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The Press., 1884-11-27

A T Court of Probate holden at Stafford,
 within and for the District of Stafford, ,on the Path day of November, A. D. 1884. s
 Present, JOHN O. BOOTH, Judge.
 On motion of Harrison w. Dayies execnt0r on the estate of Gardner 8. Davis !ate of Stafford, q within said district deceased NJ is ordered by tha court that notice shall be the adminietra- ton account in said estate will b for Eett ment at the Probate once in sa dlstzict on the day of December 10 ocloekse m, by posting copy of this order the public in said town of Stafford, and hy advertising in newspaper published in Stafford. Ceftfaed from Record, .nRDER OF NOTICE Bruce E. Morse sN1ys. Sophia M0rso.
 State of Connecticut, T0l1nd County, ss Stafford, NovennbeE7th, A. U. 18e& s X Upon the complaint of the e6ids Bruce E. Morse, praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce, now pending before tho Superior Court in and for Tolland County, 10 be hold en tho lst Tuesday af
 It appearinc to, and being found by tho snbsczbing authority thaf he said is abscnt from this state gone to parts unknown. Theref0re ordered that noce Of the of said be gwen by publishing this order in The Press newspaper printed ii Stafford, two weeks snccessfvely, con- mencing or before the alth s1ay of Noyeher AD., 1884. Sss Ss .g x x }. " M. GAAHDL6k.
 County Commi1sioner, Tolland County.
The Press., 1884-11-27

It is said that the only three survivors of the battle of Stonington, Conn.,, are Charles o. Williams, of Stonington, aged eighty nine Henry Denison, of Ledyard, aged ninety -one, and Colonol George IL.
 Perkins, of Norwich, aged ninety-six. Col.
 Perkins is still the president of large business corporation, attends daily at t1e office, and enjoys good health. We note the great number of men who continue to attend to business when far advanced in life. We note also in the obituary records that many very aged persons are there mentioned. All of which goes to show that as the laws of health are better un- derstood and observed, human life is pro longed. Col. Perkins wrote to the New York Observer some time ago that he had survived six family physicians, ahd he did not know how it would be with the seventh.
The Press., 1884-11-27

NTOTICE.-Al persons are hereby forbid IN den to harbor or trust my daughter, Ida Green helgh on my account, shall pay no bills of her contracting from this date JOHN GREENHELGH.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, May 27, 1884.
The Press., 1884-11-27

A good story IS told of 2 country store keeper in small village in Pennsylyanis For twenty-five years he voted the dem. ocratic ticket, and the only other grocery man in the place voted the republican tick. ct. The latter has been postmaster fol many years, much to the discomfort of the democrat, as it drew trade from his store.
 This year the democrat determined to make an effort for the office, and voted the republican ticket. He. made violent speeches against his former party and laud- ed the republican candidate for president.
 His neighbors now say he swears at hay. ing made such a mistake, and they are laughing at this particular groceryman'e E
The Press., 1884-11-27

A Pomfret farmer, whose cows are ac customed to run beside barbed wire fence, wishing to open part of moving to them for the fall feed, drew two lines o1 old cord and other pieces of twine across the field, making them fast here and there to some bean poles. The whole thing was the work of only a few minutes, but moi one of the eight cows ever crossed or mo. tested that fence. They fed up to it and then turned away. Such is the force o1 habit.
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COVENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY


 "A S. Parker, local editor and business manages of Coventry Local Register. K Carlos Edgerton has yielded the cleaver at the meat market for some time, as MT. Alfred Rogers has been indis- posed but Mr. R. is around again.
 Geese came down near Hop River last week Wednesday 80 heavily laden with ice that one was caught alive, and four were so weighted that Mrs. Geo. Parker at. tempted to drive them into their barn, but after several attempts they succeeded in escaping.
 As but few were present at the annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society at Mrs. Charlotte Hodgson's last Wednesday, the election of officers was postponed.
 --G. H. Keynon & Co., have had large tank placed on the corner of their lot on Main street, to be filled with water to be used in case of fire. The voters of this town did not vote l to release the bondsmen of Dwight Web | Ter at the special meeting last Saturday. Not single petitioner appeared at the town house, according to the report of one of the selectnen, so the meeting was ad- journed sine de and the case will go into court.
 Rev. s. w. B. Cross anticipated the 27th by preaching thanksgiving sermon Sunday.
 Farmers club next Tuesday evening subject-The soil, of what composed, and the treatment necessary to produce good crops.
 sorghum syrup this season, though all oi ity, although cane has yielded smaller s,,c %1o1,
 Mrs. Alanson Washburn died quite suddenly on Thursday from heart disease. She was apparently in her usual health in the morning. Mrs. Washburn was among our oldest and best known resi- dents, and was universally beloved. Her father, Montgomery White, died quite as suddenly, though at advanced age, being over eighty, and sister died very unex. pectedly some years since. UNION. {coRRRsPoNDENcE.) Rev MT. Howard has had call te preach in Lebanon, and expects to move to that place next week. MT. Carlo May of East Woodstock is holding singing schools on Friday evening at the town hall. ---Lu6 SCHOOL Ill DiS6. NO. COmmeuCes | it's winter term Monday, Dec. Miss B. M. Weld teacher. Also in Dist, No. g. Miss 1'rneline shippy teacher.
 MT. George Marc. and family are wis iting with his mother, Mrs. Merrick MalcJ The ladies' aid society will meet with Mrs. A. B. Weld, Thursday. HAMRDE N. MASS. A torch-light procession in honor o1 l Cleveland and Hendricks was the event o1 last week Friday evening. A drum corps was made up from Somers and Hampder for the occasion.
 The boy who broke into the the store of this place was sentenced to Westborongf reform school until of age, which will be for 7 years.
 All schools in town have closed thei1 l fall terms.
 An attempt was made to convict Johr Madden of selling liquors, but was moi l s1ccnSsf111
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From present indications there is reason to fear that before another season opens the civilized world will again by shocked by narrowing tales of 8 famine in India. The crops have failed in one of the most densely peopled districts of that country, and, unless relief is afforded. many must perish from hunger. The afflicted prov ince is Bengal, where the famine of 1874 swept away millions of people. The in- habitants are nearly all engaged in agri- culture, but their productions are limited to one or two articles. When these crops fail for any reason famine ensues. Other causes contribute to the same end, one of which is said to be over-population. Since 1887 over 36, 900, 900 people have died of famine in India.
The Press., 1884-11-27
HAMRDE N. MASS.

The Granite paper mills at Vernon Depot are running on three-quarter time.
The Press., 1884-11-27

George Sexton, prominent citizen o1 Hartford, who died on the 23d inst, was born in Somers in 1877, and his wife was sister to Hon. Alvin Hyde. He had filled many honorable. SpossSons in Hart. ford, holding several directorships in i'm portant local organizations. Most of his life he was engaged in the wholesale dry goods business.
 The population of Nevada is steadily dwindlng away. There are not now more than 12,0O0 voters in the territory. In 1876 there were cast 10, ,467 votes, and in 1880 the total vote was 1O,7l1. Only one county has 5000 yote1s, and of all the oth. CTS only three have voting population in excess of 1000 each. One county is cred ited with 200 voters only, and there are five counties whose combined vote will not exceed 2,5OO.
 The total valuation of Texas is now $583.- 100000, against $311 100000 four years ago. The increase in population has kept up with the increase in wealth, and the immigration into the state is still very great
 Following the example set by Mr. Hayes, President Arthur has invited his successor to make the white house his home while preparing for the ceremonies of inaugura- tion.
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ROCKVILLE.

E&UChVALAEe :.
 Saturday evening, fire was discovered in small building in the rear of White, Corbin & Go. s envelope works, in which was stored $5, ,O0O W orth of gum and $1 ,00O of straw board. The upper part of the building was destroyed, causing loss of $300 insured in the Htna of Hartford. The loss on gum and straw board from water cannot be estimated, but will prob The spleudid fire apparatus connected with the works served to quell the flames, and with the assistance of fire company No. the fire was put out before the steam CT arrived.
 Ut is expected that the new reading room will be open soon. The room will be free to all, and will be continued thro' | the winter.
 Mrs s. B. Forbes was reelected president of the Women's Christian Tenn perance Union last week.
 The large vacant lot at the head of School-st, is to be graded and sold for building lots in the spring.
 The box shop has been shut down on account of dull times.
 There is not much prospect of having l a league ball club here next season, as the experiment last spring was too costly. MT. Buckley, lay reader of St. Johns church, closed his duties there Sunday.
 ELLINGTON. "A state examination of teachers will be held at the Center district school house in Ellington on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 1st and 2d, begisning at 9:3O a. m. Attendance on both days will be necessary. 1 For Information address Secretary State Board of Education. The program is |: First day-9:30 to 10, spelling 10 to 12 80, arithmetic; 2 to 3:45, grammar 4 to 6, geography. Second day-9:3O to 1O:3O, reading and writing; 10:30 to 12:30, his tory 2 to 3, drawing (optionaD 3 to 4, singing (optionaD 4 to .5, theory and practice.
 -Messrs. Nichols and Clark, earnest temperance workers from Hartford, gave interesting addresses in the Methodist church atSquare Pond, Sunday afternoon, the 23d inst. In the morning they con- ducted very profitable prayer meeting. May the Master give them goodspeed and increasing success in their noble calling.
 The batting company'a aiIl at North G<,v,n wa hou ole 1rxvxa
The Press., 1884-11-27
gRRDER OF NOTIOE. Bruce E.l

IT ASHES and WHIFs TIT LOW u PRICES for best goods II
The Press., 1884-11-27

! The batting company'a naill af Nortl
 Somers has shut down.
The Press., 1884-11-27

l A T Court of Probate holden at Stafford,
 A within and for the District of Stafford on the 2zth
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A GRICULTURAL
n WAREHOUSE
STOUCH & SHRIVER,
COR. LIBERTY AND GREEN STREETS
WESTMINSTER MD

COR. LIBERTY AND GREEN STREETS,
WESTMINSTER, MD,
Is the cheapest place in the county for
Farming implements. We are sole agents
for Carroll county for the celebrated Deering
Cord Binders, Reapers and Mowers,
Geiser Traction, Portable and Stationary En-
zines, Separators, Saw Mills, &C.; Newark
Grain Drill, Horse Rakes and Victor Glover
Huller, Superior Drill, Buckley Force Pump,
Iron Turbin Wind Engines, Slower Wind En-
gnes, Buckeye Wrought Iron Fencing and
Gates, double and single; Webster, Brown
and other makes of Farm Wagons, Chilled
and Wrought Plows, Corn Planters, Double
and Single Shovel Plows, Hay Forks and
Carriers, the best Hay Tedder on the market,
Stevens French Burr MILL Slower Sweep
Geared Mill, and all goods kept by agricul-
tnral dealers. Having had long experience,
we are prepared to do all kinds of Plumbing,
such as putting in rams, pumps, fitting up
houses, &c. We have Repair Shop con-
nected, and are prepared to do all kind of
work at short notice. Farmers will do well
10 examine our Binders before buying, as we
have the Oldest, Simplest and Lightest Bind
er on the market, and have full line of
Repairs on hand. We refer you to few who
ere using the Deering Binder, who will cheer
iaily give any information asked: Gran
vile S. Haines, President First National Bank
of Westminster; David Roop, of A., Wake
field, Nd; Levi Englar, Linwood, Nd, Ed
ward Christ, New Windsor, Nd; Charles
Smith, McKinstrys Mill, Md; Geo. Fiscel,
Unontown, Nd; G. w. Hull, Westminster,
Nd. Respectfully,
ST0UCH & SHRIVER,
mar l5-4m Westminster, Nd.
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Agnosticlsm.

A correspondent writes entreating us to
conceal his name, but to let him know
"what under the sun the 'agnosticism' and
the agnostics,' SO often mentioned in the
debates of the Pan Presbyterian Council
in Philadelphia, may really be. Our cor
respondent need not be ashamed of his
query. Prof. Huxley claims to have been
the first to apply these terms, formerly used
to designate branch Of the Donatists of
early times, to the doctrines and the ''doc-
trinaires' now SO designated Agnostics
are persons who refuse either to affirm, or
deny, or accept upon authority the doctrine
Of the existence of God, the immortality
of the soul, and; in general, anything in the
theology, psychology or metaphysics, the ex-
istence of which cannot be scientifically
proved or disproved. They are scientifically
"know-nothings' in regard to such matters,
and, since they will neither affirm OF deny,
they are, or should be, Indifferent to them.
In practice, however, these anti-believers
and anti-inidels are apt to be as hot as if
they were baptized Christians or rank
heather.
Agnosticism and agnostics are defined
substantially as above in the supplement
to the latest edition of Webster's dictionary
Neto York World.
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
locate and open public road in said county,
commencing at the middle or centre of the
road leading from Taneytown to Littlestown,
opposite the road leading to Peter Hitter
brick 5 mill and running by an old road on
the line between the lands of Samuel Gait and
Joshua Koontz to the laiads of Hezekiah Study;
thence on the line between said Study and
Koontz to the lands of John Renner; thence
on the line between said Study and Renner to
Hecks lot (now Dayhoof' 's); thence on the
line between Martha Harner and others to
Tawneys lot; thence on the line between
Tawney S lot and the lands of Edward Streayig
to the lands of Jacob Marker; thence on the
line between the lands of said Strevig and
thence on the bed of an old road and on the
tne between said Rohrbaugh and Streavig's
lands below stone pile; thence across the
lands of and by or near the barn of said Rohr-
baugh to a pair of bars near Mrs. Mark S
house; thence on the bed of an old road
through the lands of Frank i. Roberts to the
plank road; thence on or near as practicable
on the bed of the old road to Copperville.
All persons whom it may concern are here
by notified that we will meet at the road lead
ing to Peter Hilterbrick' S, on Saturday, June
,si, 1881. at 8 o. clock, A. NJ, to execute the
trust reposed in us by the aforesaid Commits
sion, ~
GEORGE HILTERBRICK,
ABRAHAM n. HESS,
JESSE LENNON,
may list Examiners.
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Charcoal.


Charcoal is valuable as fuel, but it has
other uses which make it one of the most
serviceable of articles. When laid fiat,
while cold, on burn, it causes the pain to
abate by leaving it on for an hour the
burn seems almost healed when the wound
is superficial.
Tainted meat, covered with it, is sweet
ened. Strewn over heaps Of decomrosed
pelts or over dead animals, charcoal pre-
vents unpleasant odor. Foul water is pu-
rifed by it. 1t is great disinfectant, and
sweetens offensive air if placed in shallow
trays around apartments.
1t is SO very porous that it absorbs and
condenses gases rapidly. One cubic inch
of fresh charcoal will absorb nearly one
hundred inches of gaseous ammonia.
Charcoal forms an excellent poultice for
malignant wounds and sores. In cases of
what is called proud flesh it is invaluable.
1t gives no disagreeable odor, corrodesno
metal, hurts no texture, injuries no colors,
is a safe and simple disinfectant-
A teaspoonful Of charcoal in half a glass
of water often relieves sick headache. It
absorbs the gases and relieves the distended
stomach pressing against the nerves that
extend from the stomach to the head.
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BY MARY VERNON.
Some time, when all lfes lessons have been Learned
And sun and stars forerermore have set
The things which our weak judgments here have
spurned,
The things DER which we grieyed with lashes we
viii fash before us out of lifes dark night
As stars shine most in deeper tints of blue
And we shall see how all Gods plans were right,
And whatmost seemed reproof was love most true
And we shall see how while We frown TO sigh,
Gods plans go on as best for you and me;
How when we called He needed not our cry,
Because His wisdom to the end could see;
And cen as prudent parents disallow .
Too much ofsweet to craving babyhood.
So God, perhaps is keeping from us now
Life's sweetest things, because it seemeth good.
And, if sometimes eommingled with lifes wine
We find the wornwood, and rebel and shrink
Because wiser hand than yours or mine
Pours out this portion for our lips to drink;
And if some friend we love is lying low,
Where human kisses cannot reach his face.
OH do not blame the loving Father so,
But wear your sorrow with obedient grace.
And yeu shall shortly know that heightened breath
Is not the sweetest gift God sends His friend;
And that sometimes the sable pail of death
Conceals the fairest boon his love can send.
five could push ajar the gates oflife
And stand within and all Gods working see,
We could interpret all this doubt and strife,
And for each mystery could find key.
But not to-day Then be content, poor heart
Gods plans, like lilies pure and white, unfold
We must not tear the close-shut leaves apart
Time will reveal the calyxes of gold.
And if, through patient TOLL we reach the land
Where tired feet with sandals loosed may rest,
Where we shall clearly know and understand,
think that we will say, God knows the best"
"GLENMARY," May, 1884.
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may lots
WORTH READING & AGENTS
w WANTED.

One or two live men in each district in
Carroll county to sell the Unriyaled Washing
Machine. 1t has been the aim of the inventor
to construct washing machine which, unlike
its contemporaries, WOULD DO the WORK
AS WELL AS BY HAND, and in a much
shorter time, without destroying the clothes
or breaking the buttons. The Atkinson
is q machine which will stand the
most rigid examination, and do all
that is claimed for it. It is simple in
construction, thereby enabling the
manufacturer to sell at price which
puts it within the reach of all. 1t is
light and durable, not liable to get out of
repair, and is easily operated. The principle
is unique and original, differing widely from
that of any machine ever designed for sim
liar purpose. The time-worn system of beat
ing, rubbing and grinding the articles to be
washed is totally ignored, and a new one
founded on an established law of hydraulics,
which treats of the suction and pressure of
water and air) is substituted. p Every
good housekeeper should examine It, IL lsa
valuable addition to articles of household
economy. Wherever sold they have given
entire satisfaction. We warrant them to be
as represented. Any live man can make SIS
a week profit. 1t has been done. Write me
at once. Terms and circulars furnished on
applying to
o. M. HITESHEW,
Owner and Manufacturer of the Unsurpassed
Machine, p. o. Box &c, Uniontown, Car
roll county, Nd. may 26-tf
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BY virtue of deed of trust from ii. l..
Norris and wife, duly executed, acknowledged
and recorded according to law, the under
signed, trustees named therein, will offer at
Public Sale in front of the Postofice, Carroll
Hall, in said city, the Brick Dwelling House
of said Fl. L. Norris, at O'Clock, PM, on
Saturday, the 7th day of June, A. d., 1854.
This is three story building
containing IL rooms, has cellar A@A-A
under the whole house, pump ~ n
ofnever- failing and good water; &z<555sR7|l
also cistern to supply the same with softwater.
There is a splendid variety of fruit, such as
apples, peaches, plums, grapes, &C., while
the garden ssecond to none in Westminster.
1t is rarely that so valuable piece of town
property as this is offered at public sale, and
it is well worthy the attention of any one in
want of home, situated in the most eligible
and delightful part of an inland city celebrat-
ed for its health. Westminster may boast of
its situation; with gas and an abundant supply
of the purest and best of spring water, and
situated 1000 feet above tide, and yet within
one hour S ride by rail of Baltimore, making
this property peculiarly advantageous to peo.
pie in the city who wish to spend the summer
in the country and yet not be deprived of at
tending to their daily business.
For further particulars address or callupon
VIM. A. McKellip, Westminster, Md.
Terms of Sale.-One- third cash on the day
of sale or upon the ratification thereof by the
Court, balance in and II months; credit
payments to be secured to the satisfaction of
the trustees and bearing interest from the
day of sale.
VIM. A. McKELLIP, T-,.oos
N. d. NORRIS. iruS'ees'
p. A. Gorsuch, Auctioneer.
McKellip & Clabangh, Solicitors.
At the same time will be offered lot of
personal property, consisting of household
furniture, too numerous to be mentioned in
detail.
For the personal property credit of six
months will be given on all sums above $40,
with note properly secured bearing interest;
all sums under $40, cash.
For sale of the stock of dry goods, &C., see
advertisement in another column.
VIM. A. MCKELLIP, T..u
N. d. NORRIS, ''
R9All persons indebted to H. l.. Norris on
open account or otherwise are requested to
call at the store at once and pay the same,
and thereby save costs.
VIM. A. McKELLIP,
n. ID. NORRIS,
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JOIST AND SCANTLING

Of all lengths and sizes, A, 5-4, Ga and "a
White Pine Boards and Plank, Yellow and
White Pine Flooring, Dressed and Undressed
Misunderstanding, White Pine, Cypress and
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Boards
and Plank, Plain and Headed Picketts, Shin
gle and Plastering I.aths, prime lot of Chest
nut Rails and Posts Also all the
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,rs 10 VIM. Frizell. Chief Judge Of the

Refers to VIM. Frizell, Chief Judge of the
Orphans' Court; Moses Parrish, Oliver A.
Hll and others who have used Smyington
Fertilizers. Parties who have used Star Bone
pbosphate Hon. Charles B. Roberts, Theo.
+ Englar, Peter B. MikeselI. Oliver Beaver,
VIM Y ]. Beaver, Francis A. Wampler, Fred
s,;ck N. Hook, Samuel Blizzard, Franklin P.
Goodwin, Samuel P. Everhart, Nelson j.
Beayer. VIM. H. Orndorff and others at West
Minister, Nd; Moses Parrish, James II. Nc
Ouay, Sr., James H. McQuay, Jr., William
Nc0uay, VIM. Wheeler, Cornelius Shipley
and others at Gist P. o.; Andrew J. Easton,
John C. Dell, Grove o. Easton and others at
Sbipley P. O.; Albin l.. Duvall, John N.
Knight, Catharine and Samuel Carr, Oliver
4, Hull. John T. Shueey, Johnathan NJ. 0w-
iDgs and others at Warfeldsburg P. o.; Sam'l
Widerson, Mr.. Gardner and others at Pa
tapsco: Mr.. Dougherty, James Penn, Basil
Dorsey. Joshua j. Brandenburg and others at
Berrett P. O., and other parties throughout
tbe county. april 5-tf