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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
MCFARLAND ON FISHING
Would-Be Progressive Congressman
Speaks in Burlington

The luncheon of the Burlington
Merchants association at the Hotel
Vermont, Burlington, Thursday was
well attended and those present had
the pleasure of listening to a talk by
Prof. Raymond Mcfarland of Middle
bury college. the progressive candi-
date for congressman from the first
district Contrary to expectation,
Prof Mcfarland did not speak OF poll
ties or of education. His subject was
Deep Sea Fishing topic on
which he was able TO speak to the in.
terest, OF his audience because when
he was boy gathering the necessary
money for his college tuition he serv-
ed his apprenticeship as a Gloucester
fisherman.
Prof. Mcfarland described in de-
tail the various ways to capture the
finny food-line fishing from schoon-
ers and dories and trawling for the
-ound FISH who live off the bottom,
and SEEMING for the free swimmers
who chase through the upper cur
rents in search of food. He said he
had more experience in the last
named class for. he had been part of
boa-s crews which had gone after
mackerel off Hatteras and along the
Nova Scotia coast His descriptions
Ct the various luck that attended the
expedition. the skill OF one old sea
dog the hard work of drawing in
the seine and dressing the catch, the
appearance OF the mackerel in
schools" etc. was very vivid and in
teresting. and his audience followed
him closely. Prof Mcfarland paid a
tribute to the Gloucester fisherman.
and cited several instances Of their
worthy qualities. He described in
detail also the character OF one who
had been his watchmate. the same
man having died during shipwreck
after heroically rescuing his mates
from a stranded schooner which had
broken In two on a ledge.
The speaker was given rising
vote Of thinks for his tax. In the alb
renee of President Max L. Powell.
Secretary Harry s Bingham OF the
association presided and introduced
the speaker.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
ARLINGTON

d. Harold Hawley of Arlington en-
rolled last week as a student at the
Albany Business College.
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FIDELITY COMPANY AFFAIRS
Statement BY c. n. Darling Who is
Recognizing the Corporation

Charles H. Darling, president Of
the American Fidelity company of
Montpelier, was asked by the Daily
News TO statement in regard to
tho action of the New York insur-
ance department in requiring s25O,OOO
additional assets OF the company.
Judge Darling handed the reporter
the following copy OF the letter which
he said would explain his position in
the matter and would doubtless ac-
count for the New York state mans
visit to We mont
The statement was sent out on Au-
gust 10 to all the stockholders OF the
Fidelity company accompanying a
statement of condition OF the com.
pany June 80. 1914. It reads as fol-
lows:
The within statement follows the
form used by the company on Decem-
Der 81. 1908 and is in accordance
with the requirements of the insur-
ance department Of the s-ntc of New
York which is the standard The
statement Of liabilities. however. is
not broad enough to cove an the con
tingent liabilities in the form or
suits and claims that have arisen. or
may arise. from the liability business
that has been discontinued How
much more il VIII require 80 settle
these suits and claims cannot
be determined un II The year disposed
OF. but they must be taken into con
sideration in estimating the value Of
any financial statement OF the com
pany.
Mr.. Darling added that the New
York insurance official has been in
Vermont as stated and knew the
facts in the case He did not think
it necessary TO further discuss the
matter excepting 90 comment on the
fact that he had sent out the abov,
statement to stockholders with the
end in view of giving all the informa
ton he could. he had no knowledge
Of developments Of dsy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09

Born. Sept s. a daughter 10 Mr.
and Mrs e. A. Carpenter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
EAST ARLINGTON

burton Haru OF MdncneSte. was III
town Monday.
Harry Shepard OF Troy, n. Y, WAS
in town Friday.
Mr. AID Mrs. Elmer Dusnee passed
sunday with George Sargood.
Hoyt Spellman OF Westfeld, N j.,
spent the weekend with his family.
Mr. and Mrs VIM J. Bevis of Sche-
nectady, n. Y, spent Sunday in town.
Miss Carrie Hard OF South Shafts.
bury spent the weekend with rela-
lives.
Rev. J. G. Robinson and sister,
Anna were in Bennington on Tues
day.
Miss Josephine Perry of Lansing
burg. y. Y, is visiting at the NJ. +.
parsonage.
Miss Pauline Webb, who has been
visiting her parents, returned 10
Rutland Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Barton have
gone to Baltimore, Md, for two
weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ShuGc;on
were in North Bennington Friday Wis.
iting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Stacy of south
SALISBURY were Sunday guests Of
Mr. Stacys mother.
Mrs. VIM Burgess OF Boston,
Mass, visited her uncle. Roger
o'Brien, last week.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Teouchette early Monday morning.
The boy weighed four pounds.
Several of the golf enthusiasts
went to Manchester last week for the
national amateur golf tournament
Henry Hayes. son of George Hayes
underwent a successful operation for
appendicitis at the Sauna titan hospi-
tai Monday
Miss Mae Buck and Miss Helen
OBrien. who have been spending 4
few days in town, returned to Troy
Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Conway Of
Poultney, VT, are visiting Mrs Con
ways parents. Mr. and Mrs. Denais
King.
Mrs. Clark Bentley and two chill
dren Of Rupert. VT, who have been
visiting her parents, returned home
Sunday.
Miss Sophia Cole, who has been at
the Samaritan hospital Troy \. T.
for appendicitis returned home Satur
day.
Mrs. VIM. Allen and daughter.
May. who have been visiting at
Frank Webb's. returned to Chicago,
Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jepson. who
have been spending the summer in
the Green Mountains, have gone to
Schenectady. n. Y.
The members Of the Young PEG.
pies club are requested to meet in
the Cong -egational church on Friday
evening at $50 o'clock.
Miss Mabel Woodworth, who has
been spending the past two weeks
with her grandfather. J. X. Johnson.
LETT for New York Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce OF Boston.
Mass. who have been visiting M
and Mrs. J. X. Judson, retu ned -
Boston the last of the week
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ.
Z. church will meet at the parsonags
on Thursday afternoon. All the lad
les OF the church are invited to at
tend.
Miss Nellie lockwood OF BeEning.
ton. who has been spending few
DAYS with her cousin. Mrs William
Hayden. has gone to Rutland where
she will be for the remainder OF her
vacation.
The local ball team crossed bats
with SALISBURY Saturday The one
feature Of the game vas the excellent
pitching Of Webb. who had the WISH
tors at his mercy all the time. on
y one man reached third base. The
score was 70 to !.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
ERUPTION ON Il
CH|LD'S SHOULDER
When Four Months Old. Clothing
lrritated. Restless and FretfuI.
Used Cuticura Soap and 0int-
ment. Eczema Was Gone.

IincolnviIIe. Me--"NIy little girl was
about four months old when first began
TO notice little white blisters just below her
shoulder. II began to become worse and
the blistcrs seemed TO break and run to-
gcther When they broke it would make a
raw sore and then she would have terrible
crying spells. The blisters filed with water.
She was not old enough to scratch herself
but when rubbed it she would stop crying
and keep perfectly quiet. Her clothing
seemed TO irritate it and she would be rest
less and fretful. She also had real scTyy
head
81 was told It was eczema and tried
everything but it did no good. One day a
friend of mine told me to get a cake OF
Cuticura Soap and box Of Cuticura Oint-
ment. 1t was not week before noticed
she was much better. If she began to cry
would undress her and put Cuticlra ONT
ment on her chest which would stop her
crying at once. | used the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment six weeks and the eczema was
gone She has never been bothered since"
(Signed) Mrs. A. @. Haslam, Jan. 81. 1914.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
Samples Free by Mail

Although the Cuticura Soap and ONT
mcnt are most successful in the treatment
of affections OF the skin. scalp. hair and
hands, they are also most valuable for every
day liso in the toilet. bath and nursery be-
cause they promote and maintain the health
OF the skin and hair from infancy to age.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold every
where. Sample of each mailed free. with
32-p. book. Address postcard "Cuticara.
Dept. T, Boston,"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
Standing OF the Clubs

Games Today
Philadelphia at Boston.
BROOKLYN al New York.
Chicago az Pittsburg.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
SKIPPED" QUARANTINE
CANADIAN ~ Of Typhoid Leaves Es-
sex junction

sex junction
Three cases OF typhoid fever have
developed at the brick yard boarding
house in Essex Junction. The health
office found that a man came from
Canada about 2 month ago who has
been III part OF the time but able to
work a few DAYS at time The
cases. two men and a young girl.
have been taken to the Fanny Alien
hospital. The man when he found
he was to be quaraatined ran away
and has returned to his home in Can
ada.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
BIG LEAGUE BASE BALL
The American League

The American League.
Boston 6. New York ).
Washington ?, Philadelphia 0. FIRST
gamel.
Philadelphia 3, Washington Csec-
ind game).
Detroit 8. Chicago l.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09
Standing Of the Clubs

Cameo Today
Boston at Philadelphia.
New Yorl, at Washington.
The National League
Boston s. New York 3.
Chicago 4. Cincinnati 3.
Philadelphia 5. Brooklyn 1.
ST. -Pittsbu-g (cold weather.
Standing Of the Clubs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-09

Ms. KSnest johnson and daughter
AgfaiS JJave returned to their home
iiSS<1ch. y Y. arer spending @
few 'a.Ss with their aunt Mrs "a
Wa.dWinsloV OF Grove street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05
Sterling White Goods Values

lOc white fancy lawn checks, % inches
wide. White Sale Price, yard .. SO
l0c white India linon, 80 inches wide
White Sale Price, yard ... Sc
Zoc fancy crepe. White Sale Price, yard
15c
25c white piques, % inches wide. White
Sale Price, yard 1870
25c white, fancy and plain flaxon. White
Sale Price, yard 15c
i5c white pajama checks. White Sale
25c white mercerized voile, 40 inches wide.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05
| he Annual White Sale Discloses Rich
Values in Table Linens and White Goods
oOc linens Csc 1Oc White Goods, Sc

The year most sterling values and white goods occur in
the Annual White Sale and this year have gathered
have not been equaed in any similar heretofore
Mill
advantage
We to you in ntheewo orthwhlsav
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05
Mems Negligee Shirts and
Neckwear Attractively Priced
In the White Sale

Many lines from regular stock together with new
arrivals that were specially bought, go into the jan
uary White Sale at very interesting prices. Attrac-
tive savings furnished in mems and boys shirts,
neckWear, sweaters pajamas, white aprons and night
shirts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05
Misses and Children's Slip
Gowns and Drawers

Chldrens
Soc 75c, o
Chidrens
knlckerboker embroidery
PARIS IDEAS EXPRESSED IN THESE WHITE BLoUsEs
White novelties
blouses
cuffs
Crepe blouses with
trims sleeves
bous with
Coore6 hndkerche Nile corn
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05
Men 5 $3.50 White Negligee Shirts, 81

white shirt value that cannot be equaled i
Harrisburg Made of extra quality material wit
laundered cuffs; in sizes 13A to 18 A regular SIS
shirt Special in the January White Sale . 95
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05

White Sale Price f5e
l5c linen finish suiting 33 inches wide.
w mite Bale Price ................... 1910
39c fancy pique, 28 inches wide White Sale
Price, yard .. 25c
25c white check and stripe flaxons, in full
pieces White Sale Price, yard ....... 15c
$1o0 English longcloth; 10 yards in the
piece SOC
Sl.39 nainsook, SO inches wide; 10 Yards
Tor ..:.... observation-disclosures. CSC
Sl.65 English longcloth, SO inches wide !; 10
yards for 98c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05

$l.50 all-linen damask nap
kins; l8xl8 inches. White Sale
Price, dozen ........ $1.19
csc hemmed mercerized nap
kins; 20x20 inches. White Sale
price, dozen -. -. S5c
Towels and Toweling,
&c brown linen toweling; 10
inches wide. White Sale price,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05

Sl.25 bleached all-linen table
damask, 2 yards wide. White
Sale price $1.OO
Soc bleached linen table da-
mask; 90 inches wide. White
Sale price, yard ...... 25c
89c bleached all-linen da-
mask; 20 inches wide. White
Sale price .............. $50
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05

yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. jf
lOc white toweling with pink
border. White Sale price, yd.,
64t
lOc hemmed cotton huck
towels. White Sale price, each,
SO
25c bleached Turkish towels,
large size. White Sale price, I
19c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05

Mems white plated Shirts;
cuffs attached; wide and mar
row plaits. Special -. soc
Mems SOC negligee percale
Shirts; cuffs attached; band
style; sizes IA to II. Spe-
Boys soc and soc percale
Shirts. Special Csc
Mems black satine Shirts,
collar attached; sizes ID to
IL. White Sale price sec
Mems black and white
stripe heavy twill work
Shirts; sizes IA tn 18. White
Sale price 800
Mems heavy khaki cloth
work Shirts; collar attached;
sizes ii to II. White Sale
piCe -. ..... ..,.. 33o
Mems heavy dark blue
cheviOt work Shirts; sizes ii
to 1S. Special ;. sec
MEMS AND BOYS
NECKWEAR
Mems 19c and 25c black
and colOred bat and string
Ties. White Sale price,
&c. 3 for CSC
soc silk tubular reversible
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-05

four-in-hand Ties. White
Sale price -. 1Sc, 3 for soc
Mems plain black and col
Ored barathea silk reversible
fOur-in-hand Ties. Specialize
MEMS MACKINAW COATS
AND SWEATERS
Mems $3.50 Mackinaw
Goats, weather proof, with
extra large collar; navg blue
only. Special -. ,$5. 90
Mems $3.50 and $1,000
Mackinaws. Special $3.50
Mems heavy knit Sweater
Coats, specially made for OUT
Of-door work; heavy cardigan
weaves, with turnover collar
and 8 large pockets; dark
grey, navy and crown. $2.9S
MEMS PAJAMAS
REDUCED
Mems $f.88 fiannclette and
German fleece cloth Pajamas.
Reduced to $3.50
Mems $3.50 French flannel
Pajamas; plain colors and
stripes. Reduced to $3.50
Mems $3.50 fiannelette
Pajamas. Reduced to. .$1.10
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-05-08

this section his home for a num-
ber of years. having made during
this time a large number of
friends and acquaintances who
were sorry to learn the news of
his death. Mr.. Howell had rela-
tives residing IN Grand Rapids.
Mich. who were notified of his
death. but as it was impossible
for them to arrive here immedi-
ately the funeral services were
held from the church in EkaIaka
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock,
conducted by Rev. w. S. Bowden.
1nterment was made in the |. O.
0. F. cemetery.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-05-08
AT DISTRICT COURT
First Regular Session in Fallon
County Convened
This Week.

The town was much alive this
week owing to the session Of
district court that is being held.
Judge Hurley and Court Reporter
Ross arrived Sunday evening
from Glendive. A large number
of witnesses, jurymer and attor-
neys were in attendance. The
first case brought to trial was
that of State VS.. Walter Deegan,
who was charged with killing a
beef belonging to j. O. Flasted.
This case was called at 10 o'clock
Monday morning. County attor-
ney Flasted and L. S. Booth ap-
pearing for the prosecution and
Donald Campbell appearing for
= the defense. The taking of the
testimony was concluded shortly
before supper time and the jury
after being out until / 80 in the
morning notified the court that
it was impossible for them to
reach an agreement and they
were dismissed. 1t is reported
that the ury stood 10 for acQuit-
tai and 2 for conviction. This
case will be tried again at the
August term of court.
The case Of State VS.. Shane
was dismissed on motion Of the
county attorney. This case was
the result of a cutting attain that
took place on upper Box Elder
last year and was one Of the
cases transferred from Custer
county.
The case Of State VS., Joe linda.
charged with selling mortgaged
property was called tuesday af-
ternoon and at The time Of going
to press had not yet been decid-
ed. The court adjourned this
case Tuesday evening and in
structed the sheriff to locate the
property in question and is hold
ing the jury awaiting his report.
which ought to arrive today.
The following civil cases were
before the court Sioux City Iron
Works vs.. f. A. Munro: case
continued until next term upon
consent of attorneys.
J. W. Pepper VS.. Chas. Dous-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-05-08
EKALAKA, GALLON COUNTY, MONTANA, FRIDAY,

man and E. S. Booth: dismissed
upon motion of county attorney.
Owen J. Owen vs.. 7, P. Lund-
er, a debt case appealed from
justice court; motion to dismiss
appeal granted.
Herman krause VS. Carrie Mar
Gus for debt; default of defend
ant entered.
Daniel kcrneychuck vs.. X.
Shamanski. debt; continued for
term.
Baker State Bank VS.. G. NJ.
Lund, payment on note; judge
ment entered.
c. w. Young VS.. Hamilton, ct.
al, default Of defendants enter
ed, judgement assigned.
Eta Lamphier VS. Jess A. Lam
phier. divorce; decree signed.
All Of the jurymen, except
those on the linda case have been
discharged.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-05-08
LOCAL

Get your milk at the Ekalaka
Dairy for 7c a quart. adv So If
A large number of eastern
homeseekers have been visiting
this section the past two weeks,
many Of them locating.
Cashier McDermott of the
Little Missouri Bank in Camp
Crook was a visitor in town yes
terday. having come over with
Doc Latham.
Mrs. Julia Hyland, of Grand
Rapids. Mich, sister of the late
James Howell wishes to thank all
those who assisted in her recent
bereavement and especially the
many neighbors who aided.
The wind bloweth; : the farmer
soweth and Goa Rnoweth that
some of you oweth for the dear
old Bird; So come a runnin',
we're not funnin', our continual
dunnIn' don't seem to be heard.
Elizabeth Theodorson of Plevna
was a visitor in town today soil
citing subscriptions for a new
paper. The Plevna Herald which
is to make it's appearance about
the 18th Of May. Geo. J. Buer-
gi is to be the publisher.
The stockholders of the Fallon
County Fair & Racing Association
held their annual election of Of
flcers last evening. j. w. Grant.
VIM. Mowbray. John Oliver. L.
F. Kennedy and c. G. Rickard
were elected directors and today
these directors met and elected
J. w. Grant, president. VIM.
MoWbray, treasurer and Q. A.
Dahl, secretary. The next meet
ING will be held next Thursday
evening.
For Sale Registered Short
horn bulls. roans and reds one to
two years old.
W. j. Bradshaw,
KnOW|ton. Mont. adv Ct
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-05-08

Again the various bids for the
stage lines out of EkalaEa have
been rejected by the postoffice
department. especially the Baker
and Ridgway routes. New bids
are being advertised for and are
somewhat different from the ones
asked for at other times. 1t
seems that the matter Of carrying
packages. such as arrive through
through the parcel post system
is causing most Of the trouble
but with the calling Of new bids
this worry should be elinlinate ed.
As the call for bids row reads.
the bidder may choose from TAX
ing the contract under different
conditions. He may bid for the
contract as heretofore or NAY
put in separate bid for mail
matter to be carried of the first
or second class and all pcrishv BILE
matter of the fourth class and
another bid for the carrying Of
! third and fourth class mail. In
der the bid for the latter he may
put in his bid by the pound rates
this rate to be determined and
weig he'd by the postmaster each
month. In this way the bidder
will carry the first and second
class mail on practically a salary
as heretofore and the other mail
by the pound rates. New bids
are to be received up until May
2Gth and anyone wishing to BID
on same can secure what other
information they desire FROM the
postmaster.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-05-08

times gave way to .)upitor Pluv-
ious. For a time it looked as if
we We're going to get another
May storm like the one that Wis
tied this section in 1903. Satur-
day evening. a splendid rain fell
in the immediate vicinity of Eka-
laka but did not extend into the
outlying territory any great dis
tance.
For Sale-Log house, 34x1e
feet. almost complete. and three
miles of fence, with cedar posts
and 8 wires. Located on Stump
creek. 10 miles northeast of
Powderville. One half of house
reserved. Will take $500 if sold
at once. jim Cassedy, Powder
vile in charge. II. NJ. Robinson.
adv It
A delegation of Ekalakans
went to Piniele last Friday and
took in the home talent play and
dance there that evening. While
on the trip they also visited Boyes
and Sykes. The band and or
chestra comprised most of the
egation and all had big time.
The play as staged at Piniele was
far better than had been expect
eel by the visitors Of community
like | Iiniele. located so far from
a railroad and many were the
boosts given the amateurs.
The Sewing Circle of the Union
Church will hold sale Of hand
made articles such as aprons.
caps, ect., at the Elite Hall in
EAa.a@.ss 6 81, = tt''44a123aT. Nag. 9th
Please tell all your friends that
the prices viii be reasonable and
the articles good value. Ladies
in town from the surrounding
country are invited to make this
place their headquarters. There
will be a home made candy booth
and ice cream and cake tables in
connection. Make a memoranda
um Of the date and don't over
look this chance to buy your
spring kitchen regalia and handy
things that you will need when
house cleaning time comes.
James Howell. one Of the we'll
known old timers of this section
and better known to his many
friends and ac1ualntances as
Doc passed away at his home
stead west OF town. near the Geo.
Bogss ranch last Saturday. 1t
was Mr.. HoweIl's practice to
visit the Boggs ranch nearly
every day and when he did not
make his usual visit on Saturday
Mr.. Eoggs Went to the shack and
found him dead. 1t is presumed
that he passed away sometime
Saturday morning. Deceased was
55 years of age on Easter day and
had made Montana ard especially