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The Press., 1886-12-02
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 Last Monday evening, just after 6 o'clock, and before it was fully dark, MT. Perry Popple of the north parish noticed that his dog was making an unusual noise about the door, and upon stepping out discovered that his barn was on fro. He and his son Charles hastened to it and were able to get the cows and part of the pigs out, but the fire spread SO quick y that they could not liberate his horse, also two pigs, which latter insisted upon rushing back under the burning building. Over twelve tons of hay, horse, carriage sleigh and numerous farm tools were con sumed. There was no insurance. They had finished their evening chores about the barn only short time previous Co the discovery of the fire, and while it was yet light and the doors had all been closed and fastened. When they reached the burning barn several doors which had been fasten- ed upon the inside were found standing wide open. The fire was evidently the work of an incendiary. The barn stood within threefourths of a mile of the site of that of Mir. Clitiord's, burned some weeks ago. It is hard to conjecture just why this cowardly act should be perpetrated against Mir. Popple, as he is one of the most industrious and peaceable citizens in the north eud of the town. He will feel his loss most keenly, as he is quite old.
 -One Wednesday afternoon Mir. George Rosebrooks sent one of his men to the saw mill at Merrow with three-horse team, and his last charge to the man was not to let the team stand unhitched. Upon ar- irving at the mill the man did just what he was cautioned not to do, left his team and went into the mill, and while there the team took fright aud ran up the railroad track half-mile, jumped one culvert, then turned into the highway and followed this some distance, and then into the woods, and when found was entanRled, one horse down, the wagon tongue broken off about two-feet from the croas-b bar. and the sharp end Of this had cruelly lacerated she hind legu of one of the horaee in the fcnhy parts just below the Body. ft ixfhcnRiii stAk the animal caunot recover Another farm ey in the north part of tho town, name not given, lost s fine horse last week with collie. The animal in great pain threw it. self violently upon the ground, when some of the attendants noticed report as if something had been ruptured, and the an- imal died immediately. A post mortem showed the diaphragm badly ruptured
The Press., 1886-12-02
LOCAL TOPICs-PENN,D AND SCIssORED

A very young miss of this borough not long since had her first view of a corpse, being taken to see deceased body. She was heard to congratulate herself on her new experience, in having seen what death was-that one unmistakeable indica- tion of it was the quietness of the subject.
 "And when I move," she reasoned, "I shall know that I am not dead Not long after while crossing the street she was struck by passing horse and fell under it's feet, to the horror of the beholders. Fortunately she escaped injury, and as she gathered herself up and briskly shot into
 the friendly shelter of her own doorway, tense relief, "Well, I ain't dead, anyway l''
The Press., 1886-12-02
IssuGdEVery Thursday Evening.
rRev. G. V. Maxham in the Christian Leader
 THE DOCTOR.

 Give me, my dear old friend, thy hand Broad hands are they that build land, Whose sturdy grip might well amaze The fragile youth of these strange daysi Four-score, and still with harness oni Thy gracious work will not be done While yet thy step is firm and bold And mind and heart their yiger hold Thou art as hale as the great oak On which the breezy mornings broke, When Uncas forced the flying pace And bayed the red stag in the chase When falls, as fall it must, the oak, Its soul shall rise a spire of smoke From embers in whose lingering beam Young hearts will mate and build in dream. So when to thee shall come the call That comes or soon or late to all, Will they who miss thy presence so Find in thine ashes coals that glow. Thy memory rich and ripe with age Recalls not Dore's pictured page, Nor Shakespeare's passion of the Moor, But tragic scenes in lives obscure. When like @ flame the fever spread And rugged wills were cowed with dread, Thy word was fate-thy cheer of heaven Thy smile a benediction given. Where in the feyer-laden air The candles made a yellow glare, And sooty cofins clogged each wick, Thou vert the angel of the sick; And dying men with kindling faith Saw fore e-gleams on the unknown path As backward from life's fading sun Earth's shadows lengthening merged in one How oft men speak of life in death As 'tWere the bubble. of A breath Which like prism takes each hue, Then bursting disappears from view. But of the dead thy heart could say, They are not lost nor far away, Since tender thought may banish space And love is not of time or place. Untempered youth with keen desire That fans the spirits rampant fire, May spurn in the hot race to be Fhe honest mile-stones set by thee; But they will stand in word and deed To guide the traveller in his 'needI And gather their increasing toll As the revolving seasons roll. How true the verse the poet sung Yet not of hearts forever young How well the dreary words portray The nerveless mind in it's decay Aut WLlhb Dub u6ttbu lb5tlA Cdu btkS From out the heart the bitter ache When sad old age turns back in tears And seeks in vain life's vanished years! O sunny friend of four-score years, Upon thy sheaves the glistening tears Are dewy diamonds of the morn Whose glory mocks the night to scorn.
 EN VOYAGE. Thy bark as sound at core and staunch As when the waves danced at it's launch, Still bears as in the stormy blast The masters pennon at the mast. NWf NaAA1y nnw in calnis serene
 a1ez ulazk 1Ese ttor1nIe.s lines between aA1 zSs69s WI 9ha nySs' z Ann11d. | It heavenward drifts with canvas furled. No weary strife with bafiing wind On voyage to the further Ind, Nor threatening berg from Polar seas But isles of rest with birds and bees He knows what port he first shall sight, What towering headland lift it's light, What odors from the inner realm The unseen pilot at the helm. | N, ,'onson, Mass, Nov. l.
The Press., 1886-12-02

DRUNKENNESS, or LIouoR HABIT, can be CURED by administering DR. HkpEs' GOLDEN srEorTo; It can be given in Q cup of coffee or tea without the knowledge of the person aling it, effecting a speedy and permanent cure, whetherthe patient is moderate drink CT or an alcoholic wreck Thousands of drunknrds have been made temperate men who have taken the Golden Specific in their coffee without their know edge and to-day believe they qult drinking of their own free will. No harmful effects results from its administration. Cnrea guaranteed. Send for circu- lar and full particulars Address tn confidence GoiD- FEN SPECIFIC Co.,, 1SB Race s., Cincinnati Ohio.
The Press., 1886-12-02

At the masquerade ball in Adin last week, St, Jacobs Oil took the first prize. Nothing strange in this, as it is highly prized in every family where used especially in ours -Bi- eber. Cal. MosuetGs,s Tribune.
The Press., 1886-12-02
CHEAPEST AND BEST. PeterSOns Magazine.
 SPLENDID PREMIUMS FoR 1887

FULL-SEZE DRESS PATTERNS,
 Petersona Magazine is the best and cheapest of the adys books. It gives more for the money and coR1- 4 pines greater merits. than any other. It's immense circulation and reputation enables it proprietor to distance all competition. In short if has the Best Steel Engrangs Best Col0red Fashions Best Patterns, Best Original Stories Best Work Table Patterns, Best Music, Etc, Etc The stories n0velets, etc., sPeterson, are admit ted to be the best published. All the most popnIar f male writers contribute to it. Every month a fnll Dress Pattern is given, which is alone worth the price of the number. Every month, also there ap- pears MAMMOTH COLORED FASHION PLATE eII- graved oa steel Twice the size of others and sHperb ly colOred Also, Household, Cookery and other Re ceipts; articles on Art Embroidery Flower Cuture House Decoration-in short, everything interesting to ladies.
 TERMsa ALwAYs IN ADVANCE, $2. .OO per year
 Unparalleled offers to Clubs 1a
 Copies for $s.50, Copies for $45O:-With the Book of Beauty. spendfdy illustrated or a larpe steel engraving, Mothers Darling for getting up the Club. P 4copies for ss.5O. Copies for sa,-aith an extra getting up the Club. Copies for $500, Copies for SlO 5Owith both an extra copy of the Magazine for 1884, and the large steel engraving or the Book of Beauty, to the per
 For Large Clubs still Greater Inducements
 Address, postpaid, CHARLES J. PETERSONs
 306 Chesnut-st, Philadelphia Pa
 Specimens sent gratis, if written for, to get up Clubs with. f
The Press., 1886-12-02

When Davis A. Baker, of Ashford, &C., cepted the democratic nomination for rep resentative he resigned the position of postmaster at Warrenville. He was elect ed, and his son, Oscar D. Baker, has been appointed postmaster.
The Press., 1886-12-02

HALE'S HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 25, LOc., eI GLEaN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beautihes, 25c GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions, asc
 HILLS HAIR & WHISKER DYE-Black & Brown, soc PIXIES TooTHAcHE DROPS cure in Minute, 2sc DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are a sure cure, 5Oc
The Press., 1886-12-02
soArERs.
Delayed CorresooDdence.l

Npelayeu uSorresponuence.) In the first district school which closed
 on the 18th ult, Alison Clement and Cliff ford Gleason were neithcr absent or tardy. MT. Frank Griswold; who has been
 travelling in the west for the past year, has
 returned home.
The Press., 1886-12-02

BE YOUR OWN DocToR.-It won't cost you one-half as much. Do not delay. Send three two-cent stamps for postage, and we will send you Dr. Kaufmann's great work, fine colored plates from life, on disease, it's causes and home cure. Address, A. P. Ordway & Co.,, Boston, Mass.
The Press., 1886-12-02

The best of the batch of Thanksgiving stories we have seen this year was that by Mrs. A. A Preston in Thursdays Repub- lican-"B Brother Toms wife
The Press., 1886-12-02

-S. J. Farrell, the Rockville athlete, who first made Q reputation at the Stafford fairs, on Thanksgiving day won S400 and foot race of 132 yards at Philadelphia.
The Press., 1886-12-02

Mir. Geo. Deuterman, New York city, suf- fered nearly q month with severe cough, and having tried several remedies without relief, finally used Red Star Cough Cure which, he says, proved s'speedy nnd effectual.n
The Press., 1886-12-02

A physician says of child docs not thrive on fresh milk, boil it.n This is too severe. Why not spank it?
The Press., 1886-12-02

The three Leading Machines. Sold on small monthly payments, and every machine warranted for five years.
The Press., 1886-12-02
A hotel ia known by tho company it loepa.

IT you enjoy eating delicious hams buy thoae bear Ing brand Of Bpcrry a Barnes their goods win fo further than my ether make, and their aparorb aud sausage are unrivaed.
The Press., 1886-12-02

lower end of the street is quite well sup piled with meats of all kinds, and oysters Saturday niohta
The Press., 1886-12-02

Colonel IngersoH is presumably some thing of humorist. h his speech in New York a week ago he declared that :" No man has right to own more land than he can use. Yet the, New York Times shows that Mr. Ingersoll, in part n rsbip with MT. Dorsey, owns ? tract of land in New Mexico which is said to be ninety miles long and sixty miles wide.
 WEARY WAsHERwoA1EN have been made glad by the introduction of JAMES PYLF's PEARLINE, peerless compound for the laundry. 1t Il ,anses the most delicate fabrics without in jury. Sold by grocers.
 For every variety and phase of the many diseases which attack the air passages of the head, throat, and lungs, Ayers Cherry Pecto- ral will be found specific. This preparation a lays inflammation, controls the disr osition to cough, and prevents consumption.
The Press., 1886-12-02
Volume ls. Number 36.
For The Press.I WASTED YEARS.

t4h! these wasted years- Wasted in not knowing Thee, I now have found
 Full of love bestowing Years how many lost
 Lost to YOU and I Let us make them up
 By love, e'er we die. Let us give to each
 Love in joy, and tears. That we may forget
 These lost, useless yaar1s s.J.1
The Press., 1886-12-02

A PROTESTANT WOMAN, desiring q "A home for the winter, with small compensation and much time at her own disposal should apply at once 70 Dr. A. NEWELL. Chance for seamstress
The Press., 1886-12-02
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 1.

- - $eSbaN - v " EE - -sssF esks EMIsS IDELLA M. NICHOLS, lEI Teacher of Piano aud 0Egan Latest and best methods. First-clase referele8. Residence corner of Highest. and Fisk-aye 1saugena N N. CKANE. Manufacturer of and E edealer in Harnesses, Rabes, Bells, Fancy Lap hobes, Whips, Trunks Fancs Mats, etc.
 T $. CLARK, MAs D., Rooms i'm O Nal'l Hank Est0cks
 IF H. REED. Attorney at Law, office in O Spelman's building, MaIn-st.
 ~ T. HANSON. Attorney and Counsel. NJs Tor at Law, over stanotd Springs Post Gface. r H. HOBBY, plano Tuner and Deal Os CT in Pianos and 0EEans. Mansfield, Conn. IL, WAYLAND ERE STON, ,Ane- 1 tiOmccF.
 T w. CHANDLfEfs, Insurance and @ Real Estate Agency, Stafford Springs. Office at residence on Wesfford Avel@le-
 ~ T. PRESTON, Counselor at Law, Ne Notary Public, and Justice of the Peace, Wll- lngton, Conn.
 IT SMITH. Dentist, Warren's Block. AIe Best work aGusual Frices. Chloroform, Gas andEther teeth NETDI. A. COMINS, Horse and OK
 Shoeing, Machine Forgings and Repairing done to order Also and reparer of alstyles of Wagons. South staHord Springs.
 < GEECY of ofTolland' . County Mutu- "A AA Fire EaRMss Geks lat J. w. CHANDELIERS office, with Win. Smith eB., Stafford Springs. nR. SAMUEL DAVID SE SON. kJ Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Main-s Telephonic connection iu 0iice.
 MIMI. A. KIN 'attorney and Coun-
 scllor at Law. Room No.7, Warren Block. M R. GRIsWOLD. Dentist, s6s 1N1 Main-st.s Hartfordi Conn.,, Artificial teeth, $5 the best, $10.
 HOWARD CONNOLLY, dealer in 1A aal kinds of Gsalt stone Work. for
The Press., 1886-12-02
]. psas,y ats HOUSEHOLD. csn ss. it sn

It takes the best machine in the world to
 beat it.
The Press., 1886-12-02

Buy your TEAS, COFFEES and SPICES and
 Light Groceries at the
The Press., 1886-12-02

MISS IDELLA M. NICHOLS. | lyE Teacher of Piano and Organ. Latest and best 1 nletnOds Firet-clasa refereleg. Residence corner I of High-st and Fisk-aye. 19aug6nn
The Press., 1886-12-02

This machine is too we'll known to need any praise always reliable, perfect working, simple in construction.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
DEATH OF LOGAN.

The whole country is sad and sorrow
fil to-day-an illustrious soldier of the
Republic, and leader in it's civil counsels
sleeps in the cold embrace Of the trium.
Ihant foe Of all the race. 'srhe Black
l.agle," ''Black Jack" the idol of the
veteran soldiery of the nation, their
yFarmest friend and champion, has pas.
sed to that mysterious realm that sur
rounds the infinite.
The announcement of the sudden
death of John A. Logan, on Monday, was
Regarded as canard. and our citizens
were earnestly trying to make it appear
50, while In their hearts they feared the
worst. Later dispatches confirming the
sad event, spread gloom and sadness
over the community such as was expert
enced when his illustrious commander
the immortal Grant, was announced to
lave gone the way Of all flesh.
0nc more of the best, brayest. most
tender hearted, loving, trusted sons of
the Republic has paid the debt of nature
stld nallon stands beside his bier weep
ing over the departed hero.
NO man, save. perhaps, Uncle Billy
i'herman stands closer to the heart Of
-ihe iassI'In, than does John A. Logan
trusted leader, brave and aggressive
whose integrity Of character was never
tainted with even the breath Of suspi.
'Aon, no wonder they loved him-loved
aim as dashing, daring soldier, loved
him as a pugnacious legislator, loved
him as great true hearted man. His
death leaves vacuum no other man can
ever ill.
Comrades, the heart is heay, with sor-
row to-day. because the dying year takes
noble life TO the unseen shore.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30


DIR. Harris, of Webster, was visiting
with DIR. Evans on Friday evening"
Happening to be in their presence a
few moments We found on Saturday that
We were In possession of half delapi-
dated hat with slip pasted inside bear
ing the word 'spoIsoS," aud the doctors
name written with pen. BY what ledg
erdemain the NJ. ID. dispossessed us of
$3.50 hat which is a size too large for him.
is understandable. However, il he will
trade pack we will pay express both
ways and not prosecute the case.-Gro-
ton Leader.
The DR.. responded by accepting pro-
position TO exchange, by express, aad
remarks that he did so with feelings OF
doubt, as NAH who would secretly swap
hats with an unsuspecting PILL grim, at
the dead hour of night, and then seueal
on his own transaction when the broad
light of day showed his mistake in vslu-
alton. might fail to return his own tfnsty
and well tried tile-that, in future, the
sight of some rimless crown would serve
to remind him of the uncertainty of edi-
torial calculations of value andsize, since
| ye editor could wear hat a whole size
| too snail for him several hours, without
realizing the difference until the sun rose
so high in the heavens that IL thawed
out the brick in it; and that his Was not
the fist case where a little dose of poison
had produced revulsion and desire TO
put things hack. The DR.. proved his
magnanimity by offering to take up a
two inch anger and trephine his Uranium,
If he had cerebral compression from
wearing small hat. On finding himself
in possession of journalistic ca pooh. the
DIR. says he became so pugnatious that
he wanted 10 licx the conductor on his
trip home, and had been unable to agree
with any ons since.
| I'D. MeGlachlin, travelling agent fol
Ragsley & Cargle, between Millbank
Boudall, Aberdeen and Edgely, fingered
in cur office, Tuesday, long enough tc
pass the compliments of the season and
shake. Mac is rather, one of the mos
interchangeable workers we ever saw. He
is Oh deck every day in the week, and
makes his rounds as regularly as cloci
work. regardless of the weather. 1t j,
seldom company gets hold of q mar
who SO conscientiously discharges tn,
duties imposed OH him, nor one that en-
joys that degree of personal popularity
respect, and confidence, among his fel
lows. that is unhesitatingly awarded L
Mr.. McGlachlin, wherever he is known
1t must be that its Macks winning smil,
that knocks the persimmons-whateYe
it is, he is jam up good one, and the Re
porter wishes him merry Christmas, ,
happy New Years and glorious fourth
of July.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
IN A1H1oR1AM.

Old year is dead Pnlseless ana cold he lies
wrapped In the psyyle ofthe midnight skies.
a crpwn OF shimmering stars upon bis breast.
His earth reign DER. Peace 10 his roy IL resti
The jeweled scepter OF to-morrow's morn
ny liew-crowned king will proudly be uoborne:
Eel now. Impatient, rose-clad morning waits
To i,Pe for New Year sun barred golden gates.
And gaily on her way the fair morn drifts
Tolfhower in hekle homage gracious gifts.
As tow she kisses Old ears placi face
Thf OF has gicwed beneath her fond embrace.
Potg, fallen year. pierced by Times cruel blade
a hantcm wandering in Tire past's drear shade
ID = soon wilt be; in long PROCESSION DAYS
WI follow, weeping. ehaniiag load thy praise
And laurel wreaths to Irvine thy empty skull.
Ihs worlds hands eager, thoughtfuily will eull
ana where fliou liest on thy snow -paiIed bier
fhe eoning age viii drop regretfui tear
Then rest. thou royal Old Year; though the New
W. welcome in with loyal hearts ana true.
Suh art thou dear 10 all. Rest Old Year. rest
ny the rose ofsweet remembrance on thy brcas
Al 4 though its eolors fade, its crumblinr hes r
perfume pure shall subtly e'er impart
IL sweetness TO our senses. Have no lear
thou wilt not be forgotten. dear Old Year!
MARIE LEBANON.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
The Old and The New

Dscember's sun is low: the year is old:
alohgn ALLEN leaves and hsing flakes Of snow
I ie aged pilgrim climbs the mountain cold
Satieoks the submits in the after,lowl
give way:
i PC stsrs look down 10 guide her up the height;
apo All Sround her lonely footsteps play
Aurorai waves Of spiritual light
sothing before her but the peak, the skyi
notatngY All. look! beyond Is everythingi
Vtef these mountains greener vslleys lie;
napier New Year, an eterael springi
--LucY LARtox
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

In Germany the resignation of Lord
Randolph Churchill from the English
Cabinet has revived fears of impending
war. The German commission of stafi
officers continues making arrangements
for new troops, Just as if the bill was al
ready passed. The war ministry is has
tening the production of repeating rifles.
The resignation caused sensation in
London. The desire to increase the ex-
penses of the admiralty and war offices
to which Churchill was opposed, midi
Gates. it is believed, that the government
is of the opinion that Europeon war is
imminant. ANY day there is liable to be
a gigantic fare-up over the same old tur-
key bone the Europeon powers have
been gnawing at for years.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

We have correspondence that come
too late for this tissue.
Hon. G. S. Maynard shook hands
with his friends in the city to-day.
Elmer Stevenson, the genial Pos
Master of Bristol, was in town Monday
-Hon. B. II. Egeland made us pleas
ant call Tuesday, and passed the compli
ments of the holiday season.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30

Hello! Congress"
"Hellol Who are your"
"Dakotaip
what do you want?"
WANT to get in" Dakota keeps her
ear at the phone, but she can only make
out an excited congressional rumb.ing al
the Washington end. Meanwhile the girl
in the National TELEPHONE exchange
opens OUT:
"iielloi Dakota: We all hope You'll
get in-everybody thinks you ought to.
Can't you break in? Say, Washington
wants you again."
Hello! Dakota, we shall be so busy
this session talking tariff and making
New Years calls that really, you know.
we can't see how we can fix it; but il
You could wait ten years
"Wait. nothin.' Ring of. I'm big
enough TO run myself and I'm going to
do it too. Trouble you for two chairs in
the senate and two in the house. Take
care of nlyself after that. Goodbye
Washington. "-Inter-O Ocean.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-30
SUMMONS
TERRITORY OF DAKoTA,l

TERRITORY OF DAKoTA,l
COUNTY OF DAY.
Before J. A. Lee, Justice ofthe Peace.
". L. Doe, as Treasurer of Day County, D. T.
Plaintiff.
vs..
Emil Swensrud and Ingwald Swensrud, CO.
partners, as Swensrud and Company, Defend
ant.
The Territory of Dakota sends greeting: To
Emil Swensrud and Ingwald SWensrud, CO.
partners as Swensrud & Co.. defendants
You are hereby summoned 10 appear before
me, at my Office, in the village OF Webster, In
said county. on the 10th day of February, A. d.
1887, st 10 O'Clock. a. M, to answer to the com.
plant ofthe above named plaintiff W, L. Doe,
- Treasurer, aforesaid. who claims TO recover OF
YOU the sum OF ninety one and So-lo0 dollars for
taxes duly levied on and against the persona
property Of said defendants for the year 1886
which said taxes are due and unpaid, ani you
are hereby notified that II you tail 10 appear and
| answer said complaint as above required said
plaintiff will take judgment against you for the
sum Of Ninety-one aud So loo dollars. together
with the costs and disbursmen ts Of this action
Given under my hand this 18th day Of DeceE;,
Der, A. ID. 1855.
]. A. LEE, Justice Of the Peace.