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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF

Which is Better-Try an Experiment
or Prifit by a Bennington
Citizens Experience.
Something new in an experiment.
Must be proved to be as represent
eG.
The statement OF a manufacturer is
not convincing proof of merit.
But the endorsement of friends is.
Now supposing you had bad back.
lame, weak, or aching one,
Would you experiment on it?
You will read OF many so-called
cures.
Endorsed by strangers from far
away places.
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove local testimony.
Read this Bennington case:
John Ryan, 207 Depot St, says: 81
suffered from backache which bother
ed me mostly when | got up from a
chair or in the morning. On a friends
advice took Doan's Kidney Pills and
my back is in good shape now. I
bought Doan's at Gokay's Drug store
and recommend them highly"
Price 60 C, at al dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Ryan had Foster.Milburn Co,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Hlah-Water Mark.

"High-water mark" is the line ordi-
narily reached by the sea at high tide.
The general high-water mark Of the
sea is taken as the line at the limit
of the rise of the medium tides and
that of n body of fresh water in
which there is no ebb and flow tide, is
taken at the limit of the soil that is
so affected by the water as to be
marked with n nature and vegetation
distinct from that Of the banks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
ElnlckY Elephant.

An elephant, in his native land, has
a hard job to find what he likes to eat.
Contrary to the general belief, he viii
not eat anything. but he selects care
fully the best Of roots, herbs, fruits
and various vegetables. When in cap
tivity, he eats about the same kind OF
fodder with few exceptions, incud.
ing pastry, bread, nuts (chieay pea.
nuts) and some other goodies which
may be offered to him. Elephants eat
no kind of meat whatsoever; they will
only eat pure grown food or clean
bread or pastry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
How a Salesman Suffered

r. ]. Porter. Sterling Col, writes:
For six months | suffered with a
painful weak back AS travelling
salesman | had to stoop frequently to
pick up my grip, which grew TO
dread as the pain when | Strengthened
up was awful. Numerous remedies
failed to reach my case. ! was Undue.
ed to try Foley Kidney Pills. Relief
was immediate. Say, they are great
Any one afflicted as | was should try
a bottle or two OF Foley Kidney Pills, $
Good for pain in the back. rheumatic
pains, aching joints, sore muscles.
Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
IN RE RICHARD NEWMAN
STATE OF VERMONT

District of Bennington IS.
The Honorable Probate Court, for
the District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested In the es-
tate OF Richard Newman GREETING:
WHEREAS, application in writing
hath been made to this Court by the
guardian of Richard Newman for IL
cense TO sell the real estate of said
ward, viz. Situated on the east side
OF Houghton ST. In the Village of
erty formerly occupied by said Richard
Newman. Representing that the sale
thereof for the purposes of putting
the proceeds of such sale at interest
er real estate or using the aVails
thereof for the benefit of said ward as
the law directs would be beneficial for
said ward.
WHEREUPON the said Court APP
pointed and assigned the Goth day Of
November 1918, at the Probate Office
in Bennington in said District to hear
and decide upon said application, and
ordered that public notice thereof TO
be given to all persons Interested
therein, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Bennington
Evening Banner "A newspaper publish
ed at Bennington in said District,
which circulateS in the neighborhood
OF those persons Interested therein
all which publications shall be previ-
Gus to the time appointed for the hear
ing.
THEREFORE. you are hereby notifi-
ed to appear before said Court at the
time and place aforesaid, then and
there IN said Court TO object to the
granting of such license, If you see
cause.
Given under my hand nj Bennington
in said District, this 2Sth day of octo-
Der, 1918.
Amy II Harbour Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
How Schooner Co. Name.

How did the name schooner" orig
mate? 1t was about Il year 1713 and
at Gloucester the first vessel of the
schooner type was launched. A tradi-
ton persists that enthusiastic ut the
speed made on her trial trip a boy ex-
claimed, "See how she schOons!' "a
schooner let her bel' agreed the build
err, hearing the remark. This Is a prob
able story; the word schoon in ancient
New England meant fiat stone to
skip along the water.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Birds Speak a Lannuane.

The birds and animals do not use
great many words or sounds. hut
they can certainly understand each
other. writes George +. Burba in the
Columbus Dispatch. That is. they are
able to converse with each other to
some extent. There isn't any doubt
about II. They have their alarms of
danger; they have their distress calls 4;
they have their softer tones OF affec-
ton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
SORE THROAT
Colds, Coughs, Group and catarrh
Relieved in Two Minutes

Colds, Coughs, Group and catarrh
Relieved in Two Minutes.
Is your throat sore?
Breathe Hyomei
Have you catarrh?
Breathe Hyomei.
Have you a cough?
Breathe Hyomei
Have you a cold?
Breathe HyOmei
Hyomei is the one treatment for all
nose, throat and lung troubles. 1t
does not contain any cocaine or NOR.
phine and all that is necessary Is to
breathe 1t through the little pocket in.
haler that comes with each outfit.
A complete outfit costs but little at
druggists everywhere and at w. l..
Gokay's and Hyomei is guaranteed to
Danish catarrh, Group. coughs. colds.
sore throat and bronchitis or money
back A Hyomei inhaler lasts life
time and extra bottles Of Hyomei can
be obtained from druggists.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Cut This Quit Is Worth Money.

DON'T MISS THIS Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc and mail il to
Foley & Co, 2SS5 Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, Ill. writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
Coughs, colds and crop; Foley Kidney
Pills. for pain in sides and back, rheu-
matism, backache. kidney and bad.
der ailments; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic. for constipation,
biliousness. headache and sluggish
bowels. Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Doctors Agree On
Eczema Remedy
Confirm the Statements About
d. ID. d. Prescription

Geo. T. Richardson. NJ. D.. an my
opinion. ID. ID. ID. should be applied in all
cases OF skin diseaSe-an immediate relief
10 the itch, calm TO excited nerves. soft
soothing, yet a powerful agent, a strength
10 the general system"
DIR. Unna Holmes: ID. ID. d. is as
near specific for eczema and the dreaded
psoriasis as is Quinine for malaria. ! con-
stantly prescribe d. ID. y. also for salt
rheum, letter. BARRIERS itch, pimples. all
forms OF itching eruptiOns, scales. sores. -
DIR. Ira 4. Gabbert: 81 freely admit
that ID. ID. y. reaches most cases Of
eczema and permanently cures them"
Or. Gabbert OF Caldwell. Kansas, Is one
Of the best skin specialists in the state.
Write and ask him about ID. ID. ID.
Druggists are glad. to recommend this
soothing. cooling liquid.
Come to us aud we will tell you more about
this remarkable remedy. Your money back
unless the first bottle relieves You. d. ID. ID.
Soap Keeps your skin healthy. Ask about it
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE

To get the last word with life In.
surance agent.
To keep a woman from writing on
both sides of the paper.
To look dressed up when you have
ready tied four-in-hand on.
To refrain from turning to the
sporting page of newspaper first.
To make a player piano play as
well at home as It did in the store.
To understand the telephone con-
versation of a stenographer who is
chewing gum.
To get the buttons in a white vest
without breaking one of the COM
mandments.-Topeka State Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Surely Educational.

Slavin (outside movie theater)-
"Wor there any educational fillums
shown. Martini Conlin-"Faith an
there wor, Terrence. learned among
other things, how TO act towards me
butler, how to enter me club properly,
an how to hang me coat and cane
on tn arm Nv tn glntlemanly at.
tindant. Express.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Tuesday, November 5, 1918.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

BREEZY Tor busy Readers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold P. Cakes of
Adams visited friends in town Mon
da;
Miss Ruth Godfrey is employed as
stenographer at the Office of Holden
& Healy
Mrs. Louis Hurley and infant daugh
ter have gone to Providence, X. l., to
visit relatives.
James Lally. who is employed in
Philadelphia, is visiting his parents
on Beech street
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDermott of
Pittsiield. former residents were in the
village for the weekend
Robert Long, who has been in town
on brief leave of absence, left this
afternoon for Camp Devens.
Leon Perrault is in town from Camp
Devens He was formerly employed
at the j. c Jensen tailor shop.
Miss Flora Kagon of Arlington and
her guest, Miss Susie Wheeler of New
York were in the village Monday.
Lee Ashton and Leland Sherman of
Salem were guests over the weekend
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore of Ad-
ans street
Christmas booklets. folders enclos.
ures, etc, on display at Evans. Den.
nisons quality line Of gift dressings.
Buy early. Adv.
Fred Corbett. who is employed at
the Delaware and Hudson shops in AL.
bany, is in town to cast his vote at
the biennial election.
Miss Helen Cone, a nurse at the
Samaritan hospital has been visiting
at the home of her mother, Mrs. John
Cone of Old Bennington.
Word has been received from Eu-
gene c. Burt to the effect that he has
recovered from influenza and has been
discharged from the hospital at Camp
Colt Gettysburg, p While he was i'll
his tank unite was sent overseas.
/ Christmas greeting cards should be
sent to soldiers overseas now or be.
fore Nov. 10. On display at Evans
cards. booklets enclosures, etc. Many
are taking advantage of early choice.
Are you? Also seals, tags, tinsel. wrap
ping tissue, Irvine, etc. ADV.
Harold Kelly, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kelly, former residents OF Ben
nington ard who entered the servi,/
some months ago has been transferr-
ed from Fort Strong TO Fort Eustis.
Va He is with battery B OF the 3Sd
artillery and would be much pleased
TO hear from any of his Bennington
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j Louis Harwood are
in Troy where they were called last
week by the death of their nephew.
Willard Freeman. Mr.. Freeman is
well known in Bennington through his
frequent visits at the Harwood home.
the announcement OF his death will
come as a great shock to his many
friends. He was 26 years of age and
a clerk in the Troy postofIice. He was
i'll but week with influenza.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05

A chlld's taste in pictures can be
cultivated by having in his room pic
lures which are good both as to color
and subject. Pictures dealing with
nature in any form are always at
tractive to a child and If they are
hung low In the room so that the child
can even handle them II he wants to,
this adds much TO his enjoyment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Docks Electrically EnuInned.

Electricity plays an important part
In the equipment of piers. 1t is used
for the operation Of the fire pumps.
the sprinkler system, fire alarm, for
trucks, lighting the interior of the
pier and for the protective lighting
outside Of the pier also for the move
ment Of freight ears by electric loco
motives.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Platinum and sulphurlc Acid.

SuIphuric acid is made from air, wa.
ter and the fumes from burning sui
phur. These are all cheap, common
materials. but they won't unite with.
out strenuous proyocation ordinarily.
Platinum furnishes mild provocation,
the mere presence of trace of it
causing the oxygen. water and sulphur
to join hands chemically and the king
of chemicals is born.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Briefly for Busy Readers.
Miss Hunt. Home Demonstration
agent wishes to obtain report OF the
number of quarts Of fruits and veget.
ables canned, quantity OF food dried
and sailed and dozens of eggs pre-
served. Win the women of the coun-
ty please take an inventory of their
winter reserves so that this informa-
ton may be readily obtained
Mrs. Edward Bates. age 2S years,
died Monday after an illness of in
fluenza and pneumonia. Mrs Bates
is survived by her father and mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rice, two sisters
Mrs. Albert Newton and Miss Flor
ence Rice and one brother, Fred Rice
all of Bennington. The funeral will
be held Wednesday afternoon at two
O'Clock from the home of Albert
Noyce. Rev w. G. Towart will offici
ate and interment viii be in the Hins
dillville cemetery
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Had to Have Their Tobacco

In the Revolutionary war long pipes
We're smoked with great delectatlon
by the Continental troops, and when to-
bacco was difficult to obtain many Of
the soldiers would 90 out of their way
to get in contact with bands of timer
ant Indians, who always had goodly
supply of the weed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
LIES DILEMMA

Why Some Men Don't Stay Sinqle.
II costs too much.
They don't want to go to war.
They say it's a dogs life.
Why Some Men Don't Get a Divorce.
1t costs too much.
They don't want to go to war.
They say It's a dogs life.
And there You are. But a fellow
can't remain neutral in the matter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Accurate Shooting.

In France German plane, swoop-
ing around a farmhouse, was startled
and soon driven away by very accurate
rifle fire. At least the firing was ac-
curate enough TO convince Fritz that
he was in no safe neighborhood.
But he didn't know that the rife
was being handled by lieutenant col
onel in the American army. who, en-
ragged at the audacity Of the hostile
birdman, grabbed the weapon and soon
had the supremacy Of the air" In that
particular locality well under control.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
One WAY Out.

Two bmelackets were In the wash
room washing clothes, preparatory to
the weekly inspection. They were both
regulars and had enlisted for four
years. One of them had bben In the
service one year and was rather tired
OF being on the station so long, and
expressed his sentiments to that effect.
The other, looking up at his discon-
tented "buddle," said, "Well, II you
CONT like II, give three years notice
aud quit the navy"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
DR.. True'S Elixir

is vegetable medicine that puts
the system in good condition,
prevents and relieves constipa-
ton, stimulates the appetite
and improves the digestive pow
ers. 1t can do no harm. II is
purely vegetable. Ask your
druggist for it, or write DR.. j.
F. TRUE & CO., Auburn, Me.
40c, 60c, S1.00.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
Beyond Power Of Law.

To stop woman's tongue is be-
yond the power of the law. A man
asked Belfast magistrate for sum
mons the other day to stop his wife's
tongue, as she talked too much. He
was told that the law could offer him
no relief.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
The Difference.

"Of course, 1t seems funny" said tho
facetious observers wife. "But the
evening gown is for the woman who
stays mp most all night, and the night
gown is for the one who goes to bed
about nine o'clock"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
PREVENT
INFLUENZA

II you are run down" or out
OF condition, If sluggish bowels
have allowed poisonous impur-
tiles to accumulate in your sys-
tenn you are liable TO suffer Sc
verely with the grip. Or. True's
Elixir, the famous household
remedy OF 81 years reputation,
may ward off the grip or make
an attack light and easily thrown
of. Why? Because
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05

All the salt in the Dead sea will cot
save Turkey.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05

Sorghum is also better for the morn
Ing pancakes than sugar.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05

A pro-German doesn't seem to care
what he lies about.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05

Keep cool and conserve the coal sup
ply
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
APPEAL TO GERMANS IN AUSTRIA
It Exhorts Soldiers to Join German
Austrian Army Corps.

Amsterdam. Nov. 5.-The State
Council at Vienna has issued an ap-
peal to the German people of Austria
in which it is declared the country is
in danger and the army is breaking up
in disorder The appeal exhorts sol
diers voluntarily to join the German
Austrian army corps.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-05
READY
WaIt0n's
Vermont Register.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ALMANAC AND
STATE YEAR BOOK
FOR FARMERS BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL MEN
The diamond drill., 1918-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Harvey returned
Last Monday from their visit to Ne
sgaunee.
The Wright family have moved to
Iron River which place they will
make their home.
Mrs. Arnold Widstrand went to
Crystal Falls last Thursday to visit
with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson have
moved their household goods to
Florence. Mr.. Johnson will leave
1his month for the army.
Mr. and Mrs. Helge Pearson went
10 Pentoga Thursday where Mr., Pear
son will be employed at his trade as
carpenter for some time.
Mrs. w. j. Perkins Is entertaining
a number OF her lady friends from
Alpha and Crystal Falls at her home
aoday
Mrs. III. p. Castor left during the
week for Greeup, Kentucky. her old
home, In response to message tell
ing her OF the death OF a relative.
Winston Bros. expect TO complete
their work here by August 9Th when
they will start packing up their equip
sznent and ship II to the Mesabi range
where they have a big stripping job
The Commercial club and the BIZ
Jou manager went $3.50 on an enter
tainment at the theater last wednes-
day and packed house was the re-
suit.
Mrs. Harry Anderson returned tc
Alpha during the week after a month
spent visiting at her old home
Mrs. Norman Widstrand was
Crystal Falls visitor during the week.
At the school election held last
Monday Roy Whitehead and L. V.
johnson were chosen as members OF
dhe board of education Of Mastodon
township. Mr.. Hubbard who was on
ahe board and who proved to be
very attentive member refused to be
a candidate again because OF his be-
ing township treasurer and Mr.. John
son succeeds him. Mr. Whitehead
succeeds himself on the board
The diamond drill., 1918-07-13
VILLAGE SUED FOR DAMAGES.
Parents Of Lauri Onttilia Are Seeking
Damages for Boys Death.

Papers were served upon Village
President Edwards during the week
in which the village OF Alpha is made
defendant in a suit for the amount OF
$4,000 claimed as damages by the
parents OF Lauri Anttilla who was
killed during a Fourth Of July celebra-
tion three years ago.
The case is brought in the circuit
court for Iron county. the attorney for
the plaintiff being Mr.. Legendre OF
Calumet.
The boy about years of age. was
KILLED while crossing the street dur
ing the Fourth of July parade. He
was knocked down by one OF the hors-
es hauling the fire truck and his life
crushed, death coming almost Instant
ly.
The parents OF the boy reside here
and while there has been rumors that
action would be started, the serving
OF the papers during the week was the
first intimation that the village au-
thorities had that action was contem-
plated.
The village council will meet in
special session next Monday evening
30 consider this matter and to arrange
20 defend the village against the &C
ton.
The diamond drill., 1918-07-13
START SCHOOL BUILDING.

Work was started this week upon
the erection OF the new school build
ing near Pentoga to take the place
OF the one burned last spring. The
contract for the erection OF the build
ing was let recently to Mr.. Paul An
,lerson who has taken to Pentoga with
him his crew of carpenters.
Mr.. Anderson erected the Buck Lake
school for the school district last
spring and he gave good satisfaction
in his work. The new school will be
a standard school and a credit to the
district.
The diamond drill., 1918-07-13

while there have been complaints.
and / suppose always will be, about
the cost to the state and the taxpayer
whore a permanent force OF oonstab-
uiary is maintained, IL strikes me that
counting the cost In dollars and cents
Is the least OF the question. II you
count the cost OF what lawless mobs
might do. In dollars and cents, you
will also find that your total runs
away up. II the state constabulary,
even at a huge cost for maintenance,
can prevent loss OF property running
into the thousands, TO say nothing Of
the loss OF lives, would consider that
almost any sum OF initial expenditure
were wisely spent"
Governor Bamberger, during his
stay in Lansing, where he was making
Liberty Loan speeches, went into de-
tails as TO the method OF working out
war activities on the part OF Michigan.
In many respects. he said. tho prob
lens which his state had TO face were
akin to those arising in Michigan. -
The diamond drill., 1918-07-13
COAL NOTICE.

1T is VERY IMPORTANT THAT
ALL PEOPLE WANTING HARD
COAL FOR THE COMING WINTER
SHOULD PLACE THEIR ORDER AT
ONCE. VILLAGE PRESIDENT J. p.
EDWARDS HAS BEEN APPOINTED
BY THE co. FUEL COMMISSION TO
TAKE CARE OF THE PEOPLES
WANTS In THIS LINE AND THOSE
WANTING COAL ARE REQUESTED
TO HURRY THEIR ORDERS IN TO
HIM.
The diamond drill., 1918-07-13

Mr.. C. f. Lawrence was in town
Wednesday.
| Nels Flodin OF Marquette was a
visitor one day this week. He in
forms us that Earl Bracegirdle, for
merly OF this town, has made one OF
the best records OF any peninsula
man in any of the army cantonments,
going In as private he has been
gradually advanced to a lieutenancy.
The Commercial club benefit per-
formance at the Biiou Wednesday
night was real success. The clubs
outing to Tobin Lake has been put
over to Tuesday afternoon, July 16.
Miss Lizzie Gollakner has taken a
position at the Alpha candy kitchen,
recently vacated by Miss Enstrum.
Miss Celia Lesterance has returned
to Alpha after visit OF two weeks
with friends and relatives in WASH
burn. oconto, Wisconsin
The Alpha telephone system was
moved from the lower floor of the Mo-
berg building to the upper floors
and now occupies two rooms instead
OF one. The change was made last
Sunday.
Miss Esther Pearson who has been
in Alpha the past three months, left
for her home in Iron Mountain last
Thursday night.
Henry Barlenent visited with friends
in Iron Mountain last Thursday even
ing.
Mr. Piper and Mr.. Oswald left for
Negaunee to attend the funeral OF a
relative.
Mr. Louis has moved into the house
recently vacated by A. j. Wright.
Mrs Peter Cossette of Crystal Falls |
was a guest at the home OF Mr.. and |
Mrs. Joseph Gremore this week.
Mrs. Peter Kilgren visited relatives |
and friends in Sagola this week.
Mr.. Sam Arcand OF Spirit Falls,
Wisconsin, Is visiting relatives and
friends in Alpha this week.
Miss Clara Carrier OF Chicago is in
Alpha this week the guest OF friends !