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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-14
MR.. E. SHERMAN DIES AT
AGE OF NEARLY 100 YEARS

Mr. f. Sherman, who would have
been 100 years Of age on October 9Th,
1920, died on Wednesday morning, Au''
gust 18th at o'clock, at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. F. p Gibbs, in FL
ton, La, where his funeral and burial
was leld on Thursday morning at 10
0 clock.
Besides his second wife, he is sur,
vived by four children, Mr.. Bud Sber-
man, of Perry; M4, VIM. Buras and
Mrs. ole Stansbury. Of this place. and
Mrs. F. p. Gibbs, of Elton. He is also
survived by numbef of grand children
Mr.. Sherman had hved very inter.
esting life, and wassa veteran of the
war. Among some 4 the late incidents
of his life is the or in which the late
Mr., Ludwig sokSlsS bad always said
he would gfvr nina aybottre OF cham.
paign when ne reached 100 years, but
he insisted that he would never reach
that age. Mr.. Sokoloski had preserved
q bottle for the old gentleman, but he
also told his folks that it was for Mr..
Sherman. tatat Mr.. Sokoloski passed
away. and his funeral was attended by
SIR. Sherman. After the funeral Mr..
Sherman was handed the bottle by the
family, but he too, never lived to reac1
the age of 100. but nearly SO.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-14

frs' time, within The h'stcry of Yer
lion Parish, that no election i held
for the judicial Offices, all &C the par
tics having been 1sr!l ed the nominees
without opposition. Il, :, ~
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-14

Advertise your goods if you want to
sell them. 1t must be known that YOU
sell them, and you can best tell that
through the columns of the Progress
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-14

This seasons harvest will be
the largest in years, and prices
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-14

bowler comes around, turn {
deaf ear tOwar | him.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-14

will be satisfactory, so when
the presidential year calamity
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-08-14

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
Items Of interest In Method It Parish
for the Present Week.

Circle No 2 Of the Ladies Aid So
ciety, young women's circle, will meet
In the Brotherhood room this evening
and entertain their husbands at sup
per.
lhe Woman's Foreign Missionary
society will hold It's postponed meeting
at eight o'clock with Mrs. Chas Maurer
on Imperial ayenus. A program and
refreshments viii be enjoyed.
Tuesday evening gospel meetings
will be held in the following homes.
Mrs. Ray Dewey, Dewey street; Mrs.
Ira Wood. Branch street; Mrs. Girls
void, Weeks street; Miss Maurer,
Union street and at the church The
class leader VIII be in charge Of the
church meeting, and leaders will be
provided for the Others.
Rev. J Austin Huntley Of the Fifth
Avenue Baptist church Of Troy viii
address the Brotherhood meeting in
the church Tuesday evening. Mr.
Huntley Is a very able speaker to men.
In college he was one of Colgate's
star players and Since leaving college
he has played the church game with
equal vigOr. Refreshments and good
fellowship will be on the program,
Thursday evening the mid week ser.
vice is in charge of the minister. Last
week more than hundred people were
In attendance The goal for this week
is still higher The junior choir will
lead In the music.
Thursday afternoon Immediately
after school the junior league meets
TO study church history and organiz-
alton, and to practice for junior choir
work There are classes for primary
children iunior boys and girls. and
Intermediate girls, The boys OF tho
intermediate age are requested to
Join the Bible study class In the Y. NJ.
c. A. which will be taught by Mr..
Perry FRIDAY evenings.
Prof T. f. Long meets the choir
FSiday evening
a h0r~el viii be pcHked bv the Wo-
mans Home Missionary society ut the
parsonage next Monday for the deac-
one - home In Albany Contributions
Of fruit, fresh or canned vegetables,
cereals, chicken jelly pickles, meats
etc are collected
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
HELPED BY ROYAL FRIENDS
Musicians Of Old Days Found Valuable
Patrons Among Those In the
High Places.

Many a famous European musical
genius has been literally supported at
one time or another during his career
by "the great" many musicians being
connected with royal courts especially
In the days when there we're many lit
tie princes.
Joseph Haydn for 33 years directed
and composed for the private con
certs Of the princes Of Esterhazy, dur
Ing which period he created most OF
his best rhapsodles
Beethoven had his life made easlet
for him by the Archduke Rudolph ana
Princes Lichnowsky and Lobkowitz.
These three mobiles we're his truest
admirers IN day when musicians oc-
cupied a subordinate social position,
and were regarded more or less as the
yassals of the family that supported
them.
On one occasion Beethoven was
nsked Ia improyiSc before an ariSto
cratic gathering He began playing,
but the conversation In the salon CON
tlnued. In high anger Beethoven
arose. exclaimed forcefuIly though
rudely: ITO such pigs play no more J.
and dashed out Of the room,
Mozart. anyone who has rend his his
tory Of music will remember, was
kicked downstairs by an upstart serv-
ant of the Archbishop Hieronymus'
who was for many years his patron,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
PUBLIC WELFARE PROGRAM
Public Activities of the Association
for the Coming Week.

The program Of the Public Welfare
Association me udes, IN addition TO the
physical training gwen in the schools,
Ia number OF activities which are open
to the public. Of special interest are
the Tuesday and Wednesday evening
events Tuesday is Girls' day at the
Y. NJ. G. a and the evening is set
apart for, basketball bowling and
games for the adult girls OF the village
Teams are being organized and all
girls interested in athletic games are
urged to come this week without a per.
sonal invitation Wednesday evening
the community dancing at the hlgn
school is Tor every one General dane
ing fol ows the instruction which Is
given from 1880 to $3.50. The pro.
gram for the weeks of November 18th
follows
Tuesday, Y. NJ. c. A. Junior girls
4 to t. Adults girls 7 to 945.
Wednesday, High School hall, adults
Dancing class, 1880 to $3.50. Communi-
ty Dancing $3.50 TO II.
Friday Club Room Council Meet
ing, leaders Of Girls clubs, 4.3O to
Saturday, Club Rooms. Chlldren's
dancing class 10;30 to 1900. Junior
dancing class, 300 to 500.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
Y. NJ. c. A. SUPPLIED MANY
SPEAKERS FOR SUNDAY
State Secretary Byron Clark, Harold
Edie and r. l. F. Henderson5poke
at Several Local Services.

Sundays program was busy one
rOl tne ;. "a. \. a., lO services De.ug
Juppned wlth speakers.
Iuonlas r. l.. HENDERSON spoke from
the egauOnal puplt IN ,ue MOI n
lag anu addressed tne mems bIbie
class later. The Methodist Sunday
scnOOl WAS favored with fine talk
.iUm MIN. In the evening he appear
I'd before one class al the baptist
cnnrcn aI,o speaking before the com
blned nilsson schools a. the c Use OF
the even ng.
Nr. hehuerson was warmly received
by his listeners all considering II a
iine chance OF hearing man Win a
real MISSION TO BenningtOn.
Saturday evening a theatre meeting
was held at North bennington at wnlCh
he spoke ana on Fraay evening he ad-
dressed the Y NJ. G. a. social gather
ing. he appeared at schools ana lac.
tories wheie he was much appreciated
State Secretary Byron n. lark was
in the pulpit at the Baptist church on
ounuay morning where ne emphasized
the real Christian message OF the as
sociations. He touched on the history
Of the organization, bringing out the
power Of prayer from its vesy founda-
ton aud appealing for The support Of
the churches at the opening oil the J.
M. G. A. International week OF pray
er. He spoAe in the evening along the
same line at the congregational
church
A service was conducted in the after
noon at the Soldiers Home, 3. n.
Clark spoke OF his experiences over
seas. Ii. w. Winslow gave an outline
of his policy Of bringing singers and
speakers to the home and inviting the
soldiers to make the "Y' a home up
town when ever they came into the
village.
Earl Chase sang two beautiful sell
ections for the men. Mrs. Martin
played for the singing which was lead
by Miss Ray, who has done such credl-
table work In the Sunday services.
Howard Eddie, the actor, spoke at
the Union meeting OF young people
at North Bennington on Sunday even
ing
State Secretary Clark spoke at the
Junior High school and Howard Eddie
the avtor gave a Shakespear reading
at the High school this morning.
Edward Ransome, volunteer leader,
will be in charge of the main lobby to
night
Howard Eddie, the actor, will give
reading from the poets, to which
all men and women are invited. Is
pecially are the members of the Poetry
club invited to come and meet MI
Eddie.
Mr.. Eddie will be guest and speaker
at the ~" club supper at $50. Mr.,
Clark will also have supper with the
bows. II is hoped Mrs. John Spargo
viii be the guest of the evening
Three group supers will be put on
bv the bows department with speakers
during the week of prayer
The Lone Scout Tribes are meeting
regularly for supper, gym work, etc
Principal Wood has been made couh-
cilor of one OF the tribes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15

BASKETBALL GAME.
Bennington Team Wa1 Depeated al
Norm Adams,

The intermediate ciass team Of the
bennington ASSOCIATION met defeat at
the HANDS Of corresponding class
team OF the North Adams "Y'. The
local team had the disad vantage Of
playing on strange floor; also, two of
the players Of the Bennington High
football squad just returned from their
game at Plttsfield.
The game was full Of clever passing
and footwork. The game was nip and
tuck from start to finish, neither side
leading at any time by more than four
points The first half ended rs in
favor of the North Adams team.
The second haf started off with a
fash. Bennington eVened the score;
then went ahead and held the lead
until near the end. Here Bennington's
tired condition showed itself and North
Adams forged ahead in q series of fast
and cleyerly executed plays. The
game ended in favor Of North Adams
by the score OF 1916.
A return game has been arranged
for Saturday November 9th, at which
time the visitors are due for harder
game
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
RUTLAND BUM RUNNERS
Captured at keene With Car Loaded
With Booze,

Keene, N. H., Nov. 12-Three al.
legged bootleggers from Rutland, VT,
were arrested here today by Sheriff
Edward II. Lord, who also gathered in
Hudson automobile loaded with ZIG
quarts Of Canadian whiskey. The ac-
cused are John j. Lalor, jr., Joseph
II. Shepard and Paul Tetreault, all of
Rutland.
The three men who have been con-
Quoting a rum-running trade from
Canada south, were gathered in after
the local officers had been tipped off,
by revenue officers farther north.
County Solicitor Roy NJ. Pickard, Sher
if Lord and three deputy sheriffs
were waiting at the outskirts of this
city when the big Hudson touring car,
bearing Vermont license number
l2529, hove into sight.
The machine was stopped and the
car searched. After the finding of the
ZIG quarts OF Whiskey, the men were
arrested. Lalor and Shepard were
both released on $500 bail for reap
pearance in court tomorrow Tetre-
ault will spend the night In Jail.
Lalor, who Is, or rather was, the
owner Of the car, as it has now been
confiscated by the Keene officers, ap-
peared to be the leader of the alleged
whiskey smugglers.
Shepard has been conducting real
estate business In Rutland
Tetreault the mechanic Of the
party has been employed by various
garages in Rutland at different times.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
MR.. TOWART ASKS
BETTER SUPPORT
FOR LEGION POST
Boys Need Help in Furnishing
Their New Rooms.
NO REPLY TO REQUESTS
Mr.. Tcwart Thinks That Local People
Are Interested and Willing but
Failed 10 Read the Appeal

Editor of the Banner Many com.
munlties seem to be taking as much
pride in doing something worth while
for the returned soldier as they did
in speeding him on his way when he
went to serve his country and humani-
ty Quite often on9 reads OF gener-
GUS help given the boys in securing
e building where they may meet for
social purposes or aid given them in
furnishing suitable rooms. Our Ben
nngton boys were not behind those
of ether communities In responding
to the country s call, Neither were
the good people of Bennington behind
other communities in taking care Of
their boys.
notice that our boys have secured
a room in the Hawks building for soc
ial purposes This they did without
asking any outside aid. The room is
unfurnished and the boys appealed 10
ths community through the columns
Of the Banner for some second hand
furniture to make their room attrac-
tive. To date nothing has been forth
coming. The war Is ever and the en-
thusiasm that went with II IS past
but am sure that as citizens o. Ben
nington We ought to let these young
men know that we have not forgotten
service rendered nor are we urgTate-
ful for the self sacrifice these men
made. feel sure that It Is simply
an oversight and that there are many
homes in the community whe-s there
are unused articles that would make
tie room of the American Legion an
attractive piace fer the fellows to
meec
Yours very truly.
W. G. TowaTt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
s CHILDREN ARE
KILLED IN MOVIE
THEATRE PANIC
Smoke from Clogged Furnace
Scared Crowd of Children
WOMAN SCREAMED FIRE"
Dead Were Crushed by TrampIine
Crowd and Many others Were
Badly Hurt In Rush.

New York, Nov. IA paper clog
ged furnace hue, which caused smoke
to fill the Catherine Theater, a mo-
ton picture house in the East Side
italian quarter, raised cry 0f fir,
late today and in the ensuing panic
dix children between the ages OF two
and ten years, were trampled to
death. Twelve others were seriously
injul ed.
The little theater was crowded to
capacity. Children filed most CT the
200 seats, for the hero of the picture
was an italian lad who rose from
humble surroundings like theirs to
riches and fame. The youngsters
we're absorbed in the progress OF the
screen hero Pl9tro who was prUtect-
Ing his father from thieves, wheu
smoke began to sCep through the
cracks OF the theatre floor.
my God. it's a flre!" This shout
came from an elderly woman who
gathered little one under her arm
and ran for the nearest exit. I'M
medIately loud walls arose as chill
dren began to cry. They Jumped from
their seats, iammed the ais'es and
fought for passage. The lights flick
cred out.
Youthful cries attracted many resi-
tents OF the neighborhood Camille
Bruillo, who sells bananas from a
pushcart on the Bowery, rushed to
the scene He darted into the the
ater and attempted to shout down the
cries. Failing, he saved those he
could. Camille carried more than IS
children to safety, then collapsed,
overcome by smoke.
Some one sounded fire-alarm.
Many then we're carried from the
after overcome by smoke. They were
soon revived.
The most remarkable story Of the
occurrence was related by Camille
AlYlro, l4-year-old Italian lad, Camll-
10 was found hudded beside q stove
Ia a fourth floor back room. In Oliver
street. His face was SCARED whore
heavy shoes had stepped and his lit.
tie back was mass of welts.
@"Oh, I'm all right, now he said
"But, gee, was scared. took my
little brother Salvatore, to the show.
We were sitting there about the mid
die. when smoke came in Then some
body hollered Fire and we jumped,
I knatched Salcatore and get outa the
seat. Then q big man with a black
fiustache came down and told us to
cit down, nothing was the matter,
But everybody was crazy. A big fell
lef knocked me down in the aisle
pushed Salvatore underneath me, and
then | don't remember noth'n' till
my ma kissed me and said Bella
MILO"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
GEORGE JEPsoN DEAD
Death Of Lifelong Resident Occurred
Early This Morning.

George Jepson died at his home on
the North Bennington road early this
morning at the age of 70 years, Mr..
Jepson had spent practically his entire
life In this vicinity.
Mr.. Jepson was farmer and laborer
In Bennington and through his many
years spent in this locality had acquir-
ed large circle of friends. During
the Civil war, he served In the 57th
New York volunteers and was muster
ed out of service at the conclusion of
the war
He is survived by five sons, all resi-
dents of Bennington. They are:
Charles, Henry, John, Edward and
William Jepson and two daughters,
Mrs. Joseph Hewes OF Williamstown
and Mrs. Herbert Pratt of Little Falls.
N. Y. He also leaves one brother,
Reuben Jepson Of Hillsdale N, j., and
one sister Mrs. Laura Murdick OF
Pownal Center. He is also survived
by 27. grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from
the late home, Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock and interment will be In
Old Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15

life is constantly confronted with
new ideas, They must be examined be.
fore being accepted In this aS in
everything else there must be tAe right
light in which to make the cXamina.
tioa The bright light that makes the
diamond flash destroys the seDsitized
plate Each must have the light It.
needs to meet the thing IT was made
tor So each challenging thought must
have its setting and life's windows are
the media through which we see them.
He who knows how to use his win
dows can have just the kind Of light
he needs within, lie who closes his
windows to the light is sure TO settle
farther and farther into himself and
sour in his own stagnaton TO live
sweet and fresh lives men must see,
It's a matter of opening the windows.
Exchange,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
LEAGUE OF NATIONS IN
FINAL SESSION TO-DAY
Assembly Of Al Nations Is Faced by
Many Problems but Is Determined
to Do Full Justice.

Geneva. Nov, Determination to
meet the intricate problems in world
affairs and to lay firmly the founda-
tion stones Of the League of Nations
is evident In the demeanor Of the del
egetes from Al countries who conyen-
ed today for the first session of the
assembly league.
Although differences of opinion
have already arisen relative to the
Danzig question, the makeup Of the
commission on mandates the protec-
tion OF racial and religious minorities
in the Balkan states and the admission
to the league of Germany and some of
her former allies. there was evident
disposition on the part of all to meet
every situation with fairness and en-
deavor to reach decisions which will
be acceptable.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
FAMILY PROTECTION
Just as Necessary In Timie Of Peace
as During War.


Since the dawn of time men have
fought and died to protect their wo-
men and children In sea disasters 1t
has always been women and children
first" In the early struggles cf our
forefathers as well as in many in
stances during the World War, the
women and children were gained on
ly over the dead body OF the husband
and father who made the supreme
sacrifice. tho futile to protect, his
loved ones.
In normal, modern times, man does
not have a physical enemy to contend
" th His women and children have
nothing TO fear so long as he lives,
but when he dies then comes the
realization Of whether or not he had
lived up To the best traditions Of men,
and, did by his women and children
what the most uncultured men OF the
past had dons.
He knew that the enemy was COM
ing, was absolutely certain that some
day. Il would knock On his door, then
how about the women and children?
Could he Justify his carlessness then
if he wasn't prepared? DO you think
so? Is there normal man who does
think so? He had the chance and
didn't take 1t. 1t was offered him
many tines but he laughed and did
not want to be bothered
His lies isn't iked 10 protect his
family nor anything else CT ya'ue he
is simpy required to save a few dol
lars a year of his earnings, which will
all come back to him but his family
will have been safeguarded If he dies.
1t won't cost a cent TO investigate
a plan Of fully protecting your family
Phone 1874 for appointment u. j.
wilson. the Metz man. Advertise
mem.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
mlDpLEsuRY BEAT VERMONT
At No Time During Game Was Mid.
dlebury's Goal In Danger.

Middlebury, Nov. -Middlebury
defeated the University CT Vermont
on Porter Fled Saturday by score
Of six to 0. Field goals were made In
both the first and third quarters by
Quackenbush, Mldd'ebury's quarter.
In the last few seconds of play Ashley
succeeded in getting the ball within a
foot OF Vermonts goal line, but did
not have time enough to carry 1t
across.
Johnson was the chief ground gain.
en- for the University OF Vermont,
While Drost Ashley and Quackenbush
starred for Middlebury. Az no time
did the University OF Vermont get
nearer to Middlebury's goal than her
twenty yard line.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
Gard Of Thanks.

We hereby wish to express our
thanks to our friends and
neighbors for their many acts and
deeds Of kindnes during the death of
our dear mother and fer the boautl.
ful floral tributes, especially the Geo
lockwood and Co.'S mill, Allen A. Co.
and Cooper Latch Needle shop. We
also wish to thank those who gave
their car services.
MIR and Mrs. Joseph Laflamme.
Pearl Lafamme,
lsreal Lallamme,
Mr. and Mrs Leon Montville,
MIR aud Mrs Edward baflammc,
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kelley,
Mr.. and Mrs James Kelley,
Mr.. and Mrs William Colvln,
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Laflamme,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
SNOW .o'coNNELL
Local Couple Married by Rev. T. r..
CartY This Morning.

A pretty wedding was solemnized
this morning at St Francis de Sales
church by Rev. T. r. Carly when Miss
Lillian OConnell, was united in mar
riage to Frank Snow, sen of Mr.. and
Mrs, Albert Snow.
The bride was attred in dark
blue suit with hat to match and car
red a white prayer book. The couple
were attended by Miss Pearl O'Con,
nell, sister Of the bride, and Ray
Snow brother of the groom.
Immediately after the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served to rel
atives and immediate friends.
Mr. and Mrs Snow received many
beautiful presents, including cut glass
silver and money
The couple left on the nocn train
for Springfield, Mass where they will
spend their honeymoon After the
wedding trip they will reside on
Union street
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
Lake That Has a cruot OF SAT-.


Going through the weird region OF
Death valley, In California, travellers
looking from their perch upon a hill
side where a wide view is commanded,
may see what appears TO be Il lake
of Ice cleaning in the sunlight.
When the lake is reached, one finds
II TO be not of lee, but that 1t has
crust Of salt The surfaces of these
lakes arc wet In winter and dry in
summer where dralnaEe from sur
rounding highlands pou S upon them
the flood Of winter rains, Eyapora-
ton Is rapid In this region, anA by
the time the dry season begins many
of the lakes have become crusted with
hard salt.
In spite OF this abundance, It is
said that Europeans introduced the
use of salt to the United Staes,-
Popular Science Monthly.