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Letter to
DR.. Kilmer a. Co..
Binghamton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root VIII do for
You
Send to DR., Kilmer & Co., Bing.
hamton. N. Y, for sample bottle. II
viii convince anyone. You will also
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bladder. When writing be sure and
mention the Bennington Daily Ban.
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stores.
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Wes4 ARLINGTON

Mr.. Sutherland of Shushan was In
town the first OF the week
Jesse Harrington was home from
Burr and Burton seminary over Sun
day.
Mr.. Bryan spent Sunday at his
summer home here, returning to Troy
monday.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs. Eugene Bryan this week
Thursday. The quilt the ladies' have
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the attention of the travelling public
to points of interest. And yet Her
aid readers, for the most part will
undoubtedly 90 to their graves In the
mistaken belief that Pownal erected
memorial to its most distinguished
on.-Burlington News.
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SUNDERLAND

Arthur Mears OF sandgats was In
town Tuesday.
Several from here went TO the Man.
chester fair last week.
Mrs. Frank Twitchell was In AT.
lington Monday afternoon.
CR. Woodward OF sandgate spent
Saturday at A. u. Bentley's.
Mrs. Edward Hall spent one day
recently with friends In Bennington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Gokay OF Ben.
nington spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. III. Bentley.
Agnes Bentley spent Saturday and
with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. 70. Bentley.
MIR. and Mrs. Claude 0okay and
little son OF Bennington spent few
days recently at A. y. Bentley's
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Friday Is the last day TO pay taxes
and save the discount Up to this
time the amount paid is much less
than usual 80 there Is likely to be
big rush on Thursday and Friday.
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FLETCHER 0. PROCTOR

Death has removed one of Yer
mont's most loved and respected cit
liens No man in Vermont was more
highly or more deseryedly esteemed
than Fletcher d. Proctor. He was a
man, a citizen and a Christian gen.
tleman OF type that few approach.
During his first years in public and
business life he did not gain the cred
1t he deserved for the reason that he
was overshadowed by the name and
reputation of his father, the late Sen
ator Redfeld Proctor, but when he
became governor he came into his
own and Vermont tardily recognized
his real merit.
He had the strength and the cour-
age to do what he believed to be
right and higher praise cannot be
given to any man. No man in public
life in this state was ever more bit
terly assailed and few perhaps assailed
him more bitterly than many who now
pay him sincere tribute. Long ago
they repented this act and It will ever
be regret, and the greater now that
he Is no more. His heart however,
was too big and his understanding too
broad to harbor resentment. To
know him and to understand his aims
and ideals was to compel love, res
pect and admiration and no one can
realize this more fully than do those
who in their ignorance attacked him,
only to learn later that they we're in
the wrong.
The state has lost one of its first
citizens. taken in the prime of Wig.
orous manhood. Vermont mourns
and with good and sufficient reason.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-09-27

Common Colds Must BE Taken ssrI.
ously
For unless cured they sap the vi.
tally and lower the vital resistance 20
more serious infection. Protect your
children and yourself by the prompt
use OF Foleys Honey aud Tar Com
pound and note It's quick and decisive
results. For coughs, colds, Group,
whooplng cough, bronchitis and afrec-
lions OF the throat, chest and lungs
Il IL an ever ready and valuable rem.
edy. Remember the name, Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound and refuse
The genuine IL In a yel
low package.--cole's Pharmacy.
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At the opening of the school year a
system of school savings bank depos-
It's was started In the local schools.
This system has proved a success in
other places In developing habits of
thrift among the children which help
them later In life. While it has been
In operation here less than
month 1t has re-
suited in over 100 new accounts be-
ing opened by children at the savings
bank and many of the children are
taking great interest in seeing how
much they, can save. While the ac-
counts are all small, mostly 80 cents
or dollar. the result In other towns
has been that considerable proper
ton OF the accounts so started are
added to and become the habit of a
lifetime.
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DIR. G. w. WRIGHT
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throal
Glasses Property Fitted

Rye aud Rn urgcon 20 the City Hos
pital. Formerly clinical assistant 30 the Cen
trail London Rye Hospital. also assistant sur
rom at New York Noes and Throat Hosuital
Oowifn block North Adars
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chester we're Ia town 81 BUSINESS OF
Monday and called up6h his brother
and family
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

Indeed" began Mrs. Haldane loftily,
surveying Gormly through her lorg-
nette. Il am quite surprised"
Il think it's awfully jolly" broke in
Miss Stewart. who had followed the
elder woman into the hall. ri didn't
know that gentlemen mingled in pol
ltics as rule. I thought it was all
reserved for the Sachem society,""
What you don't know about the pol
ftics of New York would fill large
book, Miss Stewart" said Livingstone
Haldane, who had entered the room
with DR.. Deveaux at the same time
Il am afraid it will be sad day for
the men," said the doctor, when the
women begin to take intelligent inter
est in men, not merely as men but
as politicians"
What has started the political dis
cussion?" queried young Haldane
Mr.. Gor1nly has," answered his sis
ter. He has announced himself as
candidate for mayor Of New York"
and l said that never knew that
gentlemen went into politics." inter
posed Miss Stewart.
They often enter" said the doctor,
"as gentlemen; but infrequently leave
with the same degree"
That's right" answered Living
stone. 1T is rather nasty game to
play"
But don't you think" asked Gormly,
that If few more gentlemen would
play it. it would become cleaner
gamer"
"Of course, it would" assented the
vivaciors Miss Stewart. Mr.. Hal
dane, why don't you enter it your
self"
by Jove!" exclaimed the young
man, that wouldn't be half bad idea,
would it. sis? Fathers always talk
ing to me about career and all that.
| wonder why that wouldn't be good
camel"
Its expensive enough as a pas
time," said DR.. Dreveaux, ito rank
with horse racing and automobiling
and other pleasant enioyments of the
harmless rich"
Il should not think" said Mrs. Hal
dane ponderously, "of allowing my son
to-associate himself with"
Mother. cried her daughter, you
forget that Mr.. Gormly-'
Quite SO. quite so" said the lady
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

in the trimmed models pictured here.
One of the cone-shaped hats, of
which we may expect to see numbers
during the fall season, is shown il
the illustration. 1t is trimmed with
a full ruche of silk "pinked" at the
edges and laid in quadruple box-plait-
ings. Velvet fruit, like plums, cher
ries or even apricots, set in these
ruchings make trimming chic and
striking. Velvet fruit, in fact, is de-
veloping SO much popularity that it
will probably stay with us and add a
charming note to winter millinery,
and hats made of felt in the shape
pictured here are quite like to be
trimmed in the same way.
A model of black hemp, with mod
erately tall crown, is also shown. 1t
is calculated to pave the way for ex-
tremely high-crowned models, or
crowns trimmed extremely high,
which Paris says. are to be a vogue
for winter. This soft-crowned model
makes use of the feather band about
the brim edge and is finished with
cluster of outstanding plumes at the
back. An ornament made of plated
ribbon finishes the trim, poised on the
crown at the right side.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
SYNOPSIS.

"a "A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
faSctnated with the bold, artful wife of q
drKpksn prospector In western mining
toWN, They prepare to elope in a blind
Ing blizzard but are confronted by the
nsaudlin husband. He is shot by the
note to the body taking the crime
upon himself. In their flight to. the
railroad station the woman's horse
falls exhausted; the youth puts her
on his own and follows hanging to the
stirrup strap. Seeing he is an ir1pedi-
ment. the woman thrusts her escort into
e snow drift and rides on. Half-frozen
ss the train bears the woman away.
Twenty five years later this man. George
Gormly, Is @ ulti-miilionaire in New
York. He meets Eleanor Haldane. a
beautiful and wealthy settlement worker,
and fco- operates with her in her work.
line and finds himself frustrated in pier
and track extension plans by grating al
dermen, backed by the Gotham Traction
Company. An automobile accident on a
stormy Christmas eve brings the Hal
danes to his country home, Gormly
1pakes the marooned party comfortable.
IN a confidential talk with Gormly. Miss
and longs that he shall benefit mankind
With his wealth and business talents He
determines to do so and announces that
he vii! be mayor of New York and re-
deem the city from corruption. Mr.. Hal
dane In long desired interview with
0ormly, makes an indirect proposition to
conpromise the fight which the latter has
the Gotham Traction company and which
Haldane y suspected OF being the head
Gormly boldly announces his plan OF
campaigning Haldane.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
TO PREVENT sAGGING SKIRTS
Have Garment Properly Prepared Be-
fore 1t Is Turned UP to
Be Hennmed.

Summer dress skirts when made of
thin material will always sag after
they are hemmed and finished if care
is not taken to prevent it. A good way
to do is to have the skirt sagged first
before it is turned up to be hemmed.
This is done after the skirt is COM
pletely finished excepting the hem,
from the band to the final fitting and
the last hook and eye is in it's place.
The skirt is now hung in a closet or.
better still, put upon a full-length
dress form raised from the floor nv
placing it on a box, and the bias por-
tons of the cores weighted SO they
will stretch to the fullest extent.
After several days of this strain the
material will have sagged to it's full
est extent, and the hem may be meas
ured and turned up. Anything will
do for weighing. The smallest weights
from the kitchen scales, put in tenn
porary coverings of muslin and min
ned on, are excellent Any other small
objects of uniform heaviness will do
for other weights.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
people of New York who have dea

people of New York who have dealt
Haldane, her curiosity getting the 49,
ter of her discretion.
1t is hers!" said Gornaly, extending
to her copy of The New York Planet
OF Christmas morning, which had been
brought over from the station by spe-
clal messenger by his direction.
The morning paper!" exclaimed the
girl, with a laugh.
Not SO much the morning paper. in.
teresting though it usually is, but
something that appears therein"
What is that?"
ALLOW me-"
He took the paper from her, opened
1t until he came to the advertising sec
ton, and then handed it back to her.
In bold type covering whole page
she read the following:
Mr.. George Gormly offers himself to
the people of New York as a candidate
for the nnayoralty in the Forthcoming
election. Mr.. George Gormly submits
the following as his platform:
Honest administration of the laws in
the interest Of the people; the preser-
walton OF all the rights and privileges
of the people: the operation of the
public franchises by the people, or if
by corporations, the due safeguarding
OF the rights of the people; the aboli-
ton OF graft: non partisan admins
tration in which Honesty" and Hon.
or" shall be the watchwords, which
shall be conducted on business prin-
ciples in the ancient and admirable
acceptance OF those words.
Mr.. George Gormly pledges his bust.
ness and personal honor, which the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
A Curious Fashion.

The latest models in skirts or IN
costumes with attached skirts and
waists show the skirt decidedly short
er in front than at the back, differ
ence which, in the walking length, is
very noticeable. Even ballroom gowns
are cut on the same lines.
Shows the embroidery on the front
OF her socks and hides the darns in
the heels" said male critic of one
OF these gowns, and his cruel remark
accurately describes the style.
Why such an untidy fashion should
nave come from Paris at a season
when all the crudeness of spring has
usually been eliminated from it's gar.
ments is puzzle, but here it is. new
ertheless, and many frocks that would
otherwise have been graceful have
been married by it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

vaguely; but for persons in-er-
trade"
Yes" said DR.. Deveaux, politics az
q rule Is made up Of barter and sale.
believe"
If that's the case" interposed
young Haldane facetiously, 'I'll get ia
Their to buy me the Office, and
His sister turned on him contemptu-
ously. Livingstone" she said, this
Is serious matter. The people of
New York have been robbed right and
left In every way. Everybody knows
that. We have the worst administra-
ton that has ever disgraced the city.
Mr.. Gormly, for the sake Of the PEG
pie, is going to try to make things diff
ferent''
They all say that" laughed Living.
tone. I don't mean anything person
al Of course. Mr.. Gormly''
Say whatever you like. Mr.. Hal
dane." returned Gormly composedly.
II expected that the notice would
cause discussion: indeed wrote ii
for that purpose. And while much
that you have said. i DR.. Deveaux.
about politicians and the political sit.
5uation is generally true, wish 10 as
sure you that reserve barter and
trade for my business, and IL I can
not be elected by the votes at the
people on q plain. straightforward is
sue such as present. then / shall
cheerfully devote the rest Of mr. life
to mindtng my own business q,
The man who minds his own husi.
ncss, !" said Hsldane the elder. who
had entered unobserved By the rest 81
the gronn. and had NatenAd ling
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
He Handed Her the Paper.

with him for quarter Of a century
have had ample opportunity of testing,
that, II elected. he will administer the
affairs OF the city honestly and with
the same care and ability with which
he has striven to carry on his own
business to the satisfaction Of the pub
lie. He would advise the voters, il
they are In doubt as to what his bust
ness methods are. to refer to their
mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters
who have been patrons of his store.
In the hope that better days are
drawing for New York. Mr.. George
Gormly has the honor to wish his
friends, and those whom he must to
his great regret characterize as his
enemies, a very Merry Christmas and
a happy and prosperous New Year
Eleanor Haldane read this extraor-
binary announcement aloud. Then she
handed the paper back to him and
extended her hand. joyfully exclaim-
Ing.
st Ii perfectly splendid. It's the
finest thing / have ever heard. Moth.
ing could have delighted me more. 4
am so glad to see you irreyocably
committed to the step i am sure you
will be elected. and :.
S. dear child. broke In thu
Geld eseeA es IL. IIaldana. who waa.
Just descending the stairs. "is giving
yol such Joy may I ask ~
N Mother, said the young woman.
turning IL her and lifting the paper
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10

Peacock blue Irish poplin is chosen
for our model The plain skirt has
row of satin-covered buttons sewn
part way up the seam at right side of
front
The bodice has a yoke of white
tucked ninon over peacock blue;
braided or fancy silk waistcoat sur
rounds the yoke. The sides are Of
material; they are carried down over
tho top OF sleeves. which have fancy
cuffs edged with ninon frills.
Hat of peacock blue straw With
pulled crown of ninon to match, and
trimmed below by a wreath Of pale
pink roses.
-: Materials required: AZ yards pop.
lin 42 inehes-wide. Y yard tucked
ninon. " yard silk 20 inches wide.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
CORESHADOWING already what
we may expect for the coming
n fall season tho hate for Lotto


we may expect for the coming
fall season, the hats for late
summer indicate that we shall have
many bonnet-like shapes, tall crowns
and large hats few in number as COM
pared to small and medium-sized
models. Outing hats for July and Au-
gust are of felt in white or light
colors, such as Alice blue, champagne
and the seasons beautiful pink tones.
These are either all felt or felt and
hemp combinations and are trimmed
with scarfs, bands, soft draperies of
chiffon and wings or ribbon. They
are exquisite and. it must be con-
fessed, fragile in the matter of keep
ing clean. But they remain present
able for some time and are cleaned
with fine sandpaper. Everywhere the
floating white veil accompanies these
cooi-looking creations OF the miiliner.
The wells are of lace, in several va
rieties. in coarse silk nets and in
chiffon. They are all washable. and
add immensely to the attractiveness
of the hats and the complexion, for
they are worn either over or off the
face
More pretentious millinery is shown
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
Sashes.

One of the greatest aids in varying
the white summer gowns is the use
OF the sash, which is the style as
much as ever.
The velvet sash Of the winter IS
superseded by the pastel tolored
moires and the lighter chiffon ruches.
ii Color, as an etging, this i'm
lsned with black chenille fringe ana
flowers of the same at the ends, some
being decorated with wreaths Of gold
roses at the ends In place of the other
decoration.
These are some Of the newer fan.
cies that seem at once to become Don
u'ar. az they are shown in some OF thu
most exclusive shops
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
Apron Pocketa.

Sew the pocket Of your apron on
the inside. a little in from the right.
hand edge. Nothing will drop from
It then. It viii stay clean and great
deal can be carried In It without
showing any ugly fullness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-10
..-ls--ss-zlA-l.-,
CHAPTER vi.

ASstUIy NUu0OUSSS TVS AdUOIOdCys
The hall into which Miss Haldane
stepped early the mex. .::sses-.a!!a. Ing had
been transformed into q perfect bower
OF winter beauty. There had been no
time to buy anything: but the most
available pine trees on the place. of
which there were several, had been
ruthlessly sacrificed, and under CORN
ly's personal supervision the hall. a
magnificent apartment under any cir
cumstances, had been lavishly decor
Ated with the fragrant evergreen in
honor Of Christmas.
Gormly had been busy during thu
night. He actually had not slept u
wink. So soon as he had got the
party safely to bed, he had gone to
the stable. and in default of anyone
else who could do so, he had himself
rid den Across the country through the
snow and storm, which was even then
Tying cut. To notify tiie peopiio at the
I Haldane place of the predicament of
the family and to arrange that maids
and men with proper clothing should
be brought over to his own cottage
early In the morning.
Hence Miss Haldane was under no
necessity Of appearing In evening cos
tune at eight o'clock in the morning,
or OF making a guy of herself in Mrs.
Bullen's extraordinary attire. She had
learned, Of course, from her maid how
the news had been brought and how
she happened to be there with the
change Of apparel.
Miss Haldane had not slept very
we'll; for one reason her thoughts had
.dwelt increasingly upon that strange
conversation she had had with her
host. She had awakened earlier than
the rest had dressed Immediately, and
had descended to the hall In hope OF
seeing him. Her pleasure and salts
faction sparkled in her eyes as she
extended her hand
- low Light by Christmaslike is
the room; how good 1t smells!'' she
said after the first words Of greeting
7 am glad indeed that it pleases
you. answered Gormly, smiling And
Il you will permit me, i willsrepeat my
words 5of last night, or early this morn
Ing, and wish you again a very Mer-
~ Christmas and q Happy New Year
~ we'll IS
And / viii give you hack your wish
witt sS.srest, 4 returned Miss Haldane,
!" % I did last night. am sure that
we are all Intensely grateful to you for
your forethought In having the maids
and clothes brought over. Felice. my
maid. has told me that you rode over
yourself very early this morning to
carry the news Of our plight, and to
bring them. Il must have been hard
riding.
II took me back to boyhood days.
Miss Haldane.-
IN the west {. asked the girl. N
xYsll. yes. waI the somewhat re-
i1ctant answer. al though the greater
part Of nv boyhood was not spent In
sAhe west
s-. And this ride Ia the storm, was IT
Ike the other rides and storms you
have experienced r.
his N3s q very mild aftaR COM
pared to those. could wish It had
been harder. II
=
s41 .s Aliils lime was riding Tor another
Koman din rent woman"
@ Miss Hal dane rather thrilled to the
direct 1temeIt; but womanlike she
t66 sub ect. 3sSs
~ have this Christmas az.
Az pines made An the hall ?,,
ehS IN irrelevantly