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The Press., 1889-01-10
UNION.

-Geneseo Ills.) Republic i: Robert Bruce Paul, prominent resident of Gen. eseo, died at his home mile west of this city at a. m., Saturday, Dec. 21st, 1888. Deceased was taken with pneumonia in October, and suffered relapse, after par tial recovery, which resulted in his death. He was born in Union, Holland County, Conn, June 5th, 1928, and remained a resident there till attaining manhood. He received 8 thorough academic education in the schools of Dudley aiad Warren, Mass, and at Monson, Mass, academy, and was for some years engaged in teach. ing. Later he was employed in a manu- factory of farm implements at Townsend, Mass. He was married in 1852, and in 1856 came west and settled on his old home farm in Edford which he finely im- proved. After becoming resident of Henry county his career was marked by merited success in farming and in busi- ness. He was man of great moral worth, and his best efforts were put forth in be- half of moral, social and material advance ment in his town and county. In 1882 he purchased the Sanford place, his late home. After becoming resident of Gen. eseo he represented the town ably on the supervisors board, a position from which he voluntarily retired less than year ago. He leaves wife and daughter to mourn the loss of 8 kind husband and indulgent father. And in their bereavement they have the sympathy of the whole communi- ty, in which he was held in highest es- teem. There was a very large attendance at his funeral of friends who desired to pay last earthly tribute of respect for 8 good man,
The Press., 1889-01-10

The conditions on which the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy strike was settled may be inferred from the following mes. sage from President c. E. Perkins sent to Vice President Stone after meeting of the executive committee at Boston "The com pany will not follow up, blacklist, or in any manner attempt to prescribe those who were concerned in the strike, but on the contrary will cheerfully give to all who have not been guilty of violence or other improper conduct letters of introduction, showing their record in our service, and will in all proper ways assist them in find
 ing employment. The first duty of the management is to those who are in the companys employ, and we must remem- Der and protect their interests by promo tions and by every other means in our power. Beyond this, if it should become necessary to go outside of the service for men in any capacity, it is our intention to select the best men available, and in mak- ing selections not to exclude those who were engaged in the strike of February p, if they are the best men available, and pro- vlded that they have not been since guilty of violence or of other improper conduct. ,
The Press., 1889-01-10
WILLlMANTIC.

(CORRESPONDENCE.l
 Col. Knowlton is spending the winter in Canada. . Your respondent wishes The Press a happy and prosperous new year.
 Visitors are no longer permitted to go through the mills of the Linen Go.
 Mrs. R. E. Beville has been quite i'll for about a fortnight, but is somewhat better at present.
 Prof. N. w. Leavitt is rehearsing for an opera, which will occur at the opera house in short time.
 Miss Abbie Burnham, a medium of Boston, has been giving number of spir- ited lectures at Excelsior Hall,
 ~ A. M. Findlay, grocer, who has been with us but short time, is selling out his goods at auction, preparatory to joining his brother in Nebraska. }5.
 David Clapp. of the firm, of Clapp & Beebe, carpenters, and highly esteemed as citizen and mechanic; died on Saturday last at his residence on Main-st.
 Miss Lillian l.. BeviIle has had some extra fine cabinet pictures taken, winch not only do justice to her beauty, but are great credit to the artist, c. l.. Ross. Surgeon General Fox has placed be- fore the public numerous copies of "Re- striction and Prevention of Diphtheria. ? a pamphlet issued by the State Board oi Health. It has in it some wlse sugges. tions, and ought to be kept for reference.
 OLD CRow
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SOM E RS.
(Correspondence.)

kCofrespOnoenceJ
 Mrs. o. H. Gleason having declined the presidency of the Ladies Aid Society, the choice has fallen on Mrs. G. c. Wood. Mrs. Augusta Lombard is vioe-president.
 Mrs. o. H. Gleason is visiting friends in North Hampton.
 Sunday last Mir. Frank Gleason and MT. Frank Moore united with the Congre- gational church. MT. Fred Lee was ex. pecting to unite, but, owing to the inclem. ency of the weather and i'll health, was unable to be present.
 MT. M. F. Gowdy has returned to du. ty in Chicago, and was accompanied by MT. Louis Meacham, who has accepted 6 position in the same house with MT. Gowdy. The Mt. Vernon Council, No. 10, gave an entertainment to few invited friends in their lodge room on Friday evening, the 4th, consisting of recitations, reading, vocal and instrumental music. It was highly enjoyed.
The Press., 1889-01-10
MONSON.
(Correspondence.)

Religious service in Gage district school house next Sabbath at 3 D. rn., con- ducted by members of the Christian En- deavor Society of the M. B. church of Monson.
 No service will be held in any district of the town next week. Application hay ing been made to the school board for ap- proval of such appointments and for an- thority to continue these meetings in the outer districts, it seems only appropriate not to prejudge action, but to suspend the meetings altogether pending the consider ation of the question.
The Press., 1889-01-10
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

Chatter under this head eight cents per lne.l
 Bargains in Dry Goods at Helms. If "A. w. Walker offers during his sale 10 dog large size Towels at AZ cents per pair !; never sold less than 50 cts. per pair.
 Closing outsof Ladies' and Misses Cioaks at Helm's. If Maple Syrup by the quart or gallon, at Johnson's.
 Extra bargains in Table Linens at A. w. Walkers.
 The special bargains this week at Han- ley's are sixty pairs Ladies' Genuine French Kid Boots at $2. 50 per pair, also one lot of fAe Kid Button Stamped Sunbeam at $2 per pair. I have sold them all the season for $2.5O. They are genuine bargains, and can- not be duplicated. W. E. Hanley.
 If you want one of those white Marseilles Toilet Quilts for $1.19 call early Saturday, Jan. 9th, at A. W. Walkers.
 Pure Gut Rock Candy, at Johnson's. Indian River Oranges, at Johnson's. Gall at F. N. Cranes for Buffalo's 2t
 Pop Corn guaranteed to pop, at Johnson's. Good Black Tea Soc. per lb., or lbs. for $1. .00, at Johnson's.
 Florida Oranges and Fresh Candy at Johnson's.
 Try Ta-Ka-Kake, at Johnson's.
 -Saratoga Potato Chips st Ellis. New New Orleans Molasses at Ellis.
 LuOSo aICAOEy NueS at Fancy Comb Honey at Ellis.
 Choice Cranberries at Ellis.
 -3 bars good Soap for loo. at Johnson's. Hard wood Tooth Picks sc. per box at Johnson's.
 -one pound good Black Tea and Lunch Basket only 50 cts., at Johnson's Rice Pop Corn, years old, at Ellis. To MY OID PATRONS. My Polish and all of Gaston's Cleaning Compounds can be found at the Oriental Tea Store.-R. s. Illibridge, East Willington, Ct.
 Regular meetings of Winter Post, e. A. R. , on the list and 3d Monday evenings of each month. Rent receipts, made up in books of 90 or 100, with stubs for memoranda, for sale at The Press office.
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
 Tickets to all points west for sa'e at the office of the N. L. N. R. R., Stafford Springs. J. V. Squier, agent.
The Press., 1889-01-10
Springfield, Dec. 6, 1888.

Springfield, Dec. 6, 1888.
 HoW to pioh o"t ef the Holiday Books
 Tne one to suit both
 giUer osd givee.
 Catalogue published by our Book De- partment-now ready. Contains informa. ton about new gift books, with pictures from some of them, and their prices here l! Its a check on your local bookseller. He'll serve you the better if he knows what you're doing. Books, you know, we sell for less than publishers prices, some of them half-in every case as low as we can.
 We expect it'll be of interest to all who care about books. cents to any address. Send it in silver or stamps.
 Saturday, December 8, the store wakes up to the fact that Christmas is coming. For some time we have lived in holiday air, seen holiday sights, and felt the in- spiration of the holiday spirit. The gift quarter puts on new appearance Decem- Der g. It will be full of the light of silver and gold and brass and bronze and spelter and glass, made even more brilliant with leather and plush and wood.
 We have men wandering all over Europe with nothing to do but gather these things, and see how far our money will go toward bringing Us your wants, whatever those wants may be, almost. Be part of the crowd.
 FORBES & WALLACE. Main and Vernon Streets. UTANTED-Cord wood to cut and split, o, w cut only. Terms reasonable. Apply at store of ". G. Ellis.
 Y,ENEMENT TO RENT Main-st.
The Press., 1889-01-10
ROCK WILL E.

A party of we'll known young ladies of Rockville, when returning home late one evening last week, discovered smoke issu- ing from a certain house. They aroused both families in the house. The people quickly dresssed, and began search for the fire. It was soon discovered that the smoke came from neighbours house, and the party rushed across the street to the house which certainly appeared to be on fire. A number of persons in the house were aroused, and it was ascertained that the owner of the house was down cellar, starting new fire in the furnace. The young ladies quietly stole away to their homes, convinced that in saving property. from fire they were not success. t z
The Press., 1889-01-10
SMITH & MURRAY.
 BEGUN Great Fire, Water and Smoke Sale! DRY GOODS.

In gigantic We
  will ecpsed  shall
 
  the offered Springfield before
   Linen Handkerchief Department Glove Department Hosiery  Silk Velvet
  sin he of Stoc eout the In reduced during this purchase regular goods greater Hmburg Gooda
The Press., 1889-01-10

A GOOD Old Horse for sale cheap, a ! k1 have no further use for him. SKIDEN HNOW.
The Press., 1889-01-10
w WlLLlNGTONs fCnvroapor1

watch and chain from family friends. It is timely wade mecum in her present pedagogical duties.
 The annual ladies' sewing society's visit at the Baptist parsonage last Thurs day night was participated in by large company from all parts of the town, some 150, 120 partaking of the supper provided by the ladies. During the evening fine easy chair was presented to Pastor Terry, as was also 8 dainty Shaker rocker, as a pendant piece, to Mrs. Terry. MT. Ter ry responded quite feelingly, referring in his remarks, in rio-comical vein, to the lights and shadows of a country pastorate The Congregational friends who contTibut- ed to the pleasantness of the occasion were heartily welcomed. In the parsonage the Misses Sharp gave readings from 'Josiah Aliens Wife" while in the town hall ad- joining the young people amused them selves with various games. Quite little sented to the pastor Altogether, it was decidedly harmonious and enjoyable oc- casion.
 At the annual election of Uriel Lodge, No. 24, A. F. & A. M., the following off, cers were chosen: W. H. Bracket, w. M. F. J. Austin, s. w.; H. N. Neil, J. w. :; A. Korper, treasurer; 0. G. Cum mings, secretary; J. R. Neil, s. D.. J. c. Jennings, J. D.; G. W. More, s. s. ]; A. w. Buchanan, J. s. Geo. O. More, marshal; John Beck, tyler. Stated com. munication the first Saturday in each month.,
 A grasshopper was seen on the Hill New Years day.
 -"Fifty years ago. says Daniel FL dridge, Eve had just such winter as this. There was no snow on the first of January, and the grass was green in many places in the pastures and moving lots. The pre-. ceeding fall, too, was rainy as last season. !" Minnie Gront, favorite Willington girl, was married New Years eve in Deer | field. Mass, at the house of her aunt, Mrs. Childs, to William Leet of North Haven, where the couple have begun housekeep- ing.
 70. D. Lockwood desires, through The Press, to acknowledge his gratitude to l those persons who kindly subscribed mon- ey to recompense him for the loss of his COW.
 Rev. Messrs. Terry and Bissell of Westford will exchange pulplts next Sun- day. The observance of the Lords SUD- per that was appointed for next Sunday will be postponed until the next Sabbath
 Mrs. Eliza J. Pratt, who came from Providence to visit her sons family recent ly, met with serious accident on Mon- day. As she was trying to unfasten 8 shed door it broke from it's hinges, fell upon her, throwing her to the ground. and breaking her left hip. Drs. Hill of Willi- mantle and Johnson were in attendance as soon as possible She is as comfortable as can be expected.
 The steam saw-mill which was to have been set up near the depot is located on the wood lot about half mile over the river, in Holland.
 Rev. s. D. Merrick, formerly of this town, is now living with his son, James, in Springfield. ] -Austin Woodward, IT,, of Spring
The Press., 1889-01-10

EOR sAI1E-STEINwAY PIANO. 4 Arnt I rate instrument, and in good order. WM be sold at bargain and must be sold immedlately. In- Quirc of W.P. AMAOON, 8ta6Crdville, Conn.
The Press., 1889-01-10

T,ENEMENT TO RENT-East- -Main-st- . \ 2w E. N. CRANE
The Press., 1889-01-10

The writer was deeply interested as he1earned day or two since of the mar riage on New Years day of Miss Cora Newell, one of our cholcest young women, to MT. Gates, of East Haddam, to which place she has already gone. Miss N. is Rev. E. o. Newelps youngest sister, and the ''silken knot' was tied by him. We most certainly wish Miss Newell very much felicity. ez
 Miss Evelin Newell, who has been spending the summer and fall here, is now in Willimantic.
 Miss .Mattie Aborn returned to Rock vile high school again on 1st inst.
 MT. Adams began another term as teacher of the school in Square Pond dis trict, West Stafford, last Monday.
 MT. Ira Fl. Lewis, although of an- other s'persuasion," has twice this winter remembered" the Methodist minister very fruitfully. Thanks.
 Greatly are we favored in having at the Methodist church as our seldom absent organist and chorister, Mir. B. H. Dimock, brother to J. w. Dimock, of Stafford. These brothers easily excel in ssthe sweet service of song." In our Sunday school and also, (when Mir. D. is absent;) at the morning service, Miss Josie Dimock suc- ceeds nicely at the organ. MT. M. H. Dimock, at the Advent church, is proving that he shares with his father in musical ability.
The Press., 1889-01-10

Cord wood to cut and split, or
 w cut only. Terms reasonable. Apply at store of W. G. Ellis.
The Press., 1889-01-10

One and all of the friends of Rev. o. B Thayer, of Square Pond, who may read this notice, are cordially and earnestly in- vited to meet at the house of MT. Epaphro D. Dimock, in West Stafford, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th, for donation party. Come the next evening if the 18th is stormy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21
BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT.
Active Steps are to be Taken in
This Direction at Once
The Plan.

Property owners along the west
end of the Boulevard are growing
impatient at the slow progress be-
ing made in the improvement of
that portion of this drive. They
gave their lands with the under
standing that the Boulevard was to
be improved its entire length and
when work was stopped at the cor
ner of the Fair Grounds they were
disappointed.
A number of gentlemen interest
ed in making this drive one of the
best IN the State now have the mat
ter in hand and mean to push the
Improvement of the Boulevard rap
idly during the coming month.
Subscriptions will be collected from
those interested, and the money
will be at once applied to the lev.
cling and scraping of the drive
west to the tracks of the Fulton
Branch.
This is the proper time to begir
work, SO as to have the grading all
done before the spring rains set In.
There are no stumps in the west
end of the Boulevard and only 6
little money will be required II
the work, which should be com
lrnenced at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21
NEW JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
Missouri Likely to Be Represent
ed at the Centennial Celebra-
tion In New York.

JEFFERSON CITY, March 15.-The
most important measure introduc-
ed in the Senate to-day, was by
Mr.. Sebree for rearranging the
judicial circuits in the State and
reducing the number from 2S to %.
The bill is the same that was
agreed upon and recommended by
the general council of the State Bar
Association at its recent meeting IN
this city. The judicial circuits
formed by this makes the Audrain
district consist of the following
counties.
Second Circuit-Howard, Boone,
Galloway. Audrain, Montgomery,
Lincoln and Pike.
Ex-senator D. H. Armstrong, of
st. Louis, ex-Attorney- General
Boone, of Henry county, Gen. F.
| A. Roster, of Cape Girardeau, and
Ben B. Tureman, of Mexico, all
members of the Missouri Com
mission appointed by the Governor
to attend the Washington Centen-
nial celebration at New York,
were here to-day to consult with
Gov. Francis and to organize and
prepare programme. The As
sembly having refused to make the
appropriation to pay the necessary
expenses OF the commission, they
adjourned without doing anything,
but they will remain at the capital
a few days and if the House recon-
siders its action of yesterday and
decides to make the appropriation,
final arrangements will then be
made.
I Waller Young of st. Joseph in
treduced joint and concurrent
resolution in the House this after
noon appropriating $4,000 to pay
the expense of the commission, and
there is every indication that it will
pass the House early next week,
possibly on Tuesday. 1t will be
read the second time tomorrow
and referred to the appropriations
committee, which will unanimously
recommend its passage when they
send 1t back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21
How to Make Gold.

A book printed in London in
1901, called the "Mogus; or,
Celestial Intelligencer," passed
through the custom house this
morning, and as it is over twenty
years old, there was no duty
charged.
The work treats OF magic and the
occult sciences, and fully explains
the black art known. at that time.
The author. Francis Barrett, tells
how by magic one may place him.
self in such a position of mind and
body that his healing art will be
irresistible. The book tells of the
influence of the stars and planets
upon the human system, and gives
Ia complete Interpretation of
dreams. But by far the most valu-
able part Of the musty old volume
is a formula for making gold, which
the author states Is unfailing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21
LIVER. Blood, and Lunus.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
Many Enterprising Merchants
Offering Valuable Prizes.

The special premiums offered
for the next fair thus far are as
follows. They show an increased
interest in this important branch of
the fair.
Gold medal to the best lady
rider, a resident efAudrain county;
given by ]. NJ. Pollard.
Solid silver cup to prettiest baby
under two years OF age, with hand
some bouvuet to mother; given by
R. NJ. White, editor Of. the LEDGER.
Tourists handbag to the person
composing the best poem on
Barth's clothing house; given by
Joe & VIC Barth.
Pair of $40 weolen blankets for
the best pair of homemade woolen
socks, yarn to be spun, socks to be
knit by resident of Audrain coun-
| ty; given by the Ricketts, e. En-
mons Dry Goods Company.
A $40 mammoth rocker to the
minister of the Gospel who has
been preaching the greatest num-
Der of years, to be confined to Au-
drain and adjoining counties; given
by ]. w. Mason.
A Noyes Adjustable Dictionary
Holder will be given to the person
writing the greatest number of in
telligible words, on any subject, on
a postal card; given by Il. II.
Carter, bookseller and stationer.
An elegant set of table linen to
the unmarried lady who makes the
best nut chocolate cake; given b
Blum & Co.'s dry goods house.
| Ten dollars in gold f1~ .he be
ten pounds of bu ..ade l., =
farmers wife or l,.-.--. givs
must be made on InuD Ga-, g..n
Judgment will be re..dcfcd SID The
butter removed; given hy am.
Liewellyn, grocer.
| Table cloth and one dozsn nap
kins for the best five pounds of
butter made by lady of this coun-
| ty; butter to be entered, judged and
removed on Thursday; given by
| Turner, Jackson & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21
Triumphant Plntocracy.


The Republican party returns to
power as the bulwark of monopolles
and the chosen agent of the money
power. It has placed in the second
office in the Government a man
who owes his elevation solely to his
pocket-book; The accession OF
Levi P. Morton to the Vice
Presidency may well serve as an
illustration and a warning of the
steady growth of a plutocracy in
the United States. The day of Mr..
Morton's Inauguration sees Doodle
FIRST openly triumphant in the
nation. 1t is the beginning of AN
oligarch of wealth. It signifies
that the scepter of power has passed
from the citizen to the check-book.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21


City, on the evening of the 18th in
slant.
AS the wedding march was play
ed by Miss Alice Shea, the bride
and groom, attended by Miss Net
tie Tratchell and Mr.. Ed. North
cutt, entered the room and took
their places beneath a horseshoe
of cedar, where they were united in
marriage by Elder Samuel McGee,
of Centralia. 7
The bride wore a beautiful dress
of cream cloth and surah silk. AT
ter the ceremony an elegant sup
per was served. The bride is well
known as a young lady of many
Ioveable qualities, and the groom is
one of Audrain's most popular
young men. Their many friends
wish them long life of happiness
and prosperity.
The day following the wedding,
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass were ten
dered a reception by the groom's
parents, Judge and Mrs. A. J.
Douglass.
Following is a list Of the pres
ents:
Elegant clock, David Douglass.
Lamp, Willie Douglass.
Set cups and saucers, Mr.. Rey.
nolds and wife.
Chair tidy, Mr.. and Mrs. Dick
Williams.
Wash bowl and pitcher, John
Douglass.
Set napkins, Edna Douglass.
Pair towels, Lucy Douglass.
Set cups and saucers, Mr.. W. T.
Davis and wife.
Pair towels, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Mullins.
Silver table spoons, Judge Doug.
lass.
Silver tea spoons, DR.. HALEY.
Lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hill.
debrand.
Pickle dishes, Henrietta Doug
lass.
Table cloth, Mrs. Douglass.
Sauce dishes, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Barker.
Pickle dish, Miss Matte Rey
nolds.
Fruit dish, Bob Tratchell.
Berry bowl, John Northcutt.
Glass set, Miss Nettie Tratchell
Goblets, Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
keithley.
Fruit dish, Dodie Tratchell.
| Fruit stand, Mr.. and Mrs. Tay
lor Northcutt.
Perfume stand, Miss Alice Shea
Butter dish, Albert Davis.
Glass pitcher, Mr.. John Hide
brand.
Water set, Misses Carrie and Nan
ME Tratchell.
| Butter dish, Theodore Mullins
| Syrup pitcher, Arthur Baker.
Chair tidy, Miss Mamie Baker
Butter dish, Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ley.
Broom, Andrew Tratchell.
| Perfume stand, L. Phillip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21
IT SEEMS that the announcement

IT SEEMS that the announcement
that the land containing the re-
mains of the mother of Washing
ton would be sold at public auction
was unwarranted, But the talk
about it has reused the people of
Fredericksburg, Va, where the
grave is situated to action, and a
healthy demonstrz tion OF local and
National pride has resulted. The
citizens of the historic little city
have met and taken measures to
erect a suitable monument and
otherwise care for the tomb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-03-21
To the Men Of Andrain CauntI,

Wea doing a lively business in
the way of writing Life Insurance
in the Connecticut Mutual of Hart
ford
We want TO insure you all, but
We do not want your money. note
or due bill until policy is issued and
submitted for your inspection and
found by you to be, in all respects,
the thing you contracted for.
d Il W tf kILGoRE & HOWELL.
w. ]. MeQuitty, late proprietor
OF the Rocheport Commercial, was
in town Friday on his way to St.
Louis, where h, will buy q new
plant, with which he viii start
another paper at Rocheport.