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The Press., 1893-09-21
SMITH & MURRAY.

The sale of Lace Curtains in progress. Here is an important one.
 The goods were purchased in Noting ham, England, at a time when the de- pression of business was at its worst. The result is we are in 8 position to sell you Lace Curtains at the lowest prices quoted yet. The lot comprises more than three hundred different designs, more than thirty qualities. The smallness of the prices seem at first to be ridiculous, and nothing but an overloaded market could have presented such an opportunity. The prices hepin at 5f1 cents A nair
The Press., 1893-09-21

You can add @ third easily to above prices and then they would be cheap. In drapery department, third floor, take elevator. Laces.
 Such values have not presented in our knowledge as we are offering now.
 Chantily Laces, in all the desirable col OTIS, 4 inches wide, 25c. a yard.
 Black Bourdonne Laces, 15 inches wide, 69c. @ yard.
 Its positive worth is not less than $ 50 yard.
 Oriental Laces, Point de Gene, 19c. @ yard, worth soc.
 Guipure Laces, in five widths, 19c., 25c., 39c., soc. and 69c. yard
 Any of them worth half more.
 Black Chantily Laces, hand run effects, 19c. yard.
 Real Thread effects, 19c. yard.
 A big lot of White Oriental Laces, 5c. a yard.
The Press., 1893-09-21
dFnrbes & aleanare's


 Springfield, September 1sss
 Opening week for millinery, wraps, jackets, furs, etc.
 There is much to be learned.
 Matthew Arnold defines poetry as the art of expressing the essence of things without recourse to their forms. The store on an Opening Day ex- presses the essence of mer- chandise. One gets a more comprehensive and intimate knowledge of one of the great est pursuits of man, and of he pursuit ofwomen, on an Open ing Day, than by taking a course in Political Economy, with any amount of curtain Lectures.
 Hail, then, opening day!
 The millinery exhibit IS said to represent not only the larg- est number of hats and bon nets ready to put on, but also the widest range of styles ever seen in this region.
 The exhibit of jackets, wraps, capes and furs is large and rich. We have a number of garments from foreign mak- CTS, besides large variety of American garments of modest pretensions, acceptable, we hope, to the women of this region.
 Misses and children are lib- orally provided for; and all the new things will be shown this week.
 When you are ready for a new dress, drop us a postal card or letter for samples. We cheerfully send them to you without charge, only ask ing that you state as nearly as you can the kind of goods you wish and about the price you wish to pay.
 Remember that with half our dress fabrics we should still have the most varied col lection of such in the city. We venture to say that our stock is larger than the com bined stocks of the six largest houses in this whole region, taken together.
 FORBES & WALLACE. Main and Vernon streets.
The Press., 1893-09-21
Blankets.

Almost any one can judge pretty closely as to the quality of a Blanket.
 If the wool is soft and fine touch shows it. If the weaving is close and the yarn generous you see it at a glance.
 There is no excuse for any one with eyes or fingers who unwittingly buys the shadowy mosquito-bar sort of Blankets.
 But the size of a Blanket is a good share of the virtue of it. A glance won't tell you that, nor, as rule, the quarters it is supposed to measure. More's the pity.
 Only one straightforward way. Give the exact length and breadth as the tape measures it. What you buy in Blankets here is just as represented.
The Press., 1893-09-21
Handkerchiefs.

The prices are so small as to seem ab- surd.
 Women's Initial Handkerchiefs &c.,, &C., tual value 10.
 Women's Hand-embroidered Handker- chiefs cents.
 Mems All-linen Handkerchiefs, 1-12 inch hem, 12II cents.
 We will just as soon sell one as more, as we imported them to sell for 19c.
 Handkerchiefs, main store, center.
The Press., 1893-09-21

noN'T TELL YOUR WIFE,
 And we will show you the finest line of Handkerchief Extracts and Perfumes that can be found. Tube Tooth Paste, 10 cents. None better at any price. X SMITH < LATHROP. #
The Press., 1893-09-21
ELLINGTON.

Preaching at Crystal Lake next Sun day, at the usual hours, by Miss E. c. Ames. Subject, Facts and Fancies. Crystal Lake Correspondence.) We congratulate our friends, Norval Chapman of Holland, and Wilber Wiers of West Stafford, upon the late advent of thew comers'' in their homes, the first a girl, the last boy.
 George Benton of the Springs has been spending several days here with his brother-in-law, Denison Baker.
 Mrs. Amelia Stewart of Somers, whose recent severe illness it was feared would prove fatal, is convalescent and enjoying stay of few days with friends at Crys- tai Lake.
 In connection with supplying the West Stafford pulpit last Sunday, your core spondent breathed the delightful and in- vigorating air of Chestnut Hill, as the guest of MT. and Mrs. $. M. Harwood. Very rarely have we seen in church more beautiful and tastefully arranged | flowers than those adorning the church in l West Stafford last Sunday. It twas 'fgood | to be there." .. Edwin Baker, who was here few days ago, has another horse. The friends to whom we referred as having started for the worlds fair last week were Mrs. E. D. Dimock and Miss Josephine Dimock, her daughter. We wish them a pleasant time.
 Visiting our district school on Mon- day, we found Miss Fryer beginning her first term at Crystal Lake finely. By pa- tience and kindness she already has the sure affection of her scholars.
 During MT. Bowler's absence, at the Rockville fair, young man that he had left in charge of his grove was robbed while asleep. of forty dollars. A watch was also taken, but found on the ground. Who the robber was is mystery.
The Press., 1893-09-21
4 TRUSS SOLD

Here very seldom comes back. But you may bring it back if it doesn't it. There's no use talking, a doctor can it better than one who has never studied anatomy-sure.
 SMITH & LATHROP.
The Press., 1893-09-21
WALES. fCOrreSpOndence.'

(Correspondence.) Mrs. Henry Pratt of Springfield is visiting her brother for a few days, MT. c. c. Smith.
 Mrs. Alfred Baldwin and children of Maine are spending a few weeks at w. M. Needham's.
 Stephen P. Smith has removed with his family back to Wales. He recently lived in Warren, Mass.
 Mrs Elizabeth Guilder of North East on, N. r., is in town for few days. Pastor Blackmer preached very in- teresting discourse in the Methodist church last Sabbath.
 Most of the summer boarderss have left town.
The Press., 1893-09-21
FORBES & WALLACE. Main and Vernon streets.
HOW will this Farm suit you |?

Good upland moving, 30 acres self sustaining intervale; last crop of hay brought over S2t0; plenty of pasturtng and wood, 1S0 acres all told good House, good Barns; mortgaged for $1000; situate in a town free from debt, in the eastern part of Holland, County, Conn.,, miles from de- pot, from Stafford Springs. Worth $2, GOO. Must be sold. J. F. CHAMBERLAIN.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, March 1st, 1893.
The Press., 1893-09-21

"ANTED-The people of Stafford w and Vicinity to know that we shall con- tinue to run the Home Restaurant in first class all kinds of Home Made Pastry. Everything neat and clean. Drop in and sec for yourselves. We shall also keep Ice Cream constantly on hand.
 If GEORGE KANE, Proprietor.
The Press., 1893-09-21
DTrCHING QUOITs

Is quite pastime; but there's lots of fun in buying 50 cent Hair Brush for just half tho money. We furnish the latter sport.
 SMITH & LATHROP.
The Press., 1893-09-21
UNION. Mashapaug. (COrreSpOndence.)

MT. and Mrs. Luther Crawford spent Sunday with his brother and mother
 Geo. W. Crawford is making fine residence of the old one-story farm house by raising it another story and putting a wide veranda across the front and east end.
 The Mashapaug community were saddened on Sunday by news of the death of Hattie, only child of E. and M. Wallis, at the Ethan Allen place, in Sturbridge.
 ROCKVILLE. -senator Phelps is slowly recovering from his recent accident, and has been able to get out, but it is likely to be some time before he can give entire attention to business.
The Press., 1893-09-21
ROCKVILLE.

MANSFIELD.
 The first term of the school year al Storrs College opens next Monday.
The Press., 1893-09-21

 Mashapaug; Mrs. A. D. Cady, Miss Cheila Cady, Stafford.
 Letters remaining in the office at Staf. ford Springs Sept. 21: Mrs. Susie Corco- ran, Mary Damone, Ada J. Porter. Julia Sterns. Miss K. F. Horrigan is in New York selecting millinery goods.
 Hydeville.
 MT. and Mrs. Jarvis Hatch and MT. and Mrs. Will Ferry are visiting friends near Chicago, and will also visit the worlds fair before their return. Mrs. Will Durham entertained her sister, Mrs. E. Moulton, from New Lon- don, last Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs c. H. Booth have re- turned from their vacation in Vermont. Mrs. Booths little brother came with them for visit. MT. Booth is teaching the Hydeville school with about 40 pupils registered.
 Miss Minnie Crawford is visiting at her nncle's, Luther Crawford.
 Henry Root has recently moved into the house with Luther Crawford. Frank Smith visited his brother in Westville Sunday.
 -C. F. Williams and w. Dunbar at tended church at Wales Sunday, going on their bicycles. Charlie started one day recently for Wales, and when about three miles on the road the rubber tire on his hind wheel burst with a noise like a pis- tol report. He did not see the pleasant side of wheeling while pushing it home over Colburn hill.
 StaffOrdviIIe.
 MT. John o. Booth has been chosen to deliver the closing evening lecture at 8 teachers institute to be held four days next week at Barre, Vt. On former oc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
The Presidents Visit 10 New York
Starts Many Rumors.

a bundle of rumors and surmses of all
sorts was set afloat by the fact that Presi-
dent Cleveland and Secretary Lamont went
to New York by the midnight train from
Washington Tuesday night, and not even
all the cabinet members knew of their de
parture. They arrived in New York early
Wednesday morning, went to the Victoria
hotel, and refused all callers. They lunch
ed and dined with Dr. Bryant, who per
formed the operation on Mr. Cleveland's
jaw last summer, and drove in Central park
during the afternoon To the reporters
Secretary Lamont sent word that the Pres
ident had come on private business and
was in perfect health They returned to
Washington Wednesday night one ru-
NOR had il that the President was again
alarmed about hi, health. and another that
he had suffered serious loss in the business
depression. A later surmise is that he
went TO New York To confer with Assistant
Treasurer Jordan, who sailed for Europe
Wednesday, about placing new issue of
bonds in London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
STATIONS RIVER

Frank Richardson is visiting his sister at
Bethel.
Lieut. Gatchell and family are boarding
at Mrs. Ella Walkers.
Mr.. Rand has put in the foundation
walls for new barn on his farm.
Geo. Morrison has bought several thou
sand barrels of apples this fall for MIR
Conant.
Messrs Locke d Hughes are improving
their store, adding show window and
shelves.
Miss Morgan completed her term Of
school at East Alstead y H., last week
and came home Saturday
Dea. Warner lately disposed OF his flock
OF choice sheep For 20 years he has
tended and improved his sheep
The hills We're white with snow on We'd
nesday. Springs are low. and people hope
for rain before winter comes in earnest.
Mr.. and Mrs William Wright are at
home. They have been visiting in North
ampton. Mass. and Waliingiord. Conn.
Last Sunday morning Prof. Ellery pre-
sided al the organ OF the Congregational
church, and Miss Lacey sang solo.
Their aid in voicing the worship was high
~ appreciated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
VERMONT ACADEMY.

The y NJ. c. A. is holding half-hour
meetings each evening during the week of
PRAYER.
The usual vacation will be given those
who wish TO spend Thanksgiving at their
homes. School will close Wednes day noon,
Nov. %. and open again Friday afternoon,
Dec. /.
Last Saturday a foot ball game was
played between the Springfield eleven and
Vermont Academy second team, which re-
suited in a victory for Vermont Academy,
IS to o.
On the evening of the 18th the young
ladies OF the senior class invited the stu
dents TO a conversation party. The invita-
tion was quite generally accepted and a
very pleasant evening was enjoyed
Tuesday evening quite a large audience.
both from the school and village. greeted
the Jessie Couthoui concert company in
Fuller hall. Parts Of the entertainment
were very good. The selections given by
Miss Undelee, the yiolinist, were enjoyed
by all ana were very entertaining
The Vermont Academy eleven was de
feated Monday in foot ball 10y Mount Her
mon, 81 to 3. Vermont Academy knew
they could not win the game. but went TO
Mount HeTmon with the intention OF
scoring against their opponents il possible.
The Mount HeTmOn team is somewhat
heavier than Vermont Academy, and it
was said that their rush line had not been
broken this season until Mondays game
Forbes scored foI Vermont Academy by a
goal kick from the field, counting 3. The
boys came home thinking they had done
well to even score against an eleven so
much stronger than themselves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
WESTMINSTER

Sumner Rideout is now jantor of the
town hall, A. II. Farnum retiring.
Mrs. Juliet Smith of Chicago is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Clark.
Geo. Wetherell is confined to the house
with rheumatism and is scarcely able to
move.
The corn canning factory suspended
work Tuesday for a few days, being out of
labels, etc.
Miss Persons OF Chester, Pa, has visit
ed Miss Carrie Warren the past week.
-Four young lady friends from Charlestown
joined the party Tuesday for days out
ing.
1t is possible that the subscribers to the
stock of the Percheron horse company
would have done well TO read first the arti-
Gle on the Percheron horse industry which
was printed i'm The Phoenix of Oct. 20
John b. Morse, formerly OF this place
but now of Bellows Falls. conducted the
services at the Kurn Hattn lodge last sun
day; also a week ago. The services are
now held at $3.50 T.. NJ. instead of 4.
Mrs. Abbie ;. Reyes and John F. Lewis
were united in marriage Wednesday even
ing at the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark keyes. on school
street Rev. {. ". Thompson performed
the ceremony.
Many friends regret to learn of the death
OF Guy Clark of Gageville which took
place yesterday, from consumption. He
was an old-tme employe of the basket fac
tory and highly esteemed. He is survived
10y his wife, and by ms son Reuel, who
lived with him. also 10y three brothers.
Scott, Lewis and Eugene. all settled in
GaCeville. The funeral will be held to-
morrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
LATE NEWS.
Vermont Officers
And Members OF the Loyal Legion I'm
Reunion at burlington.

And Members OF the Loyal Legion i'm
Reunion at Burlington.
The annual gatherings of the Vermont
Officers Reunion society and the Vermont
commandery of the military order of the
Loyal Legion was held at Burlington We'd
nesday afternoon, with Joint banquet in
the evening. The Reunion society chose
these officers: President, A. b. Valentine,
Bennington; vice presidents, F. 6. But
terrified, Derby Line, II. O. Wheeler Bur
lingtou; secretary, F. L. Smith, Montpel-
Ter; treasurer, L. G. Kingsley, Rutland;
executive committee, f. +. Smith, }. II.
Lucia and l.. W. Shedd, all of Montpelier.
In accordance with the usual custom it
was voted to hold the next meeting at
Montpelier during the session of the legis-
lature in 1894.
Many men of prominence were present at
the banquet. Maj. Josiah Grout of Derby,
the retiring president of the Reunion socie-
ty, and Gen. Henry OF the Loyal Legion,
were the masters OF ceremonies. Among
those who responded to toasts were f. W.
McGettrick of St Adams, Senator Proc
tor, Gov. Fuller, Col Woodbury. of Bur
lington; Gen. Neazey, Col. James H. Plat
of the 4th Vermont regiment and now Of
Denver, Colo. Col 4. NJ. Mansur Of
Island Pond, Gen. f. @. Butter6eld of
Derby Line, Gen. W. L. Greenleaf. Gen.
Marden of Massachusetts and Capt Guy
Howard Of tho rac1,lar arrnv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17

"Wot arr they BLOWN their horns for" said
Grover 10 ms SEC
Caus" the hloouu Cd Uemocracee Is a tee
total wreck
'Wot made them change their minds So much
since eighty ninety -twof
"'Causr they We tumulrd 10 the racket. an see
Wut Free Trade ID do
Then Grover took down Adam smith an tried o.
tnd therein
That page that says protection is the meanes,
kind of SIN.
But be- couldnt settle down toread for list-niu L.
the CIu
OF the horns BLOWN after election
How blg's Mckinley majorit,ee" said Grover
Just aoont the size Of that that Maynard 20, in
The neck.
And vot's the news from Governor Boies like
wise Peunsy Iva ui-a,'
In both of these two balliwCks protection =
comes 60 stay
Then Grover swore at Maynard an then he sworc
at Hill
An then bee swore an awful swear at Bill McKin-
les $ bill.
While the people we're just a. whOopin an cheer
in fiji 10 Kill
An the horns were BLOWN after election
An how about the Old Bay states" said Grover
For blawsted, bloomiu' Mugwumps the people
no longer rrCk
An have they licked my Russell. the poet Of Joe
CnInCee'"
They We burr him deep under thirty five thou
Then Grover shed a great big tear, an said; I
plainly See
It's a condition that confronts us an not a the
Gree
An then he sent for Hoke smith an laid him
across his knee.
While the horns we're BLOWN after election
-Fitsburg Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
VICINITY GLEAEINGS.

Thieves entered Pollard Brothers store
at PToctorsyille one night recently and
took Sl75 from the safe.
Il. Il. Mason has Just harvested FIVE
acres OF com, which gave a yield of 300
bushels of shelled corn, or an average of
y bushels TO the acre.
From 40 to so hands are employed in
the factory established al Chester by Gates
d huxley of Rochester, n. y, for dress
ing and evaVoratiug fruit Tor the market.
Twenty cents busbel is paid for apples
and from 1900 TO 10000 bushels will be
used this season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
pleasing manner, showing to good advan-
tage his fine baritone voice.


Mr. Wright has organized a class in pen
menship to be held after school hours two
nights in the week
The November number of the Oracle
was issued Monday.
Over $40 was taken at the concert We'd
nesday evening as the share of the High
school in the proceeds. 1t is thought that
after the expenses are paid there will be
about $50 to 60 toward the piano.
The Claremonts won at foot ball Satur-
day, with a score of 26 to 8. Our teams
show considerable perseverance in contin-
uing to play, although beaten every time.
They are to play the Ludlows next Satur-
day. The last game drew quite a large
crowd of spectators, both from the school
and the village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

I WILL SELL al public auction at the lat. res
i ldri g. of John N. Baker iu Putupy VI IN
Thursday, Nov. 2J, al 30 O'Clock A Al one
black mare, 10 years old, good worker: COW six
years ole, dry heters two years old. coming
one year old; about ~ tons of hay: 30 baskets of
corn on the cob. Dump cart, tW % traverse sl-ds
selghs, Old wagons, moving machine rl,l
verizer, ? harrows straw cutters 4 cultivat6rs
slide OK yoke, small yokes. hursr hoe borsa
rake, plOws, chains, lot OF lumber d o san,
buckets sap holder, sap gathering tub iucuba
tors all IN good order HOust hold furllitur,
such s bedsteads bureaus, tables stands chairs
etc. etc. A. b. HEWITT Administrator
GEO. 7. PARKER, Auctoneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
Burglary At Chester.

MI Sager's tinshop at Chester was brok-
ell into last night The burglars began
drilling the safe, but were frightened away.
James Smith, who encounl tered the burg
lars, was held mp with a revolver while
they prepared TO escape The burglary
looks like the work OF a gang of proies-
sional robbers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17

EX-President VIM. II. Beers of the New
York Life Insurance company died at New
\ ork yesterday. Mr.. Beers was forced TO
resign his position through the efforts of
the New York Times, which charged him
as eXtrayagant in his management of the
company and as winking at frauds on the
the part of agents. After his resignation
the directors voted to retain him in an ad-
yisory capacity at a salary Of S37. 800 year
ly, but the courts decided that this pension
was illegal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17

jerome +. smith a leading business
man Of Burlington, died yesterday OF pneu-
monia and Bright's disease. He was 81
years old and had been in the clothing
business in this city ~ years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Edsnn-Cnnrnn wedding.

Miss Mabel Capron, eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Capron, and Waldo
Edison of Barre were married Monday
morning at 1880 o'clock, Rev. d. L. San
ford officiating. The maid of honor was
Miss Bertha Capron and the best man Guy
Capron, sister and brother Of the bride.
The little Misses Oracle Williams and
Ruth Wilson acted as bridemaids The
ushers were Fred Thompson, J. &. Clair,
A. H. Chandler and n. 5. Alexander
Following the ceremony, reception was
given to the immediate relatives of the
bride and the ushers at the home of the
brides parents. The bride was dressed in
white henrietta cloth, trimmed with MORE
silk, and carried a bouquet of bride roses.
The church was tastefully decorated with
chrysanthemums, the maid of honor and
bridemaids carrying punches OF the same
flower. Mr.. and Mrs. Edison left at 80
for a trip which is to include New York
and Niagara Falls They return to Bel
lows Falls on Saturday to spend Sunday,
before going to their home in Barre on
Monday. Mr. and Mrs Edison have the
best wishes of their many friends in Bel
lows Falls Miss Capron was for several
years very successful and much-loved
teacher in one of the primary grades of
our school Mr. Edson's home was for
several years here. but for the past year or
two he has resided in Barre, where he has
charge of the American express office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
"A Word in Season

You can make twelve elegant Christ
mas presents TO twelve Of your relations
and best friends for S. by sitting now
for dozen Of our fine photographs.
How can you provide twelve as salts
factory presents for twelve persons for
the same amount Of money
Come now, while The weather is pleas
ant and before the holiday rush, and We
will give you the fines, work that ever
left our establishment, and you worry as
TO how You will provide presents will be
over"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
Robbed of 100000
In One Of the Largest Once building.
IN Chicago.

!. O. Drake, treasurer OF the Indiana
in his office in the Rookery building in
Chicago Wednesday, and robbed Of 500
600, which he had packed in a valise pre-
paratory to going out upon the road to pay
employees. There were Two assaiiants, who
pounded Drake into a semi-conscious CON
dition. He was found lying upon the floor
hy a letter carrier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17
Rheumati.m Cured in a Day.

MY ste Cure" for Ehtun aIism and Neuralgia
rs ideally cures in 10 Uays Its action uICn
thT system Is rtmaIkAile ana M steIious Ii re-
move al oTce ihe cause and tit isesse immed-
ately disappears The trst dose greatly benefits;
70 cents. Solo by Geo. l. Greene, druggist, Brat
tleborO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-17

Nv catauh was very had For thirty years !
have n-tu troubled wuh it-have tried number
Oh ItWedles without relief. A druggist aOVisi
~ Gre an Balm. have ustd only one bottle
and can say feel like new man / make this
voluntary ~ temtnt that other may know OF the
Balm W. Maihewsou, Pawtucket Il. l.