The Press., 1894-06-07
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Special bargains in Ladies' Aprons ar 12J cents each, at A. W. Walkers. Ladies and Children's Sun Umbrellas at E. l.. Burr's.
 Walkers.
 A. w. Walker offers this week spec ial bargains in Sun Umbrellas.
 Shirt Waists in sizes 32 to A can be found at E. l.. Burr's.
 Wedding Cards and Announcements at The Press office, either engraved or printed.
 A w. Walker is agent for Thomson's Glove Fitting Corsets. Call and examine. -Hosiery-all who wear Stockings call at the Corner Dry Goods House, B. L.. Burr's.
 Extra Bargains in soc. Black Dress Goods at A. W. Walkers.
 The finest Cabinet Photos can be ob- tained at Woods Studio.
 Ladies Capes at B. l.. Burr's. Local Note Paper at The Press office 10c. quire, 3 quires for 25c.
 Ferris Corset Waists at E. l.. Burr's.
 STAFFORD.
 Mrs. R. H. Small and son, from New London, have been visiting at her fath- er's-W. A. Patten-in West Stafford. L. and Sunday.
 Four ounces is the weight of hens egg left at The Press office by Luman Orcutt.
 A $50 silver tea set was the prize brought home by Charlie Newton from last weeks bicycle tournament in Wor- cester.
 The consecration of the added grounds at the Catholic cemetery, also the con- firmation and other services appointed at St. Edwards church for next week are postponed until some time in July, Bishop Tierney being unable to come this week, as planned.
 Yes, we are very proud of our village, but occasionally we meet a stranger on the streets who asks to be directed to the best hotel. Then
 The old house next west of Dr. New tons residence on East-Main-st. is being made over for the occupancy of Dr. F. L.. Smith, who will have residence and office therein. Reshingling, repainting, and the addition of dormer window will change and improve the exterior.
 The Hartford Courant has secured a good correspondent at Stafford Springs. Rev. T. c. Druley has been appointed on the board of school visitors, in place of w. B. Batchelder, removed from town. The class of 1894, s. s. H. s., to be graduated June 18th, numbers nine pu- pills. As stated before, Albert M. Walker is valedictorian, and Howard E. Cooley salutatorian. The topics of the different orations and essays will be: Public Opinion, Howard E. Cooley. The Heroine of Arcadia,
 Margaret B. Sullivan Empress Josephine, Lillie A. Day. The Power of Music, Richard w. Ellis. Superstition, Ellen M. Warren. Labor, Joseph M. Quinlan. The American Indian in Literature,
 Matte J. Kinney. The Populist Movement,
 Charles J. Sullivan. The Need of Public Library,
 Albert M. Walker. Singing will be interspersed, and the presentation of diplomas will conclude the exercises.
 The first ''bicycle meet' of the sea- son occurred on the park Tuesday, when George Stevens collided with Charles J. Sullivan, the latter being on Robert w. Smiths wheel. Both wheels have been sent to the shops for repairs.
 Mayor Harwood made his usual busi- ness trip to Stafford Springs on Tuesday, and was warmly congratulated by friends on his well deserved reelection.
 CONTRIBUTED LocALs.-Mrs. Clemen- tine H. Carpenter, who has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Ezra s. Colburn, since Oct. 18th, has returned to her home in Spencer, Mass, this week.. Some men saw what they supposed to be black bear short time ago near Newell Del phia's. It looked at them a while, then turned and went into the bushes.
 Rev. A. J. Mcleod will conduct the meeting in Orcuttville on Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock. All are invited.
 Gary Bros, obliged to remove their coal sheds from their present location op- posite the passenger station, will locate them in the rear of Comins' carriage shops, probably to be reached by bridge in the rear of their stables. Advertised letters: Mrs. E. Powes, Mrs. s. M. Place, Mrs. Emily Stebbins.
 "A "Reminiscences" Once upon time, not thousand miles
 away,
 An organ and monkey came into town
 one day.
 The music f1oated on the breeze, The monkey climbed the poles and trees The youngsters gathered round with glee And elder ones-yea verilee. Up in roost across the way, A quartet sat engaged in play. Employed was one by "Uncle Sam." Another when he made ''slam," Triumphant stroked his big goatee. Knight of the yard-stick, number three, And number four revealed to me This bit of ancient historee. A fifth one sat, locker on Familiars called him Uncle J-n. The powers of Barnum, Cough and Paine Were merged in his prolific brain. While fortune swayed from side to side The monkey played his tricks outside This from the window they could see, Which led to laughing raillery. When age with bald and hoary peak, With failing eye and sinking cheek, Hears kindling mirth or rousing strain, How quickly he grows young again. Their dignity they laid aside, And jokes were flashed from side to side The fifth was target for the four, But he returned their shots and more. At length he rose to go away, And, lowing, bid the four good day. A parting shot there needs must be- ''Gol durn it all I'' said number three, '.To turn crank and pull string, An organ man, that's just the thing. Why don't you get one, J-n?" said he; And four, "That's what he's going to sec , ''All right" unused J-n; you think fly