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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
ESTATE OF JOHN ROBINSON
STATE OF VERMONT
DIstrict OF bennington, IS.


The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
NTo all persons interested In the es-
tate Of John Robinson late of Ben
nington in said District, deceased,
GREETING
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
26th day of September next for eX-
aiming and allowing the account of
George H. Robinson as Trustee and
Executor of the estate Of said deceased,
and ordered that public notice there
of be given to all persons interested
in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to
the day assigned, in the Bennington
Evening Banner, newspaper publish
ed at Bennington in said District.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified
to appear at the Probate Otitce in BEN
nington In said District, on the day
assigned, then and there to contest
the allowance of said account If you
see cause, and to establish your right
as heirs legatees and lawful claim
ants to said residue.
Given under my hand this Bird day Of
September 1919.
AMY II. HARBOUR,
Register,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
CONGRESSMAN DIES

J. 3. Thompson of Oklahoma Stricken
While on Way Home
Martinsburg, w Va, Sept 1S.-Con
gresham J. B. Thompson of Oklahoma
died of heart trouble On a train an
hour out of Washington late today. He
was accompanied by his son, Lieut..
J. b. Thompson, lately quartered at
Camp Funston His body was removed
to a local undertaking establishment
here, Congressman Thompson's body
will be sent to his home at Pauls Val.
ley Ok, ahoma. tomorrow.
He was So years of age and served
eight years in the House of Represen-
tatives. He is survived by his widow
and two sons, Lieut.. j. B. Thompson,
jr., and James NJ Thompson OF Wash
ington. Congressman Thompson was
enroute to his home when stricken.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
HOW THIS
NERVOUS WOMAN
GOT WELL
Told by Herself. Her Sin
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, Ill.-"For four years I
suffered from Irregularities, weakness,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
TRAIN ROBBERS GET HAUL
Masked Men overpower Mail Clerks
and Get $4,000

Quebec, Canada, Sept 1S-Five
masked men bound and gagged the
mail clerks on the Ocean limited eX
press of the Canadian National rail
way near Harlaka early today and rob
bed the mail car of $4,000 in paper
and silver The money was being
shipped from Montreal to Halifax,
Shortly after midnight when the
train left Harlaka the five masked ban
dts smashed in the back door OF the
mail car and at the point of revol-
vers ordered the mail clerks to throw
up their hands. They were gagged
and bound
The bandits then picked up the bags
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
bENNGNG ON AkIttS
News az shs Town Ano Vilisss Ts1
9riSSly fsF nusy Ss&asrp

! KinOgram-upto the minute news of
the word Harte Theatre today
ADV.
Miss Mary Lee began work this
week for Bottum & Torrance com
pany.
Miss Ella Cummings returned the
first fthe week from a business
trip of a week in New York.
Geraldine Farrar's gowns in "Shad-
ows" are the last word in feminine
fashion. Harte Theatre today.-Adv.
( Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Martin returned
the first of the week from Springfield
where they attended the Eastern
States Exposition.
Dance in Forester's hall, opposite
Library Hall, Friday evening. La.
Flamme's orchestra will furnish
music. Adm. 80 cents.
Misses Mae and Gertrude Robson of
Depot street returned the first of the
week from a visit of several days
with their brother, George Robson in
Philadelphia.
Latin and French have been auuod
this year to the curriculum of the st.
Francis de Sales Academy. Sister
Jerome and Sister Regis are teaching
the new subjects.
John Kennedy and Herbert Horst
of the western part of the town are
among those from Bennington who
are attending the Eastern States Elk.
position in Springfield this week.
Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Fuller and Mr.,
and Mrs. Clyde Fuller of White
Creek visited briefly with relatives
in town Wednesday en- route to
Springfield where they are attending
the Eastern States Exposition.
Geraldine Farrar in Shadows" are
absolutely dramatic story of Eastern
days and Alaskan nights in which the
celebrated Diana is first seen as Il
dancing girl OF Alaska and later as
goreously gowned woman of the Elite
Of New York. Harte Theatre today
ADV.
At business meeting Wednesday
afternoon the sophomore class of the
Bennington high school elected of
fcers for the school year They were
as follows, President, Alexander Drys
dale vice president, Miss Alice Bus
hee; secretary, Miss Elizabeth
Leahy; treasurer, Willard Sumner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
NOTICE

Bennington:-A Rate Bill has been
placed in my hands for collection as
follows: 80 cents on the dollar for the
Village Tax. 20 cents on the dollar for
1919
/ hereby demand payment of said
taxes, and notify you that / viii attend
at the Bennington County Savings
Bank from Q o'clock a m. until 3
o'clock p. m. There will be a discount
of 4 per cent on Village tax II paid
within 80 days.
c. II. DEWEY, Treasurer.
Bennington. VT. .IuiS H. 1919.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
With everything whlrlina

isn't it wise to have some things set
tied beyond question? Insurance
gives one hundred per cent service.
Income service, if desired, Consult
us National Life ms. Co., of Vt.
(Mutual) Earle S. Kinsley, General
Agent, Mead Building, Rutland, VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19

health. ! believe the Compound will
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, Ill.
Nervousness is often a symptom of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
Z. Pinkham 8 Vegetable Compound, as
thousands of women have found by
experience,
II complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for
suggestions in regard to your ailment
The result of its long experience is
at your service.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19

containing the money, jumped from
the moving train as it slowed down il
approaching St. Thomas and disap
peared in the darkness. Although the
train stopped at St Thomas the rob
berry was not discovered until it reach
ed Capignace, the next stop
The alarm was given and posses
were organized to search the sur
rounding country.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
roo LATE no CLASSIFY

WANTED--Laborers and Carpenters
Walter h. Dix, Springfield, VT it6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19

nervousness, Il nu
was in a run down
condition. Two of
our best doctors
failed to do me any
good. l heard so
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham s
V e ge TIA BILE Com
pound had done for
others, l tried it
and was cured. /
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
and in excellent
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19

WANTED-Two by four and board
ing dry stock, Walter h. Dix, Spring
field VT 4t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
HUSBAND HUNTERS COMING
Five Thousand British Women win
Arrive Here Soon

New York, Sept. 19.-Five Thous-
and British women, determined to an
mex American husbands. will arrive
here soCn, according to a warning is
sued to bachelors by Mrs. Seymour,
war bride supervisor for American
military authorities who just return
ed. She said the husband hunters
were well supplied with money.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
FIRST CARGO FROM GERMANY

Liner Arrives from Hamburg with
Toys and Glassware.
New York Sept 19.-Laden will
three hundred fifty tons of toys, glas:
ware and sugarbeet seeds, the liner
Jason. arrived from Hamburg with
the first cargo from Germany since
the war. Seven stowaways, six Amer
leans and one German were aboard.
The labor standard., 1919-10-01

acing. modern industry, and which are
 largely caused by the feeling on the part of the masses that, through
 wages, they are not getting their Iproper proportion of the money earned
 in given industry.
 | An industrial democracy of the
 most ideal sort is found in true profit
 sharing; an industrial democracy that
 makes real partners of capital and la
 bor, and yet preserves the right of pri-
 vate property; that preserves and pro-
 notes the great business asset that
 comes from individual initiative; that
 retains the capitalists incentive to enterprise, while giving the worker a new inspiration for effort that human izes large organizations of men; that promotes good will and industrial peace. All these things this country of ours needs now as ever before. The shelves of the world are bare. The entire world needs supplies supplies everything. As long as the supply of these things is so low and the demand for them all over the world is so great, the cost to the consumer will remain high. Therefore, one of the surest paths leading to reduction in cost to the consumer is to raise and
 manufacture a large supply of these necessities as quickly as possible. Linked with the desire to supply our selves with food, clothing and other necessa1ies at low cost is our desire other articles, in order to extend our trade and foster the prosperity of our people as whole. But as practically every other nation hopes to secure large part of this trade for herself, is it not a certainty that competition among the nations will be keener and sharper in the immediate future than it has ever been in the history of the world? How can we possibly meet this increased competition if we are divided among ourselves?
 Could there be two more potential reasons why we Americans should have the closest possible cooperation between capital and labor? Could anything bring higher efficiency, greater production? The only way to secure this cooperation in the highest degree is by eliminating the distrust that has existed between capital and labor for so many years, and estab- fishing confidence in it's place. Moth ing will do this except frank, open dealing, publicity as to earnings and a fair division of earnings.
 Since the beginning of time, no country has ever had such an oppor- tunity to extend it's trade, increase it's prosperity and better the material condition of every one of it's people as has the United States of America at this very hour. The only factor missing is that of close cooperation here at home among ourselves. It seems inconceivable that we will fail to realize where our weakness lies and fail to adopt the one and only remedy for it. In the strenuous com petition with the rest of the world that this country is on the eve of facing, could we have stronger weapon than complete cooperation between capital and labor at home?
The labor standard., 1919-10-01
NATIONAL WOMAN'S PARTY TO HAVE
 LIBERTY DRIVE
To Begin on Thanksgiving, Day to Raise Funds For the Final Campaign of the Party

The Connecticut Branch of the Ma tional Woman's Party is taking an active interest in the Liberty Drive which the party is arranging to con- duct at the end of November. The Drive is to begin on Thanksgiving Day and it's purpose is to raise funds for the final campaign of the party. This campaign is to secure ratifica- tion in eighteen more States in order to make up the thirty-six states neces- sary to bring the Federal Suffrage Amendment into force. By the end of November eighteen States will have ratified. Seventeen have done so already and Colorado will add her ratification before the drive begins.
 Four States will have legislatures in regular session early next year and will ratify without the need of calling extra sessions. The Legislatures in these states show majority in favor of the Amendment. It will therefore be necessary to call special sessions in fourteen States in order to give women the vote before the next presi- dential election.
 The drive will be conducted chiefly in the States which have already rati- fled and in which therefore, the Stuff ragists have no more work to do locally in regard to the Amendment. In many of these states ratification came almost immediately after the passage of the Amendment by the U. S. Senate, and the women consequently had no long or difficult campaign to undertake-no such campaign as has been engaging the attention of the Suffragists of Connecticut. Conse- quently in these states-the states that have ratifed-the women are ready and eager to help forward the women of other states, and as these states include New York, Massachu- sets and Pennsylvania the National Woman's Party entertains little doubt of full success for the drive.
 The object of the fund will be to enable the National Woman's Party to conduct simultaneously campaigns in all the fourteen states where special sessions are necessary. At present the party has neither money nor or ganizers for campaigns in more than two or three states at once. By carry ing on campaigns simultaneously the time can be greatly shortened before the whole number needed among the states will have ratified the amend ment.
The labor standard., 1919-10-01
STAGE HANDS GET RAISE

DAYTON, Ohio-The Theatrical Stage employees and the musicians were given 10 per cent increase by the theatrical managers of the city, effective September 1. The old agree ments did not expire until the 18th. The Movie Picture Operators have also negotiated a new scale which ranges from $27.5O to $50, graded according to the seating capacity of the show house.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
WANTED: AN HISTORIAN

in our news columns reference is made to the extent of North Canaan's participation in the Government se- surIties. This is very creditable sA0wing and worthy of recording. But neither the war investments nor the war gifts adequately tell of North Canaan's contribution to the w1r. work. The complete tally must include the time and the service, the Sours and the energy given by men and women, boys and girls to pro- mote these loans and campaigns. Along with our Honor Roll of men who entered the National Service, aome record should be made and pre- served of the activities carried on at home in all lines of service and of me persons who participated there fa as chairmen or members of com Hnattaes,> and as members of organiza- tons that did any form of war or re- kef work We need a town historian tD compile these records. Could the library Association undertake this work?
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
Abraham Lincoln

Wednesday, February 12 marked Che one-hundred tenth anniversary of 'the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
 Nothing could be more miserable 0aM ,che home in which Lincoln was bona one room log cabin, without floor or windows-in what was then the wilderness of Kentucky.
 EincoIn can we'll be termed 8 tspical example of the sturdy New EngIanders, as the family moved Hua the Atlantic coast to Kentucky, where Lincoln was born, thence to Ii3fana and finally to Illinois, his 48Eher eyer trying to better his un- Happy condition by moving from one place to another. The struggle for ax7AHeace was met with many diff eusties. and observed the energies of He eptire family. Lincoln's boy rAnn6 was one long struggle with a limited education and no influential friends. s
 His is, DO doubt, the most remark 9b1z example on the pages of history 0wing the possibilities of our coun- 1Ey-
 Lincoln has well been termed |l~eocracy's greatest champion H1re than statesman, giant in Gsssy respect physically, mentally
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
IMITATION

We all do it,-more or less.
 It IS the highest form of approval. F stands for commendation, for Uzise.
 E Is the outstanding fact in the neIationship of Father and Son. Youth depends on the adult for ideaS. of. conduct and conversation To; every son, at certain period, = and with some it is lifelong truth. the father is a hero, to be eRpied without question. } 'f > The fact of Immitation, and tsy. responsibility ensuing, comes t, t:le AkDnt thS; ;Father-ani i-Son week. The featnres Of our celebration should give fathers a chance to let the best 4uaiities' be uppermost,-the ones ehey would be proud to see in their sens.
 Fortunately it is the time too when we can turn youths thought to 8 rational figure whom all might well follow. No more sincere tribute esuld be paid to Lincoln than to in spire every boy with the determina- 6on to know more about and to imi- tate him.
 We are glad therefore to be able to print in these columns a special article on Lincoln contributed at oul request. Read it to your family.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
WILLIAM B. GIBSON
 A CENTENARIAN
(Continued from page 1

NSOHLlIlueu 1TOIn page l
 we have come here to rejoice with you, and to wish you more years of peace. We cannot think what 100 years mean only as we measure it against something else. James Mon roe was President when you were born. There were only 19 states voted. Your life reaches nearly one quarter way back to Columbus, and two-thirds of the way back to the beginning of this country. When you were 10 years old the first steamship crossed the Atlantic. You were 21 when Morse secured his first patent for the telegraph. You were 30 when the first cable was laid. There were no matches when you were a boy. In 1919 Florida was ceded to the United States. Arkan- saw Territory was founded, and Alabama was admitted that year, so you can see how far your life reaches"
 Following these remarks MT. Full Ter presented the honored guest with 100 pieces of silver ($51 in all) given by his many friends express ing their good will The company was served with sandwiches, cake and coffee, and some of the South field ladies brought him a large three layer marble cake with 100 tiny
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
SNAP SHOTS

Rainbow chasing is exhilirating until you find that some one else has already taken the pot of gold.-New York Sun.
 Martin Mckee, a coal miner at Springfield, Ill.,, won a wager of $5 by eating at one sitting 25 big pickles weighing altogether 12B pounds.
 Any American baseball league could have told the league of nations that it would have plenty of trouble in securing competent umpires.- Hartford Times.
 If it be true that the former kali ser is allowed to read no unpleasant reference to himself, he is deprived of large volume of current litera- Times.
 No more complete co-ordination has ever existed than that which exists today between the fuel admin istration and the weather bureau.- Arkansas Gazette. ;. ,:
 &%4
 The Paris conference now elimin- ates the word league" and calls it a society of nations. Better call it Heterogeneous and accidental juxa- position of conciliatory government al functionaries" and let it go at that Washington Post.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13


 pink and green candles, smaller one with 100 ., years" written in chocolate on the frosting. As Feb. g was also MT. Benj. Cruikshank's birthday they surprised him with a pink and white birthday loaf with candles. A book was presented to the family in which the guests reg istered, and in which also the names of those who contributed money were recorded. MT. Gibson received 45 greeting cards and several letters.
 Among the guests were his neice, Miss Livia Manvel of Rochester, N. Y.,. a nephew, MT. Charles Buel of Ct., Harry D. Sisson of Pittsfeld and friends from Norfolk, East Canaan, Canaan Valley, South field, New Marlboro, and Mill River.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

For Sale-No. 9 Oliver Typewriter in good condition at less than half regular price. c. Willis Parsons, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

For Rent-A barber shop and pool room at East Canaan. Inquire of Mrs. George Porter. East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
WANTED

rent in the fire district i; Prefer renting or leasing place with option of buying. A. w.. Krouse, News office.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
FOR SALE

For Sale-One pair black horses
 around 2,8OO or 5000 lbs, also twenty s. c. R. I. Red Cockerels
 John Harmon, Cherry Street
 Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

For Sale-Good corn stalks. Also
 some Timothy hay. George Astle- ford, Falls Village. Phone 118-4.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

Mails will close as per schedule be- srw until further notice:
 A. M. P. M. Sot,th-8:16. South-2:35 East-S:16 East-3:35 NO cth-9:47 North-7:10 West-1O:55 West-7:10 R. F. D. Mail closes at 9:30. Office open from 8 A. M. to 8 F. M, Daily.
 Sunday 11:30 A. M. to 12:30 P. "A.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13
TO RENT

To Rent-My dwelling house, II
 rooms, to reliable parties, also some land to rent or let on shares. Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

For Sale-Lowland Hay. Ellis, Ca-
 naan, R. F. D.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News are on s9se at the office of publication and Dempsey's Drug. Store, Canan. Post Office, East Canaan. Post Office, Falls Village q. T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk A. l.. Dickinson, Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington. Fl. c. Giddings. Kent.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

For Sale-12 acres of land on North Shore of Twin Lakes. House with IA rooms, barn 26x36. Anna e. Gray, Taconic, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

For Sale-Six full blood White Leg horn hens. Each $1.25. A. F. Knight, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1919-02-13

\. W. AROUSE, Managing Edito,
 Terms of Subscription One Year, $2.oO; 6 months, $1.O0 sntered at the Post Office as second
 class matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-16

Apperson Mrs. Bruce Snider, Mrs J. A Little, Mrs. Clarence Wilson, Mrs. Pit tard, Mrs. Ellis Terry, Mrs. l.. l.. Terry, Mrs. H. c. Christlieb. and Miss Rosebud McWilliams.
 Y. M. C. A. SECRETARY
 The movement to place r. M. c. A. secretary in Bessemer to direct the athletic and social activities of the young men of the city, as introduced by M. C. Buckalew and MT. Moore, who are connected with the Birmingham Y. M c. A., building in Bessemer. which has long been discussed among the citi- zens The erection of an athletic hall or a !. M C. A building will prove a great asset to thee ity and would be an attraction to prospective residents.
 In this connection it has been stated by many citizens that they were in favor of the building of a structure of that character as a Liberty building in honor of the dead and living heroes from Bessemer who distinguished them selves on the battlefields of France
 The placing of a Y. NJ. c. A secre- tary in Bessemer will be decided upon at meeting of the Board of Trade called for the special consideration of the proposition Friday evening. Feb ruary 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-16

There is no more beloved memb ber of Rotary than Uncle" Tom Reinie, who makes his living in Pell City and lives in Birmingham. ''Uncle' Tom is as dead game as any youngster in Rotary, and one of the hardest work CTS, most enthusiastic members. and never has failed to deliver with the pinch hit when sent in for winning run He is in fact one of the assets of the local Rotary club.
 One might write pages about "Uncie" Tom and then the people over in Fell City would say that aint half of It. he's more an that, and every map in Pell City knows it." Now, there may be a few people in Birmingham who don't know Uncle" Tom, and they would perhaps not feel as all Pell City does, but the hundreds who do know him would say just the same thing.
 In Birmingham he is considered one of Birmingham's best citizens and in Pell City he is ditto. Many people won- der how he jumps from Pell to Bil- mngham. and from Birmingham to Pell. but you can see him in either place most any time. He is a live wire, somewhere about 9 or 30 years of age, for he is just as old as he feels you can't never tell by a mans looks how old he is.
 Uncle" Tom is connected with sev- eral enterprises, and is a successful business man. He believes in, and ev- eryone who knows him says he lives Rotary principles. If anybody knows anything on Uncle" Tom it would not be healthy to tell it to a Rotarian, for they swear by him.