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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
TO Be Held at Apollo Hall Next Wed.
ncsday Evening


nesday Evening
BY direction Of the Republican com
mittce of the county of Bennington,
the Republican voters of the town of
Bennington arc hereby notified and
warned to meet in caucus at Apollo
hail. on South street in the village of
Bennington, Wednesday evening, Sep
TENDER 30th. 1914, ut seven o'clock
for the following purposes:
First:-To choose twelve delegates
and twelve alternatcs to attend the
Republican county convention to be
held at Bennington, Vermont, on
Saturday. October Ord, 1914
Second To transact any other
business found proper when met.
Pursuant to law, voting for dele
gates will be by ballot and checklist,
and the polls will be open from
seven to nine o'clock p. m. and long.
er il necessary. According to the
caucus law ballots must be furnished
by the town committee. and no
names can DO printed thereon unless
written application therefor be filed
with said committee not less than
twcnty-four hours before said caucus.
Edward c. Bennett,
Henry r. Cushman.
Walter IL. Berry,
William J. Hicks,
J. Ben Harmon.
Eugene j. Shea,
Peter Longtin,
Republican Town Committee.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
SEWING FOR THE RED CROSS
Bennington Women Have Organized
for the Work

lot INC WOIk
The ladies OF Bennington, eager to
prove that ihey appreciate the bless
ing OF living in a land of peace and
not OF war. have begun weekly sew
ing parties to work on garments need.
ed by the Red Cross for the wounded
of all nations. In this the largest Of
The three villages it WAS thought wise
TO reach tho ladies' through the
churches and all will be at work in a
few days now, it is hoped. But lest
there are some not connected in any
way with any clutch who would be
glad to spcnd an afternoon each week
ia relief sewing, this notice is to Ia.
yite any woman aud every woman to
bring thimble and scissors to any or
all Of these meetings where they will
be welcomed and quickly put TO work.
There is one other requisite, a dime
10 help pay 10 the material to be sow
ed up. by inquiry of Mrs. L. w.
Bradford, Mrs Willard Lighthall.
Mrs. G. II. Dewey Mrs. c. w. Thatch-
err the day and hours of the various
meetings can be asce tanned.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
A CHURCH MEMBER rs YEARS
Mrs. Melissa Bates Joined Baptist
Church rs Years Ago Sunday

Mrs. Melissa Bates Joined Baptist
Church rs Years Ago Sunday
At the First Baptist church yestc'-
day morning there occurred most
interesting and unique incident when
the pastor, Rev. W. +. Meyerg an
nounced after his sermon that Mrs.
Melissa Dates had coached her
seventy.nfth anniversary as mem
Der OF the church. It was on Sep
tember 20, 1899 that Mrs. Bates unit
cd with this church and without in
terruption has been faithful and
consistent member through all the
intervening yeas
After few brief. but impressive
remarks by Mr., Meyer large boquet
OF Killarney roses, provided by the
ladies' Of the Clutch and which had
stood on the platform through the
service, was presented TO Mrs, Bates.
The congregation then sang with
much feeling the hymn, Blessed are
the Sons of God, and after the bene-
dicticn was pronounced. those pres
ent gathered around Madame Bates
offe ing her their congratulations
and best wishes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
JoNEs-LlVINosToN
Pretty Wedding Saturday at Home Of
MIR. and Mrs. Eli Archer

MT. anu Mrs. Eli hECnCF
pretty home wedding was held at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Archer
at 10 a. ~. Saturday, when Miss Anna
Louisa Livingston was united in mar
riage to Charles Jones. by the Rov.
George 5. Mills. pasto' OF the Second
Congregational church. The bride
was gowned in a king green MESA
line aud carried white asters. The
bridesmaid, who was Miss Maude
Jones, carried pink astors.
The best man was William Archer.
After the ceremony a reception was
given The couple left by automobile
for Rutland, Charlestown. y. H. aud
other places.
They received many valuable gifts,
among which are cut glass. money
china, linen. and furniture.
Their many friends wish them hap
piness There were many guests from
Providence, r. l., and Rutland VT
After the wedding tour the couple
will reside in bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
Recipes Of Our Pioneer Mothers

for the home treatment of disease
were wonderfully dependable. True.
they knew nothing of drugs, but
owed their success To the roots.
herbs and ba-ks of the field. II is
interesting to note that Lydia l..
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, The
most successful remedy for female
ills we have, was originally prepared
fo- home use from one OF these re
cipos. It's fame has now spread from
shore to shore, and thousands o.
American women now well and
strong claim they owe their health
and happiness to Lydia L. Pinkham'
Vegetable Compound.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
FUSION TICKET BY
DEMOCRATS AND
PROGRESS|vES
County Conventions Held Sat
urday at Arlington
TWO LARGE GATHERINGS
Each Meeting Named Committees of
Nomination Which Selected the
the Joint Ticket

The Democrats and Progrcssivcs
joined hands on a county ticket sat.
urday. Each party held its conven-
ton at Arlington and the fusion
ticket nominated by both is as FOL
lows:
Senators
A. j. Cooper Fog, Bennington.
A. c. Orvis, Dem, ManchcsteT
Assistant Judges
J. NJ. Beebe, Dem, East Dorset
j. Ed. Walbridge, Independent,
bennington.
States Attorney
Henry Chase Prog, Bennington.
Sheriff
o. II. Ramsdell. Prog, Pownal
judges OF Probate
Geo. y. Lawrence, Prog, Manches-
to-.
Ward L. Lyons, Dem, Bennington.
High Bailff
George Myers, Dem, Pownal.
a. ]. Cooper, nominated for senator
is so well known in this county as
the head of the Cooper mills in Ben
nington that he needs no introduction
to the people. The candidate from
the north shire, a. c. Orvis, familiar
lily known as Bert Orvis, is Of tho
firm of c. f. Orvis d Son, fishing rod
manufacturers. He has represented
Manchester at the last two sessions
of the legislature and has wide
circle of friends.
The county convention OF the Pro
gressive party met in town hall, Ar
lington, at . o'clock Saturday after
noon. There were SO delegates pres
ent
The convention opened with w. II.
Nichols Of Bennington presiding. AZ
ter the election Of w. II. Nichols as
chairman, Rev. George 5. Mills of
Bennington offered prayer. The
chairman then discussed the great
work that the progressives are doing
both in nation and state for the bet
ter welfare of the people. He CRITIC
ed the actions of Senator Dillingham;,
condemning his suppC.t OF Lorimer
in the Z. S. Senate. The name OF A.
]. Cooper of Bennington was men
toned as one of the states loyal
progressives, and this was received
with an outburst O. enthusiasm.
The call was next read, and Marden
Nichols of Bennington moved that a
committee Of seven be appointed who
should confer with a similar commit
tee from the Democ,atic convention
which was being held upstairs in the
same building. This motion was
seconded and chairman Nichols APP
pointed this committee, L. IL. West OF
Dorset chairman.
While the committee was out YER
al speeches were made from the
floor. Rev. G.. S. Mills commented
upon the Maine election and declared
it to be a strong showing for the Pro
gressives. lie also said that Maine
was really Roosevelt state. Mar.
den Nichols talked at some length on
Continued on Page Two)
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE
FOR sALE-Four small coal stoves. Inquire
15l North ST.. ltf

FOR SALE-Nearly new five room hou go
Il aeie good land. shed, hen house. gOnd
water and extra good garden. This property is
located minutes walk from Mort bennington
trolley. Considerable personal property with
the place. Price for all, $500. Nash Il Hutch
ms. 90
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

George Primrose and George VIII
son. C'Waltz Ne Again.. formerly
of Barlow. Wilson, Primrose and
West, have just joined hands again
this season. after a separation OF
twenty years. and are presenting a
big spectacular production OF goth
century minstrels.
Barlow, Wilson. Primrose and West
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

EOR SALE-We have a 1918 Ford Touring
4 car, in eXcellenG condition, which is FOR
sale at low figure. This car was owned by
one man only. and used carefully and well
cared for. Bennington Garage, FORD Dealers.
99tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
WEATHER FORECAST

Ft' eastern New York and western
Vermont, fair tonight aud Tuesday.
Frost tonight
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

FOR SaLE-Two gasoline engines in fine
condition. One h. p. tHin-cylinder and
one IL single cylinder engine. VIII sell cheap
Norman w. Edgerton, Mccall st. 1916
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

scenic production is said TO be the
most elaborate ever seen with SINH
lar organization. The Primrose and
wilson minstrels viii give perform
ance at Bennington opera house on
Friday. oct. 2. A big spectacular
street parade viii be given on the
day Of the performance at noon
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

VNANTED-One copy Science and Health
w by NJ. Il. Glover, 1870. Apply to 1914,
Banner. 99t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

For SALE-sbeet iron garage Il by Il feet,
L wired for electric lights. DR.. j. ii. Cole,
GG3 Main NJ. Tel. rs. 97t2s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

FOR SiLE-Doric No. . hot water heater
IN good repair, kitchen range. Self Feed
parlor stove and | hen house lsxl2. Il, A.
Davenport. 1916
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

ZYTANTED-A position doing light house
w work by n young woman with n child 3
years old. Apply American House, Cor. Mort
ana River SITS. 9tgs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
WANTED

WTANTED-A girl or middle-sged woman
w for general house work In family of
three. Apply Mrs. Clarence. Wilson, sOj CAP.
st. it6'H
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
A Hard Cold

A Hard Cold
due to a sudden change in the wealth
err. exposure or any cause, Il neglect
ed. may lead TO serious lung troubles.
Keep Downs Elixir in the medicine
cupboard. and take before the cold
develops into pneumonia, or CON
sumption becomes seated. Sold
everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

FOR SALE-Bay mare IL yeas old, weight
1850. kind gentle and true. safe for ladies
N. Y. 93tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

WANTED Dressmaking TO do at home
w Apply MIS-. Olive Van Kleeck, 'i9 Main
st. Rates low. 9jt5
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

NOTICE Brinz 30 n. I. Rabbits trade
~ MARKS 20 Wiilouzhhy'e department stor,,.
Remington. Cor a beautiful Nucut glass tumh-
Ter s,t. consisting Il 6 tcmilers ana a sugar
and creaner. Trade marks are good fro m 81
Of Babitt's products. eT25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

For SALE Horses. buggics. harness and
carriages. Feed. sale and livery stable.
N. u Gone River st. 829-W. Sst2s+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

NOR SALE-Ripe and green tomatoes for
4 sale at Geo Pelerin's, 100 Mill st. sl01
bushel for ripe and SOC for green. Send me a
postal and will deliver them. Geo Pellerin,
iG0 Mill st. Sit2i'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28

I'O RENT-Pieasant five room Hat on first
iiOOr Inquire uD s.airs. n. NJ. Moore.
Cor. Park and County SITS ssis
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-09-28
TO RENT

rINO -Seven-room tenement. Amy
n lll1t Dewey st. Call evenings. lt6'
no RENT-House on corner of County and
Maple streets. Inquire sarah Rogan. 2Ss
Mapl- st. 99t6
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26
WILL ATTEND STATE
Y. N. C. A. MEETING
-Four Young Men From Mexico Viii
Attend Meeting Of Younger Mems
Organization
THREE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
Mexico Should Have Strong Branch
Young Mems Christian AssOcia-
ton With Building

Four young men from Mexico,
three of them high school boys, will
attend the State meeting of theyoung
er mems organization Of the Young
Mems Christian Association at Cam
eron this week. The expenses Of these
young men win be paid by the Sunday
School they represent.
Leo Ritter, representing the Chris
tian Church, will go as adult leader.
The other boys, who are students at
the High School and who were chos-
en- by Supt. Herbert Pryor and Prin-
eipal Street are Archie Rodgers, Jes-
sc Gibbs and Charles Myers.
A local branch Of the Young Mems
! Christian Association was organized
in Mcmillan High School two years
ago, but interest has waned a great
deal and the Mexico boys attending
the meeting at Cameron are expected
to bring back a number of good ideas
to create a new enthusiasm for the
organization.
Mr.. Pryor Fpes to build up q
strong Organization in the High
School as a step toward a larger
branch in the town. Mexico shoulC
have a strong branch of the Young
Mems Christian Association with &
good building and steps toward thi:
end win be taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26
{. 4. CARRIERS COUNTRY
HOME BURNED DOWN
Fire Discovered About Three O'clock
Monday Morning, after Gaining
Great Roadway
NARROW ESCAPE FOR FAMILY
Very Little Furniture Was Saved and
! the Property Was Only Partially
Insured.

E. H. Carter's fine country home,
four miles northwest Of this city was
destroyed by fire about 5 o'clock, on
Monday morning. The fire vas beyond
control when discovered and the fam
lily was forced to flee in their night
clothes. Only a few pieces Of furni-
ture were saved. The fire is thought
to have started from a defective flue.
Nh. Carter who was in town Mon
day. stated the house is a total loss
partially covered by insurance.
"we had a fire in the kitchen for
supper and one in the dining room un
til about II o'clock" he said. "Aboui
8 o'clock we were awakened by the
smoke and found the roof in the real
of the house and the dining room and
kitchen in flames. We scarcely hat
time to get out ourselves, much less
take any furniture with US. We saved
only a dresser, a ~chiffonier, seyera,
chairs, and the clothes we had on oul
backs"
The rear of the house was old, bu'
the front was new, having been bull
only a short time. Mr.. Carter hai
made no estimate of his loss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26
ST. CHARLES VICTORIOUS

st. Charles Military Academy, aid
ed by the referee and ead-linesman,
defeated the Missouri Military Acad-
envy boys, at st. Charles, Saturday,
in a hard-fought battle. The score
was 1913, the failure of N. NJ. A. to
kick goal from a bad angle giving the
game to S. c. NJ. A.
The Mexico boys entered the game
badly handicapped by injuries to sew
eral of their best players, but every
one of them put up a terrific fight,
Notwithstanding. The officials must
have pretty frank" as several outsid-
ers remarked on their decisions and
stated the visitors were playing
against unbeatable odds. Seip, Turner
Lewis, Dee johnson and Kruger starr
ed for NJ. M. A.
The st. Charles boys are coming to
Mexico, Thanksgiving Day, for a re-
turn game and the local boys expect
to defeat them-by fair means, how
ever. The game Thursday should be
a good one as both teams will be play
ing for blood"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26

FOR nearly forty years the Mexico
Ledger has co-operated with the cit
liens in raising a Christmas fund to
be expended by committees from all
the churches, among the needy. Our
people have gladly contributed to
this fund, and are very much pleased
with the manner of its distribution.
The Ledger has always cordially par
ticipated and done what it could in
its capacity as a public servant, and
not for the purpose of self-exploita-
ton. The Ledger's record for near
ly forty years speaks for itself.
The ministers of Mexico who are
familiar with the local charity condi-
tons as no other men are, endorse
the plan of distributing the Good Eel
low Fund as in the past, that is,
through committees appointed from
various churches and suggest that
the Ledger start a fund for this pur-
pose as usual. This committee will
be appointed Immediately and elect
a treasurer with whom all funds will
be deposited. 1t is probable that the
committee will open headquarters in
the City Fall soon, to receive dona-
tons Of clothing, toys, and eatables.
Mayor ]. w. Dry is in thorough ac-
cord with the movement and will rem
der all the aid possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26
CORR0BORATION


For months Mexico citizens have
been seen in these columns enthusi-
astic praise of Doan's Kidney Pills by
Mexico residents. Would these promi-
nent people recommend a remedy
that had not proven reliable? Would
they confirm their statements after
years had elapsed if personal expe-
rienee had not shown the remedy to
be worthy of endorsement? The fol-
lowing statement should carry con-
viction to the mind of every Mexico
reader.
Mrs. John Reeds, 1104 W. Har-
wood street, Mexico, Mo-, says: 1.-THE
statement | gave some time ago, G C
ommending Doan's Kidney Pills holds
good. The cure they made has been
permanent. | gladly give Doan's Kid
ney Pills the endorsement they de-
serve"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Reeds had. Foster Milburn CO.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26
Sid and Fred A

Sid Houston Of the Mexico Ledoer
Coi' Whites most promising under.
study and one of the brightest young
newspaper men in the state, was a
rams invader Sunday. In addition 10
MS versatility, Sid is said to be the
hahdsomest male Mexico has produced
IN a generation, Col. Fred Morris not
excepted, At least the girls of that
city are alleged to hold to this convic-
ton, and though in all things mod
est, Sid himself is compelled to admit
the fact himself. as distressing as
an admission may be. Personally.
we quite agree with the girls and are
forced to "hand it" to Sid, especially
as regards his hair, which, though not
Sampsonian by any means, easily RI
walls that of Mrs. Patrick Campbell,
particularly the curl in front. Despite
the fact that he draws an enormous
salary, which is being increased week.
Sid lets all the girls marry on him.
and It would seem, is doomed to be a
Dacheior, uncoddled and uncontrolled.
a ~bo'ilevarder and cafe lounger. Still,
such a fate were not SO bad II
one have the wit and imagination and
inc intellectual a~liyeness which sid
a We hope to see him surpass in
achievement any Of the bevy of bright
young newspaper men Mexico has fur
nlshed the metropolitan press in this
In fact, he comes Of good Mon
roe county blood on both sides and we
"re banking on himr-Paris Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26

THE LEDGER has been asked
several times today what difference
there is between the two Good Fell
low Funds" being subscribed in Mex
leo for the needy at Christmas. We
did not suppose there was any diff
ference; there neve has been. 1t
has been announced by the editor of
the other paper that he is going to
appoint a committee of his own to
distribute the fund that he raises
1t also stated today that he has now
offered this fund to the Elks to as
sist in their entertainment if they
need it. We do no know anything
further regarding the matter. The
fund subscribed through the Ledger
will be turned over to the treasurer
of the committee appointed by the
churches, and viii be distributed by
that committee as has been the GUS
tom heretofore. Those who want
their Christmas subscription to char
ity handled by this committee can
make their subscription to any men,
Der of the committee or through the
Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26
LIQUOR INTERESTS MILESTONE
Secretary Bryan Says Party Can't
Afford to Shield Them.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 23.-Under the
heading, 'The Alcoholic Milestone"
W. J. Bryan in the forthcoming is
sue of his Commoner, declares unre-
lenting war on the liquor interests.
The pronouncement, which is signed
by Bryan, reads in part
1.-THE Democrats of the nation have
an issue to face and they may as well
have a few nor years in which to
fatten upon the woes of their VIC
Tins, but they are fighting desperate
ly.
1.-THE Democratic party cannot af-
ford to shield the brewery, the dis
tillery and the saloon from the rising
wrath of a determined people. De-
mocracy is the nations hope on DO
litical and economic questions--let it
not, by taking sides with the liquor
interests, repel those who put moral
issues first.
"The liquor interests are a mill
stone about the party's neck"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26

THE Mexico Elks have arranged
for a Christmas entertainment of
their own, which will be first-class in
every particular, as are all of the
stunts put on by the Elks. This en-
tertainment has nothing to do with
the Goodfellow Fund raised annually
in Mexico to be expended for the poor
by a committee from each of the Mex
leo churches, appointed by the pas
tors. This fund viii be raised as us
ual, and will be expended as usual.
The Christmas festivities this year
promise to be most delightful, and we
understand that the choral singers
viii visit the various homes for the
benefit of the Hospital on Christmas
Eve; and we would suggest that af-
ter they complete their tour of the
residence section that they meet with
the Elks and in one large chorus sing
the carols for the guests. This idea
has been quite popular in other cit
les.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26
FLAGS AMI ANKLES
lCleveland Plain Dealerl

cleveland Plain Dealer)
Some Chicago women have taken up
a fad Of wearing stockings decorated
with little American flags. The fad
came from London, where the Amer
lean women sojourners took kindly to
it. Feminine adornment in recent
years has run largely in the direction
of stockings, and any novelty has
been gratefully and eagerly accept
ed.
But the Chicago idea has struck a
snag. The American Flag Day Asso-
citation, which makes a business of
seeing that the flag is not treated
with indignity, proposes to proceed
against those who use a miniature of
Old Glory for ankle decorations.
There is already in Illinois a law max
ing it a felony to paint or print a
representation of the American flag
for advertising purposes or in con-
n%ection with any advertisement. The
stockings are not held to come under
the provisions of this law. although
their purpose may be to advertise a
we'll built ankle. Action la threatened
on the broader ground that such a
use is dissertation.
1t is a fine point in patriotism. A
flag worn on a collar or a glove
would probably meet with no obiec-
ton even from the most ardent guar
dian Of the emblem. But the ankle
is humble and lowly, and very near
the ground. The altitude of the flag
rather than any strong objection to
Its use for personal adornment, is
possibly the chief grievance of the
DIRECTORS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-26

THE Christmas charity fund being
raised by the people of Mexico to be
expended by a committee from all the
churches is not a Mexico Ledger
fund. It is a fund of the people and
is being raised by the hberal-mind-
ed public-spirited citizens of Mex
leo, who want the needy to be looked
after during the holidays, and want
this work done by a committee from
the churches as usual. The Ledger is
simply assisting in this matter as it
always tries to do when any question
for the good of the community is be-
fore the people.
The fund this year was not even
started" by the Ledger, but by a
friend who handed us $40 and said,
i want my donations for charity to
be handled by an organization repre-
senting the churches, and not by
some individual | believe public char
ity should not be handled personal
W by some self-appointed individual,
but by a committee appointed by the
churches who are always in closest
touch with the needy"