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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
BIBLE MANY CENTURIES OLD.
Valuable Manuscript Treasured in the
Cottonlan Library,

In the Cottonian library in England
is an old manuscript copy of part OF
the Bible in Latin. This was used at
the coronation OF. English sovereigns
300 years before the, stone OF desti.
ny" was brought from Scone to West
minister by Edward |. In other words
the use Of this Bible for the purpose
In question dated back to the year
1000. The Bible is Quarto OF 2l7
leaves, containing the four Gospels,
and seems, from the style of the writ.
ing and Examinations, which are very
beautiful, to have been made about
the end of the ninth century. The Tes.
lament escaped destruction In the, fire
at Ashburnham House in 1881. Of
which 1t bears evidence on its crum-
pied leaves and ruined margins. There
is some evidence that the son of Ed.
ward the Elder, Athelstan the Glori.
Gus, who was King of the West Sax.
ons from 925 to $40, owned this Bible
and presented it to the church Of
Dover
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
WHITTIER CELEBRATION.
New England HOnOrs Memory OF
Poet of Freedom.

BOSTON, Dec. 1S.-The one hun
dredth anniversary of the birth Of
John Greenleaf Whittier, the poet lau-
reate Of freedom, one of the most be-
loved and representative of the New
England poets, was celebrated in New
England by many hundreds of people,
notable gatherings being held at those
places the poet had called his home.
AS the birthplace Of the poet, the
city of Haverhill made an especial OBJ
the old homestead, where luncheon,
cooked in the old fireplace Of the
home, was served. In the public libra
ry were on exhibition many manu-
scripts and first editions of the poets
writings, with pictures and heirlooms.
The schools held exercises, and the pu-
pills, townspeOple and many visitors
gathered in the First Universalist
church for the centenary exercises I'M
der the direction of the city govern
ment and Whittier association.
The principal address was delivered
by Professor Bliss Perry Of Harvard
university, a poem written for the oc-
casion by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe was
read, and "reminiscences were given by
Frank b. Sanborn of Concord
In Amesbury, where the poet spent
fifty-slx years of his life, the old home
was thrown open to the public A
luncheon was spread for the guests at
the quarters of the Whittier assoca-
ton. across the street from the Whit
| tier house. The exercises of the day
were held in the town hall and were
under the direction of Judge George
w. Cate, who made his home with the
poet during the last fifteen years of
his life. Addresses were delivered by
former Governor John ID. Long, Book
err L. Washington of Tuskegee and Ed
win ID. Mead Of Boston.
A letter from President Roosevelt
was read. Secretary of State William
NJ. Olin brought the greetings of the
commonwealth, and "reminiscences
were given by Judge David Cross Of
Manchester, n. ii.
Mrs. Abbie ]. Woodman Of Danvers,
niece Of the poet sent by letter REM
iniscences of life at Oak Knoll.
The flags of all public buildings in
the city of Boston were flying by order
! OF the mayor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
An Implied Declaration Of War.

PARIS, Dec. 1S.-The French news
papers devote columns of space to the
departure of the American fleet, pub
fishing detailed descriptions of the
ships, with illustrated maps of the
proposed voyage of the fleet. They all
agree that it rivals If it does not sur
pass Admiral Rojestvensky's feat.
Naturally the papers are principally
interested in its political significance,
and speculation covers the widest field.
The sensational L'Intransigeant an
nounces that the departure of the
American fleet is an implied declara-
ton of war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
Decide. Against Labor Federation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 49, or far
reaching Importance to labor and busi-
ness interests throughout the country
was decision announced by Justice
Gould here enjoining the American
Federation of Labor. with its member
ship of 100000, from boycotting the
Bucks Stove and Range company Of
st. Louis and from printing in its Off
cial organ the companys name In "un-
fair" and I'VE don't patronize" lists.
and the decision arralgns the action Of
the federation as an illegal conspiracy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
Refused TO Marry Nurse.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.--A dispatch to
the Record Herald from I'll Paso, Tex,
says that Mrs. Pauline Aloff, trained
nurse, shot and killed Robert j.
Schramm in his room at hotel be-
cause he refused to marry her.
Schramm formerly was railroad man
of La Junta, Colo. Mrs. Aloff was en-
gagged to nurse him last, July. Schramm.
she says, made love to her and prom
ised to marry her when his wife died.
He induced Mrs. Aloff to divorce her
husband.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
To Have No Trouble.

One way to avoid trouble Is to
make 1t impossible before it appears.
On the day Of the Sunday school pic
mic the trolley car stopped to take a
bright-eyed, middle-aged woman with
six hatless boys. Eyes, we're going
to the picnic" she chirped, in response
to the conductors query, but you
won't have to stop to pick up any lost
headgear. I'm perfectly willing to
take care Of six boys; but there isn't
money enough to tempt me to look
after six boys and six hats"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body IS affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty.
If you are sick or "feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DIR,
Kilmers Swamp-Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are well they will help
all the other organs to health. A trial
twill convince anyone.
If you are sick you can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys:
The mild and the extraordinary effect OF
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases, and IS sold
OH its merits by all
druggists in fifty-cent 6s,srY ,,aat .EssEEaI
and one-dollar size NJ b! s s;i;3
bottles. You may ~, sll E...sss9isss
have sample bottle Home OF swanp-Roo..
by mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hainton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
Scientific
EYE TESTING

The modern Optometerist examines
the eyes carefully with the aid of prop.
er instruments and prescribes lenses
for all defects of vision.
In case the eyes are found diseased
the patient is sent to the Oculist (who
makes surgery and diseased eyes his
speciality.
Optometry is distinct profession,
and the Optometrist who devotes his
entire time to his profession is more
successful than the Oculist who devotes
a small part Of his time.
The modern Optometrist charges for
his professional skill and time either
directly or indirectly (but more about
this next time).
When you consider that you can
have your eyes fitted at little cost at
home by one that has the scientific
training you can hardly afford to
triae or take chances with. your eyes
by trying to fit yourself.
De Witt :. Lewis
.. D., Oph. B.
NextY MICA. Phone. s7-n
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19

A tickling cough, from any cause, is
quickly stopped by DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. And 1t is so thoroughly harm
less and safe that DR.. Shoop tells
mothers everywhere to give 1t without
hesitation, even to very young babes.
The wholesome green leaves and ten
der stems Of a lung-healng mountain
GUS shrub, furnish the curative proper.
ties of DR.. Shops Cough Cure. 1t
Gains the cough and heals the sore and
sensitive bronchial membranes NO
opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh
used to injure or suppress. Simply q
resinous plant extract, that helps to
heal aching lungs. The Spaniards call
this shrub which the doctor uses, The
Sacred Herb" Always demand Or.
Shops Cough Cure, All dealers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19

lIdCNu " lilO hlAbS -
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder OF
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
GOSSIP Set to Music,

II went to the opera last night"
What did you hear?" That Mrs.
Browning is going to get a divorce,
Mrs. Biggs has the dearest dog and
new baby. and the Hutton's are going
to live in India, Harpers Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn.,.
writes: Il tried several kidney rem.
edies, and was treated by our best
physicians for diabetes, but did not
improve until took Foley's Kidney
Cure. After the second bottle l show
ed improvement, and five bottles cured
me completely. | have since passed
a rigid examination for life insur-
ance." Foley's Kidney Cure cures
back.ache and all forms of kidney and
bladder trouble. Quinlans pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
causes a free yet gentle action Of the
bowels through which the cold is
forced out of the system. Children
like 1t. Contains no opiates nor mar
cotics. Sold by ID. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-12-19

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills
afford quick relief for all forms Of Kid
ney and bladder trouble. A weeks
treatment 25c. Sold by D. A. Ward.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
rOLBERr, TEX.
Speliai 10 tie A.70J.

Spetfdl 10 the At70g.
As am nearly through with my
cotton blowing will try to tell all
how glad we were on the 3lst of July.
We had fine rain. 1t rained all night
and part of the first of August.
Growing crops are looking better and
farmers are getting over the blues.
/ am glad to see so many of our read
ers take stand with "Uncle Joe"
against love letters in the columns of
our little paper Girls, " hat would
you think of boy if you were to
write him a letter telling him how
sweet he looked and he was to send it
to the editor and have him put it out
to the public Yes, to be sure, you
would quickly get offended. Then will
some one of you kindly explain the
difference in his sending out to the
public and you writing about him and
sending it to the public to read. l
think it would be much better Just to
write to him line and he would en-
Joy that much more than having it
put out to the public to read, which
is of but little interest to the readers
of the News.
Well | am sorry to see that Uncle
Cid has decided to close his writing
for the News. / feel that he will be
badly missed, but hope he will recon
slider and come again. Also would be
glad if be would bring his dogs and
come to old Wilborger and spend the
winter with me. can stir up few
cats, mule cared rabbits by the drove
and wolves as many rs he wants, and
also join you with seven as fine wolf
dogs as he wants to follow 1 caught
two wolves last Friday. Have their
ears to show. Did not run them over
three hours.
would be pleased to have a letter
from my old friend, Representative. !"
l can't place him.
Cotton is looking up a little since the
rain. would be glad to have family
to pick 100 acres. l will have about
fifty bales to pick. live Is miles north
of Vernon. My cotton has begun to
open now. | have fine water and plen-
ty of grass for cotton picker's teams.
hope to hear from all the old writ
ers in our next paper, as that is all the
news get from my old state.
My wife has been almost confined to
the bed for about two weeks, but
hope is little better this morning.
Would be glad to have crowd of old
Tennessee cotton pickers this fall. Will
guarantee work and good wages to all
that will come and not take the sun
grins and lag. If you get that 1 have
no promises to offer you. Texas does
mt want that sort of a fellow.
JOE HACKWORTH
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
PLEASANT HILL,

Sb'c7 TO tie Ne7oS.
Sunshine and dust is the order of the
day.
Ye writer is sorry that whiting
Bill has another bad case of the
blues. Hope he will soon get over it,
so he can give us all the news from
East Tracy.
The many friends of Ellis Cannon
regret his departure to Somerset, KY,
as his business called him away.
Everybody enjoyed the ball game
Saturday that was played at this place
between Myers Hill and Roddy
Springs Myers Hill won 8 to 6. Boys,
you had better look out or you will get
beat next Saturday as Roddy Springs
is going to get part of the Coalmont
team to help them play.
The Sunday school at Oak Grove is
progressing nicely as there are eighty
six enrolled. Let everybody take an
active part in Sunday school work.
Well, Whiting BILL We writer
has the blues sometimes and / think
what would cure us of them would be
to get us white shirt, celluloid col
lar, red tie and go counting some old
maid as there are plenty of them. If
we can get one to say yes our papers
will only cost us two dollars, as W. j.
Cannon will tie the knot free, or we
can beg off from the boys or ride the
rail. Old Man Rather.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
Hill Top.

Spr9RI 10 M Nr5ry.
What will interest the readers of the
News and make them wake upy Sure
ly some of them are taking nap.
Come, it's time to wake NJ. Let us
hear from you, or have you backslid.
Tell us how you are getting along Ye
silly writer likes to read good pieces.
The Bible says the Lord will preserve
the simple, SO | know | must be one
of them, the Lords little ones. Hope
everybody will turn to the Lord and
seek a home III heaven, for what will
it profit us if we should gain the whole
world and lose our soulst Come holy
spirit, heavenly dove, with all thy
quickening powers, kindle flame
of sacred love in these cold hearts of
ours. Why do people trust in uncer-
tain riches? The richest people on
earth are those that have the hope of
heaven, those that are trusting in the
Lord. for they can safely say, The
Lord is my shepherd, | shall not
want What more can He say than
to you He has, said, you who unto
Jesus for refuge have fled. Christians,
don't get worried. Our work on earth
will soon be done. the battle fought,
the victory won, and then 90 home tC
heaven, happy home where Jesus is.
Are you reauy to go homer Polly Ann.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
RunniDgwater.
SbetiaI 10 Tie Meas

SPECIAL 10 Tie Macs
How are you living my brother and
sister? Are you keeping the command
ments or just part of them? Do you
leave your gift uron the altar, then go
and be recOnciled to your brother, or
do you hold malice in our heart and 90
and claim to be IL true follower of God.
If so there must be something wrong.
Why not first go to thy brother and be
reconciled to him and then offer thy
gift. We should first get the beam out
of our own eye, then we can see clear
ly to cast the mote ont of our brother S
eye. And the Bible tells us to pray for
our enemies Do we do that; fear
not. But prayer can do wonderful
things. Joshua prayed and the sun
stood still, and he was only a man. SO
if we desire something let us pray in
faith. | know the Lord will hear, for
he has answered many of my weak
praers. There is some cause of my
writing this, but III take it to the
Lord in prayer Let's all examine our
own heart and see what is lacking.
Can we expect to enter heaven without
Il pure heart, that's been washed in the
Blood of the Lamb, a heart resigned,
submissive, meek, believing, true and
clean, which neither life nor death
can part from him that dwells
within? Little Sheep.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
Dunlap.

ObefidI 10 me Ae7OS.
A word to the garrulous writer of
Etna, memo. He must have been
studying the News for the past week,
and believe he will admit it. | know
that Memo" is adhesive to Etna,
while / have bid it adieu. / also
know it pleases your friends for You to
advocate the place with your knowl-
edge and unless some one else helps
you advocate the place | am absolutely
afraid it will become unnoticed. My
dear friend, | did not mean to throw
mud at your home and where | aim to
make my body's home after am dead.
What | have said about the lonesome
ridge of Possom Hill | meant no
harm.
| did not think you would go to the
graveyard to get your foundation to
make fight against me. did not know
that it was touching your heart, so |
think if as small grain as | am,
through ideals have disturbed your
hearts, we had better dispose of these
ideals.
Speaking of, kind hearts and broth
erly love, there is no other coal camp
in the state that will come up to Etna.
My dear friends of Etna, you folks
must have an idea that | have spite
at Etna. You are absolutely mistak
en-. | have plenty of love for the peo-
pie of Etna. | did not leave Etna to
find any better neighbors, nor to find
any better, or kinder hearted people,
but just left because | thought it best
for myself. Be satisfied you are all
law obeying people and there couldn' {
be any better men interested in com
pany that Jas. Roope nor 7. B. Pills
berry. You couldn't beat Thomas Deg
nan for bank boss, so don't get off of
your horse about the.matter You are
dom well for country people but
you are too willing to kick before you
are hurt
l understood that A. g. Parker took
the job of opening Possom Ridge,
with the understanding that he was to
get 80. 80 for his work, and wheL he
came to settle he only got 81 90. You
see some of you people over there are
learning fast You just missed Park
er's labor soc day. That is pretty
good figuring for an educated man.
Memo" said something about my
Dunlap hat. beg to acknowledge that
the hat that had on at the graveyard
wasn't mine, | made change of hats
with one of the Etna boys, and that
was his, and it was so glad it was on
head full of brains that it tried to
swallow head, body and all
Small Grain.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
ROOpe.
.Spet1aI 10 he Nl7ss.

Spetf"f "a me NftpSs
Music seems to be the order of the
day.
| don't know what we will do for
music when Willie Hamic gets mar
ried.
Will Lane returned to Pittsburg,
Ga, and thinks he will go to Birining-
ham in a short time.
Say. X. F. Lane, they want You
mighty bad at the shop in Birming-
ham.
Hello, Apple Pie, don You know
what | told you one night in July
down by the silver spring, where two
lovers spoonedy
Wonder how my schoolmates are get
ting along by this time.
Say, Peaches and Cream, " | enioy
reading your letters in the News. You
ask if certain fellow got that suit of
clothes. He said he had only bought a
half suit and that was pair of over
alls, since he had been at Roope, and
one pair of socks. If he was counting
the girls at the Drum he said he would
get haircut, put on suit of overalls
and make flying trip most every Sun
day, especially to Sunday school.
A certain fellow got a postcard Sat
urday evening and sat up with it all
Saturday night, and don't think he
will go to bed Sunday night.
Johnnie Lane said he was only sweet
sixteen and had never been kissed,
Here is to the love that lies in q
woman eyes 1t lies and lies and
keep on lying
You know the old saying, "Whist-
ling girls or Growing hens will always
come to some bad end +" That's about
right. l heard a certain girl whistle
she was very sweet too, but hope
she won't come to bad end.
Would enjoy reading pieces from
Birmingham, Cardiff, Tracy and
Brookwood. Lonely Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
Etna.

SPECIAL 10 tie Nei0S.
J. H. Wears and Mr.. Hawkins
made flying trip to McMinnville last
week and returned Thursday.
Lou Cooper returned from Cole City
Thursday.
Frank Wears and Dora Wears made
a flying trip to Roope Tuesday.
Ask Jesse Mills when he saw his lit
tie lack-eyed girl, and see him smile.
Dora Wears said she would like to
hear from robin" through the News.
Ask Frank Wears how many post
cards she received from Guild this
week and see her smile.
Mrs. McHone is still on the sick
list.
Ask Harry Exum how he liked to
carry water in his hat Sunday.
d. E. V.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
ROOPE

Speefai( 10 Tie Ne7VS.
Taking walks is the order of the
day.
Misses Fannie and Kate Thomas and
Ethel Nelson were out walking Sunday
evening.
There will be a wedding at Mr..
Thomas Thursday. His daughter
Fannie and viii Hamick will marry.
They will leave for Dunlap Thursday
evening.
Mr.. jolly left here for Tracy Satur-
day where he will remain for a month
or two.
Come on, We Altoona writer's. l like
to read your pieces as we have broth
or there that we like to hear Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Mallard called on Mr..
and Mrs. p F. Layne Sunday.
l wonder what Mr. and Mrs. Wal
lace will do when Miss Fannie Thomas
leaves them.
Ask Miss Ala Thomas how she is
going to like her new brother-in-law
and watch her frown. Lonely Girl.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
ROOpe.
SPECIAL 10 tie Mas.

Sbecfd/ 10 tie N,7OS.
Misses Beckie and Eula Davis and
Mary O'Neal visited Mrs. Bessie Doug
lass Sunday.
A certain girl looks sad since Win
Thacker left for Dunlap
Mrs. Matte Davis called on her
mother Sunday.
Carrie Money and Mary O'Neal en-
JOY gong to school.
Mrs. Annie Myers called on Mrs.
Exum Sunday.
Oracle and Ethel Hicks spent sun
day evening with Martha and Celia o.
Neal
Eula Davis enjoys dancing
Ye writer would like to hear from
Pearl Coggins, of Whitwell, as she is
an old chum of mine.
Mrs. Weddle spent Sunday with
Mrs. Lula Degnan. NJ. A. D.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
Pittsburg, Ga.

Sbt5ai 10 he Mas.
There was box supper at the
church Saturday night
Mrs. Mary Miller is very sick.
There has been protracted meeting
here.
Mrs Jones, who has been very sick,
is improving.
Paul Murphy and Cleve Parker were
out buggy riding Friday evening.
E. H. Hice, NJ D., made flying
trip to Chattanooga last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Dorberg visited Mrs.
Allie Murphey Tuesday.
John Smith is out again.
Mrs. Hardy Higdon visited her sis
ter-in-law, Mrs Martha Higdon, Sat
urdav night, and Sunday.
Let's hear from Paramount.
HOneySuckle.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05

Occasional headache, belching, bad
taste in the mouth, lack of appetite
and slight nervousness are symptoms
of indigestion which, when allowed to
go uncared for. will develop into a
case of dyspepsia that will take a long
time to get rid Of Don't neglect your
stomach. At the first indication of
trouble take something that viii help
it along in its work of digesting the
food YOU eat Kodol For Indigestion
and Dyspepsia, will do this, Kodol
will make your food do you good and
will enable you to enjoy what you
eat Sold by J. W. Simpson, Jasper,
Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-09-05
ROupe.

SbftIdi hoHe Macs.
All of the girls on Roope mountain
have to carry water from the high hill
on top of the mountain for all of the
springs have gone dry here.
Misses Ada Thomas and Libbie
Layne said they wished Monday would
hurry and come for they had rather be
over the wash tub than to see Sunday
come, for Sunday is the lonesomest day
in the week. All of the boys must
stay in the house on Sunday for we
don t see any of them out They are
afraid some girl will look at them.
Walking is anice thing but mother
and father are too hard on us and they
will not let us get far from the house,
and that is too bad Mothers Pet.