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The Press., 1895-12-12
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I
 Mrs. Chas. Luce, of Springfield, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Chance.
 Mir and Mrs. Caleb Lee visited friends in Monson last week.
 -J. W. Eaton and N. Somers are or the move this week to the Burns place Maple street. ..:- t-- s-% ..a ..,
 The pupils of Prof. Croy will give an entertainment in the Congregational church, Wednesday evening, Dec 18th.
 Miss Ruby Kibbe, second daughter oi John and Emma Kibbe, Battle street, is quite sick with malarial fever Her speedy recovery is hoped for. - Newton Bishop, an aged resident of the town, died very suddenly Sunday morning of heart disease at the town home kept by A. O. Davis. Funeral was attended Tuesday morning.
 Miss Mabel Avery is spending a week with her grandmother, Mrs. Daniel Avery, West Stafford. She will enter Monson academy at the comm encement of the winter term December 31st.
 Irving w. Phillips left town Tuesday morning for Denver, Col, intending to spend the winter with relatives, hoping to receive benefit for a throat ailment which has troubled him for some time. His absence is regretted by all, as he was prominently identified with the church c. E. society and grange, being active in "every good word and work" :" The best wishes of hosts of friends go with him.
 -Thejuveniles in the Sunday school are expecting 8 call Christmas eve. A church collection having been taken to defray Santa's travelling and incidental expenses. At this season of {" Peace on earth goodwill to men" is 1t not bare ly possible that our charity be so far reaching ss to forget the Lords poor whom we have always with us and to whom as fellow townspeople we should discharge first obligations.
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VoUR TEETH are longing to try

Our "Thymolic Tooth Powder" which gives the enamel that exquisite polish so much to be admired, hardening the gums, and has every virtue any tooth powder can have, yet it costs less than theotheF- only 10 cents bottle.
 At IAATHROP'B DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1895-12-12

If you have any remarks to make about mule, it is safe to say them to his face. .'
The Press., 1895-12-12

The lecture to, the Mashapaug Lake grange, that was postponed November 20 on account of bad weather, by State At- torney J. H. Reed, of Stafford Springs, on the laws relating to promissOry notes, will be held next Wednesday evening at the town hall. This Is to be an open meeting. All are invited.
The Press., 1895-12-12
-S FOR THE HOLIDAYS
A word About Perfumes!

A Word About Perfumes!
 We have just taken the agency of Dar- brooks Perfumes, the finest in the land. If you don't believe itscall in and get a sample, at 2 x
 LATHRoP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1895-12-12
Frog In Your Throat

For Coughs, Colds, and Sore Throat, call in and get . sample, and see the Frog Pond at
 LATHRoP'S DRUG STORE.
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Central Vermont Railroad>(N. l.. N
 division )-trains leave:
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and Mrs. E. E. Johnson It Now Haven. His funeral was held Monday, from his late residence, Rev. H. ID. Adams onlcia- ting.
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 Dexter Colburn, probably the oldest man in town, died at his home in the northern part of the town last Saturday. Mir. Colburn was nearly 91 years of age, and .the cause of his death was a general breaking down caused by old age. He wassa hard working, sober and honest man, end had the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. His ancestors were among the early settlers of the town, and he has lived all his life on the old farm that has been handed down from father to son, for several generations. Hemar- ried Miss Louisa Tupper, of Monson, who died about two. wears ago, after sixty years of married fife. Of his seven child ren, five are now living. Of these, Lqcius and Ezra reside in Stafford, Mrs. Levi Peck and Mrs. Monroe Uarew in Monson,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
BROOKLYN NEWS NOTES.

GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN
Edward AMMAN, the well-known warehouseman, OF
Brooklyn. is dangerously Ill at his home, NO wi
Washington Park.
County Treasurer Taylor yesterday paid the IN
.erest on the county debt OF y05S6OO in bonds Tne
interest amounts TO s2eo939 10
Police Commissioner Welles and superintendent
McKevey have ordered the force to prevent oonnres
on election night. All persons setting them VIII be
arrested They will also prevent the remova! OF
bil,boards. fences and portable portions OF frame
structures.
dispatch from Wilkesbarre. Penn, yesterday
says that ]. X. Garrett. who was found unconscious
In a room In the Long Island Hotel, in Flatbush-
ave. on Friday with the gas turned on was Tor
merry in the cigar business there. but was unsuc-
cessful. The dispatch says he had been disspated
OF late. Garrett out Of danger yesterday morn
ing.
Dstrict-Attorney Rdgway yesterday announced
his intention Of selling his house In Gates-ave ana
moving TO New-York where he expects TO take
high position In the councils of Tammany Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
AT THE BROOKLYN THEATRES.

why in the world play that is so sweet
and lovely that have witnessed given such
a name Pudd'nh Wilson," said a Brooklyn
lady last week TO Charles i. Evans the manager.
MY dear lady" replied that genial young manager,
Il think the Of the play implies one OF the
charming points of the whole performance.
Here is this sweet simple. yet wise and witty, man.
Dave Wilson. misunderstood by his village neigh
bors, and by them ncknamed 'pudd nhead.' With
patience that is pathetic uncomplainins he waits
upon time TO work change OF opinion on his pig
headed neighbors that will make the name mis-
homer. And he waits patiently for this change
as he did for that client who never came with a
case to gladden. his old legal heart all because OF
the name his eccentrcities had caused his neghbors
10 bestow upon him Now you the point do you
not?" Eyes, / do. and the idea is just lovely But
the did sound so uncouth and so out of place,
when applied TO a man so sweet ana so lovely as
pretty play, that II aroused resentment in me-"
''Pudd nhead wilson will be played the Park al
of this week. the last week of It's engagement IN
Charles Frohman's Empire Theatre stock com
pany viii begin an engagement OF two weeks with
a matinee Election Day, at the Columbia Theatre
tomorrow evening. presenting the successes OF me
be devoted to Henry Arthur Jones's drama THE
Masqueraders." The production IS said 10 represent
Sgsrega ling si7.cIo For the second week sydney
Grundys sex Against Sex Will be presented in
the same complete manner as last year. The com
plete list of the Emplr Theatre company is as fol-
lows Henry Miller. William Faversham. J, F. bod
SON. Robert Edeson w H. Cromp'9n Leo 3D., p;tr'Gh o
Wolfe Olive May. May Robson, Ardnne Dairolles
and Geneveve Reynolds.
the Amphion Theatre the Della Fox Opera .tS Com
time in Brooklyn. This organization scored one OF
the biggest hits here las, season and comes to
Palmer's Theatre, New-York. special matinee
viii be given on Election Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
A ROMANCE BROUGHT INIO COOhi'
NATHAN BARRETT MUNDY's TROUBLES DATE
FROM HIS MARRIAGE-THE EXECUTOR Or
.s.... nn1.rr I,S1,ATE INVOLVED.

NATHAN BARRETT MuNDYs TROUBLES DALE
FROM HIS MARRIAGE-THE EXECUTOR OF
THE BARRETT ESTATE INVOLVED.
A story with romantic features was revealed III
.ho Sunrerne Court before Judge Gaynor yesterday
in the application Of Clarence Barrett Tor IeaVe 10
,ssuo executions on three small judgments against
tho nronerty of Nathan Barrett Mundy, son OF the
late Dr Mundv OF West Brighton staten lsianu
and a grandson of Nathan Barrett, founder OF the
dyeworks of Barrett. Nephcws & sons Inc apph-
cants grandmother. Sarah Barrett, died IN 1881
leaving an estate the whole income OF which was
TO 20 10 him under her will. Herman > butier'
counsel for the petitioner. says that his client was
unrnolested in all his rights and privileges until in
1888 he married ticket agent OF the Rapid Transit
Companv of staten Island, Mrs. Annie Chestnut by
name mother Of several children by a previous
marriage The ceremony was OF a candestne nat
IRE II is alleged that Immediately thereafter the
executors of the WILL John I: Barrett ana C'trehce
long litigation, and confined in the MdcletoWn Asy-
lum. 49,,
In his absence. it Is claimed the executors broke
open his safe In order TO gain possession or MS
certificate Of marriage and other private papers
with a view 10 dissoivinS his marriage.
After nine months MuDdy regained his liberty
through the efforts OF his wife and step-m0thei.
Then he began a number OF suits against Clarence
Barrett the surviving executor but was unsuccess-
full tle defendant securing three judgments against
him. amounting TO $40s IS. These the Judgment
on which the executor wants execution. The estate
yields Mundy income OF $500 year, but Mundy
that during the from 1888 TO 1895
he has received only 1870 leaving balance due
him In the executors hands of over $1,000
Judge Gaynor advised Mundy TO for ac-
counting OF the estate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
HE SAYS THEY ARE NTNCOMPOOPS.

Mr.. HENRIQUES OF THE BRIDGE TRUSTEES EN-
PRESSES HIMSELF REGARDING THE
MEMBERS OF THE GRAND JURY
A. Henriques. OF the Board OF Trustees OF tn.
Brooklyn Bridge inclined to be severe yes
terday when asked what the trustees had TO say
relative to the presentment OF the Grand Jury
which criticses the Bridge terminal
IF had only known said Mr.. Henriques
that the Grand Jury composed OF so many
competent and expert engineers would doubtless
have waited and laid the whole matter before them
They nothing but set of nincompoops and
cannot how they dare set their opinion against
that OF the expert engineers who made the plans
When President Howell asked TO unburden
himself on the subject. he said:
We'll. think /, the most ridiculous thing ever
heard Of But. then. you see this is election time
and that fact explains great many things other
wise incomprehensible. | have fault to find. but
Will say that II would have been more discreet
II the Grand Jurors had taken the trouble to fully
inform themselves on the subject before acting. II
they had only come down to the Bridge ofice and
examined the plans they would not have taken
this action and made themselves ridiculous in
the eyes of the public II they had wanted facts
and were trying to give an intelligent opinion on
this question they could have come here and not
have placed themselves record as they have
done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
IN MEMORY OF PHILIP BOVINE.
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES IN AURORA GRATA CATTLE
DRAL-TRIBUTEs FROM FRIENDS AND
BROTHER MAsONS

IMPRESSIVE SERVICES IN AURORA GRATA CATHE-
DRAL-TRIBUTEs FROM FRIENDS AND
BROTHER MAsONs.
An impressive service in memory OF Philip II.
Bovine was held Thursday evening at the Aurora
Crata Cathedral at Bedford-ave and Madson-st.
by Anglo-Saxon Lodge. No. 1877. F. and A. NJ. Mr..
Bovine was chief of the Coupon Division of the
United States Sub-Treasury, New-York. and one OF
the oldest clerks in the Treasury in point OF service
He was a past master OF Ango-Saxon Lodge and
mast high priest of Constellation Chapter. r. a. NJ.
Among those present were William Sherer former
" cashier Of the SubTreasury, now manager OF
the Clearing House. and past grand master of the
State: w Hawkins Ferris. paying teller of the
Coupon Division of the Sub-Treasury. and w. w.
Rowe, bookkeeper, and Orville Oddie, check clerk
of the sub-Treasury: Past Master William c. Hum
stone. manager of the western Union Ielegraph
Company: worshipful Master Joseph c. Abeel. Past
Master Clarence f. Stump Senior Warden Lyman
A. Best. Wayland Trask and Mrs. Sara NJ. Bovine.
the widow of Mr.. Bovine and his two sisters the
MISSES Masier sberer presided In opening the
service he spoke with feeling Of his lifelong friend
s sorpy T yeas and a' paid high Tribute to him
Mason and as man. and 10 the great interest he
poa M oaSs for IN as 9af SS;F
A commemorative address wa delivered by the
c es aendsd by BOVINE "e As
Mr.. Bowne's probity and gentleness Of character
and kes s OF hs Gf Club % a
bush and well-known author read poem en-,
titled "A Birthday" written by Mr.. Bovine and
read by him some time ago before that social
organization. Mr.: Reese, like Mr. sherer. was
lifelong friend OF Mr. Bovine. and in tender and
brotherly way referred to Mr. Bownes and his
own early life boys and as young men They
studied the same authors and were interested In the
same intellectual work Their two households
far as they concerned were as one. Mr..
Bovine known to express an unknd
opinion OF any one. and in his private and personal
life was as pure a child in all things A tribute
TO Mr. Bowne's memory also paid by Wayland
Trask representing the Accepted Scottish Rites
Masons In which Mr.. Bovine was in high standing.
Miss Louise Mundell sang Crossing the Bar by
Dudley Buck, and other selections. with organ
accompaniment by Willard Forshew, the organst
of the lodge and the floral display was appropriate
and beautiful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03

Justice Goctting. In the Lee Avenue Police Court.
held John Canavan the motorman OF the trolley
which killed John Behrends. seventeen years Old.
at Marcy-ave. and Walabout-st., Friday night in
100 bail a charge OF crlmna. negligence. The
bail furnished by Charles Hart. "A contractor.
Thomas Morrissey. the conductor of the car. who
was arrested. was also bailed for trial Canavan
lives No. II Nostrand-ave. He admitted TO the
Magistrate that the without a fender, and
said he had been ordered 10 take IT out and did so
He said he could not avoid the accident.
Witnesses TO the killing OF Behrends declare that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
WILLIAM II. ONION DEAD.

William H. Onion, for many years valued en-
ploye of the Standard OIL Company In the general
ONCE at No. 2s Broadway died from heart disease
on Friday at his home. No. 42l Sumner-ave.. Brook
lyn after a brief illness. lie was born in Dedham.
Mass, seventy years ago, coming to New-York
when a young man and engaging In the sale OF ire
arms. About twenty years ago he became associ-
ated with the Pratt interests In the Standard OIL
Company and was held in high regard. He was "a
Republican, and attended the Tompkins Avenue
Congregational Church. lie Is survived by widow
and daughter. The funeral Will take
pace to-day at the house and the burial VIII be in
Greenwood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03

NEWS

limited number OF tickets for members ana i"u'
have been iss1ed. They will be disposed OF IN Inc
order OF application. The dinner promises 10 De-, De
handsome affair. and one of the peculiar ieatues
will be the singing OF a fine quartet OF mixed VoT.s
between the courses. At the conclusion OF the a,n
jor George Washington's Adventure In the ONO
Country
The Brooklyn Club held its first Saturday night
subscription dinner OF the season last week These
dinners are be recurring incidents of this season.
night brought together about seventy members
including among others Joseph G. Hendrix, p res6ii
william Hester James d. Bell, Horace G. pu val
devoort John Rider, +. l.. Graef. II. C. Anthony
and J. D. Tweedy.
A noteworthy affair next week will be the recep-
at their house. in Clinton-ave., in celebration OF
their golden wedding
Among the announcements Of weddings for which
dates have been the following:
November 6-Mlss Lucy De Witt. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs William c. De Witt to Frank Lewis
sniffen at $50 p. H. at the Church OF the Messiah,
Greene and Cermont aves.
November Miss Eleanor F. FRANKIE. daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Henry FRANKIE. Of ST. Mark's-ave,
TO Joseph Percy Bartram. at the Newly ork Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church D., ,oas.. -. Mr.
and Mrs. L.. G. Burnap of Lafayette-ave.. to John
Irving Taylor. of Boston at p m, at the Church
on the Heights, Pierrepontst
November l9-M.ss Lila de la Mesa. daughter OF
Mrs. Charles H. Terry. to A.; c. Fetterolf.
November 19-Mss Elolse Brumley, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. James l.. Brumley to S. Armstrong
Nelson at No. 445 Westinghouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
TROLLEY SMASH IN FLATBUSH-ATE
THE DRIVER OF A FURNITURE VAN GETS A
BRoKEN LEG. AND PASSENGERS ARE


serious accident took place in F1atbush-ave
Brooklyn, between Malbone-st and the plaza yes
terday morning In which W. II. Cartwright. of No
1854 Fourth-ave.. furniture van driver had his
leg broken by Fatbush-ave trolley-car The
van was also smashed and the horses hurt The car
was in charge Of c. f. Pollard motorman and
james Nichols. conductor The rails were slippery
with the rain. and when Pollard tried to slack up
In order TO avoid running into the van he lost
control OF his car. He reversed his lever and APP
piled the brake. but the on increasing IN
speed every moment Pollard rarg his bell bu,
the driver OF the van had no time 10 get out OF the
way. The struck the van. lifting II In IN.
air. Cartwright struck on his head the asphalt
pavement. and lay unconscious. The horses were
rolled over and OF them hurt
The front platform and the front WINDOWS OF the
smashed The terror-stricken passengers
escaped without injury. Cartright refused 10 90
to the hospital. and taken home In an am
buance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
Fur Capes.

30 in deep and full sweep.
FRENCH CONEY at $500 %iO.""
$3.50. oo
CHINA SEAL at $3.50 and SZo.W.
ELECTRIC SEAL at $4,000 S4o.oo'
and $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
Junction of FIatbush and Fulton Avs.

tho car was going at a high rate Of speed when IL
s,rucL the boy ard insist that no attempt was
made on the part of Canavan to cheek II: tho rr-s-
TounseI 70, tho trolley line appeared for the prs,
oners The body of young Behrends was remover
70 his home 10 sol Wallabout-st.: yesterday
Coroner Dreamer adjourned the inquest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-03
ABRAfAM AND
''''; ::: :;;;;:: Ny. STRAJs.
Begins Monday-A Most Remarkable Bale OF
China, Glass,
Lamps, Silver, Cutlery.
Such Values Never Offered in America!

oo merchandising too pronounced ana
China ana Glass we nave 10 copaoe
there no second "hc 'neio'r
we announce spccia always attracts widespread ~
begin Moniay-which we "a'o P" " "
,n hocest and bestsi departments opening c:,
Our enormous Carlsbad Rudostad Limoges oe,scnoan
retailers ehaohg
than elsewhere possible
from ~
retail such this when our enie oc
competition stands at pay I"auo 10
"bargas $50 called CONSIST o
wholesale wall flowers vi such beware
This is an opportunity supply present s
Christmas We look for unprecedented RESPONSE
founded with inducements such as hese'
line us
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

READERS of Crawford's novel casa
Braccio," now appearing in The Cen
tury, will be interested In knowing
that the story, as printed so far, is
true, except that the scene of the
actual occurrence was In South Amer
lea instead of in Italy.
The nun, who really escaped from
a Carmelite convent with Scotch
surgeon, was the niece of q bishop.
A skeleton was placed in her bed,
when It was fired, instead Of body as
In Mr.. Crawford's story. After much
suffering the surgeon and his wife
reached the sea-coast, and were taken
aboard an English vessel. whence they
sailed to Scotland and lived for many
years In Edinburgh. The part OF Mr..
Crawford's story still to appear, por,
trayine the punishment visited upon
the pair for their sins, is imaginary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

The nomination of Judge Moore for
Justice of the Supreme Court, and of
Messrs. Bnstcrfeld and Hackley for
Regents will meet with general approx
al throughout the State, and their
election is only a matter of form.
During the excitement of the can vass
among twelve candidates for the place
on the bench. no man was heard to
say aught against the eminent fitness
for the place of Judge Moore, and as
a man he is the peer of any.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

GraylinR, Jan. 18th, 1895.
To the Hon. Board of Supervisors of
Crawford County.
Gentlemen BY request Of r.
Hanson and John Staley two of the
Bondsmen on ex-county treasurers'
bond. have the honor to appear on
their behalf and ask of this Honorable
Board that 80 days be- allowed them
to adjust the amount due the county
FROM the said Wright Havens.
JOS. PATTERSON.
Moved by Sup. Niederer, that the
bills as read by the Clerk be allowed
as charged.
Motion carried.
Moved by Sup. 1. r. Richards
son, that the Board now adjourn with
out day.
Motion carried.
Ftp. RICHARDSON,
J. w. HARTWICK. Chairman.
Clerk.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
County Convention

The republican electors of Crawford,
county will meet in convention by del
egates, at the Court House, In Gray
ling, on Saturday, March 9th, 1895, al
3 o'cIock p. m, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for Commits
sioner of Schools, for Crawford county,
and attend to such other business as
may come before 1t.
The several townships will be en-
titled to delegates as follows:
Maple Forest. . drayinR' 10
Frederic, . Ball.
Grove. 2 SO. Branch 2
blaine. 2 Cen. Plains,
Beaver Creek, 3.
JOHN STALEY.
NJ. A. Bates, Chairman.
Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
How Fast Do You Liver


THE pace at which Americans live
is admitted to be quite the reverse OF
tortolse-like,- indeed. has become 81
rapid that an important question at
the present Is, "How Long Can This
Lasta" This question is answered by
such well-known authorities as Ed win
Gould, Charles Dana Gibson, Judge j.
F. DAILY, William Wetmore Story,
Prof. Edwin Checkley, and DR.. Mary
Walker. In Demorest's Magazine for
March, and everyone should read what
they say. A decidedly sweet" article
Sugar Time Among the Naples" will
appear to all lowers of the delectable
amber syrup, twin with the buck wheat
cake. The illustrations with this, are
especially fine. "How To Play the
Piano Without a Teacher" Is another
OF those helpful articles conveying in
struction. for which Demorest's is not
ed. The story matter Is bright and
timely. Boys will be interested in
how to make "A Spinning Kite, !"
which will rise higher, fly faster, and
be more fun than any other ever
made. Every department is full to
OVERLOOKING with good things. lin fact.
this Is typical number Of the ideal
family magazine published by w. Jen-
nings Demorest, at Is East 14th st.,
for only % q year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

Glad to hear from Secretary Carlisle
that hereafter the revenues of the
government are going to exceed its
expenditures. He has been saying
this once or twice every month for the
last six months. With the available
funds now on hand and the revenues
to come he is now quite sure he can
get along without selling more bonds.
Time will ell.-Det. Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

In the legislature Thursday of last
week the Honse by vote of "a to 33.
refused to submit to the people a con.
stitutional amendment increasing the
salaries of State officers, it requiring a
two.thirds vote of all the members
elect. The vote was reconsidered,
however, and the measure tabled
Cheboygan Tribune.