The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-08-10

years ago, that ii was a common say
ing that he could catch fish where
there weren't any, meaning, of course,
that his skill was far greater than
ihat OF the ordinary fisherman. He
could bait a hook that would look
natural and appetizing to a big trout
that had disdained to look at the
many clumsily baited hooks that
others had thrown to him. ! remem-
Der that good many years ago Mr.
Hawks was fishing one early morn
ing in June under the old red bridge.
A big trout in the swift deep current
caught the hook, and fierce struggle
ensued The big trout snapped of
the tip OF the rod and with slack
IN the line the hook was broken. The
trout was the master OF the situation.
Mr. Hawks ordered a new fly fishing
rod from e. b. Griswold, who kept a
store where Estes market Is now.
rhe rod cost just so. and it was a
daisy--light, lively, 1.-THE and sensi.
tive as an aspen leaf. Mr.. Hawks
kept his own counsel about the big
trout under the old red bridge. The
fish was often sought after, but he
would not take the hook But soon
after daybreak about two weeks af-
terward, the old fellow took the bait,
and the new fishing rod finally landed
him, Hopping and struggling gamily'
upon the grassy bank. The trout
was weighed at Griswold's and tipped
the scales at over two pounds and a
hall.
Socially, Mr.. Hawks had CHEEKY
| disposition. and an easygoing optim-
ism that were attractive to all who
knew him well. He believed in Ben
nington. reyered its past, and conhd-
entity looked forward to its continued
growth and prosperity. In his young
err days. Mr.. Hawks, when at home
usually attended the public gather
ings. and many of the social functions
in the village. All deserving men OF
whatever rank in life were placed on
the same footing, disdaining anything
like snobbery or superiority. His so
cial activities were also evident IN
the Second Congregational church.
though he was not member OF IT,
lie was n liberal supporter, a valued
counselor and a frequent attendant
It all It's meetings. both business and
religious, until advancing age ana
lconhrmed ailments checked his ac
Invites. In his own home he was
pleasant and agreeable and In family
lhereavements believed that all things
were ordered for the best
I'm his business dealings Mr. Hawks
displayed those qualities that gradu
Ially brought him into the limelight IN
financial matters. If he owed n per
son debt II was promptly paid II
4 person owed him he wanted MS
pay. Many persons wholly ignore OF
long delay the first, but are very In
sisicnt for the second
MIR. Hawks had a gift or genius FOL
seeding clearly from the beginning &c
the end of a scheme. lie could see
even shadowy indications In lint
of action I'm which other men would
be all at sea. This gift with thai
4 the complete mastery OF details
and knowing how to utilize all th'
odds and ends OF financial problem
made him force in the community
MIR. Hawks had little peculiarly
which will mention in closing. usu
ally. whenever he had said anything
that was really selfsatisfying he ha'
the habit OF rather tightly closing hi
mouth and rolling out the under Up
Inc was habit that few who knew
him well could fail to observe ant
remember.
A remarkable man has LETT az
When comes such another
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