The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19
BENNINGTON BOYS"
Three of Those Who Have Made
Good Records.

Bennington is not only the most
historic town in the state but is also
one of the most beautiful towns in
New England. Out from her valleys
and hillsides of great scenic beauty
have gone forth many of her sons to
seek fame and fortune in new places
far beyond the borders of the town
of their nativity. Bennington has
ever watched with pride and eX-
ceeding interest the careers of these
her one time sons.
For the past two weeks two gent
lemen have been visiting their boy
hood homes here and renewing ac-
quaintances with the few that have
been spared to greet them. They
have been most graciously received
at every hand all of which has been
sincerely appreciated. The names of
these two gentlemen are George w.
Bahan and Felix C. Cole. They
came to Bennington direct from the
Gettysburg celebration both being
veterans of the Civil War. Mr.. Ba-
han serving about four years, he par
ticipated in twentOeight important
battles, after the war he became
connected with the police force of
years of which time he was one of
the most valued detectives in that
city. He is now living n retired life
and is well situated to take his ease
and enjoy himself.
Mr. Cole comes from a family
which contributed six sons and three
con-in-laws TO the Union cause. The
name OF Cole suggests at once cour-
age of the highest order. Mr. Cole
now In the afternoon of life enjoys
good health and is well fixed so far
as material things of this world is
concerned.
The meeting of these veterans on
the once bloody field of Gettysburg
not only with those who followed the
Stars and Stripes but the brave
hosts of the sunny south which wore
the Gray suggested to them the
beautiful lines,
THE muffled drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo;
No more on life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few,
On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And Glory guards, with solemn
round,
The bivouac of the dead.
Many years ago Horace c. Henry
as boy lived on his Fathers farm
that of p. NJ. Henry at what has long
been known as Irish Corners" up-
on reaching young manhood Mr..
Henry made up his mind to go West.
in time he settled upon Seattle as
his place of residence. Possessing
rare business abilities, coupled with
energy and sound judgment Mr..
Henry was soon on the road leading
to success; he is today President of
one of the great banks in Seattle
and Is estimated to be a very veal
thy man.
Prior to the Gettysburg celebra-
ton an incident occurred in which
Mr.. Henry in an act which he did,
displayed a characteristic well
known to his intimate friends; il
seems that the state of Washington
had provided ten thousand dollars to
cover the expenses of those veterans
who wished to visit the famous Bat.
tie field but shortly before the time
the old soldiers were to take their
departure it was evident that about
fVe thousand dollars more would be
needed; 1t was suggested that an
application be made to the state for
this additional sum; Mr.. Henry whe.
learning these facts said that this
would not be necessary and immed
lately gave his own check for The
hve thousand dollars required
Mr. Henry is conceded to be one
of the most popular men in the state
OF Washington; if political gossip
counts for anything it is not improb-
able he will be the State of Wash
ington's next nominee for the Cover.
ncrship of the state.
Mr.. Bahan and Mr. Cole will leave
for their western home the first of
the coming week. while they have
enjoyed their visit here in Benning-
ton, tender memories of the past
have at times saddened their hearts
for great host of their friends and
acquaintainces of boyhood days are
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