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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
A Mammoth Holiday Issue.

The Decorator Delineator Christ
mas Nemrsr) represents the high-water
mark of Beauty and utility, and pos
sibls 6f circulation also, in a woman's S
Ersgazine, having a first edition of
more than million copies. Itcontains
240 pages. To produce this mammoth
edition 728 tons of paper and 40 presses
working 25 days we're required. Ia
addition to exquisite color work,
clever fiction and strikingly illustrated
articles, the number includes display
OF charming Winter fashions covering
forty-two pages, letters from the for,
eign fashion centres and illustrated
articles on the fashionable fabrics aud
trimmings, millinery, etc. Among the
notable contributors are: Richard lie
Gallienne, with delicate romance, A
Wedding Ring in the Garden, contain.
ing lyrics Ia the authors best vein; W.
A. Frazer, with an Indian tale, the
Net of LeoS Albert Bigelow Paine, with
a. delightflll sketch founded on the
foibles of the collector; Harriet Pres
colt Spoffcrd, with love story of un.
| usual intorest; Andrew Lang, with a
clever tcaVesty on the usual fairy tale;
| and GNstav Kobbe, with an interest
ing paper describing the life of Nine
Emma Games, in her Italian home
with her portrait in colors. For sale
at a., X. Rttchie II Co.'S,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
3 MURDER
TRIALS SET
First One Will Be Started Monday
at 2 O'Clock
STATE VS.. [. PERHAA
Mrs. Rogers VIII Be Tried Next and Stella
Bates Last Other County
Court News.

The first of the three murder cases
onthe Benningtoncourtdocketis is sched
uled to begin next Monday at 2
O'Clock. 1t is state against Leon Per-
ham, charged with the murder of Mar
Gus Rogers on the night of August p,
1902
The trial of Mrs Mary Rogers will
follow that of Leon Perham while Stel-
la Bates will be the last of the three
accused to face the tribunal of Justice
States attorney ]. J. Shakshober
and Hon. o. NJ. Barber will represent
the state in these cases while the defen-
dants attorneys are w. r. Daley and
D. A. Guiltnan of this place and T.
W. Malony of Rutland.
County court opened Tuesday morn
ing Judge John H Watson presiding
with Hon. Cephas William and Hon
Norman Mattison assistant Judges.
The opening prayer was by
Rev. DR.. w. Fl. Washburne and the
proclamation being made by Sheriff
Wilson.
The call of the docket resulted in
considerable number of cases being
set for trial in addition to the murder
cases.
The trial of Mrs Alice Moffat of
Sandgate charged with attempting to
poison her husband, Philander Moffat
is set to follow the murder cases.
Ia the court Wednesday the case of
Fred L. Mattison VS. Joseph Tessier
was called. It was on trial up to
this noon and probably will occupy
the entire day before going to the
jury. Tessier is charged with taking
money and goods from the store. No
specifications are set up in the charge.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
WON FIRST GAME.
Basket Ball Season Started off Brlskly Thanks.
giving Evening.


The basket ball season opened
Thanksgiving night in Library hall,
when the BenninRtouiars defeated the
Crescents Of Cohoes.
The preliminary game was between
two teams from the high school and re-
suited 10 victory for the side cap
tanned by Rollin JeDney. The score
WAS IA to u and feature Of the game
was the playing of JenDey, who threw
six of the seven baskets SC red by his
side
The hall was crowded aud when the
Benningtonians made their appearances
and trotted across the floor, the ap-
plause was deafening. This was
caused by the fine showing the boys
made in their new suits, blue aud white
stockings, brown pants and the fancy
B. B. b. on the front Of their vests.
The game was very rough on both
sides and the decisions of the officials
caused much dispute and ilteelirg as
we'll as, tiresome delays in the game.
Iu the. first half Burt and Plumb
each threw a basket and Casey threw
two on fouls The Crescents made two
baskets and on, on fouls Score B. B.
B. G Crescenls s.
During the ssr6nd half Cohoes made
tWo baskets while Casey made four
points by throwing four baskets out Of
Eve chances on fouls Score, home
team 10; visitors The visitors in
both halves gave better exhibition
Of team work but lost the game by
fouling,
Some kissing came from The audi
erce dt decisions made by the visiting
official but this was mostly from small
boys or by people who did not under
stand the game aud was by no means
countenanced by the home team
The game showed that the B6nning
tonIans must do mtre teaFa, work and
10 order to satisfy the Audience, play
more straight b6s&et ball and leave
out the rough foot ball work
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
WANTED FOR LARCENY.
Chester Phillips Of North Bennington Arrested
on Serious Charge.

Detective Wilson Of Albany came
here last Wednesday afterAoon and
securing the services of John Nash
went to North Bennington and arrest
ed Chester Phillips who was wanted in
Albany to answer to a charge of lar
ceny in the second degree.
1t is alleged that while Phillips and
another man we're moving a trunk for
a man that was about to be married,
they opened the trunk, took from it
two bottles of wine, and after drinking
the wine Phillips is said to have taken
the wedding suit. 1t also charged
that S25 in money was taken.
When the officers reached North
Bennington Phillips was found with
his step-father walking on Main street.
He made no objections to being taken
back to Albany
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
TO STAND ANOTHER TRIAL.
Frank Primrose Convicted Of RobbinS POstofiice
Must Answer For Burglary.

Deputy sheriff John Nash went to
Rutland Monday morning returning
with FRANK Primrose who he arrest
ed Immediately, after his discharge
from the house of Correction, Primrose
With two others btBsa Tito the store Of
2. L. Mattlsuh N South Shaftsbury in
November 1895 and after lootlng it rob-
bed the posi- Office which was in the
store. 'ShAriff Nash and others follow
ed the5a, and arrested the three near
Jacksonville, N. Y, but not until
there had been several exchanges Of
SHOTS between the parties. For the posi-
offIce'robbery the three we're given as
sentence of two, three and four years
each, Primrose getting the longest.
The other two after their release from
the house pi correction were brought
here and tried for Burglary each being
fined SlOO and cost which they paid.
Primrose will also have a trisk
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
r1INISTER
ARRESTED
Charged With Cruelty to a Small
Child
PUT UNDER $5OOBONDS
Horrible Charge Against Rev. Daniel Mcintyre
Congregational Minister at
Pawlet

Rev Daniel Mcintyre, pastor Of a
Congregational church in Pawlet was
arrested yesterday on a warrent issued
by States attorney Preston of Fair
Haven, charging him with abusing and
malTeating a three year old child that
lived in his family.
Mcintyre was admitted to bail in
the sum of $500 which was furnished
by member of his parish. The hear
ing is set for December IA.
Complaint was recently made to the
humane society here, which sent Grand
Juror E. c. Bennett to Pawlet to in
vestigate resulting in the arrest OF the
accused.
1t is charged that the child was very
harshly used, being kept for hours at
a time in a closet up stairs and being
fed on almost nothing but oatmeal.
When a committee went to the house
to investigate it found the little one in
the closet on an old blanket.
1t is said that the child was regular
ly whipped to make it eat the oatmeal
which it did not like. The child was
not allowed to eat with Mr. Mcintyre s
own children.
When Mcintyre found he was being
investigated he sent the child to Bos-
ton.
Pawlet people are very indignant
over the matter.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
WHIB CREEK, N.

-Four fires have occurred within two
years in the village Of White Creek.
The origin Of each is yelled in mys-
terry. Sunday seems to be the day for
the breaking out Of fire. The weather
has been clement, little or no wind
TO bear the destructive flames to neigh
boring buildings.
Several questions arise for consid-
Grafton. Is there an incendiary doing
this evil against society? Is it acci-
dent or carelessness that is the cause?
Has some one grievance against any
member OF society? II the last be true
why not let the law settle the conten-
ton? Incendiarianism is anarchy. To
See any building burn and not aid in
destroying the fire and in saving adj
joining PROPERTY is the slumbering
spirit of lawlessness. There is SOM
thing, somewhere radically wrong in
the civic life Of any community when
events Of fCe and lawlessh6ss continue
and the whale circumstances are cloud
ed ID mystery. Society is protected
backed by public opinion, executed by
the officers of law, There should never
be any fear In the heart of any com
muuity that if the law takes its course
OF justice the individual or individuals
initiating justice viii be in jeopaday of
life, limb or property, Where this fear
exists socie,y is unsafe.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
Prof. and Mrs. Yates Fifty Years
Married
LONG RESIDENTS HERE
Prof Y ates Was for n Years Principal Of Mt.
Anthony Seminary at the
Center

Professor and Mrs Geo w. Yates,
residents of Bennington for nearly
thirty years, recently celebrated their
golden anniversary at New Haven,
Conn. Mr. Yates will be remembered
as the principal of Mt. Anthony Semi
nary for 27 years and also taught
school in the village. Many Benning-
ton people will be interested in the
following from the New Haven
Register
''Professor and Mrs George w. Yates
celebrated their 5Oth marriage ami
versary last Saturday Nov. 2lstat the
home of their daughter, Mrs Edwin
Parmelee, 425 George street. Profess
sor and Mrs Yates are veteran
teachers, but retired from active work
several years ago In the early ffties
they were popular teachers in Bridge
port, as many citizens with silvered
hair could testify. They are spending
the evening of their days-a happy old
age-at Milford, the old home of Mrs
Yates. The wedding was a notable
gathering, confined to the children,
grand children and one great-grand-
child. Many valuable golden presents
were received and many letters of con-
graduation were read, after which
Seth B. Jones, A. NJ, principal of
Park Avenue Institute, Bridgeport,
who married Mr. Yates oldest daugh-
ter, made the principal congratulatory
address to the venerable couple, and
representing the five families, present
ed them with several large gold pieces.
Those present were: Franklin B.
Yates, wife and two children; George
w. Yates, jr., wife and three children;
Edwin L Parmelee, wife and two chill
dren; Seth B. Jones, wife, daughter
and the great grandson, Haywood
Yates Billings Mrs DR. Taft, the
other daughter of Mr. Jones, was not
able to be present.
Some of the remarks made by Profes-
sor Yates in accepting the presents
and congratulations will bear repeat
ing. After suitable thanks for the gold
presented, he said "We have received
many valuable presents from our
children and pupils, but the large
splendid bible before me, given by our
pupils in Bridgeport in 1865, is the
most valued. Its grand moral precepta
were dictated by our Heavenly Father
and those who follow this divine chart
Will surely sail in the harbor Of heav-
enly rest When we were married, so
years ago, we did not go travelling for
a few weeks Of honeymoon, but our
honeymoon has been continuous to the
present time. We hope you will all
live to see your 5Oth anniversary and
be as happy as we are today"
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
WAS BORN HERE.


Mrs Sarah Andrews Of Silver Springs, N. y, 10
Years Old.
MIRA Sarah Andrews, who lives al
Silver Springs, Livingston county N
Y, and who is supposed to be the old.
est woman in the state OF New York on
Saturday celebrated her l0Ist birth
day. Her health is good and her fac
ulties well preserved, except that she
is hard of hearing.
She is the daughter of Simeon Wat
son, and was born in the town of Ben
nington, November 2s, 1902 Her
grandfather, Jonothan Strattou fought
in the Revolution. She is of Puritan
descent. In 1927 she removed to Gene
see county and there, in 1893 married
Jasper Andrews, who died in 1893 at
the age of Ss. She was the mother of
seven children of whom three are liv-
ing, She makes her home with adaugh-
ter and there are five generations of
the family in the house.
She has lived in the life time of all
the 25 men who have been President
with the exception OF Washington, and
was % years old when on July 4, 1926
jefferson and John Adams we're laid
at rest. She was S5 years old when
Grover Cleveland was born and was
a grandmother before Theodore Roose-
welt was Insured into the world.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
B. FRANK WILCOX.
toosiek Falls Nan Del. Was Well Known In
3gnnhs stoia

B. Frank Wilcox, an aged and
highly respected resident of Hoosick
Falls was found dead in his bed Sun
day morning when his daughter went
20 call him The cause of death was
organic heart disease. He was
seyenty-three years of age, his birth
place being North Hoosick.
When young man he moved to
Adams, Mass, becoming a resident
Of Hoosick Falls forty-eight years
ago. Mr. Wilcox was skilled car
penter, and for many years was in the
employ of The Walter A. Wood Com
pany. He was one Of thirteen chill
dren, of whom a brother and four
sisters survive, In 1857 Mr. Wilcox
married Miss Mary Brainard Of Hoo
sick Falls, who survives. a daugh-
ter, Miss Lura Wilcox, also survives,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
COL, SCOTT ENTERTAINS.
Employees of the Scott Stocking Co. Friday
Evening In Forcsters Hall

Employees of the Scott Stocking Co. Friday
Evening In Foresters HALL
One Of the pleasant affairs connect
ed with the Thanksgiving holiday was
the reception and dance in Foresters
hall Friday evening by Col Olin Scott
to the employees of the Scott Stock.
ing Company of which he is presi,
dent,
The 45 hands in the mill we're each
presented with two tickets so that each
could take one person. On account Of
sickness the giver of the evenings
pleasure was unable to be present,
Maj H. D, Fillmore acting for him.
The latter with Miss Winslow led
the grand march when dancing COM
menced which Continued until tBla.
night At that hour the party &eRt TO
the American House where one of the
most attractive menus eTtf served in
the village was preSykfed. It included
everything In TIC line of Thanksgiving
delicaces' Eighty-three persons sat
down ID the tables, The party dis
Per5sd with many good wishes ex.
pressed for the giver Of the evenings
pleasures.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
sHAFTsBURY DEPOT

Peleg Mattison returned to his
studies in Albany Monday.
George Buck, who was called home
last week by the death of his father,
David Buck, returned to his home ia
Racine, Wis, Monday.
Mrs David Buck was called 10 Hoo
sick Falls Tuesday of this week by
the sudden death of her brother,
Frank Wilecx. His death wascaused
by heart failure.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
FOOTBALL
BASKETBALL
One Season Closed and the Other
Just Opening
A CREDTTABLE CLOSE
Strong Williams Football Team Won From
Bennington BY Close Score Of
9 to O.
A CREDTTABLE CLOSE

Bennington's football team closed
the season Thanksgiving day in a
blaze of glory and holding a strong
team from Williams college down to a
narrow margin of six points.
The home team played good sharp
football every minute. While Manion
was the bright particular star, all the
players did well and the game
was by all odds the best of the
season. While Williams won 6 to 0,
it was anybody's game up to the time
the last whistle sounded The lineup
was as follows.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
BASKET BALL FIELD.
+. N. T. A. 3. Society Has Secured Quarters In
Academy Hail.

The local F. M. T. A. B, Society
has organized two basket bali teSt6s
and has built a field of about 1000 So.
feet of playing space in Acadethy Hall.
The play ground is we'll defined on
the smooth level floor and gAclosed by
a sectional wire wall twelve feet high
which completely sepsrEtes the audience
and the players.
The boys were very fortunate in Sc
curing Academy Hall for this purpose
for besides furnishing room for a
large field it aEso provides sitting room
for three hundred persons and consid-
cradle standing room.
Their first game will be played II
about a week.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
MRS ELIZABETH GUNSAANNoN
Widow Of Michael GuNsNAANOh Died last Week
Wednesday ASsd 7S.

Mrs Elizabeth Gunshahhon, widow
of Michael Gunshannon died at her
home on Park street Wednesday No
vember % She was rs years Of age,
and had been in POOR health for some
time She was born IN Ireland but
this village had been her home the
greater part Of her life.
Her husband made the first gas ever
made in this town and used for illum-
mating purposes, at the time the Hunt
mill was erected. Mrs Gunshannon is
survived by two sons and three daugh.
'ters.
Her funeral was attended Saturday
morning Rev A, J. Barron officiating.
THE t6raal'ptas at Bennington Center.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
Mr. MORGAN DENIES.
Says He Never Stated That All License Adyo.
Gates were Buns.

NdttA WeTt DuIIA'
Mr. Editor
In your issue under date of Noyeul-
Der IL it is alleged that in a public
discussion of the license question with
w II. Bradford / stated "that all Ii
cense advocates were buns"
At the time the article appeared l did
not care to contradict it, any more
than did to rectify other misstate-
ments which have appeared in connect
ion with the assault upon me by Mr.
Bradford not considering them of suf-
ficient Importance as the case was
with the court for settlement.
But it has been brought to my atten-
ton that The Wilmington Times, The
st. Adams Messenger the Rutland
News and perhaps other newspapers
have been mislead by the article Of
November z. and have commented on
the alleged statment 'that all license
advocates we're buns in terms not at
all complimentary to me.
Now, Mr. Editor, if had ever made
such declaration, / should deserve
all and more than has been said and
written about it, but l never made such
a statment, nor anything like it, for
know better, and never have dis
cussed the license question publicly
nor privately with Mr. Bradford.
NJ, b. Morgan.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
POWNAL

John C christopher has returned from
Troy.
Mrs r. H. Washburne has been en-
tertaining Miss Fitch OF winsted, Ct.
Mrs J. H. Ryan and children have
been visiting relatives in Lansingburg.
Mrs Merritt Barber of West Troy
spent several days with Mrs c. Rosen-
burg.
Mrs Grier and daughter of North
ADAMS have been visiting at Samuel
Wright's.
aar old D. Foster of Yale school of
Forestry, has been spending a few
days in town.
DR. B. o. Barber is having lumber
for his new house sawed at T. V.
McCumber's mill.
Owing to Mrs Combs illness the
family didn't leave for Florida this
week as they intended.
A number from this village attended
the "Spinsters Convention" in North
POwnal Monday evening.
Mrs John Alcombright has returned
and is preparing to move to North
Dana, Mass, where her husband has
a situation.
Mrs Franklin Harder Of Springfield
Mass, was at Geo W. Hudson's the
first p art Of the week visiting her son
Ere drick Harder.
There Is only one letter advertised
at the Pownal post office Dec. lst.
This is for John Campbell, and will |
be sent to the D. L. o. Jan. 1st unless |
delivered to owner.
The Rural mail carrier handled |
1874 piec es of mail matter during the
month of November which was 1856 less
than the preceding month. The
amount of the stamped paper cancelled
was SIS, p which was 81. SO more than
October.
The Creamery is rapidly nearing
completion and before a great many
days should be in working order.
The machinery is at present being in
stalled and the building painted, The
main room is finished entirely in
Georgia pine and is very handsome,
Miss Winnie Wright has returned
to the North Adams Normal school
after the Thanksgiving recess during
which she entertained her classmate,
Miss Harwuod, Of Fall River, Mass.
Saturday evening Miss Wright en-
tertsined several of her friends from
Williamstown and this village in a
most delightful manner.
The largest Thanksgiving family |
party we have heard of in town this |
year was entertained by DIR and Mrs E. |
E. Potter. 1t goes without saying that
the dinner was bountiful and delicious
and the guests who enjoyed it included |
DR. L. 4. Potter and family of Hoo
sick Falls, Milton Potter and family
of WilliamstOwn, Mrs Lucinda Jep-
son, Miss Mary Potter, A, B. Gard
ner and family, and Mr. and Mrs A. G.
Parker of POWnal.
Chauncey ROsenburg died at his
home Overlook Farm" in this town
early Monday morning. Mr. Rosen-
burg's health has been poor for quite
a number of months, but it was
rapid failure of the heart, during the
past few weeks, which caused his
death. He has held many positions
of responsibility in the gift of the town,
being Justice of the Peace and also
Grand Juror for many years. Always
prompt to meet his obligations in
business affairs, he had the respect of
all those with whom he associated.
The diseased is survived only by
his wife. He was 80 years of age.
The funeral took place at the residence
yesterday at p. m-s the Rev Owen
James otficiating-
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
John II. Ayres Jr spent k;s Thanks
giving here.
Geo Grossman ofTroy spent Thanks
giving with friends in town.
The Old First church viii celebrate
its 14lst anniversary with supper
and roll call on Friday evening at.
the Old Academy.
The Young Womans Club will give
supper at their rooms Saturday
evening December fifth.
Several from here went to Troy Fri
day evening to attend the entertain
ment given there by Madam Atelba.
Rear Admiral Wells I. Field and
family left TO day for Washington
where they will spend the winter.
Howard Hart Shields and family also
went TO Albany for the winter.
Sheriff Wilson came down from
Rutland Wednesday afternoon and
brought with him, Mrs Rogers and
Stella Bates who are now in the county
Jail, and whose trial for the murder OF
Marcus Rogers will be called next
Monday afternoon
The Burlington Free Press an
nounces that John V. d. S. Merrill of
Bennington has Gled a petitioninbank-
ruptcy, with liabilities of Sl6l,OO0.
The assets, none of which are secured
are $3.50, with sl25 exempt. This act
ION is taken to clear up some old bus
mess matters and is in no way con-
nected with present affairs
Ainsworth's Electric Ointment war
\ L 4
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Tuesday Evening by Camp Frank Ray Sons
Of Veterans.

OF veterans,
Camp Frank Ray, Sons OF Veterans
elected Tuesday evening the following
officers;
Captain, F. Howard Ferguson, lat.
Lieutenant, James Mallory. 2hd Lleut-
enant, Oscar Pratt, Camp Council,
Ernest L Lambert, Ernest Briggs,
George r, Nichols, Delegates to State
Convention Frank r. Howe, James
Mallory. Alternate Delegates 10 be
chosen by them. installing Officer,
Ernest L. Lambert,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-03
MEDICAL COLLEGE BURNED.
University Of Vermont Suffers Loss Of SIS, 900
By Fire.

The University of Vermont Medical
college at Burlington was burned to
the ground yesterday forenoon involv-
ing a loss of S25,uOO. There was an
insurance of $1,000
The museum and a part of the lib
rary were saved. The fire caught
near the center of the building. The
building is three stories high and was
presented to the college by the late
John p. Howard
The college session viii be resumed
at once in temporary quarters.