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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
OLDEST ACTIVE FIREMAN.
George Il. harwood Has Seen 80 Years Of
Fire Fighting.

George H. Harwood, whose picture
appears herewith, has the distinction,
as far as can be learned, of being the
Oldest fireman in point Of years SER
vice Of any fireman in Vermont
Mr. Harwood began running with a
machine in the spring OF 1864, when he
become memher of Protection Engine
and Hose Company. His first assign
ment to duty was with the hose cart
He was then made pipeman. position
that he held until elected one Of the
assistant foremen of the company.
He was also for tine connected
with the Hickory Jackson Engine and
Hose Company. which was secured by
private arrangements, and used for
contests at various tournaments, in n
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
AUTOMOBILE CLUB.
State Organization Of Motor Vehicles Formed
at Montpelier Last Week.


A number of the automobile owners
in Vermont met at the Pavilion hotel,
Montpelier, on the evening of March
26, and organized the Automobile club
of Vermont, with DR. l.. Hazen of Bur
liugton, president; W. b. Fondar,
of st Albans. lst vice-presideut; C. G..
Warren of Waterbury, End vice-presi-
dent; w. d. Woolson of Springfield,
secretary and treasurer.
a recent census shows that there are
IS automobiles owned in the state at
present and q number are purchasing
this spring.
The aim of the club is to promote the
interest in automobiling in the state,
and to use its energies in the securing
of better roads, and also to bring the
automobile owners in closer touch
socially.
Any owner of an automobile within
the state is eligible for membership,
and there is provision for associate
members, to consist OF any one inter-
ested in automobiling, but not owning
a machine.
1t is hoped that every owner will
join the club Further Information
eau be secured by addressing +. f.
BamfOrth OF Waterbury, Chairman of
the Membership Committee, or any Of
the officers of the club.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
LICENSES
ASKED FOR
q Applications Made for Right to
Sell Liquor.
I3 OF THE FIRST CLASS
Favorite Locality Seems to be Upper End Of
North Street. Two Are Asked
for One Place

The time set for filing applications
for license for the sale of liquors un-
der the provisions of the new law eX-
pired Friday night, with 2l applica-
tiUns in the hands of the secretary.
There were p but one was Withdrawn
the last evening.
There are l3 applications for first
class licenses, for which the fee is
81 ,OOO A license of this kind permits
the sale of all kinds of liquors to be
drunk on the premises. The dealer is
not allowed to sell any by the bottle.
The applications and locations are
as follows:-Frank Sullivan, corner
Mill and River streets: Dennis Cronin,
River street opposite the depot; James
H. Whitney, Park street, corner
Spring; Henry c, Knapp, Healey store
corner Park and Gage streets; j. j.
Morrissey, corner River and Depot
streets, Columbian house; John II.
Leahy, corner River and North streets
American house; f. j. Cummings,
North street in Evans block; w. H.
Luudetgan, North street, Brewster
block; w. J. Phalen, Main street,
Webster house; Louis Bergeron, I'd
Main street, Webster house: Ramon
and r. J. OWES, Main street near
Benton bridge; John H. Evans, North
street, Evans block; James f. Leahy,
corner Stafford and County streets.
Second class permits selling of all
kinds of liquors not to be drunk on
the premises:-Turner H. Cranston,
River street below American house;
f. j, Morrissey, Hawks building on
North street long occupied by Nation
al Express Office; Frank Bronori, west
side OF North street in store now oc-
cupied by him; John II Evans, North
street, Evans block; Chas F. Morse,
North Bennington.
Glass three permits sale OF malt liq-
uors, wines etc.. fee $3.50, George A.
Miller, North street in restaurant now
conducted by him.
Druggists license permits selling on
physicians prescription only, fee $40,
w. L. Gokay and Joseph NJ. Ayres.
Two applications for license for
the Webster house indicate strife
over the control of the property. Most
of the applicants have secured bonds
in the American Fidelity company of
Montpelier but several furnish indi-
vidual bonds.
The public hearing on applications
is set for Friday, April II, in the
rooms back of the town clerks Office
All the applications will be found
advertised in full as the law requires
on the fourth page of this paper.
The Putnam house has made pro-
visional application for liquor Ii
cense, but the application does not
appear in the printed list. John
Evans has made two applications, but
expects only one, Nhich ever the com
missioners see fit to grant him.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

A starting incident is narrated BY John
Oliver Of Phiade phia, as follows: | was in
an awful condition. My sAin was almost
yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
eOnlinua J, in back and sices, 10 appetite ,
growing weaker day by day. Three phi, ST.
clans had given me up. Then was advised
to use L ec ric Bitters;to my great joy, the
first bolt made decided imprOyem- /
cOniinu their use for three weeks. and am
now well man. | snow they robbod the
grYe of another victim" No onr should
fail to ry them Only 90 ce Is, guaranteed
at o. L Gibson's drug store.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
$4,000 OF DEBT PAID.
Board Of SsIsctmsn Has Ordered New Bridge
For West Part Of Town.

Board Of SSlsctmsn Has Ordered New Bridge
For West Part Of Town.
The selectmen on Tuesday contract
ed with the Worcester Structural Com
pany for new iron bridge to span the
stream near Highland Fay's, in the
southeast part of the town. The
bridge will be % feet in length, Of the
latest design. There will be guard
rails at each end, those at one ap-
proach being 26 feet long, at the other
II feet. The structure is to cost S4OO
and is to be ready for use by the last
of May.
The board has also contracted for
the metallic fittings for the vault in the
town clerks Office, as authorized at
the last town meeting. The fittings
will consist OF roller shelves, 76 docu-
ment files, covered spaces for loose
papers, metallic drawer for election
papers, etc. The contract price for
the fittings is S43O.
The board has also contracted for a
vault truck, for use in holding index
cards and books and which can be run
from the vault to any desired place
without removing the contents, a con-
venient and much needed piece of office
furniture.
Tuesday the board mailed to Jose
Parker and Company of Boston
check for 5000 to pay the note due
April /, the first one in an indebted
ness of $50, 600 which that firm had
against the town. The next one will
become due April /, 1904.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
ELKS ELECT OFFICERS.
Annual Meeting of the Lodge Held on Tues.
day Evening.

Bennington Lodge, No. j67, B. p.
0. Elks, elected the following officers
Tuesday evening, and they will be in
stalled at the regular meeting April
IA, by Deputy e. J. Winslow:
Exalted ruler, ]. II. Livingston; es-
teemed leading knight, J. p, Mulligan:
esteemed loyal knight, DR. r, f. Gren-
nan; esteemed lecturing knight, Joseph
w Watson; secretary, VIM d. Forbes;
treasurer, +. j. Winslow: tyler, Louis
Bergeron; trustee for three years, +.
A. Booth.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

There's nothing lise doing tht G thor.
oughly. 0fal the Salyes you ever hea d Of
Buc,len's Arnica Sal is th. be Il ~ eers
away and cures burns. res, cruises, cuts,
boils, u'cers, skin eruplions and piles. It's
only 25c. and guaranteed to give satisfaction
by o. L Gibson, druggist.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

The regular meeting Of Mt Anthony
chapter No /, O. f. S., will be held
in Masonic hall Wednesday evening,
April 8.
A nine months old child of MIR and
Mrs John Mcclure died Sunday. The
funeral was observed Tuesday morn
ing, the burial being at Bennington
Center.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
Notice. 7rs

Came into my possession on Sun
day, March 10, a black and white
shepherd dog, Owner can have the
same by proving property and paying
charges and cost of this notice, Mrs
DesLaurier, II County-st. 9w3*
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
Easter.

Miss J. O'Donnell announces her
Opening display of Spring Millinery
Wednesday and Thursday, April s
and g. at the North street Emporium.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
Spring Opening.

Opening OF Spring Millinery Satur-
day April 1, at Miss Crystals, jl2
MaiD-st.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

J. b. Mahoney, who has been visit
ing John Chrystal, returned to hishome
in Worcester Monday.
Miss Margaret Small of Alva, Scot
land, has arrived here and will make
her home with her aunt, Mrs John
Temple.
The bicycle season has opened, and
the Bennington Bicycle company has
received a full line Of new supplies,
and are ready for business.
At the regular meeting of the PEN
sion examining board Wednesday, s
veterans appeared for examination.
Most of them were for increase.
At the teachers examination for
Bennington county conducted by
county examiner Simmons at Ben
nington, ReadsborO and Manchester
last week, 26 persons took the exami-
nations required. Twenty of them
passed and of these, four received GER
tifcates of the first grade.
The first licenses to sell liquor in
the state issued under the new law
we're at Middlebury Tuesday, March
81, the recipients being John Higgins
of the Addison house, and John H.
Sargent of the Logan house. Both
we're first class, the fec being placed at
$500. Both men are well known here,
Mr. Higgins being native of Airing
ton and for some time a resident OF
the village.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

Nichols and Rudd will be ready with
Spring Millinery on Wednesday,
A prii 8.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

Spring opening at Mrs A. G. Wood s
on Saturday, April 4.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
Opening Day

On Saturday, April 4, Miss Morgan
will show trimmed Hats and Bonnets.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

XNANTEDA young glrl for maid In
Street lO,yis
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
Minerva Club Give Dance In Forsstsrs'
Hall Tuesday Evening.

Minerva Club Give A Dance In Forsstsrs
Hall Tuesday Evening.
The Minerva club, consisting OF
seven young ladies, gave a dance in
Foresters' hall last Tuesday evening.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with ferns and garlands of ground
pine. In the center Of the reception
roo1 was an immense palm, while
others were distributed around the
room. Red shades on the chandeliers
gave a singularly artistic and pleas
ing effect. In the hall, facing the en-
trance was the head OF Minerva, in
gilt, and above it the words minerva
Club" also in gilt. A corner screened
by palms and ferns was reserved for
me orchestra,
Mrs George f. Graves and Mrs
Edward w. Bradford presented the
dance orders to the guests as they ar
rived.
Thirty couples we're present, and
dancing began at $3.50. During the
evening, ices we're served by Hudson.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

VA ANTED -One copy of the old style hymp
w book called the Continental Harmony
Address w. NJ ;his office, 9w9
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

'l'O RENT House with all modern improve
Finn. gw9
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

EOR SALE-Wheel nearly new, s19 cash.
4 Dr. A. G.. Dana 425 Main street lowe
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

FIAO RFNT-A desirable tenement at tOa Iefn-
a eroon ave. Inquire Of II ID. Han North
Bennington. or at Sls Elmst, Bennington. aw3
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

Misses Ryan and O'Connor announce
their opening Of Spring Millinery for
Saturday, April 1.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-04-02

TOR "a IA 2OO egg ReIEb.er Incubator
II Inquire A. b. Swift, ia Adams street JOtf 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13
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PERSONAL POINTS.
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H. E. Carpenter, of Fordyce, is here
today.
J. F. Grass, of South Bend, is here
today.
Mrs. M. Tichenor is in the city from
Dewitt.
Mr.. and Mrs Bacon. of Ladd. are in
the city.
Mrs. M. Tichinor. of Dewitt, is in
me city.
W. H. O'Barr, of Rector, Ark, is in
the city.
D. M. Davis. of Magnolia, is in the
city today.
Ira l.. Kline, of Little Rock, is in the
city today.
Miss Mary Ella Sligh left yesterday
for Galveston.
d. l.. Abbott, of Little Rock. was
here yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs Julling, of Pendleton,
are in the city.
N. A. Daucher, of Stuttgart, was in
the city yesterday.
Cap. r. r. Rice. of Warner. was in
Tire city yesterday.
Walter Elmunder, is in the city to-
day from Little Rock.
l.. NJ. Altheimer and Louis Altheim-
er, Sr., are in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. X o. Pindall. of Ar
kansas City. are in the city today.
J. W. Tefee. special agent for the
Mosler safe people, is in the city.
Miss Edna Johanna, of Stuttgart,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr and Mrs. Henry Bradshaw were
in the city from Bearden this morn
ing
Mrs. Adkins is here from Clarendon,
and is the guest CT friends and rela.
tives.
Mrs. H. b. Mizell and daughter, Miss
Mary, left for Waco. Tex, for visit to
friends.
II. R. Holley, of Piggott, Ark, is
here today with the intention of buy
ing land.
Miss Katie Berger left for st. Louis
today to remain for several weeks,
where she hopes to regain her health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pehrend of Kan
kakee, Ill.,, are the guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Lee Johnson. They will go to
Hot Springs tomorrow.
DR.. Fred D. Hale, the evangelis who
is conducting a series of revival meet
ings at the First Baptist church, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Burke
While in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13
Avoid all drying inhalants and use

Avoid all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the
membrane Ely's Cream Balm is such
remedy, ana cures catarrh quickly
and pleasantly. Cold in the head van
isAes quickly. Price 50 cents at drug.
gists or by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing.
BY the use of Elys Cream Balm drop
ping Of mucous has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved.-J. w.
Davidson, attorney at law, Monmouth,
III.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13
Daily Srani>lC
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
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VALUABLE INFORMATION.

VALUABLE INFORMATION.
ed to the best of tenants;
IF YOU WANT the rents collected;
AND Ie YOU WANT your RENTS
PROMPTLY remitted, place your
property with US. We have lots in the
Park View Land company for sale on
easy terms, and, as an investment,
would suggest that it can not be ex-
celled. Loans on Real Estate and Com
mercial Paper made on short notice.
lElTNER AND WE'LL,
1928 ". Barraque st.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13
Brigham Young Dead.

Salt Lake City, April 13.-Brigham
Young. president of the council Of
Twelve Apostles of the Mormon
church, died Saturday night after a
lingering illness. He was born at Kirt-
land, O.. in 1886 and was the eldest
son of President Brigham Young.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13

The Valhalla club dance will be
postponed until Friday night.
For bargains in furniture, see
Simpson and Webb.
Spoiled meat, good to feed hogs,
for sale by J. D. Miner.
"A good assortment of lace curtains
at Simpson and Webb's.
Before buying furniture, get our
prices Simpson and Webb.
The commission of a notary pub
lie has Eeen issued to J. e. Bayless, of
Pine Bluff.
Look out for the big drawing at
the Brook Hill July 4. Holland and
Lampert.
-First-class sowing machines to
rent See w. F. Brewer, at Simpson
and Wehb's.
DIR. William Crutcher is again
able to be up. He has been i'll for
week or ten days.
Before buying carpets, get our
SocoA
son and Webb.
On June the first. Eek. the upto-
date photographer, will close his gal
lery for the summer.
Needles and supplies for all makes
of sewing machines. See w. F. Brew
er, at Simpson and Webb's.
-Lost-Solitaire diamond ring with
name Robert in it. Finder return
to clerk of Hotel Trulock. Liberal re-
ward
ALI makes sewing machines re-
paired and adjusted. Work guaran-
seed. See w. F. Brewer at Simpson
and Webb's.
The DAUGHTERS of the Confederacy
will meet at the residence of Miss Mag
gle Wilburne tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
w. B. Ridgeway and Miss Seigar
we're united in marriage by J. w.
Cherry, three miles south of the city.
Sunday night at 7:30 O'Clock.
Parker and O'Keif have opened at
the Arlington and are now serving
meals at the lunch counter. They VIII
have the dining room in readiness in
few days.
Mr. Ralph Robinson is changing
his Office, making it more commoaious,
so as to enable him to attend to the
duties Of city treasurer. Mr.. Jack
Perry is doing the cabinet work for
him.
Henry Oglesby, a negro, threw
into a street car window with a large
clod of dit on Cherry street, and hit
two women passengers. This kind
of negro should receive the full ex-
tent Of the law,
The real estate firm of Leitner and
We'll has a very attractive advertise
ment in the way Of q novelty. 1t is q
horseshoe filed with needles of all
sizes and kinds 1t has fallen into the
hands of some Of the bachelors of the
city and hiss caused a great deal of
fun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13
kiieded Rapist Caught.

VIII Nixon, negro, was arrested
here yesterday. He is wanted at Cam
len on charge of rape. An officer
from Camden will arrive today. Nc
details of the alleged crime could be
had.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13
New Fireman..

Frank King is one of the new fire
department men u,<ler the new admin
istration He will begin his duties as
such in a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if ii
fails to cure. E. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. Csc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13
ASSAiLANT SHOT TO PIECES.
Pursued by Posse After Killing Woman
and Child.

Shreveport, La. April ia negro,
has been shot to pieces by posse
outside the city limits. Her daughter,
Alline, who was also assaulted, is
dead
Mrs Matthews. wife of a civil en-
gineer, and her ten-year-old daughter,
Alline, We're assaulted at their home
near Admission today. Mrs. Matthews
head was crushed and she died later
from her inju.ie
Mrs. Matt ews had considerable jew
elry, which was untouched.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-13

Arrested on Suspicion.
Claude Staple was arrested this
morning on suspicion. He answers
al Srs:io 4 oYs sc: al : ,ss,asls's85$l
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-10-22
Max MuIler's Modesty.

Speaking once Of languages to Max
Muller, a woman Of India, herself q
scholar, asked how many he knew.
II hope know my mother tongue, "
he replied II am acquainted with a
few others."
why this cautionT' laughed the
lady.
II win tell you," said the great
Sanskrit scholar. There came to me
one day, as l sat here in my study
the Buddha on my hearth-a man who
seemed my ideal of the Sanskrit priest
hood He spoke to me in an unknown
tongue. l asked him what language
he was speaking.
THE man huddled himself together
on the floor and weptv
"T have honored you all my life,'
said he, as the greatest living Sanskrit
scholar in all the world. l speak to
you a simple Sanskrit salutation, and
you do not understand me-
"'Since then said Prof. Muller, 81
never say that know any language" "
1t was merely the difference between
the spoken and the written dead tongue
that had puzzled him. But that takes
nothing from the humility of the lin.
guist-a humility as refreshing as 1t is
rare, and scarcely the mark of the
age to which Prof. Mueller belonged.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-10-22
EMnahlnn Cnkn.

Slft cup OF granulated sugar and
add 1t to the yolks OF ave eggs, tirsI
beating these until they are thick. Add
a dash Of salt Slft three-Quarters OF
q cup Of nour twice with half tea
spoonful OF cream Of tartar, aud add
to the eggs and sugar. Beat for TWEEN
" minutes and fold In the whites of
seven eggs whipped stift with a tea.
spoonful Of white sugar dissolved In
one teaspoonful of lemon Juice and one
tablespoonful Of orange Juice. Butter
a pan, -four Il lightly and bake the
cake In a steady oven for forty min,
utes.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-10-22
URGENT INVITATIONS

~~~o~~S~0~~~O~-~~
An American doctor who had receiv-
ed his degree from certain German
university recently paid visit to his
foreign alma mater. He had not been
In the town since his graduation, ten
years before, and the first few days
Of his visit were pleasantly spent in
renewing his acquaintance with we'll
remembered haunts, This stirring up
Of old recollections brought with 1t q
desire to see some of his former college
friends, chief among them a certain
Herr Schmidt, a brilliant scholar and
entertaining companion.
On the fourth morning Of his stay
the doctor started out with the deter
mInation to hunt up his friend, Herr
Schmidt. He had hardly left the
hotel, however when a smartly dress
ed policeman stepped up to him from
behind. and touching him on the arm.
inquired II he was Doctor Saunders
OF New York. The American replied
that he Was
I'm that case" said the policeman.
II shall have to place you under ar
rest. Please be 30 good as to follow
me-"
''Arrestp stammered the doctor.
What for? It's an outrageg
Perhaps" said the policeman. ''but
I have my orders. and you must come
with me-"
The American was indignant but
seeing that there was no help for It.
he suffered himself to be escorted to
the uard-house. Here, after q brief
examination, he was CURLY told to seat
himself upon q bench already occupied
By another flushed and sulen-loOkins
prisoner.
BE had been there only few min
utes when q carriage drove up. and
a loud, authoritative voice greeted the
officer at the door:
"You have got the two criminalsi
Good! Let me see them!"
''The Herr Commissioner himselfT
exclaimed the captain. rising from his
desk. these must be desperate fel-
lows"
There was the ring of footsteps along
the corridor, and the prisoners looked
up to see, advancing toward them with
outstretched hands and twinkling eyes,
the tall form Of Herr Schmidt.
II am delighted to see you, doctor,
and you, too, Mr.. Watson! Pray let me
introduce you. There! Now step out
to my carriage, and we win have a
drive and return to my house for
lunch. You are my guests for the
day"
AS the two desperate fellows" took
their places in the carriage with a
sigh Of relief. Herr Schmidt added:
81 hope you win pardon my method
Of making up a party, but learned
in the course Of my official business
that you were in the city, and as there
seemed to be no inclination on your
part to look me up. took this means
OF securing your company"