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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

MRS. LESTER H. NICHOLS
Funeral VIII Be Held Friday After
noon at o'clock.

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Mrs. Lester H. Nichols, whose sud
den death came as such a shock t.
her many friends, was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Morris Pal
mer of East Orange. N. J. She was
born and brought up in Brooklyn.
She was married to Lester H
Nichols of this place July 10, 1907
They resided in Bennington one
year and went from here to Roches.
ter. N. Y, living there for nearly
four years.
While in Rochester, Mrs. Nichols
joined the Bird Presbyterian church
Of that place. and she was still a
member there at the time of her
death. She was active in all branches
of church work and lead large Sun.
day school class of girls among whom
she did a splendid work for Christ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols returned to
Bennington about three years ago.
Mrs. Nichols took an active part in
all the interests of the town and will
be great loss to the community.
She was active in the Civic League
and one of the last things she did was
to write the class song for the gradu
alton exercises Of that organization.
She had served at times as president
of the Y. W. c.. vice president of the
Parent-Teachers' association, treasur-
er OF the Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary and at
the time of her death, was vice-presi-
dent of the Fortnightly club She
was also active in all kinds of church
work connected with the Baptist
church and often went far beyond
her strength to help the needy one
For some time, she had suffered
from asthma and she had been con-
fined to the house for week with an
attack OF the trouble which was not
thought to be serious until midnight
Monday evening. Then she had a
sudden attack Of heart failure and
passed away at 4:45 Tuesday morn
inc.
She had suffered from an acute at
tack OF asthma about year previous
and seemed never to have fully re-
covered.
1t is sad coincidence that both
Mrs. Nichols aud Mr.. Nichols moth
ers were i'll in bed at the time of Mrs.
Nichols sickness and death. The
heart felt sympathy of all the COM
munity is extended to the sorrowing
ones who mourn her loss.
She leaves besides her husband, her
father and mother and one sister.
Miss Mabel E. Palmer, who has been
a frequent visitor in Bennington.
The funeral will be held from her
late home on Silver ST.. Friday after
noon at O'clock. n tsM d, i
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
Henry Stafford

Friday, February 18th, Henry Stat.
ford died suddenly at his home. A
good citizen and neighbor. much re-
spected by all who knew him, has
been lost to the community.
Nearly 7S years ago he was born
in the house where he died When a
young man the family moved to Pow
nal where they lived for a number OF
years. From there he enlisted as q
soldier in 1862 in Company E, 10th
Vermont Regiment. serving as pri
vate soldier for a time. He was pro-
noted first to corporal, then to sar-
gent. At the battle of Cold Harbor
he was seriously wounded.
During the year that he was conhn-
ed in the hospital he came home and
voted for Lincoln's reelection After
the close of the war he, with the
family, came back to his home on the
Pownal road, where he has since
lived.
In 1873 he was married to Olive NJ.
Barber To them one daughter Laura,
was born,-now Mrs. Walter Niles.
Mr.. Stafford is survived by his wife
and daughter, two grand children and
one brother, Frank Stafford of Ar
dover, Mass.
The funeral services were held at
his late home Monday, Feb. 81 at
p. m. They were conducted by Rev.
W. G. Towart OF the First Baptist
church who touched very feelingly
upon Mr.. Stafford's army life and up.
on his characteristics as a friendly
and neighborly man. The body was
taken to the Park Lawn cemetery for
burial.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
THEATRE MANAGER
May BAR CRITIC
WH0O|SPlfASES
New York Court Of Appeals so De-
cides Regarding admission
RIGHT CAN NOT Be QUESTIONED
Civil Rights Act Does Not Apply BE.
cause Questions Of Color or Race
Are Not Raised.

Albany, Feb. 22.-The court OF ap,
peals today decided that criticism dis.
pleasing to the controller of theatre
is legal ground on which the critic
may be barred from playhouses un-
der his control. The question was
involved in the decision handed down
in the case of Alexander Woollcott,
dramatic critic against the Shuberts.
The Shuberts established ban
against admitting Mr.. Woollcott to
any of their playhouses on the ground
that his reviews displeased them.
The decision of the court OF ap-
peals is written by Judge Frederick
Collin with all the other Judges con
curing. In it, Judge Collin declared
that under the common law, the right
of theatrical manager to exclude a
person was unquestioned. The court
also held that the civil rights act did
not apply in the case because it mere.
ly prohibited discrimination against
any person on account of creed, color.
and race, questions that were not in
volved in the Woollcott case.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
sPoRTsMEN's CONVENTION +,
Third Annual Gathering In Rurlins
ton Next Week.

The third annual soprtsmens' con-
vention under the auspices of the
Vermont Fish and Game league will
be held in Burlington February 29
and March / and 2.
The convention will open in the
roof garden of the Hotel Vermont
Tuesday afternoon. This opening
session will be conducted particularly
in the interests of the fish and game
wardens and an attorney will be pres
ent to interpret questions of law.
At the Wednesday morning session
several authorities on fish pro-
pagation and conservation will be
present. Among them will be Com.
missioner George d. Pratt of the state
of New York and William H. Finley,
commissioner Of the state of Oregon.
Representatives of the United States
bureau Of fisheries and the biological
survey Will also be in attendance. Sa
The wednesday afternoon session
will be held at the Strong theatre
where Mr.. Finley will deliver lee
ture and show moving pictures depict
ing the work that is being done In
the way of forest preservation in the
state of New York.
Wednesday evening the league will
hold an adjourned meeting for the
election of officers. The annual ban
quet will take place at 7.30
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
Q. A. r. IN EETINa
Local Chapter Entertained BY Mrs.
y, --sp 4es Edw. l. Bates 4.ae Jgg7


n 47sg ~ Edw. L. Bates il+,0e egq
The Bennington chapter of the D.
a. r. was pleasantly entertained
Tuesday afternoon at $50 o'clock by
Mrs. Edw l.. Bates at her home on
Silver street About As members
were present. The Regent, Miss Jen.
ME A. Valentine, presided. The meet
ing opened with the saying of the
Lords prayer and the salute to the
flag by the members.
The secretary. Miss Florence Wal
bridge, being absent, the regent ap-
pointed Miss Lena Norton secretary
pro TEN. Reports were read from
the secretary and by the treasurer.
The treasurer, Miss Harriet Sibiey
reported all dues paid for the year
just ending and balance Of $,,7 in
paid asei 1f iu
Mrs. II. G.. Root was elected as the
regents alternate to the National
Congress of d. A. r.. to be held at
Washington, d. C.. in April.
THE subject Of the afternoons pro-
gram was vermont A song en-
titled New England, which was Of
ten sung at social gatherings go
years ago, was sung by ouartetts'
composed of Mrs. w. J. Meagher,
Mrs. ]. M. Ayres, Mrs. H. w. ITrcll
and Mrs. l.. HI. Ross, accompanied by
Mrs. A. ]. Holden. This song has
been out of print for many years, but
Mrs. Samuel Robinson of Old Ben
nington has been able to recall the
air and words and Richard Bahan,
formerly of Old Bennington, but now
of Cleveland. has arranged the other
parts. 1T was greatly enjoyed by the
chapter.
Mrs. II. w. Tirrell read paper on
'eThe New Hampshire Grants" Mrs.
Nellie II. Carter of North Bennington
told something of the first post route
in Vermont established in 1888. 1t
consisted of weekly service be-
tween Albany and Bennington and
the postrider was to receive nine
shillings week. Wi4t1
Miss Jeanette Perkins told few
of the laws which were passed during
the IA years that Vermont was an in
dependent state.
The quartette then sang song en-
titled Vermont and written by Mrs
Mary +. Cummins.
Miss Catherine Hubbell read a
paper on "The Green Mountain Boys
in the Revolutionary War" The
meeting closed with the singing OF
America.
Refreshments were served. The
next meeting will be held in April.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
GRAND DUKE KEEPS
FLEEING TURKS
/ ON The JUMP
RUS Z. Continue Pursuit of
R0t> ottoman Armies
ADVANCING ON TREBIz0Np
Enemy Making Little Attempt at
Defence But stralnIns Every
Effort to Escape.
ADVANCING ON TaEBIzoNp

Petrograd, Feb. 22.-According to
the latest dispatches reaching Petro-
grad from the Caucasian front, the
Turkish losses at Erzerum are eJti-
mated at 10000 killed, wounded and
prisoners.
Both on the center in the Erzerum
district and on the widely extended
northern and southern flanks the
Russians are everywhere continuing
with energy pursuit of the routed
Turkish armies. The Russian ad-
vance is having the effect not only of
severing all connections between the
now isolated Turkish army groups,
but of constantly strengthening COM
munications of their own forces from
the Black Sea district to the recently
occupied town of Mush ON the south
ern Russian wing.
Thus the operations of the Rus
SLAMS are assuming the character of
solid and unbroken advance along
the entire front. On the Black Sea
coast the Russians have now driven
the Turks twenty miles west OF Vitz-
seu, and the occupation of Trebizond
is believed to be imminent.
The Turks, evidently impressed
with the headway the Russian forces
are making, appear to be inspired
with the sole aim of extricating them.
selves from their difficult position be-
fore they are surrounded, and are
making no effort to hold endangered
points now in their possession.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

which was badly washed out by the
July freshet was shifted slightly in
location to bring II upon higher ground
and regarding. Surfacing was not
done. Length, 81 rods.
Near Mr.. Geo. 7. Canedy's farm, two
miles north of Stamford village the re-
building of IS rods was nearly com.
pleted but stopped on account OF
ground freezing. One third mile from
Readsboro line 5S rods were built us
ing stone base. This stretch had been
frequently washed out These two lat
ter pieces Of work were made possible
through generous donations toward
their cost by Mr.. W. Bi Plunkettgiedi
Sunderland: Onthe main road near
the Bentley corner extensions we're
made both north and sonth from the
1914 work. A length of 65 rods was
built 3 On the old turnpike leading to
Stratton four pieces of retaining wall
were built to protect the road from the
river, replacing former walls of log
cribbing which had washed or rotted
QUE.
Windhall: Work done in previous
seasons in rebuilding the road from
Bondville toward Manchester was ex-
/ tended 100 rods. The improved road
now extends to the Slade school. near
ly two-thirds of the distances from
Bondville to the Peru Turnpike.
The road leading from Windhall Hol-
low towards Peru was added to the
list of state roads late In 1914, State
aid Improvement was begun this year.
The work extends both ways from the
road intersection near the Hall place
and Is S4 rods in length. Width IS
fee. s5si
1.-The road extending from Manchest-
er line to the Peru turnpike near the
tollrgate was widened and crowned
but, not surfaced. Length 165 rods,
width, Is feet. 2 d'hlW
nWoodford: In connection with the
rebuilding of the lower bridge near
Dunneville Hollow by the sclectmeh
Is rods Of road was rebuilt.
At ''The Rocks near Bennington
line satisfactory removal of the
nearly straight-faced ledge ut the road
side, which formed such a serious
menace to traffic, was nearly complet-
ed. retaining wall was built to pre-
vent the road from being gradually
undermined by the river. The old log
cribbing had been gone several years
and the road had been undercut by
the river so that the road shoulder had
begun to give way. The state paid
the entire cost.
In addition to the use of metal and
stone culverts, II concrete culverts
reinforced with steel and two of plain
concrete have been built in various
towns. The use Of concrete Is not nov
ell in many of the towns but these
structures are of stronger construct.
ion and more modern in type than
those generally built during the last
few years and are examples of what is
now necessary in building to meet the
requirements of increased loads and
permanency.
A law passed by the last Legisla-
ture provides small fund for assist
ing towns in building bridges of to
30 feet span. Assistance has been
given in building three reinforced con-
crete bridges, two in Stamford and
one in Dorset
(Signed) James l.. Davis, Supervis-
Nor, January 90, 1916
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

ROR GALE 40 horses. We Just arrived
wi 81 head Opt, bays ro ans. rlack.
SsversI ..irs a so to ssw: several p ir maze.
ia load. black mare 8 700. l bl .ck norss 1907.
afew single horses LIZ o to l.b50. w. can saye
you money II you want good healthy moe
fsised. No sick nj ,rt Ct stuff Ne puy in 'arger
quantities than any dealer In this state; have
l0 heal ready 10 shf now in iowa. ALI no res
warranted next load In weeks. 9uiifOr,' L.
Wood, Pr ps. Shel urne FANS. Mass. cts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
! BOUQUET FoR MRS. HUME /,
Esmous Character At opetsa,g,,a opsl
Pulls Big Crowd.


The original Mrs. Tom Thumb Is
at the opera house this week. Last
night at the close of her act large
bouquet OF. cut flowers was presented
her ON the stage, sent by some BEN
nington friends whom she made
while here with her own company
about two years ago. Mrs. Thumb,
who was famous with her husband
under the management of P. T. Bar
mum, gives an act with two other mid.
gets between the first and second
parts OF Homans Musical Revue.
The Homan company presented the
farce ''Too Many Kids" last evening
followed by musical revue to an
audience which packed the opera
house. Gene Beaudry, one of the
company. as bass singer and Miss
DoTris Dean as soprano, secured re:
peated encores. Those, who. are con-
sidered competent to judge, state. that
the vocal talent in this show makes
it one of the best produced in Ben
nington for some time. The program
changes every day. Those who wish
to see the famous midget mayTnever
again have the opportunity after this
week. sgss1ossgs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

ROB eALE-At moderate rrice six roou
cottage Ia desi able Ocat on Tn house
\ suitable tr small family y d 1, cony en,ently
loo ted. Will be 70 ut bargain and on sv
ter ~, one hs burclas' price do yn, On ance
can rematu on mortgage a. 8 per cent. q, N.
Powers. Swings Bank Building. BENNINGTON.
VT. llt6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

EOR sALE-Eggs for hatching. Whit
j Wyand ,tte straight Fishel 1t, ain. wond.
erful " inter- laya 8. 80 Pc cent fertility guar
an eed. Prices Ave TO eiaht cents each, dei eni
ing on quantity aud pens. w Q 81. CushmIu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

EOR SALE Farm of ~ &c es. 211 m les
from Arlington St.tipn 81 q RS in meadow,
timber with pine nd wni,e birck that viii :
most ay for farm. Or om house painted, .lste
roof. Ram "a 36 with a ement, Harn 20y24
sussI S ~. ORC, ara rannipg water n a. arm. well
mAchtnery and toDI, worth about 500 Price
N7Oo, part cash Nash T. Hutchins, 2sf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

n VI SALE-amall pIa e In routh Shaftsbury
consisting of eigh room house 81 good
eondltio 81 acre { land. more or o.. gu / :
tity small fruit aud out buitdinps aud good
well. Apply 70 G. p, Salmons, south shsfts.
bury. 2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
ron sALs

EOR sALE-Two CIPHER egg incubaters
z; Rhode Island Red and White WA ito
cockcrels and puilets. Also 80 b,riels en ma
nure. Mountain View Poultry Fam Tel.
W-W. lol
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

EOx SALE Extra good black work hnrs,
seveny ars old, 1850 pounds. K,i d and gen.
tie erfectly fearless One express WAGON
equipped with brake Three Rh dc Island Red
cvckeFels. Guy @. Stan ey, North Bennlt gton
W. 6t<5f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont, probably snow or rain to-
night and Thursday. Colder Thursday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

EO., sALg-rhestnpt fence Posts any size
= desired. also seed bap]ey a d oa,s. J. II.
Peters, North Remington Tel. 1876 1t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-Three Stewart parlor
coal stoves and two small bedroom
stoves as hotel is now heated by
steam. Apply o. L Lawrence, So.
Ehaftsbury, Tel. 1874. 9Stf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
GERMANS ICAP 1URE
OVER SIX MILES
OF TRENCHES
French Setback in the Vicinity Of
v.run
PAaIs SAYS Battle STILL on
Army Of German Crown Prince
Claims to Have Taken 5000 Prls-
oners and Many Guns.

London, Feb. 23.-The army OF the
German crown prince has delivered a
smashing blow to the French lines at
Verdun and there is grave fear here
that the French may have suffered a
serious reverse.
The report from Berlin by way OF
Holland claims that. the Germans
have taken six and one half miles Of
French trenches and have captured
over 5000 prisoners including many
officers. They also claim to have Sc
cured several large guns and quanti-
ties of machine guns, bomb-throwers
and ether war material.
The report from Paris does not In
dicate a serious reverse for the
French army, but admits the loss Of
two lines of trenches.
The French report says that the
crown prince, with an immense army,
Is undertaking its most serious Of
fensive movement since the one at
Ypres nearly year ago and that the
outcome of the movement is still in
doubt.
1t has been expected here for some
days that the Germans would make
an attack in force as it was known
that heavy German reinforcements
were being brought to the western
battle front.
The British war Office officials ex-
press absolute confidence that the
Anglo-French lines will hold and
point out the fact that temporary
gains at any one point will be of no
great, value ito the Germans. sAe saT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

ITO RENT-Six room hcu at 3ss Dewey St
= even room use ct & IS Purnam st. Ap
ply Edward e. Dewey. I2te5+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

I .OST..Feb. 81. on Monument Ave. or West
- Main It. Old Repuinlt n Jaiy's small
gnld watch, opeI face. IN leather b-sce ct v tn
initiate, N. .. 4" Suitable re ward IL return.
cd TO the Banner odise. i4t3
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

COR SALE Six COWS due to freshen soon.
Apply charles L. Davis, Beunil gton 4 T..
DIS 9jt25t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

ITO ENv--Deairable enefueat on Silver 81.
! at moderate price. Clement q. Core.
Grandview st. ]4tet
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

ITO RENT Furnished room, 24O Upion st
4 App,y to Minnie v Davis. ltts+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

To RENT -First floor. pleasant room te,e.
- ment. all modern improvements. Inquire
liz Putnam 81. g,t f btf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
TO RENT

ITO RENT Tenement O, Snn,h Bra ch st.
\ App TO Mrs d. !. Slade Tel. i67-M 10
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

"a ANTED-Girls wanted fo- work din box
fac orr. Address Vermont Box Co.,
Brlst !, VT. e 1916
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

RsR eALE : white Wyandotte b. eednrg
IA miles. Fishel strain. Both o 'ckesels and
yperltngA Prices q go up. Also several lay pe
pullets w g. y. Cushman, No. Bennington,
Vt. Phone 168-J Cliff
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23

To RENT-Four room tanement. down
~ sars. Gu Mckinley St. Clarence
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-23
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a 8 TO RIA

U/ANTED-Men for wood working depart
w ment. See r. Il. W llams, Eagle Sou ire
MIG Co. 1ltf
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Two telephone girls in differ
ent country exchanges were
having a chat over the wires on
the subject of dress. For fifteen
or twenty minutes they discuss
ed the topic. from ruches to fur
bellows, and they were in the
midst of accordion plaits when a
strident, impatient, imperative
masculine voice broke up the
symposium.
"Ten-four- nine. two" the voice
yelled. "Are you there, Sa,n?'
All. at last! Hello, who is that
speaking?"
What line do you think you
are on?" demanded one of the
girls, indignant at being interrupt
ed.
Really" came the weary and
digusted reply. Il don't know;
but from the gabbling that is go
ing on think must be on the
clothes line"
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Democratic State Convention.

Democratic State Convention.
Convened at noon at Colum-
bia last Wednesday.
Thomas P. Cothran of Green
vile elected permanent chair
man.
Delegates at large. Richard L.
Manning, B. r. Tilman. E. D.
Smith, John Gary Evans, w. P.
Pollock, John G. Clinkscales, L..
D. Jennings, and T. T. Hyde,
each to have one half vote in
the national convention.
B. r. Tilman reelected nation
al committeeman.
John Gary Evans reelected
chairman of the State executive
committee.
Administration of Woodrow
Wilson endorsed.
Adjourned at 1:40 o'clock
Thursday morning.
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Convention Adjourned

Asheville, May 22.-The
Southern Baptist Convention
closed its 1916 session here to
day, and tonight messengers
from the various Southern Bap.
tist Churches, in which arc en-
rolled some 100000 persons,
were leaving for their homes,
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-05-24

Nov, Willie," said mother,
you told me a falshood. Do
you know what happens to little
boys who tell falsehoods?"
NO." returned Willie tremb.
lingly.
well" continued mother, "a
big black man with only one eye
IL the center of his forehead
comes along and flies with him
up TO the moon and makes him
pick sticks for the remainder of
his life. Now, you will never
tell a falsehood again, will you?
1t is terribly wicked"
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Don't seem to be a very good
day for fish," remarked the man
on the bank to the angler who
had sat for four hours without a
nibble.
"Oh, | don't know" replied
the fisherman calmly. 81 don't
see why the fish should com.
plain! I'm the one who ought to
kick"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-05-24

The congressman had receiv.
ed some eight or ten applica-
tlons for pea seeds from some
constituents, and when more
came he wrote:
am sending you the seeds,
but in heavens name what are
you dong with so much pea
seed? Are you planting the
whole state with peas?
NO." came back the answer,
we are not planting them; we
are using them for soup"