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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
A WoRKMEN'S LEAGUE
Burlington Organization lays Out a
Platform

Burlington, July Sat a meetini
of citizens, held yesterday Afternoon
in Carpenters hall. the Working
mems Political League was formal,
organized. Another meeting to com
plete the organization and elect off
GERS will be held next Sunday after
noon at 2:3O o'clock in the same
place. Thomas L. Howley presided.
The most important objects of the
league, as outlined in the preamble
and constitution, are as follows:
1--WE, citizens and workingmen OF
the city of Burlington and town OF
Colchester, believing that a concen
tration of our efforts, politically, is
necessary for the full attainment, re
alization and preservation of legisla-
ton required for the proper protection
of the great mass of working people
and the election to legislative and
administrative Office of men who are
in deep sympathy with their aims,
must be productive of beneficial re
suits. do hereby, for the accomplish
ment of these purposes, organize the
Workingmen's Political League"
Section 2, article l. of the consti-
tuition is quite interesting as declar-
ing the leagues aims.
The promotion, encouragement,
maintenance and execution of all leg
islation, both state and local, requir-
ed and demanded by society for the
proper protection Of the working mas
SEES: the election of men from the
ranks of the workers who are in
deep sympathy and will use all hon
orable means for the enactment and
execution of legislation along these
lines: the endorsement of political
candidates of other parties when said
candidates and the issues for which
they stand will be productive of good
to the greatest number.
The platform upon which the leag-
ne will stand in asking for support
is. briefly, as follows:
l. Free schools, free text books,
and compulsory education.
2. Release from employment one
day in seven.
3. An eighthour work day for all
state, county and municipal employ
es at not less than the prevailing per
diem wage rate of the class of en-
ployment in the vicinity where the
work is performed
a. We advocate as a maximum a
"a hours work each week for all
men, women and minors.
g. Municipal ownership of public
utilities.
g. Sanitary inspection of work
shop and factory.
z. Liability of EMPLOYERS for in
jury to body or loss of life.
g. Suitable and plentiful free play
grounds and free public bathing pla.
ces.
9. Woman suffrage co-eQual with
man suffrage
10. The initiative and referendum
IL. A public wharf.
-. Representation in the legisla-
ture based on population.
II. Direct primary system for all
elective offices.
a. We favor a state board OF ar
bitration, Cancellation or mediation
for the settlement Of industrial dis.
putes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
Two Editors

Frank Howe, editor of the Ben
nington Banner, the successful candi
date for the nomination of lieutenant
governor in the republican state con
vention, and Frank Greene, editor OF
the st. Adams Messenger, the sue
cessful candidate for the first con
gressional district nomination, are
good representatives of that element
in politics at present referred to as
progressives, but they are not radi.
calls. They are both mighty good fel-
lows, good workers and reliable. We
are glad they won out and wish them
every degree of success in doing the
work of their respective positions
Lyndonville Union Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
RESULTS TELL
There Can be No Doubt About the
Results in Bennington

Results tell the tale.
All doubt is removed.
The testimony of a Bennington cit
| izen.
Can be easily investigated
What better proof can be had?
Henry Pulver, 172 Beach ST., Ben
nington, VT, says: About year ago
| worked hard and was on my fee
constantly and as the result my kid
neys became disordered. My bach
was lame and sore and l was sub
ject to headaches and dizzy spells
The kidney secretions caused me
annoyance. A friend advised me to
use Doans Kidney Pills and l pro-
cured a supply at Coles drug store.
noticed improvement from the first
and after | had used two boxes the
backache ceased and the kidneys be-
came normal In view of the good
results | received from Doan's Kid
ney Pills, highly recommend them"
statement given December IS, 1867
No Trouble Since
On June 1, 1911, Mr.. Pulver was
interviewed and he said: you may
continue to publish my former en-
dorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills
Kidney complaint has never returned
since Doan's Kidney Pills cured me"
For sale by all dealers Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Uni
ted States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13

These are the eneryating days
when, as somebody has said, men
drop by the sunstroke as IL the Day
Of Fire had dawned. They are
fraught with danger to people whose
systems are poorly sustained; and
this leads us to say. in the interest
Of the less robust Of our readers that
the fun effect Of Hoods Sarsaparills
is such as to suggest the propriety Of
calling this medicine something be
sides a blood purifier and tonic,-saJ
a sustaining diet IL makes it much
easier TO bear the heat, assures re
freshing sleep. and will without any
doubt avert much sickness at this
time Of year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told Briefly
for Busy READER

Prentiss Kent of Rutland is il
town.
Miss Myrtle Church of Pleasan
street has recovered from an illness
Edward Phillips of Troy who hai
been spending a few days here has
returned home.
Miss Alice Morrissey is home from
Troy to visit her parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. n J. Morrissey.
Miss Lillian Edgerton has gone t.
Alexandria Bay Thousand Islands
to lemain until September.
Soft drinks of all kinds for house
trade at the Bennington Bottling
company. Telephone, 246-W 24t3'
Miss E. e. Sessions who has been
in town in the interests of the Kurn
Hattin school, went to Manchester
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McClany and
two children of Amsterdam, N Y,
are visiting Mrs McClanys sister,
Mrs George II. DaRn of the guide
board district.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kennon of
Newark, n. j., are expected here
today to pass a vacation with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ken
non of Weeks street.
Miss Mary McCue returned home
from the Troy City hospital Friday
afternoon where she recently under
went an operation. She is doing as
well as could be expected.
Mrs Alexander l.. Dragon return
ed Friday afternoon from the Troy
City hospital where she recently I'M
derwent an operation. Mrs. Dragon
is very much improved in health.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
Gard of Thanks

The undersigned wish to expires
their thanks to all their neighbor
and friends, alsothe Enterprise an
Village Improvement societies TO
their kindness and sympathy durin
the illness and death of their love
one.
r. A. Shuffleton
and Family
Mrs. N. L. Schutt,
Mr.. and Mrs c. /. Hende
East Arlington, July 1S, 1912.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13

Been prolonged.
81 deeply regret that | did not know
of your medicine long before | did.
Friends often speak of the wonderful
change in my health, and tell them that
your medicine did it. Mrs. j. w. STAN
LEY, Cheneyville, La.
Distressing Case of Mrs. NJ. Gary.
Chicago, I'LL have used Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
backache and it has certainly made new
woman of me. After my first baby was
born was left perfect wreck. ! was
so weak could hardly do my household
duties and suffered with an awful back
ache. But since | have used your Com
pound the pains in my back have left me
and | am strong again.
"My mother used it also through
Change of Life and speaks very highly
of it. You can use this letter any way
you wish. think it is only fair for one
who has suffered as much as |, to let
others know of your great remedy. -
Mrs. NJ. GARY, 295S N. Ridgeway Ave-,
Chicago, Ill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13

lnlne Ills, l began TO
take Lydia E. Pink
hams We G e "a Bile
Compound and Liver
Pills. | soon felt
better and gained in
strength and flesh.
A gradual improve
ment continued as |
took the Compound,
and from 100 pounds
| now weigh 1856, and
feel that my life has
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
Il. A. Shnmefon
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt
appreciation to our friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and death OF our
darling little one. Also for the many
lovely floral tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Hall,
and Family.
July u, 1912.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
Ladies and Gentlemen

Let first-class tailor tailor you
once and the tailor will tailor you
always
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13

GOES AWAY SATISFIED
every customer who places in our
charge the renewing of garments
gloves, plumes, etc. Our
CLEANING AND PRESSING
service is quickest, best and lowest
priced in town We do wonders with
many an apparently hopeless case.
We can save you money. Make us
show" you
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-13
A Sustaining Diet

July u. 1912.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
JUYENAL'S STADIUM SHOWS

J%uvenaIs Stadium Shows have
been exhibiting here this week and
will continue through Saturday. They
came to Newton highly recommended
and have been PLAYING to good audi
ences, and e%liciting favorable reports
from those who have witnessed their
performances. 1t is one Of the clean,
est and best carnival shows that has
ever visited Newton. Mr.. JuvenaI,
the proprietor, is straight in his deal
ings and endevors to carry out every
promise made to the public. The
shows are conducted so that any
member of the most refined family
may witness them and not take Of
fense,-Newton Record.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
Church News,
BY the Pastors
and Workers.
CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCH DIRECTORY
Methodl,t-Rey }, il. ito der, Pastor. Ser
Vices every Sunday morniug and evening
Sunday School NJ 0:+j u. III. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening al 7 80 O'Clock.
Presbgterian-Rev. Font D. Daniel, Pastor
Services every Sunday morning and evening
Sunday School ut 0;45 Il m, Prayer meeting
every "Wednesday evening a 7;45 O'Clock.
Baptist-Rev. +. 4. Mobberly Pa tor. Ser
vices every sunday morning and evening
Sunday school AZ 9;45 n. m Frazer meeting
every Thur>day eventns ~ 1870 O'Clock.
~Eolscopal-Rev. j L. sykes. Reotnr Gven
ing prayer and 'ermo0 ihH first Tuesday ii
each month AT 1870 O'Clock Morn M praye'
aad sermon the fourth ) rnday in May, July
September, November, January, March, ant
the tn rd SUNDAY In June, August. October
December. February and April at IL O'Clock
Lay reading at II o'c ock Il m. m Sundays
the Rector is absent, Sunday Srnool at 9sC
o'clock a, m,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
A SPLENDID ATTRACTION.

J., M. JuvenaI, proprietor Of the
carnival that has been giving exhibi-
tons here this week was a caller this
morning. Pontotoc has never had a
cleaner. more orderly lot of carnival
people than is attached 10 the Juvenal
shows. They have been giving ex-
c%elIent entertainments here during the
week and every performance has
been thoroughly enjoyed. They 60 to
Ripley next week and we commend
them to the people Of that place as
worthy Of their best patronage and
respect. -Pontotoc Sentinel,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
Good for Both


Logic, one part
Business, three parts
Mix. Dose: 8 lines every 2
minutes until "a are taken, follow next
day with a big order.
If | knew you and you knew me,
lis seldom we would disagree;
But, seldom having cIasped hands.
Both often fail to understand
That each intends to do what's right,
And treat each other honor bright"
How little to complain ,here'd be
If | knew you and you knew me!
When 'er we send you by mistake,
Or in your bill some error make,
From irritation you'd be free,
II ! knew you and you knew ne.
Or when the cash don't come on time,
And customers send us nary" a line,
We'd wait without anxiety
II | knew you and you knew me.
Or when some goods you FIRE back"
Or make a kick" on this or that,
We'd take it in good part you see,
If | knew you and you knew me.
With customers one thousand strong,
Occasionally things 60 wrong
Sometimes our fault, sometimes theirs
Forbearance would decrease all cares.
Kind friend, how pleasant things would
be
If | knew you and you knew mel
Then let no doubling thoughts abide
OF firm good faith on either side;
Confidence to each other give.
Living ourselves, let others live.
But any time you come this way,
That you viii call, we hope and pray:
Then face to face we each shall see,
And I'll know you and you'll know me
w. II. Conner
The Grocer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
FOR SALE, ECGSl

From Kulp laying strain, single
comb Brown Leghorns, setting Is
for s1.00, Cook laying strain, single
comb full blood Buff Orpinqton, set
ting IS, for $500. Cook laying
strain Rose Comb Buff Orpington.
fine utility" stock, setting of Is eggs
for S1.00. Address,
j. |. WILKES,
Martin, Tenn.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
Some rooms for rent.
J. M. HALEY.
A GOOD REASON
Ok iona People Car Tell you Why II
Is SO.

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause
Of disease, and that is why the cures
are always lasting. This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys
helping them TO drive out of the body
the liquid ~poisons that cause back
ache, headache and distressing kidney
and urinary complaints. Okolona
people testify to permanent cures.
Mrs. M. r. Carroll, Olive St..
Okolona, Miss, says; Il suffered from
backache and kidney trouble for
wears, scarcely had strength
enough to walk about the house and
the least excitement caused a
violent palpitation Of my heart. | felt
so wretched that | did not care what
become Of me. The contents Of
three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured at Bearden & Kings Drug
Store, effected a complete cure. A
number Of my friends and relatives
have taken this remedy and all
believe that it has no equal"
For sale by all dealers. Price SC
cents. Foster-Mibur Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the uame-Dcons-
and take no other,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
CARD OF THANKS

We, the undersigned of the Ladies
Guild Of the Episcopal church, take
method Of expressing Ii thanks
TO the merchants and people Of
Okolona for the very liberal donations
which enables us to send two large
boxes besides a cash contribution to
aid the flood sufferers now refuqeed to
Vicksburg,
Mrs. Richardson Nelson,
Miss frankie Abbott,
Mrs. W. T. Mcdowell, ST.,
Mrs. c, McEilvy,
Mrs, Emma Murphree,
Mrs. Whiting Amas.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

Subject for next Sunday morning
and evening are found in seventh and
eighth commandments. All the
Methodist people are urged to come
to church. We are always glad to
see visitors and give them a hearty
welcome.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
A WOMAN HUNG

around her husband neck begging
him to bvy Rhode Island Red and
White leghorn chickens, FIVE days old.
Write for prices to
j, F. Sanders,
1.t.p Shannon Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
C0NNER-GUINN

A wedding Of special interest was
solemnized on Tuesday afternoon Of
last week at the residence Of Mr.. w.
P, Conner, when his daughter Mary
became The bride Of Dr.. E. B. Quinn.
Of McCondy, Miss.
The ceremony was preiormed by
Rev. J. H. Holder, pastor First
Methodist church Okolona, assisted
by Rev. R. A Clark, pastor Second
Methodist church Memphis, Tenn.
The home was beautifully decorated
in green and white.
The bridal party consisting Of
Misses SaIIie Conner and Renie
Woodhn, Rev. J. NJ, Quinn and Mr..
0. D, Conner, followed by Miss Mary
Conner and DR.. Quinn, entered 10
the strain Of McndyIssohn Wedding
March rendered by Miss Sa.Iie
Haley, and took their places beneath
a lovely bell made Of white flowers
when the sweet solemn words were
said that made them nan and wife
Il Love You Truly" was sung very
softly during the ceremony by Miss
SyIbia Harbour.
The many beautiful and costly
presents attest to the popularity Of
this young couple.
Miss Mary has a vide circle Of
friends to whom her departure tc
make her home elsewhere will be q
source of deep regret.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

The Sunday School continues to
grow in interest and enthusiasm.
The Adult Classes are the leaders
now, The four classes now number
about e%ightyhve members. They are
pressing for a hundred by Children S
Day, The School has as its goal $50
by ChiIdren's Day, 250 in attendance
Watch the Thermometer, it is getting
up TO summer heat ALREADY.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

The whole school is alive and
awake to the interests Of the school.
Our two superintendent are both
h~ustIers and every teacher in the
school is "a live wire" There is
aIv avs something doing" where this
is the case.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

The Young Peoples Bible Class is
easily the leader now. There were
present last Sunday counting a number
OF visitors seventy-eignt, There is in
this class the most enthusiastic band
Of workers in the school. Much
praise is due the leaders in this class.
However they are not working for
praise but for the interest Of the class.
The class contest has closed and the
banquet will be given in about two
weeks. We hope they will not allow
a single member to become careless
about class attendance. They purpose
having the incest thing in the way Of
a banquet that Okolona has seen.
We believe they will carry out their
purposes, for whatever this class
determines to do comes to pass.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
Local News.

Mr.. w, H. Pearson was a familiar
figure here this week.
Mrs. Dr.. Dabb, Of Shannon. is
visiting Miss Sophie Turner
Tbs candidates for the different city
Offices are busy hunting votes.
Mr.. VIII. Logged, Of South Okolona,
has a COW which has twin calves.
When in town don't fail to visit
Brewster's 5, 10 and rs cent store.
Good nice rooms for rent and nice
location Apply at Independent Tele.
phone office.
Miss Emma Spurrier, Of Aberdeen.
spent Sunday in OkoIona with Mrs.
A. S. Miller.
Mr.. W. H. Pearson and family
here returned from their winter home
in Florida.
Some special sales are awaiting
you at Brewster's 5. 10 and Is cent
store.
Miss Katie Reeder has as her
charming guest Miss Bessie Farr, Of
Houston.
Work begins this week on a new
residence in South Okolona for Mr.,
A. G. Rowe.
Miss Lula Humphries, Of Hunting,
ton, W, Va, is the attractive guest of
Miss SyIbia Harbour.
Mr.. H. R. Smith, former editor of
the Houston Post, was over Monday
and made US a pleasant call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Monaaan
were down from Tupelo Sunday the
guests Of Mrs, Annie Dawson.
Rev. R. A. Clark and wife, of
Memphis, we're in our city several
days last week visiting friends.
Mrs, V. Turner was called to Tu.
pelo Monday on account Of the illness
Of her daughter Mrs. Roberts.
Mrs. }. M Davis attended the meet.
; ing of the Grand Chapter Of the
Eastern Star at TupeIo this week.
Tupelo Review, April 20 Walter
Smith, one Of OkoIona's popular hard
ware merchants was in the city FIJI.
day.
Rev. j. M. Quinn has returned to
his home in Crawford, Miss. after
spending several days very pleasantly
in Okolona.
We are glad to have Miss Patie
Tucker with US again after having
finished teaching several months
school at Wren.
Tupelo Tribute, April love had
the pleasure Of a business call from
Mr.. G. W. Cole, one Of OkoIona's
leading business men, Monday.
A fine Registered Berkshire Boar,
best, strain, winner Of several prizes
at fairs, servises reasonable.
STOVALL BROTHERS.
MIR. j. W. Majors, county treasurer,
was in Okolona the first of the week.
He is selling a useful patent for the
farmers and reports a good success.
MIR. H. H. Harbour and wife, Of
Huntington. W. Va, will arrive in
OkoIona today to be the guests
Of their brother, Mr., W. O Harbour.
Hair weaving work done. Prices
reasonable. Switches etc, made from
hair combines.
(Mrs.) D. Creighton,
Misses Lorena McCool and Eliza
beth Kay went to TupeIo yesterday to
attend the entertainment by the Rus
sian Symphony Dorchester Of New
York.
Mr.. T. H. Smith, of route 3, returned
from Meridian Tuesday, having com
pIeted his wears work in medicine,
1t is his purpose to take a summer
course in Chicago.
The Famous Stradium Shows that
,,Il L. lac ravt waek hae the finest
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

The Senior Epworth League is
planning to entertain the whole church
about the second Friday night in May
Do not let any thing get in the way
OF this entertainment.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Two good congregations at the
Methodist church last Sunday,

We missed the music at the morn
ing service. Two members Of the
choir we're sick, and one was called
away. We always miss the good
music made by The Methodist choir,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25
4 HOnner's
Y itChen

Eggs tor Matching from finest Strains
White Wyandots and Buff. P. Rocks
$100 for Is, Also Indian Runner
Ducks S1.O0 for II.
Mrs. J.. M, Haley,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

The Daily News Scimitar and tile
Messenger one year for $500 in
advance. Call at this Office or remit
to the Messenger.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

The Piano committee after looking
over the field and using every means
at hand, narrowed their selection to
the Grown Piano and the KohIer and
Campbell, one a Chicago the other a
New York firm. The Kobler and
Campbell was a $4,000 piano. The
committee finally decided o. the
$350.0C Grown Piano. The differ,
ence in price was not large and both
were splendid instruments. There is
no doubt that either piano would have
pleased the most ~fastidlous. The one
bought is a beauty and one of the
very best instruments on the market.
1t will be here in a few days.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

Mrs. c, L. Tubb and little daughter
Mary Fletcher and Miss fanny
Mitchell. Of Aberdeen, spent Satur.
day and Sunday in the city the guest
of Mrs. A, S. Miller and Miss Alice
Mitchell.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-04-25

Pictorial Review Patterns at Mrs
K. L. B~ransford's