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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24

pacity with people of all denomina-
lions to witness the impressive cere-
monies.
The service opened promptly at
$50 with the singing of the tie De
UNI" by an augmented choir under the
direction of Prof. Il. +. Long. Rev
p /. Dow of Rutland. district super
intendent Of the Trey district led the
service in prayer. The pastor, Rev.
w. w Brunk d. d. presided. The Scrip
ture lesson was read by Rev. G. w
Brown, d. D., of Granville.
Bishop Berry delivered the dedica
tion sermon using as his text 20 that
! knew where | might find Him.-Job
1913" In his discourse Bishop Berry
stated that his text has been the uni
versal cry of human beings from time
immemorial. 1t is the natural desire
of the soul to seek God. AS our Gre
ator has made a supply for every de-
mand of human life so too is this de-
sire of the soul also appeased even
in this life. We may see Gods like
ness in created beings, in the heav-
ems and the beauties of the earth.
Concluding Bishop Berry said that
by faith we believed that this desire
to see God will at last be granted
when we pass to the everlasting life
beyond. The speaker congratulated
the congregation on the completion
of the splendid new edifice and said
that he had watched its construction
with more than usual interest. The
bishops sermon was most ably de-
livered and made n deep impression
upon the large number present
Following the sermon, Bishop Berry
read the ritual service. The trustees
in the name of the congregation then
presented the church for dedication
and the declaration and prayer by
the bishop completed the dedication.
The service ended with singing by
both congregation and choir.
The choir was composed of the fol-
lowing members at the afternoon
service: Mrs. Lena Downs, Mrs Har
~ Sharpe, Miss Nellie Pillings. Miss
Susan lockwood, Mrs. James W. Mar
tin, Miss Mildred Farnum, Miss Cath
crime Mattison. Miss Carson James
G. Hunter, Andrew Maurer, A. H.
HOLSTER with Prof. f.. f. Long direc-
tor and Mrs. Fred Stickles organist.
Besides the singing of the tie Deum'
the choir rendered other hymns dur
ing the service.
Supper was served in the dining
room of the church to a large number
from 5:45 to $50 in the evening. Rev.
Eugene Wiseman, Phi. d., of Troy and
Rev. d. w. Gates of Saratoga acted
as after dinner speakers and kept all
happy with their humorous and bril-
liant speeches.
AT the close of the supper a meet
ing of the congregation was held in
the dining room. Bishop Berry pre-
sided and recommended that Rev. w
w. Brunk, pastor of the church
should be given the honorary title OF
Doctor of Divinity in recognition OF
the great work accomplished by him
since coming to this town. All pres
ent signified the assent in an enthus
iastic manner and the bishop accord
ingly conferred the honorary title.
The exercises for the day closed
with a young peoples service at 1886
]. Lawrence Griswold presiding. A
large number of young people gath
cred in the church as requested al
seven and the service started prompt
ly on time. The address delivered
at this meeting by Bishop Berry was
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monument to the energy and zeal of
its untiring pastor and the generos'
ity of the people of Bennington.
The career OF Rev. Mr.. Brunk dur
ing the past six months of his pas
torate here is unique in the history
of historic Bennington. Never before
was as large a sum raised in so short
a time for similar purpose When
he arrived in this town the church
was struggling under a heavy d BIT
and the congregation was almost lis
couraged. The pastor at once in
spired his flock and all hands set to
work to complete the edifice. With
the cooperation of his Pensioners Mr.
Brunk has raised about $4,000 both
by subscription, entertainments and
the recent most successful fair. 'fhe
Methodist society in this town now
has church of ample capacity TO
meet the needs Of the parish for
many yeras
The church follows the Gothic
style of architecture and II is buiI Of
specked brick trimmed with terra
Gotta The auditorium is 81 by 3S
feet and has a capacity of $50 In
addition TO this is a Sunday school
room opening into the auditorium
where 300 may be accommodated.
The pews are of solid oak and of the
Gothic style. The ceiling is beauti-
fully paneled and finished in rustic
design.
The basement contains two large
rooms having q seating capacity OF
nearly 1000 This section contains
also a library. dining room, kitchen,
| pantry, engine and boiler room, two
toilets and a fire proof vault wherein
are kept the records of the church.
! The structure Is heated throughout
by steam and is equipped with a
standard system of ventilation. The
old organ of the former church has
been enlarged and remodeled and
adds much TO the general appearance
of the auditorium. Water power is
used in running the instrument
On the same floor as the auditor
ium and Sunday school room are the
! rooms of the pastor the choir, and
the primary department. The third
door contains galleries and sun.
day school room.
The upper or fourth floor is one
large room which is used for the
meetings of the young mems Baraca
class and for club purposes. A tower
on the southwest section contains
the belfry.
Electricity Is used throughout for
lighting purposes. In the main audi
forum Nerust electric lamps-a new
invention-are used reinforced by
several Tungsten lights. Six glover
are in the main part of the church
and four in the Sunday school room.
The church has several beautiful
memorial stained glass windows. The
largest and finest of these is in the
south end of the auditorium facing
Main street 1t is the gift of the
Morgan family Portrayed in the fin
est and most delicate color schemes
is reproduction of the Good Shep
ard" by a famous artist. In the Sun
day school room is the Bradford
memorial window of excellent design
and coloring. Christ BLESSING the
Little Children" is The picture dc
picted The remainder OF the large
windows are Of floral designs and
were given in memory of former pas
tors or members of the church.
The church as Il whole is well lin
ished and adds much to town al
ready noted for its beautiful church
edihCes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24
LIST OF PASTORS
From Organization of Congregation to
Present Time

The following is a complete list OF
the pastors of the local Methodist
church in chronological order with the
date Of their appointments:
Rev. Merritt Bates, 1927.
Rev. Cyrus Prindle, 1928
Rev. job NJ Weaver 1929.
Rev. f. f. Whiteside, Asst. one
year.
Rev. Wright Hazen, 1881.
Rev Henry Burton, 1888.
Rev. Henry Smith. 1885.
Rev. Daniel f. Page, Asst. one year.
Rev. Elijah b. Hubbard, 1897.
Rev. William p Gray Asst.
Revs. Cole r. wilkins and Alfred A.
Farr, 1888.
Rev. Jesse f. Craig, 1871.
Rev. John w Belknap, 1913.
Rev. John Pegg, 1874.
Rev. Horace b. knight, 1S45.
Rev. Reuben Westcott, 1916.
Rev. Coles r. wilkins. 1S4S.
Rev. Merritt Bates. 1850.
Rev. Harvey 5. Smith 1852
Rev. Ensign Slower. 1854.
Rev. John +. Bowen, 1856.
Rev. Christopher r. Morris. 1858.
Rev Sylvester p. Williams, 1860.
Rev. Jonas Phillips. 1861.
Rev Halsey w Ransom, 1863.
Rev. George c. Wells, 1865.
Rev. Berea O. Meeker 1861
Rev. John f. Bowen 1869
Rev. Bostwick Hawley. 1872.
Rev Renry w. Slocum, 1875.
Rev Horace L. Grant. 1877.
Rev Marvin ID. Jump, 1850.
Rev. Merritt Hulburd, 1888.
Rev. w. w. Foster, Jr., 1888.
Rev. Thomas c. Potter. 1885.
Rev. Milton Tator. 1887
Rev. Fred Widmer. 1888
Rev. William J. Chapman, 1889
Rev. Aaron ID. HeaXt, 1891.
Rev. S. Mclaughlin. 1894
Rev. J. l.. Atwell, 1897.
Rev William H. Washburne, 1900.
Rev. c. w. Rowley. 1904
Rev. H. S. Rowe, 1908.
Rev. w. W. Brunk 1909
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24
NEW ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN

W. ]. MONEY! RepubIIcan, ETected 70
Succeed Representative Lormer
Chicago, Nov. 24.-William j. Mox-
ley, a republican, was elected to con-
gress in the Sixth Illinois District to-
day to fill the vacancy caused by the
election of William Lorimer to the
United States Senate to succeed AL
bert J. Hopkins.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24
THE EAGLES FAIR
Entertainment Will Open This Even.
ing at Foresters' Hall.

Bennington aerie, No. 1861, Frater-
nal Order of Eagles, will open its
first grand fair and bazaar at Fores-
ters hall this evening to continue
the remainder of the week.
The sparIing match between Dick
Sheeman and Dick Hunter will be
the feature oil the opening night to
be followed by dancing.
Tomorrow afternoon there will be
a twilight hop and there will be dane
ing in the evening.
Friday evening there will be a rube
parade on the street and dance at
the hall.
Saturday evening will see the
drawing of prizes and dancing until
midnight.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24
CHURCH FILLED At
THE SERVICE OF
DEDICATION
New Methodist Episcopal
Church Formally Dedicated
BISHOP J. /. BERRY PRESENT
Pastor Was Given Honorary Title at
Tuesday Evenings Meeting of
the Local Congregation

The beautiful new edifice of the
Methodist Episcopal church was for
mally dedicated Tuesday afternoon by
Bishop Joseph F. Berry of Buffalo
Several clergymen of the Troy con
ference district were also present.
The auditorium was filled to its ca
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24
JOHN CALDWELL FALLS DEAD
Treasurer of Westinghouse Air Brake
Company and Pittsbura FInancier

Pittsburg, Penn.-Nov. 24.-John
Caldwell, treasurer of the Westing-
house Airbrake Company, vice presi-
dent of the bank of Pittsburg and a
leading tinancier of Pittsburg, was
found dead in his Office at Wilmer
ding yesterday. He had been strick-
en- by heart disease while signing
some letters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24
DOLLY PARNELL WEEDS PRINCE
Comedy Actress Receives Jewels
Worth 100000

London, Nov. 24.-Dolly Parnell,
popular musical comedy actress was
married yesterday to Prince Nesir
Ali Khan, the son of one of the most
powerful of the native rulers of In
dia.
The prince presented his bride with
jewels valued at 100000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-24
1863 BODIES FOUND
Today in the St. Paul Mne-Some
are Burned

Cherry, Ill.-Nov. 24.-The bodies
of l6S miners who lost their lives in
the fire in ST Paul mine were recov-
cred today. Nine were so badly burn
ed that their friends could not iden-
tify them.
The remainder of the miners were
found further in the mine and it is
the belief of the coroner that death
was due to suffocation. The total
number of bodies recovered up to
date is 269 and many are still miss
ing.
Cherry, ILL.,, Nov 23.-Hope that
there might still be alive some of the
1879 men known to be entombed in the
St Paul coal mine was abandoned to-
day.
An exploration into what is known
as the second vein, where it was
thought probably miners had barri-
caded themselves showed that great
portions of the tunnels had collapsed.
The death today of one of the sur
vivors brought to the surface last
Saturday reduced to 10 the total num-
Der of those saved out of the 80 en-
tombed by the fire a week ago Satur-
day.
The explorers met with great OBJ
stacles. Fire broke out in a tunnel.
temporarily cutting off the escape of
% men, four thousand feet from the
hosting shaft. The smell of smoke
gave the warning above and fresh
men rescued the explorers.
Gov. Deneen today placed Mine In
spector Milburg in charge of the ex-
ploring work
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WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for This Section for the
Next "a Hours
For eastern New York and Western
Vermont rain or snow tonight. Thurs
day partly cloudy.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09
NOTICE OF SALE

State of South Dakota, County of Kings
buTy-ss.
In county Court.
In the matter of the estate of Wendell -.
kellar, deceased.
Whereas an order of the county court Of
the county of kingsbury and state of
South Dakota, was made on the Goth day
Of June, A, ID. 1909 directing the under
signed NJ. Amelia Keller as administra-
triN OF the above named Wendell Il. hci-
Ter, deceased, to sell at private sale, GER
tain real estate of said deceased;
Now therefore, the undersigned will. on
and after the 9th day of July \ ID. 1909,
sell at private sale to the highest bidder
for cash. the following real estate des-
cribed in said order of sale, to-wit:
The interest, right, title and estate of
said deceased in the following described
An UNDIVIDED one fourth interest in the
northeast quarter (neL) of section No.
four a. in township No. one hundred ten
G10) north of range No. fifty seven (57I
west of the 9th p. NJ. and also
An uudived one fourth (A) interest in
lot No. five (o), block No, seventeen 40
Browns addition to the city of De SnIet.
which said lands are subject to the liens
of record aud defects of title.
The terms pom which said property
will be sold are as follows: For all cash.
Bids for said real estate must be in writ
ing and such bids will be received by the
said administrator at the office of d., A..
of the Clerk of Courts of said County Of
Kingsbury and State of South Dapota.
Dated this goth day of June, A. ID. 1909.
NJ. AMELIA KELLER,
Administrators of the estate of Wendell.
II. KELLER, deceased.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09
NOTICE REQUIRING DESTRUCTION
OF NOXIOUS WEEDS.

To every person and corporation owning
or occupying lands within Hartland
township, in kingsbury county, south
Dakota, greeting:
You are hereby notified to destroy all
noxious weeds now growing upon lands
owned or occupied by you, Of the varie.
ties known as Canada thistle, Rus
sian thistle and cookie burr, in ac-
cordance with the requirements of Article
~ of Chapter 81, Revised Political code
OF south Dakota. The time limited be-
fore which all such noxious weeds must
be destroyed is August LIST. 1909,
AND yo1 are further notified that If you
Jail to destroy all of the said ~noxious
weeds growing on any lands owned or oc-
cupied by you before the said August LIST.
Y You Will become liable to all penal
ties provided for and imposed by said
chapter.
Dated this LIST day of July, 1909.
NICK HOFFMAN
j. III. GILES
THOS. SORENSON
Township board of Supervisors of Hart
land township, Kingsbury county,
South Dakota.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09

to collect a month in advance, it does
not guarantee to keep the lines and
instruments in repair SO that the
patron may have prompt and con-
%tinuous service during the period for
| which he has already paid.
Miss Ethel Gedd, Of Highmore.
was the guest of Mrs. F. w. Wright
Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. A. j. Hilton and Miss Anna
Parsons, of Erwin, visited at the X.
Knudsen home in this city one day
last week.
The man who trims his own lawn
knows that grass has grown this sea-
son more rapidly and more rank than
whiskers in Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Andrews re-
turned the first of the week from a
visit to Mr.. Andrews mother at
Mason City, Iowa.
Floyd Coolidge, well known in
this city, who held "a position in
Chamberlain until very recently, has
secured a position in the Palace cloth
ing store in st. Paul.
Mrs. | NJ. Wade returned last
VT k from Haley, n. d., where she
had been on d visit to her daughter
Mrs, Kessel. She reports that crops
in that section are looking fine. Mr..
Kessel has in a Oh crop and has
every prospect OF a bountlful harvest.
F. Vessels, living on the DeWall
farm n Spirit Lake township, recent
~ closed his affairs in illinois, dis
posing of all bis interes' in hat
state. We may now expect to hear
of him buying a farm in Kingsbury
county.
The Fl. Perry home four miles
northwest of the city had a close call
from fir last week. The curtains at
the window zeal the gasolene stove
we're blown into the flame and de-
stroyed. Quick work extinguished
the fire. 1t was fortunate the flames
were discovered in time.
The eighth grade graduating
exercises for the county were held at
the opera house Thursday evening of
last week and despite the very hot
and oppressive weather the house
was filled. Several selections of vocal
and instrumental music were render
ed. The principsl feature of the
evening was the able address of Prof.
Perisho entitled, "South Dakota's
Greatest Resource" which of course
is the large number of bright and
healthy boys and girls who are being
educated TO AXE their place as men
and women in the best state in the
Union a few years hence. The
diplomas were presented by Supt. A.
III. Seymour who made a short adj
dress appropriate to the occasion.
Mr.. Seymour is always a happy
speaker upon such an occasion and
always gives IA talk that contains
good practical sugg .stions.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09
The INDEPENDENT.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
From oil Around tire Town and
County.

C. E. Ely went to WATERFOWL
Monday On business.
-Robt. Moody came up from Trent
Monday for a visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. H. j.. Hamilton returned
the latter part of last week from her
visit to friends in Minneapolis.
4 Mrs. Floyd Coolidge, of Cham
berlain, visited friends in this city
several days the past week.
MIR. and Mrs. r. j. Armstrong
departed Tuesday morning for st.
Paul to spend several days sightsee-
ing.
Mrs. L n. Odds, of Wells, Mimi,
returned with Ray McQuarie Friday
last to remain for a week or more at
the Syndicate.
Misses Ada and Ruth Irwin, Of
Brookings, spent Friday and Satur-
day with their friend, Miss Mary
Wright, in this city.
R. G. Streeter came out from
P%lainview, Mimi, to spend the
Fourth with friends in this city, re-
turning Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs, E. r. Parker visit
ed a brother Of Mr.. Parker's at Par
ker, this state, over the Fourth, and
took in the celebration at that town.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Dawley arriv-
ed from Antlers, N. D., Thursday of
last week for a visit with Mrs. Daw-
ley's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Burdick, and old De Smet friends.
Rev. Mr.. Washburn, of the NJ.
Y. church, delivered an able address
on patriotism Sunday evening at the
union services at the Congregational
church. The attendance was very
light owing to the unfavorable wealth
er.
-Thos. Mears has purchased the
old Wilder property on Calumet
avenue from Geo. Burd and has COM
menced the razing of the old build
ing. 1t is Mr.. Mears' intention to
erect a cement block building to be
used as an auto garaga.
Miss Stella Cantonwine, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mr.. .. NJ. Canton
wine. gradua ed June 28th fir I'M the
St. Joseph's Mercy Hostipal at Sioux
City and now has a diploma as a
trained nurse. Her examination
standings averaged 81.
-Supt. A. II. Seymour went to
Highmore Tuesday where be deliver
ed an address at the eighth grade
graduating exercises for HYDE c unty.
Mr.. Seymour, we IRE confident, CAV
the graduates a practical talk and add
vice, which, if followed will be Of
great benefit to them throughout their
lives.
DIR. and Mrs B. A. Dyar return
ed Tuesday morning from Baltimor-
where the doctor spent two months
in taking a post graduate our .
DR.. Dyar expresses himself as highly
pleased with his work at the college
and thinks il will be of great benefit
to him in the practice of his profess
sion.
&C. Il. Lucas, who is now in Tex
as, and who has been writing his
friends some wonderful snake stories,
last week sent a box of rattles to G.
E. Mallery to be distributed among
his friendsas souvenirs. Each set
contained from seven to fifteen rat
Ties and a button. To look at them
in the box was enough to make one
creep.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09
GRAND EXCURSION TO SOUTH DA-
kota Hot Springs Via The North
Western Line

Saturday, July 18th, special train
will leave De Smet at 5:42 a. m. round
trip tickets on sale from this city $3.50.
Good to return on special train leav-
ing Hot Springs 6:00p. m, July 18th,
or on any regular train on or before
July 10Th inclusive.
A great opportunity to see the
wonderful agricultural and business
development since the opening of
the new line between Pierre and the
Black Hills, and to visit Hot Springs,
n of the most picturesque health
and pleasure resorts in the west. For
full particulars, apply to ticket agents,
The North Western Line. JIG
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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09

Gold Medal and Garland -four
at the Farmers Elevator.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09

Gold Medal and Garla nd -four al
the Farmers Elevator.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09

Mrs. Floyd Coolidge, of Cham
berlain, visited friends III this city
several days the past week.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-09

W. j. Ryan went to Seneca. thi.
state, Monday evening for a visit witt
the j. H. Newell family.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-09-04
SNAP JUDGMENT SET ASIDE.

That it behooves one who has any
of this worlds goods to be constantly
on the lookout to prevent it's slipping
away was singularly illustrated by the
experience of Officer Gilmore during
the past few weeks. A few months
ago an action was brought in the
County Court by the Frerker Livery
Co. against MIN and his nephew,
Quinn ]. Gilmore, as partners in the
undertaking business. The officer
was never served with the papers and
remained in blissful ignorance of the
suit. The nephew received the pro-
per notice but paid no attention what
ever to the case. Neither of the de-
PENDANTS having answered or ap-
peared within the required time, de-
fault was entered and judgment taken
by F. d. Taggart, the plaintiffs at
torney, who was also the only witness.
Execution was issued and placed in
the hands of the sheriff. Quinn ].
delivered all the furniture and other
ment of the judgment, leaving a bal
ance unsettled of $1,20O.0O. Thereupon
f. D. Taggart issued execution against
Officer Gilmore's real estate, and had
it advertised to be sold by the sheriff
August 10th at public auction. Then
for the first time the owner received
notice of the suit and judgment
against him. He at once got busy and
put the case in the hands of Attorney
j. H. Stuart, who filed a motion to
set aside the judgment as to the Of
ficer; supported by affidavits showing
first, that Officer Gilmore was
never served with notice; and sec.
end, that he was never a partner of
his nephew in the undertaking bust
ness, as alleged in the complaint. The
PLAINTIFFS attorney made desperate
effort to prove service, but the court
after hearing the evidence, without ar
gument, promptly set aside the judg-
ment, thus multiplying the order OF
sale.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-09-04

Scott's Rally was an entire success.
The reports of the clubs are as fol-
lows: No. 1, Mrs. Mary G. Clink-
scale, captain, $22.55; No. 2, Mrs. Anna
Mcpherson, captain, $3.50; subscrip-
ton, $40; total, s25.10: No. 3, Mrs.
Dora E. Wallace, captain, s25.10; No.
a, w. S. Evans, captain, $24.50; No. 5,
Mrs. w. A. Bobo, captain, $16.30; No.
6, Mrs. Lottie Bibbs, captain, $2.55;
NO. Z, Eli Burrell, captain, $29.25; No.
8, Mrs. Anna Cox, captain, 1880; No.
9, Attorney G. c. Ross, captain,
S13.10; No. 10, Mrs. Emma Anderson,
captain, $13.50; Pastors Club, s100.50.
A total of S27S.00 was reported, with
several subscriptions, which will be
reported Sunday. Mrs. Lottie Bibbs
acted as captain in the place of Mrs.
Gala Baranco, who was out of the
city. This was splendid showing for
Scott. The official board will organ
ize for another rally next Monday
evening. The church debt is urgent
and must be reduced before January.
1910.