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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
RIDICljLE, VOICE
OF FAILURE:
Never Stops tho Onward March
Of Progress.
ERWIN l0lNn TILE lISTlIRnEH
FROWA DOWN THE DISTURBER

Ridicue, Paralyzing as Well as Anus
ing, Often Gratfies Little Mind or
an Urgenerous Temper-The Safe
Plan Is Always to Do the Task That
Lies Nearest Us.
tcopyrshted 1914 by Thomas ]. sulivan.l
Ridicule may be an evidence of wit
or bitterness and may crafty little
mind or an ungenerolls temper. but Is
no test Of reason, truth or manhood.
Ridicule. besides being conscious and
unconscious, may also be indirect as
well rs direct, negative MS well as
positive, paralyzing us wcA as anus
ing. And myriad in number and Kind
are the ridiculous suggestions made
and being made by the enemies and
victims Of the mail order concerns in
the hope of stopping their onward
march of progress.
10 merchants always appreciate
their advantage? Would friend of
the merchant or dealer have sent his
first order to Il stranger who showed
pictures instend OF goods who talked
OH paper instead Of face to face, who
demanded pay in advance instead Of
allowing Il more unlimited credit had
the merchant improved his adyan-
tages?
Ought 10 Emulate Rivals.
II would seem that after one eXpe-
ricnce of long delays. quite common
and to Il great extent unavoidable in
trailing with mail order houses. after
ono experience Of putting things to
gether for himself, after one expe-
rience Of waiting for missing part
the friend would not have taken the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
WHEN The feet BURN

For sore, tired, aching feet, reduce
the Inflammation that causes itching,
burning and swelling by applying
Minard's liniment as directed. Any
druggist will supply you with a bottle
of this wonderful, delightfully."- creamy
liniment. 1t soothes and cools, does
not stain and is absolutely effective
because of its healing, antiseptic prop
critics. 1t gives relief quickly. . 1t
frees you from foot misery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
DORSET HOLLOW

Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Mclaughlin were
Sunday dinner guests of MIR. and Mrs.
VIM. Kelley.
Miss Elizabeth NJ Kelley of Pitts
ford is spending her vacation at the
home of her parents.
Mrs. Charles Jones, jr., and Miss
Philinda Roberts were in Pawlet last
week calling on Walter Jones who is
employed there.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
a Long Sleep.

A Swedish girl holds the record fol
long sleeping. She came home from
her work soon after her fourteenth
birthday, complaining Of toothache. and
went to bed. Soon afterward she fell
asleep and slept without waking from
1876 to 1907, a period of thirty-twc
years.
Her only nourishment during this pc
riod was two oupfuls of milk day
She fully awoke at the age Of forty-slA
and Immediately asked for her mother
who was dead She did not recognize
her brothers, whom she had known as
little boys. She remembered nothing
during her trance. Yet her recovery
was absolute. She became well and
hearty In every way.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
morning service.

morning SGTVIVe.
Christian Endeavor on Sunday even
ing at 1880. Subject, Great Home
Missionaries Leader, Mrs. Stephen
$ Wood.
Cottage prayer meeting on Thursday
evening"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

No better bread than New Era
Bread" and it's made in Benningtonby
THOS. A. DAVENPORT, Baker, Gage
St. Phone 299.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Fine millinery, embroideries. art
needlework, stamped goods and
flosses. Strictly up-to-date.
MISS L. Nj. BARNEY, Main St.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Ladies' and Gents Furnishing, cloth
ing, dry goods, shoes, notions, trunks
bags, etc. The New York Store,M M.
MARGoLIN, Prop. 1909 North ST.
Headquarters for reliable furniture
and stoves 1t will pay you TO dc
your trading at THE WALsRiDGE
STORE, Geo. A. Parker.
THE PUTNAM HOUSE is literally
patronized on account of the fact that
1t ia always catering to the welfare OF
its guests. p. c. Cornell, Prop.
Expert plumbing, steam and hot
water heating. Pipe work of all
kinds. First class work at right
prices WiLLlAM II. NEVIS, Rear
Y. Nj. c. A. Building.
Electric lights, king Of all lights
quicker cleaner easier TWIN
STATE GAS AND ELECTRIC co.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Books, Stationery, Post Cards, Of
fee supplies and an immense variety
of articles that have gained for this
big store reputation all it's own for
quality Of merchandise at right prices
e. T. GRiSWOLD, Musical and Sport
ing Goods.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

No millinery store is in position
to more satisfy your wants. Our
prices are most reasonable. M. p.
DAVIS, 121 North St.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Our groceries, fruit and vegetables
are always fresh Trade here and
save money PADDOCK G. MANUEL
2O4 River ST. Phone 1881.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

] Send your laundry to US. We arc
! Experienced in the business and viii.
z! give you first class service.
! BENNINGTON SANITARY LAUN-
| DRY, John n. Powers, Prop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Fine confectionery and ice cream.
Delicious and refreshing ice cream
soda, sundaes, etc. c. L. HUDSON,
Opera House Block. Phone 292-M.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

A mighty good place to buy your
meat. Heavy Chicago beef, native
fresh, salt and smoked meats.
CURTIS D. SWEET, ITO Gage st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Headquarters for crockery, glass
and lamp goods. Tin, agate and wood
en- ware. Where you are sure OF the
quality and know the prices are right.
THE MBlNATlON CASH STORE,
John n. Moore.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Bennington folks and people for
miles around know that it pays to
trade at The New York Store, M.
MARGOLlN, Prop, 1903 North ST., Ben
nington, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Ice Cream, Candies. Full line o
Tobacco and Cigars Best Soda Foun
tain in town. CHRIS SAVAS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
JAM ES FOX

Let us furnish your house or place
of business with gas or electricity.
Gas Stoves, Ranges. etc. Electrical
appliances.
TWIN STATE GAS AND ELECTRIC
CO.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Big 2 lb, loaf of Freihofer's Rreat
for 10 cents at THE MILL STORE
corner Mill and River streets, e. F
, Houran.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

The New Wonder samples are here.
Suit or oyercoat no more $40 no loss.
O'BRiEN, The. Cleaner, Office Main
ST., in Burgess House. Works, Depot
st,
Interior Decoration. Would be
pleased to have you call and talk over
your plans. ISAAC P. WALKER, I'm
terror Decoration, Bennington Savings
EaHk Building. q.
Good drugs at right prices always
win. D. A. WARD Registered Phar-
macist Complete stock of Paints.
Oils, Varnishes. Glass. Brushes, etc..
$40 Main St, Phone 1872.
Furniture repaired. saws filed, shears
and knives sharpened, lawn mowers
repaired and sharpened, bicycle re-
pairing, pattern making, general re-
pair shop of
RI. S. ALLARD, 1873 North ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Auto and Wagon-House and Sign
Painting, Paper Hanging and Interior
Decorating. Sales agent for U-Auto
Varnish. E. F. LANE, Garage Court,
North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

All kinds second hand household
goods at lowest cash prices at zoe
River ST. Horse shoeing in stone
shop, South st.
JAMES FOX
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Trade here and save money We
continually offer exceptional values in
groceries, teas and coffees.
THE SATTER GROCERY G. TEA CO.
469 Main ST., Phone $50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Splendid showing of fine furniture
prices that justly defy competition
M. J. WELSH, Furiture, Upholsterinf
and Undertaking, 1O5 North ST., Phon,
175-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Just received carload of flooring
and shingles. JAMES S. SILK, Con-
tractor and Builder, 312 w. Main ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

When you see the label &c. w. Peter
son" on mans suit or overcoat or
ladies' garment you may rest assured
that it suits the wearer. c. w. PET
ERSON, Merchant Tailor, 435 Main
St. Phone 206-M.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Fine line of Groceries, Canned
Goods, etc. Candies and Cigars
Bologna, Pressed Ham and Sausage
THOMAS STEWART, Rivcr ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Agency for Famous Chevrolet Auto
mobiles. Automobile supplies and &C
cessories. Expert repairing, fittings,
etc, 81 Main ST., Phone 327-M.
THE PUTNAM HOUSE GARAGE, P.
q. Gardner, Prop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Our drug store is model Of neat
ness. Everything as it should be and
at the right prices. THE HARDWOOD
DRUG STORE, 2o1-2o3 North st.
phone 2S8-M and S3t9. tf-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

No store anywhere can fill your
wants any better for good heavy
Chicago beef native fresh, salt and
smoked meats.
E. H. M'CUE, Main and Union SITS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

We are prepared to furnish any
thing in the automobile supply and ao
cessory line. Expert repairing
Agency for Hudson, Ford" ane
Dodge" automobiles. THE BEN
NiNGTON GARAGE, e. w. Williams
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

A dollars worth of goods for every
dollar spent here has made this store
it S reputation for real values in Hard
ware House Furnishings, Paints, Oils,
painters supplies, mill supplies, Glass.
etc. THE ADAMS HARDWARE CO.,
Main and Silver SITS. Phone 222-M...
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Our meats are the best money can
buy and we sell at small profit
CUlLINAN'S CASH MARKET, 10e
South ST. Phone 131-M.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Choice Candies, Schraffs Choco
lates. Imported and Domestic Fruits
Also full line of vegetables.
BENNINGTON FRUIT CO., Charles
Tomasi, 421 Main ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Electricity and Gas in the home is
a necessity. Call and inspect our
electric fiat irons, ovens, ranges, sup
plies, everything in electrical and gas
appliances. NICHOLS 6 WARREN
ELECTRIC co.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
a joyful Home.

ION. why did ever marry you?"
Because didn't know any better.
Life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Horse Shooting, Wagon and Auto
mobile Repairing, First class work
at right prices.
s. n. PERCY, Phone 17s-B Garage
Court.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Before you buy anything in Dry
Goods. Shoes, Cloaks, Suits, Dresses,
Ladies and Gents Furnishings, etc.,
be sure and see our fine stock at cor
'ect prices. NJ. NOVECk, Main St.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Before you buy anything in Furni-
ture or Stoves we would be pleased to
have you see our fine stock at very
moderate prices.
THE WALBRIDGE STORE, Geo. A..
Parker
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Everything usually found in the up
to-date department store will be found
here. Right quality and correctly
priced.
ALEXANDER cRYSDALE e. SON
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

A cordial welcome awaits you here.
Special rates by the week.
COTTAGE HOTEL, ]. II. Leahy, Prop.
Main Street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

A cigar that Bennington likes aud
boosts marie" &c. cigar, 6 for 25c.
j. J. BURNS, MFR. All kinds of
Pipes and Smoking Supplies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Electric shoe repairing. Goodyear
Welt system is the best. Shoes made
to order and misformed feet accurate
ly fitted. Fine repairing. v. PART
ENOPE G. SON, 400 Main St., First
Class Shoe Shining.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

The best at the right prices. Heavy
Chicago Beef, Sausage and native
fresh and preserved meats. Home
grown poultry. Exclusive agency for
Saratoga Vichy Water. L. j. EDDlNG-
TON, aga Main ST. Phone 100.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Ladies' Tailor. Habit maker and
Furrier. Cleaning, repairing and
pressing carefully done.
JULIUS L. WElcHMAN, Importer
Phone 432-W. III North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Latest Pic tures-Big Features--As
good moving picture show as one
can find no matter where they may
travel.
BENNINGTON OPERA HOUSE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Fancy Groceries, Imported goods Of
all kinds. What we don't have on
hand we will gladly get for you, in a
very short time.
e. 3. PATTERSON, Phone 217.M.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Final price reductions on all winter
clothing and heavy rubbers now pre-
vailing at JOE LEviN'S. Call and
save. &
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

The Bennington County National
Bank is one of the strongest banking
institutions in the country. Bank
your money here. BENNINGTON
COUNTY NATIONAL BANK.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Full line of Tobaccos, Cigars, Can.
dies, Fruits, Vegetables, and Canned
Goods. Delicious Soda at our foun-
tain. GEORGE SALEM.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

When it comes to photography, pic
ture framing and enlarging, camera
and supplies and amateur finishing
you all know the artistic and up-to
date studio of L. DE FOREST CONE
will please you. AL Main St.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Come in and give us trial for
good things to eat properly cooked.
Lunches put up to send out. Next to
the post Office. UNITED STATES
LUNCH, J. p. Macy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Millinery with that style and becom
ingness so much desired and at mod
crate prices. MRS. FANNY M'LEOD
SIS Main ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Complete stock of Tobaccos and
Cigars, Sporting Goods of all kinds
Smoke "R. ]. H." Specials, sc.
RICHARD j. HURLEY, North ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Manicuring, Facial Massage, Sham
pooling, Scalp treatment. MISS MEL
LIE A. BACON, els Main st. Phone
434-W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Good meals are greatly to be de-
sired. Get the habit Our meals and
oysters are delicious. CARROLL'S
RESTAURANT AND LUNCH, III
North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Boost Bennington by boosting local
-rade. Stick to the Home Merchants.
Boost Bennington.
JOHN T. CARROLL, 1922 North st.
Phone 420.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

We carry full line OF choice groc-
cries, fresh fish, oysters, clans, fruits
and vegetables and our prices are
right. C. S. ESTES, Phone 2o3 G. 204.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Ladies and Gents Shoe Shine Par
Tor. All shines cents. All kinds
of shoe polish and shoe strings at
CHAS FELCS, 100 ~ North ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Special until April 1st, 300 to 400
squares and ply rubber felt roofing
8 and 10 year guarantee will be sold at
less than today's cost.
A. n. WINSLOW
The Progressive Hardware Merchant
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

When in need of Plumbing and
Heating, guaranteed work at reason
able prices call. Phone 256-W.
.. T. MURRAY
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Fine groceries and provisions.
ahoice meats and poultry. Everything
irst class. kARP'S CASH MARKET,
io4 River ST.. Telephone connection.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Don't forget we do all kinds of Hat
Cleaning and Reblocking and Repair
ing. Shoe Shining that satisfies.
BENNINGTON SHOE CHINE PAR.
loRs, FeIopuIos Bros, Walkers
Block, Main ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work.
Second hand stoves and stove repairs.
HARRY CUMMINGS, 1856 North St.,
Garage Court.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22
Won Dette's

Our trade Booster. regular $100
Corset for 79c. See window display.
:. L. NICHOLS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Our stock is complete, our service
unexcelled, and we are able to give
you what you want at the right price.
WILLIAM L. GOkAY, The RexaIl
Drug Store, 4o5 Main ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

j. II. Livingston had the reputation
Of doing the best work in Bennington.
We are prepared TO live up to that
ropufofinp
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Choice family Groceries, Provisions
Farm Produce. Chicago Beef. Native
fresh and cured Meats.
r. (. HOWARD, Gage and Park SITS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Tobaccos and cigars-high grade
confectionery, sporting goods of al.
kinds. Up-to-date billiard rooms.
JOHN j. WHITNEY, North ST.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

A full line of Curtice Brothers
canned goods, vegetables, fruits, jellies
and jams.
E. E. BoTTUM, Phone AM.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

Complete stock OF Tobaccos and
Cigars, Sporting Goods of all kinds.
Smoke "R j H." Specials, &c.
RICHARD j. HURLEY, North ST.
Agency for Famous Chevrolet Auto
mobiles. Automobile supplies and &C
cessories. Expert repairing, fittings,
etc, 81 Main ST., Phone 327-M.
THE PUTNAM HOUSE GARAGE, p.
3. Gardner, Prop.
Just received carload of flooring
and shingles. JAMES S. SILK, Con-
tractor and Builder, 312 w. Main ST.
Auto and Wagon-House and Sign
Painting, Paper Hanging and Interior
Decorating. Sales agent for U-Auto
Varnish. E. r. LANE, Garage Court,
North ST.
Trade here and save money. We
continually offer exceptional values in
groceries, teas and coffees.
THE SATTER GROCERY G. TEA co.
469 Main St., Phone $50.
Bennington folks and people for
miles around know that it pays to
trade at The New York Store, M.
MARGOLlN, Prop, 1903 North ST., Ben
nington, VT.
No store anywhere can fill your
wants any better for good heavy
Chicago beef, native fresh, salt and
smoked meats
E. H. MCUE, Main and Union SITS.
Everything in the Painting and
Paper Hanging line. Hardwood finish
ing, granting, polishing, water colors,
burlaps, vanishing, sign writing, etc
All work guaranteed. MASSE &
SONS, Contractors G Painters, gil
Depot St.
Electrical construction and supplies.
First class work at reasonable prices.
w. j. LENNON 2t4 South ST. Phone
Jaw.
Fine assortment of Silver, Wedding
Presents. Cut Glass, and China
JAMES WOOD, JeWeler, Next Door to
Bennington Co., National Bank.
Millinery with that style and becom-
ingness so much desired and at mod
crate prices. MRS. FANNY M'LEOD,
SIS Main ST.
Special until April 1st, 300 to 400
squares 2 and 3 ply rubber felt roofing
. and 10 year guarantee will be sold at
less than tOday's cost
A. n. WINsLOW
The Progressive Hardware Merchant
A cigar that Bennington likes and
boosts "Marle" sc. cigar, 6 for 25c.
j. J. BURNS, MFR. All kinds of
Pipes and Smoking Supplies.
Latest Pietures-Big Features--As
good moving picture show as one
can find no matter where they may
travel.
BENNINGTON OPERA HOUSE
Full line of Tobaccos, Cigars, Can.
dies, Fruits, Vegetables, and Canned
Goods. Delicious Soda at our foun-
tain. GEORGE SALEM.
Manicuring, Facial Massage, Sham
pooling, Scalp treatment. MISS MEL
LIE A. BACON, els Main st. Phone
f34-W.
Our stock is complete, our service
uneXcelled, and we are able TO give
you what you want at the right price.
WILLIAM l.. GOkAY, The RexaIl
Drug Store, 4o5 Main ST.
A visit to our up-to-date Department
Store will convince you that both as
regards to quality and quantity that
We can surely please you.
ESTATE OF A. K. RICHIE
A full line of Curtice Brothers
canned goods, vegetables. fruits, jellies
and jams.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

A visit to our up-to-date Department
Store will convince you that both as
regards to quality and quantity that
we can surely please you.
ESTATE OF A. K. RICHIE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-22

tlllellt |
Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work.
Second hand stoves and stove repairs.
HARRY CUMMINGS, 1856 North St.,
Garage Court.
Don't forget we do all kinds of Hat
| Cleaning and Reblocking and Repair
ing. Shoe Shining that satisfies.
BENNINGTON SHOE CHINE PAR.
loRS, FeIopulos Bros, Walkers
Block, Main ST.
Boost Bennington by boosting local
.rade. Stick to the Home Merchants.
Boost Bennington.
JOHN r. CARROLL, 1922 North St.
Phone 420.
Fine groceries and provisions,
1hoice meats and poultry. Everything
irst class. kARP'S CASH MARKET,
o4 River ST.. Telephone connection.
Won Deffe's
Our trade Booster, a regular $1OO
Corset for 79c. See window display.
:. L. NICHOLS.
j. II. Livingston had the reputation
Of doing the best work in Bennington.
We are prepared to live up to that
reputation.
THE LIVINGSTON PRESS
J. Guy Livingston, Mgr, Phone 2e2-W.
Before you buy anything in Dry
Goods. Shoes, Cloaks, Suits, Dresses,
Ladies and Gents Furnishings, etc.,
be sure and see our fine stock at cor
'ect prices. N. NOvEck, Main St.
Everything usually found in the up
to-date department store will be found
iere. Right quality and correctly
priced.
ALEXANDER r.RYspALE G. SON
When you see the label &c. w. Peter
SON. on a mans suit or overcoat or
ladies' garment you may rest assured
that it suits the wearer. c. w. PET
ERsON, Merchant Tailor, 435 Main
St. Phone 2O6-M.
II you want the best in millinery at
reasonable prices you will surely in
spect our real up-to date styles. MRS.
J. B. HARMON, Library Building.
Diamonds, Watches, Cut Glass and
Jewelry in beautiful variety and
rightly priced. L. COOK, optometrlst
and JeweIer, 41o Main ST.
Electricity and Gas in the home is
a necessity. Call and inspect our
electric fiat irons, ovens, ranges, sup
plies, everything in electrical and gas
appliances. NICHOLS G. WARREN
ELECTRIC CO.
Our drug store is model Of neat
ness Everything as it should be and
at the right prices. THE HARDWOOD
DRUG STORE, 2of-2o3 North st.
+S-UpNS Eoo-W df0 % TO-
Come in and give us trial for
good things to eat properly cooked.
Lunches put up to send out. Next to
the post Office UNITED STATES
LUNCH, J. p. Macy.
The best at the right prices. Heavy
Chicago Beef, Sausage and native
fresh and preserved meats. Home
grown poultry. Exclusive agency for
Saratoga Vichy Water. L. j. EDDiNG-
TON, aga Main ST. Phone 100.
A dollars worth of goods for every
dollar spent here has made this store
it S reputation for real values in Hard
ware, House Furnishings, Paints, Oils,
painters supplies, mill supplies, Glass.
etc. THE ADAMS HARDWARE CO.,
Main and Silver SITS. Phone 222-M...
No millinery store is in position
to more satisfy your wants. Our
prices are most reasonable. M. p.
DAVIS, 121 North ST.
A mighty good place to buy your
meat. Heavy Chicago beef, native
fresh salt and smoked meats.
CURTIS D. SWEET, ITO Gage st.