The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-22
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Oscar w. Kohn of New York and
Hartford is a guest at the home OF
W. A. Root. dsn0
Philip B. Jennings has been called
to Cleveland by the death of Mrs.
Jennings mother.
Mrs. George Stoddard is in New
York. having made the trip from this
village by automobile.
The burial service for John Enc
was held at o'clock this afternoon
at the Hinsdellville cemetery
Mems Tan Rubber soled oxfords
$500 value. special $3.50 at the New
York stores shoe department. Adv
Mrs. c. L. Gardner, who recently
underwent an operation at the Sa-
maritan hospital in Troy, is expected
to return home today.
Fred o. Graves, who recently un-
derwent serious operation on the
eyes. is making good progress
toward recovery.
Col. l.. F. Abbott, Judge E. l..
Bates and DR.. A. S. NJ. Chisholm
were guests at dinner Friday evening
OF o. E. Reimer at Old Bennington.
The ladies of the w. r. c. will
meet on School street in front of the
Congregational chapel Sunday even
ing little after seven that they
may attend the Memorial services at
the Methodist church, in body
Some of the characters who are to
appear in the comedy Sally Lunn"
in High school hall, June 4th, took
part in THE Colonel's Maid Surely
you can't afford to miss it, Tickets
are on sale at Gokay's drug store.
ADV.
Leon b. Parker, who was employed
here by the American Express com
pany and who was some months ago
transferred to North Adams, is ill.,
Upon the advice of physician he
has asked for an extended leave of
absence and is at his former home
at Jacksonville.
A large tennis court is being con-
structed at the base of the mountain
at The Orchards, the summer resi-
dence of Edward II. Everett at Old
Bennington. The work on the lawns
is completed and the servants have
opened the house in preparation for
the arrival of the family who sail
from Marseilles June /.
Delta council, Princes of Jerusal-
EN-, of Troy will come to Bennington
on the evening of June for the pur-
pose of comforting the degree at the
Masonic temple. The session will
open at 7.90 o'clock in the evening
Mr.. and Mrs. George w Keeseman
and Mr.. and Mrs, Ii. f. Robinson
have returned from a trip to Spring
field, Hartford and New Haven
The Second Congregational church
invites the public to its
tomorrow Morning wor-
ship at 1890 Willard w. Bartlett,
Secretary of the Bennington County
Association, will speak
Sunday school at noon, C. L. meeting
at $50. The evening preaching ser
vice will he omitted that all may
eel free to attend the Memorial
Sunday service at the Methodist
.hurch. m
John Il. Mercy, who purchased the
Samuel Robinson property at Old
Bennington has been having a large
mount of shrubbery put in on the
grounds. He also had set out a num-
,er of English walnut trees. Expert.
nents in recent years by orchardists
AVE resulted in the production OF a
ype of English walnut tree which
las thrived in the northern section
II the United States. The result of
Mr. McRoy's venture with the trees
II Vermont, will be watched with in
crest.
Services in the First Baptist
hurch will be held tomorrow as fol-
ows; Public worship with sermon
" the pastor, Rev. VIM. r. Meyer at
$50 a. M, and 730 p. IN. The pas
or's morning subject will be "The
]hurch's One Foundation" The |
bible school will meet at noon, with
lasses and departments for all ages.
he C. e. society will meet at $50 p.
4. and the meeting will be led by |
benjamin Lewis. All young peo-
lie are urged to be present The
vening church service will be brief |
nd it is hoped helpful to all. Come.
NORTH RENNINGTON