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The Press., 1892-08-18
ROCKVILLE.

The members of the Rockville vince club have voted to have big race meet ing at Hyde Park, on Saturday, Septem Der 3. There will be ten racing events and valuable prizes will be offered. The main event will be the one-mile oper scratch race, and the local manufacturers will present an elegant and costly cup as prize for this race. Taylor and other members of the Springfield, Hartford and Manhattan clubs will take part in the races. It Is also probable that Zimmer. n an will be present.
 Charles May, a German Is years old was assaulted last Tuesday night by g number of young roughs. He was knocked down with large stone and was next morning found in an unconscious state. His recovery is doubtful. Three arrests have been made.
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StaMnrd HolIow.

in this place.
 Norwich Bulletin: Charles B. Pinney of Stafford, whose pedal pushing ability is well known here, arrived in town yes terday afternoon on his wheel, having covered the distance between Stafford Springs and Norwich, about Al miles, in an even four hours. At the beginning of the ride he struck aten-mile-an-hour gait, and held it throughout. Considering the condition of the roads, the performance was Q clever one..
 Morning service and Sunday school at the usual hours next Sunday in the Universalist church.
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HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

(Matter under this head cents per nne.)
 A. W. Walker offers this week 90 pairs Corsets at 29 cents per pair.
 Some have said that it's the winning ways of the proprietors and salesmen that brings so much trade to Broadhurst Bros. shoe store, Springfield. Quite as likely it's their being able to fit and suit all kinds of feet that makes them the leaders in their line-no matter which, it's the place to trade.
 Closing out sale of all short lengths in Dress Goods at A. W. Walkers.
 Great Bargains in Summer Millinery at Miss M. T. Russell's.
 A job lot of Commercial Note Writing Paper at The Press office. 5c. quire.
 A new lot of Japanese Napkins just received at The Press office. A large variety at very low prices. Just what you want for picnic parties.
 Ladies Driving Gloves, also Kid Taffeta and Silk, can be found at B. l.. Burr's.
 Nuns Yelling, in black, pink, blue and cream, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Special sale of Ladies' Handkerchiefs at B. L. Burr's.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis. Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 A new lot of local Note Paper at The Press office.
 A job lot of No. Good White En- velopes just received at The Press office, to be sold for 9 cents a box (250 in box) until the lot is closed out.
The Press., 1892-08-18

Springfield, August, 1892.
 It answers our purpose to put down (for awhile) certain table linens and crashes below the bottom of any possible market, now, before, or here after. It is good time to buy; and those who believe it will fare better than those that don't.
 56-inch cream damask, 34 cents. 60-inch cream damaSk, 43 cents.
 62-inch cream damask, 50 cents.
 6s-inch bleached damask, 50 cents 1S-inch twilled bleached crash, 10 cents. 1S-inch twilled unbleached crash, 10 cents.
 18-inch Barnsley crash, 10 cents. 28-inch glass linen, 25 cents. 1Tt
 18-inch check glass tOwelling, 10 cents. Right aisle, west of center.
 The selling of Butterfeld's factory stock of $1.5o and $2 wrappers at a dollar each has caused a hutter all over west ern New England. Can't help it. We didn't make the goods ; but we made the tumble. In fact we are rather fond of let ting water run down hill and putting our wheel in the stream.
 Besides this stock might have been bought by some one else, and it'd hang on all winter, maybe. It is better to throw it out in a mass. Make one price for every thing and that low enough. Second floor; take car.
 These quotations on Mason's improved fruit jars are subject to change without notice Pints, 321 cents a dozen; quarts, 37A; half gallons, $I.1o.
 Basement.
 Just received, over 10000 yards of the remnants which ribbon makers have left after cutting into 10 yard pieces. The lengths run from half a yard to six or seven yards The highest price is but half the value. The qualities of the ribbons you have been buying all the spring and summer for twice, thrice and four times the money.
 Main entrance, front.
 We are more than willing to take a loss on what few mems outing shirts are left. There's no use in making small reductions; people are not satisfied. We cut the price deep to sell quickly. Right aisle, near main entrance. FORBES & WALLACE, I Main na vorpor, cfrootc
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ELLINGTON. (CrVStal Lake COrrasnOndanoaN

NCTySGn Ldkt tCOTTtSpOuueuCe.) In supplying for the Congregational church in Somers last sunday, the writer occupied his former pulpit there, as, just now, the Congregationalists worship in the Methodist house.
 Mars, Jupiter and Venus, evening and morning stars, were unusually beau tiful last Sunday evening, when Mars was seen soon after sunset, and on Monday morning, when Venus was at it's greatest brilliancy.
 The camp meeting at Springfield was enjoyed last Sunday by the following from Crystal Lake, Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Aborn, MT. and Mrs. M. H. Dimock, MT. and Mrs. A. U. Charter, Miss Hattie Aborn and her brother, Lawyer Aborn, from Chicago. The annual farmers picnic was much enjoyed by a goodly number of our farm CTS and others, in Bowler's pleasant grove, last Saturday. ...
 By invitation the writer spent a pleasant evening with MT. and Mrs. E. H. DLnOck aHu GnolF SueSGS IfOm w eSIllolu last week. =
 | Last Monday William Shepard, an old time resident in this vicinity, who died in Windsor Locks at the age of 82 was buried in the ancient cemetery north of the lake. His home has been al | Windsor Locks with his younger daugh. ter, Mrs. Clark, for 8 number of years. The other daughter, Mrs. Dennison, lives in Somers, and two sons, Alonzo and Sullivan, are in West Stafford. We noticed in the old cemetery the grave stone of John Dimock's wife, Hannah bearing the date of 17T. It is inscribed on another stone that ''Jesiah Bradley died at the age of 100 years." Also or the same stone is the record of the deaths of 1.-two infants" How true are the poets words as he says of death:
 "He reaps the bearded grain with breath And the flowers that grow between"
The Press., 1892-08-18
COVENTRY.

south COVembFys
 A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man ager of Coventry Local Register. Miss Katherine Perkins has engaged to teach the school at Hop River village. So little interest is taken in neces- sary repairs on the school-house in Dist. 1 that the school meetings are not well attended. But the district committee has for the third time posted notice on the school-house door, and 1t is hoped that tomorrow evening all interested In repairs, grading the ground, &c., will be present.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. gave social last evening.
 -J. D. Wilson Is convalescent.
 We haven't for years believed in checking up horses, and our experience Tuesday was not of nature to advocate the use of checks. While stopping atthe cartridge shop fly lighted on the horses neck. Rubbing against the thill the over draw was caught in such a manner as to cause the horse to back, and not until the WuOOlS WOIO WIGulu d lOOL OI oAhO UOR VI the bank-wall in the water by the bridge was the horse stopped, thus preventing a serious accident.
 Bessie A. Parker has gone to Brat tleboro, Vt., for short visit. Sept. 9th she expects to commence teaching the district school at Storrs.
 Miss Julia White is re-engaged to teach in Dist. No. 4; Miss Mary White in Eagleville.
 The number of former residents re- visiting the place is unusually large.
 Rev. J. H. James of Rockville will speak upon temperance in different parts of the town August 28th.
 Mrs. Origen Hall of Idaho Springs, Colorado, Is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Foster.
The Press., 1892-08-18

Do you know what a large line of stationery of all kinds is carried in stock at The Press office? If you do not, call and see it the next time you require sta tionery of any kind.
 Fine Stationery of all kinds at The Press office.
 Linen Stationery of large variety at The Press office. We have linen paper in large sheets, and can make unruled Note Paper any shape desired.
 The Best Fools Cap and Legal Cap at The Press office only 15c. quire; 10 lb. Fools Cap 12c. quire. Essay Paper at The Press office.
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HOLLAND.

l \OAA$HkSONAANCsJ l The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. David Brown died on Saturday of cholera. infantum. The funeral took place on Monday.
 The Underwood Mfg Co. have closed their factory for the week. *~
 Henry Phillips and family, of New York, are visiting at Sylvester Ryder's. | Miss Donothan, of New Haven, is the guest of Miss Anna Meacham. 1 Prof. Morse, of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, was at the Mansion House few days last week, ;, also Morgan Craft, senior at Rutgers college in New York.
 Mir. Christopher, of Maiden, Mass, was at Dea. A. L. Benton's over Sunday.
 Miss Sickles, of East Hartford, has been visiting Mrs. L. B. Price. Edward Bryan, of Westfield Mass, was at Mrs. Coles over Sunday.
 The Hicks family returned from the sea-shore last Wednesday.
 Mrs. Geo. W. Lansing gave very pleasant lawn party at her home on Wednesday evening.
 Quite a party went to Crystal Lake fishing Thursday.
 | John Sparrow, while intoxicated last Monday night, brutally assaulted his wife and very severely choked his wlfe's moth CT, Mrs. Chrystic, who lives in the family. The cries of the frightened women aroused the neighbors, and they came to the res cue. On Tuesday Sparrow was arrested and brought before Justice of Peaos E. o. Dimock for trial, but bonds beina SC cured the case was adjourned one week. Work on the Congregational chsrell will begin about the 1st of September. While the work is in progress ser-sces will be held in the Baptist church. 1-nev. MT. Post is taking his vacation at his home in Clinton, N. Y. Rev. c. H. Daniels, district secretary of the A; B. c. F. M., occupied the pulpit of thk Congregational church last Sunday morn, ing, Next Sunday there will be no regu lar church service there, but Sunday school will be held at 12 o'clock.
 Miss Bessie Hyde, daughter of Mayor W. w.. Hyde, of Hartford, is sick with scarlet fever, but the disease is reported to be in mild form.
 | An addition has been built upon J l.. Clough's house.
 l Mrs. Frank Ives, who has been ir town. for some time, has returned to hel home in New York. | A load of nineteen calves, drawn by four horses, passed through Holland one day last week, bound for the Rockville markets. They were owned by the Cos tello brothers of Mansfield. | Edward E. Fuller is off for vacation l Quite anumber are at Coventry Island l A meeting of the county commission CTS, senators and representatives of Tol land county was held on Wednesday, te 1 devise methods for extending the jail An addition is to be built about the sizt of the present jail to afford better accom-. modations for the prisoners, with whom the jail is over-crowded, and also a-work house. A piece of land adjoining the county property has been bought of Vim Johnson for $15O. Work will begin soon as the extension is sorely needed. | Mrs. Booth, with her family, has ar
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GEAsoM.
MEMS SUITS.

The vacation is approaching. Don't go away to be lodged in some little hot, stuffy room, but stay in your own comfortable homes, and take some of our Beef, Iron and Wine, and you win feel vastly better. You know the only pleasure to be derived from vacation is the return home.
 SMITH & LATHROP.
The Press., 1892-08-18
WELLINGTON.


 There is quite number of summer visitors in town, though not as many as usual. It is impossible to give all theil names unless they are handed in to us.
 Dwight Cortis and his sister, Della, were at Ward Cortis' last week. The Widow Cortis is there for the present.
 Leonard Roswell's daughter and fam fly have moved from Warrenville to the Glassfactory.
 St. Julien Geer Co.,, carriage dealers, Hornellsville, N. Y., have begun suit against W. F. Duncan in superior court, by attaching the hay of the farm on which they already hold mortgage of $7OO.
 A company from here attended the Bible meeting in grove at Westford yes terday.
 -"No greater error than to suppose that weak and bad men are strangers to good feelings or deficient of sensibility. Only the good feeling does not last"
 Explanation concerning the continued shiftless state of the old cemetery next week.
 South Wilmington Correspondence.
 The visitors in town this week are Mrs. Geo. H. Phillips and daughter, from Willimantic, at Wm. H. Brackets; Master Joe Connor from Rockville, at B. l.. Connor's; Miss Emma Darrah, Warren, R. l., at Mrs. William Brown lees; Miss Hattie Sanger, from Spring field, Mass, at Mrs. Scott's; MT. J. K. Hull at home from Springfield; Mrs. AL bert Hall and daughter, Etta, from Den yer, Col, at MT. c. Halls. Miss Etta will remain east to attend Wilbraham academy. MT. Hall is expected next month.
 Quite a number from here will attend the Christian Endeavor excursion to Watch Hill to-day. Yesterday, Frank Spicer got quite severely bitten by his dog in the calf of his leg. Five teeth broke through the flesh, one making quite deep gash.
The Press., 1892-08-18

During the shower of last Friday evening lightning struck two treees in the rear of Myron Avery's house. His eldest daughter was stunned, but with no serious results
 The Misses Diana Davis and Grace Hubbard are at the White Mountains.
 For fancy teams Enfield takes the lead. On Friday of last week pair oi cows attached to a cart were seen vending their way towards Stafford on berrying expedition. We learn that on their re. turn when descending the hill near the Widow Hollands the COWS took fright Fortunately. basket in the cart saved the old lady who was riding from serious injury.
 Mrs. W. P. Phillips has begun har. vesting her peaches.
The Press., 1892-08-18

EXAMINATIONS for State Teach L CTS, Certificates and for entrance to Normal Schools will be held in Normal School Rooms, Willimantic, Aug. 4 and g, 1892. J21a14
The Press., 1892-08-18
SOMERS. (COrreSpOndence.)

NCOfTcSpOnuenCe.)
 The families of Mrs. D. c. Pease, Mrs. Robert Pease and Col. Amos Pease had basket picnic at Shaker pond last Saturday. Thirty-six were present, and all report a pleasant time.
 Robert Pease, for a long time head clerk at Fuller & Needham's, having sev- cred his connection with that firm, has gone to Omaha, Nebraska. As he enters upon new duties with the firm of Gowdy, Kibbe & Co.,, the best wishes of his many friends in Somers go with him.
 -Somers grange picnic at Snipsic next Thursday, Aug. 24th.
 Pastor Ricketts is enjoying his vaca- tion at Branford on the Sound.
 The Congregational parsonage has been sold to Arthur E. Dimock. Price $1 ,OOO. .. -
 Mount Vernon Council, No. 10, A. O. U. A. M., picnic at Crystal Lake, Satur.
The Press., 1892-08-18

TOR SALE-One good second hand I Cook Stove, Oil Stove, new, Ice Cream Freezer,
 new, three Cream Cans, Show Case, Ice Box, lot of Baking Utensils, one good Horse, two good
 Harness, to be sold low if applied for soon. J. B. WEEDEN, Stafford Springs lDURTON'S SILK TISSUE TOILET 1 lD PAPER, 1Oc., AT HEALDS.
The Press., 1892-08-18
Forbes j. aleaiiare's

SSSSSSSSSSSS
 Springfield, August, 1892.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

people here viii do all in their power to
keep the mill here. and thus try and Sc
cure the machinery also.
Yesterday morning being bright and
cool it afforded sport to the youths who
anticipated a glorious fox chase On
Friday last a fox was brought down from
New Castle county and taken out 30 the
farm of John Dennis, about mile west
Of town, and yesterday morning was
set for the turning loose Of reynard.
AS early as o'clock sports .from
all around Dover could be seen
passing through town on their way
to the chase AT 9 o'clock the fox was
turned loose and half hour later the men
and dogs We're In hot pursuit. The
course taken by the fox was due north
The chase lasted nearly two hours, when
the dogs caught reynard and killed him.
Messrs. james Kirbn and J. l.. Ford led
the chase, accompanied by John b.
Wharton, Hueston Culbreth, Nathaniel
Slaughter. II. c. Roe and other sporting
men. numbering in all hundred. with
dfty dogs A fine time was reported
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Trlbute ofRcsre f..

To Che Pres'lcutond Members of SO. Peters
Beneficial Society," ol Npw Castle, Del.
40 the last stated meeting Of this society.
Joln Boyle and James McGrath were uu-
po ntcd "a committee Oh draft resolutions tN-
pr ssug fhc feeling OF sorrow un She part of
John y. 00rmlcy and ho said committee do
NOW respectfully Otter thc following preamble
and resolutions
Whereas. The Almighty Cod in Ills wise
dispcusnfiOn has removed from his earthly
NE one ol our beloved hroihcrs with pro-
parted brother VINO was ior many years, one
OF our most active, honorable and hard work-
ing members. who. tNr his wisr counsel and
sterling worth, he was highly appreciated in
life aud in deaih Dis memory win hc held
sacred,
Resolved. THAT in the death of our brother
ihe community has ln,t worthy titl-
pen. and this society faithful member.
While we mourn the loss OF our hrOthDr. we
- ngniIe in nis removal Che hand of Divine
Providence h tore whose august win and
presence we. us hrisiinns, revcrcntly bow.
Resolved, That our heartfelt sympathy and
sine crest coincidence are extended go his
family Boo This. thn hour of their sad bercavc-
mcnl. and fhnt we mnrle our SORROW with
Them auu oul brethren m rhc Toss OF such a
distinguished and exemplary brother
Resolved, us further testimony tt our re-
hgurning inr tAe space OF ninety days, that a
printed copy OF these resolutions be sent tu
the FAMILY of cur deceased brother aud that
they ue published ln tlr Morning News and
EVENING loUHNALo Of Wilmington. DCl aud
the Daily Herald oi Ncw Castle and entered
on lhe records OF th.s society, all of which is
JOHN 1. BOYLE, JAMES McGRATH,
New Castle, Del. Dec. 10Th. 1892.
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r..nl,l,nrd stoel.lon soId.

The old time river steamboat Richard
stockton bnit at Wilmington in 1882,
was sold yesterday by order Of Receiver yer
] Joseph Murphy Tor $4,000. She is 25s
fcst long. 20 feet beam and 81 feet depth
OF hold The modern steamboata' with
their many improvements, have left bgt
a slight chance for hoat OF the stock
TOMS type competing for business 'n any
trade
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
More Resolution. for Colonel Gormley.

Resolutions of respect adopted by the
Ienape Steam Fire Engine aud hNoE ana
Ladder Company at a regular meeting
held i'm their hall. December u, 1892
whereas. II has ple1sed Almighty COO 20
call 10 his eternal home one of oli mosl
tcemcd fellow members, John 81. Normltg
and
mission TO Inc will uf an nii-Wise ood' We
,s,cm 30 meek and iust io express onf soiloW
I'D tho loss we have sustained. therefore he ~
Resolved. That we trndcr tu lls sorlow ins
wife and children our heartfelt sympathy
aud trust that God viii enable them Go bear
thpir sore nHiicilni.
RasnlVod. THAT m the death of our late
fell0w-mcmhcr This company has JOSH ono "i
us most uctiyc and enthusiastic members,
one who was always ready go respond to
dangers oall and perform icerle. aly amy duty
ass gnud t1 him; ono who had chuewcd nuns
seif 10 aIl who knew him hy his many hlnu
acts and friendly dispositions ana
Resolved Whnf these resolutions nr cuiefeN
on the minutes of this meeting, % cony pre-
sentod t0 family of deceased and pupiishcu il
the EVENING iorNNAt,
PATRICK AicGR0RN, Committee
RICHARD j.. CONWAY, on
JOSEPH TAYLOR, RESOLUTIONS.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
IN HOUSEKEEPING LINENS AND
IARLE AND PIAN0 COVERS

the assortments are by far the larg-
est we have ever shown. All the
newest styles and designs in Plain
and Hemsti' ched Linens abound
Nothing makes more acceptable
gifts than fine, choice linens.
The Table and Piano Cover Stock
is complete.
Chenille Table and Piano Covers
are more popular than ever before
and prices more moderate.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
RIe TuRNour ArAsALE.
The Hosiery nusine.s Sold By the sheriff
Lively Fox Chase.

Lively FOX Chase.
Special Correspondence Evening Journi.
DOVER. Dee. l3-Perhaps the largest
attendance ever known 40 sherilf's sale
in Dover was Witnessed here yesterday,
when the building of the Delaware Ho-
siery Company was offered for sale. Tho
stockholders were out in fun force as
was also Air. Schiossman and Mr. Got.
snalk, both of whom are interested Ia IL,
Nm. Gotshnlk holding the mortgage on
the whole thing. The bidding was car-
iied ON by both sides IN lively manner,
until $4,000 was reached and then it be-
gan TO lag, but the men forming the
syndicate OF Dover being determined III
possible to keep the mill here were The
last ones TO make the bid which was $l0-
59J. This does rot. Of course
include the machinery Of the mill but
the building only Mr.. Golshaik VINO
holds the chattel mortgage on the whole
thing. may have a chance as yet to get
his money out Of the concern when the
sale Of the machinery comes. but the
Evening journal., 1892-12-13

time ago Praechnaik had his foot in
iured bv falling iron. Tie must nave re-
covered i'm "A day, however, for when nus
roommate. Albert Butfore came home
from his days work he found that 80
which he had carefully saved for Chilst-
mas aud his roommate had sAppeafe9
simultaneously. Praochnaik Also owed
a big board bill.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
We have selected from our stock Of
PLAIN ENp FsMOY SILKS

number Of desirable Dress Pat
terms and have put them up in a
very attractive manner in neat
boxes. Among them are Black
Faille FIancaise, Gros Grain, Black
Figured Pongee, Black Satin Luxor,
or Perfection Silk; Black Silk and
Wool Bengaline, Black Novelty
Stripe silks, and Printed China
Silks.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
IN POPULAR Dress FABRICS

We offer beautiful assortments Of
Shaded Baysdere, Stripe Suiting,
Craquelle, Stripe Epingline, Ar.
mure, Black and White Serge, Plaid
Cheyiots, ETC., etc all at most at
tractiye prices.
When desired, Dress Patterns
purchased for Holiday gifts, viii he
put up in neat boxes without extra
charge.
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Inclhent. of Tho nay.

Henry Holschumaker, ex-Mayor Han
son and @. II. Clewell are the latest mcn
who have been mentioned as candidates
for Trustees of the Common.
Mary Nowland colored woman, has
won the prize bird 40 the Dobbpsville
Hotel where she threw foriy-ive, the
highest number at the rnile
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AnaIl.- MnIl.-E -. rome. 10.

Company II. First Infantry. y. G. d..
and Capta.nJ p Phillips ave happy
ihe star military organization OF the
state Dos won the Lawton trophy which
was offered through Colonel Simpson. of
Wilmington go tho company having the
greatest number OF skilled marksmen
Merchant William Lawi0n. of Whining
ton, WHO offered the trophy. and Colonel
simpson. win come to New Castle next
Nelne ay evening and when the sol.
Oilers line lp before ihe visitors speech
maIiuf and congratulations will be in-
dn'Eea iu and tho beautiful gift viii be
handed over io fhe commandant The
iaIr friends of the company win bo wei
coined at tile presentation
Evening journal., 1892-12-13
Personal Erents.

Tx Sheriff Simmons was in town yes.
terdoy on q dying visit 10 bis New Castle
friends
Mise CLARA B,ao,i,nu lsceeded
Miss Estella Deakyne us teacher of the
Water street privMci school.
Miss Stella Deakyne has accepted n po-
sition in the Office of q prominent bank
ing lrm in Wilmington
George II. Wood. of Clayton, visited
his brother. d. b Wood, here yesterday.
Robert Montgomery has resigned his
position ia the New Castle Woollen
Mills.
Consular Marshal William j. Black,
has been reinstated in office at Nurem-
berg. Germany. Mr. Black win probably
not get home this year.