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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20
MORTON BURNS A HOTEL.
Tho Secretary of Agriculture Gives = i6
to Ohjrct lesson.

Tho Secretary of Apricpr4urc Cix,s IN
To Obro. ;csso,.
secretary oi agriculture D. Sterling
Morton not only has clear ideas about
,ro,,o,. In, ho !. ,,,or ,,., al -
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'"ihtDH it!"N'' h''oi VI puI p'traDlo 10
make his thoughts clear to others. On
July 23 he wrote tho fnlloyviuu Iottor.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20

a sect calling itself The Peculiar
People" is attracting attention in Eng
land from the number of deaths among
its children, due to its trusting entirely
to the Lord and refusing to call in doc
tors. One mother testified before the
coroner's jury that she had allowed five
children out of six to die of bronchitis
in this way. They call i'll the doctor
when ali animal is sick, for the Bible
says nothing against that
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20
Chiefly Lungs.

"Whero are the hrains:" asked tho
king Of Albwpka.
PLEASE, your majesty" explained
the chef, 'ho hadn't any This is the
man who could not talk about anytime,
but is to /, your highncSs may he
pleased to remember l think his brains
had all run to whskcrs -
The explanation seemed plausible -
indianapolis Journal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20

We still insist that the Atlanta expo
rition he.opened without Il display Of
what is commonly termed oratory True,
this would be an innovation and n seri-
Gus one TO Il great many southern states
men, but we are confident that the peo-
pie would enjoy and appreciate it
Washington Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20
How to Make pevi,ed Ham Sandwiches

Chop cold boiled ham very fine. For
each cup take the yolks Of hard boiled
eggs, a tablespoonful of lemon juice, u
quarter OF n tcaSpoonful Of mustard and
quarter of pound OF butter. Rub the
eggs smooth with the butter, mix with
the ingredients and season to taste.
Spread thin slices Of bread with it. Fold
together or roll
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20

A little pulverized borax, if sprinkled
thickly ON n flannel cloth that is wet in
hot water md we'll sodped, Will brighten
a copper Kettle like magic, and nothing
cleans and brightens rusty and black
ened knives so quickly us a raw potato
cut i'll half and dipped in brickdust
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20

There are special times and seasons
Tor the trying on of new shoes \ larger
pair OF shoes isnccdcd in summer than
Ill winter. 1t isiaiwayS best to Try them
on Ill tho latter part Of the day. The
feet are then ut the maximum size. Ac-
tivity naturally onlarges them or makes
them swell, Much standing tends also
TO enlarge the. feet. New shoes should
also DO tried ON over moderately thick
stockings Then You can put on thin
ner pair to ease your feet if tho shoes
seem to be tight. 1t is remarkable what
difference tho stockings make If they
are too large or too small, they will
be nearly us uncomfortable rs a pair
OF shoes that arc too tight. New shoes
can lie worn with as much ease us
old ones If they are stuffed to the
shape of tho foot with cloth or paper
and patiently spongod with hot water.
Or If they piurh i'll some particular spot
cloth wet with hot water and laid
across the place Will cause immediate
and lasting relief. Milk applied once "A
week with soft cloth frcshens and pre-
serves boots and shoes.
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where He Might DO Appreciated.

II Holmes had only employed his tai
ents and energy in some honest pursuit,
he could have made plenty of money.
just think how valuable ne would be to
any minstrel company as manipulation
nj she bonea &c hicaap Tribune
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20

.TAE EpGEMERIE,.,

tnUouuded succts, of the nav and Fashionable
summer resort olened I'M season ut Edgemere. |.
L. htlW''h Arcane and Wave Crest siT en- miles
from New York Pa,ronisrI by Ih,. hest ,.cInI.
,'"csiS charmed " TIA IT. iruuci aud uhind,ni
no'WlWiiy >uri aud SIN bathing in pcrfrctioI T.
my piNIe baths, linailug, h,Liu. ever, Thin,
That makes seasijc lic delis atfu, social, ni5
o.herS e. OPEN till Octotr Fur circuilr NJ
DR. A. T. lttk, Eisemerc, Long Island, i. \.
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DON'T Show Thcir Diplomos

Graduates from COINS Financial
School'' are 50 ashamed Of it that they
have quit showing their diplomas. -
Paris tIexJ News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20

Tho Georgia press is enthusiastic over
the peach crop, which is an assured sue
cess
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20
scsaooLs AND coLLEc.s.
-s"H.rDo D1S ANn ."IILtts coLaEcEs
MGHlIRRC Boarding and
Day School,
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
MONROE PARK, RICHMOND. va


to the s,molte
No M alvder
i9h 1895 @ I i'h
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20

blessed tho ummcr
he at Niagara
llake la
Of
II the same
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-20
COBB'S ISLAND

Virginia seasido resort in tho Atlantic
Ocean. Gnrlvalied Tor its sutf-bathlnr AMI
magnificent view oil the ocean. Increase of
hotti "t' o mmo 'auons and other imprc ve-
mCnts. those desiring plenty OF shonfin,,
and fishing can find 1t at Cobbs TsI,nI
ioute: We will mleet ia Is the lI:DT no. th
hound ana the l;5l south Uuupd train M
oobh station, on IA" New lcrb Phiiuiei-
phla and Norfolk l;ailrualL r.ss.rvars
transferred to island lay steamer. Terms
:: 90 per day; :I2 per week $40 per month.
For further information address
COBB 4 SpADY.
Jto'lG'th,su-3m ChesApeakc Va
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Old Point Comfort, Va.
HYGElA HOTEL.

Cn'iSa!lei as health AMI pleasure ro-
'ort. lnvigoratinS ocean brcezes full of
l'ie-giving ozone. New plumbing. perfect
Drainage and all comforts of tho modern
home.
send for descriptive pamphlet.
le2sa,Sp. ia L. n. PIKE, Manager
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The Graded School Meeting.

The annual Graded school meeting was
held this ?. IN. with larger attendance
of people than any similar meeting for
years. The first issue was that of mod
orator, when Hon. John V. Carney was
reelected over Hon. VIM. b. Sheldon,
and the reports of the officers were
heard. That of the auditors printed in
another part of this issue, was accepted
and adopted. l. L. Gibson, clerk of
the Board of Trustees, made his
annual report. This contained finan-
cial statement similar to that of the aud
itOrs, and also comparative statement
of the condition of the schools. Discus
sion developed the fact that this report
had not been submitted to the Board, and
various members of the same obiecting,
it was laid on the table. OF the + lO47.-
Oh expended, the sum of SS,346. 10 had
been for teachers salaries. The non res
idents tuition this year was stated to be
$532 as against 1923 last year. In the
matter of the increased attendance and
general efficiency of the schools, the re-
port gave encouraging figures. These
statistics are from the tabled report of
Clerk Gibson.
The other officers were elected as fol-
lows: Chas. w. Marlborough, clerk;
Chas. H. Dewey, treasurer; Chas. H.
Darling, John p. Guiltinan, Ii. D. Fill
more, auditors; Frederick Godfrey, col
lector w. A. Wall was elected to fill
the vacancy in the It'll ward, without Op.
position. The ballot following for trus-
tee of Ward resulted: DR.. F. S.
Pratt, 3lS votes; II 5. Bingham, 1O5.
Before the election of trustees, A. j.
Dewey arose to ques ion of privilege.
He stated that in the ante school meet
ing canvass many things had been said
about Prof. Davis, that he was not in
favor of college education, ETC., aid
asked that the superintendent of our
schools be allowed the privilege of the
floor. This was accorded and Prof.
Davis spoke for few minutes, explain
ing his position as an educator, refuting
the charges and challenging the OppOsi-
ton to proof OF their charges. He was
accorded respectful hearing and the
ballot began, with the result as stated =,
The tax voted was - cents on the dol
lar, to be placed in the hands of the
treasurer, July LIST, and the meeting adj
jOurned. The issue was Il change of ad-
miEistration and the vote for a change
was emphatic, as will be seen.
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70 Attest, John V. CARNEY, Judge.
TsTATE OF CURTISE. WoODARD,

Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri-
button.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Remington, { 81
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Of
fee in Bennington, within and for said District on
the Both day of Ma CHI, A. D.. 1895
Present JOIN Carn-y Judge
George W0odard executor of the estate
of Curtis r. Woodland, late Of Bennington, in said
district, deceased. presents his administration
account for examination and allowance and
makes application fora decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased
Whereupont 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 18th day of April, A. D. 1895
for hearing and decision thereon; and
1t is further ordered, that notice
thereof be given to all parties interested, by
publication of the same three weeks SUCCESSFULLY
in the Bennington BANNER, a newspaper published
at Bennington, previous to said time appointed
for hearing, that they may appear at i'd time
and place, and show cause, if any tn Y NAV have
why said account should not be allowed and
such decree made
record whereofis ordered to be made
A true record,
JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge,
At copy of the original record.
u JOHN VCARNEY, Judge.
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JOSEPH W. FARMER, formerly resi-
dent here, butnow of Newtonville, Mass,
is spending a few days in town.
YESTERDAY the first thunder shower
of the year passed over Bennington. The
vivid lightning and heavy thunder accom-
panied a snow storm. This must be
something quite unusual.
CHAs. RICHMOND of West Bennington,
purchased a valuable horse, recently, of
A. D. Matthews, we'll known Brooklyn
dealer. This animal is mahogany bay,
16l hands high. He is from trotting
stock and has made some fine records.
Price unknown.
OUR readers, who are Good Templars,
or friendly to the Order, should note the
advertisement of Karl C. Miner, secre-
tary of the County Lodge of that order,
in another column. The Herald is a
clean paper and should be in every tenn
perance family.
THE Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the I'd Congregational church
have elected the following officers. Pres.
ident Earl Smith; Vice President, Mabel
Patterson; Secretary, Max Richie; AS
sistant Secretary, Cecil Powers; Treas
urer, Fred Martin; Assistant Treasurer,
Harry Haynes; Organist, Mary Seymour;
Assistant Organist, Florence Hathaway.
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Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri.
button.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DtriCt of Bennington
In Probate Court. held at the Probate Office in
Bennington, in said district on the 18th day OF
March, A. D., 1895.
Present, John V. Carney, Judge.
George Bates. administrator Of the estate of
Mahala Bates, late of ShaftSbury,
in said district, deceased, presents his ad-
ministratiOn accour for examination and allow.
ance and makes application for decree of distri.
button and partition of the estate Of said deceased
Whereupor, it is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said appl 2ation be referred to
session thereof, to be held at the Probate Office
aforesaid, on the Sd day of April, \. D.. 1895.
for hearing and decision thereon. and, it is fur
ther ordered, that notice thereof be given to all
parties interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Bennington
BANNER, q newspaper published at Bennington,
previous to said time appointed for hearing. that
they may appear ut said time and place, and
show cause, if any they may have, why said &C.
count should not be allowed, and such decree
made.
record whereofis ordered to be made
A true Record. Attest,
JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
true copy Of the origiua Record
II Attest. JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

Commissioners NOTICE
" Estate OF CLIFFORD DANFORTH.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for Il District of BEN
nington, COMMISSIONERS to receive, exam
inc, and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate OF Clifford Danforth,
late of Pownal. in said District, deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby
give notice that we Will meet for the purposes
afor esad at the office Of j. w. Wright in Pownal
of Aug next from one o'clock anu p. M until fo ag
o'clock p m. each OF said d ,ys and that six
months from the 9th day of Feb, A. D., 1895,
is the time limited ny said Court for said credi.
tors to present their claims to us for examine
ton and allowance.
Dated at Pownal, this sth day of March. A. D,
1895.
D. T. BATES.
j. W. WRIGHT,
l3 Commissioners.
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ESTATE OF NEWMAN HARRINGTON.

viii Presented.
STATE OF VERMONT.
District OF Remington, lss
In Probate Court Id at Probate Office in Ben.
nngton within and for said district on the 23d day
of March. A. D., 1895.
Present. John V, Carney, Judge.
An instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament of Ntwman Harrington late OF
SALISBURY in said district. deceased being pre-
sented by Clark Stone, the executor therein
named, for proba'e, it is ordered by said
Court that all persons concerned therein be mott.
fled to appear at a SESSION thereof to be held at
the Probate Office in Bennington, in said district,
on the llth day OF prll d 1885, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon. and show cause if any they have,
against the probate of said will; for which pur-
pose It Is further ordered that this order be pub
lshed three weeks successfully ~ the Benning-
in this State, previous to said time of hearing
BY the Court,
10 Attest, John V. CARNEY. .Judpe
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OF MICHAEL o'GRADY.

Will presented.
STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Bennington, 80
In Probate Court, held at the Probate office in
Remington within and for said District, on the
9th day of March, A. ID. 1895
Present, John V. Carney. Judge.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last will and
testament of Michael O'Gra1y, late of Pownal,
ton. in said district deceased, being presented
by Stephen j. Grady, the executor therein named
for probate it is order ed by said Court that all per
sons concerned therein be notified to appear at a
session thereof, to be held at the Probate Office
March, A. d. 1895, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
and show cause, if any they have, against the
probate of said will; for which purpose it is
further ordered that this order be pub i~hed three
weeks successfully in the Bennington BANNER,
newspaper printed at Bonn ngton, in this State,
previous to said time of hearing.
By the Court,
10 Attest, JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
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II. F. ROBINSON
f. NJ. THOMAS,
Commits ioners.



~ Estate OF RANDALL j. CRAWFORD.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district of Ben
nington COMMISSIONERS. 20 receive examine
and adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate of Randall J. Crawford,
late of Bennington deceased, and all claim
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice
that they will meet for the purposes aforesaid
on the 23d day of April and both day
of July, next, from two o'clock, p. m, until
three o'clock p. m, each Of said days and that six
months from the 30tL day of Jan Al 1895, Is
the time limited by said court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination and
allowance
Dated at Bennington, this nth day of March
A D., 1895,
E. GIBSON.
j. ED. WAL BRIDGE,
II Commissioners.
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Notice to churchesrand Societies,

Hereafter patrons of the BANNER job
Office will receive notices in the locals,
proper, free as heretofore. All others
will be charged ten cents line in the
b lslness 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
ject is to make money, whether adver-
tised in the name of an organization,
committee or individual.
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GB@ Watch the date opposite yOur
name on this paper. 1t Shoeos THAT yOocr
subscription is credited on our books to
hat date. 1.-THE date is not changed NTH
IN a Jew days from the time a remittance is
made, notify the publishers.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

II
" Estate OF EDDY Fl. THOMAS.
The undersigned, having been app ointed by
the Hon. Probate curt for the District of Ben
ningtOn. COMMISSIONERS, to receive, examine
10 adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate of Eddy II. Thomas lats of
Bennington VIZ, in said district deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes afore-
sad, at the residence of Mrs. A. Eddy,
DIS Washington St. the Sd day OF August,
of said day. and Lnat six months from the
10Th day of Feb, A. D.. 1895, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
cl,ims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, VI, this 18th day Of
March, a. D., 1895.
II. F. ROBINSON,
II +. NJ. THOMAS,
lnmlns snnRra-
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Major Frost is way in the lead this sea-
son in supplying. early vegetables. Take
a look at his windows as you go by. Rad
ishes, spinach, cabbage, lettuce, etc.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

LEA. H. Laker has purchased the
market, ETC., of Sweet 81 Perry on Main
street, and will lntinue business at their
old stand. Further particulars in our
next issue,
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To Rent.

Sixteen rooms in the new building No.
433 Main street, especially designed for
private boarding house. Modern conven-
fences, best location in town. Possession
given Immediately. Apply to VIM. E.
Hawks. l6tt"
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The office in Adams Block over the
Postoffice, recently vacated by c. H. Ma
son. Inquire of J. H. Norton. 1927
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A house and four building lots. Bar
gain, for cash Apply to John Q. Clark,
301 Grove street 9m3"
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For Sale.

House and barn on Gage street. En-
uuire of S. Bottum. l4tt"
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Single copies of the Banner, In
wrappers for Mailing If Desired
TWO Gents.
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Building Stone For Sale.
Good quarry stone at bargain. I. S.
Plumb, 23l Silver street. 14t3
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cost. We know what the trade
demands and we meet it.

The manufacturers of the above gar
ment authorize us to issue with every
pair the following
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Bennington Graded School District
Auditors Report.

To the Bennington Graded School Dis
trict: The Auditors, having examined
the books and vouchers of the Trustees,
Treasurer and Collector, have to report
as follows:
George F. Graves. treasurer in account with the
District tax bill for the year 1891
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ESTATE OF MAHALA BATES.

7 : y
t copy OF the original rAcord.
10 JOHN V.CARNEY, Judge,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
ROBERT s. DAY KILLED.
A Prominent New Orleans Man Accidentali, Shoots Himself While Looking for
 a Burglar.

Few Orleans, Nov. 16.-Robest S. Day, a prominent cotton factor and one of the best known and most popular members of the New Orleans cotton exchange, died at 5:3O this morning from a pistol shot wound accidentally self-infiicted at 1:3O this morning. Mr. Day was awakened by noise made by burglar, so he grasped his revolver and made for the library, from which the noise had proceeded. The house was in total dark ness and in some manner MT. Day stum- bled and fell, the pistol exploding and the ball entered his left breast just above the nipple. The burglar escaped through an open window, leaving no clue. MT. Day was one of the best known men in this city in business and social circles. He was born on Long island and was Al years of age. He was head of the cotton firm of Robert s. Day & Co. For several years he was commodore of the South ern Yacht club and took a prominent part in the work of the carnival societies, serving as King Rex for one year. He was the son of James I. Day, for long time president of the Sun Mutual Insur- ance company of New Orleans and who died a few weeks ago at an advanced age at his home in Connecticut.