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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
STAMFORD

George Estes has reopened his
blacksmith shop.
There is no school this Monday as
it is the teachers visiting day.
Mrs. A. E. Dunn, who has been WIS.,
ting in Montpelier for several days,
returned home last week.
Mrs. Mccormick and daughter,
Alice, from North Adams were re-
cent guests OF Mrs. D. j. Morrissey.
Mrs. Duffy Is convalescing from an
attack OF grip. Her children also
have had the same thing but are now
better.
A new bridge has been built on the
Dunn farm in place of the one that
was washed away by the recent high
water and ice jam,
part of the town has returned from
his work in Greylock and is now cut
ting wood on his farm here.
William Lincoln recently visited
Mr. burlington of Pownal (his father
in-law) who had the misfortune to
slip on the ice and break his hip.
Rev. d. c. Abbott had the misfor-
tune to slip down and hurt his knee
last week. DIR. NJ. NJ. Brown of North
Adams was called. He is now get
ting along all right.
George Summed, who hurt his hand
while cutting ice on the Clarksbury
reservoir had blood poison set it and
has been quite Ill. DR.. Curran Of
North Adams attends him. He Is now
thought to be out of danger.
"A Half Life or Whole Life" which?
is the topic for the Epworth League
prayer meeting next Friday night
The references are Luke 1856;
John 1910: 1911; LIST Pei, 1879.
Leader Is the pastor.
AS Monroe Lee was drawing pulp
wood from the Mohawk trail his
horses became frightened on East
street, North Adams and running
away threw him off the load. He was
badly bruised. but no bones broken.
Mayor Ezra Whitaker and family
come to their summer home here
quite often. Their daughter, Betty,
had a birthday party here, Jan. 20
with Carolyn Russell, Dorothy Barber
and Judith Hewitt among the guests
Refreshments were served.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
ARLINGTON

Miss Marion Beecher of Benning-
ton spent the week end with Mrs. Har-
ry Il. Niles.
A window was added to the rear of
the front room of the Il. l.. Niles gen.
eral store Monday which makes a
great Improvement.
Don't forget the oyster supper at
the Town hall tomorrow evening. Full
supper. ice cream and all. You know
the kind, so be sure to be their.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus NJ. Gardner re-
turned from their wedding trip in Ath-
OIL Mass, Sunday evening and have
begun housekeeping at the farm own
ed by the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy c. Lampman, who
have been visiting Mrs. Lampman's
parents. Mrs. and Mrs. Wilfred Keith
in North Easton. Mass, for the past
few weeks, returned home Friday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
MORN HOosick

James Flynn is confined to the
house with the grip.
Mrs. Washington of North Benning-
ton called on friends here Friday
George Fairbairn has accepted a
position in Piqua, Miami County
Ohio.
James Cathcart. Jr, was taken last
week to the sanitarium for treat
ment.
Mrs. D. Russell has been confined
to her home with grip for the past
week.
Mrs. yelling Thomas OF Amster-
dam spent the week end with her
brother George Harrington.
Mrs. Charles Harrington has re-
turned from Amsterdam after caring
for her daughter, Rena who has been
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.


All! What relief! Your clogged
nostrils open right up, the air pas
sages of your head are clear and you
can breathe freely. No more hawking,
snufiling, mucous discharge, head
ache, dryness-no struggling for
breath at night your cold or catarrh
is gone.
Don't stay stuffed up! Get small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply little of this
fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nos
trils, let It penetrate through every
air passage of the head soothe and
heal the swollen, infamed mucous
membrane, giving you instant relief
Ely's Cream Balm is just what every
cold and catarrh sufferer has been
seeking. It's just splendid,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
quite i'll.

quite i'll
Felix McDermott has returned from
the Samaritan hospital where he has
been treated for blood-poisoning in
the hand
The funeral of Jacob Forkel, who
died Tuesday night at. the Samaritan
hospital, Troy, was held Friday after
noon from the late residence and was
largely attended. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. e. G. Vischer and in
terment was in Maple grove cemetery
at Hoosick Falls.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
SALISBURY VALLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Surdam are
both Ill of grip.
Jared Howard Is in Bennington on
business this week.
Newell Bennett of SALISBURY
called on friends Monday.
Mrs. John Bennett. who has been
i'll of grip is convalescing.
Harold Barber of North Benning-
ton motored to the Valley Sunday.
Miss Susie Lake visited Mrs, Bur
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
NAMES IN JAPAN.
The Only Lasting Title a Man Gets
Comes When He Dies.

The Japanese have many quaint Gus
toms handed down from generation to
generation. One of the strangest Is
that OF their naming ceremony. When
one month old japanese child gets its
first name with ceremonial. Trunpets
are blown, and the child Is borne In
great state to the family temple, and
behind the procession march the house
hold servants carrying the infants
wordrobe. The servant in the rear of
the procession bears Il huge box, In
which is the priests fec, together with
three slips of paper, on which three
names are written. On reaching the
temple the names are thrown into the
air, and the first that touches the
ground is the one which the child re-
ceives.
When three years old the child is
again named, accompanied by elaborate
religious rites. At the age Of fifteen
his education is supposed to be lin
ished, ana as he then enters manhood
according TO japanese law he is again
named
When lie takes to business he re-
ceives his business" name, by which
h. is known in the commercial world,
and upon every upward step in life be
receives a new name Ii his master
happens to have the same name he
must at once change ii, as it dctracts
from his superior's dignity. At his
marriage his name is altered again.
AID his last and only permanent one Is
that given him after death, which IS
written Oh his tomb.-Iondon Answers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31
"a RnootI1 sea

never makes skilful mariner"
Young men must learn from older
ones at first. afterwards by expert
ence. Ask your really wise acquain-
tances what they think about life in
surance. 6sth year National Life
Ins. Co., of VT (Mutual.) Earle S.
Kinsley, General Agent. Mead Build
ing, Rutland, Vt. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-31

Although most Of the cities in japan
have good sidewalks. modern street
paving is practically unknown In the
empire
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

pared to answer his call. "Rube' was
born in Odessa, Russia, but is an Am
erican citizen. He was married last
fall.-Garrison Advocate.
The married and single women of
Aneta played ball, the funds being do
mated to the Red Cross.
Theo. T. Traxler, assistant cashier
of the First State bank of Des Laos,
was in Minot Saturday enroute home
from business trip to Drake.
Five hundred Trail county farmers
met at Hillsboro and agreed to pay no
more than $500 as harvest wages and
$3.50 for threshing.
The Grano Tribune has again chang
ed hands. O. r. Hill is succeeded by
Vern Bronson, who promises to give
his readers the best there is in him.
AL Joslyn, one of the early settlers
of the state, was thrown from his
mower while working at his farm near
Grano and is confined to his bed.
Jonas Christianson, Spencer town
shin farmer. lost his barn, quantity
of hay, all his harness and a cali by
fire. Insurance on the barn had Just
expired.
Mrs. A. B. Dill, wife of Justice Dill,
submitted to very successful opera
ton for appendicitis at local hospital
Saturday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Slope farmers are said to be guard
ing their fields against airship devas-
tation.
Elevator men who have failed to
secure their licenses under the new
Grain Grading law, will not be allowed
to buy grain is the edict sent forth by
Chief Deputy Inspector McGovern.
In spite of the plea that he swatted
G. B. Steinley, section foreman, at
Denhof because the latter had DETAINED
Uncle Sam and all his little nieces and
nepheWs, Ernest Jacott of Turtle Lake
was fined SGT for applying monkey
wrench to Mr.. Steinley's dome.
Oscar Nordling, young man who
works for Hans Lunden at Roseglen,
was badly injured last Friday. While
moving hay the team ran away and
lever OF the mower was driven into his
side. 1t was necessary to take him to
la Bismarck hospital for proper treat
ment.
Thrown from her horse in front of
bunch Of cattle which she was endeav-
oring to round up, Eunice, 13-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George M.
Morgan, was trampled to death near
her home near Belfeld last week. Her
body was found on the prairie by a
younger sister.
The editor of the Roberts County
Record went on fishing trip and left
the paper in charge Of the Ladies' Aid.
After getting up the dope for single
issue the ladies admit the boss needed
a vacation but we believe if he had
thrust upon him as many ads as the
ladies pulled he would need an under
taker-he'd drop dead.
The three-year-old son of Andrew
LAM Of Schafer was drowned in
well on the LAM farm on Horse creek
III the western part Of the county on
Friday. The child was accidentally
pushed into the well by -year-old
| brother and was not missed until the
body was brought up with the well
bucket by an older brother when wat
ering horses an hour later.
DR.. f. O. Brigham of Stanley, who
was commissioned a First Lieutenant
in the Medical Corps of the United
States army, left last Friday for San
Francisco, where he has been ordered
to report in time to take the ships
which sailed from that port on Aug.
5. His destination beyond the port Of
sailing is not known. DR.. Brigham will
give an account Of himself that will be
a credit to the city and one which will
be an honor to himself and his profess
sion.
The kaiser had better be a little
careful from now on. Garrison's great
est ball player has been drafted for the
army. He is some pitcher. For two
years he has twirled for the New York
Giants and is now with the Philadel-
phia Athletics. He would make a good
recruit at throwing hand grenades, so
the Germans had better be on the look
out. His name is Alexander Schauer,
and his number was 655 and he is pre-
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Motion carried.
The Board adjourned at II O'Clock M.
to meet again at o'clock p. M.
Afternoon Session.
The Board met at 2 o'clock p. NJ as
per adjournment with all members pres
emit; Commissioner Robe in the chair.
The Board proceeded to equalize per-
sonal property between the various
townships and at s o'clock p. M. adj
iourned to meet at 9 0 clock A. NJ July
18th.
July 18th, 1917.
The Board met at 8 o'clock A. M. as
per adjournment. All members present;
Commissioner Robe in the chair.
The Board proceeded to equalize per-
sonal property between the various
Townships of tse County and at ~ o.
clock M. adjourned to meet at 2 o'clock
+. M.
Afternoon Session
The, Board met at 2 o'clock P. M. as
per adjournment with all members pres
emit; Commissioner Robe in the chair.
The Board proceeded to equalize per-
Sonal property between the various
Townships of the County and at S o.
clock 7. NJ. adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09
A. M, July 18th.
Tn1v 14th 1917


The Board met at 8 o'clock A. m. as
per adjournment with the following
members present: Comm ssiOners Van
denOeVer, Powell, Robe HenRessy and
Lokensgard; Commissioner Robe in the
chair
Moved by Commissioner Powell, Sec
onded by Commissioner Lokensgard that
for the purpose Of equaliZing the valua-
ton of the following items of personal
of valuation to be used so as to equal
ize valuations as between the different
townships of Ward County, the follow
ing schedule be used: Horses. average
of $780, stations, average of $4,000;
CATTLE average of $S.25; bulls, average of
$1,000; mules, average of $25.00; sheep,
average of $500; hogs, average of $3.50;
farm machinery as per schedule; thresh-
ing machines, as per schedule; gas and
steam tractors, as per schedule; automo-
biles, as per schedule; motorcycles. as
assessed; wagons, drays and hacks, av-
erage of $500; harness, as per schedule;
and all other personal property as asses
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

Senator Martin Thoreson of Golden
Valley, N. D., was accidentally killed
while cleaning his shot gun, when the
weapon exploded Senator Thoreson
was elected to the state senate in 1910,
following several terms in the house.
He was born in Norway in 1856 and
came to this country when he was 27
years old.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09
NAMES SON AFTER GOVERNOR

Alvin Gulmon, a Sanborn farmer,
wrote the governor as follows: <T will
write you few lines to let you know
that | am one of those 5000 suckers
which helped to elect you Nov. 7, 1916.
The stork left a baby boy at my place
July 6, 1917, and have given him a
name that was selected by the farmers
of North Dakota and that is Lynn
Frazier in honor of you and your great
work"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

Motion carried
to meet at 9 o'clock a. M, July 10th.
July 10th, 1917
The Board met at o'clock a. m. as
Members present, Commissioners Van
denoever Lokensgard, Powell and Hen
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

nessey; Commissioner Robe absent.
Moved by Commissioner Hennessey,
seconded by Commissioner Powell, that
Commissioner Lokensgard be appointed
| Motion carried.
! Moved by Commissioner IIennessey,
! seconded by Commissioners Vandenoever,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

Motion carried.
Moved b y Commissioner Hennessy and
seconded by Commissioner Powell that
for the purpose of equaliZinS assess
ments of valuations on real estate lots
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and structures in the different town
ships, the following increases or de-
creases be made so as to euualiz0 the
valuation between the different town
Sh ipS in the County:
Evening star., 1917-10-14

SALEeMDN-The recognised leaders in art ca1en-
dars for advertising and direct ny mall advertis-
ing have 4 few desirable territories open for
immediate work and for 1918 and invite applica-
tons from dependable men who are looking for a
real opportunity to build up 4 paying business:
Applicants must be at least twenty-five years Of
age, Of good character and personality and have
. good knowledge Of men and business. Our line
IL salable to every variety Of business men. Ad-
vertising knowledge would be advantage and
some experience in selling a grea. help. Initia:
tive, energy and enthusiasm must be q part Of
your equipment. Back Of the men who can quail
~ We win put the full force Of prestige as
leaders and provide exclusive territory, Offering
extraordinary opportunities to make more than
an ordinary success. II you are the man, write
us fully. giving references, that we may give
eales Department, tho Gerlach- Barlow Co..
Joliet, Illinois.
Evening star., 1917-10-14
WANTED-HELP.
IALEsSlEN-Co11in1e1

CALENDAR sAIEaMAN, to sell world's great
est novelty calendar line; wood. glass and paper
calendars: cloth. leather and novelties: every
banker interssted In our exclusive copyrghted
hank calendar. Mueller Bros, 2t4f West Folk
st.. Chicago
REGULAR or sfde-line salesmen sell our popular
priced line water color calendars Jan. 1: snappy
selling line; exclusive designs: sell for manufae-
turers direct: advertising novelties; commission
REPRESENTATIVES, who commands respect and
II upright In dealings; superior. repeating spe-
cialty. insuring permanent progress, large per-
eentaee; home weekly. Box 2, Sta. e, Cleveland.
Ohio.
Evening star., 1917-10-14

181Fs GREATEST sensation; 11-piece toilet
goods combination selling like blazes at 81, with
81 carving set free; everybody buys; Engle's
profit first week Isl: great crew proposition.
Pierce Co.. S21 Pierce bldg. Chicago.
30 AGENTS wanted; $5-s1o day. Apply 2ole
Georgia ave. NV. 16s
Evening star., 1917-10-14

sALEsNAN-we desire a forcefui and .esres-
aive salesman to sell our 1919 line Of high class
Maryland and West virginia; VIII consider ap-
piieations only from men Of reliable ensraeter GO
sleis $40 ss,s n 'fas iisS .t Psil. e.: o
SALESMAN wanted in this territory to handle
big line Of calendars and advertising special
ties; big opportunity for building up permanent
work: not q side line: II not convenient to start
at once we can assign territory now for you to
begin with the new line January 1. 1918: write
for complete details. Geiger Bros. 17-23 Nevada
st.. Newark. N. J.
SALESMAN for Virginia; vacancy octobsf Is:
permanent position; old house selling staple line
on exceptional terms; high commissions with $3s
weekly advance. Salesmanager. Suite 2e. 500
Woodward. Detroit.
SALEsMEN for 1918 twelve-sheet and de luxe
Sft calendars, leather-back books, ETC.; liberal
commission: exclusive territory: line ready Dec
1. Economy Advertising Co., Iowa City. lows.
SALESMAN wanted for permanent road work
selling staple. well known line direct from fac
tory to merchant; men from 30 to As years Of
age with some experience in retail dry goods
with chance of rapid advance. Address Boz
173-B. Star ONCE.
sALESMEN-City or travelling; write for list
nearest ONCE Natl. salesmen's TT. Assn. Dept
8s1. Chicago. Ban Francisco. New YORK.
SELL TO AUTOMOBILE OWNERS.
QUICKEST selling propesition; costs you 81;
s12; your pront, So; a case or more easily sold
per day; act quickly; money-back proposition
Frezalene Co., Dept. @. Monroe and Clinton
sts., Chicago.
sIDELINE statesmen can earn big money
selling q new proposition: NO samples to carry;
references; confidential. Ad-IAe Co., Chicago.
$50 FORD TRUCK UNIT.
Hustlers can make g 900 to 5000 yearly.
Better than Ford agency. Satisfied users every
state. Agents wanted every county. Ford own
ers preferred. Stableford Truck Mfg. Co.. 1893
Michigan ave-, Chicago.
IS TO SO extra daily selling our order books;
large demand; liberal commission. Wirth Sales
book Co., Dept. 7. Chicago.
Evening star., 1917-10-14

ss4s ONE DAY in Sept. 1917; Ira Shook Of
Flint did It: Pierson Of Montgomery started 2
stores since August. now ready for third: Hig-
gins of Poughkeepsie started Sept 1e, $500 first
day; Aug studer wrote Oct /. sold $50 one day /;
this Is a big year for popcorn crispettes; sensa-
tional reports from all over the g. s.: Meixner.
Baltimore. $3.50 in one day: Perrine. $3.50 in one
day; Baker. 600 a day; Eakins. 81. 800 pront in
month: start you in business: no expert
ence: little capital: furnish everything; teach
you to use the secret formula. How to succeed /;
build q business OF your own; the demand for
crispettes 10 enormous, every nickel sale nets
almost cents profit; crispettes are more pop
ular making more money; high prices and war
conditions help; fail and winter best; profits,
81. 900 month easily possible; we will start you
quickly; write for facts. W. Q. Long Co., 294
High st. Springfield Ohio.
Evening star., 1917-10-14

DRAFIs1AS-YounT man. experienced, on Pat
snt Once work. at Philadelphia; permanent %
Stttoe. Apply Jeshua 3. q. Potts. 80 q
~. ":
Evening star., 1917-10-14

DRIVERS-Single and double
team; good pay; winters work.
Apply J. Maury Dove Co., 18th
and Water SITS. s.w. and 1911 Ist
st. ne.
Evening star., 1917-10-14
FEMALE.

ACCOUNTING-We need several experienced
clerks. quick at figures and auditing of sales
cheeks the positions are permanent, with start
ing salary Of IS and rapid promotion for com
petent work; reply in own handwriting, stating
age and previous experience. Address Box
219-H. Star office.
Evening star., 1917-10-14

SoLICIToR-wen known product, residential
trade: only those who can get results need
answer: state salary and experience. Address
Box l78-B Star ONCE. 14s
STENOGRAPHER In lawyers ONCE; state sal
ary expected. Address Box k1-B. Star once. 14s
500 MONTH paid men-women. Thousands gov.
ernment war positions open; 500 month; short
hcurs: pleasant work; examinations everywhere;
list positions free. Franklin Institute. Dept. 47H.
Rochester. n. Y.
Evening star., 1917-10-14
DRIVERS-For
Freight Wagons,
Furniture Vans,

baggage wagons
and Parcel Delivery Wagons.
Good wages; steady job; start
at once. Apply Mr.. Bayliss,
Stables, I'd and B sts. NV, OF
Main Offices. o2o E st. n.w., Mer-
chants Transfer and Storage Co.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-29
BERLIN SAYS THE BRITISH FAILED
 IN FLANDERS

BERLIN Dec. 29--An official com munication from the general head quarters in reference to work in Flanders. says:
 For over four weeks the British have discontinued their attacks in Flanders. Their violent offensive which had for it's objective possession of the Flanders coast and destruction of our submarine bases. may, there fore, be considered closed for the present.
 Nearly the whole English army re- inforced by the French, has for over three months struggled with our army in Flanders to obtain a decision. Here also German leadership and German troops have been victorious. while at other points, we have crush ed the enemy by mighty blows The failure of-she English army in Fland- CTS has been accentuated by the heavy defeat which it suffered at Cambraf.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-29
SAD NEWS RECEIVED

Friends in Ketchikan will he sorry to learn of the sudden death of Mrs Frederick M. Eoomis, who, as Miss Edith T.itchard. taught St. Johns Indian School from 1902 to 1907.
 The Ra7 II, II. Kelley, of St, Johns Church, received this sad news in 6 letter from Bishop Rowe today.
 Dr. and Mrs Loomis have been iiy- ing in Oakland, Cal. The former will be remembered by old-timers as a mining engineer in and about Ketchi- kan and Dolomi, and as Lay-Reader in charge of St. Johns for the year following the Rev, Thomas Jenkins rectorship.
 Miss Pritchard was the sister of Mrs. Jenkins, and was greatly loved during her period of work here. Death resulted from a sudden attack of pneu- monia Two little daughters survive her.
 The sympathy of all who knew them in Ketchikan will go out to Dr. Loom is in his sorrow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-29
ANCHORAGE COMMISSION
 MAN ON WAY INSIDE

Geo. E. Vause, of Anchorage, a member of the Engineering Commis- mission, was among the passengers on board the Alameda this afternoon who called at the offices of the Pro gressive Miner MT. Vause lived for a time in Ketchikan about fifteen years ago, and is brother-in-laW to Mrs. Manuel Diaz, one of Ketchikan's pioneer residents, now in Seattle. Mir. Vause has spent the past six weeks in Seattle and will return to Anchorage, taking the trail from Sew ard
 Mir Vause is very much interested in the clear Spruce industry, in con- nection with the manufacturing of that lumber for aeroplane stock. He reported that $125 is being offered per thousand feet now in Seattle, and made inquiries as to the possibilities of the shipping of lumber from here.