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The Press., 1885-12-24
WEST STAFFORD

The exercises in connection with the plucking of the fruit from the Christmas trees by the Congregational Sunday school are to take place in the yestrY of the church on Friday, Ohriatmas evening, in- stead of evening preceding, as usual.
The Press., 1885-12-24
SOMERS.
(coRREs PoNDENcE.)

| Christmas, with it's abounding cheer good feeling, merry making, and it's Santa Claus, is almost here. There is grand rush for Springfield, and every one comes home heavily laden with mysterious pack ages. The great array Of lamps is the chief attraction of our village store at this time, from which, we should judge, some one thinks Somers people need ''more light"
 We still hear the batter of the ssstilted boys" along our sidewalks. The s'rising generation" are indeed rising.
 The schools in Somersville have closed on account of scarlet fever.
 MT. Ed. Hulburt and family are to spend the holidays in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 A basket social will be held at the house of Rev. MT. Ackley Christmas eve. The Social Guild are learning drama ! which they hope to present before the public in short time. From another correspondent.)
 We note the sickness of Chas. Pease, but he is now recovering.
 George Pease has already sold two car loads of cattle, and tolks of going north for more.
 Miss Kate Woods returned last week from Westfield.
 The prospects of a sleigh-ride this winter thus far has not been very promis- ing.
 MT. H. G. Kibbe and family spent Christmas here.
 We regret the departure of Miss Lill. plete her education.
 -Messrs. Fuller X Needham have on hand large stock of elegant Christmas goods. All should call and examine be- fore purchasing elsewhere.
 The Elmwood House, NIT. c. s. Full Ter, proprietor, has already acquired, tho recently started, an enviable reputation for it's excellent cuisine and homelikeness. It is rumored that rival house will be opened, but the Elmwood will stand on it's merits.
 Quite few went to Springfield last Saturday to see Mary Anderson.
 Business is salubrious
 ELLINGTON.
 MT. Edward L. Martin, who died in Ellington, on the 14th inst, at the age of 39 years, was one of our best young men. He took much interest in public affairs, and, as citizen, was especially industri- ous and upright He bore patiently se- were suffering during 8 protracted sick ness and although he had previously made no profession of religion, we trust he found acceptance in Christ, during that time He has been taken from a most devoted wife, and was the only child of his aged parents, who survive him. In conclusion, by request, I extend sincerest thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness, and also to those who so accept ably rendered service of song at the funer- al. o. .E.T.
 Rev. o. E. Thayer was remembered in most timely and kind manner on the evening of the 17th inst, by former par shoners and other friends of Somers and Square Pond. Such substantial remem- brance warns anew thankful heart.
The Press., 1885-12-24
COVENTRY ".
SOUTH COVENTRY.

Mrs. Julia Durfee died Sunday morn ing after months of suffering from can cereus t,lmor. Some weeks ago she wen to New York hoping to have 1t removed but the doctors there decided that an op. eration was not advisable, owing to the nature of the tumor. She leaves a hus band, son and daughter.
 The annual communication of Warren Lodge, No. 50, F. and A. M., was held at their lodge room on Wednesday evening, Dec 2d The following officers were elected for the ensuing year H. F. Parker, w M. W. F. Judd, $. W. J.C. Ayers,J. w.. G. l.. Phillips, treasurer D. w. Phillips, secretary A. E. Harman, s. D. e. E. Hunt, J. D. R. w. Barber, $. s. !; J. M. Wood, J. s. Wm. Bradbury, tiler M. r. Yeomans, marshal Rev. N. Goodrich, chaplain. These officers were duly installed by Past Master ID. W. Phil lips, assisted by c. B. Hunt as marshal.
 --Chas. Wilbur held the ticket which drew the Parker horse, Saturday. Ed. Foster, being about to leave town, took this method of disposing of hls last horse.
 Christmas tree and concert at the M. D. church this evening.
 Mrs. Mercy Tilinghast, aged 82, died Monday, Dsc 14th, at the home of her daugnCef, Mfs. D. W. Tlsh, "lth "Hom she had lived for q number of years.
 Richard Hall was taken violently i'll last week Wednesday afternoon and died in the evening. MT. Hall was a fine wood worker and was employed by Sylvester Tillinghast for number of years to do wood carving and other nice work, and af- ter MT. T's removal from town, MT. Hall was given similar employment by J. J. Franklin. MT. Hall took great pleasure in doing mosaic work, tables, one on which was book inlaid in such manner that people who saw the work for the first time, would spring to prevent the book from falling as MT. Hall turned over the top other pieces were very nice, and many beautiful workboxes were made by him for those who wished to buy. He leaves family of adult children.
The Press., 1885-12-24
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

Large stock of holiday goods at A. w. Walkers.
 "A suitable holiday gift would be pail of fancy slippers. I have the largest and neatest line ever shown in town also com plete line of leather and rubber foot wear at the lowest prices w. F Hanley, sign of the big boot, Oronoco Block.
 A splendid display. Alfred Williams, whose advertisement appears in another col umn, has been in the fur business for the past forty years, and has made the making of Seal Sacques a study. He will make gar ment to order for the same amount that you can buy one elsewhere ready made. He of fers robes of his own manufacture, in black, bear, wolf, fox, raccoon and a full line of rugs, caps, gloves and everything in the line of first-class f,lrs Al and 45 Pratt St., Hart ford Conn
The Press., 1885-12-24

LABOR TROUBLES IN STAFFORD.
 If an outsider might venture an opinion on such subject, it would appear that our mill owners would avoid disturbance by selecting their help, and if larger pay is needed to enable them to make the se- lection, it is in the line of economy to make the increase. It is, as a rule, the mills employing skilled help and making good goods, that run furtherest in dull times and are least troubled with strikes.
 A well disposed person naturally seeks employment where fellowship can be had with others of like nature-ce certainly not among the vicious.
 It is said that Stafford suffers abroad in consequence of the stories of pauperism and destitution that were so eagerly print ed last year by New York paper in search of support of its theory that 'sprotectlon is failure,' which paper so unfairly treated the plain refutation of its statements sent by others. These stories keep away from the place the class of help most desired- family help-and the result appears in the floating transitory population that fills SC large place on the pay-rolls of the mills. It takes long while to recover from SC grievous an injury as those reports have done the place.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

rent thinks the fate OF Herst may be left to the
caprice OF the Ameef. the treachery OF the local
istry had better tell the country their opinion
and either give the place TO others more FORE
seeing. or abstain from boasting OF their nouey.
prestige end half hearted measures which deceive
nobody, and least of al. Russia.
The standard hopes that the cruel and patron
ment viii Sing " Gisd,sons into anotSer speech
worthy of a British minister Herat is now the
main question No question pledee. however
binding, winch could relieve Us only fr0m diplo-
matte tquabbie. ought TO prevent usir0m taking
action TO foresall eventuslities.
nec, terds - restrct the amount of business done
on the Stock Exchange. with the result that each
email transaction exercises disproportionste eff
feet on prices The greatest anxiety Is felt about
The result of the vote of credit. which will come
I'D in the House OF Commons on Monday 81
though il is unlikely that the result VIII be ad
TONS statement OF the Soudan policy proves salts
factory TO the liberals
FSrl of Dutieren arose from the inference that he
GiEagrees with the Governments policy ana the
fact Il at Duherin accepted his position with the
understanding that he was 10 take the full re-
sponsibility of the Government IN India.
II is rumored that the Russian dispatch by
courier differs somewhat from the summary first
received by telegraph, but il is expected that the
discrepancies of statement can be easily recon
ciled 1t is estimated that almost half OF the vote
partitions SO far ordered, which are now too far
advanced TO be rescinded. The work of equip
ment Tor the soudan. however, has almost ceased
the greatest efforts being directed to the naval
armament.
dispatch from st. Petersburg states that the
Journal de st. Petersburg Today declares that
Russia will shortly open negotiations with Eng
land for the appointment of a representative OF
the Russian Government at Calcutta.
The arbitration scheme is not making rapid
progress toward copsummation. although Rus
sia has not receded from her agreement 10 submit
the question in dispute TO arbitTation, yet il is
announced that delay is likely TO occur In pre-
lininary stages of the affair. Before arbitration
is possible il is necessary for both cabinets to
agree upon the special details TO be submitted to
the arbitration. This may consume considerable
time.
The Journal De st. Petersburg. abiding to a sug-
geston of the Marquis of Salisbury that if Turkey
should be placed under pressure by any power.
England would have right to disregard the clos
ing of the Dardaneles expresses the belief that no
other signatory power would sanction such an in
fraction of the treaty OF Paris
The middle harbor at Cronstradt, which it was
thought might be kept closed, was opened to ship
ping TO day.
AT pleRary Cabinet council held to-day, the
admiralty was directed 10 cancel the orders issued
10 provide for the conveyance of 10000 British
troops TO India Three steamers had been char
tered for this purpose and were ready TO sail.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Jay Gould Resorts to a straddle.
Philadelphia North American 4

Philadelphia North American.
An amusing incident occurred at the fair
eiven this week at the New York Metropoli.
ian Opera House for the benefit of the Sales
women's Hospital. When Jay Gould came
in all the ladies made rush for him, solicit
ing his subscription to chances for chairs.
paintings, books. pictures neede-work, etc.
Mr.. Gould subscribed to everything most
libeI ally. When he came to book contain.
ing photographic fac SMILES of letters from
Washington and others, to be presented to
President Cleveland or ex. President Arthur,
according to which one should get the most
votes, Mr.. Gould found the vote at that
moment stood 3 tie. After some little hesi-
tstion as to which OF the two he should vote
for he finally decided TO give ten votes 10
esch, and handed his money to the fair can
va"er OF votes, who said archly: Mr.. Gould,
in,Wall street they would cali such Il vote a
straddle, would they mott" Mr.. Gould
laus he'd heartily, as did every one who
heard the young lsdy's words,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

How Eben Ptiiebury's Old Neighbors In
Maine Regard Him.
Fairfield Journal;


fairfield Journal
Mr. Pitlsoury has spent twenty five years
OF his life IN battling with James g Blaine.
who vas inteneely in earnest, like Piilsbury,
10 control Maine politics. Mr.. Pillsbury was
formerly Wing. He has q way of expressing
himself forciOlv and fearlessly when he
thinks he is right. Hypocrisy is no part of
his make up. and frees his mind on any sub
lsct, without re gard to whether it will make
him unpopular or not. He is a testotaler of
the first water. and firm believer in tenn
peIaDce laws.
As the opponent of Blaine, Mr.. Pillsbury
he's many enemies in this State. There was
a time when Republican grsndmothsrs
hushed their dsrlings into quistness by
mentioning the rame of Eben 4. Plllsbu'y
The editor of this paper was educated in the
Republica ranks, and instructed in the be.
lief twenty years agO that Pillsbuy, politi.
cally, was bold fellow, and the only man
in the Democratic party the Republican had
TO fear. As Democratic leader, his very
name would send o chill over Republican
gathering. and as an organizer he was the
oniy man in this State who could meet James
u. Blaine On mis- own stamping ground"
and with Mr.. Blaine's own weapons. As a
hater of Blaine and his methods he has re-
ceived the concentrated essence of revenge
and hatred from Blaines friends.
At the commencement of the rebellion Mr..
Pilsbu,y criticised the actions of Lincoln
and OF, ers in their conduct of the war, and
perhs ps, in those trOub!ous times, as he
ought not TO have done. But with all his
ids as against corrupt and unconstitutional
methods used by those ia power, Mr.. Pills.
bury never faltered in his loyalty to his
country, and although he labore6 in Somer-
SCI and franklin Counties to encourage men
to enlist. by holding immense meetings
with recruiting officers in attendance, be
never got any credit for it, bat tainted with
doing the patriotic duty because ne was
fligh tened
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

can never be possessed By those whose digestive
and assmilstive organs are in state of chronic
disorder. Weak stonachs make weak nerves. To
restore vigor and quietude TO the Latter the first
must be inyigorated and regulated. The ordinary
sedatives msy tranquilize the nerves for a while
but they can never. like Hostetter's stomach Bit
tiers, remove the causes OF nervous debility. That
superb invigorant and corrective of disordered
conditions of the alimen,ary organs, hiss also the
effect of imparting tone TO the nerves. The DELI
cate tissues OF which they are constituted. when
weakened in consequence of impoverishment of
the blood. resulting from imperfect digestion aud
assimilation. draw strength from the fund OF vi
tslity developed In the system by the Bitters.
which imparts the required impetus to the nutrf-
tive functions OF the stomach, enriches the crcu-
lation. and gives tone and regularity to the Sc
cretiye and eyscuative organs.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Barnuru AllOyys Beer.SoIIfng,

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn.,, May 9.-EaIly in June 8
mammoth singing Fest" will be given under the
direction OF the "Concordia Society,"" in Recre.
alton Hall. and 0day 8 committee asked p T.
beer. Mr.. Barnum allows none of his tenants or
employees of the greatest she's on earth to indulge
in this pleasure. but he said 10 the COMMITTEES:
"Yes; make the Singing Fest success and il it re-
qulres beer, sell all The beer you cam
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
ian frame is fearfuily an

The human frame Is fearfully and wonder
fully made. The kidneys are among the
most important organs OF the structure.
Unless they are kept in perfect order. the
whole system is bound to suffer. Mishler's
Herb Bitters is the greatest of all prepara.
tons for diseases of the kidneys. Henry C..
We.dly. OF Newtown, Pa, was cured of a
severe case of gravel, that had for very
long time defied the doctors. As liver reg
ulator it is uneoualed.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

LONDON, May 9.-Mr. James Russell Lowell will
remain i'll London till the end OF July. He is at
present arranging series OF receptions, at which
he will introduce Mr.. Phelps, the United States
Minister. in political aud social ciieles.
Lord Vernon Is engaged TO marry Miss Law.
reree. an American lady. whom he met at Pau
last wiz ter.
Sigpor Rotoli will lesve Rome In July for Bos-
top TO assume the post Of director of the Academy
of Music in that city.
Sir Arthur sullivan, the composer. will go to
New York at the end of the month. 10 superintend
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

New YORK, May. 9.-The search is still being
continued at the ruins of the BROOKLYN factory
for the bodies of missing persons. but up to late
hour this afternoon none had been discovered.
William Clark and Kate McKeown are still among
the missing. Two of the supposed dead bodies ct
the morgue turned out to be masses of rubber
aud glue and the bodies found number but
twelve. Tile funeral Of Henry Hefuer and Henry
David two OF the victims of the disaster, took
place this afternoon.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Chicago Univers,ty Sold.

CHICAGO. May 9.-The Chicago University was
sold by the United States Marshal at $50 O'Clock
this afternoon under the mortgage held by the
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Maine
There was only one bid, OF S27otel, made BY REQ
rSseDtstive of the insurance Company. The total
aim vas about $50 Geo.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Swallowed n Trade Dollar.

MILWAUKEE, May 9.-While Alexander Hubbard.
aged six years. was tossing up trade dollar and
attempting to catch 1t in his sleeve, the piece OF
money accidentally struck in his mouth, and be.
fore he was fully aware of what he was doing he
hsd swallowed it. All prominent physicians OF
the city have been consulted. and are now DELHI
mans singular diet Will prove fatal. He is suffer.
ing considerably, from toe raspings of the milled
edge of the dollar ii is thought.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

sion OF Moore's "Mumme''s Wife" n zoia L.
revising the Progress of the Nationalist Move
ment zols has received informs alton aud tug-
eestion on the subject from litterateurs In Ger
many. spain. Italy. Holland and Russia.
commission of Russfsn Ravsnts have pre-
pared he correspondence of reter the Great for
publication. Tney collected 5000 letters and
documents in their work.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
The rime. on Oanada,s var

LONDoN. May 9.-The Times says that Canada
evidently mas long and bloody war In prospect
before the suppression of tue revolt in The North
west can be accomplished.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
The Cost of Hog Cho,era.

PHILADELPHtA, Nay DIR. Hunt, Secretary OF
the State Board Of Health oil New jersey, says that
hog cholera cost t farmers OF the State In 1884,
fully $40 l00, and the loss thus far this year is
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

PARIS. May .-McLane. the new United States
Minister, was welcomed at the railway station by
Mr.. snd Mrs. Morton and the whole personnel Of
the American Legation. together with Baron and
Baroness De B0igne and q number OF american.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Isish Ports Being Fortified.

LONDON. May 9.-Irish ports are being vigorous
~ put in state OF defense, in view of the posi-
billty OF a war with Russia.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
RUSSO AFGHAN FRONTIER,
The Arbitration scheme Between England
and Russia Making Very Little Progress.

LoSDos. May 9.-The Times doubts the exist
ence Of any documents or dispatches respecting
the Anglo Russian agreement Of March ls suffici-
emily definite for the purposes OF arbitration. Re-
ferTing TO the report from Vienna. that Herat Is
gland aad Russia. the Times says II the Govern
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
The Awful Avalanche.

TIFIIs. May 9.--An avalanche on the borders of
Lake Van. IN Armenia has destroyed a caravan,
and caused the death of sixty eight persons
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
The Presidents Joke.

Boston Daily Advertiser.
Minister Cox called the President to
Day 10 announce his determination to 60 to
Turkey. Speaking OF his proposed book on
the East, he said: 81 suppose it will be
bound IN Turkey" II hope it will not be
entirely Turkey red, replied the President.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

LONDON. May s.-Proiessor Huxley Is In feeble
health. and has been obliged 10 cease work.
Mr.. Froude is preparing an autobiography Of
Thomas Lecky. He has completed his History of
the Eiehteenth Century.
n. lola hAs written preface TO the French vor-
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
IIIirots SeuafeYship.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. May Elm the Joint session
OF the legislature one ballot was for Senator,
Colonel Morrison receiving IL votes. The remain
der were scattering.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Death ola Welsh Barone

LONDON. May e.-Sir Watkin William Wynn,
member of Parliament for Denbigh, is dead. He
was Conservative.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Talk of Abandoning the Soudan-Differ
ences Regarding the Grimes a ct.

LONDON, May 1.-The programme for abandon
ing the Soudan is still commented upon. The
War office insists upon the complete abandon
ment of Suakim, or should this be deemed i'm
practicable, the maintenance OF defense OF that
place by the construction of permanent stations
the Nile.
Lord Randolph Churchill, aud other members
oil the Conservative party, win fighting procliyi-
ties are deeply engered at the supineness of Sir
Stafford Northoote. and demand that he, as Tory
leader in the House OF Commons. make unc3m-
promising resistance to the granting OF tre vote
or stand aside. number of Radicals hsve ex
pressed their intention OF voting against the Coy
eminent III the decision on the vote OF credit.
The Liberal Whiss are anxious the decision shall
take place on Tuesday.
Earl Spencer. Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland main
tains that II is necessary that the leading pro-
vision OF the Crimes act should be retained. Mr.
Chamberlain, President OF the board OF Trade, d..
clares his opposition TO a renewal of the Crimes
act in lre.and, and urges IL be replaced by intc
peace preservation measure. Mr.. Gladstone IL is
said, also disspproves OF the Crimes act aud
throws the weigaI of his influence on the side OF
modified set In view OF these facts tue res!gna-
ton OF ksrl spencer expected before the general
elections held.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-03-05

The farmers are hauling out guano
every work day.