The Press., 1894-01-11
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LOCAL NOTICES.

when a nOW OIlS CbIl kUc UOuSuI loI hulI the money? Call on or address $. C.. Holmes, Edgewood. If Woods studio is the place for fine Photographs. We are in it. $1.00 gets one dozen Photos. Call and see them.
 Ladies' Flannel Shirt Waists marked down at E. l.. Burrs.
 A w. Walkers annual mark down sale from Jan. 10 to Jan. 9. Call and examine goods and get prices, for they are lower than ever.
 Call at A. w. Walkers and examine those Bed Comforters that he is selling for $1 25 Good. large size and filled with good cotton. If you want a cheaper one we have them at 95c. and $1.00. Ladies Red Underwear, half price to close them out, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Trunks and Travelling Bags at cost at Rudge's.
 Mark down sale of Ladies' and Chil- dren's Winter Garments and Fur Capes at A. w. Walkers.
 Millinery at reduced prices at Miss Russell's.
 Gents Underwear, in large sizes. marked down one third, at B. l.. Burr's.
 Large selection of Hats at very low prices. A discount on all at Miss K. F.. Horrigan's. Goods for the Holidays, consisting of Aprons, Handkerchiefs, Silk Mittens, etc. !, at Miss Russells.
 Crepe Tissue Paper at The Press of flee. Large assortment
 Stamped Linens in new designs, and Embroidery Silk and Linen in all shades, at Miss Russell's.
 Fancy Baskets, Hand-painted Cellu- Ibid Goods, and many articles suitable for Christmas presents, both useful and ornamental, at Miss Russell's.
 >tf,E | ra1 Kid Gloves at E. l.. Burr's.
 Horse Blankets from 95c. upwards at W. R. Rudge's.
 E. l.. Burr has received another lot of those Ladies' Cloaks. Call and get prices.
 We are prepared to furnish all kinds of Engraved Wedding Cards, Calling Cards. etc., at the lowest prices. We have fine line of samples to select from. Also embossed stationery of all kinds. Send your plates and orders to The Press office New plates furnished at lowest prices.
 Wax Paper, for butter, etc., for sale at the The Press office.
 We are now prepared to furnish badges of every description for societies, etc., at the lowest prices. A full line of samples to select from at The Press office.
 STAFFORD.
 A. c. Eaton has bought an interest in the hardware business of H. o. Butterfield, and the firm name will hereafter be Eaton X Butterfield Mr. Eaton is one of our best known business men, and will bring the strength of of his good reputation, as well as additional capital, to the already well established business.
 Note the town board of relief's an- nouncement of meetings in advertising column.
 Ionic and Wolcott Lodge of Masons have accepted an invitation from Thomas Lodge of Palmer to visit them at their new lodge rooms on the evening of Jan. 23d. They will make the.trip by special train, and Wolcott and Thomas Lodges will each confer degrees on candidates.
 A joint installation of the officers elect of Winter Post, No. A, G. A. R., and Wm. Horton Camp, No. A, s. of ", will take place in their hall on next Mon day evening, Jan. 15th.- Officers of both organizations are requested to appear with their side arms, and the members in uni- form as far as possible. The ladies of the Relief Corps are also invited to be pres ent
 Henry 4i1martin has taken the store in Roekwell's building next the Oronoco block and opened billiard and pool room, having one table for each game.
 A flock of wild geese was seen to pass over the north part of Stafford, Sunday, Dec 31st.
 E. F. Carpenter of Eastlake Florida, sent his brother in-law, Ezra s. Colburn, box of oranges last week.
 A porcupine was shot at ''the cat rocks" while ago.
 At Tuesday evenings meeting of the court of burgesses, Messrs. Adams and Watts were chosen committee on high way repairs to act with Warden Nichols, who was appointed street commissioner. Louis Helm was appointed regular police man, and the following as specials: Geo. Eaton, Otis Chapman, Emory Pierce, Charles Reynolds, Napoleon Bolieau. J. H. Reed was appointed attorney.
 Those wishing '94 calendars for Al varado Towards glass paper weights may obtain the same by applying at the Saw ings Bank of Stafford Springs.
 Otis Mann has fitted up his mill at Ellithorpe Crossing with machinery to do all kinds of custom grinding.
 -The athletic suspenders which J. B. Weeden has for so many years been en- gagged in introducing throughout the coun- try has created for itself such a demand that Mir. W. now has an interest in the manufacture, and is having large whole sale trade.
 Ice from Bakers pond inches thick and of good quality has been secured for as many private ice houses as the size of the pond would permit. So far the thick ness of that on Dennis reservoir, the main source of supply for the borough, is little more than inGhes.
 -Regqlar eonYoeation of Orient Chap ter, R. A. M;, next Wednesday evening, --Wauseon Lodge, I. Q. Q. F., meets next Tuesday evening.
 The installation of officers and ban quet of Stafford Lodge, A. O. U. w., this evening will be an event for that organi- zation and its guests. Installation at Ionic hall, and banquet at Society hall.
 pr. Sumner of Holland dissents from the opinion of Sheriff Kibbe that Charles Burns, the prisoner from Stafford who at tempted suicide in Holland jail, is insane The prisoners recent unsuccessful at tempt to commit suicide was, in the opin- ion of the doctor, the outcome of sud den burst of passion to gain notoriety and display his nerve.
 Martha Johnson, life prisoner at Wethersiieid since 1888, sentenced for the ahnatirass of hon. hil laha,,d loorcro Iol,r,ccr,