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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
New Photo Dark nRnom. o

The dark room, necessary evil, has
always been the one rigid obstacle to
the perfect fiexibility of the photo.
graphic art. Now, however, the operator
can carry complete dark chamber
along with him. and develop his expos.
ureS when and where he pleases. The
room described and illustrated in
Popular Mechanics magazine packs in
case less than two feet long. about
foot wide, and four inches thick Ii
opens to height, in the larger size,
of IS inches In front and - inches in
back, with walls OF light-proof fabric.
Elastic cuffs al the side admit the OPP
orators hands, while he looks through
hood in front, equipped with two
shutters that are opened by pressure
on the hood, and instantly closes on re-
lease. Trays and plates are inserted
through ruby-glassed door In the
top
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
Laborer Builds ornan.

That workingmen who are earning
big wages possess a grand piano or
even two pianos is evidence that a
love of music is one of the first pleas
ures INDUCED in when Il man begins
TO have more money than he wants for
necessities.
l could tell you of workingman
In Midland town, who, being of Il
musical and mechanical bent, har built
himself smell organ in his living
room. The instrument possesses Il
reed stop and several pedal notes, and
is a marvellous piece of ingenuity.
AS the family is large one and
the room about L. feet square, it can
be imagined what Inconvenience the
family is willing 10 undergo in order
to indulge its love of music The or.
gan fills about one-third of their only
living room.--London ChroRicle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
Colds Cause Headaches and Pains

Feverish Headaches and Body Pains
caused from cold are soon relieved by
taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. There is only one "Bromo
Quinine" f.. w. GROVES signature on
the box zoe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
How Aileen knew

ures: "S1150." How Aileen knew
this, was that with a suggestive glance
Alan placed the slip so she could not
help but read it. She was business wo-
man enough to take the hint, bestowed
upon him a direct smile and passed on
to the window of the receiving teller.
She had selected $50 in currency from
her own deposit money.
"Will you please credit this to the
account of Mr.. Martin Rolfe?" she
spoke sweetly, yet with little grim,
half concealed smile. ut covers dis
puted account which l think we had
better settle"
Then Aileen innocent faced, demure,
calm though her heart was beating
fast, went back to Alan Britton.
won't you please pass the check
through again? she asked and flash
of admiration in Alan's eyes made her
tremble and blush. Again the mes
senger, new slip from the bookkeeper,
and with a dry smile at the corner of
his lips, Alan paid out 81 200. Aileen
had been wise enough to know how to
turn the corner of the mot sufficient
funds" predicament of the willy Rolfe.
And just in time. for as Aileen stood
there seeking to regain her composure
two further checks of Rolfe's were pre-
scented, and their possesSors sent sadly
away EMMY handed
You needn't be afraid of my ia.
Their" said Alan to Aileen the day they
became engaged HE always told me
in choosing a wife to get a good SEN
slble girl who knew something about
business, and you. Ell that bill, don't
you, dear, and, with your added love
Illness, you may be sure of a royal wei,
come from the whole family"
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livered a portion of a load of coal at
the Mcbride home Monday afternoon
were both examined by States Attor-
ney Collins NJ Graves and other wit
nesses appeared. The examination
and the testimony failed to produce
evidence, in the opinion Of the court,
that would warrant holding Packard
and the man was released on his own
recognizance to appear at the session
of the grand jury next June, If want
ed. He was also given to understand
that in case he did not preserve the
peace that he would be arrested and
held.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
Commissioners, Notice

ESTATE OF ALFRED b. LOCKWOOD
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Bennington
Commissioners, to receive, examine, and
adjust the claims and demands of all
pedsons against the estate of Alfred
b. lockwood late of Bennington in
said District, deceased. and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the First National
Bank in the Village of Bennington in
said District, on the 9Th day OF Febru-
AIRY 1920 from . o'clock A. NJ, until 3
o'clock p NJ. on each of said days and
that six months from the 9Th day of
November, a. D., 1919, is the time limit
ed by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examin-
alton and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, Vt. this 18th,
day of November A. D., 1919.
LUTHER r. GRAVES, End.
w. s. BOYNTON
Commissioners.
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paign in Bennington has received
a great increase in the last two or
three days and incomplete returns now
show that over 5000 members have
been secured toward County quota
of $500. The campaign for members
will continue the rest of the week in
accordance with telegram received by
the Bennington County Vermont Chap
ter from Red Cross Headquarters at
Boston. All those who haven't Joined
are urged to leave their name and one
dollar with W. E. Bissell at the Tele-
phone Office or H. H. Webster at
County National Bank
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Hamlen Cider Mill will positively
close Nov goth No apples received
after Nov. 18th. Adv. 1918
Mrs. Albert Brown and children of
Schenectady are visiting at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Il.
Burton of Elm street.
Miss Bertha Geer returned home to-
day from the Putnam Memorial hos
pital where she recently underwent an
operation for appendicitis.
Coming to the Opera House Friday
and Saturday afternoon and evening
two first-class vaudeville acts and
special feature pictures.-Adv.
The Blue team of the Baptist
church will hold rummage sale in
the social rooms of the church Satur-
day afternoon from to 8. ADV.
Coming to Harte Theatre tomorrow
Marguerite Clark in big Paramount
Aircraft production entitled "Out of a
Clear Sky and Mack Sennett Com
edy, The Village Chestnut. ADV.
Allen S. Cooper, the young son of
Mrs. Alonzo Cooper. died at the home
/ of his mother at South SALISBURY
! Tuesday. The funeral will be held
Friday at II O'Clock and the interment
will be at the Center Salisbury GENE
terry.
The members of the order of the
Eastern Star entertained at cards in
the Masonic temple Tuesday evening.
There were 26 tables in play and the
games varied. Some played 900"
| others auction bridge and a general
good time was enjoyed. The rooms
were appropriately trimmed with flags
in observance of Armistice Day A
buffet luncheon was served.
County Farm Agent F. Clifford
Shaw, the home demonstration agent
Miss Barbara A. Hunt and Miss Mar
tina Pratt went to Peru Tuesday fol
the get-together meeting of farmers
from Winhall, Landgroye and held al
the town hall in the latter town
Weather conditions were unfavorablt
but there was good crowd in attend
ance and so much interest that anoth
er meeting has been requested later
in the winter
The Woman's Relief Corps wa!
given its annual inspection Saturda!
evening by Department Inspector Mrs
Bertha Macomber. Mrs. Macombe
spoke highly of the work of the corp!
and found no occasion for criticism
Past Department President Mrs. G
P. Martin was also present and spok,
briefly especially commenting on thu
patriotic work CT the w. r. C of Ben
nington. A supper in G. A. R. hal
preceded the inspection. aSaiW
The Red Cross Membership cam
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
Whv Not7

Clymer Jenries, Jr., of Williams,
Ariz.. four and one-half years of age,
recently acquired small dog and q
few days later the following converse
ton occurred between him and his
neXt-door neighbor:
Mrs. NJ, l want you to keep your
chickens out Of our yard"
why, ClymerG what do you mean by
that"
"Well l have a dog over here, and
If your chickens come over here
am afraid that lie will get the chicken
poX."
An epidemic OF chicken pox was on
at the time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12

Kidney trouble preys
upon the mind, discour-
ages and lessons am
bition; beauty, vigor
and cheerfulness often
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Women wanted for special work.
II. T. Cushman Mfg. Co, North Ben
nington, Vt.-Adv. Soft.
Men and laborers wanted at good
wages. Fl. t. Cushman Mfg. Co.,
North Bennington, VT. ADV. soft
There will be regular meeting of
Loyal Comrades Thursday evening at
o'clock in the M. w. A. rooms. Every
member is urged to be present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
WOOD FOR SALE

If in need of anything in the wood
line telephone slim and we can supply
you at reasonable prices. We deliver
any quantity None too small and
none too large for us to handle.
SHELBY G. WILKINSON.
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PRESIDENT SITS UP

First Time Since His Return from the
West.
Washington, Nov. 11--For the first
time since he returned from the West,
i'll from overwork, President Wilson
today sat up in wheel chair in his
room at the White House.
The President remained in his
wheel chair for an hour with the con-
sent of his physicians and is declared
to have been none the. worse for his
experience
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
MEN
AND
WON EN-

disappear when the kidneys are out OF
order or diseased. For good results
use DIR. Kilmer's swamp Root the
great kidney medicine. AT druggists
in large and medium size bottles.
Sample size bottle by Parcel Post also
pamphlet.
Address DIR. kilmer s. Co. Binghamton,
N Y. and enclose ten cents. When
writing mention the Bennington
Banner
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12
GREEN TIGERS TASTE BLOOD

Claw Their Way to Victory Over
Cooper Estate
Organized bowling started at the Y.
NJ. C. A. alleys last evening when the
Green Tigers clashed with the Coop
er estate team for the honors of the
Industrial League. The former won
the contest by scoring 3 points to their
opponents 2. The Green Tigers out
fit is strengthened by the addition of
Olin Harwood and no doubt they will
make all the teams hustle this year
Conan turned in the high single when
he finished with 202 score in the
third string
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-12

Frst string-Green Tigers S35;
Cooper Estate 1863. Second string
Green Tigers I'll; Cooper Estate III.
Third string Tigers ISL;
Cooper Estate S27.
The next match will be between the
F. Y. Waist and Textile Union teams
Evening journal., 1919-02-07
Today's News To-day
SI.87 Dozen Is j. S.
PEIJE ON TOMATOES
CONTINUED from page one !

mush higher prices. The market quo
taiion yesterday on canned tomatoes
was $40 a dozen, but the Gamers say
this Is nominal market and there is
no demand for canned goods
Meanwhile, considerable quantities OF
canned goods are held IN sto age By the
packers. being left on their LANDS when
The slump came IN the market about the
time the armistlce was declared. These
tomatoes VIII be marketed during the
next season.
As yet no agreement has been reach
ed between the Gamers OF Delaware
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland and New
Jersey and the growers OF tomatoes ~
those States on a price 10 be paid for
the tomatoes 10 the growers. One we'll
known Delaware Gamer yesterday sa "a
he could not see his way clear TO pay
more than rs a ton for tomatoes. and
he asserted that the grower would
make more out OF the deal than the
Gamer would at that price. The can
ners paid $50 a ton for tomatoes last
year. with Its war prices New Jersey
Gamers have announced they will not
pay more than SIS ton for tomatoes.
Some OF the Gamers say they are not
frightened by the threats OF the grow
ers 10 plant a decreased acreage this
year, as a small acreage would result
In a decreased pack OF tomatoes and
would assist the Gamers In marketing
their unsold products OF the past sea-
son. as well as bolstering prices
Evening journal., 1919-02-07
ST. VALENTINE WITH
THE HAPPY WORKERS

St Valentine will be the guest OF
honor OF the Happy Workers at West
Presbyterian Church at o'clock to-
morrow. The worthy saint has his en-
gagement book well filled for the next
fortnight, but he said, In an interview
this morning. that he knew what Jolly
valentine parties the Happy Workers
always had, and he wasn't going TO miss
this one II he had 10 decline an lnvl-
tation from the Queen OF England In
the Happy Workers win hold their an
nual thank offering meeting, when the
Important ceremony OF opening the
mite boxes will be performed
Miss Carrie Gray will act as the chair
man OF the meeting and will give talk
on Japan and the Chosen" The pro-
gram Will all be very Jappy. Miss Gray
and a choir OF fifteen little girls Will
be dressed In japanese costumes. Did
you even know anybody, except a little
Jap, who could sing in japanese at five
years old7 Dorothy Price can. and she
will sing Jesus Loves Me" In that
oriental language. Miss Dorothy makes
a lOvable little Jap. Jane Cloud. who
Is only four years old, will sing a solo
Thanksgiving" There Will
also be a recitation by Dorothy King. a
piano solo by Margaret D. Bruce. a
reading on Japanese life by Edythe Nc
Clure. a recitation by Doris Nichols.
That isn't ALL The Jap choir Will
sing. give. Said the Little Stream" a
rlsss OF girls will have an exercise en- !
titled the mite Box Opening" Miss
Helen Mears. the newly elected secre- +
larry. will give a talk on the magazine.
over Sea and Land" and the presi- /
tent will report upon the successful !
performance OF the Christmas cantats,
telling how much money was cleared.
That isn't all, either st. Valentine
viii arrive about then and be In charge
)f the social hour. There will be Ice
,ream and other good things.
Evening journal., 1919-02-07
BILLS PASSED BY
HOUSE YESTERDAY
Continued from page one.)
bill be request but would not announce
who made the request.
stan Correspondent.

stan Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE, Dover, Feb. THE
House bill increasing from 5000 to
$4,000, with Senate amendment max
ing It $4,000. that New Castle can raise
for school purposes by taxation, was
passed by the Senate yesterday after
noon.
The Senate bill Increasing the pay Of
members OF the judiciary was reported
favorably in the Senate
The House at the afternoon session
passed a number Of bills by the unani-
nous vote of the members present,
among them being the bill introduced
by Representative Lyons, which has
the approval OF the General,
to increase the penalty for manslaught-
er from 10 30 years.
Other bills passed by the House at
the afternoon session we're:
Speaker Corbit's bill. authorizing the
town OF Middletown to bond the town
to the extent OF $4,000 subject 10 the
vote Of the taxpayers for street i'm
provements.
Representative Francis bill authorlz-
ing the appointment Of an additional
deputy Attorney-General.
AIIs 1ltuudilSl blll lHCItdSluS lIOIl
81 900 10 5000 the amount that Ellen
dale can raise for municipal improve
ments.
Mr. Clendaniel's bill, Increasing from
$500 to $500 the amount that the Levy
Court Of Sussex County shall appro- !
pirate 10 Ellendale for street improve
ments.
Representative Clendsniel's bill for
the protection OF small fishermen as 10 |
the length OF seine TO be used in GER
tain parts Of the Delaware bay.
Representative Danzenbaker's bill
making 3 per cent. per month the legal
rste OF interest that can be charged by
At present It is claimed
they charge 10 per cent.
Representative Jakes' bill. authorizing
she town Of Wyoming 10 raise $4,000,
'or lighting and water Improvements.
Representative Jakes' bill. authorizing
he town Of Camden TO raise the same
mount for the same purpose.
Evening journal., 1919-02-07
CITY LEGISLATORS
LAUD WILMINGTON
Hope to See Time When
Entire Delaware is Sub
urb OF This Town
KENT, SUSS-X, MEN
LISTEN AND S AILE

More than 30 members OF the Legls-
lature which Included both members
OF The House and senate were guests
last evening OF Representatives McNabb,
Murine and MulNena at dinner at the
Hotel dupont, after which they all
enjoyed Al G. Fleld'srM rMlnstrels at the
Playhouse.
The affair was entirely Informal.
During the dinner a number OF speeche. 1.
were made by several Of the members.
Representative John Z. McNabb, who
acted as host, made a brief address In
which he compared the advantages OF
living In Wilmington over the remainder
Of the State.
Representative Mulvena seconded the
remarks made. by Representative Me
Nabb and declared that he hoped 10
live to see the day when the entire
State OF Delaware was one big city, a
suburb OF Wilmington.
Representative Murine, gave a mes
sage OF good cheer. He declared that
Wilmington has The best daily news
papers OF any town In Delaware"
Senator asa Bennett OF Sussex County
gave several OF his clever mutations.
Senator Bennett Is an ardent champion
~ Sussex County and It's residents, and
he devoted much time 10 enumerate
Just why Sussex stands head and
shoulders above all the rest OF the
State, Wilmington Included.
Representative Paradee attempted 10
compare The virtues OF Kent with those
Of Sussex, but subslded In the face OF |
The eloduence OF the Sussex Senator. /
Mr.. Psradee did point out. however.
that when II comes 10 fresh fsh and !
oysters. Little Greek. Del. has VIII /
nington beaten I'm many ways.
Representative Benjamin Franklin |
'o-os onia-ia'ned me members with ac-
counts OF rural life.
l, Wesis ave their hosts a rising |
gote OF appreciation at the conclusion
4 the dinner.
Evening journal., 1919-02-07

Federal statute regulating the furnish
Ing and sale OF drugs. and extends It's
provisions 10 this State.
The attorney generals department
has been Informed by State BacterlolO-
sist Herbert J. Watson that the bill
would not prohibit the sale OF pare
goric. Or. Watson was at the State
House today and discussed the pending
bin with some members OF the Legis-
lature.
The fact that the bill Is being lobbled
against has caused some feeling here,
and Il was lntlmated today that the
matter might be brought TO the atten-
ton OF the House.
IL is'sald that many Wilmington drug
gists are not opposing the bill. the op-
position coming from a few druggists
Evening journal., 1919-02-07
DEATHS


RosS-I9 tthi, city. on February 9. 1919
Relatives. friends and employees OF the
Il. 7. SlOcomb Co. are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence Of his son
tn-law. Abraham J. Kraus. No. Gal East
Seventeenth street, on Sunday, February o.
at 230 o'clock. Services at Trinity n r.
, Church. at o'clock. Interment at River
HAINES-In this city, on February 6. 1919,
David r. Haines. aged So years.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services al his late resi-
dence. No. 6i0 y. Harrison street. on Mon
DAY. February 10. at II O'Clock Further
services and interment at Klmblesville Pa.
at 2 o'clock. without further notice.
HUhLOCk-At Elkton. Nd. on February
d 1919. Susan NJ. beloved daughter OF
Harry 5. and Susan Aialoney Hurlock.
aged - years and Q months.
Relatives. friends and teachers and pu-
pills Of Howard street school. are invited
20 attend the funeral from the residence Of
her parents, on East Main street, on Mon
St Ssy r,nan morninS: FEBRUARY TO- tglg High mass
o'clock. lnterment at Cathedral cemetery.
Wilmington. Del, at u o'clock. Casket
MI be opened al the grave,
DUGAN-ln this city, on February 4. 1919
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at.
tend the funeral from No. 10 w. Seventh
street. on Monday morning. az o'clock
Requiem mass at ST. Thomas Church In
torment at Cathedral cemetery
IARBUR1ON-ln this city on February
.. 1919. Alice, wife Of Henry NJ. Tar
burton. aged 80 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 ct
teud the funeral services, at her late resi-
dence, No. 1908 Reed street, on Saturday.
February 8, at o'clock. Interment at
sllverbroOk cemetery.
PlLE-Suddenly. V. Ross Pyle. Jr.. In his
9th year.
EEnsTal and Interment private.
SAuNDER-In this city, on February 5.
1919. Catherine A.. wife Of Samuel NJ
Saunders and daughter Of the late Fred
erick and Catherine King.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend tho funeral from her late residence,
No. PIG South Jackson street. on Monday
morning. February TO- ut o O'Clock. RE
Quicm mass at st. Pauls Church Inter-
inent nj Cathedral cemetery. Automobiles
MI LLER-At Elsmerc, Del, on February
8. 1919. Clara Miller.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at.
fend the funeral services. at the chapel, al
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery, on
Snturlay afternoon. February g. at $50 |
o'clock. Interment ut Wilmington and /
Brandywine cemetery.
rockcssin. on February =. |
1919. Selvestor v. wife OF Jacob II. John |
sou. aged - years.
Relatives aud friends OF the family are /
tavited 10 attend the funeral. without fur
ther uoticc. from her late residence, on
eunday mnrning. February 0. at II O'Clock.
Services 90 Chlppic Chapel. at 1890 o'clock.
lnicrmcnt At Union Hill cemetery.
DOUGUERTI-At Henry Clay. on Fehru-
ary =. 1918. Margaret. wife OF Bernard
sud mother Of the Rev NJ J. Doucherty !
Relatives and friends are Invited TO at
lend the funeral from her late residence.
80. 2is Barley MIL Lane. on Saturday
morning. NJ o'clock. Solemn requiem
iass ~ 81. Ioscph's Church. Interment at
10 Josrph's cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-02-07

Try stuart's Calcium Waters for a few
days and note what your friends say. All
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Get Il out OF your system as you surely
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one OF the most beneficial skin medicines
known
sale at any drug store. so cents box. But
II you wish TO try them hrst. send coupon
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certainly be surprised and delighted with
their successful action In the skin.
Evening journal., 1919-02-07
RED Cross CLASSES

A class OF home dleietlcs VIII be
organized on Tuesday afternoon al 2
O'Clock at the Delaware Hospital The
course consists OF fifteen lessons OF
two hours each and costs 1--WE dollars
$500 plus material used which would
amout to about one dollar (si.OOl extra
for each member OF the class. The
class Is nearly made up. but there
are siill few vacancies. Any one de-
slrous Of Joining this class Is asked
TO phone the director. Red Cross Teach
Ing Cente-. Miss Mary A. Moran. tele-
phone 2679-J. This course not only
teaches the preparation OF foods for
the family n the home. but also the
food values and how 10 prepare a prop
erly balanced Diet for both children and
adults.