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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03

arises, and in this way keeping his
health good, it has prolonged his life,
and brought ease and comfort.
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is sold
by druggists everywhere, and costs
only fifty cents a bottle. To avoid
limitations and ineffective substitutes
be sure to get DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin. See that facsimile of DR..
Caldwell's signature and his portrait
appear on the yellow carton in which
the bottle is packed. A trial bottle,
free of charge, can be obtained by
writing to Dr. w. b. Caldwell, ass
Washington St, Monticello, Illinois.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03
Clear Your Skin In Spring

Spring house cleaning means clean
ing inside and outside. Dull pimply
skin is an aftermath of winter inact
iyity, Flush your intestines with q
mild laxative and clean out the ac
cumulated wastes, easy to take, they
do not grippe DR.. Kings New Life
Pills will clear your complexion and
brighten your eye. Try DR.. Kings
New Life Pills TO night and throw off
the sluggish winter shell. At drug
gists, Csc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03
ESTATE OF MRS. A. J. DOWNS

- District of Pennington. s.. alb Probate
Court for the District aforesaid;
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Yrs A. j Downs. late of Benningtou IN SAID
District. deceased. GREETING
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the 18th
day OF ApIi next for exauining and allowing
the account Of the admin. trar II of the estate
Of said deceased and for decree of the resi-
due Of said cs'ate O the lawful claimants of tn .
same. and ordered hat public notice thereof be
given to all persons Interested In sad estate by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
previous 10 the day assigned. in the Denningt on
Evening Kramer q newspaper published at Ben
unRtnn. in said District.
THEREFORE you are hereby notified TO ap-
pear ut rhe Probate Office IN Bennington in
said District on 'e day assigned, then and there
to contest the allowance of said account If
YOU see cause. and 10 establish Your right as
beirs. legatees and lawful claimants to said
regidre.
Given under my hand. this 2'th day CT
March, 1911.
AMY II. X ARBOUR. Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03

L. who has been visiting friends in
bennington for several months, will
return to her home Wednesday.
I Mrs. Nettie E. lockwood is visiting
her brother, Frank II. White of Hoo
sick Falls for a few weeks.
Mrs. Charles r. Sanford of Old
Bennington has returned from Wall
ingford. where she spent the winter
with her daughter Mrs. William Jen-
niDgS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03
The fine art of living is to draw from
zach person his distributing.
Heal Skin Eruptions

Painful eczema is more active in
spring when the blood is oyer-heated
the burning itching torture is unbear.
able, relieve it at once and heal the
eruptions with DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. This antiseptic remedy is
promptly effective in all skin troubles.
Pimples, blackheads, acne, letter,
ring worm, scaly blotchy skin, all res
pond to DR.. Hobson's Eczema Oint-
ment. Get it to day at your druggist,
soc guaranteed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03
HELPFUL HAIR HINTS
Worthy the Attentic of Everyone
Who Would Avoid ruff. Itching
Scalp, Gray Hairs and Badness.


what will stop my hair coming
out?' Reply: Partisan Sage is the
best remedy for hair and scalp
trouble; said to prevent badness,
grayness and dandruff.
Before going to bed, | always rub
little Partisan Sage into my scalp"
says a woman whose luxurious, soft
and fluffy hair is greatly admired.
This stops itching scalp, keeps the
hair from falling out and makes it
easy to dress attractively.
Beautiful soft, glossy, healthy hair
for those who use Partisan Sage, You
can get a bottle of this inexpensive
French hair dressing from VIM. J..
Gokay and druggists everywhere, with
guarantee of satisfaction or money
refunded.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03

There is something in every season
of the year for the average fool. In
the summer he can rock the boat, in
the fall 90 cunning, in the winter
skate ON thin ice and In the spring
fall in love.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of sne Town ano Village TED
Briefly for Rusy Rsxosra NJ

Mrs. w. C. Turner of Troy is spend
ing few days with her mother, Mrs.
Minnie Matteson of School street.
Miss Helen M. Bates of Phoenix, R.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-03
What is Fun2

81 don't see what fun it can be 10:
you to so on these fishing trims with
your husband" said her best friend.
THAT'S because YOU don't know any
thing about fishing" she replied.
do your
Indeed | do, | can sit in the stern
of the boat and give advice to the best
of them. And when n big fish gets
away nobody can beat me telling how
it ought to have been or might have
been landed
Il shouldn't think that would be
much fun for you"
shouldn't you? Well. that's be
cause you don't know how mad it
makes my husband. You don't know
what fun it is" Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
When the Bonaparte family became
French subjects by the union of Cor
sica to France they changed the Ital.
ian spelling of their name from Buona.
parte to Bonaparte.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
IS REACHED ON
NAVY PERSONNEL MEASURE

Washington, May 1S--Senate and
House conferees agreed today on dis
puted provisions of the navy enlist
ed strength from $1,000 to 100000 men
and the marine corps from 1900 to
10000.
The increases agreed ON for the
navy's enlisted force equal those pro-
vided for the army in the war army
bill and will give most of the blue
jackets a raise of $3.50 to $50. 90 a
month. The increase is SIS mon h
for those now receiving from $17 20
to- $21, $12 for those receiving u,-
tween $24 and $45, and Sc for the Sc
receiving more than s45.
The section is effective from June
/ until six months after the war.
The conferees struck OFT the SEN
ate amendment to permit members
of Congress to enlist as bluejackets.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
PLANS MADE BANK PROCEEDS
OF HUGE LOAN

Washington, May 1S-Proceeds OF
the Liberty Loan, the Treasury De-
partment announced today, Will be
deposited in banks and trust COM
panies which have qualified as de-
positories which forward subscrlp-
tons of at least 100000. Where
possible, other financial institutions
forwarding less amount of subscrip-
tions will be treated similarly later.
The government will receive 2 per
cent interest.
The governments apparent inten-
ton to advance approximately 81
100000, 900 to the Allies before July !,
100000 900 of which already has been
paid, is reflected in request OF Sec
rotary McAdoo to the banks to take
as large amounts of Treasury GER
tificates as possible, "and at least
equal to so per cent to the payment
they will have to make on subscrip-
TONS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
Boiled Ham
4OC Pound ';'
THIS Week ONLY
PECULIAR Price SOC Pound
w. |. NAUMAN & BRO.
"THE HOME OF GOOD EATS"
ll7.1ls v. Second St. Phone 6ls

President affixed his name to pro-
clamation calling upon all men in the
country between the ages Of 81 and
30, inclusive, to register June s for
military service.
Ten Million to Enroll
The proclamation sets In motion
Immediately machinery that will en-
roll and sift 100000 men and pave
the way for the selection Of the first
100000 young efficient soldiers with
cut gripping the industries or COM
merce Of the nation or bringing hard
ships on those at home.
Following is the text Of the terse
announced Of the War Department
as to General Pershing's expedition.
1.-THE President has directed an ex-
peditionary force of approximately
enc division of regular troops, under
the command Of General John J. Per-
shing, to proceed to France at as
early date as practicable. General
Pershing and staff will precede the
troops abroad.
1T is requested that no details or
speculations with regard to the mob
ilization of this command, dates Of de-
parture, or other items be carried by
the press other than the official bull
letins given out by the War Depart
ment relating thereto
General Pershing has been in Wash
ington several days. He was sum-
moned personally by Secretary Baker
from the Southern Department, which
was under his command until to-
nights order was issued.
The man who led the expedition in
to Mexico and handled his difficult
task with such judgment and skill as
to win for him the complete conf
dence of the President and his ad-
yisers, has worked hard on plans for
the expedition to France.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
FATHERLESS CT LDREN FUND
FOR FRANCE NOW s22i,OO0

Boston, Mass, May 1S--lt was an
nounced today that the Joffre fund
contributed by the children and gen.
eral public Massachusetts and other
New England states for the father
less children OF France had reached
s224,26O. The fund will bs closed to-
morrow. after which contributions
will be received by other agencies en-
gagged In war relief.
Local committees set out original
ly to raise $4,000 but the response
was 10 generous that $4,000 was In
hand when Marshall Joffre visited
Boston last Saturday, A memorial
showing the amount then contributed
was presented TO him at q cclebra.
tIon on Boston Common.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

Washington, May Is - President
Wilson tonight ordered that division
of regular troops, commanded by
Major General John ]. Pershing, be
sent to France at the earliest prac-
ticable date.
This is the answer of America to
Frances plea that the Stars and
Stripes be carried to the fighting front
without delay to hearten the soldiers
battling there with concrete evidence
that a powerful ally has come to their
support against German aggression.
Announcement of the order follow
ed signing Of the selective draft war
army bill by the President. The law
provided for an ultimate force of ap-
proximately 100000 men to back up
the first troops to so to the front
When the bill had been signed, the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
40 MISSING ON ENGLISH TRANS.
PORT SUNK BY U.BOAT

London, May 1.-THE British adj
miralty issued the following statei
ment for newspapers of Saturday:
"The British transport Cameronia
with troops, was torpedoed by an
enemy submarine in the Eastern
Mediterranean on April Is. One hun
dred and forty men are missing and
are presumed to have been drowned
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
500 Reward, 500

The readers OF this paper will b
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages and
that IL catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Hau's
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur.
faces Of the System ther by destroying
the foundation of tn, dis ,se, giving the
patient strength by lnilt'og up the con-
stitution and assstinG ms re in doing its
work. The proprieiors have so much
faith In the curative powers Of Halls
Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails
to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
IOWA BEGINS ORGANIZATION OF
COUNTY DEFENSE WORK

Des Moines, Iowa, May 1S-The Or
ganization in Iowa of County Coun-
ellis of Defense whose special func-
ton 1t will be to assist in registra-
ton for the selective draft was be-
gun today by Governor W. L. Hard
ing. Each township will be repre-
sented in the coun councils.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

Boston, May iS-fTire OF unexplain-
ed origin today caused considerable
damage to the million-dollar cargo Of
the British steamer Matoppo at her
dock. Large quantities Of jute, gun
MES and tea consigned to New York
importers were destroyed. The YES
sci was not damaged.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
BURLINGTON RAISES WAGES

Aurora, ILL.,, May ia 10 per cent
wage increase for all shopmen and
unorganized labor in the employ OF
the Burlington Railway was an
nounced today. About $1,000 en-
ployees are affected
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorised To announce Mr..
Henry II. Childs as candidate for As
SCISSOR of Mason County, subject to the
action OF the Democratic Primary. Au-
gust, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
SINGLE TERN AGAIN URGED

Washington, May 17-Another "sin-
gle term" amendment to the consti-
tuition was proposed today in the Sen-
ate, this time by Senator Gore, who
would make it apply to both the Pres
ident and Vice President.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorised TO announce Fred
W, Bauer 10 o candidate for Magis.,
trate from tho First District subject
70 the action OF the Democratic party
At the August, 1917, primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Thomas M. Russell as a candidate for
the Office of Mayor Of the City OF
Maysville, subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mr.. r. P. d. Thompson
for Chief of Police of the City OF
Maysville subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
Elmer l.. Donovan Of Sardis precinct,
as candidate for Assessor Of Mason
County. Subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
RESTAURANT OWNER JAILED
AFTER SOLDIER Is POISONED

Pittsburg, Pa, May 1S-Carl Miller,
proprietor of the restaurant at Port
Perry, Pa, from. which is served the
food which was eaten by soldiers OF
Third Pennsylvania infantry just be-
fore the death of Lieutenant Corcoran
and the illness Of many of his men on
Wednesday was arrested this after
noon. The charges was not made
public.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce Mr.
]. d. Easton as candidate for Mayor
OF the City of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters at the November
election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank H. Clarke as candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce Mr.. Fred w. Wells as q
candidate for County Assessor, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
Primary In August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
For City Treasurer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Cablish as candidate for cleo
ton to the position Of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action OF
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Andrew NJ. January as a candidate for
election to the Office of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
MAYsvuLE FROM THE RAILWAY

barely possible that editorial writer on the SATURDAY
Evening has recently passed through Maysvle on a DE-
that as it may in an The City From the Railway the
Post delivers which should be- if it isn't directed straight
81 the people of Maysvle. The editorial reads:
suay the town arranged that litter of ragtag and bob
tail along the what gives the incoming passenger his first
impression But usually nowadays the railroad station itself Will De
neat brick structure clearly kept pleasant to look at with bit OF
park beside or behind it.
Some years ago railroad station ugly red she
considerably dapdated and weather beaten with rottng plank
walk and spacious border and cnders The railroad
pany discovered that could afford present itself to the public
in that guse barrehouse that wearing decent coat and
clean collar helped it's business.
is slow in discovering that 1t has sense OF the I'M
portance sghness for always improving Main street lay
ing park adjoining the best residence oroughfares But 1t
does the back its neck and brush its Shoes 1t does little
discourage litter ugne for which there no good excuse
1t let's private property maintain all sorts of ocular
place smells rotten ntervee why not intervene
when the place looks rottenY'
We should like regular epidemic OF campaigns Tor v
ing up all around. Why not begin with your town.
Of Maysves faults that trains passing
through city necessarily call pictures of tin mase
ash and bill boards exhibiting the virtues OF chew
ing and timed soups their memories of Maye from the
car windows Other cities have had the faults and have
corrected them
Over in England foodcads in auction bridge
goes out.
just to show British raj plays favor there will
he horse in Ireland
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
Used Cars!


Here are some red.hol bargains in used cars, all
in fine condition, just rebuilt, with new parts where
needed, good tires and good tops:
OVERLAND, 5-Passenger, Electric Starter
and Lights; cost $1,1O0; used very
little and traded in on W||ys.knight.
OVERLAND, 5-Passenger Touring, just
rebuilt, $295.
OVERLAND, Passenger, .6Cy|inder
Demonstration; good as new.
CENTRAL GARAGE COMPANY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce
John w. Eitel as a candidate for the
nomination for County Jailer, subject
to the action Of the Democratic party
In the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce ].
P. Gather as candidate for County
Judge, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party in August Primary,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
For Chief Of Police

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Dudley Fizer as candidate for Chief
of Police of the City Of Maysville, sub
ject to the action Of the voters in the
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
For Police Judge

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Judge ]. l.. Whitaker as can
didate for the Office of Police Judge,
subject to the action Of the voters at
the November election, 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
BRAZIL EXPECTED TO ABANDON
NEUTRALITY

Rio Janeiro, May 17--It is believed
that Brazil will shortly revoke the de-
cree of neutrality as affecting the war
between the United States and Ger
many.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
FOR SHERIFF

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. Mike Brown as candidate
for Sheriff Of Mason county, subject to
the action Of the voters at the Demo-
cratic primary in August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
For County Jailer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
John B. Furlong, as a candidate for
Jailer of Mason County, subject to the
action Of tho Democratic party at the
August, 1917, Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce W.
c. Booton as a candidate for Jailer of
Mason county, KY, subject to the &C.
ton of the Democratic party at the
August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
For CITY Clerk

We are authorized to announce Mr..
r. B. Adair as a candidate for the Of
flee of City Clerk of the City of Mays
Vile subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Samuel McNutt as candidate for Col
lector and Treasurer subject to the ac-
ton of the voters at the November
election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce Mr..
A. Clooney as.a candidate for Mayor
Of the City of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters In November,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George Wood Owens as candidate
for the Office Of City Clerk, subject
to the action Of the voters at the No
vember election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

dselded 10 tzy . bottle Of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound. II worked
1Eum the first bottle. 90 ! took q second
"a third, also . bottle Of Lydia ..
pinkham's Blood Purifier, and now an
inst = we'll - any other woman. ! 3D.
~ svsry woman, single or married,
NJ = troubled with any Of the afore.
"a ailments, to try your wonderful
vogetabls Compound and Blood Purifier
~ ] en- sure they will help her 70 get
~ Of Der troubles as they did me-
Nm. EIAlE J. VAN DER SANDE. 80 No.
York 81, Patterson, N. J.
Witt ths Lydia y, Pinkham Medicine
c., (eonndent!sD Lynn. Mass, u you
80 epecIsl edylce
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
WOMAN NOW IN
Perfect HEALTH
What Came From Reading
a Pinkham Adver.
tisement.

Paterson, N. ]. -"I thank you for
the Lydia E. Pjnkham remedies % they
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF COUN.
TY SCHOOLS

We are authorized to announce Mr..
c. d. Wells as candidate for the Of
fee of Superintendent Of Schools Of
Mason County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic Primary, August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

When those about us are cranky it
may be because we have cranked
them.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21
Announcements
For Mayor

The Ledger Is authorized to an
nounce Harry c. Curran as candidate
for Mayor OF the City of Maysville,
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

nave ulouC im0 WCh
and healthy. Some
time ago l felt 90
run down, had pains
In my back and side,
was very irregular,
tired, nervous, had
such b cd dreams,
did not feel like eat
ing and had short
breath. ] read your
advertisement in
Al -~-v~nannso and
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

Just to show that the British raj plays avoes there will
be horse-racing in Ireland,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-21

Over in Mrre England food cards auction bridge
OesO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-25
STEAMSHIP LINE
HEARINGS NOV. II

The corporation commission has
fixed November 81 RS the date for the
hearing Of the application OF several
steamboat lines for an increase in
both passenger and freight rates. The
night line passenger rate requested by
the Old Dominion Steamship company
is $3.50 between this city and Norfolk
in place of the SO rate prevailing The
day line to Norfolk wants So, where 1t
now gets s1.25.
The freight rate on the day line In
some cases is to be boosted from 80
to 100 per cent If the petition of the
James River line is granted. while the
night freight rate advance asked is
approximately Is per cent. Newport
News and Hampton traffic is to be
increased 30 per cent, while rates to
the western shore OF the Chesapeake
are to advance 10 per cent with an
is per cent boost to Smithfield.
The railroads petition for Is per
cent freight rate Increase will be
heard on December 0.