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

The village OF North Bennington is
situated in the north west part of
the town, on the Rutland railroad, at
its junction with branch for Benning-
ton, which now runs to Chatham,
N. Y.
Capt Moses Sage was one of the
early settlers here and for many years
the village was called "Sage" city
from the fact that he was a large prop
erty holder and business man. 1t Is
but a short distance from the Shafts
bury line on the north and a little
more than mile from the New York
line on the west. The depot is fine
building of brick and was erected by
the late T. w. Park, Esq, of this
place, and former owner of the Ben
nipgton and Rutland railroad. A
small part of the village extends into
SALISBURY, which includes u portion
of the soap factory property.
The stream called Paran Creek,
WnlCn rises III ollhiVoo'i9 -
through the village furnishing all the
water power for manufacturing pur-
poses.
A saw mill was built here as early
as l775, and grist mill on
the north side of the stream little
east of the head of Lake Paran about
1881 by Zebulon and Abiel Allen, who
run it several years when they sold 1t
to Gideon Olin of Salisbury. 1t
ceased to be used soon after 1900 and
in 1882 a flax mill was erected on the
site and was used year or two and
then abandoned.
In 1776-7 a grist mill was erected on
the site of the Stark Paper Co.'S mill
Joseph Haviland being in some way
connected with the mill, lit was by
order of the Council of Safety, in l777,
sequestered as his property, to the
use of the state, he having, on the in
vasion of Burgoyne, become Tory
and fed to the enemy. But in June
ITS. the General Assembly, sitting in
this town, after full investigation,
found that William Haviland, Moses
Sage and James Rogers, were the reaI
owners, it was accordingly restored to
them, " and sometime before 1900, this
as also the saw mill and a fulling
mill. which had been erected previous
to 1881. became the sole property OF
Mr. Sage.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

AS the inhabitants increased the
business of blacksmithing and wagon
making with that of the fulling, saw
and grist mills, store seemed neces-
sary and Mr.. Sage built and opened
a large one, dealing in general mer-
chandise. His business operations
were not confined to this part of the
tswn. He had, previous to his remov-
ing in 1905 to the east part OF the
town, built blast furnace on what
is called the furnace brook, about two
miles north of Bennington village,
and in 1904 had erected the new fur
mace east of the village, which was OPP
Grated for so many years, some OF the
ruins of which can be seen near the
Shields place, and which was sold
in 1911 to Thomas Trenor.
One of the two sons-in-law OF David
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

field county, Conn, by whom there
were two children, Joel Raymond and
Abbie Florence.
His second wife was Miss Elizabeth
Hicks of Bennington by whom he also
had two children, Leola, who died at
the age of years, and Mary Henry,
who is at home.
DR. Woodruff practiced medicine ten
years in South SALISBURY and has
been in North Bennington for nine
years He is a member of the follow
ing medical societies: Bennington
County. Vermont State and American
Medical association. He Is member
of Tucker lodge, has been master two
years, district deputy two years, was
first worthy patron o. E. S. Tucker
chapter, also one of the charter mem
bers of same and district deputy grand
patron for this district.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

At the old record runs, Salisbury
church of which the venerable Isaiah
Mattison was pastor for forty years,
was the first Baptist church in YER
mont" After reorganization the
first pastor was l. A. Smith,
ordained in this church. The second
D. E. Jones, ordained October 6,
1S49. Rev VIM Hancock was the third
serving until 1856. Rev J. Hunting
ton was the fourth followed by j..
Tucker, Jr. Rev II. Burchard called
for ordination in 1866 and Henry b.,
Tozer in 1872.
The church under the present pas
torship OF II. B. Tozer is in pros
porous condition both spiritually and
financially. He having been the pas
tor for IL years shows the peoples
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
North Bennington School.

The North Bennington Graded School dis
trict was established by a special act OF the
Legislature in November, 1870 and originally
comprised Districts 10 and u In the town Of
Bennington.
In accordance with the provisions OF the act
referred TO- the voters OF the newly formed
district met at Bank Han, Nov. %, 1870 and
organized with the following onicers Hon
Hand Hall, moderator; George II. Simmons
clerk; John Healey, collector; Milo C. Hulng,
James II. Walbridge and J. c, Houghton, pru-
dental committee; Z. E, Houghton, treasurer
The first schools maintained in the new dis
trict we're taught by two lady teachers Miss
Walsh and Miss Culver in what is now the
Catholic church. Shortly after third school
was opened in the building commonly known
as the yellow schoolhouse," located on the
spot where Miss Mary Mooney lives
But these schoolhouses we're regarded as
mere makeshifts, and on the 18th day OF Feb
ruary 1871, at a special meeting called for the
purpose, it was voted to erect q Schoolhouse,
NJ cost not to exceed 5000, and a building
committee was elected, consisting OF j. II
Walbridge c. E. yelling, j. e. HOughton, W
Il. Hawks ana John Healey. At the annual
meeting in March Of the same year, the build
ing committee we're given authority TO pur-
chase the lot on which the Graded School
building now stands ana the committee was
increased by the addition OF NJ c. Huling, Geo
II. simmons a. J. Mattison and f. G. HOugh-
ton.
This committee erected large brick build
ing containing four furnished rooms and base
ment, at a cost of Sll 25s.Si. In 1877 II was
found necessary to finish OF two rooms in the
basement TO accommodate the rapidly in
creasing number of pupils.
On the 26th of March, 1873, the district was
enlarged by the admission OF District No I In
the town OF SALISBURY,
The rooms in the basement being neither
well lighted nor well ventilated, it was voted
in 1898 to build an addition on the front or
east side OF the building, at cost OF not more
than S5OOO and on the completion OF this the
rooms in the basement were abandoned.
The building as 1t stands today, is excellent
ly adapted to school purposes. 1t contains six
larg., well lighted, wei furnished rooms, steam
heated, and furnished with an excellent mod
ern ventilating system. The location is con-
venient, and well shaded, grassy lawns upon
the front or east side make the surroundings
attractive, while the large yard in the rear
makes a convenient playground. The total
cost OF grounds, building and furnishings is
probably about S25 COO
The course Of study provides nine years
work in the elementary grades, including be-
sides the subjects usually taught In such
grades, instruction In drawing and singing
| The high school offers two four year courses
adapted as far as possible to the needs OF the
| community.
The Latin-Scientlhc course is intended to fl
! for the corresponding course in college, ant
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

brary Association was organized in
March 1900, and was the out growth of
the Ladies' Library Association,
which had been in existence for many
years and had been sustained by
yearly fee of one dollar from those en-
titled to enjoy it's privileges. The pres
ent library is free and to it has been
added literary matter, as magazines
and papers, which are also free to all.
The town has for years aided in its
support by voting sum of money, as
it has to the other village libraries.
The post Office has the modern con-
veniences for the depositing and de-
livery of postal matter and for the
size OF the village, large amount OF
business is annually reported.
The number of general stores and
places for the sale of merchandise is
commensurate with the population,
and competition is such that the buyer
and seller seem mutually to congratu-
late each other on the prosperous
business Of the village.
There are two good hotels, the
White and the North Bennington
House, which give excellent accommo
dation to the travelling public, as i
may develop by carriage, steam oi
trolley.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
Col. Jas. H. Walbridse.

The name of Col Jas, H. Walbridge
is a familiar one to nearly all in this
section he being the Oldest man living
who was born in North Bennington.
He was born July 20, 1896 being now
in his 18th year. His grandfather
settled here in 1863, little over a
mile from the centre of the village.
There we're two brothers but one was
killed in the Battle of Bennington.
The subject of our sketch went to
California in April 1850 remaining
there several years, and was one
of the many who held membership
certificates of the Committee of Vigil
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
Thriving and Growing Village Near
North Line of the Town.
Come of the Industries and Men Who flake North
Bennington What 1t is TOday-Pictures
of Places of Interest.

Rogers of Hoosick, who purchased
the Sage property, VIM. S. Cardell'
did a large merchantile business and
also erected in 1871 or II a marble
mill for saving marble, which was
quarried on the hill one third of a
mile west, on the site of the Fl. T.
Cushman Mfg Co.'S plant, but dis
continued it after few years as the
marble did not prove of good quality.
A small cotton factory was erected
where the Vermont mills now stand in
1911 by a corporation composed OF
persons from Bennington, SALISBURY
and Hoosick under the name of Paran
Creek Mfg Co. At the close of the
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

war in 1915, the business of making
cotton cloth became Improbable and
it ceased to be carried on. Many
years after the mill became the prop
erty of Asa Doty, who manufactured
cotton cloth for a considerable time
and then sold to p. L. Robinson, un-
der whose management it took the
name of Vermont Mills. "
Although the town had been settled
since 1861 there was no post office here
until 1923 when one was established
with David Loomis as postmaster,
and he being merchant it was kept
in his store. This was sixteen years
before any other office was located in
town, other than at the centre. The
official name given it was North Ben.
nington, and so the name "Sage's
City" was gradually less used, and
the village took the name of the office.
The grist mill and other property
formerly owned by Sage became that
of E. NJ. yelling in 1924, and the site
of Cordell's marble mill was pur-
chased by Truman Estes in 1925 and
was carried on by him and others as a
cotton mill for over fifty years. In
1892 it changed to the Fl. T. Cushman
Mfg Co., and has been held by them
since.
The Vermont Mills is a large wooden
structure, three stories, with a fall OF
thirty feet or more, fed by a large
trunk from Lake Paran, is one OF the
best water privileges in this section.
For several years it has been run as
a shirt factory and later as a collar
and cuff factory.
The grist mill of b. T. Henry at
Riverside greatly accommodates the
farmers and others in that section,
and with the meal, feed and flour kept
at such a place he has many other ar
ticles often wanted as necessities.
The mill is where the bridge stood thai
the firmness of few Bennington mer
with the sagacity which was so Otter
showed by the Green Mountain Boys
aided in bringing Sheriff Ten Eycl
and his posse from Albany, number
ing about 300, to their better judge
ment, and to see that it was better t.
return to their homes than bring on
fatal collision. The Henry residenc
is one of the oldest in town and in it
old style of structure is greatly ad
mired by the antiquarian or the en-
thusiast.
The mansion erected by 7. w. Par
ESQ, who did so much for the village
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

hull who can trace his ancestry for
nearly 1000 years.
The Goth generation settled in Amer
lea in 1920, but he traces his geneology
back to 1866, at the time of William
the Conqueror. They settled in ia
maica, L. l., in 1913 and the home
stead and original coat of arms are
still in their possession.
DR. Joel B. Woodruff, of the 9th
generation of this family was born in
Suffolk county, Long Island in 1854.
He married Miss Abbie Hatch glitch
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

North Bennington where he opened a
bakery. He keeps cart running six
days in the week, covering the adjoin-
ing villages and farm districts, and in
that way since coming to North Ben
nington, his business has been stead
lily increasing which shows that he un-
derstands his business as competition
is by no means small in this line.
Mr. Collins is an expert baker and
there is nothing in the plain or fancy
baking that he cannot do to the salts
faction of the greatest epicure.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
North Bennington First Baptis
Church.

Constituted July %, 1874, re-organ-
lied October %, 1874. most of the
members we're taken from the old
church at SALISBURY being 80 mem
bers in all. The new church proceed
ed to build a Westinghouse which they
finished and occupied the next season,
1S45.
The constituent members we're from
the old church at SALISBURY, which
was founded in 176S.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

parsonage which is very pleasant and
conveniently llocated, built of wood,
makes it property valued at sixteen
thousand dollars, of which one half
was contributed by T. w. Park
The church is in a flourishing condi-
ton and while we have no list of the
former pastors we speak of the pres
ent one, Rev G. II. Peck, who has been
the energetic leader and pastor for
the past 13 years Mr. Peck is a man
who is liked by all and one that is
ever seeking the welfare of his people.
He is an earnest worker for the cause
which he represents, and the reward
of his labOrs is seen day by day.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

In addition to protection against
fire by the fire pumps Of the mills,
there is the J. G. Mccullough fire
company which is well equipped with
a good engine, hose carts and ladders
which are located in the Village Hall
building, in the centre OF the village.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
A. N. Collins, Baker.

Mr. Collins was borninls59 inJeffer-
son County, New York state.
For a number of years he followed
the carpenters trade for an occupa-
ton and worked sixteen years for one
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27

employer in one town.
About twenty years ago he COM
menced the baking business in Troy,
N. Y. From there hewent to Manches-
ter, VT. in 1900 and remained there un-
til the present year when he moved to
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
J.. B. Woodruff M. D.

Nowadays, when nearly every oneis
becoming more and more interested in
his geneology, it is interesting to note
the remarkable oneof DR.. J. B. Wood
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-27
high appreciation and it is hoped he
may remain for years to come.
Congregational Church, North
BENNINGTON.
North

In May 1868, the above church was
organized in North Bennington and
five years later in 1873, the present
church edifce was dedicated. The
new church is built of brick, and
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21
A CONTRAST.

On September 30, a dispatch
was sent from Greeup, KY, saying
"a. T. Wood, of Mt. Sterling,
made a most Incorporate speech
here in advocacy of the Republican
cause.
He devoted most of it to the
Caleb Powers trial. He said if he
was Governor he would pardon
Powers the first official act of his
life and he believed Belknap would
also do so when he read the evil
dence."
John w. Yerkes in his speech in
this city G.: les: Monday evening,
declared that he would not vote
for Mr.. Belknap if he (Yerkes) be-
lieved or had reasonable grounds
to believe that Mr.. Belknap had
committed himself one way or the
other concerning a pardon for
Caleb Powers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21
Notice Of Election.

Notice is hereby given that poll
will be opened at each of the voting
places in magisterisl district, No.
3, on Tuesday the Bird day of Nc1
vember, 1908, between the hours OIL
6 o'clock a. m. and A o'clock p. M,
for the purpose OF filling the unex-
pired term of Constable in said dis
trict caused by vacancy existing
therein.
G. A. McCoRMIoK, S. M. c.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21
Peruchi BeIdeni Company.

This Company has been acknowl-
edged the strongest popular price
attraction in the South for the nast
eight years. Up in Repertoire of
over one hundred plays. 100 per-
formances in Knoxville, Tenn, 100
performances in Nashville, Tenn,
100 performances in Atlanta, Ca,
and from 10 to so performances in
every city in the South. Our
specialties new and novel. Gyp-
zene and Roma, the demon and the
fairy. A wonderful spectacular
electrical pantomime. Complete
stage paraphernalia.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21

tations of revolt against the gang
rule" or dictates of party bosses.
A few experiences like this will
teach the party leaders the impor-
lance and necessity of nominating
CLEAN men. We rather like it,
and no doubt the city will be under
better management.
Why nominate men of whom, if
elected, the masses would be
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21
A PLEA.

We have just read with much
wonder, the stretch of imagi-
nation of some Of our quill drivers
when they seek to make the i'm
preston of great crowds to meet
Major Belknap and party on their
campaign tour through the Tenth
Congressional District. The facts
are these-nothing more or less ::
The party were met by enthusiast
tic Republicans who are largely in
the minority and by respectful
Democrats who are as certain to
vote under the rooster as the sun
is to rise on election morning. Of
course the point is that if it were
possible to make the people be-
lieve the Republicans would be
victorious, they would gain votes
from parties who desire 70 be on
the majority side.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21

At o'clock, Thursday, October
%, 1908, there will be held bust
ness meeting of the Tobacco Grow
ers Association, Of Montgomery
county, at the court house. A full
attendance is desired as the officers
for next year are to be elected.
H. K. GREENE,
Secretary.
The Association now has 20 per
cent. of the Burley tobacco and ex-
pect soon to have practically all.
Money has been secured to pay for
the crop, but some money must be
raised to pay for handling.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21
YERKES' MAN FOR GOV
ERNOR.

We take it that Mr.. Yerkes is in
earnest when he declares he would
not vote for Mr.. Belknap If he be-
lieved he had committed himself
one way or the other relative to
Caleb Powers and the pardoning
power. Now we have this opinion
of Mr.. Belknap He is a "busi-
ness man, and to be a successful
business man he must read; read
what2 Within a scope of pre-
scribed business? No for the sue
cessful business man must be gen
orally informed. Did he read of
the assassination of Gov. Goebel?
OF the facts and circumstances
that led to Caleb Powers arrest ?
OF Powers statement ? OF the ev-
idence in the trials ? Did he form
an opinion as to his guilt or inno-
cence. We are sure lie did, and If
so he is committed if he did not,
then his reading goes for naught,
and he could not be trusted in an
opinion from facts and circumstan-
ces on any case or question. What
kind of fellow would he be for
A figure head with
trainer by his side to tell him when
to nod or when to shake his head.
To say Mr.. Belknap has kept up
with the Powers case is not far
fetched. He is committed in mind
as to his guilt or innocence, and If
guilty Mr.. Belknap, as an honest
man, would refuse pardon, and il
innocent, extend to him relief from
false charges, false swearing and
wrong verdict. Such statement,
even from so great man as Yer
kes, will fool very few, if any. 1t
Is only dodge OF a question the
people demand Major Belknap to
answer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21
IN TROUBLE.

The Republicans have been
charging fraud and disgrace up to
Democrats because of that Music
Hall State Convention Of time past,
and doing their utmost to intensity
the bitterness Of party factions.
They did accomplish some gains
from among our weaker brethren,
but what can they do or say now,
when Bradley declares the high
handed, fraudulent methods OF the
Louisville Convention which nom-
mated Belknap and running mates,
so far eclipses it that it does not
even suggest comparison. That
convention must have been bad ie
Republicans would so talk it.
Here is another. 1t is from bad
to worse: d. c. Edwards and
w. Godfrey Hunter have had d
hot time in Middlesboro. 1t does
not stop there. One party and his
friends go to London, (where Tay-
lor wanted to send a Kentucky
Legislature) for the purpose of de-
claring Mr.. Edwards the Republi-
can nominee for Congress. while
Mr.. Hunter hastens to Frankfort
to demand his rights by asking
of State to order his
name on the ballots as candidate
FOR Congress in the Eleventh Dis
trict.
There is a warm feeling between
these gentlemen and their friends,
which will not rebound to Demo-
cratic gain because Republicans
take their own medicine.
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For Sale.

1910 acres land in Charles City
county, Va, midway between Rich
mond and Chesapeake bay. on
James river near Z. & o. railroad,
900 acres fine timber 400 acres OF
clear, good state of cultivation,
good large house and all necessary
out buildings, fine hunting and
fishing; will sell at bargain.
j. M. CRAIG,
1886 R. F. D. No. 5 Paris, KY.
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A REFLECTION.

The person who would boldly
declare the Democratic administra-
ton in Kentucky a class of assassins
and all constituents parties to such
deamon sneaking crimes is himself
either too ignorant to use pen and
paper pad, or too dishonest to mer-
it the respect of truthful people.
What party was it with Chief
Executive that permitted an assas-
sin within the State Building to do
his deadly work. A Democrat ?
Let the honest voter answer.
Who was it that caused the ar
rest and prosecution that led to
the conviction of the perpetrators ?
Again the voter
may answer.
Who was it that brought to swift |
punishment the slayer of James B.
Marcum, so we'll known and re-
spected in Mt Sterling ? Repub- I
Iicans1 Again the voter in judg-
nent would answer: They did |
lot have thing to do with this
Then what think the
yoters of any man who would seri-
,usly condemn the action Of the
Democratic party in Kentucky7
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DEMOCRATS WIN.

In an election in indianapolis
last week the Democrats elected a
Mayor and two other officers.
There was much dissatisfaction
among the Republicans with their
candidate for Mayor, as he was
regarded as a corrupt man and
many Republicans voted against
him. The Prohibition candidate
received nearly 5000 votes. This
incident is but one Of the nantes
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21

Republican leaders have said a
Republican victory in Kentucky is
foregone conclusion, but we say
Belknap and his Doodle bags can
not buy the honest convictions of
Kentucky manhood. Watch our
prediction.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-21

The man that has the best meats
and that goes from house to house
is Joseph Bolts. He drives a yell
low mare. By the yellow mare is
the way you may know the wagon
with the best beef, mutton and pork.