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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
EAST DORSET.

Miss Matte Griffith was 4 recent Wis.
itor In Rutland
Frank Johnson spent Sunday at his
home 10 Rutland.
Rev d NJ. Rogers visited friends In
Rutland last week.
Mr.. Maude Seymour spent Sunday
with friends Ia Danoy.
There will b. dance In school ball
Friday evening, Dec. -
Fred $. Morrison OF Bellows Falls
was n recent visitor here.
Mrand Mrs w II Brock we're re.
cent visitors 10 Rutland.
Wm L-ary has returned from y two
weeks visit Ia Bennington.
Mrs James Beebe has returned from
visit Ia North Bennington.
Mrs J. l.. Cochran has returned
from wish 10 Walliugiofd.
Miss Isabella Woods was a guest OF
friends Ia Rutland last week.
NJ. +. Rich has gone to Indiana
where he will spend the winter.
Rev II. ]. Maillett visited friends In
Troy and Bennington last week.
4 public reading room has been
opened at the hotel sitting room.
Mrs VIM Avery has returned TO Ter
home In Rutland after visit here.
4 number from here attended the
dance at Manchester Friday night.
Miss Anna Brophy OF Rutland Is
J visiting friends aud relatives in town.
Miss Mauola Crandall who has been
visiting friends In Rutland has return.
ed.
Miss Sarah OTIS OF Burr and Burton
seminary was recent guest ct w. d.
Ames'.
Mr. aud Mrs Joseph Bushee of Man.
chester were guests of friends here
Sunday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
NORTH BENNINGTON.
Mrs Gilbcr, Madison Is III.


Mrs Frank Madison Is confined to
the house by Illness.
The ladies OF the Baptis, church will
meet ut the church Tuesday afternoon
for work.
The missionary so,io,y Of the Bdp.
list church will meet Thur'day after
noon with Mrs a S. Hathaway.
For use In case ~ inciplent fires a
fire extingui,hcr has heen purchas ed
by the Baptist church society aud plac
ed Ia conspicuous place Ia the church
building
The Christmas exercises oi the Bap.
list church will be held Ia the auditor
igm of the church Friday evening. De-
cember ~ The members of the sun.
day school have been rehearsing some
time on the cantatu, "Ihe Grooming OF
Christmas" which will be- producted az
this time 10 connection with the usual
Christmas tree.
Tho ladies' OF the Baptist church re
ceived SlGO from their Christmas sale
and upper held In village hall last
"Wednesday evening The hall was
uuu uulIy pTc''y IN is decorations OF
paper ir,toons aud pendants. There
we're three booths 10 pink, blue and
yellow and q large white booth for the
dolls. The attendance at the supper
was one of the largest gatherings ever
held at the hall.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News of the Town and village Told
Bnehy for Busy Psadera

WIN Roberts Of Whiting Is 10 town
for a few dais.
Rev II. j. Maille,t Of East Dorset
was recent visitor 10 town.
The Misses Shield have closed their
residence nj Furnace grove In the east
mart OF the village and returned to
Troy.
The trains on The Rutland road Mon
day ran with unusual reference 10 the
time card. All trains we're substantial
~ on time. The evening train from
Troy was about on time something
that does not usually happen.
Superintendent Of the poor Ma,hers
i arranging % give all the poor In
thetown house a. we'll as those outside
"a merry Christina" next TUESDAY,.
10 has brcn y good year la ever, wny
aud he thinks that the wards ~ the
town should not be forgotten.
a handsome line Of Christmas pos,
cards and post card albums, PRAYER
books. rosaries, Waterman fountain
NNNNf NhANN NNAtN NNNNNNE NMNNNf Mu
extra hne line Oi calendars, books.
dolls, art pictures, talking machines
ADD records at Evans News Agency.
Dennison's' Christmas tags, fancy
holly boxes, holly crepe paper, holly
strpamers, do not open until Christ
mas labels. paper bells and wreaths,
holly box or envelope for presenting
gold pieces or bills Christmas seals.
candy boxes, holly wrapping paper,
etc, at Evans News Agency.
Albert NJ Ward died AZ the sold.
ier's home hospital sunday. He was
Is years Of age and bad been suffering
some time with n complication OF dis.
eases. he served during the Civil war
in Co X, 9th Vermont Volunteers and
WAS admitted TO the home in 1894 from
Bakersfield. As far as Is known he
had no family aud was buried in the
home cemetery. His is death No 1875
at the home aud the second within a
week aud the third since last July ith.
Persons doing their Christmas shop
ping do not want forget the boxes left
10 the different places by the Salvation
army who are dolLg their best TO make
happy Christmas for every one.
Presents OF any kind will be gratefully
received by Ensign Bailey at her head
quarters, l6 Jefferson street. The
Christmas number OF the WAR Cry"
has arrived ready for sale aud is a ~
page paper, especially attractive, sold
for sc a copy. Help the girls along in
their work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
DORSET.

Eugene Simonds has returned from
a trip to Brandon.
The GAR camp fire on Friday eve
ming was we'll attended.
Rev. and Mrs Chas Carhart will re-
turn home early this week.
Miss Grace Sexton and Miss Cecil
Conroy were in town last Thursday.
DR. Allen OF Burlington was in town
Friday In attendance upon Mr. West.
Master Frederic Gilbert is reported
better aud his ultimate. recovery now
seems assured.
A choir OF young men and women
has been organized al the Sunday
School with Mrs Sexton as leader.
New hymn books are under considera-
ton.
Prentiss Kent has heea in London
derry, Arlington, apd Bennington for
several days, looking for horses for
prospective purchase, He shipped a
fine pair of driving horses to Connec-
ticut Tuesday.
The sociable at the church last
Thursday evening Melted over Sl4 for
the Christmas fund. The musical pro-
gram was greatly enjoyed. The plan o
Duets by Mrs Campbell and Mr. Rob.
erts we're worthy of particular note.
Richard Campbell gave two readings
in his usual pleasing manner and the
songs by the mixed quartette, vocal
solos by Miss Eagleson and piano re
citals by Mrs Kent and Mrs Hatch
were we'll received.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18

HERKIMER, n. Y, Dec. 1S.-As the
outcome OF an article printed in the
New York Telegraph commenting on
the trial of Chester Gillette for the
murder of Grace Brown, Henry Il. Ca
rey, the publisher, and w. b. Master
son. a writer employed upon the Tele-
graph, were summoned before the SUI
preme court here. The article com
planned of was headed: New style
lynch law now in northern New York.
Mob compels jury to do its work in
Gillette case. Prosecutions feeble case
backed up local feeling ut the trial.
Conviction forced by savage threats Of
Hcrkimer county bushmeu. Little prob
ability that the verdict will stand in
higher court" The article in question
was signed Bat Masterson."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
lSvor TOOK FEATURE.
view oFisaa. Racing MARRIED by HAD
weather.

/ ".fa"sH
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. ia.-The be.
ginning OF the city Park associations
second week of its winter meeting saw
good card ana a large attendance, all
Of whom brayed the bad weather and
made the journey 10 the course.
The feature OF the day was the third
race at mile aud one sixteenth for
three-year-olds. This event called out
some OF the best horses stabbed here
and ended Ia victory FOR Envoy.
The opening event was interesting
from the start and was enjoyed 10y the
"bookies" immensely. for they prolted
lay the victory of the u 10 ! shot Gen
tan. The talent picked as their choice
Monterey and they were sonndly
drub cd, Tor their choice was not even
IN the money, The second choice Ia
the betting, 'ront"nnc, helped Few
ont by getting In the place ahead ~
old Hal another long shot summa-
Ilrs.
First Race Gcnllan. first; fronte.
nae. second; old Hal. third,
Second Race. Paragon, first; Ncsmc.
second; SpIon, third.
Third Race Envoy. FIRST; James
llcddIck. second; Granada, third
Fourth i,ucc.-Arabo. hrst; Little
Waily. second. Subudor. third
Fifih Race i'onsoluca, inst: Flaw.
gny. second. liig Bow, third
sixth Race, Dargln. first: Deyout.
second: Lady Ellison. third.
Atianiico F-ii. breaking a Lea.
LOS ANGELES. Cal. dec. iS.-Thc
first race NJ Ascot was mnrrcd boy an
accident which meant the destruction
" T.. j. Baldwlns Atlantlco. Allan.
tlco lost his rider at the NTH jump and
kept on after the field As he turned
into the gate leading 10 the barn he
fell. breaking n leg. Casador made a
runaway race OF the stecplechase. win.
ming easily.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
Peary Has n New Plan.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Friends Of
Commander Robert Il. Peary, the arc
tic explorer, stated that the holder Of
the farthest north record of 81 degrees
6 minutes has practically decided to
make another trial In search Of the
north pole, but one unlike any Of his
former trials. 1t Is stated that in his
new attempt Commander Peary will
go as the head of the expedition, but
he will not be the leader Of the ice
dash journey. He will direct the expe-
dition from the ship or the winter quar-
tiers of the expedition.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18

Xmas Sweaters
Ladies' and Misses Xmas
Sweaters
Ladies and Misses Xmas
Knit Cloves and Mittens
Xmas Dress Shirts
Xmas Collars and Cuffs
Xmas Neckwear
Xmas Night Robes
Xmas Bath Robes
Xmas Smoking Jackets
Xmas Silk Handkerchiefs
Xmas Silk Initial Hdkfs.
KIM as Dress Gloves
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
MULLiGAN g. ROCHE

The Leading cothors, Haers Publishers and Ladies' and
Cents fne Custom TaIlors 4oS Main Sc bennington
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
A -" Sovereign" That Costs only One Dol
lar.

DR. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy of Rondout, N. Y, is "sover.
eign" medicine for nervousness, rheu-
matism, kidneysa,d liver complaints,
and all the ills peculiar to women. 1t
drives the poison from the blood and
restores the patient to the bloom of
health. You will never regret the ex.
change of one dollar for bottle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
Anvil Poked His Nose In Front.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. is. - The
card at Oakland was a fair one, but
the weather was dlsagreeable and the
track heavy. The third race resulted
in keen contest between Anvil and
Salable, and It was only after des-
perate drive that Anvil poked his nose
in front.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18

Cures baby's Group, Willie's daily
cnts and bruises, mama's sore throat,
grandma's lameness- DR. Thomas
Electric Oil-the great household rem.
edy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-18
Xmas Suits and OvercOats
49,. D.:..o.4. T-
Xmas Hats and Caps

Xmas Umbrellas 70. .Ss , d:S,,'
Xmas Suspenders
Xmas Hosiery
Xmas Suit Cases
Xmas Travelling Bags
Xmas Underwear
Xmas Cardigan Jackets
Xmas Necktie Pins and Cuff
Buttons
Nmas Arm Bands and Gar.
terS
Nmas Watch Chains
Nmas Ladies Knit Vests
Nmas Boys Watch
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
Elected
By n Votes

\ day or so after the election the
Democratic newspaper blew its horn
loudly over the alleged election of
Junkins, Democrat, over G. A. VAL
do for constable in Coal district.
Later the Telegram stated that it be-
lieyed Waldo was elected by four
teen votes The latter statement is
verified by the canvass of the re-
turns. which shows Waldo elected by
just fourteen votes. Waldo receiv-
ed COG votes and Junkins 500. J.
T. Flynn and Harry Gordon are
elected over N. F. Bartlett and E.
S. Reynolds for justice of the peace.
Flvnn received 665 votes, Gordon
$50, Reynolds 55s and Bartlett 5Ss-
Flynn's majority is 112 and Cor
don's the same.
For members of the board of
education Of the district George
Fromeyer won over John W. Flani-
gan by 143 votes. Fromeyer re-
ceived 666 votes and Flanagan 523.
r. F. Mason was on both tickets for
president of the board and was re-
elected without opposition
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
NOVEL NINE
IS OPENING

One of the most wonderful coal
mines in existence viii soon be open
ed up BY the Fairmonr Coal Com
pany. The mine is located about u
miles north OF this city on Robin
son run, near the Short Line rail-
road, and viii be known as the Rob
inson Run mine.
The fact that not a horse nor a
mule will be employed IN the opera
ton Of the mine makes it the most
novel in the world, as it is believed
that not another of its kind is in
the world. All Of the openings
have been made and work VIII soon
be started on the tipple. The tip
pie will be of wood and viii be
erected under the supervision OF
Mr.. c. S. Riggs, superintendent Of
construction for the Fairmont Coal
Company. All of the steel to be
used has been manufactured by the
Fairmont Mining and Machine
Company and is ready for shipment
All of the machinery viii be run
by electricity and an immense plant
viii be built to furnish the power
for the mine The coal is of the
best grade TO be found in Ibis reg
ion and its addition to that of the
output of the other mines of the
company VIII not lower its quality
in the minds of the consumers.
The mine is located on the run
about one mile from the main line
of the Short Line and that com
pany viii begin work at once laying
spur up to the mine. The mine
is near the street car line and sew
eral hundred houses viii be built
for the employees TO be ready for oc-
cupancy early in the spring.
Mr.. Riggs says the work will be
rushed to completion and that he
thought the mine would be in OPP
Grafton by the last of March Ow-
ing to the great amount of machin-
cry to be installed it Will take sew
eral months longer to get this mine
in working order than it would an
ordinary one
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
MASONS MEET
I'm HUNTINGDON

When the forty-second Grand An
nual Communication of the Most
Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. and
A. N. of West Virginia assemblies
in the Masonic temple of Hunting
ton, next Wednesday, it is planned
to give them a reception in cordi-
ality 50 warm and in entertainment
so royal that it will hereafter ever
be remembered as a mecca among
many journeyings.
Preparations for The reception Of
the Grand Lodge viii be commene-
ed on Tuesday. At high noon on
Tuesday the Grand Royal Arch
Chapter will meet in convocation
in the Masonic temple.
The ceremonial proper will open
at the Masonic temple on Wednes-
day evening, when all members of.
the Grand Lodge will be assembled
at the temple. Following comes
the banquet at the Florentine ho-
tel, which will be participated in,
by all members.
The Shriners will hold their GER
emonial session on Thursday af-
ternoon and evening. And, this is
to be session long to dwell in mem
DRY as the elimination of the pro-
gress and place the Shriners have
gained. Their program for the.
day in few words follows:
1:3O p. M, parade and patrol
drill.
2::3O p. M, business meeting.
300 p. m, ceremonial session.
$50 D. M, reception and ball at
Hotel Frederick.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15

>The new Pure Food and Drug
Law VIII mark is on the label Of
every Cough Cure containing opium
chloroform or any other Supplying
or poisonous drug. But it passes
Dr.. Shops Cough Cure as made
for 30 years, entirely free. Dr.:
shoop all along has bitterly opposed
the use of all opiates or narcotics
d.. Shops Cough Cure IS abso-
lutely safe even for the youngest
babe-and it cures, it does not
simply suppress. Get q aafe and re-
liable cough cure, by simply insist
ing on having DE-. Shops. Let the
law be your protection. We cheer
fully recommend and sell It. Al
druggists.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15

When the tip Of . dogs nose il
cold and moist, that dog is not sick
A feverish dry nose means sickness
with a dog. and 50 with the human
lips. Dry, cracked and colorlesi
lips mean feverishness, and are a
wen ii appearing. To have beau-
tiful pink, velvt-like lips, apply al
bedtime q coating Of Dr.. Shops
Salye. It VIII soften and
I'll any skin ailment. Get.a free
trial box, at our store. and be con-
vinced. Large nickel capped glass
,ars, IS cents. Sold by all DEALER
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
POSITIVE PROOF
should Convince the Greatest Skep-
nc in CIarksburg.

Because IT'S the evidence Of a
Clarksburg citizen.
Testimony easily investigated.
The strongest endorsement Of
merit.
The best of proof. Read it:
B. F. Griffin, grocer, Of 40 West
Pike street, says aSome three years
ago I first noticed a dull tired ach-
ing across my back during the day
and lameness and soreness in the
loins at night. Finally it bothered
me more or less all the time and
compelled me to look for some
thing to stop it. An advertisement
about Doan's Kidney Pills and their
recommendations accompanying it
so attracted my attention that I
went to Wells 4 lawmakers drug
store for box. The aching soon
disappeared and what Is Of much
more Importance TO me have not
noticed sign of its recurrence
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-1Iilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
IVDCT BROKERS'
and OFFICIALS
(By Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, No., Nov 15-
Indictments have been returned by
the federal grand jury against 81.
Kresky, a Kansas City freight brok-
er; W. A. MCGOWAN agent at Kansas
City Of the Nickel Plate fast freight
line, and Henry S. Hartley, of
Kansas City, dealer IN cotton seed
meal. Kresky is charged with con-
spiracy to violate the interstate COM
merce act in issuing. concessions on
export shipments Of flour, MCGOWAN
in granting concessions and Hartley
with accepting commissions and re-
bates.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15

Of District
Officers


The official returns show A. ".
Fittro elected president of the
board of education in Clark district
over ". G. Kester, the vote being
79O for Fittro and 433 for Hester.
Sidney Kidd was elected member Of
the board over John J. Dolan, their
vote respectively being 6O4 and 413.
j. L. Riffee was elected constable
in Clay district receiving IA votes.
Warden Stewart received one vote as
did also Andy Jones. Harry Zig
sinbothem was elected president Of
The board OF education over G. ". L.
Watkins, the vote being 305 for
Higginbotham and 225 for Wat
kins. A N. Hess was elected mem
Der over Al. Rice. Hess received
800 votes and Rice 217. The stock
law carried as did also high school
for Shinnston.
In Eagle district J. F. Nay was
elected justice of the peace receiy-
ing 5 votes. W. W. Hess beat Boyd
E. Horror for president Of the board
Of education, the vote being 1854
for Hess and ia for Hornor. Silas
Stark was elected member of the
board over E. G. Garrett. receiving
S74 votes to CARROTS 154.
In Elk district there was no OPP
position to ]. B. Robinson and j. /.
Jenkins respectively for president
and member Of the board of educa-
ton.
In Grant district Charles Davis
son was elected over D. L. Nutter
for president of the board of educa-
ton. Dawson received 152 votes
and Nutter 81. Enoch CASTOR was
elected member of the board. S.
L. Blake received one vote for the
place. Six months school carried.
Temple Smith was elected presi-
dent of the Sardis district board
over Charles Gerard. The vote
was 27Q for Smith and 149 for
Gerard. Claude Dawson got 2S7
votes for member of the board and
LLOYD Harbert 135.
George N. HOLMAN was elected
justice of The peace in Simpson dis
trict. receiving 179 votes to 1877 for
Al. Williams. J. NJ. Criss receiv-
ed 1s1 votes for constable. A. W.
Lang 162 and Jack Gallagher 2.
W. W. Ash was elected president Of
the board of education receiving 1877
votes to j. P. Kesterss 1863. J. W.
Morris was elected member of the
board. he received III votes and
David T. Solomon 169.
Fer constable in Tenmile district
Howard Randolph received 34s
votes. F. N. DAWSON 800 and ]. B.
Swintzel SO1. Randolph and
DAWSON were elected. E. B. Rob
inson received 344 votes for presi-
dent of the board of education and
John T. Young 500. Ashby Rice
was elected commissioner or mem
her of the board over John T. Young
He received 1913 votes and Young
s37.
In Union district Taylor corbin
was elected justice of the peace with,
out opposition. D. D. Underwood
was elected president of the board
Of education receiving 1S2 votes to
A. j. Kemper's 147. W. J. Law
received 1876 votes for member of the
board and was elected over Truman
Pavne, who received lao votes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
BANKER GOES
TO PEN|TENT|ARY
(Ry Associated Press.)

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 13-.
R. Zimmerman pleaded guilty to
the charge Of conspiring to wreck a
national bank in federal court here
today and was sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary and fined $10,-
900. Zimmerman was chairman Of
the board Of directors of the Woos-
ter, O.. national bank, which failed
about two years ago
When the Wooster bank collapsed
its two principal officials, thinner
man and 7. P. Ohliger, disappear
ed. They were later apprehended
in British Columbia. Ohliger
pleaded bully and was sentenced
to seven years in the penitertiary.
Zimmerman entered a plea Of not
guilty today. Ohlger was former
" a member of Congress
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
JONES 4 VICTIM
OF THE SPEED Law

Harry Jones, who is employed at
the Kessler hospital, fell a victim
TO the speed law Monday forenoon.
He ives arrested by Constable
Andrew Lyon for driving over the
Glen Elk bridge IN buggy faster
than the law permits and taken be-
fore Magistrate Gordon who fined
him SIS and costs. Jones paid up
and was released.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15

If you ike coffee but dare not
drink it, try DR.. Shops Health
Coffee. It is true that real coffee
does disturb the stomach, heart ard
kidneys. But Dr.. Shops Health
Coffee has not a grain of true coffee
in it. Being made from parehed
grains, malt, etc, it forms a whole
some, food-like drink, yet having
the true flavor Of Old Java and
Mocha Coffee. made in a min.
ute.' Call at our store for q free
sample. Sold by all dealers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-11-15
Another Death
fBy Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. "a
The seventh death, that Of Fred
eric kKergan, occurred today as
result Of the explosion of boiler
the shops of the Lake Shore raih
at Collinsvood yesterday.