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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

of the battle. The battle of Waterloo
and the Bunker Hill Monument have
been sufficiently commented upon by
hers, showing that the battle-ground
of Waterlooi is not located by the name
neither does the location OF the monu-
ment on Breeds Hill determine the
name of the battle fought on Breed g
Hill. 1t would be equally pertinent
and historically correct to say, the
battle of Bunker Hill fought on
Breeds Hill, Charlestown, or the bat
tie of Bennington, foughton the heights
of the Walloomsac in Hoosick Thus
by these instances, which are only
few of those which might be cited, it
is shown that many things enter into
the giving of name to battle or the
location of a monument.
But the name of battle is of little
consequence compared with the spirit
and valor Of those who fight II, and so
the papers from which most of the
above is taken, written by myself, dis
cussed at length the part taken by New
York in the battle, which was INDUCED
in only by few scattering men, on
the American side.
In speaking of the tory element in
the Grants" at this time, a historian
of prominence, states, when speaking
of the immediate necessity Of more
men for the defence of the frontier,
4" That their proportion in the whole
population was indeed small when
compared with their numbers in many
other places, and especially in the
neighboring counties of New York. "
The address delivered before the
berkshire Historical and Scientific
Society In Pittsield, Mass. February
l, 1894, and the "Vermont Historical
Society" in the House of Representa-
tives at Montpelier Nov. 5, 1896. was
published by both societies and made
a part of their records. The following
correspondence passed between Mr..
Locke and myself as appears atdates Of
the letters.
Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Feb. 10, 1884
Henry d. Hall Esq,
Bennington, Vt.
Dear SIR I sent you a copy
yesterday of my article on the bat
tie of Bennington. Have seen notice
OF your reply before the Berkshire Co
Historical Society on the lst inst. VIII
you crafty me by sending me a copy
Of your reply. 1t will delight me to
read it.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01
Never Ask Advice.

When you have cough or cold don t
ASK what is good for it and get some
medicine with little or no merit and
perhaps dangerous. Ask for Foley g
Honey and Tar the greatestthroat and
lung remedy, it cures coughs and colds
quickly. Quinlan's Pharmacy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Would not interest you II you're look
ing for guaranteed Salve for sores,
burns or piles. Otto Dodd OF Ponder,
Mo-, writes II suffered with an ugly
sore for year but box of Bucklen's
Arnioa Salve cured me. Its the best
salve on earth. 25c at o. E, iibson's
drug store.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01
Beware Of Oin,ments For Catarrh Thai
Contains Mercury.

UtWWTH WT NTIITIIIWIITF TUT NITWTTW It INV
Contains Mercury.
AS mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derauge the whole system
when entering IL through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by r. j Cheney s. Co, To
ledo. Ohio, contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure. be sure you get the genu.
inc. II is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio by +. j. Cheney * 60 Testimonials free.
sold by druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls family Pills are the best
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville, Ill,
writes ST had bronchitis for twenty
years and never got relief until | used
Foley's Honey and Tar which is a sure
cure" Quinlan's Pharmacy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

When a man invites his friend TO
take drink ii is proper for them to
insist that he order his first so that
they may get their cue whether to or
der five or ten cent drink. This APP
plies to the soda fountain as well as
TO the bar.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Friday, October 2nd, is the date
fixed for the Boston and Maine annua
excursion to Boston. Good to return
to October It'll, inclusive. Low rates.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01
Truly yours,
S. ID. Locke

North Bennington, Feb. u, 1894
S. D. Locke Esq,
Hoosick Falls, N. Y
Dear Sir
Yours Of the 10th is at hand.
The articles in the "Times" Troy
saw at the time Of their publication
and also the paper in the National
Magazine" Your pamphlet came duly
to hand for which | am obliged, My
paper before the Berkshire Co Histor-
ical Society is to be published by a
vote of the Society, and when it is 1
shall be glad to furnish you a copy.
Very truly yours,
Henry d. Hall.
In due time forwarded a copy to
Mr. Locke, but although he was quite
we'll and lived a year or two after it,
he never was heard from in regard to
my explosion of the myth in relation
to the claim, that Col. John Williams
was at the head of the New York
troops in the battle of Bennington, or
Of his delight" in reading the copy.
! had previously to the delivery of
my address visited Salem where the
residence Of Col. Williams was, and
at one time met Judge. James Gibson
an aged, intelligent and able magis-
trate, then retired, who told me with
out doubt Col. williams with troops
was in the battle.' After a pleasant
visit with him during which I endeav-
ored Ito find sons tangible data to
Substantial the assertion he said she
could not then lay his hands upon it,
but Williams was there" Imadeno arg
ument with him and only said l would
be glad to see something to confirm it,
and having some general conversation
left. also sent Mr. Gibson a copy of
my paper with my treatment of the
matter, but heard nothing from him,
Much might be said of the lack of
historical data, upon which great
deal that is said and published from
time to time is based, and in some cas-
es, no doubt pretentiously given to
the public eye, but this perhaps is not
the time to do it.
p, HENRY d. HALL.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD.

Corrected to June rs 1903 Trains leave Ben
MI ~, 20 daily. except sunday unless otherwise
TRAI LEAVING.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Miss Clara Hanaman of Manchester
Center is showing her new Fall and
Winter styles of hats, etc.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

North Bennington, Feb. II, 1894
S. d. Locke Esq,
naoc;,I- I'LL, n v.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Friends of Rev. Mr. and Mrs Pratt
will be surprised to hear of the burn
ing of their new church the Archangle
in New York city Sunday morning,
Causes of the fire unknown.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Corrected to June 10, 1908 Trains leav
Bennington daily, except Sunday, unless
otherwise noted.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01
Boston Excursion.

HENRY D. HALL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Severe Attack of Grip
CURED BY ONE BOTTLE OF cHAMBERLA1N's COUGH |
REMEDY.

CURED BY ONE BOTTLE OF CHAMBERLAIN's COUGH
REMEDY.
when 1 had an attack of the grip last
winter (the second one\ actually cured
myself with one bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy" says Frank w. Perry,
Editor of the Enterprise, Shortville, N.
Y. This is the honest truth. at times
kept from coughing myself to pieces by
taking teaspoonful of this remedy, and
when the coughing spell would come on
at night would take dose and it seemed
that in the briefest interval the cough
would pass off and would go to sleep
perfectly free from cough and its accom-
panying pains. To say that the remedy
acted as most agreeable surprise is put
ting it very mildly. had no idea that it
would or could knock out the grip. simp-
ly because had never tried it for such a
purpose, but it did, and it seemed with
the second attack of coughing the remedy
caused it to not only be of less duration,
but the pains were far less severe, and
had not used the contents of one bottle
before Mr.. Grip had bid me adieu." For
sale by Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

On Tuesday the Sproul- Roberts
road bill passed the lower house Of
the Pennsylvania legislature and
was sent to the Governor of the
State for his approval. The bill
carries with it an appropriation OF
So, 100000 by the State for the i'm.
provement of the public highways
which sum will be supplemented
by an additional $3,250,000 to be
raised from local sources for the
same purpose, and is by far the
most important piece of legislation
enacted by the session.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. Healthy bone
marrow and healthy spleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the blood-making organs but
gives them strength to do
their proper work.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists,
4o9-4I5 Pearl Street, New York.
soc. and $500; all druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
School Commissioners.

The School Commissioners were
in session at Elkton on Tuesday
Messrs. Blake, Carey and Jenness
being in attendance.
Sundry bills amounting tc
$272.1S were ordered to be paid.
The following resolutions were
passed by the Board:
Resolved, That the Board shall
hold a special meeting on Saturday,
April 25th, to settle the quarterly
accounts of the teachers.
Resolved, That each High
School shall provide funds for its
commencement expenses by a
charge of an admission fee at the
door, or in such other way as
the principal of each of said
schools may deem best.
All teachers are notified that
they must not continue their assist
ants, unless they have the full
number of pupils required by the
State law, viz: over forty pupils
in average attendance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Marie COrelli Writes for "The
Philadelphia Press"

Marie Corelli writes for the
Philadelphia Press Sunday, April
10, on "The Body Snatchers," a
savage, unbridled attack on those
who had given and propose to give
memorials at The Home of Shakes
peare. Miss Corelli is nothing if
not sensational when she champions
a cause, and in this vigorous
"appeal" she flays everybody who
hold opinions different from hers on
the subject and attacks generous
Americans, including the late Geo.
W. Childs and Andrew Carnegie.
Read it in next Sundays "Phila-
delphia Press" April 10.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil
County met in regular session on
Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week. Present-Judges Merritt S.
McNamee, Chas. E. Beatty and S.
X. Blake.
Sundry claims against estates of
deceased persons were examined
and passed.
Bonds Approved-Bond of DR..
Edward N. Crawford, administra-
tor of George w. Mcgee; bond of
George A. Blake and Joseph Hinch-
life, executors of George Turner;
bond of Judith B. Tome, executrix
of Jacob E. Tome; bond of A. L..
and E. L. Duyckinck, executors of
Emily l.. Duyckinck; bond of
Samuel ID. Fryer, executor of Jos.
B. Fryer; bond of Frank L. and
Rienzi Worthington, executors of
John Worthington.
Accounts Passed-First and final
account of Stephen J. Pyle and
Harry t. Pyle, executors of Sophia
Pyle, and distribution struck on
same; first and final account of
Laura L. Kirk, executrix of VIM.
l.. Kirk, and distribution struck
on same; second and final account
of l.. Marshall Haines, executor of
Thomas f. Sidwell; second account
of Joseph Coudon, trustee under
the will of Caroline Naudain.
Court adjourned to meet in spec.
ial session Thursday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Danger of Colds and Grin.

The greatest danger from colds and grip
is their resulting in pneumonia. If rea,
sonable care is used, however, and Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy taken, all dan
ger will be avoided. Among the tens OF
thousands who have used this remedy for
these diseases we have yet to learn of a
single case having resulted in pneumonia,
which shows conclusiyely that it is GER
tain preventive of that dangerous disease.
1t will cure cold or an attack of the grip
in less time than any other treatment 1t
is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners of
Cecil County were in session Tues,
day at their Office in Elkton, w.
w. McGuigan, w. B. Davis and j.
G. CrOthers present.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
William McClenahan and Fl. P.
Boyd, of Port Deposit, appeared
before the Board asking for an ad,
ditional appropriation for that town.
A petition was received asking
that the Lancaster, Cecil & South
ern Railway Company be compelled
to erect bridge across their track
near Carter's Mill, TO permit of the
re-opening of road leading from
the mill to the Cherry Hill -Andora
road.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Fire on Wednesday near Beau.
mont, Texas, on Spindle Top, the
great oil region, caused a loss Of
property valued at 81, 100000 and
the bankruptcy of twenty or more
of the smaller oil companies there
In the tract there were It's wells
and only five of the derricks and
pump houses are left standing
The fire was caused by careless
workman kicking over lantern.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Growth of the Rural Free Delivery
Service.

In view of the gradual extension
of the Rural Free Delivery service
in Cecil county it may be interest
ing to know that Maryland is
really the pioneer of the system, as
Carroll county was the first to be
laid out for a complete trial of the
system, and Carroll is now the
model r. F. d. section of the
country. In the summer of 1899
Carroll county was divided into 81
routes, and in December of that
year the service went into effect
there, disseminating &C postoffices
and 33 star routes in the county.
Notwithstanding considerable oppo-
sition from residents of the small
towns where postoffices were
discontinued, a satisfactory service
was fully established within 60
days from its Inauguration. There
are now 40 routes in Carroll county,
and the rural system by county
in Maryland stretches through
Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and
Washington counties with adjoin-
ing Adams county in Pennsyl.
vania, making a continuous service
covering 1900 square miles.
1t was in Maryland too that the
first postal wagon was put in use,
starting from Westminster and
supplying nine postOffices and de-
livering mail to farmers along the
route.
Some idea of the growth of the
system in the United States since its
Inauguration in 1896 may be had
from the fact that the first appro-
priation made by Congress for
an experiment with the plan was
$4,000 while the last Congress APP
propriated $12,500, 900. In 1896
rural free delivery was started,
with 43 routes, and on March 10
last there were 1902 routes in
successful operation, which would
seem to indicate pretty conclusive
ly that the system is no longer an
experiment but an established
feature of our great postal service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Nicholas ]. HYIand.

Nicholas J. Hyland, aged so
years, died at his home in Elk
Neck, on Monday. The Hyland
family first settled Elk Neck, hav-
ing been identified with the history
OF North East Parish since 1710.
The family were descendants of
John and Nicholas Hyland, natives
of England, the former being a
colonel in the British Army. He
resigned his commission to come
to America.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

The nomination of Wachter for the
Mayoralty of Baltimore is looked upon
with different degrees of enthusiasm by
the republicans, according to the factional
viewpoint from which seen. The
Lowndes- Jackson-Mudd combination her
aid it with much joy, hoping for the
success of their man, seeing in it the con-
trof of republican affairs in the city and
also the success of the initiatory step in a
fight against the reelection of Senator
McComas in the not very distant future,
while the McComas wing declare them
selves as elated at any successes the party
may gain, but secretely hope that that
success may be of their own particular
factional brand. they having the "none
genuine without our trade mark" feeling
yelled behind their outward expressions
of encouragement and qualification.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

New cup yacht Reliance was
successfully launched at Bristol,
r. L., on Saturday. The new
yacht will carry the largest sail
area ever put on a 9O-footer. Her
steel mast is 115 feet long.
Yacht sharps express the opinion
that the new boat must be five min
utes faster than the Colombia over
a thirty mile course in order to de-
feat 1.-THE challenger, Shamrock III,
which has proven herself speedy
craft.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

We invite the attention of ouI
readers to the advertisement Of
"Malarin," which is conceded,
by the endorsement of several lead
ing medical institutions, to be the
best specific known for malaria
Upwards of 5000 patients having
been successfully treated in one in.
stitution alone by this remedy, the
public can have no better warrant
for its efficacy. Give it a trial
See advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

If the decision rendered by Judge
Baxter of Omaha, Neb., holds good in a
higher court, to which an appeal has been
taken, the town of Lyon, in that State,
will remain a temperance town forever.
Judge Baxter's decision is to the effect
that Waldo Lyon, the founder of the
town, has fixed it so that no property
within the corporation limits can be used
for saloon purposes. The whiskey men,
of course, have not given up the fight,
but are leaving nothing undone to defeat
the purpose of the founder of Lyon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

The Public Ledger of Philadelphia in
reviewing the political drift as revealed
by the result of the several municipal
elections last week, comments on the
"strange doctrines" which the democ-
racy is being led to advocate, seeing in
this disposition to push to the front ques-
tons other than those advocated by the
old line of moss backs as represented by
Cleveland, Hill, German, Olney, ct al,
who cling to the one thread-bare issue of
tariff revision, seed for continued discord.
This discord which has long distressed
the democratic party, is likely to continue
until these old liners who are fighting so
desperately to regain their lost prestige,
brought about by new conditions, are
put back into the Palmer and Buckner
band wagon, where they belong. The
Ledger says of the recent contests:
Municipal elections have furnished the
engrossiug political theme of the week.
The only democrats who were successful
were men identified with the Socialistic
wing of their party-Golden Rule Jones,
Tom Johnson, the S1ngle-laxer; Garter
Harrison, advocate of municipal owner
ship and the referendum. Heretofore it
has been the granger constituencies
which have led democracy into advocacy
of strange doctrines. The impetus toward
Socialism comes now from the cities
Now it is the men of the city, the wage
workers and the salaried men, who earn
just what they have long been earning,
but who find living dearer-these are now
the disconnected. 1t would be folly to
undertake any estimate of the significance
of the recent city elections and not see
this fact written big on the results. If
they mean anything, they mean that the
effort to harmonic democracy bids fair
to be a vain one."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
r1rs. Gertrude rlowbray.

Mrs. Gertrude Mowbray, wife of
Rev. A. S. Mowbray, pastor of
Tome Memorial M. E. church, died
at her home in Port Deposit on
Tuesday night, after a lingering
illness from consumption. Mrs.
Mowbray was the daughter of the
late John A. L. Stephenson, OF
Dover, Del. Beside her husband
she leaves two sons and one
daughter. The remains will be
taken to Dover for interment on
Friday morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Rev. Charles F.. Sheppard.

Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, one OF
the oldest members of the Whining
ton Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence, who was stationed at North
East in 1SS3S4 and at Elkton in
1886, died on Monday at his
home in frankfort, Del, after a
long illness. In 1870 he joined the
Wilmington Conference, and during
his pastorate served Oh some of the
best charges in Maryland and Del
aware. He retired from active
work in 1901. A widow and four
married daughters survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

The 10000 creditors of the John
j. Ryan & Co. turf investment
concern are receiving fifteen
cents on the dollar for their good
money, U. s. Marshal Morsey
having $193,5O3 of the Company's
funds for distribution to stock
holders, who are figuring how
much they made on their
investment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Grin Remedies in Great Demand

When colds and grip are prevalent the
quickest and surest remedies are in great
demand. Mr.. Joseph D. Williams, :of
McDuff, Va, says that he was cured of a
very deep and lasting attack of la grippe
by using Chamberlain Cough Remedy
after trying several other preparations
with no effect. For sale by Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Friday. April IL, 1908

The three million dollars appropriated
by Congress for the relief of the Philip
pine government was distributed at the
sub-treasury on April 1. In order to meet
the appropriation one of the purchases
made by the War Department was that of
81, 500, 900 of bar silver to be minted into
Filipino coin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
DIED..
Mrs. Sarah Jane Brown.

Mrs. Sarah Jane Brown, wife OF
George Brown, died at her home at
Fair Hill on Tuesday, April IA,
in her 61st year. Her funeral will
be held to-day, Friday, at 200
O'Clock; services and interment at
Cherry Hill cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Mrs Milcha Wilson.

Mrs. Milcha Wilson, widow OF
the late Alexander Wilson, for,
merly of Elk Neck, died Saturday
morning at her home at Middle
town, Del, after an illness of only
two days, aged rs years. Before
marriage she was Miss Crouch,
of Elk Neck. Two daughters sur.
vive. The funeral was held Tues,
day, with interment at Forest Gem.
etery, Middletown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17

Edwin Williams and William
Morgan, two young men who plead
ed guilty of larceny, were on Satur-
day whipped with twenty lashes in
the Court House yard at George
town, Del, and sentenced to two
years in Jail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-17
Reduced Rates To ST. Louis
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Of
Dedication Of Louisiana Purchase
ExnoSitiou

Exposition.
For the benefit of those desiring to attend the
Dedication ceremonies of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition. at St Louis, Mo-. April 80 to May 2.
and the National and International Good Roads
Convention. April 81 to May 2. the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets to
St. Louis and return from all stations on its lines
April 49, a. % and 30. good going only on date of
sale and good returning to leave ST. Louis not
later than May 4. Tickets must be executed by
Joint Agent for return passage for which service
no fee will be charged.