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The Greeley tribune., 1908-02-06

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The Greeley tribune., 1908-02-06
NEED A CHORAL UNION.

Greeley should have large chora
union. an oratorio society, or some
.;sspch musical organization. to give
iSonterts occasionally. 1t is doubtful
If anything that could be done would
give more real and beneficial pleas
ure to the people here than concerts
by such society at stated times
during the year. The idea is not a
p-new one, but it has been brought
forcefully to mind again by the sue
cess of the concert OF Scotch songs
last week. The talent is here for a
good chorus and for good orchestra
to accompany the singers. Why
should such talent practically go to
waste? There are several church
choirs in the city doing good work
in their particular places but not one
of them is large enough alone to do
good choral work. These should be
brought together. say once a week,
under some good leader and In a
years time an organization of which
the city would be proud would be
the result.
The Greeley band last summer
gave some excellent concerts and
thosands Of people enjoyed these in
the open air. Concerts by the Gree
10y Choral Union in the winter time
could be made just as enjoyable, and
II necessary could be brought under
the same management IS the band.
The Tribune has some troubles of
Of its own and does not court musi-
cal troubles to any great extent, but
unless somebody else better qualified
t. organize a musical association
suci IS has been suggested, und or
take the task, there is no telling
what we may do in the matter.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-02-06
.rhs Man Of The Hour"

Theatergoers who have been read
ing 30 much for the past wear Of
The Man Of the Hour" will nave
an opportunity Of seeing Wm. a.
Brady and Joseph II. Grimers pro-
duction at the Greeley opera house
on Tuesday, Feb. l1th, with special
company of players and complete
scenic production.
In the New York Evening Tele.
gram Of December 5th in the review
Of THE Man of The Hour the
writer says: Not since the days of
The Senator has play been ORE
sented with such brilliant promise
of success as The Man of The
Hour" The other New York news-
papers in their reviews were eoOally
fulsome. The Herald referred "a
the play as "a sensation The
World as "a straight from the shoul-
der hit" The Tribune. "as one of
the most auspicious successes Of the
year. - The Evening Journal as "a
howling success. The News Savs.
1t will last. The Press, ,,rhe
Man OF The Hour" is likely to live
for many years. /" 1T is success D,
The Post, The Man OF The Hour,,
fulfills an important and hopor,h,.
l'e"'f'cai junction. 'G0riously
The Greeley tribune., 1908-02-06
Reason Enthroned.

Because meats are SO tasty they
are consumed In great excess. This
leads to stomach troubles, bilious
ness and constipation. Revise your
diet. let reason and not a pampered
appetite control. then take . few
doses OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets and you will soon be
we'll again. Try it. For sale at all
druggists. Samples free.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-02-06
Hot springs-san Antonio.

These celebrated springs, with It's
delightful winter climate, have made
San Antonio famous. Colorado u
Southern offers an attractive round
trip rate. Write
T. E. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent.
Denver.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
Object Cannot

Gently purchased by George w. vii,
liams.
Miss Mayme Fay of Spring street
Is spending the Fourth and Sunday In
Pittsheld.
Mrs. William Scott is visiting rel.
atiyes in Troy.
Morgan Danforth OF Arlington was
a visitor In town today.
Grin Davis is building a sidewalk
in front of his residence on County
street.
There will be a twilight hop in For
esters' hall Saturday afternoon and
evening.
james Valley of Manchester Is a
guest at the home Of Louis Valley Sr.
of Adams street.
Ezra Gaudette and family of Man
chester were in town today on their
way to Pittsfleld
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burnham Of
Pittsfield are spending the day with
relatives in town.
The barber shop Of F. IT. Hopkin-
son will be closed from Saturday
noon until Monday morning.
Mrs. James Ryan. was a guest at
the home of Michael Dermody in the
west part OF the town Thursday.
Epworth League meeting Sunday
evening at 1880 preceded by praise
service. Reynolds Durham leader.
Misses Mary, Josephine and Anna
Loughlin Of Grant street left today
for Lake George where they will
spend the summer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
CANNON FIRE-cRAckERs
Communication From G. r. orlswoId
On That Subject.

Editor of the Banner:-Consider
able doubt has been expressed as to
the meaning Of the notice in your
paper which imposes s25 fine for
firing cannon crackers In the busl-
ness district and more or less criti-
cism OF the trustees for trying to
stop the annual celebration has re-
suited from the discussion of the sub
ject.
1t is only just to the village board
OF trustees to explain that they have
no intentions in that direction.
When the matter of regulating the
firing of cannon firecrackers, etc,
and the building of bonfres was
brought up for discussion in their
last meeting the whole matter was
turned over to the street committee
with power to act, and they inserted
the advertisement referred to.
The members of this committee are
Just as young as they used TO be"
and neither wishes in any way TO In
terfere with the legitimate use of all
noise making paraphernalia,, or the
firing of pyrottocnics; the more the
better, so far as they are individually
concerned; but they feel a measure
of responsibility in the matter and
knowing that there is an element of
danger In the careless use of large
| firecrackers and cannon when fred
In the streets, to not only the public
but to the large plate store fronts,
they have properly warned against
their use in the so called Business
district"
They also wish to caution all
against shooting skyrockets toward
wooden buildings or where there is
any danger from the sparks starting
fire and the use of ball cartridges
which has sometimes prevailed.
These precautionary measures are
sensible and all good citizens will re-
spect them. A little common sense
mixed with the general passion for
blowing off steam at this season of
the year will add to the pleasure of
all and eliminate to a great degree
the danger to person and property
which characterizes the annual cele-
bratlon of our independence.
The police will not interfere with
anyone who Is not disorderly or in
terfering with the rights or safety Of
Others, but have their instructions to
promptly arrest those who do.
Let us all turn out tonight, have a
merry time together, with due regard
for others and careful in the use of
powder, and blow of our enthusiasm
%renuously enough SO that when
a. m. arrives we can all have little
peace until daylight of the Glorious
Fourth.
E. T. Griswold.
| 1.-THE Banner has heard no criti-
cism Of the trustees ON this subject
but has heard them very warmly
commended for trying to reduce one
Of the greatest dangers OF the Fourth
of July. There is no excuse for the
cannon-cracker. 1t is dangerous,
disagreeable and a nuisance. Just
as much fun can be had with the
milder explosives without the risk to
user and bystanderl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
be absent about a month.


Mrs. F. r. Hopkinson and son left
today for Brattleboro where they will
remain for a few weeks.
Mrs. George Townsend OF Gage ST.
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. ]. L.
Fort in Gloyersville. N. Y.
Miss kirby of Stafford street visited
Mics Mary Phalen at st. Josephs
convent in Rutland Thursday.
Mrs. d. e. Purdy who has been the
guest Of Mrs. II. l.. Stillson returned
last evening to her home in Man
chester.
A Y. M. c. A. LaCross team Is be-
ing formed and the first match game
will probably be played on the 10th
of August.
Henry L. Field, president of the
Vermont Hosiery Co., and family
have gone to Royalton, VT, to spend
the summer.
William h. Hawks, ST., and On. c.
W. Bartlett have returned from
weeks fishing trip to Missisquoi bay
near Alburgh, VT.
The store Of e. l.. Nichols & Son
will be closed all day Saturday but
will be open this evening. Please
do your shopping early
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans and
daughters Of Union street will spend
the Fourth with Mrs. Evans father,
Hiland Fay in the south part of the
town.
j. A. N. Williams is moving today
from Jefferson avenue to one of the
tenements on Washington street re-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
A SLICK HORSE THIEF

Deputy Sheriff Woodwork OF Me-
chanicville is in town today searching
for some clue to the identity Of bold
horse thief who has been operating
successfully In the country compris-
ing the southwestern section OF Yer
mont and nearby counties In New
York state.
The man wanted hired high pric-
ed rig of Wood Brothers In Mechan-
icville about ten days ago and has not
since been heard from. A COMPARE
son OF description makes It reason
ably sure that the thief is the same
man who stole horse and new sur
reg from w. r. White Of North Ben
nington June Z.
The thief is a prepossessing fellow,
fully six feet tall, is well dressed and
has the appearance of commercial
traveller. He experiences no difficult
ty in securing the confidence of the
livery men and their property.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
MRS. JANE JOHNSON DEAD
Body Brought Here From St. Louis
For Burial


Jane Atkinson, wife of Thomas
Johnson, Esq. died at her home, No.
2520 North Grand Ave, st. Louis, Mo
Monday noon, June 20, after linger.
ing illness.
Mrs. Johnson was born In Philadel-
phia, August q, 1929 and was mar
ried to Mr.. Johnson July Q, lS4S from
which time she has resided In St.
Louis until her death. She was a
faithful, devoted wife, a frugal home
maker and only until forced by her
illness gave the management OF her
home to others. The remains were
brought to Bennington for burial
Thursday morning. Mr.. johnson and
his sister, Mrs. George r. Dakin who
has been in st. Louis for the past
nine weeks, caring for the deceased.
accompanied them
Appropriate funeral services were
held at o'clock Thursday afternoon
from the residence of George r. Da.
kin, 231 Union street Rev. II. s.
Rowe OF the Methodist church ofIlcia.
ting. lnterment was In the Dakin
family lot In the village cemetery.
Members OF the Masonic Fraternity
acted as bearers and were ]. Oliver
Burt, Ernest B. Patterson, William
Clark, Charles G. Kimball, William II.
Nichols and Calvin Endress. There
were many beautiful floral tributes.
among them being a beautiful wreath
from members Of the Masonic Order.
Mrs. Johnson leaves besides her
husband, two sisters, Mrs. Squire
Farrar OF Salem, Ore, Mrs. Sarah
Fosner Of Portland, Ore, and one
daughter, Mrs. @. e. FORBADE of 81.
Louis The husband and his sister
take this opportunity to thank their
many friends and neighbors who SO
kindly assisted them during the deatl
and burial Of the beloved wife and
sister, especially Mrs. ]. A. Weaver
and family Of st. Louis, Mr. and Mrs.
Britt, Miss Kate MulCarthy of St
Lotus and their niece, Mrs. Maude
Harvey Of Clarinda, Iowa.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Alfred Barnes is seriously Ill at his
home on Jefferson avenue.
Miss Sallle Graves left this morn.
ing for a visit in Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Bennett are Wis
iting relatives In Elmira, N. Y.
Miss Catherine Leahy of Stafford st
is visiting friends in Pittsfeld.
John H. Gavin who has been i'll
with a nervous trouble, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Powers of
North Adams were in town yester-
day.
Miss Lillian Guiltinan has return
ed from visit with relatives in
Schenectady.
A number of the Y. M. G. A. boys
will enter the sports at South Shafts
bury tomorrow.
Mrs. Herbert Barney is spending a
couple of weeks In Hadley, Mass.
and other cities
James Murphy Of Bennington Cen
ter left this morning for visit with
his mother In Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Buel Sibley and
son, Haviland, left this morning for
South Port Conn, where they will Wis
1t Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morgan for a
couple of weeks. From there they
will go to Edgerton, Conn. They will
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Born, son to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Elwell this morning.
The regular daily balloon from Fred
Green's store went up at 1:I0 this af.
ternoon. ]. H. Wilkinson was the
aeronaut.
Frank Nolan has moved from Dew.
ey street to the house on Jefferson
avenue recently vacated by James
Williams.
Strawberries are said to be scarce
in Pownal. A party of women from
Park street and vicinity went berry,
ing In that town Wednesday and all
came home with empty pals.
The conductor on the 7:3O car from
North Adams this morning brought
up seven carrier pigeons in basket
when the car reached the corner he
released them and they started at
once In the direction of WiIliamstown
where their home is.
A. B. Willmarth who resigned as
principal Of the high school at the
close OF the school year has asked
leave to withdraw his resignation and
return here for another year. A ma
jority OF the school board are In fav.
or OF having him come back and 1t IS q
probable that he will do SO. Mr.
Willmarth is now visiting relatives in
Terre Haute, Ind.
The automobile party that attend
ed the conventions at Burlington and
Montpelier arrived home Thursday
afternoon about 1880. The five cars
with % passengers, made the distance
which was 307 miles, without a mis-
hap and part of the run yesterday
was over some Of the worst hills in
vermont The party left Montpelier
at o'clock Wednesday and stopped
at the Woodstock Inn that night.
Thursday they came from Woodstock
to Bennington, rs miles by way of
Ludlow and Peru, stopping for dinner
at Peru.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
SAW LIVE BEAR
Novel Experience Of Y. M. C. A. Boys
While In DunvilIe.

Nine of the Junior members OF the
Y. NJ. c. A. accompanied by the ply.
steal director left the village Tuesday
morning for Dunville where they pitch
ed camp for the night. After the
darkness had spread over the woods,
the boys heard the tapping Of bear
on tree nearby and later a loud
crash. The youngsters were on their
feet at once and going outside the
tent saw a real live bear scampering
of through the bushes about $50 feet
from their camp.
Wednesday they took a hike from
camp to Woodford City returning to
Dunville for the night via Beaver
meadows. They started for home
Thursday morning arriving here about
noon with the bear story already men
toned fresh In their minds.
They expect to leave next Tuesday
for five days stay in this vicinity
and will probably tame Bruin and
bring him home to set up pins in the
bowling alley.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
JOHN D. sTEHMAN DEAD
Former Y. M. c. A. Secretary Died
Thursday After Long illness


John d. Stehman, aged 30 died at
his home in Mountville, Pa, Thurs
day after being Ill about three years
with tuberculosis.
Mr.. Stehman was we'll known in
this town being secretary Of the To-
cal Y. M. c. A. from September 1902
to November 1905. He was men,
Der Of the United Brethren church Of
Mountville put while here attended
the Congregational and Methodist
churches. He was man of fine NOR
al character aud was very successful
in his work while here as one of the
founders of the present Y. NJ. C. A.
building, he working hard for the
success OF the undertaking.
Mrs. Stehman's father, II. H. Krei-
der died Wednesday at Annville, Pa.
Mr.. Kreider was a frequent visitor to
this town while his son-in-law lived
here.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
MORE REAL ESTATE
FOR 7 AVIATION
THAN IN 1907
Considerable Shrinkage in Per-
sOnaI Property
NOT QUITE so MANY POLLS
Withdrawal Of 100000 Legacy Made
Large Hole-List Of 6ennlngton's
Heavy Taxpayers.
NOT QUITE so MANY POLLS

The completing of the work OF the
Bennington listers shows that during
the past year there was an increase
in the valuation of the real estate,
decrease in the taxable personal
property and short shrinkage in the
number of polls. The figures are;
1907
Real estate, $3.50, 205
Personal property, 1,220,251
Amount of poll list 1880
1908
Real estate, 1851 ,024
Personal property, 1,070,596
Amount of poll list 41,560
The decrease In the amount of per-
sonal property available for taxation
is partially accounted for by the with
drawal from the town of 100000 held
here in trust for an heir who became
of age during the past year.
Following is a list of the BenniRg-
ton taxpayers whose lists amount to
$4,000 or over.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
pleasant little pills that are easy to
take. Sold by D. A. Ward.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-07-03
WEATHER FoREcAoT

For Eastern New York and Western
Vermont showers tonight and Satur-
day.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

sedge with here and there a bunch
of fox-tail, and an ugly saw-bri-
ar lying in wait for the barefoot
ed moon-shiner. The thorough
bred Kentucky gelding is spav-
ined, wind broken pessel- tail
that moves at a snail's pace, and
with less grace than a China
man. And the Kentucky belief
that gracious beauty is red-head-
ed, cross-eyed, pug-nosed, hol-
low-chested and pigeon-toed.
Kentucky bourbon is rot-gut of
the purest ray, and Kentucky
mint-julep is a composite of
headaches, nightmares and ner-
vous prostration. Never again
will any self-respecting DEM
ocrat moisten his lips with noun
tain-dew or sing a note Of my
Old Kentucky Home" It's a
State of moonshiners, night
feud-fghters, bust-head
whisky and Republicans.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

w. A. Coffey, of this city, has
announced himself candidate
to represent his party, from this
district, in the National Conven-
ton, to be held in June. While
not of our political faith, and
while one of Democracy's most
unrelenting opponents, yet we
would be glad if his party would
grant his desire. He is honest,
courageous, faithful and a Re-
publican whose power is as keen
ly felt in this end of the district
as any other man who takes an
interest in the political affairs of
this section. He never deserted
a friend nor wavered in the sup
port of his party, but has been
in the thickest of the fight in ev-
cry hard fought campaign. Pos
sessing every element of desira-
BILE representative, able, game
and a true Republican, his selec-
ton would be in keeping with
the ends desired in that great
convention Of Republicans, and
in recognition of ability, tact and
unfinching loyalty to the princi-
pies of his party, the Republicans
of this district would honor them
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

The banquet given at Frank
fort in honor of Ex-Gov. Beck
ham, was largely attended. 1t
was the most enthusiastic meet
ing held in the State for years.
Governor Beckham made a ring
ing speech and took occasion to
rip his traducers to fare-you-
we'll.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

Will some Republican paper
inform the public when Governor
Wilson will stop the night riders ?
Will the same paper explain the
death of temperance legislation
when that party was pledged in
its platform to the extension of
the county unit bill?
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

the support Mr.. Watterson has
agreed to give Mr.. Bryan though
he has fought on the opposite
side in the past. The Courier
Journals course has not measur-
ed up to our ideal a Democratic
paper. Mr.. Watterson has fought
both State and National leaders,
but now he promises his best to
the man and party he could not
honestly support on the issues Of
1896. What more could be ex-
pected /; what more could any
sensible man or party demand or
want Appeal to reason, not
prejudice fight for our princi-
pies in an honest way and give
every man the same latitude of
action reserved for yourself !;
condemn the bad, approve the
good, let it hurt or please, and
the day is not far distant when
our party will assume its old
time standing and Kentucky
freed from the torch and lash.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

Gov. Wilson, who took such a
bold stand for law and order in
his inaugural ADDRESS, and who
has been showing soldies from
place, in his attempt to stop the
night riders, passed through a
crowd of them. one night last
week, and saw the barns burning.
In the history of the State there
has never been more talk by a
Governor and less results accom-
plished.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

Now, in the days of Grover
Cleveland, we had panic and
soup and the Republican publica-
tons advised the dear people to
vote for change, but now we
have Theodore and more soup.
It's our turn this time.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

If the National Republican con-
vention should put in plank ex-
tending the county unit law, who
would believe it ?
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

The Republican party has too
much Taffy to suit many of it's
members, but Democrats do not
bother so much as if the genuine
article was on tap.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

Well, there'l come a change
sometime indications good that
it will happen in November.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

selves by honoring him. His
many friends in this section
would be glad to see his desires
granted.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

The Minstrel OF the Honey
Grove, Texas, Signal was in a
musical mood last week, and
sang as follows; "And a Ken
lucky legislature-a Democratic
legislature at that-has elected a
Republican to the United States
Senate. Surely this is the limit,
if there be limit to the harrow
ing of Democratic fe elings.
Kentucky has figured much in
song and story since 1893, but so
far as we are concerned she can
hang her harp on chestnut tree
and sell her literature to the
feudists for gunwadding. Ac-
cursed be the day that old Dan
lei Boone began to shoot civiliza-
ton into the clark and bloody
ground" with his eight foot rifle.
Many names make glorious the
pages of Kentucky history, but
these will fade for shame, and
other historians will write upon
the torn pages Of the golden book
the pale memory of Kentucky's
passing Wave not the proud
American flag over the land i'm
mortalized in music and metre,
lest the eagle thunder the awful
word of damnation upon the race
of degenerates- lest the stars on
the blue field put out their lights
for shame, and the stripes grow
dim with disgust. From early
childhood we have been taught
to believe in the Kentucky trim
ity of fastest horses, fairest wom-
en- and finest liquors, and until
last Saturdays morn the tri-col-
ored banner of superlatives was
an article of our faith-but the
triple-headed idol is shattered,
and hundreds of worshippers,
like Rachel refuse to be comfort
ed. Poets of latter days have
sung the praises of Kentucky's
meadow grass; in sparkling
rhyme they have told us that
heavens ethereal blue was pale
green or dull brown in compar-
ison with the velvety carpet of
royal blue that covers the sacred
soil of the grand old common
wealth. They have told us that
every Kentucky mare is a thor
oughbred and every gelding
hot-foot; that the Kentucky belle
has the eye of a gazelle, the
grace of a nymph and the form
Of a naiad; and that Kentucky
mint-julep is a concoction that
combines all the delightful fla
vors that touch into life the
finest fancies or weave the fair
est pictures upon the canvass Of
hope. But how have we been
deceived by the cruel testers!
The far-famed Kentucky blue
grass is nought but dead field
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

The laboring class declare that
Secretary Taft will be defeated
in convention. Just wait.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

Talk about the world wagging,
nay, verify. It's being run by
the factory shutting policy.
The Adair County news., 1908-03-18

It is all over at Franfort
Next, account of stewardship.