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Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
They Drop Out of Sight.

More than 5000 persons annually disappear in the United States and are never heard from again. At first blush the assertion seems incredible, but po- lice statistics furnish confirmation. The actual figures, based on a con- servative calculation, are even more alarming than those given. In fact, the reports of the police departments of the larger cities show that in the twelve months just passed 16,008 of the persons who disappeared during the year were never reported as found, but the shrewd police officers, accus- toned to the eccentricities of human nature, are of the opinion that the re- turn of many thousands of these per sons, through shame or indifference, was never reported at police headquar- ters. But even after making allow ance for this feature of the case, 1t is reasonable certain that more than B. 900 persons were swallowed up in ob- livion.
 The tragedies of real life hidden within these peculiar cases, If they could but be brought to light, would rival many of the novels penned by the worlds greatest writers. No sub- ject that can be imagined has such weird fascination as that of the thou sands and thousands who have gone down this grand canyon of oblivion.
 It would be possible to fill many pages with the absorbing stories of these curious cases, but nearly every reader of the newspapers, whether he live in village, town, or city, is prob- ably acquainted with some instance of the kind concerning either friend or relative. Men and women who have lost all they treasured most in life in this manner go about vacantly, numb- ly, ever waiting for the return of the missing one-a dream that never comes true.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
Natural Bridge of Agate.

There is intending variety of mar velous sights to be seen in the petri- fled forest covering thousands of acres in the eastern part of Arizona, but what is regarded as the greatest of all is the bridge of petrified wood.
 It is a huge petritied tree trunk spanning canyon-like ravine fifty feet wide-a bridge of agate and jas per overhanging the only clump of liv- ing trees within the forests borders. Each end of the log is embedded in shale and sandstone, leaving 100 feet of it either wholly or partly exposed. How much of it's length still remains completely buried is unknown, but each year the action of the elements brings more into view.
 So far, time has graciously spared the integrity of this natural curiosity, but in the last few years the log has begun to show signs of yielding to the natural inclination of petrified trees and in several places transverse cracks appear. Fearing that the bridge would tumble to destruction the government has recently had two stone abutments erected under it, making of it bridge of three spans. This no doubt will preserve it for at least several years vet.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
Burying Ground for Pets.

Near Hartsdale, suburb about . thirty miles up on the New York Cen tral road, is one of the most remark able burying grounds in America. Viewed from the roadside it might not attract particular attention. It looks not unlike other cemeteries, but no human beings lie buried there.
 The occupants of the graves are dogs and cats--defunct pets whose mourning owners in some cases have reared expensive headstones in their memory. In this oblong plot of ground it measures about S0xS0 feet, almost the size of small block-are inferred the remains of some 300 household pets that belonged to residents of New York City. This unique burying ground grew out of tender sympathy for dumb friends which it is not given to everyone to understand.
 Some of the dogs buried here were household pets for many years; some were the special friends and playmates of children; others were valuable and faithful brutes whose sagacity and courage at one time or another saved lives imperiled by fire or water.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
What He Meant.

Mir. Griggstield was a man who meant well, but was unfortunately ad- dicted to the habit of saying the wrong thing at all times and in all cir cumstances. An acquaintance of his had suffered severe injuries in rail- way wreck, including a broken nose, the loss of three or four teeth and a gash across one of his cheeks; but his hurts were not serious, and he was soon on the street again, somewhat distigured, but in good working order.
 One of the first men to greet him after his recovery was MT. Griggs- field, who grasped him cordially by the hand and exclaimed:
 Hello, Williams! I understand you have been pretty badly hurt. am glad to see you so much improved"
 Later, when he reflected upon it, he understood why Mir. Williams respond ed to this greeting with such Q queer smile.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
Not Guilty.

"In Paris" said young lady who had had the bitter experience of being knocked down by cab, and then brought to book for being in the way, "they run over you and make you pay for the privilege" Perhaps the old colored man, quoted by the Valentine Democrat, was sufficiently travelled tC fear similar outcome.
 There had been railway collision near country town, and a shrewd lawyer had hurried to the scene of disaster. He noticed this old man with badly injured head, and hurried up to him where he lay moaning on the ground.
 "How about damages?" he began.
 But the sufferer waved him off.
 "G'way, boss, g'way," he said. "Ah nebber hit de train. An nebber done such ting in all nah life! Yo' cayn't git no damages out ob me-"
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
FAMILY TREE DE LUXE.
Illuminated and Decorated Genealo-
 Xies for Wealthy.

illuminated and Decorated Genea1o.
 xies for Wealthy.
 The family tree de luxe Is the latest development in the ever-increasing ill., terest which rich New Workers are taking in their ancestors, according to the New York Tribune. A few years ago society was content to talk about its notable forbears, to assert that they could trace their family back to such and such year, or to this duke or that lord. Mere assertion no longer suffices. Any one could assert that he came from such and such stock, but not every one could prove it.
 The demand now is for an absolute and undoubted, record, without any missing threads, and written down in such form that there can be no doubt about it. An artistic woman of Balti- more, who is an officer in a number of Maryland historical societies and the author of book on Maryland history, conceived the idea of working out the family histories of the rich old fami lies of that state after the style of .he old illuminated missals in the British museum and the Vatican.
 Her first effort is to work out the family history from the old records of the South and to follow them back to their English or French origin. This is work of several months for each family. Some times one puzzling an- cestor will require weeAs to searching before his place and position can be fully established. Again the thread which she follows backward will snap, perhaps because some county court house was burned years ago and the records destroyed, as has happened in a number of Maryland counties. This means more trouble.
 Once the record Is complete, the task of putting 1t into de luxe form be- gins. The history is written by hand on sheets of vellum, hand so perfect that 1t reads like engraving. The para. graphs are punctuated by Illuminated lettering. There are water-color illus trations also, showing the old houses that figure in the family history.
 Such book only the rich may hope to possess. The afternoon caller glanc. ing through its pages cannot fail to be impressed, and as 1t is work of art there is more of an excuse for show ing it than some of the printed vol umes which have been issued in such numbers.
 One of the first of these handmade genealogies to come to New York is the property of Mrs. Francis LeItoine Loring of S11 Fifth avenue. It is manuscript record of the Holland fam fly of Maryland and England, of which Mrs. Loring is direct descendant
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
FOOLED THE BAD MAN.
Tender Young Thing from Philade1.
 phia Was All There.

phia Was All There.
 This here town was the same as any new camp; mile long and eighteen inches wide, consisting of saloons, cance halls, saloons, trading posts, sa. looms, places to get Ticker, and saloons. Might not have been so many dance halls and trading posts as I've men. toned, and few more saloons. l dropped into a joint called The Reception, and who'd I see playing bank but Single Out Winner. At the same table was nice, tender Phladel- phia squab, bout fryin' size, and while was watching, Winner pulls down a bet belonging to it. That's an old game.
 Pardon me-" says the broiler; "you have my checks"
 "What?" growls Single Out. q knowed this game before you quit nurs- in. p"'''''- Eyes. I can protect my own bets."
 That's right" chimes the dealer, who I seen was Curly Budd, Winners pardner.
 Do you really think you had ought to play this? It's a mans game,' says Winner, nasty.
 l expected to see the youngster dog 1t. NOthin' of the kind.
 "That's my betv' he says again.
 Single Out just looks black and snarls at the dealer: Turn the cards"
 "Oh, very we'll" says the chechako, talking like little girl.
 Somebody sheltered, and, thinks I, "I'll tarry while and see 'em singe the fowl"
 Well, by and by Wilmer shifted an. other stack belonging to the customer.
 The lad never begged his pardon nor nothing. His fist just shot out and landed on the nigh corner of Winners jaw, clean and fair. Of all the cordial, why-howdo-you-do mule kicks handed down in rhyme and story, that wallop was the adopted daddy.
 When he struck hopped the bar, for seen Curly grab at the drawer, and have aversions to witnessing gun plays from the front end. The tender foot rig up in his chair, and, snatchin d stack of reds in his off init, dashed 'em into Curly's face just as he pulled the trigger. It spoiled his aim, and the boy was on to him like mountain lion, follerin' over the table.
 Curly let go of that 'six" like he was plum tired of it, and the kid welt ed him over the ear just oncet. Then he turned. and took in the lineup at sweep of his lamps:
 Any oi you gentlemen got ideas on the subject?" he says.
 It was all that finished and genteel that I speaks up without thinkin': You for me, pardner!"-R E. Beach in McClures.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
Bury Your Troubles,
yet.

Train yourself to keep your troubles to yourself. Don't pour them out upon acquaintances or strangers. It isn't their fault if you have troubles, and they don't want to hear of yours, be-, cause they have so many of their own And besides-here Is point to consid. er-if you insist on telling other peo. pie of your grievances they will at length come to dislike and shun you, because thereby you prevent them from telling their troubles.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
Nothing Doing.

"Now that have sold you policy" said the insurance agent, "I will make you an interesting proposition. Give me some letters of introduction to peo. pie you know and l will give you half my commission on every one of them I land"
 My dear manv' cried the new pol icy holder, "I haven't an enemy on earthw-Newark News.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
Speaking of Trousers,

"I have a great mind to get mar. ned, after all," said the old bachelor. Tit is so nice to have woman to look after your clothes"
 "Yes," replied the benedict, "but if they would only take as much interest in the creases as they do in the potk. cts 1t would be much potter"
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30
More than Likely.

She-A female suffrage advocate says women should get mems wages.
 He-A friend of mine who Is mar. ried says they do.
Holbrook argus., 1905-09-30

Have an abundance of good, steady light for any work you may have on hand.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
NORTH HOOSICK. N. Y.
Jacob Barnet is In town.

Jacob Barnet is in town.
William Lorber expects to move to
California soon.
George Allen has resumed his posi-
ton with Walter A Wood.
George Frier end bride of Schenec
tady are visiting friends in town.
Mrs Buss of Bennington visited
her sister, Mrs d c Eldrige, Thurs.
day.
Mr. and Mrs Sisson of Fall River,
are visiting their daughter, Mrs A B
Potter.
Mr. Parsons and friend of Brattle-
boro have been stopping at Mrs Geo.
Washington's.
Miss Constenblatt OF Walloomsac
and Mr. Fremyre of Hoosick Falls
were married Friday. They have gone
to Schenectady to live.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
EVERY WEEK
Dress Goods Stock is
Reinforced.

II needs be-as we arc selling more Dress
Fabrics than ever before. And our sales are daily
increasing as the merits and low prices OF our
cloths voiced by apprecia,ive customers.
There is an ncessant demand for fabrics espe-
ciay adapted to street and evening wear; several
cases Of newly arrived fabrics goods OF this
character. and modish to an advanced degree.
These with vast assortment of the desirable
weaves displayed on nearly hundred running
feet OF we'll lighted counters and are being distrib-
u,ed at persistenty low prices, usual, lower
than asked at any other store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
coan,.rfsi,IsE IA. .sauias

Foley Il Co, Chicago, originated
Honey nd Tar as a throat and lung
remedy aud on account ~ the grca'
merit and popularity Of Foley's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are offer.
ed for the genuine. These worthle, :
Imitation, have similar sounding
bames Beware OF them. The genu
Inc Foley Honey and Tar Il In ysl
low package. Ask for IL and refuse
any substitute. Its the best remed,
Tor coughs and colds. Sold by y q
Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
TODArS STOCK QUOTATIONS
selling P'ies, rees, On Me- yo's Isshsns
Al Nooa.

Today's quotations on the Nep
York stock exchange a. reported a.
noon by ]. u. wiilislon & Co Of .
Nassau street, NcE York city 10 the
bennington Security company arr q,
follow
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Ness Of the fe~A sAd village Tela
bTisaY feT hasy RsadsTs

Mrs Hattie Alhos aud Mrs Maria
Molloy aIe Ia North Adams n aliend
The faneral ot hrs Aesman Chase,
Rsmsnl,sr Tho Chioksn 10 supper
Ia The GAR rooms lonishi, served b.
Tic ladies II The jFahsr' hnppeF -acis
Lc'ealsal rsosaily removed frnm
Massachusetts has l4ken house on
Mill street aad siil oooppy ittals pesk
Me- Mary L0~Fis. and daughter
Margaret, EXPECT "a leave mat srrh
fof FLORIDA uhere uhey ~ill pass be
wInlSr,
A sacial ill hs hsli i0aighi Ia
roams over N6ston's sLuro sfam ! "a
Ia Every eoins, iiefnrshmShls
served, 10 con,s
Ths 0rrai Plummsr Diyonoe Case
siil he rrIsaisd Ia Clover Hall Pc
day nishl hy tho Uirinh@rs ~ The
Grange. Give lhem a fuil house. Ad'
nission, iASss.
There shs a good attendance al ~
Father Mauhsu fair lasi evening" The
particular rnirrainnient prog ided aas
dancing, Oolismlsh's orchestra Tor,
alshfd tho music
EE Wright ~ foresliale shot =
buck Monday that ssighsi before q
sas dressed 80 pounds, George y J.
lsmius ~ Pllsford allied 600 Tuesday
that weighed Do poands.
I.sv Chas " Rowiey aud Rsv II 4
Dnrffro, pastor 81 lhs liindiilsyiiie
church sili assist ilev J A Harris ~
iioosirk Falls Ia tao scoas Evangri
islic services uhlrh siii communcr D..
no Methodist church Ia that village,
Sunday, Nov .
Mrs Ncuman Ch,ss died Ia Nosii.
Adams. Monday afternoon. She vas
a former resident bui for u years hhf
lived wlih daughter In that eiiy And
had bcrn Ia poor hcalih tho eHsir
time. She sas ~ years ~ ago ann
leaves tao children. III. boy vas
brought here for burial Ia the liinsdi' !
vile ccfnc,ery.
Captains McVclgh snd assistant
| Belcronicr Nho have been Ia charge
~ the Salvation Army detachment
herr for year or morc. have b. u or,
dcr,d 90 n plac. In New York stale
and uill lsayo tomorrow. They have
made macy friends here and = nnmcF
ously signed petition vas sent a. The
headquarters ~ tho army. aud D
number ~ private letters written ak.
Ing that they b. allowod 10 rcmaii
here, but no roply has been received
They all be succeeded by parties from
Rutland.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25

We have had TO exert our every facility to obtain
those dress essentials OF grade do justice 10 their close
nrighbor Gus, step down the ase) the dress goods
But our Efforts well spent. and have Innings,
buttons and trimmings thst be used in perfect bar
mony with dress fabrics. And their prices just
remarkably low. When you visit the dress goods don't
forget this department.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
How to
Get Well.

Every organ Of Iae body IL
directly connected with TIC
brain BY nerves. The nerve
cells Ia The brain generate
nerve foree-poweF-and send
Il TO the organ through these
nerves. asd this nerye-ioFee
gives life aud action. The or
gans work perfectly when there
Is sufficient nerve power. Lack
Of nerve force weakens the nc
ton ot an organ and Il works
observation-disclosures sick.
Two-ihlFds OF all sickness Is
thus due 10 weak or deranged
nerves; Il Is therefore adyisa-
bic 10 take DR.. Miles Restor-
alive Nervine. because II makes
nerve energy.
When you cure the nerves
you remove the cause. and
that's the way 10 &c, well.
-nr. Mites Restorative Ssr.ins
esfsd NE = ssrss1s rf.s,,a,iea s l,.r
ne relief AfY tFuuiis seemed 90
basin Win = sensfai loss - sffenEth
ard = tfrahiHf dush - IRE nervous
SYSTEM, SUFFERED fInia hesdaehs.
sansiiraiioa ana rultsunG % palpila.
tioH ~ ths heart. NJ afpstits failed
snd I eas 80 nervous AID fesilsss that
could net sleep a niEht NJ h9s-
. bottle ~ ScfNiHe5 u feipef me
ffaIa ths start. and I enntinofd using
h uniii I had taken ala bottles NJ
te2llh vas completely restored
ANA Hii.A al woRfilorfH
NaFih Adams. Nith.
Or. Ni'-s' tsfsins 10 seie ~ .yeyg
cruooitt, Nha all ouafantse thst IRE
~, , ss,,,s s.u, e ,.sn., !" ' "'
Miles Medical Co. Elkhsrt. Ind
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
THE SEASONS BEST IDEAS
In Ladies', Misses, ChiIdren's, Boys
and Youths Shoes

Our Fall Shoes are made from the highest grade fac
tories in America.
They made to Our order, and owing to their
STYLE fit comfort combined with great wearing qualities
have introduced the public the center of Bennng
toms Shoe Business
Don't forget the New Line of Low Heel Shoes for
Large Girls, sizes q to 81.
Just received, shipment of Kangaroo Seamless Shoes
for the Boys the only shoe that will give them real
service.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25

Every bodY's liable % itching pilc,.
Rich aud poor, old aud young terri.
bic torture they suffer. Only che SUR
cure. Doan's Ointment. Absolutely
safe; can't fail.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25

sssaisss nss He'd Me Am Nss'i, c., onHs
swesd As.
Frank Hasar OF sOoiiord mel sill'
sssysIs accident ~hils sssing wood
9Th poser sas this morning. The
poser sas furnished b. q gasollns
saslns. In some .ay hls arm ealrs
In contact wlth tho sas add tho hand
"a nearly cut on. lie ~as hurried
70 this village shsre tho arm sas AZ
ssaded 70. baI no gill 10 on dap for
several weeks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
FOR SALE


E'oT saie.-Good sized house In the best part
II Of Bennington. In good repair aud with
all modern conyeneaces. About AN acre OF
good land with IL. Mrs Barbara Moore. ~
south street 2il ~
EOR sAtE-One locomobile. single scatter
= In good order. Allie Brown, Wallingf0rd
VI asst
EOR sALE.-Farm OF 2i6 acres. 2 miles
Il south OF Remington. Forty acres Of wood
lot Good land and good buildlngs Running
water at both house and barns. Five hundred
sugar trees on the farm. For terms enquire
Mrs O. l.. Jewett. Bennington. VI 2E
STOLES.-Taken from house on night OF
y Sept 9, ladies' gold watch and genteman's
double chain. Watch was Key wirder. thin
hunting case and on front side were CT grsved
Initials ". =. Person leavif same at posi-
office at North Bennington will receive re ward
anu no questions aked. Box 81, North Ben.
uin gton. Vt. 2w6d2i
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25

nfANIf - To hay al kinds u srsoad
w fand tafnisfr. auFss. nfflfcs. hrds
&c. WI ~ in itrunineton stsiA knsda,,
Adffsss T. u. Ni'chci a CO. 80 Mar bill -
NHith Adam. Nrsh .isat
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
We Have Rubbers for Ladies, Mi!
Children, Boys and Youths

Kid Gloves cleaned by the odorless system SC pair.
Blankets and Lace Curtains cleaned and mended by
the cleaning process.
Engraving of all kinds done quickly and at low prices
Plate and SO cards with name Toe; so cards from old
plate, soc 100 cards, 75c
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25
Chsao AdVeTtiSiHu
WANTED

pi.No rtrii.s- NJ, 80 = gs,,'-aas Ia.
fstAr trtsu.s, is fradY fnf pupils in riaHpa
fnfir and hMiannf, AhS one si,tinE Ia ser
hrf "a tu'lnrss piii tnd her Aiirf ,rh d 81
~ Nauih tuert - n
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-10-25

5000 wi 10 paid fof nan uh can
cow iaks Co.. charge - % acfc tam.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
MOURNING GLENN
PASSES AWAY
PIONEER OF SAN BERNARDINO
EXPIRES
Woman 81 Years Of Age Has Re-
sided In the Valley Nearly
ThreesQuarters Of
Century

Special TO The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. 29.-The
death of Grandmother Mourning Glenn.
aged Of years occurred here tonight.
She was with one exception the oldest
pioneer in the valley, having resided
here for nearly three-fourths Of a cen-
tury, coming here by team when the
country was a wilderness and inhabited
by Indians. With her husband Mrs,
Glenn established the famous Glenn
ranch in Lytle creek district. Her
husband, Silas Glenn, died some years
ago.
Mrs Mourning Glenn reached her
ninety-first birthday Christmas day, it
being her earnest desire that she could
live to see that day. She came from
the east, when young woman, by OK
team across the desert and could re-
count many thrilling tales of the eX-
periences of those early days.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
BIG SAFE A TOTAL WRECK
Postoffice Inspector Examines Condi-
tions at Scene of Corona
Robbery
Special to The Herald.


CORONA, Dec. 29.-Frank Stewart.
government postoffice inspector, sta
toned at San Bernardino, has made
am inspection of the Corona postoftice,
which was entered and robbed by bur-
glars last Sunday morning about $3.50.
Mr.. Stewart stated that the loss in
stamps and money secured from the
cash drawer would not exceed $500,
The heaviest loss is the large safe,
which is totally wrecked by the charge
OF dynamite used by the cracksmen
to blow off the outer door. The in
syector stated that the postnaSters s
loss would no doubt be adjusted by
the postal authorities at Washington,
Alfred Faucet, "A native of Kent,
England. aged So years, died at the
family residence on Eighth street last
night of acute pneumonia. Deceased
had been a sufferer from tuberculosis
for the past three years and came to
California from New York in 1902 with
the hope that this climate would eff
feet a cure. A widow, brother and two
sisters survive him, the last three re-
siding i'm England, The funeral will
take place on Sunday next from the
Episcopal church. lnterment in Sunny
Slope cemetery.