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RH!a!ll. H!!l. RS%dSSF RRakidRS
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
HARBINGERS.

Tn day is gitttn' longer at both ends;
 Tn sunshtne's gttttn' brighter ev'ry day; Tn bluebird's here already, an his friends
 Will be along in time to have their say. Tn spring raise O tn crtck is running high
 A wagon now can scarcely cross tn run; Tn uplands roads is fast a-gttttn dry,
 An it's nigh time our blowing was begun. Tn winter wheat is showing mighty fine,
 An green1n' up tn ole fields dirty brown, Tn bark on little tree tWigs has shine
 That shows the saps begun to move aroun'. Now these things I've been tellin' you of here,
 Accordin' to Aunt Lyd1a's 1dee, Don't mean so much that spring is mighty nea AS time for us to swaller sass'fras tea.
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CoNDENsEDT T TESTIMONY -Chas. B. Hood,
 Broker and Manufacturers Agent, Co., lumbus, Ohio, certides that Dr. Kings New Discovery has no equal as Cough remedy. J. D. Brown, Prop, St. James Hotel, Fit. Wayne, Ind, testifies that he was cured of Cough of two years stand ing, caused by La Grippe, by Dr. Kings New Discovery. B. F. Merrill, Bald winsville, Mass, says that he has used and recommended it, and never knew it to fail, and would rather have it than any Hemming, sSs E. s5th St., Chicago, ai- ways keeps it at hand, and has no fear of Group, because it instantly relieves. Free Trial Bottles at FIX Taft's Drug Store. 3
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DID You EVER try Electric Bitters as remedy for your troubles? If not, get bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Com plaints, exerting a wonderful direct intiu- ence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed by it's use Fifty cents and $1.00 at k. K. Taft's DIug Store. 3
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New York Recorder. If you will step this way" said the salesman politely, q will show you a very modest little bicycle costume" ""Then let's step the other way" she replied, and he at once realized that she was looking for brilliant-hued blOOmers
The Press., 1896-04-16

What the Shakers of Mount Lebanon known more about than anybody else, is the use of herbs and how to be healthy.
 They have studied the power of food They nearly all live to ripe old age.
 The Shaker Digestive Cordial is pre- pared by the Shakers from herbs and stomach.
 It helps the stomach digest it's food, and digested food is the strength-maker.
 Strong muscles, strong body, strong brains, all come from properly digested food.
 A sick stomach can be cured and diges- tion made easy by Shakers Digestive Cordial
 It cures the nausea, loss of appetite, pain in the stomach, headache, giddiness, weakness and all the other symptoms of indigestion, certainly and permanently.
 Sold by druggists. Trial bottle1O cents
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(FOr The Press.) A SOLDIERS DIARY-A FRAG- MENT.

The following is from diary kept by George N. Champlin, member of the 18th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers. It covers the entire year of 1S64
The Press., 1896-04-16

Chicago Record: "You don't seem to boast much about your ancestors" "No Pm too busy fixing things so my poster ity can brag of me-"
The Press., 1896-04-16

Truth: You musn't be saucy, Fanny" said the maiden aunt to the little girl. "No one will love you if you are." "Were you saucy when you were a little girl, aunty?" asked the guileless child.
The Press., 1896-04-16

Chicago Post: Whats the number of her shoes ?" "Two." "TwosP" s"I said two-do you think she's quadruped ?"
The Press., 1896-04-16

Characteristics of Hoods Sarsaparilla: Largest sale, the most merit, the greatest cures.
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ITEMS FROM THE STAFFORD
 NEWS LETTER.
ON " ARD. ...
July 23, 1859.

1t is our intention to print under this head from week to week. items of interest from the old Stafford News Letter.
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THE BOSTON CLOTHING STORE.

It is unanimously admitted by all who have visited our store since our opening that our Stock is the Newest, the Freshest, the best Selected and the Most Reasonable in prices ever shown in Stafford. This is no idle boast, we repeat what others say and we will add that it is true in the full sense of the word, and that we are able to sell goods that cannot be excelled in quality for less money than can be had elsewhere. This may seem to some broad statement, yet it is true; and right here we must tell you that we buy goods in large quantities for two stores, and for Cash only. Ev- erybody knows what that means. Vel ask you to come and see us, inspect our goods and you will be pleased.~ If you make any purchases you will go away happy, with some money left in your pocket. Our stock consists of First Glass Made Clothing, Spring Overcoats in all shades, an elegant line of Suits for Men and Boys. These must be seen to form any idea. Pants of all descriptions, Hats and Caps of this springs styles, and a complete line of Gents Furnishings.
 ssnno pricQ tO All g
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TOHN G. WIGHTMAN,C Carriage O Manufacturer. Repairing in all it's branches. A large stock of new and secondhand work con- stantly on hand. Factory at Stafford Hollow.
The Press., 1896-04-16

A GENCY of Holland County Mutual A Fire Insurance Go. at J. W. CHANDELIERS office at residence, Westf0rd-av., Stafford Springs.
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WTM. A. COMINS, Horse and OK
 w Shoeing, Machine Forg1ngs and Repairing done to order. Also builder and repa1rer of all styles of Wagons. South-st, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1896-04-16

r w. CHANDLER, Insurance anc 9 Real Estate Agency, Stanford Springs. Of flee at residence on Westford Avenue.
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Y HI. REED, Attorney at Law, office O in Stafford National Bank Building, East Moin,St
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

TAMES FITZGERALD, Attor- O ney-at-law. office in Warrens block,
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H E. PATTEN, 37 Wells-st., Hart H. ford, Conn, Dye1ng and Carpet Beating Works. Miss MI. Russell, agent Stafford Springs
The Press., 1896-04-16

~ H.. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and Os Dealer in Pianos and Organs, Mansfield
The Press., 1896-04-16

DR. G. l.. NICHOLS, Physician
 D and Surgeon. Office hours, 1 to 3 and z to p.m. at 92 Ma1n-st Night bell at Springs Housee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

THE Baltimore Meas SAYS
1.-The Democrats of Anne
Arundel seem TO welcome the
prospects of a new election.
They believe that they will
carry the election, and think
that the result will bear heavily
on the political situation in the
State. With the successful
election in Carroll county,
when DIR. Herring was selected
to I'LL the vacant seat OF the
late Pinkney ]. Bennett in the
Senate; with the Republicans
in Baltimore county seemingly
unwilling to stand the test OF
an election Tor a successor to
the late Delegate Birkield
with the Democratic anxiety
to Try a battle OF the ballots in
Anne Arundel again, and the
possibility of a new election OF
a Senator in Calvert, in case
of the death of Senator BoLd,
after the unseating OF the
Democratic delegates last
week. there have been a mum.
Der OF opportunities for the
Republican leaders to study
the handwriting on the wall.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
The Cost of Campaigns.

An amendment to the pending elec-
ton bill has been introduced Ii pro-
vides that 10 candidate for Congress
or any other office in the gift of the
people shall pay as campaign expenses
more than 500 for each 5000 voters.
For every 100 voters above 5000 and
under $4,000 Re may expend 81, and
for every 100 above $4,000 fifty cents.
This limiting of expenses is not To
include those for travelling or for the
publication of papers. pamphlets, etc,
necessary TO set forth the views Of the
candidate upon public questions
Every candidate. including those for
United States Senatorships, shall with
in thirty DAYS after election file with
the officer issuing certificates of cleo.
ton a sworn statement containing an
exact record of all moneys expended
by him or by others for him during
the campaign, and the commission is
not TO issue until such a statement is
filed. All political committees shall
have treasurer, who shall keep an
account of all receipts and expendi-
lures and file statement with the
CLERKS of the Courts, who shall pre-
serve it four year For violation of
the law a fine of 500 to $1,000 is To
be imposed, or imprisonment from six
months 10 two years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

without knowing in any degree what they
mean, or what responsibilities and trials
they bring. The highest and best thing
that any woman can do is 20 bear and rear
healthy, intelligent children. The accom-
plishment Of this end depends almost en-
tirely upon her health and particularly
upon the health and strength Of the organs
distinctly feminine. The state of the chill
dren. both intellectual and physical de-
ponds ON the mother If she doesn't care
enough for her own comfort and happiness
10 take the proper care of herself, She Ger
tainly ought to do il for the sake Of her
children. To very large extent, the des-
tiny and achievement OF a man is decided
in the months before his birth During
that time is determined whether or not he
is TO be of robust health and strong intel
lcct. During that time, his mind and body
are started on the path that they will follow
through life. Circumstances may influ-
encc him, but he cannot get away from the
effects of pre- natal influences. One of the
principal uses Of DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scTiptiOn is the preparation of prospective
mothers for the time of trial and danger
that comes when a child is born. The Pre-
scription" is strengthening and invigorating
and lessons pain and danger. II insures the
perfect well being and the perfect health
of both mother and child Every woman
should know these things before she really
needs to know them. There are many
things in DIR. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser" that every woman ought
TO know. This celebrated work has reached
a sale of 60, 600 copies at 81. so each. The
expense of production having thus been
covered, 500, 900 copies are now being given
away copy will be sent 10 any address
on receipt Of twenty one (2Il one cent
stamps TO cover cost of mailing only.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MED
IcAL ASSOCIATION. No. Cos Main Street,
Buffalo, ~. Y.
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800 Reward, 800.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there Is nj least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure in
all its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh cure is the only positive cure now
known 10 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting di-
rcctly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. thereby destroying the foun-
dation Of the disease, aud giving the patient
strength by building mp the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
propiietors have 50 much faith in its cura-
tive powers. that they offer tine llundre I
Dollars tor any ease that it fails To cure.
Send for list of Testimonials. Address.
+. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo q.
rS- Sold 10y druggists. 75c.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

Major I. Hall aud jerome b. Hall,
partners trading under the name
and firm of Hall, Bro, and Co
vs..
Their Creditors.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County. January Term. 1896, 10
wit: February 18th, 1896.
ORDERED that the sales made
and reported by Clayton J. PurnelI,
Trustee Tor the sale of the real and
personal estate of the above named
firm OF Hall. Bro and Co. and of
Major I. Hall and jerome b. Hall rs
individuals, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the ninth dav
Of March. next, provided copy Of
this order he inserted in some newspa-
per printed in Worcester county once
in each ut three successive weeks he
fore the 2nd day of March in The year
eighteen hundred and ninety six.
The report states the aggregate
amount Of sales Of partnership and in
dividual property to he s20.75574
FRANCES Henry PrRNELI.. Clerk.
True Copy, Test
FRANCIS Henry PUENEL., Clerk.
feb. lost.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
MODEST-pRIcE STUFFS

Don't write America down
as slow because only these
cheaper stufls are accredited
to home producers. This ism t
the dress goods feast that will
last until June. These are
early-ripcs that will be bought
up quickly.
Irregular check Cheviot, slightly bout
rettcd-a very Scotch effect, 80 inch,
35isc
Domestic Homespun. light spring
weight. in brown. blue, gray and
green. "a inch. nc.
Fancy Check Suiting in brown, blue,
green and gray, bourettcd with
white like some OF the Scotch stuifs
at three times the price, ri inch,
g-lEg
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

THE people of Maryland
have much to bear this winter
from hasty and illadviSed leg
islation. The session OF the
legislature is now about one
bali spent. and practically
nothing has been done by the
Republicans except to seek
office: and by the Democrats
except to head off Republican
aggressiveness and greed. All
the business OF the session,
therefore, will be condensed
into a little more than one
month, and it will be utterly
impossible toproperly prepare.
mature and discuss important
measures. 1t is the opportu-
nifty for the lobby with crock
ed measures which they may
want 10 pass. 1t is the best
field that interest class Of
citizens have had for these
many years, and it is quite
likely they will work it for all
that there is in it. The State is,
therefore. likely to be the sui
ferer. We are in the hands
of the Philistines, and they will
likely exact the usual toll, a
toll which we must pay for
having fallen into the hands of
incompetent men, who are
more DESTROYS for plumber
than good government.-Ccn.
HcsgXc Observer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
LOWndeS' Clean Sweep.
Extraordinary Acts Of Political
Spoliation in Maryland.

State Senator Talbot. chairman of
the Democratic State Committee, SAYS
that the State Convention will not
probably be held until the middle OF
June. lie does not anticipate a,y:
thing like snap convention or a
bitter contest in the party. Democra
tie members of the Legislature. leaders
in their espcctive districts. express
the same opinion. Mr. Talbot de-
clares his intention of reSigning the
Chairmanship before the Spring cam
paign opens. He and the other regu
lar Democratic leaders are very much
interested in the proposed police reor-
ganization scheme for Baltimore.
SENATOR TALBOT on THE SITUATION.
Chairman Talbot forcihly express
ed his opposition To this move, saying;
"ln the natural course of events un-
der the present law the Republicans
will get control of the Baltimore Police
Board in March. 1897. and will retain
it four years. There is apparently a
settled determination to legislate the
present officials out of office. see no
reason, other than that Of partizanshir,
why this should he done. and shall
resist il. | believe the Democratic
majority IN the Senate will hold To-
geiher and defeat any reorganization
bill. no matter what Inducements in
the way of deals and dickcrs NAV he
offered
LowNDEs PLEDGES NOT CARRIED OFT.
Governor l.owndes has announced
that he favors the Bruce bill. lie was
present at the reform meeting last
week, and We; his actions and declara-
tions do not accord with his promises.
The spirit of reform, rs | understand
it. is that faithful and efficient public
servants shall not he discharged be-
cause of political opinion. The Coy
ernor assured the people that he would
retain the faithful officials. Now he
has announced clean sweep and has
notified Democrats not 10 apply.
The general sweeping away OF
every Justice of the Peace, every
Notary Public and every subordinate
clerk in the State is one of the most
extraordinary acts of public spoliation
that has been heard Of in many wears
in any State. These offices are abso.
lutely non-political, and many Of the
present incumbents have occupied the
places for years. 10 replace them
with inexperienced and unframed men
may result in serious public inconven-
fence. The act is against the under
standing of the people who elected Mr..
Lowndes and in violation of his ex-
pre-. sed pledges-Cor. Phiia. Record
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MEMS CLOTHING

1t is amusing to us to hear
the echoes of ideas that had
their origin in this business.
When the head of this house
long since announced that
money would be refunded for
all garments that came back
unworn, regardless of the cause
of return. the statement was
received with almost incredu-
lily by buyers and with deris-
ion by other merchants.
But the world moves. The
best retailers have copied our
terms. Erstwhile critics ring
the changes on the money re-
funded idea. And we say,
Thank YOU" for there is no
complimentary hattery SO COM
plete as imitation. Sensible
men listen to solid truth.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the
subscriber has obtained from The Or
phans' Court of Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of administration on
the personal estate OF
LITTLETON b. BETHARDS,
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned to exhi
bit the same with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber, on or before the 9TH
day of August, 1896. They may other
wise, by law, he excluded from all
benefits of the said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested 10
make immediate payment Given
under my hand this | 4th day OF Jan.
uary S96
XADOk i. HENRY,
Administrator.
Test: THOS. ID. PURNELI.
feb. - 81. Register OF Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

phia store. Nearest competi-
ton we ever had was in the
label. Somebody did very
closclyimitate that. 1t wouldn't
pay to initiate the Linens be-
cause price competition is inn
possible.
The Stiller linens are the
best wearing goods at their
price in the world. And they
are slightly. too.
a peep at the newest ar
rivals
Shllcr Table Linens
At 50c-Ome thousand yards of heavy
cream Table Linen. % in wide
At zoe Six hundred yards of splendid
quality cream damask Table Linen,
choice Of several good patterns. "a
in. wide
At Seven hundred yards of heavy
cream damask Table Linen, in many
choice patterns. 40 in. wide.
At Sl-Five hundred yards of extra
fine and heavy double satin damask
Table Linen; cream. "a in. wide.
Shlley Nabk'inS-
$l15-Two hundred and fifty dozen
full grass-bleached Napkins. IS in.
square.
At Sl.5D-Thrce hundred dozen heavy
bleached drill Napkins. - in. square.
At $iG5- Two hundred dozen grass
bleached heavy drill Napkins. -
in. square.
At - :15-Three hundred dozen soft
finished bleached damask Napkins
in three designs. 20 in. square.
At So - - Three hundred dozen
bleached extra heavy double dam
ask Napkins. ~ in square.
At ST. b Two hundred dozen bleached
damasa Napkins, in a range Of good
patterns. 10 in. square.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

DELEGATE SMrrE of Cecil
rises to remark that he has
no use for mugwumps. Very
few Republicans have since
the election. They were very
anxious for the mugwump
vote, just the same, and now
the aforesaid mugwump is
getting his just reward.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
MEMS MACKINTOSHES

February, March and show
cry April-you'll get through
them best with NJ kintosh
to help you. From looking
you'll agree that we carry a
stock equal to half a dozen
other stocks combined. We
don't buy them to pile up,
either. Thcy'r re needed for the
daily throng of wanters. And
it IS usual to save a fourth
from current prices by buying
at this busiest store. so to
S22.5o.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
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Threw Away his Canes.

Mr.. ID. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Black
Creek. \. y. was so badly afflicted
with rheumatism that he was only able
to hobble around with canes. and even
then it caused him great pain. After
using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he
was 50 much improved that he threw
away his canes. He says this lini-
ment did him more good than all
other medicines and treatment put to-
gether. For sale at - and 30 cents
per bottle by DIR. c. F. w Hall,
Snow Hill, and DIR. l.. l. Dirickson,
Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

By VIRTUE of a power contain
ed in mortgage from Daniel H.
Price and Sallie NJ. Price his wife, to
Clayton J. Purnell, dated the 18th
day of February, eighteen hundred
and ninety-fve and recorded among
the land records of Worcester County
in Liner F. II. 7. No. 6, folios | %
and 1876, the sai,i mortgage having
been duly assigned and whereas de-
fault has been made in payment of
the money in said mortgage mentioned.
The Undersigned Assignee OF said
mortgage will sell at public sale to
the highest bidder, for cash in front of
DeWaals Hotel, in the town OF Stock
ton, Maryland, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
SATUR DAY,
March 9TH. 1896,

at the hour Of 3 o'clock 7. NJ,
all that house and lot being situate on
the road leading from Stockton to
Georges Island Landing which was
conveyed to the said Daniel T.. Price
by John w. Sheppard and wife by
deed of even date with said mortgage,
and which was conveyed to the said
John w. Sheppard by Clayton J.
Purnell Permanent Trustee by deed of
even date with said last named deed,
to which said deed reference is hereby
made for more particular description
of said property.
Terms-Cash.
WILLIAM +. JOHNSON.
Assignee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Worcester County, Maryland,
letters of administration on the per-
sonal estate nf
JOSHUA +. TOWNSEND.
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned to exhi-
bit the same with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber, on or before the 2nd
day of September 1896 They may
otherwise. by law, be excluded from all
benefits OF the said estate. All persons
indebted to sad estate are requested to
make immediate payment Given
under my hand this 2Sth dav of Jan
uary, 1896.
SIDNEY +. TOWNSEND,
Administrator
Test: THOS. ID. PURNELL,
feb. l-3t. Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

Our people are growing more and
more in the habit OF looking to DIR. c.
F. w. Hall, Snow Hill. and DR. l.. l..
Dirickson, Berlin, Md. for the latest
and best Of everything in the drug
line. They sell Chamberlain Cough
Remedy, famous for its cures of bad
colds, Group and whooping cough.
When in need of such a medicine give
this remedy trial and you will be
more than pleased with the result
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
STlI.LER LINENS

We were Stiller's Column
bus. but SO satisfactory are
the linens he makes that we
have never shared their sell
ing with any other Philadel-
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PEOPLE OF
...SNOW HILL

You know Mason's delivery wagon on
the street. If you will just hail the
driver rs he passes by your door he
will gladly take your order for choice
groceries, etc, and see they are de-
livered ut your house. Our stock is
fresh, our prices are low. We have a
splendid line of Iron Stone China,
Dishes, Plates, Cups and Saucers,
Bowls, Pitchers and other pieces, and
some of the most beautiful articles in
limitation Cut Glass you ever saw
We are almost giving these away.