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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

School directors should be on their
guard for library frauds and schemes.
They are being worked In Missouri
yet, notwithstanding the many warn
ings Issued. School boards should get
the official list OF library books from
county commissioner and be guided by
Il in purchasing books.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

THE insurance companies are en-
deavoring to cancel James Blair's
policies. Mr.. Blair carries nearly a
million dollars worth of insurance,
and it is claimed that he attempted to
commit suicide.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Barney Fennewald, one Of theprom-
inent feeders of Audrain county, Mo-,
was here Tuesday with consignment
Of 2s steers, averaging 1881 pounds,
that sold at s5.25. Mr.. Fenuewald fed
these cattle personally, and they were
a credit to his ability as feeder.
Powell s Mundy, Of Audrain, also
we're on the market with cattle.-St
Louis Live Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
LATEST FASHION NOTES.
A BEAUTIFUL BODICE OF rEAU DE SOLE

Peau de sole was the material Of
which this pretty little waist was
made. 1t is shirred over cords on
both the sleeves and the waist. The
heavy lace collar extends well over
the shoulders and appears on both the
front and back. There is also mar
row strip Of the lace down the front
reaching to the belt. The collar and
belt are outlined with bands OF peau
de sole, stitched through the middle
with Corticelll stitching silk.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
Zeddie Renham.

CENTRALIA, Mo. Nov. 7.-zeddie
Benham, % years old, formerly Of this
city, died yesterday Of typhoid fever
at Tiller, Ark, where be was engaged
In the banking business. The funeral
will take place here tomorrow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
DE Fletcher Fatally Injured.

d. B. Fletcher, son-in-law OF z. M.
Morris, Of this city, was seriously in
jured on Friday afternoon, November
9, while stretching wire for William
Powell In drawing the wire up
tight with a machine it broke, strik-
ing Mr., Fletcher on the head. Un-
consciousness resulted and as we go
60 press it is learned that Mr.. Fletcher
died this afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

HORSE NOTES.
Happenings Of Interest to Local
Equine Lovers-A Steady Demand
For Horses of Class Local
Dealers Expect Good
Business.

RuniuCn0s
1J0hn t. Hook, OF whom most OF our
eaders know, has done only fair with
lis stable from Paris, Mo-, yet he has
ome excellent prospects.
Tom Bass is erecting In the rear Of
lis home large training barn suit
lble for his winters work. Tom has
lad an extraordinary good season and
aill be home this week for the winter.
Lee Brothers have leased the Boule-
yard training stables of Hon. G. f.
Clark and this enterprising firm will
and train their high-class
horses In this commodious and con-
venient stable.
Joe d. Pratt, the popular and scien-
tific horse-shoer, expects to build j,
new shop soon. 1t will have 60-foot
frontage on Liberty street and will be
Is feet in width. 1t will be complete
in every detail and when finished will
be one of the best shops in the State.
A, s. ]. Loyd last month bought
Ashland Denmark I'd at the sale OF
Ed Morris, near Thompson, paying
1855 for the line saddle stallion. The
horse is s wears old and l54 hands high
and has Black Squirrel and Denmark
crosses sidney Is fond OF line animals
and Keeps n, other kind Fulton
Teleqram
!.
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s.,s o,o.' ~, !, 'D,"s ,sh,a - ',s,,at sad
die horses Good iudees pronounce
Rex Chief. under Johns care, one of
the best show stations ia the world.
This horse is owned by Denver Colo \
parties and Il this week at the st.
Louis horse show.
a. .'e 'a'o " noi9o'' no u"' 90 c ane
ooi'si 'ieiu ~ uon' y = o,a'A y ,'ou, :,
"eunesuaS' !. was no''oeao'o .iias al
vue niaiss anu ''uoeooei' "eie $50
oousiU " 'no SUE. = ','"s sVooAn..n :
=, VniS Nio,hi.y n's 2 'quo'o'ou !,
AMY soou S,sn, 40 !. sno"' an M a"aA-
ehins " 'iic ,aov VnaV suoio % .noaeS
~ wv nV'ee 'o'e .,. !" w,s,e ~
lofrerinqs at this sale were not in the
hest marketable condition. vet their
excellent breeding made them desira-
lble The future OF this sections
horse interests looks better than for
years.
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'i.Aioo io'ae"s" s" u ~ 80 -, 80,
90 ai"ayo, eo"ep'ouou' o'a :, - q. ~ n'.,a
snow ~" - p'os ~ 49,,
"ooo u one 1N's'.s W. 80 ...a s.s.1, s
"eie' 40 u'ua, VI Vne ealssu Ss,N a.'e
olass, I'm Up pao, Sra nae ID : aa,s'no
cess WIN : 'aoA = D,aaoaa' a.s %. " n,s",.,as n
nc puioiiaseu anu oioN - ~ a s,-as
D'un, ,li :, :. ~. os s.o. ~ ..a.aod ~ Mn
ltgice and it took the great horse,
Montgomery Chief, to beat him in
1.-THE championship class. Tom also did
well with the great high school mare
Rhinestone Belle, winning one blue
land second.
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S onS SIC lei ~ oaId,n@ The French
anu wv ,an sn 80 : nnn,ondor at al
.at. lau' ~ e-aa.t 10. - ono oIass :, wb,ct
W. .,ne1 a.. SNI - - sans. "T,e demon
Vno : o''-A,,a sao,,". ,ho ,udoos com,
y ~ 1.s Esononnoar r,ddon h,
nT" y n., n~s 49, .sardoa an,
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=, un' M" r,o' s,aa,.S oen,;nuaa 20,
ciSSo Ing ~ - I,,n,anao,Ss
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iiuuen % 49," ~ an n,,ah @ h,,n,nina an,
eashy' ueopiV' NJ, n po-a. '',as 80
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

d. II. Brenton, formerly Of this coun-
ty, with his family, is in the city.
Mr.. Brenton has lately resided in ST.
Louis, but expects TO again make
Mexico bis home. They all come
hack ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

NJ. O. Clutter, of near Worcester,
was in this city Wednesday. Mr..
Clutter spent the past summer in
Iowa, but is satisfied there isno place
like Audrain. They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

The Pacific Express COmpany's en-
ployees who have been out on strike
for increased wages for the past two
weeks, threw up the sponge on Mon
day, and all who can are going back to
work
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
Married Here Thursday.

Leslie Mccormick, of Hutchison,
and Miss Ida May Gibson, were mar
ried at the homeof the brides PARENTS,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Gibson, in east
Monroe street by Rev. A. W. Koken-
doffer at 1890 o'clock Thursday noon.
The marriage was an unostatious
one and only immediate relatives were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick
left on the afternoon Alton train for
the east.
The groom is a prominent young
farmer of Eastern Audrain and has
many friends, and his bride is one OF
Mexico's sweetest and best young
ladies'.
The LEDGER extends congratuia'
tions
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
SISTERS OF CHARITY
RELY ON PE-RU-NA TO FIGHT
CATARRH Wherever LOCATED IN THE SYSTEM.

since then we have used IL with won
derful results for grip, coughs, colds and
catarrhal diseases Of the head and
stomach.
"For grip and winter catarrh espec-
tally IL has been Of great service to the
inmates of this institution.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

New MEXICO day at the Worlds
Fair will be Aug. 10, 1904. II is the
anniversary Of the day on which Gen
eral Kearny took formal possession OF
she Territory.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
Ran a Tsn-Penny Nail Through His
Hand.

While opening a box, j. G, Mount
OF Three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran a ten
penny nail through the fleshy part OF
his hand. 81 thought at once Of all
the pain and soreness this would cause
me, he says, ''and Immediately ap-
piled chamberlain's Pain Balm and
occasionally afterwards. To my sur
prise, it removed all pain and soreness
and the injured parts were soon heal
ed.r For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Mrs. Escue Brandon and children,
OF Mexico, visited Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Brandon here the latter part OF last
week. k.-Laddonia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

September 18th to November S0th
The Chicago & Alton and Wabash
Railroads win sell one-way Colonist
tickets to California and the North
west at greatly reduced rates. For
further information call on or address
|. NJ. RICHARDS,
Tkt. Agt, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Not only do they
minister TO the
spiritual and intel
iectual needs Of
the charges COM
mitted to tn cir
care, but they also
rninisfar 10 their
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

DEMOCRATS everywhere should get
together and arrange for a grand
victory in 1904, when we are going to
elect the President OF the United
States
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

w. ii. Davis, died at bis home IN
Fulton Thursday night. Mr. Davis
was one Of Missouri's most famous
horsemen, and among the great
horses that we're developed by him
was Rex Mcdonald. He has made
host of friends during his career who
will note his death with sadness. His
funeral will be held in Fulton Satur-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

WuRzBURo, Germany, will exhibit
two large paintings at the Worlds
Fair, showing the growth Of the city
during the last so years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Mrs. Ann Ewing-Hobbs, OF jefferson
City, an old Hardin girl, was the guest
OF Miss Kota Luckie during the Kings
Daughters Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

If YOU want 70 buy or sell city prop
erty or farms call on or address
VIM. HARDIN RIxEY,
with Drake s. Threlkeld, 3 doors east
Windsor Hotel. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

@. W. Tanner, of Farber, is talking
Of moving 10 Mexico to reside. Chas.
Is a good business man, and we would
like 70 have him locate here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

The reason, and the only reason,
that the two sports did not bring more
squirrels back with them yesterday
was that "the woods had been moved. Is
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Joseph offutt has returned from
Texas where he visited for the last
three weeks. Miss May Offutt will
spend the winter with relatives at
Hnndo. Tex.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

MARYLAND went Democratic 10y
10000. That's good, and indicates
that a Democratic President viii be
elected In 1904.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX
ING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the forpnula is plainly
printed ON every bottle showing that
it is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. soc,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

ST. LOUIS enjoyed an earthquake
on Wednesday, Nov. 4. This attrac-
tion should have been postponed for
the Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

S. NJ. Barre and NJ. N. Nelson have
purchased the interests Of e d.
Phillips In the Ringo Stock Exchange
and will take charge Of the business
Monday. Mr.. Phillips VIII continue
as operator for the new firm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

For sick headache try Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets; they Will
ward of the attack II taken In time.
For sale By all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

MINNESOTA will exhibit, at the
Worlds Fair, series Of photographs
Of flower vegetable gardens cultivated
by the pupils Of her public schools.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

THE primary plan is the most salts
factory way 10 nominate State and
county officers
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

MEXICO horses and Mexico horse
men got to the front at the ST Louis
horse show, as usual
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

W. R. Hisey Is here for short stay
with relatives. "Bfly" is nova pre-
fessonal ball blayer and played the
past season with a South Dakota
team.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

John Abbay has returned from ST.
Louis, to spend Sunday. MI Aobay
is serving on the petit jury IN tne
Federal Court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Mrs. N. ]. Coll has returned to her
home In Chicago after visiting ner
sister. Mrs, L. J. Hutton,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

| have a few bargains in city prop
erty; see me.
dSwtf WIN. HARDIN RIxEY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Michael Fitzpatrick has been ap-
pointed rural mail carrier and ]. W.
Fitzpatrick substitute at Perry. At
vandalia Ellis S. Bland as carrier and
Steve Bland as substitute are recent
apDOintmentS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

A few friends were entertained by
Mrs. Daisy Maths, at her home,
Thursday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

The Best Prescription For Malaria
Chills and fever is a bottle of GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure, no pay. Price Soc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Felix Davis, OF st. Louis, formerly
of Columbia, was in this city Satur-
day on bis way TO Fulton TO attend the
funeral OF his uncle, w. Fl. Davis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
OLD LADIES HOME" ACCEPTED,
State Organization of Kings Daugh-
ters Accept the Care and Respon-
sibility Of finishing and
Maintenance.

DaugnterS aujOufneu snofbiy pelofe
loon Thursday, after busy morning
session, 1t being decided, before ad-
to hold the next meeting
IN st. Louis on November 10. 1874.
The meeting opened with song
services and Miss Roth lead In scrip
tural reading, Mrs. N. l.. Jones oner-
ing prayer.
The bylaws Of the Missouri Kings
and Sons Home for aged
women were read and adopted, as were
the rules for admission. The rules
allow any woman OF good moral
who is over 10 years OF age
and who shall have been recommended
to the home by a number Oh the Kings
Aaughters 70 oecolne d rcsiueii' VI .iio
home upon the payment OF admission
fee, 500 ms lnsufes nome 10 tie
applicant for the remainder OF her
days. In case the applicant for home
shall have property she must deed 1t
to the home, but she retains a life in
terest therein. Eligibility is based on
at least 10 years residence In Missouri.
About $500 was pledged to the home
by tile delegates.
The matter Of maintaining rest
room on the Worli's Fair grounds
next year, was brought up AID the
movement wa decided upon, Miss
Jennie Grcenwo d, Miss May Bell
Hill, Miss kate stee AMI Mrs. A. u.
Sippy, OF St Lrmis; Miss Laura North
rop, VI Kansas City; Mrs w. ]. Rlxey,
OF Mexico; Mis- Stanley Smith, of
Columbia, aud Miss Allen, Of Chill
licothe, were Appointed committee to
look after securing and furnishing the
room.
After committee reports the conven-
tion adjourned.
OLD LADIES HOME ACCEPTED THURS
I DAY
The Thursday afternoon session
opened with scripture reading, "ope'
dience to Duty by Mrs carroll
Frost, of Philadelphia, formerly OF
this city, followed oy prayer oy Dr
Burnham, OF St. Louis.
Mrs. st Elmo Sanders, OF hansa'
City, sang "He Knows" and Mrs. Nj
III. Jones, Of this city, read a report ol
the Missouri Kings Daughters and
Sons Home for Aged Women In which
she recited that the l7-room building
located on Boulevarde avenue, wal
under course of construction and tha'
81 900 of the contract price Of Sc, 50'
had been paid, and that 1850 woult
be due when the building is enclosed
She reported balance OF sl,5l7.99 IL
the building fund.
After the articles of agreement
drawn by the local chapter some tim
lago had been amended in places, th'
Iconvention voted to place the hom
under the fostering care of the Stat
association, they assuming the respon
Isibility Of completing the building
and maintaining the home; so, 1t ma
be seen, the home is now Staoe insel
tuition of the Kings Daughters.
The following Home officers wer
elected;
/ President, Mrs. FREQ Lamo' hanSa
City
Vice-President' MIS- a. H. oipp'
st. Louis. -.
Secretary, Mrs. Stanley oini'n
Columbia.
Treasurer, Z. H. Clark, Mexico
The following members OF 1ne oi
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

G. o. MCGEE, the popular R. +. D.
carrier on number four route, with MS
wife. is spending some time with MS
friends in Callaway county. Harry
McGee is the substitute on route four.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

A first-class hotel man is figuring on
buying one or the other Of Mexicos
leading hotels.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Col. John Mcintyre entertained his
friends Tuesday night with a lunch
that was out Of the ordinary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

THE sudden death of Mrs. j. ID
Tucker is shock 10 this community
nIn the midst OF life we arc In death. "
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

DR.. II. NJ. Shoush Is erecting a neat
little cottage Just west Of his Sani-
taTium
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

THE election news continues to be
favorable TO the Democrats
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

SOME iof Mexico's politicians are
arranging for the spring election.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Mrs. ]. r. Ferrell left this morning
for Mexico to be the guest OF rela'
tives.-Fulton Sun.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Mrs. E. Hughes has -eturned from
an extended visit wi relatives In
Kentucky.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

The Misses Middleworth have re-
turned to their home In Shelbyville,
ILL.,, after visiting friends In this city,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Bryan Wilson while playing ioo'
ball this week, suffered a severe sprain
Of the ankle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

A, M. LaFon s. 90. have bought the
222l.acre farm OF R. S. Tucker, price
not given.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
Stops the Cough and Works OF the
Coid

Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure, no pay.
Price % cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

nJohn T. Hook, OF whom most Of our
readers know, has done only fair with
his stable from Paris, Mo-, yet he has
some excellent prospects.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

DEMOCRATS are getting ready for
1904.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
Hoods JarsapdriHa

Radically and permanently cures ca
tarrh Of the nose, throat, stomach,
bowels, and more delicate organs.
Lead the testimonials.
10 substitute for Hoods acts like
Hoods. Be sure to get Hoods.
Il vas troubled with oatarrh 20 years.
Seeing statements Of cures By Hoods sar'
sspsriIis resolved to try IT, -Four bottles
entirely cured me-" wmIIAE sEEznAs,
1850 sth st.. Milwaukee, Wis.
Heod's sarsapariIla promises te
cure and kssps the promise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12
Catdrrh
fnpites Consumption

II weakens the delicate lung tissues,
dcranges the digestive organs, and
breaks down the general health.
IL often causes headache and dizzi-
ness, impairs the taste, smell and
bearing, and affects the voice.
Being Q constitutional disease 1t re-
uuires q constitutional remedy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-11-12

Tom Bass is erecting In the rear Of
bis home large training barn suit
able for his winters work. Tom has
had an extraordinary good season and
win be home this week for the winter.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-23
EAST ARLINGTON

Miss Maud Jones Of Brooklyn is Wis
ting Miss Marion Smith.
Miss Eleanor Burt and Miss Ella
O'Brisn were home over Sunday.
The young ladies Of Northview gave
a card party fol few friends on Tues
day.
There are four new cas- Of diph-
iberia reported in the family of Ed
ward Buck, on the road up the noun
tair. Mrs Buck and three children
are the victims, but are said to be do
ing we'll
Mrs Wilfred Shufletou and little
daughter Mildred have returned to
Gardner after visit of some time
with relatives here. Mr. Shufileton
made short visit at the home Of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs Henry Shufileton,
returning to Gardner before his family.
Rev and Mrs 6. A. Furness and
daughter Evelyn reformed home last
week. Mrs Agar of Brimfeld, Mass :,
accompanied them here, bringing the
infant son of her deceased daughter,
Mrs Pardy, of Norwich, Conn. Mrs.
Ager is to remain for a time to assist
in caring for her grandson, Raymond
pardy.
We copy from the Thetford Vt,
items in the United Opinion a short
description of the wedding OF a for
mer pastor here: "a very pretty we'd
ding was witnessed at the home 6. L.
Vaughn and wife on July IA, when their
daughter, Annie Leslie was united in
marriage to Rev Harry e. Ooombs, by
Rev Sargent, OF Sharon. The happy
couple left on tue noon train for their
new home in Peru, N. Y, Mr. COMBS
pastorate. He is recent graduate of
the Hartford Theological seminary
and Miss Vaughn a teacher in Massa-
ohusetts. May success and happiness
attend them is the wish Of their
friends. Mr. Coombs has supplied the
pulpit of the Congregational church
here for two years,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-23
NORTH RUPERT.

Carl DEMO and wife passed few
days OF last week in Rutland.
The Misses jamie and Ellen Leach
have gone to Norwich, Conn.
Fred Rice of Augusta, Ga, visited at
Frank Winchester's last week.
MissRosa Brooks spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Peter Brooks.
Farmers have begun haying. The
weather has not been very favorable
thus far.
Leo Harwood, wife and two
daughters spent Sunday with his aunt,
Mrs William Tobin.
Webster Towsley and wife passed a
few days Of last week with their son,
clark Towsley and family of Walling-
ford.
Mrs Phelps of Connecticut, accom-
panied by her granddaughter, Miss
Peck, is stopping with herson, Herbert
Phelps.
The Misses Winifred Smith and Char
lotte Leach of Pawlet have been stop
ping with their nncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs Carl DEMO, the past week.
Hosea Benson and wife of East Dor
set have been visiting Mrs Benson S
sister, Mrs Frank Winchester, a few
days. They also visited their nephew,
Horace Winchester.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-07-23
POWNAL CENTER

Miss Bessie Reynolds is visiting
Miss Mabel Barber 10 Bennington.
The Methodist Sunday school are an
ticipating trolley ride ami picnic.
Miss Charlotte Barber of Benning-
ton is visiting her aunt, Mrs Merritt
Gardner.
The painters have commrnced decor
ating the church which will soon be
ready to occupy again.
Miss Belle Bartlett Of North Ben
nington is staying with her grand
mother, Mrs A. {. Rood.
Mrs f. B. Garduer has l3 city
boarders at Der pleasant how', Sic
keep her house full.
The ueighbors and friends of Frank
lin Rood gave him a surprise party the
fourteenth it being his 66th birthday
Supper was served at six O'Clock al d
all enjoyed the afternoon.
The ladies' aid society gives an ice
cream social Thursday afternoon and
evening for the benefit OF the pastor,
R q. Washburne. They will also
elect officers aud transact other i'm
portant business.
Frank Morgan had the misfortune to
lose bis horse last week. lie had him
turned out in the Blood lot pasture
where there are dangerous lodges, in
feeding be got too near the edge and
fell over TO the bottum breaking his
neck.