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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-14
Card OF Thanks

We wish to hereby express our sin.
cere thanks to our friends and neigh.
hors who so kindly assisted us in the
sickness and death of husband and
father and for the many beautiful
floral tributes.
Mrs. Edward Bergerone,
and Family
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-14

"Money makes the mare go"
(which shows that the mare isn't
SO much different than the rest of us
In that respect. Detroit Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-14
DEMOCRATIC MEETING
Ticket To Be Named at Meeting on
Tuesday EVeninu.

The Democrats of Bennington Coun
ty Of the south shire are requested to
meet at Apollo hall on South street at
3 o'clock Tuesday evening. August
the 18TH. 4 good attendance is urged
as the county ticket will be named
Mt that time.
Demomcratc Town Committee.
Adv. 6Ot2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-14
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight. Tuesday cooler.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-14
or =. ale

/ offer a few moderate priced dwell
ings for sale as follows:
At $l800-a two story dwelling
renting for 1922 per year.
At $22OO-a two story dwelling
adapted for two small families
or which could be used as one
family house.
At $280O-a two story house which
could not be built for the price at
which it is offered. This house
is suited for either one or two
families.
At $2800-a neat single dwelling
with large lot, a bargain for some
one seeking a home.
CHARLES N.POWERS
SAVINGS BANK BUILDING,
BENNINGTON, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-14

There will be q special meeting Of
the Eagles at o'clock this evening.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-14

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The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
0TF ID
 SEE EMPEROR

Washington, April 2S-The lat est wire advices from Gerard, in Berlin, leaves the German situation unchanged. The prevailing senti- meut is that Germany will coneede some if not all of the demands of the American note,
 The American Ambassador left Berlin this morning for the war front to have a conference with the Kairgr. This move is regarded by the department here as very sig nificant in it's aspects for an amisGble settlement of the Ger man-AmeriacG difficulties.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
VOLCANO USEFUL
 ID ENGINEERS

Hou5Iulu, Aptil 2S-The great g,veiumeut .breakwater now under cucsru.tion at Hilo, Hawaii, and W aIch will give to that city the finest ulrbCr iu the island, Is making rapid strides during the smooth seas and fine weather now IItluisug ou the wiudwaId coast ul iae big island, Connected with tgl. Jreakwater is one of the s.ra4ssst proposals ever put seri- eusly Js-ore 9 contractor. It was aCtAmg less than a suggestion that the mclteu lava from the acive vol cane o1 Kigauea should be siphcned out ol the crater, and run down in pi.ss to the coast where it would be directed into the bay along the line c the breakwater constructor which would thus be carried on al- mvst without supervision. To any o.- familiar with the nature of lava: its porous, brittle nature, and the gagid;Jy with which it cools into slore, the proposal is full of ab- surdItv, but by many it was taken seriC@sly and there was even some talk of the formation of a company Co deal with financial end of the undertaking.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
B.:ls aa scapog5ats.

The earliest dolls foCnd were the Answers of the ancient Egyptians, which were buried with important per. sonages in order tEat thcy might full fn such duties as the rulers of the neither world might impose on the dead dlgnitary in his next incarnation. The more important the dead the larger the number of dolls buried with him. Even to this day the doll plays it's part in the folklore of the banks of the Nile. When the river does not appear to rise properly q doll is thrown into it's waters, representing the living ylr- gin or boy who used of old to be thrown in to propitiate the Nile god, and similar performance takes place on the banks of the Fiber, where doll made of paited rushes Is used as a substitute for the human victim.- Westminster Gazette.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
HAWAIIAN PINES
 FIND MARKET

BoroluIu, April 2S - More than IS5 900 cases of preserved Hawai- un pineapples were enrOute to the cast and wet coast of the muiEland early in April, according tJ estimates given the several trahs- portatiOn companies, who hold con- tracts to move the bulk nf the 1916 crUp, believed to total approximate .y @,25O,OOO cases of fruit. How ever, q congestion of canned pro dact awaiting shipment remains very acute. About 100000 cases ot tines are to be shipped to the mainland market before July, 1916p and 25O,OOO cases are to be for wusded in early steamers.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
FIFTY ACRES
 UNDER CULTIVATION

Mrs. PuIlen is making things fly cn ser ranch at Dyea. Men are oGsl.y eTs aged clearing the land and t.jEtng garden. Over fifty acrss gre now under cultivation and great part has been planted with potatoes and garden truck.
 It IS the plan of Mrs. Pullen to have cue Of the best ranches in lis vicinity and nothing has been spared to make it up to date in every respect. She has 6 private teleplCRe fine to the farm and keeps in daily touch with the work ert wro are rapidly threshing thing into shape.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
CHINA OPENS NEW
 COMMERCIAL PORT

Picking China, April 2S - Or the recommendation of General Tuan Chih-keui, govern or of Fengtien, MaRehuria, the Chi uese government has decided to open Chinghsien as a commercial port. General Tuan pointed out that this city, besides being for tuDatCiy located at the middle point of the Shankaikwan-FengtieR rail way, is a city of mild climate and Urosperous citizens, and ripe for the expansion of industry and commerce. The ministries of in terior, foreign affairs, agriculture and commerce have been instruct ed ;c cooperate with the govern or i,l the selection of suitable per sous t. plan and oversee the pro- Otiou of this new center.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
CLOSING HOUSE
 FUR LOCAL ELKS

The dance given by the Elks night until tomorrow, saturday night. The committee found that Saturday night was better night club has been postponed from to- o1 wh,ch to aoid the frolic and have Ief- nothing undone to assure the crewd happy time
 The orchestra has been rehearsing some of the very latest pieces and will nun off some lively tunes. The following are the selections: waltz es: Sing Me the Rosary, Loves Cc.anment. Ny Clarfbelle, Milli- cent, Tcnights the Night, Rose mary, Memories, Geraldine and the GumoresQue. The two steps will De Iivened up with the following; Mother, Pick Chicken, Beatrice Farfux, To Lou, Sweetest Girl in Monterey, Jane and Cows May Come and COWS May Go.
 The dance will start at the regu- lar hour and a good time is as- surei for all. Some have thought tAa' it was an invitation dance. It IS d regular dance given under the Of the Elks lodge and all are welcome This will be the last dance given this summer. Regular closing down time is assured.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
coofso Wasnineton's sObriquets.

Washington was called by many so- briquets. He was first of all Father of His Country" Providence left him chldless that lis country might call him father" Sigourney calls him Pa ter Patriae:" Chief Justice Marshall, tue American Fabius" Lord Byron in his "Ode to Napoleon" calls him 'the Cincinnatus of the West" For having a new world on his shoulders he was called the Atlas of America" The English sO,diery called him by the sarcastic nickname Of "Loyely Georgi- us." Red Jacket. the Seneca Indian chief, called him the "Flo-er of the Forest" The italian poet Vittorio Al feri called him "Deliyeger of America. |" His bitter opponents sarcGst!calIy call ed him the "Stepfather of His Coun- try" during his presidency.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
CHANCE TO MAKE HIT WITH
 TOURIST THIS SUMMER

An inquiry has been lodged with the Daily Alaska to ferrit out the bs&t cook and housekeeper in this vicinity. When that one person is found there is an excellent job waiting at the other end. Mrs. Fallen is searching for a good housekeeper to assume charge of ihh gs at Ter ranch at Dyea She mast .e a good cook and able to m& ge the house this summer. Per- Sons desiring the details may get in ccminm,icatiOn with Mrs. Pullen.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
Death.

Death, the dry pedant, spares nei. ther the rose nor the thistle. nor does he forget the solitary blade of grass in the distant waste. He destroys thor oughly and unceasingly. Everywhere we may see how he crushes to dust plants and beasts, men and their works. Even the Egyptian pyramids, that would seem to defy him, are tro- phies of his power. monuments of de. cay, graves Of primevaI kings.-Hein rich Heine.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
BOAT MOVEMENTS

Ketchikan, April 2S-The Priu- cess Sophia lifted her anchor at 10 D. m. last night with heavy passenger list and cargo for skagwa
 The Alameda steamed out of this port at a. m. this morning. It carries a heavy passenger list for westward ports.
 The Alki left at q. n.
 The Prince John left here at 6 a. m. with passengers and cargo for Sksgway and way ports.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28

Dr. L. s. Keller, who has been on professional business in White horse, Carcross and interior towns for tbe past month, will return to Skagway tomorrow. He will be found ct his office at the rgulaT hours. Many appoienments have been made for him and the dotcor will be pretty busy when he ar riyes hele.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
BANK HAS NOVEL
 FORM OF ADVERTISING

The Bunk of Alaska have adopt ed d rather novel form of advertis- ug. h all of the mailboxes has been placed a beautiful calendar scene with q calendar of the month of Bay. T. is the plan of the Rauk to use thisfOrmof public.t ty each month. In the package is a letter uEG ou the back of the cal rrdar Is ine advertisement of the B:ruk.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
U. s. COMMISSIONER LOCATES
 IN WARREN HOUSE

AIr, Rcsussen, United States com has engaged the Warren houge on Main street between First and SecCnd streets. He is busy mJ yipr Gt the present time ard in the conrse of a few days hopes to nave his new home in tip top shape.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
SOPHIA ENROUTE
 WITH HEAVY CARGO

The SCDhia will make this port Saturday morning at seven o'clock. She carries thirty passengers for SEagway Besides a heavy cargo of sixty tons of local freight it hgs fifteen head of live stock. The captain has reported a lovely trip. It will unload and lift anchor Satur- dly afternoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28

FOR SALE-4 room house, 8 lots, or 11th Avenue. A bargain at S25O cash. First one to plunk down the cash gets it. Enquire Alaskan office. 4-2S-tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28
Simple.

Those twin boys of yours are so much alike that I don't see how you can tell them apart"
 Thats easy enough. When they're on their good behavior they answer to their own names, and when they've been in mischief each one answers to the name of the other"-New Orleans Times -Picayune.
 zepith oil is particularly adapted for use in lubricating the fine parts of all delicate mechanisms. 1Oc, 25c, soc bottles. Keller Bros. Sole skagwsy Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28

LUX contains more real soap ,na five times it's weight ih ordi- asr, soaps or soap powder. Get It 'Or i0c qt Kellers If
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28

Remember that there is only one 'genuiae" Kodak. If 1t isn't an Eastman. 1t isn't a KODAK" Kel- lers are the Skagway agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28

Some men deserve far more cred. { for what they 10 not do, than for what they do.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-28

The Skagway agents for the Eastman Kodak. films and supplies re Keller Bros. tf
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

Last evening about Al O'clock
when Marshal Morton was MAX
ing his regular rounds he heard
a noise back of the Ed Purcell
store. R. j. Tenant, who was
passing along that way, was
asked to assist in making an in
vestigation. Mr.. Morton turned
his flashlight onto the back of
the building and found a man
busily engaged in removing the
putty around one of the windows.
They closed in on the burglar,
but he started to run, Morton
firing one shot after him. The
stranger made for a fence, fell
over it into pail of water, also
crashing through a box. He was
captured and landed in Jail, Civ.
ing his address as Pine Bluffs.
Neb.
The prisoner said he didn't in
tend to take anything but some
thing to eat. A shovel and a few
other tools had been taken from
the yards TO assist in breaking
in the store. He had tried an
other window. but after remov
ing the putty he could not get
the pane out.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
MISS BERNARD TRAVELS
IN MOTOR PALACE

Dorothy Bernard, talented Will
liam Fox star, who plays the part
of "MargoL'' in the gripping war
drama, "a Soldiers Oath,' is a
firm believer in the comforts Of
home. Miss Bernard is thor
oughly domestic mite of body
and spends most of her leisure
moments al her Bar Harbor home.
During the making of "a Sol
dier's OATH locations were used
in various parts of the country.
This necessitated much travelling.
one-day stops in small towns and
other unpleasant features. Rather
than suffer the Inconvenience
attendant upon such a trip, Miss
Bernard had a special Pullman
body placed on the chassis of her
limousine. AS a result the. car
was practically transformed into
house on wheels.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
LOCAL VIEWS.
See Yourself as Others See You

The local moving pictures,
taken here about a month ago.
will be shown at the Palm theater
Tuesday and Wednesday, MAY 9
and 10.
This company took moving pic
lures of all the principal stores
and places of interest around
town and, according to those who
have seen the reels, they are fine,
clear as bell and stand out on
the screen so that every feature
of the various individuals can he
plainly seen.
These pictures are not a play,
but simply show the everyday
life of our little city and it's vari-
Gus industries. See these pic
lures at the Palm next Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04

thought of The matter at the time,
but now the member is swollen
badly and it is feared blood poison
may develop.
Roy Morrow of Modale was
taken to the hospital at Seward,
Neb., where he underwent a seri-
Gus operation. Word was re-
ceivcd today that there were no
hopes for his recovery. Mrs. Roy
Morrow and Miss Dollie Morrow
passed through here this after
noon on their way to Seward.
Earl Cox is suffering with a
very painful wound in his hand.
While cranking a gasoline engine
last night his hand struck an oil
can and the spout penetrated the
fleshy part of his hand, between
the fingers, for about an inch.
The wound was dressed and he is
continuing his work in the shops,
but the injury is giving him con-
siderable trouble.
Chief Kemper tells us that the
people of this city have a very
bad habit of starting bonfires late
in the evening and then running
the risk that they will burn out
without damage. This is abso-
lulely contrary to law. When you
60 10 bed, go out and see that the
fire has burned out entirely or,
if it hasn't, use water and put it
out. Do not menace your own
end your neighbors' property.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
Memorial pax.

Tuesday, May 30, is Memorial
day, and the committees in charge
have arranged a fine program in
commemoration of the day. There
will be union Memorial services
at the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday, May %, at 4 1 a. M, with
Rev. G. G. Gunderson giving the
principal address.
Tuesday the G.. A. R., school
children and all citizens will meet
at the G. A. R. hall at 10 a. m.
and march to Rose Hill cemetery,
where a program will be given.
At 2 p. IN. regular memorial serv-
ices will be held in the Presby-
terrain church, the speaker to be
announced later.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
Gluten flour at Lewis Bros.

James Dimmicl was an Omaha
visitor today.
Mrs. George Kellogg spent the
day in Omaha with friends.
o. B. True was a business pas
senger to Omaha This morning.
Postoffice Inspector Shriver of
Shenandoah was here on business
today.
The Harker, Zahner & Co. sold
a Dodge car yesterday to w. j.
Shelton.
Herbert Cress spent the morn
ing in Council Bluffs transacting
business.
DR.. H. l.. Roberts was called to
the Junction professionally this
morning.
Phil Jones purchased a Chew
rolet, $500, of the Brown garage
yesterday.
Miss Josephine Zahner has re-
signed her position at the Brown
drug store.
cornmeaI at Lewis Bros, made
tho oId-fashioned way - either
white or yellow. Phone No. 2.
Mrs. William Quick and son
are spending a week with friends
in the Bluffs.
b. B. Purcell spent the day in
Omaha with his wife at the Pres
byterian hospital.
Herman and II. e. Jones and
w. j. Roder were Omaha passen-
gers this morning.
Charles Smith and T. w. Cor
man were Council Bluffs passen-
gers this morning.
A large crowd of the younger
set attended dancing party in
Logan last evening,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
Bazaar.

The Altar society will hold a
bazaar in the SchWertley building
i'm Modale on the afternoon and
evening OF Saturday, May 6. Ice
cream and cake will be served
during the afternoon and even
ing. Everyone invited.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04

George Johnson was an Omaha
visitor this afternoon.
Mrs. Gus Martin was an Omaha
passenger this morning.
Charles Myers was down from
Logan today on business.
Mrs. B. T. Reilly was calling
on relatives in Omaha today.
Mrs. w. II. Halsey spent the
afternoon in Omaha with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kinney
spent the day with friends in
Omaha.
Mrs. Myrtle M. Hester of Mo-
dale was a Valley shopper this
afternoon.
Aaron Carpenter sold one OF
his cottages today in Seaton's
addition to G. E. Barlow.
Klaffke's windows present a
very neat appearance with the
many potted plants and pansies.
Mrs. Ross Mclaughlin is spend
ing several days in Omaha with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Shop
ard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. T. Frazier of
Logan were in the Valley today,
the guests of the John Varnes
home.
Miss Balm and Mrs. Henry Balm
of Modale spent the afternoon
shopping here and calling on
friends.
Mrs. O. B. True and son,
George, and Miss Edna johnson
motored to Omaha yesterday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. D. H. Bailey Of Loveland
was in the city today calling on
friends, later leaving for Council
Bluffs.
Mrs. Otto Ley of New Mexico
will be the guest of her brother,
Theodore Kahler, Monday and
Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Smith and Miss
Essie Smith are spending few
days with Mrs. Lee Sherwood in
Council Bluffs.
Donald Wolfe, who has been
confined to his home with pneu-
monia the last few days, was not
SO we'll today.
Mrs. N. Spencer was called to
the Fellingham home i'm Council
Bluffs this afternoon by the ill
ness of her grandson.
Mrs. Ellen Orr and Mrs. Bruce
Orr attended a class play in
Council Bluffs this afternoon
given by the members Of the high
school.
Mrs. Aaron Price was an
Omaha passenger this afternoon,
where she will enter the Metho-
dist hospital to take rest and
treatments.
The Mothers meeting, which
was to have been held at the
library Friday afternoon, has
been postponed until Monday
evening at 1880.
Mrs. Alex Mcpherson of Liv-
ingston, Mont, arrived this aft
ernoon to join her husband, who
came few months apo ia Uorl,
in the railroad shops.
R. W. Mason and DR.. w. E
Bowen were Omaha passengers
this afternoon and will motor
back in a new Saxon roadster
which the former has sold to A
H. Barnhart.
Arthur O'Connor has a very
sore hand as a result of MASKING
it the other day. Nothing was
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
AaYrack Party.

The Christian Endeavor society
will have a hayrack party Friday
night. Everyone welcome. Meet
at the Christian church at
|o'clock.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04

Mrs. Clara G. Lahman, who has
been spending some time visiting
her sister, Mrs. w. w. Rutledge,
entertained the Kensington club
on last Wednesday. A delicious
three course luncheon was served
TO seventeen in the dining room,
pink and white being the prevail
ing color. Mrs. Lahman was
voted an honorary member -
Western News, Montana.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04
Rebekahs.

There will be regular meeting
of Lillian lodge No. 20 Saturday
evening, May s. There will be
initiation. Members please come
out. BY order of N. G. Eva Bur
bank, recording secretary.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-05-04

FOR sALE-A bay gelding, drive
single or double or work any
place you put him; 4 new sim
gle top buggy and new single
harness. Miss Maggie Nc
Orchard, R. 3. Phone 3F13. If
LOST-A watch fob with K. of P.
chain attached. Finder please
return to Times office for re-
ward. mil