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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
Gard of Thanks

We wish to extend thanks 10 our
many friends and neIghbors for thelr
kindly assistance and sympathy during
the illness and death OF our beloved
husbarfti and father, also for the many
beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Emma Bentley
Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Bentley
and family
Mrl. Georgiana Mattison
and family
Mr. and Mrs William Twitchell
and family
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Montgomery
and family
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
PERIODS IN AGE OF EARTH
Figures Compiled by GeolooIst Are
Certainly interesting Though Per-
haps Little Startling

A geol0gst describes by means Gi
graphic chart the comparative lengths
Of the different periods Of the age Of
the earth He places the age Of the
earth arbitrarily at 72,0O0,000 years,
represented by clock dial of "A hours
100000 years to each hour.
On the above basis the first six
hours of the clock represent Azolc
time, the earliest conjectural period
of the earth's formatlon--1SOOO,tO 900
years the next six hours Eozoic and
the next eight Paleozoic time-1s,000,-
600 and 24,000O00 years, respectively
periods of mineral and vegetable
formations. In the next three hours
animal life veloped-Mesozoic time.
100000 years-that is, from the
twentieth to the twenty-thlrd hour.
Thus the last hour of the % 100000
years Of geologic time--represents
Ne0Zolc time, which includes the ap-
pearance of human life in the Quater-
nary period
This last division of the "a hours
the Quaternary period, is shown as
only ten minutes in other words 500,-
600 years. The existence of human
life on the earth, therefore, bears the
same relation to the age OF the earth
rs ten minutes does to twenty-four
hours. But since the period of writ
ten history is estimated roughly at
only 5000 years, this last division is
not shown on the chart, since 1t would
only be u seconds in duratlon.-
Scientific American.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
UNCLE SAM TO PAY
CLAIMS OF VERMONT
Government viii Settle Unpaid Bills
For All Condemned
Cattle.

Montpelier, April 2O,--Dr. James
Z. White of the federal bureau of
animal industry has been in confer.
ence with the state department of
agriculture relative to the payment OF
ella ms under jhe cooperative plan be
tween the state and federal govern
ment and arrangements have been
made so that Vermont will get
enough of $500. 600 VIII ch was avail
able in the appropriation, but allot-
ted to other states and not used, so
that the claims which remain unpaid
at the present time can be met.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
FIRE DESTROYS HOME
Blaze Damages BrattIeboro Property
To Extent OF $4,000

Brattleboro. April 2O.-The J. L..
Martin house and contents at the
corner of Chaplin and Linden streets
were damaged early yesterday to the
amount of $4,000 to $4,000 by fire
and water the first breaking out at
$50 o'clock and offering stubborn re-
sistance until nearly o'clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
DRYs WIN ELECTION
Prob bition In Ontario, Canada, Car
ries by Large Majority.

Toronto, Ont. April 2O.-Ontar.o
Monday voted for bone dry prohibit
ton" on the referendum to stop the
Importation and sale Of intoxicating
liquors in the province, by a MAORI.
ty unofIicially placed between 10000
and 100000. These figures were pre-
dcted upon an estimated total vote
of about 600 600.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
ROAD FUND REACHES $34o
Subscript ons For the Woodford
Highway Are Growing Daily.

Subscriptions for the repair of the
Woodford highway reached $340 last
night. Six teams have been promis-
ed for two days apiece.
There will probably be more. The
bennington Garage and Perry b. Gard
ner have each offered the services Of
a man and truck for three days or
more. Don't wait to be solicited but
send your contribution to Arthur j..
Colgan, treasurer of the fund
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
BRITISH MINERS VOTE
FOR A WAGE BOARD
Labor Organ Says Plan Is Indorsed
BY Large Majority In
Plebiscite

London, April 20-Demands for the
establishment of National Wage
Board and National Wage Pool
have been reaffirmed by large ma
jorit es of the district committees of
the miners throughout the country,
the daily Herald a labor organ, as
sert,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
rs, MINERS ARE
SAID TO BE HUNGRY
Salvation Army Appeals to Governor
OF Alabama For Aid Of
HoIIferS

Birmingham, Ala, April 20.--Twen-
ty-six thousand persons are at the
point of starvation in the coal fields
Of northern Alabama, Governor XII
by was told in an appeal by the Sal
vat on Army southeastern division
The organization it was said, was
helping to the limit of its resources
but said additional ad must come
from others sources The conditions
it was expla ned, grew out of strike
of the mine workers, which continu-
ed several months.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
Swiftest Tidal Current.

The swiftest tidal current In the
world is that between the Islands Of
Jum and SCarha, off the Scottish
coast. According to the official charts,
the speed of the current here is nearly
eleven miles an hour, No river, ex-
cept mountain torrent. runs at al -
thing like such u pace.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
NORTH BENNINGTON

All those who are to canvas next
Sunday for the Congregational world
movement, are requested to be pres.
ent at the mid-week meeting on
Thursday evening at 7.30 A program
has been prepared for the meeting
which will interest the pubic general
ly, as wei as the canyassers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
PANAMA'S READY TO
TACKLE COSTA RIGA
Costa Ecan Government Seeks TO
Settle Boundary Dispute
Via Farley

San Jose Costa Rica, April 90
Panama continues to make warlike
preparation along the Costa Rican
frontier, reports here declare The
Costa Rican government is said to be
ready to enter into negotiations with
Panama with the hope of reaching
satisfactory solution OF the boundary
dispute.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
YAP MANDATE STANDS
Japanese Cabinet Says Hughes Note
Will Not Alter Nations Policy

Toxic, April 2O.--The cabinet yes.
terday decided there was not reason
to alter Japan's policy on the Yap man
date question because of the recent
American note on the subject accord
ing to the Nichi Nichi The decision
Of the ministry vii be reported Friday
at an extraordinary meeting of the
Diplomatic Advisory Council the news
paper adds.
The Foreign Office said il could
neither confirm nor deny the above re.
port
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
TWO POLICEMEN SHOT
Murdcrers Hold Up Train Two Hours
In Irish Town

Dublin, April 20-Po icemen Kelly
and Hetherngton were taken from a
train aet evening near Ballysodars,
County Sligo, and shot dead by armed
men who held up the train two hours.
Reports say the shooting caused con
sternation in Sligo where the murder.
ed men were stationed some years
Police visited the town and ordered all
premises closed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
Easy
HULlNe CARTER CONTEST
Six Members OF Junior Class to Take
Part.

1t is planned to hold the annual HUI
ing Carter Prize Essay Contest dur
ing the second week of May The
following members of the Junior
class in Bennington High school have
been chosen to take part in the con-
test. Harley Armstrong, Perry Co
kay, Rose Hayden, Pierce Mahoney
Miriam Stakeholder and Domenic
TcmAS,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
MRe. J. :. HILL
Summer Resident OF North Bennington
Dies at East Orange, N. j.

Mrs. J. T. Hill died, Tuesday at her
home in East Orange, ~ j., after a
three weeks illness Of pneumonia and
complications. For good many years
Mrs Hill has spent her summers in
North Bennington with her daughter,
Mrs. Clarence Bonynge and had a wide
circle of friends in this vicinity.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20

Washington, April 20.-War be.
tween Panama and Costa Rica grow
ing out of the present boundary dis
pute vii not be tolerated by the Unit.
ed States it has been learned authori
tatively
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20
WEATHER FORECAST

Far and warmer tonight. Thurs
day increasing cloudiness and proc
ably followed by showers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-20

To gain and lose swift renown.
Jest seek some public post in town
And beat your cousin Lester;
At first, you'll make greater stir
Than any Roman decemvir
Or tribunicial Quaestor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
HICUWAYNIAN FOUED
or, MAINE STATE ROAD

Portland. Me. July 3. -Fhr. armed
highwaymen ii was revealed today,
attempted lat, last night to hold up
an automobile party from Providence,
in the vicinity " Oah HIN, &carhoro,
hut were frustrated in their ATTEMPT
at robbery ny {. Il. McKccn, a Nom
Ter Of the party.
Mr. Mckcen, W Stuart Cotton, a
prominent Prov idcnce business man,
and Miss Helen q. Stone, -Hr. Me
kccns Gancce were in the auto. When
hear OAK Hill they saw a man lying in
the road with anutncI bending over
him. The man who was standing mo-
toned for the car to stop, and as it
did 50 the Frustrated Individual jump
ed to his feet. Then both, WIFI revol-
vcrs III their hands. approached the
car and were Joined by third, also
armed.
One of the trio seized hold of Mss
Stones dress, at the same time order
ing the occupants of the car to get
cut. Mr. McI>ecn reached forward,
struck the stranger in the solar
pIeXus and at the same time started
the car, knocking down anothe. of the
highwaymen. The third fred after the
car as il sped toward the city.
Several suspicious persons have been
seen on the state read by motorists OF
late. hut this is the first attempt at a
holdup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11

All Augusta is interested in the
coming of the Swarthmore Chautau-
qua which will be at Capitol Park
July 10 to 10, both dates inclusive.
The rare excellence of the program,
the big bargain provided in the price
of season tickets and the genuine
pride that everyone is taking to make
Chautauqua week successful one in
this section, have stimulated not only
the guarantorS of the enterprise but
the Girls Community club and other
organiza tons to rivalry as to who
can do the most work in bringing out
the crowds.
The complete program was pub
lshed in the Journal Saturday Morn
ing. In the Journal of this morning
is a list of the places where the sea-
son tickets may be purchased. More
interest in the ChautauqUa has been
aroused than ever before and [ looks
as if the required 500 season tickets
would be more than sold before the
opening entertainment. No season
tickets may he bought after the
Chautauqua comes so that it is ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
Local Autoists'
Car Damaged
They Did Not Stop

There are various bandits OF the
road, but classed among the nearest
is the automobiles who will run into
another car and then keep on going,
not stopping to ascertain the extent
of the damage or take his. just dues
Friday evening Frank Foster, the
tailor, in company with Mrs. Foster
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Arthur Chenard
or % Bridge street, were riding along
IN the Foster automobile, headed
toward town. AS near as they can
remember a large touring car, light
blue in color and with yellow head
nights came tearing up the road
headed towards Winthrop. The Fos-
ter car was well on its side of the
road, according to Mrs Foster. who
SAT IN me rear seat. The car which
came on at high rate of speed.
crashed into the front wheel of the
Foster car puncturing the tire on the
left hand side. Then tho big car
ground along. ripping the mud
guards and smashing the rcaf wheel
OF the Foster car The big car did
not stop its speed but kept right on
gong. 1t was all done so quickly
mat the occupants of the local car
We're unable to get their BEARINGS
untll inc big car had disappeared m
over the hill. Mr. Foster has a more
dehnlte idea as to the make Of the
car Mrs. Foster who sat on the laft
hand side Of the car, received a Sc
we're shaking up and is lame AS a re-
suit or the miX-up. II is most for
tunate that no one was hurt and Tho
occupants of the car feel that they
had q narrow escape. An incident in
connection with the accident was
tHat MI, Foster had turned his car
around and was coming back towards
Augusta to stop and offer aid TO sonn
women who appeared to be having
trouble with their car al the side OF
'''e road. While going back 10 helm
tieih he was run into. He was able
20 ollTc the car into town. but aside
from the tires and the mud guards
HelnS damaged, the engine was erin
p''d hN the impact. 1t must he that
'hS oth'r car was Gamaeed sonn-
what because it does not seem nos
sipie mat such a collision could bavn
'' tIie "fher car out free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
One Legged Boy
Saves Two Persons

= modest hero is Ernest Dostie. >
one legged boy, who lives on Mount
vernon avenue and who within two
weeks has saved two people from
browning, The Dostie boy lives near
'he ice house on the avenue and is
an expert swimmer in spite of bie
hahdicap, On Tuesday of last week
"e Drought TO shore lde Terrio. aged
- Years VINO was on the stream
M"en her boat tipped over. She was
- dpout SIX feet Of water. but she
Was unable to swim and tho timely
ald o. The Dosite boy saved the eirI
from drowning. Two weeks beC,re
mat time the Dostie boy saved M
"ther boy, Arthur Carpcnticr oooa
- years. who lives on Sand Tul
rom drowning in the same stream
me boy was out wading and cot be-
|ond his depth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
EVERYBODY INTERESTED IN
COMING OF THE CHAUTAUQUA
Organizations Combining to Boost Sale of Sea-
son Tickets-P Program Finest
In History of Institution

tremely advisable they be bought at
once.
From the opening concert by the
Eekhoff -Colafemina Company. on
Wednesday, till the closing strains of
the Hawaiian concert on the last
day. our citizens are promised week
of high grade. but popular music at
the coming Chautauqua.
Four artists on the first day: a
soprano, a tenor, q flutist and a
pianist.
Three musicians and entertainers
on the second day: The Misses Hoyt
and Harry Wilhelm.
The Howell Concert PART. high
grade recital company, on the third
day
The Bohemian Girl" a feature
| musical program, full cast, chorus
and orchestra, on the fourth day.
A popular musical and entertain
| ment company on the afternoon OF
the fifth day.
Vierras Hawaiian Concert Con-
pany will close this great program or
the last day.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
TRIBUTE TO UNCLE
GEORGE Viewer, 101
AUGUSTUS OLDEST

! Through the dispensation of Prov
I idence our esteemed fellow citizen,
George w. Viewer, has added anoth-
er mile stone 10 his long and most
unusual life. He was one hundred
and one years old Sunday. 1t would
seem that an event of this kind is
worthy of note in any community,
and in city like our own where
most of us are known to one another
it is of unusual interest.
1t is natural for man to cling to
life and longevity is especially sought
after when accompanied by good
| health. Old age is entitled to the re-
spcctful consideration Of all thought
full men and women and that man or
woman is the loser indeed who can
not gain something helpful from the
experiences of those who have looked
long on life with its many and va
ried changes. And when a man has
lived not only 101 years, but has lived
those years modestly, temporarily
and intclligently, it is something of
a lesson to us all in the great prob
lem of existence.
Mr.. Viewers life is unique. Small
of stature, he has Il wonderfully we'll
formed and rugged physique. Born
in 1920, the year Maine became an
! independent State, among the plain
New England folks in the county of
Somerset, he partook Of the whole
somo environment of the early men
and women of Maine who not only
4,,I
and spiritual side of life, but cOnsid-
cred it greatly to thc.r credit and an
important part of their life work to
contribute to the welfare of the COM
munity by being producers, making
two blades of grass grow where but
one grew before, the real builders Of
wealth by which the community at
large prCspers.
A plain, everyday: man. living sim
ply. laboring with his hands from
bONhoOd, long after the three score
years and ten, he was working at gar
dening and caring for the property
of Well-tO-dO citizens of Augusta
with that care and interest which
comes to man who loves nature
and who derives pleasure in being the
humble instrument by which it may
lie aided in it's unfolding. A Carpen-
ter by trade, he lahorcd many years
in that line although his work has
been varied. lie helped build the old
Howard AthenCum and the Old bridge
between Boston and Cambridge which
has sounded to the passing of the
countless numbers who have crossed
to and fro between these historic
cities with their associations and
traditions. He labored in the con-
struction of Long Wharf, a land mark
and an historic spot to the business
men df New England and especially
to the men who go down TO the sea
in ships" His has been busy life,
busy in the common things which
after all are the real things of life.
A worker. producer, a builder; at
the age of 10l he rests serene in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
NOTED MAINE RESIDENT
DIES IN WASHINGTON

Monmouth, Me, July 9-Friends
here have learned of the death in
Washington Of Hon. Benjamin F.
leighton, aged "A. He attended the
public schools here and graduated
from Monmouth academy. He and his
father and two brothers served in the
Civil War. He was wounded at
Rimms Station, Va.
For many years he was in Wash
ington as private secretary to Hon.
William Is. Smell with whom he also
studied law. lie practised in the
courts Of the National capital and
was an instructor in law schools
Mr.. Leighton was a member and
trustee Of the Metropolitan Methodist
chruch and president of the board Of
trustees of the American University.
He married Sarah Foss of Fairfield
who survives, also a brother, Charles
Leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
HELD FOR ATTACK ON
PORTLAND WOMAN

Portland, Me, July enlarged
with assault on Mrs. Bessie Peterson,
Guy w. Davis, a contractor of 40
Dartmouth street, was arraigned in
the municipal court today and his
case was continued to July Is. bail
being fixed at $500.
Mrs. Ellen toss, aged 20, mother Of
Mrs. Peterson. fell dead at her daush-
ter's feet at the time the alleged as
sau!t took place, and DIR. Royce b.
Jossel>n, ii medical examiner, pro-
nONHced death due to heart failure.
Following the alleged attack on
Mrs. Peterson, Davis left the house.
and he was arrested few hours
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
Funeral of Mrs. Adelbert |. Sands

The funeral of Mrs. Adelbert l..
Sands was held at O'Clock Sunday
afternoon from the late home at 5
Winter street Rev. II. Fl. Brown and
Rev. Mr.. Allen officiating. There was
a large gathering of relatives and
friends. The floral tributes were
many and beautiful.
of the deceased IIlvin, Emerson,
Walter and Owen Austin. The re-
mains will be sent on the o42 train
this afternoon to Foxcroft for inter-
ment. The remains will be accom-
panied by Mr. Sands, the two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Eva Gordon and Miss Flos-
sic Sands, and the son, Vernie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
Gov. Baxter TO Address
York County Farmers

Biddeford. Ne. July 9.-The annual
field meeting of the York County Farm
Bureau will DC held at Paul Eussell's
dairy farm in AIwive. Aug. - VIII
liam NJ. Gray of Sanford, county agent
is in charge.
Gov. Percival +. Baxter Of Portland
will be the chief speaker. Other speak
ers at the meeting will be Leon s. Mer-
rill, dean of the College Of Agricul-
ture: Frank r. Washburn. commi ssion-
er of agriculture: William Nj. Thomp-
son. master of the Maine State Grange
and Charles +. Tarnes. Speaker of the
last Maine Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
MASTERS NOTICE

To all creditors If the Farmers
Union Grain and supply Company #
NIte,Nill"; In the action Arthur ".
Stctson in equity rs. the Farmers
Upion Grain and supply Company /
hay" been appointed special Master
t. receive all claims against the tnm-
pauy and determine" and adjudgc the
amount t. hc allowed thereon with all
prefrrJ noes OF security in Connection
W,tn same. You are therefore directed
to forward To me On or before August
st an iteIniZad statement of your
Y iaim, uHdrr cath, with a stat cment
of all credits and all security or pref
,rcnc,.; which you claim TO hold in
connection with same. If any SGcl
claim is based upon an INSTRUMENT in
writing. you should file such instru-
ment with the claim
CHARLES l.. ANDREWS
249 Water Street,
Augusta. Maine.
July Q. 1921. julyjl-lS-2J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11

An antomohile collision resulting in
small damage, occurred about 3:3(
Saturday afternoon in front of thu
store of F. Fl. Reale & Co. on NatcI
street, when Buick roadster, owned
by Daniel +. Weeks and driven by
Frank 3. Condor, ran into the rear OF
La Ford sedan owned by Miss Heller
Fisher, which was standing by the
curb. Mr.. Condor was driving up tc
the sidewalk the brakes did not hold,
and the car collided with Miss Fish
er's auto The damage consisted OF
the denting of the body and damag
to one of the wheels of the Ford Sc
dan and the breaking of the head
lights Of the Buick auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
Portland Tenants Given
Notices to Quit Homes

Portland, Me, July 9-Numerous
tenants of business block on Con-
gress street, including the Cumber-
land County Power &c Light Com
pany. were notified today to vacate
the premises within 80 days. The
notices were signed by the executors
of the will Of the late Mary j. D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
Mrs. Alphonsin Piper

Mrs, Alphonsin Piper, aged Is
years, died Saturday night at her
home, 102 Northern avenue, after a
few weeks illness. She is survived
by her husband and a child; three
brothers. Emil Of this city ard Eu-
gene and Joseph, of Madawaska:
two sisters, Irene and Eugene, of
Madawaska, and her parents. who
live in NADIA Waska. Funeral ser
vices will be held on Tuesday morn
ing at S O'Clock, at st. Augustine's
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
Funeral of Mrs. William cahiI,

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
" liliam Cahill We're held at 4 o'clock
Sunday afternoon at 3l6 Water
street, Rev. Howard H. Brown Off
eating Many friends and relatives
were present, and there were many
beautiful floral offerings. Internent
was in the family lot in the Halo
well cemetery. The bearers were
Hephe"s OF the deceased: Eddie
nahiliton' George Anderson, Frank
Dingley and Walter Dingley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
DECLARE WAR ON RUB"
A PORTLAND BEVERAGE

Portland, Me, July 9-Sheriff King
F. Graham announced today that he
will begin a crusade against a certain
rub" which d being used as bev-
erase and is responsible, he alleges,
for many cases of intoxication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-11
Hays Looking Out For
Welfare of His Workers

Washington, July REORGANIZATION
among postal employees of national and
local councils for the consideration Of
matters affecting their working con-
ditions, health and general welfare
will be undertaken in the near future,
the postoffice department announced