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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
JAMES MALoNEY DEAD
Died Th Morning Just After Eating
Breakfast.

James Maloney, aged 6S, died this
morning suddenly from cmbolism just
after eating breakfast. He was
thought to be getting along nicely and
his death is a great shock to his
friends.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Maloney was
injured by being kicked by horse.
Blood poison followed and two weeks
ago he was taken to Putnam Mem.
orial hospital and his leg amputaten.
He stood the operation we'll and had
seemed to be getting better.
Mr., Maoney was the head teamster
at the Orchards. He had been em.
ployed there ever since Mr. Everett
bought the property and was trust.
worthy and reliable man and always
liked by his associates.
His whole life has been spent in
Bennington and North Bennington
and he was we'll known in both VII.
lagos. He is survived by widow, two
daughters and three sons, Mrs. Will
liam Powers, James, Thomas and Miss
Nellie Maloney of Bennington, and
John Maloney of Albany. The fliner'
ahwill be held from ST. Francis church
OF which he was a member.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bennington Young People United in
Marriage Monday Afternoon.

Mrs. Josephine Keeler Greenslet
daughter OF Mrs. Helen w. Keeler,
and William H. Eddington. both OF
Bennington, were married Monday
afternoon at the chapel of st. Francis
de Sales church, by the pastor, Rev.
Thomas Il. Carly.
The brides dress was of brown
canton crepe with steel trimming.
She wore hat to match and carried
pink roses. Her bridesmaid. Miss
Mary Eddingt0n of Corinth. n. Y. al.
so wore brown with hat TO match and
carried pink roses The best man
was Dean |. Martin.
Following the ceremony there was
a reception at the homo OF the brides
mother for family, relatives and i'm.
mediate friends of the young people,
The house was prcttily decorated
with running pine and forest green. a
result OF the energetic and art site
efforts of Harry r. Southall
The bride was the recipient OF
many beautiful and use'ul gifts, in.
cluding silver, cut glass. linen and
household furnishings. Her. mar
riage gift from the bridegroom was a
platinum set bracelet. Pearl beads
constituted her gift to her attendant.
Mrs. Eddington Is native of Pen
nsylvania but during the last Il
years has lived in Bennington where
she has large circle of friends who
are wishing her every happiness,
The bridegroom has lived in Ben.
nington since he was young lad and
has so thoroughly qualified as an all
round good fellow that he has al.
most forgotten that he was christened
William and not Bill"
Out of town guests at the reception
were Thomas Woods. Mr.. and Mrs,
William Steel and Mr. and Mrs. VII.
liam Beaumont OF Little Falls, y. Y,
Mrs. Mary Cavanaugh, Mr.. and Mrs
John Hopkins. Miss Alice Mahar and
Mrs. William Bowling of Troy.
The newly married couple expert
denced some difficulty In making their
way from the church to the brides
home for the reception. Through a
conspiracy involving the traffic officer
at Putnam square their car was caught
in jam and held up for some time
while the bride and bridegroom were
forced to listen to the usual amount
of chatting from temporarily irrespon.
sible friends.
The successful escape from the
home of Mrs. Keeler was largely due
10 the thoughtfulness OF Earl w. VIII
liams the bridegroom's employer. MIR.
and Mrs. Williams had arrived in an
Essex coach to make the customary
call'an found the house guarded like
prison. Automobiles were stationed
at all points and even the windows
had been nailed down. Recognizing
the preiicament OF the young folks,
Mr.. Williams advised them to hustle
into his car aud beat it," They did
so and some time later in the even
ins teleph6ncd of their safe and unmo-
Tested arrival in Albany.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
GOTH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
Oldest North Bennington Resident
Celebrates Event Sunday.

Charles y. Phillips, who celebrated
his ninetieth birthday anniversary
sunday. October 20. was given a birth
day dinner at the home OF his son,
Harry s. Phillips OF BenninGj on.
Twelve members of his family were
present, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Phillips
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Saunier OF
Troy. Frederick Phillips who was
home from the University OF Vermont
and Miss Marion Phillips from Mt.
Sinai Hospital, New York, Mrs. Myra
Endress, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gooder'
mote and Miss Therese Goodermote.
Mr. Phillips has spent most OF his
life in North Bennington and is the
Oldest resident in town. He has live1
fifty-seven years in his present home
on Mechanic street. He was peas
antly remembered with presents,
fruit and flowers, and with shower
OF eighty birthday cards. all tokens
OF the regard and esteem in winch he
s held by his many friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS
lncrea sd Attendance at The Baptist
Church.

There were one hundred and ten
people present at the third session OF
the school Of IN 'ssions at the Baptist
church Sunday evening. The attend.
ance showed an increase of six over
the previous week The studies arc
growing more interesting as chapter
after chapter Is discussed They are
4 great deal like fairy tales, produc.
ing n stronger magnetic interest as
they 20 ON.
A delicious lunch was served by the
lad cs. This was followed by q short
song service Rev. w. G.. Towart then
made the announcements and l. Il.
Munger, general secretary of the Y.
NJ. c. a.. lead in prayer, The differ.
ent classes then turned to their re.
spoctive studies, The study period
was followed by a service in the audi.
torium. The hymn. Lead on o King
Eternal" was illustrated This was
followed by stereopticon lecture on
Highways and Byways of Assam.
THIS lecture was very In tructvc as
we'll as interesting as some of the
classes are studying the work that Is
being done by the missions in that
| field
1t Is hoped that the attendance, for
the rest of the session will be greatly
Increased because IL Is seldom IA group
has tho opportunity of seeing such H.
lustrative views Of the work that is
being done by the missionaries whom
they arc helping to support These
meetings are held not only for those
| who are regular members of the
church congregation but for all those
who wish to attend them regardless OF
laco creed. or color
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
MRS. ORVIS AGAIN IN
CONTROL OF EQUINOX
Former Owner Takes Over Manchester
Hotel Property; Martin to
MANAGE II.

Manchester. Oct. 30.--The propric-
torship of the Equinox company re.
verted today TO Mrs. George Oryis. the
former owner, after the Equinox
house. the chief item of property in.
volved in the transaction, had been
operated for two summer seasons by
Mrs. II. V. p. Brown of New York.
The contract Of purchase in 1921
called for a consideration reported as
$S00,OO0. Although the hotel busi-
ness had been good for the two sea-
sons, Mrs. Brown apparently did not
wish TO carry out the contract
A. E. Martin, who had managed the
hotel for many years with the excep.
tion OF the 1922 season, will again
take active charge Of the affairs of
the company and, following the com
Ing winter season when he will be in
Augusta, Ca, as manager OF the new
Vanderbilt -Bon-Air, will probably di.
rect the 1928 season of tho Equinox
house.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
We Vote Republican Ticket But Have Sneng Hope that Senator
HALLOWEEN PARADE TONIGHT
Grave Yard Specialists, Ghosts and
Ncar.Ghosts to Take Part.

Ton ght is Halloween and word was
passed this morning that there VIII be
Il ghost parade on Main street tonight
at 7.30 The Stark Drum Corps in iull
rcgalia will lead the procession.
Ghosts, imitation ghosts, would-bc
ghosts and all persons Of uneasy con
science are expected to take part The
parade will be confined to Main street
and none Of those taking part are ex.
pected to throw anything at the police
force except noise and confetti.
Automobiles and people with head
ache are requested to kindly keep off
Main street as far as possible from
7.30 to $3.50 so as to give the children
between the ages of eight and eighty
chance to participate in the carln.
val.
The promoters OF the parade have
secured an order from the street com
mttee closing to traffic Main street
between Putnam square to School
street between the hours OF 790 and
$50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31

ono OF you individually that each Of
you can do much to assist in carrying
out this program.
Questionnaires have already gone
out upon each one of which. your
frank expression of opinion is urged,
and needed. Favorable public opin-
ion on any matter of Importance to
Bennington backed up by the organi'
zation of the Board of Trade would
accomplish anything undertaken.
Get behind this present program of
financing and housing and then let us
establish a motto for Bennington for
all times to come. 1T can be done"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
AMERICA NOT To
Be REPRESENTED At
LAUSANNE C0NFAB
Declines Invitation to Near East
Peace Conference
ONLY OBSERVERS ATTEND
State Department Reply Says
Foreign Embassies Have AL
ready Received Instructions
ONLY OBSERVERS ATTEND

Washington, Oct. 31.-(By the AS
sociatod Press)--A formal reply de,
cllning thoselied invitation for Amerl-
can participation in the Near East
peace conference to be held next month
at Lausanne, Switzerland. was forward
cd by the state department today
through British, French and Italian
embassy here.
The American reply was brief, in
forming the European governments
that the attitude Of the United States
and reasons for sending only Ameri-
can observers TO Lausanne hah heen
sent forth in instructions forwarded
last week to American embassies at
London, Paris and Rome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
RIO GRANDE DEAD
LINE FOR EMPIRE
STATE CONCERNS
Mexico Breaks Commercial Re-
lations with New York
ORDER ISSUED BY OBREGON
Individual States in Republic
also Instructed to Cease
Business Dealings

Mexico City, Oct. 81 (By the Asso.
ciated Press Commercial relations
between the Mexican government and
the residents of New York state were
under suspension today until further
notice as the result of Instructions sent
to the department of the interior by
President Obregon last night
The President also had various Mex.
lean state governments instructed TO
restrain from commercial intercourse
with the New York firms
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
Y. N. C. A. BOWLING LEAGUE
Green Tigers Take Four Points From
e. z. Waist Five.

The Green Tigers defeated the L. u
Waist bowlers last night on the Y
alleys making four points added to
Their previous fifteen. The Baptists
need but one point in their match with
the Independents tonight to maintain
their lead in the league. Should the
Independents win by five points they
will be tie with the Green Tigers for
first place.
A new record was made in last
nights contest, the Green Tigers bowl.
ing 2470 for high team total. Mallory
was the individual star of tho evening
making 2l0 for high single and 526
Tor high total The score:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
LET'S GO CLUB.
First OF Series OF Fv, Dances to Be
Held Tcniuht.

The Lets Go Club" have arranged
a series of five dances to be held on
varioas holidays during the year. The
first of this series will be held In
high school hall tonight. These dances
are informal and season tickets can
be obtained from members Of the
committee. These tickets are good
for both admission and refreshments,
which will be served at each dance
There will be special music for
dancing from to l O'Clock. Let's
Advertisement
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
FOR GOVERNORS HOME
Understood He VII Have Charles
Parker House.

Montpelier, Oct. 3i.-~Local friends
of Redhcld Proctor have been look
Ing for house for him during the
coming session of the legislature. Mr..
Proctor. II Is stated. has hired no
house and will enter into no agree
mcnt for house until after the oloc
tion, II Is understood that CHARLES
parkor's house on Seminary hill
stands first In his choice and that
when his gubcrnatorlal election wor
ries are passed the trade will be con
sumated. Mr.. Parker and family will
start this week for Florida and re
ma n until May.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
NOON LUNCHEON TO-DAY.
Seventy Men and Women Heard About
Board cf Trade Plan.

The second OF tho series of Board
of Trade lunchoons was held this noon
at the Alps restaurant, when about, rs
persons were guests Of Elmer j. Han
sen. Tomorrow the merchants of tho
village will be guests OF Douglas
Hawks.
Following the luncheon this noon
Percy II. Morgan gave another inter
esting address on the Importance to
the town of re.organised and effec-
tive Board of Trade.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
A. c. YORK HoNoRED
Town In Tennessee Named After
World War Veteran.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct Sl.--Acyork,
new town named in honor of Ten.
ncssc's famous World war hero Alvin
G. York. has been founded in Fen.
treas county as the terminus of the
oneida Western railroad. II is 10.
Gated near the farm presented Ser
geant York by civic organizations of
the state in appreciation OF his hero
ism overseas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
FLAT JEWELLERS
FORCED To JUMP
TO ESCAPE FIRE
Three Women Hurt in Leaping
Into Life Nets
ONE IS EXPECTED TO DIE
Blaze Starting in a Stable Causes
Loss of S150,000 in
Chicago !
ONE is EXPECTED TO DIE

Chicago, Oct. 31.-(By the Associat
ed ress)-Three women were hurt,
one probably fatally In leaping from
a burning building into life nets today
when fire swept block in West
G3rd street.
Nearly two hundred flat dwellcrs
fed or leaped from the windows and
about one hundred were forced to
jump.
The blaze started in a stable. Tho
damage was estimated at s150,0O0
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
JUDGE oevRlEs RESIGNS
Had Been Head Of Customs Court fol-
Twelve Years.

Washington. Oct. 81 tBy the Asso'
ciated Press) Marion Devrles. pre-.
siding Judge of the court of customs
appeals today resigned after twelve
years service on the bench. The resig.
nation was accepted by President
Harding He will resume the practice
OF law.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
FATHER VAUGHAN DEAD
Ono OF the Prominent Jcsuits in IN.
World.

london, Oct. 3l,--tBy the Associa.-
cd essl-Iathcr Bernard Vaughan.
one. OF the most prominent Jesuit
priests in the world and brother OF
the late Cardinal Vaughan, died here
today.
Several years ago he toured through
the United states aud parts of Gauada
and Alaska and later lecturcd in Japan
where he addressed host of peers.
lie became i'll two or three months
ago but was bcdridden only three
nnNs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
TROPICAL GALE VICTIMS
Several Ships Founder OF Coast OF
San Salvador

San Salvador, Oct. 3i.-tBy the AS
soclatcd Press Republic Of San Sal
vaGor-Seyeral vessels have founder
ed in gale along the Pacific coast ac'
cording to reports received here.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
SEVEN HUNDRED BRlLLiANTS
In pladcm Former Kaiser VIII Present
His New Wife,

Berlin. Oct. 3l.--(By the Associated
Press Former German cmperoT's
wedding present to his bride or next
Sunday. Princess lIormine Of l,euss
will be diadem set with seven hundred
briliants and pair of car rings.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Wednesday. Little
change IN temperature.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-31

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Middletown transcript., 1922-11-11
"A Fool There Was" with an
All-star cast will be shown at "The
Everett" theatre Wednesday even
ing next.
ODESSA

Carol Dermer, of Smyrna, visited
freLds in towE on Tuesday.
Mr.. Samuel Baker, is recovering
from an attack of pneumonia.
A new electric light plant has been
installed in the Presby Church.
Miss Swain, of St. Georges, was a
recent visitor with Mrs. Henry Krone
mier.
George Rroadwater' of Havre de-
Grace, Md, has been visiting friends
in town.
Mrs. Sophia McGee and son Albert,
have returned from recent Whining
Ton visit.
Mrs. Thomas Ford and sister, Miss
Naudaip. have been recent visitors in
v Wilmington.
Charles Ludman, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting his sister, drs. Jacob,
Muelhberger.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mac Amery,
Vi w linIlS tOI, nave bSch lSSSib SoSS's
of relatives, near town.
Mrs. j. A. Melvin, of Baltimore,
Md, is spending few days with her
sister, Miss Mary Gilch.
Mrs. William Dixson, of Whining
ton, visited her cousin, Mrs. +. d
Reynolds, part of last week.
Mrs. Charles st. John, of Philadel'
| pha, has been spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Leven James.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Keene and son,
of Chester, Pa, were sunday Visitors
with Mrs. Keene's father, Mr.. Fletch'
er E Morgan
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Swan. of Phila
| depha, and William Swan and daugh
ters, Misses Margaret and Elma, Of
Wilmington, have been recent guest:
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Heller.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-11

tanned by Miss Helen Kronemier. who
piano. Refreshments of cake and
coffee was served.
Thomas Sartin, Jr. has bought the
Craven farm near st. Georges, now
tenanted by Clifton b. Deputy, for
farms Mr.. Sartin has purchased. having
| resides, to the Government and the
balance to Filigame Bros, of Chesa-
peake City, Md.
| The Ladies Aid of Summit M. E.
Church will have poultry and oyster
supper in the community room on
Thursday evening, Nov. 23 We ask
come out to help make this supper a
success. There will also be fancy
table so each one may have an oppor.
tunity to do at least part of theii
Xmas shopping at this table.
B. F. Johnson met with what NIGH
have been very serious accident only fol
the timely assistance of his nephew, b
w. johnson. Uncle Bennie as he i!
the barnyard and a herd sire belonging
to Dan Cochran, made for the agec
r man, knocking him around very rougl
tor time. 1t was necessary to hav'
an X-ray taken. We have not learned
: the extent of his injuries. We hop
, they are not serious.
! On November 10th, Miss Alyce Hut
ton, with the members of the SUNNI
p. Il. A. will hold name social in tn
. community room. This means you pa
] a penny for each letter in your name
4 You are served with cake and cotfe
and ice cream for sale. We earnestl
hope everyone will help with this as tn
d. proceeds are for the Summit Parent
f Teachers Association. They have jus
;, purchased dodge ball for the schoo
Il Remember, on Thursday evening, NJ
vember 10th, come one and all.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-11
"The Snow Shoe Trail will be
shown at "The Everett" theatre
Monday evening next.
WARWICK

Miss Lena Buckworth was Whining
ton visitor Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Shriver spent Sunday
with friends near Wilmington.
Miss Agnes Merritt spent Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. Samuel King.
Mrs. Walter Buckworth spent Friday
of last week with Mrs. Bennet, near
Sassafras.
Mrs. Edward Armstrong end daugh-
ter, Nelne, of near McDonongh, were
sunday visitors in town.
Mrs William Minner, of Wilmington,
spent several days recently with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. King, >r.
Mrs. X. b. Merritt, Sr., has been
spending sometime with her daughter,
Mrs. Frank Bernard at kennett Square.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fillneame, of
Elkton, Md. We're visitors at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Cora Bishop,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pierce apd dau-
ghter, and Mrs. B. M. Stearns. visited
relatives near Earleville Saturday and
| Sunday.
Mrs. T. p. Devine and Mrs. John
| GdTneT o. spent oHe udy VI last Wech
with the formers daughter, Mrs. j.
Quinn, at Galena.
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Lipscomb and SON.
Edgar, of Centerville, Md, were Sun
day visitors at the home of Mr.. anc
Mrs. William Boyles.
The members of the Ladies' Aid will
hold an Oyster Supper in the hall or
Wednesday and Thursday of mex
week, Nov. Is l6.
The regular business and social meet
ing of the Christian Endeavor Society
was held at the home of Mr.. William
Vinyard on Friday evening of las
week.
The little Misses Eleanor and Bill.
Mackie, of near Childs, Md, spen
severa days of last week with thei
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. d
Aiken.
Sunday School Sunday morning a
$50; Sermon by the pastor, Rey. G. NJ
Culloms, TO- 80; Christian EndeAor, il
charge of Mr.. Hanson King, P. M
A cordial welcome extended to every
one.
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"TRE EVERETT" OPEN
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE)

full effect of five-fold deep perspec-
tive in several brilliant colorings and
lighting changes.
The general scheme color is old rose
and silver with richly deep blue velour
in the background, further enriched
with numerous badachin canopies in
the same tints-the whole forming a
uniquely beautiful scenic display.
The heavy drop curtains are of rich
| dark blue velour inlaid with-gold-
beaded letters forming the initials ''E.
| To-.
| The wall ornamentation scheme in
Doth parquet and gallery is done in
ovely old rose tapestry effect. while
| above and below are broad panels
ad )rned with handsome holdings and
French gray trimmings in festoons.
The bottom of the walls are faced
with a three foot high border richly
colored in imitation of Tennessee mar
BILE, making fine addition to the other
color scheme.
The foyer is roomy and is tastefully
} finished, floor, sides, ornamental doors
with curtains and all the rest.
The front of the new theatre on the
, outside is adorned with handsome
r marquet, on its sides appearing in large
( letters formed by electrics in white
= red and blue the words THE EVER
ETT," which when illuminated make
, beautiful and brilliant color spectacle
visible at great distance.
a THE Everett" is notable addition
S to the towns finest structures, and fur
y nishes, moreover, a greatly deslre
t means of obtaining right at home first
u class theatrical and other amusemen
S and entertainment.
:. The erection of The Everett re
e fleets the highest credit upon the coui
s age and public spirited progressivenes
e of its owner, Mr.. }. +. Lewis, and wi
10 no doubt receive at the hands of An al
ii preciative public the large patronae
t. its eminent merits deserve.
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Read "The Everett" theatre pro-
gram for the coming week on an
other page Of this paper.
SUMMIT BRIDGE

B. w. johnson was Wilmington
visitor on Monday.
Miss Lillian Shelton is the guest of
william Husfelt and wife.
Robert Ryan spent the week-e end with
his parents in Scranton, Pa.
l. Frank Eliason is on the sick list.
DR.. T. j Courey is in attendance.
George Kane, of Marcus Hook, spent
Sunday with his mother Mrs. J. w.
Kane.
Mrs. Sallie Mumford has been spend
ing a few days with her brother in
Baltimore.
Miss Medill and Miss Karr, of New
ark, were Monday guests of William
Hobson and wife.
Misses Helen and Emily Blackburn
spent Thursday in Cecilton, Md, with
Miss Mollie Richards.
]. O. Clark and wife on Sunday en-
tertained Clifton Deputy, wife and two
sons, of St. Georges.
Mrs. J o. Clark recently entertained
her mother Mrs. Walter Deputy and
Mrs. Will Crompton, Of Porter.
Claude Voshell,, young farmer neal
Glasgow, met with serious accident
recently. He was kicked by horse
breaking the bone above the knee. At
this writing he is getting along as well
as can be expected.
Mrs. Walter Deputy on Sunday en-
tertained Mrs. Will Crompton and Mrs.
!. i. Weber and son, of Porter. Mrs.
Crompton has been very poorly for
nnife 4 while and her many friends are
alsd to know she y Improving.
m. L.dios Aid net On Tuesday
eveS,iIe r. - koin4 n Nm. Frank
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FOR SALE-Sweet preserved cider
sold by the gallon or more, also WIN
ter apples. ALFRED HELLER, Town.
send, Del.