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The Press., 1892-09-15

Mrs. Dr. Newton and son, of Stafford Springs, and Mrs. Julia Dean and son, of Maiden, Mass, recently made calls on friends here.
 Two hundred and forty persons were served (and well served, they said, at the collation. tables in the town hall, on the occasion of the associational meeting last week.
 The 9.35 a. m. train now stops at our depot. What will be the next change, and how long will it last?
 Letters uncalled for in Wilmington post-off1ce, Sept. 16, 1892: Mrs. Wm. Buckingham, The Bartholomew Studio, Burnham Lillibridge, Rev. H. Mcclellan, Presbyterian minister, The Fairfield Co.,, Mrs. Charles Rice, Peter Stone.
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MONSON. Correspondence,

-MfS. f. Il. lbIuS0y. OI DoAlOWo sAA0s Vt., spent few days last week with her son, Chas. P. Ramsey.
 Daniel Walker and family and Fred. W. Stray, of Conway, Mass, last week visited friends in town.
 Mrs. R. $. Coltman, of Westboro, spent Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. G. Rogers.
 Mrs. s. E. Thrall spent last Thurs day and Friday with relatives at Cascade Falls and Maple-Wood Farm, Mass.
 Mrs. Wyles King is confined to her room with inflammation of the bowels.
 The ball game played on SulliVan's Park last Saturday, between the Bonds villes and Monsons, was put back to the 9th inning, with the score of 4-2 in favor of the Monsons.
 Mrs. c. w. Adams was entertained last Saturday by her sister, Mrs. Walter Stebbins, of Stafford
 s. F. Cushman is out with a newly painted truck wagon.
 Mrs. w. H. Marble and sister have returned from Templeton, where they have been visiting relatives.
 Rev. F. s. Hatch returned last week from several weeks vacation, and occu- pied his own pulpit last Sunday.
 The program for the Philomathen society of the Monson Academy, Sept. 16, 1899, is as follows, music being inter- spersed: recitation, Miss Perrin; reading, Miss Parker; debate: Resolved, that the interest of the country demands the suc- cess of the democratic party at the next election; affirmative, Miss Corcoran negative, Miss Bissell. The program for the Linophilian society is: Reclamation, William Nelson, J. Closson; debate: Re- mands the success of the republican, rather than the democratic party, in the coming election affirmative, George w. Brown negative, William P. flanagan. The ladies of the Universalist church will tender reception to their pastor Rev. Harry Blackford, and his wife, in the church parlors tomorrow evening; 8 cordial invitation is extended to all tc attend.
 Mrs. c. J. Talcott, of New Haven, is visiting MT. and Mrs. E. M. Hewlett. Miss Lillian Water and Mrs. Stella Breusua, of Worcester, spent Sunda, with Geo. Blanchard. Miss Lizzie Corcoran, of New Haven is visiting her cousin, May Corcoran. Rufus Aldrich returned from Pitts burgh last Saturday. | Fred Stone is employed as painter for Henry Wood.
 John Hughes is having his house I painted.
 | The road on Bridge-st. is being greatly improved by little grading. ] Walter Dillon is having an addition built on his house. l MT. and Mrs. John Mccarthy, O Stafford, spent Sunday with Mrs. s. E 1 Thrall.
 | At the union sociable held at the M E. church last Wednesday about $22 wa! netted. l MT. Calvin Skinner, who has beel sick for some time with heart disease caused by the grip last winter, is nov failing very fast.
 | Miss Addic Davis and mother spen last Tuesday with Miss Davis cousin, ii Stafford.
 M. E. Wright spent last Tuesday fl Springfield.
 Miss Lizzie Hooper, of Providence
The Press., 1892-09-15

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.
 A new lot of local Note Paper at The Press office.
 A job lot of Mo- Good White En velopes just received at The Press office to be sold for % cents box (250 in box until the lot is closed out.
 Linen Stationery of 8 large variety al The Press office. We have linen paper in large sheets, and can make unruled Note Paper any shape desired.
 The Best Fools Gap and Legal CaI at The Press office only 15c. a quire; 1( lb. Fools Cap 12c. quire.
 Essay Paper at The Press office.
The Press., 1892-09-15

ladies impersonating aids are to be con- graduated on their work. All present enjoyed themselves highly and are hoping that there are more to follow.
 Stafford grange meets next Tuesday evening.
 StaffordviIle.
 Miss Florence Mckinney, s. s. H. s.. at Willimantic.
 (Correspondence.)
 Under the supervision of Mir. Frank Phillips our village streets are receiving a coat of gravel. It improves their appear ance, and makes the faces of those who ride over them appear much pleasanter. Sunday night, while men and women were resting, some mentally deranged or morally depraved being or beings visited four or five places in the village, over turning out-buildings and destroying flower beds. There seems to have been no motive for the depredations, only the qualification of the lowest desire fot mis- chief in human beings.
 Tho people of Staffordville enjoyed a rare treat last Tuesday evening in MT. Abe's illustrated lecture on Japan. The Congregational church was crowded with people before the time for the lecture to begin, and for an hour and one-half were entertained and instructed by views of old and new Japan, explained by Japa- | nese who was familiar with the scenes. Mir. Abe spoke good English distinctly. The collection amounted 10 $11.28. (From another Correspondent.}
 The facts presented by Rev. Iso Abe in his illustrated lecture on Japan brought to our mind the thought, as we witness the departing glory of one of our days and ! behold the shades of evening creeping on, there is to be brighter, more glorious day; so in the fading glory of the old Japan we may find the promise and do al- ready see the beginning of the new, the brighter day.
The Press., 1892-09-15

be. made many hattering comments upon the natural scenery of Somers and vicini- ty.
 Our schools are in good working or der with the following list of teachers : No. 1, Miss Lottie Eastwood; ?, Clara Russell; 8, Zilda Babcock; 4, Mattie Charter; 5, Belle Archer; primary, Ma rion Pendleton; 6, intermediate, Edith King; grammar, Eva Allen; 2, Susie Percival; 8, Hunt; 9, Clara Good will; 10, Emily Pease.
The Press., 1892-09-15
COVENTRY.

South Coventry. A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man.
 ager of Coventry Local Register.
 The housewives keep closed doors and windows, the passer-by holde his nose and tries not to breathe, the young people hurry along Main-st. in their moon light walks, for the stench from the wool extract works is intolerable. If 1t is true that cholera rages where is impure air and among filth, then the dwellers in our village have but little chance of escape should that disease appear in this town. Orders have reached the G. A. k. post here from headquarters to particl- pate in the celebration Oct. 21st.
 While Edward Manning was in town his business block in Iowa was burned. Loss, 0,OOO; insured, $5,OOO.
 Rev MT. Hood, agent of the Cong. building society, gave very interesting discourse at the Congregational church Sunday. Rev. s. N. Fellows, of Wauregan, spent some days last week with II. F. Tcpliff
The Press., 1892-09-15

Boston Transcript: Hicks-"Hello Whats going on? Any improvements in your town ?" Wicks-"Why, man, have left there, moved away month ago." Hicks-"Yes; but are there any other improvements there?"
The Press., 1892-09-15
Forbes j. aleaHate's

Springfield, September, 1899.
 Millinery Opening Wednes- day and Thursday of next week. Last Spring the news papers said of our opening, and many ladies said the same, that our imported trimmed millinery was not equal to the best of our own make. We hope the very same may be true this season.
 Opening of new wraps and jackets at the same time. The exhibit will be large and rich, and we can safely promise, will surpass our entire past. This department has a new manager. That of itself will afford motives for improve ment. It is highly prosperous. That will leave room for any falling of: without positive apology.
 Opening of new dress goods for the past few weeks, and and every day now for some time to come. Trade so far is altogether beyond expecta- tion. This is due to several causes easy to trace.
 Our stock surpasses every other within your reach in va riety of choice fabrics. In poplins and bengalines and Russian cords, for example. which are in wonderful favor now, there's no stock in this region approaching ours; we don't believe there is any in New England outside of Bos- ton or New York.
 | We scarcely know whether to mention some of the sorts or not. Is it worth while to go through a stock almost without limit and ask you te read dull and adequate de. scriptions of single fabrics Why shouldn't we conten ourselves with saying that we have the choicest fabrics iron the markets of the world?
 Left aisle. French serge, yard-and-a a quarter wide, looks very ode at 58 cents a yard. Wouldn' the makers think SO! Carried 5000 miles; carriage paid tariff of 15 cents yard and $ per cent paid; costs of hand ling by two merchants; ana you get for $3.48 a dres length that can't be matched on this side of the ocean un der $4.5o. .....
 Left aisle.
 FORBES & WALLACE, ntrao
The Press., 1892-09-15
THE EYE.

Nothing so precious to human happi- ness as the eye-sight. We have full line of Eye Glasses and Spectacles for the preservation of same. The celebrated Diamond" brand. Proper fitting assur- ed. SMITH < LATHROP.
The Press., 1892-09-15
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

tMatter under this head cents per line.)
 Ladies Initial Handkerchiefs, two for 25 cts., best yet, at A. w. Walkers.
 A dollar saved is dollar earned, and you can save dollar by trading with B. A. Buck & Go.
 Call at A. W.-Walker's and see the largest stock of Fur Capes that was ever shown in town-all lengths and prices.
 Its wonderful what 8 trade is done at Broadhurst Bros. shoe store, Spring field. At no time in business hours do you find them without patrons for some one of their many makes of shoes. Their School Boys Pride Shoes find thelr way into nearly every home. Their Comfort Button Boots for women at $3. 5O are sent by mail or express to all parts of the world. This is the family shoe store of this section, and if you hav'n't been there make a note of their number, 376 Main street, and be sure and visit them.
 SEE ABOUT YOUR FURs.-Don't' wait longer, but put in your order now to have them made or repaired. You will of course see Alfred Williams & Son, the old reliable Hartford fur house, and whether you want a new sealskin or other fur garment, or will have an old one re- paired, 1t will pay you to attend to it now. Williams & Son have an unusually large :, stock now of their own importations, and while every sealskin costs more to import this season than last, they will keep their prices the same as last year. Don't for get the number-41- -45 Pratt-st., Hartford.
 A. w. Walker offers this week 5 dog. Ladies' Night Robes at 39 cts. each, worth 50 cts.
 Lowest prices on Guns at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Bargains in Fall and Winter Dress Goods just opened at E, L.. Burr's.
 A. W. Walker offers this week a large assortment of Ladies', Misses and Children's Fall and Winter Garments, all bought this season, and it will pay you to call and examine them.
 An kinds of Guns, Rifles and Hunt CTS Supplies at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Closing out sale of Spring and Fall Garments, to make room for Winter Gar ments, at A. w. Walkers. -.
 Great Bargains in Summer Millinery at Miss M. T. Russell's.
 All kinds of Ammunition at B. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Now is your chance to save money, if you are in want of Spring and Fall Gar ment. and A. w. Walkers is the place.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis.
 Fresh premium butter from the FL Hngton Creamery, at Ellis.
 If you want to save money buy your Guns and Ammunition of B. A Buck & Co.
The Press., 1892-09-15

At the consultation of the judges of the supreme court, at New Haven on Mon-
 day, in the case of Milo Millard's appeal
 from probate, it was found that there was no error
The Press., 1892-09-15
yWHEELHKAN Vs. HORSE.

w
 The man takes the record for the mile with flying start. Both man and horse must have the most careful atten- tion. We have all the accessories for car- ing for both, Witch Hazel, Sponges, Band- ages. &c. SMITH X LATHROP.
The Press., 1892-09-15
UNION. (Correspondence.)

 : The grange will hold fair at the next regular meeting, Sept. 21st. All members are requested to make special effort to be present and bring ''the best the farm affords" not forgetting the but ter and cheese.
 -Myron Kinney and wife, of Putnam, visited friends in Union the past week.
 Mrs. E. Cook and children, of Provi. dence, R. l., are at Mrs. Scranton's fol the week.
 Mir. G. l.. Baker and family returned to Hartford this week.
 School in district No. 3 commenced last week, IA scholars. Mir. Howard Bar Der, teacher.
 Young people attending school out of town are-Misses Grace Barber, Addie Horton and Lizzie Bell and Fred Moore at Brimfield H. F. H. s. Some from Union attended the con. cert and fireworks at Roseland Park Aug. 27th; others expect to attend tht fair at Woodstock this week. -J. 0. Upham spent few days at tho New England fair, at Worcester, the pas week.
 Ernest Needham, of Wales, Mass has recently purchased the farm in Unior formerly owned by Ira Walker, and vii cut the lumber thereon,
The Press., 1892-09-15
SMITH & MURRAY.

The Fall Campaign on Dress Goods has now begun.
 You perhaps know what an invitation of that kind means here.
 To say that its large stock says but little. But when we tell you that the va- riety and exclusiveness of the stock Is surprisingly large that means more.
 We might have told you something sim- liar before, yet its meaning becomes more influential season after season.
 We say so because the growth of this department demonstrates the fact. You know that it is mere chance that we can't satisfy your wants in the Dress Goods line.
 In addition to the complete range of colorings and qualities of Cashmeres, Serges and Henrietta Cloths we have
 FANCY CREPON WHIPCORDS, considered one of the most fashionable dress materials of the season.
 PRUNELLA CLOTH, TWO-TONED CORD, COLORED POPLINE, FAN BEDFORD CORDS, PARTI-COLOR- ED CORDS, HEAVY DIAGONAL and WIDE-WALE CLOTH.
 FRENCH PATTERN SUITS-Over two hundred colorings to select from, no two being alike. You can see them all, even if you do not care to purchase.
The Press., 1892-09-15
ELLINGTON.

Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 -Fhe writer has sold his shore land lying near the Stafford and Rockville road, to Albert Eaton, of Stafford Springs. Collins Richardson has been very sick, but is now somewhat better.
 -Perlin Charter was recently bitten by a dog.
 A Crystal Lake lady riding over the road near "the Runell meadow" saw a bird in the meadow that looked as large as turkey. It had very long neck anc was of gray color, having white breast Can any one tell us it's kind? Mrs. Epaphro Dimock presented the writer with an apple of last years growth on the 9th day of this month, which haG retained it's flavor remarkably. Our merchant, M. H. Dimock, spent last week in South Windsor with c. O. Smith.
 Mrs. Henry Benton and other friends visited Mrs. Parkil Aborn last week. The school in the Newell Hill distric is taught this term by Miss c. Josephine Dimock.
 Miss Hattie Smith is teaching this in Stafford, the school recently tern taught by Miss Dimock. Rare and very beautiful flowers , adorned the altar of the Methodist churcl last Sunday, furnished by Mrs. Milo Colo | and Mrs. John Fletcher. The services a | the Advent church have often been cheer ed by flowers arranged by Mrs. Eugen, Neff.
 l We hope our friends will make an eff fort to attend services at the Methods church here next Sunday, as there vii not be any meeting the two Sundays fol lowing.
The Press., 1892-09-15
SOMERS. {COrreSpOndence.)


 Henry Pease has secured the agency for Perry's separable perfection cake pan and the Leach roaster and baker for Tol- land and Hartford counties. He expects to be ready to visit every family in these counties this fall and winter.
 There seems rivalry between our peach growers as to who can show the largest peach, Until last week Enos Ar hold held the banner with one measuring g inches around it. At present Mrs. w. Phillips takes the lead with one 9a inches. We are too apt to forget the beauty of the scenery of our own town, seeing it every day, but 1t is not so with the stran- ger, even though he stop with us but a few days. Miss c. A. Shephard, of New Britain, who is quite an enthusiast upon the subject of nature, and constant con- tributor to current botanical literature, spent short time with Miss l.. A. Kib-
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Stafford Hollow.
 Daniel Sullivan has just entered Child's Business College, Springfield, and Robert Morse the Yale Business College at New Haven.
 Last Thursday evenings flag raising did not draw out large gathering, the notice given being short and the attend ance mainly from the Springs and the immediate vicinity. There are but few republicans in that section, though much larger number than in former years, but these few are jealous and alive and have led all other sections of either party in opening the campaign. The unfurling of the flag took place at later hour than advertised, owing to the speaker not get ting here until late in the evening, with playing of Citizens Band and the cheers of those assembled. Following this came speaking in Spiritualist Hall, where Hon. w. M. Corbin presided, and intro duced the speaker of the evening, P. Davis Oakley, Esq, of Hartford. The smallness of the audience, due in part to the lateness of the hour and to dance in progress at the town hall as we'll as to the shortness of the notice given, did not prevent MT. Oakley from giving spirited address, whose telling points wrought the audience up to enthusiasm. The desire that MT. Oakley might again visit Stafford and be heard by larger crowd was gen. erally expressed. He is a speaker who will make his mark in the coming cam- paign. J. c. Wightman was the marshal of the evening.
 The dance at the town hall Thursday evening was satisfactory in all results, financial as we'll as social. The young
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-18

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. March l5.--lSpeclal; J.
Mr.. David Hlrsh. prominent meIchahs OF tili'
city was accidentally shOI III lhe rex 49,
while hunting robins back or harye y helEh Is
with several friends. " lille gong through !
fed gun ID the nanls OF one OF inc Young
men caught.in some brush and WAS nlscha sou,
the entire load entering Mr.. hlrshs leg as
above stated Mr.. Hirsh was carried nome III
buggy and doctor summoned TO eXtracs me
shot The wOun Is while Yeiy painful are not
considered dangerous.
Mr. Henry ". Edwards a leading citizen Of
Stafford com Y, j. an inma e OF Johrs Hophln'
Hospital, baIumOre. where ne Is beng uetted
by one Of the specialists OF that lnsututloh'
To-day telegram was received here summon
ing the members OF his family 10 his bedside
and il is feared his condition is precarious. ,
A few nj ghts ago all of the arrangements had
been made for Insttuting sons or Sobrie "
lodge i'll Falmouth q out one mile from ms
civ on the opposite side OF the happahannoch'
in Stafford county. Two eloquent Temperance
addresses had been delivered by request When
Mr.. George 4. Mills. president OF StoneWall
Lodge. Sons of S)brleiy. Oh TINS CITY AFTER
appointing the necessary assistants. staten
that he was prepared TO institute
lodge at the Same time placing
bible on the stand IN front
of him. Rev. ". II Hubbard inquired II the
Bible WAS used in taklng the Obligation. upon
being informed that the rules OF the order re-
ouired that the ri CHIT hand must rest upon the
Bible during the taking OF the obligauon' MI
Hubbard stated that he had con clentlous scTu-
Pies against tia form OF obligation. anu &c
clIned 10 take the oath. IS the name OF .AF;
Hubbard was necessary 70 make me required
number TO institute 2 lodge no lurther ehof'
was made 10 form the lodge.
At meeting OF the county board OF superyi-
sOrs held Yesterday at Spotsy'ania Court
house the following road commissioners were
CORTLAND district Il. W. Colbert; Chancellor.
Al McGhee; Livingston. a. j.. hawkins,
A snow storm set in this morning, while the
ground. Tonight it Is haillng and the weather
could not lie worse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-18
AcauIttcd OF Niolntinc Revenuc Laws.

ALEXANDRIA, March l7-lSpeciall -TheJ nited
States District Court, Judge Hughes presiding.
adjourned yesterday FOR the term, after irving
the persons charged with violating the internal
revenue laws. whose names have been published
in IHE TINES verdict of not guilty was rem
dered III each case. except j. B. Thomas. OF Nor
thumberland county. who plead guilty; where
uuOn tho court suspended sentence. IN the case
Of Eli Carter. r cOOred mail carrier of Ming
George county, for robbing the mail, the lnry
disagreed and the prisoner was bslled Tor the
July term.
The statement that the counsel for Jefferson
Phillips would carry his case 10 the court OF
appeals on Monday last was premature. IHE
TINES correspondent was informed to-day by
Deputy Clerk Callahan, of the corporation
court. that the copying of the record could not
lie completed before saturday next, SO that the
case is not likely TO get to the court or appeals
before the 2lst instant. four days before the day
ret for the execution.
Mr. Stephen Fields, ex-city tax collector.
while sitting in an insurance office last night
conversing with friends suffered n serious
strOke.of paralysis :, and Il reported to-day IN a
critical condition.
Mr.. Harry fultz, for many years the foreman
OF the Washington Sunday Herald ana prOmi-
nent in the temperance affairs OF tho State. Is
reported in dying condition AZ ms daughter
in Northumberland county, where he went on a
visit last Friday
Mr. Seymour Il. Stountenburgh. one Of the
leading contractors and builders o. this city,
died SUNDAY night of brain fever: aged forty
eight Years. The announcement OF his death
was "A surprise. as he was well and attending 10
his business on Thursday Of last week. His
aged mother died on Sunday afternoon last.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-18
A Thief Caught At Lasi-other News.

SrAUNTON. Va, March .-iSpeciall-Samuel
Wilson, a colored man. was arrested here to-day.
charged with stealing TWO checks from the
Adams Express Company. Wilson Is not regu-
lar employe Of the company, but has been help
ing the driver in handling freight, and so
gained III run of the Office The checks taken
by Wilson aggregated S2,55l. one check,
for S23ig, was sent 10 Richmond. Va,
March lst by W. o. Sydnor, agent Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. in settlement OF
his account. and was returned here by
Dir. Barbour treasurer of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio COMPANY for collection
through the Express Company. March
4th. This check and another for Sl75 were taken
by Wilson from a safe in the company Office,
and as he could not use the checks he destroyed
them. ). ii. Alexander route agent. and Su-
perintenlent J. o. A. Herring. with Chief Of
Police Waters, have been working no the case,
and caught Wilson 10y decOy letters placed IN
the safe Chief Waters arrested Wilson and he
is now in jail. He has made full confession
Wilson has cleaned up al several stores and at
the Office Of County Treasurer Mcfarland, and
at all these places valuahles have been missing.
In the city court to-day Judge Graf an de-
Clined 10 correct an assessment OF stock OF he
StauntOn Development IOmpany boom stock d.
which had cen turned in at par, SlO1 and the
assessment was fixed rs a date, February !. 1871.
The city was represented by Commonwealth
Attorney A G. Gordon
This has been fearful March day. has
been showing and sleetng all day and stu con-
times.