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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

The new Shamrock's spinnaker
hoists 40 feet, is 70 feet across the
foot and is exceptionally full. There
must be cloth enough in it to make
canvas trousers for a whole orphan
asylum full of boys.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20
An Honest AvoWal.

"You would never have amounted to
anything if it had not been for your
wife," said the inconsiderate relative.
''That's probably true" answered
Mr.. Meekton. "But / think l deserve
little credit for having had the nerve
to get married."
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

Count Robert de Montesquiou is say.
ing uncomplimentary things about
Americans since his return to that
dear Paris. This. is unkind Of the
count. Didn't he find the people smil.
ing wherever he went over here? ~
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

There is absolutely no truth in the
story that Harry Lehr barked like a
dog on his way home from the Van.
derbilt wedding. He may have barked
like puppy, but not like dog.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

A beautiful girl has married a titled
Englishman who had to go to the
workhouse because of his poverty.
The wonderful thing about the case is
that she isn't an American heiress.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

The ex-Crown Prince of Saxony and
her former husband have made up and
will be married again "for the sake
of the dynasty" That dynasty must
be pretty hard up for. material. p.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

The larger the wheat crop the hap
pier the railroads. The smaller the
wheat crop the happier the operators
who wish to corner it.. The consumer,
as usual, has the privilege of paying
in either event.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

The attorney general of New Jersey
has been fined for running his auto.
mobile too fast. The people OF New
Jersey must be taking their laws seri.
ously this spring.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

Springfield, Mass, has millionaire
who works as a day laborer. But
he is probably doing it for fun, and
not because he is afraid of losing his
Job if should rest up bit.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

A clergyman in New York announc-
es that he will write no more Sun.
day sermons for the papers Of that
city. Perhaps they have stopped ask.
ing him.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

Rockefeller is now troubled with in.
somnia as we'll as dyspepsia. What's
the use of being multi-millionaire II
you must have sleepless sleeps and
eatless meals?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

Because a New York policeman
could not show that he had a bank
account he was declared insane. This
may be called prima facie evidence
in New York.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20
HeligoIan rs vanishinu.

!. H[eelligolaatnnd b an island which the.
British T Il - government traded to Germany
81 few years ago for q conside rables
slice IS sofs Alf1rican territory, IS said
be melting away under the actionS,of
4 the waves, so that there viii be moth
ing left8of it soon.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

The Economics, a community OF
celibates who once: fourished near
Pittsburg, have died of or deserted
until only half a dozen are left, and
they have just sold out and retired
from business. It's pretty hard to keep
any community up to the standard on
celibacy. <@..> T.. : ~: &C. 4: & il.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

A New York goat ate its owners
macintosh and $50 in bills which
were in the pockets. Moral: Don't
leave money in your macintosh.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

The Mad Mullah's mother is sought.
Now if they could catch his mother
tn-law, perhaps he'd quiet down and
live in peace.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20
GETTING Him KEYED Up.

Getting Him Keyed Up.
Mrs. H0mer-How do you manage
to get your carpets so clean? Do you
hire a professional carpet beater?
j! Mrs. Neighbor-No; my husband
beats tnem, and always do something
to make his angry just before he be.
gins the job.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

They have discovered George
Washington's little Ratchet, and it
cannot tell a lie, for didn't Parson
Weems invent it?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

A bald-headed mems club has been
formed in Cleveland. Isn't it about
time for the people who wear: glass
eyes to get together?
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

Thieves stole a statue weighing a
ton from Chicago Office building.
They probably concluded that the
building was old and not worth TAX
ing.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

It is wonder the people OF Den
mark have never risen in their wrath
and thrown vegetables and things at
the stage Dane.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

DR.. Cyrus Edison says that grip is
caught through kissing. And yet
kiss has caused many man to lose
his grip.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

The Missouri man who has been
working for twelve years on crazy
quilt must have a mind of that pat
tern.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20
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10 D |||'||||| |! 4

! r..
sS#ss Circumstances Alter Cases. Il
Maud was SO delighted to have
met you again yesterday after & s .e y!
these years, but really, 4 ! 1elt
rather hurt. that you didn't introduce IS
me to the gentleman who was Win
you. H. " . 49,. ~ f. 81, ;Is1
Mabel-My dear, / don't consider
him the proper sort Of a man for you
to meet. ! III, : ..p.;;. "
Maud-The idea! If he's the prop
'er sort for you =. ~e~ I.
Mabel-O! I can't help It: he's my
husband. -, 49,
A Great Truth.
what we need in politics
"Yes?" / ~.i r -
CAS- was saying, what we need In
politics is
"Well?" - -.
'-is less politics." : -~ 49,.
Fact! You're right" - -.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

There is another crisis in the Bal
kans. 1t is the fourth that has come
along since a week ago Friday.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

With racing and baseball in full
bloom spring might as well settle
down to business herself.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20

Mr.. Tongue-Yes, they were mar
ried secretly. The brides father
wouldn't give his consent, you know.
Dame Gossip-Really? And who
was the groom?
Mr.. Tongue it wasn't the
groom. She married the coachman.
The Testimonial He Wanted.
"Gladys," said Chumley to his man.
nish sister, 1--WE done so much for
you you should write me testimon-
ial."
"A testimonial?"
Eyes; you might say: Dear
brother~once was timid, delicats
girl, but since using your collars,
shirts and ties have become a new
woman"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20
The latest physiosnomical wrinkle
Is the alum face. r. <452 2s.. IA
Is Wisdom wise when it goes to the
vevels Of Folly? If so, it is foolish.

The Vanderbilt-Neilson merger goes
into effect under the most fattering
auspices.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-20
s. He! aaes---Does your father 60 to any
watering place in the summer!
She Certainly. You must have for
gotten that father is milkman.

!. The ssuhjeet He Liked Best.
!. 4, S S Yous nix well on the subject I'M i
which you are most interested. I. said
the impertinent girl. f5s.:# 5#5.,
z;s. And what Is that1 said the man.
smelling q compliment. U 5s2s= i. {
I s..' s.Y o,lrself. g said the Il impairment
girl demurely. / 81.
ss.. S5s85 Ecele siasticaI. W s|. s35@ssi
Cnurch Do you Ink he IS q we'll
lproportloned man
GothanN his lungs are away
ont q proportion To- his sbra aims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-19

Welbourne, Md, Dec. z. 1908.
Dear Santa ClaIs:z-I would like for
you to bring me Npll's carriage, a
Christmas tree, and ornapents. oranges.
nuts. apples. raisins. ana all kinds of
candy. I am al little crippled girl. ten
years old. I have two sisters and two
brothers. I hope~>you.%will not forget
them. Your loving little girl.
Peal Reid.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-19

Snow Hill. Nd, Dec. 10, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus:-I want YOU to
come to my house this year. l go to
school and try to know all of my lessons.
I want Il writing desk, a go-cart. also
want candy, cakes. oranges. nuts.
raisins and apples. Don't forget me.
Your little girl
Clemie Bowen.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-19

Berlin. Md. Dec. 8. 1903.
Dear Santa Claus:-I want a rifle,
mouth organ. knife, seven boxes of
shot, bank and lots of candy, nuts,
raisins. and oranges.
From your little by.
Paul Birch.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
WOODFORD
[Deferred from last wetkl

Margaret Temple and sister have
gone back to Rutland.
Master Melvin Woodward has visited
relatives in Ferndale.
Mrs Henrietta Bowles has been a
few days With relatives in Bennington.
The venerable Geo W. RiclSford,
who has been victim of the grippe,
has recovered.
Miss Anna Park Of Bennington has
been a guest for several days of Cbas
f. Wood and wife.
The snow is nearly all gone in the
Hollow, while there is large amount
on the mountains The turnpike is
icy.
Mercury was up in the COS the last
day OF February and considerable rain
fell. Ice went out Of the streams but
20 damage was done by high water.
February, the shortest month of the
year, went ont in rain and gloom a
fit prelude to the most dreaded month
Of the twelve, 10 this latitude. How
ever, March may be "real good this
year. It's too late now to prophecy
an ''open winter, so ! give up!
Aaron Brown, the COOK on Wright u
Co. 3 lumber job, was out from the
camp early Tuesday morning and al
legged that John Wycoff work an OF
the job. had stolen ninety dollars in
money and gold watch ard chain
from him. A light suow fell Monday
night and Brown and another started
in pursuit of Wycotf long before day
light, and easily tracked him as far as
the old Deacon Brown place, then the
ground was bare 1t IL learned later
that Wycoff 'gobbled' fifteen dollars
from another workman.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
ARLINGTON

w. c. Farnum is in New York for a
few days.
NJ. G. Phelps of Dorset was in town
over Sunday.
Mrs Ira NJ. Garfield of Rutland was
in town two days last week.
E. r. Pell of The Arlington has been
spending few days in Boston.
Miss Smith of Moutclair, N. j., is
visiting at the ST James rectory.
Mrs John Higgins of Middlebury is
at her sisters, Mrs Robinson's.
Miss Sarah Hard has been visiting
friends in Schenectady and Saratoga.
Mrs j. j. Stakeholder and son Har-
old left Saturday for trip to New
York.
Miss Selma Gault, who has been
teaching in Dandy, is home for a va
cation.
Miss Mary Lyons of Bennington
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs j.,
w. lyman.
Miss Alice Collins and Miss Nellie
Ketcham of Whiting are visiting Mrs
G. 1t. June,
Miss Sicard spent Saturday after
noon Of last week with her friend, Mrs
j. NJ. Ayres of Bennington.
Miss Elva L. Brownson, Mrs Eugene
Andrew and Monture Andrew were in
Bennington Saturday of last week.
Edward Brownson, who has been
visiting relatives in Dudville, Ont.
for thuee months, returned home Tues
day.
Mrs II. T.. Garfield, who has been
with her son in Rutland for several
months, has returned and opened her
house on Water-st.
James Keough, former resident Of
the town, died at his home in North
Bennington Friday morning, of ty-
phoid fever. The funeral was held
from st Columban's church on Sun
day.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
MANCHESTER

Miss Carrie smithson was in Rut
land Monday.
Rev Mr. Carhart of Dorset was in
town Monday.
The Misses Munson are visiting in
Eagle Bridge.
Miss Susie Hapgood of Peru was in
Manchester last week.
Mrs Herbert Cassard is spending a
week in Baltimore, Md.
E. c. Perkins spent Sunday in
Rensselaer, with Mrs Perkins.
Fred Fish and wife are moving into
half Of Mrs Ella Swift's house on
North Main street.
f. II. Swift who has been home for
a few days, viii return to South Hamp-
ton Seminary this week.
Mrs Chas Hawley has returned home
from White Plains, H. Y, she has
been visiting her sister, Miss Lester.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
HOOSICK
Geo Prebble is on the sick list.

Geo Prebble is on the sick list.
Mrs Ellen strevell is working for
Edd Mathews.
Mrs Shepard Fonda is seriously i'll
at Mapletown.
Mrs Nellie Smith spent Sunday with
Mrs Demyer Clapper.
Elmer Baker is visiting his sister r
in law, Mrs Bert Baker.
John Whitley is on the sick list at
Mrs II. II. Bratt's. Or Clark attends.
Joseph Russell, better known as
"Gentle joe, is hostler for Charlie
Knapp
Charles Retuon has hi ed the Hor-
ace Green hotel and will take posses
sion April l.
= John Davis and wife from White
Creek, N. y, spent Sunday with the
Misses Crandall.
Mrs Daniel Somergile of Hoosick
Falls spent Friday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs George Cox.
Lottie Green cut her finger very
badly oue Gay last week, and 1t took
three stitches to close the wound.
TIE social given by the L. A. U. at
Rev W. S. Coon's last Friday night
was enjoyed by all, about 30 being
present. Games and music were the
features of the evening and bounti-
full repast was served
George Mitchell of South Petersburg
passed away quite suddenly last
Thursday He was rs years old and
was a former resident Of Hoosick. He
is survived by widow, one son and
two daughters. The funeral was held
from bis late residence Saturday. In
torment was in Hoosick Rural GENE
terry.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
.SOUTR SHAFTSBURY
I 1s8gss9s 9SS90s9s

Charles Harris is reported much i'm
proved.
G. q. Wentworth is i'll at his home
west of the village
The Misses Ida and Ina Lennon of
North Ferrisburg VT, daughters Of
Rev c. T. Lennon, former pastor Of
the NJ Il. church in this village, ar
rived in town last week Tuesday to be
the guests of Miss Florence Burleson
for several days.
The following, which will be Of in
terest to the friends of Mrs Cora Belle
Mattison, was recently copied from a
Schenectady paper
"Ihe concert given in the new Sun
day school building of the First Re
formed church last evening, was an in
teresting event. The affair was under
the auspices OF, the Griffs band, and
the result was gratifying to all who
worked to make the affair a success.
Mrs Cora Belle Mattison, pianist
and Ben Franklin, tenor, assisted by
Miss Poison, interpreted fine pro-
gram which included solos by Mrs
Mattison and groups of songs under
the titles OF 'SOngS OF other days, "
"Songs my mother taught me, and
"Songs by American composers, " Mrs
Mattison's playing was in all things
delightful. She is good reader and
her playing was characterized by good
technical skill, artistic combinations,
producing fine effects, and a compre-
hensive conception OF the meaning OF
the composers. She united a mastery
power Of wrist and fingers as shown
especially in the "Gavotten by DIAL
bert and "Polonaise" by Moszkwski,
also showing delicate grace and abr
ity in the ''Impromptu" by Reinholda
She was especially delightful in the
"Litz' number, which was perhaps
more appreciated by the audience on
account of the analytical remarks Civ
en- on the program. The closing num-
Der was a Concerto by Mendelessohn.
Many encores were demanded and
graciously accorded. The audience
was very large, happily disposed d
well pleased with this delightful must
Gale. Four young ladies gowned in
white acted as ushers.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
HERE IS A LITTLE GOLD MINE!

Two story house with "A rooms, one store
building now rented, one large horse and COW
barn and other buildings, all In good repair. a
complete ice plant with two houses. Fifty acres
of good land, Price for ali $4,000, one-third
down Located ABOUT a mile from Village Of
Bennington on line OF trolley.
Also the CULVER place, so called; price $1,000
II sold by list day of April.
Will sell or exchange plot containing $50 rods
of land with dwelling house thereon; located on
Silver street, on Grandyiew Terrace, in Ben
ningtOn. This property will cut up into five
building lots 50xi76 feet viii exchange for
farm or any other property in or near Benning'
ton.
/ will sell or lease a building lot on
River Street, also one on Mccall Street Like
wise have 85 lots size G0xl2O feet at Fairlawn
Park that Iwil sell, lease or exchange at from
10 Of one cent per foot 10 cents per foot. No
taxes no interest on lots for the first two years.
Twill take FIVE dollars down, and fifty cents per
week. until paid for in full. This Park IS lOcat-
ed near public sewer and water system, and
within FIVE minutes walk from electric cars.
Telephone PIP JOHN NASH. 26u
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
NORTH HOOsICK.

Mr. Williamson's family expect to
move to Hoosick Falls soon.
Miss Amy Andrews of White Creek
has moved into Hugh Aliens house.
There is an epidemic which is af-
fecting both old and young in this vi
cinity.
The net proceeds of the oyster sup
per March was $50, which goes
towards the minister's salary.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
READSBORO

very interesting entertainment
was given by the Repdsboro graded
schools Thursday night, February
%. The program was as follows Song
OF Welcome, by grammar and inter
mediate department; dialogue, "Our
Work, " by primary, No. l.; farce,
"The Duchess OF Dublin, - by gram
mar department; dialogue, "My Best
Friond, primary, No. j. patriotic
drill, by intermediate and primary No.
, piano solo, James Bullock; dia-
logus, months of the Year, by pri-
mary, No. , recitation, "The Whist
ling Regiment" Mr. Howes; farce,
"Mischieyous Moses, by the gram
mar department. The entertainment
was attended 10y large ana apprecia-
tive audience, and we are sure that all
who attended received far more enjoy
ment than they anticipated. Thor
ough preparation characterized the ex-
ercises from beginning to end, and
many considered it the best school
entertainment ever given in Reads
boro. Much credit is due the child
rem Of the village schools, and also the
teachers.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
Estate of Catherine Healey.

VIII Presented.
GTATE OF VERMONT, In Probate
the Probate office in Bennington within and for
said District on the 2ist day of Feb, A
ID. 1903.
Present, John V. Carney, Judge.
An Instrument purpOrting 70 be the last VIII
and Testament of Catherine Healy, late of
Bennington In said district. deceased, being
presented by Thomas Healey one, the execu-
tor therein named, for Probate, 1t is ordered by
said Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear at "a session thereof, to be
held ut the Probate ONCE in Bennington in said
district on the 18th day Of March, A. ID. 1908
at ten O'clock In the forenoon, and show cause.
If any they have, against the probate Of said
VIII; for which purpose IL Is further ordered
that this order be published three weeks sue.
cessvely in the Banner and RefoTmer, news.
paper printed at Bennington, in this State, pre-
vl0us to said time Of hearing.
BY the Court.
5ws Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
II STANDS AI0nee.

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stands alone, as the one and only remedy
for leucoErhea, female weakness pro-
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for a case Of the above maladies which
they can not cure. This is a remarkable
offer. No other medicine for the cure
of worhan'S peculiar ailments IS backed
by such remarkable guarantee, No
other medicine for woman's ills is pos
sessed of the unparalleled curative pro
perties that would warrant its makers
in publishing such an offer; no other rem
edy has such a record of a third OF a
century OF cures on which to base such
a remarkable offer.
Miss Emma Weller. who is Secretary Of the
Young Peoples Christian Association, at 1875
Madison Avenue, New York City. says y Your
Favorite Prescription IS a boon to sick and
tired women for il cures them when other med
icines fail know whereof I speak, for I have
had experience with Il. For fourteen months
had constant headaches seeUed too weak to
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from nervousness and indigestion, and every
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reading one % s7uf books decided TO give your
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The dealer who offers a substitute for
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ronage.
If constipated use Dr. Pierce's Pleas
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ISOLATION, Proprietors, Buffalo, N. Y.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
NORTH WHITE CREEK.
deferred (, ON last week.l

w. W. Stickney of Fort Edward and
Charles Frisbie OF Cambridge were
here last week on business.
j. Ellis Bailey is home from the
Eagle Square shop in South Shafts
bury, on account of sickness.
r. j. Hanna has visited his sister,
Mrs Henry Perry, of Post Corners.
E. D. Bailey was in White Greek
Thursday of last week.
Isaiah Bentley and family from
South SALISBURY have moved into the
LATE Baker tenant house.
Henry Allen, surveyor of White
Creek, was here last week, surveying
land for Capt Bailey and Henry bill,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-03-12
Estate OF Marie A. Morse.

VIII Presented.
GTATE OF VERMONT, In Probate
- District of Bennington, ss.l Court. held at
the Probate ONCE In Bennington within and
for said District on the 3 tn day OF Meh A, D.,
1908.
Present, JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last win
and Testament of Maria A. Morse. late OF Ben
ningtOn, IN SAID district. deceased, being present
ed by the executor therein named, for Probate it
Is ordered by said Court, thatall persons con.
cerned therein, be notified 10 appear at a SEES.
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Of
day OF March A. ID. 1903 at 10 O'Clock in the fore.
noOn and show cause, If any they have, against
the probate Of said VIII; for which purpose il IA
further ordered that this order be published
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY the Banner and Re
former newspaper printed at Bennington, In
this State, previous to said time Of hearing
BY the Court. Attest.
6w3 JOHN " CARNEY, Judge