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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26
FIGHTING FLETCHER
Newspaper Abuse Is Likely to Do Him
Good

There is no surer way to make n
man solid with the people than to
make a martyr OF him."
Those papers that are known to
be owned and controlled by big inter
ests, telephone, railroad, and corpor-
ate, that have been attacking Allen
NJ Fletcher on his record as governor
are doing the very thing that he most
wanted them to do, to insure his cleo
ton as senator, says l.. =. Thayer in
the Morrisyille Messenger.
1t gives him a chance to answer
them and put his side of that record
and the record Of the Legislature OF
1912 before the people
All but one Of these papers have
been called Oh
The astute men behind them knew
what the result OF such editorials
would be and called off the editors.
The Nergennes Enterprise, however,
has not been seem" as the article in
another column proves
This paper holds no brief for Allen
VI. Fletcher.
1t is supporting a better man.
But.
1t does believe in fair play even in
politics.
Why is the Enterprise against
| Fletcher?
The editor and owner is compare
tive new man In Vermont.
He is not q native of this state.
Yet he raises the old, old, wolf
cry" that man with "a swollen for
tune from another state, etc, is try.
ing to break into the United States
Senate by way of Vermont"
Allen NJ. Fletcher's father was born
in Vermont, of an old and highly re
spected family. He was educated in
Vermont and, after he had made his
fortune in another state, came back tC
Vermont to live
Since then he has been honored
several times by his town by election
as its representative; has been honor
ed by his county by election as state
senator and by the people of Vermont
by election as governor
Surely ii is not becomsng for a new
conner to traduce him because of that
or because he has not always lived in
Vermont.
Since when has Vermont hung out
the sign, mo welcome Home for ouI
Successful Sons?'
II strikes us that we want them Il
come back and that 1t is good for the
state that so many do come back t
the good old commonwealth.
The Enterprise will find that tht
people will get the facts regarding
records of senatorial candidates be
fore this campaign is over, all of them
We do not believe these facts vii
injure Allen NJ. Fletcher.
We know that when the record o
Senator G. S. Page is as thoroughly
J known by the people. as Il Is by thos,
in Washington and in Vermont, wht
have kept close watch OF that recort
as 1t has been made, that there will bt
no question about his denomination
and reelection.
He has served the people will
singular fidelity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26

He has attended to the business
that the people sent him to the Sen
ate to do.
The records of the Senate will prove
that few. if any senators, have been
more punctual and faithful in atten-
dance and in service.
Those records will prove that he has
voted right in great majority of
casee.
The Enterprise is not for Senator
Page il we read it Alright.
1t evidently wants the people to
draft President Thomas of Middle
bury college.
1t is taking a poor way to bring
forward a truly good man by attacking
other candidates.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26

WHEN YOU PUSH THE BUTTON
you will find the service all right if
we have furnished the
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
1t doesn't matter what you may re.
quire in the electrical line, We can
supply it promptly and reasonably
We will wire your house if need be
or will sell you an electric hair curlor
There's no end OF the electrical con.
veniences we can furnish.
NICHOLS g WARREN
ELECTRICAL SHOP
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26
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FARM COST ACCOUNTS.

. The principles used to obtain
= costs on the farm are really 10 Z
8 different than those used in the Z
. factory. The principal activity of
$ both farm and factory is to pro-
S duce.
8 The clements entering into the
g cost Of the finished product, be it
q on the farm or in the factory, are
g the same-namely, labor, mate
g. rial and expense.
= The labor on the farm is
8 classed as man labor, horse Ia
{, Dor and machine labor.
. The material consists of such
. items as seeds, fertilizers, etc.
= The expense items are taxes,
. insurance, depreciation on build
s. ings. small sundry expenses, etc.
y The total of the expense items
e are proportionately charged to
- the production departments Of
q the farm.-Hoard's Dairyman.
.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26
YOUR BILIOUSNESS

and constipation, headache, drowsi-
ness coated tongue, bad breath, bad
taste in the mouth, quickly disappear
II you take Hoods Pills. Many say
these pills act better on the liver and
bowels than anything else. DO not
grippe. csc. of druggists Or by mail Of
e. |. Hood Co, Lowell, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26
The "BuI Piek.n

The implements used in putting a
corn crop into the ground vary with
the locality and the amount of labor
and its cheapness. Where the crop or
the farm is very small hand planting
methods much like the old row by row
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26
PREVENTION OF SICKNESS.
It Would Prove a Most Effective Blow
AGAINST Poverty.


That sickness IS the first step leading
to dependency and the primary cause
Of poverty is shown 10y an investiCa-
ton conducted by the Russell Sage
foundation in New York city. This in
vestigation was made among wage
eamers and charity organizations with
a view to knowing how frequently is
sickness encountered as n factor in de-
tendency. IT was found that over IS
per cent OF those in need Of aid had
been brought to this position through
sickness or the responsibility for sick
ness. Another important fact revealed
was that most Of the cases studied he.
longed to the lower branches OF labor
and that they were here FOR the rea.
son that either physical or mental de-
federation had followed past illnesses.
In other words, sickness was found to
be n factor producing n low grade Of
labor Us well rs dependency.
OF the GS7 cases Of sickness studied
two-thirds Were found mt the time of
the investigation to have been sick
more than half a year, and the physl.
clan estimated that 29J cases were
chronic, while eighty.onc were likely
to become progressively worse.
That the prevention of sickness is the
most effective blow against poverty
and dependency was the recommends
ton made by the committee making
the investigation. Some Of the needs
to this end We're pointed out, as more
prompt medical attention. education in
hygiene and sanitation. opportunity for
periodical medical examinations to pre-.
vent sickness and better health condi.
tlons both in homes and places of en-.
ployment.
Useless Question.
as the razor hurting youy' asked the
barber.
NO" grunted the man. III it was |
wouldn't give you the satisfaction Of
admitting lt."-foulsville Courier-Jour-
nal.
| Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26

dropping and hoe covering are adopted
"Bill picks or hand corn planters are
one of the implement types used where
labor is very cheap and the crop is not
extensive. These implements are rare.
ly seen in the corn belt though they
are very handy for replanting,-Farm
Progress.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-06-26
Pick a Good One.

If you are determined to live and die
n slave TO custom, see that It is ut
least a good one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
BOY AND NIGGERSHOOTER;
THEN COMES THE DOCTOR
Target Practice May Cost Russell Bat
ty, Aged IA, An Eye.

Last Thursday afternoon some small
boys were playing with ''Niggershoot-
ers" near the G.. E. Rich warehouse at
the depot 1t is said that the boys
were shooting at the building and in
other ways exercising their skill as
marksmen with this ancient but dead
ly weapon.
In some manner pebble launched
from the shooter" of Lee McLimans
aged Is, struck Russell Batty, son of
Ed Batty in the eye and summarily
stopped further tests of skill as well
as injuring the boys optic severely.
Russell was taken to DR.. Gault at
once by his father and Walter Damn.
The eye was filled with blood and in
such a condition that at the time the
condition of sight could not be deter
mined. Medical treatment was given
and it is hoped that the sight will not
be impaired.
The practice of using slingshots,
while common among small boys, is
exceedingly dangerous as this accident
demonstrates. 1t not only places the
boy under temptation toward killing
song birds while "jist shootin'" at
sparrows, but makes the eyesight and
safety of every person around mat
ter of hazard. 1t should be stopped
at once and by ordinance, if necessary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
LIGHTNING BOLT KILLS
A FINE JERSEY COW,
Ed Greaney Lost Animal Last Thurs
day-JuSt Finish Milking Her.

During the rain and electrical storm
of last Thursday morning, Ed Cream
ey, residing just west of town lost a
valuable Jersey mich cow aged i've
years when bolt struck the feed shed
in which the animal was standing and
stretched her lifeless on the ground.
Mr.. Greaney and his two helpers,
Ralph Roesch and Roy McKelvey,
were engaged in the morning milking
and McKelvey had just finished milk
ing this particular animal, turning her
out of the barn into the lot. The COW
made her way to feed shed located
near the barn and was standing under
it when the bolt struck moment lat
er.
The structure is made of wood and
has a tin roof. 1t has no lightning
protection. The other buildings have
lightning rods, but the one on the sllo
is broken off and it is supposed that
the bolt DETECTED to the lower build
ing.
Mr.. Greaney and the boys were shak-
en- by the bolt and feel very thankful
their injuries were no worse.
Mr.. Greaney has his herd insured
against accident with the Blooming
ton Farmers Company, and will re-
ceive compensation in full for his loss.
The COW was valued at SIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
Schaffer- WhitiSh.

A pretty home wedding was solemn
lied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Croft's on Wednesday afternoon, June
Fl, at o'clock p. m, when their niece
Miss Muriel Whitish was united in
marriage to VanBuren Schaffer, of
Richfeld, Mimi.
The house and table were beautiful
ly decorated with peonies, pansies and
roses.
To the strains of the wedding march
played by Mrs. w. H. Weyhrauch, the
bride and groom descended the stairs
and took their places beneath flow
cred horseshoe arch that had been
tastefully decorated for the occasion.
Rev. w. H. Weyhrauch, pastor of the
Baptist church, spoke the words that
united the lives of this young couple
in holy matrimOny.
The bride was attired in a gown OF
embroidered voile and carried bou-
quet of carnations, and the groom
wore a suit of blue.
After congratulations an elaborate
supper was served on the lawn to six
ty guests.
Many useful and beautiful gifts
were received by the bride and groom,
one of which they prize very highly
purse containing $25 in gold, a gift
from Mr.. William Croft, grandfather
of the bride, and with whom she has
made her home since the death of her
parents some years ago.
The groom, whose home was for
merly in Minnesota, has been engaged
in farming five miles southwest of this
city, and is a young man who is highly
commended by all who have made his
acquaintance since his residence here
They will go to housekeeping at
once, and the best wishes Of all are
extended to them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
ELLENBORO.

Especial Correspondence to Herald.1
Miss Florence Breihan was home
Sunday for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irvie Baker spent Sun
day at George fuckers.
Carl Senftlaben and Arno Brinkman
were in Lancaster, Thursday.
The measles are getting in style
here. Ida and Raymond Dalen, Ismal
Orion and Doris Hall are all sick.
Z. L. Vesperman's children are i'm
proving from the meales.
Chas. Vesperman and family passed
through here with their new car.
About half dozen men patched up a
few mud holes here, Saturday
something needed.
Mrs. William Brinkman is at Frank
Halls to help care for their little son
Doris, who is seriously i'll.
A crew of men are putting in dam
on Platte river, and last week the flood
took some of it out again. We wonder
who will win-the floods or the men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
Local and Personal

Miss Helen Morse, of Fennimore
was a guest of her cousin, Miss Gather
inc Barnett last week.
Miss Anna Virum left Saturday
morning for her home in Stevens Point
after a weeks visit with friends in
the city.
Mrs. Jess Evans, of Centerville
S. D., left Friday afternoon for her
home, after a pleasant visit with her
mother, Mrs. Mae Cranage.
Mrs. +. J. Vandewall formerly
Florence Baldwin, and son Francis
of Skagway, Alaska, arrived here
Tuesday to visit with Mrs. Vandewall's
mother, Mrs. Lucy Baldwin and sis
tiers, Estella Baldwin and Mrs. Smith
They expect to spend the summer
here.
H. E. Carthew and mother, Mrs.
John Carthew left Thursday morning
for San Diego, California, for an ex-
tended visit with their sister and
daughter, Mrs. Don Simenson. Word
was received on Wednesday that Mrs.
Simenson had given birth to twin baby
girls. A telegram came Thursday
morning that one of the babies had
died, but that the other and its moth
er were doing we'll. The party went
via Chicago where they took the
Santa Fe westward.
"A pleasant feature of the bankers
meeting last Wednesday evening, was
the musical program rendered by Mrs.
C. F. Budworth at the piano and the
Misses He'll and Schmitt, voice. A SER
les of songs, duets and instrumental
numbers drew forth hearty applause
from the assembled bankers. The ia
bles were handsomely decorated with
cut flowers and the meal itself nota-
BILE in its excellence. During the ban
quet each guest arose and read from
a small card at his plate bearing diff
ferent toasts, mottos and humorous
bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
BOY SCOUTS ALMOST
''DROWNED" OUT
Local Patrol Went Camping Thursday
Night and Came Home at 2 a. m.

Sixteen of the local Boy Scouts went
down on Pigeon creek last Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. w. A. Weyhrauch in
charge, with the intention of spending
the night under the most primeval
conditions.
The boys took some equipment along
but like real sur 'nOugh scouts, ex-
pected to roll up in their blankets and
sleep under the stars.
All went very well until 2 o'clock
when the approaching storm made
home like a good place to go to. So
they came back at o'clock and avoid
ed what would certainly have been a
severe wetting.
The Lancaster Boy Scouts are
flourishing and take a great deal of
interest in their work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
TWO VALUABLE HORSES
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Henry Jentz, who lives on Lancaster
RID z, near Ellenboro, lost his best
team last Thursday morning about
$50 o'clock, by lightning.
The team, a mare and horse, aged
and years, and valued at $500,
were in the pasture about 200 yards
from the house standing under a tree.
The family heard the crash of the bolt,
and knew it had struck somewhere
near An investigation disclosed the
team dead in the pasture.
The horse were insured in the Lib
erty Ridge Insurance company.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
MARRIED IN LANCASTER
FIFTY YEARS AGO JUNE Ia
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Nj. Francis of Napa,
CAL, Celebrate Golden Wedding.

The Napa, California, Register, of
June IA, gives an account Of the gold
en- wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. M. Francis, of that city, who
were united in marriage June IA, 1866,
in Lancaster.
mir. Francis had just returned from
the war;" says the Register, "and was
a dashing young soldier
AS a reward of his valor fortune
blessed him with the heart and hand
of Miss Eliza Horton, the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George Hor-
ton of this city. George Horton was
a miller and we'll known resident of
that period.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis went to Cali
fornia in 1869 locating in Napa one
years later. They prospered in their
new home and Mr.. Francis became the
owner of the Napa Register. They
raised family and while now on the
sunset trail, still take an active inter-
est in life and it's affairs.
Mr.. Francis is high in press circles
of the golden state, having been found
er of and one of the presidents of the
state press association.
He is still active in business and the
appearances of the paper indicate that
it is f1ourishing. Mrs. Francis had a
serious illness about a year ago, but
recovered and is to-day in the best of
health and spirits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28

Erwin Hunter, of Livingston, was
a Lancaster visitor, Thursday.
Miss Florence DiValI of Liberty,
was a Lancaster visitor, Thursday.
Mrs. Bruce Rowland, of Fenni-
more. is visiting friends in the city.
Jos. Bendorf of Potosi township,
was a Lancaster caller last Thursday.
Miss Henrietta Gratz, of Du-
buque, is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Abbie Phelps went to Cobb,
Wednesday afternoon to visit with
friends until Saturday.
Mrs. Lavina Hirsch went to Slit
ger Thursday afternoon to visit her
parents for a few days.
DIR. S. W. Doolittle and ]. Harold
Pugh left last Tuesday for fishing
trip to Eagle River, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Stella Newman, who has been
visiting in Madison for several days,
returned home Thursday noon.
Miss Mary Godfrey made a COM
bination business and pleasure trip
10 Dubuque, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. NJ. v. Burris arrived home
Thursday noon from Chicago, where
she has been visiting the past week.
Miss Grace Bradbury, of Fenni-
more. returned home Wednesday af-
1ernoon, after short visit here with
friends.
Mrs. Mary Healey of Millville, is
caring for Mrs. H. c. Gleason, who
has been in very poor health the past
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Austin left
Saturday of last week for Arlington,
Iowa to see William Austin, who is
seriously i'll.
Lawrence Barker of New Orleans,
arrived here Tuesday night of last
week, to visit with his sister, Mrs. G.
B. Clementson.
Miss Hilda Fischer arrived home
Tuesday night from Tomah, Wis, af-
Ter a brief visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil H. Bennett.
Mrs. Fred Hagen arrived home
Thursday noon from WATERFOWL, Wis,
where she attended the convention OF
the Pythian listers.
Mrs. ]. X. Flynn and son William
arrived in the city Tuesday to visit
with her sisters, Mrs. James McBrien
and Mrs Tohu RurnS
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schorer and
children were called to Baraboo, Tues
day afternoon, on account of the i'll
ness Of Mrs. Schorer's mother.
keenan, Bennett, of New York
City. arrived home Thursday noon for
visit with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. 7. Bennett, and sister Genevieve.
Mrs. Harvey Schmidt and son Rex,
went to Boscobel, Wednesday, where
they spent several days visiting with
Mrs. Schmidt's sister, Mrs. Chas. Tuf-
fey.
Clarence Croft and family, Mrs.
John Rowden and daughter Mabel of
Fennimore, attended the SchaHer-
Whitish wedding last Wednesday af-
ternOOn.
Miss Elsie Brun of Beetown, who
has been visiting friends in the city
the past week, went to Sitter, Thurs
day afternoon to visit several days be-
fore returning home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
FRANK C.. MEYER APPOINTED
DISTRICT ATTORNEY, PRO TEN

Judge Clementson issued an order
Thursday morning appointing Frank
c. Meyer district attorney pro TEN,
during the absence of Harry CartheW
in California.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
FLOURISHING LANCASTER FIRM

Harvey Schmidt, who runs the East
Maple street bakery, has been keeping
two bakers busy for some time past
and could probably use more IL space
permitted Last week Mr.. Schmidt
turned out more than 5000 loaves OF
bread from his establishment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28
Good Hardware
For the Home

The hardware is but small item in the whole
cost of building but there's whole lot of difference
between buying the best builders hardware for your
home and some cheaper kinds the difference in cost
between good and bad locks for instance very SMALL
but there's great difference in satisfaction.
Cheap goods are a continual source of worry and
annoyance, and it will pay you when figuring that
home to come here and get the best. We are pre-
pared furnish the very best in builders hardware at
prices you will find entirely satisfactory
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-30
NORTHFIELD

James WEIGH of Montpelier spent Sat
urday and Sunday at his home in town.
Mrs. E. T. Raymond of Groton is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Lynn Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy WEIGH of Groton
are visiting at the home of their son, DR..
Guy \. Welch.
Warren w. Hartwell returned Friday
from business trip to Boston in the in
terests of his store.
Miss Marjorie Sawyer of Burlington
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. Alma Sawyer.
Mrs. Clemmie Covell was in Montpelier
Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Sanborn are
spending the week in Boston
Mr. and Mrs. Leon G. Smith of Barre
were callers in town last week
Miss Gertrude House of Berlin spent
last week with her sister, Miss Mildred
House.
Mrs. Scott d. Welch OF Groton returned
home Friday after visiting her mother,
Mrs. Josephine Loomis.
Brenton r. McPhee left Friday for
Hartford. Conn. where he has employ
ment He viii be joined BY his family
later.
Clifford Gregory has gone to Hardwick,
where he expects to find employment.
Miss Eva Z. Berry returned to Burling-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-30

ton Wednesday after spending week
with friends in town.
| Col. Ira L. Reeves returned Wednesday
| from Washington, d. c.. where he went
on matters connected with Norwich uni
versity.
A special train will leave Mortified
next Saturday morning at o O'Clock for
Middlebury to accommodate those desir-
ing to witness the Norwich Middlebury
football game. The team will leave Mid
dlebury on the return trip at G p. m.
Tickets for the round trip will be 81.
Capt. H. NJ Howe, on behalf of Co. F,
has given the use of armory hall for
Tuesday evening. Nov. Z, so that election
returns can be received. special wire
will be run to the hall so that complete
returns can be had. The hat will be
passed to defrsy the expenses of the
operator.
DR.. J. Fl. Judkins and DR.. Fl. A. Whit
ney have located temporarily in the Office
of DIR. Walter II. Sisson over the store OF
Clough & Howe.
A Republican rally will be held in
armory hall Saturday evening, Nov. 4, at
: O'Clock. The speakers will be Congress
man Porter H. Dale and Hon. Alexander
Dunnett of st. Johnsbury. Ex-Congress-
man Frank Plumley will be the presiding
officer and music viii be furnished by the
Mortified Cornet band.
DR.. Walter II. Sisson, who located in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-30
ROCHESTER

Mrs. Ella kidder has gone to Lynn,
Mass, TO visit relatives.
Lewis Curtis fell from tree one day
recently and broke his leg.
Mrs. Dora Ashley of South Royalton
is guest of Mrs Julia Pierce.
Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Tinkham were in
Burlington last week
Maxwell Foskett is at work in the
bakery at Bethel
Miss Ruth Hubbard has returned to
her home in Ann Arbor, Mich.
George Walker has exchanged his
house for the farm of w. A. Chaffee.
possession to be given this fall.
Mrs. Roselle Nichols has gone to Ran.
dolph to live with her daughter. Mrs.
Wesley Hodgkins.
Henry Hubbard was at home from his
work in Springfield over Sunday.