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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
Watch Departm'nt.
In tbs Line nc OHc/ Great
Bargains.

Deducting IS per cent from
regular prices. and carry only the
best known makes in Gold and
Silver cases. such as Waltham. FL
gin. Howard. Springfield. Swiss.
etc. We offer you a Solid Silver
stem wind and stem set. 3-oz. case.
Waltham movement, for $1,000.
regular price $500. and all
watches in proportion.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

ritory wool selling 5sef6O for fine, 55s,57
for dne medium and 50m53 FOR medium
Texas. California and Oregon woods re-
main sAme. Pulled wool steady. Foreign
wool firm.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

THE ANNUAL ELECTION Of DItEcTOlsB
i 81 IN" First MAI ional 1hank OF Ana oudn.
Montana. wilt take place ~ said bank on ,hr PAN
day of .Jannaiy y, IL -. l.tw- ntp. lours OF = atii
G y. ". ". NJ. TI.pH>rcS. ~sslshIrr.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
Diamond Dept.

Diamonds loose or mounted.
1t is a we'll known fact that Dia-
per cent. i'm value. Our stock was
purchased at bedrock prices be-
fore the rise. and we now offer our
entire line at the original prices.
thereby guaranteeing to you a
saving of one-third on any pur-
chase. We carry a complete line
of diamonds mou ntcd in Rings
Scarf Pins, Brooches. Studs. Ear
Rings. in Solitaires and Clusters.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

For fine wool or silk underwear for gents
go to Estes 4 Connelrs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Loscc K Maxwell are closing out their
clothing, and Offering same regardless of
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
WIN Resume Mis- Dusi.s.

BERrSn. Dec. 24.-As soon as the Sa-
moan question il finally settled. Knapp
Will resunse his position as German con-
sGi fhCrt.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY.
pAssENGEIs DEpARrM ENr.

BUTTE. Mont, Nov. -, 1859. \
Agents ia Montana: A rate of one and
one-fifth fare for the round trip to- apply
locally within n distance of 10 miles has
been made for the Christmas and New
Year holidays. Tickets to be sold Dccem-
Final limit. January 3. 1880. Advise the
public. Yours truly, j. A. Lewis, general
agent.
Losee < Maxwell are closing out their
clothing, and Offering same regardless of
.ost.
Twenty-Five per cent is taken off from
all albums bought mt Estes d Conncll
Mercantile Co.
reasonable. Inquire at B. F. Mahan's
real estate Office. Anaconda.
Crowley makes sperialties of turkey
dinner and coffee AS niothe1 made IL.
Large invoice of the finest furnishings
for gents, just received ut Estes d Com
ncli's.
All shades of pushes at Estes & Con-
nells for b cents.
In the heart of the winter season,
Estes & Council Mercantile Co. have
made "a general cut of 10 per cent on their
entire line OF clothing. See that you, get
10 per cent. oil on all purchases of CLOTH
ing.
Call and sec Estes d Connelis IS cent
pushes.
! The Manhattan dress shirt was received
yesterday at Estes 4 Councils.
Este. & ConnelI's $500 ladies' cloak is
worth 500.
Miss II. v. White has just received q
full line of French imported hats.
One hundred boxes apples mt Meals.
Price 500 per box.
Furnished rooms for light housekeeping
IN Third street, west of Maple. Address
L Standard Office. Anaconda. Montana.
A. T. Playter has just received n large
stock of paints and window glass.
Notice.
All parties indebted to Merit Emmons ar
&. Carlson x Co. will call mt Anaconda
Beer hall and settle their accounts. Front
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
Optical Goods Dept.
Cold Pens, Pencils aHd
Musical Instrument
Deb0/kueuk.

In this department we carry q
full line of Gold and Silver Spec
taclcs and Eye Glasses in Peb-
bles. Lemaire's Opera Glasses.
in Rubber. Pearl and Celluloid.
Washburn Guitars, Dobson's Ban
jos. Imperial Accordeons. Man
dolins. Zithers, Gold Headed
Canes. Comets, Violins, Match
Boxes, Umbrellas, etc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Twenty-Five per cent is taken of from
all albums bought at Estes d Come
Mercantile Co.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Handsome new piano for sale; terms
reasonable. Inquire at Is. +. Mahan's
real estate office, Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
Clock Department.

We have recently closed out the
entire stock of one of the leading
manufacturers and importers at
an average of one-half the price
asked by them early inthe season
for the same goods, and we will
purchase.
In addition to this stock We
carry the Seth Thomas, Ansonia.
Gilbert. Imported French Clocks
in White Onyx. Marble. Polished
Brass. Walnut. Novelties and
BronZcs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Furnished rooms for light housekeeping
IN Third street. west of Maple. Address
1T" Standard Office. Anaconda. Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

NOttser.
All parties Indebted to Mert m ar
e. Carlson & Co. will call mt Anaconda
Beer hall and settle their accounts. Front
street near Oak.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
JeWelry Dept.

A better assortment has never
been shown in this city. All our
stock is of new and latest de-
signs. consisting of every known
article made of gold and silver.
Victoria and Queen Chains, Rings.
Ear Drops. Brooches, Lace Pins.
Hair Pins, Bracelets. Charms.
Lockets, Thimbles. Gold Bead
Neck Chains. Cuff Buttons, Gents
Vest Chains. etc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
NosIs.s.

A. 7. Playter has just received a large
stock of paints and window glass.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Crowley makes ~spe,ialties Of turkey
dinner and coffee as mother made it.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

One hundred boxes apples mt Meals.
Price 500 per box.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Miss III. v. White has just received q
full line of French imported hats.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Gilchrist Bros. & Edgar, Helena.
+. l.. Bonner & Co., Deer Lodge.
The Miners Lumbe Company, Butte,
o. E. Mills. Park City.
BuslIa & Bailey. Big Timber.
L. $. Hollier, Bozeman.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

Large invoice of the finest furnishings
for gents, just received at Estes q Com
,,.lIss
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

The Manhattan dress shirt was received
yesterday at Estes 4
Estes & ConnelI's $500 ladies' cloak ID
worth $500.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

All shades of pushes at Estes & Con.
uells for Is cents.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

In the heart of the winter season,
Estes * Council Mercantile Co. have
made "a general cut of 10 per cent on their
entire line of clothing. See that you get
10 per cent. of OH all purchases of cloth.
inn
The Press., 1889-02-14
HOME NEWS.
Local Nostces.


 ltAtter under thls head eight cents per lne.l
 "A. W. Walker offers this week an extr. bargain in Black Silk at $1 per yard. It ii not worth $1. 50, but as good silk as can be be b"ught for $1 per yard in any city.
 Either buyers or sellers of Furs will dc well to consult Brigham < Co.,, (the Spring field, Mass, Furriers). Advertisement on our pages.
 Don't buy dollars worth Crockery, Glassware, Tnware or Groceries until you get prices from me, as I am going to move, and stock must be reduced. M. G. Moore.
 This is not idle talk. But ladies wishing a.seal Sacque can 6ay noso at price below tffe actual cost for the same thing next sea- son. A liberal discount on all Furs. All fresh goods and our own make. Alfred Will hams, Al AS Pratt St., Hartford, Conn.
 Ladies, if you want serviceable, stylish and perfect fitting shoes buy the Dearborn & Shaw shoes, in opera and common sense style. Every pair warranted. Sold only by B. F. Maine.
 Just received, a new lot of Baking Pow ders with very nice presents, at Johnson's.
 -Pickled Pigs feet at Johnson's.
 Johnson has the best and finest assort- ment of Candies ever shown In town. It will pay you to call and examine the goods for yousrelf.
 Closing out sale of Ladies' and Misses. Cloaks at Hslms.
 Nov is the time to buy Winter Gar ment cheap, and A. ". Walkers store is the place.
 Special sale of Silk Face Pushes for 50 cts. per yard at A. W. Walkers. :. Large stock of Hamburgs and Edgings at A. ". Walkers.
 Bargains in Dry Goods at Helm's,
 Three bars good Soap for ten cents at Johnson's
 10 dog pairs of Kid Gloves, worth $1, for 62 cents per pair, in black only, at Helms. Ar CosT.-An odd lots in my stock will be sold at cost before Feb. 1st. W. B. Hanley, Sign of the big boot
 -One lot of Feather Busters, a good deal: less than cost. at Johnson's.
 Laundry Shirts 65c, worth $1, at Helms -Evaporated Apricotts at Johnson's. Cereal Coffee, prepared by the Health Food Co at Johnson's.
 A rare opportunity is presented to our enterprising townsmen to represent nursery firm that warrants stock to be delivered in prime condition so that 8 large, honorable and permanent trade can be built up. Very lib eral terms to the right man. Address J. E. Whitney, Rochester, N. Y.
 A full line of the best brand of Canned Goods, at Johnson's. Saratoga Potato Chips st Ellis.
 New New Orleans Molasses at Ellis. Try those Hickory Nuts at Ellis. Fancy Comb Honey at Ellis.
 Choice Cranberries at Ellis.
 Rice Pop Corn, years old, at Ellis. Regular meetings of Winter Post, ,G.A R., on the 1st and 3d Monday evenings of each month
The Press., 1889-02-14
N1ONsON.

~E 2
 The school in Grout district is closed for the winter, in deference to scarlet feve and measles. Other schools will close their eleven weeks term this week.
 HI. w. Smith has returned from few days visit in Rhode Island.
 Miss Jennie A. Bliss, who has beer an invalid for several years, is recovering and all are rejoiced to see her about again
 Mrs. w. Fl. Rogers, who has been employed in an Amherst hat shop for g few weeks, is at home for the present. Remarkable stories are told of the low wages earned by some of Monson's straw workers who have migrated. One man who has received $1 BOO year in Monson, is said to be blocking hats somewhere at 85c hundred, of which he manages to turn off 48 in the course of day; but it is probably canard.
 The present course of lectures was opened at the academy by A. l.. Spring of Boston, who took his hearers "Across the Rio Grande." The next will be held Feb 18th. Subject, ''The Sense and Nonsense of Success" @ 4s
 "A former resident, named Jenison. late of Hampden, died in town last week. where he had taken up his abode tempo rarily for medical treatment. @
 A late arrest at Dundee, Scotland, may very possibly prove to be, what the Lon- don police seem to believe, the capture, at last, of the "Whitechapel fend." :" He chopped up his wife, in the Scottish town, in the same way that the "fiend" had fol- lowed in disposing of bis victims and he was known to have lived in the White. chapel district of London until three weeks ago. It is not creditable to the London police that they couldn't find the fellow, during all the period of his un. earthly crimes in the Whitechapel district. It is thought that he is subject to visita- lions of a murder a10nio.
The Press., 1889-02-14
STAFFORD.
Ionic Lodge meets Friday evenin,

Ionic Lodge meets Friday evening.
 Judge Chamberlin will this seasol erect two or more houses upon his ''addi ton to Rockville" and several moro houses will be erected upon other lots by partie who have purchased them. The entir, property is nicely plated, and streets made to give frontage to every lot.
 Rev. Mr. Dickinson has accepted tht invitation to become pastor of the Stafford Springs Congregational church, and vii supply the pulpit from this time on. He will remove his family here next week.
 There was small attendance at the meeting to revive the thief detecting so ciety last Friday evening, and nothing was done. The inference is that no one cares for such an organization.
 James Risley has been by the legisla- 7ture re-appointed judge, and J. W. Chand- Ter deputy judge of the borough court of Stafford Springs.
 The corner store in Johnson's new block-East Main-st and Furnace Ave has been taken by M. G. Moore, who will remove his grocery and crockery store from Tlden's block about April 1st. It is, per- haps, the largest store in town, and has decidedly the best front for display of the handsome wares kept by MT. Moore. Of the two remaining stores reports connect rumors of drug store, tin shop and meat market. Probably the drug store rumor bas . good basis.
 The doctors are very busy. Beside scarlet fever and measles in Stafford and diphtheria in Union, there is great prev, alence of sickness from colds and other causks,
 The first of course of geological lec- lures was given last Friday evening at the Methodist church by Rev. Edgar F. Clark The course bids fair to be one of unusual interest, as the speaker proposes to show the harmony between Genesis and geology, Mr. Clark is fully conversant with the sub- ject, and invites criticism and questions from any one. The lectures are fully it. frustrated with charts, pictures and geolog- ioal specimens. The lecture was well at- tended and the vestfy was so crowded that the next one, which is to be given Feb. 22d. will be held in the audience room.
 Judge Chamberlln has remodeled the second floor of his block opposite The Press office, making two superior tene- ments, also giving an office room IS feet square on the southwest front. J,J. Clark and Andrew P. Parkhurst will occupy the sfenements.
 To THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS II send you, accorulnS 70 custom, the result of the last annual enumeration-madeJ Janu- ary 1st-of all persons belonging to the town between four and sixteen years of age. The work has been well done by the enumerators. have, as usual, compared the names of all the children with all that were sent in last year, one by one, and in some instances with those of an earlier date. The task is rather irksome, and yet not without certain interest. As the re- ports gather from year to year in my hands they make and keep me familiar with the names and ages of our Stafford youth from generation to generation. Children enumerated between four and eixt teen -vears If ooo
The Press., 1889-02-14

Hartford Post: The record of tragic deaths in high places for the past twenty. five years IS remarkable one First, the assassination of President Lincoln: then the execution of Maximilian in Mexico the dethronement and death of Louis Ma: poleon, in just retribution for Maximilian's fate; suicide Cor murder ? of Sultan Abdul Asiz and the assassination of his ministers at Constantinople the assassination of Czar Alexander at St. Petersburg: the death in battle of the ex-prince imperial of France; the assassination of President Garfield the painful end of General Grant: the madness and suicide of King Ludwig of Bavaria; the death of Emperor Fred. erick III of Germany under similar circum- stances to that of General Grant, and now the suicide of Grown. Prince Rudolf of Austria. .e
The Press., 1889-02-14
WILMINGTON.

NCOTfeSpOndence.) .' Arthur E!dredge now runs the cream cry wagon.
 People ask 'sWhat has become of the fellowship meetings ?" We hear the chiei reason IS that there is but one resident pastor, Rev. David Breed, of the Willing ton church, in the group of churches.
 Rev. Thos. Denman is supplying the Methodist church in Windsorville. The church has severe blow recently by the loss by fre.of the factory and boarding house in that village.
 Mrs. M. l.. Dimock is suffering from a severe cold. Mrs. Lucien Clark is also among the sick ones.
 -Pastor Terry has exchanged horses.
 The time of meeting of the Baptist ladies sewing society hae been changed to this afternoon and evening, on account of the Tuesday evening meeting at South Wilmington.
 .-J. B. Carpenter did not intend to re- sign his office as school visitor, when he and School Visitor Pearl appointed Rev. W. R. Terry to act temporarily. As the statute does not provide for such emergen- cles the appointment was invalid. MT. Bugbee visited the center school last Fri day. ss- ---Rev. 0: B. Lewis, the ex-actor, will lecture on From the Stage to the Pulpit m the hall at South Wilmington this even- lng Admission, l5cts; children, 10 cts.
 Charlie Nichols, at his newly stocked store at the depot, keeps an assortment of school books now in use in this town. It will be an accommodation, for parents have been obliged to senl to Stafford Springs, Willimantic and elsewhere for them. See advertisement.
The Press., 1889-02-14
COVENTRY. SOUTH COVENTRY.

l A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Mapagc of Coventry Local Register.
 -Top-sawyers are numerous a.dayf on Wangumbaug, but instead of the ''ice. mans grin," as. is reported from other places, these solemnly straighten up when approached and ejaculate, 70, my back r
 Arnold Warren has more ice of last years storage left in his ice-house than he used through last summer.
 The next regular grange meeting, Feb. 25th, is to be spent with the poets.
 .-Wangumbaug grange meets next Mon- day evening at Arnold Warren's.
 The question, Who set the grove of naples near the Hale homestead? is an wered in the Life of David Hale" who was nephew of Nathan Hale. His biog- rapher states that David Hale about 1914 set them out abecause he would not pay taxes for sugar." nor be dependent on the British for it" and adds, "This grove still hourishes in front of the old state( house" !"
 We like the ring of the article, second page, third column, of last weeks Regis ter. It sounds as if the author had 8 genuine interest in sschools for the scholars" We discriminate because there is a local saying, s.Schools in this parish are kept for the benefit of the teachers" Now, while we believe there are teachers in this part of the town who are doing good work, yet we think we are safe in saying that in no school is there regular course of study prescribed by the authori- ties, that no regular effort is made to have children learn the meanings of the words which they read in their reading and other books. Children in general dislike 10 learn definitions. Sometimes when curl osity prompts child to inquire the mean ing of word, and he is thus answered, "No matter. I can't tell you. We will pass on," the average child tries no farther, but grows up to use words as in- as man who prayed i'll public, 70, Lord, indite the prayers already of- fered
 The c entertainment at the Congre- gational vestry has been postponed till next Friday evening.
 Sixteen foxes have been captured by the fox hunters, and still Reynard seems no less in the south western part of town.
 MT Lewis Durfee was quite badly in- lured by falling from an OK team few days since.
 NORTH COVENTRY.
 The winter term of school in district No. g, taught by Miss Amelia F. Good. win, closed last week. It has been very profitable term of 10 weeks. Whole num- Der of scholars, %; average attendance, l9. Eight were not absent during the term, viz. :: Emma Green, Fannie Palm or, Mary Palmer, Ernest Hall, John Kings bury, George Royal, Hartwell Hill, and Archie Palmer. Archie Hall missed day, and Lilla Green, Ida and Fannie Rose and John Andrews day each.
 :. MT. Elwood Sammis has sold his farm to MT. Watrous, and moves to Mantle this week. Mir. Watrous' farm near the grist null was sold to MT. Jewett.
 MT. Chas. Robertson is executor on the estate of John Peck, deceased. AK.
The Press., 1889-02-14

Passengers on the Consolidated railroad were startled on Monday by an explosion which broke all the windows in five cars, several passengers being cut by the flying glass. The train was entering the city of New York when it passed several sticks of dynamite which had been laid beside the track to dry, and tic jar of the train ex. ploded them.
The Press., 1889-02-14

The number reported as having attend. cd no school is smaller than usual. We may set the population of the borough at not far from 3200. and that of the entire town at about $500.
 There is a bill now before the legislature to establish law requiring not less than 30 weeks of school in all the small dis tricts throughout the state. Under the present law districts enumerating less than 24 persons between the ages of 4 and Is have but 24 weeks. The bill has been fla. vorably reported by the committee to whieh II was referred. c.v.M
The Press., 1889-02-14
WILLlMANTlC.

The Willimantic Electric Light Com. pany has increased it's capital stock from SIG. .000 to $2O, ,OOO. The deposltors of the Willimantic say- ings institution held meeting yesterday morning, and 1t was generally agreed that they should cease withdrawing their funds for fear of throwing the affairs of the bank into receivers hands. This would result In a long delay and loss. A motion to ap- point committee of investigation was de- feated, and also one asking the state at- torney to withdraw the case against ex- Treasurer Royce.
 tooRREspoNDENcE.) HI. 0. Hall, who has had a long and severe spell of illness, is fast on the road to health.
 Pat Cofey' saloon was recently the scene of lively row between Pat Shea and Healy, both assaulting man named Hag- Fgerty. They had things quite Pat down there.
 -Roadmaster Daggett of the Air Line road has gone to Bermuda for his health.
 .-Dr. O. J. Fox has been presented with the annual volume of 1888 of the surgeon generals report, by Dr. John Moore, sur geon general of the U. s. AA OSAO N SOs udy6 Op0u&Q grocery store in Cunningham Block.
 The article in last weeks Press, rela- tive to the P. O. clerks, did not in any way apply to Postmaster Wales or his chief clerk, MT. Brown, both of.Whom are noted for their special courtesy toold and young, regardless of sex or age.
 At the borough meeting last week the ten extra police were not appointed, and of course there was ''no rosin."
 T. 0. Lincoln's daughter, Ida, is re- covering from her attack of diphtheria.
 Cashier o. H. K. Risley recently had stolen from him bear skin robe, valued at $125.
 Rev. M. G. Coker has been retained pastor of the Baptist church, by vote of 63 to 18 He is greatly respected.
 Chief Engineer 0. N. Daniels has been appointed district deputy of Holland and Windham counties by the Masonic Grand Lodge. OLD CRow.
The Press., 1889-02-14
ELLINGTON.

Square Fond Correspondence.) {:
 We were happy to meet Mr. and Mrs. Willie Richardson, with their little son. here few days ago. Mir. R. has had charge of the town farm in East Windsor several years, and has given such satisfac. tion that his stay has been secured for the year ensuing at advanced pay. Mrs. R. is organist of the Methodist church, in East Windsor.
 Elder Smith from Palmer wasagain at the Advent church here last Sunday. It IS very pleasing to your correspondent to see goodly number of Advent friends at the Methodist church, when they do not hold services ..
The Press., 1889-02-14

It is told that one day last summer. %. ing down to Gloucester, Dr. Holmes sat in front seat of the car and entertained a fellow-passenger with some of his brilliant talk. A countryman, sitting in the little corner seat before them, overheard the conversation, and finally leaned over. took the autocrat's hat, looked at the number. .ir- side, then at his own, and said, very de- murely: II read something in the paper the other day about the size of great mems heads, and I thought I'd like to know the size of your'n. But what bothers me js my heads the biggest of the two."
The Press., 1889-02-14
"No rosin', in Brussels soap.

No rosin" in Brussels soap.
 Rent receipts, made up in books of 50 ol 100, with stubs for memoranda, for sale at The Press office.
 Tickets to all points west for sale at the office of the N. l.. N. R. R., Stafford Springs. J. V. Squier, agent.
 All grooers sell Brussels soap.