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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
RESIGNS AS TEACHER
To Become Bride Of Lieutenant in Uni
ted States Marine Corps.

tea states MARINE corps.
Barre, Jan. 2.--When the Barre pub
lie schools reopen next Monday they
will be without the services of the SUI
pervisor Of music, Miss Anna w. Phin-
ney of Montpelier for Miss Phinney
resigned on Saturday just prior to her
departure for San Francisco where she
will be married to Lieutenant Robert
Burns Farquharson of the United
States Marine Corps. She has held
the position in the Barre schools for
the past three years.
Her marriage to Lieut.. Farquhar-
son will take place Immediately on
her arrival in San Francisco and they
viii then go to Honolulu where he has
been stationed. Lieut.. Farquharson
started on the round the world cruise
with the feet but was transferred to
The Honolulu post on the arrival
there. ~esS
The bride to be is the daughter OF
Mrs. I. c. Phinney and one of the
best known young ladies in Montpelier
When Il became known there that she
was to depart for the Pacific coast to
be married, the Agathai club, OF which
she was a member, made a hurry call
to its members and they gathered at
the Central Vermont station Saturday
afternoon to give her a hearty fare
well. Miss Phinney's engagement
had been announced by her mother
only on Saturday morning
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
MORE SMALL Pox AT WINDSOR
One More Case Reported and Schools
viii Continue to be Closed.

Windsor. Jan. "A second case Of
smallpox is reported in West Wind
sor at the home of Edwin A. Nichols
10 miles from this village. 1t is that
Of his nine-ycar-old daughter. who re
turned a few days ago from Boston
and has been suffering with what was
supposed to be chickenpox Two
members of the state board of health,
Drs. II. d. Holton of Brattleboro and
F. r Kidder of Woodstock have. how
ever, pronounced the little girl to be
suffering from a severe case Of small
pox Many have been exposed and
considerable anxiety is felt in West
Windsor over the outcome.
Here in Windsor business proceeds
rs usual but the opening of the
schools Monday has been postponed.
No visitors are allowed in the state
prison. to guard against the possibili-
ty of smallpox reaching the inmates.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
AN EVEN 100 FIRES
6urlingtons Number Large but Aggre'
gate Loss Small.

Burlington, Jan. 2.-There was an
even hundred fires in the city Of Bur
lington in 1908 which is greater
number than in any previous twelve
months in the history of the city.
Strange to say, however. and this is
due in a measure, perhaps. to the eff
ficiency of the fire department. the
losses the past year were smaller than
in any past year.
A year ago there were ninety fires,
and the loss aggregated Sl6,59S96.
Figures are not available for the loss
yet, but 1t is known that they will be
smaller.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
EWINe-sANDERsoN
Married Thursday at the Home of Mr.
and Mrs Otto Much

There was a pretty wedding at the
nome OF Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Much on
Grove street Thursday when William
Ewing was united in marriage to Miss
Flossie Sanderson of Manchester, CT.
The best man was William Hoffer of
Cohoes and the brides maid was Miss
Rose Sanderson. sister of the bride.
The bride was attired in pale blue
silk and wore the family ieyels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing left after the
ceremony for wedding trip to Bos-
ton, after which they will reside in
Cohoes. They were the recipients of
many presents and the good wishes
OF their many friends for their future
happiness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
WAS 100 YEARS OLD
Mrs. Phoebe 6urIeigh Who Died at
Waterbury Wednesday.

Waterbury Centre. Jan. Mrs
Phoebe Kicker Burleigh, the oldest
woman in the country, died at her
home here Wednesday at the age of
100 years, one month and nine days
She had been in very poor health, es-
pecially since she celebrated her Tooth
birthday. having become blind some
time previous TO her death. She was
a member of an old family and resided
practically all her life in this place
She is survived by two daughters
Mrs. Rhoda Cave of Barre and Mrs
Nellie Wallen of Waterbury, and one
son, A. H. Burleigh of Waterbury.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
OFFICERS ELECTED
Installed BY c. A. Rice and Mrs. N. j.
Hicks.


Hicks.
About l40 Changers attended the
meeting of Southern Vermont Pomona
Grange at Pownal Center Wednesday.
A large delegation from Hoosick
Grange was also present Pownal
Grange acted as host and furnished
6ne of the finest dinners ever served.
The following officers were elected
for two years and installed by Deputy
c. A. Rice assisted by Mrs. NJ J.,
Hicks;
NJ. Rev. ]. C. Mitchell, Powual; o.,
Eugene Bishop. Stamford Lect, G..
h. Knapp, North Bennington; S.,
Frank Bishop, Stamford; A. s., win
Seegar, Stamford Chap, Mrs r. F.
Greene, Pownal; Treas, Frank Green
slet, Bennington; Sec, Frank Mason,
Pownal; G. K, George Pratt. Pownal
c., Mrs. Frank Bishop, Stamford; p,
Mrs S. c. Lyons, Bennington, f.,
Mrs Clyde Peckham, Pownal; l.. A.
s., Mrs Irene Mason. Pownal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
CHARLOTTE BOY KILLED
Clarence MCNEIL Crushed Under q
Load Of Wood.

Charlotte Jan Clarence Nc
Neill, the l4-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Mcneil, was instantly
killed Thursday afternoon by being
crushed under a load OF wood. The
lad had driven to the lot where he
was assisted by chopper in loading
the sleds and had started back for
the house. In some way it is suppos-
ed that the horse became frightened
and got beyond control. The load
was tipped over and the boys head
crushed between a tree and the heavy
pile of wood In order to release
the body 1t was necessary to take the
sleds apart.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
MISS HUB6ELL's FUNERAL
Many Attended obsequies at HubbeII
Homestead Thursday Afternoon,

The funeral of the late Miss Ger
trude C.. Hubbell was largely attend.
ed from the old Hubbell homestead at
Bennington Centre Thursday safter-
noon at o'clock. Rev. Isaac Jen-
nings, ID. d. pastor of the Old First
Church, ofiiciated and pronounced a
very appropriate eulogy
The bearers we're Samuel l.. Robin
son, George A. Robinson, Charles
+. Merrill and Edward S. Chandler.
There were many beautiful floral trih-
utes. The interment was in the fami
ly lot in the old cemetery at Ben
nington Centre.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
sKowHEeANs BIG FIRE LOSS
Two Business Blocks and Five Tene-
ment Houses Burned.

Skowhegan, Me, Jan. Fire des-
,royed two and damaged three bust
ness blocks and burned five tenement
houses on Water street in the heart
of the town, early today. Two of the
houses were blown up with dynamite
in an effort to check the progress OF
the flames and it was only after eight
hours work that the local department
assisted by apparatus from Waterville
and Fairfield. succeeded in bringing
the fire under control The loss is
estimated at about $40o. 900. Two
fremen, Harry Jackson and Henry
Mitchell. were injured and were TAX
en unconscious from the ruins.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND IN SICILY
Sent by Pope to Look After interests
Of Americans

Rome, Jan. Archbishop John Ire
land OF the archdiocese of st. Paul
has left this city for the region Of the
recent earthquake in Sicily and south
ern Italy. He was requested by Pope
Plus \ to go to the scene of the catas-
trophe to look after the interest of
Americans who were in the cities of
the stricken region.
Archbishop ireland has been in
Rome several days and had an audi
ence with the pope last week
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
REPORTS ON YANKEE
Lieut. Foley Tells Secretary New
berry il Will Be Raised Feb. q.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The condition
Of the United States cruiser Yankee,
which was again sunk in Buzzard's
bay after being temporarily raised by
the salvage crew, is practically the
same as it was when the vessel went
down the second time, according to
report received by Secretary New.
berry today from Lieut.. Foley the
executive officer OF the Yankee.
He says the smokestack and venti-
lators are all standing and all Of the
necessary gear is now assembled at
New Bedford, Ct, and the work of
installing the new pumping and COM
pressing plant on board the Seabury
for the work of salvage will probably
be completed by Saturday or earlier.
Lieut. Foley says the vessel probably
will be raised before Feb 4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
LlPARI ISLANDS SAFE

Torpedo Boat Brings News That
Earthquake Didn't Destroy Them
Rome, Jan. 1.-The Lipari Islands
have not been destroyed nor has there
been any loss of life there.
This news received with prayers
Of gratitude throughout Italy, has just
been brought in by the torpedo boat
sent out by the government to inves-
tigate.
A telegram from the commander Of
the vessel informs the Minister Of
Marine that a strong earthquake was
experienced through the islands on
Dec. rs. Some buildings we're damag.
ed, but there were no fatalities.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
COMMITMENTS OF stt.
House Of Correction Record For 1903
Exceeds Previous Years.

Rutland. Jan. 2-There were 81
commitments at the house Of correc-
ton during 1908. only II being women
The record for 1907 was 249. Supt
D. L. Morgan now has 1872 persons un-
der his charge.
The Rutland county ieil commit,
ments for the year Just closed totaled
4S9. the largest ever recorded.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
BISHOP MIcHAUD's WILL
Il viii be offered for Probate in a
Few DAYS

Burlington. jan 2-The will OF the
late Bishop Michaud will, 1t is expect
ed. be offered for probate in a few
dlys At the Office Of Judge NJ. A.
bingham in this city. The will was
drawn IN about year ago by attorney
A G. WhittemOre OF this CITY. It's
contents are net known but II is gen
all supposed that Bishop Michaud
vas in moderate circumstances. Al
insurance OF $1,000 which he carried
in the Catholic Order Of Foresters was
made out in favor Of the Faphy Allen
hospital.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
TWO MORE STATES DRY
Alabama and Mississippi Close Sal
oons-New Orleans Regulates Hers

Alabama and Mississippi Close Sal
oons-New Orleans Regulates Hers
Montgomery, Ala, Jan. AT mid
night last night prohibition became
effective throughout Alabama. Sher-
IN Hood says the deputies report all
saloons here closed today and Mayor
League has ordered the police to see
that there are. no violations of the new
law.
Mobile Ala. Jan. lin Mobile
alone 1870 saloons have been put out
of business. Various brands Of near
beer similar prohibition drinks al
ready are being displayed
Biloxi, Miss, Jan. For the first
time in 200 years Biloxi is without
saloons. The seven that were opera
ting here went out of business yester-
day, when statutory prohibition be-
came effective in Mississippi. One
saloon is adorned with huge punches
OF Grape and the legend Gone but
not Forgotten"
new orleans, Jan. Providing
that no saloon shall be within 300 feet
of church or schoolhouse, forbidding
all gambling devices and musical in
struments in barrooms and the issu-
ance of licenses to women foreigners.
or residents Of other states, the Gay
Shattuck regulation law went into ef-
feet in Louisiana at midnight last
night. At the same time the Parishes
of Acadia, Caddo, Vermillion, Calcas-
len, Vernon, East Carroll, st. Landry,
and Tangipahoa become dry, as the
result of recent local option elections.
Shreveport, the second city in Louisi-
ana, is in Caddo Parish and forty-fiye
saloons are put out of business. In
all places the laws will be tested on
constitutional questions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours
For Eastern New York and Western
Vermont, fair tonight and Sunday ex-
cept possibly snow flurries in extreme
north portion; slowly rising tempera-
turo.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-01-02

One by one"
Katherine ]. Hubbell.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
Society Items.

care you the editor that takes in
society items?" inquired the caller,
an understood man with a timid, ap-
realing look in his face. Eyes sir"
replied the young man at the desk.
81 can take in any kind of items.
What have your" 'Why, it's this
way" said the caller, lowering his
voice. my wife gave swell party
last night, and I'm willing to pay to
have this report of the affair put in
your paper" 1--WE don't charge any
thing for publishing society items"
observed the young man at the desk,
taking the preferred manuscript
and looking it over. That's all
right" was the reply. you don't
understand. l wrote this up myself,
and I put in a line or two that says:
mr.. Hafstick assisted his distin-
guished wife in receiving the guests.
That's the way l want it to go in,
and l don't care if it costs dollar a
line. Lwant my friends to know,
by George. that am still a member
of the family. Exchange.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22

The directors of this years Nation
al Dairy Show have adopted Prog
ress as it's motto. Every progressive
feature of the dairying industry will
be shown. Every man responsible
for this condition, dairy farmer,
creameryman. butter maker, cheese
maker, machinery manufacturer,
utensil maker, college instructor,
milk man, freight agent, commission
man, in fact everybody that handles
milk from the COW that gives 1t up
to the consumer should be there.
The directors plan something un-
usual this year in addition to the
machinery, live stock exhibits and
the entertainment program. There
will be present some of the foremost
men of affairs of the country who
will talk on topics pertaining to dairy
ing. These speakers will come from
all parts Of the country and will in
clude governors of dairy states, Unit
ed States senators, congressman
and presidents of railroads, who
have helped up-build these dairy
states and directors. Among those
invited to address the dairy farmers
and others attending the several con-
ventions that will be held at the
same time, will be: Hon. James j.
Hill, President of the Great North
ern Railway. Hon. VIM. Jennings
Bryan, Senator Robert NJ. La Toilet
tie, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson.
Senator Cummins of Iowa, Ron. VIM.
Alden Smith. Michigan; Speaker of
the House of Representatives Can
non, Governors: Davidson, Wiscon-
sin; Johnson. Minnesota; Deneen,
Illinois; Warner, Michigan; Hughes,
New York; Harmon, Ohio; Hon. w.
ID. Hoard, editor of "Hoard's Dairy
man."
President Lille Is arranging the
details for the monster dairy farm
ers' banquet which will be held in
the auditorium. Hon. w. ID. Hoard,
editor "Hoard's Dairyman" will be
toast master and 1t is confidently
expected that 1000 dairy farmers
will attend this function.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
FOURTH DAY.
$3.50 a. m. Sept. !

$3.50 a. m, Sept. Is, 1909.
Board met as per adjournment, all
members of the Board being present and
called to order. The minutes of yester-
days meeting were read and approved.
The following resolution was pre-
sented:-
To the Board of Supervisors of Winnie
shiek County, IOwa:-
Gentlemen:-I was present at both the
hearing had before your committee on
the 9th day of August, 1909, and the
hearing before the Board in Official Ses-
sion had on September l4th, 1909, and
gave close attention to the showing made
at said times with reference to the ac-
count against Geo. Mizener, former sher-
iff of this county for the years 1923
AS and 6, as shown by the report of l.. A.
Wilkinson & Son made to you. 1t was
cOntended at both said hearings by L.
". Cutting, the attorney for said Miz-
ener, that the said account covering the
said years l902-3-4- and 5 is barred by
the statute of limitations and that as
to those years and up to January, 1906,
no action could be maintained by reason
of such bar, no matter what the facts
were. I examined the cases cited by such
attorney and examined the question in
yolved outside to see If there were other
decisions than the ones cited, which
would throw any light on the question
raised. / found no other decisions, and
as result of my consideration of the
question, am firmly of the opinion
that, any action on said account covering
the years l9O2-3-4 and 5 is barred by the
three years. limitation, such bar having
LOTT hon II q
lst, 1909. There are only four cases in
this state on the question, viz: Powe-
shiek Co. vs.. Ogden ct al, Iowa, lit,
State VS.. Dyer, II Iowa, 223, State VS..
Henderson, 40 Iowa, PAP, Keokuk Co. VS.
Howard, al Iowa, ii. In the case first
cited the decision is adverse to the claim
that the statute runs in three years, but
this case is expressly reversed in the
case cited in the IL Iowa, while the de-
cision in the IL Iowa is reaffirmed in the
case cited in the 40 iowa and also the
one cited in the Al Iowa. The last three
times the Supreme Court passed upon
the question under consideration, it sus-
tanned the claim made, and hence l do
not consider the question an open one In
this state / will also say that on one
or two of the legal positions taken by
f. w. Cutting as attorney for Mizener in
connection the account covering the
year 1906, there is in my opinion ground
for difference of opinion as to just what
is the proper construction to be placed
upon the statute and just how the SUI
preme Court would rule, were the ques-
tions submitted to such court. In view
of the mistakes which exist in the ac'
count for thai year, the uncertainty OF
the law on one or two points, am fully
convinced that the offer of settlement for
that year made by Mizener, is a good,
fair offer, and that the best interests OF
the county are along the line of accept
ing same. Respectfully,
n. WILLETT,
Co. Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
What q Spark Plug Is.

A young lady at Allison whose IA
Their owns an automobile, asked her
father the other day, do you know
what spark plug is?" why of
course do" was the reply, cit is
the device by which the electricity
fires the gas mixture in the cylin-
der" ooh, no, papa; you're off the
trolley, it is the horse young man
drives when he takes his sweetheart
out driving"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22

Moved, seconded and carried that the
Auditor enter the Railroad, Express, Tel
egraph and Telephone assessment on the
tax lists for the year 1909 according to
mileage and valuations as fixed and GER
titled to the County Auditor by the state
Executive COuncil:-
On motion adjourned to l: 80 p. m.
l:30 p. m.-BOard met, all members
present and called to order.
Moved, seconded and carried that the
reports of S. f. Brickner, Clerk of
Courts. and [. LinnevOld, County Audi
tor, of all fees collected in their re-
spective offices be approved and placed
on file.
A great part of the afternoon was tax
en- up in talking over road work and
settling with Thos. J. Qualley as sheriff
of Winneshiek county.
Moved, seconded and carried that the
claims as audited be allowed and the
Auditor instructed to draw warrants on
the proper funds in payment of same:
On motion adjourned to 1880 p. m.
October III, 1909.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
Ducks Eat Potato Bugs.

A Kansas farmer has trained a
corps of ducks to eat potato bugs.
He has fifteen of them, and hires
them out to the neighbors at 81 a
day each, and they like to go through
the potato patch like scandal through
neighborhood. While the potato
bug holds out the owner of the
ducks is gathering SIS day.-Col-
fax Clipper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors
at the September, 1909, Session.
September l3. 1909.

September -, 1909.
80 p. m.
Board met according to law, all mem
bers of the Board being present and
called to order.
1t was moved, seconded and carried
that Mrs. Myrtle Baker be allowed $l2
per month from the lst day of Septem-
Der, 1909, until ordered stopped by the
Board of Supervisors.
Moved, seconded and carried that the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
is hereby instructed to place on file in
the Auditors office all reports made by
the firm of L. A. Wilkinson & Son,
known as the Wilkinson reports.
Moved, seconded and carried that Road
Petition No. 1000 be granted as prayed
for in petition and road ordered estab.
lished as prayed for in petition.
On motion the official bond and APP
pointment of A. L. Enger as Deputy
County Surveyor was approved.
On motion the committee appointed
to make settlement with Geo. Mizener
was discharged and their report approx
ed.
Moved, seconded and carried that the
petition of several citizens of DEBORAH
township regarding the repairing of road
running south from Trout Run be re-
ferred to the Township Trustees of De-
corah township.
Moved, seconded and carried that j. B.
Lynch of Jackson Junction and j. HI.
Haug of Spillville be appointed Regis
trars with power to pay bounty on wild
animals as fixed by the Board of Super
visors, without compensation.
On motion adjourned to $3.50 a. m,
Sept. IA, 1909.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
THIRD DAY.

Sept. Is, 1909. $3.50 a. m.
Board met as per adjournment, all
members present and called to order.
Minutes of yesterdays meeting were
read and approved.
The entire forenoon was taken up in
auditing claims against the county. On
motion adjourned to l 80 p. m.
1870 d. m.-The afternoon was taken
up by the Board in making their regular
trip to the Poor Farm at FreepOrt and
also Bridge trip in Glenwood township.
On motion adjourned to $3.50 a. m,
Sept. l6, 1909.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
Church Announcements.

The closing services of the con-
ference year at the Methodist
Episcopal Church will take place
next Sabbath. Theme in the morn
ing, Christianity and tie Social
Crisis" in the evening, Social
Aspect of the Liquor Problem.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
SECOND DAY.

$3.50 a. m, Sept. IA, 1909.
Board met as per adjournment, all
members present and called to order.
Minutes of yesterdays meeting were
read and approved.
Moved, seconded and carried that the
Treasurer be instructed to refund to G..
Il. Soland $l490, the same being errone-
Gus tax sale for the year 1901, No. of
sale 81, and that said sale be cancelled
The remainder of the forenoon was
taken up in discussing road work and
different matters that were brought be-
fore the Board.
On motion adjourned to / 80 p. m.
l:30 p. m.-Board met as per adjourn
ment. all members of the Board present
and called to order. The entire after
noon was taken up in checking the Will
kinson report against Geo. Mizener as
sheriff of Winneshiek county for the
year 1906. On motion adjourned to $3.50
a. m, Sept. Is, 1909.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22

-DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
the safe, sure. easy. gently little
liver pills. The original Carbolized
Witch Hazel Salve is DeWitt's. The
name is plainly stamped on every
box. 1t is good for cuts, burns,
bruises, sores, boils and sunburn-
but it is especially good for Piles
Sold at Enghertson's Pharmacy. IS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-09-22
RESOLUTION.

Whereas, Tie situation in regard to
the account against Geo. Mizener, former
sheriff of this county for the years 1902