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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

scoutmaster; The Knights of Colum-
bus Differed by p. j. Pendergast,
grand knight; William +. Sears,
deputy grand knight; j. ]. Cunning,
financial secretary, and John P. Ryan,
treasurer; and by the local order of
Elks whose officers are Thomas f.
Fitzgerald, exalted ruler; Joseph A.
Evans, leading knight; +. l.. Sibley,
loyal knight; and Albert T. Schwartz,
lecturing knight
The second section whose marshal
was John Rooney was led by the f. NJ,
T. A. b. drum corps Of North Adams,
with Joseph Dugan as leader and
was followed by the Benning-
ton Aerie of Eagles officered
by h. II. McMaster, president;
II. A. Wall, president; and Arthur
LaTour, junior past president. The
Woodmen of America came next and
the officers present were Frank A.
Wahlquist, consul; William Warren,
advisor; A. C. Thompson, clerk. The
Foresters of America who marched
next have as officers George Cotton
chief ranger; Eugene A. Wattles, sub
chief ranger; William T. Doyle, finan-
cial secretary; Clarence l.. Shippey.
recording secretary; and William G..
Houran, treasurer
The third section was made up of
North Bennington organizations and
George B. yelling acted as marshal.
The North Bennington Band, led by
J. Il. Mattison headed this division
and was followed by the North Ben
nington Masonic lodge whose officers
are DR.. j. Il. Woodruff master; II. A,
Davis, senior warden; II. A. White,
junior warden; Edward Phillips, sec
retary; and S. o. Tefft, treasurer. The
North Bennington Order OF Moose
ended this section and was ofllcered
by Myron Knapp. dictator; James
Montgomery, vice dictator; Michael
Powers, prelate; and Barlow Thomas,
sergant at arms.
Harry b. North was the marshal OF
the fourth section and was followed
by the Bennington Fire Department
with William Il. Sears, chief Charles
l.. Briggs, first assistant chief and
Henry Pratt, second assistant chief;
The Stark Hose followed with officers
present Roy Perry foreman; Louis
Remington. 1st assistant; Burton Pow
ers, 2nd assistant; and Ralph Reming
ton secretary. The Putnam Hose fol
lowed with officers William Hogan
foreman; James Doyle, first assistant
and Frank Hogan, 2nd assistant. The
completion of this division came with
the W. II. Bradford Hook and Ladder
company ofIicered by Edgar S. Buss
president: Walter Stewart, vice presi
dent; William =. Hogan, treasurer; f
H. Ferguson, secretary; William Lun
dergan, secretary of finances; w. II
Barber. foreman: and William Shin
dler. assistant foreman.
The firth and final division of The
parade was led by George NJ Hawk!
as marshal who was followed by tn,
water commissioners Dr. L. II. Ross
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

were secured from the architect,
Harry Leslie Walker of New York. At
one period it was proposed to build the
hospital through an issue of bonds
which should be guaranteed by the
village. The plans were submitted to
contractors and bids were received,
but the bonding idea did not meet the
views OF the more conservative mem
mers of the association and was
abandoned.
That the construction of the hospi-
tai could be begun so much earlier
than was expected is due to the gen
erosity of Henry w. Putnam. Jr.. Of
New York who in April this year
notified the hospital association that
he proposed to provide the sum,
100000, which the contractors had es-
timated would be required for the pur-
pose. Ground for the excavation was
broken May 81, Mr.. Putnam turning
the first sod, and the foundation walls
are now about completed The condi-
tions of the contract with the builders,
McDermott & Hanigan of New York,
are that the construction shall be
completed next March.
The building in form will resemble a
capital letter T. 1t will have front
age of 1SS feet and depth of AZ feet.
The main entrance will face the east
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

and that portion of the structure TAX
ing the part Of the upright line in the
letter T will extend SO feet eastward
from the front of the building. Con-
crete and brick are being used in the
construction of the walls, gypsum
block will constitute the partitions and
the floors will be of composition. Wood
will be used only in the castings and
the structure will therefore be as fire
proof as buildings are made outside OF
the big cities.
Two offices, the reception room
two wards and several semi-private
wards. the examination room and
three private rooms for patients take
up the greater portion of the ground
floor On the second floor of the main
building there will be IL private
rooms. The operating room and the
servants quarters will be on the sec
ond floor of the central wing. the lat
ter separated by a solid masonry wal
and provided with an entrance for It's
particular uses.
The X-ray department, quarters fol
the engineer and his assistant, the
laboratory, dispensary, laundry, etc.
are located in the basement. A vapol
system of heating, which will elimi
nate some of the inconvenience o
other methods, will be installed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

words, but that it was such as would
give an inspiration TO unite in a
greater service FOR our fellow men.
The second speaker vas II. James
X. Batchelder, chairman of the execu-
tive board of the hospital, who gave
an account of the history of the be.
slowing of the water works and the
hospital to bennington by Henry w.
Putnam and his son. He said that
Mr.. Putnam, Sr.. had always planned
TO give the waterworks to the town
and only waited until they were in the
best possible condition before making
his desire known. II was hoped that
the surplus derived from the water
system would be sufficient TO start the
hospital within short time, but when
this was found to be impracticable
Henry w. Putnam, Jr., gave the town
s90000 that the work might be start
ed Immediately Mr.. Batchelder de
clared that the hospital would stand
as a monument to the benefactor OF
the community and would not only be
appreciated by the people of our time,
but in future generations.
The Rev. Thomas r. Carly was the
last speaker of the morning. Father
Carty said that the day was one OF
those times when feeling could not be
expressed in mere words and 1t was
not the things that might be said there
that would be remembered, but the
things that were to be done there
He said that new battle of Benning
ton was to be fought against the com
mon enemy of humanity-disease
| On this site would be erected new
Bennington monument to the unselfish
and disinterested generosity of one
Of Bennington's distinguished sons
His name and his henefaction would
be enshrned Tor all time In the crate
full hearts of the people OF Benning
ton. He invoked the divine blessing
upon those who work upon the institu
tion and those who will serve or be
served there in the years to come
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17
SPECIAL SESSION
!. OF LEGISLATURE
IS CALLED
Governor Gates Sets Meeting for
| Thursday Aug, "a
TO PROVIDE FOR SOLDIERS
So Many Things To Be Done That
Governor Decides That the Legis-
lature Should Act.
TO PROVIDE FOR SOLDIERS

Montpelier, Aug. 16.-Gov. Charles
W. Gates issued proclamation today
calling a special session OF the Legis-
lature at 10 a. m. Thursday, August
"a, for the purpose of making pro-
vision to put the Vermont soldiers,
now serving in the United States
army on the Mexican border, on the
state payroll and to provide funds for
relief work among the soldiers depen-
dents. On several occasions since the
Vermont troops left for Texas rumors
have been circulated to the effect that
Gov. Gates was to call special ses-
sion but on each occasion the rumor
was denied from the Office OF the exc
cutive.
1t is expected that the session will
occupy two days and that nothing out
side of the voting of funds for the
soldiers and relief work will ot
brought to the attention of the Legis
lature. The proclamation issued by
the governor at 5 o'clock this after
noon reads
Whereas, the Vermont troops
| Are now serving in the United
States army to preserve and main
tain peace and protect our citi-
zens on the Mexican border;
Whereas, Such service is be
ing willingly and patriotically per-
TO personal interest and duty to
formed by our men at a sacrifice
family and home;
Whereas, 1t appears that the
compensation received by these
men is not sufficient to meet their
needs and the needs of their fam
lilies and that If provision is not
soon made for such purpose such
families must become subject to
charity;
Therefore, |, Charles w. Gates
governor of the state of Vermont,
do hereby, by virtue of the consti.
tuition in this respect summon the
members OF the Senate and House
of Representative to meet in
Montpelier in their respective
chambers in the state house, to.
gether with the officers of the
two houses. on the oath day of
August, \. d., 1916, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, to provide for
such compensation to Vermont
troops, in addition to United
States pay, and for such relief to
their families and their depend
ents as may seem advisable.
Given under my hand and the
great seal of the state. at Mont
pelier on the 10th day of August
a. d., 1916.
Signed
Charles W. Gates.
Governor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

James X. Batoheldor, Father T. r.
Carty, and James c. Colgate took the
stand with the members of the grand
lodge.
The ceremony of the laying OF the
stone was performed first, the Masonic
ritual being used. Before the stone
was lowered into place by the CON
struction engineer, John Pattenaude
of New York, the following records
were placed in side the stone within
a copper box A copy OF the letter
of October 5, 1912, Henry w. Putnam
to the trustees of the village Of Ben.
nington; copy of the letter of Octo-
Der 10, 1912, trustees of the village Of
Bennington to Henry W. Putnam; list
of officers OF the village OF Bennington
for 1912; copy of the Bennington
Banner of October 10. 1872 copy OF
the deed of trust, dated December 10,
1912 from Bennington Water com
pany to the village of Bennington;
copy of request TO call special village
meeting dated October IA, 1912; copy
OF warning for special village meeting,
held December 81, 1872 copies of the
Bennington Banner Of January 80,
1915. February "a, 1915, April II, 1915,
May 16, 1916, and May 81, 1916; two
pictures of Henry w. Putnam, Jr.,
turning the first sod for the hospital
excavation. May 81, 1916; copy of let
ter from Henry w. Putnam, Jr,. to the
executive committee Of the hospital
corporation. dated April 10. 1916; copy
of the act OF incorporation and bylaws
of Henry w. Putnam Memorial hospi.
tai; names of the corporators and Of
fcers of Henry w. Putnam Memorial
hospital for year 1861; copy of the
charter of the village OF Bennington;
telephone directory of 1916; copy OF
the Manchester Journal. Bennington
directory Womans Relief Corps
rules and regulations: and the pro
ceedings of the Grand Lodge of Yer
mont of 1916.
After the stone had been slipped in
to place, il was tested by the Masonic
symbols to see If II were level, square
and plumb. This ceremony was pre-
sided over by the grand master Henry
II. Ross OF Rutland. Corn the emblem
OF plenty, wine the emblem of glad
ness, and oil the emblem of peace
were also poured on the stone as Q
part of the ritual,
After the ritual of the laying Of the
stone was over. the chair was eiver
over to Village President a, w. Braist
ed Mr. Braisted spoke of the 10th o
August as Behnington's greatest da!
and declared that the present day was
the biggest show Of patriotism evel
displayed in the town.
James c. Colgate was introduced b!
the chairman and spoke for a few
moments of the appreciation felt h,
Bennington people of the gift whicl
had been bestowed upon them. Mr.
Colgate said that l39 years ago on
forefathers met and fought 20 say,
their country and achieved a grea
triumph ow war. hut that today tn,
people had met TO commemorate
triumph of peace, He said that tn,
gift which had been received mean
that no longer would the people o
Bennington be forced to seek the hos
pitality of neighhoring cities whei
they were i'll. but could be brough
back to health In their own town an,
! near their friends. The speaker dt
clared that the gratitude felt by IN
, citizens could not be expressed 4
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

Under a sun brilliant enough to befit
the auspicious occasion and before an
audience of over 5000 people, the cor
ner-stone of the Henry w. Putnam
Memorial hospital was laid Wednes-
day morning, following parade
which was the longest and the best
that has marched in the streets of
Bennington since the dedication of
the Benningtogn battle monument, 20
years ago Always an eyentful day in
Bennington, the 10th of August, 1916
will be remembered in the history of
the town as one when class and creed
were forgotten and the people of the
community united in showing their
deep appreciation of magnificent
public benefaction.
The parade which preceded the ex-
ercises on the grounds was nearly two
miles in length and was participated
in by SO organizations which are in
the town of Bennington. With flags
and bunting flying from every building
on either side OF the thoroughfare, the
finest procession which has ever
passed through the Main street made
its way to the hospital grounds, fol-
lowed by large and patriotic repre-
sentation Of the people of the town so
much loved by its late benefactor.
The parade, consisting Of five divi-
sions, started shortly before 10
o'clock, following a signal from the
new fire alarm whistle. The pro-
cession was organized in the vicinity
of the corner Of Main and Stafford
streets and the plans were carried out
smoothly and efficiently in manner
which made this feature marked
success. Nearly every organization in
Bennington and North Bennington
took part and the marshals who had
charge of the different units and sec
tions were Chief Marshal, Emory s.
Harris; Honorary Marshal, John Rob
inson and John Rooney, George B.
yelling, II. B. North and George NJ
Hawks. The order of the parade was
as follows and the officers of the YER
Gus organizations are given in part
Chief of Police Patrick Brazil and
Patrolmen Richard ]. Hurley and An
drew j. Griffin led the procession fol
lowed by Honorary Marshal John Rob
inson and the Bennington City band
lead by William j. Lundergan carry
ing baton. Chief Marshal Emory S
Harris and staff followed, after which
came the various units Of the loca
Masonic Lodge. The officers of the
lodge are w. H. Nichols, worshipfu
master; Norman L. Greenslet, senior
warden; Carl Estes, junior warden;
DR.. F. S. Braley, senior deacon: II
Harry Sharpe, junior deacon; John c
Clark, secretary; j. Oliver Burt
treasurer; and Lester II. Nichols
chaplain.
The first section of the parade in
cluded the school children group or
ganized by the Misses Anna Dakin
Frances O'Donnell, Mary Cutting, Car
rie Wood and Elizabeth Welch; tn,
Boy Scouts with Oscar L. Elwell q,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17
NORTH BENNINGTON

The North Bennington Methodist
Sunday school will unite with the Bap.
tist Sunday school for picnic in
Huntington Grove. The team will
leave the Methodist church $3.50 Sat.
urday morning
The condition of William Harring.
ton of Upper Main street was such
Wednesday that Dr. Aldrioh, the ply.
sician who had charge OF his case in
the Albany hospital was called. lie
drew eleven quarts of fluid from MIR
Harrington's body. Today MIR. lar.
rington is very much improved.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

II. w. Meyers, L. +. Abbott, Frank NJ.
Crawford, J. Z. Hurley, William H.
Bradford and John Mahan and the vii
lage trustees John p. Morirssey. S. A.
Burt, Guy Harbour, John Nash and
clerk William +. Hogan. all Of whom
rode in carriages. Automobiles con
tanning the members of the G. A. Gus
ter Corps and w. R. c. came next. The
officers of this post are Albert NJ.
Downs, commander Joseph Clifford,
senior vice commander; Thomas II.
Whitman junior vice commander; +.
p. Hathaway, quartermaster; and S.
T. adjutant The Womans Relief
Corps followed with the following Of
ficers present Mrs. Ernest l.. Lam
bert, president; Miss Ruth Smith; sec
retary: Mrs. Stella Corbett, senior
vice Mrs. Adison Stewart junior
vice; and Mrs. Frank Ward, treasur-
er. Miriam Rebekah Lodge had as
officers, Mrs. Julia Peake. noble
grand Mrs. Nellie Osborne, vice
grand Mrs. f. May Livingston, secre-
tary; Mrs. Mary Griffith, financial sec
retary; and Mrs. Hattie Hudgins
treasurer. Next in line and were the
representation of the Young Woman
Club onicered by Mrs. George Bick
ford, president; Mrs. Emma Harwood
vice president; Miss Edna Loomis
secretary; Miss Della Ames. treasur
err; Mrs Della O'llearne, 2nd vice
president The Welfare association
was represented by group of chill
dren carrying large flag. This grouI
was in charge of c. r. Mann. the play
ground supervisor. 4 number of the
members OF the Daughters of the
American Revolution were a part o.
the last section, the only officer pres
ent being Miss Jennie \. Valentine
president
Other features in the parade wer,
the Fiske Bicycle club with presiden
Phillias Rousseau; an automc bill,
truck filled with children driven b!
Grant l.. Harbour and the Misses Mar,
Wellington and Elizabeth Hulinl
mounted with the marshals. On tn,
back of the automobile carrying tn,
members of the Young Woman's clul
we're the words, ITO Have and L
share"
After the arrival of the parade IA
the grounds about II o'clock, the exer
cises at the foundation began, Thes
exercises were in charge of the gran,
officers of the Grand Masonic Lodg,
OF Vermont who marched to tn
grounds in company with the loca
lodge. The ceremony of the laying o
the corner stone was carried on nc
ooldlng to the ritual OF the Masoni
order and the following grand officer
were present. Henry II. Ross OF Rut
land, grand master; David A. Elliot
OF White River Junction deputy gran,
master: Edwin l.. Wells of Lyndon
vile, grand senior warden; Archie :
Hartman of Middlebury, grand junio
warden; Charles W Whitcomb q
proctorsville, grand treasurer; Fran
A. Ross OF Burlington. grand seer,
tary; Rev. w. j. Ballou of Ludlow, az
slstant chaplain; Frank A. Davis q
Chester grand junior deacon; Edwar
| II. Martin of Burlington. grand senio
steward Frederick u. Ranney of Bei
nington, grand pursuivant. Alhei
klllam of Burlington. grand swor
bearer: and Henry ID. Fillmore of Bel
nington, grand tyler. The villap
trustees, the water commissioner
village president, A. w. Braiste,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17
eANC' CONCERT TONIGHT

Weekly Concert This Evening at Cot.
tage Hotel.
The following program will be rem.
dercd this evening by the local band:
March-Gethsemane Fulton
Overture-La Croix de Jerusalem
Blege,
Waltzes-Golden Sunset Hall
Fantasia-ln Days OF Old Robinson
lntermezzo-The Lance Jack
..,, Williams
Med. 0yorture-Bits OF Remlcks Hits
nf U N.... Lampo
Sclection-ChinChin Caryll
Maich-The Speed Kings . Losey
The star Spangled Banner. F
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17
American LEAGUE.

Boston 5, Chicago 4 first game, 16
Boston 2. Chicago / (second game,
six innings)
innings).
New York 5, Cleveland 3.
Other games, rain or wet grounds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17

BIG PARADkE gRECEDES EXERCISES AT
FOUNDA1IOn,, D., ny MASONIC
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

Village President A. W. Braisted Presides- Brief
Addresses By James c.. Colgate of Old Ben
nington James X. Batchelder of Arlington and
Rev. Thomas r. Carly, pastor of St. Francis
de Sales Church
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-08-17
Standing of the Clubs

National League
Chicago 8, Cincinnati 0,
No others scheduled.
Gilpin observer., 1916-06-29
YES, HE KNEW HIM SLIGHTLY
Visitor, Deceived by Local Custom,
Rather Put His Foot In II In
Conversation.

The habit in agricultural districts
of referring colloqually to a farmer
by the name of his farm Is fraught
with dangerous possibilities to a
stranger.
In such district n gentleman had
been resident for few weeks, and in
conversation one day with farmer
received n long tale of the shortcom-
ings of Stonepark, a neighboring
farmer recently gone to his last ac-
count. A few days later the visitor
fell talking with Hillhead. another
farmer.
II suppose you knew old Stonepark,
who died lately?" remarked the visl-
tor.
AYE, did that" replied Hillhead,
slowly chewing n straw.
Rather slippery customer, l hear"
ventured the visitor.
"Wadna wonder" replied Hillhead.
"In fact" continued the visitor, "a
regular daylight robber, and no friend
of yours, 1 imagine?"
The farmer fixed his gaze on the far
horizon, and said: "Well, yes, we
were kind O. friendly. Ye see. Stone
park was my father."-London Tit
Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1916-06-29
Heads and "Tales."

When the dynamite trial was held
in this city, the name Of Charles Mil
Ter became IL household word. In one
small Indiana town the children of u
certain family who knew the attorney
were fond of acting out Bible scenes.
The two elder sisters had decided on
the story of John the Baptist, and
asked little John to take the part of
the Bible hero. John was from Mis-
souri, and had to be shown. After care
fully explaining the Importance of his
part to him. and the mighty character
whom he was to impersonate, John
looked up in disgust, and drawled:
"Naw l amt gOin' to be no John the
Baptist. I'd rather be somebody great
like Charlie Miller" - Indianapolis
News.
Gilpin observer., 1916-06-29
RATHER ROUGH ON TOMPKINS
Girls Might at Least Have choseI
Some Other Tune for Their
First Rendition.

Mr.. Tompkins is Woodworking
man at his trade as n shoemaker. By
laboring early and late he managed
to earn enough to educate and dress
his two daughters very well.
Now, he was so proud of these girls
that at last he bought them plano.
A few days after the arrival Of the
instrument a friend saw him.
"Hello, Tompkins!" he said; "and
how did the piano go Off"
beautifully, Smith," replied the
shoemaker, "the girls were as CRATE
full as possible, and it's fine to hear
them singing and playing. But what
do you suppose was the very first tune
they learned?"
"Dunno, I'm sure" was the friends
reply.
Everybody Works but Father"
said Tompkins mournfully. - Pitts
burgh Chronicle.
Gilpin observer., 1916-06-29
TENTH TROOPERS HEROES.
cavaIrymen Charged Twice Into Jaw
Of Death at Carrizal.

Cavalrymen Charged Twice Into Jaws
Of Death at Carrizal.
Field Headquarters (via Wireless to
Columbus, N. M)-Trapped and fight
ing against heavy odds, the troops OF
the Tenth cavalry engaged at Carrizal
on the 21st, charged twice directly
into the jaws of the ambush which
the Mexicans had laid for them. With
bullets in his arm and shoulder, Capt,
Charles T. Boyd, the commander, re-
mained in the saddle, leading his ne
gro troopers until they had captured
the concealed Mexican machine gun
trench, when he fell mortally wound
ed, with bullet in the eye. This was
the gist of the first detailed account
of the engagement from American
sources which was brought to Gen.
Pershing by Corp. Green of Troop c.,
who was at Capt. Boyd's side until he
fell.
Piecing together fragmentary re.
ports which have reached field head
quarters, all except twenty-one of the
eighty-four men engaged in the fight
have been accounted for. These re.
ports indicate that thirteen were
killed, seventeen taken prisoners and
thirty-three have come into camp