The Press., 1891-08-27
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LOCAL NOTICES.
 (Matter under this head cents per line.)
 To close out, 124 cent Sateens marked down to 10c. per yard at ELL. Burr's.
 MoBR PENSION AND BoUNTY.-A gen. tleman representing Milo B. Stevens & Co.,, Washington, D. O., can be seen at the Stafford Springs hotel, Staf'd Springs, Wednesday, Sept. 3, (day and evening", at Rockville House, Rockville, Thursday, Sept. 8, (day and evening", and at Cowles' House, Manchester, Friday, Sept. (day and evening", by persons desiring informa tion concerning pensions, bounties, etc., or having claims which they deire to have prosecuted by said attorneys. Fee in straight increased claims reduced by law to $2.
 "A. W. Walker offers this week 200 pairs of Summer Gloves and MittS at 10 per pair.
 -$ 1.25 Shirt Waists marked down to 75c. at E. l.. Burrs.
 Get your. School Stationery at The Press office.
 Fast Black Brocaded Henriettas 9 cents per yard at A. W. Walkers.
 Light and heavy weight Summer Un- derwear in long and short sleeves at E. l.. Burr's.
 A nice line of underwear, hosiery and corsets at Miss M. T. Russell's.
 Summer millinery at reduced prices at Miss Russells.
 The best Summer Corset for sale at ELI. Burr's.
 Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 Legal Blanks of all kinds at The Press office.
 Japanese Napkins, for picnics, etc., for sale at The Press office.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy. Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis,
 Trunks, Extension Cases and Grips, at R. s. Converse's. -,
 A. w. Walker has received @ new lock stitch machines. g
 Books, Magazines, etc., received at The Press office for re- binding.
 Large stock of Stamped Linen Tray Cloths, Splashers, Scarfs, Bibs and Cot ton Pillow Shams at A. W. Walkers.
 Note Paper in quarter ream packages 12c., 20c., 25c., 30c., 35c., 4Oe., 45c. and 5Oc., at The Press office.
 Fine Linen Paper and Envelopes at The Press office.
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 Peter Welcome, an old offender here, and but just out of Springfield jail, was on Tuesday sentenced by the borough court to pay $20 fine and costs for drunk enness and breach of peace.
 While early apples are abundant and unusually fine in quality, a shortage of the crop of winter fruit is predicted. How ever the crop in this vicinity looks equal to the local demand, at least. So far the fruit is unusually fair, of good size, and growing better. The local pear crop is good one, and there are some peaches which the late spring frost did not kill.
 Waldo Smith, a we'll known farmer living near State Line station, within the town of Monson, died very suddenly on Tuesday last of heart disease. He was about 62 years of age. He was brother of Charles Smith of Stafford.
 -Willimantic Journal: Frederick AL bert King, 16 years old, son of MT. and Mrs. A. E. King, of Dayville, and nephew of w. A. King, Esq, of this city, died on Saturday last. He was an estimable young man, and Congressman Russell, in whose office he was employed, pays this tribute to him in the Windham COun- ty Transcript: "As those who have the active cares of life and business were con- ing to know his courtesy, industry and character, which bid fair for ability and success in life, he was called away. Am hitiops and striving to learn he was called away to that perfection of knowledge which shall ripen through an eternity of peace and happiness. Much that was wolth living has been cut down, but the memory of Fred Kings brief sojourn among us should encourage and brighten the lives that remain. Our friend was at his work Tuesday afternoon. His soul was with his God Saturday morning. His mortality shrouded with floral offerings and followed by sympathizing friends was laid to rest Monday afternoon. His 'beckoning hands call to love and duty here, that the reunion may be assured hereafter.
 Springfield Republican: A surpris- ing sight greeted persons passing the store of Baker < Co.,, the harness deal CTS, at 289 Main-st., last night. A hand some gray horse hitched to a sulky and fully equipped for the trot stood inside the door. A number of horsemen stop ped to admire the beautiful animal. They found on a close inspection that it was a remarkably perfect papier mache model
 -Eatons Opera House will be dedi- eated early in October by the Boston Ideal Comedy Company, producing for opening night the spectacular drama, "Within the Enemy's Lines," a most suc- cessful play, with company of twenty people. Marcus Terrell, of Boston, has been engaged to paint scenery for the opera house, and says that when con- pleted 1t will be one of the prettiest little country theaters in the state. Even bet ter than first planned, as it is to be furnish ed with opera chairs, instead of ordinary chairs, as first intended. Also there will be an elevation of the floor at the rear of the hall. This will be done by use of a false floor, which, with the seats, are re- movable, to fit the room for dancing as- semblies. A horse shoe gallery with sloping floor will go about the hall, and the entire seating capacity will be nearly TOO. The stage will be nearly five feet from the floor at the front, and slightly elevated at the rear Suitable scenery is ordered, as stated above. The stage front will be g feet wide, depth of stage 2( feet. The width of the hall, 60 feet, allows ample dressing room and wing space each side of the stage.
 John Armitage, employed at E. w. Brooks mill, had his face badly cut last Monday by board flying from circular saw. It was only by a narrow shave that he escaped losing an eye. Dr. Watts at. @a,dad him