The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-04-20

1t is a great grief. and much sympa-
thy is expressed for DR.. Liddle. She
is survived by sister. Mrs. s. II.
West, niece. Mrs. /. II. Glover and
nephew, +. H. West. The funeral
! is arranged for Friday afternoon.
Fishing season opened without
much enthusiasm. However some
fair reports are made. George Lille
secured over three pounds Of good
sized trout. Many boys we're out try
ing their luck and Masters Alton Kent
and Miner Gilbert each secured
enough for a good breakfast, also
Richard Lee and John Roberts. We
hear of many great big fish that got
away.
| b, II. West was recently observed
excitedly trying to catch hen which
was strenuously attempting TO escape.
While We wondered of what misde-
meanor the hen was guilty, Mr.. West
grabbed her and quickly took some
thing from her beak with the remark,
that makes one more!" Curiosity
could be quelled no longer and upon
inquiry, Mr.. West produced silver
box from his pocket saying the con-
| tents we're among his most valued
possessions and the hen had nearly
swallowed one of them and then he
disclosed twelve angle worms.
There still remain several cottages
which are vacant. "Applecroft" for
merly occupied by the Misses Car
hart; the cottage next south which
is smaller, but very comfortable for
summer living; about three fourths of
a mile farther south on the West
road Is a small house owned by F. F.
Gilbert which is without tenant, and
still farther on is the spacious and
slightly place in the woods owned by
Messrs West and Lefevre The West
road should certainly be doomed"
Fifty years or more ago 1t was the
main highway and formed part OF the
extensive drive from New York to
Montreal, being marked by continu-
GUS line of milestones, two Of which
are still visible, one near the Ethan
Allan house." another opposite Dea-
con Simmons place. This road was
the scene of historic interest conferred
around the exploits of Ethan Aliens
linen, and of the famous Council of
Safety The water supplies of the
West road are boundless and pure, a
fact which alone makes location
valuable There is much talk of the
need of new hotel in town and 1t
is suggested that the West road is
Astounding In sites most suitable for
consideration.
Much interest centered in the con-
summation OF romantic devotion
which occurred here last week Tues.
day when Miss Almira Sykes a life
long and highly respected resident,
was united In marriage to McKensie
C. Gully Of Canton, N. Y, a friend of
Miss Sykes In days before the war. y
The wedding ceremony was the first
to be conducted by the new pastor,
Rev. Eugene A. Hunt, and took place
in the home where the bride was born
now occupied by her brother, Waldo
B. Sykes, with whom the bride has
long resided. The house was attrac-
lively trimmed with ported plants and
levergreens. The guests numbering
over forty we're served most tempting
refreshments. After visiting in Gran
vile, N. Y, and Middlebury Mr. and
Mrs. McKensie will go to Canton
where home awaits them. While
only good wishes follow this respect
ed couple 1t Is regretted the bride is
thus removed from Dorset. She be
came identified with the church when
very young and has always been a
cordial, helpful member. She was
highly appreciated by the Yoke Bear
ers for whom she has been teacher
for some time. Among the out of
town guests were Mrs. Della Graves
and daughter Esther and Mrs Ann
Smith of Manchester, Mr.. and Mrs.
In. N. Williams of Bennington and
Mr.. and Mrs M. j. Blakely Of Gran
Vile, N. Y.