davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1888-09-08

BANGOR, Ne, Sept. S.-Whitney and Eos
ter, the robbers Of Miser Bennett. were sem
fenced to ten and eight years respectively in
the slate prison
Evening journal., 1888-09-08
DIED.

EDWARnS.-ln this city,on The ca instant.
Alva NJ, daughter Of q. T.. and jennie s. Ed-
wards, sged months and 10 DAYS.
KENMORE I'm this city On the Och in
stant, Susie, daughter Of II. q. Fenimorc, aged
~ years
PORTER. IN this city, on the 1ih instant
Sarah p, wife Of George ", Porter, IA che 3ith
Nenr Of her aye.
Evening journal., 1888-09-08

REGENER-McI Camden. n. j..
on August y. by the Rev lsaac VI Bagley
John II. Regener and Mary l.. MoIain. both 81
Delaware
WEED NEWTON On the 9Th instant. bv
the Rev. Vaughn S. Collins, Howard il. Weed
Of West Virginia 70 Miss Lille Newton Of this
city.
Evening journal., 1888-09-08

Ford and Ogle's instalnent sale o.
building lots, last of the season See poster
Evening journal., 1888-09-08

Ford and ogle's last instalment sale Of
building lots, September 10. See
posters.
Evening journal., 1888-09-08
ST. GEORGES CHURCH TRUSTEES

ST. GEoRGEs, Del, August "a, 1888.
MEssRs. Hollis & HEARN MFe. Co
GENTLEMEN We take pleasure i
recommending the Furnace put in on
church at this place some two years age
It has given satisfaction in comfortabl
heating our church, even in the coldes
Of weather, and does not burn co,
extravagantly for its size.
Yours respectfully,
W. Fl. BENTz,
GEORGE w. TOWNSEND, Trusteel
GEORGE w. SIMPLER.
Evening journal., 1888-09-08
TRADE BULLETIN.

Weather Indications.
Warmer threatening weather and rain.
Evening journal., 1888-09-08
TESTEM ONIALS.
DIR. L. A. KITTINGER.

August 20, 1888.
MEssRs. Hollis & HEARN MIRO. Co.
GENTLEMEN: Your No 36 Superior
Brick Lined Furnace that you put in ms
house, 724 King street, in the fall Of
1885 has stood the test Of three winter:
without one cent Of expense for repairs
and has proved great success. Til
house, which is quite large, is thorough.
warmed, even in the coolest weather, bl
very moderate consumption Of coal.
The furnace is plain and easily man
aged and | feel that | cannot say to-
much in its favor.
DIR. L. A. KiTTINGER,
724 King street. Wilmington, Del.
The Press., 1888-04-12

A dramatic incident occurred in the county court room at Parkersburg, W. Va. Friday. A prominent liquor dealer named Livia had applied for license. There was large attendance, and the evidence was about equally divided as to whether it should be granted or not. H favorable decision was about to be given, when Lii via's daughter, beautiful young woman, who is deputy clerk of the county court, the room and made thrilling speech against granting the license. Com. menting upon the criticism of counsel that the remonstrants were chiefly women, she called the attention of the court to the fact that the fundamental law of the United States gives the right of petition to all, re. gardless of sex. Upon the conclusion of her speech, the judges conferred for mo- ment and refused the license.
The Press., 1888-04-12
COVENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY,

A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Manage
 of Coventry Local Register.
 The cream from the dairy of MT. Thos E. Porter was churned at home during tho late blizzard, and five (5) spaces made one CD pound of butter. This shows the ex cellence of the Guernsey cattle. Mir. Por. ter's herd consists of thoroughbred and high grade Guernseys..
 D. 0. Eaton is at work for Mr. Watts, who is building an addition forty feet long to the large barn erected two years ago on the Edward Reynolds place, Mansfield, Depot.
 Gases of scarlet fever are reported in Woods village.
 Fred Sweets family is to occupy one of Wm. Lathrop's tenements.
 If we did not know that masons hated to patch up old houses we would say that Ralph Noble's work in this line ranks first class.
 We supposed the boys were really be- coming civilized till we heard of the dem- onstration at Frank Levee's one night last week, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Nettie Levee to MT. Green.
 Father Arnold of Mansfield preached at the Methodist church Sunday.
 Miss Amy Reynolds of Mansfield, who has been quite i'll of pneumonia at Lucius Posts, Andover, is reported convalescent, and her niece, Mrs. Mary Anna Richard son, was taken ill last week.
The Press., 1888-04-12

George R. Johnson, who was shot last week while asleep in bed, and whose wife is charged with having shot him, is yet living, and to all appearance growing stronger, free from pain, with good appe- tite, able to sit up and help himself, and | in fair spirits for one in his condition. But the paralytic condition of his body below the point of injury continues, and the doc tors are unable to locate the ball, and therefore also unable to estimate the injury or danger of results. As a result of the examination last Thursday Mrs. Johnson was bound over in the sum of 5000 to ap- pear for trial at Holland. This amount of bail was furnished by her son. The amount of bail is generally criticised as too low. Public opinion is strong against the woman, and all sorts of stor1es are afioat as to previous attemps to poison MT. J., also connected with the sudden death of her first husband. These stories, of course, lose none of their size by circulation, and none of them were brought out in evidence at the examination. Mrs. Johnson claimed to the officers that she had found the pistol in her possession some three weeks before the shooting, and carried it because she had once been pursued by some men on the street. At the examination, however, Mrs. Willis testified Mrs. J. had left pis- tol in her care on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when she was about to leave her husband, that she called for it again before Christmas, and that once while washing for Mrs. J. she had seen her make the case in which it was found.
 Coroner Phelps of Rockville took John- sons statement on Monday. It is hardly likely that Mrs. J. will be tried before the June term of court. The physicians will make further effort to find the location of the ball, or at least the extent of injury to the spine, by an operation.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 A social dance is advertised to come off at the Town hall on Friday evening, l 18th. Tickets 50 cents.
 The Stafford Grange will meet next 1 Tuesday evening. Candidates will be bal loted for and initiated.
 The oyster supper at the Universalist | church last week Wednesday evening was qnite largely attended, and all agreed that | the gentlemen, with little trihing help | from the ladies, made the occasion sue cess in every particular. The supper was followed by a most excellent entertain ment in the church vestry. All did well. Your reporter has seldom heard better ! speaking than that of Miss Chella Cady and Mss Grace Mead
 Rev. MT. Simmons exchanged last Sunday morning with Rev. l. A. Priest of Monson. MT. Priest is young man of fine culture and christian earnestness. He is doing a work in Monson notable for quality and quantity. He may always feel sure of warm welcome in Stafford. MT. 1 Simmons occupied his own pulpit in the evening giving the fourth of course of lectures on Books and Reading" Next Sunday evening the last lecture on this topic will be given. All are invited.
 HYDEVILLE.
 School began last Tuesday, Miss Agnes Willie teacher.
 Mission service at Hydeville, which has heretofore been held the third Sunday of the month, will be held hereafter on the fourth Sunday.
The Press., 1888-04-12

Stafford faces during his walk. Though in different states, and differing in many ways the two towns appear to be fond of each other. Palmer, four miles from us, over straight and foor-like road, is rather inclined to stand on it's dignity and touch it's hat to us in a stately way. But it is, nevertheless, smart and growing town with some thrifty Monson and Stafford stock in If.
The Press., 1888-04-12
MANSFIELD.

l Very few, if any, business changes
 are being made in town.
 The weather continues too cold to ad.
 init of much farming, but farmers are get.
 ting ready and will pitch in as soon as the
 snow banks that now line the fences disap-
 pear, and the mud dries up.
 The farmers barns, as rule. are we'll
 stocked with hay, and cattle will go to pas
 ture in good condition. Good farm hands
 are able to get better wages than last year,
 and are sought after, while those less use
 to farming have to seek employment.
 A large number in town had denosits in the crippled savings bank at WiIliman- tic, and are long favored over a fifteen cent scaling operation. Where the direct
 ors get their authority to say how much 8
 bank shall pay short of ahundred cents oh
 the dollar. is not clearly understood. A depositor that puts his money in savings banks really loans it to the institution. and when he calls for 1t is entitled to the full amount loaned, with interest. if the bank is worth enough to pay it, and SO long as bank holds real estate in fee sim pie, whether it be in a banking house. farm or tenement houses, it should all be disposed of, if necessary, to pay in full each depositor. When officers of savings OanKs GaKe depoSlCors' money to build houses and costly corner blocks to rent or sell, are they not using depositors' money in an improper way, and unlawfully? If the directors can say what percentage they will pay depositor, and hold large amount of propeEty which the depositors' money has helped earn, then it is time for depositors to hold meeting and close up such banks. Surely there should be some way to better protect depositors. The directors should give bonds as we'll as the treasurer, and the bonds should be large enough to make good any losses that occur owing to their illegal acts.
 Charles Gleason has moved to the town of Madison, having purchased farm of 150 acres, said t6 cover the spot where Mary Stannard was murdered. It is situ- ated fifteen miles from New Haven, and | was purchased at very low figures ($1, ,50O), because of prejudice or a dislike to inn l prove land where so horrible a murder 1 was perpetrated. Charley is not the kind that fears ghosts or haunted houses, and will till his farm as though nothing wrong ever happened to frighten the good people | of the neighborhood.
The Press., 1888-04-12
ELLINGTON.
square Pond Correspondence.

NQuaIS OHU OUEt6BpONuenCe.) "A gathering which was greatly enjoyed by about forty five who came over perilous ways and through deep mud, met at the house of MT. Ralph Wiers, in West Staf- ford, last Friday evening. As this was probably the last of these gatherings for the season, 1t seems only an honor due our friends of the organ, violin and flute to heartily thank them for adding so much to the enjoyment.
 We learn that Rev. F. c. Newell. father of Rev. W. 0. Newell of Stafford. vile, is very sick.
 Miss Mattie c. Aborn, who is home on vacation is expecting to return for an- other term in the Rockville high. school next week. -
The Press., 1888-04-12
TOLLANDo

(FROM "RETsEL.")
 A lively interest was taken in the Johnson shooting affair, as Mrs. J. lived in Holland with her first husband.
 Two of the jail-birds recently took French leave while out at work-Wm. Dyer, who has been re- captured and lodged in jail again, and Geo. Atwood, who is st1ll out. Both were committed for drunken ness. They are old veterans at the drunk business, and have been regular patrons of the jail.
 A school meeting was held in Dist. No. l, Saturday evening, to see if the dis trict would allow the upper room in their school house to be used for a private school. It was voted that it might be used for that purpose, upon the parties de- string 1t putting it in proper repair. from April 9th, 1888, to July 1st, 1889, and school will be held there as soon as the room is ready.
 MT. J.-P. Root attended conference as lay delegate. MT. Ackley will continue here another year.
 70. V. Hien and his mother OCCUPY a tenement in MT. Dimock's house: Fl. B. Phillips moves into the Hastings house a Mr. Barrett of Providence has rented the other tenement in this house Chas. Gil bert has let himself to s. H. Brown, and moved into one of Mr. B's. houses MT. Work who has been L. Newcomb's teamster the past year, has removed to North Man chester, and James Usher will occupy the Sam Wade house.
 Loren Newcomb has leased his farm to parties from R. I.-so its reported.
 -Ebenezer Adams is the 4th inryman from Tolland.
The Press., 1888-04-12
- - UNI ON.

- The real and personal property be- longing to the Samuel Whipple estate will be sold at auction on Thursday of next week, including the farm of 240 acres, horse, cattle, wagons, farm tools and ma chlnery, furniture, etc. Preston, auction ger. See advertisement.
The Press., 1888-04-12
ASHE ID.

-B. B. Pierce, whose confinement with a Paralytic shock was mentioned last week, is improving.
 Mrs. Walker, daughter of Loomis Stowell, is i'll with consumption.
The Press., 1888-04-12
SOm.ERSs
CORRESPONDENCE, )

N~ONSHNA"~
 Last week MT. c. s. Fuller left a pair of horses in the care of boy incapable of holding them. They were frightened by the falling of some clustering in lodge room, which made 8 great chatter: The horses cannot be blamed for running. They 3ft the wagon in the street, with broken pole, evener and neck yoke damaged. They were stopped before reaching Scantic.
 Fuller, Stimson and Wardwell have lately bought car load of very fine horses, which are for sale.
 MT. Fred Russell, who lives with his brother in West Warren, is visiting at MT. Everette Russell's.
 -SOmers can tell of one woman who can walk to Stafford and back, to pay taxes, if it is in a snow storm. She was heard to say that she was neither sugar nor salt.
 MT. Jerome Pelton, who has been sick for long time, died on Saturday the 7th, and was buried the 9th.
 From another correspondent.)
 We learn that Hon. and Mrs. H. R. Kibbe and Hon. and Mrs. Julius Converse have joined the exodus from the land of flowers and are vending their way north ward to the national capital, visiting many southern cities en route. To visit Florida and sail upon it's waters without seeing an alligator would be an incident as unusual as visit to the jungles of India and not see specimen of the king of beasts. Their experience was not exceptional. A sail from Palatka up the St. Johns river gave them an opportunity of seeing a large number of these carniverous, amphibious reptiles. These animals, with saintly eyes uplifted, will, with one gulp, swallow 8 pickaninny with gusto that is charming to behold, notwithstanding the CI0TE deed. In company with the above mentioned Connecticut people was prominent rep resentative from the granite state, Hon. John I. Buslel, who with his wife and daughter joined the party in lower Florida. MT. Busiel has achieved deserved success as manufacturer. In a new role as a mighty nimrod he has added fresh laurels Balls from his. unerring rife dealt death blows to 8 huge alligator which measured fifteen feet in4 length. The persistency with which the reptile, when struck, con tended against the inevitable and fought for life reminded the lockers on of Mrs. Malaprop's beautiful words
 "As headstong as an GlIegory
 On the banks of the Nile"
 Delightful weather during their stay among the famous winter resorts has caused them to almost forget the inconvenience to which they were subjected during the blizzard.
 THE CUNNING Fox OUTw1TrED. Three huntsmen, two professionals and one anna teur, wele seen few days since strolling over the fields of our vicinity in search of members of the Vulpes family. In due time their efforts were rewarded and they caught sight of Reynard, whose fabled name adhereS to all the members of his family, ,and they pursued him to the death. The honor of bringing this most cunning of all animals to bay belongs to Master Bernie Gager, an amateur sportsman. The fox was in situation like the stag to which Dryden refers Il Nor fight was Jeff, nor hopes to force his way; by despair, he stood at bay" Never did soldier wear his decorations of honor with more distinction than does Bernie the fox's tail.
The Press., 1888-04-12
MONSON.
(COrrespondence.)

NSOkEcppOnuenC6.)
 | John Gomper, for many years resi- dent of Stafford, has sold his real estate here, two dwellings, to John Began. Mir. Gomper will continue to occupy the house in which he lives, and MT. E. s, Howlett. formerly of Stafford, will retain the other. in which he has lived for the past two years.
 The town has voted to replace the old bridge near D. w. Ellis & Sons mill with new substantial structure of iron.
 The course of lectures before the academy students and their friends has met with unexpected success. Dr. Fuller has recently given a talk concerning his experience m the army, aud Father Lee of the Catholic church one on his last sum. mers trip to Europe. Both were very in- teresting and drew many listeners. It is pleasant to speak and to listen in the beau tlfn1 hall of the academy. It will seat about 400, and was well filled during the course. Great credit is due to Principal Dustan, Dr. F. ". Ellis, and others of the corporation, for the fine entertainment and instruction afforded to go many of our cit lzens. The next lecture will be given by Dr. Ellis.
 The Catholic people have purchased large lot adjoining their church, and will soon build parsonage.
 Rev. MT. Simmons of the Universalist church, Stafford Hollow, preached in Gen. tral hall Sunday morning on exchange with Rev. MT. Priest. His fresh and wig orous sermon held the close attention and gained the favor of large congregation. In the evening Easter-a postponed ser vice-was celebrated by the Sunday school and choir. The large stage in the hall was richly decorated, some of the children re- cited, Miss M. ". Carpenter, an active member of the school and one of the Springfield Republicans gifted singers, read, the pastor made brief address, and the choir sang appropriate selections. The service was brilliant throughout, and was enjoyed by an audience of between five and six hundred persons. Last evening the Universalist society held it's annual meet ing, when about sixty new members came forward and entered their names in the parish record.
 Ut is said, I know not how truly, that Monson is drawing, in friendly rivalry, more people from Stafford than Stafford is from Monson. One on our main streets rarely fails of seeing half dozen familiar
The Press., 1888-04-12

There will be preaching in M. E. chnrch April 15 at the usual hour by Rev. ". 0. Newell. A. full attendance is de- sired by the pastor.
The Press., 1888-04-12

IJ. P. cHAMsERLIN OFFERS THR
 Fully Guaranteed
 Farm Mortgage SECURITIES! Of the SUFFOLK TRUST AND INVEST
 MENT co. of Boston, PAYING 2 PER CENT.
 semi-AnnuaI Interest. Value of Security from 8 to 10
 times amount of loan.
 The Suffolk Trust and Investment Co.,, chartered by special act of the legislation of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is under the direct supervision of the commis- sioners of Savings Banks, and the only con- pany having 8 legal standing in the state. My personal business covers period of four teen years, involving large amounts without loss.
 THE MOST SATISFACTORY REFERENCES.
 have bonds as small as @150 and $2OO, to any amount desired.
 Call at my office or send note if an inter view is desired.
 J.F. CHAMBERLAIN, NAT1oNh BANK BUILDING. Also Bends of the Equitable Mortgage Co.,, one of the largest Co.'S. in the U. s.
The Press., 1888-04-12
ROCKVRLEE.


 The Second Church congregation met Sunday morning at the Methodist church, which was crowded. The services were of very impressive character. In the even- ing 8 large audience attended a union memorial service at the Methodist church. The Second Church congregation remain ed after the service, and letters were read offering the opera house and First Church Sunday afternoons to the Second Church people for their Sunday service. Henry Hall was offered for BIO Sunday St, Johns church afternoons this month and forenoons during the summer. The Meth odist church offered their church every al- ternate Sunday morning with permission to have Sunday school at noon in the church, as the Methodist Sunday school could meet in the vestry. The conerega- tion were in favor of accepting the offer of the Methodist church.
 Correspondence.
 The Fitch block, which was destroyed by fire the 3d of this month, will be re- built immediately. Mr.. Fitch will have two temporary buildings erected, one on the Bowling lot, which will be occupied by Snow & Deobler, hardware; the other will be put on his vacant lot east of the Jackson lot, and will be occupied by Geo. Y.- Young, boots a1d shoes, dry goods, etc., and by s. Fitch. grocery store.
 The public schools begin Monday, af- ter their two weeks vacation.
 The Easter collection at St. Bernard's church amounted to $237.
 M. J. Lonergan of Philadelphia is visiting his parents on West -Main-st.
 James Fitzgerald, Jr., has returned this week to his studies at Dartmouth Col. lege. .-+ -.-
 J. c. Whittlesey, jeweler, is this week visiting at hls old home in East Lyme. -.,-"One of the finest" will play at Henry Hall on Friday evening.
 David Conroy has been on the sick list this week.
 -Dr. T. F. Rockwell last Thursday evening tripped over "a stone on Talcott avenue, and sprained his foot.
 -Myra Goodwin played at Henry Hall on Tuesday evening before a small house. 1t was the best company which has played in Rockville this season.
 John B. Thomas will return to Litch. field soon, where he intends to engage in the drug business.
 There is great demand for wool sorters in this place, many having to work overtime owing to the scarcity.
The Press., 1888-04-12
.GGS FOR HATCHING!

EOUND-A Bird Dog which the owner can I have by proving property and paying charges. = D. F. MOLLIN, Bafliff.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-20
CAUGHT.
Chile. o. Police Mcnamara Arrests > Clever
Thief

Last evening Chief OF Police Mcnamara
succeeded in making the capture Of quite
a clever thief who had been working the
city during the day.
About 70 O'Clock Yesterday forenoon
Nessrs- Munson & 3fcNam2ra reported 70
the police that they had had stolen quite a
quantity Of fine silk from their store and
gave a description OF the man whom tneT
suspected of the theft TIE officers conf
menced Immediately 20 work up the case
The chief last evening went Up 70 the
Union depot in the hopes OF SEEING there
the man wanted \ young man
was seen neryously walking up and
down the platform smoking a Cigarette
The officer approached him and asked
what he was doing in Wichita He re-
piled he was from Kansas City snd was
drummer. For what house:n inquired
Tom My own What Is your name;'
The fellow commenced stammering and
trying to erade the questions We'll. let
me see what is in your vaiice h.
young man in obedience 70 the officer
walked into the sitting room OF the depot
and taking up the yalice carried 1t into
the baggage room. 1t was opened and
on top was found ) Galore
revolver, and stored away IN the satchel
was found five bolts OF silk He Was then
placed in hack and the officers gave the
order 10 drive 10 the police station When
almost there ne turned 70 Tom and'asked Il
sixty or seventy would do anything.
Tom replied that il would not, as he was
taken into the police headquarters and
searched. His overcoat was particularly
we'll arranged FOX his purpose. having on
the inside large pocket made OF the same
kind of material as the lining. There was
found in his pocket 1855. De gave as his
name Fred Fowler, was about Is years OF
age and rather q good looking you0g man
He was lacked up in the city prison and
will soon be given 4 hearing.