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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-05

Dorse;.
Mrs. c. Kline aul children OF Hud-
son. y Y, are visiting her father
Jay LOOMS.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cayl Of Now
Jersey are the guests OF Nj and Mrs
$. II. Center.
Mrs. ana Miss Stewart Of Chicago
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
&. B. Welling.
Tucker Chapter No. IS o. T. s. viii
hold its September meeting, Friday
evening, Sept s.
Mr.. and Mrs George H. Wal6ridse
Of New York city called on friends in
the village saturday.
Miss Oce Lcningwel has returned
from a vacation spent at her home in
Middletown Springs, VT
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Waite Of
Eagle Bridge, y. y, we're guests Of
relatives in town over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. i. b. Garfield and son
Spalford OF Schenectady are spend.
ing several days with Mrs. II. /. Spaf-
ford.
Nelson Payne and Herbert Milling.
ton We're in Rutland. Labor day, so.
Ing with the Stark Hose Co. Of Ben.
nington.
The regular communication OF Tuck
err Lodge No. As +. & \. NJ. will be
held IN Masonic hall, Wednesday eve.
nins. Sept 6.
Mrs. =. T.. BURGESS and daughter,
Mrs. \. Cooley and two children Of
burlington, were week end guests Of
Mrs. NJ. c. Huling.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Slack motored
from Springfield W. Sunday and
were guests OF Mrs. Florence Sur.
dam and daughter
MIR. and Mrs. Alexander buchanan,
who have been spending some time at
\. n. Shepard's returned Monday to
their home In Boston,
iuc ouuuhN s'iUNl W luN tldptlSt
church will he continued for the old.
cr members but for all Uadcr sixteen,
the classes will be discontinued for n
time
The party Of young adlc1 from this
place. chapcroned bv Mrs Josephine
Brundago. who have been camping at
Hedges Lake for n week, returned
Mondag
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-05
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Iole
Briefly for Busy Readers


SIR. and Mrs. William Corbett of
Spring street are spending the week
in Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Title of Miami
Florida, are visiting his sister, Mrs
Florence Baker Of Stafford street
Miss Mildred Eddy has returned to
her home on Scott street after spend
ing week in camp at Hedges lake.
Mt. Anthony Chapter 0. E. S, will
hold a regular meeting Wednesday
evening Sept. C, beginning at
O'clock.
MIS-. c. b. Hunt Of North street
save q clambakc Monday evening at
her home for number Of her
friends.
William Cone has returned to New
York after spending Labor day here
al the home of his father on Grand
view street
George Mahon of Main street and
Ira Glover Of Dorset have purchased
new Chevrolet automobiles from the
Gardner Garase.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Therrien Of
Stafford Springs visited Monday at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
! Nachon Of Bradford street
Leonard Richmond Of South Man
chester, Conn, is a guest at the home
OF Mr.. ana Mrs. A. j. Elwen of the
Burgess road.
Daniel Rifenberg, who is employed
in Greenfield spent the holidays at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Rifenberg Of Pleasant street
Joseph WEIGH of South street has
resigned his position at the Ward
drug store and is taking a short yaca-
ton before resuming his duties at
the University Of vermont.
Miss Judith Wall, who has been
| spending the summer here AT the
home CT her aunt, MIS- c. n Evans
Of Grandview street, returned Sanr.
day to her home in Cleveland.
Virginia X Sawyer, the baby daugh.
ter OF Mr., and Mrs. Darrell Sawyer of
Lincoln street died Sunday evening.
The funeral was held Monday alter.
noon and the burial was in the Park
Lawn cemetery.
Walter Kelly spent the week end
wish his parents Mr.. and Mrs J0au
Kelly of Main street and returned dis
morning to Greenfield where he has
employment.
Persons and heads of families that
do not notify the Health Officer when
children come to bennington under
sixteen years Of age from the state
of New York or Massachusetts will
be treated as guilty of misdemcanor
/ and dealt with according to the law.
ADJ.
Because Of the prevalence of infan.
tile paralysis in the states of New
York and Massachusetts persons with
children who leave bennington for
points in these two states VIII be sub
ject, upon returning. to the same quar-
antinc regulations that are now in
force relative to persons with chill
dren coming into Vermont from
Massachusetts and New York ADV.
Sunday evening. while turning
around his automobile on North street
William Cone hit a piece OF planking
stretched across two barrels In front
Of the store known as the Hurley
cigar store and drove the plank
through one OF the plate glass Win
dows No ether damage was caused
but the window was completely shat
tered. The boards had been placed
there to keep traffic from passing over
new piece of sidewalk construction
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
ROBERTS FAMILY
WILL OBSERVE
GOLDEN WEDDING

In remembrance Of the beginning OF
fifty years of welded life, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jasper Roberts, 119 Randolph
street, West Richmond, will entertain
all their friends on their wedding an
niversary, next Tuesday, November l.
Their home will be thrown open
from 2 o'clock in the afternoon until
8 o'clock at night for the entertain
ment of their friends. Invitations
were sent out for the event yesterday.
Although both Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts
are over seventy years old, they ap-
pear to be much younger. Eight years
ago they moved to Richmond from
Webster where Mr.. Roberts operated
butcher shop.
Both the aged people are active in
lodge affairs. Mr. Roberts is especial
ly active in the G. A. r. and Mrs. Rob
erts is a prominent worker in the
Women's Relief Corps.
At the celebration next week, two
other couples who have celebrated
their golden wedding anniversaries
this year, Mr.. and Mrs. Argus Og-
born and Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Per
sonett, will pay honor to Mr.. and Mrs.
Roberts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25

With opposition to the candidacy OF
Mrs w. w. Gaar for treasurer-general
Of the national society, the first days
session of the Daughters of American
Revolution state conference this after
noon was keyed to high pitch for an
expected break.
The opposition came in the form OF
an informal announcement by Mrs.
William Cullop, of Vincennes, wife of
Congressman Cullop of the second dis
trict, that she is ready to ask for the
endorsement Of the Indiana conference
for honorary vice president general.
Only one national officer can be
elected from a state. One of the two
will have to step back, members said.
Delay Prevents Action.
An effort was made by hackers of
Mrs. Gaar to have her candidacy an
nounced formally and support voted
this morning. Delays prevented the
action. but it was announced the nomi-
nation would be made this afternoon
by Mrs. John Nicholson and seconded
by Miss Julia Landers of indianapolis.
Mrs. Cullop's chapter will place her
nomination before the body either late
this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
In either case, the nominations would
be premature and out of order, mem
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
FORD INSPIRED
BY PRESIDENT !.
IN WAGE RAISE

LONG BRANCH, N. j., Oct. 25.-
Henry Ford, the automobile manufac
turer, announced after a conference
with President Wilson yesterday that
as the result of an inspiring talk
he had with the President two weeks
ago, he had established the women
workers in his plants upon the same
pay basis as the men.
Mr.. Ford authorized the following
statement:
81 had the pleasure to inform Presi,
dent Wilson this afternoon that had
established the women workers OF my
plant at Detroit and in the branch
factories in other cities upon pay
equality with the men workers. l took
t.lis step following my conference with
the President more than two weeks
ago and | did so because of the inspir-
ing talk I had had with Mr.. Wilson on
the forward movement among woman
kind. This principle is now in opera
tion and | look forward with complete
confidence to it's vindication."
Mr.. Ford came here late today to
show the President advertisements
supporting the Wilson administration
which he plans to have published prior
to the election When he stepped off
the train and was asked why he came
to Shadow Lawn, he replied:
ITO get on the Wilson band wagon"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
A@mQtQhE
S(N!|E}[xt

On account of the death of Mr.. A.
w. Rees, the social which was to have
been given Saturday evening in the
Masonic Temple by the members of
the Eastern Star, has been postponed.
Mrs. Herbert Cotton of Elkhart is the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
T. ]. Ferguson, South Sixteenth street,
and other relatives.
A chicken dinner will be given this
evening at the First English Lutheran
by the aid society of the church. The
public is invited to attend.
Mrs. Robert L. Study, South Six
teenth street, is entertaining Mrs.
James B. Steep, Regent of the Cen
cral Arthur st. Clair Chapter, Daugh.
ters of the American Revolution of In.
dianapolis.
A masquerade party will be given
by the Royal Neighbors at the home
of Mrs. May Strickler, Easthaven farm
friends are invited to come and bring
lunch.
A pleasant evening was spent by
Miss Leila Longman's Sunday school
class Monday evening at the home of
Miss Longman. Refreshments were
served. The guests were Misses Dor
othy Henning, Helen Rethmeyer, Mar
lorie Erik, Marcia Wynn, Treva Daffler,
Olive Cox, Hazel Rossiter, Mable Gra.
ham, Carrie Girty, Esther Hamilton
and Leila Longman.
A meeting Of the Ladies' y. G. T.
Social club was held yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Edward
Sharpe, North Nineteenth street.
Plans were made for masquerade
party to be given Friday evening,
November 5, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Chrisman, Kinsey street.
The next meeting will be held Nov
ember IA at the home of Mrs. George
Arnold, North D street.
Mrs. Elmer Deal returned to her
home in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, last even
ing after visit with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Keplinger, South
Eighth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
c. 0. P. ISSUES
SCHEDULE FOR
COUNTY talk

c. G.. Gordon, of the state Republican
headquarters staff, will arrive in Rich.
mond tomorrow to deliver several ad
dresses in the smaller towns of Wayne
county, A. j. Ross, a Rush county at
torney, will also speak in some of the
towns of this county for several days.
The schedule for these two speakers
follows:
Thursday-Gordon, Jacksonburg 7 p.
M, Greensboro, 8 p, m; Ross, Milton,
1880 p. IN.
F'riday-Gordon, Webster, z p. m,
Fountain City, p M; Ross. East Ger
mantown, 1880 p. m.
Monday-Gordon, Williamsburg Z p.
M Economy p. m; Ross, Arlington,
7:30 p. m.
Tuesday-Gordon Centerville, 1870;
Ross, Boston, 1880 p. M
Wednesday - Gordon, HagerstoWn,
1880 p. m; Ross, Dublin, 1880 p. m.
Thursday-Gordon, Bethel, p. m;
Whitewater. p. m.
Friday-Paul Haynes, former secrc-
tary of the Progressive state commit
tee. at Cambridge City, s p. m.
aturday-Concluding meeting of
campaign at Coliseum, this city, with
address probably by Raymond Rob-
bins. chairman of the Progressive ma
tional convention at Chicago last June.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
ELECTION BODY
WORKS OUT PLAN
To COUNT VOTES

When election night rolls around
and the work Of tabulating the returns
has to begin, the Wayne county elect
ion commission will be found ready for
business. The three members of the
board met yesterday afternoon and
made arrangements for canvassing the
vote.
At the same time, the commission
checked up the printers proof for the
county ballot. The tickets will appear
on the ballot in the following order:
Democrat, Republican, Progressive,
Prohibition and Socialist.
The names of the clerks who will
assist in the final tabulation will be
announced as soon as they have agreed
to serve.
There will be eight assistants Four
men will handle the county returns
and the others will tabulate the re-
suits of the state ballots.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
Soprano Wants Mate
More Than Career

though am laughed at for it by
those with whom ! associate. | have
no tiger or snake pets, nor do / care
for the so-called Bohemian life"
Il sing because | love to and-to
make living.
BY critics, Miss Forsythe's voice is
described as one of the best in the
world for photographic work. It's
quality is rich and mellow and records
well even though it reaches high F.
She sings for Columbia, Edison and
Starr records. She is now on her way
back to New York after having given
two recitals in Chicago music halls.
Miss Forsythe received most of her
training in church singing at Cleve-
land, o. When the pastor of her
church was called to New York, he
secured position for the young sing
er in his church choir. Music critics
soon discovered the possibilities of the
young woman's voice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25

True love. husband and cozy
home.
These are queer ideals for an artist
cut they are what Miss Josephine For
sythe, famous young soprano who is
singing for Starr records today cares
'or more than anything else in the
world
She is even willing to give up a most
promising career as grand opera
singer ITO be human"
mo | haven't run across my pros
oective mate yet but there is plenty
,f time. I'm young. Quite young. You
see take my mother with me every
place / go to care for me-" said the
,etit singer this noon while trying to
get a few bites to eat before returning
10 her work.
81 don't care to vote. I'll leave that
% my husband when the time comes.
II try above all to be human even
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
REES IS DEAD;
WAS BIG man
IN THE MAS0NS

Richmond lost one Of its best citi
Gems this morning at $50 o'clock when
A. w. Rees, for twelve years connect
ed with the American Seeding Ma
chine company. this city, died at his
home in Spring Grove. Death resulted
from an abscess. Mr.. Rees had beer
u but two weeks.
Known and respected by every mem
ber of the American Seeding company
one of the most prominent Masons oi
the city, also member of the Odd Eel
lows. Knights of Pythias and Elks
Mr.. Rees enjoyed wide circle OF
friends who were shocked at his un
expected death.
Enjoys Fine Health
Two weeks ago Mr.. Rees told
friends that he was enjoying the best
health of his life. A few days later
he became afflicted with an abscess oi
the stomach and since that time has
declined steadily.
Mr.. Rees is a native of Ohio. He
was born In Brown county and lived
there during the early part OF his
life. A few years before moving to
Richmond Mr.. Rees became affiliated
with the American Seeding Machine
company at Dayton. He was trans
ferred to Richmond some twelve years
ago, and has been employed in the
electrical department Of that firm ever
since He took prominent part in
activities of the company, whether
they be business, social or athletic
At the time of his death Mr. Rees
was eminent commander, Richmond
Commandery, No. 8. Knights Templar
He was Past Master, Webb lodge
Past Ilustrious Master, Wayne coun
ell, X. 7. He was a men ber of Webb
lodge. "a: King Solomon chapter, A;
Wayne council 10: K. r., Richmond
Cumm9ndery: Scottish Rite, Indianap
"l'' ard Shriner. Indianapolis
j. Rees leaves widow and six
Oh idren Robert Percy. Ebert Ed
ward, James Warren, Dorothy Marie
Nary Elizabeth and John II,
The Masons will conduct the funeral
which will be held from the home in
Spring Grove. Friday morning at 10
o'clock. At 1870 the body, accom-
panied by the Knights Templar. will
be taken to Dayton for burial. Friends
may view the body at the home at
any time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
BREAK Of D. A. R. UNITY
THREATENED BY LADIES

bers said, but since the state organiza.
ton is not an official body, it will not
make any difference in the moral
backing.
The program Of reports today was
carried out and slight changes were
made in the constitution by which the
representation of chapters is altered.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
PLAN FOR RECEPTION

Tentative program for the Y. M. c..
A. reception on Nov. 10 in honor Of
J. J. Somerville, retiring boys secre-
tary, and Mr.. Schwan, physical direct
or. was arranged when the entertain
ment section of the reception commit
tee met last night Each of the gym
nasium classes will be asked to pre-
sent feature of the program. The
high school orchestra has been asked
to play and will be assisted by a num-
Der of local soloists.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
HEATH BUYS HOUSES
OFF SCHOOL GROUND

Four brick dwelling houses and four
barns on the school property adJoin-
ing the Garfield Junior high school
In South Twelfth street, were sold in
lot to James Heath, moving con-
tractor, for $500 at public auction yes
terday. A frame dwelling on the
school property adjoining the Sevas-
topol school, Hunt and Ridge streets,
brought 460, the building going to Her
man F. Pardieck.
The school sites must be cleared by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
BOYS GYM CLASSES
SELECT CAPTAINS

Captains for the boys gym classes
at the Y. M. G. A. have been elected
as follows: Junior preps, Russell
Taylor, Joy Bailey, Harry Eikenberry,
Harold Hyde; Juniors, Richord Hol-
comb and Howard Monger; Employed
boys, John Fake and Glenn Weist
Glasses have been divided into groups
to increase attendance and to improve
class spirit. The teams will compete
in inter-class events on the gym floor
and on the track The schedule to be
announced later will begin on Tues
day, October 81.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals,

PRICE--Miss Gertrude Price, aged
so years, died today at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. l.. O. Morris, five miles
northwest of the city, with whom she
has resided for the past seven years
She is survived by one brother, Mr.
Edward Price The funeral will be
held Thursday afternoon at o'clock
from the home. Burial in Earlham
cemetery.
Marriage Licenses.
Russell Banfill, %, polfsher. to
Amelia Zeitz, 23, music cutter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
HOLD HALLOWEEN SOCIAL

A halloween social will be given In
the basement of the Trinity Lutheran
church Monday evening at 8 O'Clock
under the auspices of the Senior Lu-
ther,League. The October social com
mittee is in charge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
AUSTRIAN PORTS
STRUCK BY BOMBS

ROME, Oct. 25.-Important Austro-
Hungarian ports on the western coast
of the Istria peninsula have been bonn
barded by feet Of Italian and French
sea-planes, the ministry Of marine an
ncunced today. Two Austro-Hungar-
ian machines were drowned, one fall
ing in the Adriatic and the other In
Baseleghe lagoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25

April 1. the purchasers we're informed
by the school board yesterday. It is
understood work of wrecking the brick
buildings and removal of the frame
dwelling will be started at once.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
THUGS MISS $4,000

CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-Edward Burton
thirty-six. is in Jail, and police say they
are hot on the trail of three alleged
auto bandits today because an auto
mobile in which they were fleeing
skidded and was wrecked. Incidental
~. when they took to their heels the
robbers left behind $4,000 which a
bank messenger was carrying to a
manufacturing concern when the -four
held him up.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25


40 . Z xithia a.
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STATE TICKET
President
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES
Vice President
CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS
United States Senators
HARRY S. NEW
JAMES E. WATSON
Governor
JAMES P. GOODRICH
Lieutenant Governor
EDWARD BUSH
Secretary of State
EDWARD JACKSON
Treasurer Of State
w. McMURTRIE
Auditor of State
OTTO KLAUSS
supt. Of Public instruction
HORACE ELLIS
Reporter Supreme Court
WILL ADAMS
State statistician
HENRY ROBERTS
Attorney General
ELE STANDBURY
Supreme Court Judges
DAVID MYERS
LAWSON NJ. HARVEY
Appellate Court Judges
IRA BATMAN
E. A. DAUSMAN
COUNTY TICKET
Congress
DANIEL w. COMSTOCK
Prosecuting Attorney
FRANK T. STRAYER
Representative
WILLIAM H. BARTEL
Joint Representative
OLIVER P. LAFUZE
Treasurer
EDWARD J. WEIDNER
Recorder
HARRY T. FISHER
Sheriff
GLEN CARR
Coroner
ROY D. MORROW
Surveyor
HOWARD H. HORTON
Commissioner, Western District
ANDREW j. SIMPSON
Commissioner, Middle District
WILLIAM H. CHEESMAN
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
CARRANzA FORCES
QUIT CHIHUAHUA

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Carranzis-
tas are evacuating Chihuahua City.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1916-10-25
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For Infants, Invalids and Growing Children,
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El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-10
BADLY HURT WHEN
MOTORCYCLE PLUNGES
POSTAL OPERATOR AND WIFE
AND ANOTHER WOMAN HURL--
ED OFF SCENIC HIGHWAY NEAR
LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, N. NJ. Aug. s.-Plung.
ing over the edge Of the scenic high
way with his motorcycle, Roy Cook,
local operator for the Postal Tele-
graph company, was seriously injured,
his wife was bruised and Mrs. r. B.
Sims suffered a sprained arm, The
party had started to Ell Porvenir in
the Cook motorcycle, which has a
side car; Mrs. Sims was in the side
car, and Mrs. Cook was riding on the
tandem seat. Just as the high point
was rounded, the throttle broke, and
Cook lost control of the motorcycle.
The plunge was taken a few feet
beyond the rail. Mrs. Sims pumped,
but Cook and his wife were unable to
do So, and were carried with the mo
torcycle 90 feet down the steep noun
tainside. The machine struck a tree,
and lodged there, with both Mr.. and
Mrs. Cook beneath it. Cook was
knocked unconscious by the fall, and
he sustained a broken collar bone and
severe bruises.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-10
MEATIDNEDF FOR
SENATE Guardianship
INTERESTING FoREcAsT ON POS
siRLE SENATE ASSIGNMENTS
IN NEW YORK Tribune

"A forecast OF the changes in chair
manships In congress is made by the
Washington correspondent Of the
New York Tribune. lie says:
Counting absolutely upon Q Repub-
Iican house and hoping for a Repub-
.lican senate, politicians here are all
ready figuring on the changes in com
mittee chairmanships which will fol
low Republican control. At present,
Of course, all chairmen of important
committees, and most chairmen Of I'M
important committees, are Democrats.
- : There Is so much less
chance OF the Republicans carrying
the senate that there is less interest
In committee changes there. With
Republican success, however. sena-
tor Penrose would become chairman
OF the finance committee, SO that the
OF the new tariff bill would be
the Fordney-Penrose bill. Senator
Lodge would be chairman Of the for
eign relations committee; Warren, Of
the appropriation committee; Cum
minis, of the interstate commerce com
mittee; Dillingham;, Of the immigra-
tion committee; Clark, of the judi
ciary committee; du Pont,, OF, if he is
not reelected, Catron, Of New Mex
leo, Of the military committee"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-10
Baca Thinks Wagner
Is Logical Nominee

The Las Vegas Optic, Republican
daily, says:
Assistant State Superintendent OF
Public instruction Filadelfo Baca re-
turned to his home in Santa Fe this
afternoon, after spending the week.
end in Las Vegas. Mr.. Baca is
pleased with the spirit Of co-opera.
ton which exists between the teach
lers of the state and the superintend-
ent's office. This has been brought
about by the unceasing work Of Mr..
Baca and Superintendent White. Mr..
Baca has not had a vacation since he
entered the superintendent's office.
In speaking of the question Of the Re
publican nominee for state superin-
tendent, he said that in his opinion J.
H. Wagner. of Santa Fe, is looming
up as the most logical nominee. He
does not believe that Rupert F. Asp
lund will be nominated"