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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-30
GET READY FOR THE
CENSUS ENUMERATORS
Count Of Noses in the United States
Begins Friday--WIll Have to Tell
Your Age but Figures Secret.

Your Age but Figures secret
. The fourteenth decennial census of
the United States will be taken next
month, beginning next Friday, Janu-
airy .. To save your own time, when
the enumerator calls it would be Well
to get posted on the answers you mus
make to his questions. Here are
some important facts about this
"kwiz":
The census is required every ten
years by the Constitution OF the Unit
ed States and by act OF Congress. The
date named for beginning the 1920
census is January 2, but the Census
Day" is January l.
In cities the population enumeration
will be completed in two weeks.
The enumeration of farms will be
completed within thirty days.
The censuses of manufactures,
mines and quarries, oil and gas wells,
and forestry and forest products Will,
as a rule, be taken by special agents
and by correspondence, and not by
enumerators.
The census is the means by which
the government ascertains the in
crease in the population, the statistics
concerning agriculture, and the vital
information concerning the resources
OF the nation.
The census inquiries are defined by
act Of Congress.
The information gathered is st-ict-
ly confidential, made so by law.
30 tow, pn ~
any circumstances be used as a basis
for taxat ON nor can it be used to
harm any person or his property
1t has nothing whatever TO do with
detection, arrest, prosecution, or pun
ishment of any person for any viola
ton OF any law.
important questions Asked Of All
Persons.
1. Age at last birthday.
2. Each person ten years Of age
and over will be asked whether he Is
able to read or write.
3. Each person will be asked his
birthplace as well as the birthplace OF
father and mother.
4. If foreign born the date of com
ing to the United States will be asked
and II naturaized, the date of be-
coming a citizen; also mother tongue
OF native language.
5. Each head of family will be
asked whethe his home is owned by
him or rented. If owned, whittier the
home is mortgaged or free OF debt
c. Each erson will be asked his oc
oupat on and whether he is an emp'oy
err or employee or is working on his
owl account.
The answers to the above questions
give valuable and vital information tC
the government concerning the health
welfare, and prog ess Of the persons
under its protection.
important Questions Asked to Farmers
1. Each occupant of h farm will b'
asked how many years, If any. he
worked on a farm FOR wages; how
many years, If any, he was a tenant
and how many years, if any he farm
ed as an ownet.
.. Whether ne (a) owns, or Oh
rents, or (c) owns and partly rent
his farm, or whether (d) he operates
the farm for others as manager O.
superintendent.
8. How many acres in his farm
Numbe' of improved acres? humble
OF unimnroved acres and number o
acres of woodland?
4. Total value of farm? Tota
value of building? Value of nipple
ments and machinery on farm?
Whether farm is mortagaged?
so. the amount of mortgage?
6. Expenses for feed, fertilizer, AM
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-30
ABOUT $500 AMPuTATIoNs
Necsssltatlne Artificial Limbo for A.
g Hrf' EFF Men.

AS a result CT war injuries suffered
by our forces overseas, it is esti-
mated that the number of major am
putations Computations of an arm or
leg or BOTH was about $1,000 One
Of the functions OF the bureau of war
Idsk insurance at Washington is to
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-30
QuinIan'a Pharmacy
NOTICE.
Bennington County Savings Banh

The annual meeting of the corpora
tors of the Bennington County savings
Bank Will be held at the 3onice of said
bank In it's bank building IN Benning-
ton, VT on the first "Wednesday. 18th
day of January. A. D., 1920 at 2 o'clock
p. m. for the purpose of electing a
Board Of trustees for the year ensuing
and the transaction of any other bust
ness found necessary WHOM met espec-
tally to I'LL vacancies In the number of
corporators and to alter and revise the
bylaws.
CHARLES II. DEWEY Secretary.
Dated at Bennington, VT,
Nov. 60 1919. E..
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-30
Notice of
ANIMAL. MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the County Natioanl Bank
will be held at their banking rooms.
Bennington, Vt, on Tuesday, January
g. 1920, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
for the election of directors for the
ensuing year and for the transaction
CT such other business as may pro.
perly come before the meeting.
HOMER II. WEBSTER,
Cashier
Dated bennington, VT,
December 2, 1919.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-30

There Is more Catarrh in this section b
of the country than all other diseases3
put together. and for years 1t was sup-8v
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies and by constantly failing d
to cure with local treatment, pronounced rc
It incurable. Catarrh is q local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional ncnns su;
ditions and therefore requires constitu.sc
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medt- III
cine. manufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Isl
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces VIZ
OF the System. One Hundred DollarE res q,
ward is offered for any case that Hsil'es
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send forB91
circulars and testimonials.
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio. o.31
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills for constipation. nuiiS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-30
PENRosE MUCH IMPROVED
Senator Planning Florida Visit &c
Last Six Weeks.

Philadelphia, Dec. Ex-senator
Boies Penrose (Pa), who has been i'll
at his home for several weeks, is
steadily improving, according to his
phys clan.
The Senator will leave for Florida
IN two weeks and win not resume his
Senatorial duties at Washington for
two months.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11
ABOUT THE FAIR

Competition open to residents
of Granger county only. All com
munity exhibits must be in and
in place not later than noon on
Tuesday, September 80. All indi-
vidual exhibits also are to be in
place by II O'Clock on Tuesday,
September 80.
Exhibitors removing exhibits
before all judging is done may
forfeit the claim for premium, un
less by permission of chairman.
When only one article is en-
tered in any class it must possess
special merit in order to deserve
a prize.
Purple ribbon indicates sweep
stakes, blue first prize, red sec
ond, white third, and will be tied
on as judging is done.
Judging will begin at 1:90 Pm.
on Tuesday, September 80, and
continue until all Judging is COM
pleted.
Prizes will be awarded as soon
as Judging is all completed, or
checks mailed within a short time
Any person exhibiting and who
personally expresses disapproval
of the decision of the judges shall
forfeit the right to a premium.
tits hoped that a partial list OF
prizes awarded may be read out
at 10 o'clock on Oct. |; at the
same time it is hoped that good
speakers will be on hand. 1t is es
pecially requested that all people
interested in better cattle fol
Granger county attend the meet
ing.
Remainder Of prize list will bt
published next week.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11
GIFTS FhOli ~"
HELPED DOUGHBOY

Corporal Irving Abrahams OF New
York has just returned from France.
lust because the Y. M. C. A. men
overseas had gone out of their way
to treat him well, he took the trouble
to make his way to the Headquarters
Building OF the National War Work
Council, Y. M. c. A., New Yerk City,
and found some one on the 9Th floor at
Headquarters to tell how much he ap-
preciated the service of the Red Trian-
gle.
This is just part OF what he said:
4 returned from France on the
9th of January. Have been wounded
three times. Am feeling fine, but the
first time when we landed over in
France in April, 1917, we took the
position up on Chateau Thierry and
The Y. M. C. A. was right with us and
brought up on the firing line choco-
late, cigarettes, and also pears, bis
cult and done the best and all he could
just to please the boys.
And in August when we drove the
Germans back he came up under
heavy shell fire and broughtAus the
same chocolate, cigarettes, and If the
boys didn't have any money he would
give it to us just the same.
And up on the Argonne Forest he
went under heavy shell fire and
brought up all the candy and choco.
late, and also spoke to the boys to
send our money to our mothers and
which we did, and also he told us to
send our money home and he will dc
all he can for us, and also the boys OF
the Third Division is very well pleas
ed of the Y. M. C. A. and also thank
them ever SO much; and also when
we got relieved from the Argonne
woods the Y M. c. A. entertained us
gave us grand time, and we thank
the Y. M. c.. A. with our full heart and
we shall never forget them.
$50 I don't see why the fellows are
coming back from France and kicking
the Y. M. G. A., and l can speak tc
anybody and ask them why they arr
knocking the Y. M. C. A."
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11
CENTRAL POINT

he Richland choir visited Cen
tral Poirt Sunday afternoon.
QuIe a large crowd attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Biddle were
the weekend guests of Mrs. We
ma Biddle
Misses Stella and Helen Gamer
on and Frank Hodge and Char
ley Greenlee motored 10 Morris
town, Sunday.
Miss Eva Shaver visited friends
here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lambdir
OF Shiloh We're the guests of Mrs
Will Roach, Sunday.
Mrs w. 0. Cameron of Rut
ledge was the weekend guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard SatterfelC
Mrs. Arthur Roach and child
rem of Knoxville who have beer
visiting Mrs. John Cameron fol
several days returned TO Knox
vile, Sunday.
Mr.. and rs. Roy Cameron o1
Shiloh were guests of D. C. Cam
eron, Sunday.
Misses Alta and Lucille Kid
well were visiting Misses Edn;
and LYDIA Cameron, Sunday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11
NOTICE

Veterans of the Spanish-Amer-
ican War of Granger and Clai-
borne counties are requested to
send their names and addresses
to R, j. Carter, Rutledge, Tenn,
We want to effect an organiza-
ton and will notify you of the
meeting place when we gel the
addresses.
S. R. Satterfeld
R. j. Carter
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11
INDIAN RIDGE

Mr.. Swan Haworth of Knox
vile, spent the day at Indian
Ridge school recently and made
a very interesting and helpful
talk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Vineyard
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fenneli, Sunday.
Mrs. Walter slatery of johnson
City, is spending her vacation
with hermother, Mrs. I. M. Roach
1'ie fre ssstsly friends Of Miss Net
tie Cameron will be glad to learn
that she is improving after a lin.
gering illness.
Mrs. N. C. Moody was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. H. B.
Bunch, of Tampico last week.
Mr.. Burton Mitchell of Tampi-
60 was the guest of his uncle and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Mitchell
last week.
Miss Beulah Fennell was the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. l.. C. Da-
Wis recently.
Students of Indian Ridge school
are planning pie social for Fri
day night, September IL, and a
short program is being prepared.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Here is a pertinent question,
propounded by the Kingston Cit
izen: To make our school eminent
ly successful there should e CO.
operation Of teachers, scholars
and parents. The first two we
have Will the parents do their
duty?-Claiborne Progress.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

The Granger County Teachers
Association will meet in the court
house at Rutledge, 10 A. M. Sat
urday, September 13. The public
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

The high school board let the
contract Saturday for the erec-
ion of a building at Shiloh. Don
aid Lowe of Rutledge will do the
work.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11
is sinvitel.

The Rutledge High school will
pull off a pie supper Friday night.
The whole family of pies will be
on sale. Proceeds, school improve
ment.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Mrs. Elizabeth Martin started
out early in life to feather her
nest, and has always had her eye
on the main chance. She began
as Elizabeth Bird of Harrison
county, Ky. Her first venture out
side of the home nest was when
she married Bud Martin. When
Mr.. Martin died she married Ed.
ward Grow, a farmer. When the
time came to change nests again
she allied herself with David
Buzzard. To the Buzzard roost
she carried one little Martin anC
two little Crows. One little Buz.
zard was already there to wei.
come the other birds.-Exchange
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Several people attended the re-
Union at Shiloh Saturday. A large
crowd was present, good dinner
spread and addresses were made
by Prof. c. B. Cabbage Of the
Rutledge high school and DR.. Gen
try of son-Newman college.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Business men, give these fig
ures thought: The total amputa
tations among American soldiers
in the war was under 1000; the
total in American industrial plants
every year is $4,000. Forbes Mag
aZine.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

The election commissioners can
vassed the returns of last Thurs
days election Monday. The vote
in Granger county was $50 again
and l8 for the convention.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

A bank account will give you
a better business standing in the
community and a prestige that
you may never have enjoyed be-
fore. Your name would look well
on our books. Let us put it there
today and your money will be
bringing you an interest while
you sleep tonight. The Peoples
Bank, Rutledge, Tenn.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

After spending several weeks
with her sister, Mrs. G. W.
Smither, Miss Mary Shauntee left
Monday for her homein Kentucky
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

DR.. G. w. Smither and Esquire
w. B. Talley made business trip
to Knoxville, Monday. "a
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Ex- Sheriff ]. A. Clifton and
Miss Lizzie West were married
Sunday, Esquire Sam II. Roach
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L, Johnson
and niece. Miss Arnola Doss, OF
Sherman, Texas, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. w. +. Phillips.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11
LOCAL NEWS HAI / L.sl.05
IN AND ABOUT TOWN

officiating. They will reside in Ru'
ledge.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

DR.. K. P. Elam of Mooresburg
was here on business Friday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

County Agent F. r. Hines at
tended the fair at Mountain City
this week.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

A. L Hopson, Esquire, of Wash
burn was in town on business
Tuesday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Will Akard who spent Saturday
with his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
E. w. Akard Of Shiloh, was here
Sunday enroute to his home in
Alabama.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

4. w. Rich of Noeton was IL
town on business Monday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Miss nellie Manley visited friend
in Knoxville, Sunday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1919-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Collins of
Mitchell Springs were in town
Monday, leaving a dollar bill for
the best newspaper in the coun-
try.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
FRANK ". BAKER
RITES ON SUNDAY.

Frank w. Baker. for Is years
treasurer OF tho Seattle Hardware
Company. and prominent In civic
and charitable activities. died Thurs
day morning OF heart failure at his
home. isia Highland ri. Since his
retirement from active business four
years ago he had devoted his time
mainly 10 the interests of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, OF which he waa
trustee.
Baker was n member Of the Sc
attic Golf and Country club, the
Arctic club, the Rainier club and the
Fine Arts society. He was a Ssrd
degree Mason and n member OF Ar
oadia lodge No. 81. lie Il survived
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
He Must Find Out
Whether Romanoff
Is Dead or Alive

NEW YORK. March i4--Bernard
Naumberg wants very much to know
whether former Car Nicholas b
dead or alive. NaumberR was
named by Supreme Court Justice
Benedict. Of brooklyn. 20 learn
whether Nicholas Romnnoff Is dead,
and II 10. who IL his nearest relative.
Naumberg represents the Marine
Transportation Service corporation.
which shipped sugar "a the czar val.
ued AT sii7.4so, Naumbcrs found
that the late ruler OF Russia had
81 900 600 In the National city bank
here. lie obtained court judgment
for the value Of the sugar. but a
receiver appointed for the fund told
Sanmbcrg that he would have Ia
serve notice on Nicholas. or II dead.
on his next of kin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
Doctor Tells How to Strengthen
Eyesight 50 Per Cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

Eye troubles Of many descript ions
may be wonderfully benefited hN
following the simple rules, Here -
the prescription; Go &C. any activo
drug store and get bottle OF Hon
OPTIC tablets. Drop one fun-opic
tablet ~ fourth OF a Elass of water
and allow To dissolve. Win this
liquid battle the eyes two 70 four
times daily. You should notice your
eyes clear up pcrceptibly right from
the start. and Inflammation VIII
quickly disappear, II your eyes are
bothrfinE YOU. even littlr, take
steps To- save them now, before i is
too late. Many hapsiessly blind
might have been saved u they had
cared for their eyes In time,
Note; Another promansat phYsieisn 20
whom the above article VAS submitted.
said Hon Opto - very fsmAfknpie
remedy. It's constituent Ingredients afs
we'll known 10 eminent eye specialists and
widely prescribed ~ them, Tbs manu-
faetufess guarantees ~ 90 strengthen eye
slsht 20 per cent IN one seek's tino IN
many Instances or rsfund tho money, u
can be obtained froru ANY good druggist
and 10 one Of the VEN few prvparstionE
feel should be kept on hand for regular
use tn nlmcat every fafnliy"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
\ Free Prescription You Can Have
FILLED and tSe nj IIomc

Philadelphia. Pa. DO you wear
glasses Are you a victim OF eye
strain or other eye woakncsscsf n
81. you will be glad Co know that,
according 10 pr. Lewis. there is real
hope for you. Many whose eyes
were failing say they have had their
eyes restored through the principle
Of this wonderful free prescription.
one man saws. after trying Il; Il was
almost blind. could not see TO read
at all, Now I can read everything
without any glasses. and my eycs do
not water any more, At night they
would pain dreadfuliy; new they feel
fine all the time. II was like a
miracle 10 me" A lady who used u
says The atnoapheru seemed
hay with or without glasses. but
after using this prescription for 10
days. yerything seems clear. l can
even read fine print without sissscs-
IL - believed that thousands who
wear glasses can now discard them
In a reasonable time. and multitudes
more will be able 20 strengthen their
eyes SO as tn be spared the trouble
and sxRenfc ol sxer getting KlAkssn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
SHIPWORkER SAYS
TROUBLE IS NOW A
THING OF THE PAST
Caddy Is Ready TO Go Back
TO Work After Tanlae
Restores Health

Besides getting rid OF ten years
suffering. have gained eight
pounds In weight since | began TAX.
Ing Taniac.' naid william caddy.
who lives at es23 California ave.
Seattle. the other day.
Il hav. been In a badly rundown
condition for the last ten years"
continued Mr.. caddy. which was
due TO tho fact tina. my stomach was
out OF order all the time, and my
food never digestsd properly. Every.
thing I ate soured soon after meals
and just seemed TO poison my entire
system. and every evening would
have such terrific headaches that
felt az n IN. top OF my head WIS
coming Off. I had no energy or
strength az all and was no weak
that was IN no condition for work
My nerves were al unsuung most
Of the time. and ! didn't know what
IL was 20 get u good nights sleep.
Then had an attack OF 'F1u' which
laid me ND for several weeks. and
after getting up from that II looked
like | would never get my strength
back. and finally jus, had to give
up and 70 TO bed again. and for five
weeks before / began taking Tanlse
was not outside the door OF ms
house.
Before my health failed worked
AZ the ship ards. and l had heard q
good many Of the boys down there
talking about tho good Tanlac had
done them. 40 I thought ! would try
II myself I have taken four bottles
% Taninc. and Ill tell anybody that
II is the finest medicine ever got
my hands on. I feel 10 well and
strong that could he at work every
day. II the shipynrds were not shut
down. Ny appetite IN fine. and Tan.
lac has made such a big improye-
ment In the condition OF my stofn.
ach. that can eat just anything
want without suffering afterwards.
All that nervousness has left the
and I sleep like a rock every night.
and have been wonderfully strength.
ensd and built up in every way.
never have those awful headaches
now. and have actually gained
seven or eight pounds already.
Il am more than glad to recon-
mend Tanlac to others. for | believe
II will help anybody who takes IT,"
Taniac IL sold In Seattle by Barfeii
Drug Stores under thr personal al,
rcction Of n special Taniac represent.
asivc. Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
Where Do Young Co-Eds
Spend Their EVENINGS?

especial 10 The star by n. ". A.
CHICAGO. March it.--wherc does
the coed spend her EVENING" That
Is the question now aritsting North.
western university officials. follow.
ing m expose published In the Daily
Northwestern recently. According
to the story which appeared in the
college paper. many of the young
women have Indicated on the house
book at willard hall and other places
where they abide they were going TO
the library for the evening.
But--thc college paper continues:
The librarian consulted her chart
and announced that zoe faculty mern.
berH and students visit Lunt hail
daily. The hours during which the
most rushing trade il carried on are
between . and 40 O'Clock. During
the evening there is very little pat
ronaRr.
These last statistics disagree VIC
ien,iy with those gathered from the
households al Willard and else
where. from which II may be observ.
ed that great numbers Of goods visit
the library every evening"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14

by his widow. Mrs Jenny Baker.
Funeral services will be held Sun
day at $3.50 y. IN. from the Scottish
Rite cathedral. under Masonic aus
plceA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
CONVICTED AS SLAYER
IN PORTLAND HEARING

PORTLAND. March ii.--After de.
ilbersting seven hours. n jury In
federal court last night found John
n. Wilton guilty Of white slavery and
the sale Of liquor to a soldier. Sen.
tenee will be announced today. VIII.
son was convicted on charge OF
bringing June Scott. a Tacoma girl
to Portland for immoral purposes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-14
Liberty Motor Too
Late for Service,
Says Major Perry

The war ended too soon for the
American air service TO d.rnonAtrate
s,s sterling qualities. according to
Maj. Richard W. Perry. former local
physician. back from duty AS fIiTh,
surgeon at the aviation instruction
center ut Tours, France.
~-rh. aircraft board wasted time
with a mechanical experiment in us,
ing the Liberty motor" he declared.
NO; that =, proved Inefficient. bu, II
did not come up 20 expectation until
the closing days OF the war In the
meantime. we could have had our op.
ton Of demonstrated. reliable motors
OF the bcst tyre. turned out by the
French and English Eovsrnnents~