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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03

Mrs F. o. Graves and daughters ar
rived home Friday.
Miss Sarah Chandler of Rutland is
visiting at E. s. Chandler's.
Mrs Robert knight is at the home Of
her mother, Mrs Edward Norton on
Pleasant.st
Miss Mabel Davenport has returned
from a very delightful visit in East
Norwalk, Conn.
Rev and Mrs ". WashburDe we're in
Troy Monday attending the funeral of
Mrs Washburne's cousin, william f.
Smith.
There will be preaching next Sun
day at 8 o'clock in the chapel near
Hiram Denio's by Rev w. H. Wash
burne.
The Olympics of North Bennington
will play the Benningtons on the
new athletic field Saturday at four
o'clock. A good game and large at
tendance are expected.
A four horse tally -ho took party of
ladies aud gentlemen to Hoosiok Cor
ners Friday evening. The party
stopped at one Of the leading hotels
where dancing was enjoyed until mid
night All report pleasant time.
The Kings Daughters will meet
with Mrs Henry G. Root, l2l South
street, on Friday afternoon, Septem-
Der 4th at 4 O'Clock. A full attend
ance is desired as there is business of
importance to come before the meeting
This afternoon at O'Clock. the
Union church at Pownsl Centre,
which has been undergoing extensive
repairs, will be reopened The ser
mon will be preached by W. II. Wash
burne, pastor of the Methodist church
in this village.
Gov Mccullough and staff will leave
Monday for Lake George to attend
the exercises connected with the un-
yelling OF the monument erected to
commemorate the battle fought there
and the old forts George and William
Henry.
The Baptist congregation listened to
a rare treat last Sunday morning in
the singing of Miss Alice Ford Of
Troy, who has an exceedingly beauti-
full voice, trained by the best masters
in New York. The Baptist people
highly appreciate the great pleasure
Miss Ford so generously gave them.
In the Methodist church next Sun
day there will be LoTefeast beginning
at 9: 80 o'clock, and the reception Of
members. At 1880 o'clock the pas
tor, ". H. Washburne, will speak on
In Remembrance of Me-" and at
Z: 30 o'clock on 'Religious TriAers.
All who will come are welcome. Seats
all free
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS

News OF the own ana village Told
Briefly iorBusy Readers.
@. A. Maurer aud wife spent Sun
day in Cambridge.
Mrs John N. Avery returned to her
home in Syracuse Monday last.
Miss Mildred Newmayer has gone to
New York to spend several weeks with
relatives.
Misses Anna Ryan and Mabel Ma
loney of Albany are spending a few
weeks with Miss Julia Roche of Union
street.
Miss Mary Harvey has returned from
a weeks visit at st. Mary's Convent
in Burlington
In the municipal court Monday the
case against Charles Morse of North
Bennington for violating the license
law was dismissed.
N. NovecR went Wednesday noon to
New York to buy his fall goods. His
son, Abe who has been at Rockawsy
Beach for FIVE weeks visiting relatives
will return with him.
Louis V. Green Of Stockbridge has
sold his farm there and will leave soon
for Lynn, Mass, where he will en-
gage 10 the insurance business. His
many friends will be surprised to
hear Of his change.
The board of license commissioner
held a meeting Monday ut which time
the different sheriffs, constables,
policemen ETC., appeared and we're
questioned under oath whether they
had observed any violations OF the new
license law such as selling to minors,
to habitual drunkards, the sales to
persons convicted of intoxication, or
selliLg by unlicensed persons. Their
testimony was altogether in favor Of
the present law.
This morning a very impressive cere
mony took place at the chapel Of the
Sisters of Mercy OF Mansfield avenue.
Miss N. Harvey Powers Of North Ben
nington, known in religion as Sister
Mercedes, made her final vows. The
ceremony was performed by the RI
Rev. J s. Micbaud, d. D., assisted
by Revs G. G Delaney and J. F, Gil
lis. During the mass the choir rem
dered in an able manner Leonard's
mass 10 Y. Before pronouncing the
VOWS the Rt Rev Bishop addressed the
novice-elect in very beautiful auu
e -ective manner. Previous to her en-
tering the noVitists 10 1900, Sister
Mercedes was a pupil of st Mary's
academy for seven years, graduating
in the class of ls9S-Burlington News,
September l.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
NORTH POWNAL.

School VIII begin Monday, Septem-
Der 7.
Miss Ethel Whipple spent Monday
in North Adams.
Mrs Finch OF Wisconsin is the guest
Of Mr. and Mrs Hazard.
Miss Helen Paddock has returned
from a three weeks visit in Boston.
Mrs S. J. Eldred and Bertha NJ. FL
dred returned from Troy Monday.
The current report is that the cotton
mill is to begin work in two or three
weeks.
A state road is being constructed
which will in time connect with the
state road at Williamstown.
Miss Annie +. Owen of Blackinton
who has for two years taught the kin
dergarten and first grade in the North
Pownal graded school, has accepted a
first grade position in the johnson
school in North Adams. Miss Owen S
sunny disposition and pleasing man
ner has won the love and respect of
all her pupils and gained for her many
friends in this town. 1t is with deep
regret that they hear Of her resigna-
ton but their best wishes go with her
in her future work
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03

Baptist church, Notwithstanding the
severe rain. This was the farewell
sermon of Mr. Kellogg who leaves this
week to take up the work in West
Swansey n. Fl. DR. Washburne held
no service in his church so as to give
his Pensioners a chance TO hear Mr.
Kellogg. The courtesy was appreci-
ated. Mr. kellogg has been the pastor
of the church for years and has a.
ways had the respect and esteem Of the
church members all of whom view his
departure with regret
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition of an
old soldier by name of J. j. Havens,
Versailles, o. For gears be was
troubled with kidney disease and
neither doctors nor medicines gave
him any relief At length he tried
Electric Bitters. 1t put him on his
feet in short order and now he testi-
fies. "I'm on the road to complete
recovery. Best on earth for liver
and kidnsy troubles and all forms OF
Stomach and Bowel CONF lsints. Only
80 cents, Guaranteed by o. E. Glib
son, druggist.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
READSBORO

Mr. Van Tassell of Holyoke is in
town.
Hon J. o. Sanford of Stamford was
in town Monday.
c. Edward Catlin visited his parents
at Waterford this week.
Born Sunday, August 30 a daugh-
ter to Mr. and Mrs Thomas Smith.
DIR A. z, Cutler and wife from Ben
nington visited at 0. r. Chase's re-
Gently.
Mrs Geo Niles and granddaughter,
Edna, returned from visit in New
York state Tuesday.
A. B. Clark Of the Readsboro Chair
Company, was in Manchester, n. H.,
on business this week.
A party from North Adams. includ-
ing Mrs w. Spencer and family, are
camping at Howe's pond this week.
The H. T. & w. railroad will run a
special train to North Adams Labor
day. Round trip tickets at reduced
rates,
Advertised letters at the Readsboro
postofiice September l, l9O3-vMichells
Risatti Giacometti Attilio, and C. F.
White.
Mrs r. A. Leayitt and children who
have been stopping at Faxon Bowen s
returned to their homes in Melrose on
Wednesday.
The merchants will close their places
Of business every evening in the week
at $3.50 p. m. except Wednesday and
Saturday.
T. D. Goodell and wife, Mrs G. NJ.
Robertson and Mrs NJ. ]. Ross at
tended the old folks reunion at Charl-
emont this week.
Mr. and Mrs w. Robinson attended
the Cambridge fair this week. They
will visit an aunt in Melrose before
returning.
The weather permitting the Reads
boro base ball team expect to play the
Jacksonvilles next Saturday. Game
called at 2:30 p. m.
Miss Della Pratt left Friday for
Weston to visit relatives there. She
was accompanied by her brother, who
met her at Williamstown.
Miss Josephine Lawney, Harriet Ed
wards, Lettie Lawney and Blanche
Sprague leave Wednesday for North
field to attend school there.
A special train took &c members of
the Soceta Tirolese di Mutuo Soccorso
to Hoosac Tunnel Sunday where they
held their annual reunion. Owing to
the stormy weather the attendance was
not as large as usual, although quite
a number of members of the society
attended from North Adams.
The schools all began Monday, the
3lst, with large attendance. In the
village schools there are about 200
scholars. The teachers are:-Palmer
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03

Cr""iel, collision, Massa Miss Luz
eva Leslie Johnson; Miss Katherine
Pike Bennington; Miss Jones. John.
sor' south Readsboro school, Miss
ana W hitney. Daniel Hicks district.
Miss Laura Aver. Geo Bishop dis
trlct Miss Evelyn Clark of West
Chazy' \. y. Heartwellville school
Mrs Albert Dalrymple. North Hill
school, Miss Clara stetson of Jack
sonville.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
what's Life!

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but We do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly.
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting
IN Constipation, Headache or Liver
trouble. DR. Kings New Life Pills
quickly re adjusts this. It's gentle.
yet thorough. Only PC at o. E. Glib.
sons drug store. -
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03

We have on our shelves many rem
edies for constipation and biliousness,
but the never-failing, common sense
cure is found only in Ramon's Liver
Pills and Tonic Pellets, This treat
ment cures by relieving the cause Of
the trouble; the Pink Pill arouses the
liver, while the Tonic Pellets tone up
the organs and insure natural and
healthy conditions. Complete treat
ment-two medicines-25 doses-ful
directions-only 25c, o. E. Gibson. +,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
New York Excursion

The first of the fall series of New
York excursions via Boston and
Maine R. r. and Citizens Line Steam
err from Greenfield and west will occur
Sept 29th. Six days in New York
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03

Try Vermont Lassie Cigar. 32w2
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
Stop That Boy!

The next time you spy jauntily dressed
boy, stop him. Ask and you viii doubtless
Mothers Friend" label inside il. Won real
~ cant mistake the air OF swaggerness
It gives to boy. Patterns the newest and
nobbie.t; all the little charms and grases
OF cut that add su much 10 a boys appear.
ance. No wonder the rising geueration,,
stops out with manlier stride after HAVING
paid visit his week IN our BOYS DeDaTt,
ment. Prices are our little surprise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

wANTED-By family of two, three or four
unfurnshed rooms on first floor. Apply
at 90S Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, SIS.
Rock Island County. %
In the circuit court of said Rock Island
county. To the May term, A. D., 1903. In
chanCery.
Edward b. Judson. Jr., VS.. the unknown wife
or widow of jeremiah Price. the unknown
heirs or deviseeS aud the unknown widow
of Cyrus Smith deceased. the unknown
wife or widow of Job Smith, the unknown
wife or widow of Cyrus smith, the IN
the unknown wife or widow of Henry
Smith. the unknown heirs or devi sees OF
william Z Perrine deceased, Abdfel H.
Stebbins, the unknown assigns neirs; de VI
sees administrator or executor OF Abdiel II.
Stebbips deceased. Alfonso Blossom. the un-
known heirs, devisees OF Alonso BIoSsom
deceased. a. +. Cutter. the unknown heirs
or devisees OF A. F. Gutter deceased the
unknown heirs or devlsees OF Amos F. Cut
ter. dece ased, John H Booker, the I'M
known heirs or devisees and the unknown
wife or widow of John H Booker deceas-
ed. the unknown heirs or devlsees- executor
or administrator of Samuel j. Davis de-
ceased. Joseph Powell. the unknown heirs
or devisees. wife or widow of Joseph Pow
I ell deceased. the unknown heirs of ID.
Gilbert, deceased, Augusta X. Curtis, Cor
nelia w. Fisher, Henry Curtis and The I'M
known owners of the east half of Section
twenty-four (2D, in Township seventeen
fourth principal meridian.
BILL TO QUIET TITLE.
To the defendants in the above entitled
suit and each aud every OF them, except the
said Henry Curtis:-
Due affidavit having been filed. notice is
hereby given that the above entitled suit IS
now pending In said court and that summons
h IS been issued against you, said defend
ants. therein.
Now. unless you, said defendants. shall
severally personally be and appear before
the said court on the first day OF the next
term thereof, to be holden in the court house
in the city of Rock Island, in the comfy of
Rock Island and State of Illinois on the first
Monday of May next. towhich time and place
said summons is made returna bic. and
plead. answer or demur to the bill of com
plant in said suit FLED, that the same
viii be taken for confessed as against you
and each of you 50 falling to appear. plead.
answer or demur and decree entered &C
cordingly.
March, a. D., 1903.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Clerk of the Court.
HENRY CURTIS, CompIainants Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Publication Notice.

state of Illinois
County of Rock Island -
In the circuit court of said county. To the
May term. A. u. 1903. In chanCery.
Thomas Johnson VS.. Benjamin Johnson,
Yount. the unknown heirs of Rachel Lep-
ert, deceased. the unknown heirs of Lewis
Johnson Rebecca ]. Martin, ADRIAN John
son. Hannah Saunders, L. A johnson: L.
W. Johnson, l. F.. johnson. Willard John
son, Harvey job lson, Harley johnson,
Elma r. Cole, Ruth =. Sloau, Inner II.
Johnson. Mrs: 4. T Moore, Anna Belle Mil
Ter, Mary f: Mitchell. John johnson, Albert
johnson, Ms. ID G. Mcdonald. Mrs. Rosa
Johnson, Hanna L. Sears, +. N. Tucker.
Ted Jamison, Melvin A Gould Admins
traitor OF the estate of Hannah Haines. &C
ceased.
Afidavit of the non-residence of the above
defendants: Deborah Gibson, Louisa Yolnt,
L. \. johnson. L. w. johnson. L F.. Johnson.
willard Johnson. Inner b. johnson, Harvey
johnson, Harley johnson. Elma r COls,
Johnson. Rebecca ] Martin. ADRIAN A.
Johnson. Hannah Saunders Mrs a Il
Moore. Anna Belle Miller. Mary r Mitchell,
John Johnson. Albert johnson, Mrs ID. G.
Mcdonald, unknown heirs of Rachel Laport,
deceased. unknown heirs OF Lewis Johnson.
deceased, Mrs. Rosa johnson, F. n Tucker,
NAMELY Benz amin Johnson. Eveline Brown,
Anna l. Sears. Ted JamiSon. Melvin A.
OOulu' auLll u 90 VI ~ 80 50 u u
ma n A. Halnes. having been hied in the clerk :
ONCE OF the circuit court OF said county. no
uce is therefore hereby gwen 10 the sad
nonresident defendants that the complain
ant filed his bill OF complaint in said court
on the Chancery side thereof OH the 2ist day
of March. A. ID. 1903 and that thereupon
summons issued out of said court wherein
the said suit il now pending returna bic on
the first Monday in the month of May next,
Is by law required Now, unless you the
said nonresident defendants above named:
Deborah Gibson, Louisa Nount. L. A. john
sohn. L. W Johnson. l. L. Johnson. willard
johnson, Inner Johnson. Harvey john
son. Harley Johnson. Elma K. Cole. Ruth &.
Sloan. o. y. Johnson, Gabriel johnson. Re
becCa j. Martin. ADRIAN \ Johnson, Han
nah Saunders. Mrs 4. T. Moore. Anna Belle
Miller, Mary +. Mitchell John Johnson,
Albert johnson, Mrs. ID G. Mcdonald, un-
known heirs of Rachel Laport, deceased
unknown heirs OF Lewis Johnson, deceased,
Mrs. Rosa johnson. F. Nj. Tucker, shall per
sonally be and appear before said circuit
court on the first day OF the next term there
OF to be holden at Rock Island in and for the
said county. on the first Monday OF MAY
next, and plead. answer or demur to said
complainant's bill of complaint, the same
and the mi alters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed and
cree entered against you according 10 the
PRAYER of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island, Illinois, March 81, 1913.
BUTCHER & WOOLLEY-
Complainant'S Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Use ALIENS Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nerv-
Gus and hot, and get tired easily. If
you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools
the feet, and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen, sweating feet, ingrow-
ing nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores for % cents. Trial pack
age free. Address Allen S. Olmstead,
lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30

connection with his duties later as
division superintendent of the Bur
| lington here that he first attracted
lattention:
~ most interesting rumor is in
circulation in railroad circles which,
lif it materializes, viii affect the most
prominent officials of the New York
Central. Report has it that w. C.
Brown, third vice president of the
road, is to have lull charge of the
Vanderbilt system, with headquar-
tiers at Chicago. y. II. Smith, gen
eral superintendent of the road, is to
succeed Mr.. Brown, and j. p Brad
field, assistant general superintend-
ent, is to take Mr.. Smiths place. c. F.
Smith, the general passenger trans
portation agent, will fill the duties
now being performed by Mr.. Brad
field"
The report contained in the above
Will be readily believed here. The
people of Rock Island are ready to
believe almost anything when the
achievements of Mr.. Brown are in
volved, for his record all along
as he passed up to his pres
ent position has been enc OF victory
over conditions that seems almost
marvellous.
1t has been less than two years
since he left the Office of general
manager of the Burlington to go to
the Lake Shore and thence to the
New York Central. but in that
time he appears to have given such
an account of himself that the Van
derbilts are ready TO elevate him to
the highest position in their power
to bestow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Notice of GuardIan,s Sale of Real Estate
State of Illinois,

Rock Island County. 80
BY virtue of a decretal order of the county
court of id county entered at the March
term of said court A. d. 1903. on the appiica-
ton of Joseph Hummer, guardian of Carrie
smith and Birdie Hummer. minors, to sell
the following described real estate, belong
ing to said minors, situate in the county OF
Rock Island. state of Illinois, to-wii:
The undivided one-etghteenth U-isl inter
est (subiect to the dover interest OF the I'M
dersfgneu) in the following described real
estate situated in the county OF Rock Island
state of Illinois aforesaid, to-wlt:
The east thirty (S0) acres of the east half
60 of the west one hundred ten OlO) acres
of the southeast quarter 90 of section num-
Der thirty (50) in township eighteen uS(
north range one "a east of the fourth (ith)
principal meridian; except lot in the
southeast corner of said land known as the
smith cemetery" and measuring two 90
rods east and west and six 90 rods north
and south,
shall on the 4th day of April. A. ID 1913,
at the east door of the court house, in the
CITY of Rock Island, Rock Island county. lit
nois. at the hour of $3.50 O'Clock p m sell al
the interest of said minors in and to the said
real estate at public vendue, for cash.
Dated this twelfth day of March, a. ID. 1903.
JOSEPH HUMMER,
Guardian of said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30

DR. CORA EMERY REED-Homeopathie
physician. Special attention to diseases OF
women and children; also diseases of eye,
ear, nose and throat. once hours $50 to
IL a. m, to p. M. 32l Sixteenth street,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
AdmInistratnr,s NntIne.

Estate OF Mary Bowen, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrators of the estate of Mary Bow
en-, late of the county of Rock Island state
of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the Nav
term. on the first Monday in May next at
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 4th day of March. A. d. 1903.
FLORENCE GRAVES. AdministratriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
AdmInistrator.s NotIce.

Estate OF john Gatfey, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate Of John
Gaffey, late of the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
OF Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
May term on the first Monday in May next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed TO attend for the purpose of having the
same ad juSted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this nth day of March. A. D. 1908.
JOHN Il. GAFFEY, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Masters Sale.
MessrS. Sweeney & walker and ]. B. Oakleat
Attorneys.

D.
Attorneys
State of Illinois,
Rock Island County, IS
In the circuit court of said county. In
chancery.
The Black Hawk Homestead Building, Loan
and Savings Association Charles l..
Faber and Charles Faber. Foreclosure
5l5S.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF
decree of said court, entered in the above
entitled cause on the 25th day of February,
a. D. 1913 1 shall. on Thursday, the ninth'
day of April. A. ID 70 3. al the hour of TWO
clock in the afternoon, at the east door OF
the court house in the city of Rock Island,
in said county of Rock Island. TO satisfy said
decree, sell at public vendue. to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, that certain parcel
OF land situated in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, known and described as
follows to-wit:
The south thirty feet go ft.) in lot number
one I'd in block number three 90 in that
part of the city OF Rock Island known as
and called Sinnet'S addition in Rock Island
county. Illinois.
Dated al Moline, illinois, this 10th day of
March, a. d. 1913.
WALTER J. ENTRIkIN.
Master in ChanCery. Rock Island county, Ill.
SWEENEY & WALKER, Complt's. Solrs.
]. B. OAkLEAF,
Guardian AID Litem for Minor Def't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of John ConwelI. deceased
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate OF John
Conwell, late of the county of Rock Is
land, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
county court OF Rock Island county at the
county court room, in the city of Rock Is
land, at the May term, on the first Monday
in May next, at which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
queSted 10 make Immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 9Th day of March A. D., 1903
CLEMENT p. O'NEILL, Administrator.