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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

son OF New York city will preach at
1o-30 a. m. and 1870 p. III. School OF
Religion at $50.
Parents are asked to help make the
change in the hour of meeting of the
School of Religion in the Baptist
church a success. The school begins
at $50 instead of IL noon. This makes
IT possible for the school to attend
church in a body. A short sermon is
prepared for them.
The teachers in the School of Re
ligion in the Baptist church held
their monthly meeting last night with
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Young at the
Burt camp. The teachers decided
that the change in hour from u noon
to $50 was a success. II was also
voted to Join in the picnic to be held
next Saturday at Sand Springs. All
the Baptist churches of Berkshire
County will be represented. E. S.
Buss was made chairman of the COM
mittee of arrangements. After the
business meeting refreshments were
served All enjoyed a good time
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

hut the average amount will be 20
cents on the dollar This distribution
of the fiat addition to the payroll is
what the telegraphers and others in.
yolyed are chiefly interested in. 4
member Of the union said, in his opin.
icG, no maximum or even minimum
wage would be announced in the forth.
coming book OF rules and regulations
The union consists not only OF tele
graphers, but of telegrapher.clerks
telegrapher agents, etc. All these are
members on the same standing as men
who are telegraphers only.
The agents at the points mentioned
are not the only employees not affect
ed by the new wage adjustment Unor
ganized employees in the same lines
men. that is, who do not belong to the
union, are not included.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village TsId
Briefly for Busy Readers

Business meeting at the Young WO
mans club, Monday evening, July 16
Dancing at Foresters' hall tonight.
Hurley's orchestra. Tickets 25c. Adv
Attend the dance at Foresters
hall tonight. Hurley's orchestra.
Tickets 25c. ADV.
Cheap, bungalow on Berkshire troll
ley line, pleasantly located, all fur.
nished. Inquire E. L. Lambert.
The Foresters of America are to
initiate a large class tomorrow after.
noon. Refreshments will be served
after the degree work.
Rev. W. B. Matteson, D. D., of
Mt Vernon; N. Y, is a week end guest
of Dr. w. Il. Putnam. DR.. Matteson
will preach at both morning and eve
ming services in the First Baptist
church tomorrow.
Mrs. p c. Cornell and Miss Pauline
Cornell have returned from an auto
mobile trip through the northern part
OF the state. They were also guests
of Attorney and Mrs. J. B. McCarnick
in Granville, N. Y.
Christian Science services, COG Main
street, Sunday at IL q. IN. and We'd
nesday at 1880 p. m. Reading room
open to the public from to 8 p. IN,
except Saturday and Sunday. Here
may be found all authorized Christian
Science literature.
The Reverend Joseph H. Robinson
OF East Orange, New Jersey, will oc-
cupy the pulpit of the Second Congre-
gational church Sunday morning in
the absence Of the pastor. Sunday
school at noon. c. T. meeting at $50.
The evening preaching service viii
be omitted during July and August.
Sunday services, July 10Th. st.
Peters church: Holy Communion 100
a. N. Morning Prayer and sermon,
10. 80 a. m. Evening Prayer a. m.
There is sewing. etc, for sufferers
from the war, every Thursday after
noon in the Parish House, and all
persons interested are asked to help
this work.
The public is cordially invited to
the services in the First Baptist
church tomorrow. DR. w. B. Matte.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14
PHOTOGRAPHERS GET MORE
Rutland Railroads Advance Dates
Also from April

Also from April
Burlington, July ia flat increase
of 20 per cent in the total payroll of
members of Rutland railroad company
telegraphers of the photographers I'm.
ion will he made by the Rutland rail-
road. About $50 men are Affected by
the wage advance. which will date
from April of this year The com.
mittoe asked for % per cent. in.
crease. The company continues to
have the right TO I'LL vacant agencies
at Rutland, Burlington, Norwood Ma.
lone and Ogdensburg without opening
the positions to bids from the men.
The decision by the company. which
was represented by G. l.. II. French,
general superintendent. ends n discus.
sion which began last November, h. j,
LaPolute. general chairman OF the I'm.
ion, who is located at Chatham. on the
Chatham division, Of which he is the
local chairman, aud the local chair.
man cf the Ogdensburg,Alburg and OF
the Alburg.Dellows Falls sections OF
the road, conducted the negotiations
for the union. The company's new
book OF rules and regulations. prescrib
Ing the actual advances for each indi
yidual position. is expected to arrive
this week
The advance which the two oper
ators here received In the last week Of
May. amounting to about $500 ;
month"; was merly tide.over. until The
eompNny's negotiations with the unioi
were concluded.
Some of the men will receive lest
than 20 per cent. more. others moro
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14
stralahtened Him Up

Solomon Bequette, Flat River, Mo,
writes: 1.-TWO years ago was down
on my back till could hardly go
Foley Kidney Pills slaughtered me
right up. / recommend them to all
who have kidney trouble Rheumatic
pains. aching joints, sore and swollen
muscles indicate that the kidneys are
not properly filterlng impurities from
the blood Foley Kidney Pills gel
right at the trouble and give prompt
relief Painful, irregular and sleep
disturbing bladder troubles also yielt
quickly to their tonic healing action
Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

WANTED-IIelp-Big pay and
steady work for girls and women in
large rubber shoe factory. Experience
ed girls earns 10 TO SIS week. In.
experienced ones paid n worth while
salary and given free board and room
while learning, which takes about a
month. Live town, near large cities.
Good theatres, fine working condi.
tions, company furnishes hall for dane.
ing, athletic field free insurance and
medical attention. Fine chance for a
family, work for all. Good homes at
very low rents. Don't decide now.
Write today for illustrated booklet
"a Good job at Beacon Falls" Ad.
dress Employment Dept. Beacon Falls
Rubber Shoe Co. Beacon Falls. Conn.
2lt1'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

TO RENT-Stores, Offices, tene.
ments. shops, stables, individual "a.
rage, Individual storage lockers, fur.
nlshed apartments and rooms all cen.
trally located. Geo. NJ. Hawks, 425
Main st 72tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

MISREPRESENTATION and drawn
work to do. Apply to Miss Ethel Rice.
Bennington. VT. Phone 464.W. 2ltS5'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR RENT-Four rooms with run.
ming water and toilet. All Main St.
Suitable for one or two Offices, Rooms
formerly occupied by DR.. B. G. Jen.
ney. l.. s. Norton. 60tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

-Washings and ironlnes
to do at home. Individual washings
IS cents. Mrs. Barlow Thomas, North
Bennington. 26t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR SALE-The Daniel j. Cullion
property on Maple ST., consisting OF
two houses and building lots. Inquire
OF d. j. Cullion. 2ltZo
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14
WANTED

WANTED-Pupil Nurses, male and
female, wanted at the Taunton State
Hospital Training School for Nurses
For particulars, address DR.. Arthur v.
Goss, Supt., Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton. Mass. htl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR SALE---Foul and broilers dress
ed or live weight. Michael Fitzgerald
Washington Ave-, Bennington, Vt.
1912"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

WANTED-Old False Teeth. Don't
matter II broken. pay $500 to $500
per full set. Single and partial plates
In proportion, Send by parcel post
and receive check by return mail.
l.. Mazer. 20O7 s. 5th st. Philadelphia,
Pa 35t12@
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

notwithstanding and plain
sewing. Apply to Marjorie Lyons.
tel. 221-5. 25t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR RENT-A large room with
two small connecting rooms on sec
ond floor of the Richie building. Very
desirable for Office purposes. Apply
to Charles N. Powers. Savings Bank
Building. 22tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR SALE-2O.O00 Danish and Sue
cession cabbage plants. ]. H. Peters,
North Bennington. lSt2b
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR SALE-Buick auto in good run
ming condition. Apply Mrs. b. e.
Flynn. Tel. 1875. 31tl2'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR RENT-Rooms suitable for
taking boarders-bathroom and run
ming water. Apply Lock Box 1884
East Arlington, VT. Phone 36.2. 25tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

FOR SALE-House Of five rooms,
113 Putnam st. Opportunity to pur-
chase a home. at a moderate cost, In
a growing section OF the village. Al
so POPCORN machine and peanut
roaster to be sold at discount.
Homer H. Webster, Executor Estate
Of Hiram Fl. Allen. 1925
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

TO RENT-Tenement on Main
street. Inquire at Harte theatre.
Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

WANTED-7At once, three single men
TO work on farm. Must be good milk
ers. Good wages TO the right men,
Address or apply to james A. Wright,
Hoosick Falla N. Y, 82t12
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14
TO RENT

TO RENT--Small tenement on first
floor. Separate rooms furnished or
unfinished. w. c. Clark, 3O1 Grove
st. Tel 145-Y. 36t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14

wANTED--Man and boy for hoelng
and farm werk at once. Apply G. C.
Davis. near Haynes Corners. tel, 22l.3
26tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-14
LOST

LOST-Navahue blanket from my
car Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Oatman,
Main Street. 39t2+
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
us GROW.

sugar and S8.25 per ton paid for
beets. The growers believe that the
profits should be equal if the farm
ers are TO be induced TO grow beets.
The last was the third consecutive
poor season, due TO unfavOTable
weather and labor. and the growers
feel that if they are expected TO
make further attempts the manufac-
turers must be more liberal with
them.
The beet growers" declares Mr..
Ketcham, want TO do their part to
relieve the shortage of sugar, but
,he men doing the heavy work and
taking the risks Of poor crops ought
to have their share of the profit"
Owing TO the importance of the
meeting it is expected that fully
1000 Will attend George NJ. ROlph.
an expert on sugar. and assistant TO
Food Administrator Hoover. Will de-
liver an address Statistics showing
the production costs Of sugar beets
in various counties Will be presented
ard discussed. Every inducemeuJ
Will be used to have Michigan beet
growers continue in the field and
10 increase acreage next season if
they are assured of receiving what
they consider their share Of profits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
MOTOR MAIL FOR
INDIANA. LATEST
New Route Will Bring Pro-
Queer and Consumer
Closer Together.

News Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS Ind. Dee Is
To bring the country producer closer
90 the city market so as 20 develop
The farm 20 table service IS the OBJ
sect of the FIRST motor mail route
Indiana The route viii extend
from indianapolis 10 Louisville,
Ky. 134.7 miles LONG. and viii pass
through the following towns
Greenwood. Franklin, Ed.E'ug.
TaylorsviIle. Columbus. J0nesville.
Seymour. Browustown. NalIonia.
salem. Borden. RennetsvilIe and
>ew Albany
OPP -ations are scheduled 90 begin
Feb "a. according 10 an announce
ment made bv Rober; r. Spring
steen. postmaster here Bids for the
service are 70 be submitted TO the
postof5ce department IN Washing
tom Jan. and bids are being re-
ceIed by the local postmaster.
ne autos viii make the usual box
arI collection service. sell stamps
aud deliver registered matter Daily
trips viii boz made between the ter
minals. machines leaving both In
dianapois and Louisville at 4:30 a.
m. and reaching the end OF the run
ot u. m.
Similar "star" routes i'm other sec
tious n the state are under consid-
Grafton and il is expected that they
viii relieve railroad congestion boy
tightening express business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
WANTS BODY CREMATED

News-Times Special Service:
WINCHESTER, Ind, Dec. IS
That my body be cremated and the
asnes be strewn over the graves Of
my father and mother just below
the sod. so I may therefore assist in
keeping their graves green" is one
of the requests made i'm the will
inst made public, of Thomas Nor
ton Pierce. who was killed i'm Pasa-
dena, Calf, Nov. 81 The wording
and provisions of the will Of the
former Randolph man are peculiar
passage reading.
by the little squirrel. who
through it's instructive knowledge
lays up its winter supplies in the
fall. we are taught the lesson Of
being prepared: so. without any in
tidamatiou. III viii. or influence of
any kind. but my own free viii. try
ing 70 follow the example Of the
squirrel. 7 will make a few requests
as 90 what 7 desire done at the sep
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the partner
ship heretofore existing between
Me, Ego or Spirit and Thomas Nor
ton Fierce"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28

CITY i'm the presence of about 200
guests. After the wedding service
a reception and wedding breakfast
was held al the home OF tho bride g
parents on s. Third 50. AIR. ana
MIS-. hile ieIl lot liie west 'H
wedding IMP.
Miss GeneVleve Netzger enter
tanned the office force OF the Dodge
Manufacturing CO. OF Mi~hawaka at
her nome west OF Niles. last even
ing
Thursday evening at the friday
Ford garage military BAH was
held n honor OF the soldiers and
sailors home from training stations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS

they can't eat all they want 10, if,
IN so doing, they wastefully eat food
That would relieve suffering I'M Eu-
rope This is no time for orgies
around the table and the mere fact
that the state Is going dry does not
warrant any one violating the reg
ulations OF the food administration.
Three Meals Enough.
Three meals a day Is enough for
any man and any one eating at that
time OF night viii be put down by
the person sitting next 20 him as a
man who would give aid 10 the
enemy. There is no language tit 10
describe him who Intentionally
would take the bread out Of the
mouths Of starving mothers and
babies I'm Belgium in France
Let them drain their cups If they
Will. but do not let it be said the
New Year orgies in indianapolis. or
the state, were the Maudlin excuses
OF a selfish, greedy crowd 10 eat all
they desire. regardless of the neces-
sity for conserving food for our sol
diers and our allies.
All the hotels and cafes will be
notified that a restriction is placed
by this administration on the
amount OF food served 20 these mid
night guzzlers. When they are asked
70 serve food walters must deter
mine whether the guest requesting
il HIS already eaten three meals
that day. OF course, if a person is
so anxious 20 join i'm the drunken
carousal as 10 be willing 10 pass up
his regular dinner he can get food
all right. But when a man does ask
for food, and particularly "A heavy
meal at that hour o. the night. il
must Zoe distinctly understood that
ne has passed up his dinner at
home.
so my New Year greeting, as I
said before. to those who would
overindulge in food and wine is that
when they wake up with a dark
brown taste i'm their mouths and a
dull throbbing ache in their heads
they'll be haunted by the emaciat-
ed forms of war sufferers from
whose mouths they have taken the
sustenance that might have saved
life"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
What Company DO
You Keep
BY Madison {. Peters.

1t is said TO be property OF the
tree frog that it acquires the color
of whatever it adheres 10 for a
short time. Thus. when found on
growing corn, it is commonly Of a
dark green: if found on the white
oak, il has the color peculiar %
that tree. So it is with men -
they generally resemble those with
whom they associate.
The greater part OF our educa
ton is obtained through example
rather than precept
John b. Cough said. 81 would
give my right hand if ] could forget
that which I have learned i'm evil
society-if 1 could tear from my
remembrance the scenes which
have Witnessed, the transactions
that have taken place before me-"
Man is "a walking phonosrapl,
he registers with a fearful accuracy
everything he sees touches feels
ard experiences.
Charles Kingsley said Men be-
come false if they live with liars
cynics if they live with scornors.
mean if they live Nth the cove-3us.
affected and actually catch the Cy-
preston in each others faces"
Sin is catching, is infectious. D..
epidemic Go with the corrupt and
you viii become corrupt. Go J
the urclean and you VIII become
UncleaE.
choose o. ,fob ideal in che nav.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
SCHOOL PUPILS TO BE
TAUGHT LOVE OF FLAG
News-Tlmes special Service

DETROIT. Mich, Dec. %. -
Starting Jan. % ara continuing
every Monday during the school year
the pupils Of Michigan public schools
Will salute he Flag and repeat the
pledge OF allegiance. An order 20
that effect was issued Wednesday by
Fred l.. KCefer. superintendent Of
public instruction. American ideals
have been assailed. said Mr.. Keel
or. "It IS our business 20 make
them safe. 20 see that every man.
woman and child i'm the state under
stands them"
Observance Of the Flag ceremony
will be started Jan. IS, as it is the
nearest school day TO the anniver-
sary Of Michigan's admission into
the Union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
FOOD CLUB BIFFS
NEW YEAR REVEL
Administrator Says GIuttonS
Will be Suppressed AS
Far As Possible.

e
] wish all those who Join in .
the midnight orgies New Years .
eve in the hotels and cafes ip .
indianapolis will awaken n the e
cold gray dawn of the morning p
after 10 be haunted by the
vision OF the cmaciated forms
OF the war sufferers in shell
torn Belgium and France. i'm
addition to the dark brown
taste in their mouths and the .
dull throb of pain in their
heads.-H + Barnard, federal
food Administered fer Indiana. o.
tsset .
A body blow at the midnight sup
pers that accompany New Years
eve celebrations has been struck by
Or. II. T.. Barnard. federal food ad-
ministrator for Indiana. who an
nounced that he will make an effort
this year To suppress them as far
IS possible throughout the state. DR.
Barnard's message is not to the
CarOusers who on these occasions
have little time TO spare for dining,
but 20 those who insist on having
supper in violation of the mandates
CT the food administration that peo-
pie should be amply satisfied with
three meals a day and no 'piec-
ing"
They can drink all they want
to-" said Barnard in his statemcn;
70 a representative Of The star. "but
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
$4,000 FOR LEGS
LOST IN M0N0N WRECK

News-Times Special Service.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Dec 2S-R
Scott Bassham. - years OH, whose
legs were severed May g. 1915. in
fhe Nonon railway yards here
while he was serving the company
as a car Inspector. and Tho sued
The company for 100000 damages.
was today awarded 100000 in cour.
here. The trial lasted "a week and
was before Judge Gregory Bass
ham was uncoupling an air hose
when the engine started no and the
cars passed over his legs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
OUR OWN INDIANA

News Times Special Service:
GOSHEN. - Special precautions
are being taken by authorities in
this part of the state TO guard indus
tries following the theft Of 500
poUnds of dynamite from the storage
house of Albert Berkey, Dupont
agent here.
INDIANAPOLIS.-A leather ia
mine will result in a few years as
the result of the purchase In car
loaG lots Of shoes for "Sammies." g.
L. der predicted in a speech here.
RICHMOND.-More boys than
girls are born in war time. accord
ing 20 an old adage, but birth re-
turns in Wayne county, noted for
it's divorce record, show that more
girls have been born in the last six
months than boys. In Richmond
lO1 girls offset the record of 80 boys.
COLUMBUS.-John Noblitt Of
Columbus. O.. a former bartender
here, has been granted a permit TO
preach on the streets of this city.
LAFAYETTE.-Suits aggregating
.S3O,SO0 have been filed here against
the receiver of the Glover Leaf rail
road as a sequel TO a wreck which
resulted in the destruction through
fire caused by gasoline of the bus
iness section OF the town Of Kirk
patrick. south Of here
WINCHESTER. - Boys OF the
Spartansburg high school VIII not
permit their school TO be closed dur
ing the coal shortage. They cut
wood during the holiday vacation on
tract of timber bought by the
township trustees.
SHELBYNILLE Ornamental
street lights will be turned off every
night except Saturday to conserve
fuel
ANDERSON. - Patrick Bradley,
So years old. who weighed more
than 500 pounds, is dead at Elwood
RLOOMTNGTON.-Elsworth King
Of Medford went hunting for rabbits
but bagsed "a real live rattlesnake
instead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
SUGAR BEET GROWERS
TO ASK HALF OF PROFITS
News-Times Special Service.

News-Times Special Service.
HASTINGS, Mich. Dec 2S.-The
members of the Michigan Sugar
Beet Growers association will take
measures 10 secure for the growers
"a $3.50 division OF the net proceeds
with the manufactures al the sec
one annual meeting Of the organ
izatiCn III Saginaw on Friday. Jan.
{, according 10 an announcement by
john @. Ketcham OF Hastings chair
man OF the executive com mittee.
who has called the meeting. The
AVERAGE net proht per acre TO the
grower is &f3.9S: 20 the manufac-
turer. s31-66. These returns are
based on the New York wholesale
place Of ~ cents per pound for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
CONVICT YOUNG LAWYER
OF ENLIGHTENMENT

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Dec. 28.
George A. Calf, a young attorney
VINO came here a few months ago
from Detroit was disbarred from
practice by Judge Perkins when ne
was sentenced in the superior court
for a term of from one 70 five years
az the state refOrmatory OF Ionia. He
was convicted a few weeks ago on
a charge of embezzlement.
Gift conducted his own defense.
Before "a jury. he made an eloquent
appeal and asked for sympathy. AT
that time ne had already spent III
days in jail because of inability of
obtaining bond
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
THOUGHT LICENSE WAS
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

HAMMOND, Ind. Dec. IS - Joe
Neenstra and Tyney ReldenIust OBJ
tanned a license TO marry in 1907
and it was not until Neenstra was
called before the draft board that
certificate. The other day the
couples children had the unusual
experience Of watching their parents
marriage The couple now has a
certificate showing a regular" mar
rilge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
2 INDIANA MINERS KILLED

News-TimeS Special Service:
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Dec. 2s.-
Hugh Savage and Edward Jones
employed in mines here. we're killed
today. savage was caught under a
'nass of falling slate and Jones lost
his life by an explosion Of pocket
Gas. Savage recently came here from
Alabama and Jones was formerly a
resident of Brazil