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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
HER FORMER SONS
GATHER TO HONOR
NATIVE STATE
Other Eminent Men Present at
Greater Vermont Gathering
NEARLY TOO At The BANQUET
Fully Two Thousand Take Part in
Observance of States 125th
Anniversary. -

Montpelier, July l2.--Vermont's
125th anniversary of admission to
statehood was tie occasion OF one of
the most notable state gatherings held
in the Capital city in many years.
The celebration was under the di-
rection of the Greater Vermont asso-
citation and every town and city in
Vermont of any size was represented
by an enthusiastic delegation Full
20OO people are estimated to have
come to this city for the celebration.
The evening banquet was the crown
ing event Of the day, nearly 700 guests
and enthusiastic Vermonters sitting
down to dinner with fully as many
more, including visiting ladies' and
their guests, in the balconies. Home
coming Vermonters were prominent
in the exercises. Charles Gleed John
c. Barrett, George b. NJ. Harvey and
Judge Wendell Phillips Stafford being
among the honored former residents,
while such names as those OF Gov.
Spaulding of New Hampshire. James
II. Hustis, Coy. Samuel w. Mccall and
Theodore ~ Vail lent an air of distinc-
tion to the program.
The meeting of the Greater Vermont
association opened at = o'clock this
| afternoon in the Armory with Presi-
dent Frederick H. Babbitt Of Bellows
Falls presiding Charles Gleed of Kan
sas City, Mo, a former resident OF
| Morrisyille, and prominent lawyer
in the West, was the opening speaker
of the afternoon session. his address
| relating to Vermont history
| The other speakers ut the afternoon
| session were ex-Goy. +. c. Smith OF
St Albans, president of the Centra
Vermont system. Rear Admiral Rob
ert h. Peary of the United States
navy, and John c. Barrett, director
general OF the Pan.American Congress
Mai. Gen Leonard Wood of the Uni
ted States army wired his regrets las
evening, his important duties at this
time being such as to prevent hi
travelling any great distance.
The speakers this evening at tn,
banquet held in the auditorium of tn,
City hall. at which plates were lai,
for 700, the balcony being filled Will
at least as many more, were as fol
lows: George Harvey. editor of IN,
! North American Review, who acted a
toastmaster; Gov Roland S. Spauld
ing Of New Hampshire. Edward
| Filene OF the Boston Chamber O
| Commerce, James j. Hustis, presiden
OF the Boston and Maine system
Theodore n. Vail Of LyndonvillC
Gov. Samuel W. Mccall OF Massacht
setts and Wendell Phillips Stafford
Judge of the Supreme Court OF III
District OF Columbia.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
BRITISH RECOVER
! 5'1.ssI l5I GROUND IN
MAMtll WOOD
Two German Attacks on COntal-
nlaison RepulSed
ANGLE FRENCH DRIVE CONTINUES
Teuton Renforcements Not Yet Able
to Check Advance in Northern
France.
ANGLE FRENCH DRIVE CONTINUES

London, July 12.-The Anglo-French
offensive is maintaining itself as rigor-
ously as ever against the most deter
mined attacks which the Germans are
now delivering against the front in
Northern France. The Germans nave
thrown reinforcements into the breach
having had ample time to recover from
the first shock and the unexpected
strength of the British and French at
tacks. There is no doubt the Germans
had supposed the French to be enteebl-
ed greatly south of the Somme because
of the number of troops needed in the
defense of Verdun against the forces
of the German Crown Prince The
fact that the Allies are progressing so
methodically and even against German
attacks, gives the people of the British
and French nations the greatest salts
faction.
No events OF a sensational character
on the front in Northern France were
announced today, but General Haig, i'll
a brief bulletin tonight recounts the re
coyery by the British of all the ground
lost yesterday in the Mametz Wood.
The British commander tells also Of
the repulse of two heavy German at
tacks against Contalmaison, and OF
steady progress by his forces in the
Trones Wood the scene of much heavy
and desperate fighting during the past
few days. incidentally, General llaig
comments on the heavy casualties SUI
stained by the Germans in their at
tacks against the British forces north
Of the Somme.
From General Haig's bulletins it is
seen that the British are driving stead
lily toward the crest of the ridge coDl-
manding the wide Bapaume Plateau.
According to the view OF French mill
tary experts there are no less than
100000 German bayonets opposing the
advance of General Haig's forces.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
CARLOAD OF MILK HELD UP
Brandon Man Sues Boston Distributing
Firm,

Rutland. July ia carload of
cream and milk designed for Boston
over the Rutland railroad was held up
for seven hours here late last night by
reason of an attachment levied by
Deputy Sheriff Henry X. Adams OF
this city in suit brought by Henry
Waters Of Brandon VS.. Mrs. Ida Grau.
stein, head of wellkmown Massachus
etts milk distributing concern, to re.
cover on bill for deliveries of cream
covering April, May and June. The
claim amounts to S376. The suit is re
turnable in Rutland county court Al.
ter much delay Mrs. Graustein was
reached on the telephone by John S,
Buttles Of Brandon, attorney for Mr..
Waters and on her promise sent to-
day a check covering two months pay
ment. The milk was released at an
early hour this morning. The temper
ature outside the car ranged from 81
to So degrees while the milk stood
about the station.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES
Large Field of Sports open to Both
Boys and Girls.

Sparks from the play motor OF the
girls and boys are making the play
ground a live dynamo. where, under
proper supervision, the children are
broadening their lives morally, physi-
cally and spiritually. Caution is fore
most and parents may be assured that
their children will receive the same
training as that upheld by mothers
and fathers. High ideals in every part
of the playground work are upheld
and are sure to measure in the grow
ing wOmanhCod or manhood OF the
girls and boys of this town. Every
girl or boys interest will find satisfac-
tion, regardless of the sport or play
equipment he or she finds joy in. The
playground has every thing by which
girls and boys can find satisfaction
to their contentment and hearts de-
sire.
Swings and a sand box are engaged
by the small children, while the
older ones make use of large swings
teeters and giant stride, yolley ball
basket ball, base ball and tennis are
proving that the Youngsters have d
future ahead OF them as shown by
their ability in the various games. Nc
matter what game or sport your sir
or boy likes ample opportunity is civ
EN- them to get the best training in
the proper way to learn the game
Every one and any one can come anC
join the merry makers at the play
ground. Loads Of fun and JOY fol
every one. Miss Dunham and Mr.
Mann will be there to meet you anC
they'll greet you with playground
spirit.
Hand work will start next week anC
many new useful pieces will be made
Spuds and dodge ball seem to hav
found a spot untouched in the boy
delight and some regular North Caro-
lima dodgers are looked for. Are yol
a dodger. If not, why not? Boy
get busy, the girls are there when /
comes to dodging. Many new game
are in store including Indian clu
guard. playground football, medicin
ball, kick ball, town ball and an END
less number OF good lively games TO
| tho girls.
Nictrola concerts and parties will b
on the program this week with
| special invitation to the mothers
Watch the paper for further announc
| ment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
LA GRoU's EXPOSITION
In Bennington Next Week Under S. of
V. Auspices.


Entering into the prevailing spirit of
the local Camp of the
Sons of Veterans No. 8, have arranged
with LaGrou's Exposition Shows to
appear in this city all of next week un-
der their auspices. LaGrous Exposition
Shows while new to this section of this
country, is by no means new organi'
zation. 1t has toured for years in the
far West and the only reason for this
big enterprise to come so far east Is
the fact that this section of the coun
try is enjoying unusual prosperity.
Unlike most all other carnival compan-
les the management of this aggregation
will tolerate no gambling or other de-
vices at which the most particular
could take offence, and it is their boast
that each and every attraction and
concession is OF such a character that
every one can attend and find good
clean recreation and pleasure.
Included in their varied attractions
is big spectacular CaTouselle, a big
Ferris Wheel, an Athletic show In
which the various modes of self de.
fence of different nations Is demon,
strated in a most realistic manner. a
Motor-drome wherein a surprisingly
limited space, men ride motorcycles at
a speed practically impossible on the
usual race track, making an eXhibi
tion of unusual daring. Several pit
shows exhibiting different freaks Of
nature, musical show comprising
several leading vaudeville artists, whC
for the novel of the experience arc
touring the country with this organi
zation. This company comes highly
recommended and under the condi
tions which it is to play here it shoulI
receive the hearty support of our citi
zens.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
sEAToN VERSUS DAVIS
Controversy Between TWO Well.known
Residents.

Even in well regulated community
differences are liable to arise among it's
citizens. hut II will nevertheless be n
shock to most Bennmgtonians to learn
of hearing which is to take place this
evening at I o'clock In the Office of
Judge Holden when William Seaton OF
Dewey street will present his case
against George Il. Davis of Branch
street extension. locally known as
Jeff" on the grounds of an mcalled
for assault. The defense will accuse
the plaintiff of trospassing and both
mon. acting as their own lawyers, will
argue their cases to the best of their
ability.
lncidently. II may be remarked that
since the plaintiff lives on Dewey
street and the defendant on Branch
street extension. the former was d
long ways from home when he mtrudet
upon the estate OF the latter. Judg,
Holden will doubtless endeayor to re
store the contestants to their forme
state of tranquility and allow the &C
cuscd and the accuser each to return
home with happy heart.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
FOUR GENERATIONS IN HOUSE
Ancestor Served in Revolutionary
Army

South Franklin, July 12.-Living in
the same house here is a family of
lour generations. The oldest is Ed
Win Il. 1owle aged So years; next
comes a son Herman f., Sd years
old; the third in line is q grandson,
Arlan s, aged 81 years. and the young
est is Glenn W, only three years old.
Reuben Towle, ST, grandfather Of
Edwin r. Towle, was born in the
town Of Chester. ~ H., October "a,
1862. At the age of l6 years he en-
listed as a soldier in the war OF the
Revolution. He was at West Point
when Arnold undertook to deliver that
important post to the British. There
he became i'll of fever and argue. Dur
ing his Illness he was visited by Gen.
Washington
Later he moved to Enfield, n H.,
where he married Miss Sarah Clough
and settled on farm near the Shak'
er settlement. Seven children, three
sons and four daughters, were born to
them
At the age of SO years, in 1915, he
removed to Franklin where one son
and one daughter had preceded him
Previous to that time the eldest son
then is years old, drove an OK team il
winter loaded with household goods
from Enfield n. H., to Franklin, &
distance OF perhaps l25 miles, requir
ing several days for the trip.
Here the family settled on farm
where the youngest son, Reuben, ir.
| succeeded his father while the othe
two sons and two daughters settled
on adjoining farms. thus establishing
| what was known, and is to this day
| as the "Towle neighborhood," ant
where their descendants still live.
April 10, 1881. Reuben Towle mar
ried Miss l.orena DANES, grand
| daughter of Elias Babcock. soldie
OF the Revolution. Previous to this
or some SO years ago, he had built
house which is now standing and Il
excellent repair. In that house Edwi
II. Towle was born August |, 1873;
and there he has always lived
1855 a larger house was added to tn
original structure by father and so
and this is now the home of the fou
generations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
BARRE eATHER DROWNED

Montpelier, July 12.-Archie Loclalr
of Barre, granite cutter employed in
the Central Granite plant, was
drowned this afternoon in the Wmoo.
ski river near the Tennoy company
plant ON the East Montpelier road. He
was in bathing with two companions
and was probably taken with cramps.
\ pulmotor was rushed to the scene.
but efforts TO save the young mans
life were unayailmg.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
NO VOTES UNLESS WAR COMES
That is Secretary Martins View Con,
eerning Jersey Guardsmen.

Trenton, n. j., July 11.-Unless the
United States declares war against
Mexico the members of the New Jersey
National Guard now stationed at the
border will not be entitled to vote on
election day or at the primaries. Such
was the gist of Il statement given out
today by Secretary of State Martin.
Mr.. Martin contends that unless this
country is actually at war there is no
provision in the State Constitution en-.
abling a soldier on duty outside the
State to exercise his right Of franchise.
Mr. Martin also cited the fact that
there was no "voting in the field" dur.
ing the civil war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
TO HOLD JOINT REUNION
18th and 9th Vermont Reglmental AS
sooiation at Eesex junction.

Essex Junction, July l2.-Ihe 18th
Vermont Regimontal association and
the Eighth Vermont Regimontal assoc
iation will hold reunions here tomor.
row. a business meeting will be held
at 1880 o'clock. The ladies of the
Relief Corps and Ladies' OF the G. \, II,
win serve dinner at 1890 o'clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
SUES FOR $4,000.
Roberto Garcia Alleges Louis Canaes
Broke His Jaw in Baseball Dispute

Montpelier, July 12.-Roberto Gar
ca of Barre has brought civil suit in
Washington county court against
Louis Canales for $4,000 as the re
suit of an alleged assault Garcia
claims that Canales, who is well
known baseball pitcher in this part OF
the State, struck him in the jaw while
having a dispute over game, his
jaw being fractured in two places.
Canales was arrested at the time of
the alleged assault, which occurred 10
days ago, but has not yet been tried.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13

EDWARD GREEN DEAD
Long Time Resident Passed Away
This Morning.

Edward Green, a resident of Ben
nington for nearly forty years, died at
his home on Dewey street this morn
ing at 1890. Mr.. Green was native
of Rawdon, p. O., and was the last sur
viying member of a large family. He
came to Vermont when a mere boy
and had worked in various parts of the
state. His wife, who was Maria
Burns before marriage, died six years
ago. He is survived by a family of
seven children, Mrs. j. Il. Buckley OF
Schenectady, Miss Anna Green and
Mrs. Lee Warner of Bennington, Viii
liam, John, Albert, Fred and Edward
also of Bennington. The funeral will
be held from st. Francis de Sales
church Saturday morning at o'clock,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
MAINE GETS NATIONAL PARK
Reservation Comprises 5000 Acres on
Mount Desert Island

Washington, July. liberation of
the first national park east OF the Mis-.
sissippi River, comprising 5000 acres
on Mount Desert Island. Maine, was an.
nounced today by the Interior Depart.
mont 1t will be known as Sieur de
Monts National Monument.
The tract was donated TO the Fed.
eral government. Its nothen bound.
AIRY is only a mile from Bar Harbor,
and several popular summer resorts lie
near 1t. There are ten mountain peaks
and four lakes within the tract.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
LYMAN GOES TO ATLANTA
swindIer Must Serve a Sentence Of lS
Months.

New York, July 13.-Dr. John Grant
Lyman was taken from this city to the
federal prison at Atlanta, Ga, yester-
day, to serve sentence of is months
for using the mails to delraud custo-
mers of a brokerage firm he conduct
ed in New York city, under the name
of John II. Putnam & Co. Bankruptcy
proceedings had kept Lyman in the
Tombs several weeks. After the com
pletion of the term in Atlanta he will
he taken to California. it was said. to
serve a term OF 10 months for the OPP
GRAFTON of Panama land swindling
scheme.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL


Boston >, Chicago l first game)
Boston ), Chicago ! (second game).
Cleveland |, New York (irst
game).
Cleveland 6, New York 3 (second
game).
st. Louis s, Philadelphia 3 first
game).
st. Louis ., Philadelphia 1 (second
game. 10 innings).
Detroit 4. Washington ..
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
LIGHT ASKED ON TROOPS TRAINS
House Adopts Resolution Asking Baker
TO EXplain

Washington. July ll.-Without de.
bate the house today adopted the
Moore resolution calling upon the see.
rctary of war to advise whether the
troops OF the national guard were sent
to the border in diapidated railroad
cars and whether they suffered on
route because of lack of food and wat.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
Standing of the Clubs.
& BUSC
"a Contractors and sullders ~

Estimates on new Buildings. Repairs, etc.,
promptly made. Shop in rear DR.. A. z.
Cutler Block, Main ST. Telephone II. F.
lockwood or M. L. Buss -
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont partly cloudy tonight and
Friday Not quite so warm.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
Former officers Reelected at Meeting
Wednesday Afternoon.

The annual meeting of the incorpor-
ators of the Henry w. Putnam Mem
Crial Hospital association was held at
the town and village headquarters in
the Ritchie block Wednesday after
noon. Outside OF the reelection of
the present officers of the association
and the consideration of the financial
report little business was transacted.
The financial report was as follows:
Receipts
On hand July /, 1915 $23,62S.0S
Received for hay 1000
Water department 16,33762
Refund from Dewey pur-
chase 5000
Interest on deposits 1,1S5.56
Henry w Putnam for build
ing 100000
$G6,241.2G
Expenditures
For land purchase $ 4,OO4OO
For building 15Sl0l
Sundries 65O29
$6,235.3O
Balance $60,005.9
Assets
Real estate $ 5,739.40
Buildings 3.202.S5
Cash 60005 90
Water main 237 .5S
$6g,1S5.79
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President. Henry w. Put
nam; ylce-prcsidcnt Edward ID. Well
ing; secretary. a. w. }raisted; treas
urer, Charles II. Dewey; auditors, H.
H. Webster, w. a. Root and j. p.
Morrissey; executive committee
James X Batchelder. A. W. Braisted
j. b. Wilbur. A. Holden, IL T. Cush
mar.
Fred p. Morhous was elected an in
corporator to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of the late +. l.. Sibley.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-13
Standing Of the Clubs
National League

Boston 6, Pittsburg 3.
New York /, Cincinnati (siX in.
nings. rain)
Philadelphia 6. Chicago ..
Brooklyn.St. Louis. rain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29

Southern Railway announces reduced
fares from stations on Its lines in Vir-
ginia. account State and county fairs
to be held this season as follows:
Mecklenburg County Agricultural
Fair. Chase City. Va. Round trip tick
cts will be sold Oct. LIST to 9Th, in
elusive. with Anal return limit Oct.
sth 1915.
Interstate Fair. Lynchburg Va.
Round trip tickets on sale Oct. End to
9Th. inclusive. with final return limit
Oct. 7th. 1915.
Virginia State Fair, Richmond, Va.
Round trip tickets on sale Oct. 6th to
18th inclusive. with Anal limit Oct
10th. 1916
Danville Fair. Danville. Va. Round
trip tickets on sale Oct. 7th to 18th in
elusive. with Anal return limit Oct
10th. 1916.
Halifax County Fair South Boston,
Va. Round trip tickets will be sold
Oct. 22nd to 27th. inclusive. with final
return limit Oct. goth. 1915
For additional information call on
nearest agent. Southern Railway. or
write
MAGRUDER DENT,
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
USE JAIL SENTENCES TO
PERSUADE" SPEEDERS

Newport News, Va. Sept. 2S.-Jail
sentences for motorists convicted of
violating the speed laws, is the
remedy decided upon by Justice Rob
inson to break up wild running on
the streets of Newport News.
I've tried every way | know to
break up this speeding" said the
justice this morning, but without
noticeable effect
Now. the speeders will stand a
good chance of going to Jail. Either
that, or III levy fines so heavy that
they'll never forget them"
Upon the question being raised as
to whether he had the power to assess
Jail sentences for speeding, the justice
stated that by trying the parties con-
cerned under the State statutes, Jail
sentences could be imposed
The justice also stated that here
after the practice of motorists who
had been arrested, leaving a forfeit
with the desk sergeant at the police
station. would also be discontinued.
Not only that but they will be forced
to make good bonds that will be for
feited If they fail to appear in court.
Justice Robinson is determined
that a. change shall be effected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-29
NEW YORK COTTON mARRET.
tQuotations by Miller & Co.. Members
New York Cotton Excbanxe.l

New York, Sept. 2s.-Today's cotton
market was a small affair and gener-
ally the undertone was steady. At the
Btart June was unchanged, October
was down ls points while other op-
tions showed losses Of to points.
Demand tapered of and prices 1atcr
allowed further moderate reactions In
the afternoon the market hcld STEADY.
Lost quotations were . points net
lower to points net higher
Liverpool spot quiet at an advance OF
] point on the basis Of 95ld for mid
ding upland The sales aggregate ed
10000 bales. Futures closed there
quiet at a net decline Of 2lea5 points
Spot here Was steady and u-,t-frnrp-ori
Mt 1895, there were no sales New
Orleans spots were steady and net un-
changed at II 3Sc- The sales were L.
100 bales.
The National Ginners' Association
places the condition Of the crop at 80 8
and the quantity einned prior TO Sep
TENDER Is at 4.29o. 900 to 1890. 900 bales
Miss Giles will issue report on the
condition of the plant and the amount
picked at $50 4. NJ. tomorrow morn
Ing.
4 Port receipts 3s.sa5 bales today.
against 3s,la2 bales last week and CO.
Ss5 bales last year. Exports for the
day were 2,l75 bales