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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
SOUNDED LIKE A CONFESSION
Deacon's Well-Meant Attempt to
Lead Choir Almost Broke Up
Church Services.

However regrettable 1t may be, the
harmony, except, as may apply in
some cases, in their vocal efforts. Gen
orally, too, the much used French
saying, "cherchez la femme" will To-
cate the trouble, or the beginning OF
1t, at least. But then, where does a
mixed organization exist in which
woman does not take sweet delight
in setting the broth boiling once in
while, just to see the water bubble?
It's part of her irresistible nature
she just can't help It,
The spinster contralto had made
some remarks about the hat of the
teior's wife, and the petty ruction
that it started in the choir world on
Monday had not been smoothed over
at the close of the week, and Sunday
found the choir loft empty. The min
lister was obviously displeased, but
without comment he arose and an
nounced the opening hymn, which he
at once began reading, commencing
II love to steal a while away" Sc
lected possibly with some application
to the absent choir.
Lacking the trained voices to lead
the singing, one of the worthy dea-
cons volunteered to throw himself in
to the breach, and he proceeded to
lead He struck the tune at such an
angle that 1t was evident he intended
to hit only the high places, and when
he had got so far as 81 love to steal
he broke down. He pitched 1t
second time and again broke down at
steal because he was away too low.
Nothing daunted, however, he started
In again and sang Il love to steal"-
and again he went down as before.
The audience became so amused at
this point that suppressed giggles
threatened to break up the sessions,
so the minister arose and, with grave
and solemn dignity, said
1T is greatly to be regretted. |
will proceed at once to the sermon"
Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Marriage Wednesday Afternoon Of
Well-Known Bennington Couple.

Mabel Rhoda Greenslet, daughter
OF Charles L. Greensler. and Arthur
Robert Rickert were united in mar
riage Wednesday afternoon a. the
Methodist parsonage, Rev. w. w.
Brunk, the pastor. officiating.
The bride is a graduate of the Ben
nington high school in the class OF
1905 The groom is a machinest in
the employ of the Cooper Manufactur.
ing company. The ceremony took
place at 2 o'clock and Immediately
following the young couple took the
flyer for a wedding trip of a week or
ten days during which they will visit
in Albany, Syracuse and other cities
and will stop at Little Falls where a
sister of Mrs. Rickert resides.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rickert have both
been residents of Bennington for
some years and they have a large
circle of warm friends who will wish
them every happiness
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
HOURAN-SMITH
Popular Young. Couple Quietly Mar
ried Wednesday.

ried Wednesday.
TIE wedding of Lucille NJ. Smith
and Walter A. Houran was solem-
nized Wednesday morning at IL o.
clock by Rev. A. j. Barron, pastor of
St Francis de Sales church. The
ceremony was performed in the paro-
chial residence before a small gather
ing of relatives of the contracting par
ties.
The bride was attired in a blue
travelling suit and was attended by
the groom's sister. Miss Bessie Hour
an who wore white. The best man
was the grooms brother, John Hour
an.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was acid at the home of
the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Houran of North street.-The
newly married couple left on the fly
er for a wedding trip through the
northern part of the state. After
their return they will reside in f. Il.
Bottum's new house on West Main
street.
The bride has for some time been
employed in Bottum & Torrance's
collar shop and mas host of friends
among her associates. The groom
has good position with II. c. White
& Co, North Bennington and is
known as a progressive and popular
young man. Both are well known
and have the best wishes OF their
many friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
FOR sALs

FOR SAL Ell coal-b black horse, age 10 yrs
Il weight 1900 lbs. sound and kind. good
roader, will guarantee him in any spot or place,
900 his. sound and kind. extra good roader,
true TO work double or single. but little afraid
of electrics; heavy delivery wagon Cortland
curtains. front hood 10 in. sideboards trays
and inside racks, complete with back steps,
brake, etc; delivery wagon cortland make,
bought new last year smaller one in July. and
only used balance of season; are in perfect
condition; carriage in first-class condition;
road cart. / set heavy double harness, new
last year, extra heavy full brass trimmed eX-
press harnesses. one new last summer and one
just bought, used less than dozen times; .
single harness. one new last season extra
heavy russell leather double-cnch stock saddle,
with bride TO match, used but few times, and
one brand new 12-toOth Planet, Jr.. strawberry
cultivator, fitted with pulverizer attachment
and leveler. used but twice. W. G. Stanley,
North Bennington, Vt. Tel. 1912. 56tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
TELLS HOW
HE MADE LONG
TRIP TO POLE
Continued from First PageJ

Continued from First Page)
Cook declined absolutely to say any
thing concerning her husband.
By those who received word of DR..
Cooks discovery with skepticism, Com
mander Peary's challenge was
received WITH qualification; by those
who had been neutral II came as
another surprise in a series of re-
marka BILE happenings, while to DR..
Cooks supporters it was a signal for
war. DIR. Cook, if his plans do not
miscarry will sail for the United
States next Sunday and will arrive
here by September 81. By that time
Commander Peary, will have reached
home, but no one mas as yet suggest
ed the possibility of a dramatic meet
ing of the two, face-to-face.
Peary's statement, rejecting on DR..
Cooks achievement came first to the
Associated Press dated Indian HarboI
Labrador the point through which he
first reported his success by wireless.
1t had probably been delayed in trans
mission.
About the same time Mrs. Peary
received the following message under
the same date, both having been sent
via Cape Ray, N. F.:
Good morning Delayed by gale
Don't let Cook story worry you. Have
him nailed
TIE foregoing was signed simply
Bert" an abbreviation of Robert
while the message to the Associated
Press bore the single word ''Peary' as
its signature. To the Associated
Press the commander had sent the
dispatch, replying to an urgent re
quest for an authoritative statement
and some comment concerning Or
Cook. This request had been sent t.
him Immediately after he had flashed
the news of his discovery from lndiar
Harbor on Monday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09

EORsALE- Gents furnishing store with all
Il nds of clothing and large stock of shoes,
rubbers. trunks, etc A nice, new clean stock
which will inventory over $1,000, located IN a
live up-to-date village in southwestern Yer
mont, only store of the kind In the place; own.
er has made money enough aud wishes 10 retire
to Florida for the winter Some live, honest
man can purchase this store for IS per cent of
It's cost, and a portion of the purchase price
can I've left on easy PAYMENTS. The store build
ing, which is n large one and located on a corn
er, can he rented for term of years at the low
price Of 500 per year. If you want a gents
furnishing store, don't fail to see this before
you buy, AS il is IA great bargain and good
live business Nash Hutchns 52ll2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
NEW CHOIR MEETS TONIGHT
Organization Of Young Lady Singers
is Being Formed.

After the prayer meeting at the
Methodist church tonight, a choir com
posed of young ladies will be orga-
nized for service in the Sunday
school.
The chorus will be under the direc-
ton of h. j. Neil, who has recently
taken up his residence in Bennington
aud who has successfully conducted
similar organizations in Pittsfield and
Jersey City. The movement is de-
signed to supplement the work of the
general musical organization of the
church which is in charge of Prot +.
L. Long.
Mr. Neill has some special features
for his choir All young ladies' over
fifteen years of age are cordially in
vited to unite with it, whether tney
think they can sing or not, and to be
present at this the first meeting.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
sALuBRioUs SEPTEMBER

The Most Delightful Month For A. D.
& c. Lake Trip.
Then the breezes off the land are la
den with odors from ripe orchards and
the scenic beauties Of the early autumn
nal sunsets and various cloud effects
are indescribable. Yes, the d. & C.
Lake Line operates daily service be-
tween Detroit, Buffalo. Niagara Falls
and Cleveland.
Regular service to Mackinac via
the Coast Line.
Send for free pamphlet. Address: /
Detroit & Cleveland Nav. Co.
Detroit, Mica.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING

Advertisements not over four lines
In length in this column, rs cents for
one time, S5 cents for twice, so cents
for one week and $1.25 for one
month if paid for when the advertise
ment is brought in. If credit is given
an additional charge will be made.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09

A mans life and influence is meas
ured by the range of interests to
which he can respond. A store OF per
manent and valued interests is both
sign and guard of sanity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
ATTRbC 1--WE LESSONS IN FRENCH

Mr.. Albert Cru. a graduate of University OF
France and professor of French at Williams
College viii take charge during this Summer
of Professor de Pierpont's classes in Benning-
ton. For particulars write TO Professor A. Cru
p o. box. $40, WiliamstOwn, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
STOCK QUOTATIONS

Noon Quotations from J. r. Wllilston
& Co., to Bennington Security Co
The following noon quotations were
re seived today by the Bennington Sc
curity company from ]. r. WillistoD
& Co., of New York by special wire:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
CLOSING Out Sale.

Miss Alice Foley must be out of
store by first of Oct. and will sell
her entire stock below cost beginning
Saturday, Sept. 4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09

COR SNLE-On one of Bennington's finest
T streets, a double l4-room house in an eX-
cellent neghbOrhoOd. Size of lot 65Xl60. Pleas
ant piazza Plenty of all kinds of fruit and
shade trees. City water. good garden, large
hen house A very fine view. A very desir-
able property and AN ideal home. Extra build
ing lot with this place. Price ON application.
Nash & Hutchins 44tla
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09

NrA>TED--Young men 10 learn automobile
w business by mail and prepare for posi-
tiOns as chatfeurs and repair men. We make
you expert IN ten weeks assist you TO secure
position. Pay big; work pleasant; demand
for men great reasonable; write for partfcu-
lars and sample lesson. Empire AutOmobile
Institute Rochester ~ Y 5Jt12
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
EORsALE-Gents, fnrnishinr store with HI

UOR SALE-PhaetOn carriage will be sold
II cheap for want of room. A. X. Ritche,
Bennington, VT. 54tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
1OPEK GENT INvEsrMENT-Tw.

~ houses in So. SALISBURY, near depot,
over i-2 acre of land with each house. Houses
in excellent repair and newly slated, rent for
S72 year each, and are always rented VIII
he sold so that purchaser will get good 10 per
cent Investment. Price and further particu-
lars on application at this office. Nash Hut
chins. 52tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
WANTED

WYATT Done experienced Hooper and
w one experienced knitter who knows how
to top ON half hose, TO begin Sept. -. Apply
to Berkshire Hosiery Co., North Adams, Mass.
Btf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-09
TO RENT

no RENT-Large pleasant house at 20l Scott
l. street. Recently fitted up and i'm good con-
dtiOn. Inquire of Olin Scott. 53tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

and was led by Arthur Wallace of Bir- mingham at S:30 a. m. At 9:15 o'clock the Model Mission Study Glass; was the theme provoking much interest, as the subject was gradually outlined by the leader
 Afternoon Session.
 The afternoon programme was as fol- lows: 2:15, devotional exercises, led by Dr. Duncan P Dixon of Talladega; 2:15, Model Mission Study Glass;" Karl Leh- man, Denver, Col; 2:55, committee re- ports; $40, greetings from the Worlds Christian Endeavor Clearing House, the Rev. c. E. Hill, Mobile; 5:00 reception to the delegates at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Woodward.
 The main body of the delegates reached Talladega during Friday, but the incom- ing trains of Saturday brought AS more, all of them well dressed, intelligent and prosperous looking. Delegates and visitors together will aggregate something over 250 strangers who are enjoying the hos pitality of Talladega and are being great ly enjoyed and welcomed by the citizens. The weather is ideal and many small social functions are under way as well as rides. drives and the usual enjoy ments of the young people. The various local committees of the endeavor at Tal- ladega have acquitted themselves nobly, having handled the incoming guests bag and baggage, without furry or friction, which is remarkable considering the youth of the committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Meeting of orphanaee Board.

From the Alabama Christian Advocate.
 A called meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Alabama Methodist orphanage was held at Selma April 2, the purpose of the meeting to consider various matters of interest concerning our home at Sum- merfield. The members present were J. W. Newman, s. P. West, w. P. Dickin- son, J. S. Chadwick, A. W. Smith, w. s. Brown and T. P. whitby. The treasurer of the board, C. M Howard, elected at the meeting in Montgomery in January to succeed H. H. Stewart, resigned, was also present during part of the sessions.
 The board was in session practically an entire day, and careful consideration was given to all matters calling for attention from the directors. Our people are, of course, interested in the question of the removal of the orphanage. The liberal offer of one of our good laymen of the Alabama conference, MT. J. D. Flowers, has been mentioned in the Advocate and in the secular press His offer of a val uable site at Greenville is appreciated by the directors and the friends of the home. The board of directors cannot authorize the removal of the orphanage, but the matter will be referred to the two con- ferences for their decision. By unani- nous vote, however, the board of direc- tors will request the Alabama and North change of location.
 Many of our people have doubtless noted in the daily papers the report Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
TELEPHONE CONNECTION.
SulIigent System Secures Long Dis.
 ance Service.

Sulligent, April 17.-(Special)-A long, felt want has been supplied here by the completion of local telephone line con- meeting Sulligent with the long distance system of the Cumberland in Mississippi. Sulligent was one of the first towns in Alabama to establish a local system of telephones all over the surrounding coun- try, and has enjoyed telephone connec- tion with nearby towns. but until now 1t has not had satisfactory long distance connection with Memphis and other cities.
 The Sulligent Fertilizer factory. in con- nection with the oil mill. has used up the available supply of cotton seed meal and been forced to close down. The mcr- chants here have had to ship in a number of cars of fertilizer to finish out the sea- son. The local demand for cotton seed meal and hulls is so heavy that the oil mill cannot meet the demand for fertili- ger and feed.
 The recent cold wave was close call for the fruit crop, ice being seen in many places. The first strawberries of the sea- son have been gathered. While not much attention Is given to this crop in this sec tion, thosef who grow berries report the crop quite promising.
 Miss Sammie Courtney of Paragould. Ark, is visiting her brothers, Charles and Clarence Courtney here.
 Mrs. H. Broadnax of Atlanta is visiting her sister, Mrs. Paul Stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
ROBERTS, FUNERAL
Will Be Conducted at Annlston To-
 morrow.

Anniston, April 17.-(Special.)- .)-The re- mains of E. E. G. Roberts, who died in Atlanta yesterday evening, will be brought to Anniston for interment at Hill side cemetery on next Monday morning. The body will reach the city on the 10 O clock train and will be taken immedi- ately to Grace Episcopal church, where short services will be conducted by the Rev J. H. Blacklock, rector of St. Michael and All Angels church.
 Mr. Roberts formerly resided in this city, where he was prominently connected in both a business and social way. For the past several years, however, he had lived in retirement in Atlanta, having suf- fered for some time from heart affliction which resulted in his death. He married Miss Kate Noble, daughter of the late Samuel Noble, founder of Anniston, and by this marriage three children were born Samuel and Ennis Graham, sons, and Elizabeth, 8 daughter. The sons are with the Westinghouse people, but will return south to attend their fathers fu- neral. He was brother-in-law of Mrs. James Keith and Mrs. w. l.. McCaa or this city, MT. Keith having gone to At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

the meeting in Selma and the statement that it was the decision of the board of directors to secure a man for manager or superintendent of the orphanage. It was the expression of the board that such an arrangement be made, and the man for this position will be elected at the regular meeting in October.
 There are now eighty-nine children in the orphanage, the largest number we have had there for some time past. These little ones are looking to the Methodists of our two conferences for support. No call of the church should receive mors generous response than this, and our peo- pie should count it a privilege to con- tribute to their necessities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
GOVERNOR AT FLORENCE.
Locating Board Spends Day Fhsing
 In North Alabama.

Florence, April pecial.)-Governor Conner arrived yesterday afternoon from Tuscumbia, where he finished his tour of investigation for locating the Colbert county high school. Governor Conner and Auditor Brandon were met at the depot by a large crowd and serenaded by the Knickerbocker band. They were driven to the courthouse lawn, where after a com plimentary introduction by A. II. Car michael, the governor and auditor both made speeches, but held out no encour- agement to Tuscumbia to hope for the school. Governor Conner, after being en- tertained at luncheon at the Alabama club, came to Florence, where he spent the afternoon and was given hearty re ception by his friends hege This morn- ing at 4 o'clock the governor and party of about % lawyers and business men drove to Blue Water, where they spent the day fishing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
CROWD ENJOYS
 DANCE AT YORK
New Masonic Lodge Will Be Organized Next Tuesday Night-News
 of York.

York, April 17.-(Special)-A large crowd enjoyed a dance at the skating rink last night, and the small hours of day found the music pealing out the ravorite waltzes and two-steps. The floor was smooth and the music was furnished by a good string band from Meridian. Be- sides the home people the following out of-town guests were present: Mrs. Ernest McAlpin of Bellamy, Miss Fannie Hol- man of Judson college, Miss Porter of Alabama Normal college of Livingston, MT. H. E. Pigford of Russell and Tom Vaughn of Cuba There were about 20 couples who were chaperoned by Mes danes Robert Hearn, W. A. Curry, Rob- rock, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Coleman and MT. and Mrs. Robert S. Mcknight.
 A number of people are at Livingston this week attending circuit court, which is being held there
 Quarterly conference of the Methodist church is in session at this place and will last until tomorrow night. num- Der of out-of-town people are in attend ance and a number more are expected to arrive and participate in the remain ing few days services.
 A special dispensation has been granted to allow the new Masonic lodge to organ ize here next Tuesday night. All the masters Of the different lodges fin the county are expected to be on hand and a number of visiting Masons as well. An order for handsome paraphernalia has been forwarded, and is expected to reach here by Tuesday night.
 English peas are being shipped in this section, and beans will soon follow, as well as cabbage, provided the latter isn't damaged by lice and worms, which have q good hold on them.
 Polite are beginning to warm up, al- though election is over a year off. Quite a number are in the field for sheriff, and three candidates are out for Congress as we'll as for circuit judge.
 Great interest is being shown here in 1. Southern league ball. and of course all are hoping for Birming ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
No Compromise With smuegIers.

New York, April 17.-An offer to pay $500O0 to the government to settle the smuggling cases which the customs off eers are now Investigating has been made to Collector William Loeb, Jr., of this port The offer was refused. This in- formation was made public today of Har- rison Osborn, counsel for MT. Loeb. MT. Osborn said Collector Loeb had decided that there should be no compromise with Smugglers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Flood Threatened.

Mobile, April 17-News has been re- ceived here that the Tombigbee river is overfiowing at McHraws shoals and another flood is threatened in that river and the Warrior. Officers of the steam
 CT Hard Cash, that arrived here today. report that they were forced to secure barges from the government works there to Tighten her cargo, in order to get over and the trip through these locks occupied "A hours. Both rivers and tributaries are rising, according to the weather reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

Walker Co. News: The decision of the higher courts settling for time, at least, the validity of Alabama's railroad and prohibition laws may prove a boomer ang to some of the ambitious Birrning- hamers who yearn so earnestly for a leg islative reparation of the Greater Br- mingham bill, which crumbled by its de- fective clerical structure so soon after the adjournment of the legislature
 Governor Conner seems now to doubt the necessity of an extra session since the big courts have decided in favor of the commonwealth on the two laws which were so close to the governors heart.
 However, where there's life there is hope, and there may be life remaining for action on Greater Birmingham, couched and hidden / force held back by the rail- roads and by the -prohibitionists, not yet made known. Peace between the state and these subjects of present com bat may mean death to all hope for a Greater Birmingham, through new legis- lation enactment. This is a singular moral condition.
 And yet there remains at all events, a way for Birmingham to extend her limits and to take in all people for the 1910 census enumeration who may wish to be counted as Birminghamers, under the new municipal code. The only diff ference is that the people sought to be incorporated must have the say so.
 Really 1t will be unfortunate for the state, as well as for her greatest city, to have the next census count leave out the territory and the people which and who naturally belong to one great city. AS a whole they would prove a magnificent municipal drawing card for tke state-a magnificent illustration of the wonderful development of Alabama during the past decade. Census figures have an immense force, and they are the only ones which can be fairly counted in estimating strength and power.