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The Press., 1897-04-22
WALES.

The farm and personal property belong ing to the late Mrs. Michael Welsh, will be sold at public auction, next week Thursday, at 10 8. m.,
 A trip was taken last week by I. L.. Currier of Worcester and the committee of the board of trade of Warren, consisting of J. M. Drake, c. E. Tarbell and J. G. Hastings, over the proposed route of the electric railroad from Warren to Wales. MT. Currier desired to find the feasibility of building the road in the interests of the Worcester construction company. The road if constructed would depend chiefly upon the freight, express and mail re- ceipts to make it 8 paying investment, and in this particular would be something of a novel departure for the vicinity. In the trip to Wales three chief difficulties are met. The first is the Maple-street hill in Warren and then there is the choice of going over Tower hill in Brimfield or practically building new road around it. MT. Currier was favorably impressed with the possibility of building, and further investigation will probably be made be- fore long. The preliminary work, how ever, will occupy some time, as it would be necessary to get 8 charter from the state, and the road itself would have to be constructed in a much more substan- tial manner than the ordinary electric road.
The Press., 1897-04-22
BRIMFIELD.

H. l.. Converse moved into his new store Monday.
 A meeting of the stockholders of the Brimf1eld hotel company was held in the town hall Saturday afternoon. A corpora tion was organized, bylaws adopted and officers elected. There was good attend ance, and much interest in the meeting. The officers elected were Board of directors, J. M. Warren, c. s. Tarbell, G. M. Hitchcock, H. l.. Converse and c. L. Gould clerk, Dr R. V. Sawin i; treasurer, G. M. Hitchcock. The capital of the company is to be not less than $S00O. The trustees are now receiving specifications for the building.
The Press., 1897-04-22

cry at The Press office. Boston Linen aud 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., 1897-04-22

Miss Mary Dodds has new Century bicycle.
 The Sunday school of the M. E. church will have an Easter concert next Sunday evening.
 The carpenters are al work on the ad- dition to the store building and will have 1t completed in a short time. It will be nice looking building when finished and the grading in front makes 1t still more attractive.
 1S12 and 1897 were brought into fellow ship in the person of Ebenezer Colburn, who has entered upon his 66 year. On the 15 inst a party from Massachusetts to- gether with friends from Staffordville, met at the home of Mir. Colburn, to salute him on account of his good health and strength. The company came on wheels, as this, is now the order of the day, we may how ever except master Charlie Peel, who appeared on horse back, and by his skill ful horsemanship ought to have been made the road marshal of the band. The company received hearty reception from Mir. Colburn and his hostess Mrs. Clare l. Lemond, who prepared them dinner, that would vie in variety, quality, and quantity with the best hotel in the country.
 West Stafford.
 Tax Collector Wightman will be at the post office next Thursday, from 10 a. m. to 9. p. m.
 Edward Pease of Somers was in town Saturday.
 Miss Lottie NJ. Fairfield has graduated from Huntsingers Business college in Hartford and is home for the present.
 Samuel M. Harwood and his daughter Mrs. E. F. Gold were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Herman Lovett in Ellington the the 18th.
 George Ellithorpe received visit from N. O. Chapman of Holland early in the week.
 Carlton Ellis went Monday to work in Hampden.
 Herbert O. Fletcher from Manchester, Macs, was home for a few days last week {, also Miss Eva Fletcher from Amherst was home over the Sabbath, both return- ed Monday.
 M. s. Shepard is out with a new span of bays purchased in Springfie cid. Miss Mary Fuller goes this week to Monson Mass. She expects to pass her s1st birthday, the 24th with her sister Mrs. Gaylord Lamphear.
 The Easter concert was we'll attended and passed off pleasantly.
The Press., 1897-04-22
Ice Cold Soda.

Our soda fountain was iced up this morning for the first time this season. Come In and try 1t, and you will find our soda tastes even better than last season.
 LATHRoP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1897-04-22
Agricultural :. ". : Implements,

Agents for Eddy's famous Rough and Ready Flows, which are made with wrought steel beam, and either cast or steel mould boards, as. desired, in all sizes-try~~ ene* Also the Belcher & Taylor and famous ''76" Flows, Cutaway and Disk Harrows, Planet Jr,, and other steel horse hoes and cutters,
The Press., 1897-04-22
TOLLAND

HOLLAND
 Miss Ruth c. Brown has left town to take the position as teacher of large school in Sterling.
 Frank Kellogg has bought the farm of Jarab Gibson, and has moved his family here from Turner's Fall, Mass.
 Rev. J. Q. Adams is assigned as pastor of the Methodist church, to succeed Rev. J. B. Ackley, who goes to Gales Ferry.
 George West, of Ellington, was at Hubbard Vests over Sunday.
 Miss Alice Sickles of East Hartford was the guest of Mrs. K. N. Crocker a few days last week.
 Lucius P. Fuller of Willimantic, sopho- more of Yale college, was in town last week.
 The town is again enlivened by the sound of a whistle, which is the gift of G. Frank Uhler, representing Eaton, Cole & Burnham Co.,, of New York, to the Belt ing Company. There was considerable surprise when 1t sounded for the first time Tuesday noon, as it was not known that the company would have a whistle in their present quarters. They have a large number of orders on hand which they are working fast to fill. The death of Nathan Pierson occurred on Thursday at his home at the advanced age of eighty seven. He had been for many years prominently identified with the interest of the town, having helC many of the principal offices, and had re presented the town in the legislature. H. has been in failing health for some time but it was only lately that he was unable to attend the weekly meeting of the di rectors of the Savings Bank of Holland of which he was one. The funeral took place at Westly Chapel on Saturday at p. m., Rev. J. B. Ackley officiating. In torment at the Skungamug cemetery. Ht leaves four children, George B, with whom he lived. Martin V. Pierson of Norwich F. A. Pierson of Hartford, and Dun | can PiarS0n of Manchester FLORA.
The Press., 1897-04-22
SEED POTATOES.

We have always carried Choice Seed Potatoes, and this years as- sortment includes Garments No. 1, 2 and 3, Rural New Yorker No. 2, Rose, Hebron, White Star, etc,
 Maine and New York state grown.
The Press., 1897-04-22
and SUMMER

SEED TIME will soon be here and we are better fixed than ever to serve you. We have a large assortment in packages and bulk. Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn, Beet Seed, Parsnip, Cab bage, Carrot, etc.
The Press., 1897-04-22
GraphaphOne.

GraphaphOne. songs and selections running every day. Don't fail to hear it at
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1897-04-22
> f Miscellaneous =.. .-. :
 Agricultural Goods..

Steel Road Scrapers, Garden Bar rows, Canal and Dirt Barrows,, Seed Sewers, Hoes, Forks, ShoK- els, Garden Rakes. A large as! sortment. Shall be glad to have you look over our line. Call and see us.
The Press., 1897-04-22
HOME NEWS.
LooAI. NOTICES.


 tMAtter under this head 10 cents per hne.)
 The Last Chance.-Satnrday and Monday, April 24 and %, will be the last two days of the Great Manufacturers Sale og Fine Clothing now going on tn Kemp block, Main street, Stafford Springs, Conn. Everything goes. Please call In the morning and avoid the rush. Finest clothing In town and everything to be sold for less than half It's actual value. The lease of our store expires on April 28th, and we are compelled to move on Tuesday. In order to close out the remainder of our stock, we have decided to mark 1t down so low, as to dispose of 1t without moving 1t elsewhere. Now la the time to purchase your Spring and Summer Clothing. Price the Lowest Ever Known. Right up in quality, right up in style and right up in assortment. Saturday and Monday will positively be tho last two days. Special attention Is called to this stock, as same Is made entirely by Union labor, in light and well ventilated workrooms and must not be compared with the cheap shoddy goods made under the sweater systemi which not only endangers health, but also gives no satisfaction to the wearer. IT you arc interested In clothing, now is the time to purchase. You can make dollar go further with us than three elsewhere. KHmGm Der there l9 no IflenuBnlp Whou lI comes to dollars and cents, so go to the place where you can do the best. The people of Stafford Springs and vicinity never had the opt ortunlty to purchase their spring and summer clothing at such outrageously low prices, nor Is there any possibility of it ever being offered again. Come prepared to purchase cloth Ing enough Co last you for years to come Polite salesmen will be willing and anxious to show 1t to you. Remember the place, Kemp block, Stafford Springs, Conn.
 Joseph Gladden.. who travelled through Stafford twenty ADars ago selling jewelry, speotnolss, etc, has returned from Can ada. and Is to take up hls old route. His old customers will welcome him back.
 Buy Spring Dress Goods, Silks and Trimmings of E. l.. Burr.
 A new line of Spring Dress Goods lust received at A. l.. Towards.
 A new lot of Ladies' Wrappers re- celved this week at A. l.. Towards
 Have you seen those Honest Dollar Stockings? They sell for 4l co per box, each box contains pair. They are made from the best Maoo cotton, on the latest improved machines. They are fast black and the bost American made hose that was ever sold at that price. Call and ex- amino at A. W. Walkers.
 Large assortment of Chenille and Lace Curtains, and fixtures for same, at A. W. Walkers.
The Press., 1897-04-22
Shake Inf0 Your Shnes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart1ng feet, and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions It's the greatest comfort discovery Of the age. AL fen's Foot-Ease makes tight-1tting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, cal- lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it t0-dGv. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. Fly mall for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE: Ad- dress Allen S. OlmSted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-04-22

Mrs. Dan'l Newcombe and daughter Mabel are visiting with Mrs. Andrew Bosworth.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
kWeinst0Ck Lubin C Co.. 4OO-4I2 ST.. SaCran1e

Rafferty,, solemnly. An it's my opln-
ion the politicians IS ty blame fur it,
But Oi don't hold Crocker in no such
eshtame as wan ov 'em, as you do. He
amt li'ble ty be such a wonder this
year. The Citizens Union made good
sthrike whin they got Low"
Maybe so. But there's nothin' yet
ty show thot Croker won't run off wild
high, jack an game whin the lection
comes off,"
You know all about it. iv course
"Oi have me opinions"
AN We don't hesitate ty tell what
they are, Misther Dolan.''
"Oim willin' ty give me other folks
the benefit iv onythin Oh kin think out
fur EN-"
It's modest man ye are, Misther
Dolan."
Rafferty,, mofght OF ak ye ty climb
down off the monumint. It's too p'lite
y'are all iv a suddint.'
IT'S no more than due We, Misther
Dolan. Whin they axed i'm about the
campaign, Croker would only say wan
thing
"An' what wor thot?"
'Nothin'. Ony man kin sit down whin
he's axed QUESTION an make answer,
'OTve nothin' at all ty say It's an ould
bluff. 1t fills the air wild mysthery an
makes folks t'ink his moind is full iv
intellecl1chile proize packages. But you,
Misther Dolan-you're differ'nt Whin-
iver onybody axes you onythin' you go
roight ahead an tell i'm. You may tell
i'm wrong, but We tell i'm. Here y'are
KNOWN all about everythin' an car
ryin' the hod the same as ony ordin'ry
person. Ye ak for no office an We make
no pretinsins. Ye don't push yerself
ty the front an run t'ings loike Croker.
Ye're the wisest, modestest mon thot
walks, Misther Doan, an that's why
Oi put wan fut behoind tn other an
make low bow an spake till yez in
tones iv the most magnacious respect"
Washington Star.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
ON THE END OF A CAR SEAT.
Worse Than the Wearer of Big
Theater Hats.

The woman on the end of the car seat
beats the lady that goes to the theater
with No. 10 hat. She sticks to it like
a housef1y to molasses.
II rode up with her the other day"
said Woodward avenue man. Il tried
to get on at Grand River avenue. The
car was pretty we'll filled, though this
seat had but one occupant. l attempted
to sit down therein. She bristled up
like a porcupine.
Sir said she, there are other seats
in this car
"As 1 sheepishly slid into the next
seat nearly everyone laughed. But it
was not long before that woman met
her match. A fat travelling man tried
to get on at Adams avenue.
"I beg pardon madam he said, as
he made ready to step over her feet and
occupy one of the four remaining seats.
Sir she hissed, as if he had insult
ed her.
"I simply begged your pardon,
he dared to repeat, but 1 won't, if you
feel so badly about it,
Sir she repeated, with a deeper
hiss. I shall tell my husband.
"'Oh. will you?' he asked, by this
time being safely seated beside her
That will be delightful. He will be glad
to hear from me. Just tell him that you
saw me and that when you saw me L
was saw
Conductor she screamed. outdone
in her bearishness. L am being insult
ed
Elizabeth. called the conductor as
he neared that street. She did not re-
member that anything except herself
bore that name.
Don't you dare call me by my first
name she cried.
elizabeth, be calm,' tantaliZingly
urged the travelling man, with boor-
ishness inexcusable, even under the cir
cumstances.
"M'tca-a aim cried the conductor, as
he approached that street. And again
she thought the cry was directed at
her. Overcome, she pulled the bell rope
and above High street we had the car
to ourselves and the travelling man.
who read his paper as if such things
happened every day."-Detroit Free
Press.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
DOLAN AND RAFFERTY,.
They Indulge in a Friendly Argu-
ment.

Rafferty, exclaimed Mr. Dolan,
hes boick"
Who is it We name!
"Who is il thot's wort tall<in' about?
Who is the leader iv art, literature,
music, shport, and craftsmanship IN
this country? Make a guess, now.
Who's the man thot hov furnished the
artists wild more suggestions fur pic
lures, the editors wild more topics, the
stage wild more comic songs. the race
thrack wild more surprises, an the pol
iticians wild more anxi'ty than ony 9TH
er man in these Unoted Shtates?"
And, without hesitation, Mr.. Rafferty,
responded:
Dick Croker
"Oho. You're the felly thot knows
i'm so we'll. We call i'm by is forst
name. You're the man thot 'ud have
gone up ty Alexande the Great an
said: 'Aleck. old boy. how goes it?'
or words till the same effect. II you
hod only knowed Napoleon, 'twould
hov done yer fri'nds good ty hear We
tell how you an .Polie' wor in the habit
iv bitin' tybacky out o. the same plug. ;"
IT'S a great deal iv learin' We show .
1T comes aisy. Oim fofne hand at
remimberin'. OF wor much shtruck
ty-day wild remark me daughter Moya
brought home from the school. She
says this worlds gittin' ty be an oblate
spheroid.''
'-Oi don't doubt it," responded Mr..
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Double Sibillant of Tennyson.

Lord Tennyson is in his Life (vol. H.,
p. I'D reported to have said: Il never
put two SIS together in any verse of
mine. My line is not. as often quoted:
And freedom broadens slowly down.
but:
And freedom slowly broadens down "
On reading this l opened my Tennyson
casually. and the first piece l saw was
Sir Launcelot and Queen Guinevere" !"
which contains four instances of the
double IS" namely:
Sometimes the linnet piped his song"
She in her poor attire was seen"
LAS she fled"
'AS she Swayed."
The next piece is The Farewell" which
has the line,
''No more by thee my steps shall be-"
The next piece is The Beggar Maid,
which has the consecutive lines,
''As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her Dor attire was SEEN.
Thinking that perhaps Lord Tennyson
referred to his blank verse, turned TO
the Dedication of the Idylls," in which
1 find these two lines:
"or how should England. dreaming Of his
sons,
and
It'll Gods love set thee at his side again
Lord Tennyson must, think, have been
sreported.-London Spectator.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Stylish Jackets
That Fit, So 65.
d. o. MILLS.
The Former Californian Pounds
New Home for the Poor.

What promises to be an interesting
sociological experiment is the .. ..
Mills Home in New York City, where
men Will find clean, comfortable and at
tractive lodgings for the low price OF
20 cents per night. This sum gives the
man a clean bed in room by himself
and includes a bath. Indeed, tha batn
is compulsory.
Mr.. Mills insists the scheme IS not a
charity, but an investment. he pe-
lieves at the price he will be able 10
maintain the home and provide a smell
per cent of profit. The house is IN
Blocker street, just west from Broad
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Rudyard Kip1ing Impenitent.

Lady Marjorie Gordon, daughter of
Lord Aberdeen, is the editor of "Wee
Willie Wrinkle" juvenile magazine,
and has just received from Mr.. Kip
ling the following skit for her publica-
ton:
There was once small boy OF Quebec,
Who was buried in snow to his neck.
When asked: Are you friZ?"
He replied: yes, l is,
But we don't call this cold in Quebec y
From which it would appear that the
outcry in Canada concerning Our Lady
of the SEows" has had no effect on Mr.
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

Forty New VeilingS.

Forty new Veilings received in the
last day or so. Some Brussels net with
small chenille dots, some tuxedo mesh
OF fancy design and some with the very
popular big chenille spots. Among the
2oc ones are very attractive patterns,
while oOc buys the very choicest. They
are all Is inches wide, which is the
width that ties most effectively.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Rugs.

For Christmas season we know
the importance Of carrying
complete stock of floor rugs.
Rugs make useful presents and
are always wanted in every home.
Smyrna, Moquettes, Japanese, Art
Squares. Fine Goat Rugs, and a va
riety of inexpensive floor coverings.
Prices 81 81 to s..
The record-union., 1897-11-29
'BrOadClOthS.

No better value to be had than our
81 Broadcloths. They are 81 inches
wide, and sponged and refinished ready
for wear The staple and new colors
are to be had in this popular winter
fabric at 81 yard.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

Fall is a season of sudden changes
freighted with dangers to health
Hoods Sarsaparilla will make you
strong to resist disease and keep you
in good health. Be sure tc get Hoods
The record-union., 1897-11-29

The production of india-rubber IN
Mexico is attracting attention. and 1t IS
announced that factories are to be es-
tablished in the City of Mexico.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Children's Hose, l2Hc.

It's big buying that makes low
prices. Some 1,2O0 pairs of Children's
Hose to sell at 121ac came Saturday.
Fast Black Cotton, firm in texture, fin
ished seams, woven double where the
wear is heaviest in fact just the hose
TO merit attention.
In sizes for ) to II years. Price, ,
pairs for 20c
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Mahogany Finished
ParIOr Suits, SIS.

Handsome upholstered parlor suit of
five pieces; substantial frames, neatly
carved and in mahogany finish, at
tractively upholstered in different col
ors, but all blending harmoniousiy,
silk plush trimmings and fancy bis
cult tufling. Price, SO.
Our furniture business is growing
rapidly. No wonder, with such val
ueSi
The record-union., 1897-11-29

way. 1t has rooms for the accommodate
ton of 1.500 men and bathing facilities
sufficient for all. A restaurant is lun
in connection where food is served at
low rates. The large building IS hand
somely finished, with elegant facade
and all conveniences Mr.. Mills is
wealthy holder of realty. he Is the
father-in-law of Whitelaw Reid, ard
came from San Francisco to New York
some Years ago.
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TO CURE EA CoIn IN oxr DAy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
gsts refund the money If il fails to cure 25c The
genuine has L. b. O. each tablet.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

Save money by buying your tea ana
coffee Of J. ucM ,rry. 531 n.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Playing Cards.

1t is annoying to have a card split
open. Makes them hard to shuttle and
destroys their usefulness. You won't
suffer such annoyance If you buy here.
Andrew Dougherty's name appears on
every pack. That means good cards.
Prices, &c, 10c, 15c and 2Oc.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

"Macmillan's Magazine" for October
Macmillan & Co., New York and Lon
don) has these features: The Diary of
a private Soldier in the Peninsular
War;" edited by Lieutenant Colonel
Wiiloughby Werner, late Rifle Brigade;
IN" Meeting of Horace and Virgil. ,"
by Professor Ramsey; "A New Acad-
emy A Philosophers Romance" by
John Bewick, chapters ILL THE
Murder of the Duke of Gandia," by A.
ii. Norway; "Tennyson." by Stephen
Gwynn; American Diplomacy"
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Sofa Pillow Covers.

Naturally we all have fondness for
our State fiower-the California poppy.
These cushions are stamped in colors
showing the poppy so correctly that it
all but rivals nature. The form, the
grace, the color are all there. Price,
l0c each.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Kid Gloves
Reduced to 68c.

We have taken from stock a goodly
number of Kid Gloves, the 81 90 quail
ity, in both button and hook fasten-
ings. which for various reasons were
not exactly to our liking, and made the
price Csc pair.
If your size is here you have chance
to get good glove for little money.
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Do You Want
a Good Scale :?

We were fortunate in getting some
family scales below value. They have
an iron base with dial in front and
brass scoop. VIII weigh from half an
ounce to two pounds. While they
last. 81 So
The record-union., 1897-11-29
Novelty Dress Goods,
Use and ST..

In our Dress Goods Department we
are showing many attractive dress
fabrics, new in weave and color, new
) iridescent shadings, rich armure nov
elites. and all the rarest color combna-
tions to be had. The latest metallic
) shadings in blue, olive, bronze, garnet
and brown are creating comment. We
can please you right now with our
, dress goods lines at SOC, 1oc and 81
yard.
The record-union., 1897-11-29

The National Magazine for Novem-
Der tBoston) is very rich in illustration
and exceedingly varied. The features
are Days and Nights in Little China. :"
Grape and Wine Land in France I"
Football as We Find IT, college Set
Elements Of Great Cities" stories.
pcetry, sketches, etc, and a notable ar
ticle, Christ and His Time" with re-
productions of great paintings.
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lNDEN'S ELECTRIC BELT.
As Good for Women as for Men.

wHe
Electric 1t
fits
vita organ ought oconstD wnen
otcnend
fr@ BOOK Act IS than beathC a4
Offices hBradwa
The record-union., 1897-11-29

Fifty Years of Masonry" is out in
its fifth number from George Spauld-
ing d Co, San Francisco. In letter
press and engraving no handsomer
publication has ever come from a Cali
fornia press. The fifth number con-
tains fine half-page pictures of a num-
Der of Masonic hall interiors and a
portrait Of Frank w. Sumner. Past
Commander knights Templar.
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FORTY-FIVE YEARS
A RHEUMATIC.

A FrER SUFFERING UNTOLD AGONIES TRYING
-A remedy o medical science H. Stapp OF
Fouts Springs finds in DIR. SANDENS
He tells Of hts Sprngs
Cal. Jxnunry Is. He
DR. A. T. SANDEN-Dear Sir: have now
Electric Belt little No 3
experiment. which
Afterward Mine and
long had