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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Tole
Briefly for Busy Readers

William L. Hawks is spending this
week in New York.
Richadr McKal iyesGeo.M Nit cree
Richard MelSale Visited in Hoosick
Falls Monday ~
Miss Rose Durand, who has Leen
visiting in Plttsfcld and Great Bar
rington, has returned nome
A rooster ana several hens were
stolen from the premises OF 7. H..
Cranston one night recently.
Miss Mary Sanford of New York is
guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Charles
Il. Sanford of Old bennington
The interior OF Library hall is be-
ing painted and otherwise improved
preparatory to occupancy by the
Civic league.
Ridgway knight of New York, a
well-lnown landscape artist, has been
guest at the nome of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Colgate.
Robert Hall has returned to New
York for the winter. Mrs. Hall will
remain in her summer residence at
Old Bennington few days longer
The Climbers" is without a doubt
one OF Clyde Fitch's greatest dramas.
A five part film adoption of quality Of
their famous drama will be seen at
the opera house today. Adv
Miss Wmifred Adams has return
ed from a vacation spent at New Ber
lin, n Y. ana other places and re
sumed her duties as clerk at the
Richie store.
Last opportunity to see Irene Cam
eron and Fowler Bros. in their clever
novelty change act and Vera Hall,
singing omedienne-T opera house to.
day. Also five-part feature OF quality
Adv
Miss Luella Goldsmith, bookkeeper
in the office Of Nichols & Warren is
acting in that capacity at the Hoosick
Falls Office of the Twin State Cast
and electric company for few days.
Gladys Hansan and Geo. Soule
Spencer are featured in n fye-part
V. l.. S. f. feature of quality THE
Climbers"-opera house today. Adv.
New vaudeville, opera house to
morrow Adv
George H. Scissor, aged about GO
years, died Monday at his home in
Manchester Mr. Scissor served in
tho civil war. being a member OF Co
E., 5th N. Y, ana he was also a mem
Der OF the stan Of Louis Grant. 1t Is
said that there are only two veterans
living who were members of Mr.,
scissors company.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05

feet long. The terminal enters the
rear of the store, where the firm has
radon receiving transformer,
Murdoch variable condenser, a Clapp-
Eastman fixed condenser, a Bitten
duplex loading coil and a crystolo
detector With this apparatus the cor
rect time is easily and instantly re-
ceiyed at noon and at 10 p. IN.
The method Of sending the time is
interesting. At 1145 "a M the instru-
ment begins beating the seconds,
skipping the Goth second and starting
again on the Both and continuing un-
til the 55th second, when it ships TO
the Goth second, thereby assuring alb
solute accuracy. This continues un-
til 20 seconds of noon, when the
beats are skipped until the final one
on the absolute dot of II o'clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
TIME BY WIRELESS
Brattleboro jewelers. Connect with
Arlington by Wireless

Considering the size OF Brattleboro
the village can boast of several elab-
crate sets of wireless apparatus
which are working successfully One
which has attracted much attention
recently is that installed by Vaughn
& Burnett, jewelers., with which they
obtain time each day from the govern
ment wireless station at Arlington,
near Washington. The apparatus is
attuned only for Arlington, and only
dispatches from that station are
heard. The distance is about 400
miles in an air line.
The aerial on the roof of the Hook
er building, which was installed by
A. NJ. Bennett of West Brattleboro.
who has had an elaborate apparatus
there for some time and has develop
ed expert ability, is composed of four
strands of phosphur bronze wire 100
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
sPEARfFoR BIG LEAGUE
Vermont Pitcher VIII Report Today
to New York Americans.

r'f4' 80
St Adams, Oct. 1,-Harold f.,
Spear of Diamond street win leave
tomorrow morning for New York,
where he will report to the manager
Of the New York American baseball
team, for a tryout as pitcher. Spear,
who has made an enviable record on
amateur teams in Vermont, is a son
of Mr. and Mrs. +. T. Spear of this
city. During the two years that he
has been a student at the University
of Vermont he has played on the
varsity team. He made the team in
his freshman year and won his letter.
While playing with the freshman
team he pitched a no-hit-no-run game
against Colgate At Randolph the
past summer he won every game he
pitched except two. His record was
1S5 strikeouts in the 16 games. He
batted over 300, gave only IL bases
on balls in 1912 innings and allowed
40 hits IN that time,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
PLAYGROUND FOR ADAMS
Property at Renfrew to Become Ath-
letio Field

The report that is generally accred-
tied as true, to the effect that the
Renfrew manufacturing company is
soon to set apart the property known
as the old baseball ground in Rem
frew as a public recreation or athlet-
ic field, was the occasion of much
satisfaction to the people OF the
town. The generosity and thought
fulness of tke concern in this in
stance will not soon be forgotten by
the people of Adams, and the advant-
age of the gift to them will soon be
seen in the good effect it will have in
promoting healthful exercise and
giving an opportunity to the youth of
Adams to enjoy beneficial pastimes.
The field has been the scene of
many an interesting and exciting con
test in the past, for it is to Adams
what most of the old fairgrounds so
well known in New England have
been to other places. For many
years it was the only place where
the people of Adams could hold ath-
letic contests, outdoor games, and
as such it became an important fac
tor in the life of the town. Here in
years gone by nicnics were held,
sports and pastimes of other lands
brought joy to the immigrants that
were among the pioneers of the town.
and the first to find employment in
what is now the large mills and fac
tories of the town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
Our Jitnoy offer-This and SC.

DONT'S MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with DC and mail it to
Foley & Co. Chicago, H., writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for coughes, colds and
cough; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain
in sides and back, rheumatism, back
ache. kidney and bladder ailments;
and Foley Cathprtic Tablets, a whole
some and thoroughly cleansing ca
thartic for constipation, biliousness,
headache and sluggish bowels. Sold
everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
WORKED CLEVER GAME
Man Arrested at Plattsbureh charg-
ed with Swindling Vermonters.

Man Arrested at PiattSburgh Charg-
ed with Swindling Vermonters.
Rutland, Oct William Quinn,
alias Smith, former inmate of the
Vermont State prison and an ex-engi-
neer on the Rutland railroad, has
been arrested at Pittsburgh, N. Y,
as result of the efforts of Special
Railroad Policeman John w. Brislin,
this city and John G. Schillinger,
chief, engineer of the Rutland road,
and will have trial at Pittsburgh
next Tuesday, Mr. Brislin being a wit
ness
Last July, Quinn, as smith, work
ed the Rutland railroad north of Bur-
lington, visiting the section foreman
and representing himself as an insur-
ance agent He would show a tyne
written letter bearing good imita-
ton of the signature of Chief Engi-
neer John G. Schillinger, bearing out
his assertion that the railroad was
anxious for all section hands to take
out insurance policies, Being Of
good appearance and a clever talker
and having apparently the backing az
the road, Quinn picked up many FIRST
payment of 81, agreeing TO send
the policies in day or two. Final.
ly through enquiries of foreman,
written direct to Mr.. Schillinger. the
scheme was brought to the notice of
railroad officials. Meantime Quinn
had left the Rutland road ana was
working the Central Vermont and
Delaware & Hudson lines. Soon af
ter Mr.. Brislin notified these com
panies of the activities Of Quinn lie
was caught in Plattsburgh.
Quinn was paroled from the Ter
mont State prison October 30, 1911,
his parole having ended May %, 1913.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05

Natives of Adams as well as those
who came from alar enjoyed them
selves and there took keen delight in
the many exciting events of skill and
strength that took place on the old
field. For the past two years not as
much use has been made Of tac place
as was the case formerly. a9 The lot
has been regarded more in the sense
of private proper ty. bus the owners
have always been lenion, ans &cacr-
GUS in allowing it to be used by the
people OF the town
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
ssGeis for Corns,
SURE as Sunrise {!
ANY Corn, With "Gets-It" on 1t, 10 an
Absolute "Goner!"

Yes, It's the simplest thing in the
world to get rid of n corn,-when you
use "Gets-It," the worlds greatest
corn-ridder. Really, it's almost a
pleasure to have cornS just to see
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05
plTTsFlEL0 THEATRE SOLE

Colonial Purchased by Springfield
Amusement Company s.-
The Colonial Theatre at Pittsfield,
Mass, has been purchased by The
Goldstein Brothers Amusement Com,
pany rs, Springfield; Mass, which viii
take possession October 16 and inau-
surate new policy November /,
The figure was not far from $4,000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-10-05

"Gets-It" PutS Your Feet III CIOVer.
them come off with "Gets-It." 1t just
loosens tho corn from the true flesh,
ensily. and then makes 1T come clean
1t makes the use of tape. corn-squeez-
ing bandages, irritating salves, knives,
scissors, and razors really look ridiculous.
Get rid OF those corns quickly, surely.
It." For warts and bunions, too. It's
the 10Th century why.
"Gets-It" is sold by all druggists.
CSC a bottle, or sent direct by Il.
Lawrence 4 Co, Chicago,
Sold in Bennington and recommends
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
by w. l.. Gokay
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
BUY IT NOW.

BUY 1t now" is the new motto, and
it is good one. The quicker money
gets into circulation, and the more of
it, the better times will be. No farmer
ought, of course, to buy anything that
he does not positively need, but if he
has decided that he needs anything in
his farm work this year = anything
from a traction pillow to a package of
garden seed-he can help business by
buying it now. And certainly any man
who owes debt and has the money to
pay the debt and doesn't do it, is sim
ming against the prosperity of the ma
ton, and that of all his fellow citizens.
Business is being stalled all over the
country because men who are able to
pay will not pay, and this keeps others
from paying. If A will pay B, B will
then pay C, and C will pay D, and so on.
The Progressive Farmer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
wakefield NOTES.

The sewing class of Wakefield meets
Friday to darn stockings.
Miss Mary Mumford visited in town
Wednesday.
Mr.. Chas. Argue was in town Mon
day.
Mrs. L. J. Davis and Miss Lulie
Davis have been spending a few days
in town.
The school children will receive
credit at school for work done at
home. Every Monday report should
be sent to the teachers by the parents,
stating the kind and amount of work
done by each pupil.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

The Horticultural Department of the
Louisiana State University operates a
vegetable garden, of one acre in ex-
tent, on which are grown the leading
varieties of vegetables, which are sold
locally to faculty members and stu
dent boarding clubs.
& Hot beds and cold frames are con-
structed and operated.
Seed testing, sowing, terminating,
Itransplanting and other means of plant
propagation are practiced. Fungus and
insect troubles are studied and control
measures adopted. The principles of
soil preparation, fertilization and cult
walton, rotation, double" y" succession"
catch" and companion" cropping are
taught and practiced. In the vegetable
sales work the principles of local mar
keting, grading and packing are stress
| ed, and the value tried out in bona fide
student sales.
The vegetable sales range in value
from $4,000 to $4,000 per session, the
money thus made going to the support
of a scholarship in the College of
Agriculture of the University.
School garden work is also taught
! in practical manner, both the "indi-
vidual" and community" garden idea
being observed.
In addition to the work here the
Department and its students are CO.
operating with the Baton Rouge public
schools in their gardening work, Civ.
ing practical training to the school
children as outlined above.
The canning of tomatoes forms an
important part of the Summer School
work.
Propagation by budding and grating
| is also taught and practiced. Pecan
seedlings are kept for this purpose and
at proper season these, are grated and
budded.
Some of the results of student work
in vegetable growing will be given
from time to time. G. Lee, Professor
of Forestry and Horticulture, Louisi-
ana State University.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
SOME DANGERS FROM THE

Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, superintend-
ent of the Chicago public schools, says
that the extensive use of the film is
endangering the proper use of the Eng
lish language. She says she believes
that the strident tones ascribed to the
American woman's voice is due to the
overuse of the eye to the neglect OF
the ear. She says she would be sorry
to see the moving picture used to teach
history as she feels certain that the
battlefield would be overplayed.
I'VE must be careful" said Mrs
Young, mot to cultivate the eye too
much and the ear not enough. be.
/ ieve that one reason why the moving
picture is supporting the drama is be-
cause our ears are getting dull, and
we don't understand what the actors
are saying.
"While believe the moving picture
can be used to show children certain
moral lesson, you can't force a moral
on children all the time. They like to
see something that is human and dra.
matte. They used to have the yellow
backed novel. That is bad, but if all
reading is going out, that is much
worse"
Mrs. Young said that the greatest
value of the educational film in the
school is in the study of earth, includ
ing the study of geography, zoology
and botany.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06


Women shoppers in Baton Rouge,
whether from the country or nearby
towns, through the thoughtfulness and
energetic efforts of the ladies of that
city, now have place to go, where
they can rest, enjoy a nap and cup
of tea, look after their children, etc.,
without going out of the shopping dis.
trict. The Piper residence in Main
street, next door to the Becker Furni-
ture Co.'S store, has been rented for
the purpose, and comfortably furnished
throughout by the donations of gen.
erous individuals. There are reception,
rest, and tea-rooms, kitchen and other
conveniences. Mrs. C. w. Tempel, for.
merly of St. Francisville, is in charge
being in residence there, and this fact
alone insures every one going there a
kindly welcome and the most thought.
full attention, Every thing is free al
the Rest Room, except the eatables
but there will be a box for voluntary
contributions of money to go towards
the support of the institution.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
ENGLISH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL,

English in the High School, is the
subject of an article by DR.. A. g. Reed,
Professor of English Literature, L. s..
u, published in the University Bulletin
for January.
DR.. Reed holds that the curriculum
of the schools contains much that is of
little practical value to the pupil,
whether the pupil goes out from the
school into life or enters university
for advanced work He, of course,
speaks primarily for the subject of
English. The boy or girl who learns
to spell in correct manner 5000 of
the English words most frequently
used in writing, has a good working
basis in language as far as writing and
Ispelling are concerned, and the addi-
tional $4,000 words to be found in the
Textbooks may well be dispensed with.
The minimum essentials contained in
the theory of rhetoric can be given in
twenty-five pages; and in 100 pages
can be stated and illustrated the prin-
ciples of grammar.
BY attempting to teach the pupils to
spell the same list of words in the
Elementary schools, the high schools
and in the universities there is much
unnecessary and useless repetition of
subject matter and much loss of time
and energy.
The two evils in the curriculum to
be eliminated, therefore, are (1) the
more or less useless words in the text.
books, and (2) the repetition in the
university of subject matter that
should be mastered in the high school.
DR.. Reed discusses the aims in teach.
ing composition and rhetoric, and en-
phasizes the Importance of drilling the
high school pupils in correct spelling
and punctuation, correct use of Ian
guage, neatness and legibility of manu-
script.
"But the successful teacher" con-
tinues DR.. Reed, docs not stop with
drilling his pupils in the mechanics of
writing. His constant aim, also, is to
give them greater power in oral and
written speech. The masterpieces
used for models, the theory of rhetoric,
every exercise and theme will be used
as a means of giving them increasing
power in clear, correct and accurate
depression. The teacher should re-
member that his work is tested not by
what his pupils know about the models
or the principles of rhetoric, but by
their ability to express their thoughts"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
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Absent Friends


Mrs. Lydia Cooke Wickliffe, widow
of Congressman R. c. Wickliffe, has
announced her engagement to Col. viii
Holmes of Tallulah, La. The marriage
will take place some time in June.
Robert McLelland of Baton Rouge
was very i'll, but is out again.
Mrs. Monte Richardson of Baton
Rouge, who was quite ill, is much
better.
A long letter has been received from
Mr. Maurice Michel, home boy, now
of Alexandria. He is doing well, but
never forgets the old home, or ceases
to wish it prosperity. He enclosed a
picture of his three fine children, boy
and two girls; the eldest, though only
seven years of age, is in the third
grade at school.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

Considerable complaint is heard here
over the service given by the Western
Union Telegraph Company. The Office
is closed from $3.50 a. m. to 1920 a. M,
and from IL o'clock noon to p. m,
during which time no messages can be
sent or received. This chasing of the
office for four hours in the very best
part of the day works a hardship on
business men and others having bust
ness with this company,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stirling and
baby returned home, Saturday night
from New Orleans, where they were in
attendance all week at the bedside Of
her brother, V. F. Allan. He has beer
removed from Touro to his mothers
home in New Orleans. He may posi-
bly, live for months, although his ulti
mate recovery is improbable Mrs
Stirling was compelled to come home
to her family of young children.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD,

Mr.. H. =. Smith and his sister, Miss
Melissa Smith, were weekend visitors
to Mrs. S. X. Cornell and her house
hold.
Mr.. Frank Barthelow has returned
to Laredo, Texas.
Mr.. F. M. Noteworthy is this week
attending Masonic Grand Lodge in
New Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
COURT NEWS.

The spring term of the District Court
has been in session a partof this week
with one of the lightest dockets ever
known. There have been but two pleas
of guilty, both on minor charges, and
no other trials. Next week is jury
week, and a slim docket.
The only criminal case of any i'm
lportance coming up at this term was
the case of the State VS.. H. T. Pye,
charged with violating the State bank.
ing laws. The grand jury heard State
Bank Examiner Young and some of the
officers and directors of the defunct
Farmers & Merchants Bank, and re.
turned mo true" bill in this case.
The grand jury empanneled Monday
is as follows: Jno. F. Irvine. foreman;
John A. Lawson, T. D. Woods Jr., G.
H. Simmons, Abe Stern, s. C. Cobb
j. H. McWaters, P. A. Smith, w. H.
Richardson, w. J. Griffin, J. E. Wads-
worth, Nose Lee.
The grand jury adjourned finally
Wednesday afternoon after filing the
following report:
Grand Jury Report.
To the Honorable the Judge of the
oath Judicial District Court:
We, your grand jury, duly empan'
neled for the February, 1915, term,
hereby make this our final report.
We have examined into "a cases;
have found nine true bills, and eleven
no true bills; two cases no action;
/ case no affidavit found; one case re.
turned to District Attorney for infor.
nation.
We have found the parish property
in fairly good condition.
We recommend that all officers of
the several wards of the parish take
more interest in having the public
roads clear Of brush and other obsta.
Giles caused by landowners and corpo.
rations.
JNO. F. IRVINE, Foreman.
Assignments.
The following cases have been as.
signed for trial next week:
Hamilton Ruth, cow stealing, Feb. g.
Hamilton Ruth, killing heifer, Feb. 8
Feltus Mann, striking with intent to
murder, Feb. 8.
Feltus Mann, assault with danger
GUS weapon, Feb. 8.
Laymon Wright, carrying concealed
weapon, Feb. 8,
Sam Crockett, assault with dan.
gerous weapon and carrying concealed
weapon, Feb. 10.
John Grant, wilfully shooting at
Feb. 8.
]. A. Langlois, assault with dan
gerous weapon, Feb. 10,
Maggie Smith, assault with dan
gerous weapon, Feb. 10.
John Freeman, disturbing peace
able assembly and assault and battery
Feb. 10.
Feltus Anderson, carnal knowledge
Feb. 9.
|
Tyler Willis, killing hog, Feb. 8. ltt
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

When your subscription to the Daily
Times-Plcayune expires, renew through
The True Democrat. We send both
papers for the price of the daily, $3.50
one year or $3.75 for six months.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

Be like the bird, pausing in his flight
Awhile on boughs too slight
Feels them give way beneath him, and
yet sings,
Knowing that he has wings.
Victor Hugo.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

We we're in error in stating that the
late G. w. Bookter ST., whose death
took place two weeks ago, was twice
married. He was married only once
and his wife survives.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
Church Notices

GRACE CHURCH
Alvin w. Skardon, Rector.
Holy Communion, 1880 a. m.
Sunday School, $50 a. m.
Holy Communion and Sermon, II
o'clock.
Friday
Litany, 10 o'clock.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

New Orleans papers state that Mr..
Kemp c. Smith has been superseded
as vice president of the Capital City
Bank by w. A. Guillemet, formerly of
New Orleans, the latter being made
manager. 3
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

Save $3.50 by subscribing through US
for the Daily Times-Picayune. You
get that paper and The True Democrat
for $3.50, price of the Times-Pleayune
alone. Half-year subscriptions also
taken.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

Z From and after this date all parties
cutting or removing wood from Pecan
Grove plantation will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
R. M. LEAKE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06

The engagement of DR.. Oscar Dowl-
ing and Mrs. Lula Tindall George of
Monroe has been announced.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-06
METHODIST CHURCH Services.

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES.
First Sunday-St Francisville, II
a. m. and 7:15 p. m.
Second Sunday-Antioch, II a. m.
and p. m.
Third Sunday-Star Hill, II a. NJ,
st. Francisville, 7:15 p. m.
Fourth Sunday-Wilhelm, 1890 am,
Angola, p. m.
Fifth Sunday-Elm Park, II a. m,
st. Francisville, 7:15 p. m.