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The Press., 1894-07-26

band, and made many attached friends during her brief stay. She was lady of refined manners, an especially amlable disposition, devoted wife and mother, and earnest member of the Univei salist church. She has been an uncomplaining invalid for some time. Her death, while not wholly unexpected, will be widely de- plored. She leaves her husband, MT. Il. E. Billings, proprietor of the Grand Ho- tel, two sons, Messrs. H. B. Billings, Jr., and Arthur T. Billings, both of New Ro- chelle, and Miss Daisy Billings, niece Of Lockport, to mourn her loss.
 -Willimantic Chronicle: Wes. L. Rob- ertson, editor of the Gallatin (Mo.) Dem- ocrat, accompanied by his' wife and son, Mrs. Jane l.. Waters of Hartford and Miss Addie Hyde of South Coventry, have been guests of Mrs. Lucy Champlin on Pearl street. Editor Robertson came east to attend the National Editorial association at Asbury Park. He is native of Con- necticut, our neighboring town of South Coventry his birthplace. He left for the wild and woody west twenty-nine years ago and this is his first visit back to the old home place. Mrs. Champlin is his cousin.
 Palmer Journal M. O'Grady, one of the oldest Irish residents of Monson, died at his home on Washington street Sunday morning 15th), at the age of 68. He had been in poor health for about two years, though confined to his bed for only six weeks. MT. O'Grady was born in County Kerry, Ireland, coming to this country with his parents when quite young. He landed in South Carolina, but came to Monson in 1940, having lived 54 years in the town, 40 of which he was en- ployed by Merrick X Fay at the north straw shop. He was prominent in the building. of St. Patrick's church, and was for many years its sexton. Besides a widow he leaves a son, T. O'Grady, of Stafford, and daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Hines, of Monson. The funeral was held Tuesday, the interment being at Thorn dike. Rev. John D. CoyIe, of Stafford Springs, and Rev. J. F. Lynch, of Thorn. dike, assisted Rev. Fr. Lee. Mrs. John | Keefe, of South Hadley, was organist and Miss O'Gara sang. There were many handsome floral tributes from relatives and friends.
 | Henry c. Harrison, age 19, son o1 John Harrison of Northford, this state who graduated at Storrs Agricultural Col lege last month, has disappeared. liar rison was a young man of good habits auG there is no known reason for his disap pearance. His brother, Amos l.. liar rison, has started on a searching expedi tion. Young Harrison has dark hair ane eyes and is quite tall. He started iron the college after graduation, it was pre- sumed for home, and the last known o him was his being in Willimantic, ant talking of getting ticket to New Lon don.
 -Southbridge Journal: J. J. Bowlen' trotting mare, Lizzie Bell, has come iron Stafford Springs, where MT. Gary has hat her in training. MT. Bowlen let her ou on the Charlton road last evening, whel she demonstrated that she is speeder
 MT. Bowlen doesn't propose to take any body's dust when he is out driving.
The Press., 1894-07-26

Papal Delegate Satolli has, by his ap- proval of Bishop Watterson's condemna- tion of liquor sellers, practically forced Roman Catholics in that business to choose between their trade and their church. Bishop Watterson forbade any Roman Catholic society to admit any one engaged in the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors to membership, and ordered the priests of his diocese to refuse the sacra- ment or dissolution to any liquor seller who conducted his business in violation of the law or Ito the scandal of the com munity." Satolli, acting as the repre- sentative of the pope, approves what Bish- op Watterson has done, and in terms puts the liquor business under the condemna- tion of the church.
 The practical effect of this official dec laration that liquor seller can not be a true son of the Roman Catholic church is, we fear, as likely to be an abandon ment of the church as their business by the liquor sellers concerned. When men go into this business the motive Is usual ly money getting, and when the Roman obedience against this greed of gain 1t is not easy to predict which motive will pre- vail in influencing the conduct of the in- dividual appealed to.-Spriaatield Repab- hcan.
The Press., 1894-07-26

A lady, whose hair came out with every combing, was induced to give Ayers Hair Vigor a faithful trial. She did so, and not only was the loss of hair checked, but new and vigorous growth soon succeed ed that which had gone.
The Press., 1894-07-26

John Henry had visitor at dinner the other day, and during a pause in the con- versation the enfant terrible spoke up: II wish I was you" "Do you, my little boy? And why doyou wish you were me?" "Coz you don't get your ear pinched when you eat vittles with your knife.''
The Press., 1894-07-26

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1894-07-26

A MILLION FRIENDs.-A friend in need is friend indeed, and not less than one million people have found just such a Consumption, Coughs and Colds. If you have never used this Great Cough Medi- cine, one trial will. convince you that it has wonderful curative poweYs in all dis eases ofThroat, Chest and Angs. Each bottle Is guaranteed to do&all thag is claimed or money will be refunded. Trial bottles free at E. K. 'Taft's Drug store. Large bottles soc. and -$1.
The Press., 1894-07-26
General Coxsy.s, wifi. and Baby.

ss5 General Coxey's Wife and Baby.
 General J. $. Coxey, the political pi1- grim who has filled such large place in the public eye of late, has very interesting family to sustain and en- courage him by their sympathy. Mrs. Coxey says that when her husband first
The Press., 1894-07-26
COAL and LUMBER, COal and Lumber

am now taking orders for Coal at lowest price of the year. Ow- ing to miners strikes the pres ent prices cannot be long main- 4 tained. You will do well to buy early. Come and see me before you place order. I have larger stock of Lum- Der than usual. Many qualities and kinds of Shingle. Covering Boards and Patent Roofing. A large quantity of Native Pine, Chestnut and Oak Boards. I can sell even lower than the low est. Try and see-
The Press., 1894-07-26

Journal: J. J. Bowlen's trotting mare, Lizzie Bell, has come from Stafford Springs, where MT. Gary has had her in training. MT. Bowlen let her out on the Charlton road last evening, when she demonstrated that she is 8 speeder. MT. Bowlen doesn't propose to take any body's dust when he is out driving
The Press., 1894-07-26

-The following clipping is from Lockport (N. Y.) paper. Mrs. Billings was sister of Mrs. John A. Brown of Tol- land, and of Wm A. and Thomas Ruby, and, with her husband, formerly lived in Stafford ..' '"t*~ e 'f*4t
The Press., 1894-07-26
w. C. T. U. DEPARTMENT.

A temperance mass meeting will be held by the w. c. T. U. at the Willi- mantle camp ground August 10th. Rev. Anna Shaw will give the afternoon ad- dress. Mrs. Caroline Buell. and other talented speakers will be present. A meeting for the children will also be one of the features of the day.
 Miss Willard will spend several weeks this summer at the Eagles Nest" cot tage in the Catskills, presented her by the New York white ribboners.
 Lord Roseberry has assured deputa- tion of English temperance women that the government will use it's best endeavors to pass the veto bill this session.
The Press., 1894-07-26

A GENCY of Holland County Mutual A Fire Insurance Co. at J. W. CHANDELIERS
 office at residence, Westford-av Stafford Springs
The Press., 1894-07-26

An imperative call of duty necessitates } change in the plans of Dr. Kate 0.
The Press., 1894-07-26

TOHN G. WIGHTMAN, Carriage O Manufacturer. Repairing in all it's branches. large stock Of new and secondhand work con- stantly on hand. Factory at Stafford Hollow.
The Press., 1894-07-26

Mrs. Julia Frances Billings, wife of MT. H. E. Billings, died at the Grand Hotel, LockpoTt, N. Y.,. at 6 o'clock Sunday morning, aged 8 years. Mrs. Billings went to Lockports something like year ago from New Rochelle, with her hus-
The Press., 1894-07-26

W7M. WOBBECKE, Merchant
 w Tailor, Room 1, Warrens Block, Stafford Springs Conn. .-.--
The Press., 1894-07-26

NTM. A. COMINS, Horse and OK wy shoeing, Machine Forg1ngs and Repairing
 done to order. Also builder and repairer Of all styles Of Wagons. South-st., Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1894-07-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

~ HI. KING, Attorney at Law Of Os ice, Nat'l Bank building, room No.2.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
Still in Doubt.

The cabin stood a short distance from
the mountain road and as pulled my
horse up in front of it a woman hang
ing out clothes in the yard turned to
see what wanted.
"You don't remember me?" 1 said,
after saluting her.
81 reckon not, ;" she answered in puz-
zled tone as she came down to the fence.
81 was here last year to see your hus-
band about some timber and took din
ner with you"
Her face frightened Immediately.
"Oh, yes" she exclaimed. Il recol-
lect now. Won't you git down and
come in?"
"Thank you, no; but I'd like to see
your husband"
The smile left her face instantly.
He's gone," she said.
"And you are widow?" asked,
thinking. of course. the man was dead.
"Well, reckon Pm sort Nv one, :"
she exclaimed; "but amt shore whether
it's grass widder er hay widder."
didn't understand and told her so.
"It's this way" she continued, "day
before yestiddy Bill run away with Sam
Mederses' wife, an Pap an Sam an my
brother Jim has gone after him. Eff
they ketch him I'm a hay widder, any
way, till somebody comes along to take
Bills place.
AS l left the neighborhood before the
cunning party returned l don't know
to this day whether it is grass OF hay
Detroit Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
Political Influence.

The young enthusiast in politics went
to offer his services for the campaign to
an old wheel-horse who had seen serv-
ice and done it, too, before the youth
was born.
"What can you do?" asked the vet
eran.
II can raise my voice in defense of
our principles all over the state" was
the proud reply.
"Um-u UNI cry yes er- anything
elseP"
"I can raise party clubs everywhere"
"Um-um-yes-anything else?"
II can raise the spirit of patriotism in
every village"
"Um-yes-anything else?"
Il can raise the standard of revolt
against corruption"
"Ah! Um-yes- anything elseP"
The young mans enthusiasm was
Jared.
"Great Cesar" he exclaimed, "isn't
that enough?"
Hardly"
"What more could you wantp"
"Can you raise $1O,000?" asked the
veteran, in profoundly yearning tone,
and the enthusiast vanished with his
enthusiasm Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
HE LACKED SAND.
So He Lost All Interest in the Noble ART
of Self-Defense.

mo. thank you, don't care to 60 to
the scrap this evening"" replied the man
from Cincinnati. "Very kind of you,
to be sure, but I don't have the slightest
interest in boxing matches. I shouldn't
enjoy myself bit if I had free ticket
and front seat. In days gone by I'd
have walked five miles to see a four
round bout between two amateurs, but
things have changed"
"Any particular reason for the
change?" was asked.
"Well, yes. AT the age of 25 was a
well-built fellow, quick as cat and
strong as horse. A friend suggested
that learn how to put up my dukes so
as to save carrying club or pistol
around. Awfully nice thing, you know,
to know how to knock out three or four
toughs on a street corner at midnight. .
"And you took lessons, eh?"
II did. I took lessons of an ex-prize
fighter, who had opened a school, and
in three months I could knock him
about like peg. It almost broke his
heart to think wasn't going to gradu-
ate into the profession. The day he
told me could protect myself against
a barroom full of toughs l was proud
man. I knew could knock down an
OK with a right-hander, and he said l
had the wickedest upper-cut he ever
saw"
"And you laid out the toughs, of
course?"
Hardly. 1 hadn't had time to meet
a tough when something happened.
reached Dayton one day with head
ache and out of sorts generally. While
walking on the street I collided with a
meek and humble-looking man and had
some words with him. 1 finally threat
ened to kick him, and to my surprise
he peeled off and spat on his hands. I
went in to do him up, and I'm sick yet. "
"But what happenedP"
"Why, I hadn't more'n squared off
before I found I was out of sand. ]
wasn't built for fighter. was a big
buffer, but it ended right there. was
big enough and scienced enough to
have put that chap to sleep with one
punch, but my heart began to thump,
my knees to weaken. and he had me
beautifully licked in three minutes"
"You don't say! Was he a profes-
sional?"
"Not any. That's where it has al
ways grieved me. He was man with
only one lung who'd never seen box
ing glove in his life. In fact they said
he was taking subscriptions for Sun
day school paper. No, gentlemen-no
boxing matches for me. I'm not in it.
I've been tried and am failure. DE
tTOit Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
UNIQUE PRoEEssoRsHIPs.
Not All the Learning in the Land Is
Housed In College.

Nowadays the professors in our col
leges would do well to be addressed
simply as "Mr. Smith," "Mr. Jones"
the title Professor" being no longer
distinctive.
A short time ago, as walked through
the hall leading to my boarding-house
bedroom, 1 was surprised to see the
door open and man on his knees in
the corner. I inquired of the chamber
maid why he was there.
"Oh, he's all right" she answered.
He's Prof. Wilkins"
Prof. Wilkins! Had the man suddenly
gone madP or had he discovered some
new specimen of animated nature in my
Department.
why did you bring him up hereg" l
asked. II always wish to have callers
wait for me in the parlor."
"Oh," giggled the girl. "what would
he be in the parlor forP He's Prof
Wilkins, the mouse man. Some of the
boarders complained there was mice
in the house, and he's looking for
themi"
When I interviewed Prof. Wilkins,
he informed me that he was professor
of rodentology, and I found that his
mind really had scientific turn. He
gave me some interesting facts in con-
nection with the mouse-catchifg busi-
ness. One tale was of lady who was
sued by her maid for damages, because,
in her terror at discovering a mouse in
sugar basin, she had flung mouse,
sugar and basin at the girls head.
Another story illustrated the influence
of certain conditions on dreams. The
professor assured me that one of his
customers dreamed of mice whenever
she ate cheese!
On the register of hotel in West
ern town read: "Prof. Pekkins and
progress. Probably, I reflected, Prof.
Perkins was conducting it.
That night, through the transom of
my door, heard an unusually pene-
trating voice instructing class. but the
subject was not geology. The stranger
was giving points to his agents on set
ting forth the merits of certain soap.
The principal point was the purity of
the ingredients. The oil used was of
such quality that in the soap factory, at
the lunch hour, the operatives left the
butter provided for them. preferring to
dip their bread in the sweet and deli
cate oil. This was no reflection on the
butter, which was the best creamery.
was so interested in this stranger
that / inquired of the clerk: who has
the room opposite mine?"
prof. Perkins and two of his staff. -
Prof. Perkins was professor of
savonology!
Prof. Null, tonsorial artist, lives
across the border Shortly after his
marriage. walking with his dark-skinned
bride, he met a customer-one of the
four hundred of his city. "Mistah
Blankins," he exclaimed, blocking the
way of the astonished man, "Mistah
Blankins, pahmit me to intahduce Mrs.
Prof. Null. Mrs. Prof. Null, Mistah
Blankins. Kate Fields Washington.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
THE pEcAoENT WEST.
The Game Gone and Sport Not What It
Used to Be.

Some time ago Detroit man who is
fond of hunting was called to the great
state of Texas on business, and thinking
he might get day or so off to indulge
in the pleasures of the chase he took his
gun and hunting paraphernalia along
with him. He was not mistaken, and
one day he found himself at small sta
ton, where it was reported that a good
shot might have a chance to fill his
game bag. 1t was dreary place, and
the only man in sight was native of
the most pronounced type, who "kept
the station" To him the Detroiter ad-
dressed himself few minutes after the
train had departed.
"Is there any game around hereP" he
asked.
"Not now," he replied sadly enough.
This was not hopeful to the hunter.
Not now?" he queried. "When did
it get that wayP l was told this was a
fine place for it.
The man sighed.
at used to be-" he said, "and right
over thar in that vacant house Big Dick
run about the neatest place thar wuz in
Texas. But it's all busted now, and l
amt heerd a poker chip rattle in many
long day, mister"
"Oh," laughed the Detroiter, II don't
mean that kind of game. Imean sport,
don't you know"
San that's busted, too" sighed the
native, sitting down on barrel. at
used to be, mister. that right acrost
frum Dicks wuz place that you could
git chicken fights and dog fights and
sluggin' matches and most anything in
the line Nv sport you wanted, but it
amt SO no more, and amt been fer a
powerful long time"
Again the Detroiter laughed.
"You don't understand me yet, 1 see,
he said. what want to know Is if
there is any shooting around here?"
The native sighed more profoundly
than ever and there was faint suspi-
cion of moisture in his eyes.
"Shootin'?" he said, with q mournful
CULVER in his voice; "shootin'? Why,
thar hain't been man shot here er
hereabouts fer ten ye'rs to my certain
knowledge, an I'm a-teliin' yer, mister,
that I'm afeerd we hain't never goin' to
see them good old times ag'in."
The poor fellow was so visibly affect
ed at this point that the Detroiter offered
him his well-filled flask and after he
had braced up bit he was able to tell
the visitor what he really wanted to
know.-Detroit Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
A Break in the Monotony.

The young woman with the devoted
admirer of long standing and persistent
perseverance met her best friend on the
street the other morning.
"Well." was her greeting, "what do
you think?"
think about what?" was the very
logical response.
Think about my accepting Fred?"
"But you haven't, have youp"
Eyes"
"When?"
"Last night"
"How long has he been coming to see
youp"
-Four years"
"And how many times have you re-
fused him?"
Il don't know. A dozen OF so, sup
pose."
"Well, whatever possessed you to ac-
cept himP"
"Really, can't say, unless it was the
wish to escape from the intolerable
monotony of rejecting him. m."-Detroit
Free Press,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
Southwark,
BETWEEN BAYARD AND NEW PHILADELPHIA

Nos. S36 and 33S connect at Wellsville for
Steubenville and Bellaire. Nos. S3S and S49
connect in Union Station, Pittsburgh, for the
East.
1eTuree. psvapn aun nru, pu., anrI puta
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14
Jas. Boss
Filled
WatChCaS

are all gold as far as you can see. They look
like solid cases, wear like solid cases, and
are solid cases for all practical purposes-yet
only cost about half as much as an out
and-out solid gold case. Warranted to
wear for 20 years; many in constant use
for thirty years. Better than ever since they
are now fitted, at no extra cost, with the great
bow (ring) which rannot be pulled or tzOisk<6
off the case-the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14

Dauehter-What in the world shall
we do, map 1t will ruin our new din
ner-set to have the dishes warmed in
the oven and the servants positively re-
fuse to use hot water for that purpose,
because it amounts to a second dish
washing.
Mother Ga lady ofintellect) Hereafter
We shall wintsrin Flerida.-N. z. Weekly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14

The tensile strength of wrought iron
rods varies as the square of the di-
ameter. A 1-inch rod will support T.
900 pounds and a Pinch rod %, 900
pounds.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-11-14

In Sweden the railway stations where
meals are served are known by the SIM
pie but suggestive picture OF crossed
knife and fork against the name of the
station.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-06
CHICKENS AND GARDEN.

Both May Be Maintained Profitably on
 the Same Premises.
 It is out of season now to make a garden, but it is good time, these pleasant fall days, to put chicken proof fence around it.
 The conflict between chickens and garden is an old one, and one long drawn out Some people regard the two as inconsistent and will not at tempt both. They either have chick ems and no garden, or else garden and no chickens. Yet, it need not neces- sarily be so. Both chickens and garden may be maintained in a thriv- ing condition on the same premises. Only a little judicious fencing is neces- sary, that's all.
 Now, let us tell you what we con- sider the best garden fence to put up where there are chickens about. Go to work and set posts ten feet apart; stretch smooth wire at the bottom, as low down as possible; then stretch a similar wire up just five feet from the bottom one. Then get some good two inch mesh wire poultry netting. and stretch it around the inclosure, tacking it to each post, and tying it to the two horizontal wires every six inches or one foot. The wire netting should be five feet wide, the same as the two wires referred to-
 This sort of a fence will keep the chickens, both old and young, out of the garden, for the chickens always look up for something to afford a foot hold before flying a fence, particular ly so when flying into place instead of flying out The wire netting stretched on wires affords no induce ments for flying, and so the fowl that looks up to it for foothold sees none to speak of, and does not try the ex- pertinent.
 A fence of this sort and height named would hardly answer to fence or yard up poultry with, as the fowls being in close place would naturally make more effort to get out than they would put forth to fly into garden. Of course, when put up high enough, poultry netting is just the thing to ward fowls with.
Arizona republican., 1894-11-06
MT. Masher Makes Mistake in His Cal
 culations.

 MT. Masher Makes Mistake in His Cal
 culations.
 She was cute, pretty little thing, so small that her feet didn't touch the floor of the car. It worried her, too, for occasionally she tugged away at her skirt to hide the display of silken hose. At the Seven Corners, large, self-satisied man took a seat beside her, says the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
 ''On your way home, little grip" he asked.
 She started an instant, then smiled and replied, precociously:
 ''Oh, yes, sir"
 "Been shopping?"
 ''Oh, yes, sir" she said, with an awk- ward little jump.
 What have you in your bundle?" asked the inquisitive man. 'Some- thing nice for lunch, dare say?"
 ''Oh, yes, if you please, sir," she said, T have some tea.' And then you have tea for lunch?" said the wise reasoner.
 If we don't have coffee," she mutt tered half to herself The big man looked at her in surprise moment, but she was demure and looked straight ahead.
 Isn't your ma afraid to let you go downtown Aone?" he asked, after a pause.
 ''1n daytime?" she said, in sur prise. ''Oh, no, sir The fact is," she said, as the ear stopped and she arose, mother died three weeks after my marriage, and she doesn't care whether I go out at night or not. The chances are that hubby would kick if I went alone.''
 And then, as she looked him square in the face, he noted with astonishment that her hair was;ust turning gray.