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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22
The Chatham Barn-burners.

The parties charged with the
burning Of the stables and barn
of Messrs. Foushee and Ward
at Hackney's x Roads, Chat
ham, were arraigned before r..
II. Raney, Esq. last week. Hon.
y. M. Moring appeared for the
prosecution and Judge Womack
for the defence. When Mr..
Moring rested his case, Judge
Womack promptly declined to
introduce any, testimony for the
defense. After full argument,
Mr.. Raney discharged them
This is the third time and they
have been discharged three
times. A MYSTERY thus far hangs
over the burning. Great credit
is due Mr.. s. H. Williams, the
constable of the Township for
his efforts to ferret out the Of
tenders.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22

call and W. MURRAY the Leader in this lne He
supply with the following makes in fancy Ebonzd
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22
DURHAM RECORDER,
WED NESnAY April %. 1891.
Chickens continues to de,
mand a good price.


Chickens continues to de-
mand a good price.
The editor of the Sun was
the first to dare to don the first
straw hat in this establishment.
The frisky toads are given
their grand annual hop. They
will mysteriously take their de-
parture for the wells by and by.
The corners of a girls
mouth turns up until she is
twenty; after that age they be-
gin 10 turn steadily downward.
AN exchange says to be
honest with a fellow-man is bet
ter than to loudly cry amen in
church. There is practical re
ligion in that.
We have quite q number Of
colored subscribers ON our list,
and we take pleasure in bearing
testimony TO their promptness
in paying their subscription.
Let us be joyful! The indi-
cations are the next fruit crop
will be plentiful.e Maj. r. w.
York was here last week and
says the fruit trees on his farm
in Chatham were never in bet
tsr condition, and predicts, with
reasonable weather from this
time out, a large fruit crop.
Mr.. w. I Neal, living several
miles west Of Durham, on con-
sultation with his. memorandum
book, dating back to April 9th
1865, wher johnson surrender
Ell near his residence, says ev-
erything was behind that spring
Just like it is now, but people
made good crops, and plenty of
fruit. 1t is possible that we
may be able to have preserves
By the water-bucked full-su-
gar is cheap, and all can have
preserves-alike.
"A little personal pique, a.
bit of wounded vanity, a sud-
dsn flame OF anger, often un-
does the most substantial and
faithful work, and nullifies the
most intelligent and wise action.
1t is one painful thing in ex-
l,erience that effort is often de-
feated by these small, purely
personal, and often momentary
feelings, which are generally
unintelligent and unwise. Life
would be freed from some Of its
most painful features IL men al
ways acted TO each other on a
basis OF real justice and intel
ligence and left their small per-
sonal feelings and prejndices
ont of sight. IL you wish 10 see
things clearly, and to be just
with your fellow-men, keep
clear Of the fumes Of vanity and
the thick atmosphere of mere
personal feeling. Make il q rule
To see what 4 man is and does,
and 10 value him by these things.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22
4 DOUBLE CATCH.

WINTERyILLE, Ga, April 20.A
catfish weighing about twenty pounds
was found dead on a trot-line, in the
shoals at Watson's mill, the other
day. II had choked to death on a
three-pound trout that got hooked
first. A snake was also found in the
fish. But this was all-vno Scent
pieces nor relics Of the war Of 1912.
A BEAR AND 4 LEOPARD,
EMPIRE, Ga, April Pol is re-
ported that two wild animals. one re-
sembling a bear and the OTHER striped
like d leopard, have been seen in this
neighborhoed. The bear chased a
number OF school children a consid-
cradle distance, and frightened them
very much. A hunting party will
go in seafch Of the animals.
he free mail dele Experiment
Of the Postofiice ttment in
Maryland ii votea / s..iled success
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22
LIABILITIES.

Losses unpaid, including those re-
Reserve, as required BY Law,
All other claims,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22
DEATH RODE On THE CYCLONE.

CLAUDE, Texas, April 2O.-Four
miles northwest Of Claude a cyclone
struck the house Of Mr.. Patching.
One man ran out, while two, Patch.
ing and Chamberlain, stayed in the
house. Patching was found seven
hundred yards away, dead, his
clothes, except one shoe, being torn
from his body. Chamberlain was
picked UP two hundred yards from
the house, dead.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Is the
,nly remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing TO the taste and &C.
ceptable % the stomach, prompt in
It's acti- and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeabl- substances, its
many excellent 4nf'' commend it
to all and have Mas It the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale In SOC
and 81 .,5ttles BY al leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not hav;. It on hand will pro-
cure it prompt for any one who
wishes to try IL Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlE syrup co.
-. sis ERlsclSco. CA.
LOUISVILLE, ~. NEW FORs.Ft
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-22
a creaf Horse Remedy.

Is Johnson's Sunny South Con-
dition Powders. 1t is equally
good for cattle, hogs and sheep.
To keep them healthy and free
from disease, or to cure them if
sick. Manufactured by N. M.
johnson a. CO., who keep the
largest stock of Drugs, chemi-
calls, sundries etc, in the city
at wholesale and retail. apr-l5
The Press., 1891-04-23
COVENTRY.
A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man. ager of Coventry Local Register
 South Coventry.

A. S. PARKER Local Editor and Business Man
 ager of Coventry Local Register.
 South Coventry.
 The tenement vacated by J. J. Champlin is to be occupied by Porter Noble of Willington.
 A sight which will pay the visitor, is the incubator-hatched chicks and duck lings at Henry Huntington's, near Mans field depot. Hundreds of chickens, from those fully fedged to those just out of the shell, hundred fluffy little ducks all happy and healthy, are around the differ ent houses provided for their use.
 The family of J. J. Champlin move to Willimantic this week.
 The initial ball game of the season was played at Eagleville, Saturday, and the score stood Eagleville 22, Storas 10. John Potter is soon to occupy a tene- ment near the brick school house. ..-. The name of the new club is the Wangumbang nine, uniforms are soon to be purchased.
 The drum corp practices nightly; it's music is heard distinctly three miles dis tant.
 Grange meeting Monday evening.
 George Dutton, lad of about IA, was quite severely cut by knife thrown by mate in game which the boys were playing. The wound bled pro- fusely and the boy was prostrated, the effect of nervous shock.
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ticle on "The English Ancestry of Wash ington," which contains many interest ing facts hitherto unpublished, and is ac- companied by numerous illustrations and fac-simiies of entries in old parish regis ters. Other articles include causerie, by Walter Besant, cover Johnson's Crave" short stories by A. B. Ward and Caroline Earl White, continuation of se- rials by Charles Egbert Craddock and Thomas Hardy, and poems by W. D. Howells and Robert Burns Wilson. The editorial apartments, under the control of George William Curtis, William Dean Howells, and Charles Dudley Warner, maintain their usual vigor and interest.
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ANnOVER. /Cnnfrih1ItndN

John c. Sherman of Willimantic was united in marriage to Hattie M. Long of Holland last Saturday at the Baptist par sonage, Rev. c. N. Nichols officiating.
 Mrs. Anson Williams is quite sick with la grippe.
 Rev. Mrs. c. N. Nichols is spending few days at Hartford.
 Mrs. Dwight Post is quite ill. Golden wedding at MT. and Mrs. Bissen E. Posts next Tuesday. Recep- tion from 3 to 8p.m
 Mrs. Alexander Patterson, whom we mentioned last week as being very low with apoplexy, has since died. F. A. Sackett is attending the su- perior court at Holland as one of the iur- ors.
 A- Hartford Post: There Is good story being told of we'll known society young man of Hartford, and what is unusual with good stories, it is true. About a year ago there was a very fashionable wedding celebrated at St. Johns church, the groom being a pop ular young man, and the bride 8 young lady very popular in Hartford society. The young man is possessed with many original and chivalric ideas, and reading over the marriage service of the Protest ant Episcopal church, his attention was particularly attracted to the promise ex. acted by the bride to "love, honor, and obey' her husband. His chivalric nature revolted at the "obey" clause, and after much reflection he betook himself to the Rev. MT. Bradin, rector of St. Johns | church, and thus spoke unto him. "It has always seemed wrong to me that, al the wedding altar, man should exact 8 promise from his bride to obey him through life. If she love the man she will obey all reasonable commands, and l if his commands be not reasonable, she should not be obliged by solemn VOW to obey them. 1 wish to ask you, sir, ii you will not, when I am married, omit the word. "obey."
 l MT. Bradin listened attentively. and then informed the embryo groom thai he had no right to omit the word, anc advised him to write to Bishop Williams This the young man did, and in a few days the following answer came back.
 "I regret, sir, that it is without my province to order the word obey omit ted from the marriage service. There if no way that this can be done except by vote of the House of Bishops. Th' house next convenes in 1899, and if yo, will postpone your marriage until then I will take pleasure in presenting you petition to the house for it's action.''
 The young man concluded not to wait
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ASHFORD.
 WestfOrd. (COrreSpOndencc.)

,-Wm. Taylor, while fixing fence re- gently, had the misfortune to cut off his thumb.
 We were glad to see Deacon Walls out to church last Sabbath He has been confined to his home for several months past.
 Reuben Barlow's health is very poor this spring. He is unable to do any work and some days is confined to the house.
 Mrs. Frank Howes is visiting her brother in Providence.
 John Lyon intends to move to Willi- mantle about May 1st. Theodore Lyon will occupy the house which John leaves ,, Geo. w. Whittakers barn was struck by lightning during the shower last Saturday evening. The damage was slight.
 -Alurion Delphia has traded his place in Florida for one in North Coventry and has taken possession.
The Press., 1891-04-23
MANSFIELD.
NSOA Cok'VAANACAAOC'j StOrrS School Notes.

The base ball association here would like to arrange games with amateur hines in eastern Connecticut. Address H. G. Manchester, manager, Storrs, Conn.
 Captain Caldwell came home Satur- day night, tired and disheartened, having been defeated at Eagleville to the tune of g to 12. The features of the game were the battery work of Griswold and Frisbie for Storrs, and Vinton's "foxy" tricks for Eagleville. The Storrs team showed up we'll, and made plucky fight in the last three innings for the game.
 Prof. Harris, of Washington, gave an
The Press., 1891-04-23

Springfield Republican, April 18th: Dr. B. s. Beebe died early yesterday morning at his home in East Longmeadow from the result of paralytic shock sus- tained last Friday. He was thought to be recovering until Tuesday morning, when he fell into sleep from which he was not awakened. Dr. Beebe was born in Wilbraham! 71 years ago and moved to East Longmeadow in 1862. He was an active member of the Congregational Church, was for several years on the school committee and served in 1878 as a representative in the legislature. He was twice married and his second wife sur wives him. He also leaves one brother, Richard G. Beebe of Stafford Springs, and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Beebe of Hampden and Mrs. White of Wakefield. His children who survive him are John Beebe of Longmeadow, Mrs. G. F. Clark of Springfield and young son by his sec- Ond wife,
The Press., 1891-04-23
At an adjourned town meeting in Brim-

At an adjourned town meeting in Brim- field, Mass, Monday these appropriations were made: Highways, $140O; bridges, 300; snow paths, .15O; schools, 14OO; conveyance, and textbooks, etc., 15O; services of school committe, 50; salary of school superintendent, 225; school house repairs, 100; town debt and inter- est, 160; state and primary aid, 50; sup port of poor, 1900: officers salaries, 800 j; discount on taxes, 300; miscellaneous, 500; memorial day, 50; total, 6635.
The Press., 1891-04-23
WALES. (COrreSDOndence) !


 Representative Mcfarland, who has been sick with Ia grippe for the past two weeks is able to be out again.
 Rev. W. J. Blackman commenced his duties as pastor of the Methodist church last Sunday. .,. MT. Alfred Baldwin, of Kenyon, R. l., has taken the position as superintend- ent of the Valley mill. -Dr. E. W. Royce is at home for a few days. He has been quite unwell for the past month.
 MT. Crawford has been re-shingling his house. Also w. W. Eager has been doing likewise.
 Rev. J. O. Dodge is expecting to re- move to Pelham, Mass. ,'.. 70. D. Brewer, who has been very sick for the past three weeks, is gaining, but quite slowly. Mrs. A. J. Royce is also on the gain. ...
The Press., 1891-04-23
HOLLAND.

The case of State vs. James Costello, charged with defacing the church at Mansfield, was put on trial Thursday of last week. The counsel for the accused, Sumner and Clark of Willimantic, made vigorous defense, claiming an alibi which was supported by the evidence of the brothers of the accused. The jury, however, when tho case come to them Tuesday, decided that he was guilty. Defendants counsel filed motion for arrest of judgement which will be argued to-day (Thursday) in Rockville.
 Court was in session at Rockville Wednesday. Orcult's appeal from pro- bate was heard also case of First Nation al Bank of Rockville vs. John T. Walker, Son & Co. as to jurisdiction.
 Gustav Flechsig was granted divorce from Augusta Flechsig on the ground of desertion.
 Court will be in session Tuesday, in Holland, to hear the cases of Fairfield vs. Rosebrooks, and Waldo vs. Hall.
 The list of jurors for this term is:
 Tolland-Gideon Brown, William H. Grover.
 Andover-F. A. Sacket.
 Bolton-EllswOrth J. Loomis.
 Columbia-J. Eugene Tucker.
 Coventry-Austin Boynton.
 Ellington-Julius A. 'Kibbe.
 Hebron-Frank R. Post.
 Mansfeld-George J. James, Jefferson Durham.
 Somers-Alvin D. Noble, Arnold Con- verse.
 Stafford-A. H. Weaver, John Mo- Carthy.
 Union-Henry F. Corbin.
 Vernon-Herbert B. Murlless, Freder- ick Walker.
 WillingtOn-Lucius Preston.
 (COrrespondence.)
 Miss Bancroft, of Ellington, is teach ing the spring term of school in the Snip sic district.
 John Bowers was arrested for drunk enness Friday night. He was placed in jail and fined $1O.
 The superior court adjourned to Rock vile on Tuesday.
 Mrs. Stephen Whiton, who has been. spending some time in town, has returned to her home in Holyoke, Mass.
 There was no service at the Metho- dist church on Sunday, it being the week of conference at New London. Rev. J. Thompson and MT. J. P. Root attended the conference.
 The Ladies' Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. B. c. Underwood on Fri day at 2.3O p. m.
 A meeting was held in the jail Sum- day afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Benton ad- dressed the prisoners.
 Mrs. Mary Baldwin is very i'll.
 Prof. Turner, of Coventry, is visiting Landlord Kurau and family.
 J. R. Jewett is making repairs on his house.
 Charlie Holman was home from Man chester over Sunday
 -Arbutus is very plenty this year, and is in it's prime now.
 The funeral of Mrs. Gates occurred on Sunday afternoon, Rev. MT. Morrill, officiating. She was seventy-five years old, and has lived with Jedediah Palmer for some years. FLORA
 From another Correspondent.)
 On Wednesday, April 29th, children from nearly all the schools in town will give an entertainment at the town hall, the program to consist of recitations, tableaux and musical events. The object of the affair is to raise money for the home for incurables soon to be erected in Hartford through the generous exer- tions of Mrs. Virginia T. Smith.
The Press., 1891-04-23
MONSON.

Cyrus w. Holmes, Sr., of Monson, died in that town Monday morning, aged 89. He had been in his usual health un- til about week ago, when he had an attack of the grip, which, with other troubles, caused his death. MT. Holmes was born at North Stonington, Conn. Nov. 24, 1901, and went to Monson in 1928. His first duties were to keep the books of the Hampden cotton manufactur- ing company and to have charge of the store. He was agent of the company about 25 years. In 1868 the company's mill property was sold. MT. Holmes and his sons, Cyrus w. and Robert B., form ed the firm of c. w. Holmes & Sons, and bought the Center and West Branch mills. In 1870 Robert B. Holmes died :; in 1872 the surviving partners sold the Center mill to MT. Ellis, and MT. Holmes, senior, retired from the firm and had not since been engaged in active business. Mir. Holmes was strong and vigorous, physically and mentally, for one of his JCnloj e1iio AOnA1 y OFOAJ unJ WOhO OO OAAO bank of which he was president from 1874 to the time of death. Mir. Holmes had never held any public offices. The soldiers monument at Monson was erect ed by him at cost of $55O0 and was dedicated July 4, 1884. Mrs. Holmes died in 1877, and four children born in Monson have died, three of them after reaching adult age and one while stu dent at Yale college. His surviving children are Cyrus W. Holmes, Jr., and Mrs. Nancy M. Field, widow of clergy man, who lived with her father. The estate left Is variously estimated at from $1 ,00O, 900 to $3,OO0,00O.
 The "Old Shop" people are prepar- ing to outdo all former efforts in the straw workers concert and ball to be given at Memorial Hall, on the evening of May 9th. Brigham's orchestra, oi Marlboro, is engaged for music, and all preparations are of the best class. The attendance will be large and made up of people who know how to appreciate a good time and to contribute to it's mak- ing,
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business all the same. He was seen loa6- ing load of hay for his neighbor Belcher

ing load of hay for his neighbor Belchel one morning last week.
 That maple sugar party at the store wasn't large, but the article was the Yer mont ''true blue.' The young peoples entertainment this (Thursday) evening at the Congre. gational church vestry. A generous pa. tronage is solicited, as the object is for a public improvement.
 We hope to secure Mrs. Hattie A. Bishop, the popular elocutionary artist to give recitals, humorous, pathetic and religious, in an evenings entertainment in the near future. WELLINGTON. (Correspondence) The signs are pointing to rather early spring.
 Last Saturdays thunder shower was quite prolonged and severe in this vicin- ity.
 Miss Mattie Robbins is to teach the Hollow school, beginning the first Mon- day in May.
 Widow Edward Whitehouse is with her father, l.. D. Ide, for the present. Charley Eldridge has some fine pigs for sale.
 Charlie Topliff is to work in an organ factory in Springfield. The remains of the late Henry O. Holt have been removed to Dover, Mass. Ed. Wait has moved into the Fred Macfarlane house, now owned by the Congregational society by foreclosure, in the Glass Factory village. That school district has considerably increased in population lately.
 William Shaffer, of Willimantic, was in town last week. also his nephew, Will lie Waldo, of Hartford, who is earning good wages as an excellent telegraph op- orator.
 Baptist ladies' sewing society this af- ternoon and evening, weather permitting. Its getting to be matter of comment that the members of that church and con- gregation are growing lamentably indif- ferent to all the social meetings. Neither a Chrysootom nor a Gabriel for 8 pastor would seem to be able to effect change.
 Josephine James, wife of w. H. Holt, died Monday night last. Although she has been failing of late, especially since the birth of her child, the end came sud denly. She had been under the care of Dr. Watts of Stafford. Mrs. Holt was an estimable woman, willing and eager in all good works, and much sympathy is felt, particularly for the motherless children who were under her watchful, tender and prayerful care. The funeral was held yesterday at one o'clock in the Congrega- tional church.
 Rev. Lester l.. Potter has entered into the wholesale provision business with Payne & Cornwall, Allyn-st., Hartford, travelling in Mass. and Conn.,, selling their goods.
 Rev. MT. Beach, formerly pastor of the church in North Mansfield, and his wife, are visiting with Mrs. Beach's sis ter at the Congregational parsonage.
 Joseph Sparks had hemorrhage of the lungs lately, but his condition is not con- sidered critical at present.
 W. H. Bracket is in rather poor health at present. He has given up work in the threadfactory for while, hoping to recuperate soon.
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ELLINGTON.

r Crystal Lake Correspondence.) Our boys are "born" trout catchers- especially Perlin Dimock and Mahlon Taft.
 Again let me urge all interested in
 Methodist meetings at Crystal Lake to at
 tend on the first Sunday in May. Miss Eastwood is succeeding finely with her school here, quietly doing thor
 ough work. .*.. ls The pastor of Crystal Lake Metho- dist church preached in the Baptist church in East Longmeadow last Sunday
 to a large and attentive congregation Among other flowers tea-rose of rare
 beauty adorned the pulpit.
 Last Saturday we attended the funeral
 of Dr. Beebe, who has long been physi-
 elan in Longmeadow and held in high es-
 teem.
 l Was there ever a spring before when Dame Nature spread her carpet of green
 so rapidly as she is doing in these delight full April days? Surely ''her ways are ways of pleasantness.'
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interesting talk Friday evening. on the working of the agricultural department.
 The seniors have been finding some "rich'' specimens at Gurleyville.
 Some of the young men went to Spring Hill Wednesday night to Christian En- deavor social. They report good time. They came home in the small hours of the morning, after favoring the good peo- pie of that quiet village with 'three times three" for ''good old Storrs."
 The Y. NJ. c. A. and the Y. P. s. c. E. are in a flourishing condition. ---