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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
hsws OF the Town and Village roIS
Briefly for Busy Readers

|
William Gleason, of st. Johnsbury
is visiting his brother, p. j. Gleason
Miss Carrie Sigworth was the guest
of friends in North Adams over the
weekend.
Chorus rehearsal with Prof Chamb-
ers at 7.45 in the Congregational
chapel tonight.
c. p. Farnham Of Arlington has
been engaged as a driver on the Dor.
set-Bennington bus line.
Clifford T. Aldrieh of Rotterdam
Junction was weekend guest at his
former home on Stafford street.
Mrs. Sarah Canedy of Williamstown
and Mrs. Jane Broadway OF Pittslield
were the guests Sunday of Mrs.
Roselma Van Kleeck
Charles Sibley of Hooslck Falls was
the guest Sunday OF his cousin, Mrs.
C. j. Kinsley and her sister, Mrs. G.
H. Shurtleff of Waterbury, Conn, who
is visiting at her former home on
School street,
plants III odlt L nave a.
few fine plants left early, medium and
late. These plants we're not forced
and are toughened for quick growth,
S5 cents per dozen. Paul c. Howe,
23S South street, tel. 9-Y. 24t3
Dr. Mathew Mahar, who opened
dental Office at Wilmington a number
OF months ago, passed the weekend
,t IA In, ho l., ss,
ing to New York to attend short
dental clinic before returning to VIII
mington.
Fred N. Austin a former clerk at
the first national bank who recently
enlisted in the New York city regi-
ment of engineers, was in the Village
Sunday on 36-hour leave of absence.
The regiment is now in training at
Fort Totten. 1t is understood that
the engineers will be one of the first
organizations to be sent to France.
H.. A. Mattison of Rutland "A former
resident OF Bennington and admins
traitor of the estate of Eearl A. Cakes.
Rutland railroad brakeman. who
was killed in the railroad yard here a
HuiuDcI Mttho dSO Wultt StlliuS IL
brake on top of a freight car. has
brought suit against the Rutland rail
road company claiming $4,000 for al.
legged negligence.
An alarm was rung in Saturday af-
ternoon for q fire in an upstairs tene-
ment on River street owned by w. H. |
Putnam and occupied by Joseph |
CoIini and family. The family and |
neighbors put out the FIRE with pals !
of water and il was not necessary for |
the department to turn on a stream al |
though line of hose was laid by the |
Putnams. The fire was started by
small child who was playing with |
matches. Some clothing and bedding |
was destroyed, some furniture was
slightly damaged and it win probably
be necessary to remove the plastering !
from a portion of the wall in one
room.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

general weakness that was 80 hard to
bear am able to do my work during
such times and am recommending Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
my friends who suffer as / did."-Miss
META TIEDEMAryN, 1922 Jefferson Ave-,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
To know whether Lydia II.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
will help you, just try it. For
advice write to Lydia E.PinEhain
Medicine Co. (cOnfidentiaD Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
GIVES BIG ORDERS FOR SOCKS
Navy Department Contracts for s..
$4,000 Pairs from 10 Firms :.

Washington, June 21.-Contraets
for 1867 200 pairs of socks have been
awarded by the navy department to
Is firms in different parts of the
country. The contracts were made
in accordance with recommendations
OF the knit goods committee of the
council of national defense. The av-
erage price paid was approximately IS
cents for cotton, and rs cents for wool
en- socks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

very weak and mis-
cradle. i remem-
bered how my moth
er had found relief
from pain by using
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V etable Com
pound and / decided
to try it, and thanks
to the Compound it
helped me just as it
did my mother, and
| am free from pain,
hackocha opd that
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

particularly mop, are used extensive
~ by the government. At one time
he successfully operated saw mill in
Rochester Vt. His only helper at
his Cambridge shop is another blind
man.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
CHILDREN BARRED

Those Under is Cannot Attend Nov
les in Montpelier Because of Paralysis
Montpelier, June 21.-Beceuse of
the existence of infantile paralysis
cases in Montpelier, the authorities
have instructed the managers of the
moving picture theatres not to admit
children under 16 years of age. Man
ager Eames of the Playhouse and
Manager Schultz OF the New Comique
theatre are only too willing to COM
ply with the request and until 1t is as
certained that no epidemic of the
disease is to be expected the order
will be obeyed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SAILS days sale. !, $500
piano (new); l, $40 mattress (new);
l, $l4 folding bed. Other articles too
numerous TO mention. Bargain prices.
Parties leaving town at once, 3O3
South st. 2lto'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
BOTH MOTHER
And DAUGHTER
Relieved From Pain and
Suffering by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Brooklyn, N.Y.-"For three or four
years | suffered great deal of pain
periodically, so would have to lie down.
My back would ache and | would feel
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SALE--frour year old bay
mare Gentle, kind and true. Good
driver. Apply Eli Bartholomew, Wood
ford Hollow Store. 21t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
MULLIGAN & ROCHE
STYLE SHOP
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-The hay, standing, on
the old parochial property at Old Ben
nington. Inquire of Edward Green
on the premies. 24t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SALE-Phonograph. One large
cabinet mahogany case Perfectrola
phonograp. Plays all makes of rec
ords. Excellent tone, fine parlor in
strument. With or without electric
attachment which does away with
winding. Perfect condition. Will sell
for II price Cash or easy terms.
Dewitt e. Lewis, t42 Main st. 1Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

WANTED-By Williams & Marx.
100 cords of White Birch" in logs,
during June and Juy at West Airing
ton Mills Grades No. l. IS: No. 2.
81; No. 8, Sc. Answer at once, 90
judson ST., Albany, N. Y. s7t25s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

WANTED-Pupil Nurses, male aud
female, wanted at the Taunton State
Hospital Training School for Nurses.
For particulars, address Or. Arthur V.
Goss, Supt., Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton, Mass. s4tJ
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SALE-,House of five rooms,
113 Putnam St. Opportunity to pur-
chase home, at moderate cost, in
u growing section of the village. Al
so popcorn machine and peanut
rooster to be sold at a discount.
Homer II. Webster, Executor, Estate
of Hiram H. Allen. 1878
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SAI.E--You Men! Can save
Z to $40 on getting your suit made
from woolens direct from the Black
intoh mills. Send postal for samples
and be convinced that we can make
to your order for s22 to $50 a suit
that cost you $2S to $40. Costello Co.
Ill Main ST., North Adams, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

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, 1917-06-25

WANTED TEACHERS--Good posi-
tons, public and privete schools, ele-
mentary and academic grades Free
registration for limited time. Hatha-
way Teachers Agcy. Tel 226-W.
47tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

WANTED-Peeled spruce, poplar
and bass wood pulp. VIII pay high
est market price. Cash advanced to
reliable contractors. Address II. B
Barden, Wallingford, VT 4t25s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SALE-Three weeks clearance
sale at Fox's second hand store, River
street. All goods sold cheap, hall
racks, cook stoves, hanging lamps,
clothing, etc. Every thing must so.
2lt6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

WANTED weavers-Good wooden
and worsted weavers wanted on cloth
for the U. S. Army. Steady employ
ment and good wages with liberal
bonus at end of year. Low rents
Apply Germania Mills, Holyoke,
Mass. 9St33
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SALE-One $50 gallon Wayne
gasoline tank together with pump and
fixtures, new one year ago, sell on any
term. Apply E. Z. Sargood. Benning-
ton, VT. 6tzo"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

FOR SALE-All kinds of real es-
tate, from $500 to $4,000; send for
free list. N. J. Petwin, South Royal
ton, vt. 9too
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
WANTED

WANTED-Experien hand turn
or for wood. Good wages with piece
work and steady employment. Apply
at once III. 7. Cushman Mfg, Co.
Telephone No. 529-W Sltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25

WANTED-Woman helper
kitchen at Soldiers Home.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
Knox Straw Hats
ALL STYLES AA
SPECIAL SALE OF SUITS
AT $1,000 and $500

B. V. D. UNION SUITS-COOPER
UNION SUITS-B ALBRICGAM UN-
DERWEAR- WHITE FLANNEL
PAMTS-KHAKI PANTS-BELTS
AND SUSPENDERS-WH RUB.
Der SOLE SHOES Sizes
WORK SHOES $3.50 SUMMER
SHIRTS 75c to $1.5O-UNION SUIT
PAIAMAS-BOYS' AND Chill
DREN'S SUMMER HATS HOSIERY
l5c, 25c, Csc, SOC and Csc GENTS
DRESS SHOES $3.50, $500 and 5000
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-25
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
G a 8 O RIA
MIscELLANE oUs

LOST-On Monday from auto.bus,
black silk umbrella, between Center
and South Shafts bury-name inside.
Return to Mrs Mary H. Adams, Co.
Clerks Office, Bennington, VT. 23t2F
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-31

Charles Alexander, who died re-
Gently in South Dcerfeld, Mass, liv-
ed for many years in So. Londonderry
where he first engaged in the lumber
business with his brother, Horace. He
built the electric light plant there,
bought the telephone line through
Wardsboro and Townsend, extended IT
to South Londonderry and furnished
the first long distance connection
He bought and ran the first automo-
bile in that town. Later he was sup
erintendent Of motive power at Brat
tleboro and still later was foreman in
motorcycle factory. Since leaving
Vermont he had been foreman in va
rious machine shops and automobile
factories.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-31

United States mails or as an ar.ificer
or workman in an armory, arsenal, or
navy yard of the United States, or If
you are mariner employed in the sea
service OF any eitizen or merchant
within the United States, so state. II
you are a felon or otherwise morally
deficient and desire TO claim exemp-
tion on that ground, stae your gronrd
triefy. II you claim physical disabil-
ity, state that briefly. If you claim
exemption on any other ground, state
your ground briefly.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-31
GREAT WORK FOR RED CROSS
Campaign Ends Saturday Night.
Vermont to Have Red Cross Am
bulance Company.

Campaign Ends Saturday Night
Vermont to Have Red Cross Am
bulance Company.
A few days more and the great
drive for memberships in the Vermont
Chapter American Red Cross, which
began on Monday throughout the state
will have ended.
Indications strongly point to even a
greater increase in memberships than
10000, the goal for Vermont by Ma
tional headquarters at Washington.
Since Monday morning the committees
in the several towns Of the state have
worked with zeal TO surpass the num-
Der Of members assigned to them and
with great interest await the returns
Saturday evening, the concluding day
Of the campaign.
Throughout the past two weeks pub
lie meetings with speakers sent from
headquarters in Burlington have been
held in many Of the cities and towns
of the State. Everywhere great in
terest has been shown. Vermont, as
usual, is sure TO live up TO expecta-
tions-to even surpass expectations-
and add greater glory to her already
glorious name.
Every dollar contributed for mem
berships in this campaign will be used
to add to the necessities and comforts
of the Vermont soldier.
Throughout the state, while rivalry
among the solicitors has been up TO
the boiling point, the best feeling has
prevailed, and every worker may well
say when the campaign has ended, u
did my best
In the midst Of the preparatory
work of the campaign came the an
nouncement from Chairman Redfield
Proctor Of the Vermont branch that
Vermont would organize Red Cross
Ambulance Company and that DR..
William Sticlney Of Rutland would
serve as captain.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-31

Edward Stafford, son Of Justice
Wendell P. Stafford Of the supreme
court at Washington, 10 wbor Narie
Anichito Peary, d1uyht,- Of Rear Ad-
miral Peary, is engage, is q former
resident Of St. Johnsbury, having grad
uated from the academJ there In 1867.
He lis now a lawye. in Washington.
Miss Pc.ry was k1t1 in the far north
on one Of her fashcs's exploring eh-
peditions. Her middle name, given
by Eskimo m0thers, means SNOW ba-
by" fo- she was born at a higher
latitude .h,r any other white child
has ever been.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-31

| American could tolerate; n whole new
code Of everyday living would be oul
lot, in common with all other conquer
cd peoples. To be ordered about b!
uniformed martinetS and forced TO .
plane Of conduct in every detail con
forming to a far reaching plan In thu
making of which we had no part woulc
be the constant experience. Our SOW
ereign rights as citizens would b,
gone and we should be mere subjects
Of absolute monarchy. All that the
Anglo Saxon struggle for personal
| liberty has accomplished since Run.
| nymede would be overturned and the
chance to live in freedom from inter
ference so long as we did not interfere
with others enjoying the same priv
ilege would be gone. The world would
be ruled from Berlin, as il once was
ruled from Rome, and with "A sterner
rod To its remotest bounds it would
feel and obey the new impulse and
order. The American mind, with its
history and tradition, can contemplate
nothing less endurable than such an
existence.
This is academic, we know, and hard
to make clear to the surface thinker
But here is concrete fact that he can
understand With Germany the mas
Ter of Europe, our position from then
on would be one of subservience or
hostility. We should have to acknow-
ledge Germany as overload or fight
her The first is unthinkable, and the
second would mean our undoing, in all
probability. If all of Germany's pres
ent foes together cannot crush her,
what chance would we have alone, five,
ten or twenty years hence? The clash
would certainly come Two rivals like
these could not continue in peace. In
deed, every energy on both sides
would be bent toward preparing for
the inevitable struggle, which would
establish the worlds mastery. Clear
ly, Germany holds an advantage that
would almost assure the result. Her
autocratic system enables her to pur-
sue a marked-out course TO definite
end while our free and-easy methods
do not lend themselves to building up
a great military power. We should be
caught in the grasp of giant and
throttled. The war would be on the
ocean and on our soil and the devasta
ton wrought here.
The time TO scotch this viper is now
now when there are others to help,
when the Allies control the seas, have
the Central Powers pent up and need
only the extra push we can give, per-
haps, to assure the triumph that will
make the worlds future and our own
independence secure. Now, when the
war can be carried to Germany itself,
for an offensive conflict is more ad-
vantagtous in most respects than one
of defence.
What are we fighting for? To lick
Germany-because she must be licked
or she will soon lick US. The present
offers an opportunity which, lost, will
never come again. That's the situa-
ton in a nutshel.--Randolph Herald.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-31

In the vicinity Of Barnet more wheat
is TO be sowed this spring than for
the past 20 years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31
DITTY'SB0OKS SHOW
LARGE INCREASE OVER
THOSE OF LAST YEAR

In the return of the books of as
sessment by City Assessor Archie
Ditty, it is noticed they show an in
crease over last year of $125,66O,
which will mean that Bemidji will
have approximately $4,000 more
than it received last year from it's
tax assessment.
Last years figures show an assess
ment of $36,674 in class No. 2, while
Mr.. Ditty's figures show a total of
$53,368 in the same class.
In class No. 3, last years figures
were $39O,S49, while Mr.. Ditty turn
ed in assessments totaling $507,17S.
Glass No. shows that last year
$53,371 was reported as assessed
valuation, while this year the books
show $66,O12.
The work of Assessor Ditty and
that of the board Of review this year
is said to be better than ever and the
figures, showing the increase in rev.
enue Bemidji, will receive, indicate
careful work and good service for the
salary paid by the taxpayers of Be-
midi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31
JeWett Will Return To
Racing Game When Ribs
Are O. K; Tells of Canada

"Chad" &C. w. Jewett, owner
and driver of Bigmidj, the worlds
fastest light weight car, who return
ed home last week with three of his
ribs broken and most startling and
spectacular record as a "speed mer-
chant which he made in the Cana
dian races, left Bemidji about four
weeks ago and went to Western
Canada where he was booked to au-
pear with his Bigmidj at all the big
contests to be held under the super
vision of the International Motor
Contest association. T. The novelty of
Jewett's small car and his already
high record gained his entry into
the races, but the fearless driver soon
showed that he was a factor to he
reckoned with in the championship
races
The races were held at all the
large points in Western Canada such
as Winnipeg. Calgary, Red Deer, Ed
monton, Saskatoon and Brandon.
Eight fast drivers competed in. all
of the races and Jewett is now con-
sidered to be one of the very best of
the eight. The drivers with whom
Jewett has been competing are:
George fTexas) Clark. present hold
er of all worlds records on dirt
track for a distance of from one to
ten miles; Ben Gerioux, who drives
French car; Fred Horay, dirt track
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31
BEM|DJI SAMMIE,
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.
WRITES HIS PARENTS

The first letter to be received from
a Bemidji Sammie in France was re-
ceived today by Mr.. and Mrs. A. c..
Newton. 701 Mississippi avenue,
fr~"' their son. Daniel r. Newton.
The young man enlisted at Ft. Lo-
gan. Colo. last January and was
sent to the Mexican border where he
was assigned to the Twenty-sixth
Tinted States infantry. He was with
the first American contingent sent to
France with General Pershing. His
letter was written July 2 and
brought to the U. S. under the SOL
dier frank and remailed at New
York July 26. after going through
the censor. The letter says the
writer is feeling fine and enjoying
the new country and that he is
somewhere in France" His parents
hadn't heard from him for over two
months.
1t is the belief Newton is the only
Bemidji boy in France with the Am
erican forces.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31
CHAUTAUQUA OPENS an
THURSDAY; TALENT
OFEXCEPTI0NAL CLASS

Bemidji's big chautauqua opens
Thursday Of this week at the corner
Of Bemidji avenue and Fourth street
and the program for this season is
con ceded to be the strongest and best
in the history of the Chautauqua as
sociation. Tickets are being sold
rapidly and all who have thus far
neglected to purchase their season
tickets should do so immediately
Season tickets for adults are only
50, children's season tickets ST. On
the opening day Of the chautauqua
the adult season tickets go to $3.50.
A chautauqua is one of the most
valuable educational assets COM
munity can secure. The one this
season has been carefully selected
from the best talent before the pub
lie today. 1t combines entertainment
and the most serious with plenty of
superior musical features to pune
tuate the entire program.
The chautauqua this season de-
serves a large patronage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31
ROAD WORK SHOULD ....
CEASE IN HARVEST
SAYS COMMISSION

DR.. G. M. Palmer, chairman of til
Beltrami County Public Safety con
mission, has received the followin
from the Minnesota Public Safet
It has been recommended by va
rious authorities that county
road work be suspended during
harvest season.
The commission, upon con-
sideration of this matter, deems
it best not to issue an order,
finding that each piece of road
work must be. Judged on its
merits, and that in many cases
the prosecution Of road work is
of the highest Importance.
Except where road work is a
pressing necessity, farm labor
should have a precedence by all
means. ."v .rtr.4 v, ~*r'''
You are advised to give this
matter your consideration and
to take it up with your county
authorities If any work is be-
ing done which could be put of
till after harvest without in
jury.
Very respectfully.
JOHN 8. PARDEE,
Secretary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31

speed marvel, and Dave Koetzla
worlds endurance champion.
Jewett was in 46 events and com
peted in his little Ford with the
worlds fastest big cars. The Sec
ond days racing put Jewett into the
worlds championship dirt track
series. In the final elimination con-
test Jewett won second place. while
Horay captured the highest prize. All
the races were held on ha1f-mile dirt
tracks.
While passing Kline in an Italian
car in the races at Brandon last week
Jewett's light car skidded and in or
der to save piling up the other cars
behind him, Jewett turned into the
fence and in the smash-up broke his
ribs. 1t was because of the accident
that he returned home for a short
time.
When Mr.. Jewett left Canada he
had an even break with the three
highest drivers who are taking part
in the races.
Speaking of the financial condi-
tions in Canada, Mr.. Jewett stated
that every Indication showed the
country to be in the very best of con-
dition. The crops in general are ex-
ceptionally fine and western Canada
is getting plenty of rain. While the
races were being held in Edmonton
(Continued Vo PaEo 0
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31
(BY United PreSsl

Washington, July 31.-The second
class of 755,70O men, registered un.
der the draft, will be called upon fol
early. it was announced
today. Seven days after the first
call is examined the second quota
will be posted for examination, early
in August probably.
Further exemption rulings are an
nOunced today:
Medical students and men serving
in the Red Cross ambulance compa-
nies have no valid claims for exemp-
tiOn or discharge.
Agricultural workers and NUM-
tion factory hands also will be great
ly restricted in exemption claims, it
is intimated
Although these industries are not
specifically exempt, appeals are pour
ing in for favorable rulings. Crow
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-31
HEAT CUTS RECEIPTS
Of P.0.;; LOW RECORD
SET, REPORTS RI7CHIE

Not only was Saturday the most
sizzling that ever happened in Be-
midi, setting what is claimed to be a
heat record for the city, but it also
set a new record in the postoffice
during the regime of Postmaster Rit-
chic. .rs&
"Saturday's receipts in money Or
ders and postage stamps were the
smallest since I've been postmaster"
declared Mr. Ritchie "Never saw
anything like it. We scarcely did
any business worth mentioning"