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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-02
Mission Clocks.

Clocks are the newest domestic ar
ticle to be subjected TO the Mission
treatment Mission clocks are of solid
oak. the parts being built up into o
simple form with stout iron bolts. =
erandfather's clock in Mission style
has the works all showing. To the
vulgar eye it closely resembles two
substantial helcoops, placed one or
top of the other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-02

When stress is applied internally to eggs
they give way at pressure of thrty-two
70 sixty-fve pounds per square inch.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-05-02


answer OF Christianity is. II believe in the
resurrection OF the body and the life ever
lasting But this answer as not unani-
nous Modern skeptcism and speculative
tutes for the faith once delivered. Even
though the comforting doctrine of Chris
: tiaaity be rejected men recoil from the
,specter OF eternal oblivion. They invent
new theories and call them by the old
lwcet name OF immortality, which means
ontinuat:on without break of the individ
! life. One substitute proposed is alb.
vptiOn into God, loss of consciousness OF
ference between self and another and
cen self and Coda melting of human
- az into Divine Being. just as sugar
sous and is lost in the coffee it sweetens
the river flowing to the sea is swal
'lggi up in the great deep.
: low the loss Of individuality. personal
Bsntity, selfhood, would be loss OF con
lpusness and a loss OF consciousness
,lld be the loss OF everything OF impor
We. III DO not know that ] exist this
heactical humiliation. and this does not
Il meet or satisfy the longing of my ma
lhis l. iheistic substitute. Now
mention some atheiStIc substitutes,
-,tes tnat leave ont God altogether
tSof these proposes the idea Of alb
"a into the universe. The part icies
fsr OF which we are composed viii
f'Ith earth and air and sea and sky,
externally amid their ever vary.
Nges and combinations All this
l.sl. but think oi what j; means
Ways dying out and death alone
"a conquers. according to THIS -.
a. Materiallsis attempt 10 iaZ
an infinite panorama Of whi.i-
l5!ving planets and Astronomical.
ut without the scli-consrous
AothinG, series II scpulchers
! Dust. There Is nothing IL
tmfort the sorrowing mart.
f.r substitute Is absorption
Immortality % fame. he
= said. viii survive in the
fellows. Beautiful hooks,
s aud instructive examples
re the paudits of poster.
/. id TO have remarked:
into history and the
/ mankind. .nd THUS
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
Serious Offenses Charged Against
North Bennington Gang.
GOT BARREL OF WHISKEY
Deputy Shsriffs Nash and Godfrey Arrest Geo.
Haynes, Sniff Daley, Frank Green and
Patrick Howe Charged wlsh Crime.

A yard man in the freight yard at
North Bennington discovered Monday
morning that the seals on several cars
standing near the depot had been bro.
ken during the night and that cask,
containing fifty gallons of whiskey,
consigned to William Hoolihan of
White Greek was missing,
Deputy Sheriffs Godfrey and Nash
armed with search warrant and sew
eral warrants for arrest, dropped in
on George Haynes Of the north village
for a short conversation Tuesdayeven.
ing. They found him in bed with
pitcher filed with whiskey standing on
a table within easy reach. Haynes
was arrested. The cask was found in
the cellar about two-thirds full, with
the shippers tag still on it,
The officers then paid a visit to the
home of Frank Daley, Familiarity
known as "Snif', who is an old Of
fender. Understanding that he was
implicated and finding that he was not
disposed to accept an invitation to
come out of his room and be arrested,
they broke down his door and took
him in tow. Daley and Haynes were
handed over to Jailer Russell the same
evening.
Wednesday morning the deputies re-
turned to North Bennington and took
Frank Green into their possession aud
during the afternoon of the same day
Patrick Howe came over and capitu-
lated
"Con" Howe who is also said to be
concerned, was up and away before
the officers could lay hands on him.
Howe has long been wanted for some
other offenses and viii probably be
found within short time.
1t is said that this or some other
gang has been guilty of similar offen-
sesfor some time pastand that they have
been terrorizing the north village gen.
orally. Rumor has it that they had
distributed the whiskey among their
friends by the pail-full,
The prisoners were arraigned before
Judge Bates of the Municipal court
Wednesday afternoon. Bailwas fixed
at $1,000 in each instance and the cases
were continued a week.
On their return flom the scene of
their conquests, Messrs Godfrey and
Nash found viii Sonn lying intoxi-
Gated by the side Of the road with a
bottle of clear alcohol in his pocket.
He is also now enjoying the hospital
ity of the little house round the cor
ner.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
WOMAN MET
QUICK DEATH
Another Fatality CharseabIc To
the Electric Road.
WAS MRS. ROSCOE COLE
Thrown While Alishtins From Car and Died
From Shock and internal injuries, or
Anaesthetic Administered

One of the sadd est accidents TO hap
pen in this village in many years oc-
Cured last Saturday evening, result
ing in the death of Mrs Roscoe Cole
Of North Bennington.
Mrs Cole left home intending to
spend Sunday with friends here.
While alighting from the car she was
thrown down but Immediately assisted
to her feet andtaken to DIR II S Good
all's oniice, where she died a few miu-
utes later.
Mrs Cole was 46 years Of age and
was formerly Miss Katherine Quinn Of
Aurora. She leaves a husband and
six children, Rosa NJ, Florence F.,
Sarah A., Elizabeth j., Walter and
Arthur to mourn her loss, also a
father, three sisters and two brothers
living in Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs Cole were married Dec.
27, 1889 and moved to North Benning-
ton from Arlington about eight years
ago. She was devoted wife and
mother and during her residence here
has won a host of friends who extend
their sympathy to the bereaved family.
The funeral was held Tuesday at st
John the Baptist church atNorth Ben
nington and was largely attended.
The floral tributes were many and beau
tiful including pillow from the J. G.
Mccullough Engine company, a cross
and several other beautiful tokens of
regard. Interment was inthe Catholic
cemetery in this village.
There was no autopsy. Her death is
supposed to have been due TO heart
failure resulting from the shock of her
fall from the car followed by the ex-
citement Of the occasion. Her
wrist was broken by her fall and she
also sustained several bruises.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
HANGED HIMSELF IN A BARN.
A Veterinary Surgeon Of HOOsiek Falls Com.
mits Suicide.

mits Suicide
The lifeless body of DR. Ernest Alex
ander was found about noon Friday
hanging in his barn on Wilder avenue
Hoosick Falls. He left his home
about 4:30 O'Clock Friday morning,
and his sister, Mrs Arthur Briant,
supposed he had gone to make call,
and would return during the day.
Later Theodore r. Brien endeav-
ored to enter the barn to get his lawn
mower, but finding the door fastened
he peered into the window and saw
the body hanging there. DR. Alexan-
der had taken the precaution to pre-
vent discovery until he had accomp-
ished his purpose, for he had placed
q new book and staple on the inside
Of the door,
He had evidently FIRST attempted TO
Commit suicide by stabbing himself in
the heart with a large horse blanket
pin, as such pin was found covered
with blood and there we're four pune
lures in the region of the heart Fail
ing in this he attached a rope to the
rafter in the hay loft and dropped
through a hole in the floor.
For some months he has complained
OF i'll health and had been in des-
pondent mood. Mr. Alexander was a
highly esteemed resident of Hoosick
Falls and was we'll known throughout
Rensselaer, county and in this village
where he was frequent visitor.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
MAHoNEY CHRYSTAL.
Marriage Of Miss Ellen " ChystaI to James B.
Mahoney Of Worcester, Mass.

Miss Ellen Veronica Chrystal,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Chrys-
tai of Grove-st, and James B. Ma
honey of Worcester, Mass, we're
united in marriage at 2 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon in ST Francis de Sales
church, Rev A. J. Barron officiating.
The bride was gowned in gray foul.
ard silk and carried white roses. She
was attended by Miss Mary Langdon
of this village as maid Of honor, the
best man being John +. Halpin Of
Worcester.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the brides parents.
The display Of wedding gifts was un-
usually large and elegant, silver, cut
glass and chinaware especially pre-
DONNA ating.
Mr. and Mrs Mahoney are now on an
extended wedding trip to Bangor, Ne,
and Boston, and after October 10 will
be at home in Worcester.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
ELKS CLAMBAKE.
Annual oatins of the BishOrns at Ichawos on
Labor Day.

The annual outing and clambake of
Bennington lodge of Elks occurred at
Ichawog Monday. There was an at
tendance of about so, the day was per-
feet and the occasion was one OF the
pleasantest of the kind. The bake was
in charge of A. NJ. Downs and con-
sisted of CLANS, lobster, chicken, blue
fish, sweet potatoes and corn.
After dinner there was base ball
game and other outdoor sports. At
base ball the married men defeated the
single men by a score Of "a to IL while
at quoits the championship in singles
was won by Selectman Eli J. Tiffany
with double ringer while at doubles
the first prize was taken by E. S. Har-
ris and John Brant.
The lineup of the base ball teams
was as follows: married J. NJ.
Ayres, executioner; r. S. Drysdale,
right tackle; e. s. Harris, auctioneer;
J. T. Watson, left end; S. H. Rock
wood, chaplain; Grant Harbour, BAN
tam weight champion; J, Fl. Living
ston, road commissioner; DR. B. C.
Jenney, chief extractor; f. f. Howe,
recorder
Unmarried A. Forbes, master
Of the nursery; DR. Il. L. Grennan,
whitewash artist; J. Ben Harmon,
Bones; E. J. Tiffany, runner up;R. o.
Goldsmith, center rush for the table,,
George Ineson, mixer; c. A. Wood,
chambermaid; w. H. Londergan, mas
cot; j. p. Aulligan, absent. Conrad
Schwartz was referee and H. E. Bur-
CESS, peace keeper.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10

build a grist mill, not corn mill as
at first, but undoubtedly for grinding
more than merely corn, and the time
for doing it was extended but one
month from that first given. The
grist mill was completed button the op-
posite or east side of the river from
the saw mill, and while in use, which
was until about forty years since, or
in all nearly one hundred, was ever
called the "Samuel Stafford mill
OF course it can now only be con-
jectured why the site on the minister's
lot was not used, but pretty likely the
obligation, "to keep the corn mill in
repair ten years, operated to keep
them from commencing it until the esaw
mill was built and by that time it was
concluded better mill could be erect
ed with the convenience OF having lum.
Der sawed and material manufactured
on almost the same premises, and the
knowledge alsotha there was an abun-
dance of power which could be utilized
from the same dam built for the saw
mill which would be a great saving Of
expense, H.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
CLASS OF 'O3.
Pleasantly Entertained By One Of Their Class
From East Arlington.

FlcaaehuN LhtSItalheo ng Oht VI tHeI SioAs
From East Arlington.
Now there we're in the land Of North
Bennington, among the children Of
the high school certain young men
and maidens to the number of half a
score. And behold about the time of
the oat harvest they said one to an
other "Let us arise and go into Ar
lington even unto the village of East
Arlington unto the abode of one SAT-
ford who is OF our own number and
let us eat, drink and be merry there. -
And they arose and went by night even
about the sixth hour unto the land of
Arlington by way of the city Of
Salisbury unto the abode Of Stafford,
where behold a feast awaited them and
10, as they partook thereof about the
ninth hour they heard from without
the sound of music of drums, cornets
and cymbals, and the young men and
maidens arose and applauded might
lily with clapping of hands and by
shouting with a loud noise, and be-
hold they returned unto the table
which was laden with plenty ,and ate
OF the fruits and meat spread thereon,
such as rejoiceth the heart of man.
The tables and all the rooms were
garnished with the colors which these
young men and maidens had taken un-
to themselves in the high school.
Far into the night there was heard
the sound of music in that house,
even the music OF stringed instru-
ments.
About midnight they arose and left
the scene of their feasting and merri-
ment and returned into their own
land about the time of cock growing,
And they said one to another, sis
not this the merriest of nights and
shall we not send thankful words unto
her who has so graciously entertained
us?'
And they opened their mouths and
spake as with one voice the word
" Yea. "
"The Glass of 1903. "
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
A SEPTEMBER PICNIC.
Gathering at Old Walton Farm 10 Honor Of
Guests From Ohio.

Gathering at Old Walton Farm 10 Honor Of
Guests From Ohio
On Thursday last a jolly crowd of
picnickers spent the day at the old
Walton homestead on the Burgess
road. The guests of honor we're
Henry E. Brown, an old Green noun
tain boy, and his wife and daughter
of Toledo, Ohio. The day was spent
in talking over "old times" and to
wind up all present joined in game
of "drop the handkerchief. " The
agility of the staid (?) members of the
party was remarkable.
Those present we're Mr. and Mrs
Brown and daughter May, Mr. and
Mrs Frank Greenslet and grandsons
Francis and George and Miss Grace
Percy of Bennington; Mr. and
Mrs Hicks, their daughters Jennie,
Martha and Mildred and son Charles,
Mr. and Mrs Frank Amadon and
daughter Emily, Mr. and Mrs Benia-
min Amadon and son Ernest, Simeon
Crosier and Melvin Piper of PownsL
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
CHURCH REOpENED.
Services Held at Powns Center Last Thursday
Afternoon and Evening

The reopening Of the Methodist
church at Powna Center, it having
been recently very extensively repaired
and beautihed was on last week Thurs
day afternoon and evening an auspic-
ious event for that rommunity
Divine services were held in the
church at two O'Clock in the afternoon.
Prayers were made br Ray Martin V.
Brown, Mrs Ellen ToNslee and Daniel
A. Dean Scrip'lre was read by Rev
DR. William H. Washburne Of BEN
nington, pastorofthe Ncthodistchurch
of that place, at.1 the sermon which
was a very eloquen, and forceful one,
was preached by Rev Or " ashburne,
who spoke on the subject, The Tab
ernacle." " Benediriou was Offered by
Rev DR. Washburne
There were quite - good man, io at
tendance AT fveo'clock bou pous
supper was served hy the Ladl Aid
society, which was largely patro~,zad.
At O'Clock in the evening s'ryices
we're held atwhich prayers we're offered
by Rev L. A. Braman Of Schenectady,
pastor of the Methodist church OF that
city, who was pastor Of the Pownal
Center church during the years 1869 to
1872, and by Daniel A. Dean.
Scripture was read by Rev Mr. Bra
man and the sermon, a very instruc-
tive one for all who heard it, was
preached by Mr. Braman. He touched
upon several incidents which occurred
during his pastorate there. Benedic-
tion was pronounced by Rev Robert
II. Washburne, the present pastor of
the church.
Miss Mabel Barber Of Bennington
rendered two solos at the evening SER
vice that were very much enjoyed.
A great deal of credit is due the
members of the Ladies Aid society of
the Methodist church for their efforts
which made the improvements to the
church possible.
The following are the much needed
and highly appreciated changes made:
The chimney was removed from the in
side to the outside of the building, the
walls and ceiling we're tastefully pa
pered, the floor and seats we're painted,
a very pretty new carpet was laid,
handsome new bible and bookmark
we're placed upon the altar, stained
glass windows replaced the old ones
aud new curtains were hung.
Altogether the chthges made the in
terror Of thechurch afford very neat,
pretty and attractiyeplace forworship.
Among others from out of town who
were there TO attend the services we're,
Rev DR. William H. Washburne of
Bennington Rev f. A. Braman OF
Schenectady, Mrs Jane Warren, Mrs
NJ, o. Braman, Mrs Evaline Jepson
of North Adams, Mrs a. w. Half and
Gardner Half, Chauncey Plumb, Miss
Barber and Miss Mabel Barber of
Bennington and Miss Winnie Wright
of Pownal.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
VISITORS WON
THE GAME.
North Bennington 0utpIayed Ben
ningtOn Ball Team.
THE SCORE WAS IS TO 10
largest Crowd OF the Season Witnessed the
Game Second Of Series To Be Played
at No, Bennington Saturday.

The most interesting base ball game
of the season was that on the new
grounds north of the station last Sat
urday afternoon between the Benning-
team aud the Olympics of North Ben
nington. The visitors won Is to 10.
Both teams were out for blood and
glory and the attendance was the
largest of any game of the season.
The game was loosely played on both
sides. Some of the errors were due to
the soft condition of the grounds and
several loads of loose stone in right
field, but several errors of the home
team were inexcusable.
Jerriett who played second for the
locals for four innings and was then
transferred to right field lost the game
in the second and fourth innings by
playing that would have disgraced
the armless wonder.
There was plenty OF hitting on both
sides which kept up the interest and
uncertainty to the last inning Both
pitchers did we'll but Sapderson of
Granville who was in the box for
North Bennington had the best of the
argument
The redeeming features on the part
of the home team was the work of
Higgins in the left field and that of
Meader behind the bat. Higgins ac-
cepted six difficult chances without an
error and Meader's backstop was per-
feet.
The visitors played clean fast ball
and won on their merits. In spite of
the closeness of the game and the
sharpness Of the rivalry the contest
was entirely void of feeling, kicking
or disagreeable features of any kind.
kind. The score by innings is as fol-
lows:
Innings 2 s456 Total
n Benn 4 0 Z 0 o 0 10
Benn 90 o 0 10
Last Friday the Bennington team
went to Manchester and was defeated
by the Equinox team, assisted by the
umpire, score 10 to 5.
Next Saturday the BenningtOns and
North Benningtons win meet again on
the North Bennington grounds and
another hot contest is assured. There
will be extra cars to accommodate the
crowd going over. The game will lie
called at $3.50 O'Clock.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10

We have on our shelves many rem
ediss for constipation and biliOusness,
but the ueveefailing, common sense
cure is found only in Ramon's Liver
Pills and Tonic Pellets. This treat
ment cures by relieving the cause of
the trouble; the Pink Pill arouses the
liver, while the Tonic Pellets tone up
the organs and insure natural and
healthy conditions. Complete treat
ment-two medicines-25 doses-fulI
directions only 25c O, E. Gil san.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
pI.tr,.s Ansr Fading Cured.

Judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg,
La, who is we'll and favorably known.
says: Two ears ago 1 suffered great
" from indigestion. After eating,
great distress would invariably result
lasting for an hour or SO and my nights
we're restless. | concluded to try
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it cured me
entirely Now 10Y sleep rs refreshing
and digestion perfect. " Sold b. B.
A. Quinlsn, druggist
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
GIRLS PLAY BALL.

Nine From New York Plays Local Teams and
Is Victorious.
A base ball nine from New York
composed of the following young lady
schoolte achers:- Misses Molly Kelli-
her, catcher; Eleanor Burke, pitcher;
KATHLEEN Kelliher, first base; Cassie
Mcdonald, second base; Elise Kelli-
her, third base: Katherine Burke,
short stop: Minerva Kassen, left field;
Annette Nolap, center field; have been
spending several weeks on the Clar-
ence S. Morse farm, in the north east
part of the town. They have played
several Of the base bali teams in that
vicinity and have been victorious each
time.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10

Frank Walker. about 50 years Of
age, died at his residence southeast Of
the village Sunday after an illness of
less than a week. Heart failure was
the cause. Deceased was unmarried.
was veteran of the Civil war, and
had the reputation OF being one of the
most successful hunters and fishermen
IN this section.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
DROWNED AT FORD.
Mother and Child Lose Their Lives in South
Dakota, August 20.

Mrs W. W. Parker and her 10
months old child we're drowned while
fordiug a creek during a severe storm
Wednesday,, August 26. near Spear
tisb. South Dakota Mrs Parker,
whose maiden name was Anna Knight,
formerly resided in Bennington and
was the mother Of Frank Warren, who
recently spent time in this village
with bis grandparents, Mr. and Mrs
John II, Warren,
Frank had arrived in 6peaTiisb on ly
three days before tie accident oc
CURED, resulting in the death of his
mother and young half brother.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10

Notiee-Edw. f. Houran, who has
been in the cigar making business in
Canada the past few years has uDened
factory in Bennington. All who
wish fret class cigar in every re.
spect are invited to try the Vermont
Lassie. 5zw2
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
Mr.. BEN FRANKLIN
And Miss Alice Ford To Be Heard In Musical
Next Wednesday Evening.

NNTNs '~N''~"N~y -'~''sS'
The people of Bennington will have
the opportunity of hearing n. Frlnklio
and Miss Alice Ford in a musicale to
be given by the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Baptist church at the chapel We'd
nesday evening, September 10Th at
eight o'clock, admission thirty 6vs
cents. Tickets on sale at Ayres' drug
store.
Those having heard Ben franklin
and Miss Ford will appreciate the tf-
fort the ladies Of the society have
made to give us this delightful treat
in their new and spacious rooms.
All who wish to spend thoroughly
enjoyable evening should attend.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10

No need to fear sudden attacks of
cholera infantum, dysentery, diatrhoea
summer complaint of any sort il you
have DR. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Stra berry 10 the medicine chest,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
Boston Excursion.

Friday, October 2nd, is the date
fixed for the Boston and Maine annua
excursion to Boston. Good to return
to October 7th, inclusive. Low rates.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
no CrRE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure.
T. ~ Groves signature on each box. 25c.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-10
ATTACKED A WOMAN.
Drunken Man Seized Mrs. Mary Barber As She
Was Going Home.

Mrs Mary A. Barber while on her
way up Main street last Thursday
evening was attacked by a drunken
man in front of Eli Briggs house.
Mrs Barber promptly slapped his face
and called for help.
Her assailant tried to push her of
the sidewalk but Mr. and Mrs Asa
Harwood coming along frightened him
away.
Mrs Barber did not recognize the
man and there is no clue to his
identity.