The Press., 1885-02-26
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 Extra bargains in Table Linen at A. W. Walker & Go.
 I wish through the columns of The Press to thank my friends and neighbors for thelr kindness during the sickness and in the death of my daughter, Estella, and the Girls Lii brary Club for the beautiful floral token.
 MRS MARY P. FAIRFIELD.
 AFTER THE FIRE.-On Saturday evening, Feb. 2S, I expect to open my new store in the Oronoco B ock. and shall be pleased to show to my old customers, and many new ones, a fresh, clean stock of Boots and Shoes of the latest stsles and from reliable manufacturers. I also thank my many friends for the encour- agement and assistance rendered me at and since the fire W. E. HANLEY, Oronoco BPk.
 Forbes $ Wallace, Springfield, are offer ing Printed Satteens, new patterns new color ines, 125 cts. In Hamburg Edgings, a lot of Irish Point Edgings at 25c., wo tn 5Oc. Col ored Satins in great variety of shades, 29c., worth double the money. They offer great bargains in Table Linens, Towels, Napkins and Bed-spreads.
 Haynes & Co.,, Springfield, offer an entire wholesale stock of fine suits at soc. on the dollar Finest al-wool Gas imere suits, cost to manufacture all the way from $14 to $22, warranted the best bargains ever shown in this state Choice in the whole stock for $o. Orders received by every mail for some of these wonderful bargains. Choice in 200 overcoats for $5; regular price $1O and $12 25O overcoats for $7.50; regular price $12 to $15. You can double your money at Haynes < Go. the popular clothiers
 Forbes & Wallace, Springfield, have open ed the most extensive sale of ladies' under wear ever opened to the public of this vicini- ty Skirts, chemise, drawers, nlght-dresses, corset covers, in bewi 'dering variety.
 Forbes & Wallace, Springfield, offer 100 pieces of Colored Satins at 29 cts. 6 yard In this lot are goods which have been retailing at 50 to 75 cts. per yard
 Most everybody understands the nature of sale of "shop-worn" shoes It is the in- evitable yearly sacrifice on shoes that are a trife soiled on the soles The Broadhurst Bros. (Morse's shoe store) Springfield, are having sale of this kind that has the genuine ring to it.
 A CARD.-To the inhabitants of Stafford Springs that have volunteered to save my buildings from fire in these three great conha- grations, 1 wish to express my ever grateful thanks, feeling that this is 8 very small equiv alent for the great favor done me. Thanks, and three cheers for the old steamer! and three times three for the brave men who so effectually wrought with it s. N. PAGE.
 STAFFORD.
 W. P. Bidwell has sold his Camp belD house on Holland avenue to Marcius D. Jewett.
 Mrs. Janette Francis has sold her farm near Ellithorpe's to - Riley, for $1 ,OOO, and with her late husbands par ents will remove to Stafford Hollow.
 MR. EDITOR :-I send you the return of the number of persons between the ages of four and sixteen residing and belonging in the town of Stafford on the first Mon day in January, 1885, It was supposed there would be a falling off owing to the dull times and the removal of families seeking work in other localities. And 1t will be seen that there was some shrinkage since last years count but 1t is small, or at least less than was expected think the count this year on the whole was more carefully conducted than ever before. I found on examination only few persons overlooked; some years have found as many as thirty five or forty-fve overlook ed. As each person enumerated draws g. 50 into the town treasury, thorough count is of prime importance I have this year, as in former years, found instances in which the same persons were counted in two districts. The enumerators should