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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

He represented the town in 1900, was
counsellor from 1898 to 1898, was sheriff
of the county from 1881 to 1856 and was
governor of the state from 1909 to 1872,
then again from 1915 to 1919. Even at
this early day, mention is made of a tan
yard at SALISBURY and shoes were manu-
featured in town as early as I777.
A highly respected family whose sur
name was Bottum, were in town as early
as IT'S, as an order from President Chit
tendon to Mr. Bottum reads to deliver
three sheep to one Mr. Roberts Certain
ones of the present generation have been
prominent for keeping fine sheep.
In I77S the representatives for the town
were Gideon DIN and John Millington.
This town stood next to Bennington in
raising militia; Capts. w. Dyer, and
Jonas Galusha and Lieut.. David Galusha
were allowed ST. cash for each man enlist
ed, $50 for each soldier, and II shillings
more for bounty. The quota set for
Salisbury for provisions was as follows
1850 lbs flour, 4,IS6I-2 lbs of beef,
2,oo3 Ia lbs sailed pork, 3S4 bushels In
dian corn and III bushels rye. This was
for campaign purposes, the meat to be de-
livered to Captain Waldo and the flour
and grain to Captain Galusha, (Inn keep
er) Three persons were to receive the
provisions these men were Ichabod Cross,
Bliss Willoughby and Freight Cole, to
be delivered to Parker Cole for storage,
that homestead now owned by Mrs Solo
mon Howard and son Freeman.
The events of the year I77S, so far as
SALISBURY was concerned were important
only from the fact that the governor and
council held meeting at the home of
Captain David Galusha.
It is remarkable that township like
this should have acquired population in
1871 of 1000 persons, and has not varied
more than 100 either above or below since.
The greatest population was reached in
1910 the least in 1870, there being then
1885 inhabitants.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
Bennington and HOOSiCk Valley Rail-
way COMPANY.

February II, 1898, the first car of the
above company ran to Walloomsac,
only. A few months later, July |,
1899 the first through car came to
Bennington and in the same year they
completed their car barn which is To-
Gated at North Bennington.
In 1900, they built their power house,
formerly using power furnished by an
outside company.
The present officers of the company
are: president, George E. Greene of
Hoosick Falls; vice president, Joseph
Buckley of Hoosick Falls; treasurer,
l. e. Gibson of Bennington; secretary
and superintendent, T.. II. Libby of
Hoosick Falls.
The company has been under good
management from the start and their
earnings have increased from year to
year. 1t has about l6I miles OF track
which runs through a picturesque val
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
South
Salisbury
Principal Village of Bennington's
Next Door NeighbOr on the North
Here are Located the Eagle Square Works and Other Bus
mess Interests That Go to Make Thriving Town.

1t was impossible to travel a mile along
any waterways without finding mill of
some sort, mostly saw mills.
The loyalty Of the town was shown in
the second war with Great Britain, was
again tried and proved during the disas-
trous war of 1861 to 1865. The town was
required to send for their war quota AZ
men and they provided FIVE more than
their number.
Stephen Whipple was the blacksmith of
the village then, and in Iris shop, (now
Williams II. Whipple's grist mill,) was
a trip-hammer run by water-power and on
the anvil and with Mr. Whipple's hammer
the saws collected by one Silas Halves
were worked into squares
The stone church in South SALISBURY.
now the business center of the town, was
erected for Uniyersalist place OF wor-
ship, erected by the people, and the stones
were quarred on the Parker Cole farm,
then owned by his son Uriah, who
married Miss Barton, sister of the late
Hiram, who was town clerk for S. consec-
utive years. The church was built in
1896 but the Universalist society was not
long lived. The building has been given
to the town, for town hall not longer
ago perhaps than 1899. The church hav-
ing been built on the Cole estate, was TO
revert to the Cole heirs when it should
cease to be used as a Universalist church.
Mrs Mary Cole EIoughton and son were
sole heirs of the former Cole estate and
gave the building for town purposes as
above stated
There was a blast furnace put mp in
South SALISBURY about the year 1864 or
1865 by man by the name of Frye, later
sold, and operated by the Burdens OF Troy.
1t was abandoned after a few years and
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

nothing remains except the old dam and
the boarding house property now owned
by the Eagle Square Company.
There was a Methodist church erected
in South SALISBURY about the year 1872
and is now quite iourishing society.
At the center of the town stands the
Baptist church, once filled with the first
and best families of the town, now in a
weak condition. The church was organ
ICED in 1874 and in 1880 the SALISBURY
Baptist association was formed The first
Baptist society in SALISBURY was finally
the first in Vermont) organized in 1908
in the west part of the town, the second
or East church (baptsO was founded in
1880, the third in 1851 and the fourth in
1855 One of the first preachers in the
west church was Rev Caleb Blood, tthcn
called elders.) Isah Madison was
minister of the association officiating from
1903 to 1874.
There is a Methodist church at the
north part of SALISBURY supplied by the
resident pastor at South SALISBURY, Rev
Walter E. Thompson.
The school house at Center SALISBURY
is very old, and the house owned by Abra-
ham Cole, brother of Parker Cole. 1t has
been well preserved. Two generations of
the Cole family were born there. 1t was
one the old tavern stands on the old stage
route from Troy to Rutland There is
ruin Of an old Revolutionary house stand
ing on the Huntington estate, now owned
by Harlow Huntington Bottum.
The Jonas Galusha homestead now
owned by Joel Harrington has been well
preserved, as has the David Galusha home
which today is owned by Galusha Au-
gustus Galusha is almost the last of a very
large family.
The Oldest man now living that was
born in this town is Nathaniel Fuller, liv-
ing in the west part of the town, aged os
years. The Oldest woman living born in
town is the widow of William Waite, over
SO years old.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

about $1,000 and have increased the stock
TO from $1,000 to $1,000 and doing a bust
ness of from $40, 900 to $4,000 year,
turns their stock four times which must
show nice profit. They are both good
buyers and first class statesmen, and quail
fled to do a successful business.
They occupy two floors and basement
which are filled with fresh stock in all
lines of general merchandise carried by
them. They keep team constantly on
the road besides running an extra about
one-haif of the time. They are the old
est firm in town not having changed firm
name since first starting in business.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

and has been with both firms for twenty
years, he knows his business does not sui.
fer in his absence.
He also has in his employ J.E. Adams
and A. c. Durham who are both efficient
men.
lie has large commodious store and
carries large stock of general merchan-
disc. The post Office being located in his
store, it makes it the headquarters for
nearly all in that section.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

II at that time George a. Moon &
Sons, blacksmiths and wagon makers,
had been in business in the location
the poet refers to, it might have been
avoided.
George A. Moon was born at Peters
burg in 1912 and came to Bennington
in 1913. He came TO South SALISBURY
at % years OF age aud was connected
with the Burden Iron company until
they closed their works five years
later He worked for them at the
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

SALISBURY ranks with the best agricul-
tural and cattle growing districts. The
population stands fifth in the county.
One hundred years ago was only second
in the county in point Of population and
the town has always been considered one
of the most important divisions of the
county.
In earlier days, many stirring events
gave it prominence, important also, as it
was the place Of residence of some of the
most active and determined patriots that
led the opposition to New York claimants.
Some of the most noted tories lived on the
grants and many lost their lands by con-
fscication.
The town of SALISBURY was chartered
by Benning Wentworth tson of the prov
ince of New Hampshire) on August 20,
I76I. Among the first families to locate
in town were names familiar to those now
living Spencer Cole, WilIoughby, boo
little, Waldo, Burlingame, Andrus, Down
err Beardsley, ana Madison. John Mon
roe, a tory, captured Remember Baker of
Arlington but Bennington parties rescued
him before the Hudson river was crossed.
Monroe sought British protection under
Burgoyne and his property was sold to
maintain Vermont government,
In July, IT'S, David Galusha of Shafts
bury was chosen end lieutenant of the
fourth company, regiment of Green Noun
tain Boys. One of the most prominent
and loyal men was jeremiah Clark. In
June I777, Major Clark ond Gideon Olin
were chosen representatives of SALISBURY.
Another old pioneer who made a good
record during the Revolution, was Captain
Jonas Galusha, who had command of a
company from I777 to 1880, both he and
his men being in the battle of Bennington.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
COngr gatiOnaI Church of East
Arlington.

Agreeable To letters missiye directed to the
Congregutir nal churches in Bennington Man
chester Peru. Wlnhal and TIE Presbyterian
church in Salem N Y. AN ecclesiastical coun-
ell convened In Sunderland at the house Of
John II Sandersbn, Oct. p, 1873. for the pur-
pose OF CONSIDERING the expediency OF organ
iziug congregational church. By request OF
CERTAIN individuals, members uf Congregation
al churches and residents In the towns OF Sun
Ierlaud and East Arlington"
The result OF the above mentioned council
which met la the house now occupied by VIM
NJ ttison, WAS favorable, and Rev James An
dersou, moderator; Rev Joseph D. Wickham
scrib.., together with Rev A. -. Lambert AID
Rev A. w. Mott were selected aS a committee
10 attend for the purpose u organizing a
church at such time and place as may be desig-
mated By the petitioners"
The date decided upon was Nov ?, 1913,
Upon that date The adjourned session of the
council met 10 Sunderland and, after attend
ing to some preliminary arrangements, pro-
ceeded to the schOohouse in East Arlington.
Here religious exercises were held, consisting
OF prayer by Rev a. w. Mott and sermon by
Rev A. -. Lambert OF Salem, N. Y. After
that the organization OF the Congregational
church OF Sunderland aud East Arlington" was
completed. with nine charter members.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

featured are carpenters boring machines
and all kinds Of finished and rough lum-
Der church pews, bars, etc. They do a
high class of work in wood finishing, and
can supply you to order anything that can
be made in hard or soft wood finished
lumber. They are under good manage
ment and employ large number of hands
making it of great benefit to the town.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

ley, passing Battlefield Park which
has been made into park by the com
pany which furnishes attractions
through the summer months, and is
visited by many. 1t is the endeavor
OF the company to please its patrons
in any way possible, and we speak for
it a prosperous future. The officers OF
the company are men of large expert
ence in business, and pushing their
line in every way possible.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

Whipple and one resident physician,
Frank E. Dean. NJ. d. DrJ. r. Wood
hull has an Office in the village and re-
sides at North Bennington.
An Odd Fellows society has been re-
Gently organized with rooms over the
creamery. There is a good Village Inn
Proyement society continually adding TO
the place those things for its good As a
town we stand for no license. There is
also a connections school building with
three departments.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
f. |. Madison

This business started in 1877 under the
firm name of w. p. Madison & Co., and
did a growing business until 1895 when
f. L. Mattison purchased the business
complete. MIR Madison is one of our
brightest business men in town and is al
so vice president of the Eagle Square Co.,
although he gives his store a large amount
of his attention, but when he has such
man as T. II. Dunlap who is postmaster
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

N. Y, who was the leader In this line.
At the Cambridge fair in 1902, they
took many prizes, won all special
prizes, also at Brattleboro. They al
ways have a good stock of fowls and
eggs on hand the year round They
are prize winners at all fairs they have
entered and parties wishing pure bred
stock should not miss examining their
large stock OF Buff Plymouth Rocks.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
Eagle Square Company.

This extensive manufacturing plant was
established in 1864, its first president be-
ing Judge Dennis J., George, It started
in small way but today is one OF the
largest manufacturing concerns in this
section of the country. Its present Off
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

Rev NJ L. NOyes 1873
Rev w. O. Sexton l8s8-18s7
Rev Q. G. Cook iSs7-lsS9
Rev A. c. Field 1ss9-ls99
Rev George A. Furness 19U2-
Several lay workers have also served at dit
ferent times when the church was without
regular pastor.
BESIDES the present pastor the only ones now
living are Revs G. q. Cook OF p ttsheld, Mass,
and A. @. Field Of Rutland.
For time services were held in the school
house in which the church was orsanized In
July, 1913, the present house OF wars Up was
dedicated. The sermon was preached by Rev
Mr. Hudson OF Dorset, from Luke, XVII; 20.
The present deacons nre Messrs u. w. SAT-
ford and Arnold Webb.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

in employing good help and have in 'hei,
employ. Messrs Arthur {. Buffum and
Joseph Tester whose names are familiar
all through ihi, section.
The building which the above firm &C
cupies was built in 1894 and run originally
by c E. Wentworth. They purchased
the stock Of the latter which invenioried
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

forge and from that position he went
to work for Henry Sandell as a black
smith. At the end of three years he
took Sandell's business and old shop,
and commenced business for himself.
After time he opened a shop under
the old grist mill, remaining there
some little time, when he purchased
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
C. R. A. B. Hawkins.

They commenced business in 1890 and
are both natives of the town of Shafts
bury. Having grown mp in the town, they
are well known as very capable in the
mercantile business. Besides both being
hard workers, they display much tact in
conducting their business. They believe
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

The village is a thriving one and has
grown quite steadily for about u years,
thirty-three new homes having been erect
ed here. There is one hotel owned and
operated by Wallace Lyons and three
stores doing a paying business. There
is a we'll cared for creamery run by Chas.
Everest a grist mill operated by W. II.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
lacy Bros, South SALISBURY.

The above firm is largely engaged
in raising poultry. They started in
the poultry business in 1889. In 1891
they bought the foundation OF their
stool of r. c. Brownell of Shnshan.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
George A. Moon and Sons.

For the want of nail the shoe was
lost,
For the want Of a shoe the horse was
lost,
For the want Of a horse the rider was
lost,
All for the want Of a horse shoe nail. :"
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

GERS are E. c. Gale of Troy, N. Y, pres
ident; F. L. Mattison of South Shafts
bury vice president and manager; c. l..
Mattison of South Salisbury, secretary
and treasurer; directors, E. c. Gale, F..
L. Mattison, c. S. Mattison and c. w.
Cole.
Some of their principal goods manu-
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

lowing have become extinct: CongI churches
at sandgate, Stratton, and Eden, N. Y.
The following pastors have served the church
since its organization:
Rev Mr. Ketchel %
Rev Thomas w. Duncan 1s5t.is5s
Rev Hayes Is56-Is57
Rev Joshua Collins 1s59-
Rev ID. d. Francis isG2.9G
Rev Charles Redheld IsG5Is66
Rev VINO Baldwin is67-isos
Rev Charles Redheld 1s6s-is52
Rev j. f. Donaldson Is72-iS7s
Rev j. g McCOllOm is73-lSsI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-17
ENGINEERS CLUB DINNER
Seventy of the Leading Engineers Of the
Twin Cities Enjoy Pleasant
Evenino = 80

The annual dinner of the Engineers
club of Minneapolis was held last even
ing at the Commercial club. Seventy well
known engineers of Minneapolis and st.
Paul were present. w. w. Redfeld was
POSTMASTER. Mayor J., G. Haynes made a
happy response to !, the toast. Brains .
Success was almost bound to await the
man Of brains who applied himself now
adays, the mayor declared. A man SO
endowed always had within himself the
ability to assimilate a liberal education
Professor George D. Shapardson of the
state university said that Minneapolis had
won a national reputation for the lead
which it had often taken in great en-
cheering feats. City Engineer Andrew
Rinker told Of the early days of engineer
ing here. Other speakers were: A. w
Munster, in behalf Of st. Paul; George w
sublette, "Old War Horses Professor F.
S. Jones, "The College of Engineering
tive Good Roads" II. D. Eddy yu and io E. +
Abbott
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-17
GABRIL0WITsCH's PRICE
Society," Woman After Receiving His
Terms was Obliged to Consult


The public often hears strange stories
about the fabulous salaries paid operate
stars for appearing before the footlights
for about thirty minutes, the time occu-
pied in dressing, etc, being of course
thrown in. These amounts are undoubt-
aedly exaggerated but. it is a. fact that the
services of musicians and singers were
never valued as highly as they are at
present. =, A case In point Is that of a
well known society woman in certain
western city, who thought a few weeks
ago that she was on the point of securing
the services of Ossip Gabrilowitsch, who
is second Paderewski This hero of the
musical world was booked to play in that
city, and certain society woman decided
that it would be a very smart thing to
engage the talented pianist for a private
recital. Correspondence was opened, and
in answer to the query as to whether Mr..
Gabrilowitsch could be secured for a pri-
yate recital on a certain night, the an
.swer came back. Yes The lady was de-
lighted, for all that remained in her opin-
ion was to accept his terms. Soon, how
ever she received a contract for her sig
nature. It was the first intimation as to
the price, and the services of a specialist
in cases Of heart trouble was necessary
In one mansion when the lady discov-
cred that she had practically contracted
to pay $1,000 for an hours entertainment.
It is needless to say that the affair was
postponed -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-17
CITY NEWS
OFFICE BLDG. NEEDED.
Managers Of Present Buildings Say
They Are Compelled to Refuse
Tenants Daily.
The Undesirable Tenants Are Being
Forced Out Of Better Glasses
of Buildings.

"
Another office building is needed in
Minneapolis. Managers of the big build
ings say that's they are refusing applica-
tions continually. The. better class Of
tenants are abandoning the cheaper offices
and moving into better structures. The
scarcity in the cheaper offices is not so
marked, therefore, as In the newer build
tngs.
One result of the active demand is that
undesirable tenants are being frozen out.
The office managers are having their in
nings. The first man to go is the indi-
vidual who, although he pays his rent
promptly. has the habit Of trying to run
the building, In other words, the Kicker
Another class Of tenants to go will be
those who have much larger offices than
they need There are two reasons for
this One is that in the big buildings the
managers do not like any appearance of
inactivity. Some of the offices are not
visited for days, and this tends to give the
corridor the appearance Of being a dead
one The second reason is that more
can be charged for the space when divided
into small Offices than tenants will pay
for large office. 1t is a question of in
come. s..-4.s .ss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-17
LAW LIBRARY REMOVAL
The Bar Association plane to Remove
Its Books to New Quar-.

At the annual meeting of the Mime
apolis Bar. association yesterday after
noon in the. Temple Court law: library, the
executive committee; was authorized to
take the necessary steps to have the
library removed to the court house if
suitable quarters can be provided. The
annual report showed the association to be
in excellent financial: condition and that
to none in the state with the exception OF
that at the capitol INST Paul. Active
steps are to beatakensats once to increase
the membership .eG ~ III
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, A. B.
Choate; vice-president, Rome G. Brown;
secretary, John T. Baxter; treasurer, e
s. Waters. The new executive committee
Is as follows: A. B. Choate, John T. Bax-
ter; Emanuel Cohen, John Steele, "A. 81
Merrill, j: Phelpg,E 9 V..sRrawn. So 80 = Z
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-17
Great Trustee Piano Sale.
High Grade Pianos Selling at Sacrifice

=
Monday, the W.. w. Kimbau company,
1927 Nicollet avenue, inaugurated great
trustee sale OF 46 pianos, 10 piano players
and II organs. A radical change in three
wholesale agencies made necessary the
shipment OF these goods to Minneapolis
and the immediate disposition Of same and
tit is being done in the regular Kimbal1
way. Prices and terms that you can
not resist Notwithstanding the cold
weather the store has been alive with Gus
toners and the instruments are going
fast, and why shouldn't they, when you
stop and think that you can buy full
size new eastern made upright at this
sale for $125, payable SIS per month
other instruments in proportion and on
terms to suit yourself? This is one OF
thesrare opportunities which no one but
this company offers. The store will be
open evenings until after the sale closes.
/ One price to ALL Goods marked in plain
figures. w. w. Kimball Co.., 727 Nicol-
|flet Ave.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-17
REAL ESTATE TRANS sERs.

Thorpe Brothers to. Ora p. Latham; lot g.
block 1; Gross. & stanehheld's addition. 500. :
Williams; lot 6, block /, Cross & Stanchfeld'l
addition. $9. 800.
John S. Morrison and wife to Ernest r. Gates
lot is, block 2, Keith, Anderson q Farrier's sub
division, $3.50:
James H. Horton and wife to Frank "
ton. 81, ZOO.
Waller Koern to. Mary T. Koehn; lot s
lock 8, New Wayz,taAs $40. oss
Peter NJ. Larson and wife to Christian Tos
tenson; lot 10. block 5, West Minneapolis. 5000
ar ~ add
tion. $2,4OD. -. 5sEsss5:;s s. Is. ~
Sally a. Sleeper to Iseufs r. steinmetz; lot /
block Z. Wplverton:s Atii1i tion.s $1,000. astI.
Clarence II. Childs tassigneel to Sally Sleeper
lot /. block Z, Wolverton's addition 5000.
Emma n Brown and q. husband to Lewis s 81
John Koren to Anton Farowitz; part lots II
and IL, block a., Cobbs addition. $225. Z.
Eight minor and unpublished deeds $1,s45
Total so $40. -. -----N = =