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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
A CHARMING EVENT.
Washington Card Party Given by Mrs Harry 7.
Cushmsn saturday Afternoon

Mrs Harry n Cushman entertained
a number Of her lady friends at cards
Saturday in honor of her aunt, Mrs A.
w Smith of Chicago, who is visiting
her. The day selected being one
which was celebrated as the anniver-
sary of the birth OF Washington, every
thing connected with the affair was
with special reference to the day.
Mrs Smith assisted the hostess in re-
ceiving the guests. The interior OF the
house was prettily decorated with flags,
pictures of Washington and flowers
Twelve tables for cards we're proyid-
ed.
The fav ors were small wooden hatch
cts, the score cards we're hand painted
in water colors, on each being repre-
sented some event in the life of Wash
ington. They were quite unique and
very artistic.
The first prize, a portrait of Wash
ington, went to Mrs Joseph NJ. Ayres:
the second, a picture Of Washington
and his family, went to Miss Edith
Dewey. Mrs f. e. Battles received
the first consolation prize, a picture
OF Washington crossing the Delaware,
and Mrs Fl. N. Williams the second, a
pack OF Martha Washington playing
cards.
The hours we're from to 6 O'Clock.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
DORSET.

Ernest H. West is in Worcester,
Mass.
Byrne Harwood has returned from
Bennington.
Miss Anna and Arthur Harwood
were visitors here last week.
Miss Annie Connell is spending two
weeks in Proctor and vicinity
Fred Edgerton of Dandy has been
visiting at George Edgerton's.
Prentiss Kent, who is i'll with ty-
phoid fever in Albany, is slowly inn
proving.
The agricultural meetings held here
last week we're very interesting. One
of the speakers was Hon Aaron Jones
of Indiana. Several we're in attend
ance from surrounding towns,
| Communion services viii be observed
at the church here next Sunday, and
several persons will be received into
the communicant membership of the
church. Preparatory services will be
held Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
MRS. FLORA SWEET KEYES
Former Resident Of Bennington Who OlEd rasi
Friday at Albany.

Mrs Flora Sweet Keyes, wife Of Ar
bert Keyes and sister of Arthur c
Sweet Of this village, died at her home
in Albany FridaM February 20 Mrs
Keyes, who formerly resided in this
village was well and favorably
known; her sunny disposition, her
warm. sympathetic nature attracting
numerous friends to her But ig was
10 the family circle those sterling
traits which characterize the Christian
mother shone forth resplendentlys and
impressed upon the hearts and minds
Of her children the love for religion
which was her bulwark as the hour OF
dissolution approached
For year Mrs Keyes was unable to
leave the house in consequence of her
illness, and throughout the entire
period she did not murmur nor mani
fest any signs Of impatience; on tao
contrary, she accepted what she termed
her affection, with spirit OF resigna-
ton, and fortified by the promise Of
her Redeemer calmly awaited the end
or her II could be truly said:
None knew her but to love her.
None named her but to praise =
The funeral which occurred Mon
day, was attended by a large con
course of friends who testified by their
presence the esteem in which deceased
was held. The parlor, in which was
the casket containing the remaiu- was
filled with floral offerings, tributes
from those to whom Mrs Keyes, dur
ing her residence in Albany, had a.
deared herself The interment was in
Beverwyck cemetery, Rensselaer,.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
EAST ARLINGTON

Mrs f. D. Stone is suffering from n
throat trouble.
Mrs VIM Campbell welt to Salem
n. y, to visit friends.
Miss Gertrude Shepard of North
Bennington was here on 5 Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Daisy Rudd of Bennington re-
Gently visited her sister. Miss Agnes
Rudd, at w. A. Andrews.
Miss Eleanor Burt of Bennington
recently made her parents short visit.
at their home in Chlselville.
Mrs Ira Julian Warner and Miss
Maud +. Warner returned home last
week from visit with relatives in
North Adams.
Mrs Angalet Whitman has returned
to her home at K. Ward s, after an alb
sence in Manchester of some time,
with Mrs Millett, relative residing
in that place.
n. H. Canfeld, 66, a former resi-
dent OF Arlington, died the 18th inst,
at his late home in Traer, Tama
County Ia, of heart disease. He is
survived by his wife, two sons and
two daughters.
For some time past the men in the
employ of Hale Co. have returned to
the shop in the evening, after the
usual days work, working two hours
extra, on account of rush.
VIM rockingham Smith and wife
were registered at Hotel Chamberlain,
Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Va,
on Sunday After leaving this inter-
esting place, Mr. and Mrs Smith win
stop in Washington, d. c., at The
New Willard, before returning to their
home in Brooklyn.
News has been received here of the
death of VIM Stearns of los Clark st,
Brooklyn. Mr. Stearns died very sud-
denly in his Office in New York. It
will be remembered that while here Mr.
and Mrs Stearns boarded at one time
with Mrs G. j. Andrew. At another
time they had rooms in N. ii. Batch
eller's house.
Mrs d. G.. Barney is exceptionally
favored amongst the ladies of this
place, in her window garden, in which
have bloomed many beautiful tulips
and hyacinths. Mrs Barney kindly
sent a very handsome bouquet of tu-
lips and hyacinths to adorn the table
in the Congregational church one Sun-
day morning recently.
The Christian Endeavor society held
social at the home of Mr. and Mrs
George Budro on Friday evening.
The committee prepared a ''Washing-
tonian program. a large flag was
draped artistically in the sitting room,
adorned by fine picture of George
Washington. A handsome fern stood
on the table and small flag and
hatchet were placed at each plate be-
side a napkin in the form of a "'Col-
onial hat. F" A cherry tree was impro-
vised for the occasion. A fine repast
was provided by the members of the
society. Great pains had been taken
by the committee to make the affair a
one.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
PLEASANT CARD PARTY.
Mrs. E. B. Patterson Entertained on Monday
Afternoon.

Mrs. E. B. Patterson Entertained on MOnda,
Afternoon.
A very delightful washington
party was given by Mrs Ernest B,
Patterson Monday afternoon in the
Sixth Corps post rooms, which was at
tended by about thirty-fve ladies,
Mrs Patterson was assisted in receiv.
ing by her sister, Miss Minnie Child,
OF Albany and Miss Jennie A. Patter-
son.
Cards were played for two hours,
the game being widow, and the
tally cards used we're in the form OF
hatchets. Beautiful prizes, all OF
china, were won by Mrs II. L. Hover,
Mrs h. N. Williams and Mrs John NJ.
Burt.
The guests were served with dainty
refreshments by Miss Mabel Patter-
son and the Misses Cecil and Faith
Powers, who wore dark skirts and
white waists, and Washington caps of
white, trimmed with large rosettes of
blue and red.
Among those present were Mrs Pat
terson's sisters, the Misses Enie and
Minnie Child OF Albany.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
A BEER MONOPOLY.
Brewers From Outside the State Said To Be
Trying to Gain Control.

A report is being circulated with
considerable show Of authenticity that
several brewers from outside the state
are trying to secure a monopoly Of
the sale of beer in Bennington under
the new law by contributing money for
use at next weeks election to get
selectmen who will appoint a board of
license commissioners, majority of
whom are friends Of these particular
brewers.
1t would then be easy to compel the
applicants for licenses to agree to sell
certain brands Of beer to the exclusion
Of others. While the story is not con-
firmed, it viii be well for the voters to
see that no deal of the kind is allowed
to go through, Forewarned is fore
armed.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
AT REST.
Funeral of Vcsnt 0'DOnnsll Held Saturday
Morning

tlNIIiNEs
The funeral of John Vincent O'Don-
nell was held from st Francis de Sales
church Saturday morning. Solemn
requiem high mass was celebrated by
the Rev A. J. Barron. The attend
ance at the services was large and
there we're number of floral tributes.
The death of the young man was
particularly sad. He was succeeding
we'll in his chosen vocation and had
bright prospects before him. The Sat
urday before his death he was visited
by his mother in the hospital and at
that time was looking forward to the
future
Friends we're present at the funeral
from Hoosick Falls, Troy, North Ben
nington and other places. The inter-
ment was at Bennington Centre, the
bearers being former schoolmates in
the graded school, and most of them
members of the cadet corps of which
the deceased was the last captain: o.
Perry Gokay, r. f. Healey, r. M. L.
Holt, John O'ponnell, Fred d. Burt,
Curtis Burt.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
SUNDERLAND

Caleb Andrew is i'll.
Miss Kipp of Bennington is at
Leonard Mears's.
James o. Wyman is engaged in
drawing wood for Mrs A. NJ. Haley.
Misses Annie and May Bentley spent
Sunday with their sister, Mrs II, o.
Holden.
Bert r. Buell. of Perry Center, N.
Y, visited relatives in town one day
last week.
Mr. Furness of East Arlington de-
livered very interesting sermon in
Union church Sunday.
Communion service will be held in
Union church next Sunday morning at
$3.50, with Sunday school following.
There viii be no service in the after
noon.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
MRS GEORGE S. BRADFORD.
Death of Widow Of Former Prominent Citizen
Of Bennington.

Death Of Widow Of Former Prominent Citizen
Of Bennington.
Mrs George S. Bradford entered in
to her reward, Thursday, February
-, aged II, at the home Of her son-in-
law, Mr. Frank f. Gage, at Schenec-
tady, N. Y, where the funeral services
we're held, Rev Mr. Potter officiating.
Mr. Gage sang the only hymn, Mrs
Bradford's favorite, "Jesus Lover of
my Soul, " which he had often sung for
her in life at her request and Of which
she never tired. The remains were
brought to Bennington Saturday, the
2lst, and placed in the vault at Ben
nington Centre, Rev G. r. Seymour
performing the commitment service.
Mr. and Mrs Gage, her son, Mr. Amasa
A. Bradford, and her sister, Mrs Tay-
lor, accompanied the remains to Ben
nington.
OF her immediate family only two
children are left, Lena-Mrs f. e.
Gage and Amasa A. Bradford of
Gardner Mass, who, with her many
relatives here and elsewhere, have the
sincere sympathy of all who knew Mrs
Bradford
She came to Bennington with her
husband, familiarity known as Cen"
George S, Bradford, one Of Benning-
toms earliest and best known manu-
facturers, in their early married life
and resided here for many years. She
became a member of the Congregation
al church about forty years ago, and
her exemplary life, her kindly and
charitable disposition endeared her TO
a large circle of friends. To know her
was to love her. Unassuming. vet
fun of benevolent earnestness, her
ministrations to the sick and afflicted
were tireless and proverbiaL A de-
voted wife and mother, she lived in
and for her family. Many times aiiict-
ed she bore her sorrows with Chris
tian fortitude and of her it may be
truly said: "Her children rise up and
call her blessed. -
This slight testimonial is due to her
and to this community in which she so
long resided and where she was so uni
versally beloved.
"Blessed are the dead which die in
the Lord. Yea, saith the Spirit, that
they may rest from their labours and
their works do follow them.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
BOND FILED.
Water Company Puts Up Security Which Re-
leases Trustees in Water Suit.

taSeS trustees IN wafer SUIT.
All of the persons, some 100 in num-
Der, who were summoned to appear boz
fore the June term Of the county court
at Manchester as trustees against the
Bennington Water Company, have.
been discharged from that liability.
1t will be remembered that this ac-
tion grew out of the refusal of the
Water company to pay its taxes, in
consequence of which the tax collector
trusteed most of the larger water con-
sumers, which prohibited them from
paying any more money to the COM
pany.
The latter has just filed bond of
5000, conditioned to pay the collector
the amount of the judgement which he
may collect, thus releasing the trus-
teed water users from any further lia-
bility.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm Of fire at night is the
brassy cough Of Group, which sounds like the
chlldren's death knell and il means death un-
less something is done quickly. FOley's Hon
ey aud Tar never fails to give instant relief
and quickly cures the worst forms Of Group.
Mrs p. l.. Cordier Of Warrington, KY,
live. / got bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar
the first dose gave quick relief aud saved her
life.n Refuse substitutes. Qulnlan's Phar-
macy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
SAFE IN JAIL.
Parties Suspected Of Recent Burslariss in This
Section Caught in Palmer, Mass.

Section Taught IN Palmer MASS
Harry Hill and Robert Hunt, who
are suspected of being members of a
gang of thieves who have been burg
larizing number Of barns in the town
of Hoosick and this vicinity, were
brought to Hoosick Falls Friday
afternoon from Palmer, Mass, by
Deputy Sheriffs Myers and Libby and
arraigned before Justice of the Peace
William A. Cahill to answer to the
charge of burglary in the third degree.
The case was adjourned TO March ,
for further examination. The prison
ers were taken to the Troy jail James
Moon, supposed to be the third mem
Der of the gang, is now in the Troy
Jail, where he was recently committed
by Justice Cahill. Chief OF Police
Conroy of Palmer, Mass, was present
in Justice Cahill's court when the ac-
cused we're arraigned. Chief Conroy,
who, assisted by a Mr. Blackmar, eff
fected the capture OF Hill and Hunt,
says the prisoners were arrested only
after a severe struggle.
Hunt was armed with a 3S-calibre
revolver when arrested. Hill usually
went about armed with a rifle. After
being arrested, apG on the way to the
Jail in Palmer, Hill threw away a
handful of rife cartridges which were
picked up by Chief Conroy.
II is expected that if no cases are
made out against them at Hoosick
Falls that they will be brought here,
under a charge of larceny.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
BuolsIen's Arnioa saIye.

The best and most famous compound in
the world to conquer aches and kill pains
Cures Cuts, heals Burns and Bruises, sub
dues Inflammation, masters ice. Millions
Of boxes sold yearly. Work wonders In
Boils, Ulcer, Fe'Ous, Skin Eruptions. II
cures or no pay. 25c at o. f. Gibson's drug
store.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26
DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve.

The only positive cure for blind, bleeding.
itching aud protruding piles, cuts, burns,
bruises, eczema ard all abrasinns of the skin.
Dewitt is the oul, Witch Hazel Salve that
is made from the pure, unaduuerated witch
hszel-all Others arr counterfeits. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is made to cure e-counter-
feits are made to sell.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26

Take Laxative BrOmO Qulnlnc Tablets All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure.
K. w. Groves signature is ON each box. 2ic.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-02-26

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the cough
caused by attack Of Ia grippe. 1t heals the
lungs. Qulnlan's Pharmacy.
Evening star., 1903-07-28
Mission Of a Library.
Philadelphia Telegraph.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
There are multitudes Of people who have
but lately begun to read books and who
but for much that the more discriminating
would reckon devoid of literary merit might
be forever barred from the enjoyment of
the library. 1t is the romantic attraction
of the latest novel that often awakens an
interest in books, and If 1t seem to cease
there and take the reader only by slow and
painful processes to a classical work of
literature, to a really great piece Of fiction.
to poetry history or the essay, some will
certainly pass over the line in safety. Even
those who will advance no farther will have
found more good in poor novels-if we ex-
cept a few which are morally bad and
which will not be added to the lists of any
properly conducted library-than will have
come into their sordid lives from most
other sources. Undeniably the free libra
rvs mission is to encourage the reading
habit among all classes Of the people-to
direct that reading where it can, but al
ways to make and hold the public with
books which will satisfy the crude we'll
as the higher taste. in the hope of perma-
nently widening the culture circle. The
library which will honestly strive along
these lines will make itself one of the most
useful and potent factors in public educa-
ton.
Evening star., 1903-07-28
The Nervous Child.


Overstudy and the nervous school child
such are the topics earnestly discussed by
societies for the study of school problems.
by school superintendentS. teachers. pa
rents physicians and by editorial writer's.
An eminent professor of pedagogics in a
vehement address repeatedly demands that
the will of the bad school child shall be
broken" exactly as one breaks a colt"
This Rarey and cowboy type of child break
er divides the nervous child into four
classes: /. With undergrade mind. we'll
nourished destructive and extremely vio-
lent when angered. and even homicidal. =.
The anemc active, alert overstrung boy.
liable to sullenness and even epileptc fits
when disciplined. B. The high strung. over
sensitive girl, so sensitive as almost 10 go
insane In trying to do right. 4. THe vicious.
self-assertive, ill-tempered boy with crimi-
nal tendencies Such Ill observations as this
argues the poor diagnosis and treatment We
find In some cities the nervous child 10
moving parents and physicians to appeal
for fewer hours in the schools and less
pressure We do not much believe In the In
tellect. the morals or the pedagogics of the
olt-breakers or the boy-breakers. There
are better ways to break horse or a child
than to break its will, and the teacher that
entertains such dta Dolic theories should be
broken" The noteworthy fact about the
whole discussion is the utter omission from
a hundred papers and editorials and discus
sions Of the most important element OF tho
entire matter. There are. 1t IL true. many
other factors; there is really Overstudy ana
oyerpreSSure but the one cause or the
nervous child which Is ignored, but which
is as prolific source of evil as perhaps all
others combined. is eye strain.
Evening star., 1903-07-28
OWNERSHIP OF GREAT BANKS.
How It is Divided Among Hundreds
of Shareholders.

From the New York Post.
Although It is commonly imagined that
the great banks of New York are con-
trolled In most instances by small cotertes
of capitalists, many institutions OF large
capitalization have hundreds Of share
holders The Bank of Commerce, which IS
to be merged with the Western National.
has some $500 shareholders The First
National Bank where the average account
amounts to $4,000, increased Its share
holders list by several hundred names
through its absorption OF the old National
Bank Of the Republic. The National
City Bank has also a long list of stock
holders. The president Of one OF these
banks lately made the remark that the
ideal bank for him would have 100000
shares distributed among 10000 holders.
This he said in depreciation of the ten
dency to concentrate banks control into
half q dozen hands.
Formerly, however. all these banks had
q great many more shareholders than they
do now The average holding ten years
ago was much larger than 1t Is today. not
withstanding the greater capitalization.
illustrating the changed tendency, In this
connection the following extracts from the
merger resolutions adopted by Bank OF
Commerce directors last Tuesday are in
teresting: "In the event of the consum-
nation Of the proposed Increase of capital
and or the proposed merger ana consoh'
dation. tho board be authorized thereafter
to make such payments and such allowance
or adjustment of compensation or salaries
as the board may deem expedient to OFF,
GERS retiring, in order to accomplish the
proposed merger and consolidation. and for
the expenses Of carrying the same into
effect
Another resolution provides that the
proxy shall contain waiver Of all right
to take or to subscribe for such increased
e. Dital stock except the right to Sllbscrib0
for a portion thereof equal to IS per cent
of his holding on July 25. 1903. at $40 per
share, and consent that any or all of the
residue shall be used in such manner as the
board may find expedient for consummat-
ing the acquisition of the assets and the
business OF the Western National Bank
and for carrying the proposed merger and
consolidation into effect"
Evening star., 1903-07-28

She-"Mr. Kawm Is certainly a very good
man"
He-'Think so7 Profanity Is a grave sin
to answer for. you know"
She-"Profanity? Why, he never swore
in his life"
He-"No: but he's one of these aggra-
vatingly cool Christians who make every
body else swear."-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Evening star., 1903-07-28

Did you believe him when he said he
loved you?"
mo. I didn't"
did you believe him when he told Of his
great wealth."
No"
Then there's no harm DONE"
Yes. there Is. I was goose enough to be-
lieve that the ring he gave me was a real
diamond" Plain Dealer.
Evening star., 1903-07-28
sANATORIUMS.

Wills Mountain Sanatorium,
Near Cumberland Nd 1700 feet above the
sea. PURE AIR. PURE WATER. COOL and
DRY. MAGNIFICENT SCENERY. Fully equip
ped Send for booklet. Terms moderate, cover
Ing attention Of resident physician. trained
nurses etc. NO EXTRAS. Washington refer
euces Address
WILLS MOUNTAIN SANATORIUM,
my6-1St1 IL Cumberland. Nd
Evening star., 1903-07-28

Bacon-"You remember that story about
the girl who was asked how tho regiment
marched. and she said they were all out
Of step. excepting her brotherf'
Egbert-.Yes. l remember that"
well. the conviction forces itself on me
that the brother must have been William
Bryan"-Yonkers Statesman.
Evening star., 1903-07-28

An extraordinary service was held at st.
Joseph's Catholic Church in Oklahoma City
when high mass was said by Father Albert.
the first full-blooded Indian ever conse-
Grated in the Catholic Church in America,
or In the world.
Evening star., 1903-07-28
GRAND Atlantic Hotel,

Virginia and tAe Reach. Atlantic city, NJ.
open all ths year Hot and cold sea water
baths a5u # the largest and most handsomely
furnished front ro"lns IN The city. loo rooms with
hath Snurhern exposure. Magnificent sun par,
lrs or, h,str.t I'5us: American plan. Sl2"o
and sl5 i.r wa.k - 3, ny Ia, day up European
pan 81 (" PER day Tinr cHfe attached. The tth!e
and scrvic" ar. uot surpassed. coaches meet II
trains Write for booklet. CHARLES L. tOIE
Evening star., 1903-07-28
RHODE ISLAND.
HOTEL THORNDiKE,
JAMESTOWN. r. I.
Men Walters. Evening Dinner.
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Situated on the southern end Of the famous
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The finest beach and surf bathing on the Atlantic
mosquitoes. sand dies malaria. specific for
hay fever. Large. well,furnished hotel; spacious
and cool r9Hms ,plsndid euisins sea food sps %
room. in which a hne orchestra gives morning and
afternoon concerts and dance music at night. Bath
house, in which attendance and suits are furnished
free to guests. Select buffet, billiard and pool
rooms. For further information apply to w. A.
CAMPBELL, Prop. 3e<-th,s,t, ,26t
Evening star., 1903-07-28
Hotel Gladstone,

Directly thc Ocean Front.
Fiucs' location New and strictly hich-class.
Sea water in all baths Running water In rooms.
svc.Ia Jul! EHt,s. B.'kl,t. Coach meets trains.
j2.uilU y J. COLLINS.
UOTEI. CHAMTLNI\T. MENU CKY AVE NEAR
Boa 81 To s5 per day; $40 ny week: sI-'claI
sca>,,u rate. \. HJNSEi.I. rrop J.nui- Smith.
X Evangelist. VII occupy anncx cottage
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