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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07
Announcements.

Between now and the LIST day OF
January there will be eight weddings
in Mt. Sterling and vicinity. We are
in possession of these facts md have
laid in a stock of handsome bridaI
presents. Respectfully,
ED. MITCHELL,
The Hardware Man.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Sterling silver manicure nail files.
knives, button hooks only Soc. each al
j. w. Jones'.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07
An Actress as an Author.

Clara Morrip, the emotional actress,
is writing a series of short stories
based npon incidents in her own life.
The first of these, called "John Hick-
ey, Coachman," is to be published in
the January Ladies' Home Journal,
and shows all the marks of an ex-
perienced story writer. Yet it is the
actress first story.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Sewell is not price cutter. He Is
originator of low prices, and will give
his customer the benefit of every de-
cline in price.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07
Wanted

Five or six saddle mares; must not
be over Is hands high, good style and
fieshy, .J. w FAssErT.
ALA Flat Greek, KY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07
Home Wanted.

In q good family to do general house
work. Address, MISS ALICE BRowN
21-2t Jacksonville, KY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Henry Watterson, editor Of the
Courier Journal, like the bear, has
gone into winter quarters sucking
his own paw, until opportunity af-
fords when he will come from his
hiding, and what direction he will
then take, is unknown to any fl
mite being. In retiring from the
political arena he corEratulates
our ex-Gov. Bucknertor the stand
he has taken; the principle he has
advocated, butIdeplores his tenaci-
ty with WHICH he holds on to dead
issue, M Watterson, while he
has yielded the field, acknowl-
edges defeat, but is unwilling to
yield to the majority and to march
with them against the common
foe, and hence is unworthy the
confidence of the Democratic par
tv. Mr.. Watterson claims there
is a principle at stake; that it is a
vital principle and should the peo-
of this country adopt bimetalism,
it would bring disaster, both to
business methods and relations.
If this be true then Mr.. Watterson
in yielding to the convictions OF
the Democratic party by his 81,
lence asa great editor, is wanting
in manbness, is dishonest, or lack,
ing in patriotism, for no man can
afford to yield to a cause that
would ruin his country. Mr..
Watterson is not insensible Of this,
and we must conclude that by his
recent actions he is bidding for a
return of that prosperity which
his bosses so long enjoyed at the
public Democratic crib. Mr.. Wat
terson has not returned to the
Democratic party and neither Car
he, until he accepts the platform
10 remain silent or to proclaim
from the house tops that he is moi
a Republican is no evidence thai
he is Democrat and the party
viii accept him, only on a com
plete surrender. Democrats are
whole numbers, not fractional
PARTS
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07
Dont't Forget

II you want fine cut glassware, go to
Ed M fchell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Most customers are anxious to get
bargains. Mrs. X. 0. Clarke Is now
Offering special inducements In all
goods. 2O-2t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

A cslNat Mrs. X. 0. Clarke's will
convince SSu thst she IL selling bar
gains In millinery. 301t =
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Kentucky Lottery Companies
and all charters for same have been
knocked out by the Supreme
Court of the United States, not
understanding the able arguments
Of Kentucky's greatest statesman,
jurist and moralist, John G. Car.
Isle, late Secretary of the Treasu-
ry. The eminent, retired, gold
bug Kentuckian, who has fed
from the crib of lottery concerns,
must look elsewhere for his living,
because the Supreme Court says
that no Legislature has the. wight
to give a charter or pass an act
that would be detrimental to the
public morals. We desire to say
that Iohn G's arguments favoring
these dens are as futile as those he
made down in Kentucky a short
time back on the money question
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Fine solid gold breaches set with
diamonds and pearls at j. w. Jones'.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Millinery cheap now at I. p, Mar
tin & Co.'s. 2l-2t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07

Don't fail TO see our line Of holiday
Goods. w. w. REED.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1897-12-07
SPOUT SPRINGS.

Feeding cattle are selling at from
&c to BIC.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Grants Mother.

Hannah Simpson, the gentle wife. had no discoverable enemies. She was almost universally belosed as a Chris tian woman and faithful wife and moth- CT. It took longer to know her. for sha was the most xeticent of persona "Ulysses got his reticence. his patienCe, his equable temper from his mother. " is the verdict of those who know both father and mother. Others go farther and say, ''ae got his sense from hia mother. !"
 Hannah Simpson seems to have gath cred up and carried forward to heE som Ulysses the best qualities of heT people. That she was remarkable woman all her neighboFs bear testimony. She never complained of any hardship or toil CT disappointment. She seldom laughed, and her son Ulysses once said, ''I never saw her shed a tear in my life" Gha was aa proud of her family history aa her husband was of his, but she eaad nothing about it She never argued, never boasted and never gossiped of ho1 neighbors. Her husband bore testimony to her high character in words vel chosen, "Her stsadiness and strsmgth of character have been the stay of tha family through life. !" Her old neigh bors call her "a noble woman. "--Ham lin Garland in McClure'a.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N
urr,.,,r am r .aana.

General Horace Porter, in his Gam paigning With Grant, = in The Century, after speaking of General Meade's some- what anomalous position, quotes Gen eral Grant as follows: ''I am fully aware that some endorsements arise from the present organization, but there is more weight on the other side of the question. I am commanding all the armies, and I cannot neglect others by giving my time exclusively to the Army of the Potomac, which would involve performing all the detailed duties of an army commander, directing it's adminis- tration, enforcing discipline, reviewing its court martial proceedings, etc. l have Burnside's, Buffers and Sigel's armies to look after in Virginia, to say nothing of our western armies, and l may make Sheridan s cavalry 8 separate command. Besides, Meade has served a long time with the Army of the Poto- mac, knows it's subordinate officers thor Oughly and led it to 8 memorable vic- tory at Gettysburg. have just come from the west, and if l removed 8 de. serving eastern man from the position of army commander my motives might be misunderstood and the effect be bad upon the spirits of the troops. General Meade and are in close contact on the field. He is capable and perfectly sub ordinate, and by attending to the de- tails he relieves me of much unnecessary work and gives me more time to think and to mature my general plans.
 'I will always see that he gets full credit for what he does. This was 8 broad view of the situation, and one to which the general mainly adhered throughout the war, but after that day he gave a closer personal direction in battle to the movements of subdivisions of the armies.
The Press., 1897-05-06
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICEs.

tMatter under this head 10 cents per line.)
 Buy Spring Dress Goods, Silks and Trimmings of E. l.. Burr.
 Large assortment of Chenille and Lace Curtains, and fixtures for same, at A. w. Walkers.
 A. w. Walker offers this week one case of Ladies' summer vests at 13 cents each, which are the best that were ever sold at that price.
 A W. Walker has received another large assortment of muslins for sash cur tains, and fixtures for same.
 A. w. Walker is showing large as- sortment of Ladies' aDd Children's Gordon dyed Hosiery, in fast black and tan We have sold this make of Hosiery for the past ten years, and guarantee every pair fast color. Prices from 20 cts. to 3S cts. per pair.
 The Boss celebrated Fig Bar Cookey 121 cts. a pound at the Chicago grocery.
 You will find larger line of Ladies' and Children's Hosiery than ever to se- lect from at A. L. Towards. Prices and quality right.
 IS Gents buys one-gallon can of fine apples at the Chicago grocery.
 Cloth and Silk Capes. Prices low at E. L. Burr's.
 Fine Cucumber Pickles 18c a gallon at the Chicago grocery.
 We invite your attention to our new line of Shirt Waists; also a complete assortment of Belts, Linen Collars, Shirt Waist Sets, etc. AL. Howard
 Miss Katie Horrigan is showing 8 very fine line of trimmed hats at very low Drfoos
The Press., 1897-05-06
r1,a IEInte rIo1Z His atan.


 s. O. Skinner is an old soldier living in West Brighton, who carries as staff to assist him in walking an old flute that has a history. MT. Skinner himself also has history. During one of the politi- cal demonstrations in Rochester he came to the city accompanied by a little grandson. He brought his old wooden flute, now walking stick, with him, as be goes nowhere unRccompanied by his old friend, which has long since lost it's beautiful voice. In the year 1861 Mr. Skinner enlisted in the army, and im- mediately went to the front, taking with him his wooden flute. He enlisted as 8 musician and was soon playing the national airs at the front of a marching regiment, while shot and she'll fell fast and thick aroHnd him. He was sent to Company I, Ninety y-eighth regiment, New York volunteers, commanded by Justice Adams of the appellate court, with Captain Vain in command of the company.
 Mir. Skinner was captured and was in Libby prison two months While there he gained the good graces of the jail au- 6hOr1tles to such an extent that he was taken to see President Jefferson Davis. This was something, MT. Skinner said, that he never knew of any of the other prisoners being allowed to do.
 After being in the war over three years he was discharged while on pro- vost duty in this city. He says his flute did him good service while in the war, and is yet helping him on through life's journey, although in a much different way. While a prisoner in Libby, Mr. Skinner said that he lost one pound a day, and was only able to move around by the aid of his flute, used as cane. He says it seems almost thing of life to him, and now that, like himself. 1t is in feeble health, he would not part with it for gold. -Rochester Democrat and OhronicIa
The Press., 1897-05-06
MANSFIELD.

Alhert Kobe of Spring Hill, who had the misfortune to get his eye hurt while at work at Mansfield Hollow, went to see Dr. St. John in Hartford, and had his eye taken out, and is now much better.
 The second musical recital was held in the college chapel Wednesday evening, April 21st.
 Prof. Gulley and family of Storrs Agri- cultural college have moved to the old Harvey homestead.
 Otis Barrows and family have moved on a milk farm in Rockville. Prof. Patterson and family are now occupying their cottage.
 E. B. Pitts, who graduated at Storrs agricultural college and has been at work for the expirmental station, has taken a farm on shares in East Windsor.
 GurIeyville.
 William Cross, who has been having the humps, is getting better.
 Miss Gertrude Martin of Chaplin is with her sister, Mrs. Fremont Durham.
 Mrs. Andrew Ide has been visiting her sister in Westford
 Miss Charlotte Turner is entertaining Mrs. Carrie Conant of Willimantic.
 Miss Estella Clark, who has been at work in the silk mill for Edward Smith, is now at her home in Chaplin on account of sickness.
 Bennie F. Chase called on friends this week while on his way from Willimantic to Westford on his wheel
 Mir. and Mrs. James Sunderland have gone to housekeeping in Ashford.
 Rev. B. F. Raynor and wifewere agree ably surprised last Friday evening by a Found Party" A goodly number of friends were present.
 Last Sunday the sacrament of the Lords supper was administered in the M. E. church, G. W. LeValley and Mrs. F. 0. Durham were taken into the church.
The Press., 1897-05-06
WALES.

Will Converse has been laid up with a sore hand the past two weeks.
 Mrs. Sarah Smith, returned from her trip to Washington, D. O., 8 few days ago.
 MT. Walls, from Holland, has moved into the house recently vacated by F. D. Hiscox.
 H. A. Eaton has return from Northfleld and Farley, and will be in Wales to serve customers the coming month.
 Ira Nelson, who has kept the Berkley boarding house the past year, will move back on to his farm this month. E. s. Durham will run the boarding house.
 Fred Deland of Brookfleld and Miss Alice Pepper of Wales were married at the brides home Sunday afternoon. Only relatives and few friends were present.
 There will be monthly conference of the ministers of the Westfleld Baptist association in Wales next Tuesday. An effort will be made to secure the presence of some of the speakers for Monday. Tues day and Wednesday, that series of meetings may be held. There will be morning and afternoon sessions for the ministers, with an evening session for the public. Barges will be run from Palmer Tuesday morning to accommodate the visitors.
 The burglary committed at the Berkely mills some weeks ago Is believed to have boov, %ha vyorI1 oF ER~ouE nrac.orr ,r,hr. left Wales about the time of the crime. He was suspected from the start, and was finally traced to New York state His course was followed back to Fiskdale, where he Is wanted for burglarly, and he was finally located at Woonsocket, R. I. He was arrested in that city for carrying concealed weapons, and Is now in jail. He will be discharged in June, and Is wanted in several places.
 The golden wedding of MT. and Mrs. William Harris of Wales was celebrated last Monday evening. MT. and Mrs. Harris have lived in Wales for many years and have @ host of friends. The gather ing was an unusually pleasant one. Re- treatments were served and handsome cash present was left by the visitors. For many years MT. Harris was spinner in the woolen mill, but his eight failing him he retired from that business several years ago. Since that time he has done some iobbing about town, but has lived prac- tically retired. Both MT. and Mrs. Harris are members of the Methodist church, of which Mir. Harris is janitor.
The Press., 1897-05-06
HOLLAND

Harry Newcomb is riding new wheel. c. F. Merrill, of New York, was in town one day recently.
 Rev. A. B. Post is at his home in Clinton, N. r., for two weeks.
 The German measles are quite prevail ent, but all the cases are very light. Miss Fannie Hyde, of Ellington, was the guest of Miss Florence Agard over Sunday.
 A gang of men are at work near the street putting in the new telephone line, and expect to have it completed in about two weeks.
 Wm. Bowers, son of Joseph Bowers, died Saturday morning, having been sick only few days. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Florence M. Essex was married to John G. Rider of Wilmington, at the home of the brides mother, on Wednes- day evening, Rev. J. Q. Adams of the Methodist church performing the ceremo- ny. They will live in Wilmington.
 FLORA.
The Press., 1897-05-06

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 large assortment, and can give you almost anything you want at The Press office.
The Press., 1897-05-06
There is . Claes of People

Who are inured by the use of cOffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores Q new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place Of coffee. Tho most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over H as much. Children may drink 1t with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts per pack age. Try it. AalE for GRAIN-0.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Ice Cold Soda.

Our soda fountain was iced up this morning for the first time this season. Come in and try it, and you will find our soda tastes even better than last season.
 LATHROP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1897-05-06

A child was cured of croup by dose or two of Ayers Cherry Pectoral A neigh bor's child died of the same dread disease, while the father was getting ready to call the doctor. This shows the necessity of having Ayers Cherry Pectoral always at hand
The Press., 1897-05-06
ASHFORD.
WestEord Correspondence.

I
 Rev. MT. Cameron will again supply thepulpit of the Congregational church next Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Amitage are both in a fair way to recover from their severe attack of grip.
The Press., 1897-05-06

Sometimes Sc. will Save $50! Now Is the season to use Moth Balls and Camphor Gum to pack in your Win ter Clothing. 5c. qr., 15c. lb.
 LATHRoP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1897-05-06
GraphaphOne.

The greatest wonder on earth. New songs and selections running every day. Don't fail to hear It at
 LATHROP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1897-05-06
UNION.

Representative Harry E. Back of Union, who has just opened law office in Daniel son, was appointed prosecuting attorney of the new town court of Killingly by Judge Prescott yesterday.
 Rock Meadow.
 Quite an extensive fire spread over Hedge Hog" last Friday, burning over a number of acres of spIout land owned by Rockwell and Brooks, not doing much damage otherwise.
 Mrs. Henry Booth returned home last Friday from visiting her daughter in Hartford.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Grating Wax.

Hyou wsnt to grow oranges on apple trees, or turnips on potato vines, use our Grating Wax-only 15c. stick.
 1ATHROP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1897-05-06
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Regular meeting of V. o. G. c. next Monday evening.
 There are still about fifty dogs in towr on which the license is not paid.
 Regular meeting of Harmony Temple of Honor, next Wednesday evening.
 Regular communication of Ionic Lodge F. &. A. M, next Tuesday evening.
 Epworth League topic at the M. E church, next Sunday evening, "A wise son."
 Misses Fannie aud Marie Gale have been very i'll with the grip, but are now improving.
 Y.P. s. 0. E. topic at the Congrega tional church, next Sunday evening "Why Love Jesus"
 Mrs. L. B. Roberts is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Etta M. Gale, and has been car ing for her during her recent illness.
 The members of the Old Homestead company will have a rehearsal at Grace church Sunday school room Friday even ing, at 7.30.
 A. W. Kingsbury is pushing work or the curbing and pedestal for the GranC Army post, and it will, no doubt, be ready for Memorial day.
 Frank Cardinal has hired the photo graph rooms in Taft's block, recently va cated by Wm. Milan, and will be oper for business the last of the week.
 Dr. L. F. Eaton has added to his equipment eataphoric apparatus of tht latest design. It is an electrical appa ratus and is designed to preventp pain wher filling sensitive teeth.
 An open-air concert by the Citizens band will precede the dance which they are to give Saturday evening. The Citt- zens' band orchestra, Nelson Pease di- rector, will furnish music for the dance. The proceeds will go toward buying new music and paying the instructor. B. J. MulIin and David Bissett will prompt.
 The first shoot of the new gun club was held last Thursday afternoon. 10. But terfield distinguished himself by breaking IT pigeons out of a possible %. Pinney and Bissett came next with 15 each to their credit. Squires broke II, Fiske 10, Muzzy 10, Hanley g, Nichols T, Eaton 4. The next shoot will be held this after noon.
 At the annual meeting of Grace church, held Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: Senior warden, James F. Chamberlin; junion warden, William Wood; clerk and treasurer, R. M. Fisk; vestrymen, Dr. F. L. Smith, G. J.. Bailey, Noel M. Pease, J. T. Mel bourne, George F. Beard, John Johnson, and James F. Chamberlin.
 Rev. R. 0. Gragan, of St. Edwards church, will next Sunday attend the con- secration services of the Right Rev. John J. Monaghan, bishop-eleet Of Wilmington Del, and elassmate of Father Gragan's Both were ordained Dec. IS, 1880, by Car dinal Gibbons, who will also be consecra- ting prelate at the services in Whining ton. In the absence of Father GragaT next Sunday, services will be held at St Edwards as usual, Rev. Father Sorel, ot Hartford, officiating.
 The amount raised by the borough schools for the starving in India should have been $33 instead of $13 as printed last week. The full amount raised so fal
The Press., 1897-05-06

Policeman in Vienna must be able to swim, row boat and understand teleg- raphy.
The Press., 1897-05-06

In view of the hard times the amount Is quite large and if all towns throughout New England of this size do as well much good will be accomplished.
 Mrs. Susan c. Pease, wife of the late Dr. L. s. Pease, of Thompsonville, died early Saturday morning at the home of her son, on Grant avenue. Mrs. Pease has been i'll all winter, but the immediate cause of her death was paralytic shock. Dr. Pease, her husband, was widely ant surgeon of the 9th Connecticut regi- ment. One son, Noel M. Pease,. with whom she resided, survives her. The fu- neral was held Monnay. After a prayer at the house, by Rev. T. D. Martin, the body was taken to Thompsonville, where the funeral was held from the First Pres byterian church. Rev. w. Hart Dexter, of Springfield, assisted by the regular pas tor, Rev. Mir. Wallace, oficiated. The burial was at Thompsonville.
 Early Sunday morning Levi Gary met three men, with a team, coming down East Main street. They stopped and talked with MT. Gary, and finally offered to sell him the horse for $8O. This aroused MT. Gary's susp cions and he got them to drive around to his stable. He then told them that they could go no farther, and sent for Officer Helm. After the officer heard their story he did not think if necessary to hold them. They said the team belonged to John Bowlin, of Southbridge. Mir. Gary telephoned to Mir. Bowlin, and learned that the team had been hired to drive about three miles, The owner said hold the team and arrest the men. In the meantime the men had driven away. Levi, accompanied by his brother, c. B. Gary, started after them in the direction they took when they left town. They did not find the men or team, and after going as far as Bondvil1e, re- turned without them. Mir. Bowlin has since telephoned that the team was brought back to him.