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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

George c. Barnard is 70 do the
sculptures for PannsyiTania's new
State House. and Edwin a. Abbey the
panel paintings Rumor asserts that
Abbey Is 10 get fi5noaQ for his paint
ings and Barnard 100000 for bis
Statues
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Father fimpressiveiy) suppose
should be taken away suddenly. what
would become OF you. ny hoY7
IrrcYerent son-I'd stay here. The
question Is H1at would become II
zpn} ut Bits.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

edies, assisted 10y the highest medical
authority was the originator.
Mr. Parsons commands the respect
and confidence of the community in
which he resides, being quite widely
known and one Of the influential bust
ness men of the town, aud we believe
that he is actuated 10y the best motives
and that the remedies ere exception
ally etiicacious for diseases as a cure
for which they are intended. The mer-
its which they possess, with push and
perseverance, are sure of a large
measure OF success.
Parsons Auro Nerve Remedies
Parsons Auro-Nervo Remedies rank
with the best. Cough Syrup-a guar
anteed remedy for coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, and all diseases of the throat,
lungs and larynx. Sample bottles of
Cough Syrup on application. Vital
izer-The king of blood purifiers and
nerve invigorators. Renews vitality,
restores strength, great appetizer,
for toning up the system has no equal.
Liniment-Cures sprains, bruises, neu-
ralgia, rheumatism, used internally is
an invaluable remedy for ague, collie,
cramps and cold Laxative Tablets,
for biliousness, sick headache, chronic
dyspepsia, torpid liver and kidney
complaint. IHairvita-A tonic that
will restore the falling hair, prevent
badness, kills the germ that destroys
the folicles and produce luXuriant
growth. Dentoline hardens the gums
and makes the breath sweet and clean,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
h. 7. GOodelI.

He is the son of the Hon. Tyler D.
Goodell, commenced business at Mon
roe Bridge, Mass, in general store
in 1897. which business he is now run
ming successfully under tie manage
ment of II. A. Blanchard and H. Asst
ley. He purchased the store formerly
owned by M. O. Hicks in 1902.
He has large and spacious store
with large french plate glass windows
such as are seldom seen in a town
of this size. He carries a large stock
of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, and
Rubbers, Hats and Cap, Clothing
and Notions as well as fine stock
of Groceries, Canned Goods, Cigars.
Tobacco and Confectionery. He is
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years. Caleb was born in 1880 and
died April 6. 1867 at the age of 81
years. Caleb married Mercy Stevens
also native of Massachusetts.
Then comes Apollos Bailey who was
born in Readsboro Sept. %, 1913, he
was married twice, first to Belinda
Dalrymple, who died in 1912 when he
married again in 1S45 to Salome
Dalrymple who was the daughter of
James and Belinda (Dens) Dalrymple
formerly of Nottingham. Apollos
Bailey died October :, 1890.
Norman A. Bailey was born in
Readsboro May 30, 1S49, the son of
ApollOs and Salome (Dalrymple)
Bailey. He married Julia A. Whit
ney daughter of j. +. and F. NJ.
(Fairbanks) Whitney. They are now
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
c. II. Faulkner & Co.

The above firm consists Of c. H.
Faulkner of Readsboro and II. H..
Hanley of the firm of c. H. Cutting &
Company of North Adams. Mass.
Mr. Faulkner came to ReadsbOro ID
years ago and was in the employ Of f..
j. Bullock & Company in their general
store for 10 years, when the above gem
tlemen purchased the business of the
old firm.
They have large, spacious double
store, 44xS4 feet making almost 3,7OO
feet of floor space on the first floor.
One side of this large room is devoted
to groceries, hardN are, paints, oils,
etc. The other side contains their
large and well assorted stock of dry
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
ReadsbOrO Creamery Co.

This is a stock company, organized
Sept. %, 1898 with capital stock Of
$4,000. The following are the Board
OF Directors: Geo. Plumb, president;
Austin Carpenter, c. 5. Ross, w. D..
Howe, G. S. Aver; manager and butter
maker j. ). Faulkner.
Mr. Faulkner has been manager since
February, 1899 and is one of the most
efficient butter makers in the state.
This creamery manufactures a very
high grade of butter and finds CON
slant salefur more thanit can produce
T. is one of the largest 10 the state and
is equipped with the latest improved
machinery and is on a good paying
basis which is due to the fact that the
directors are all men Of good business
qualifications and give it their close
attention.
II is a business that's a credit to the
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

first union, three boys and one girl,
who are all living.
The doctor has held several offices
such as selectman for ten years, lister
nine years, oversaer of the poor nine
years, justice of the peace twenty-five
years, school director three years and
has been chairman of the Republican
town committee for number Of years.
There is a portion of DR. Perry's
family history that is of special inter-
est.
He is the youngest man in America
whose father served in the American
Revolution. His father enlisted at
the age of IA years and served until
the close of the war.
His father was Micah Perry. His
maternal grandfather was Jonathan
Woodbury. and his maternal great
grandfather was Levi Woodbury..
All Joined the Revolutionary army
from Royalston, Mass, and served
until the close OF the war, and all we're
in the Battle of Bennington. DR..
Perry enlisted in the war of the Re-
bellon in the fifth Massachusetts ana
after his enlistment expired he served
in the hospitals until the close of the
war. He is now Commander of A. L.
Pike post No. Al, G. A. II.
lie was one of five to institute Deer
field Valley lodge No. 3, l. o, O.
f. The following withdrew from
Stark lodge and helped institute same:
Messrs. II. L. Stillson, |. Il. Gibson,
A p. Childs and II Barber The
doctor is now member of the Ben
nington Encampment. He has filled
all offices in the subordinate lodge,
Grand Lodge and was representative
to the Sovereign Grand Lodge two
years, and Grand Master in 1896.
What he considers one of the most
pleasing works to him was in institut-
ing and turning over to the Grand
Lodge in 1896, the Odd Fellows home
in Ludlow, VT.
His politics have always been re-
publican and, taking all in all, has
been, and is now, a man to honor any
town where he might live.
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George M. Bemis.

Mr.. Bemis who is the sole owner of
the Readsboro e. Wilmington Tele-
phone Co., was born at Athens, Vt,
in 1865 and came to Readsboro in
1891 and purchased the general store
of Bishop Il Thompson, gradually de-
veloping the same into an extensive
meat business which he conducted for
six years until January l, 1903. At
this date he sold his meat business and
leased all of the lines of the New Eng
land Telephone and Telegraph Co.,
between the Stamford state line and
West Dover, which are now wholly
under his control,
Under his management the business
has had a healthy growth and few
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Mrs. Susan Stafford.

A family of five generations now
living is very seldom seen but such is
the family of the picture below and It
is rather strange to say that they are
all females.
Mrs. Susan Stafford came to Reads
bOro with her husband in 1882. She
was born in Florida, Mass, July "a,
1916. They had two children, one of
which died in infancy, the other Eme.
line Stafford Horton was born IN
Readsboro, February 10, Is4I. She
has two children living, Fred w. Hor-
ton born January 3, 1860 at Reads
boro, Mrs Charles Bartlett, born Aug.
ust y, 1861 at Readsboro. Mrs Bart
lett has one child now living, Mrs.
Fred Sears born April IL, 1882 and
Mrs. Sears also has one born Novem-
Der 3, 1891, making two grand child
rem, three great-grand children and
one great-great-grand child.
Mrs. Stafford tells OF an experience
she had coming from Florida to care
for her fathers house in Readsboro.
She came horseback and on the way
met bear in the woods which fright
ened her horse so that she was thrown
to the ground but not being seriously
injured she threw a basket at the bear
which frightened him away allowing
her to arrive home in safety.
Mrs Staiford's father had l3 child
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

following named committee we're APP
pointed James Pike and Charles
and Benjamin Ross. Plans were made
and money raised for general repairs
inside and outside, and we're com
pleIed and rededcated October 10,
1899.
The pastor at this time was Rev.
Wilbur Wager, who was followed by
O, d. Putnam, A. A. House, (now
deceased The present pastor, Rev
L. f. Curtis, who had filled the
charge % years ago, for three years,
has recently returned and finds list
of % members. But we trust his
labors may be crowned with success
and that this little church may grow
to be one Of great power for good, as
it has ever been an example of faith
illness and devotion.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

Whitman J. Carpenter of Lodi, Ohio ,
Oscar A. Carpenter OF Readsboro,
Stella r. Keith of Readsboro, and Cy-
rus r. Carpenter of Reads5oro.
Mr. and Mrs Carpenter celebrated the
5Oth anniversary Of their marriage in
1893. Mr. Carpenter is the Oldest man
that was born and has always lived in
Readsboro His habits have always
been temperate and he has never used
tobacco and was never shaved by a
barber until May 20, 1908 at the age Of
80. He is active, in good health, and
there is every indication Of mis- living
for years TO come.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

to become one class, and one church
with the above name.
The following named gentlemen
were elected to fill the following church
offices Calvin w. Baker, clerk; Pre-
served Amidon, class leader; John
Ross, G. w. Baker, Lorenzo d. Whit
ney stewards; G. w. Baker, record
ing steward; Trustees: James Dali
rymple, Preserved Amidon and Lor-
EMO d. Whitney
About this time the Reformed NJ.
E. society decided their property to
this church. Elder Seth Tisdale was
their first pastor and the church mem
bapshin AT thic tfna uaS % Tho
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
N. 0. Hicks.

Mr. Hicks was born May 0, 1862, at
which time the ground was covered
with snow. in spots four feet deep
making it necessary in many places to
drive over fences aud through the
fields.
He is large lumber contractor be-
sides running livery stable for the
past ten years He was five years an
employee Of the Hoosac Tunnel and
Wilmington Railway Company.
The early part of his life was spent
on a farm, after which he was th3
owner Of saw mill and is now owner
Of what is known as the Silas Mason
property consisting of a large saw
mill, tenement houses and large tracts
Of land situated at Hartwellville, and
now has contract to clear a larg,
tract Of woodland of about 20OO cords
for the new electric plant.
Besides being always engaged in
business, he has been one of the most
active and public spirited men in town
affairs, having held the following pub.
lie offices: He was lister for six years,
school director two years, selectmau
four years, road commissioner threl
years aud member Of legislature IN
1900.
Mr. Hicks is a pleasant man TO NEE,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Elias K. Carpenter.

In the above group of four genera
tions, you will find represented Elias
X. Carpenter who was born upon the
farm on which he has always lived
since June 9th 1920. He is the grand.
father of II children and great-grand-
father of one.
Mr. Carpenter married Rosana
Wheeler in the year ls43. She died in
1899 at the age OF 70.
They had a family of seven children,
of which the following five are now
living: Olive p. Tyler Of Whitingham
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

living on a farm in the suburbs of
ReadsbOro and are among the most
respected people of the town.
1t will be of interest to notice brief
ly the interest that has been taken by
this family in Readsboro affairs.
Caleb Bailey and James Bailey both
served as selectmen and represented
the town in the legislature.
Apollos Bailey also served the town
in the same capacity in 1863, 1864 and
1872, was overseer Of the poor l3
years and selectman 10 years.
The family are sturdy race and
the generations now living bid fair to
hold the pace with their ancestors
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

sheriff and overseer of the poor,
which Office he now holds.
The last but by no means the lea st
Office was being the town representa-.
tive in the legislature OF 1902 where he
was one of the committee Of % on tenn
perance which drafted the present
license law.
He is also connected with a company
which is now arranging to place one
of the largest electrical plants in the
United States in Readsboro, having
an option on thousands of acres Of
land and expecting to supply electric
power for many towns in that vicinity.
Mr. Howe is also interested in the
Brown Gold Mining Co.. and is a
large dealer in real estate. in fact is
one of the enterprising men of the
town, always ready to advance any
project that will be a benefit to Reads
bOrO.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Valentine DARN, Plumber and
Steam Filter.

MIR Dal{in was born in Germany,
June I, 1862 He learned hi, trade in
Germany serving five years appren-
ticeShip and then going in business
there. In 1898 hc came To this country
aud settled in ReadSboro. and for the
past seven yenrs has been doing a very
profitable business.
Besides doing plumbing and steam
fitting, he carries in his store a large
stock Of stoves, ranges, hot air and
steam furnaces, and shelf hardware
and does all kinds of tinsmithing and
repairing.
He employs constantly from four to
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

in the New York Lying-in Hospital,
also one year in hospital work in
Taunton, Mass. He is a member of
the Bennington County and Vermont
State Medical Societies.
The Doctor is one Of those men you
are always glad to meet and has lu-
crative and growing practice, and
every indication Of a prosperous life
before him.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Norman A. Bailey.

In looking up the old settlers of
Readsboro it would not be just to pass
the family of Norman A. Bailey who
is a descendant of one Of the oldest
families in this section.
James and Caleb Bailey came from
Douglass, Mass, in 1894. James died
December IA, 1914 at the age of SO
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

to ordinary medicines, being com
pounded 10y the "Auro-Nervo' method
based on new and strictly scientific
principles, designed to meet all re-
quirements Of disease and ailments
that are brought about 10y disobry-
ing natures most common laws.
II. Ellsworth Parsons, being at the
head OF the manufacture Of these rem
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
". D. Howe.

The sketch of Mr. Howe's life since
coming to Readsboro about 20 years
ago will be of interest to many of the
readers of this issue. The fact of his
having held many public Offices shows
his popularity among the voters of
Readsboro.
Among the Offices held by him are
selectman, Justice Of the pence. DEPUTY
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Parsons Auio.NervO Remedies

ore Of the advances ~ the past live
years has been the increase in the man
ufacture and popularity Of theproducts
of the Parsons Auro-Nervo Remedy
Company Of Readsboro. For the rea-
son that their remedies are superior
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

seven men besides himself. He is a
first class workman in all the branches
OF his business. The Deerfeld Valley
can we'll be proud of this establishment
aud Readshoro feels honored that he
is located there.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

etc.
They employ three clerks and book
keeper besides Mr. Faulkner who is al
ways in demand by his customers on
account of his aifable manner.
This is the largest store between
North Adams and Brattleboro which
is saying a good deal for a town of
1900 population. They keep every
thing to be found in a general store
and are doing az extensive and grow
ing business.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
The WESLEYAN NJ. E. Church.

The above denomination was or
ganized in Readsboro, December IS,
1915 and is now the Oldest church in
the town of Readsboro. They organ
lied as church with l3 members.
January S, 1916, these members with
drew from the reform NJ. +. society
of the Readsboro Glass OF Whiting
ham. The first quarterly meeting was
held at meeting of both classes Jan
nary a, 1916, at which time they voted
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
DR.. Winfield Il. Lane.

DR. Lane was born at Williamstown,
Vt, and settled in Readsboro in Oc-
tober, 1901 He graduated from Black
River Academy, Ludlow, after which
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

b. Cutler of Wallingford, who died
March 6, 1899. In 1901 he remarked
taking for his second wife Daisy F..
Dunn OF Rowe, Mass, who died
May IA, 1903.
He had four children through his
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

and always ready to do anything to
advance the prosperity of his town,
However the GOODNESS of his early re-
ception has not chilled hiscareer which
has been active from his youth up.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

prevents decay. A perfect dentifrice.
For sale by druggists and dealers.
Parsons Auro-Nervo Remedy Com
pany, manufacturers and proprietors,
ReadsbOro. W.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

It's curious how a woman's open
work stockings attract your attention
II she isn't your wife.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

rem OF which only two are now living,
she and her brother, Newell Pike OF
jacksonville who is 80 years OF age.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

church belongs to the Champlain CON
ference.
A meeting was called in 1899 to APP
point a committee on repairs and the
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

customer.
He has the reputation OF being
good buyer and the old saying goods
we'll bought are half sold" accounts
partially for his constantly increasing
business.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

mont in 1899.
In February, 1902, he married Miss
Alice M. Crane of Ludlow, Vt.
After gra ion he spent some time
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

town of Readsboro rs its product is
one of those that makes Vermont ia
nous.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

The shirt waist covers multitude Of
shapelessness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-24

especially IN the southern nor,ions Of Missouri Illinois
nG magma experimenting this
results In the southern districts will
ever one-q quarter 10 onehaif crop after mid
,aklns advantage Of the bull unload
10y OF wheat hoping that the would stand the
Win cables unsatisfactory. clearances light and indi
cios Tor rain In the northwest stability
man the character OF crop had given the
70 expect AT the decline . loads Were
WORKED for export through outports here
Jay was relatively firm in all markets. but with
- M race Inc weather showed showers through
e ao Valley and rather low temperatures sti current
IN me entire Vest with signs Of any immediate
eahse The BTadstreet's' statement OF worlds stocks
indicated decrease bushels compared with
decrease last Of 4.+5ao0o bushels The close at
English markets A0%d higher. and at Paris
Quotations Of cash wheat q basis wtrc as Follows: No
- arrive: No l Northern Manitoba. 9oAc, and No
Northern Chicago. s994c all 10 arrive: No red New
actions Of wheat. there rather strong advance in
corn Yesterday in face hearsh than other
&C net higher, and point Not only the
weather somewhat better in the large producing States
provement condition through the central valleys.
The demand and strength therefore based chiefly
commission house trade at the West which absorbed all
OF the professional offerings and enabled bulls
the depressing news at hand. Receipts heavy at
the West aggresattnE LOGO bushels but for Wednesday
only 3S5 expected The seaboard clearances
liberal. mostly from New York. while English
II loads. all of here. No closed
5S'sc, elevator and $3.50 ahoat No white 5SS4c
and No yellow. a9c f h afoat DATS-Through-
out the day the oats market firm and fairly active
being sustained by the strength in and light offer
Here the cash unchanged. with sales OF
standard white. 4e's G.. RYE-Market steady. No :
Western 5s7sc sfioat: rye. 59c. b. F
LNMarket quiet Feeding quoted 4Jc, and mailing
bl'sG5Sc. 10th i Buffalo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-24
OTHER MARkETs-5Y TELEGRAPH.

Chicago June Acknowledgements 1850 head Wea6
IN lac lower: 500 good to prime steers -
S. So poor medium s. 25a$4 90 stoSsess snd
Txa fed steers SO 50a$l Hogs-Receips to-day
y NS6 head tomorrow. 5o6o left over 1000 lnaFKe
a,gb heavy S. S5f$6 %: light S. 9ods6 20 bulk OF
s9Ies sfGs6 10 sheep Receipts. 10000 head; sheep
Steady 1c lower; lambs steady 1OH higher g99o
choice wethers. 81 5OdSo: talr 10 cholCe iii'A'' 60
I7biIaGepha June 23-Wheat quiet; CONTRACT Sraae
Tune 81 9GS2c. steady: June $4,000 SatS II,
No whito clipped. 47a471.c Wool unchangsSd ButJe
frm good c~nnand. Western creamery nearly
prints 23c Eggs 2e lover fresh neare syutber8 i69
Ell IGI |beese steadv: fair demand; New-York fun
creams choice. new lie fair to good new ~ oio4
FeeintsNFlour 900 and 3d5 600 pounds IN sachS
wheat 5000 bush; corn. GOO bush oats 1noo b
Shipnents-Wheat 1900: 22O0O Oats -aoV'
Cincinnati June o3.-Iogs active. 81 o0as6 q h
quiet So 50ds4 s5 Sheep acttve - -oaS4 ~ hi-'7
ste $4dS6 10.
81 80: prime SIS 1885 good 81 s5ds Hogs higher
mime heavy Sc 35GS6 3Tz: mediums ana heavy
s 400 Sc ~: light Workers Sc 45G$6 80: pigs 30 ~
coughs Sass co Sheep lower: best wethers % oUI
K"nsas CITY, June Receipts 1000 natiysss
weak. best cows steady; others lower stockers ana
feeders steady Choice export and dressed pee and
81 50Gs5 10. fair good. So 7GS4 80; stockers en-
feeders 81 5oqs4 IS Western fed steers - e. ion
81 "a native cow. 81 50aS4 %; native heifers y 4ug
81 so Gamers 81 25dS2 80; bulls s. 2GdS4 ~ careS
5GS6 so Receipts. 10 Ooo opened Zolzs1 CO.
Closed soc lower Top IS s212 bulk Of sales 50 iog ~ ~
6eavV 81 75Gs5 S2ls mixed packers IS 6oas5 s2t2 sa
s. iS5 T7Ik; Workers, SIS 1885 IIis pigs 20 ess
Sheep-Receipts. 900 strong Native s, - Texas
ird yearlings SO 50@$5 So Texas Clipped sheep % 81
rs, 10. stockers and feeders. So 3GdSf.