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The Press., 1886-10-21
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A. s, PARKER, Local Editor and Business Manager
 of Coventry Local Register. Y
 Mrs. 0. 0. Buell. of BlanfOrd, Mass. spent last week with her sister, Mrs. J. J. Franklin.
 We recsntly heard that all eagle had been shot on the shores of Wangumbaug The public acts of 1883 contain the follow ing :-ssEvery person who shall shoot, snare or kill in any way any eagle. shall be fined not less than twenty five nor more than fifty dollars, or be imprisoned more than thirty days fir every such bird so shot snared or killed.
 Miss Electa Sprague of Meriden Is in Andover, and expects to spend some hme with friends in this town and Andover.
 Mrs. Clara James and grandson of Middletown, who has been visiting her brother, Geo Parker, has returned to her home.
 There is as great a reason for refusing to acknowl ,dge the good deeds of the eleven disciples because the twelfth was Judas, as there fs for denonncing the re- publican party in matters concerning pro- hibition
 Daniel Clark of South Windham has purchased the Web5er residence of Nor man Sprague, and will occupy the place next spring.
 Mrs. Primo, and family returned to their Brooklyn home last week.
 Samuel Harris of the north parish committed suicide by taking morphine last Friday.
 A large number of our people visited the Stafford fair. Tho attractions there presented from year to year are such that those who attend the fair once are sure to go again, taking some friend with them.
 Now is the time to read "A Miracle Play" by H. Fl.
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HOME " NEWs.
W.acsaR oaace~.

tMatt..r under fhis hsal oIght centa per lne.l
 Large stock Ladies' and Children's Win ter Garments at A. w. Walkers
 Having no special agent in China, have simply employed the best agencies among the large army of American importers U se- lect for my trade from their choicest grades of Tea, and am thereby enabled to offer the very choicest in the market at ons-third less than other dealers are sellins at. J. A. Pem- berton, cash grocer.
 Extra bargains in BIak Silks and Cash meres at A. ". Walkers
 -I am offering Men and Women's low Oxford button and ties for the remainder of this month at cost and less. Call and see the variety of styles and bargains. w. B. Hanley, sign of the big boot.
 - am offering the choicest of New Crop Formosa Tea at one-third l. ss price than it can be bought elsewhere. J. A. Pemberton,
 The demand for Mir. ". G. Ells's perfect tea, ;" in perfection tea cans, shows that first class article is readily appreciated
 Large additions in all departments at Gill's Art Store, Springf felds and time, money and patience msed where stock is largest and prices lowest. Gillns is the popular place for Books, Stationery, Art Publications and Art ists materials. 4E4
 Every lady should read the great attrac- tions in cloaks, carpets, and dry goods, an- nounced in another column by Smith < Mur- ray, SprMgL1e1d sss-aSs
 The best uncolored Japan Tea at 50c. per ID. Cannos Be matched for less than 75c. J. 4. Pemberton, caRh grocer.
 See Ellis advertisement
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FARM Mortgages
Recently received and approved by us, viz:

If you wish your money sarely invested there is no better security than FIRST MORTGAGE on product iUe land and if you also desire high rate o interest you must Aend your money to the new and rapidly developing states of the West and SOmths
 We have negotiated thousands of MORTGAGES in these states and not dollar of principal interest has been lost on any of them, and we have had an experience ef more than thirty years.
 Life Insurance Companies invest more money in this kind of security than in any other and find safer or better paying investments.
 Your attention Is called to our methods of selecting and caring for these mortgages, and an examination of their record at our Ofice is invited.
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THE RESULTS!

Meats are cooked in their own juices, mak- ing them tender and healthful, while the sav- ing in weight is over 30 per cent. Bread is made light and porous, and the loaves are fully 25 per cent. larger than those baked in close oven. There is also saving in fuel of 25 per cent The total saving in meat, bread and fuel is sufficient to repay the cost of the range in six months, while it's beneH- cial effect on the health of the family cannot be computed in dollars and cents.
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StafIord TeleDhone FlfreetorV

Fl. s. HANcOx, Norwich Eup't. Norwich district. Stafford Central Office in stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Miss FANNY SPARROW, manager.
 sUBscRIBERs-sTAFFoRD SPRINGS. DrL B. Richards, residence. Jas Mclaughlin, residence K. A. Buck 6 Co.'S store. :. The Press office Dr. J. 5. Clark office Dr.C. C.B. Newton, residence Julius Converse, residence N. L. N. R. R. depot w. H. Cooley, residence Rawitser Bros' residence Cushmans Livery Stable. ts <" office K. 0. Dennis' Office Smith 8 COOley's office R. $. Hicks. residence. # r Glyn Mill, c. J. Holmes, office. Dr. F. l.. Smith, residence Mineral Springs Co. office. Stafford National Bank W.U. Telegraph Co. office Warren Woolen Co.,, office B. & o. Telegraph Office s !
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. R. s. Beebes store lpay Atationl. N
 tS4s HYDEvILLEs Chas. Holrs ofnce. (Ph@nix Woolen Col
 sTAFF0RDvILLE.
 A. s. Eat0n's store lpay station). S. B. Amadon's office
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sRAFFORD HOLLOW.
ASHFORD.
wEsTFoRD.


 -Dea. OhaHncey WhitQn, whose death was recorded in ThePress week before last, has long been one of the most prominent men in the place. Few men were ever more closely identified with church in all its interests, both temporal and spirit ual, than he with the Congregational church here it was on his mind and heart all the while. A truly christian man has gone. For the past two DE three years it has been evident to his friends that he has been fast ripening for heaven. He was the last of the family but one.
 The school on the hill is taught by Hetbert Buxton, whose drill of the chil- dren, in the Bible, just nowin the Psalms, gives not little satisfaction. In the dis trict south of this, the school taught by Miss Anna Ohism has been prospecting for some weeks, and though her first term seems to be success. sff
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--In order to thoroughly extract the virtues of the tea plant it is necessary that the leaves should be cured under a scientific and uniform process. The perfection process by which W. G. Ellis's stperfect tea'' has been cured is in fnitely superior to the old-fashioned basket firing as one trial of this superior brand wi demonstrate.
The Press., 1886-10-21
BOLTON.


 Evangelist Reed from Ohio has held meetings at Bolton Center, day and night, for some time past. The meetings were well attended, and considerable interest manifested Rev. L.. H. Barber was call- ed away to New Haven, and the meetings are now in charge of Mr. Lilligore.
 The democrats feel sure of the elec- ton of Cleveland by the epopular vote, and of carrying g majority in the legislature. If that is the peoples will, so be it.
 Mamie Steele of Middletown is visit 8 few days, with dog and gun.
 The Bolton grange made a fine exhib- it at the Rockville fair. H. Wetherell, Wm. D. Alvord and 0. E. Carpenter took premiums on potatoes, and the latter also on onions; 0. B. Sperry, 1st on pears Wm. H. Loomis, 1st on honey.
The Press., 1886-10-21

John R. Champln, the republican nominee for senator in this district, is member of the
 firm of c. Hall jr. < Go, one of the most en- terprising manufacturing concerns in the county, whose little village is model artisan.s home and the pride of the vicinity, and whose fair dealings with their. employees is g com. mendation in these days of complaining work ingmen. Every mill hand at South Willing ton is reliable reference in athis partioular.
 Mir. Champlin has been 1epreaentatiye, cohn= ty commissioners, and active in all town inter- estS. &@tsA Ntt4StA1 g& E4gtp~A. @ ssfFFsS9s
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The Mineral Springs Go. has made an improvement to Its spinning room in the upper story by substituting dOrmer windows for tue flat roof windows.
 Mrs. G. s. Dimock of Ypnkers, N. r., has been spending the past week with friends in this place.
 -Rawitser Bros. hot house on their residence grounds on South st, wal, with contents, damaged to extent of perhaps $2O0 by B fire which caught from the heat ing furnace. A general alarm was sound ed, but the fire was got under control with buckets, the steamer giviug the fn- ishing touches few minutes later.
 The New York excursion is being well patronized along the line. Tickets to go are good for use up to Monday night and to return up to Oct 3Oth. Fare from stations north of and including Stafford Springs, g, 50; from stations south as far as South Coventry, 8.
 -Miss Annie Crane has new piano forte.
 sTAFFORDvILLE.
 The supper and entertainment in s. B Amadon's new macaine shop comes of next week Wednesday evening, Oct 27th, under the direction of the Methodist so- cietv. Musical, instrumental and vocal, F68Ql0&H ana Oktl0c entertaining &tbEhC- tions will precede a b0nntifnl supper of clam chowder, boiled dish, &c, &c. The whole town congratulates MT. Amadon in the fine. buildings ha has erected sand the spacious floor will furnish plenty of room for all who come to tue dedication. If stormy next fair evening. Admission, loo. supper, 15c.
 Rev. \. s. Morse is expected to preach at the Congregational church next Sabbath at II a. m.
 Arthur Duncan, young man, was hurt yesterday while unloading machinery at Amadon's 8 new shops. No bones were broken nor any permanent or very serious injury inflicted.
 A STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 Rex. Afr. Simmons, pastor of the Uni yersalist church, is absent in attendance at the general convention of his denomina- ton at Akron, Ohio. He will be away over Sunday, and Rev. MF. Fraser of Monson, Mass, will supply his desk, and Rev. MT. Maxham will preach in Monson.
 Prof. w. F. Peck will lecture in Spir- itnal Hall next Sabbath at 10.45 2. m. Subject, !ssThe God Idea from 8 Spiritual Standpoint" Mrs. Fl. s. Lake at .15 p. m.. Subject, ''The Spirit World, it's in- habitants, and their occupation" Psy- chometric ReadinQss if posGible. ssssssasssg
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WILMINGTON

Preaching at the Potter school house (Willington1 next Sunday at 1O4 o'clock 8. m., and at o'clock D. m. by Elder D. 0. Dudley of WallinRford Conn.
The Press., 1886-10-21
mANsFIELD.

The National Thread Go. has iAcreas- ed it's water power by enlarging the race way and putting ih new wheel ! '
The Press., 1886-10-21

THE fortieth annual meeting of the, Conn
 state teachers association Yin be held in New Haven, Oct 2sth S30th. SThe governor Pres ident Dwight of Yale, Judge Robinson, of Yale law school, and otheF distinguished par4 ties will make brief addresses, and suitable topics are assigned for discnssion. Among those who will speak upon these assigned top. ics are Secretary Dickinson of the Mass hboesa of education, Prof Paine of Michigan Unigsr. sity, and the following principals of state schools: Desper, Stafford Springs; .Amadon, Putnam; Gurdy, Hartford; Meach, Winsted Marlin, Hartford; Cooley, Windsor Locks.
The Press., 1886-10-21
VirGGauzG Oven Door
Is the Latest Improvement on the
NEW HUB RANGE.

s Its theory is that fresh air. is necessary for perfect cooking The wire gauge allows the fresh air to enter the oven without cooling it. The air passes through the gauge in jets or sprays, and by combining chemically with the food prevents shrinkage or loss of weight, and renders it easily digested and more nutri- tious Fresh air is as necessary in the cook ing of the food as it is in it's assimilation after it is eaten.
The Press., 1886-10-21

PUBLIC sympathy is again appealed to, this time for the relief of the surviving inhabit- ants of the village of Sabine Pass in Texas. The village of 400 inhabitants stood on lev- el stretch of land barely above usual high tide level. A storm drove heavy tide for miles inland, destroying the village and drowning nearly half it's Inhabitants. j A leading pursuit of the country is cattle rais- ing, and thousands of cattle have perish ed, because the overflow has salted all the water in the region. ..sas s.,is
The Press., 1886-10-21

THE prohibitionists of Stafford have nom- mated for representatives for Stafford, Rev. II. s. Goodell and Rev. David Breed, and from Somers. Nathaniel A. Patten and Comfort 0. Hunt; from South Coventry, Rev. E. B. Jen- kins.
The Press., 1886-10-21

VIOUNG COW FOR SALE CHEAP.
 MARTIN HUNT, orcuttviIe.
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Geo. w. Moore 6 Co,
 281 Main Street,

Hartford. Conn. DRPoRT OF THE CONDTTION OF THE h STAFFORD NATIONAL BANK at Stafford Springs in the state of Connecticut at the close of business, October 7th, 1888.
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New London. Coma, Sept. Ii, isss ..l ! NOTICE. - Having made arran9amemfm " with MT. J. K. Buck of Stafford Hollow to nmn only. K. Q. DENMKny Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Oct. 1 1888. sLL. M URSE.-I now offer my services te the lN public a weekly monthly Nurne. Cma @s found at South Mahohester, Ct. F. O. Box Ha4
 Mas. K. ]. H0LLIE0eW0KTH, 's
 South Manchester, conn. D GENTLEMEN, or Gentleman and Wifs, ~ can be accommodated with BOARD al
 J. S. SMILEDGE'S, Dorman House, stafford Rpstnga DHOTOGRAPHb made by tha la IL stantaneous Process. Pictures copied cad ea- larged, finished in India Ink or Wstef Ootns. Aln9 views of residences and other buildinga. Al wofk must be paid for when ordered. N l.. BURN.
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PER CENT. DEBENTURE BONDS. These are the direct obligation of the FL DELITY LOAN AND TRUST O., of Storm Lake, Ia., having paid-up capital of $1OO,O0 They are secured by deposit of first mortgage on improved Real Estate with Metropolitan Trust Co.,, New York, as Trus- tee. Price, par and interest. Send for pamphlet or call on IF. CHAMBERLAIN,
 Stafford Natl Bank Building.
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NOTICE. The legal voters of the Borough IN of Stafford Springs are hereby warned and no- tifed to meet at Borough Hall on Tuesday, Oct 18th, 1sS6 at TX o'clock in the evening, for the following purposes: Es . Ist--To hear proposition from the Stafford Acque- duct Co., for putting in Hydrants III the Borough of Stafford Springs and supplying the same with water for fire purposes. 2d-To decide whether the Borough will contract with the Acqueduct Co, for said hydrants and water. to the above and necessarytO to carry the same into effect, and proper in the premises ANTHONY ADAMS Warden
 c. B. NEWTON
 T. M LEACH,
 JOSHUA WOOD, HORACE TONNE, DuFBesFes.
 J. J. SULLIVAN, FFet-
 A. SPELLMANE true copy of the original warrant. M Attest, L. B. BAKER, Clerk AEord cvrinrs flcf Ia. 1894 .s#
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INTEREST

3 following are some of the applications for
The Press., 1886-10-21

ROTICE-The Board of Selectnen and IN Town Clerk will he 1n session to examine the at town hall from am. until I2 m and at borough hal Stafford Springs, from to pm. Also on Mon- day. Oct 25th at same places sand time, except that the afternoon session will hold until p. m.
 Per Order. MINER 0. KINNEY, Clerk.
 Stafford. Oct. IA. 1886 4a 5a
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rTlHE REGISTRARS OF ELECTORS in Voting District No. g. Stafford, will meet at the st ere of J. A. Medbery, on Thursday Oct IA from a. m to register electors and receive applications of new electors to be made Also will meet at the place for correction and revision of the list of electors on Saturday, Oct. 23, from to 5 P. n. ei
 w. P. SWEETSER, F J. w. CHANDLER,
 Stafford Springs, Oct. [, 1ssB. Registrars.
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THE REGISTRARS OF ELECTORS in
 Voting District No. 1, Stafford, will meet at the Town House on Thursday, Oct IA, from 9 a. m to D. m, for the purpose of registering electors and ceiyihg applications of new electors to be made Also will meet at the same place on Saturday, Oct. 23d from D m to p. m for correction and revision of the list of electors. w. H. BLACK, Regis
 Stafford, Oct, [, 1886 A. H. PHEBLE,6 trars.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-15
Pride and Income.

But occasionally, in dealings with
their own SAX, women are not only
worsted, but-a woman seldom stops
on the discreet side Of triumph-their
conduct is held up to them for inspec-
ton under the full glare of contempt
and satire. An instance of this kind
occurred the other day IN one Of our
small establishments where women's
garments are made.
Some clothing had been ordered.
made and sent home by express. The
purchaser called in a few days to
request that some sight changes be
made. The woman in attendance, who
happened to be the proprietor, asked IL
she had brought the articles with her.
The purchaser replied that she had not,
that she could not carry bundle, add
ing in a supercilious tone that the
ladies' at the Back Bay never carried
bundles. The tone and bearing OF this
Back Bay lady SO Incensed the woman
of busines, who fel. that her ignorance
of Back Bay habits had received a cor
rectIon, that she sharply answered; Il
Lave no errand boy, because have not
enough for him to do. as all our parcels
are delivered by express, and l have
known a number of Back Bay ladies TO
bring bundles here; but perhaps they
kept their carriages. No donot, Tor
a moment Madame Back Bay saw
things clearly, and became aware that
her pride and her income were not as
yet duly proportioned.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-15
An Indian Legend.

The Passamaquoddles still cling
their old and poetic notion OF the ma
ture of thunder. They believe that the
rumble Of the thunderstorm and the
iashe, Of the lightning are the demon
strations OF thunder spirits who are
playing ball and shooting their arrows
In the heavens. There Is tradition
that a Passsmaquoddy Indian one day
expressed desire that he might be-
come "a thunderer." All at once his
companions saw him mounting to the
sky In the smoke Of the camp fire. He
was taken up to the abode OF the thun-
ders, placed in long box, and by some
mysterious process invested with the
properties and existence Of thunder
spirit-or, as Louis Mitchell puts it, he
was ssthunderfled. He lived for seven
years among the thunders, played ball
with them in the sky, shot his gleam-
ing arrows with them at the bird they
are always chasing toward the south,
married a female thunder spirit, and
pursued an active and contented life OF
thunder and lightning.
Seven years after his translation a
violent storm passed over the encamp-
ment OF the Passamaquoddjes; there
wa, an unusual and frightful conten-
ton among the thunder spirits; the
rumbles were more terrific than Pass
maquoddy ear had ever heard; the air
smelled Of birthstone; the sky blazed
with red and yellow flames; the clouds
opened and great forks Of fire shot out
of them, the rain fell in sheets; peal
answered peal; one tongue OF lightning
spat out fire to another; the ahrlgnted
Passamaquoddies, who never bad be-
held such a storm, believed that the
legIons of the thunder spirits were
waging their most awful war. They
fell down and crossed themselves. In
the midst of their alarm they saw a
human form slide down into their
camp on a beam of light. 1t was their
old friend, who had made his escape
from pursuing thunders, shaken on his
thunderfed" existence and returned
20 them. He had changed somewhat,
out all all his friends knew him. Hs
lived with the tribe TIL he died.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-15
A Mans Mother-In-Iiaw.

1t is a mystery which no man has yet
solved, why so many sad jokes are con-
stantly being perpetrated about a mans
mother-in-law. What dreadful crime
has the unfortunate woman committed
in providing the man with his wife
that he should bear such an undying
grudge against her?
Now il it was a woman's mother-in-
law who was made the butt of these
Jokes there might be a grain OF sense
In them; for It Is the mans mothst-
who has 1t in her power tormake life
burden to the young STife and not
half try.
AS matter OF fact, woman is
usually proud and fond OF her son-in-
law if he only gives her the ghost OF a
chance.
When the young couple first goes to
housekeeping who is it that comes in
and with her good sense and practical
experience tides them over the rough
places?
A mans mother-ln-law.
IL is a woman's mother-in-law who
is most apt to criticise. and who exas-
perates the young wife by quoting ali
too frequently, "My son is used to
having things thus and &C." my sou
must have this or that for his meals. !"
"My son, with his small income. should
have married prudent, economical
woman" etc.
When the first baby makes its ap-
pearance, as well as the successive
ones, who is it that steps In and re-
lieyes the husband Of his weary vigils,
and takes the load of care and worry
off the wife's feeble shoulders. and
keeps the household machinery running
smoothlyP
The mans mother-in-law.
When he and his wife plan to take a lit
tie trip together, who is it comes in and
takes charge of the house and children,
so that they can peacefully enjoy their
holiday, with the restful thought,
Mother is tn re and 1t will be all
right?"
The mans mother -in-law.
When there Is sickness or trouble
in the house, who Is the faithful
nurse, the wise counselor, the sympa-
thIzing frlendp
The mans mother-in-law.
And if, in the course Of events, the
wife dies, who is it that usGally comes
in and takes care OF the children, and
keeps up the home till the bereayed
husband has time to look around and
find another wife?
A mans mother-in-law.
And how does he reward her for all
this devotion?
BY making heartless jokes at her
expense, and publishing them for other
men to snicker over!
Ingratitude, thy name is Mani
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-15
The Lucklest Girl.

Engaged to be married." slowly ut
tered Theresa Middleton. And to think
that little Blanche Follett should have
been the first of the graduating class to
wear an engagement ringF"
The three girls sat side by side on the
broad veranda of the Acapulco Hotel,
Long Branch-Theresa Middleton, tall,
handsome, and stylish, with jetty hair,
large, dark eyes, and yellow roses in
her hair; Sophie Dean. slight and grace
full, type of the most exquisite blonde
loveliness, and Blanche Follett, the
fiancee of the group, an Insignificant,
chestnut-haired lassie, pretty enough
when one came to examine her fea-
lures, but nothing beyond the average.
"How soon are you to be married,
Blanche?" asked Sophie.
81 don't know. As soon as Guys
father returns from Europe, sup
pose"
"What funny old man, all in snuff
color, that was that sat next to Us that
afternoon at dinnerl" laughed Sophie.
"And how he stared at US. shouldn't
wonder II he were some rich widower. +"
"Horrid old foggyI' said Theresa.
"Do you know, girls, he has taken the
toom next to oursp l saw him carry
ing an antedlluvian trunk In there a
little while ago. Depend upon it, he's
The first cousin OF Methusaleh! I'm
Iure don't know what such wretched
Did Creatures want at place like Long
Branch. Why don't they stayat home
md nurse their rheumatism in their
,wn back garrets?"
"Hush, Theresa" whispered Miss
.Follett, glanclDg around. HE IS
,ittIng on the other bench just beyond.
lie will hear you."
"Who cares if he doesY" said Miss
Middleton, insolent in the pride and
lush of her young beauty.
81 suppose, young lady," said be,
you think that the old have no busi-
hess to exist. Perhaps wheu half
century or SO more has rolled over your
head you may think ditfeaently on the
hbiect."
Theresa colored and tossed her head,
ind Sophie Dean Uttered as she rose
Ind shook out her tiouncsd muslin
pbes preparatory to going up stairs,
but Blanche Follett fingered behind af-
er the other two had swept away, and
,lancing pleadingly up IN the old mans
ace.
II hope they have not hurt your feel
! u2s, SIR" said she, wistfully. "They