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The Press., 1897-04-15
HOLLAND

A. L. Foster of N. Y. City was in town early in the week. ~
 Mrs. Esther Lewis of Stafford Springs has been visiting at J. P. Roots.
 Raymond A. Fuller of Worcester Mass, visited his grandmother, Mrs. Lucius s. Fuller few days last week.
 Miss Marion Agard entertained a few friends at her home on Wednesday, it being her birthday.
 Mrs. .C. Gilmore and daughter of Chambersburgh, Penn, were the guests of E. s. Agard's family few days last week. >f
 The "Crandall" oyster supper was given by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church in the town hall on Saturday even- ing. An entertainment was given in con- nection with the supper. It was to have been held on Friday evening, but was postponed on account of the storm. This is the annual oyster supper given by the society for which the oysters are contrib uted by A. B. Crandall. FLORA.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Men Have Not Degenerated.

It is common to hear of the giant people who lived in the cid days, yet it is decidedly uncommon to find proof that the average ancient was any larger or more powerfully built than the aver age person of the present day. The Egyptian mummies show these people to have been of medium size. The re- mains taken from the catacombs do not differ in size from the people of the pres ent. while the armor which was worn by the warriors of the long ago fit as readily the forms of people who are not at all gigantic, or at least extraordinarily above the average, either in girth or stature. There were great men in the old days, but as great still obtain in this nineteenth centur- -Pittsburg Dis hatch
The Press., 1897-04-15
The POnA'S Army.

The present army of the pope is com posed of five bodies, the Noble guard, under the command of Prince Altieri, consisting of about 50 young men; the Swiss guard, numbering 100 young men; the Palatine guard, numbering about 100 privates and IF officers; the gendarmes, numbering 100 men, and the fire1nen, who are classed as soldiers, partly because they are ill a state of chronic feud with the Swiss guard. The pontifcal army has also an official newspaper, published weekly, edited by ex-pontifcal officers, under the patron age of the so called minister of the army and entitled La Fedelta Cattolica (Cath- olic Loyalty). It publishes deaths, pro- motions, changes, but of course for 26 years has not been able to record acts of alor.-New York Tribune.
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N. division )-trains leave:
The Press., 1897-04-15
COVENTRY.


 Fast day services in the Congregational church tomorrow evening.
 Rev. MT. Pike, of Mansfield, preached in the Congregational church Sunday. Misses A. Katherine and Ruth Perkins, students at Smiths college, were at home Sunday.
 MT. Daniels will put stock of goods in the store recently purchased, and will en- deavor to make as great success in his position as merchant as he has as clerk for J. B. Carmon, ''As order clerk second to none in the state" is the word
 MT. Fogerty is soon to remove his family to Danbury.
 E. A. Tracy has purchased the Wash burn lot on the Main street.
 Miss Helen Jenkins is at her grand mothers, Mrs. Charlotte Stanley.
 Twelve snakes have been killed by Engene and Frank Edgerton, this spring near the famous snake well on the Edger ton farm,
 The remains of MI. Thompson, who formerly resided on the main road between Manning and Ripley hills, but who for some years has lived in Columbia, were brought to the Nathan Hale cemetery for burial Sunday.
 J. B. Carman accompanied G. N. Marcy to Providence, Monday. Mr. Marcy is no better and will be cared fol at a hospital.
 Mr. and Mrs. J.V. B. Prince came to the town, Wednesday. That there was to be a cock fight, Saturday night, was an open secret, the report of which is in the Willimantic news, Tuesdays Hartford Courant.
The Press., 1897-04-15


 The committee on roads, rivers, and bridges reported Tuesday to the Connect icut houso bill concerning good roads It is the act of 1895 with several import ant amendments and in the usual course went to the calendar and ordered printed. The present commission of three is re- tained. Instead of $8 per day one member, the civil engineer is to get $2, 900 year, the two others $1 ,5OO. Only $1, ,OOO Is allowed for office expenses. The com mission gets its actual travelling expenses The selectmen of town shall make all preliminary arrangements for new roads in that town and lay them before the com mission for approval. The work shall then be advertised for bids. Whenever any road shall be constructed one-half of the cost of said construction shall be paid for out of the state treasury provided, that the whole amount so paid by the state shall not in any one year, exceed the sum of $100,00O: and one-half of the cost shall be paid for out of the treasury of the town in which such road is con- structed. When 8 road has been con- structed in any town such town shall thereafter keep such road in proper re- pair, to the acceptance of the highway commission. No sum exceeding in the aggregate $3,OOO shall be expended by any town in any one year under the pro- visions of this act. The term "public roads" shall be construed to mean and include only the main highways leading from one town to another, and shall not include any part of any road lying within the corporate limits of any city or any borough.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The spring overflow of the Mississippi river is very alarming at present. It is estimated that the raging waters thus far this year have engulfed two hundred human beings, ten thousand head of stock and wiped out $5O,OOO,OOO worth of property. Many families have been driven from their homes by the rising waters and the suffering for the necessi- ties of life is very great.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Ara Court of Probate holden at staf

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford. within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day Of April, A. ID. 1897.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of James M. Lord, administrator, with the will annexed, on the testate estate of John K. Lord, late of Stafford, within said dis trict, deceased,
 It is ordered by this Court that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said district, on the 22d day of April, 1897, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post ing copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in stafford, and having circulation in said district.
 Certified from Record,
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-15

General Rivera, the Cuban insurgent commander, who is a prisoner at San Cristobal, is said to be recovering from his wounds. The Spaniards will hold him as prisoner of war, and are not likely to shoot him. -..
The Press., 1897-04-15

Governor Cooke has appointed May Eth as Arbor Day. It is deplorable that the day is not more generally observed, as It Is very easy to find plenty of places that would be greatly improved in appearance by the addition of one or more trees.
The Press., 1897-04-15
New Silks.

Bright as a May moming-this great silk store-with heaped-up luxury from both sides of the sea. No need to tell of these new, fine things to insure their selling but we are bound to give Our Public quick news of interesting goods. We've gathered small lots of the finest things to insure their exclusiveness.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The April term of superior court opened at Rockville Tuesday with short calen- dar session with Judge Shumway on the bench. The cases Brick against Baker and Wens against Hunt were assigned for trial at Holland next Tuesday and Wednesday.
 James Ryley, otherwise Wm. Thomp- son, the horse thief, and pal of Henry Dimlow, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing Dr. Flint's team in Rockville and was sentenced to two years in the state prison. The trial of William Kie- born for burning the Porter barns in Coventry Is now in progress, and a yer dict will be reached to-day. Mayor E. L.. Heath of Rockville has been appointed to sell the Windemere mill property at auction June 1st, if not previously sold at private sale before that date. This prop erty originally cost about $1O0,OOO. It has never been paying plant and has been recently owned by Follett and Pit kins. The property includes a large brick mill and fifteen tenement houses.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Knoxville, Tenn, suffered $1,611, ,0OO fire loss last Saturday morning. The Hotel Knox was destroyed, and fifteen lives were lost. The total insurance was S624. .2O9.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Wash Fabrics.

Hundreds and hundreds of styles of Wash Fabrics are here many of them here only. Yankee wit is responsible for most of them, the down-east mills push the importer hard. Lappet Mulls and Muslin Goods, 15c quality for 124c a yard. Examine Royals, suitable for waists, 124c a yard.
 French and German organdies, 19c. 25c, 33c.
 French wool Chalies, 37tc a yard.
 Rear of main store. Visit our and 10-cent counters. No such values were ever offered as we offer at these prices.
 Ground floor salesroom.
The Press., 1897-04-15
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Dress Stufs.

The newest weaves are here. Grenadines, Fancy Scotch Mix lures, Silk and Wool Mixtures, Pisse Examine, representing the new colorings, Hunters green, heliotrope, geranium and Napo- leon blue.
 Rear Of main store.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Ladies fine correspondence station cry at The Press office. Boston Linen and Bond, in white, cream, tints and various finishes. Also Chinese Linen, Old BeIk- shire Linen, and Damask Linen. We carry a large assortment, and can give you almost anything you want at The Press office.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The affairs of Greece and Turkey have not changed very much. War is re- garded as inevitable, and the strain can- not much longer be borne by either Turkey or Greece. It is said that the Turkish government has formally in- formed the Greek government that any further raid of irIegulars into the Fur kish territory will be regarded by Turkey ss declaration of war upon the part of Greece.
The Press., 1897-04-15

A T a Court of Probate holden at Gov A entry. within and for the district of Coven- entry, on the 10th day of April, A. D. 1897.
 Present, JOHN ISLAM, Judge.
 On motion of Sarah F. Eaton, administrative on the estate of Dwight c. Eaton, late of Gov entry, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administratrix and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same three said district, and by posting a copy thereof or the public sign-post in said town of coventry nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt Certified from record. JOHN ISLAM, Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-15

No small objection which young folks had to the old-time spring medicines was was their nauseousness. In our day this objection is removed, and Ayers Sarsa- parilla, the most powerful and popular of blood purifiers, is as pleasant to the pal ate as 8 cordial.
The Press., 1897-04-15
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD gs. Pro

1I bate Court, April 18th, A. D. 1897.
 Estate of Sarah H. COlburn, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edwin c. Pinney, pray ing that an instrument in writing, purport1ng to be the last will and testament of said Sarah H. Colburn, deceased, may be proved, approved, al- lowed and admitted to probate, as per applica- tton on file more fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Stafford in said district, on the 22d day of April, A. D. 1897 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub inc Circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, in said district.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-15

AT Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1897.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Alkaline A Avery, executrix on Stafford. within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrix, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in public sign-post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. CerJl- fled from record, MARCUS E. FISks Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The date for the adjournment of the Connecticut legislature has been fixed for May IS.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The plans for the immense demonstra- ton to be made in connection with the dedication of Gen. Grants tomb, have assumed much more tangible form the past week. The various committees are fast perfecting their allotted duties and the results are noticeable and gratifying. The program of the exercises at the tomb has reached a point where it is possible to give an outline of its charac- ter. The exercises will begin about Il o'clock, with prayer by Bishop Newman. Bishop Newman was Gen. Grants clergy man and accompanied him on his tour around the world. The oration is to be delivered by Gen. Horace Porter, who, as president of the Grant Monument As sociatiOn, will deliver the tomb into the keeping of the city. Mayor Strong will accept the tomb in behalf of the city President Mckinley is also to make an address, and the pronouncing of the bene- diction will be by Archbishop Corrigan. The instrumental and vocal music is to be by band of 100 pieces and chorus Of 1000 voices. It is to be regretted that among the visitors to the tomb are many of that class of crazy relic hunters who destroy and mar the finest work on the monument, despite the watchful eye of the guards.
The Press., 1897-04-15
WATCH THE
at $50,

A Wheel that the man. ufacturers guarantee to be made of first-class material, seamless tub ing, tool steel bearings, and the best of skilled labor used in it's con- struction. We have them in Ladies' and Gents styles, and can also fur nish them in smaller sizes for the little ones at low CT prices.
 %If you are looking at Wheels call and examine our line.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thank us- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- CTS until a definite order to discontinue is re- oeIved and all arrears are paid in full.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Ara Court of Probate holden at staf

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf-
 A ford, within and for the district Of Staff ford, on the 8th day of April, A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
 On motion of Harvey D. Snow, administrator on the tntestate estate of Selden Snow, late of Stafford within said dtsTict, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Judge
The Press., 1897-04-15
Ara Court of Probate holden at Staff

A T Court of Probate holden at Staff
 A ford within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of April. A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Henry M. Grant, administrator on the tntestate estate of Clark H. Grant, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said es- tate will be exhibited for settlement at the Pro bate Office in said district, on the 22d day Of April, 1897, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting copy Of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford. and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Stafford, and hay ing circulation in said district. Certified from Record MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-15
MRrriRd.

Married
 Somersville, 9th, by A. T. Brainard, Esq, Egbert c. Lee of Somers, and Ethel o. Peck, of Longmeadow, Mass. Springfield, 10th, Elmer G. Moulton of Stafford, and Mrs. Lda L. Willy, of Aga wam, Mass.
 Stafford Springs, 8th, by '>ev. A. J. Mcleod, Henry Williams and Caroline Lathrop, both of Holland.
The Press., 1897-04-15
ROPn.

Stafford Springs, 14th, son to Robert McElhaney.
 West Stafford, 18th, son (Dimock Bur dette) to MT. and Mrs. H. A. Glazier.
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THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant IsemI- weekly furnished for $2.15 peryear.
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Thursday Evening. April 1S. ,ss7.

MCLAUGHLIN 6 SON, PUBLISHERS. Sl.5O a year. If paid strictly in advance. 1.s5.
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NOTlCE.-I hereby forbid all parties 1N trusting any person whatever on my ac- count without a written order from me- as shall pay no bills contracted without such order.
 EVERETT E. WARREN. Stafford April 18th. 1897,
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JUST ARRIVED! CARLOAD 0E FERTILIZER.

Which will sell at the car on Friday, April 18th, FOR CASH, at prices never before heard of in Stafford for the same quality of goods.
 JOHN A. FOSTER.
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Rear Of main store.
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TNO RENTING tenements in Foster \ block, and one tenement In double house on School street. K. E. FOSTER. If
The National tribune., 1897-10-14
Death OF Gen. Horn.

Gen. John Watts Horn, who commanded the
9th Md. during the greater part of its service,
died at his home in Prince George County, Nd.
Oct. 4. At the breaking out of the war Gen.
Horn opened the first recruiting office in Balti-
more. His first service was as Captain in the
9Th Nd, but in July, 1862. he resigned. He
assisted in organizing the 9th Nd, and in Sep
TENDER, 1862. was given commission as Lieu
tenant Colonel.
The command left Baltimore Sept. 10, 1862,
going TO Williamsport, where it Joined the
Maryland Brigade. In March, 1868, the regi-
ment became part of the Third Brigade Sec
ond Division, Eighth Corps At Winchester
the regiment was holly engaged, with heavy
loss in captured. At Mine Run 10 were killed
and az wounded. 1t was then in Keifer's Bri-
gadc, Third Division, Third Corps. In March,
1854. the division was transferred to the Sixth
Corps, and the regiment became part OF the
Second Brigade, commanded by Col. b. F.
Smith. Col. Howard resigned in May, 1863,
and Horn was made Colonel. The command
fought calamity at Wilderness and Cold Har-
Dor, and won its place among the fighting regi-
ments, with u loss of eight officers and l20 men
killed or died OF wounds
Col. Horn was Drevetted Brigadier- General
for gallant and msriiorious service before Rich
mond and in the Shenandoah Valley. He was
appointed Warden of the Maryland penilen.
tiary by Gov. Swami. He was Past Com
nander of the Department Of Maryland GAR.
The National tribune., 1897-10-14


When the Relief Corps was formed in Wis
consin Mrs. Bell was among the first to tax G
MP her membership. a charter member OF L.
u. Nolcott CorIis, Milwaukee, serving Chap
lain Secretary, and President. She has served
The Department of Wisconsin, W.RC. in almost
avery capacity, and her ad IN nistration Presi-
lent WAS signally successful. She has held
several National appointments, and was q
nseiui member Of the Committee on Pensions
and Relief. SLa is President of the Milwaukee
Protestant home for the Aged. an officer of
numerous benevolent and educational associa-
lions, and has just been appointed by the Gov
ernor of Wisconsin the lady member from
Milwaukee TO the Transmississippi Inter
national Exposition.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
The beautiful custom of holding memorial
bervices in memory of sisters passed away has
extended from local CORPS meetings TO both
Department and National Conventions. The
following poem, written for Department Presi-
dent Emma +. Cressinger, and read by her at
the joint memorial services of the Grand Army
and Relief Corps. held at the last Ohio En-
campmemt, is herewith given. by request of
many who desire 10 use it in similar services:
TOLD as MEMORIAL OF HER.
By Kate Brotontee Stefacood
How shall we nnnie them while memory traces
Beautiful deeds they have faithfully done?
How shall we picture their We'll beloved faces,
Crowned with the haios by fortilude yvonY
How shall we measure The .orrows they lightenedr
How shall number the hearts they have
cheered?
How shall we tell OF the homes they have bright
ened.
Ever 10 memory fondy endeared7
10, they with us in fond recollection.
Lo. by the fruits of their hands they are known
Glowing for aye in immortal perfection
Fruits of the spirit in tearfulness sown;
Frutage of faith for the healing OF nations
klndness and patience aud sisteriy love
Bearer to God Than the choicest citations
Pointing the path TO the Kingdom above
The National tribune., 1897-10-14
OLD TIES.
Reunion of Veterans Who Stood
Shoulder to Shoulder in the
Dark Days. E
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Illinois.


Sixty survivors of the I'D III. met in annual
Reunion at Springfield, Sept. % and %. Col.
James +. Jaques, who entered the field with
his regiment in August, 1862. and continued in
command during all its distinguished service.
was present and delivered the annual address.
He received royal welcome from tho boys.
Many States were represented in the gather
ing one comrade being present from California.
New officers elected: Pres. Samuel f. Ridge
way; V.-P., G. II. Castle; Sec. and Treas, D.
+. Lawler, Green Valley, H.; Surg, q. o.
Pond; Chap, p. 3. Huffman. This command
was one of the 900 fighting regi ments."
ii served in Sheridau's Division until the
Spring OF 1864. when he WAS ordered East. 1t
lost 10 killed, 81 wounded and eight missing at
Stone River. and - killed, 81 wounded and %
missing at Chickamauga. During the Atlanta
Campaign it was in kimbalis Brigade. Now
toms Division, Fourth Corps participating in
all the battles of that command, aud aftsrward
joining in the pursuit of Hood.
More interest than usual was displayed this
year by the survivors of the l15th H., the
ANIMAL meeting of the regmental association
at Springfield, Sept. 90, calling out over a hun
drcd who saw service with this command.
Capt. +. l.. Hayes was elected President; G. 81.
lmboden, Treasurer; and j. S. Carter, Decatur,
Secretary. Comrade !. Ii. c. Royce who has
been engaged in collecting material for regi-
mental history, made his report, which showed
satisfactory progress, and the work will be
ready for the press within two months. Re-
union will be at Springfield next year. This