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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

L,OR sALE-That good maple syrup from
II old Bushnell farn, East Powaal. $40
per gallon. Can be delivered. A postal to )
A. Thatcher. Bennington. Il. II. No. :, will
bright Htf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
NOTICE

Whereas, my wife, Henrietta Bowles
has left my bed and board without
Just cause or provocation, hereby
forbid all persons harboring or trust
ing her on my account as l shall pay
no bills of her contracting after this
date.
Charles Bowles.
Woodford, April II, 1908.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

EOR sALE-Geraniums saliva. heliotrope
T. and 9th kinds Of spring bedding plants
now ready for your selecti In any quantity at
Heath's Greenhouse. Elm 81 ARA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

ITO RENT-House to rent on Elm ST, all
i modern improvements inquire OF ). n:
Habberly. Hll
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

1'O RIM May LIST. a modern tenement
i suitable for a small family. Enquire al
~ Putnam st 3Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

/. I,O RENT.-DesiraDle tenements. Ofhces
stores, mil property with water power.
Individual storage lockers. VIM. X. Hawks,
N5 North 81.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

LNOR sALE-Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs
IL from choice breeding pens. Bradley
Bros strain, one dollar per setting Also !
cockerel and old cock for sale. Prices right.
Frank II. Chase, No. Bennington, VI. lit3C
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28
LOST AND FOUND

7 OsT-A bakery wagon book. Finder
IL please return to M. II. Moons bakery,
Grove street. 1876
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-28

VNO RENT-May I, Cordes house on Maple
J. street, row occupied by l. +. story.
House is piped for gas range and wired Tor
telephone. Small garden, grape viDe and fruit
trees. Inquire Of NJ. r. Armstrong, $40 Gage
street. 3otiz
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WANTED.
XXTANTEDTable boarders at 20i Union 81.
w Prices 1900 and IS so. Alto

yWANTED--A good housekeeper In a small
w family, from 20 TO 40 years Of age. willing
TO devote her time In the interest OF her EN-.
ployer. A good salary will be given. Address,
with reference, Post once Box 1903, East Az
lington, VT. 39tl2
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30
BANK FAILURE
HURTS FARMERS
BANK WAS ONE OF THE WORST
IN BANKING HISTORY OF THE
C0UNTRY-NEW DISCLOSURES
EACH DAY.

La Grande, Oct. 29.-With the
rotten details of the failure now well
IL the process of leaking out, it is
becoming known that the col apse
OF the Farmers and Traders Nation
., bank is one of the worst in the
history of banking IN this country.
But little info nation has been avail
able, due some assert to the effect
that disclosures might have on the
election on account of the guaran tee
of deposits, hui the nervousness Of
depositOrs and their concern as to
what their portion is to be when
affairs are finally settled is gradu-
ally unearthing the dizzy details. It
i; now doubtful II depositors will
realize 90 cents on the dollar Of their
deposits.
There are many who assert tina:
there is no hope of one cent being
realized; that or 10 cents on the
dollar will be the final dividend to
lie paid Is probably not far from the
truth. In any event the long delay,
the cost Of administration, the proba-
tle suits and countersui;s, the fees
Of attorneys, receivers and courts are
certain to sweep away nearly all the
tlifling remnant that is left of the
many thousands Of deposits origin
ally placed in the home insti ution.
Those in charge of the ruined in
stitution are close mouthed as to all
details Depositors whose all is be-
bind the closed doors are seeking in
formation from any and every source
but have to be content with flying
rumors, uncertain repor.s, and have
as dessert for their bitter cup much
information to the effect that the
grossest and most glazing rascality
has permeated the management of
the institution
What makes the situation the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30
J. B. DAVIS,

John B. Davis, Repub lean oo,
Gate for county commissioner IN ~
second district, is one of tbo 'ue
known business men of tho nra,''
country, being large propertv om. ~
er in the Mohler country o"n'
MI. Davis is at the present finn,
representing his district on the hoaas
OF county commissioners, and IT..
careful administration of county A.
lalrs and fair treatment of all o,o,
lions brought before the board h.,
won for him the esteem of tho voto.-
not only of his own district, but ths
entire county, regardless of party ~.
fillations. The citizen who has on
peared before the board with onu
measure calculated to general,v bon
eft any section of the county hos
found in Mr.. Davis champion 81
his cause, but in all matters whsra
The money of the taxpayer has besn
involved Mr.. Davis has carefully in.
vestigated the proposed expenditure
before giving his support to the nett.
ton.
Successful in the administration
OF his personal affairs, Mr. Davis has
been a valuable commissioner to the
taxpayers of Nez Perez county. and
his denomination is but suggestive Of
the appreciation of the voters for the
careful administration received at
the hands Of Mr.. Davis during the
past two years.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30

more insecure from the depostors'
standpoint is that The defalcations Of
! Cashier Scriber are NV stated as
more than three times the figures
! original Y announced, and Will
reach, it is said. total of $4,000.
j 7 he Information sweeps away all
| hope OF reorganization and puts the
! establishment on the basis OF a hope
! less and blackened wreck. The
cashier is declared not only to have
| invoked forgery as a means Of keep
ing the institution above water. but
TO hay, escorted to very known
form of trick and cunning to cover
up his work This knowledge has
cmbittered depositors, and at the
same time filled them with appre
tension to the effect that they will
realize little or nothing from the
miserable wreck Among the depos
itors are many who will be badly
crippled financially by the failure.
Poor people who by thrift and long
'iioi ia W dlIhS0tN q lev
dollars of savings are among the
losers. Among the incidents of this
character is that of Peter Sullivan,
aged 60 years. He and his invalid
wife, with the collapse of the bank.
suddenly found their savings OF
lifetime swept away and probably
wholly lost.
Only a few days before the failure
aggregatng $4,000 in Scriber's
bank. These savings We're the ac-
emulation of so years of pioneering
and roughing it. They were a nest
egg on which the veteran rancher
and his wife expected to rest for the
remainder Of their days. Thirty
years before they had settled in
Wallowa county, where they took up
a homestead and on which they had
toiled an wrought, until the wife's
health gave way. Then in the hope
that change Of residence would be
beneficial, the ranch was sold, and
all their belongings converted into
cash. With the proceeds, aggregat-
ing $1,000. they came to La Grande
where at the personal solicitation OF
Scriber. the money was placed in the
Farmers and Traders National.
From La Grande Sullivan and his
wife. leaving their money in the
SGriber bank, went to Pendleton for
few days to look over the place
with a possible view Of locating
there. Then came the news of the
ride of Scriber to Elgin, Of the sub
sequent suspension of the bank. Sui
livan is now here, and is one of the
pathetic figures in this bank tragedy
as. hoping against hope, he waits
and wonders what portion, II any,
of his lost all Is to be recovered.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30

Under her administration as state
and teachers manual has been pre-
pared for the public schoo of the
state and by is use uniformity in
the educational system has been
greatly facilitated. The work Of the
grades articulates with that of the
high school and from there to the
state university. She has made a
study of the rural school problem
and. as solution of some of its him
ORANGES, has advocated and helped to
establish consolidated school plan
in many districts of the state which
will give every child whether he live
in the town or in the country. more
equal educational advantages than
can otherwise be obtained
The Inauguration OF the three
state summer normals was one of the
measures presented to the last ses-
son of the legislature and, during
the two years of Their existence, six
hundred teachers of the state have
been able to better prepare them
seives for their work in the school
room, at a mere nominal expense.
She has been untiring IN her efforts
tC raise the standard of school work
in every way and to see that every
boy and girl of school age attended
SC hool the entire school term in their
respective districts. With the hear
t. cooperation of the county and
, city superintendent the results have
been gratifying. The reports from
the various districts show a marked
increase in the attendance and eff
cheney of work. She has kept in
schools in the different counties by
attending the county institutes and
Jeachers' meetings during the year,
and in this way has extended the in
fluence of the department Of educa-
ton to every section of the state.
Her active work while attending
the national education association
| has given Idaho place amcng the
'eading states of the union in edu-
cational matters that it has never
be fore held, and has brought into the
state lecturers of national reputa-
| ton, that our teachers might have
the benefit CT the best and latest
thoughts in their profession.
In fact, Miss Chamberlain is
known throughout the state Of Idaho
as a broad minded. cultured woman.
who has the training for her work
and whose heart is in it, for she has
been tried and found capable.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30
Sketch Of ]. c. Bullock, Candidate for
Commissioner on the Republican

J. G. Bullock of 0 elmo was born
in Lake county, H., in 1852. Emf
grated with his parents to southern
minnesota in 1855 lie sponr his
boyhood days Their, o. the farm. at
tending the villag schools. lie care
to Idaho in 1897 AMI lied OF 4 home
stead three miles from Orcfino and
lived there for several years. He
c"ns considerable ,ro.n'ty in Oro-
f,no. where he resltes.
He served one term as deputy sher-
if and filled several village ami
town offices in Minnesota and one
term as deputy sheriff in Shoshone
county. He is recognized as an able
business man of strict integrity and
has the UNIVERSAL respect Of all res
idents in the part Of the county
where he resides. He has always
been a staunch republican.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30
Candidate on the Republican Ticket
for Prosecuting Attorney.

Born at Marion, Kas., September
10, 1877, and grew up there. In
spring of 1900 graduated from
Washburn college with the degree OF
bachelor of science, and worked hi7
way through that institution. I'M
riediately thereafter read law in the
office of Keller & Dean at Marion
Kas., Mr.. Dean being then United
States district attorney for Kansas
an dwas admitted to the bar in two
wears. Came to Lewiston in August
1904.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30
Sketch of Miss S. Belle Chamberlain

In the person of Miss S. Belle
Chamberlain. he republican party
of Idaho presents I candidate for the
important office state SUPERINTENDENT
Of schools with fu confidence that
its choice will be approved by the
of the state and a graduate of the
high school of its capital city, it is
but natural that Idaho citizens
should look upon her career wi h
pride, but work beyond the borders
OF her native state, siie has demon
strated that this feeling is we |
founded in fact and not only in To-
cal prejudice. For four years Miss
Chamberlain taught in the public
scho Is Of Grand Rapids, Mich, a
city the school system Of which
ranks second to none, and there her
work was approved as it has been in
Idaho. From Grand Rapids Miss
Chamberlain in returned to Idaho
where she held responsible positions
in the public schools of Boise and
Wa lace.
In 1908, Miss Chamberlain was
appointed assistant state superinten-
dent under the republican admins
tration, continuing to hold this posi-
ito until a short time before her
nomiation for state superintendent
of public instruction in 1906 by the
republican state convention at Poca-
tcllo. Her denomination in Septem-
Der of this year was unanimous
every county presented her with its
banner as she sat in the convention
hall, in token Of the statewide ap-
probation of her worth.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-30
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Teller Wand Ads Bring Results.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09
ROLL OF HONOR

Following are the names of the pupils of the public school who were neither tardy to school nor absent during the month of Decent ber
 Primary room-Talitha Ensley, Helen Hofstad, Hazel Hollenbeak, Amanda Horgheim, Hannah Choquette, Carl Carlson, Ellery Carlson, Lawrence Case, Cyril Choquette, David Churchill, Wal ter Coulter. Lloyd Dalgity, Adolph Eng strom, Sammie Ensley, Ned Lemieux, Jerry Nelson, Wallace Sinclair, Willie Stedman, Louis Wigg, Lawrence Taylor, Paddy Wigg. Mss BLANCHE. Advanced room-Virginia Clark, Alice Hincaid, Annie Lewis, Carrie Moore; Llsie Moore, Marie Thomaeen, Marguer- ite Uhier, Grace Wigg, Roy Churchill, Leonard Campbell, Harry Coulter, Kar- ta Case, Frank Churchillj Weston Dal- gity, Lawrence Horgheim, Thor Hofstad; Louis Lemieux, Chas. Moore; George Sylvester, Willie Taylor.
 Miss VIOLIN, Prin.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09
CATHOLICS TO BUILD

A movement is now on foot which, if successful, will result in the erection of Roman Catholic church building at Wrangell. A card win be circulated which reads as follows: "I win donate the sum of s----, cents to aid in the erection of Roman Catholic church at Wrangell, Alaska. Payable ----190-- :" Some of these cards will be used here while others will be sent to relatives, friends and acquaintances of local Cath olics at other points.
 The Church already owns a plot of land, and formerly building in which church services were conducted. The idea now is to erect building about 26x40 feet, which is expected to serve the Wrangell Catholics for number of years.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09

Take your prescriptions to the Baker Drug Go. 1010tf.
 Clothes nicely cleaned and pressed at reasonable prices. MISS L1NHART.
 John Norton has circulated 6 petition for license to reopen the Cassiar Sa- loon, the license of which was revoked some time ago. The new petition is generally signed, and there is little doubt but that the license will be given by the court.
 The coming number of the Alaskan Cross-Bearer is being rushed with all possible haste, and will be in the hands Of the publishers before long. This number will bs an especially interesting and instructive one, as it will contain several articles from thegeneral conven- tion at Richmond, Virginia.
 Mayor Mccormack and Councilman Campbell are, singly, orninary men, so for as weight goes; but their combined weight is a severe test for sidewalks. They were making tour of inspection last Sunday and broke down the walk near P. Haught's residence. The dam aged walk has been repaired.
 "At many things I turn my hand; My work can not be summed;
 For that's the only way to Gland" A bigger fresh heir fund"
 Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Grant are the proud parents of fine baby boy who came Saturday, January i, 1908, to take up residence with them. And that is why Johnny sings the above foir lines with such vim as he goes about his duties. SENTINEL joins in extending congratulations.
 The heavy wind which prevailed dur ing the January new moon tide held the water up about two feet higher than the weather man had arranged for. At the Wrangell Drug Co. store there was three or four inches of water on the floor, last Saturday, while at the dairy barn the COWS stood in water two feet deep. At Nils Nelson's boat shop the water GOV cred the floor to depth of eighteen or twenty inches. The waves dashed lot of driftwood Into the piling of Johnny Grants platform in the western part of town and knocked out portion of it.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09
FROM OUR Ex-MAYOR

By the last mail Commissioner Snv- der received from Hon. Peter c. Jensen a letter from his old home at Keil, Ger many, and which we are permitted to publish in part:
 ":keil is, as far az size, beauty and population Is concerned, an alright city. They have had a wonderful growth and prosperity here. The harbor is blocked with war vessels of every description and the streets are crowded with busy, prosperous-looking people, plentifully sprinkled with blue jackets and soldiers of every description and coloring as far as clothing is concerned. must admit I make very poor German and find that the U. 8, is about good enough for me, and especially Alaska.
 Fun and amusements of all kinds are here, plentiful and remarkably cheap. Beer as cheap, almost, as water, and most excellent; am sorry only that I am such poor beer drinker.
 "The weather so far has been remark ably mild and I have had quite few trips out into the country; in fact, l spent four weeks with my brother in his country home.
 "You can tell George the arrival of his paper i9 quite an occasion with me and its contents are thoroughly digested. Next month I shall spend in travelling through Germany and Switzerland. I wish you and yours merry Christmas and happy new year, and through you all my Wrangell friends. In friendship remain yours respectfully, ..
 PETER c. JENSEN.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09

The breakdown of the Cottage City caused the Christmas remembtances of friends and relatives in the states to get here few days late, but as most every. body was remembered, all are willing to overlook the delay.
 The hard-time social and dance given by Ed. Lindman and Frank Farrer at Wrangell Hotel last Saturday evening was an event that will long be remem. bered by Wrangell terpsichoreans. The dance itself was highly enjoyed, the music was excellent, and to add to the entertainment vocal solos were rendered by Mir. Sherlock and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baronovitch. Then the lunch--well, you know, that always makes hit. A basket party will be given next satur- day evening, to which all are invited. Ladies will take lunch baskets which will be auctioned to the gents, the pro- ceeds to be returned to the ladies.
 The engagement of Governor W, B. Hoggatt of Alaska to Miss Clarissa Mill lard of Utica, New York is announced, end the wedding is to take place in the early spring. The Dispatch says that even the intimates of the principals were surprised at the announcement. While touring Alaska three years ago Miss Willard met the governor and it was then that Cupid shot home his fatal dart. All Alaskans extend hearty con gratulations to their executive and bis afEianced bride
 Send the SENTINEL ''back home."
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09

Seattle.
 George Mckay and John Coon pulled out Tuesday for their camp in Wrangell Narrows
 The Mckay boys left out in the Ira, Tuesday morning, for the camp on the Bradfeld canal.
 The heavy sea Monday knocked down the St. Michael platform adjoining the old Davich wharf
 This is leap year, and in consequence most of the "sour doughs" have taken to the tall timber
 c. L. Hamilton was through pas senger on the Seattle, on his way to Ju- neau to attend court.
 Charley Merrill returned on the City of Seattle from the Sound country, hay. ing been gone some weeks.
 It will be observed that the delinquent tax list is smaller this year than usual, denoting added prosperity,
 The halyards of the big custom house flag staff gave way recently, and Mon day last Frank Richardson climbed to the top Of the pole and bent new line through the pulley.
 Married-At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Case, Wrangell, January l, 1908, by A. V. R. Snyder, Commissioner, Joseph Baronoyitch of Kasaan, Alaska, and Helen Fay Nesselrove of Belling- han, Wash.
 The weather man has certainly been generous to Wrangell during the past week The first of the week was de- voted to snow, about foot falling here. Then it rained for couple of days, talk ing the snow away. For the past few days we have enjoyed a little of each different variety of weather, accompa. nied by such violent wind that stove pipes have been in danger of being car ried away.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09

NOTICE is hereby given that 1 have purchased book accounts due and owing to F. ". Cailyon, my predecessor in the mercantile busidess in Wrangell, as per bill of sale filed at Commissioner office srd inst All parties concerned are re- quested to govern themselves accord ingly and to make settlement with me.
 F. MATHESON.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-09
CHURCH DIRECTORY
PRESBYTERIAN CHTRcH

PRESBYTERIAN CHTRCH Interpreted Service, l0:3o A. M., Sunday. Sunday School, 200 F. M. Sunday. Christian Endeavor. 3:30 P. M Sunday. English Service, 730 P. NJ, Sunday. Midweek Interpreted Service, 730 P. M, Wednes. Midweek English Service, 7:30 P. NJ. Friday. Library Association meeting in library rooms the first Tuesday in each month at 7:30 P. M.
 J. S. CLARK. Pastor,
 ST. PHILIPS P's-EP1sCoPAL Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month, at l0:30 A. NJ. Morning Prayer Cother Sundays) interpreted for Natives, l0:3O A. NJ. Junior Christian Endeavor Il 80 A M Bible School, 2.00 P. NJ a Yespers- Native service, 3;30 P NJ Service in Norwegian about every fourth Sunday at.4:30 P. NJ Evening Prayer and service 7:90 P NJ Eadies' Aid every second Tuesday evening Native prayer meeting each Wednesday evening" Service of Song, Friday evening. 7:30. Native Choir, Saturday evening, Free Night School every evening. except Sat.
 HARRY P. CORSFR Rector.
 SALVATION ARMY Regular Meetings Tuesday and Friday, 7:36 P. M. Knee Drill, Sunday morning, 7:S0. Service at Jail Sunday. 1000 A. NJ. Sunday School, 200 P. Nj Regular service Sunday evening, 700
 EMMA MILLER, Corps Commander. FiOS. TAMAREE, Sergeant-Major RoBT. SMITH, Adjutant.