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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

The final scenes in the presidential
nomination contest are now rapidly
approaching. There still remain to
be elected 244 delegates to the Re-
publican National convention These
are the states which have not elect.
ed all or any of their delegates, and
the dates when the elections will be
held. Alabama Second district) 2
delegates; Arizona, 6 delegates, June
3; California 26 delegates, May IA;
Michigan, (second district,) 2 dele
gates, May 10; Minnesota, "a dele.
gates, May Is; Missouri, Thirteenth
and sixteenth dlstricts,) delegates,
May 10; Montana, s delegates, May
16; New Jersey, 2S delegates, May
2S; North Carolina, % delegates,
May 10; Ohio, As delegates, May 21,
Oklahoma (hfth district,) 2 delegates
May IS; South Dakota, 10 delegates,
June 4; Tennessee, (second district
and at large.) S delegates May IA;
Texas, Estate convention,) 40 dele
gates, May Is; Wyoming, delegates,
May 10. Up to the present time the
Roosevelt managers are preparing
contests against 40 Of the Taft del.
egates, 15O of these from the Demo.
cratic states in the South.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
DRAGGING ROADS

The use of drag on the roads in
this section is increasing, but the
are not yet familiar
enough with the use Of the drag to
get the most advantage. The follow
ing figures from reports so far this
wear show the wide variance of cost
in this county.
According to the sworn returns OF
the road commissioners on the state
roads, the cost of dragging on a
standard width road is as follows 81,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

Inefficient management still attach
es itself to the Taft campaign.-Rut.
land News
The Banner will be accused Of
prejudice II 1t says anything on the
subject, but II seems to us that after
the experience already gained il
ought to be apparent that the presi.
dent is no match for the ex.presi.
dent on the stump. Roosevelt is a
past master of rough and tumble
campaign oratory, while President
Taft is slow thinker. who is not
fitted, either by training or natural
ability to appeal to the cosmopolitan
crowd that throngs a campaign rally.
The loyal Taft papers told brave
story of the crowds and enthusiasm
that attended Taft's addresses In
Massachusetts,, but when you find an
unprejudiced man who was present,
the tale is not quite so rosy as to
his effectiveness, leaving aside all
reference to the issue.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

The first of series of articles on
"A Home Course in Road Building, b"
is printed in The Banner today.
These articles are prepared for gen
eral circulation and may not in all
cases fit local conditions, but in the
main they should furnish some ideas
that may be used to advantage in
every town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known L. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable IN all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
9ut any obligations mado hy his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure g. i1iSer Internally.
acting directly upon tho blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. wcsumoninls
sent free Price - cents pr bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
-ake Halle Family r,i's for consideration
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
Life AnnuItIea Furnish

sure provision for old age. when
many would otherwise lack the
means OF self-care or capacity for
safe investment National Life ms.
Co. Of VI. (Mutual) Earle s. Kin.
sley. General Agent Mead Building,
Rutland, Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
Hoods SarsapariIIa

meeting their policies promptly The
Travellers Insurance company few
days ago paid $4,000 in one check
on the life of the late John B. Thayer
of Philadelphia.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

The accident insurance companies
were hard hit by the Titanic disaster,
but are accepting the situation and
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
MISCELLANEOUS

IL lats In locating and stopping bad leaks on
all kinds OF roofa We will bc In town until
May 18th Write or phone Cottage Hotel, BEN
ninvton. phWnlx Roofing Co. OF North Adj
ANA eltia'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

COR sALE--2O9 acres stock and tools, $500
4 down A great bargain and good farm,
located in South Western Vermont. near the
very best markets. 2 miles from X. X. station.
GOOD Groom house, painted and slated; large
stock barn with basement. good horse barn,
hog and corn hOu.e, y hen houses and several
other buildings nev r failing spring water
piped to house and buildings, running water
In pasture; plenty of wood and timber on farm;
large apple orchard and variety OF ether
fruits, sold 50 barrels last year; fine maple or
clude l3 good cows yearlings. 7 HOlstien
calves. flock OF p fine sheep with some lambs,
3 good horses, large flock of blonded poultry.
cream separator, wagons, s ighs, harnesses
and all machinery and small tools. which will
inventory about 81 o.; farm keeps % cows and
team. III you want good farm where yau
can steD right in and go TO work. put $500 IN
your clothes and pack up your household
VT. Price Tor AL 5000. Nash a Hutehlns,
Bennington, VI. flI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

EOR sALE-Southern Vermont Farm, 28O
Il acres, rs acres wood and timber, oak ana
pine, market value of wood and timber 81 $40.
iS2 acres tillable. VIII sap 400 buckets. House
same with cellar. Ice house, new chicken
house 10x30 Corn house, store house, nOg
house, and sugar house with evaporator for
making maple sugar. All buildings III goou
repair VIII keep 10 cows and horses. Fences
In good condition. Good running water 10
house and barn. so apple, 10 cherry. % plum
and 10 pear tees; - currants, raspoerries ana
other small fruit. Boston and Maine station
Anthony 1000 feet above sea level. II is situ-
ated in the town Of Bennington, six miles from
Wiliamstowp, Mass Price $4,000. This is posi-
lively one OF the best farm bargains in New
England. hours 10 Boston ana the same 70
" eit2S
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

An experienced practical nurse, making a
,pcciaity ~ confinement cases. Mrs. II. III.
kmoe care Of A. J. knapp. ~ the reeervoir
Iel. i9l-ia NV
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

EOR sALE-New double tenement on Scott
II street; double tenement on Washington
street; house known as Roberts place, corner
of Weeks and Putnam streets; also one build
ing lot on Putnam street; one building lot on
Scott street; 2 building lots on Pratt street and
store house with sheds attached. situated on
Franklin Lane. Inquire of james 5: SilE.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
LOST

n OsT-Smal boston terrier pup. weight
~ about ten poun a. Dark brlndlo with four
white toes and white chest, Finder will be ne
79t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

TYJANTFD-Experien ban iers and band
w turner's. Also girls TO learn tab stitch
ing. Write OF apply TO Hall, Hartwell Go ,
Hoosick Falls. MY. 4ts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

COR SALE Eggs for Matching from winter
laying strain of Barred Rocks. SIC setting
Of rs VIM. Alard. l29 Branch St, Benning-
ton. VI. 30tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

COR sALE-Farm OF 225 acres, located in
Pownal 2 miles from Berkshire Trolley, W
acres tillable land balance pasture and wood
land heavily timbeTed With chestnut, oak and
maple. most of the chestnut is large enough
for telephone poles there is modern house
with 10 rooms In best of repair, piazza entire
6xS6 with wagon shed attached and under
ground stable under each end, large silo, lie up
ri COWS. horse barn with stalls with iron
managers and box stall, new hen house 70 feet
long, large grainery, young apple orchard OF
40 trees, running water at barns. ffice A,VVO-
nash & Hutchins, 4ft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

EOR sALE-Eggs for Matching, from Crystal
L White Orpingtons, Kielerstrass strain,
also Rhode Island Reds, the kind thai lay, sl.OO
setting OF is. p. II. Mccarthy, 7 Church ST.,
No. Remington. VT. Tel. l7l-3 6t4S'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

WANTED-At once, two or three seamers
w and two cover seamers. NJ Waist Co.
North Bennington. Htb
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

Tor SALE Double tenement house on the
L corner of County and Maple SITS. For full
particulars inquire ut 2S3 Maple st. 7Ot6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
WANTED

WANTED Competent cook and second
w maid. Wages SIS and SO pee month.
References required. =. o. Box $50 75t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

WANTED-Situatlo rs cook or house
w keeper In pr ivate family or hotel. Ref
erenoes. Address Annie, Gen. Del, Benring-
ton, VI. 'ftx'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

Tor sALE-House OF eight rooms
l. with toilet. Also stable and wagon
Of the house. Lot 6Ox1tO. ". J. Meagher
Agent. Wf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

Tor sALE-B Buckeye Incubators are guarar.
Il teed to hatch every hatchabe egg, sold as
low as $500. Send for catalogue. l.. Q. Holton.
Agent for Bennington and Vicinity Zstf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

Tor SALE One 1911 Z. NJ. +. thirty touring
II Car in perfect condition mechanically. and
with almost new tires. Price $4,000. Benin
ingtOn Garage. 4olI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

no RENT-In the summer, four pleasant
II furnished rooms at il5 Main street. sec
ond floor. Apply 20 Mr.. or Mrs. 4. I. Griswold
or at 400 Pleasant street. lOtt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

Il Main street and known as the John Keen
an property. House is newly slated and in
good repair, This property mas three extra
building lots Price for all $1,000. Nash y
Hutchins. OWL
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

XNANTED-A woman between % and On Ms
w housekeeper. one In family. Address
Box ~, Fast Arlington. Vt. 6Ot2i'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

Tor sALE-At low price and easy terms,
II my home on Elm street. Address Geo. +.
Heath. X. f. ID. ]. Lawrence. Mich. stf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

LNANTED-Men wanted to earn the auto
w mobile business; road driving and re-
pairing. Send stamp for particulars. New
England Auto School, 500 fremont ST., Boston
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

COR SALE--Six horses % wagons OF AL de
scriptions. Hawks Livery. ooi
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

NTANTED-old geese feather beds. Best
w cash prices paid. Address G. n Dickin.
son, General Delivery Bennington, VI 5it2t'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

EOK sALE-One four cylinder shaft drive
Il Pope Delivery Car In good running order
and with very fair tires. Price &OOOO. Benz
mgton Garage. foVl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

NNANTED-1'eaohe wanted at once.
w Rurai schools, grades. high school posi-
lions. Telephone Sa'-i, or write to-day. The
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11

XHTANTED- situation MS chauffeur Have
w taken course In an auto scho !, am
strictly honest and temperate. Address Box
&c, Manchester Depot, VI. 7lt6
Va ANTED-Man to work ON farm; perma-
w nent position. Address, William Creep,
Carpenter Hin Farm, Pownal, VI. 7itG'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-11
TO RENT

TORFNT-B Barn, suitable for paint shop or
II light repairing, or for automobiles Apoly
1l2 Adam ST.. or 9. ~. Wickham, Z5S Mcclellan
St. Schenectady, N. Y. Titis'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28
MUST HAVE Fathers CONSENT.
Supreme E0ur! 50 Decides to Make
Marriage LiCGnse Valid.

Raleigh, N. c., March 14.-The
Supreme court in the case of j. E.
Littleton vs. John IIaar, Register Of
Deeds Of New Hanover county just
decided, holds t1at the register Of
deeds is liable for $500 penalty for
the erroneous issuance of marriage
license to Littleton's daughter, Edna
Littleton, because the license was is
sued on the written consent Of the
mother and not of tne father. The
girl was under age md the consent
Of her mother was fled only.
The father sued Cor the penalty
and RECEIVERS judgment for it. The
court holds the consent Of the faith
ar is essential when he is living. In
this case the daughter was living
with and being supported by the
father. but the court holds that this
consent Of the father is necessary
whether this is the case OF not, and
whether the father and mother are
living together, as they are in this
case, or rot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28
CRAFTY PRELUDE or SHOPPER
preliminary SkiF'llish by Which She
insures Best Service When Real
Campaign Begins.

Chicago people certainly have the
Nnack OF getting on," p shopper said
In the suit department Of a biz store
met chicago woman who had been
IN Philadelphia less than 6 week. She
said she wasn't buying anything; had
just come TO get tho lay C tha land.
IN the process OF getting it she stepped
O cash girl and said:
Is that Miss Bake Selling white
linen skirts to that fat woman? I un.
derstand You have q Mss Blake In
this department.
No, that is Miss Barton said TIE
cash girl.
This Chicago woman wrote the
Earne n her address book. Then she
eaowed ne the names Ct saleswonea
II several other stores.
This IS only preliminary to real
shopping.' she said. 1t pays me to
take the extra trouble. II l expect to
buy more than s. worth Of anything
at a strange store learn beforehand
the names Of the salesWomen whose
looks I Ike best.
'Tnen when / so back to buy,
c2n say, as l shall 90 here tomorrow.
1 would like Miss Barton to wait on
me- and although Miss Barton has
never set. eyes On me, the fact that
can call her by name gives her the
impression that she must have sold me
a $103 dress at some time and I get
twice as good service as : would set
+ / knew nobody by name"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28
Water EiantlanHs in kf-ica

Thc s-:az.-zc world IS ssh discus
sir- tie reported discovery CT & rev
mammal III the Ccngo state, g mani
r2al known 10 the natives as the va
ter elephant" n. lie Petit CT the
Paris Museum Of Natural History re-
Gently reported that he saw five of
these animals p:ungjng into the va
ter On the northern shore CT Lake
Leopold the Second. He stated that
they appeared 10 have sIortor bodies,
s1na:laY cars, ard relatively longer
nechs than ordinary elephants, ard
apparently were not possessed OF
trunks lie estimated their height at
cnout siz ieet. 1t has been pointed
cat that The description Of tie water
elephant accords almost exactly with
II. Andrews restoration CT the
paiaaoD7astodoH. q creature which
dwelt in the TayouIn II the lower ter
tiary aGe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28
A Tribute OF Respect.

Mr.. S. F. johnson departed this
life February Is. 1912, after an H.
ness of about two months. At an
early age he gave his heart to God
and united with Hickory Chapel
Missionary Baptist church, Of which
church he remained a loyal member
until after he was married. On Oc-
tober Il, 1873, he was united in
marriage to Miss Rowan Cutchin.
Later he moved his membership to
the Temple Methodist Protestant
church to be with her; and few
years later he, with his wife, cast
their lot with the Enfield Methodist
Protestant church of which church
he remained devoted member until
death. He was good Christian,
and was generally believed by al
who knew him. One of his greatest
desires was to be pure in heart. He
loved his church and always gave
literally OF his means Tor the sup
port of the gospel. 1t was one of
his greatest enjoyments to have his
pastor or any other minister to visit
his home. He was a good neighbor
and was always willing to aid bis
friends in any possible way He
leaves devoted wife, and a host Of
friends to mourn their death.
On February 20, amidst gather
ing Of friends his repains were laid
to rest in the family burying ground
near his home the burial service
being conducted by his pastor, Rev.
c. L. Whitaker.
Servant Of God, well done,
Thy glorious warfare's past;
The battles fought, the race is run,
And thou art crowned at last.
A FRIEND.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28

II houses and nests Of lice and vermin
liquid spray or paint is probably the
most desirable form OF application.
i splendid lice powder may be made
1t cost Of ouly few cents & pound
n the following way: Take three
parts OF gasoline and one part OF crude
,arbolic acid; mix these together and
add gradually with stirring, enough
plaster OF Paris to take up all the
moisture. Tie Eg1id and the dry
plaster should be thoroughly mixed
and stirred so that the liquid will be
lniformly distributed through the
mass OF plaster. When enough plaster
las been added the resulting mixture
should be q dry, pilkish brown pow
Ter having fairly strong carbolic
5tcr and a rather less pronounced gas
iline odOr.
Do not use more plaster il mixing
han is necessary TO blot up the liquid.
This powder is to be worked into the
feathers of the birds affected with YER
min. The bulk Of the application
should be in the fluff around the vent
and on the ventrai side OF the body
and in the fluff under the wings. Its
efficiency, which is greater than that
of any ether lice powder known to
he writer, can DE very easily demon
strated by anyone to his own salts
faction. Take bird that is covered
with lice and apply the powder i'll the
manner Just described. After a lapse
Of about a minute shake the bird,
oosening it's feathers with the fingers
at the same time, over clean piece
of paper. Dead and dying lice will
irop on the paper in great numbers.
Anyone who will try this experiment
will have no further doubt OF the Won
lerful efficiency and value Of this
powder.
For a spray or paint to be applied
10 roosting boards, nest boxes or walls
and floor of the hen houses the follow
tng preparation is used:-3 parts OF
kerosene and / part crude carbolic
acid. This is stirred UP when used
and may be applied with any OF the
land spray pumps or with a brush.
In both Of these formulae it is highly
-aportant that crude carbolic acid
be used instead OF the purified product.
Be sure and insist to the druggist on
getting crude carbolic acid. 1t is g
lark brown, dirty looking liquid, and
its value depends on the fact that II
contains tar oil and tar bases IN al
| lition to the pure phenol tcaroolc
/, aciI).
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28
The Moral.

Prof. John Spencer Bassett, author
# "a Life of Andrew Jackson" is ac-
cuctOned to illustrate his lectures at
Smith college with incidents in Amer
lean history. Cn one occasion he re-
ecated 4 well-llnown story il regard
% Stephen A. Douglas, closing with 6
moral which aroused peculiar interest.
Douglas. as & narrative runs, was
once sitting in q profound sleep in the
corridor OF the capitol when Adelile
Cults, L Washington belle, passed BY.
She did net know the sleeper, but Eas
struck with compassion on seeing
such a spleadid.y Intellectual face
ander such conditions. a-G stoopi2s
down laid he, handkerchief over it 70
protect il from the ilcs. E3,,aesc:e5 or
awakening found he Handkerchief,
sought the owner, and eventually
married her Thee WITS (. ranse, and
i7re- fhe nrafeF-cr ctE:te@A '',|c1 la~
dies. the moral &c this stcry is: Have
your pocket handkerchief r-arked."-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28

"Robyn stode in Bernysdale,
And lened him to tree,
And by hym stode Lytell Johan,
A good yeoman was he;
And also dyde good Scathelock
And Much, the miller's some "
Prominent among Robins friends
were Midge, or Much; George
Green, the poundkeeper of Wal e.
field, Will Scarlet, whose real nam e
was William Scadlock, or Scathe-
lock; Little John, and Allin-a-Dale.
Little John eould shoot an arrow
more than measured mile He YVES
noted for lis bravery and his kind
ness to the poor and the oppressed.
1t is not pleasant to think of his ex-
ecution for robbery when a gracious
kings pardon might have rewarded
his chivalry. He owed his name to
merry William StuteIy, author of
Robins followers.
20 here is my hand the stranger
4spiyea 4spiy jed, ~
"I'll serve you with all my heart.
Nv name is John Little, a man Of
good mettle.
Meier doubt me, for play my part. y
He wss--I must tell you full seven
foot high,
And maybe an ell in the waist.
Brave Stutely said then
This infant was called John Little, "
quoth he,
(Which name shall be changed anon.
The words we'll transpose, SO wher-
ever he goes
His name shall be called Little John. :
Aiin-a-Dale was to be married to
a lovely girl whose parents COMPEL
ed her to forego Alin for a wealthy
CID knight. in the disguise OF a
harper, Robin Hood went to the
church where the wedding was to
be. AS the bridal rarty entered
Robin exclaimed, This is no fit
match. The bride shall have tie
man of her choice" Then, sound
ing his horn, Allin with tWentyfour
boDmen entered. The bishop re-
fused to marry the girl till the banns
had been asked three times. So
Robin pulled eff the bishops robe
and put it on Little John, who asked
the hanns seven times and perform.
ed the ceremony.
Al Of these heroes will appear at
the May-Day Fete given by the
Normal College girls in Greensboro
May 18th.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-03-28
SCOTLAND NECK, N. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1912.
Mr.. TRAVIS Is A CANDIDATE.
Will Ask For Nomination to Succeed
Himself On Commission.

Hon. E. L. Travis, who was ap-
pointed corporation commissioner by
Governor Kitchin last July to sue
ceed Henry Clay Brown, deceased
said today that he would be can
didate at the hands of the demo-
cratic convention for the nomination
for the full term. Mr.. Travis came
to the commission from Halifax
county. He is z lawyer of unusual
ability. is competent and popular
man and is in position. after his sew
eral months connection with the
commission, to render the state even
more intelligent service by reason Of
this experience. He has hosts Of
friends who will DO some good work
for him.
Mr.. A. J. Maxwell, clerk to the
commission is being urged to become
a candidate to succeed Chairman Nc
Neill, who will retire at the end Of
his present term. Mr.. Maxwell is
thoroughly competent and, like Mr..
Travis, knows the details Of the bus
mess, and should be received with
favor by the people Of the state. The
other commissioner, Hon. w. T.
Lee, was elected two years ago for
a full term.-Raleigh Times.