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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24
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I til 1893 when a brick edificc was erected
Since the organization of the society there
have been sixteen ministers and the aver
age number of communicates since 1858
has been about 100, the present pastor be-
ing Rev ]. s, Brown who is well liked by
his people.
The Congregational society was formed
in 1872, the church in 1884, The present
church edfcr was erected in 1929. The
Rev James Anderson oniciated as pastor
( from 1929 to 1883 with about $50 commun-
iCants.
The present pastor of the Roman Cath
Ollie church is Father Dwyer by whose eff
forts the present structure was built and
who is doing great work among his peo-
pie in Manchester.
The Protestant Episcopal church in
Manchester was organized in 1872. The
church was built in 1921 with about 90
communicates, Rev {. r. Batchelder,
rector. A society of Complexities was or
SdulItN ana u lbuHC bl NolHilp bAul
about the year 1915. The society at first
was quite fourishing but has now be-
lieve been disbandcd
The NJ, E church is small but com
Portable home for the followers of John
Wesley. Their church while small oc-
cupics a large place in religious work.
Burr and Burton seminary needs but a
few words as it is of such high standing
and well conducted Its graduates speak
more highly of it than can possibly be
done by the writer
In speaking of the beautiful villages of
Manchester as they are today, common
cling with Manchester Depot, we find the
manufacturing concern of Norcross *
West with eighteen gangs of saws cutting
up massive pieces OF marble, running day
and night. Next comes Judge Fullerton's
marble and granite works.
Then comes 6. w. Bradley's but
ter box factory who does a large business
in that line, This part of the town has
grown rapidly in the past few years and
contains many fine residences and com
Portable homes and does large mercan-
, tile business for a.vllage OF its size.
AS we go about one-half mile up the
! hill we come to Manchester Center where
business interests are we'll represented,
! There are three churches Mpthodist Ran
fist and Episcopalian besides large COM
modious graded school building The
Center also contains two hotels, the Col
burn and the Grand View, both doing a
good business with the travelling public.
One and one-half miles from the Cen
ter lies the village of Manchester Street,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24
Hon. Harvey X. Fowler.

Judge Fowler's name when men
toned will call to the memory of all
who know him pleasant thoughts. He
is one of those hearty genial men
whose tales OF his past experience in
life are both pleasant and interesting.
His So years of life has been filled
with experiences that the ordinary
walks of life do not bring.
He was born June l, 1918 in Pough-
keepsie, Duchess county, N. Y. His
early days we're spent at Verbank
located in the same county. In 1897
he came to Manchester and completed
his education at the Burr & Burton
seminary after which he studied law
with the Hon. A. L. Miner member Of
congress for this district and who was
also law partner of Gov. Sergeant for
eight years and several years with
Daniel Roberts.
He was admitted to the bar at the
June term lS43. In 1874 he married
Mary j. Noble who died September
1902. They had four children, one
daughter with whom he now resides,
and three sons, Warren, E. H., and
J. w. Warren is a resident of West
Lebanon, L. H., of Sunderland and
J. w, of Manchester.
He has practiced law for go years
having been allowed to practice three
years before admission to the bar and
has been honored with the following
Offices Judge of probate court 2S
years, grand juror 20 years, justice of
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

Ri. Rev Musgr. Cloarec OF ST Joseph's
church. Burlington.
Solemn High Mass was celebrated with
Rev Father Barrett, rector of the cathedral
Burlington as cecbrant, assisted by Rev
J. p. ONeill OF Mortified as deacon and
Rev James p. Rand of Hyde Park as sub
deacon. An eloquent and instructive dis
course was delivered by the Rev J NJ.
Brown of Pittsford.
The occasion was honored by the pres
ence of many other clergymen from the
Diocese Of Burlington, besides the above
mentioned participants in the ceremony,
and by the following priests from neigh
boring dioceses Rev Frs. Fields, O. S.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24
Zion Episcopal Church.

Zion church at Manchester Center
practically had its beginning in 1882,
under the Rev. Gideon Bostwick. It
was incorporated in 1906. The pre-
sent church was built and consecrated
in 1921 by the Rt. Rev. Alex V. Girls
void d. d.
It was then named Zion Church.
Among its long list of rectors, the
Rev. Abram Bronson held first place
in length and value of service. He
was rector from 1902 to 1882.
The church property is centrally
located and consists of the church and
rectory. 1t is free from debt and there
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

in Manchester. As in Arlington, the
Catholics of Manchester were visited from
time to time by Father Daley, who un-
douhtedly celebrated the first Mass here.
In later days and after the erection of
the diocese at Burlington in 1883, priests
from Rutland and Bennington made oc-
casional visits to Manchester to admins
ter to the spiritual wants of the faithful.
For many years after the appointment Of
a pastor to East Dorset, the Catholics of
Manchester were accustomed to hear
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

church is now out of debt and the debt
on the parish has been greatly reduced, a
very creditable showing for small par
ish with limited means. Much credit is
due also to many sincere friends outside
the church who have contributed Literally
to its support moral and financial. Not
able among these are the well known and
much respected citizens of this town and
Of the couny'of Bennington, the late Hon
Franklin II. Orvis, proprietor of the
Equinox House and the Hon Judge Love
land Munson of the Supreme bench of
Vermont.
The Catholics Of Manchester are truly
devoted to the cause of church and state
They are of Irish and Canadian extraction
good timber indeed for the upbuilding
under the fostering care OF the church they
belong to, of a staunch and true American
citizenship.
From present indications and past sue.
cesses, it augurs well for the future of st
Paurs." There is vet much to be done,
and it is the constant prayer OF Manches-
ter's true Catholics that God may give
the increase"
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

and latest line of accessories can be
found within a radius of so miles. He
has the art of posing perfectly, with
out which no photographer should
pretend to do business as it is this
that makes the life and beauty of the
picture.
An hour or more spent in his studio
is certainly an hour of pleasure that
can be enjoyed by any who have a
taste for art, and Mr. Lawrence will
show you the greatest courtesy and
any person wishing to look over his
portraits will always be made welcome.
Mr. Lawrence expects in the near future
to open a studio in Gardner, Mass.
The photos for these illustrations of
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

is an endowment, the requests Of Mrs.
II. H. Baxter and Mrs. Schuyler
Skaats.
The present rector is the Rev. Ham
ilton d. b. MacNeil. The wardens
J. II. Whipple and J. c. Blackmer.
The vestry I. H. Dench; c. L. Dench,
Sec. f. A. Fisher, J. C. Helmet, w.
H. Roberts; c. B. Rowe, Treas; +. a.
futile, e. L. Wyman, G. f. Young.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

A., and Merens of Albany Diocese, Rev
d. J. Wholcy of Boston, Arch Diocese,
Rev George II. McDcrmot of Spring
field and Rev Thos !. Fitzgerald of Og-
densburg, n. Y. The music of the Mass
was rendered by a choir composed Of
priests of the Diocese under the direction
OF Rev J. J. Boyle, OF EastDorset organist.
The Catholic church in Manchester ha
experienced healthy growth dating from
the building Of "St Pauls" When the
parish was formed there were about Ego
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

and best in the country and its patronage
is very large.
The town of Manchester altogether is
one of the most picturesque, has the best
drives and they are prepared by their fine
stores to supply you with every want.
If you deny yourself a visit to these viii
lagos, you lose the beauties of some of
Americas fine scenery.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

The north part of Bennington county
including Manchester was seldom visited
by the white man previous to its perman-
ent settlement.
The charter Of Manchester given by
Gov. Wentworth dated Aug. II, 1901,
though much damaged, is still in the po-
session of the town. 1t conveys the town
ship in the usual form of the New Hamp-
shire grants to sixty-four grantees there
in mentioned. The grantees, with few
if any exceptions, were residents OF New
Hampshire and not one of them It is be-
lieved ever set foot in the town.
1t is said that a small party from the
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24
J. Harry Lawrence.

You would never regret visiting the
beautiful little studio of Harry Law
renee in Manchester Depot. Have
you an eye for fine art? 1t is here it
can be found, for there is no class Of
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

Catholics residing in the town of Man
chester. During the past two years this
number of permanent resident Catholics
has increased notably, and during the
summer months every year the number is
greatly augmented by the influx of sum-
mer boarders.
In the erection of St Paul's church, the
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24
The Baptist Church.

This church, the Oldest religious
body in the town of Manchester, was
constituted June -, 1881 by Elder
Nathan Mason and other representa-
tives OF the church at Lanesboro,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

which is one of the finest summer resorts
in the country. 1t is directly at the base
of the Equinox mountain where the noted
Equinox spring has its home and the
water is shipped to great distances, and
the Equinox house is one of the largest
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24
Church of the Conversion of St
Paul.

Much that appears in the sketch Of St
Columban's church, Arlington, as regards
its early history, is also true of "St Pauls"
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

the peace 20 years, deputy count
clerk 40 years. His lifes history is
one that few moments conversation
shows to have been busy and eventful.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24
Business END
OF MANCHESTER
The Growing Villages of Manchester Gen.
ter and Manchester Depot.

Center of Thrift and Prosperity Of the North Shire o
Bennington County, Including Twin Villages
That are Hard To Beat
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-24

Catholics of Manchester have shown gen
uine enthusiasm and have given every
support called for. The result is, the
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
GERMAN VALLEY.

p. Bromley Hall, of Neshanic, is a
frequent caller in town.
Miss Bessie Crater, of Elizabeth, is
visiting friends in town.
Mrs William B. Hall is i'll with an
acute attack of dysentery.
Miss May Brookfield is the guest Of
Miss Lena S. Down this week.
Holloway w. Thomas expects to re-
linquish farming next Spring
Lewis Horton and Augustus Larri-
son are working at Mendham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison j. Neighbour are
spending few days at Asbury Park
Eldridge w. Ward, of Brooklyn, n.
Y, spent last Sunday in German Val
ley.
Mrs. Mamie Anderson is spending
the week with friends in New York
city.
Mrs. Jacob Bush, of Newark, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs Ellen Wig
gins.
Senator Jacob w. Welsh, spent last
Sunday with his family at Asbury
Park
j. Miller Welsh entered the New
| Jersey Business College, at Newark,
last Tuesday for a full commercial
course.
A new cornet band is being organ
lied at Naughright, near German
Valley.
Mrs. Matthias Allen, of Orange, is
spending ten days with her father,
Samuel Num-.
John G. Welsh spent Sunday at
Camp Castle Band Box Budd's
Lake, last Sunday.
Misses Carrie Wiley and Louise
Trimmer are visiting friends at An
mandate, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy, of
Brooklyn, N. ", are visiting at the
home of Philip Parks.
Mrs, s. f. Blodgett, and daughter,
of Springfield, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Cleveland.
Mrs. Charles Dufford and children,
of Morristown, are visiting Mrs. Lewis
Dufford on Main street.
The schools of Washington town
ship will reopen for the year next
Wednesday, September 9th.
| Miss Minnie Byram, of Succasunna,
has been spending several days with
DR.. and Mrs. Charles N, Miller.
Mrs. Sophia S. Bruner, of Somer-
vile, has been spending several days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smith.
Mrs. Hiram Bush and two children,
of EastOn, are spending few days
with MI. and Mrs John M. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Anderson, are
spending two weeks with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Edgecomb, at New York
city.
Over three hundred different child
rem have been given a two-weeks' out
ing at Camp Brett, on the farm of
Amos Pickle, this year.
Miss Anna Mclean, of Drakestown
and Miss Jennie W. Bowlby, Of Phila-
delphia, have been spending a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs Lyman Kice.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
MENDHAM.

Mr.. Blanc of Cincinnati, spent Sun
day with his mother and sisters.
Mr.. M. f. Johnston is spending some
time with his brother, Rev. r. J..
Johnston.
The gospel tent services which have
been held during the past month have
been discontinued on account of the
rainy weather
The Misses Lawrence and Miss Belle
Johnston have been spending fort
night at Asbury Park
Mr.. Paul Carter, Who has been spend
ing the summer at the Phoenix House,
is now visiting friends in Vermont.
Mrs. Phoebe Ann McMurtry, one of
the Oldest residents of this place, died
at her home on Tuesday of last
week. The funeral services we've held
on Friday at the residence of her son,
George McMurtry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy White ana child
rem, who have been spending the sum-
mer with her mother, Mrs. Carter,
have returned to their home at Gin
ton, N. Y. Miss Katharine Carter
will return with them TO spend part
of the winter.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
Letter to Isaac Katz.
Morristown.

Dear Sir: We suspect you'd like the
tale, how woman beat two hardware
dealers in Girard, Pa.
We tried our best to get those men
to sell Devoe & Reynolds lead-and-
zinc in that bright town but failed.
Reluctantly took Mrs. e. r.. Bowman,
druggist
They said they couldn't sell paint
for more than S1.25 a gallon. Mrs.
Bowman can. She has sold about all
the paint, that has been sold there
since
She knew Devoe & Reynolds had
sold our artists materials. Had some
sense and force, besides she easily
learned that cheap is dear in paint,
and told the people.
Mr. Burt Young bought gallon De-
voc & Reynolds for rooms that had al
ways taken a gallon; had half left.
Mr.. E. III. Hiler jeweler, painted
Devoe & Reynolds, and says it goes
further no particulars.
Mr.. John Hanna, grocer, thought it
expensive before he bought it; brought
back nearly half Of his paint, and said
it was the cheapest job he ever had.
Mrs. Bowman reports universal sat
isfaction. So much for a cheap-paint
town with a bright woman in it.
Yours truly,
f. w. DEv0E &
G. Z. RAYNoLDs Co.
George Z. Voorhees, and Thatcher
x Pant9nius sell our paint.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
HANOVER.
The Hanover Band will play in Boon
ton on Labor Day.

The Hanover Band will play in Boon
ton on Labor Day.
Miss Elizabeth Camp and Mrs. Nor
ton, Of Newark, are guests of Misses
Fannie and Helen Ward.
Miss Sophie Cook gave very pleas
ant tea on Friday afternoon in honor
Of her guests, the Misses Thompson, OF
Elizabeth. In spite of the very incle-
ment weather about twenty-five ladies
were present.
On Friday evening of last week
Miss Sophie Cook entertained small
company at euchre. Very pretty
prizes were won by Mrs, David Hop
ping, Miss Cora Kitchell, Miss Bessie
Jeoffrey, and Harrison Mead.
On Wednesday afternoon of last
week Miss Edna Mae Mead gave a re-
ception to large number of friends.
Miss Mead was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Frank Carl, of Madison, and Mrs.
William Mead, of Roseville.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
EVERYBODY
P. II. HOFFMAN s. SON
10 PARK PLACE


The Board of Aldermen meet in
their rooms, in the Savings Bank
building tonight.
George 3. Voorhees,, Jr., of Santa
Barbara, CAL, is visiting his parents
on Prospect street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Shaw, of
Baltimore, are visiting Mrs John r.
Runyon, on Maple avenue.
Mrs. A. M. Guerin took party OF
young people, residents of Western
avenue, on a straw ride to Madison
last Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. Cunningham, who
have been visiting Mrs. Cunningham IS
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Beach,
have returned to their home at
Harrisburg, Pa.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
WHIPPANY.

w. W. Cook is visiting in Bellport,
L. /.
Mrs. Skimcke, of East Orange spent
Sunday at III. G. Bleecker's.
Dr. Wheeler returned this week
from months vacation.
The Presbyterian Church will not be
ready for service until the second Sun
day in September
Misses Frances Cooper and Addie
Dodd have returned from months
stay at the sea-shore.
Mrs. Hewitt and daughter, of Pater-
son, are spending some days at Mrs.
Harvey Kitchell's.
Miss Stella Day and Master Vroom
few days at W. w. Cooks.
Mrs. Squier (nee Parsons) and child
rem have been spending some weeks at
] Francis e. Young's. The younger
child has been very i'll and is still UNI
able to be taken to its home in Eliza
beth.
The old wooden mill in Malapardis
has been torn down, and on Tuesday
Arthur McEwan was struck on the
head by a falling beam and rendered
unconscious for time. The injury did
not prove serious.
The fourth cake sale for the benefit
ofthe Presbyterian Church was held in
Whiponong Hall Saturday afternoon
and evening and about eight dollars
was realized The social committee of
the Y. p. S. G. r. intend holding a
social next Monday night.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
HYMENEAL.

Cards have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. George Vail Muchmore, of Sum-
nit, for the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Mae Elizabeth, to Edwin Forrest
Phelan, of Summit, on Tuesday, Sept
ember Is, at their home on Spring
field avenue.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
HEART DISEASE !?

Quick pulse palpitation Of the heart,
short breath, swimming head-terribly
frightened1 No danger-simply symp-
toms Of Dyspepsia.
Try DR.. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills and see
how quickly this kind Of heart disease
disappears White wrapper if consti-
pated, yellow if bowels are regular. At all
druggists, 25c.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-04
Bass on Exhibition.

The ten ponnd bass caught By DR..
Sabitor of this city, at Lake Hopat-
cong, has been mounted and can be
seen at Persons laundry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-23
One Hundred Friends of Miss
ing Clare Farmer Commence
Search For Him
WILL MAKE THOROUGH CANVASS
The Country Between Fort Dodge and
Clare Will Receive Special Attention
Unidentified Body Proved to be
False CIue-Fort Dodge Police are
Giving Their Aid.
cial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
FIT. Dodge, June 23.-One hundred
friends of Matt McDermott. the Glare
farmer who disappeared mysteriously
a week ago and whom no efforts hav5
since availed to find, commenced an
organized search for him yesterday.
Farmers recruited from all the coun-
try between Barnum and Clare arrived
in the city, determined that no stone
should be left unturned to reveal the
Whereabouts of their friend. 1t is con-
Sidered likely that thoro canvass of
the country lying between TT. Dodge
and Clare will be made with a view.
If possible, to explaining the mys-
terry.
The Fort Dodge police and The sher-
ifs officers, whose aid has also been
enlisted, have been doing all in their
power. Sheriff Oieson on Saturday
wired to Illinois, where an unidentified
body had been discovered giving a
description of McDermott. but his tele-
gram remained unanswered, making it
plain that the man was not the one
sought.
McDermott carried handsome
watch, whose description follows:
16 size, Elgin; 10 jewel movement;
No. 7232106: case 1880.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-23
WRECK AT vlNToN.
Head End Collision Between Tw,
Freight Trains on the Rock Island.

Ninton, June pa rather disastrous
wreck occurred in the lower yards here
resulting from a head-end collision
between two freight trains on the c..
r. l. & p. railway. one double header.
The trainmen saved themselves by
jumping, and only one was at all hurt.
one of the engineers who had his leg
scratched. The Waterloo boys who
We're stealing a ride in box car near
the double header, narrowly escaped
death. one of the was slightly hurt.
There are three tracks in the lower
yards and the wreck took place about
$50 feet east of the viaduct. The main
track is the center one and on this was
standing the south bound freight. The
double header was approaching from
t = south. and II is said that owing to
the air brakes not working properly the
engineers were not able to control their
train and l. ran into the south bound
train with force enough to drive the
train back the length of four cars. The
front one of the double header engines
was light and 1t was driven into the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-23
CONDUCTOR ROBBED.
Tramps Get Ms Watch, But Another
Crew at the Tramps,

Boone, June 23.-Conductor r. A.
Young, of this city. had an experience
with tramps and robbers Saturday
night, at Carroll. which resulted in the
loss but subsequent recovery of his
gold watch. the arrest of two of the
men and various experiences.
Conductor Young saw four men on
his train. west bound freight. Satur-
day night, after dark. He went back to
tell the men to get off the train. They
demonstrated and argued and refused
to leave the train. They were finally
gotten rid Of Conductor Young in go
ing back to his ear noticed that his
watch and chain were gone. He tele-
graphed from the next station to Car.
roll telling of the loss and giving a
description of the men. The party was
composed of four men. two standing
off. While the others did the talking.
A complete description of the men was
given to the crew of an east bound
freight train al Carroll. The train was
in charge of Conductor Patrick. Brake
man Shaw in going over the train
found man which answered the de-
scription of one of the men. He also
noticed the charm hanging from the
took him to the caboose and locked him
in. He went back over the train and
found another man who answered the
other description. This mar was taken
back TO the car and locked in. Word
was sent TO Boone and officers were at
the depot to meet the train which ar
rived Sunday morning at 1870 O'Clock.
The two men We're taken ID the police
headquarters where they ale now con-
fined. Two other men thought to have
been in the party. which did the rob-
bing, We're arrested and locked up here.
but they were later released as only
two had anything TO do with the steal
ing OF the watch. Conductor Young
arrived in the city and pos! lively iden-
titled the men as the ones with which
he had had the trouble on the freight
train. He was given his watch and
chain. Word was sent to Carroll and
officers have arrived and will take the
two men back to Carroll on No. 5 this
evening. They give the names of
Frank Stockton and Edward Coe. The
other two released We're Ross Shoop
and Joe Darrell.