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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
FIND MISS sNoDeRAss' BODY.
Missing Nurse Found Drowned In {
Creek Near Catskill, NJ. Y.

Catskill, n. Y, July 29.-The body
of Miss Dorcas Snodgrass, the Mount
Vernon nurse who disappeared from
the home of a relative in Mount Yer
non IL days ago, was found today in
Catskill creek. There were no signs
of violence upon the body. A coun-
try-wide search has been in progress
for the missing young woman during
the past week. At one time it was
reported that she had been seen on
board a steamship now on its way to
Southampton, Eng.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
Benefit BY Corbett.

Friday night of next week, at the
Flushing Theatre. Flushing, Long Is
land. a performance will be given un
der the direction of James ] Corbett
for the benefit of the Catholic church
at Bayside
a program of stars and near-stars
is promised and those already on the
list are William Collier, Helena Col
lier Garrick, Montgomery & Stone
Raymond Hitchcock, Victor Moore
John Hyams and Leila Mcintyre;
Tad. the cartoonist; Jean Schfartz,
Florence Jerome. Pat Rooney and
Marion Bent. George F. Evans and
minstrel company and Mr.. Corbeti
himself.-New York Telegram.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
PoPuLlsTs TO MEET AUGUST 10
Will Hold National Convention At ST
Louis.

St. Louis, Mo-, July 29-The pop
ulists' convention will be held here
Tuesday, August Is, for the purpose
of nominating a national presidential
ticket. The basis of representation
will be two delegates from each con-
gressional district and four delegates
at-large from each state and territory.
The party stands for congressional
regulation of the value and volume
of money, public land for actual set
tiers. government control of railroads
and other public utilities, the initia-
tive, referendum and recall, and the
protection of labor. James H. Ferris
of Joliet, ILL.,. is chairman of the ma
tional committee and Paul Dixon of
Chillicothe. ILL.,, is secretary.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
NOTICE.

The Burlington Trust Company Is
mailing TO its friends and patrons an
old fashioned Farmers Almanac for
the coming year-1913.
Mail a post card bearing your ad-
dress 10 the Company at Burlington.
Vermont. and a copy viii be mailed
you free OF cost.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
Sure Foot Cure

EGO Is the Quickest Acting Remedy
for Aching, Burning Feet
EGO puts the feet in fine shape
over night No matter how sore or
painful, rub on ECO and misery will
vanish.
EGO is a refined ointment and easy
to use; Just rub IL on your poor all
ing feet, that's all. No fussing
around getting ready. Sold on mon
ey back plan.
EGO never fails to extract the
soreness from corns. bunions and cal
louses. surburn. chatting. prickly heat
and Eczema there is nothing Ike H.
Jar Is cents at w. L. GOkay's.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
Shoe Repairing

People in Bennington and vicinity
know that /, the widow of the late
G. Himovitz of 104 Gage street, keep
the store for repairing shoes and try
to make a living for my children, to
avoid charity. | ask all mothers and
fathers to sympathize with me and
to give me work. have a very good
workman, as shoemaker, of New
York, who is ready TO give all kinds
Of the best work in shoe repairing.
and the best goods will be furnished
A free shine will be given with
every pair of shoes repaired. The
work is done by hand, not by mach
merry, so you shouldn't be afraid that
1t will tear like that done by machin-
cry.
Mrs. Y. Himovitz
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
Horse Shooting Prices

am prepared to donrst class black
smithing and especially horseshoeine
AZ as low rates as anybody In town
Cali and see my methods and lOok al
the quality Of my work
LANES p. ToonEV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
TO RENT

After June lst, one half of store
at 327 Main street, occupied for
fourteen years by Western Uoion
Telegraph Co. Very desirable for
eoffic or small business.
Inquire on premises.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
SHANK TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
indianapolis Mayor Makes Announce
ment of His Candidacy.

Buffalo, n Y, July PA special
to the Express from Lilydale says:
Mayor Samuel l.. Shank of Indian
apolis announced his candidacy for
governor of Indiana today. 1 am
going to be governor of Indiana, too,
he said.
"A large audience was listening TO
Mayor Shank's address on his work
of marketing produce in indianapolis
when he made the announcement. He
said that the state must control the
market situation to protect the public
and he producers. He promised II
elected governor OF Indiana to do his
best to secure votes for women
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
IL Aufomohilists.

When you are motoring through
Vermont. make your plans to stop at
the HYDE Park Inn. You will never
regret IL. AIS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-30
THE PRIZE ESSAYS.
Winners In the Contests Established
BY j. B. Wilbur.

Some time ago James B. Wilbur
of Manchester offered two prizes OF
$500 each for essays that would con-
tain suggestions for improvement in
Bennington county. These prizes
have been awarded and the winning
essays are published below:
Following is the prize winning es-
say in the Peoples Contest won by
P. w Barton, South SALISBURY Mr..
Barton won the first prize of $500 for
article
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24

4 Masquerade Ball will be given to.
morrow night at the Elks Auditorium,
by the Leap Year" Social Club. Adj
mission will be by card only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
DEATH Of ]. 7. lQNN[LlY.
Old and Well-known Resident Passes
Away Last Night After
Brief Illness.

John T. Dounelly died at his resi-
dence, POI south Lee street, at au early
hour this moroiug. The deceased was
apparently in his normal condition
early 10 the night aud cunversed with
members OF his family up to tue time
he retired. About II so o'clock, bow
ever, he became ill, and it was soon
realized that his condition was grave.
He fingered until ten minutes to two
this morning when he expired. His
death was caused by angina pectorIs.
Mr.. Donnelly was in the 72d year OF
his age. He leaves widow, Mrs.
Theresa Donnelly, daughter OF the late
Isaac Lovejoy, who was at one time
gauger OF the city OF Alexandria, and
the following children: Walter b.,
Bernard, Leo, Arthur and Hubert
DonnelIy, and Mrs. Nettie Brill aud
Mrs. Mamie Bowers.
Mr.. DonneIly vas born at Ellicott
City, Howard county, Nd, June %.
1910, and spent part OF his boyhood
days in that place. He removed to
Alexandria in 1855, where be had since
resided. In early lille he was assoc'a'
ed with the late John T. Price. who
conducted public house on Union
street near King, also a livery stable
on King street, near Lee. In later
wears he was engaged in the dry goods
business ON the south eide OF King
street, between Fairfax and Royal.
He relinquished this business some
time ago, since which time he had no,
been engaged in active pursuits. He
was straightforward III all his bushes;
relations and enjoyed the confidence oil
all who knew bin. Mr.. Doouelly had
large circle OF friends and acquaint
ances. Kiud-hearted and inclioed Il
feel the woes Of others, be was ever
ready to do all possible towards alleviat
ing distress, and there are many 10 The
community who will rememGer him as
friend in times OF need.
The deceased was member OF TIT
Mount Vernon Guards at the breaking
out OF the civil war. This command
was later kuow1 as Company E
Seventeenth Virginia Infantry. ID
served faithfully during the term 10
which be enlisted. His time expire
several days before the battle OF vii
liamsburg, which was then peudlDg
He remained, however, and took par
, 10 that conflict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
sTR|NGfELL0N's LECTURE
Large Audience Hear Famous Con
federate Scout Tell Stories Of
War.

A large and enthusiastic audience
was present in the Parish Hall OF
Christ Church last night TO hear Rev.
Frank Stringfellow relate the exper-
fences il a scout. There were many
young people in the audience as we'll
AS Confederate veterans who listened
with the deepest interest to the thrill
ing adventures one OF the most famous
scout on the Southern side.
Rev. w. ]. Morton. rector OF Christ
Church introduced Mr.. Stringfellow by
reading letter from General Stuart
in which he stated that StriDgfellow
information was worth more than a
Yankee train il he could get it through
the lines.
The lecturer stated that FORTY five
years ago at the exact hour at which be
was then speaking be had been mar
ried to an Alexandria girl. He. told
OF the many scouts who we're empfoyed
on both aides and ssla that most Of
tue men who went into the lines OF
the enemy never came out again.
When he went iH With Rundell and
Davis he was tile only one OF the trio
that escaped the othes two being killed.
It was the work that no man
would do for pay and during the four
wears he never receiced a cent for his
| services.
One OF the most iDte resting eXper-
fences told by Mr.. Striugfellow vas Of
the information be secured while in
Washington city. He slept in the
same room with a number OF Fedora
employees OF the war department bu'
always kept his eyes closed and hi
ears open. In this way he secured :
great deal OF Information which be
sent to Confederatcs.
A woman detective was finally pu
on the case to find out where the IN
formation was leaking out. One nigh
at dinner she suddenly rose from be
seat and proposed toast to Abraham
Lincoln. Evervons but Mr.. String
fellow rose. The woman asked VIII.
be did not drink tho toast and he re
piled Il do not drink" Well, drink
in water, said the woman" | will
replied, Mr.. St-ingfellow," il you vii
drink toast to- Jeff Davis. And max
ing movement towards his hip as
to draw revolver lie backed to tn
door and made his escape before th'
startled b0arders around the tabl
co uld Inherent him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was given in honor
OF Katie Zimmerman at the residence
of Mrs. Beach on south Fairfax street
last night. Tue following were present:
Katie Zimmerman. Louise and Audrey
Schwarzmanu, Dorothy Knight, Fir-
giuia Craven, Elizabeth. Whedbee,
Emerita WaruorE, Helen Thompson,
Sarah Sullivan. Nellie Sullivan, Mary
Washington, Ada Henderson, Mary
DeVaugbr, Maggie Entwistle, Jessie
May and ,,iable Grey, May and Eleanor
.Amander, Rosie Grover. Anna
SrhreiDer, (iertie Bulgure and Willie
May Zimmerman. Masters Francis
and William Mcclure, Claude Hunt,
Herbert Byrne, Robert Hancock, Roger
Brawner, Charlie Schreiner, Clarence
Wells. Chester Wells, Melvin McCuen,
Boothe Pullman, Owen Creegan, Eu.
gene Simpson, Joseph Carroll, James
Hassen, Frank Wells and Mr.. Leon
Herbert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
DECISION FOR JUDGE NICOL.

The case OF Louis A. Dent. admins
trrtor OF the estate Of Marqulsh D'Oley,
OF Paris, against Judge Charles Z.
NicoI, OF Alexandria, Va, and others,
executors OF the estate OF the late Ru-
doIph H. Evans, OF Chevy Chase, was
decided in favor OF the defendants i'll
Rockville, Md, yesterday. 1t was an
action to recover about $4,000 al.
yapced in the litigation i'll Paris over
the famous $5,000,000 estate OF tho
late DR.. Thomas Evans, who was dentist
to Emperor Napoleon III. Judges
Peters and Molter, in the Circuit Court
bcrc, made tue award late yesterday
Afternoon, plea OF the statute OF
Limitation being sustained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
LECTURE ON SOUTH AMERICA.

Rev. Charles w. Curricr, OF the
Catholic Indian Bureau, OF Washington.
will deliver Il talk on South Ar erica at
a ladies' night celebration tonight ut
St Mary's Hall, under the auspices OF
Fitzgerald Council, No. 459, Knights OF
Columbus There will be musical
and literary programme given, after
which refreshments will be served.
There will be no cards OF admission. 4
section OF ST. Pau's choir Of Washing
ton will DO present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
POLICE JUSTICE FOR COUNTY.

Senator Thornton has prepared a
bill which he viii present 10 the legls'
lature at Richmond today bil! which
will provide ior police justice 10;
Alexandria county.
Senator Swanson says that the coup
~ is virtually que village or town. and
it is essential. he says, that there be an
officer for the trial OF criminal cases.
The bill provides that the law shall ap-
ply to any county which has a popula'
lion OF more than 300 persons to the
square mile.
Inside OF ten years the whole couu-
ty will have to be incorporated as a
togu," said Senator Thornton. We
are growing fast in that section"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
MISS STUART IN RICHMOND.

Miss Katharine H. Stuart, Virginia
Field Agent for Virginia Audubon AS
sociatiop is at the Jefferson Hotel,
Richmond. and is taking an active part
in the work before the Legislature for
the passage OF the Robin Bill, and the
appointment OF State Game Commits
siouer. Miss Stuart is giving a course
OF lectures before the Public Schools Of
Richmond OH bird protection in the
State, aud will address 1900 pupils in
tho John Marshall School on Wedues-
day morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24

Miss Beatrice Crawford is the guest
OF Mr.. aud Mrs. William Marbury, 10
Baltimore, aud attended The Monday
German last Monday uight. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Marbury enter tained before the
German at dinner in honor OF Miss
Crawford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE

A meeting OF the city republican
committee was held last Eight. City
Chairman H. i. Quinn. presided. The
meeting was held at the Hotel Ram
mel. 1t was decided to meet Febru.
airy & when delegates will be elected to
the district convention, which will be
held here February 12.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
Rebuilt Underwood
and S. G.. Smith
Typewriters.

We have in stock three Underwood
and one S. c. Smith Typewriters that
have been rebuilt and arc guaranteed
for period OF one year to be kept oy
IN 8 in good order. Those who have
purchased some Of these machines from
me are highly pleased with them. we
will let you try them out before pur-
chasing. Our prices are less than one
half OF the origiual cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
FUNERAL

. Tie funeral OF the late Mrs. Emma
Mudd, took place this afternoon from
her home, $50 south Alfred street, The
services we're conducted by W. T. Wat
son, pastor of the first Baptist Church.
The funeral OF the late John D.
Stauuton took place this morning
from the residence on south Lee street.
The services were conducted by Rev.
II. M. CaDter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
Announcement

We announce the establishment OF Il
Circulating Library at our store: In
this library will be found the latest
hooks We also have a library for girls
and bows. We invite you to call and
see our plans for the issuing OF these
ho0kS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24

DR.. and Mrs. Hudson have been en-
tertainipg their four wear old grandson.
Master Henry DIV Pattison, jr., Of
Peoria, ILL.,, for the past ten days.
Master Henry accompanied his father
who was OH his way To New York and
returned with him to Peoria today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24

Arrangements are being made for a
Leap Year dance to be given by the
young ladies OF Alexandria, IL compli.
ment to the member 5 OF the Alexan.
dria German Club. III return for the
dances they have given this year.
The date has not been definitely set as
yet, but will take place same time
early in February aud will be strictly
a Leap Year affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
Woodward s. LOthrop
10th, 18th, and Streets,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Special Sale Of Imported
Ear then Cookif g Ware

HS quality Imported Earhenware from the
decided reductions
All wares excellent
understand its will
ciate savings that presented
the
white
all foods The
Egg
aud Jelly Mods.
Now priced at 4Oc. to Csc. the piece
Regular values. eoc to Sis
Fifth hoor-GN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
SOCIAL AND Personal
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Mr.. William +. Muliin, who was
called to Edgehill King George County,
last week, by the death OF his father,
has retu rned to Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell B. Harrison, OF
Washington, announce the engage
ment OF their daughter, Miss Marth-
ena Harrison, to Harry \. Williams,
IT,, OF Norfolk, Va. No date has been
set for the wedding. -
Miss Harrison was presented to
Washington society two or three years
ago and has spent the winter there
since then with her mother aud brother,
William Henry Harrison. 3rd. She IS
the granddaughter OF the late President
Harrison and was one Of the White
House babies OF mig administration.
Mr.. Williams is 4 graduate OF Wash
'iugtou and Lee University and Kappa
Alpha fraternity man.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
A Remedy No Family
 Should Do Without

being may be 1t Is safe to say that not many months are passed without some obstruction of the bowels, in other porary. The bloating, the dull feeling may start after the evening meal. If a laxative is not taken that night it is certain that sleep will not be sound. and you will awaken unrefreshed
 Hence it is important for you and for all the members of your family that good, reliable laxative be always kept in the house for just such emergency. 1t is sure to be needed, and when needed you want 1t at hand. No family that is careful of its health can do without such c remedy. But the question of which importance.
 Tho laxative most highly recom- mended by the majority of intelligent Americans as being best for babies and
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02

sin: It is liquid laxative-tonic. mild, and never gripes, Is effective on robust people and can be given with safety to an infant. Children like 1t because of these gentle qualities and because 1t is pleasant to the taste. IA "a
 It Is the best all-around remedy you can have in the house for any disorder of the stomach. liver and bowels, and many people like MT. Gill Porter. Reyno, Ark. and Mary R. Freeman, 216 E. So. 3rd St., Tulsa, Okla., say they would as soon be without the necessities as with out Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin.
 Anyone wishing to make trial of this remedy before buying it in the regular way of . druggist at fifty cents or one dollar . large bottle (family sizel can free of charge by simply addressing Dr.. ". B. Caldwell, 4o5 Washington. St.. Monticello. Ill. Your name and address lon . postal card VIII do.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
TAX ASSESSOR

The News is authorized to announce Fred Wallis as d candidate for Tax Assessor of Ne yada County subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 The News Is authorized to announce T. ! :. Lamb as candidate for tax assessor of Ne yada County. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce L. G. Mitch ell as candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County. subject to the action of the Demo cratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Will R. Thornton as candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic party,
 We are authorized to announce w. A. Me- William as candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada county. subj ect to the action of the Democratic party,
 We are authorized to announce J. c. Rhodes as cand,date for Tax Assessor of Nevada county subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
TOWN MARSHAL

We are a lthorized to announce Pat C. Jones as a candidate for Marshal of the Town of rreScott subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
 "e are authorized to announce Otis J. Cant iey ny as a candidate for Marshal of the Town of nrescott; subjec to the action Of the Demo- cratic primary
 we are authorized to announce c. E. Moon as candidate for Marshal of the Town of anescott, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary
 we are authorized to announce James M TToiruthers as candidate for Marshal of the ne,E ol trescott subj ect to the action of the Deathocratc primary.
 tHe NeWs Is authorized to announce k. B. b0iSu! hamilton as candidate for city mar sha ssha Of Prescott, subject to the action of tho uCHocratlc primary Eahruarv th
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
orrNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE

COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE
 me News is authorized to announce R. O. westmoreland as a candidate for County and Probate Judge of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. VI The News is authorized to announce w, s. uesterly as a candidate for County and Pro- hateTudge of Nevada county, subject to the actlon of the Democratic party.
 The News is authorized to announce w c. relts as a candidate for County and Probate Indge of Nevada County, subj ect to the action of the Democratic party.
 The News is authorized to announce J. M, Thomas as candidate for county and pro- hate judge of Nevada county, subject to the action of the Democratic party,
 We are authorized to announce John T. Nichols as a candidate for County and Probate ,Iudge of Nevada county subj ject to the action of'the democratic primary in March
 We are authorized to announce Geo s. Alder as q candidate for county and probate Judge Inf Nevada County, subj ect to the action of Inc Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
The Dirndu1nrneriies

"Whachu doin'?" queried the small boy as he peered cautiously out of the back gate into the alley where the apartment house janitor was superin tending the cremation of rubbish heap. The small boys nostrils twitched appreciatively as he sniffed the bonfire
 Mike, the janitor, looked all around and then cautiously said: "Hist!" and crooked finger.
 What is it?" gasped the small boy as he tiptoed hurriedly out and joined Mike on the windward side of the blaze.
 Its a cillybration, of mine," the tanitor explained. Every vance in a while I go through the rites"
 What rites?" in an awed whisper
 Mike poked in a recalcitrant wad of excelsior and, after swatting the blaze around the edges, put one fist on his hip. "You didn't know" he remarked that l was chief of the Dimdum- meries before I came to this country did you? We'll, I was!"
 The small boy dragged up a box that had escaped the blaze and sat down on it very close to Mike. "Tell me- he begged.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
ROAD OVERSEER

AS a a are authorized to announce Geo. A. Hale 0aLniodate Tor Road Overseer of Missouri cratic primary.
 a're reanuldate for Road Overseer of Missouri cratic n,p. up sup ect to the action of the Demo- Flns are authorized to announce Win " sonri candidate for Road Overseer of Mis- democratic party '' '"e "o''on oi tue
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
CIRCUIT CLERK

The News is authorized to announce Joe A. Bailey as a candidate for circuit clerk sub- feet to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce sam 1T. Warnack as a candidate for Circuit Clerk of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic party
 We are authorized to announce sam Ham ilton as D c1ndldate for Circuit Clerk of New ada County. Su lect to the action of the Democraii' primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-02
MAYOR

ua ume are authorized to announce Randolph P. of fpoloy pnoy us candidate for Mayor of the Tow ocratc primary. araau are authorized to announce c, B An of p.sI as candidate for Mayor of the Town ocratc party,