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DeSoto times. (Hernando, Miss.) 1879-1898, 1890-09-04
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

"A new model school in Germany,
which has been built at cost Of S225,-
900, contains large dining-room where
100 poor children can be fed in winter.
The Peabody Institute at Danvers,
Mass, the native place Of George Pea
body, was burned recently, the library
and collection of curiosities being saved
1t was established and endowed by Mr.
Peabody, and will be rebuilt,
Africa has now at work within her
borders 10 American, Il British and i2
Continental missionary societies. There
are more than 700 ordained mission.
aries, and more than 1000 native
preachers. 1t is estimated that there
are, both white and native, about 10.
900 COMMITMENTS, and 100000 ad.
herents. Nashville Christian Advocate.
The WaldenSian Church, Of Italy,
which has recently celebrated its two
hundredth anniversary Of the return of
the eXiled Naudois, gives evidence Of
| continued life and vigor. 1t reports
roll Of Al churches, IS pastors, p evan
gelists, including colporteurs, 6 Bible
readers, 4,OT4 communicates and 46G
catechumens.-ChurCh at Home and
Abroad.
Nearly all the school-houses in Ger.
many have connected with them gym.
nasiums, work-rooms and libraries
while many are provided with bath
rooms supplied with hot and cold show
erbaths 1t is found that the chill
dren'S freshness and enioymento of study
are greatly promoted by occasional
showers. Another novelty of the new
est school buildings are prison cells for
refractory pupils ILLUSTRATED Ameri.
lean.
The religious statistics of Germany
show %, 369, SIT eyangelicals, including
members of the Lutheran, Reformed
and United churches 16,7s5, 134 Roman
Catholics, 125, G13 other Christians, in
Guiding the Morayians, Baptists, Meth
odists and other independent churches;
563, IT. Jews, and Has ''unclassiticd. 81
OF the 125, G73 Independent Christians,
10000 are Baptists, Of whom 2O,990 arc
members of Baptist churcheS.-Chris-
tlan at Nork.
-Ihcfe was never time when CHRIS
tlanlty mad 50 strong mold as at pres
ent on the educated minds Of the wOrll
There was never time when the Bible
was accepted as bringing a revelation
from God to man by SO many students of
science as now accept 1t trusttuIIy. One
OF Jhe many IhalcaJlonS OF progress IN
TINS direction IS louho IN the improved
CHRISTIAN ton2 OF orr colleges IN En-
gland and America sunday school
1lmeS
For about tenyears the Presbyterian
church Of England has provided for the
wants of its sons and daughters in Cam
bridge by weekly services, at which
most OF the leading Presbyterian min
listers OF scotland, England ana Ireland
have, at one time or another Oihclat"d,
and few days Slnco they took the
further step OF laying the foundauon-
stone of new church, The stone was
laid by Sir George Bruce, to whose Of
forts in enlistlng sympathy and raising
money the cause there owes its cE-
istenco.
1t is not twenty years since the
Japanese began to reform their institu-
tions, and during that time nothing has
more clearly shown their adaptability
and intelligence than the progress which
DeSoto times. (Hernando, Miss.) 1879-1898, 1890-09-04
AN ECCENTRIC MISER.
A Scotchman Who Grew Rich on tho
Charity OF His Fellow Beings.

Charity OF HIS EellOw-ScinSs.
William Stevenson, who died in Kill
warnock, Scotland, July H. 1917, was a
beggar whose ecccntricities made him
famous. He was mason by trade, but
he PREFER to live and grow rich on
the charity of his fellow beings. In
1915, when he was about eighty-tive
years of age, Stevenson was seized with
an incurable disease, and was confined
to his bod Feeling his end to be near,
he sent for baker, and ordered twelve
dozen bural-cakes, a large quantity Of
sugared biscuits and generous supply
of wine. Thon he sent for o joiner, and
told him to make a good, sound, dry,
roomy and comfortable coffin. Next he
summoned a grave-digger, whom he
asked to pick out good spot in the
churchyard at Rccarton, and there dig
roomy and comfortabl BILE grave. This
done; he ordered the old woman who at
tended him to go to certain nook and
take therefrom $50 with which to pay
these preliminary expenses. Shortly
after this he died. Search was made
for his wealth, as it was known that he
was a miser. In one bag was found .
lot of silver, and in another collection
of gold pieces, while in box was hid
den mum Der of bonds, the total value
of all being alb ut 81, 500 A will was
found giving most of the money to dis
tant relatives but also setting aside a
sum sufficient to give fine feast to all
begrars who should choose to come and
see his body "lie in state" The influx
was immense, and after the funeral the
motley crowd adjourned to barn,
where they held high revelry in honor
of their dead colleague. Chicago News
DeSoto times. (Hernando, Miss.) 1879-1898, 1890-09-04
GRACE'S TRAMP.

A Trip to the Village and What
Game of It.
DeSoto times. (Hernando, Miss.) 1879-1898, 1890-09-04

Edith-Im gong to marry Tom Madi'
son.
Ethel--Why, how nice, Edith! We
shall be sistcrs-in-law.
Edith-What do you mean2
Ethel promised Tom, a few days
ago that I'd be sister to him. Liz ht
DeSoto times. (Hernando, Miss.) 1879-1898, 1890-09-04

"Are there any minerals on this land
IN Arizona you are trying to sell?"
asked the prospective purchaser.
"Minorals!' replied the agent; "why,
brass mine has been opened showing
four-foot vein Of solid metal, IN, y,
Sun.
DeSoto times. (Hernando, Miss.) 1879-1898, 1890-09-04

rs a pc rfect
shame, child,
for you to have
t o t r Ii d e e
three miles to
the village for
provisions. "
" Nonsense,
grandmammy,
! like to do it
W e II enough;
but even if |
did not there
W would be no
.1+au,,t;uo 70
DeSoto times. (Hernando, Miss.) 1879-1898, 1890-09-04

Nh SONG RIvALED THE BIRDS.
b,s h,sVe y, was no coward. She knew she
,hs nlu 'nis walk to make, so she destroyed
not m paper, that her grandmother might
dosn Soe 1t and worry herself half to
! s'a'n While she was gone. Grace was
n,,rS happy, lignt-hearted child. l
yaa @ nef , child, for in appearance she
wsa @ put a child, while in reality she
of,o nearly nineteen. Her grandmother
mni n sala that she was such brilliant
i. lDeam M thai no shadow could exist in
The Press., 1890-11-27
ANDOVE 8.


 School finished it's fall term on Frid y of last week.
 Miss Jane Cleveland is on the sick list. -Wm. A. Brown picked full blown dandelion Nov. 18th.
 Edward Post, railroad master on the Consolidated road, has moved his family to this place, where they will make it their home in the future.
 -Wm. Tarbox, principal of grammar school at Montville, is spending thegweek with his mother, Mrs. A. Tarbox, of this city.
 Mrs. Edward Thurber is suffering with Ia grippe.
 Rev. Joel Bingham and wife from Hartford spent few days in town last week.
 Miss Mary Brown, who has been on visit to Hartford, has return ed.
 Miss Millie Woodworth has gone to visit her aunt at New Hampshire.
 Thanksgiving services were held at the Baptist church last Sabbath, the pas- tor, Rev. o. N.- Nichols, choosing for his text these words "Enter into the gates with thanksgiving"
 A very pleasant gathering took place last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln in the form of surprise party. The fruit was nice, the cake excellent, and very pleas ant sociable time was enjoyed by all.
The Press., 1890-11-27
HOME NEWS.
Local Nosices.


 Whist Score Cards, with or without Pen- cil Tassel attached, for sale ct The Press office.
 A. w. Walker offers this week fifteen Newmarkets for Ladies and Misses at $5 each. Sold last year from $S to $12.
 Special bargains in cloaks for children from to 10 ears of age at A. W. Walkers The Common Sense Music Binder is just the thing for Christmas present. For sale at The Press office. Order early as we have only a limited number.
 Satin Embroidered Hand Bags and Stamp ' cd Goods at Miss Russelrs.
 By using the Common Sense Binder you can save your papers, etc., as fast as you re- ceiyes them, in neat and compact manner. For sale at The Press office.
 "A few barrels of choice hickory nuts al Ellis.'
 -Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis.' Extra choice Northern Apples at Ellis. Read ad.
 Preserve. your Illustrated papers, maga- zines, etc, by using,.the Common Sense Bind CT. For salelat The Press office.
 Buy the Premiere Kid Gloves. Forssale at A. W. Walkers.
 Found st last, the best one..dollar Kid Glove in the market It is the Premiere, and A. w. Walker is the agent for them in Stafford.
 -Ine common sense MUSIC bmdeI&keeps your sheet music in convenient and durable manner. For sale at The Presssofice. Call and see it.
 A good line of Dress Flannelsgcan be found at E. l.. Burr's.
 Look at those Undressed Kid Gloves in Mousquetaires at E. L. Burr's.
 Kid Gloves in black, tans, .and slates, at E. l.. Burr's. Fresh premium butter from the Filing ton creamery, at Ellis.
 Tickets to all points west for sale at the office of the N. l.. N. R. R., Stafford Springs. J. v. Squier, agent.
The Press., 1890-11-27
SCHOOL REPORTS

Pupils who were neither absent nor tardy during fall term High school Albert Walker, Fred Bnrwell, Clarence Kingsb'ry, EddieB Brooks, Liberty Crawford, Edward Willis, Charles Topliff, Willis Reed. Ernest Remmert, Geo. Potter, E,hel Roberts, Florence Kinney, Rose Webster, Hattie Weir, Florence Wash burne. Grace Mead, Ruth DeWolfe, Mary Brown, Alice Walker, Mary Quinlan.
 Grammar O., Nettie E. Hall teacher : Flora Bolieau, Ernest Mann, George Stevens, Clarence Walker, Fred Bourie. Absent only -hslf day: Grace Brockbank, Louise Siswick.
 Grade IVs, Sadie l.. Comins teacher : Mabel A Dodds, Mlbel A. Foster, Flor ence E. Lee, Bertha F. williams, Grace o. Chapman, Agnes Champagne, Ada Greenalgh, Frank H. Fuller, Fred La breche, Albert Liittjohann, Willie F. Ohl.
 Grammar, A and B, Miss Taylor teach CT: Reuben E. S,ge,. Jesse 0. Clifford, Chas. G. Cummings, Willie A. Engley, Holly Howard.
 Intermediate, Miss Cobey teacher !: Alice Reed, Grace Harwood, Lavilla Burr, Willie Foster, Willie Wood, Geo. Siswick. Honorable mention Margie Cooley, Jen- nie Coombe, Fannie Gale, Frank Barre, Willie Rawson, Ruth Walker.
 Grade II and HI, Jennie T. Miner, ter, Leua J. Gayette, Dalsy L. Sage, Charles W. Yunghans, Virgis E. Chap man, George F. Ellis, Hugo R. Tuersch- mann, Hattie M. Tuthlll.
 Grade |, Miss l.. S. Cady teacher: Jes- sic D ,ton, Emma Qaehne, Annie Yuug- hans.
 STAFFORD HaT.Iow
 Grange meeting next Tuesday evening.
 The title of the talk in the Unive sal ist church next Sunday evening is con Reading"
 The young people of the Universalist church will present the s'Dark Town Glee Club" on Thursday evening, Dec. 4th. Particulars next week.
 -Wolcott Lodge, F. A. M., was visited last Friday evening by a large delegation of brothers from Day SEring Lodge of Monson.
 The concert and ball at town hall this (Thursday) evening will be borne in mind.
 Schools at Stafford Hollow, district No. l, closed Friday, Nov. 21st. In the grammar department, taught by Miss L.. M. Huntley, scholars perfect in attend ance were-Johnnie Findeisen, Ernest Johnson, Lewis Johnson, Herbert Sanger, May Colburn, Agnes Pero; one day ab- sent, tardy none-Elmer Druley, Alice Whiton; absent one-half dAy-Clande Pinney; tardy oncs-Willie Kay. Pri- mary department, taught by Lottie R. Weston. Perfect in attendance Lena Sontag, Lottie Connors, Gertie Rockwell, Leon Sanger, Clarence Lasbury, Napoleon Pero absent one- half day-Louie Parker, Arthur Farquhar, Henry Pero, Charlie Connors absent one day-Addie whiton, Katie Peters, Adolph Pero, Putnam Dru ley.
The Press., 1890-11-27
DIsTRIoT of Stafford, ss, Probate Cour,

nSTRICT of Stafford, ss, Probate Court,
 D November 24th, 1890.
 Estate of Ira F.. Sisson, late of Stafford, in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Albert Sisson, praying that letters of administration may be granted Nathan D. Royce, of Wilmington. Conn.,, as per application on file more fully appears it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Office in Stafford, in said District, on the sd day of December A. D., 1S90 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in The Prees newspaper published in stafford in said dstrct and by posting copy thereof the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, in said dis trict. JAMES F. CHAMBERLIN Judge,
The Press., 1890-11-27
UNION.


 Preaching at Rock Meadow school house next Sunday, at 1.3O p. m., by FL der A. Morse.
 A very interesting meeting of the Mashapaug Lake grange was held on the evening of Nov. 5th. There was an initi- ation into the third and fourth degrees, also selections of singing, after which boun- tiful harvest supper was served by the sis ters of the order. Of the A members of the grange 26 were present. On the even- ing of the 18th the grange held another meeting. The weather being unfavorable only thirteen members were present. The subject of grains and grasses was discuss ed. The meeting was interesting and profitable. Visitors were present. from Wolfden grange. The annual election of officers will take place at the next meet ing, Dec. 3d. It is hoped that as many as can will be present. SECRETARY.
The Press., 1890-11-27
ROCKVILLE.

The Connecticut Central poultry asso- citation will issue their premium list next week for their annual poultry show in Rockville January 8-1O. In addition te the usual cash premiums, 350special prem iums, from $1 to $40 in value, will be of fered. The association have engaged the opera house for their exhibition.
The Press., 1890-11-27

A T Court of Probate holden at Stafford,
 A within and for the district of Stafford, on the Fist day of November, A. D., 1890.
 Present, JAMES F. CHAMBERLIN, Judge.
 On motion of John N. Larned, of Stafford, admin srator the estate of John A. Larned late of Staff ford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by ad- vertsing in newspaper published in Stafford and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 JAMES F. .CHAMRERLIN, Judge.
The Press., 1890-11-27
ELLINGTON.

The suit brought by Jordan, Marsh X O., of Boston foreclosine their $20, 900 on the Windermere mill property is to be contested by New York parties, who claim an equal interest in the property.
 Elder D. 0. Dudley will preach at Crystal Lake next Sunday at 10 30 a. m. and 1 30 p. m.
 Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 Miss Cora B. Chaffee has chrysan- themum of unusual size and beauty. It is full four feet in height, and is covered with more than three hundred blossoms Mrs. 0. brought to church last Sunday 8 lovely boquet.
 The writer found unusual satisfaction in visiting the school taught by A. L.. Adams. Very rarely are his scholars ab- sent or tardy.
 We learn that George Chaffee, of Al bany, N. r., comes to spend Thanksgiving week at home with his new bride. Mir. Chaffee has often attended church at Crys- tai Lake and we heartily wish him much happiness.
 -Denison Baker, with his wife and son, Alburtus, will spend Thanksgiving with friends in Thompson.
 Let me remind all interested in the welfare of the Crystal Lake Methodist church to attend it's one hundredth anni- versary next Sunday morning. Former pastors are especially invited to meet with us. If our friends generally will earnestly endeavor to be present season of great profit may be enjoyed.
The Press., 1890-11-27
SOM ERS


 Lester K Grover died Monday night, aged s1, at his home in Somers, where he had lived 55 years. He was born in Tol- land in 1909, and was member of the Connecticut legislature in 1888. He leaves three daughters, Margaret and Ella, and Mrs. William Wallace of Springfield.
 (Correspondence)
 HI. o. Timson is to open meat mark ct at Somersville. J. Maloney will have charge of the market at the Street.
 Probably no town of the size of Son. CTS can show as many smart old people as we can. Horace Fuller, the elder of our old people, over four-score- -and-ten, can be seen vending his way to his son Leverett's (himself nearly seventy. about one half mile from his residence, to assist him in doing his chores. Then we have Warren Kibbe, whose name is familiar to many in this section, nearly ninety, a farmer, and everything looks as trim as though the work was done by younger hands. Our census taker, MT. Grover, is over eighty. Through the courtesy of O. N. Needham, we have examined the handiwork of Enoe Arnold, whose years number nearly eighty, in building and finishing the annex to their store. As we looked at the work we could not help thinking that s'his right hand had not forgot its cunning"
 W. Phillips spent the Sabbath at home.
The Press., 1890-11-27
TOLLAN De lcoRREsPoNDENcE ]


 Miss Lizzie Colver of Manchester wis., lted friends in this place last week. Friends in thls place were sorry to hear of the death of Lester K. Grover of Somers.
 A large delegation from here attended the Yale- Harvard football game in Spring field last Saturday. A fine time is re- ported.
 The Underwood Mfg Go. have an order for 65-inch belt from the Spring field Electric Light Go.
 Word has been received here of the serious illness of Charles Sumner in Chambersburg, Penn., of typhoid fever. Court convenes Dec. 2d, Judge Ed ward I. Sanford of New Haven on the bench.
 Hon. l.. H. Fuller of Putnam and MT. and Mrs. Litchfield of New Haven are at Mrs. l.. S. Fuller's
 MT. Henry Birdseye was in town over Sunday.
 A box social was held in the parlors of the Congregational church last Friday evening.
 The school in district No. has closed for three weeks vacation. FLORA.
The Press., 1890-11-27
ASHFORD.

The barn of A. K. Bruce, erected on the site of one recently burned, VII d. stroyed by fire on Monday night This ia the third barn burned upon tho same spot within 15 years, and seems Co nake cef- taintY of the suspicion that tho previous fires, as well as this, were incendiaEy. The fire broke out between 2 and 10 o'clock, and with the barn were consumed a horse, COW, carriage, harness, hay grain, etc. the total loss being nearly &I 900. It would seem that the Ashfofd authorities have need to go on fire-bug hunt.
The Press., 1890-11-27
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The Press., 1890-11-27
MANsFIELD. .

At hearing held before Judge Thayer. of N0rwich on Tuesday, relative to the suit of the National Thread Company of Mansfield vs. the borough of Willimantic, for $30. GOO damages caused by the erection of dam by the Willimantic water works, the court appointed the following . com mission of arbitration Judge Elisha Car penter of Hartford, Henry T. Potter o1 Norwich and Aaron Lncas of Preston. The claim is that the flow of the bor0uRh's dam sets back upon . prospective water privilege of the company.
 The hotel at Brimheld, Mass, burned last Monday morning, the fire taking m the attic near the kitchen. The hotel was rebuilt and refurnished 30 years ago by Silas 0. Herring, the safe builder, he ex- pending some $15, 900, making hotel then considered almost palatial for coun- try town. For years, under management of Amos Monroe,it was the Mecca of sleigh- ing and other pleasure parties. A few months ago it was bought by John l.. Ba- con, who also expended large amount in Improvements. The loss is estimated as $l2, ,OOO, nd the insurance was &8.O00. It will be great loss to the town, as 1t is not likely that so good hotel will rise in its place.
 Kansas has more miles of railroad than all the New England states put together. She has l, ,159 more miles than the state of New York, whose population and wealth surpass Kansas four to one. She has more than Pennsylvania, Iowa or Texas. Kan sas has 8.755 miles of railroad. Illinois alone surpasses her with g, 300 miles. Next comes Iowa with S,364, Pennsylvania with S,324,, Texas with $40 miles. During the three years from 1886 to 1888 inclusive Kansas constructed 1, 532 miles of railroad, which is more than any one of twenty -sev. on of her sister states have in operation to- day, and there are only thirteen states in the union which have . greater mileage of railroads than Kansas built in these years
The Press., 1890-11-27
OO,vENTRY.


 A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Manager
 of Coventry Local Register.
 Charles Dean is about to open law office in Willimantic.
 Rev Alpheus Winter, former pastor of the Congregational church here, and for several past years secretary of the Conn. State Temperance Union, has been made vice president of the Southern Land and Investment Company of Richmond, Va, and will have charge of the business of the company in this state.
 Thirty seven members and IT visitors were present at the nineteenth regular meeting of Wangumbaug grange. which was held Monday evening. The harvest feast consisted of coffee, cake, oranges, apples, grapes, peanuts and pop corn. Deputy Earl Cooley of Berlin inspected the grange and gave favorable report. The deputy's manner was pleasing and we hope he will call again.
 Thanksgiving services are to be held at the Methodist church.
 The regular contributor to the Willi- mantle Journal is indignant, and justly SO, at the first item in the South Coventry news in last weeks issne, purporting to have been written by him, and wishes ev- erybody to know that he was not the au- thor. When we read the item we re- marked that we would suggest the reading eff certain well known account of the two men who went up into the temple to pray, as is recorded in the Bible.
 70. T. Frey of Warwick, R. l., was in town Monday,
 A catholic fair is in progress at St. Mary's church.
The Press., 1890-11-27
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The Press., 1890-11-27

Its waste of breath trying to convince an economical housekeeper that any other soap is as good as Brussels.
The Press., 1890-11-27

A Word About Trusses. I have this day received full line of Truss es, single and double. Perfect fit and satis- faction guaranteed, or money refunded.
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