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IN BENNINGTON
Every claim Is Backed by Ample Local
Testimony.

Every Claim is Backed by Ample Local
Testimony.
If the reader wants stronger proof
than the folloTing statement and ex-
perisnce OF a resident Of Bennington,
what can it be?
Joseph c. Cromack, painter Of 2S6
School street says while 1 do not
want it understood that l am cured
of kidney complaint, ! can say truth
fully that l have received more relief
from the use Of Doan's Kidney Pills
than. any other remedy have ever
tried. / had attacks Of kidney cum.
plant for over ten years, clearly PROV.
on by the dull pain through the small
OF my back, it hurt to stoop or lift
anything, and l was inconveniencsd
at night by too frequent action Of the
kidney secretions. | used two boxes
of Doan's Kidney Pills and they re-
lieved me entirsly of the trouble.
For sale by all dealers, price 80
cents. Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the U. S
Remember the Dame--Doan's-and
take no substitute
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PERU.

Mr. and Mrs Q. A. Prouty are at his
fathers, B. A. Prouty's
An ice cream social will be held at
John Stones Wednesday evening.
Miss Tessie Quackenbush is visiting
Mrs Sarah RUSSELL
Mrs Hanson has gone to Stunington,
Conn, to visit her brother, Charles
Brown.
An interesting service for the old
people was held Sunday and a large
number attended.
Mr. Drummond is visiting at DR.
BTrtons.
Mrs BENZ. Beers Of Wardsbo'o is at
Reuben Vests.
Fred Watson, wife and children have
been guests of her parents, S. A.
Sawyer and wife
Miss Xanah Coolidge returned to
her work 10 Newfane Tuesday.
Peru boys played ball With Land
rove last Saturday and the score WAS
20 to II in favor Of Landgrove.
Charles K. Batchelder Of South Car
olina is at his fathers for few days.
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Alcohol the Stock in Trade of All Liquid
Kidney Remedies.
KIDNEY WORT TABLETS
Are Free From Alcohol Read How They Cured Mrs.
Richardson, Of AthO Mass.

Every medical mao realizes the alb
surdity and wickedDess Of liquid kid
ney remedies. One of their strongest
ingredients lie alcohol. Alcohol is the
wrecker of the Kidneys
Tue following letter from woman
on Der feet and worn out by household
duties, from morning to night, shows
how quickly Kidney Wort Tablets re-
store health to woman's kidneys.
1871 Main St, Athol, Mass,
Feb. %, 1908,
read o. your Kidney Wort Tablets
and thought / would try them l
thought had some trouble, as had
slme blosting Of my hands and limbs,
and vas so tired in the morning and
could not hold my water and had to
keep going every little while, especial
ly if l was on my feet lot, which is
necessary 10 homework The first
bottle took helped ne very much.
1t stopped that swelling aud that tired
feeling. and | did not have to make
water every few minntes Have adj
vised my daughter to try your Kidney
Wort Tablets, rs she has had trouble
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Estate of Wesley L. Myers.
Notice of Settlement and Application
for DistributiOn
VIM BOWLS,
GEO W. KNAPP,
Commissioners

STATE OF VERMONT, Alta session Of the
District OF Bennington. IS. Probate Court, boil
den Rt the Probate once In bennington, IN said
District, on the SOth day Of June, A. ID. 1898
Present, John v. Carney, Judge.
Charles II. Barber executor Of the
estate Of Wesley L, Myers late of Pow
nal u said District deceased pre-.
sents his administration account for exam.-
nation and allowance, and makes application
for decree of distribution and partition of the
estate OF sold deceased.
WhereupOn, il is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred
to session thereof 10 be held at the Probate
Once aforesaid, on the 18Th day Of July, A
D., 1908, for hearing and decision thereon.
And II Is further ordered, that nouoe
thereof be given to all parties interested by
publication Of the same three
weeks successfully In the Banner and Re
former, a newspaper published az Bennington,
previous to said time appointed for bearing
that they may appear at said time and place.
and show cause II any they may have why said
account should not be allowed and such decree
made.
A record whereof Is ordered to be made.
A true record.
Attest, JOHN V CARNEY, Judge.
true copy OF the original record
2Sw3 Attest. JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

Notice OF Settlement and Application for
Distribution.
CTATR OF VERMONT, "a At a session
- District of-Bennington, s. OF the Probate
Court, holden at the Probate ONCE, in Benning-
ton. in said District, on the 29th day Of June
A. D., 1908.
Present John V. Carney Judge.
@ n, Powers. administrator Of the eStal c
OF Catherine Mckale, late of Bennington In said
District, deceased, presents his administrator
account for examination and allowance, ana
makes application for decree Of distribution
and partition OF the estate Of said decease d
WhereupOn II IS ordered by said Court. that
said account and said application be referred To
session thereof, 10 be held at the Probate OF
fee aforesaid, on the nth day OF july, A. d. i9O3.
for hearing and decision thereon: And Il Is
further ordered, that notice thereof be given r.
all parties interested by publication OF the same
three weeks successfully w the Banner and Ne.
former newspaper published at Remington
previous 10 said lime appointed Tor hearing
that they may appear at said time and place
and sLJw cause II any they may have why said
account should not be allON ed, and such decree
made.
A record whereof is ordered to be made.
true record
Attest. JOHN v. CARNEY. Judge
true copy OF the original record
.3w3 Attest JOHN z. CARNEY. Judge
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with her kidneys.
Yours truly, Mrs }. O. Richardson.
If sou are Obliged to pass your
water frequently night and day, if
you notice smarting 10 passing, sedi-
ment in the urine, headache, back
ache, dizzines, sleeplessness. nervous
ness, heart disturbance, rheumatism,
bloating, irritability, worn out feel
ing, or loss of flesh, you may be sure
your kidneys are causing all the
trouble Unless the disease is stopped
as can easily he done 10y Kidney Wort
Tablets, more serious symptoms will
appear Women who suffer from back
aches, headaches, tired feelings, ner
vousness and general weakness, find
DR.. Pettingil's Kidney Wort Tablets
a safe and sure specific.
Examine your water frequently for
signs OF disease, cloudiness, high
color or sediment. Let a small guam
tity stand twenty -foM hours and see
if it is clear or not.
In both slight and sew re cases KID.
ney-Wort Tablets can be relied on to
effect rapid cure,
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Estate of Ada w. c. Tibbitts.


Notice of Settlement and Application for Dis
trlbutiOn.
CTATE OF VERMONT, At session
> District Of Bennington, S. I of the Probate
Court. holden at the Probate ONCE, in Bennng.
ton, in said District, on the md day of July,
A. ID. 1908.
Present. JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
Barber q Darling attorneys for the
executor Of the estate of Ada W. q.
Tibbitts, late Of Bennington in said district,
deceased, presents his administration account
Tor examination and allowance. and makes ap-
plcatiOn for decree Of distribution and partl-
ton Of the estate of said deceased
WhereupOn,it Is ordered by said Court that
said account and said application be referred 10 a
session thereof. to be held at the Probate Office
aforesaid on the goth day of July A. D 1903, for
hearing and decision thereon And It is further
ordered, that notice thereof be given to an par
ties interested by publication Of the same three
weeks successfully In the Banner and Reform
er. a newspaper published at Bennington. pre-
yiOus to said time appointed Tor hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place, and
show cause II any they may have why said &C
count should not be allowed, and such decree
made.
A record whereof is ordered to be made
true record
Attest, JOHN V CARNEY, Judge.
A true copy OF the original record
23w3 Attest, JOHN V, CARNEY Judge
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SOUTH SHAFTSBURY
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Leola Pleasant is quite i'll.
George f, Moon is enlarping his
barn.
Miss Bessie Mattison is visiting her
mother 10 Adam S.
There will be revival services three
evenings this week.
Paul Fradenburg is visiting his
aurt, Mrs Stul plebene at Guent.
Edwin Hawkins and r. b. Garfield
spent Sunday with Samuel Taoy at
Dorset
Mrs G. A. Robbins came Cd Friday
TO visit her daughter Mrs S. e. Haw
gins
The engagement is announced Of
Miss Florence l.. Burloson and How
ard d. Bailey Of Superior Wis.
Louis b. Madison went out last
week with a party from Manchester
camping at Lake st Catherine.
Ice cream was served on the church
lawn after the services Saturday even
G by MIR ana Mrs Walter Collins.
Miss Carpenter, a daughter of Solo
mon Carp-nter OF Castleton is visiting
her cousins, Carl and Bessie Matti-
son.
The N sses Mary and Jennie Hast
iugs nave arrived home after spending
a short time with friends in Spring
field, VT.
Mrs a. b Hawkins is entertaining
her nephews, Arthur and Julian An
dre~s, sons of her sister Mary. They
are from Peoria, H., aud left town
when they were small boys.
Miss Susie Cole, trained nurse from
EnglewoOd, ~ j., who is home on a
vacation kindl, consented 20 take
charge Of Mrs Murray who is very ILL.,
Sylvester Hawkins started out this
week with his samples. Everyone
hopes for a successful venture for
hin. HIS store experience will be a
help to him.
Rev W. e. Thompson aud his guest,
the clergy who is assisting in the ex-
ira services, accompanied by O. s.
Madison speut Monday and Tuesday
out fishing
The Esgles went to Manchester last
Saturday 10 meet the Equinox walters
in gauet baseball. Tue boys came
home happy as larks, and we'll they
might, another victory, score 10 10 -
in favor Of the Eagles,
Mrs c. Mattison was callee to
Der home in Westheld last wsek by
the illness Of her mother Mrs Mat.
tison returned home the latter part of
last weeE leaving her mother much i'm
proved. She was accompanied by her
nephew, Harold @. Lewis, VINO will
remain for a short visit.
r. b. Burlesou WHO has been travel
ing salesman for the past 30 years has
retired from the road \. h. Hawkins
Of this village has taken his route
and viii travel for Neal aud Hyde of
Syracuse, the same firm that Mr Bur
Lesson shas travelled for for the past
eight years.
The bo's who we're patriotic aud en-
gagged in their usual sport, firing fire
crackers and cannon and building
bOntires we're rather unfortunate, their
cannon burst breaking one OF the
large plate glass gindoEs in the Haw-
kiDs Bros store, also doing some dan
age to + l.. Mattison's store, no one
was injured, but if seems almost a
wonder as pieces were found an several
PLACES quite remote from the scene Of
the action. The lesson may save fu-
ture trouble had they gone onto the
hill somewher out Of the village they
certainly would have saved themselves
expense.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

The busiest and lnightiest little
thing that ever was made isl DR..
Kings New Life Pills These pills
change weakness into strength, list
lessness into energy, in-fag into
mental power They are wonderful in
building Up the health. Osly 25c per
OK. Sold by 0 E. Gibson, druggist.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
NORTH HOOsICK.

The social department of she Ep-
worth League will hold a lawn party
at the home of Charles Klages Friday
evening. Ice cream and cake will be
served.
There was Sunday school picnic
at Battlefield park Tuesday.
Alice Blake's scboolmates gave her
pleasant surprise Saturday. I'll had
an enjoyable time.
Walter spaulding has accepted a
position with Noble d Wood at Hoos
lex Falls
Road Com missi oner George Russell
who has had two teams Rrsvelling the
roads for some time is now busy with
the road machine.
Sherwood Haswell used Ia, 900
shingles on one side Of his horse barn.
Some farmers have commenced hay
ing add some are cutting their rye.
hyde S. Cross, who is travelling in
the south and west spent Sunday in
N issouri.
Your correspondent spent Sunday
very pleasantly 10 Hoosick Falls.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

Mrs Florence Burke, about 45 years
old, and living some three and one
half miles from Randolph committed
suicide by banging herself 10 her
room late Friday afternoon. She had
been in her usual good health and no
reason is known for the deed. Mr..
and Mrs Rurge owned a good farm
and their domestic relations we're
happy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

TO RENT Several desirable tenements
4 Possession given Immediately.
VIM +. Hawks, POS North, St
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

ITO RENT.-A desirable tenement. All mod
1 ern Improvements, steam heat electric
lights, bathroom, etc. Inquire at li2 Willow
Street. tou
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
DAIRYMEN and FARMERS

You can get GOOD PRICE for your MILK
IN any quantity by bringing It to the NEW
FACTORY on PUTNAM ST.
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OOMM IssIONKR's NOTIOE.

HUMM ISSIONEhb NOTICE.
~ Estate Of CORNELIUS W. CUTLER.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Ben
Dington, COMM ISSIONERS, tcreceiYe, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate Of Cornelius W. Cutler, late OF
WoOdfOrd In said district. deceased. and all
claims exhibited In Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes afOre
said at the dwelling house OF Geo ". Knapp In
WOOdfOTd on the 10th day OF October next from
days, and that Six months from the 10th day OF
May, A. ID, 1908 is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors TO present their claims TO us
for examination and allow ance.
Dated at WOOdfOrd this 10th day Of July, A.
ID. 1903
VIM BOWLS,
GEO W. KNAPP,
COmmis siOness
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

ITO RENT Three desirable tenements,
| $500, 50 50 and $3.50 per month. r.
Slade. 2u
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

d acres land, good orchard and plenty OF
fruit, house and barn. Wood sufficient for
year in the yard Every hing in frst-class con
dtiOn. Address, Frank Walker. Bennington
Vt, l2u
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TOR SALE.-4O wagons of all descriptions.
II 81 sets of harness, single and double. 20
Horses, good drivers and work horses. Inquire
at w. Phalen'S Livery. ST.
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For Sale.
A man WANTED

To sell Health and Accident Insurance for
an old reliable company; experience not
necessary. Give age, past occupation ETC., TO
L. b., 10 Randolph, VT 24w4
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Want

A number Of intelligent girls wanted to learn
sewing Of straw braid into mems boys and
ed for the purpose and run by power. Work will
begin August ist, and our season generally lasts
from September until May Work paid Tor en-
trely by the piece, and girls learning are paid
at regular rates. For particulars address
THE HILLS COMPANY, Amherst, Mass.
DIVA
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

VIVA NTED. - Experienced clerk for dry
w goods store. who has some knowledge Of
decOratlngsand card writing Address Lock Box
4i2. Gran, lie, N. Y. 25
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

A DRYSDALE x son. corner North and
n. River Sts, Exclusive agents for the cele-
brated "Oneen Quality" shoe for ladies, and
"The Packard shoe for men. Largest and fin
est shoe stock north of the metropolis.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

DRYsDALE & son. corner north and
a. River Sts Dealers In Dry Goods, Mems
Furnishings, COaks, Carpets, Curtains, Wall
Paper Agents for Standard Patterns, Busiest
store on the Busiest street in Bennington.
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NOTICE I
statesmen WANTED.

Salary or commission; no experience neees-
Bary; money advanced for expenses; outfit
FREE. Solicit orders for our Guaranteed
Nursery stock. Write us at once for terms and
secure the best territory.
THE II. G. CHASE co, MAIDEN, MASS.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

7 II. uORING & CO.. 1l3 Depot st. Proprie,
j o tors Of Livery and Feed Stables. All
grades of Coal at reasonable prices always on
hand. First.class livery rigs. Light and heavy
trucking done promptly to order.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

John v. D. S. MERRILL. ~ Monument Ave 4,
j Bennington Center, Vt. Attorney and
Counselor at Law ONCE hours TO 10 p. m,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16
Estate of Catherine McKaIe.

Notice OF Settlement and Application for
Distribution.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-16

MRS. NJ. G. KLOCK.
M Filter and Solicitor Of Fine COTsets
skirts. Novelties and Hosiery once and 1T
ting rooms AZ Main street Bennington. Vt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
courtship in Caracas.

After the meal is finished the 'pa.
DIRE" may go TO his club or cafe, while
the ladies' betake themselves to the
large open bay window. Lamps are
placed near them, and as you wanie1
through the streets you plainly see
everywhere. at the height OF your
cwn eyes and quite near enough for a
handshake. lens rows IF these groups
of women, now gaily and brilliantly
dressed, thickly powdered and be-
decked with the quaint old jewelry
OF the country.
Then, 10y and by, young man ap-
pears in front of almost every win
dow End converses with those inside
In most cases he is TIE suffer for tho
hand of one Of the daughters of the
house. Evening after evening he thus
pays his respects to her family, stand
ing for hours on the sidewalk. till the
mother of his adored one believes tho
fact of his counting her daughter is
sufficiently advertised to the neigh
bors, as well as to the community at
large Then only the doors of tho
house ere thrown open to him.-IIar.
pers Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
In Silken Attire.

OF course YOU know the death knell
Of the silk shirt waist suit has been
sounded with the fashiOnables in the
avalanche of those natty and comfort
able dresses that the department stores
have been closing out at bargain prices.
Indeed, the woman who goes in for
exclusive styles dropped it from her
list of de rigeuerS" at the close of last
season, and wore it in appreciation of
its past usefulness as 4 modest MORN
ing gown durin" the winter months.
The silk manufacturers and merchants
have had at least two good seasons.
and with so much encouragement they
seem to have outdone themselves in
the quality and design of the simmer.
ing fabrics that have been put on dis.
play in the shops as ''the very latest"
for the coming season. Chiffon velvet
+ Il new and very beautiful trimming
material. and one which will not be-
come too common. as it's price puts it
beyond the reach of most purses. The
material is so ligEt in weight and so
soft in texture that half yard can
easily be crushed in the palm of ones
hand. 1t comes in all the new shades
and is especially lovely in mauve and
purple tones.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26

belts, round belts. pointed belts all are
worn and width is made to depend
largely upon individual needs. The
four May Manton designs here shown
include generous variety. but are all
somewhat wider at the back, narrower
at the front. 50 forming the lines that
are best liked and most generally be-
coming. Number one is made of peau
lie cynge and is made pleated at the
oack, where it is held in place by strips
IF bone, and passed through ring at
The centre front. the ends being cut to
form points. Number two gives a
pointed effect at the front and round
1T the back. The material is taffeta
simply stitched. The round portion and
:he pointed one are separate and are
Joined by means Of small buckles. No.
'hree is wide and. round. but shaped
It the end and is held by buckle. The
model is made of black satin with ap-
2lique of white cloth. but many COM
)inations are to be seen. Number four
another draped belt. but of quite a
different sort from number two. The
material is Liberty ribbon. with trim
ming of straps passed through small
.rocheted rings at the hack and fas-
:ening formed by bigger rings. The
pack is laid in pleats that qro held in
place by upright SLIPS OF bone and
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
How to Stand in a Car.

One of the little women whose siZa
forbids her to depend On the strap;
CT trolley car. when compelled to
stand, gives this advice:
''If one will stand facing the 81 10
windows with feet we'll apart to sup
port the body, leaning slightly to Ele
rear when tle car starts. one may es.
cape altogether any jerking or even
perceptible motion. Recently ! no.
ticed when coming uptown in crowd.
cal car the rolling about of the women
in spite of the fact that they were
hanging on to the straps. and their
helpless condition has prompted me to
give this little secret for their com.
fort My arms are short and l cannot
depend upon the straps, but l can
stand without moving, no matter now
fast the car is going or how rough the
road if l am not pushed out of my
place Ivy some one standing next to
me.'-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26

"You never had any perspective on
| them at all. They were the nine girls
out of ten. But there is always the
tenth girl. and she is the girl across the
street, the girl of whom you are never
quite sure, the girl who has eluded
you. Can you not recollect. in all your
varied and interesting career. any wo-
man who has escaped you. who has
talked with you. flirted with you,
chummed with you, but whom you
have never gotten really near, who has
never broken the charm ly pursuing
you or meeting you half way, who has
made you feel always that you were
standing little way off. who has kept
you fascinated simply because she in
sists on remaining across the street.
simply because. although she is tender
and frank and true, she reserves lit
tie bit OF her soul and builds a fence
about her individuality that no man
dares break down? Have you never
known woman who would be as inter
esting to you if you had married her as
she is now that you haven't got her?"
l blew the smoke of my cigarette re-
hCCtl'eiy. IL is always dHluSluS 10 Hear
Polly talk sens:bly, well-be-
cause her pompadOur Is fluffy and her
nose is retrousse-and in that nonsen-
Steal apron-well-
"Ye-es," began slowly; now that
you come to mention it. there was once
a girl"
Il didn't ask for particulars. Mr.
Heavyfeather.
THE most beautiful girl l ever
knew"
will you have some more tea, Nj.
Ieavyfeather?"
The cleverest-"
lone lump or two?"
''The girl with. the greatest amount
of common sense"
'Lemon?"
And she was the girl across"
Il don't want to know"
THE girl across
Il won't listen!"
The girl across
Polly rose in righteous wrath.
The girl across the table,"
And the kettle dubbed merri1y.-
Helen Rowland, in Washington Post