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The Press., 1885-10-01

Willimantic Journal |: They tell us that ""Iis better to have loved and lost,
 than never to have loved at all" which is probably correct, but, how infinitely bet. ter than this, it must be to have loved.
 lost, found, and loved again. Such has been the blissful experience of Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Milliken, now residing in a cosy cottage by the riverside, near Mt.
 Hope in Mansfield. The parties were married in the neighboring town of Hamp- ton in 1860. Then came the rebellion in 1861, and John, like genuine New Eng land patriot, shouldered his musket and was off to the wars. In 1863, two years later, there was inscribed on the records of the superior court for Windham county. a decree of divorce between John M, Miili- ken and Sarah A. Milliken, petitioned for by Mrs. Milhken, and which the husband was apparently willing she should obtain, as he did not appear ill opposition, but kept right along fighting the rebels, and, we believe, remained in the army until the close of the war. From this point for over score of years their lives diverge. and neither saw the other. John returned from the war all right, and being as valiant in love as in battle, soon laid seize to and captured the heart of Miss Cordelia R. Scott of Stafford, and they were married in 1865. The fruit of this union was four children, and the mother died in 1882. On the other side of the divorce fence, Sarah groped around in the realm of single bless edness for four years, or until 1867, when Albert Merrills, of Clinton, led her to the altar, and she was married for the second time. They stook up their residence at Clinton, renowned for it's oysters and sum- mer boarders, and led happy, contented life until 1873, when MT. Merrilla died. leaving her with one child Then followed gap of twelve years in her life, mother and child residing in Clinton during the while. A month ago she came up to visit her sister residing in Mansfield, and some thing. possibly the climate, the locality.
The Press., 1885-10-01
THE SALOON.

We have in the house of refuge little boys of eight and ten years of age committed to us to be reformed rom drunken habits. The saloonsts are banded to- gether to debauch the young not only indirectly but Ill some instances openly and dcfantly. The two youngest chd drunkards in the institution are from a village up the Hudson, where the christian women had formed an association to fight the lquor dealers They, to be revenged upon the women invited the young children into their dens and dOsed them with quor until, in the cases of the two boys at urinst tution, children of hard working widow, confirmed drunkenness was imminent. A Brooklyn saloon- keeper openly gave wine to the children who were playing on the street his saloon and explained his conduct by declaring that had chosen his place of business with eye to the future and if these children became his customers when they grew up he would ultimately come into possession of the larg CT part of the property they would inherit from their parents. The danger to children is not imaginary. In Chi cago the detectives of the Law and Order League re- ported that there more than 35 OOO minors who visited the saloons of that city in year, and in New York the number is probably twice that"- From an address by Rev. w. c. Steele, chaplain of the New York house of refuge on Randall's Island, reported in The Voice. Saloon, how can denunciation
 Be too severe with thee? Is there, indeed, exaggeration
 Of thy atrocity? O, not enough the squandered treasure
 And bitter poverty! The victims that obey thy pleasure
 And share thy infamy; The tears, the languishing the aching,
 The groans of misery; The piercing cry, where hearts are breaking
 In hopeless agony. Nor yet enough the dark designing
 Against society; The base contriving, undermining
 Both law and liberty; Evils, corruption, crime, outbreaking In fierce activity Dangers and threatened overtaking
 Of dread calamity. Enough? O, no {! the child, a stranger To ways the wicked tread, Sweet, trustful, knowing not the danger, Is sought and fondly led Led fondly,-O what mean betrayal, -"
 Led on, foul wrong to cherish, Till lost and vile, short time delaying,
 Swept down in guilt to perish Fell monster, from thy conquest gory!
 Full proud thy nature is, And doubtless thou dost greatly glory
 In victory like this. Saloon, the tender child decoying,-
 So meanly thou employed,- Destroyer, brutally destroying,
 Soon shalt thou be destroyed. Rise, people, give no toleration, Down with abhorrence thrust The power of this abomination,
 And grind it in the dust.
 ISAAC M. AeARD. Northampton, Mass., Sept 18th, 1885.
The Press., 1885-10-01
.VJlame g. Number 27.

PARsoN NEWMAN STRUCK Too HIGH = "Carp" in The Cleveland Leader says Dr. Newman when in Japan tried to visit the criminal court of Yeddo. His friends told him he couldn't get in but he said he guessed he'd try. The gnard stopped him and the white-plugged Websterian-faced divine pulled out the following card and sent it in to the judge: 1
 REV. DR. J. P. NEWMAN, D. D.,
 L. |. D.. F. D. q.
 Chaplain of the United states Senate,
 And
 Pastor of President U $. Grant,
 Washington, D. C., U. s. of America.
 It was full ten minutes before the guard came back, and when he did so upon his heels followed the judges and the officers of the whole court. They gathered around Newman and ashamed and ashamed until it seemed that their backs were of India rubber and their stomachs contained the machinery of Chinese doll. After five minutes of such gyrations, through the court interpreter they told MT. Newman that they appreciated the great honor that he would confer upon them, but there was no one great enough in rank to receive him. They could not dishonor the gov ernment with mean reception of so great dignitary. With this Newman had to be content. His card had done the busi- ness, but he had struck too high, and he left Japan without accomplishing his de- sire.
 Chicago Tribune "Well, Dollie, dear, America won. suppose you are willing to acknowledge sloop is better than cutter p ''Yes, Augustus. But cutter is a nice, dear thing to ride in, in the winter"
 70, pshaw, darling, you are thinking about sleigh-riding. am talking about sea vessels. What kind do you prefer?" s
 ''I think, Augustus, love, prefer smack /" She got it, and then Augustus wandered out and emptied schooner.
 If you have a Sore Throat.a Cough or Cold, tr yB H.Dougiass s S0ns' Perfected CapsicumCoug Drops; they pleasant to the taste perfectly harmless and will surely cure you. Retail price, 15 cents per quar- ter pound. J. .gr
 A new play has been written entitled Hove in the Nineteenth Century," It is farce.
The Press., 1885-10-01

DAUGHTERS, WIVES AND MoTHERs.-We emphat- caily guarantee Dr. Marchisis Catholicon & esL male Remedy, to cure Female Diseases, such as Ovarian troubles, Inflammation and liberation Falling and Barrenness, Change of Life, Leucorrhoa, besides many weaknesses sprngtng from the above, like Headache, Boating, Spinal weakness, Seeplessness, Nervous debility, Palpitation of the heart, &c For sale by Druggists Prices $1 O0 and $15O per Bottle Send to Dr. J. B.. Marchis Utica, N Y., for Pamph- let, free. For sale by ". D, Heald druggist
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Buffalo Courier: A few days ago a we'll known man shocked one of his lady friends by his ignorance of history It was after a dinner party at his house, and she was tell ing him what she had learned in her private history class. One thing led to another, and all the time he was getting into deeper water At last she surprised him by inquiring 'Now, tell me, Mr.-, what are the Knights of the Bath ?''
 He stammered for while, and finally blurt- ed out, 'Why, Saturday nights, suppose '"
 Have used Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for croup and colds, and declare it positive cure.n Contributed by Wm. Kay, 57O Plymouth Ave, Buffalo, N. '.
The Press., 1885-10-01

A gentleman who does business in An sonia recently had business in Litchfeld. On the way he called to see his mother, an old lady 93 years of age At first he did not intend to stop to dinner, but the old lady pressed him so hard, saying that she wonld not detain him but few min utes, that he consented. The old lady went to the cellar after vegetables, to the garden after corn, set the table, made tea, cooked two kinds of meat, and in just thirty five minutes dinner was on the table. The son complimented her, saying she was spryer than most girls. The old lady langhingly replied that she could run fast CT also. A little six year old granddaugh- ter present-doubted this, so after dinner a race was arranged to extend around the house, and the old lady made her word good by beating the child several feet, al- though she was nearly out of breath at the close. It is doubtful if there is another lady in the state of the same age that is as spry as this. TITO
 Better stop your cough while you can. Bye and bye nothing will do it. It is worth heed ing, that Parker's Tonic is the best thing known for coughs, colds, torpid liver, kidney troubles and weak lungs. You risk your life in waiting. Take it while there is yet time.
 Advice to Mothers.
 Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest ting teeth If so, send at once and get bottle of MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHINa. Its value is ncalculable It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately Dependupo it, mothers, there is mistake about it. It cures dys entery and diarrhea regulates the stomach and bow els cures wind collc sottens the gums reduces inc system. MRs WINsLow's sooTHINa STRUT FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant to the taste and is the OreScrDtOn of of the oldest and female nurses and physicians in the United States and is for sale by all druggists throughout the world. Price
 HAVE ALWAYS PAID RENT! For house to live in. This year I have half paid for a cottage, with money which, before used Sul- phur Bitters in my family, was paid to the doctor and the druggist. They cured my wife of Female weakness.-W F. Sampson, Salem, Mass.
 APPETITE THAT GRows By WHAT IT FEEDS sON.-Lawyer-For the life of me, l can't see what attraction people find in this stupid game of base ball. Some day I think I'll go out to see them make fools of themselves.
 Merchant-The idea of sane mon going crazy over such thing. Seems to me the fool-killer is badly needed nowadays.
 Time: A week later. Scene The grand stand at the base ball grounds. Lawyer (tossing his hat in the air and yell ing like Sioux braye)-Git down, come along dad bing my American heart, why don't you run, Mulligan
 Merchant Shoot the umpire Cut his heart out r Let me get at him.
 Policeman-Say, you old duffers, we don't want any of this here hoodlum busi- ness here. I'll fire you out if you don't shut np.-1fema,his Times.
 Do not be deceived: ask for and take only B. H. Douglass X Sons perfected Capsicum Cough Drops for Coughs, Colds and Sore Throats. D. s. and Trade Mark on every drop. Retail price Is cents per quarter pound.
The Press., 1885-10-01
.s,lI STAMFORD SPRINGS. CONN OCTOBER l, 1885

Starfish have appeared on the oyster grounds about Norwalk, Conn.,, in great numbers, and the owners of deep-water beds in that locality are greatly alarmed for the future of the crop. One cultivator took hundred bushels of these destrnct- i've pests from his grounds in day recent ly.
 How SHE INTERPRETED IT.-A bright little girl, who lives in Hyde Park, asked for sec ond saucer of ice cream the other evening.
 "I don't think it's good for you; ; ask your father" said her mother.
 The girl went into the library and put the question.
 ssNot much,' said her father emphatically.
 Papa says can have little,' she report ed to her mother, with truthful and innocent eyes.-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1885-10-01

Public speakers and singers find B. H. Douglass tS Sons Perfected Capsicum Cough Drops a sure reme- dy for Retail price, I5 cents per quarter DOund. 55
The Press., 1885-10-01

Vernon Brown and Edwin Wallace, while blowing in Union, found 20 snakes eggs, each containing live adder II in- ches in length.
The Press., 1885-10-01
The Chautauqua Literary and Scientif-

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientif- ic Circle is an organization having branch es in nearly every large town ill the union. It is a school for the busy or the poor, giv- ing fixed round of study, all under the direction of the Chautauqua Lake assoca- tion. By means of it, any cut off from academy or college privileges by lack of means or necessity for labor, can join the local circle and pursue studies embracing regular collegiate course so far as phil osophy, science, history, physical geogra- phy, political economy, international law, mathematics and the classics Gin English) are concerned. The full course is four years, but one may join for one year, or may go on after four years is ended, add ing seals in token of advancement to the diploma given at graduation. The same studies are being pursued and the same textbooks used, simultaneously, in every circle in the United States. The opportl1- nity is good one to the young clerk, obliged to withdraw early from school privileges, or to any other, as the course is beneficial to any person, in any occupa- tion or walk ill life. The Stafford Springs circle is just resuming after its summer vacation. Its next meeting is at the M. E. vestry next Wednesday evening, when the officers will be glad to enroll new mem- bers.
The Press., 1885-10-01

The change from sea breezes to country air, the mystic chord that binds in union, sweet-true kindred hearts, something. we say, warmed into life the old love, and she found herself possessed of strong desire to see John. As singular and inexplica- ble coincidence, it may be mentioned that John about the same time caught himself thinking quite often about Sarah, and re- calling with pleasurable emotions the good old times he had enjoyed with her before the war. To cut long story short,-re- duce volume to a paragraph, as it were Sarah made it convenient to go over and see Johns folks, and there she met-John What they said, what they did, whether they laughed, cried, shook hands, kissed. hugged, or swooned, its nobody's business but theirs. It is sufficient for the public to know that, on Thursday, Sept. 10th, there was wedding at MT. Frank Ford's. and the contracting parties were John M
 Milliken and Sarah A. Merrills. And when we state that they are as happy as clans at high-tide, we don't tell more than Half if.
 Lucius Parker, the oldest of the.C,on- nectlcut manufacturers of cotton cloth. died on Sunday in North Manchester aoed ", of softening of the brain. He was born in Mansfield and learned his trade of Peter Dobson, the. pioneer cotton manu
 iactnrer of the state. He began business m Columbia aud later moved to North Manchester, where he made cotton stuffs for about 40 years. He leaves an estate of about Ss30O,0 ,0O0. He retired from active business at the age of 72.
The Press., 1885-10-01

SwINDLERs.-Swindlers have yexed the world for many centuries they have thrived in every clime and under every sun. Lies aud vile nOstrums among their weapons and innocent people the most like y to be the sufferers. Lewis Red Jacket Bitters stand on the sure foundation of truth. The success they have with is good guarantee of their merit. They are the best remedy in the world for liver dsor
The Press., 1885-10-01
Rip Van Wrinkle.
A Railroad INSTRUMENTATION

Col. Thomas A. Scott, for years president of inc great Pennsylvania Railroad. said jusf before his sud- den death; in answer to question ''Thefe is but Dr. Flower, and is will be century before there is another, and the medicine for Liver and Stonl- ac tronbes and the general system, is his Liver and Stomach Sanatye.n
The Press., 1885-10-01
HELP
PATENTS obtained for new inventions

PATIENTS obtained for new inventions A AIAN o or for improvements in old ones. Caveats, Infringements, Trade-Marks and ail patent business promptly attended to-
 INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REJECTED opposite the U. s. Patent OhAce and ensaged in P1 TENT BUSINESS EXCLUSIVELY, we Can secure In less time than those who are remote from Washington. = -'
 When Inventors send model or sketch, we make search in the Patent Oce and advise as to it's ability, FREE OF CHARGE. Correspondence con6- dential; fees reasonable; and NO CHARGE TN. LESS PATENT IS OBTAINED.
 We refer by permission to the City Postmaster and Division in Washington. For special references cir cuar, advice, &c., address, s~'F
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A Case Without a Parallel.

FOR SALE BY ALI DRUGG ESTS b PRICE, si per BOTTLE: BOTTLES, $.
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Advice to Mothers.

I HAVE ALWAYS PAID RENT! For house to live in. This year have half paid for a cottage, with money which, before used Sul- phur Bitters in my family, was paid to the doctor and the druggist. They cured my wife of Female weakness. ". F. Sampson, Salem, Mass
The Press., 1885-10-01
auslNEss DlREcToRY.

8a IT H. REED, Attorasy at Law, office in aEO. U. ROCKWELL, Real Estate M and Business Broker, Staford Springs, Conn. Always at home Mondays and eyenings. ~ H. HOBBY, piapo Tuner and Deal Nc CT in Pianos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn. E1 WAYLAND PEE sTON, ,Auc- I tisneer.
 W. CHANDLER, Insurance and J Real Estate Agency. Stafford Springs. Office at residence on Westford Avenue
 O IT. PRESTON, Counselor at Law, ". Notary Public, and Jusfsee of the Peace, Will ingt0n, Conn.
 M V. WILSON. n. D.. Physician We and Surgeon, succeseor 10 Dr. ". l.. Kelsey, Willington, Conn. - r s. CLARK, M. h., Office and Res eD . idence West-Main-sreet, near M. E. Church TelephOnc communication.
 IT SMITH, Dentist, Warren's Block. I1s Best work at usual prices. Chloroform, Gas and Ether administered extraction of teeth MIMI. A. COMINS, Horse and ox w Shoeing, Machine F0rgings and Repairing done to orer Also, buder repairer of allstyles of Wagons. South-st., Stafford Springs.
 4 GENCY of Holland County Mutu- A al Eirs % Ins; s;,s " GaAMDLERs E nR. SAMUEL DAVID & SON, U Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Main-s Telephonic connection in office.
 MIMI. A. KING, Attorney and Coun- w seor at Law. Room Eo.7 [, Warren Block. IT B. RICHARDS, M. D. Office 1Le at residence, ,::corner Hish-st. and Fisk-ave. E w. BROOKS, Oak, Chestnut, Hem ILs lock and Pine Lumber, sawed to order. Shin- ges for sale. Mill three miles from the Springs E N. CRANE, Manufacturer of and I edealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats etc. M R. GRISWOLD, Dentist, 36s V1s Main-st., Hartford, Conn.,, Artificial teeth $5; the best, $10. nENTIsTRY, Dr.D.W. STANTON, D DENTBST,
 Central Block. NT0MsOM, M ass. Dentistry in all it's lBranchfk Special attention to
 a3O the Natural Teeth. 6m T., ARNOLD.
 A' IeWeler,
 May now be found at hiasfore in the
 NEW BA kER BLOCK.
The Press., 1885-10-01

r HI. REED, Attorney at Law, office in O Spellman's building Manest.
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Better stop your cough while you can. Bye and bye nothing will do it. It is worth heed ing, that Parker's Tonic is the best thing known for coughs, colds, torpid liver, kidney troubles and weak lungs. You risk your life in waiting. Take it while there is yet time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28
LEGAL NOTICES..
NOtice.>f sale i'm
FOrecIO&uro.

State of Wisconsin. Circuit Court for Wood
County.
Edward n Stanley. Plaintiff,
Against
Jennie NJ. Ferguson as administrators of the
estate of Geo. A. Ferguson deceased, and
Jennie NJ. Ferguson, widow, and Blanche
Ferguson an infant under the age Of fourteen
wears who appears by Jennie NJ. Ferguson
her Guardian ad litem, sole heir at law of
said Geo. 4. Ferguson deceased, Defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue Of
~ and pursuant to a Judgment OF foreclosure
and sale rendered and entered In tae above
entitled action in the Circuit Court of said
Wood County on the 18th day of May, A. d.
1894 in favor of the above named plaintiff and
against the above named defendants. (mOre
than one year having elapsed since the render
ing and entry of said judgement and no part
thereof having been paid or redeemed) i, |. /.
Fornance sheriff Of said county Of Wood will
sell at public auction, at the front door of the
Court House in the city Of Grand Rapids in
said County of Wood, the 29th day Of June
A. D. 1885, at ten o'clock IN the forenoon, all
the following pieces and parcels of land, de-
scribed in the complaint in said action and in
said judgment as follows, viz: All Of the fol-
lowing described lands and premises situate,
living and being in God county, Wisconsin. to-
wit: The Northwest quarter OF the Southwest
quarter and the West half Of the Southeast
quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section
Nine 90 all in Township twenty-One CID North
of range Notwithstanding and reserving tho
right of way Of the Wisconsin Valley railroad
as aid across said premises. Also the follow
ing: Commencing AT q point twenty (ZOl rOus
East of the Northwest corner of the Sex OF Sw<
of Section g. TIP. q, North of Range East
Thence East forty (40l rods-thence South eight
(s) rods-thence West forty (4O) rods-thence
North eight (Sl rods to place of beginning, con-
tanning two acres more or less.
Dated at SherfS office. Grand Rapids, Wis,
this 18th day of May A. D. 1885
l. Z. TORRANCE,
Sheriff of Wood County, Wis.
GARDNER GAYNoR,
Plaintiffs Attorneys. mayI4Ho
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28
COUNCIL PROCEE OINGS.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMRER.
Nav o0rd 1SS5

May ZAud, 1909.
The common council met IN special
session, mayor Geo. L. Williams in
the chair
Aid. present.-Wm. Brown, Jacob
Lutz. f. L. Tibbits, James McGarty,
and Robt. Parrish
Absent. -Chas Quin
Minutes of the last regular meet
ing read and approved.
1t was moved and seconded that
Mr.. Jacob Lutz be allowed the right
to remove the engine platform just
south of his brewery Motion carried.
On motion the street committee ard
street commissioner were authorized
and instructed to purchase sufficient
cement sewer pipe to drain Oak street
from Mr.. Halls corner to Mr.. S. A.
Spaford, and for necessary culverts.
On motion the street committee was
instructed to build reservoir at the
corner of Mr. Chase's lots where Oak
street intersects Milwaukee.
Bill of Vroom Talmadge Sc Is for
services rendered as surveyor was on
motion allowed in full
Bill of Robt. Parrish & Bro. $50.
SIS, sundries, was on motion allowed
in full.
On motion the following named per-
sons were allowed $3.50 for services
rendered at the Dessaint and City
Cash Store fires: Henry Hardin,
David Kameren, VIM. Dalke, n. Pull
yer, John Plenky, Gus. Pariseau, D.
e. Carey, Geo. Huntington, NJ. Hunt
ington and NJ. HI. Lynn and Horace
Sweeney each $500 for hauling
engine.
On motion Abe Steinbrook was
allowed 75cts and Fritz Melber S1.00
for services rendered in blowing up
ice with dynamite.
There being no further business be-
fore the council they adjourned.
A. l.. FoNTAINE, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-05-28

y. G. st. Amour turned his trotting
horse out at large Tuesday morning
after cleaning him off and a short time
afterwards was obliged to kill him. the
horse having caught one of his front
feet in a railroad culvert near McFar-
lands home breaking his leg. The an
imal was worth at least $3.50.