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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06

Fer many years the bankers OF Yer
mont lived in FATHER Snug complacep-
cy. They drew salaries far above
these raid in most vocations and in
many cases they lived in restricted
sphere. having but little interest out
side of their routine work. |; is en-
couragins TO see an awakening among
them. and to see that they have a real
ization that the growth ana develop
ment of the different parts OF the state
in which they do business concerns
their institutions. Many bankers to,
day are doing all in tffe'r' power TO
help Young men of character to adj
vance in business By making the
terms under which they can sceus@
money as easy al possibleT ;.
The Vermont \ hsional trnk IS TO be
commended for its action in Offering
toaid boys and girls OF Wihdhan eoan-
ty to raise pigs, II connection with a
movement inangusated by the national
department of agriculture.
The bank offers to furnish money
for any boy or girl in this county with
Which to buy a pig or raise, subject
10 rules which MrSweeton and others
will prescribe. taking unsecured notes
for the payment of the loans when the
pigs nave been sold in the fall.
II offers also to furnish prizes TO be
awarded At the Valley fair, IN add
ton 10 the prize offered By the Yer
mont Bankers association TO the mem
beers OF the state club So far as is
known here. this is the first county
club 10 BE contemplated
The Vermont Bankers association
has already done a good work along
similar lines and this year has total
of SLIPS available for distribution in
prizes 10 boys and girls throughout the
state
There are many fields of activity in
which the banks can be useful to their
communities and 10 themselves by the
exercise of a little initiative and origi-
nal thinking. -Brattleboro Phoenix.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06

The Investigation of the Brandon
school for deficient children seems
to have petered out and as far as can
be judged from the newspaper re-
ports the school has been cleared of
the criticism to which It has been
subjected This school for unfortun-
ate children at Brandon is the new
est Of the state institutions and Yer
mont wants il to perform it's full
service without reproach or stigma of
any kind. However much it may be
regretted there are occasional cases
of cruelty and inhuman treatment
wherever the poor, the insane, the
prisoners or the mentally deficient
are cared for at the public expense
No matter how careful is the super
visItn II VIII occasionally happen
that keepers or attendants will be
employed WHIP aye unit for the, duty
intrusted to them ana this kind Of
persons Will mistreat the unfortun-
ate ones placed in their charge. All
that can be done is TO use every pos
sible precautioh and discharge such
employees as soon as their real char.
.acter is, discovered Supt- Russell at
the Brandon school came to the state
highly Recommended Doubtless he
still has things to learn bat the evil
dence brought out at the hearing indi.
Gates that he is earnestly trying-to do
his duty. The splendid farm there
can probably do more toward the sup
port OF the school than it has in the
past, but tho state must not expect
too much at the start
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
Spring Colds are Dangerous

Sudden changes of temperature and
underwear bring spring colds with
stuffed up head, sore throat and gen
eral cold symptoms A dose OF Or.
Kings New Discovery is sure relief,
this happy combination of antiseptic
balsams clears the head, soothes the
irritated membranes and what might
have been a lingering cold is broken
up. Don't stop treatment when relief
is first felt as half cured cold is
dangerous. Take DR.. Kings New
Discovery till your cold is gone.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
TueedaN March 6, 1917.

For fifteen years The Banner has
from time TO time urged compulsory
military service. Il isn't very import
ant now in the face of war except 10
those who can carry the lesson to
the years of peace which will follow
war: Crying for an army in time of
need is just about as valuable as cry
ing for bread in time OF hunger Both
are due to lack Of foresight. We
should not cry over split milk, but
should lock out and not spill it next
time. Every able bodied citizen
should always have sufficient military
training so that he can do his duty in
case of need. This is always true.
but it, has taken the verge of war to
bring some Of our friends to see the
truth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
Wood That Is Wasted.

There arc more tAaa $1,000 sawmilis
il the United States. aad their output
OF waste in the form Of sawdust, shay
ines slabs and ether uood refuse is
estimated ut a60VO,000 cords year
This is equal to 1000 100000 cubic feet
of waste, which * the capacity Of II
bin, one.half mile high with base
covering forty acre lot.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
NOGTnTCEE 2

At regular meeting Of Local Union
No. 4s3 of Painters, Paper Hangers
and Decorators and after fully dis
cussing the high cost Of living it was
resolved to notify all painting contrac
tors through the public press that on
and after April LIST, 1917 the minimum
wage for union painters shall be
$500 per day.
tSigned)'si'
Local Union No. 493 of P. p. II. and D.
Bennington, Vt, Feb. 21st. 1917.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
Elow's Thiss

We offer One Hundred DollaYs
Reward for any case of Catarrn
that canuot be cured by Halls
Cstarrh Cure.
II. ]. CHENEY s. CO. Toledo o
We, the undersigned. have known y 8.
Cheney for the last IS wears, and believe
him perfectly honorabie In all business
transactions ana financially able to carry
out any ohIgalons made by Ills firm.
NATIONAL BANK Or COMMERCE.
Toledo, o.
Halls .Catarrh Cure IS taken internally.
acting directly unon The hlOud and mu-
,ous surfaces OK the system. Tcstiinonials
sent free. Price rs cents Ter bottle. Sold
by all Druggiets.
Take Halls Family Pun COR constipation
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
TRY A MEDICINE THAT
PROVES ITS VALUE

Having handled your remedy only
two years ! believe it to be a very
good preparation for what it is rec
commended, and the customers who
have used 1t speak very favorably re-
garding it. always recommend DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root when patron
asks for coed kidney, liver or blad-
der remedy because feel that 1t is
very, reliable.
Very truly yours,
LEONARD Il. BARNHlLL.
May 10, 1916. New Haven, Conn.
Letter to
Or. Kllmcr & Co.,
Binqhamton NJ. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton. N. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t Will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing. be sure
and mention the Bennington Evening
Banner. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
NGT.rTCE1s

To the Ladies and Gentlemen Of Ben.
nington and Vicinity.
Call and see my new Spring and
Summer samples, and you will surely
leave your order. Prices very reason
able. Dry cleaning, pressing and al.
terations a specially.
Nathan Levin,
Tel. 9S-J 1870 North St
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
NO NEED TO
FEAR BALDVtESl
Here's a Good Way to Stop Loss of
Hair and Start New Hair Growth

Il your hair is falling or thinning
out, don't wait another day, but go TO
William l.. Gokay and get bottle OF
Partisan Sage, the truly efficient hair
grower.
Don't say: "It's the same old
story. I've heard it before" but try a
bottle at his risk. He guarantees
Partisan Sage to grow hair, 10 stop
falling hair, to cure dandruff and stop
itch. or money back.
Partisan Sage contains just the
elements needed to properly invigor-
ate and nourish the hair roots. It's
prime favorite with discriminating
ladies because it makes the hair soft,
bright, and appear twice as abundant.
Partisan Sage is inexpensive and
easily obtainable at all drug stores,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06

Feb. Is, 1917.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
His System.

Woman Here are sa,sc bread uAd
duties crcamed chi hcn chocolate cake
ana Il glass of water
Tramp-Neyer mind dc water. mum.
Water is fattcnn- aud I'm trying to
reduce.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
We view with alarm

the ranks OF the uninsured, and point
with pride to the 67 years record OF
the National Life Ins. Co., of VT.
(Mutual.) Earle S. Kinsley, General
Agent. Mead Building, Rutland, Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-06
NOTICE

The partnership between Chas. A.
Wood and Jas. Fl. Whitney under the
firm name OF 9. a. Wood &c Co., as
managers OF the Bennington opera
house is hereby dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons indebted to said
firm are requested to pay same to
either member OF the late firm. All
outstanding bills should be presented
at once.
G. A. Wood,
j. " Whitney.
Feb Is, 1917.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18

Let every chopper boost for
the big w. O. w. class.
Mrs. Paxter Monday of Ba-
tesville is spending a few days
in town visiting relatives.
Congressman w. A. Oldfield
arrived yesterday from Wash
ington and will spend several
weeks at his home at Bates
Vile.
Mrs. Mcneil will be in New
ark from the Goth to the Goth
of October in the interest of
the Victor Ladies Tailoring Co.,
and Davis Rain Coat Co., of
Chicago. Have your clothes
made to measure. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Suits and coats of
the best grade and most up-to
the-minute models. adv.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18
MRS. w. r. WILLIAMSON
DIES AT BATESVILLE

Mrs. w r. Williamson died
at her home at Batesville Mon
day afternoon following a pro-
longed illness of pellagra.
Mrs. Williamson was 48
years old and is survived
by her husband and five chill
dren. She was a member of
the Methodist church and was
an estimable Christian lady.
The remains were brought
to Newark for burial and were
buried at Blue Springs ceme-
terry Tuesday afternoon, Revs.
Albright of Batesville and A.
p. Haltom of this place con-
Quoting funeral services.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18

more partially burned. The
cotton was the property of Ed
wards & Son, and they had no
insurance. 1t is not known how
the fire started-Batesville
Guard.
In the assignment of student
officers at the Leon Springs,
Tex, training camp, 60 Arkan-
sas men have been placed in
the artillery training section
In the list from this section are
Duke Ward of Batesville, Jess
l.. Nelson of Bradford and Au-
brey J. Rawlings of Bald Knob.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18
PUBLIC SALE

will, on the seventh Of
November 1917, offer for sale
at Jimerson's store the house
hold goods, two mares, one
colt. one cow and other things
belonging to the estate of Lii
lie Walker, deceased.
Will also have a lot of mares
and other stock of my own, not
belonging to said estate, for
sale at the same time and
place, and on terms of three
months, with note and approx
ed security.
A. l.. McCLARD.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18
LOCAL ITEMS

Protect your home with a
w. O. w. policy.
Rev. J. |. Martin of Cord was
transacting business in town
today.
At an early hour Monday
morning, the fire department
was called to the cotton yard
to extinguish some cotton that
was on fire. Two bales were
completely destroyed, and two
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18
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CHARLOTTE ITEMS 4
!. q Z. Y. q U y {. Z. :. Z

Charlotte, Oct. 16.-Miss
Thelma Nicholson made a trip
to Batesville Saturday.
Tommy Henderson of New
ark visited his cousih Earl
Moore Saturday night and Sun
day.
A. B. and ]. A. Weaver
spent Monday at Batesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Jernigan
spent Sunday at Cord with Mr..
and Mrs. T. N. Blair.
Film Huddleston and Edgar
Roe of Sharp entered school
here last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Blaine Wis
tied at the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Conger near Sharp
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas McGhee
of Cave City visited the lady's
mother, Mrs. Maria Ball Sat
urday and Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. w. j. Long OF
Sulphur Rock passed thru in
their car Sunday en- route to
Walnut Grove.
M. L. Damron returned last
week from a trip to Wanette,
Okla. He expects to move his
family there soon.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18

Tom Ration will soon begin
the erection of a handsome
new home on his property in
the north part of town near
the residence of Dr.. ]. B. Roe.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

| have some bargains in farm lands
ranging in size from % acres to 800
acres. also some town property at
Na4kess and Newark if interested
write or calf
0. G. MATTHEWS,
Magness, Ark
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18
THE TOBACCO FUND

The Journal has received the
following contributions to the
tobacco fund being raised to
furnish tobacco to the soldiers
at the front:
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-10-18

The incest line of strictly new
and fresh groceries at J. H.
Holderby's.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
CHURCH CELEBRATES
18th ANNIVERSARY
Exercises at st. Johns Open To-
morrow Morning

Inc 10Th anniversary of the found
ing of st. Johns German Lutheran
church will be celebrated with appro-
pirate ceremonies at the church on
Arch street next to the Armory tomor-
row. The celebration will last three
days and during that time there will
be many visiting clergymen and lay
men from other cities about the state.
A service for the Sunday school will
open the exercises tomorrow morning
at 9. Rev. o. E. Heydenreich will
talk to the children at this service.
AT 1880 the main service of the day
will be held with the Rev. DR.. G. c..
Berkmeier of Mt. Vernon as the
preacher. DR.. Berkmeier Is the d.
rector of the Waterbury Orphans
Farm school. In the afternoon at
$3.50 services have been arranged at
which delegations from practically all
the German Lutheran churches of the
same synod are expected. The pro-
gram will be featured by musical Sc
lections given by the trio of Mr.. Chas.
Mueller and daughter, Miss Ottllie, as
violinists and Mr.. Otto r. 1ipp play
Ing the organ. A vocal solo will be
sung by Miss Frances Water and the
visiting e1ergymen will make short ad-
dresses. The choir ugmented by the
visiting choirs will sing Beethoven's
1.-THE Heavens Are Telling the Lord
Endless Glory"
At 7:45 in the evening a service will
be held for the Ladies society and the
Young Peoples society. Rev. H. Met
te of Terryville will speak to the La
dies society and the Rev. Paul Kirsch
will address the Young Peoples socie-
ty. After the services dinner and sup
per will be served to the visitors.
The next services will be held on
Monday evening. Then at 7:45 the
Swedish, German and English Luth-
eran churches will unite in a service
celebrating the 40Oth anniversary Of
the reformation. Rev. DR. S. G. Gilman
will preach in Swedish and Rev. A. v.
Johnston will speak to the English
congregation. The sermon in German
will be delivered by Rev. M. w. Gaud-
Ian. The choirs from the several
churches will sing.
Tuesday evening the celebration will
be concluded by a church social which
will be featured by musical numbers,
recitations and dialogues. The COM
mittee in charge of the convention and
celebration is composed of Peter Nuss,
chairman; Carl Bauer, secretary;
Henry Wetzel, treasurer; Herman
Busch and Emil Vogel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
ACTION AGAINST LEVINE.

Roche & Glover, acting for the
American Bar Lock company of New
York, has brought an action to re-
cover s4OO for work done in the con-
struction of the Levine block on Main
street Constable Wrinkle served tho
~papers and the writ is returnable in
the city court on the second Monday
in September. The following persons
have been made defendants owing to
previous litigation: George Levine,
owner of the building; Harry Kusi-
now of the Hartford Iron Works:
John and Michael Kelly, doing bust
ness under the firm name of Kelly
Brothers; Charles H. Meloney; Mar
tin l.. Marsh, proprietor Of the Hart
ford Steel Ceiling Company; the
Plimptbn & Hills Corporation Of
Hartford the City Coal and Wood
company of this city; Spring & Buck
ley Electric company; the New Brit
ain Lumber and Coal company; the
American Hardware Corporation; the
Central Connecticut Brick company;
Albert Martin, Charles F. Johnson, H.
4. Bassoff, Angelo BERT, Tony Naples
'%srael Wexier and Bernard Stein of
Wexler & Stein, Morris Raphael Jo-
seph Hirschfield and Israel Freid.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
CONGRESS. OUT OF
PEACE DISGUISE
White House Hushes Rumor
Wilson Will Address BODY
Pope's Proposal.

Washington, Aug. 25--Talk I'M
gress that President Wilson n
possibly address the national bod
the subject of peace when he y
reply to the Pope's proposal Wa
fectually silenced today whApA
White House let it be known IN
phatic terms that the president
no such intention.
The lull in. the senate's battle]
CONSUMPTION of wealth to pay fo]
war continued today, consider
being given the war tax bill
fishers tax provision.
Further action on the incoma
schedules was being delayed OWL
the fact that advocates OF Al
levies on incomes were not reat
go ahead with their fight.
Senator Weeks was ready whe'
senate convened today to spea
support of his amendment to Oh
ate provisions levying a special Il
publishers incomes and the prol
increase of one-quarter cent a
on second class mail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
AS LOCAL MAN SEES 1T.
Camp at Aver, Mass, Where Natioi
Army Will GO, Busting place.

James F. McDonough, son of Gov
Gilman McDonough, has written FRI
the National Army cantonment
Aver, Mass, where he is at pred
employed. relating some interestj
facts in connection with that. esd
lishment.
Mr.. McDonough, who is All cid
trician and is doing electrical we|
at the Aver camp, states that therN]
present 5000 tradesmen employees
getting the cantonment ready for d
10000 troops by August 20. Wat
are eXorbitant there, he states, wal
boys between the ages of l 4 and
years. earning SALE per day, sew
days Il week, with pay and one-hs
for Sunday work. Electricians ef
ployed there average between $36 ri
1924 per week am; the carpentc1
the poorest paid OF any OF the trtd.d
men. receive about $40 per Week.
Mr.. McDonough. who enlisted SCI
eral months ago in the New Eedfoa
Artillery, was later rejected hecaui
Of dea fness. He expects to spend u
weekend at his home in this city,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
MUST MUZZDE DOGS.

DR.. George T. Crowley, deputy COM
missioner of domestic animals, has
issued an order to the dog warden
instructing him to see that every
canine in the northwestern section of
the city Is muzzled ana tied to the
premises where it belongs. The &C
ton follows the biting of young son
of Frank Klett by a bull dog owned
by a family named Giering on Farm
ington avenue yesterday. The deputy
commissioner has ordered every dog
unmuzzled taken in by the warden
and criminal action will be brought
against the owners.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
COMPLAINS OF ASSAULT.

Herbert Swanson, aged Is years,
residing at III Shuttle Meadow
avenue, today lodged complaint
with the police concerning an affair
on Arch street yesterday afternoon.
when he claims to have been beaten
by man. According to his story. he
was riding his bicycle along Arch
street and as he neared Wallace street
he noticed an automobile standing
with boy on the running board.
When he attempted to pass the ma
chine the boy jumped off and was hit
by, the wheel, whereupon the man
jumped from the car and struck him.
The identity of the autoist was not
Lscertained but the registration num-
Der of the car is 1o2sh he said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
HELD FOR THEFT,
Alleged "Roller' Is Located in Saloon
and Arrested.

Harry Dubolwsk was arrested this
morning on a complaint of Herman
Stone, who alleges that the accused
"rolled' him for SIT or SIS in room
in the Hotel De Vile on Main street d
few nights ago. According to the
story told by Stone, he met Dubolwsk
on the street Wednesday night and
the latter invited him to sleep in his
bed, which Stone accepted. When he
awoke the next morning, his money
was gone and so was his new found
friend.
Today he saw DubolsWk in Shee-
hans saloon on Lafayette street, and
running to the police station he mott
fed the officers, and Detective Andrew
J. Richardson was sent to, the saloon
where he arrested Dubolwsk, who will
face charges in police court Monday
morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
REST STATIONS IN FRANCE.
Red Cross VIII Take Good Care of Our
Boys.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Rest stations
and canteens for French-Am erican
troops will be established at once in
France by the American Red Cross
1t was announced today
At railroad functions and depots
rest stations will be esta blished for
the comfort OF soldiers going on fur
Tough. They will be equipped with
dormitories, shower baths, laundries,
disinfecting and mending rooms, and
quarters for social diversions. Small
stores will be opened where tobacco
and various delicacies may be pur-
chased at e. reasonable price.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
PEDDLER EXONERATEl
Local Dealer Nearly '"Thc Coat
Mistake Is Made in IsSuanC
LicemSe-MOtOrist Are Fined.

A clerical error, or what Is kno]
sporting annals as pulling a b
nearly resulted extensively for
SWetchneck, q peddler who we
court yesterday morning charged
breach of the peace and peddlinG
out a license. After listening II
testimony yesterday, Deputy
Kirkham imposed a fine of $1Q.J
costs on the accused for failinf
session, Swetchneck protested tltI
had secured a license and in M
of his claim he secured counsel
going over his effects, "a license II
August l was found and produca
the police station. 1t was later p2
that the date on the license al
have read July 25, thereby, r.
Sweetchneck the right to self
wares. The case was re-openeI)
police court this morning and III
Kirkham Immediately ordered
penalty stricken out. Detective
geant Bamforth is in charge OIL
issuance of licenses to local peddlj
The adjourned case Of Henry Sd
charged with operating a a
vehicle recklessly and while UNDER
influence of liquor, last Saturday,
disposed Of in court today, by the
position Of a se5 fine for driving y
lessly.
Walter Doblosky pleaded guilt,
operating a motor vehicle withoi
license and was fined 50 and costs
The case against Max FleischnG
New Haven, charged with violation
the automobile law, was nolleA
Assistant Prosecutor J. G. Woods
Oscar Peterson got his just des
in court today when Judge Kirkl
imposed fine of SIS and costs on
for an alleged assault committed
Mrs. Josephine Losk osky of Ora
street. The complaining witness
titled that the accused struck hel
the face yesterday, knocking her do
Eugene Cole and John Neissin v
fined 81 and costs for engaging 4
fight last evening in the vicinity
Greenwood street.
David Ella and William Dombli
charged with assaulting each ot
yesterday, were allowed to go on D
ment Of costs.