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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-08
E. EStabrOOk,
P. 0. Box SI5, Bennington, VI.
STATE NEWS.

An old ramshackle building in the
Italian settlement atPoultney, VT, was
burned Thursday. The principal loss
was sustained by an Italian occupant,
whose savings OF 5000 were burned.
The fellow had labored industriously
and denied himself SO that he would
have funds to return to his native land.
He had announced his intention of
starting this month.
The Rutland license commissioners
held a meeting Thursday morning and
voted to revoke the license of Charles
II. Lalor for selling liquor Illegally.
Lalor held a fourth class license and
it was proved that on three occasions
he sold liquor in small quantities
Lalor will fight the case and took in
appeal from the decision and appealed
from the decision of the commission
ers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-08
News he n vifia..e
Briefly foF> LADDERS. ~

AY AoF Aaers'
Ethel, the dsughtS Z. B. Hough-
ton Of GIT Main street, is very i'll.
Miss Frances O'DonneIl has been
spending several days with relatives 10
Troy.
Mrs j. H. Sheridan of Troy is spend
ing several days with Mr. and Mrs W.
f. Toomey on Grand View street.
NJ. Eugene Stevens, foreman at the
Sibley Novelty Works was off duty last
week with an attack OF the grip.
Mr. and Mrs John H. Warren have
returned from five weeks absence
spent With friends in Massach usetts.
The Rutland railroad has put in q
new iron bridge over the stream near
the Eagle Squars Works in South
SALISBURY.
The local Odd Fellows are preparing
for district meeting December 16.
Grand Master Reed of Windsor and
other grand officers will be present.
Mansur Encampment, 1. o o. F.,
will hold their regular meeting Mon.
day evening, December IA. The r. P.
degree will be conferred on several
candidates.
Among the guests at the Putnam
House are; Judge John H. Watson
Court 6tenographer @. S. Chase
States Attorney j. j. Stakeholder; F.
@. Archibald and wife Of Manche ester
A. W. Bond, Worcester, Mass; E. D.
Gibson, Rutland; F. G. Baker, Rut.
land
The remains of William O'Donnell,
IL, who died in Brattleboro,. were
brought here Monday for burial. The
deceased has father, and married sis
ter in Troy and one sister in town.
The interment was in the Catholic
cemetery. He was brother to the late
Vincent O'Donnell of the HoosicE
Falls Democrat. =
At the regular meeting of the Miri
am Rebekan lodge Monday evening
the regular degree was conferred on 2.
candidates. A banquet was held a.
the social room, with over 80 present
This was followed by dancing until
late hour. 1t was pronounced by al
as the most successful and enjoyable
time in years.
Allen NJ. Barrett of Manchester ha
entered the employ OF this paper a.
local reporter and by assisting him il
getting the news Of the town you viii
be comforting favor on US. Mr. Bar
rett is a graduate of Burr and Burton
and has been a student at Middlebur,
college the past two years and come
here highly recommended.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-08
The main floor veriabe faryland with evegreens and
electric effects everywhere You welcome all this show
of prettness-drop in and enjoy it.
FIRST GREAT PRICE CUT
IN THE CLOAK STORE
SECOND FLOOR

Instead of waiting till after the holidays have decided
take loss giving customers unprecedented oppoun
of obtaining choice productions at height Of demand.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-08
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
First National Bank of North Bennington, Vt
will be held at their banking house on Tuesday
the fifth day of January, 1904, at 10 O'Clock q.
m. for the purpose Of electing Board of Direc-
tors for the ensuing year and for the transac-
ton of any other proper and nece ssary bus-
ness. s. B. HAIL Cashier.
North Bennington, December 3, 1903.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1903-12-08
Holiday X Store

Bright with Christmas assortmens and brmu Of the real
spirit of the season Splendid in all departments
for giftseekers Complete and charming assomens Of Fus
Coaks Gloves Handkerches, Neckwea Jewery, Umbrellas
Toilet Articles Bags and Purses Baskets Pillows, Pin Cush
IONS Beads Yarns ETC., ETC.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

Stops the Cough and works OF the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cures cold
in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price 25 cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
A Pleasant Evening

Shakespeare's fascinating comedy, GAS
You Like It." was finely presented in
Coburn Hall, Saturday evening, by Err
nest Shlpman's nicely balanced company
headed by Miss Hortense Van Zile as
ar Dsalind' and Nj. Harry Leigh ton as
Orlando. Shakespeare plays are
seldom presented here, but if Mr.. Ship
man has other companies 80 fully quail
fled to play Shakespearian roles as was
this company IN As Pou Like l., the
more of them he brings to US the better.
Miss Van z lie gave a charming presen-
tation of "Rosalind's' delightful charac-
ter and her playing Of the exacting role
was nearly rivaled by the fi1e work Of
Miss Florence Gale in the bewitching
character of Cecilia aud companion to
"R )salind" Mr.. Leighton, who has
walked the stage with the late Thomas
Keene and other lesser, but still bright
lights, was excellent as "Orlaudo".
Thomas Martell, who In earlier life was
identified with Augustin Days produc-
tions, delighted all as the philosophical
Jacques while William Yule as
"Touchstone," was irresistibly funny,
lined in his clever moments OF mirth by
Miss Marion Macdonald, who was not
less funny as "Audrey." Other exact
ing parts were go given as to round out
a very pleasuraole performance. The
costuming was fine and the stage settings
good.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Lakewood Notes.

The dance last Friday night was a
most enjoyable affair and Lees orchestra
has seemed TO hit the popular chord.
Remember the dance Friday night of
this week at close Of theater.
After most successful three months
engagement, the Lakewood Stock Co.
will close their season on Saturday night
of this week. We shall welcome their
return next season.
The farce on at the theater this week,
"a Cheerful LIAR" is one of the most
excruciatingly funny things imaginable,
and gives M :. McCord as the Judge, the
best opportunity to display his talents
as a comedian yet offered.
For the next 10 days commencing Fri
day of this week, the Somerset Spiri.
tualist Campmeeting association will
hold meetings at Lakewood, and their
list of eminent speakers is one of the
best they have yet presented.
On Wednesday night the oh, and
Saturday thel2 b inst. concert will be
given. Special rates are offered over
Maine Central and Somerset r R., while
on Sunday, Sept. ID b, special trains are
to be run over both these roads.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
FOR SALE.

One half or the whole of the best gro
Gerry and grain business in Somerset Coun-
ty; good reasons for selling For patti-
culars address, gift
P. o BOX 35s Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Reference Cases.

Two cases pending on the Supreme
Court docket were heard before Hon
O. r. Bachelor and A. K Butler, Esq.
as referees, at the Grand Jury room
yesterday. They were Adelbert NJ
Thompson, Admr. of the estate of Albert
Leavitt, late of Athens, vs.. Charles F
Dunton and John F. Butler, and Charles
F. Dunton VS. Adelbert NJ. Thompson,
Admr
Both actions were brought on accounts,
that of the estate being a saw-bill, and
that brought by Dunton & Butler being
made up of charges for hauling lumber
and other sundry items The first agge-
gated s113. the second s425 IA.
EN-. Merrill. ESQ, appeared for Dun
ton & Butler, aud Walton & Walton for
the estate. Legal questions arising from
the alleged insolvency of the Leavitt
estate necessitated an adjournment of the
action against the administrator, and
the final hearing will be held on Satur
day of next week. the other action
was tried out, the decision of the refer
ees being held in allegiance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Jack and the Bean Stalk.

The Colonial Moving Picture company,
which will appear at the Coburn opera
house, Sept. 11th, for the benefit Of the
X. p. Lodge, has earned the esteem Of
an appreciative public and critical
press wherever they have appeared. IL Is
safe to presume they will arouse the in
terest, aud command the admiration and
patronage of our people. They offer a
sterling attraction, honorably presented
and honestly advertised, and aim to ex-
coed the appreciation and expectations
OF the most exacting. While producing
subjects of the latest conception and
moet exclusive character of remote
scenes of foreign lands, the most recent
and absorbing events of an international
character are off red. The program con-
scientiously avoids any suggestion that
might offend the most scrupulous and
exacting. Wide experience, expert
operators and improved mechanism has
enabled the management TO delight thou
sands with wholesome enjoyment, and
with an entertainment unique and un-
rivaled Ia perfection of detail. The
Colonial Moving Picture Company in
sists that the best is hardly good enough.
The vivid portrayal of the terrible
eruption of Mt. Pelee, showing the
frowning black cliffs, scanned and SCARED,
brooding In death-like silence, then SUD
denly cnveloped with kissing, bubblng
roaring torrent of burning lava with a
realism that will linger In the memory of
every spectator. No less thrilling and
intensely interesting Is the scene Of Capt
Mason shooting the whirlpool rapids. A
storm at sea is presented with startling
realism. OF special interest to ladies
ard children Is complete presentation
of the famous extravaganza, "Jack and
the Bean Stalk" showing over fifty
people In action on the stage at one time
| This delightful fairy tale Is splendidly
illustrated here. There are more than
| fifty other subjects OF the latest and best
variety. There are, In addition, high-class
speciality acts. The prices ior this en-
| gagement are 80 cents. Seats may be
now secured at Geo. E. Simpsons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Races of the 8. G. A. Society

The race committee of the Somerset
Central A. rcultural Society have decid-
ed on the following events for their two
days. meeting:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Municipal Court.

George Stewart was brought up, yes
terday morning, by Police Officer Simp-
son on a warrant charging him with
larceny of bicycle. The wheel was
taken from the depot at Madison, and
was the property of Fred Pease Of that
town. The Waterville officers were
notified and succeeded in experimenting
the thief. AT the hearing, yesterday
morning, before Judge Bacheller, Stew
art was found guilty and sentenced to
the State School for Boys during his
minority. The boy is IA years old and
has been attending the parochial school
In this place, while his mother resides In
Waterville. officer Clifford took him to
Portland by this mornings train.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

Driving horse to let during fall and
winter for Its keep. Inquire of Webster
Nutting. tt.
! have on hand quantity of odds and
ends of paint In colors, suitable for
single roofs, any rough wood painting,
and can sell 1t low.
2w35 E. l.. WALKER, The Painter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

Among the Skowhegan people who
were present at the campmeeting ser.
vices at North Arson, last week, we're
Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Oastott, j. w
Packard, Mr.. and Mrs. |. j. Smith, Mr.
and Mrs w. Fl. Emery, Mr.. and Mrs
John Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. FL. A. Dins.
more, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Delano, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Il. Paine and Miss Laurs
Paine, Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Taylor and
son Alvab, Mrs. C. A. Leighton, Gen,
Isaac Dyer, Miss LIZZIE Higgins, John
Record, Miss Grace Bradley, Miss Mat
tie Berry, Miss Maude Kellet, Miss
Genoa Sanborn, Miss Lizzie Higgins,
Charlie Smith. Mrs. John Nutting, Mrs.
Belle Small, Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
5alley, Mrs. George N. Weston and
Ralph Blunt.
-<aSN--
Special prices to early buyers OF furs
T.,1I -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

Special prices to early buyers Of furs
at Judkins'.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Why?

Why do the Hughes & Son Piano
Mfg. Co.'S pianos sell SO readily1 1t
is because they are first quality in tone
and in every detail. They are guaran-
teed for FIVE years. We have taken
the agency and will be pleased to show
them to any person that will call at
our store. We have sold 20 in Show
hegan-that is a good recommends
ton.
We represent the National Sewing
Machine Co. Call and get our
cash prices which are very low.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Have your Eyes
Tested.

Those headaches are caused by eye
strain. Do your eyes ache1 Print
run together7 Do you see double1
Do you have dimness of vision1 If so
you should have your eyes examined
and fitted to lenses at once.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
For Sale.

A first class variety and 5 and 10
cent store. Carries a good line of no
tons, crockery, glass, agate, tin and
wooden ware Also Teas and Coffees.
Is situated in best location in the city.
Established "a years and doing good
business. Best of reasons for selling,
Address, BOX 25I,
2w35 Rockland, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Cut Glass
and China

We have just received large
additions 10 our Cut Glass and
China for Spring and Summer
Weddings.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

FIRST DAY.
2 year old class, trot only, purse slOo
2.26 class, trot and pace, " 100
SECOND DAY.
2. 40 class, trot and pace, purse 800
2 10 class, trot and pace, 100
Entries should be made to S. w.
Gould, secretarv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
Afraid of the Chamber.

Perhaps the most extraordinary feat
ure of this amazing mystery is the
fact that neither Griggs nor anybody
else can now be induced to enter this
mysterious room. Nobody here at
present knows what is in it or what
it contained or what was taken away
from it.
The people about Airdrie look upon
this room with superstitious awe.
Since the burglary many OF them
have been up to and about the old
abandoned mansion of which it forms
part. but no one has dared to ap-
proach the mysterious chamber.
The old Buell. mansion is enough to
give any man the horrors, not to men
ton "the haunted chamber" as many
people call it. The old house is one
OF the most ghostly lonesome, weird
and aWe-inspiring of places. There
could not be found anywhere house
more suited to secret chamber,
ghost and a mystery than this queer
old abandoned Kentucky mansion, full
OF suggestions of it's former grandeur,
and now silent and empty, except for
the small quarter in one of the wings
Inhabited by Lorenzo Griggs.
The Buell. mansion is situated near
Paradise. in Muhlenberg county, and
is the center of neighborhood where
the ruins and relics of departed in
dustry are to be seen on all sides.
The whole neighbour ood breathes the
spirit oI the past. In the village, where
there were formerly 100 inhabited
aNGIlii.ce,s du3is the life time of Gen.
L1e& .Ierc IS noW nobody to be found
ez- 1 a few cid people, and there is
ne business and no industry.
Mysterious Being In The House.
The Old mansion has the silence OF
the tomb; the windows are all shut
tight and no sign of life is ever seen
about the place where formerly ssnefe
was much gayety and many visitors.
There are more than twenty rooms III
This fine old house It was a typical
Kentucky mansion Of the old style.
There are rumors that strange
sounds have been heard emanating
from this chamber There are people
III Greensboro who for years have be-
heyed that some uncanny secret was
held in this room, the nature Of which
Grggs only partly guessed.
The statement has been made that
living in this room was some strange
creature or human being whose food
was provided by Griggs. But Griggs
IS Just as mysterious and secretive as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
JoTTINGs.

The funny thing about the lace cap
revival is that it is the young and
lovely matron, and not her grandma,
who wears it now.
Those airy creations of painted
gauze are fragile enough to remain
exclusive for awhile
Few combinations are worse tnan
a picture hat and a short tailor made
cloth suit.
Lots of smart little outing felts are
trimmed with wings and ribbon.
1t is a wise woman who chooses one
good hat rather than four Indifferent
ones.
All is not real lace that looks so,
which is a blessing when one thin
of the quantity required for a single
bertha.
Wide belts of soft kid come in every
eolor of the rainbow.
Natural pongee is moi for the Wo-
man of uncertain age and nondescript
complexion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13

ing those who have been out in the
dusty world
Bathing bruises in hot water will
prevent disccloration, as well as af-
ford relief
Boiling water poured down the kitch-
en- sink now and then is a necessity.
1t is still better if some disinfectant
be added
A long train of evils may be righted
by hot bath and hot water bag
Cloths GlanneD wrung from hot
water often relieve neuralgia and other
severe pains.
Though smiled at the dyspeptic's
beverage (hot water) is most efficaci-
GUS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
ENGLISH PIE CRUST.

The English cook has a knack of
keeping her pie crust crisp and deli
cate, instead Of growing soaked and
soggy. as the American crust is apt
to be. The crust is prepared in the
American style, but instead Of lining
q pan or dish as we do they cover tie
bottom and outside Of the dish or
pan, prieking the crust closely 10 pre-
vent the formation of blisfers Then
a layercake pan is covered with a
sheet Of crust, and both are baked a
delicate brown When finished the
pie pan is removed from its cover of
crust, and the latter is filled with
stewed or sliced and sugared fruit
The piece baked in the layer pan is
used as lid. Meat filing can be used
also.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of
a Doctor.

q am Just up from hard spell of
tie fux' ldysentery) says Mr. T. A.
Pinner, a well known merchant OF
Drummond, Tenn. q used one small
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera.
and Diarrhoea Remedy and was cured
without having a doctor. consider it
the best cholera medicine in the
world" There is no need of employ
ing a doctor when this remedy is used,
for no doctor can prescribe better
medicine for bowel complaint in any
form either for children or adults. 1t
never fails and is pleasant to take.
Fo~ sale by ". L. Devoody &. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
Cor todays Puzzle Picture will published

pie method, having resorted to al
most every remedy without avail. She
gave the child, for her very own,''
d dainty manicure set, instructing her
how its use beautifed the hands The
spring of feminine vanity was touch
ed. The child became devoted to her
new toy and promptly oyercame her
bad habit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
HOT WATER IN HOT WEATHER.

For heat prostration, place hot
water bag at the feet, with cloth
dipped in cold water on the head.
After severe exposure the face
should be bathed in very warm water
after which cold cream is in order.
A warm sponge bath will relieve
nervous strain, not to mention cleans
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
NAIL BITING CHILDREN.

The habit of biting the finger-nails
is formed py a great many children
and is one of the most difficult habits
to overcome.
One mother cured her little daugh
ter Of this failing by singulariy sim
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13

Itching piles? Never mind if ey-
erything else failed to cure you. Try
Doan's Ointment. No failure there.
80 cents, at any drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
'srA1ED ROOF OF GEN. BUELL..

what strange myster, is a'as n,asen me, oe,
"na' burglary of the sealed room
hind 'n' ,ro of Gen. Den Carlos Buell..
in the Nv a few nights ago? What
"Ara''N' ,.;a room when Gen. Buell.
'sd ssd leaving an express command I'M antar Il.
ad, d, W Who were the people VINO, no" nov
eu' .ors after Gen. Buelis death tax
h'e ,,,ontage of a dark night, nave
lns - - this old Kentucky mansion III
s,l olv country and entered the seal
!, lYr room. and what thing or creature
sa s.d tbev take from there? These are
uiu ', that are now exciting the
W. ,..+ interest in Muhlenberg county,
where the strange midnight burg
A ~, occurred, says the St. Louis Post
ao+cb Unquestionably there was
p'Df oonnection between the will Of
Gen. Buell. and this burglary All ths
...aonce goes to show that the old
,omo was entered for the sole pur-
80 of violating the provision in the
ni1l = which directed that no stranger
abould ever enter this room. There
MANY Deople in this neighborhOod
-.ho knew Gen. Buell. we'll, yet, dur
mo his life time it was we'll known
+bot there was one room in his house
which nobody but the general ever en-
.o.od He went there every day. This
80. tbe room when has now been bur
glarized.
None of the old servants can give
any explanation of the mystery OF THIS
sealed room During the life time OF
Cen. Buell. they were not permitted to
onter If and all discussion among them
as to what it contained was discour-
ooad In the will of Gen. Buell. IOr-
EMO Griggs. one of the old servants.
was directed to remain in charge OF
the house during his life time. The
man faithfully carried out these di-
rections and guarded the house as
we'll as the secret room from all in
rusions. It was Griggs who discov-
cred the burglary committed a few
lights ago and he processes to be as
ouch at a loss to explain it as any
)ody else.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
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