAD TO SACRIFICE HAIR
In Despair Dismiss Doctors
and Begin the Use of
CUTICURA REMEDIES
Effect Wonderful
In Three Weeks Scales Conc
In Six Weeks Cure is Complete

About four years ago Eczema made its ap-
pearance on my head in its worst form. 1
was attended by two physicians, but notwith-
standing their t.eatment it continued spread
ing, until my face was covered with scales
and became horrid loathsome sight. Fol-
three months cid not leave the house, and
people passing would turn and look back
when seeing me at the window. Ihad fine
head of hair, seven years growth, and had to
sacrifice it. l was in despair. The physicians
had failed even to relieve me, when one of
them recommended CUTICURA SOAP. My
father dismissed the doctors and procured
full set of CUTICURA REMEDIES. l COM
menced using them according to directions,
and in three weeks from the time l began,
the scales had left my face and the skin lost
its flOrid hue. In sir ,Deeks ,ods entirely
cured. My face was smooth and my COM
plexion clearer and finer than it had ever
been before used three boxes of CUTICURA,
one half dozen cakes of CUTICURA SOAP, and
one bottle of CUTICURA REsOLvENT. Persons
having any doubt about this testimonial be-
ing genuine, can write to my address and
will cheerfully tell them more about CUTI-
CURA REMEDIES.
Miss MARION A. SMITH, Sunbury, Pa.
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Manchester Depot.

At the regular annual meeting for the
election of officers of Skinner Post,G. A.
R., the following were elected: L. II. Hem
enway, commander; W. H. Smith, SEN
ior vice commander; j. Gleason, junior
vice commander; r. H. Lindsey, chap
lain; Geo. II. Sessions, quartermaster;
j. c. Blackmer, officer of the day; A. j.
Mason. officer of the guard delegate to
encampment, F. w. Cook; alternate, j.
Gleason.
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The almost miraculous cures daily effected
by CUTICURA REMEDIES prove them to be the
greatest skin cures, blood purifiers, and
humor remedies ever compounded
SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT. Warm baths
with CUTICURA SOAP, gentle applications of
CUTICURA (ointment), and mild doses of CUTI-
cURA REsoLvENT (blood purifier.
CO" How to Cure Every Skin Disease" free.
PorrER DRUG & CHEN. Corr, Sole Props, Boston.
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PoWnal

Has Jack Frost addicted?
The Ladies Aid Society gave ten
cent supper in the Methodist church
parlors on Wednesday afternoon.
The mill has been shut down the
greater part of this week, being out of
yarn.
D. T. Bates is out of town on bust
ness.
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DRESS CUTTING
SCHOOL.

SCHOOL.
Now is the time to insure yourself against high
prices, against ill-ftting garments and prepare
yourself to save money at home or earn money
in business. II you learn this art with us in full
which requires only little time. you are insured
against high dressmakers bills; you are insured
of fit and style to your gowns that only the ex-
pert can give and you are insured of good liv
ing any where. People can bring the material to
make dress while learning. The French meth
cd of basting. boning and finishing is also taught
Call and examine system and drafts, they will
interest you. Open every afternoon and even
ing. Cutting School at 435 Main st. s4m3
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Beecham's pills for consti-
patton 10" and 25f. Get the
book at your druggists and
go by it.
Annual sales more than 100000 boxes.
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Notice,

Bennington County Savings Bank
The annual meeting OF the cOrpoTators OF the
Bennington County Savings Bank
will be held at the Office of their treasurer
in their banking rooms in Park block, in Ben
nington, Vt, on the first Wednesday (lst day. of
January, A. D., 1896, at 7.3O O'Clock, p. M for
tho purpose of electng board of trustees for the
wear ensuing, aud the transaction OF any other
business found necessary when met, especially
to fill vacancies in the plumber of corporators and
to alter and revise the b, laws,
Dated at bennington vt Dec. 9th, 1895
g2t3 G. w HAkMAN, Secretary.
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'ostage free to all subscribers in the United
States, Canada an Mexico.
Address, HARPER & BROTHERS.
p. y. Box 959, n. Y City.
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DRNNCh OIHII1NEhI OIUnEI
QUACKENBUSH'S
HOSIERY DEPT
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS
MAKE A WIDE-AWAKE
SHOW.
Silk Mufflers,
Silk HandkerCh .3;',
POngee Silk HandkerChiefs.
Fancy Suspenders.
Dress Shirts.
Night Robes.
Wooden Gloves and Mitts.
Lined Gloves.
FOwnes' AstraChan Gloves.
Boys Fur Top Gloves.
Children's Fur Top Mitts.
Silk Half Hose.
Silk Hose
Dents Kid Gloves for Men and
Women.
Boys and Misses Kid Gloves.
Boys Heavy Sweaters, 55C,
$l.00 and 200.
Mems Heavy Sweaters, Csc,
$3.50, 200, 2.75.
Ladies' Sweaters $3.50, 3.75,
500.
Ladies' Black Swiss Ribbed
Vests'and Pants.
Ladies' Heavy Weight Under
wear, 25c to S1.00.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Corset
Covers, 25C, 35C and SOC.
Ladies' Union Suits, Sl.OO,
$50 and LIS.
Celebrated Ypsilanti Underwear.
Abdominal Belts, natural and
white, for Ladies and Gentlemen,
ETC., etc.
c. Y, S. QUACKENBUSH & co.,
Corner Broadway and Third St.
Troy, NY.
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Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
without the express order of Harper & Bros.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-11-06

About quarter Of twelve o'clock last
night o serious ARRAY occurred on Han
over street Martins Ferry. which may
result in the death Of Rufus Brown, a
bartender for John Kyne.
Brown was shot just below the left
eye bv o Cllnauau named Saichom.
the shooting apparently growing out Of
some amour offered the heather by a
crowd Of Republican paraders. who
we're f-rlly-ng over the result Of the
election The Chlnaman was prompt
o. ARRESTED and locked up. There We're
decided sius Of hostility on the part OF
lha crowd for tine. but good counsel
and the presence of large iOrce OF
special officers prevented further VIC
,auce.
Details Of the ARRAY were hard 10 OBJ
TAIN owing 10 the excitement which
continued for q considerable time after
-le shooting and arrest. Tt appears
that tie jublant column were whooD-
irg things mp on Hanover street, aided
~ torches and various noise-maklng
devices. and ID passing the Chinaman. S
ufaee sometime was said or done by
some one which RULED the feelings or
the representative OF the Fiowery
E.ref0u. Ea showed his resentment
b- Grir-a Lal-.rca iurC the crowd, and
re that ui IRE did uo- have the desired
eject. Do produced revolver and sent
q bullet after the iron. The bullet
struck Brown. who fell at once. The
shot and its result SET The crowd wild.
tgt the police and Mayor were soon on
hand D. dozen or more special oucers
u-re ~ once depudzed, and the crowd
was estrainei uutl SaichOm could be
arrested and lodged IL Jail.
Brown was taken to Kyne's saloon.
where physicians were summoned, ana
The BAN was pro0cd for Al one
o'clock The patient was reported 10 De
i'm q serious condition. Brown is about
lr-n.y-cw0 years oi age, and single
man.
v7 O'Clock ,h.s morning Or. VII
l'eus -el .l3- there was no immc1--
Oh, dancer I'D Browns condition.
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DON'T BREAK down..
So Many Men and Women Do When 1t is
Entirely Needless.


Entirely Needless.
Strong men often die early. not because
their vital forces are exhausted but be-
cause they abuse their powers. waste Their
energies and break down their constitu-
lions. Hence. careful people often live
long. while people who are robust but rash
20 down 10 early graves. But strange as
IL may seem. many men and women ,1y
adopting the right means have been aD4e
10 overcome dangerous ailments lnal
would have killed the strongest man me
with care they have eventually galhe1 d
remarkable degree Of health and VigoI.
Some interesting examples or TINS lac
have recently come 10 HShl, among "444~-i
Miss Anna Maxey. Of South Scion, Ohio
recently said. Il suffered from nervous
prostration, Indigestion and sleeplesshssss
following q spell Of sickness until my ne
vas despaired Of / took the best tonlcs
nv physician could prescribe without re-
cefvfng The least benefit. Finally, ne al
vised me 10 take a course o. DullE IL
Malt Whiskey. l did so. ana am no" 80 ~
10 car we'll sleep well and am rapluly gam
ing strength. r.i.,t,,,-e, pa
saws: For several years i was IN Ngl
had health. as my work is very cohlillli-.
and 7 40 not get enough exercise 10 dlseSt
nav food BY taking Duhy FuTe -dall
Whiskey however. ! experienced IL
markable change. ] now Ieel D5tltt &c.
7 yer felt before. l honestly believe there
Is nothing better Cor an appetizer anu
strengthener." ,. -,.,,.
People in sound health and people VINO
DO not feel as well as they oushL, ~ 80
car rrofifahIv heed these words. They are
sufhcient 10 prove that both as a preE,en-
TON and a cure this remark2Dle Wn-saey
IS absolutely unequalled- On Jhis account
IN is important 20 see that no inferior llIll-
- ION Is substituted when ordering from
your druggist or grocer
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a sKILLrUL ENGINEER,
Seeing a Collision Inevitable, Turns His
Baggage Car 10 Receive the shock.

Seeing a Collision Inevitable, Turns His
Baggage Car 10 Receive the shock.
Dallas. Texas. November 5.-The
s9utn-bound train on the Gulf, Colo
rado and Santa Fe and Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas railroads beth tried to
make the crossing near the F3ckery a.
the same time at about $50 o'clock yes
terdav morning. The katy engine
got across first and the engineer seeing
th3t the Santa F'e engine was going to
strike his train very sk.lfully stopped
the baggage car over the crossing 10 re-
ceive It. The katy baggage car was
smashed up and the smoker attached
derailed and turned half over. The en-
CINE and the coaches remained On the
track. The engine Of the Santa Fe was
dera.lel. bU. the rest Of the train re-
NAMED on the track Several men CT
the Two crews and q number Cf passen-
gers received nervous shocks and were
considerably shaken up, but nobody
was seriously injured. Even the bag
gage agent In the Kay car that was
knocked into kindl!ng wood escaped IN
injured. The blame for the collision
haS net been certainly located. The
meu on both trains claim that they
complied with the requirements CT the
law.
The regular nor-h-b0und passenger
train on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
was wrecked yesterday abOu, four miles
from WaXah3ch.e, between that place
and SteTe-t which resulted in the en-
giDlqr heinz insanity killed tho fire
man scalded ana a number of passen-
gers more or less injured, none seri-
Ously.
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GONE BACK TO TURKEY.

Berlin. November ahmed Tewfk
Pasha, the Turkish ambassador to Ger
many. left this city for Constantinople
to-day. There is absolutely no truth
in the sensational story circulated by a
news agency in regard TO his de-
parture. He leaves Berlin at the re-
quest of the Sultan and may become
Grand Vizier, in succession to Kiamil
Pasha, who. as frequently announced.
has given notice of his desire to retire
from office. now that the work Of re-
form in Armenia has been inaugurated
by the adoption Of the scheme for that
purpose drawn up by the representa-
tives of the powers.
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AMUsEMENTs.
THE BEST OF ALL.

The head and shoulders Of all the
productions that serve 10 picture the
life and ways Of the darkey in the
South is the South Before the War. .
which comes to the Grand the last half
of this week, and of course packed
houses will see it at every performance.
In speaking Of it the papers have only
words Of praise Seats on sale at the
hoy office
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REPrRLIcANs ELECTED
Special to the Register.

oPecldi 70 lAt Ltt6lsleI.
Martirsburg, ". Va, November s.
This city voted for three members Of the
School Board to-day and John W.
SnOwden, J. =. Oliver and A. E. Rus
SER, Republicans. were eleced. The
Democrats had ticke. in nomination.
bat failed 10 get out their vote.