davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

]. A. Howell, representing the Mod
ern Woodmen of America. Is in the
city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Tarbelps or PelOubet's Notes on
Sunday School Lessons for 1917. High
tower Book Store. I6-f
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Just received shipment of Hard
wood Nantes. W. w. Mcneil. 3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

| HAVE several thousand dollars,
local money, to lend on desired prop
erty. H. o. Jones. 26-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

COnklin and Waterman Fountain
Pens. HightOwer's Book Store. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

LOST-Diamond and platinum ring,
Saturday morning. Finder phone 169.
lift
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Loose Leaf Memo Books. Hightower
Book Store. I5-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Mrs. ]. M. Tobin left today for Pitts
burg. Pa, where she will spend the
holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Mrs. Claude Schneider is doing nice
ly at the city hospital, where she sus-
tanned an operation yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Herring and fam
ny leave Saturday for Waycross, where
they go to spend the holidays with
their parents, who live In Pierce coun-
ty few miles from Waycross.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Miss Elizabeth Davis and Henry
Cleve Davis will arrive at home for the
holidays tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Just received shipment of Hard
wood MaLIies. w. w. Mcneil. 3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Engraved Calling Cards In Christ.
mas boxes. HightOWers Book Store.
lott.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20
FOR SALF

FOR SALE-At a bargain, the Annie
Fite Home, one block Of school build
ing; liberal terms, If desired. w. L.
Dupree. 17-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

NICE STOCK OF LIBRARY Ia
BLES, OAK, MAHOGANY AND FUN
Ed OAK. A. w. SMITH FURNT. co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Stationery In Gift Boxes, soc to $500
HightOWer Book Store. 15-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

We have the right goods at right
prices. s. A. Daniels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

W. T. Lans left Wednesday after
noon for Shellman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Fresh shipment of CELERY. ACME
SANITARY MARkET. Phone 574.
2O-it
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

FARM WANTED-Want to buv
from owner direct 200 to 500 acre farm
convenient to Americas. In reply give
full particulars; lowest price. viii
pay one-third cash; balance, five an
nual payments. Address Farm" care
1lmes-Recorder. 20-.t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

What's better than Felt Slippers,
Kandkerchiefs, Hosiery. Dressing
Gown, Suit, KimOno, Blouse or fine
Shoes. Our stocks Of these articles
are complete. Shop tonight. Pink
stOn's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Footballs, $3.50 and up. HightOWe,
Book Store. 15-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Mrs. Fred Arthur has returned from
Atlanta, where she spent ten days de-
nghtfully with friends and relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Brady and young
daughter. Katherine, will arrive this
week to spend the Christmas holidays
at the home of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L Brady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT
OF OSTERMOOR MATTRESSES AT
A VERY LOW PRICE. A. w. SMITH
FURNITURE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Oxford Bibles. HlghtOWer Book
Store. 1s-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

FARM LOANS - Can give good
terms on farm loans; money plenti.
iui' W. W. DYKES. 15-H
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

STRAYED-From my farm, known
as Stallings place, one Duroc Jersey
sow, with marks, crop and split in left
ear, and split in right; will give $1,000
reward for return of same. L. o.
Gammage. 20-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

IngersOll Radcliffe Watches. High
tower Book Store. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

FOR SALE-Home grown pecans
loo, 15c and zoe pound. Mrs. w. NJ
Jones, .4O8 Taylor street. lift
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

You make money by trading at Bells
Special Sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Money Loaned-5 IL per cent inter
est. See r. L. Maynard. 21-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

ErectOr Sets, sl.OO to $3.50. High.
towers Book Store. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Miss Alice Ruth Zimmerman, who
has been visiting for the past three
weeks in North Rome, Eatonton and
other Georgia towns, stopped over in
Americas to visit her aunt, Mrs. o. D.
Reese, for day or two before returs-
ing to her home at Plains.
Coles original Hot Blast Ranges and
Heaters make your coal pile last; look
for the name @Cole's" ON the feed door
to avoid limitations. For sale by ALI.
SON FURNITURE co.
j. w. Goss, who travels this terri
tory for Roberts & Cakes. a Chicago
house, is In the city today. He for
merly made Albany headquarters, but
now travels out of Macon, and will
spend the holiday vacation at Albany
with his family these.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20
Statement of the Condition of the
COMMERCIAL CITY Rank,

Located at Americas, Ca, at the Close
of Business December IL, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

BEAUTIFUL BRASS reading lamp;
make handsome Christmas present;
will sell cheap. See r. G. Moran.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Don't fail to see 1.-THE Quest of Life"
at the Alcazar tomorrow, featuring the
famous dancers, Maurice and Florence
Walton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Indian Cowboy and Boy Scout Play
Suits. HightOwer Book Store. 15-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

We are offering for the next ten
days, special reductions on all pattern
Hats. Misses Hay c Tillman. lott
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Miss Edith Hightower arrives to-
morrow from college to spend the hol-
idays with her parents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

To every one interested In Heaters
and Ranges, we invite to call at our
store and see Mr.. Juelg demonstrate
Coles Hot Blast Ranges and Heaters.
ALLISON FURNITURE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Order your CHRISTMAS OYSTERS
from SHERLOCK & co. Colt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

RUGS AND ART SQUARES ARE
ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE AND SER
VICEABLR GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS.
A. w. SMITH FURNITURE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

mas choosing At PlnkStOn's.
Some have given their boys q men,
hership in the Y. NJ. C. A. for a Christ
mas present Why not yOuf
Annual subscriptions to any Maya.
zine make good Christmas presents.
Ask for list. HightOwer Book Store.
lott
Loose Leaf Memo Books. HightOwer
hook Store. 15.tf
ErectOr Sets, s1.OO to $3.50. High.
towers Book Store. 15.tf
What's better than Felt Slippers,
Handkerchiefs, Hosiery. Dressing
Gown, Suit, KimOno, Blouse or fine
Shoes. Our stocks of these articles
are complete. Shop tonight Pink
stOn's.
We are offering for the next ten
days, special reductions on all pattern
Hats. Misses Hay G Tillman. lott
Indian Cowboy and Boy Scout Play
Suits. HightOwer Book Store. 15-ti
Order your CHRISTMAS OYSTERS
from SHERLOCK 6 co. Colt
All Boys Suits One-third off until
January LIST. W. ]. JOsey. 12.12t
Don't fail to see THE Quest of Life"
al the Alcazar tomorrow, featuring the
famous dancers, Maurice and Florence
Walton.
HOW ABOUT A NICE CEDAR
CHEST FOR YOUR WIFE? A MOST
USEFUL PRESENT. A. W. SMITH
FURNITURE co.
Coles Hot Blast Heaters are special
y designed that they may be con-
nected with your fireplace. Call and
investigate them at ALLISON FURNI-
IURE co. Demonstration now on.
RUGS AND ART SQUARES ARE
ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE AND SER
vICEABLE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS.
A. w. SMITH FURNITURE co.
Don't fail to see THE Quest of Life"
at the Alcazar tomorrow, featuring the
famous dancers, Maurice and Florence
Walton.
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Local News Items

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

All Boys Suits One-third off until
January LIST. W. ]. JOsey. 12-12t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

Don't fail to see THE Quest Of Life"
al the Alcazar tomorrow, featuring the
famous dancers, Maurice and Florence
Walton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

A nice thing for CHRISTMAS
PRESENT is an Automobile robe. We
have the prettiest line in Americas,
call and let us show them to you. G..
A. & W. G. Turpin. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20

HOW ABOUT A NICE CEDAR
CHEST FOR YOUR WIFEG A MOST
USEFUL PRESENT. A. W. SMITH
FURNITURE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-20


Miss Sara Sheffield will arrive Sun
day for the holidays, coming from
Virginia, where she has been a
school. Miss Sheffield is being delight
fully entertained in Atlanta where sh'
is visiting now.
COnklin and Waterman Fountain
Pens. HightOWer's Book Store. 15-t
]. e. Ranew, of Leslie, Ca, was il
Americas Wednesday morning, shop
ping, and on othes business.
LET Us SELL YOU A NICE OAk
OR MAHOGANL CHIFF0ROBR FOB
YOUR HUSBAND; MOST USEFUL
PRESENT YOU COULD BUY FOR
HIM. A. w. SMITH FURNITURE co.
p. B. Williford, who has been at
Fitzgerald for the past two or three
days, returned home Wednesday and
will be here until after the holidays.
Just received a shipment of Hard
wood Nantes. W. w. Mcneil. 3-tf
]. A. Howell, representing the Mod
ern Woodmen of America. Is in the
city today.
Tarbelps or PelOubet's Notes on
Sunday School Lessons for 1917. High"
aower Rock Store. 15-tf
Mrs. Claude Schneider is doing nice
ly at the city hospital, where she sus-
tanned an operation yesterday.
Coles Hot Blast Heaters and Ranges
are what you are looking for for SER
vice. They will save you all that wOr-
ry and trouble you have had with
ranges and heaters heretofore. Now
being demonstrated, and for sale by
ALLISON FURNITURE co.
Mrs. Fred Arthur has returned from
Atlanta, where she spent ten days de-
nghtfully with friends and relatives.
Money Loaned-5 IL per cent inter
est. See r. L. Maynard. 21-tf
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Herring and fam
) lily leave Saturday for Waycross, where
they go to spend the holidays with
their parents, who live In Pierce coun-
ty few miles from Waycross.
IngersOll Radcliffe Watches. High.
tower Book Store. 15-tf
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Brady and young
daughter. Katherine, will arrive this
week to spend the Christmas holidays
at the home of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L Brady.
NICE STOCK OF LIBRARY TIA.
BLES, OAK, MAHOGANY AND FUN.
I'D OAK. A. w. SMITH FURNT. co
Statement of the Condition of the
COMMERCIAL CITY RANK,
Located at Americas, Ca, at the Gloss
of Business December 10, 1916.
Resources.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17
RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE
CALLED ON THE WAVE
German Officers Say the Advance Is
Halted at Stokhod River But AID
NIT the Austrians Were
Caught Mapping.

Headquarters Of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburgs Army, Aug. 1.-THE
worst of the Russian offensive is over,
one of the highest commanding officers
on the eastern front told the United
Press yesterday, after tour OF inspec-
ton of the Austro-German lines.
Completely halted at the Stokhod riv-
er in their effort 10 reach Kovel, the
Russians undaunted by this failure have
shifted their attacks southwark. always
striking against the Austrians,
THE temporary successes of the Rus.
slams in the southeast is desperate STRAIT
egy," said German officer. because the
faster they advance with their left wing
in the southeast, the more they weaken
the position OF their right wing along
the Stokhod."
1t is admitted here that the Russians
caught the Austrians by surprise al the
beginning of the offensive. Aeroplanes
Russian troops massing, but no
one believed the Russians as strong as
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17

they have been discovered to be. The
Russian tactics kept the Austrans guess
ing for several weeks, but now the whole
Austro- German front is reorganized and
the earlier Russian advantages are be-
ing overcome.
The fall of Stanislau and Goritzia
were admittedly unpleasant, but viewed
strategically have different meaning
according to German military men
These reverses are completely outweighed
BY the Russians failure to reach Koyel
and Lemberg. The Germans marvel that
they didn't succeed in view Of the gigan
tic English and French blows, but At the
critical moment German troops arrived
and stifened the lines east Of kovel.
We bivouacked Tuesday night near
the front where the Russians on Aug.
attempted a great offensive. | walked
for two hours in the front line trenches
watching German ll-inch shells bonn
harding the Russians Maj. Won Cheller,
former attache of the German embassy
at Washington, and Capt. P. Behn, for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17
GOV" GRAHAM PRESENT
At Old Home Week Celebration Held in
Stowe

Stowe, Aug. IA unique feature of
the 10th Stowe annual old homo week
celebration, ''Notch day. was carried out
yesterday, when members of several sec
tions of the state Green Mountain club
and citizens of Stowe and surrounding
towns enjoyed an outing in the celebrat-
ed defile in the Green mountain range
known as Smugglers' notch. A bountiful
picnic dinner was served with hot coffee
by the association, after which
w j, English, principal of the Stowe
high school, who was called upon by
President L. L. Harris TO act as toast
master, introduced Ms speakers Horace +.
Graham of Craftsbury, State Auditor
and candidate for governor; Milo B, Hill
legas, state commissioner of education;
James p. Taylor secretary of the Great
err Vermont associations; and Rev. j. @
Angel of Walden, formerly of Stowe
Music was furnished by the Stowe Mill
tary band, assisted by two pieces from
There were fully $40 people
present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17
CABOT DRAWS
PEOPLE BACK
CONTINUED from first pagel

of the stage. On Sunday Rev, NJ. w
Hale will conduct old home union serv'
ices in the Congregational church,
Details Of tile weeks observance are
being carefully looked after by general
committee consisting OF T.. L, Smith
George Laird, Mrs. b. l., Bruce and Il, NJ,
Marsh. The picnic committee had for it,
personnel the following people; Mr.. aud
Mrs. o. Il. Barrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Pliney
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs Martin Wheeler and
Charles Austin. Subcommittee are
working in entire harmony with the cen.
trail committee 10 make Old Home week
In Cabot worthy OF the name.
Among those who are back home" for
the week are; Mr. and Mrs. w. ID. Gould
and Miss May Paine OF Los Angeles, Cal,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wiley OF Los An
geles, Cal, Mrs. N. +. Mcconnell of Osh.
kosh. Wis, Mr.. and Mrs. Oryis Hale Of
st. Johnsbury, Mr., and Mrs. Arthur
Lampson of Montpelier, Mrs. John Bar
rington of Greensboro, Mr.. and Mrs.
Presson of Pittsburg, Pa, Miss Grants of
Nashua, n. H., +. Wiley and son of
Barnet, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shepard of
Mrs. Lucy Currier of New
Joshua Gray, George Harvey
Of Philadelphia. l.. S. Collins OF Greens.
Doro Bend and Frank Hoyt OF Plainheld.
Letters have been received from many
former residents who were unable 20 be
present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17

vessel-the outbreak of fire in the kitch-
en- of the vessel, followed by the spread
of the flames so quickly that the maya
zines could not be flooded and the vessel
beaohed before a great explosion took
place. Hence il is not 10 be taken as the
result OF an overt act on the part Of any
enemy Of italy but rather as fortuitous
circumstance which could not well have
been prevented The loss of approx
mately 500 Italian seamen is very Sc
rious, however, and calls for the exercise
OF greater caution on board all ships OF
that navy. as well as OF all navies, to
the end that accidents, such as that on
the Da Vinei might be reduced to mini
mum.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17
CURRENT COMMENT
EXTRA Session Without Paw.

No doubt there will be more or less
talk about the expense involved, when
! Governor Gates calls the legislature into
extraordinary session, in order to take
lccre of the pay Of the dependents OF the
soldiers OF the First Vermont infantry
now serving on the Mexican border.
| Directors mainly will talk about the
expense, although perhaps Others will
reveal themselves in different and more
unpleasant role. For the solons to meet
in Montpelier and vote the money re-
quired, it Is estimated that some ten to
fifteen thousand dollars would be re-
CURED That is considerable money, it is
granted, but it is not of such size as
should cause Sinking on the part of
the state from the meeting of an obliga
tion.
As matter Of fact. the expense obiec-
ton may be an entirely hypot one.
1t may we'll develop, The Messenger
thinks that it should develop, that the
expense. instead of mounting into the
thousands, viii be nominal one This
certainly would be the case if the mem
hers of the legislature should decide that
they could contribute their services for
this cause without pay.
1t would cause The Messenger no little
surprise if the members of the legislature
turned down a resolution to the effect
that they serve without pay. And it
would cause The Messenger much more
surprise if there were not one man in the
legislature who would be ready with
such a resolution as soon as the session
was under way.
1t is more probable than not that the
average lawmaker will reason to himself
something like this; Here is an extraor-
binary case Something ought to be done
in this matter by the state. The boys
who went to Mexico were prepared to
make the supreme sacrifice if necessary.
They thought they were going to war.
We thought they were. too, when we sent
them forth 1t isn't their fault that they
are in Eagle Pass instead of on the other
side OF the Rio Grande. And those they
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17
AT ODDS OVER UNDERPASS.
City of Rutland and the Rutland r. R
in tumble Over Money.

Rutland, Aug. lit is up to the Yer
mont public service commission to de
eide an underpass fight between the Rut-
land railway and the city of Rutland,
which involves the expenditure of more
than Sl50,00o. The commissioners, r. {.
Bacon of Brattleboro, w. A. Dutton of
Hardwick and W. r. Warner of Yer.
gennes, were here yesterday considering
the question.
Recently the railroad petitioned the
commission to close West street, the
main thoroughfare, for westbound ira
out of this city, and to send all vehicles
via Pine street tunnel, which would have
to be widened, and Meadow street, max
ing a circuitous course some quarter OF
a mile out of the direct line This would
be $4,000 proposition, exclusive OF land
damages.
Friday night the board of aldermen
met and passed a resolution denying this
petition and calling for an underpass at
West street and one at Forest street,
which meets it at right angles at the
track. Hearing Of the opposition, Attor-
ney Edwin w. Lawrence of the Rutland
yesterday withdrew the petition
to close the highway, but said that the
would cost Sl25000 besides
land damages and could not be consid-
cred. The petition was dismissed City
Attorney Walter :. Fenton will formal
" petition the commission to order the
two underpasses. Rutland city has four
crossings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17

left behind are just as much dependent
now a. if the regiment were on Mexican
soil. They made and are making their
sacrifices, dear ones at home are also
making their sacrifices. / guess | can
get along without that S4 day for a
couple of days or So Surely the sacri-
flee | viii make viii not compare with
what the boys in Khaki are making ev-
cry day"
If The Messenger is any Judge Of hu-
man nature in Vermont, this is the atti-
tude the great majority of the members
of the legislature will take it won't be-
ieve that there is single member of
the legislature who will feel differently
until it has to-
A special session for this matter may
be very brief. A complete plan can be
laid before each house Immediately on its
converting. The governors special COM
n.ittee has inquired carefully into the
matter and can submit its findings quick
ly and adequately. Surely a special SEES
sion ought not to cause anyone to lose
any sleep.-St. Adams Messenger
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-17

preceded the exercises at the foundation,
All OF the different societies and organi.
cations, the FIRE department, secret orders
and public officials took part in the pa.
rade which passed through the principal
streets of the village and broke ranks at
the hospital site.
Grand officers Of the Masonic grand
lodge OF the state carried out the ritual
of the order IN the laying Of the corner
stone. Grand Master II II. Ross of Rut.
land presided and was assisted by Dep
uty Grand Master David A. Elliott Of
White River Junction, Grand Senior War.
den Edwin l., Wells of l.yndonyile,
Grand Junior Warden Archie ). Hami-
man of Middlehury, Grand Treasurer
Charles w. Titcomb OF Proctorsyille,
Grand Secretary Frank A. Ross of Bur
lington, Assistant Grand Chaplain ". j.
Ballou of Ludlow. Grand Junior Deacon
Frank A. Davis OF Chester. Grand Senior
Steward Edward A. Martin OF Burling-
ton. Grand pursuiyant Frederick d. Ran
ney of North Bennington, Grand Sword
Bearer Albert killam of Burlington and
Grand Tyler Henry ID, Fillmore OF Ben
ninRton.
Village President 4. w BREASTED pre-
sided during the exercises following the
laying of the corner stone and which con
sisted OF music by the Bennington City
bend and three brief addresses. James C.,
Colgate of New York and a summer resi-
dent of Old Bennington, gave the appre-
citation in behalf of the community.
james X. Batchelder Of Arlington told
the audience how the institution came
into existence. Rev. Thomas r. Carly,
pastor of st. Francis dc Sales church,
Bennington, invoked the divine blessing
upon the hospital and the work it is des.
tined TO accomplish,
The hospital is the gift to Bennington
Of the late Henry W. Putnam of San
Diego, Calf, and his son, Henry w. Put
nam, jr., of New York, and prospectivcly |
'ame into existence in October, 1912, |
when the gravity system owned by the |
bennington Water company was present
d TO the village by its chief stakeholder
or the purpose Of building and endowing
he institution.