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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
CLASSES ENTERTAINED
Tuesday Evening at The Homes Of II. II. Web
ster and J. D. Stehman.

Two OF the Sunday school classes O
the Second Congregational church
we're delightfully."- entertained Tuesday
evening.
The Builders" met at Mr. and Mrs
II. II. Webster's at O'Clock and en-
Joyed supper consisting of almost an
unlimited variety of good things to
eat. Louis b. Putfer was elected pre-.
sident for the coming year; Earl Har.
bour, vice president; Berness SHIELD Il,
secretary; Roger G. Ramsdell, trea-
surer; Homer Il, Webster, teacher. In
vitation committee Earl Harbour :,
Harold NJ. Sweet and George Mathers
At the home of Mr. and Mrs j. d.
Stehman's later in the evening Mr.
Stehman's class of young men assem-
bled and proceeded to have a good
time. Games were played and their
ap )etites satisfied with the dainty re.
freshments which were served.
This class organized and their first
election resulted as follows; president,
Robert Tiffany; vice president, Clar-
ence Sweet; secretary, Marsden Mich
OILS; treasurer, George Stewart.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
SALISBURY CENTER

Wednesday evening, Dec A. az Soci.
al Hall, the ladies of the Baptist
church will hold their handkerchief
bazaar for which so many friends
have kindly contributed handkerchiefs.
There will be large varity to select
from, including all kinds and prices.
Take advantage of this splendid OPP
portunity and come and purchase for
your Christmas gifts. Ice cream and
cake will also be on sale. Proceeds
for benefit of the church The liberal
response from nearly every one recei-
wing requests for hankerchiefs is much
appreciated by the ladies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
REBEkAH ASSEMBLY.
Annual Gathering Here Tuesday Evening With
Miriam Lodge.

Annual Gathering Here Tuesday Evening Will
Miriam Lodge.
The annual meeting of the Rebekah
Assembly of the lst district of Vernon
was held with the local lodge Tuesday
evening.
Both of the ether lodges in this dis.
trict was well represented. Forty
members of Crescent No. So lodge of
South Shaftsb bury and % from Excel
sior No. % of Manchester were in at
tendance.
Mrs Ella Landry of Brattleboro and
Miss Mabel Gleason of Rutland presi.
dent and marshal respectively of the
assembly were present.
At o'clock banquet was served
by the Bennington lodge and refresh.
ments were again served later in the
evening.
Miriam lodge of Bennington exem-
plitied the opening work and Excelsior
lodge the degree work.
Altogether about 40 were present
those from Manchester and South
SALISBURY leaving for home on the
sleeper.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
NORTH HO0SICK, N. Y.

Mrs Edward Bratt is slowly improv.
ing.
Mrs Allen of Buskirks is spending
the week at Mrs Annie Surdam's.
Mr. and Mrs William Cannon are
rejoicing over the birth of a daughter.
Mrs Charles Haswell and Mrs David
EIdridge spent Tuesday in Benning-
ton.
Miss Rose Leath of Hoosick Falls
spent Sunday with Miss Ella Fair
burn.
The ladies aid society will hold a
social at the home of Mrs Annie Sur
dam Friday.
Mrs Minnie Tucker who has been
sick for several weeks is able to be
out again.
Eggs are worth 10 cents and will
probably go higher on account of the
strike of the hens.
Miss Maria II. Haswell. daughter of
William and Sarah Haswell who was
born at Bennington Center in 1877,
died at the home of her nephew, Sher-
wood Haswell, in Hoosick Falls Dec.
}, 1901. The interment was in Ben
nington Center The funeral services
were held in the Old First church
where she had been member for
about 70 years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07

Dams rheunlftc oils absolutely cure rheu
ats n and ne ralgia, Entirely vegetable.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
Pira ting Foley,s Honey and Tar.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Ter as a throat and lung
remedy and on account OF the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered
for the genuine. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any substi-
tute offered as no other preparation
will give the same satisfaction. 1t is
mildly laxative. 1t contsirs no OPT
ates and is safest for children and del.
icate persons. Sold by B. A. Quirlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
TROLLEY WIRE BROKE.

Electric Car Service Stopped Last Even
ing
The trolley wire near the athletic
field broke late Tuesday evening and
delayed the last cars each way for
over an hour
A repair car was brought over from
North Bennington and the line repair
ed as soon as possible. A party of 10
from here in attendance at the Baptist
conference at North Bennington did
n reach home until II O'Clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
WEST ARLINGTON.
Mrs 5 G Buck is improving fast

MIS- U DUCK Is improving last.
l. Farnham of Manchester is visit.
ing his cousin, Harry Farnham.
c Hawley, who has been seriously
Ill with pneumonia, is slowly recover.
ing.
Mrs Helton spoke very forcebly to
TIE congregation of the Union church
last Sunday.
W Galbreath of Cambridge and MIR
Petteys of Greenwich was in town Mon
day on business.
j j Shakshober and J C Poor and
son Raymond went to Lansingburg
and Troy last week on business.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
Dewitt T.. Lewis o. ID. Oph. Il,

The well known Saratoga eye spec
lalist, is stopping at j. H. Living
ston's, $50 North street This is his
regular winter visit Scores of local
citizens testify as to his ability to cure
headaches Will call at home bv APP
pointment. Hours ll;30 to ,; $50 to
9 p. m.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News OF the Town and village Briefly
Told For Bnsy Readers

|
M. X. Swift has gone to Boston to
remain until Saturday.
Miss Blanche Sibley of Philade lphia
is visiting at j. M. Ayres'.
| Mrs Charles H. Kehoe entertains the
social club Thursday evening.
N. Noveck states that he will redeem
no more of the Home trading stamp s.
Mrs Geo F. Graves will entertain a
few friends at cards this afternoon.
The Putnam Hose Co opened its
rooms Tuesday evening by turkey
banquet
Alton Hart of Chester, Mass, is
here visiting his brothers, Hubert and
L, E. Hart,
There will be social darce in For
ester's hall Friday evening. Dancing
class at 7.30.
Frank Dennis OF North Adams, who
has been the guest of his aunt, Mrs
Frank Lasher returned Monday eve
ming.
One hundred and forty suppers were
served by Mount Anthony Chapter,
OES at the Masonic district conven-
ton Tuesday night.
Walter Moses has purchased the
Charles f. Dewey house on Elm street
next to II. /. Norton's.
Last week the initiatory degree was
worked on two candidates by Stark
Lodge. IOOF and two more will be re.
ceived this evening.
Many of the stores and shops have |
already commenced getting up their !
Christmas trimmings and the different !
church choirs will commence practic-
ing for the Christmas music next week.
n the book of proceedings of the
10th convention of VT State Fireman's
Association appear pictures of f.. ID,
M oore secretary of the association.
Fire Chief, K. S. Buss and the
Putnam Hose Co.
Tomorrow evening all members of
he MICA Interested in basket ball
are requested To meet at the rooms at
10. Arrangements have been made
o play games in Armory hall and the
object OF this meeting will be to form
several teams.
Stephen M. Bowles was in Bennipq.
on Saturday and made oath to the of.
Ices OF notary public and Justice of
he peace. Mr. Bowles certificate is
N file in Washington, Boston and
concord as is required for matters
to pensions.
The Syracuse Dispatch one day last
eek had the following in a recent is
ue: "A number of social affairs will
e given during the coming week in -,
onor OF Mr. and Mrs George Worth
lgton OF Bennington, Vt, who are the |
uests of Slr and Mrs Walter Snow =
en- Smith. On Monday evening Mr :
nd Mrs John Francis Nash will give
dinner in their honor. On Tuesday
fternoon Mrs Smith will entertain at
ridge whist and in the evening Mr. q
nd Mrs Worthington will be guests a
honor AT dinner to be given by Mr. o
nd Mrs George G.. Kenyon On Wed.
esday evening Mr. and Mrs Smith and
lelr guests will dine with a party
hich Col and Mrs William Verbeck
Ill entertain and on Thursday even q
X Mr. and Mrs Worthington will be y
ltertained at a dinner to be given by
r and Mrs John Hurst.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07
The Best
Christmas Gift

Our S UVENIR OF BEN
NINGTON, published under
the auspices OF the Y. M. C. A e.
A substantially bound book OF
1O6 pages, printed on best
quality Of book paper, Illus
trated with over $50 portraits
OF prominent Bennington peO-
pie, past and present, and
nearly so views in and about
Bennington and North Ben
ningtOn, including the mOnu-
ment, catam cunt, Soldiers
Home, old historic BUILDINGS
long ago destroyed, churches
and most beautiful residences.
1t is chOck full Of interesting
reading and anyone ever in
terested in Bennington would
certainly appreciate the work.
The edition is limited and no
more will be published after
this is exhausted. The books
will therefore become more
valuable as the years 90 by.
The price is low CONSIDERING
the expense Of getting the
work out as it cost nearly
S3 900 to publish.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-12-07

Eat at the new restaurant, The Laur
Ell, l26 North street. Regular meals
% cents. Quick lunch ut all hours,
day or night at reasonable prices.
Try us! II. G. Lathrop, prop, Ben
nington,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
BEWARE OF cANARDS.

In the closing days of the campaign
the opposition is very likely to re.
sort to canards to prejudice The minds
of voters. Already statements are
ailoat that unworthy men will be
named as deputies if certain Republl
can are successful, when, as a matter
Of fact. there is not the slightest
ground for such stories. They are
simply lies conceived and circulated
for the purpose of injuring the cand.
dates among the voters. Such meth
DDS are disreputable and instead of
giving a to them the honest voters
of this county should rebuke those
who peddle such stuff. After the
blunder made by Mr.. Pick in chos.
ing his deputies last year. this should
have been a delicate subject with the
opposition. There is now every pros
pect for the success of the whole local
Republican ticket. If every Republi
can will stand Loyalty by his ticket he
can rejoice in a glorious victory next
Tuesday evening.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
HON. WILLIAM LINDSAY.

The Hon. William Lindsay. the Re.
publican candidate for governor. is a
man in every way fitted to be at the
head of our state government. In
fact. the only thing that has been said
against him in the campaign is that
he was AN honest man" and this in
the way of ridicule. The Democracy
OF this state has SO long ruled by cor
rupt methods that an honest, incorrup
tible candidate is regarded as a curl
osity. Hence the dirty hings at Mr.
Lindsay by its press and orators.
Mr.. Lindsay secured his nomination
by fair and legitimate lea and was
the unanimous choice of the Republi
cans of Montana in cow ntion assem-
BLEED. He did not connive and fawr
and promise. nor sell his manhood IL
order to secure the support of the
United Copper company nor the Anal
samated company, as did his oppo
nent. Mr.. Toole. Mr.. Lindsay is ah
s%olutely free 10 act for the best in
terests of all of the people of this
state if elected.
Everything points TO the election
Of a Republican Legislature, but beyond
the election of a Republican United
States senator, which Is very impor
tant, the legislature will be powerless
to bring about the many reforms
needed with a Democratic governor
70 accomplish real good for the state
and for the party. we must have both
GOV ernof and legislature.
What Montana needs now Is a good
business administration, such as Mr.
Lindsay would give the people il
elected. He is a thorough business
man, has had legislative experience
and is conversant with the wants OF
the people of the state at this lime
Mr.. Lindsay will not resort TO the
tricks of the demagogue 10 keep him
self IN Office. He is a plain, blunt
honest business man, who will "hev
To the line. letting the chips fall where
they may" He will, il elected. stand
squarely on the Republican platform
rs regards the reform measures.
Eastern Montana and the stock in
terests have been recognized in the
nomination OF Mr.. Lindsay and h,
should carry this great region by an
overwhelming majority.
His opponent, Mr.. Tooie' has been
a Chronic Office seeker and has held
office the most Of the time Tor the
past thirty years. Isn't 1t about time
he should take q rest!
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02

The house of Belmonts. in New
York, is in deep mourning. This is
not occasioned altogether by the GER
tain defeat of Judge Parker, but be-
cause of the loss of "Mignonne." a
tiny toy terrier which ran away from
the nurse and mixed too freely with
the common dogs of the street. His
first attempt at "Jeffersonian simple
ity" cost him his life undoubtedly.
He should have been more exclusive,
especially as he was valued at $1,000
by the Belmonts and wore a $500 col.
lar. II not dead possibly "Mignonne'
is being held for a ransom, oh, how
could anyone be so cruel as to rob
a home of such a treasure? Touch
the bell gently, tread lightly the floor,
poor Mig" has been abducted and
there's Grape on the door.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
OUR OFFER

For the past month We have been
making a liberal offer in cash prizes
for the purpose of greatly swelling
the subscription list of the Argus, be-
lieying that a number of persons in
every community would enter into the
contest. However, as only n or two
have manifested a desire to compete
for the prizes We are compelled 10
withdraw the offer.
In making such n liberal proposition
we would have to gain several hun
dred new subscribers in order TO
make even, as can readily be seen
by our readers.
However, our offer of the Argus and
the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean, two
papers for the price Of one, from now
until January |, 1906, is bringing IN
new subscribers nearly every day and
by every mail and that offer still
stands as advertised.
There are from 800 to 500 citizens
in the county who are not taking the
Argus. yet whose names should be on
our already large list and 1t is GU
purpose by liberal offers and energct
ic efforts to get them in the neNt two
months.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
THE ONLY SAFE PLAN.

The nien of Montana. as the cleo
ton approaches, will keep in mind
several facts. One is that the Demo.
Gratis fought a registration law for the
state until the Republicans caused its
adoption. They fought the Australian
ballot law until the Republicans caus
ed its adoption. While in power the
Republicans created a mechanics
lien law and provided that the poor
man might foreclose his lien without
expense. The statutes they passed are
remarkable for their absolute justice
and for their consideration for the
rights and necessities of the poor
And no scandals attached to their
work. The black eyes and battered
face Of the reputation of Montana
have all come since the Democracy
has been in power. The reforms urg
ed by Governor Toole carry in thcil
very recommendation a reproach to
the Democratic party, for there h.;
been no reason except Democrats
perversity why those recommendation
were not made statutes years ago, oI
why there Is need of them. And Meth
er Governor Toole or any other Dem
ocrat can give the least assurance
that with both houses of the lesisla
ture Democratic, those recommends
tons would ever be adopted, for why
should Democrats be expected to de
prive themselves of a chance to M.ak,
themselves comfortably fixed at a sin
gle term Of the legislature? Is it no
true that Democratic aspirants ar,
more anxious to get on the legislaliy,
ticket than to be candidates for thu
most lucrative offices in the gift o
their party2
The only possible safe thing for vol
ers to do to insure the adoption o
the needed reforms and to redeem tn,
good name of their great state is [,
vote the straight Republican ticket
Helena Record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
A TRIBUTE.

In his great speech in New York
City last week, John Hay, America $
peerless secretary of state, closed with
the following %peroration:
1T quickens the pulses to think
what splendid progress we are TO
make OF every line of national well
fare in the next four years with Thao
dore Roosevelt at the helm. In the
strength of his young manhood. with
lofty hopes and purposes. with large
experience of life, with the country
his only care and God his guide. he
will fill his high Office, with ence
for the law and the constitution IA
ever in his great Taskmaster's eye
His just fame in history will add a
new splendor to the glory of his ma,
tive state.
Men of New York. will you allow
it to be said that while the rest of
the country stood by him you fell
away? When President Roosevelt as
cends the steps of the capital next
March, shall it be said that his moth
er state has no part in his triumph
If that shall be so, yours will be the
loss, o his"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02

The Lewistown Democrat gives NJ
Ritch, candidate for clerk of the court,
faint or feint praise, just as YOU wish
To view il. AS Mr.. Ritch was form
erly Johns business partner, possibly
he could a tail unfold whose lightesI
word would harrow up the feelings o.
both. and throw light upon the candi
dates fitness for the place. But a:
there has been good nature thus fal
in the campaign, let us have peace t
the end.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02

The Great Falls Tribune says:
Oregon must be regarded as the pio.
neer state because it not only has the
best initiative and referendum amend
ment to be found in any American
constitution, but the voters have used
the initiative clause Of that amend
ment to enact for themselves a direct
primary nomination law. So the cor
porations are locked out of primaries
and nominating convention in Oregon
by a statute enacted by the voters
aud are locked out of the Legislature
by the initiative and referendum
But the writer fails to says that in
Oregon, as in South Dakota, the cred
il for these laws is entirely due t
Republican legislatures. The presen
editor of the Tribune is now in tn,
employ of W. G. Conrad and the min
ing corporations OF the state, which
are trying 10 get control OF the STATE
offices and the legislature. The ide.
that they want these reforms is ab
surd.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
A ScURvY TRICK.

A circular, purporting TO have enia-
Lated from the Order Of Railway Con
ductors and the Brotherhood oil Rail
road Trainmen of Great Falls Is be-
ing distributed among railway en-
ployes in the state. The purpose OF
the circular is TO show that durin6 The
brief strike on the Great Northern in
1900, lasting but a few days, Mr..
Gormlcy. then county attorney ioi
cascade county, rendered conspicu-
GUS service to the railway men. The
importance of Mr.. Gormley's action is
grossly exaggerated. At the most ali
he did was his simple duty, just what
Mr.. Dixon or any other honest man
would have done. All the circumstan.
ces are enlarged and magnified to aid
Gormlcy in his candidacy. 1t is now
known that the Democratic state com,
mittee has worked up the whole thing
and is paying a large number of Dem
focratic agents. usually railway EN-
ployes, to go up and down the state
charging upon and misrepresenting
the real facts, to boost Gormley and
to endeavor to influence railroad con
ductors, engineers, trainmen, brake
men and other employees, etc, to vote
against Mr.. Dixon merely because
Mr.. Gormley once did his duty while
III public office.
The fact that the Democratic state
committee is paving for this worl
condemns il in the minds of UMPIRE
JUDGED railway employees, most Of
whom are regulating this attempt as
unfair and as unworthy of the candi
date and of the committee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02

o. W. Beldcn, candidate for county
attorney ON the Republican ticket, Is
doing yalient and effective work fol-
the Republican ticket. Mr.. Beldcn is
a fluent, earnest speaker, and what
is better still. everyone says he is fair
and just in what he has to say. Mr.
Eeldon makes a good impression CIV.
erywhere because of these Unborn
qualities. As n prosecutor he seeks
only truth and justice and has made
a record in his office which entities
him 10 a reelection.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02

From what we can learn Republi.
cans throughout the county are going
to be steadfast in their support of the
legislative ticket. The statement of
one of our contemporaries that Mr..
Hedges would not get the support Of
his neighbors is denied in a letter
shown us. The writer says that all
with whom he had talked. including
Democrats and Republicans. assert
their intention of voting for Mr.,
Hedges.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02

As the campaign progresses II is
becoming more and more apparent
that there is a deal on between Mr..
Heinze and the Amalgamated, and that
the former is being used for the pur.
pose of capturing the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial branches Of the
state government. Notwithstanding
HeinZe's denunciation of the Amalga.
mated and Mr.. Clark, the fact remains
that Heinze. Clark and Nolan are al
on the stump straining every nerve
for the election of the Democratic
ticket.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT.
To be Given at FIatwiIlow Friday Ev
enino. November 1fth.

10 DC Glven al fidtWllIoW friody Ev-
ening, November nth.
At Flatwillow, Friday evening, No
vember 18th. local talent will partici-
pate in a very attractive program. to
be followed by a dance. The price of
the tickets is announced to be 81 and
considering that the new hall will be
used and the best of music furnished,
the attendance should be large. The
entertainment program follows:
Selection. orchestra.
Solo, Banquet of Misery Hail. AL
ice Carpenter.
Recitation, THE Orphans Prayer
Mrs. ]. l.. Kelley.
Quartette. "Massa's in the Cold, Cold
Ground, Miss A. Carpenter. Mrs. KEEL
ley, Messrs. Wells and Millsap.
Solo, THE Valley of Kentucky
Blanche Millsap.
Duet, THE Village of the Sea-" Miss
Alice and Miss Ada Carpenter.
Solo, "A Picture No Artist Can
Paint" F. C. Millsap.
Selection, orchestra.
Dialogue, three scenes.
Tableaux:
First Cigar and Afterwards.
Goddess of Liberty.
Her First Beaux.
Simply to Thy Cross I Cling.
Evening Prayer.
Tickets, $500.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02

Lindsay didn't say anything about
dividing the state in his Lewistown
speech. Even the Lewistown Repub
licans don't want to secede from Mon
tana.-Great Falls Tribune.
The writer of the above knows but
little about Lewistown Republicans ii
he thinks such reference 10 Mr.. Lind
says compliment to Billings and east.
"rn Montana can prejudice them
against him. There is only one rea'
son why anyone in eastern Montana
should desire segregation from the
western part Of the state, and that Is
disgust with the domination and cor
rupt practices of the mining corpora
tons, which are now menacing the
welfare of the whole state. But the
power lies in the hands Of the people
Df this commonwealth to overthrow
the conspiracy for possession OF The
state Offices. III they will not 10 II
now they will have to do it soon. II
will not be necessary to divide the
state, but il will be necessary To rG
il of the adventurers and marplot:
who have brought shame and disgrace
upon her once fair lame.