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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

This sign is permanently attach
to the front of the main building
the Lydia e. Pinkham Medici
Company, Lynn, Mass.
What Does This Sign Mean !?
1t means that public inspection
the Laboratory and methods of doiI
business is honestly desired. Itmea
that there is nothing about the bu
mess which is not "open and abov
board"
1t means that a permanent invit
ton is extended to anyone to con-
and verify any and all statementE
made in the advertisements of Lydi.
Z. Pinkham'S Vegetable COmpounCs
Is it q purely vegetable compound
made from roots and herbs = With
out drugs? -
Come and See.
Do the women of America contil
ally use as much of it as we are tQl0R
Come and See.
Was there ever such a person as
Lydia K. Pinkham, and is there any
Mrs. Pinkham now to whom sick
woman are asked to write?
Come and See.
Is Ou0 NttSO pllN dCC OOllOSlbOhAChOS
with sick women conducted by
women only, and are the letters KEPT
strictly confidential
Come and See.
Have they really got letters from
over one million, one hundred
thousand women correspondents?
Come and See.
Have they proof that Lydia j
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ha
cured thousands of these women?
Come and See.
This advertisement is only 70
doubters. The great army of womel
who know from their own persona
experience that no medicine in tn
world equals Lydia K. Pinkham'
Vegetable Compound for female i'll
will still go on using and being ben
Gifted by it; but the poor doubling
suffering woman must, for her owl
sake, be taught confidence, forsheals
might just as well regain her health
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
Steady Coin.

Place a smooth strip of paper up
on the corner of table. Upon this
carefully stand upright a silver half
dollar.
BY a little practice you will gain
the ability to draw the paper from
beneath the coin without disturbing
the position of the latter. All that
is required is a swift, steady jerk in
a direction parallel with the edge of
the coin-but you will find this by
no means easy of accomplishment.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
ADDrODriate.

The small son of the minister had
been banished from the table for
naughtihess and was compelled tc sit
at a little side table. When the
time arrived for him to say grace, he
ransacked his memory for Scriptural
quotations, and made use of the fol-
lowing, which he recited loud enough
for his father and mother to hear:
20 Lord, l thank Thee that Thou
hast prepared a table for me in the
presence of mine enemies"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

During 1907 up to October i'm
ports into Italy from all sources, and
taking account of all classes of ma
chinery, amounted to 1865 tons, OF
which the United States furnished
1850, Germany 1854, France 5O4,
Great Britain 1929 and Austria 493.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
$7,0OO,0OO Plans of Obscure
Young Architect to Be Realized.

London. The London County
Council has decided to proceed with
the building of the proposed County
Hall on the site selected on the banks
Of the Thames at Westminster 1t is
estimated that it will cost 81 900, 900
and take seven years to build
The architect is Ralph Knott, who
till he won that position by cOmpeti-
ton was an obscure assistant in the
city architects Office. He is twenty
nine years old. His fees as architect
will amount to about 100000.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
A Trick Wager.

Jim-I'H wager all my marbles
that you'll come down from that
chair before 1 ask you twice.
Joe-Ill bet you all mine / won't.
Jim-Come down.
joel won't.
Jim Cunning to go)-Then stay
there until ask you again.
(And Joe made up his mind he'd
best come DOWN.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

When 1 began / had some Chris
tians, but they did not deliver the
goods. / fired 'em. They were a
sissy lot, and thought because they
belonged to the church they should
get the soft end of everything. I've
hired fellows who make no profession
and I'm getting twice as much work
out of them"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
A Bit OF Wisdom,

Howard-You know, they say that
little learnin's a dangerous thing,
and I've found it to be true.
Harold-Why, old chap?
Howard-Oh, I'm learning roller
skating, and if you don't believe it's
dangerous just look at the bumps on
my head.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

M. Heath, of 1853
Eighth Street: "For
fifteen years 1 suf-
fered with pains in
my back, frequent
calls to pass the Sc
cretions, dropsy, rheu-
matte aches and other
symptoms of kidney
trouble. / could get
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
A Boomerang.

Real Estate Mani thought he'd
buy that place in the suburbs sure
Didn't he believe you when you told
him it was only five minutes from
the station?
Clerk-Yes, that was the trouble
He said the noise of the trains would
keep him awake Enthusiastically
Life.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

no relief until / used Doan's Kidney
Pills. They cured me five years ago,
and this is twice 1 have publicly said
so. The cure was thorough"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents 4 box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Richard Savage. the gifted poer,
lied in a debtors prison at Bristol,
FER enduring the pangs of semi
staIVation for years. Chatterton,
driven desperate through hunger,
-aisoned himself at the age of IS.
! oft died mad, as he had all along
paAJdicted he would.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

A new monthly postal service
across the Sahara has just been es.
tablished. The messengers arc
mounted on camels.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
BARS sissy CHRISTIANS FROM y M C. A. JOB.
Building Boss Discharges
MuCh

- Los Angeles.-General Superinten-
dent G. B. Weaver, who has charge of
the construction work of the new Y
M. G. A. building here, has discharged
all the Christians. He declares that
Anon-Christians do rs per cent. more
gork than the church members.
There's not a Christian on the job
far as / know" said Weaver.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Garfield Tea is natural laxative-ii
regulates the digestion, puriiies the blood
cleanses the system, clears the complexion
brightens the eyes and brings the glow Of
splendid Healthi
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething softens thegums, reducesinfiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25ca bottle
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Marriage at an early age is fire.
quent in Mexico. Recently a boy of
16 and n girl of IA were married
in the capital
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

The government is the largest in
dividual purchaser of electric lamps
in the country. 7It buys $4,000 an
nualiy.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Sufragettes in London are still
n 'shing to martyrdOm. A dozen
NE who tried to raid the House
feTnmons recently were hustled
rison.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Laplanders are the shortest pco-
pie in Europe, the men averaging
feet IL inches, the women 3 feet
8 inches.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

- The Alaska gold production for
ID is stated by the collector to be
tut 100000 short of 1906. This
IS mainly explained by labor troubles
and miners strikes.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
Perfectly Frank.

Discouraged Golfer really don't
believe there's any worse player than
myself.
Caddie-There may be worse than
you, sir; but they don't play.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

The rolling stones" Of Australia
placed on a fairly smooth surface
will soon roll together in a group
They contain a magnetic ore.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

FITS, st. Vitus'D Dance Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by Dr. Hines Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR.. H. r. Kline. Id 1881 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

San Francisco has begun the work
peautifying herself for the recep-
of the battleship fleet by scatter
aeeds over the burned hilisides.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

keX, York City has the third larg-
rman population Of any city
world ~e~1sDfSerlin and Ham
eing ahead of It.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
Fitting Himself For His Position.

H''hS 'SSh NOi his IoSi1iOhs
FatheT-My boy, when you see a
man loafng about street corners
what do you suppose he is fitting
himself for in life?
Son-To be a policeman, sir.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
seshire Spinners Abandon the
Ian to Have American Estates.

eIan to Have American Estates.
ester. - The Lancashire cot
pers have abandoned the
purchase cotton growing
the Mississippi Delta, ow-
al impediments against
" real estate.
Spinners' Association
s s Rpointed a committee to
~ steps to form a COM
ptrol Of cotton plan
h :; United States, this be-
results of the visit of
We cation to that country.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
kFeminInc Notes.

decree has been issued in
Z polishing the rule promul-
>gears ago which forbade
cd in the postal tele-
Rn, daughter of
elected honor
patriotic So
daughters of
lives"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
FROM SUNNY ORANGE GROVES.
The Twice-TOId Experience of a San
BernardinO, Calf, Man.

From Sunny San Bernardino, IN the
midst OF orange groves, writes Lionel
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23
EEE EYES

10 ZEE EYES
oaJ, cur,.N Sut Frequently Pro-
qt% aI%oes Sadness.
80. e e 2 = ..<duai '0 building %nIls
where the eyes are
= cd5eln point will illustrates:
ady in Oswego, Mont, expert
slow but sure disease set
&. Is - eyes in the form Of in
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

Color goods brighter aud faster colors than any
esn dye any garment w1thoet ripping apart Writ
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-04-23

cdse in point will illustrates:
ady in Oswego, Mont, expert
:. "a slow but sure disease set
-. eyes in the form Of in
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
$50 REWARD

We will pay $50 City dollars) re-
ward for information that will lead to
the detection Of the person or per-
sons who entered our store, on the
night of May 3.
C. B. & A. r. Hawkins,
South SALISBURY, VT, May 4, 1908.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
VIEWED LIFE FROM DARK SIDE.
Strong Vein Of Pessinnism In Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps.

However meager our knowledge Of
the life to come, this one we under
stand. This we know; better. per-
haps, than we wish we did. . l remem-
Der to have heard DR.. Holmes say:
Outside, laugh. Inside. never
laugh. The world is too sad. How
can the Creator hear the hum Of Its
misery forever In His ears? {.
oh, the poor women!' he added; with
tears starting down his cheeks.
when all is said. this is our own
case. Outside, we laugh. Inside, we
cannot laugh. The world at its best
10 too sad. and at Its worst II 10 too
bad and mad for any but superficial
mind to take q comfortable view Of It.
II was by way Of this admitted fact
that Longfellow once said: No truly
sensitive person can ever be perfectly
well. In a state Of being like this.
that II probably true."-Ehzabeth
Stuart Phelps, In Harper's Bazaar.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
HAD HIS FULL MONEYS WORTH
Youngsters Enjoyment from the Ex.
pendlture Of a Cent.

II Is delightful. remarks a kindly
philosopher. to think how much fun
bright and healthy boy can get out Of
one cent saw such boy the 9th.
er day. He first bought a red top.
After awhile he remembered that he
wanted green one, and he went back
and exchanged the red top for green
one. Later he thought he didn't want
the top, after all, and he carried back
the green top and exchanged 1t for
candy. It would be waste OF space
to tell what he did with the candy,
but It may be mentioned that he took
the empty fancy wrapper back to the
toy shop and offered to exchange It for
q full one. This, however, was a lit.
tie too much for the benevolent shop
keeper, who said: I'VE do everything
we can to please our customers. but we
can't give something for nothing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
The LIvIno Present.

He that hath SO many causes Of Joy,
and SO great, Is very much in love
with sorrow and peevishness, who
loses all these pleasures, and chooses
to sit down upon his little handful Of
thorns. Enjoy the blessings Of this
day, II God sends them; and the evils
Of It bear patiently and sweetly; for
this day only Is ours. we are dead to
yesterday, and we are not yet born to
the morrow. But II We look abroad,
and bring into one days thoughts the
evil Of many. certain and uncertain,
what will be and what will never be,
our.load will be as intolerable as It is
unreasonable --Jeremv Taylor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
JOHN Nash
House and Lot $500

House and Lot $500
1.3 acre Of land; an old house In fair
condition; always rented for S. per
month; located next to and adjOins vii
lage limits near to water and sewer
connections and other improvements,
in the village of Bennington. Might
take a good horse and other personal
property as part payment Terms
easy,
Timber and Fruit Farm $500
200 acres of land, cuts 30 ton Of
hay; 1400 apple trees; 200 pear trees
100 plum and cherry trees all In fine
condition, 3la miles from depot, good
IL room house, two barns, 50x60 and
40x5O silo; wood and pen house all in
good condition. Two million feet of
first growth timber mostly spruce and
hemlock, great tall trees that will cut
four or Ave IL foot logs to the tree, a
fine place for a portable mill; person
ally examined and guaranteed as repre-.
scented In every way, one half cash.
Send for new catalogue of farms
and village property.
JOHN NASH
Tel. 7l-2. Real Estate
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
Voice sulldIno IN Children.

What kind Of a speaking voice have
you? A singing voice Is gift rarely
bestowed, and 1t Is to be regarded by
those favored as priceless posses
sion; but those Of us who are less for
tunate may try for a no less desirable
accomplishment-the ability to speak
In a pleasing voice and in an agree
able manner
Habit has much to do with this. The
cultivation Of a pleasant voice should
begin in childhood. Parents and
teachers must start the work. No
child should be allowed to talk In q
high, shrill key. While some voices
are pitched higher than others. the
lower tones can always be used, avoid
Ing the nasal tones. We Americans
are severely criticised for this latter
defect, and justly so.--Practical Ideals.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
HoosIck FALLS
Fred Dorr is in New York.

Fred Dorr Is In New York.
Miss Lizzie Fields is In New York.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Fisk is with relatives in
Buffalo.
Miss Sadie Denner is visiting friends
In Troy.
William Barron of Bennington has
been In town.
Miss Katie Prendergast is visiting
at North Adams.
Thomas Lyons OF Bennington was
recently In town.
Miss Jennie Denner has returned
from Bennington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George s. McKearln
are In New York.
Miss Ann Carroll OF Troy is the
guest of friends here.
Mrs. l.. w. Crandall has gone to
Rochester for two weeks.
John Nealon Of Schenectady has
been the guest OF relatives.
Miss Catherine Butler is the guest
of her cousin, Miss Kate Dillon.
Miss Mamie Gaffney of North Ad
ans has been visiting relatives.
A regular meeting OF the village
trustees will be held Tuesday even.
ing.
During the month OF April 2450
books were drawn from the public II.
brary.
Tuesday evening Van Rensselaer,
Chapter, o. Il. s., will give dance
and card party in Woods opera house
Miss Nellie McDonough and her
brother John OF Middletown are
guests of her uncle, Michael McDon
ough.
Golden Crown Rebekah initiated O
class of ten candidates Tuesday even
ing. A banquet was held at the close
of the business session, followed by
dancing.
William Kennedy, the comedian, has
finished his engagements for the sea
son and will spend the summer at his
former home in Hoosick Falls.
Mrs. Frank J. Russell has returned
from Westboro, Mass, where she has
been visiting her daughter. Mrs. G. T.
Stewart who has been quite Ill.
Monday evening The Esquires OF
the Holy Grail will hold a banquet In
the parlors of the Methodist church
Willis Il. Heaton will deliver the ad
dress.
The subject next Sunday morning
at the Methodist church will be "Spir
itual Gravitation, evening subject
What the Workingman Owes to
Christianity" an address to working
men, by Rev. George M. Moody.
The will OF John Fitzgerald of Hoo
sick Falls has been admitted to pro
bate and letters were granted to his
widow, Sarah A. Fitzgerald and tC
Ellen +. Hanrahan. The widow Is
given life use of the estate, which
is valued at $4,000.
The young peoples societies Of the
town of Hoosick have been invited tC
participate in the annual meeting Of
the Bennington County Christian En-
deavor Union to be held in Benning
ton May IL Delegates from HOosicl
Falls will attend the sessions.
An important meeting of the Hoos
lex Falls Athletic association will b.
held this evening at the municipal
building to hear the monetary reports
Of the three committees. It is under
stood that all OF the business people
have been visited and with excellen
success.
A missionary tea for the benefit O
the Woman's Benevolent society o
the Presbyterian church by Mrs. Johr
Gibson and Mrs. Hurlburt F. Henry
will be held Tuesday evening In thu
church parlors. The meeting will b.
led by Mrs. John H. Barlow and thu
subject for discussion will be "Set
Element Work in the Cities"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
Ministries at q Premium.

A wellknown minister of Philadel-
phia accepted an invitation to lecture
in small town in New Jersey. but
afterward discovered that he had a
prior engagement on the same date,
so he notified the committee accord.
ingly, and offered to make good any
loss the society might incur through
his delinquency.
In reply the secretary said that no
harm was done. and inclosed hand
bill. which read as follows: "As the
Rev. Mr.. Blank is unable to give his
advertised lecture as announced, a
negro minstrel troupe has kindly vol
unteered to give performance. Any
person who has bought ticket for his
lecture can have It exchanged to this
on payment Of ten cents extra"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
Gard Of Thanks,

We wish to express our appreciation
of the honor and respect paid by the
people Of Bennington to the memory
Of the late Charles Cooper. by the gen.
eral suspension OF industry and bust
ness during the funeral service and
Of the many manifestations Of SYM
pathy.
Mrs. Charles Cooper,
Mrs. G. 8. Stoddard,
A. ]. Cooper.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
Estate of Patrick McGurn.

Estate of Patrick McGurn.
OTATE OF VERMONT. The Honor
- District OF Bennington, s.. able Probate
Court for the District Aforesaid
To all persons interested In the estate Of
Patrick McGurn, late o. Bennington In said
District, deceased, GREEi ING
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the 22d
day Of May next for examining and allowing
the account OF Michael McKton, Administrs.
tor Of the estate OF said deceased. and for de-
cree OF the residue OF said estate TO the lawful
claimants OF the same, and ordered that public
notice theteof DO given TO all persons interested
10 said estate by publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous to the day as
signed, Ia the Bennington Evening" Banner. .
newspaper published at Bennington In said
District
THEREFORE. you are hereby notified to up.
pear OF the Probate Once In Bennington In said
District on the day assigned, then and there to
contest the allowance OF said account II you
see cause. and to establish your right as heirs,
legatees aud lawful claimants to said residue
Given UNDER My HAND. this It'll day Of
GRACE b. HOLT, :REoIsrER.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07

Caller--Do you think the doctor is
going to help you, Mr.. Jones?"
Jones--He may, II can only follow
bis orders He told me to drink hot
water 30 minutes before every meal,
but It is hard work to drink hot
water for 80 minutes"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
Pat's Donkey.

At certain railway station in the
North Of Ireland, a farmer was wait.
ing for the train with donkey he had
purchased. On the arrival Of the train
at the station the farmer asked the
guard where he would put the donkey.
The guard, who was In q hurry, re-
piled. Put 1t behind" meaning to put
II into horse van. Pat tied the
donkey to = buffer, and then got into
the carriage himself. As the train
was flying along at express speed. Pat
turning to companion, said: by
gosh, boy, Neddy's footing 1t now!"--
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
mo D0mTnTsTFalI.

A Carthage minister jokingly told q
friend an interview would cost him ten
cents. The latter pretended to take
the matter seriously and presented
him with ten pennies. The minister
then arose to protest and while rising
his chair skidded and he tumbled. And
now the friend 10 telling everyone he
meets how upset the minister was at
having to refuse q contribution. Kan.
sas City Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
A chance for Boys to Make : Dollar.

We want all the bones we can get.
Can use heads, hoofs, horns---any-
thing in the line of bones--if only
dry. We will pay 75c per hundred
pounds for thoroughly dry bones--we
can pay even more If strictly clean.
hard, fresh. dry, boiled butchers bones
and pay freights from your station
II shipped in lots Of 200 pounds or
more. Ship in barrels or cheap
sacks.
c. 8, Page. Hyde Park, VI.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07
OUR
OPTICAL
WORK

never oisappoints. A'wearer of
Shur- On Eyeglasses, when made
by US, has the assurance that they
are adjusted and fitted with such
infinite care and precision as to
absolutely insure comfort and
satisfaction. Quick repairs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-05-07

When the RED Mill" is presented
here 1t will thoroughly demonstrate
that its chorus has not only been sell
ected for Its beauty but voices as
well, and In the modern French gowns
with fresh young voices, the aggrega-
ton forms picture of such rare
beauty as to leave an indelible impress
sion. {.
Evening journal., 1908-10-05
BOOKKEEPING COURSE

A thorough course is given in book.
keeping. pennlanship. and commercial
arithmetic az the Night School Il
Goldey College. in addition 70 English.
drafting. shorthand and typewrlting
Call tonight. after o'clock al the
school Offices. so7 Market street, first
floor