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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
COUNTY GRANGE PICNIC
To Be Held at Arlington "Wednesday,
September 9

Editor of The Banner
Two or so weeks ago you were kind
enough to lend me your columns for
the purpose of agitating the question
OF Grange and County picnic. have
heard from those who have been in
strumental in bringing about similar
community gatherings and from what
information was obtainable county
picnic was one of the most desirable
community affairs, from all stand
points, practicable.
AS stated in the former letter there
were some prospects of the Benning-
ton County Improvement association
cooperating with the Oranges in the
undertaking. They now have signi-
fed their willingness to do more than
their share and will under-write the
picnic. guaranteeing the rental OF the
grounds, hire first-class band, put
up Il dancing pavilion, covering the
floor with canvas, hiring an orchcs-
ira If it is later deemed advisable to
have one in addition to the band fur
nish coffee and milk and arrange for
games, etc. in fact do everything to
make the affair a brilliant success.
To those who know the officer in
charge of this association, this action
on their part will be of no surprise,
as they have always been on the
watch to start or foster any move
mcnt that looked for the welfare Of
the county or which would advance
the interests OF tho inhabitants either
economically or socially and to the I'm
proyemcnt association we owe not on
ly the assurance of this social gather
ing. but many other good things we
never thought of prior to Mr.. J. b.
Wilburs founding of the association.
and Mr.. Morse's coming among us.
Unless some important event not
known of now intcrfercs the picnic
viii be held on Wednesday. Sept. ..
at Arlington. which seems 30 be AZ
centrally located as any place avail
able.
The last picnic, picnic held for
the children In Arlington was attend
ed by over 1900 and those familiar
with these matters feel sure that a
Grange and County picnic, with all
tho features mentioned and to which
all are invited, would bring out at
least 5000 people, especially as Il is
expected that Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Prouty and other prom
inent speakers Will be present and ad
dress the audience assembled.
Fraternally Yours,
George +. Lawrence,
Masto, OF Battenllll Valley Grange
Manchester. VT, Aug. IL, 1914.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
BERKSHIRE VERMONT CLUB
To Picnic at Battlefield Park on Sun
day, August 16

The Vermont association of Berk-
shire county, the state club formed
at Pittsneld, Mass, including in its
membership residents of Adams and
North Adams, as we'll as Bennington.
will hold trolley ride and basket pic
mic on Sunday, August 10th, in com
menoration OF the 18TH anniversary
of the battle of Bennington. when
about 60 members vii leave in "A spe-
cial car to carry them to the battle
field proper. After partaking OF the
basket lunch in the grove, an old civ
II war veteran will guide the party
through the scenes of interest and ex-
plain several of the historic features
connected with tho battle field.
The trolley will leave Pitts6eld at
7.23 a. m, and residents of North Ad-
ans could arrange to take same
car about a. m, from their city.
4 very cordial invitation is extend.
cd to the Vermont association Of
North Adams to participate in this
outing. Further information may DO
obtained from d.. ID. w. Hyde, secre-
tary Of tho North Adams association.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
GERMANS MOVE ON BRUSSELS
Army OF Million Close TO the
Frontier.


London. Aug. l3.-The first ell.
counters in the greatest battle in his
tory seem to be taking place along
nearly the whole front OF 200 miles.
The German concentration along
the Liege- Luxemburg- Metz line now
seems to be complete and fifteen
army corps with two Austrian corps
are In Belgium, or within striking
distance of French frontier.
The total strength of this force is
estimated at 100000 men with 700.-
900 In fantry. $4,000 cavalry, 1000
field guns and howitzers. and Loo
machine guns. This is about double
the strength of the force which Won
Moltke had at his disposal in 1870.
Before a decisive success is obtain
cd there will be a several days bat
tic. probably the bloodiest of all time.
Allies or French troops are in con.
tact with the Germans on almost the
whole line.
Such news as has been received
tst ARhHA ITO tfAt WOW AAAaA AhN MUM
German advance will be through cen
trail and Southern Belgium and Lux.
emburg.
Private advices received in London
last night from Belgium minated
that German attack upon Brussels
and the capture OF the city were re-
garded there as imminent.
The residents OF Brussels them
selves have shown no signs OF panic,
having full confidence in the ability
of their army to hold off the German
attack. which is not expected by
them to develop in great force, owing
to the necessity OF the Germans push
ing forward every available man to
the French frontier.
The private messages which reach
cd London. however. spoke with eN-
pcctation OF German occupation Of
Brussels.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
HORSEBACK RIDER
PAID AUTO MAN
S25 DAMAGES
Edward Harvey Hurt in Ac-
cldent in WO0df0rd
WAS FORCED TO SETTLE
Car Was Driven by Charles N. Leon
ard Of Schenectady and Was
Considerably Damaged
WAS FORCED TO SETTLE

Usually when a human being and
an automobile come into violent con-
tact, if there are any damages to pay
it is the man in the car who settles.
The procedure, however, was revers-
ed Wednesday afternoon by Edward
Harvey of this village who gave up
$25 after horse he was riding had
been in collision with an automobile
on the Woodford road.
The accident happened between 4
and o'clock, short distance east OF
the point of rocks. When the car and
horse came together Harvey was
thrown into the machine and the inn
pact of the bodies Of the man and ami
NAL created considerable damage.
One of the mudguards was bent near
ly double, lamp was smashed and
tho crank was torn away.
When Harvey picked himself up
blood was running stream from a
deep puncture in the biceps of his
right arm and he was also consider
ably bruised Tho horse was cut on
one front shoulder and on one hind
Lex.
The car which was being driven by
Charles NJ Leonard of Schenectady
was occupied by four women passen
gers and Immediately after the COLI
sion all five of them began to put the
blamo for the accident upon the
horseman. Leonard told Harvey, ac-
cording to the young mans statement
that he would settle for s25, but that
if the matter was not adjusted ON the
spot that he would bring suit and
mako the affair moro costly. Harvey
paid the s25 and Leonard gave him a
receipt.
Harvey appeared at the Office OF
DR. T.. j. Hurley in tho evening with
"a blood-soaked bandagc about his
arm When the bandago was remov-
cd deep puncture from which a
large amount of blood had flowed was
revealed Harvey said tina. he had
ridden to Woodford city during the az
tcrnoon for the purpose of buying a
wagon, but that when he arrived the
vehicle had been sold to another par
ty He was on his way back to Ben
nington when the accident happened.
Harvey said that he was Looping oy-
or the road at good gait and that ho
neither heard nor saw the car until it
was almost upon him. He admitted
that he pulled his horse to the wrong
side OF the road in his effort to avoid
being hit by the car but insists that
the automobile came upon him SO sud
denly that there was nothing else for
him to do.
Harvey who is 20 years old lives in
the GuiGeboard district and is em-
ployed at the foundry of the Olin
Scott machine shop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
saSl4.
BATTLE OFF NEW ENGLAND
Heavy Firing Hear or Isle OF
Shoals

ON00it
Isles of Shoals. ~ H.. Aug. 1.-The
sound of big guns. apparently coming
from the open sea to the eastward
late today gave rise to reports that
naval engagement had taken place
off the New England coast. Tho re-
ports, however, could not BIO substan-
tiatcd Life savers with powerful
glasses could make out no war vessel
in sight.
Inquiry among the coast defenses
developed that some mortars had
been discharged at Fort Mckinley,
Portland, Maine. nearly forty miles
away.
4 British warship and a vessel be.
lievcd to have been German steam
ship at least 500 feet in length, we're
sighted off Boone Island early today
by Captain II. ID. Dennison OF the
steamship Governor Dinglcy, which
arrived from Boston this afternoon.
Although tho steamship displayed no
flag. Captain Dcnnison was certain it
was German craft. Persons on
board the Dingley thought that the
strange steamship was making for
the three-mlle limit with the warship
in pursuit.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

international harvester company
was from its organization i'll 1902 in
violation OF the Sherman law. The
original corporation, formed of five
concerns, violated the first section of
the Sherman act by restraining com
petition among themselves. The com
bined organization also tended to
monopolze trade in contravention of
the second section OF this law.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
HARVESTER co. A MONOPOLY
Court Says it Must Dissolve or Ac
cept Reeeivership


st. Paul, Mimi, Aug 13.-The In
ternational harvester company
yesterday was declared to be a mono
poly in restraint of interstate and
foreign trade, and was ordered dis
solved by majority decision in the
United States district court Unless
the $l40,OO0,000 corporation submit n
plan for the dissolution of the com
bination into at least three indepen-
dent concerns within 80 days. or in
case of appeal within 80 days of the
issuance OF an appeal mandate from
the United States supreme court, the
decision announces that the court
will entertain an application for the
appointment of a receiver for all the
properties of the corporation. The
decision of the court was given by
Circuit Judge Walter !. Smith OF
Iowa, with which Judge William {.
Hook of Kansas agreed. and from
which Judge Walter II. Sanborn OF
Minnesota dissented.
The majority opinion held that the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
GopFREY-LivlNGSTON
Pretty Wedding at Home Of Brides
Parents "Wednesday Afternoon


The wedding of Miss Grace Doro-
thy Livingston and Leonard Hyde
Godfrey of Springfield. Mass, took
place at the home of the brides par
cnts. Mr. and Mrs. James Ii. Liyings
ton Wednesday afternoon az 3 O'Clock
Rev George s. Mills, pastor of the
Second Congregational church. ofIici-
atlnS.
The wedding was simple but pretty.
The ceremony was performed under
bower of ferns handsomely trimm-
ed with golden glow in one corner OF
the front room OF the house. The
s'nglc ring service was used. Lohcn
erin's wedding march was played by
Miss Mabel Livingston. a sister of
tho bride, as the couple marched
down the stairs.
The bride wore charming gown
of white crepe dc chino trimmed with
rhadow lace and carried shower
bouquet of white astors and maiden
hair ferns. She wore a Casicl cap OF
shadow lace. There were no attend
ante.
Running pine and cut flowers fur.
nshed the trimmings for tho house.
Following the ceremony a light col
lation was served. Those who as
sisted in serving were Mrs. Clarence
W Hobbs. Miss Janet Shu,tleff, Mrs.
Thomas b. Wilcox. Miss Grace p.
Holt, Miss Ida u. Livingston. and G..
Lynn Wood
The bride Is one of the most we'll
known and popular young ladies Of
the community She was graduated
from the Bennington high school in
the class OF 1906. and is capable
stenographer and bookkeeper. her
last employment being bookkeepcr
in the 4. n. Winslow store. He; many
friends heartily join in extending ev-
cry happiness of a welded life.
The bridegroom is engaged as
sales engineer for the General Electric
company with headquarters at Spring
field Mass. He is a son OF NJ. and
Mrs Henry c. Godfrey Of this village
aud is young man with a splendid
future before him. He began his cleo
trical work several years ago andwas
ut first employed by the Twin State
Gas and Electric company OF Benning
ton. Later he secured a position in
the plan. of the Genes Electric
works at PittsneId. where he gained
many promotions and was finally Civ
en- an office in Springfield He has a
host of friends both here and in
Springfield who extend congratula-
tions. The couple received many
beautiful presents.
Among the out-Oftown friends and
relatives who were present at the
wedding we're Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
HYDE of Elmira. Mr.. and Ms. Doug
las Hyde OF North Adams. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas b. Wilcox of Great Bs--
rington. Mrs. Clarence w. HcbOs OF
Worcester. Mass. Mrs. Charles ".
Brown and Misses Grace aud Mildred
Brown OF HOosick Falls. NJ. and Mrs
r. NJ. Hyde of PittsheId and Mrs. l..
A. Angel OF Utica.
Amid a shower OF confetti. the hap
py couple left by automobile. ana up
on the conclusion OF brief wedding
trip in the Berkshires. they will be at
home at 26S Pearl street. Springfield.
Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
USING BIG GUNS
Germans viii Attempt to Reduce For
tifications Of lieqe

Berlin. Aug. l3.-Only small part
OF the army OF the Mouse has been
left TO continue the bombardment OF
Liege. but it has been reinforced with
heavy siege guns. The rest OF the
German army invading Belgium has
pushed on to meet the allies. a state
ment which purports to be an official
German explanation OF the Liege op-
erations. made by General Won Stein.
says that the assault on Liege was
made only 10 cover the main move
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
ATLANTIC REPORTED SAFE
Five British Cruisers Said to BE
Keeping Trade Path Open

New York. Aug. 12.-The Western
Atlantic ocean is clear for shipping
in the area as far south as Trinidad.
according to announcement made by
Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock of
the British cruiser Suffolk. through
the British consulate here today.
The Suffolk is now off the New York
coast lie went on to say that there
are five British warships in the wcs-
tern Atlantic and their patrol is so
effective that all British shipping in
tercsts had been assured there was
little danger from German craft.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
FAST SHIPS ARE ARMED
British Admiralty Says Germans Are
Too Busy TO Do Mischief

London. Aug. 1S.--The admiralty
has sent out cruisers which will ply
the Atlantic for the purpose of pro.
tecting trade routes. The French gov
eminent has also sent out warships TO
search for German cruisers known to
be in the Atlantic.
The enemy's ships" says the Off
cial admiralty report. will be hunt
ed continually, and although some
time may clapso before they are run
down. they will bo kept too busy to
do much damage
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

London, Aug. 13.-Orders were is
sued from the admiralty Office today
to the British feet nthe Mediterra-
mean to take the offensive against
Austria. A condition of war against
Great Britain and Austria went into
effect at midnight
The Austrian fleet is in the Adria-
tic sea and news of big naval en-
gagement may be received at any
minute.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
BELGIAN VICTORY
German Troops Fall in Attack on
Left Wing

London, Aug. 1S.-The London Elk
change Tclegraph's Brussels CORE
spondent telegraphing yesterday
says "The Belgians have routed the
tho Germans in fierce encounter be-
tween tho Belgian left wing and mass
cd German cavalry, infantry and ar
tillery. The Belgians displayed won
derful control under the fierce fire
aud their victory has aroused the live
licst enthusiasm along the whole line
OF the allied troops
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
ANOTHER APPEAL TO BELGIAN
Germany Again Asks for Way
Through the Country

Germany Again Asks for Way
Through the Country
London. Thursday. Aug. 3.-The
Daily Mail says it learns that on
Monday after the fruitless assault by
the Germans on the Liege forts, the
German government again approach
ed Belgium. through Holland as in
,ermediary. pointing out that Germany
had no quarrel with Belgium and no
desire to be at war with her and
asked the Belgian government to re-
consider its refusal to allow the Ger
man army to travers Belgium In or
der to save useless expenditure in
blood and treasure.
The Belgian government, according
to the newspapers, again refused the
German request.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
LOSSES ARE FRleHrrvL
Wounded, SO Numerous that Hospi-
tails Are Overlooking

Paris. Aug. i3.--The losses in the
lighting at Muelhausen. which was
taken by the French and then aban-
doned. we're all out OF proportion to
the number Of troops engaged. There
were 30 many wounded that the hos
pitfalls we're IN ed and churches and
othe. public buildings we're turned in
TO temporary shelters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
War Between the Two Countries
Exists Since Midnight
French Fleet Sighted in Adratic Sea and Allied Navies
Likely to Attack at Any Time-Gcrmany Is
Extending Her Lines on French Frontier
and Great Battle Is Expected.

ments of the German armies and that
the kaiser ordered a cessation of the
assaults in order TO prevent further
losses of his men directing that the
work of reducing the forts be left to
the heavy artillery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
AUsrRIANs MEET DEFEAT
Checked BY Russians on tho pnioster
River

Paris. Aug. ia dispatch from
st. Petersburg 20 the Matin says.
The Austrians have suffered a
check on the Dniester river. -Four
regiments of Austrian infantry aud
eight regiments OF Uhlans were rout.
cd. The approaching big battle viii
probably be a decisive one.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont, partly cloudy tonight and
Friday. probably showers west and
north portion. Warmer tonight west
portion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
TAKE GERMAN BATTERY
French Use 5ayonet on Ancient Enc
mics Near Spincourt

Paris, Aug. l3.-The war Office re-
port a sharp engagement near Spin
court in which the French were VIC
torious. The French are reported to
have broken the German line with
bayonet charge in which they destroy
ed a battery and captured some Of
the guns.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

Rome, Aug. iS.-According to infor
nation received here the Austrian
feet is now in the fortified port of
Pola in the province Of Istrla. The
British and French Mediterranean
fleets have been sighted near the en-
trance of the Adriatic. Should the
Austrian fleet attempt to seek a re-
fuge in the harbor, It is not believed
here that the Notifications will fur.
nlsh much protection against tho
guns of the allied nayies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

Rome. Aug. 13.-Immediately fol
lowing the announcement of the de-
claration of war against Austria by
England a special cabinet meeting
was called. From reliable sources it
has been learned that no change is
contemplated in the attitude of Italy.
II is believed here. however, that the
Austrian ambassador will now make
demand that Italy como TO tho aid
OF Austria and keep her agreement
on the ground that war has been do
clared by country outside the agree
ment. If the demand is made it will
be refused
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
Camel Today

Camel Today
New York at Boston
Washington at Philadelphia.
Detroit at Cleveland.
Chicago at st. Louis.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

FOR sALE-The Park Homestead ON Pleas
ant street, the books aud furniture there
in. Prices on contents greatly reduced. APP
ply Edward j. Hall. site
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

For SALE-I have purchased the wood aud
kidding business OF Geo. Chandler aud
will endeavor to please all customers. give me
trial and he convinced. John Lahamme, 30l
South st. Tel. 2l5-J
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

For sALE-Two 1914 Maxwell demonstrat-
ors, roadster and touring car. Used very
little. Price low. w. M. Marshall, North Ben.
nington. 60tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
s Are Sufficiently Occupied
NO. BeNNlNeToN's FOURTH
Statement Showing How Fund coIe.
bratlon Was Discussed

la order that those who gave so gen
crously to the North Bennington
Fourth of July celebration, may SEQ
how the money was expended. the
general committee submit the follow
ing statement of receipts and dis
bursements. The item in receipts for
the sale of ice cream for s49.lG was
the result of work of the concessions
committee.
There is in the treasurer's hand
now balance of 5000. and this will
be held until next year. and will be
used then for the 1915 celebration.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

ROR SALE-Stove wood and sawdust deliv-
cred, Waste from white birch brush backs.
Clark Co., Main st. Telephone Elm. 6lt6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
The National League

New York 3. St Louis >.
Chicago 4, Brooklyn 1.
Standardization. rain.
Pittsburg- Philadelphia. wet grounds
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

FOR sALE-New and second hand buggies
u ana carriages also horses. N d.. Cone
livery open day and night, Corner of River and
Depot Sts. Tel.-329-W 50t25+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

FOR SALE-Stock in the BENNINGTON Scale
4 Co. Address W, l. Hare, l2S Union St,
Bennington vt. 5St25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
LOST

IL oft.00 will Be- paid the Under for its re
turn. J. N. Nielsen. care ~. N. shccmsker
6sfP-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
Standing Of the Clubs
Games Today

Boston at New York.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at pittsburg.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
wANrEs

NJANTED-Bo Boy OF 10 wa ats place 10 work
w on farm where be could go TO schoo and
get extra pay for clio hes. Apply rner Gage
and Schooi st. d3tdt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
That Worn Out Feeling

with loss OF appetite. constipation.
biliousness. sick-headsche. is natures
warning that you need a good sum-
mer tonic. Get a bottle OF Baxters
Mandrake Bitters today. Sold every
where, liquid or tablets, rs cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

IrOR sALE-Modern room house. slated
n and in good repair. bath, toilet. hot and
cold water, barn l8x5l, lean TO i2x40. shed 2SxS6
hen house l0xl2, lot l72xl00. this property is
Off CO, in good location and bargain at the
price asked Sl,500. Nash and Hutchins. 49tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

X/ANTED- Chairs TO scat with either cane
w or rattan. l.. u. Reyes, S'6 school 81,
Remington. VI. U3tb'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

FOR SALE Stoddard Dayton passenger
class shape. John E.'walrh l5s Beech 81. 4stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13

ROR sALE-A very desirable little place.
Is acres of good land. good six Dom cot.
tage, barn and wagon SIZED. fine variety of
fruit, build ngs all 10 good repair. never fall
ing water, property now owned by New York
poop o who have bought another place in the
Berkshires, will BIO sold at the sacrifice price of
el.l00. located = i-2 miles from Salisbury
static on. Nash and Hutchins. i9T
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-13
Many Have There
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-5 FIRST class horses. workers and
drivers Fearless aud sound Several
second hand wagons and harnesses will cell Mt
bargain. Call at the new Famer sheds Wcst
Main st. In rear of Adams Mill property. L.
l.. Potter Prop. Tel. IAN 62t2if
FOR sALE-Complcte mission dining room
set, sectional book case. couch ana ice box
Mrs. j. b. Wilbur, South SALISBURY, vt. 6lti