tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72681146464754298572024-03-19T00:39:29.484-07:00Bennington Historical Society -- Bennington, NebraskaThis is the HOME PAGE of the Bennington Historical Society. The Society meets the first Wednesday and the Flower Posse meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm at the City Community Room next to the library. For further information call 402-614-7509, e-mail bennhistsoc@gmail.com and our address is: Bennington Historical Society, POBox 15, Bennington, NE, 68007.Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-75123795753048821402021-02-02T10:08:00.001-08:002021-02-02T10:08:23.285-08:00Student Reports Help Save Bennington's History<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">We came into possession of some early reports written by students of Ms. Edna Mohr on the subject of Bennington's history. One in particular was extremely well written. Much of the information in these reports were used in Ms. Mohr's and Gary Sather's 1992 book on Bennington's history. It is quite evident, these students had a great deal to do with preserving our town's early history. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The author of this report is unknown but by the narrative we can tell it was written around 1935. To whomever wrote it; we thank you. We'd like to share it with you. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEU91bKcajNMWK3_1MHnQ_7uFWfxEV75GyzTdI2Qbl64RcHRJ76TyqixFQj1qY3eQYgDO65GNn6MStDSJYZNmSzHMv3C4pI8u5WzssanYeD7fysqKvp94LLE3eBRacyWSWyLXLwbtd7XI/s2016/IMG_1451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEU91bKcajNMWK3_1MHnQ_7uFWfxEV75GyzTdI2Qbl64RcHRJ76TyqixFQj1qY3eQYgDO65GNn6MStDSJYZNmSzHMv3C4pI8u5WzssanYeD7fysqKvp94LLE3eBRacyWSWyLXLwbtd7XI/w480-h640/IMG_1451.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>History of Bennington</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Author unknown (ca. 1935)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The building of Bennington in itself is a living chapter from the ever glowing story of the winning of the west. Men who work and plan today that the structures which will be their children's heritage will rise strong and true tomorrow. Men who have patience of soul and the durability of spirit to make the dreams become realities. Of such stuff were the pioneers made; and of such stuff were the people whose names are known in the early history of Bennington.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All are architects of fate,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Working in these walls of time;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Some with massive deeds and great,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Some with ornaments of rhyme.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Rude structures, such as the tar-papered store building hastily thrown up by Felix Ebener in 1888, were soon rebuilt for permanency; as was the building which he erected in 1889 and which is now occupied by the Desler Pool Hall.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Merchants in those days bought their goods from the traveling salesman who drove out in livery rigs from Omaha. People looked forward to their coming, for they were entertainers as well as tradesmen. One man played the violin exceptionally well, and most of them could perform slight of hand tricks, and all were great story tellers. Old timers say they could match Will Rogers and Bob Burns of Modern times. When they had finished their work in Bennington they hired livery rigs from here and drove on to the next town.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Because there was a demand for such services Eggert Oft built a livery and feed barn in 1889 and carried on a thriving business for many years. He also built a large hall and hotel which burned in the fire of 1913. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Earliest of the buildings in Bennington to be started is the store building in which Stoltenberg and Ohrt have their hardware business today. It was started inn 1887 and completed in 1888. Unique in its history is the fact that each owner has carried on a hardware business in that building. The first owner were Simonsen and Schmidt. They were followed successively by Christ Steinert, J.H. Siert, August Witte and Stoltenberg and Ohrt who have been located their since 1916.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The next store was built by Peter Mangold on the present site of the Bank of Bennington. It was run by Peter Mangold until 1890 when it was bought by G.G. Mangold.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Among the first buildings too, was the grist mill which was built and owned by Claus Oft for many years. It was located on the banks of the Papio Creek where a brush dam impounded enough water to turn the wheel of the turbine in the mill. Here the farmers for many miles around, brought their grain for Charles Schleip, the miller, to grind into meal and flour.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Because high waters during the spring rains washed out the brush dam, a framed dam was but which proved much more successful. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Nime years ago, Charles Schleip died and the mill stood silent. Later his daughter Minne, sold it to Adolf Mueller who had the structure torn down. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">During the winter ice wa cut from the mill pond by the saloon-keepers and butchers to store for use in the summer. Rivalry was so keep between two of the bucheers that it took a ducking in the pond to cool them off before prohibition and repeal when the country really was wet. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Other building followed in close succession upon the completion of the ones mention and soon a bank, general merchandise stores, a barber shop, saloons, elevators, and a lumber yard were ready for business. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Farms in the surrounding community had been under cultivation for some time and many homes in the little village were soon established. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A post-office was established in 1887 with Peter Mangold as the first postmaster. Since then Herman Timme, H. M. Fredrichsen, D. H. Kirachner, and Fred Hagedorn and Walter Mangold (who is the present postmaster) have held that office. A rural route was established in 1901 with Morgan Andersson as the first carrier. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Dr. Hickey began doctoring in Bennington in 1905. The Bunz Implement Shop was started in 1899 while Henry Shroeder has been located here for 40 years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Foremost in the memory of many people was the difficult task of moving a large blacksmith shop and house from Washington. The house was taken apart in sections, moved to Bennington and rebuilt exactly as it was in Washington. Although everyone helped--farmers, draymen, and townsmen--it took nearly two weeks to compete the job. Today the widow of Gustof Paulsen and a son still live in the house.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Educational needs were not neglected during these early days and the children from Bennington went to the school in District #34 for a few years. There they learned their A B C's and fine points on smoking out ground squirrels. After accidently starting a small prairie fire that burned over 40 acres of hay land, the boys decided to leave the squirrels alone and concentrate on reading and writing. Boys then were way ahead of their time. Today that would be a part of their field work in Science. In 1890, Peter Mangold laid out a school district for the town and a school building with accommodations for eight grades was built. Eldredge Messenge, who had been teacher with a monthly salary of $75. At that time there were four saloons in town and the $500 yearly tax money paid by each was used to help finance the school. In 1910 a second building was erected and two more grades added. Not until 1924 were the eleventh and twelfth grades added. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Two elevators were built and operated for a number of years. They handled from 80,000 to a 100,000 bushels of grain annually. The one built in 1899 by Peter Diedrichsen was run by steam power. Later it burned to the ground. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The other elevator, which was build by Peter Mangold and is now owned by the Farmer' Union, was run by horse power. A big black horse was kept to turn the cog wheel int he building which the Union now used for storing feed. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the earliest business enterprises was a cooperative venture with a creamery. Farmers about the community donated money with which they bought two or three lots in the east part of town. Here a Mr. Coriss of the Waterloo Creamery Company erected a building and installed a cream separator which was run by steam power. The cream was taken into Omaha and sold and the farmers took the skim milk home. Later when Mr. Layman ran the creamery, he installed pasteurizing equipment and sold the whole milk to Omaha markets.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">By 1892, considerable agitation had started to incorporate the town. Fearing that there would be to small a population to carry out the plans, Justice of the Peace, Herman Timme, took the census while a group of railroad workers were in town and counted the necessary hundred for incorporation. The papers were then drawn up, and Bennington became a full pledged village. The first meeting was held April 15, 1892 at the school house when H. Simonsen was elected President of the Board, H. Fredrichsen-Treasurer, Hans Scheider-Marshall, and P.A. Anderson-Clerk. The present Board of Trustees are Tim Ohrt-Chairman, H.H. Newmeyer, H.D. Schroeder, Fred D. Peterson, Gus Grebe and O.W. Glandt-Village Clerk.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The first newspaper was the Bennington Bugle, the first copy appearing March 29, 1892.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A number of factories flourished in the town at one time or another and included a hen-nest factory which was run by C.W. Glandt. Several carloads of nests were shipped out. These nests were not only convenient for the hens, but also game the boys who had to roam the orchards looking for eggs more time for themselves.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A cigar factory where hand-made cigars were rolled from kentucky tobacco was run by George Scheef, who leaned thes trade in Germany. He was also the Town Marshall and took his work very seriously. Three years ago, at his death, he was buried int hee blue uniform trimmed with brass buttons that he had worn for so long a time.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Wooden shoes were manufactured here, too. Mr. Andresen made thick wooden soles which were held on the foot by a strap over the instep. A Dane made a regular shoe which was hollowed out and fit over the foot. Although the shoes were rather clumsy and noisy they were warm and so there was a good demand for them for many years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A great many people remember when the Papio Creek flooded and put a company of soldiers from Fort Crook to flight. The soldiers had come out to take part in a D.A.R. reunion and were encamped on the low ground, now included in the Bennington Park. Everyone was having a good time and not a great deal of attention had been paid to a black clout that suddenly loosed a downpour of rain. Before the soldiers had a chance to break camp, water wass washing their tents, ammunition and other equipment away. For several years afterward boys around town display boxes containing 1000 blank cartridges that they had picked up after the flood water had receded. How different from autographed baseballs or pictures of favorite movie stars today.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">On July 22h, 1891, the first long-distance toll station was established giving the people their first telephone service.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In 1902 the Bell Telephone line was built into Bennington by popular subscription. There were only about a half-dozen business phones and no rural lines. Business men paid from $75 to $100 in advance for toll charges. Mr. Kirschner was the fist telephone operator. He also ran the general merchandise store at the time and the post office. It was no trick at all for him to sell a postage stamp, sell a pair of shoes, wrap up a side of bacon, and plug a few wrong numbers!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The coming to electricity is also very interesting. December 7, 1914 John Peterson began to furnish current for street lights at $2.00 per 100 watt bulb provided at least three were used. December 5, 1915 he was a Franchise to serve the public. July 3, 1917 the Franchise was given to the Platte Valley Power Company to serve the town. In 1927 the Nebraska Power Company took over the franchise to electric lights and power and has operated ever since. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-4047526475211631702020-08-22T14:31:00.001-07:002020-08-22T14:31:17.604-07:00District #44 School hits the Road and an 'Old' History Report.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9Etd1CFnPzr9VtFpelKppnGGFjEP_n8mCozoZS21_FbL4MTXT3Yz3LtKLgcXfQ2UsBJIGhorIyFeY9Gv6xFlr9EcmkvoSnwaJEkPiUH06GOihErza5v85gEw6CpkjEeGOSmVU19SGao/s2048/Dist44+1956.tif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1375" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9Etd1CFnPzr9VtFpelKppnGGFjEP_n8mCozoZS21_FbL4MTXT3Yz3LtKLgcXfQ2UsBJIGhorIyFeY9Gv6xFlr9EcmkvoSnwaJEkPiUH06GOihErza5v85gEw6CpkjEeGOSmVU19SGao/s640/Dist44+1956.tif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Rural School District #44 was sold and moved in 1956 to 144th Street to become someone's home.</span></div><p><br /></p><p>We ran across and old report about the history of Bennington in Edna Mohr's files. For those who didn't know Edna, she taught school in the Bennington area for over 50 years. She taught 3 generations and she was the primary editor for the Centennial Book entitled; Bennington, Nebraska 1892-1992. </p><p>The author for the following report is unknown. We would love to find out. It was found with a couple of student papers that Edna had corrected. It appears to be student report conducted by someone who must have interviewed an old resident. It has a wealth of information, much of which was used in the Centennial Book. </p><p>Hope you enjoy a historical document on the subject of Bennington's History.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04ct24R5xH4C8IBKjYoDcFK5O3TjFRbCGkwPaHLvQTC7_0jdyNga5UvSsgbCIx5XAGY_w6HIidV1QgTjiv7dxCmuIrzci_FOGhsE_cVNHMYD46Eq60oxWuYySx5uhLxF6ZqJnVP6_pnk/s2048/history1.tif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1356" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04ct24R5xH4C8IBKjYoDcFK5O3TjFRbCGkwPaHLvQTC7_0jdyNga5UvSsgbCIx5XAGY_w6HIidV1QgTjiv7dxCmuIrzci_FOGhsE_cVNHMYD46Eq60oxWuYySx5uhLxF6ZqJnVP6_pnk/s640/history1.tif" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwxx4IplGsGuwajaOQXqq1fQShnHZk-KAxT7Rt2E59-q83RsVoidfXwFqxcDx_2VlQdHINnORmXFkPDcbCotRPQgcGBv2_udMdQGdwd57on0sDlO2svvOBY1J3SVPIX0E6NZzb01_oew/s2048/history2.tif" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-7043182354460793762019-05-24T14:27:00.000-07:002019-05-24T14:27:55.377-07:00When Did Electricity Arrive in Bennington?<span style="font-size: large;">We recently came across an old report that describes how electricity arrived in Bennington. We have no idea who compiled and wrote it; but we are grateful they did. Here it is:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><u><i>History of the Electrical Industry in Bennington, Nebraska</i></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Bennington is in Douglas County, about 16 miles northwest of Omaha. In the year 1911 it had a population of approximately 300. In that year John F. Peterson operated a garage in Bennington and desired some sort of electric service. No service being available he installed a large farm electric light plant for his garage. After this had been in service for but a short time, the citizens became very much interested and asked Mr. Peterson to sell them electric service. He purchased a second light plant and served, in addition to his own garage, some nearby stores.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Enthusiasm over this electric lighting system grew until it was not long until Mr. Peterson's lighting plants were loaded to capacity. The business men of the village insisted that Mr. Peterson increase the capacity of the plant so that he would be able to serve the entire village. In 1915 Mr. Peterson installed a 25 hp gas engine and a 12 1/2 kw generator. This plant served the purpose very well for night service, but the demand during the day was so small that it was a loosing proposition to operate the plant during the day. In order to give day-time service Mr. Peterson installed a large storage battery.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>At the time business men of the village induced Mr. Peterson to increase the capacity of his plant, they offered to help finance the additional equipment, which was to be repaid to them by Mr. Peterson as the income from the electric plant would permit. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The electric rates charged by this plant were as follows: $1.00 per month which included 5 kw, 12 cents per kwh for all excess kwh. This plant was in operation until the latter part of 1917, when it was purchased by the Platte Valley Power Company. The consideration was $500 in Platte Valley Power Company stock and a Bennington Business lot. The Platte Valley Power Company operated its plant until the spring of 1919, when a transmission line was built from Irvington to Bennington. This transmission line was financed by 14 farmers along the line who were requested to buy stock in the company in order that they may receive electric service.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The Platte Valley Power Company was purchasing its current from the nebraska Power Company to serve this line, with the metering equipment located at Irvington.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The same rates were charged in Bennington as in Waterloo, Elkhorn, Valley, and other towns served by the Platte Valley Power Company. This line between Irvington and Bennington was later extended on west to Elkhorn, and connect to the line between Elkhorn, Waterloo and Valley, where it was connected with the generating plant in Valley.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>In 1922 the construction of a transmission line from Bennington through Washington, Kennard, and on to Herman was started. This line was completed and energized on January 25, 1923. A distribution system was built by the Village of Washington, and this village received its first electric service this same year.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The Platte Valley Power Company continued to serve the villages of Bennington, Washington, Kennard and Herman until September 1927, when the entire properties were purchased by the Nebraska Power Company.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was told by an old time resident that the town's power plant was not operated all night long. As a warning before shutting it off for the night, the operator would power the generator down, causing the lights to dim 15 minutes before they were shut off. This allowed folks time to light their kerosene lanterns before the 'lights' went off. </span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-39620209418901646562017-12-29T14:12:00.001-08:002017-12-29T14:12:45.591-08:00Colonel James H. Pratt<span style="font-size: large;">Attached is a YouTube link about Colonel James Pratt who was in the Civil War. He lived just 3 miles south of Bennington on State Street more than a century ago. He had an amazing life and was truly a frontiersman. Click on the link and enjoy the show. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://youtu.be/e-HoesZLVHE">https://youtu.be/e-HoesZLVHE</a></span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-41828759031902027032017-06-11T12:01:00.000-07:002017-06-11T12:01:50.480-07:00Bennington Daze 2017<span style="font-size: large;">The Bennington Daze celebration was a huge success and the Historical Society offered several old and new activities to our Community. Here is a rundown on some:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Museum.</u></b> Linda Klabunde and Lois Musel set up a marvelous display in our museum. During the two days, we have nearly 200 visitors who stopped by to examine some of Bennington's history. This year we offered old historic photographs, walking tours, koozies and some memorabilia left over from the 1992 celebration. Below are members of the Schneider family posing in front of their grandmother's wedding dress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This young man was amazed by the World War 1 uniform from Walt Mangold. He had to try on a helmet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Diorama.</u></b> Diane, Mac, Cory and Linda created a diorama representing what Bennington might have looked like in 1892. It was a huge undertaking, measuring 8 x 8 foot. It contained models of the businesses and homes that were here at that time; like the railroad, train and depot. The old grist mill and ice house. The saloons and businesses. Folks really enjoyed seeing how much we've changed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Historical (Ghost) Tour.</u></b> Some of our old noteable residents came back for the celebration. Eggert Oft, one of the towns founders led a group of interested folks through old downtown before he faded away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eggert walked the folks uptown, pointing out things that had changed in the past 125 years. Along the way he ran into some other old "spirits" like Bud Holms who was the Depot Manager. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here they are talking about driving cattle up warehouse street to the livestock pens next to the depot for shipment to Omaha. No trucks in those days. Mr. Holms lived upstairs in the depot and told he had to chain his bed to the wall because it would 'wonder' when trains sped through town. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mrs. Wilcox, the editor of the Bennington Herald had some printed posters for Mr. Oft and told the group how the newspaper operated. Annual subscription cost to the paper was $1, whether you could read or not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the way up the street they ran into Edna Mohr who taught school in the Bennington area for over 50 years. If you think that is something, she taught Sunday School for over 60! She told that in those days, teachers had to be single. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We ran into Bertha Sass at the museum. Bertha told about her life and WORK raising a family in those early years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the last leg of the walk, the group ran into John Petersen who had the early horseless carriage and garage business her in town. John showed the group the new Ford Model T. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tour then ended as Eggert, Burt, Edna, Bertha and John faded back into the past. We appreciated their stories about Bennington. We also extend our thanks to Ignition Church for the use of their building. </span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Scavenger Hunt.</u></b><span style="font-size: large;"> This was a new activity with the 'hunt' made up of questions and goals related to Bennington History. The questions were developed by Ruth and Bob Zaruba and Linda and Gordon Mueller. Ruth and Ginger gave out and received the questionnaires. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some businesses gave out articles. A Civil War reenactment soldier gave out American Flags to Scavenger hunters where they had to read something off the Veteran's Memorial. The flags were donated by Woodmenlife. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nearly 50 folks participated and we'll surely do this again. We all have a great time. </span><br />
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ago (1967), Bennington celebrated Nebraska’s Centennial and its 80<sup>th</sup>
Birthday (1887-1967). We celebrated it
in style with a Centennial Day’s parade and party during the weekend of July 29. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
Bennington Woman’s Club put together a pamphlet entitled “History of Bennington
Nebraska 1887-1967” that recognized the “Nebraska Centennial year and marks
Bennington’s eightieth year of establishment”. Their work summarized the high points of
interest in our Community’s history along with photographs. It is an excellent source of information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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group also had medallions made to celebrate the event. One side showed a covered wagon with
Centennial Days inscribed and the other side proclaimed “Our 80<sup>th</sup>
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for some unknown reason didn’t specifically celebrate the centennial of its
founding in 1987 and instead celebrated the centennial of its incorporation five
years later in 1992. Incorporation happened when the town’s
population reached 200. This may have been the result of a major effort to document our town's history in a book entitled: "Bennington Nebraska 1992-1992" edited by Gary Sathers and Edna Mohr. They did an excellent job of pulling together old photographs and document family and Community history.</span></div>
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isn’t anything wrong with celebrating incorporation but it's highly
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effort was made to recognize Bennington’s 125<sup>th</sup> Birthday with a
Proclamation. The City Council refused to take up the topic, suggesting it was to confusing. Mayor
Johnson signed the Proclamation without the Council’s support but again, that milestone wasn't recognized during Bennington Daze. </span></div>
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125th Birthday. Their town was dedicated one
month earlier than Bennington but didn't incorporate until 1915. That was 23 years later than Bennington. Their community grew at a much slower rate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bennington celebrates its 125<sup>th</sup> year since incorporation as Nebraska celebrates our 150 year. Fifty years ago when Nebraska celebrated its Centennial, Bennington celebrated its 80th Birthday. 80 + 50 = 130 years. What happened to those 5 years?? </span></div>
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Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-60045147683640934012017-04-12T09:02:00.000-07:002017-04-12T09:02:10.026-07:00Johnson Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Johnson Family donated some century old photos of Bennington to the Society the other day. Many are new and quite exciting because they provide us more information about our Community a century ago. Here are a few of them, enjoy:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The Witte Hardware store still survives today. It was built in 1888 and is located on the northwest corner of South 2nd and Stark streets. The building supported various hardware businesses for nearly 90 years. Today, the west wing houses our museum.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bennington Royal Neighbor Drill Team, 1910<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The next set of images were shot around Papio Creek activities. The creek furnished power to the grist mill to grind grain to make flour and meal. During the winters, Ice was harvested and stored in ice houses for use in the summer. It also provided recreational opportunities.<br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prior to the 1930s when the Corp of Engineers deepen and straightened the creek; it was prone to major flooding. Information along with the photos suggested this might have been C.W. Haden who was boating in flood waters west of town. His location is in Nancy Neumeyer's field, located south of the soccer fields from Johns/Bohn Park. Bennington can be seen in the background. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Papio Creek offered folks a place to ice skate. These ladies are located on the old mill pond. The old ice house is located in the background. Ice was cut into blocks and slid up the ice shoot and stored in the ice house until needed during summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-35130044235861876542017-03-23T07:47:00.000-07:002017-03-23T08:25:00.227-07:00What Are We Celebrating?<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Nebraska celebrated its Centennial Anniversary in 1967 (1867-1967) which also marked Bennington's 80 birthday. Bennington honored both events with a Centennial Days celebration in 1967. The town's history was accurately portrayed in a booklet developed for the event entitled: "History of Bennington Nebraska, 1887-1967".</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">For some reason, Community leaders failed to follow up with a Centennial (1887-1987) celebration 20 years later. Instead they chose to celebrate the Centennial (1892-1992) of the town's incorporation (1892) in 1992. That was when the village's population reached 200, triggering recognition from the Douglas County Board of Commissioners that Bennington was a town.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Why the change? Was it planned or a political response to failed planning? The answer might lay in the fact that Bennington might be the only town in Nebraska that celebrates its incorporation rather than its founding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many believe the actual work of our founding families to create our Community should be the reason we celebrate, not the final paperwork recognizing their accomplishment 5 years later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">That is the reason we celebrate our Nation's Independence on July 4th rather than September 3rd (1783), when the British finally recognized our independence. We celebrate the human sacrifice in taking our Independence rather than the final paperwork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While the Community celebrates our Quasquicentennial Anniversary, please remember; Bennington is celebrating its 130 Birthday. Let's remember the human accomplishment rather than the paperwork. </span><br />
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Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-79379581498936531782017-03-08T15:52:00.001-08:002017-03-08T15:52:17.076-08:00Wallace Farmer, 1913 found<span style="font-size: large;">The Wesemann Family has a long-history in the Bennington Community. The old Wesemann farm house is being remodeled and builders found 4 old copies of the Wallace Farmer Journal; they were all dated 1913. And its amazing, they are still in business today! They are centered out of Des Moines, Iowa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mike Wesemann dropped a copy off for the Historical Society. The copy is in remarkable good shape, being hidden in a wall for more than 100 years! It is amazing how some things haven't changed (types of crops) and what things have (equipment and farming practices).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a farmer spraying potatoes behind a team of horses. Wonder how many acres he sprayed back then in a day compared to what a farmer with modern equipment can do today?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gasoline engines were huge, heavy and had very little power. Our small lawn mowers have more power than many of these beasts. But they were necessary to power equipment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Otto Glandt was a prominent member of the Bennington Community. He was the son of C.W. Glandt who was an early businessman in Bennington. His father owned several businesses that included a cement block factory, he built hen crates, sold insurance and farm equipment and built many of the first homes in town. Otto was born in 1906 in Bennington. For Bennington's 1992 celebration he authored a 2 page description of his childhood memories of growing up. They are narrated on the following video along with old photographs of some of those sites (https://youtu.be/H9MzD7Qh3Fw). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please take a little time to learn about life in Benningtion more than a century ago and view our other videos on YouTube at "bennhistsoc". If you like it, become a follower. Thanks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blizzard hit in mid-afternoon following a pleasantly warm day. It took folks by surprise. Temperatures dropped to -20 degrees and the terrible wind reduced visibility to zero. Many of those who were caught away from shelter and tried to make their way home died. This was especially true for school children, whom the storm is named after. The storm killed 235 people and many more suffered frostbite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Henry Paulsen was 11 years old when the blizzard hit Bennington on January 12, 1888. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It only snowed 6 inches; however, the strong winds created drifts 5 to 15 feet high. </span><span style="font-size: large;">He recalled after the storm was over, the only way they could get to the animals was through a door in the upstairs hayloft. It took over a week to dig out the entrance to the barn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plainview, Nebraska. Lois Royce was trapped with 3 students in her school and by 3 pm they ran out of heating fuel. They attempted to reach her boarding house which was only 80 yards away but became lost in the blowing snow. All three children froze to death. She survived but lost both her feet to frostbite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Holt County, Nebraska. Etta Shuttuck lost her way home and sought shelter in a haystack. She reminded there for 3 days until she was rescued. Her legs and feet had to be amputated and unfortunately she died of complications. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Great Plains, South Dakota. The school children were rescued by two men who tied a rope to the closest house and then headed for the school. They tied off the other end of the rope, letting the children follow the rope to safety. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mira Valley, Nebraska. Minnie Freeman led 13 students to her home, half a mile away. She used a rope to keep the children together. All her students survived. She was heralded as "Nebraska's Fearless Maid"!</span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-20989254439685641432017-01-02T16:13:00.000-08:002017-01-02T16:13:52.850-08:00Beginning of High School Basketball In Nebraska<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Roy Gordon’s Letters</span></b><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EuPDPTMRMC3mwDB7XoAsEEc9yUM13Ow50p8p9T3lvDPPeeRsVEK1RAw2Hjwi5_-yQ4-t3MxKOD76xLltR_sM7-8HMxR0yxJAPtGPQmqJBV7-VQ44bXqaJGElCOjoQKj_NfCuIkSdS-s/s1600/Roy+basketball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EuPDPTMRMC3mwDB7XoAsEEc9yUM13Ow50p8p9T3lvDPPeeRsVEK1RAw2Hjwi5_-yQ4-t3MxKOD76xLltR_sM7-8HMxR0yxJAPtGPQmqJBV7-VQ44bXqaJGElCOjoQKj_NfCuIkSdS-s/s640/Roy+basketball.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I discovered some old letters in the attic of my
grandfather, Roy Gordon when he was a senior at Benson High School. They fill a few gaps in our family history
and described the infancy of high school basketball in 1914. It appears basketball teams were just
forming. Some schools had teams, others
didn’t. Roy was a team member and
apparently responsible to contact other area schools to determine if they had
teams and if they were willing and able to schedule games. Transportation was by railroad not by bus or
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The first is in granddad’s hand, written to Mr. W.H. Morton,
Superintendent of Ashland Public Schools dated January 19, 1914. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My grandfather and his parents, Alex and Lucy Gordon were
farmers who lived 1 ½ miles northwest of Bennington. The Easter Sunday tornadoes of 1913
completely destroyed their home. It was
rebuilt later in 1914. The letters
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the Arlington High School Basketball Team.
Mr. Miller suggested the teams played games at each other’s school. I found it interesting that the opposing
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Water Public Schools dated February 4, 1914.
Weeping Water didn’t have a basketball team either. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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first letter sets a game to be played in Gretna on February 13. The next is a postcard agreeing to a game on
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Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-65485387590647484382016-11-28T12:20:00.000-08:002016-11-28T12:20:08.173-08:00Happy Holidays<span style="font-size: large;">The Flower Posse has been hard at work making holiday decoration for town. The two main features are snowmen and Christmas trees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This fall the Flower Posse created a Sass Memorial Iris Garden made up of nearly 75 varieties of award winning Sass Irises. Its located in front of the Police Station. Part of the garden includes 30 some individual stepping stones. Members got together for a "concrete pouring party". Members acquired a concrete mixer, 10 sacks of 'ready mix', and the Zaruba's back yard. We used the 'bucket rings' that we used for the iris propagation beds for forms. The ladies came prepared with all sorts of ideas and materials to decorate them. Many of us came away with 'dirty hands'. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, next year when these irises start to bloom, come visit the new garden and use these stepping stones to get really close to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of these beautiful flowers. Remember, they are the official flowers of Bennington.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Bennington Historical Society convened their November meeting by marching over to a member's home and starting a fire in their yard. What followed was a ceremonial fire ritual. Marshmallows were subjected to the fire until they burst into flames which were quickly smothered between graham crackers and sheets of chocolate. Some folks call this making s'mores; however, it is much more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Making s'mores is a very personal thing. There are those who only want a 'light toasted' marshmallow while others want a blazing infurnal until only a black charred skeleton remains. This process undergoes a critical eye, from the creator rather than from others. Not one criticism or self righteous remark was uttered which is remarkable from what we witness on TV now adays. Friendship and tranquility reigned supreme as the hot chocolate and schnapps was passed around. All was good with the world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: start;">There is something special about sitting around a fire on a cool night with friends. A fire is hypnotic, it relaxing and somehow reassures</span><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"> us that everything is OK. In survival classes, its taught one of the first things you need is fire; it's a necessary psychological "friend". Possibly we need more fires today?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-55213113873727495172016-10-07T14:06:00.000-07:002016-10-07T14:06:00.344-07:00Bennington 3rd Graders Learn about Bennington's HistoryFor the past 2 years, the Bennington Historical Society has been working with local sponsors in the development of historical information signs throughout town. Currently there are 27 signs showing old images and describing their significance. Today, I was working the the yard and I saw a large group of children and their teachers looking at one of the signs that is on Everyday Fitness. Mrs. Clause was explaining to the 3rd graders that Bill's Highway Service was once their 65 years ago. They then proceeded down town on their historical tour. <br />
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Here is the class down on the Molley, Warehouse and South Second Street corner looking at an image taken 120 years ago of the Arp Implement Dealership that use to be across the street.<br />
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Here the kids are looking at an image 103 years old showing the old business district lined with horses and buggies instead of cars. Can you imagine? We want to thank these Bennington Elementary teachers for working this into their student's curriculum. <br />
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Have you taken time to learn about the history of your Community? If not take a walk and enjoy yourself. Down below is a map where they can be found. If you are interested in sponsoring a new sign or donating photographs contact Gordon Mueller at 402-614-7509. <br />
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<br />Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-28855231214125863852016-09-03T16:32:00.001-07:002016-09-03T16:32:58.344-07:00Heritage Days at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. Oct. 1-2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fort Atkinson has reenactments the first weekend of each summer and the next and last is October 1-2. We had the pleasure to attend during the September reenactment. It was a beautiful day and what a treasure in our own back yard. You have to go and take the kids and grandkids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Volunteers are dressed in period dress and uniforms. Here is the drummer and he was really good. We caught him 'tuning' this drum. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We even caught the officers eating lunch. One interesting fact is that during one bad winter, nearly have the garrison died of scurvy and starvation because provisions couldn't get in; remember this was the 1820's. After that they began growing and raising their own food. They were quite successful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Judy and she was starting to actually prepare a dinner. They were having a pork loin stuffed with apples and a yam pudding. Cooking from a fireplace took skill!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They demonstrated weaving, spinning yarn, making lace and other important crafts and skills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blacksmiths were busy showing how red hot metal could be shaped into nails, hinges, and other tools and implements. It was really interesting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Flower Posse was busy again, this time thinning and replanting irises from the display and propagation garden on Main Street. The garden was originally planted two years ago and the plants loved their new home, growing and spreading. Last spring was a beautiful bloom. The plastic rings are being replaced with brick and the plants thinned out and replanted. The surplus plants are being transferred to a new garden in front of the Police Station. There the Posse is developing a garden of all the award winning Sass Irises. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Posse will be thinning other flower beds this fall. Surplus plants go to volunteers and are given to residents during Bennington Daze and the Iris Festival which is held in the spring. Those interested in joining please contact the Bennington Historical Society. </span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-77658416113693151442016-06-19T15:35:00.001-07:002016-06-19T15:35:29.217-07:00Bennington Daze 2016 Flowers and History<span style="font-size: large;">Bennington celebrated Bennington Daze during June 17th through the 19th. The Bennington Historical Society was quite busy. Our Heritage Farm Equipment flower feature welcomed visitors to town. The old farm wagon was full of blooming flag petunias and other flowers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another of the Flower Posse's projects is the Sass Iris Project where they are reintroducing Sass Irises to Bennington where they originated decades ago. In the process, they are getting the Community more involved by sharing these beautiful flowers. This year they gave out more than 130 Sass Irises to residents. Their goal is to make more Irisologists. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ladies set up two tables for their give-away. Here is Karen, Ellen (President) and Jan on duty. Up town, next to the Museum Ruth and Dee gave irises away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Last but not least, Linda welcomed visitors to our museum. She has set up new displays and we are showing new photographs that we've collected. Those interested in joining the Flower Posse or the Historical Society, please contact us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gordon Mueller led a group through the old downtown area on a historical tour talking about this area's history from 1800 to 1900. It is pretty fascinating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, anyone interested in joining call 402-614-7509 or simply come to a meeting. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 at the library Community Room. The museum is open on the first and third Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00. The museum and walking tours can be arranged by request. Thanks, Gordon Mueller</span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-15445900378338712112016-05-05T16:55:00.002-07:002016-05-05T16:55:50.608-07:00Flower Posse Has Loaded the Wagon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Bennington Historical Society and Flower Posse have launched a new project honoring Bennington's agricultural heritage with an old farm wagon and flowers. The wagon was donated by Gordon and Linda Mueller and placed in front of the Bennington Police Station. The Flower Posse designed and planted the wagon with flowers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The group hopes this project catches the interest and imagination of our small community and results in other groups willing to help sponsor the development of other "farm equipment" flower features. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ellen, Ginger, Ruth, Dee, Jan and Linda.<br /><br />This is really a fun group. Ellen Dahlstet is their leader and she does a wonderful job of organizing field trips, guest speakers and going to LUNCH! Monthly meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 at the City Office. Come join the fun. For more information, contact Ellen at:<br />402-238-2738</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are four new raised flower beds in Bennington. They are located on the Northeast corner of 156th and Warehouse streets. The project is a combination effort of the Mayor's Flower Committee and the Sass Iris Project of the Bennington Historical Society. Getting a group of plant lovers together is like having a group of cooks plan a soup recipe. The process was interesting and the product creative. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The project started out as a bare corner, four large steel window frames and a bunch of great volunteers that pooled their resources to help beautify their Community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here (l-r) is Bob Zaruba, Linda Mueller, Ruth Zaruba, Zinger McGurk, and Ellen Dahlsted. Not shown Gordon Mueller, Lyle Sass and Diane Warrick. (not responsible for spelling)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The beds include today's traditional flowers, prairie flowers, herbs and of course Sass irises. Additional flowers will be planted with fall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stop by and enjoy the flowers or better yet, give us a call and join the fun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-62577156886718557412015-03-05T07:54:00.000-08:002015-03-05T07:58:01.832-08:00Historic Signs for Bennington<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">Bennington is “wearing its history on its sleeve” these day
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signs that show and describe old historic photographs; some going back to the
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<span style="font-size: large;">The project also created brass plaques for those historic buildings over a century old. Both types of signs describe the photo and events at that time. The project was funded through donations from individuals, families and businesses that sponsored individual signs. Others have expressed interest in sponsoring additional signs. We anticipate having additional signs made.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Key members of the design committee included: Louis Musel, Jan and Bob McKelvie, Diane Warrick and Gordon Mueller.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The images are located in the Historic Business District and
positioned on street light poles to show visitors and residents “then &
now”. Gordon Mueller, Society President offered;
“This is a great project honoring the founders of our great town. It’s important to remember their
contribution. Support has been outstanding and we thank everyone for their
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Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-10404016153583088312015-03-05T07:20:00.003-08:002015-03-05T07:20:51.448-08:00Early Boots and LaddersDa<span style="font-size: large;">In another 'Interview' event the Society interviewed Dale Smith and Larry Arp about their early years on the Bennington Fire and Rescue Squads. Both joined in the early 1960's and combined provided the Bennington Community more than 75 years of volunteer service. Questions included 'why' they joined; some of the worst and best calls; and advice they would give those thinking about serving. The central theme was that people need to volunteer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About 40 people attended to listen to early stories and events by these two renown Community volunteers. Refreshments and drinks were served. (Who brought those delicious brownies?). The section was video taped for posterity. </span><br />
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<br />Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-90583878619125190842014-11-09T13:46:00.002-08:002014-11-09T13:46:39.427-08:00Fall Antique Appraisal Show <span style="font-size: large;">The Bennington Historical Society Held its 3rd Antique Appraisal Show November 8th. Jeff Spencer and Gene Mueller were the hosts and the appraisers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jeff described and discussed the history and value of about 30 different antiques brought in by Society members and the public. Some information surprised the group; some disappointed owners but everyone had a good time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The oldest item was a family trunk that Jeff estimated to be 200 to 250 years old and from Germany. The trunk was hand built of mahogany and of dove-tail construction. It was a jem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Items ranged from Chinese and American porcelain, silver ware, old photos, guns, cameras, old post cards, an unusual pencil sharpener, smoking material and pocket watches. The most expensive item was a collection of pocket watches valued at nearly $4,000 to a cigar box that produced the comment; "well I have some bad news." We all had fun and learned something new. Our thanks once again goes to Jeff and Gene for sharing their time and expertise. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jan and Ivar share some very old family photographs, some predating the Civil War.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Linda Klabunde and Linda Mueller collected donations and kept the peace. </span> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Bennington Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15848648337869437324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268114646475429857.post-81243992106962248422014-09-06T17:29:00.001-07:002014-09-06T17:29:59.693-07:00Sass Irises are being put to 'BED'<span style="font-size: large;">Lyle Sass submitted a grant to the Bennington Community Foundation for funding to help support the Bennington Historical Society's Sass Iris Project. The Foundation approved a $2,000 grant which will significantly help in getting Sass Irises reintroduced into Bennington. Two propagation beds, each containing 62 varieties of Sass Irises are being planted at two different locations. One is located between the Society's Museum and the Sportsman's Bar. The other is located on the north end of town were Molley and Stark Street intersect. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bennington Historical Society planting Sass Irises Lyle Sass (center) giving orders to his troops. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Society's goal is to reintroduce over 100 varieties of irises developed by Hans and Jacob Sass. The registered place of origin is "Bennington, NE." Bennington is predominantly known on the World Map of Flowers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The propagation beds consist of plastic circles; each holding a different variety of irises. These plants will multiply and their roots spread allowing the harvest of root material that can be planted in other locations. Each type is carefully marked.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sass Irises</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If you are interested in helping with the project let us know. There is a previous article about this project on this blog or Goggle 'Sass Irises' for more information. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sass Iris Project; l-r. Bob and Ruth Zaruba, Lyle Sass, Linda and Gordon Mueller. </td></tr>
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