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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
PHANTOM SHIPS.
Lost Vessels Whose Ghosts Are Said
to Sail the Ocean.

10 san tnc OScdUs
The number of phantom ships Is
legion. Several Of the vessels which
were wrecked in close proximity to
the scene of the Titanic disaster are
even said to reappear in the same spot
on certain occasions The Packet Light
is one Of them. and the story runs that
whenever a storm is threatened ball
of fire energies from the spot where
the ship sank. which presently forms
itself into the shape of a vessel and
then sinks and disappears.
King George V. and his brother. the
late Duke Of Clarence. when on their
cruise I'm the Bacchante from 1879 TO
1882 are stated to have seen the phan-
tom Of the Flying Dutchman and the
duke mentioned the fact in his diary
under date Of July IL, 1881.
A three masted frigate is said to
haunt the English channel in the vi
cinity of the Owner lightship when
ever n gale or snowstorm is threat
ened. Hundreds Of people have de-
cIared that they have seen the appar-
ition and heard the cries Of the ghost
" passengers. II Is sometimes said
to be the phantom OF the training ship
Eurydice, which went down of the
Isle Of Wight on March "a. 1878, in
volving the loss Of about 200 lives
London Standard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
Estate of Mary N. Boardman.

CTATE OF VERMONT, | The Honor
- District OF Bennington, IS. tble Probate
Court for the District aforesaid.
To all persons interested in the estate
OF Mary n. Boardman. late of Troy, in the
State of New York, deceased leaving Estate in
this District GREETING;
Alta Probate Court holden at Bennington
within and for said District on the 10th day of
October. an authenticated copy of the
last viii and Testament and the Pro
bate thereof of Mary N. Boardmar, late
OF troy, in the County of Rensselaer,,
estate in said district,-duly proved. allowed
and established in the Surrogat Is Court for
the County ADD State Aforesaid, was presented
TO the Court here, that the same instru-
ment may be allowed in this State rs the last
Will and Testement of the said decedent, and
that the said copy may be filed and recorded
in the Probate Court for the District of Ben
nington, Aforesaid. agreeable to the statute in
such cases made ana provided;
And 1t rs ordered by said Court that the end
day of Nov, 1912, at the Probate Office in said
Remington, be assigned for all persons inter-
ested to appear and contest the allow
anceof such instrument, and the filing
and recording of the copy of said VIII. and
the Probate thereof as aforesaid. If they see
cause; and that notice thereof be given by
Observation-Disclosures three weeks successfully
IN the Bennington Evening Banner newspaper
publishedin said District, previous to the time
appointed.
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified TO ap-
pear before said Court, at the time and place
aforesaid, and TO contest the allowance of the
said instrument and the filing and rec riding of
the copy said Will and the probate thereof, as
Aforesaid, If you have cause.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND at Bennington in
sad District this 10th day of October, 1912.
GRACE b. HOLT.
Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
HELD BY A COBRA.
Agony of Prisoner In a Military Jail
In India.

Agony of a Prisoner In a Military Jail
= In India.
In the military cantonments of In
dia the punishment cells, which are
about fourteen feet high by twelve
feet square. stand separately. There
are no windows, but one side is
grille the iron bars being about FIVE,
inches apart
On one occasion when a private was
confined In one of them a large cobra,
one of the most deadly reptiles In In
dia. crawled between the bars and
wriggled on to the bed TO get warmth.
1t curled upon the prisoners chest, and
he was just about to turn over when.
feeling the unusual weight, he saw
the snakes glittering eyes staring into
his face. He dared not move, so he
had to lie in that position for four
hours.
At 8 O'Clock when the sergeant went
his rounds. he saw the position the
prisoner was in and went for a long
stick With another soldier he enter.
ed the cell, and they drove the snake
into corner, where they killed II.
The colonel released the prisoner, as
he thought he had suffered enough
punishment In the terrible experience
he had gone through The mans hair
had turned white with the mental
strain which he had endured London
Standard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
ssNNlNGTON BRIEFS
s2Ss o. die Town and ilisse Told Briefly
6nr Hsms Readers

Daniel Murphy of Old Bennington
is visiting in New York.
f. B. Carver has returned from
business trip to New York.
Miss Margaret Cone is a guest of
Mrs. Catherine Cone of Troy.
Hugh Webb of East Arlington is vi
sitting Burton Powers of Grant street.
George Weeks has gone to Meriden,
Conn, to visit his brother, Henry
Weeks.
John Spargo of Old Bennington left
this afternoon for few days stay in
New York.
Mrs Carrie Hawks of Union street
went to Ballston Spa. this afternoon
to remain a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs A. r. VonDette and
Miss VonDette returned Friday night
from few days stay in New York
Mrs. James Kelly and grandson,
Francis Tatro of Troy, who have
been passing the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Connolly of North street
returned home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Lyman of
Wilmington and Mr. and Mrs. Man
dus Lyman of Dover, who have been
visiting relatives in Bennington and
Arlington for the past week, return
ed home Friday.
Next week being ladies week, Gov.
and Mrs. Fletcher, assisted by Lieut..
Gov. and Mrs Howe and by the for
mer governors OF the state, will hold
a reception in the executive chamber
I of the capitol on Tuesday evening,
at 8 o'clock. Wednesday afternoon
from 3 to o'clock Mrs. Fletcher and
Mrs Howe will receive in the parlors
of the Pavilion. Since these are pub
lie receptions, no invitations are is
sued All Vermonters and their
friends are cordially invited.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
Unfortunate Omission.

One Of the most singular instances Of
punishment for an oversight was that
shown by the commitment of an alma
nae maker to the Bastile in 17l7 1t
was made out by order OF the Duke of
Orleans, regent during the minority of
Louis " of France. and read as fol
lows: Laurence d'Henry. for disre-
spect to King George L. in not mention
ing him in his almanac as king of
Great Britain" How long this un-
lucky almanac maker remained in pris-
on is unknown. The register of the
Bastile. examined at the time of the
revolution. failed to throw any light on
the subject.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
Estate of Warren Rice.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Honor
~ District of Bennington, IS. able Probate
Court for the District aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Warren hice. late of Bennington in said
District, deceased, GREETING:
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the
12th day of November next fcc examining and
allowing the account of Hou fhton Rice. Ad-
miDistrator of the estate of said deceased, aud
for a decree OF the residue OF said estate 10 the
lawful claimants OF the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given TO all persons
Interested In sa d estate by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous TO
the day assigned. in the Bennington kveniog
Banner newspaper published at Bennington
In said District.
THEREFORE you are hereby notified TO an.
pear at the Probate Office IN Bennington in
said District, on day assigned, then and there
to contest the allowance of said account If
you see cause, and estabshyour right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants to said residue.
GIVEN UNDER My HAND this nth day of
October, 1912.
GRACE b. HOLT.
Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
NORTH BENNINGTON

Frank l.. Stearns and Ernest Whit
man have returned from motor cy-
Gle trip to Saratoga Springs.
Remember the Gueff Social to-
night at Harry Armstrong; for the
benefit of the Hinsdillville Methodist
church.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" Estate of NORMAN NJ. PUFFER

The undersigned, having been appointed 10y
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Bennington, COMMISSIONERS, to receive,
examine and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Norman NJ
Pufier, late Of Bennington. in said District,
deceased and all claims exhibited In offset
thereto hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid at the Office of
Holden 4 Healy In the village OF Bennington
IN said District on the 10th day of Aril next.
from o'clock p NJ. until o'clock 2. NJ. on
said day and that six months from the
10th day of October, A. D. .si2 is the time
limited by said Court fci aid creditors TO pre-
seut their claims to us for examination aud
allowance.
Dated at Bennington, VT, this i7ih day OF
October, A. d. 1912
EDWARD II HOLDEN,
HENRY ID. FILLMORE.
CommissiO ner
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-10-19
HE Bid.

First Buyer-whst did he want for
that stuff Second Ditto-Thlrty shil-
lings. First Buyer-What did you bid
him? Second Ditto-Gcod morning
London Answers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
CHUHOnes.


METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHI kCIi--S-.
sices at lO:3 a. N. and 7:8O 4. m. ,aDDztb
'chool al close Of morning service. Przy~
meeting ON Thursday evening. Rsv -.
MAXWELL, Pastor.
a-CUNGREGATIONALC HURCH-serv
$50 a. m and 1880 p m. Sabbath scho'
ll:4o a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursds
eninR. REV. EDEIK COLLINS, Psst.r.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 1880 d
and 1p II Saba Il scLool a. close 4
Orning service. Prayer meeting Thu s6zv
ay evening. REV. FRANK B. IRVING. PzStor
CHURCH OF CHRIsT-Preacning IN eacE
unday at 1890 and 1880. Communios
z m. PRAYER Meeting Thursday evening
icv. 1. s. BUssI No Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHuRCh-Prayer an
dise 80 ~ &c, eleven O'Clock a 1T. Pr~sch
at 90 m PRAYER meetip. every Thurs
day ven ~ Few. Is. Gr!swold, PaaLor.
HOLY TRINITY MissioN-services In the
Church House, corner Congress and Alderman
30 p. m. sunday School. lla5, Thursday and
Holy days. 70 a. IN Other services a. announced
All sea,S rec at all services. Everyone welcome.
The kEF oYD kEELEE q. u. Priest in Change
81, } GPHs tAIbJLIC-s,orvicss* a
500 a. I'd 1890 4. ~. alternately eYerJ
sunday ming REV. FR ZIsDLBR.
LATT, DAY SAINTS-North Side, Nil
lard AID On, corner of Eager and Moulton
street, day 81 hool at i0:aO socia, meet
Prayer ting Wednesday evening at I 80.
Everyb, welcome.
AN. Hill Pastor
CHRIS IN SCIENCE CHURCH Services
are held toom over lOs Main street. Sunday
morning service at lO:45; Sunday school at close
mony me. Tag at 7.30 All are welcome At thess
services.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
NEXT THING IN ENTERPRISE
Moving Picture Privilege at Fashion
able international Wedding Should
Sell for Good Sum.

The promoter of sporting events
had hardly seated himself In his mod
est Office when male person of un-
English-exterior opened the
door and approached him affably.
"Old chap!" said he, II represent
Lord Harduppe, old chap. I'm his
manager and all that sore Of"
Lord Harduppe. who is to marry
Miss Nothynge-Butte. the American
millionairess?" queried the promoter
THE same, old chap. The wedding
takes place Tuesday week. His lord
ship naturally could not call upon you
in person, but any arrangement that /
may make with you will be quite sat
isfactory to him, assure you"
What's his lordship's game ?" asked
the promoter of sporting events.
Does he want me to pull OF prize
fight at his bachelor dinner, or what?'
The manager of his lordship smiled
mysteriously, drew his chair a bit
closer to the others and whispered q
few words.
What" cried the promoter. mo!
Yes, really; upon my word, old
chap" said his visitor You shall
have the full American rights. All
his lordship asks Is 10000 down and
40 per cent. of the gross receipts
You know. of course. old chap. that
it's quite unprecedented socially. and
all that sort of thing. but his lordshiI
needs the money. as you Americans
say. and, really. it's such a piping
chance, he can't afford to let 1t pass
II will be the easiest thing in the
world. you know. to hide the machine
among the flowers at the altar Why
my word. old chap, you ought to bt
able to book this thing in every the
alter in your blooming country"
And thus, for the first time on rec
ord. was sold the moving-picture priv
ilege at a fashionable internationa
wedding.-Brooklyn Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
GUARANTY OF HIS SILENCE
Presence Of Masterfui Wife In Church
Stopped Objectionable Noise Man
Thought Was Singing.

Unexpectedly city pastor who en-
couraged congregational singing
gained new parishioner. Keen
though his delight In hearing his peo-
pie sing, there was one member OF his
flock whose endeavors he never en-
couraged. But the man sang without
encouragement. much to the discom-
future of pewholders anywhere near
him. who claimed that his loud, I'M
musical voice threw them out of time
and tune.
Repeated complaints convinced the
minister that somebody would have
to assume the responsibility OF 81
lencing the ambitious singer. He de-
cided that the mans wife was best
fitted for the job. Owing to diff.
ference in religious views husband
and wife attended different churches.
but the minister knew her. 80 he
called and explained his predicament.
She was genuinely surprised.
do you mean to say he sings?"
she said
Tries to-" amended the pastor.
She thought a minute IT shall
have to come there to church." she
said.
II shall be glad to see you" said
the minister. but what effect will
that have on your husbands sing.
ing?"
The look she gave him was more
significant than words, and they
meant a good deal.
John will never open his mouth
when I am around" she said.
And John never has.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11

First insertion December 28th1
CTATE OF MICHIGAN, the Probate Court for
- the County of Ionia.
At a session OF said Court. he'd at the Probate
Office in the city of Ionia In So County on the
twentieth day of December, A. ~. 1911.
Present: Hon. Montgomery :, ebster, Judge Of
Probate.
In the matter of the estate o;
EDWARD NJ LAMB. Deceased:
Emma J. Lamb. widow ~ said deceased
having filed In said court her petition praying
that Il certain instrument In writing. and pur-
porting 10 be the last will and testament OF said
deceased now on file in said court be admitted
10 probate, and that the administration of said
estate be granted 10 George Moulton and John
q. Lamb, the executors named ia said will or TO
some other suitable person
1t is ordered. That the twenty-second day OF
January, A. ID. 1912, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon, at said probate Office be and is hereby APP
pointed for hearing said petition:
1t is further ordered, That public notice there
of be given by publication of copy of this order,
for three successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing, in the Belding Banner, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
IL. ST.
A true copy. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
Judge of Probate.
ANNA p. WEBSTER,
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
COMES QUICKLY
Don't Have To Wait For Weeks
A Belding Illustration

Waiting is discouraging.
Prompt action pleases everybody.
A burden on the back is heavy
weight.
Hard to bear day after day.
Lifting weight. removing the bur-
den.
Brings approaching responses.
Bedding people tell Of il.
Tell of relief that's quick and sure.
Here is a case of it:
A. Ii. Carter, 522 =. Broad ST., Beld-
ing, Mich, says: 81 have no hesitation
i'm recommending Doan's Kidney Pills
as know that they are a remedy of
merit. Several years ago procured
Doan's Kidney Pills from Connell's
Drug Store and used them for dull
pains i'm my back and other symptoms
OF kidney trouble. They soon relieved
me and since then have had no furth-
er cause for complaint.
For sale by all dealers. Price fifty
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11

dred and thirty feet deep, and In
places bottom has never been reached.
AS the illustration shows. the bridge
is being built entirely without the aid
of false work or side supports. SO
Far It has been balanced by weighing
the shore span with 600 tons OF steel
rails. When finally completed. the
bridge will weigh more than one thou
sand tons, and 1t will be the longest
span Of it's kind.
The way in which American en-
gineers have met and solved the duff
fcult problems that confronted them
in carrying the trans-continental rail-
roads across the Rocky mountains has
challenged the admiration OF the
world. In many cases they have been
forced to methods Of construction
heretofore deemed impossible. and
their success has set new engineer
ing pace for the entire world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
Hurt by War Relies.

While in Chattanooga a few weeks
ago local man noticed an old col.
ored man who carried his right arm In
a sling.
What Is the matter, uncle?" he
asked. rs your arm broken?"
mo, sah," grinned the old man
ITS Jest gun Sore"
Been hunting?"
NO. sab. All been shootin' trees.
"Oh, see; target practice"
mo sab"
Then you'll have TO elucidate."
We'll, sab, it's's like dis" the old
man explained. I'VE goes out into de
woods an shoots bullets into de trees
After while de trees grows around
de bullets a little, then we cuts dem
down to sell to people fun de norf as
relics oh de battle OBJ Lookout noun
tain"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
Heroic Prescription.

Ruth Mason OF Holyrood road. just
past five. is not only an attendant up
on Sunday school but a Bible reader.
Also she loves to play doctor. At
tired in her fathers coat and topper.
pair OF glasses on her nose and a
make-believe cigar in her mouth. size
pretended TO make a professional call
on her mother, who is indisposed for
the moment. After feeling her moth
er's pulse, looking at her tongue and
considering for minute, she gave her
orders:
"A white pill every hour, a brown
pill every other hour"
but, doctor" her mother complain.
ed, 1--WE severe pain in my eye"
"Piuck 1t out" prescribed DR.. Ruth,
"and cast Il from thee."-Cleveland
Leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11

II is said to be customary In Bui
earia for a newly married woman to
exchange no conversation with any
outsider during the first month fol-
lowing the wedding She Is permitted
to open her mouth only for the neces-
sary purpose of eating and drinking
and is allowed to reply to her husband
when the latter chooses TO address
her To this custom is attributed the
fact that the honeymoon In Bulgaria
lasts an entire month.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
Order of Publication.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

olAI II OF MlSI1lOAN,
The Circuit Court for the County OF
Ionia:-ln Chancery.
Nellie Burdette,
Complainant,
VS..
Cornelieus L. Burdette,
Defendant.
County of Ionia S. :.
AT session of the said court held at
the Court House, in the City of Ionia,
in said County, on the 18th day of
December, in the Year One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Eleven.
Present the Honorable Frank ID. Nj.
Davis, Circuit Judge.
In this cause it appearing from an
Cornelieus l.. Burdette, is not a res
ident of this State, and that he is res
ident of the State of West Virginia.
On motion of Fred l.. Warner, solici-
tor for the Complainant, it is ordered
that the appearance of the said defend
ant, Cornelieus l.. Burdette, be entered
In this cause within four months from
the date of this order, and in case of his
appearance that he cause his answer
TO the Bill of Complaint TO be filed, and
u copy thereof served upon the Solicit
tor for the Comp lainant, within fifteen
days at ter service on him, or his Solici-
tor, of copy of the said Bill, and in
default thereof, that said Bill be taken
as confessed, by the said defendant
Cornelieus L.. Burdette.
And it is further ordered, that the
said Complainant, cause this order 10
be published in the Bedding Banner, a
newspaper, printed, published and cir
culating in said county, and that such
publication be commenced within
twenty days from the date of this ord
er, aud that such publication be con-
tinued therein once In each week for six
weeks in succession, or that the said
Complainant, cause copy of this ord.
er 10 be served on the said defendant,
Cornelieus L.. Burdette, a. least twenty
days before the time prescribed above
for his appearance. FRANK ID. NJ.
| DAVIS.
Circuit Judge.
Fred l.. Warner,
| Solicitor for Complainant,
Business Address, Bedding, Mich.
Attest-A true Copy.
| Lula M. Cook.
~ WI Deputy Register.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
What He Was Thinking About.

A grandfather of a South Philadel-
phia home walked into the sitting
room and found his grandson In deep
thought
John" he said. II Will give you a
nickel IL you will tell me what you
are thinking about"
No effect was produced on the
grandson at all.
Il say. John. will give you quar-
ter II you will tell me-" said the
grandfather.
With that remark the grandson
jumped up and demanded the money,
which was readily turned over to him.
II was thinking, grandpa" he said,
how | could earn some money with.
out working for It."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
GREAT CHASM BEING SPAWNED
Steel Bridge Built Entirely Without
the Aid Of False Work or Side
Supports.

Seattle, Wash.-One hundred and
fifty feet above a rushing stream
whose depth rendered the usual sup
ports impossible. steel bridge. diff
fering In construction from any built
in the past. is nearing completion for
the use OF the Idaho and Washington
Northern railroad 1t is located near
Box canyon, this state. and will ex-
tend from cliff to cliff across the Pend
Oreille river. At this point the water
is known to be more than two hun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
First insertion January Al
Order OF Publication

CTATE OF MICHIGAN, The Prob, Court for
- the County OF lonia,
At a session of said Court held at the Probate
Office In the City OF Ionia. in said County. on the
twenty-eignth day of December, A. ID. 1911.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster Judge OF
Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
WILLIAM ii. FARGO, Mentally Incompetent
now Deceased.
George Is. Fargo having filed in said court his
annual ana hnai account as Guardian of said es
tate, and his petition praying foI the allowance
thereof.
II is Ordered. That the twenty-ninth day OF
January, A. ID. 1912, NJ ten O'Clock In the tore
noon at said probate office, he and Is hereby
appointed for examining and allowing said &C
count, and hearing said petition,
Ii is Further Ordered, That puOlic notice there
OF be given by publication of &C py of this order
for three successive weeks pre-. rs To said day OF
hearing in the Belding baniicr, newspaper
printed and circulated IN said inty.
a.. - MOST on RY N RsrER,
true copy. ge OF ~ late
ANNA r., WLBsTER.
Register of nrObate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11

Eczema, Psoriasis and other skin
troubles are caused by myriads of
germs at work in the skin. Unless
these germs are promptly destroyed
they rapidly multiply, gnawing their
way deep into the sensitive tissue.
This is what causes that awful itch,
and what seemed a mere rash
may grow worse and develop into a
loathsome and torturing skin disease
with it's years of misery.
Don't take any chances! Destroy the
germs at the beginning of the trouble
with that soothing and cleansing wash,
the u. ID. ID. Prescription for Eczema.
A csc bottle will prove this to you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-01-11
Radical Cure for InebrIety.

A radical cure for inebriety Is at
tributed to Zaleucus. who fiourished
about 500 B. G. He ordered that any
invalid who took wine in contraven-
ton of his physicians orders should
be put to death. This story is interest
ing as showing an attitude toward al
coholic beverages supposed to be ultra
modern.