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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-29

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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-29
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-29

Oars is the largest and bes'
l1et. We have every facility f.
and well lighted floor. cxpcrient
of good dry stalls. The past re
its future conduct viii be. Stril
The Press., 1897-12-09

The home reading circle will meet with
Mr.. and Mrs. Peel on Tuesday evening,
December 21st.
David Belcher died very suddenly at
his home last Friday afternoon OF pneu-
monia. He was sick only four days. Mr..
Belcher was born and lived here the
greater part of his life. He leaves a wife
and two daughters, Mrs. VIM. Hanna and
Mrs. Frederick Smith, both of Stafford
ville The funeral was held in the Con-
gregational church on account OF his wife,
who is ill with pneumonia.
The young people of the Congregational
church will present the three-act drama,
entitled "The Squirrels Daughter" this
evening at the Congregational vestry,
with the following cast of characters:
Squire Hawkins, member of congress,
Josiah Brown from the country, Ed Harrington
$500 -'0'' ~ - viii Durham.
Fred Dudley, a lawyer, Ed swift.
Francois, a descendant Of Napoleon,
Mrs. Hawkins, head of the family,
Stella Brown, able to take care Of herself,
Miss Madge Andrews
Lila Hawkins, the squire's daughter,
Miss Nettie M. Stacy.
Admission, zoe; children, 1Oc. Doors
open at z; commence at 7.45.
The Press., 1897-12-09
SOM RS.

Mrs. Daniel Avery of West Stafford is
visiting at the home of her son, E. d.
Avery.
Mrs. Maude Pomeroy Kimball of Filing
ton is visiting her mother, Mrs. G.. N.
Pomeroy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hurlburt have re-
turned from visit with relatives in New
burgh, New York.
j. G. Lee closed last week an unusually
successful season of cider making at his
mill In the Battle street district.
Harriet Lucretia Pease, 81, wife OF
Delano Hollister, died last Thursday,
after long illness. Her funeral was at
tended Saturday.
Meeting of the grange Thursday even
ing for the comforting of the first and
second degrees. The grange has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year Master, e. B. Little, oveIseer, A.
w. Kibbe lecturer, Mrs. Bertha f.
Avery; steward, Elmer Russell assist
ant steward, Dwight Percival; chaplain
A. D. Noble; treasurer, L. w. Percival
secretary, G. j. Stephenson; gate keeper
Henry Farnham Flora, Ruby Kibbe
Ceres, Inez Kibbe; Pomona, Alma Kibbe
lady assistant, Miss Augusta Lombard.
The Press., 1897-12-09
COVENTRY.

Willie Strong, long identified actively
both with the grange and Christian En-
deavor Society, has removed to Broad
Brook.
Miss Mary Palmer of Tolland gave the
Endeavor Society on Sunday evening an
interesting and profitable talk about South
Africa and the work of the Huguenot
seminary at Wellington there. Miss Pal
mer was there as instructor seventeen
years.
The Christian Endeavor Society has al
SO had Its semi-annual election with this
result: President, Mrs. M. L. Kingsbury;
vice-president, Newell A. Hill; record
ing secretary, Miss f. J. Kingsbury; cor
responding secretary, the Rev. Ell. r.
Hoisington; treasurer, John e. Kingsbury;
organist, Mrs. w. G. Haven.
Coventry Grange held its election OF
officers Thursday M, II. B. Pomeroy;
o., William G. Haven lecturer, Andrew
Kingsbury; s., Walter Haven; A. s.,
John E. Kingsbury; chaplain, Rev. H.
r. Hoisington; treasurer, o. G. Hall !;
secretary, Mrs. L. ]. LOOMS; g. K,
Howard Kingsbury; Ceres, Mrs. Flora
Hail; Pomona, Mrs. Lucy Haven; Flora,
Mrs. Hamilton Pomeroy L. A. L., Miss
Fanny Kingsbury. The past year of
grange work has been In American history
furnishing both pleasure and profit to
those engaged in the course of study.
South Coventry.
Mrs. O'Brien, who resided in the lower
village, died last week Wednesday.
South street school re-opened Monday
L. E. Parker, substitute teacher, is in
charge.
Miss Bessie A. Parker returned to
Torrington, Monday. The fall term Of
her school is to close Dec. II, when she
will have two weeks vacation.
Mrs. w. L. Higgins and Mrs. Sylvester
had an unpleasant experience coming
from Willimantic last week Wednesday.
Their horse was taken with collie, when
near Nathan Potter's, and the ladies were
obliged to come home by an other con-
veyance.
The chieken-pie supper given by the
grange was financial success. Seven
pies were furnished. Twenty cents adj
mission, with or without supper was
charged, and twenty-five dollars were
taken. A bus load of young people,
chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs. Brigham
Spaulding, came from Willimantic.
Storrs Ford, for many years resident
of this village, died December list, after
long illness. Mr.. Ford was a farmer by
occupation, owning farm mile out of
the village and driving there each day
during the growing season, until i'll health
obliged him to discontinue his work. He
was constant attendant of the Congre-
gational church so long as he was able to
attend religious services. He leaves a
widow two daughters and one son, all
married and having families.
tFrom another correspondent
Charles Lathrop has moved into Mr.
Ford's house.
Eugene Tracy expects the new wheel
for his shoddy mill this week.
| Tracy's new store house is finished and
there is faint rumor in the air, that it
will be dedicated with dance.
The Press., 1897-12-09
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per l1ne.)
You can find a large assortment Of
Useful Articles for the holiday trade at
A. L. Towards. Give us a call. Goods
shown with pleasure.
Prot Jordan has stock of musical
supplies for Christmas, at his rooms In
the library building Public invited.
Toy instruments for children.
"A W. Walker is showing large as
sortment of books of al kinds, also a
special bargain in Teachers Bibles at SO
cents each.
Buy no Holiday Presents until you
have called and examined the largest
stock in town at A. w. Walkers.
You will find some prettily trimmed
hats al Miss Russell's that would be suit
able for Christmas present.
Embroidered Silk, Chiffon, and Lawn
Ties at Miss Russell's.
Wanted.-All the ladies to call and ex-
anime our stock of Ladies' Misses and
Childrenas Winter Garments. For quality
and price they are all right. Remember,
good goods at lowest prices, at A. w.
Walkers.
School Stationery at The Press office.
See our big sc Tablet-the largest tablet
of good quality of paper we have ever
had. Pencils, Pens, etc. A large assort-
ment at The Press office.
Spoiled Carpet Warp at E. l.. Rurr's.
-'9S Calendar Pads for sale at The
Press office-six sizes.
For First Glass Photographs call at
Cardinals Studio. Cabinets only SO per
dozen. Good work guaranteed. 80 Main
Street.
Children's Dresses to IA years.
Prices low at E. L. Burr's.
Ladies say that Burr keeps the best
Wrappers.
You can find a large assortment OF
Handkerehiefs and Muffiers for the holt
day trade at A. L. Towards.
Ladies' and Children's Hoods and
Fascinators at A. L. Towards.
"A nice line of Christmas Cards and
Calendars at The Press office at very low
prices.
The Press., 1897-12-09
WALES.


Lewis Gunther removed to Stafford last
week.
John Heck has been re-shingling his
house.
G. g. Thompson is going to build him
new house. Contractor Hynes has
charge of the work
w. Royce has given possession of the
hotel to the new proprietor, and has re-
moved with his family to Springfield.
City elections we're held in Rockville,
Willlmantic and Putnam Monday. In
Rockville Mayor Heath, the republican
nominee, was reelected over 0. g. West
by majority of "a. Francis A. Randall
was elected clerk, Frank Grant treasurer
and Amasa P. Dickinson sheriff, all re-
publicans and last years officials, and
were elected by majorities of AZ, SO and
81. The common council will stand !:
Aldermen, three republicans and one
democrat; councilmen, five republicans
and three democrats. Willimantic went
democratic, and Oscar Tanner was elect
ed mayor over George w. Meloney, re-
publican, by majority of $50. The rest
Of the ticket was elected by majorities
from 113 to ITO. In Putnam l.. e. Full
Ter, republican, was elected mayor over
L. E. Smith, the present democratic
mayor, by 1876 majority. Smith defeated
Fuller two years ago by a majority of %.
The entire republican ticket was elected.
The Press., 1897-12-09
CHRISTM 4 s
Forbes & Wa11aCe's.

The has put its holiday Dress and awaits your
pleasing inspection We confident that you will say the
decorations beautiful beyond any that you have
far But aside from the brilancy of the sight, there
snap and sparkle in the aan ndescrbable something that
suggests the gladness of the Yue tide.
The crowds that every day. inspiring The
volume of business being done tremendous. We fully
awake the opportunities presented by the thousands Of
people that pouring in DOORS Everything being
done make shopping easy and pleasant The gift goods
spread broadcast nearly three of floor
Almost four hundred sales people behind the
Three great electric dynamo in the base
furnish power for ninetysx arc and nearly thou
sand incandescent lights that make the bright
day all times
The Press., 1897-12-09
ELLINGTON.

Crystal Lake Correspondence.l
Preaching next Sunday at 8 p. m.
Mrs. Ella Martin is visiting relatives in
Springfield.
Rev. o. E. Tnayer is home from East
Woodstock for few day.
Mrs. Benjamin Smith has returned from
a visit with her son in Massachusetts.
Do not forget the concert and supper at
the Methodist church this evening, at
7.8O.
Willie Richardson, who has been in
Colorado for the past year for his health,
has returned to Hartford and is living
with his brother, Orono. There has been
no improvement in his health since he
went to Colorado.
The Press., 1897-12-09
RRIMFIELD.

H.A. Goodman of Mittineague has been
visiting Brimfeld friends.
Mrs. @. w. jackson, supervisor of the
schools, conducted teachers meeting
Friday afternoon at the Center school
house. The topic under discussion was
drawing.
The Hitchcock academy resumed it's
sessions Tuesday, but owing to the cpl
demic still prevalent In Sturbridge and
Fiskdale, scholars from those towns are
not allowed to attend at present.
The Press., 1897-12-09
MANSFIELD.


Clarence FL. Savage of Storrs is teach
ing the Atwoodville school.
Fred Parker lost his horse last week,
it being sick only a short time.
Mrs. Byron Moore of Mount Hope died
very suddenly last Friday morning with
pneumonia. The funeral was held Sun
day at O'Clock Rev. G.. G. Chappell of
Warrenville officiating. Burial at Mount
Hope cemetery.
Gurleyville
Miss Lucy Whitehouse has been spend
ing few days in Ashford.
Mrs. Davis of Chaplin is with Mrs. F.
G. Durham, who is on the gain.
Last Friday Rev. B. F. Raynor went to
Saybrook to attend the funeral of his
sisters husband.
The fiftieth anniversary of the dedica-
ton of the Methodist Episcopal church at
Gurleyville will be held in the church on
Wednesday, December Is. The morning
services will begin at 10 80, and will be
as follows: Voluntary, hymn, words of
welcome by Pastor Rev. B. F. Raynor,
anthem, prayer, scripture lesson, solo by
Miss Lottie Bates, historical adde's by
Rev. j. 6. Gammons, hymn, benedfction,
collation.. The afternoon service will be
held at 2 O'Clock as follows: Voluntary,
hymn, scripture lesson, prayer, anthem,
collection, hymn, sermon by Presiding
Elder Rev. G. III. Bates, solo by Miss
Lottie Bates, remarks by former pastors,
hymn, benediction.
Mansfield Depot.
School will begin the winter term next
Monday, with Miss Whitford as teacher.
The foundation is completed for the new
watering tank which will soon be placed
in position.
Mrs. George Il. Huntington will give
an entertainment and supper at her home,
Thursday afternoon and evening.
There will be social dance at Morrow,
Saturday evening, music by Garvey's
orchestra. E. Case is expected to be
prompter. G. N. Badger will be floor
manager.
Miss Hoy, better known as Capt. Hoy
of the first New England crusaders, who
held series of meetings here three years
ago, spoke in the chapel last Sunday after.
noon. Miss Hoy has large number OF
| friends here and elsewhere, where she has
labored. She is now working in South
| Coventry, with the cooperation of Rev
Purdy of the Methodist church, and Miss
| Fields, fellow worker. Miss Hoy is not
now connected with the Christian cru
saders, but is working independent of thai
organization.
The Press., 1897-12-09
some Foolish Peonle

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond the
reach of medicine. They often say "Oh, it will
wear away" but in most cases it will wear them
away. Could they be induced to try the success
full medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which is
sold on positive guarantee to cure, they would
Immediately see the excellent effect after taking
the first dose. Price Csc and 50c Trial size
free. At all druggists.
The Press., 1897-12-09
ASHFORD.
wastford CorresDoDdence,

Westford Correspondence.
John Chism lost his horse recently.
School in the Axe Factory district COM
menced this week, with Mr.. Browne as
teacher.
Mrs. Andrew Cha man, who broke her
hip recently, is as comfortable as could
be expected.
ALBION West of Franklin, Mass, is Wis.
iting his father, Oliver West, who works
for Barlow Brothers.
The Press., 1897-12-09

We es6 the +b undersigned DO hereby agree
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
J.P. ROOT, Tolland.
The Press., 1897-12-09
George R. Blodgett, prominent citi-

George R. Blodgett, a prominent citi-
zeL of Schenectady, N. z, was shot by
burglar early Friday morning, and died
on Saturday afternoon. He was awaken
ed by burglars in the house and rushed
into the hall when he was shot. A reward
of $1,000 has been offered for the arrest
and conviction of the murderer.
The Press., 1897-12-09
UNION.

Election of officers of post No. "a will
be held next Tuesday evening. All mem
bers of the post are requested to be pres
ent If possible.
The Press., 1897-12-09

Henry Hansen willsell at public auction
at his place on Buff Cap, next Thursday,
at O'Clock, seven COWS and two horses.
The Press., 1897-12-09
| and THERE is SOMETHING MORE ]

We don't rely upon pretty decorations and pleasing sights
to get you here for your Christmas gifts The
chief interest is i'm the goods. This store is the
center of trade Western Massachusetts, that
lit always shall be- We ask your attention to
An Array Of Christmas Attractions
that has never been equalled in
this section before
The Press., 1897-12-09
Comprising the following:

N~OAA4 ~ 4olllS I1lS 4OAAoW lAAS'
Handkerchiefs women's and
mems.
Dress Patterns colored and
black.
Wash Dress Patterns.
Books, Bibles, Prayer and De-
votional Works.
Mems Furnishings.
Smoking Jackets and Lounging
Robes.
Silks for Fancy Work, Waists,
Dresses, etc.
Women's Neckwear.
Women's Garments.
Furs.
Gloves,
Toilet Articles.
Jewelry, Watches, Rings.
Sterling Silver Novelties.
Silverware,
Rattan Rockers, Chairs, etc.
Fancy Furniture of all kinds.
Lamps.
Umbrellas.
Clocks.
The Press., 1897-12-09

Bring the children the wonderful illusion of the half
of living breathing lady in the fountain Exhibitions
upholstery department every day between the hours OF
to IL in the morning, and S in the afternoon.
The Press., 1897-12-09

Women's Dainty Lingerie.
Corsets.
Underwear for men and women.
China and Glass.
Travelling Bags, Pocket Books
and Leather Goods.
Fancy Goods.
Japanese Curios, Bric-a-brac,
Screens, etc.
Lace Collars.
Blankets and Comfortables.
Stylish Silk Petticoats.
Fine Christmas Hosiery.
Fancy Linens, tablesets, etc.
Upholsteries and Hangings,
Carpets.
Boys Clothing.
Women's and Children's Shoes.
Pictures-Medalions and also
Framed Pictures.
Harness, Whips, Blankets, Car
rage Robes,
Tourist Rugs.
Fine Stationery.
Fashionable Millinery.
Toys.
The Press., 1897-12-09

The next thing to having the Goods is to
have the Prices right You shall be surprised in
every the wonders your money will accomplish here
this Christmas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

sound OF her voice you like her. She is
sincere. or thinks she is-but she is all
wrong about the bicycle!
once saw a poor drunken creature
down on Poverty Row lift her dress and
scream in a wild, weir drunken frenzy.
have often wondered since if logic would
not say that woman should never again
have dresses or voices because that one
poor bleared woman went wrong with
both, l suppose there can be wheels and
wheels Even Charlotte Smith says there
can; but she never saw any Of the eXcep-
lions. She admits that when out looking
for bicycle trouble she has followed Res
cue Corps through already hideous re-
gions, and that she has visited the boule-
wards at midnight, when the wheels We're
not there and only the wheels" were out.
That makes a difference, you know! And
Easter Sunday it will make all the differ
ence in the world.
II l had twenty-seven daughters, as
many as the Goddess Naja, who died in
grief because there were not twenty-sev-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

sort Of success of standing on their legs
1T was little after this that l gave
small reception to a few of the people
whose acquaintance had made. One OF
the hrst to arrive was a city official OIL
high rank. Anxious, apparently, 70 DO the
correct thing in my eyes, he seated MN
self on one of the chairs, very gingerly u
must be confessed, for he confined MIN,
self to the extreme front edge, and lookeu
as If he expected some accident TO nap-
pen at any moment. When l handed MN
the tea and cake which comprised the re,
treshments, he took the cup in one manu-
and the plate in the other Then ne SAY
there, with his hands full not knoWlns
what to do in order to be free TO eat anu
looking thoroughly miserable. AiIef q
minute or two of this suspense, when
must say ] was enjoying, he begged nc
In most deprecating manner for perinls'
sion to sit in the fashion of his country;
OF course l FASTENED 20 grant It, ana ,,
shall not soon forget the look Of RELIEF WIZ Wv
which he slid gently and gracefully 10 ".
floor. There he disposed his cup on V-.
side Of him and his plate of cake on ",
other, and proceeded to eat and drlhA -
comfort. The later callers took ther ~ h..
from him and fought shy Of the forelsh ~, p
noyaHons also. Considering now W
chairs looked. don't know that ! No.. ss
blame them, but am afraid thar l.J
would have treated even the finest ~ ~
mems OF American workmanship WIZ wv
same distrust."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

GRAFTON ago. lie was born in 1874, and
has been reported engaged to every eli
gible young lady OF England. including one
Of the granddaughters OF the queen.
The latest is that he Will come TO this
country next summer and show his hand
some face at Newport. Lord Winston
lives in Conuaught place London, but his
mother has several country seats, none Of
them very pretentious, except a chateau
just outside OF Paris, which she IS said
TO have bought al "a bargain" and left
in its partly ruined state TO make it more
interesting.
1t will descend 10 the young lord Lord
Winston has no great fortune. but he Is
not In debt. His estate, such as it is Is
free from membranes and is respect
able in point Of having no gambling hor-
rors hanging over it and no sulied fame
from riotous living of the young lord 3
ancestors. His fame Is assured for his
father, the late Lord Randolph Churchill
was NJ. +. for Paddington, a priNy Coun-
cill0r, "a chancellor Of the eNchoQuer and
secretary OF state for India. besides the
holder Of many small titles His mother
Lady Randolph Churchill. Is a great poll
tican as well as society woman, and Is the
wearer of the Imperial order OF the Crown
Of india conferred upon her by the queen
dontauy stated that young Lord Church
an is tho finest bicycle rider IN England
and carried or the houors az the Sand
bingham fetes last year. to the distress OF
his mother. who knows the folly OF out
distancing the royal family on their own
grounds.
The catch" most talked about now
in connection with a possible betrothal 10
ihe daughter of william "Wallodon" A.
tor D. the young Duke OF Manchester
This young fellow ls just % years ola
being born boz M tho FIRST child OF Com
suela YznaRa del Valp Of Rlyenwood
La, one OF the nrsl French families Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
CASTLES TO LET ON MAY |.
A LARGE BATCH OF ELIGIBLE IL
TIES GOES WITH THEM.

Lord Winston Churchilfs Claims.
Better Than Those of the Young
Duke of Manchester Because He
Has More Money-Most of the
"Catchesv Are of American An
cestry.
Copyright 1897
Suffolk. England. April 6-There are
castles to let this year in Europe. They
are located-well, in Spain, yes. and in
France. England and Germany. with few
in Russia
With each old world TO let" sign there
goes an incumbent. This is a lord or a
duke, a count or a prince. a marquis or
cir. who is thrown In with the castle with
the want" notice
Titles arc In the market this year as
they have not been for several seasons
Young sons have grown up in a batch. and
II they should all 80 wife-seckinF at once
Newport would be flooded with attrac-
tons Irresistible.
But the fortune-huntlng duke and the
castle have grown "searcer" SO much is
said about the title that goes over helress-
seeking that young noblemen hesitate
about visiting American shores for fear u
the cartoonlst and the funnygraph There
fore they stay az home. " sensitive. and
the young woman must meet ihem-and
the caailc-upon perfectly neutral Rrounds,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

dear! woman who can possibly learn TO
drink whisky is one~that will do so any
gay and if the bicycle happens to be the
nearest agent at hand she blames the
wheel. She would have found whisky at
other places besides the wheelmen's 5 re-
treat.
Mrs. Smith also tells a story about yell
low carriers and the girls who show them
on the bicycle. Now that isn't wonderful
at all. Go TO the seashore and you viii see
yellow garters.
They don't hurt any one. They are only
pretty But the truth is, you don't show
your carriers upon bicycle; though you
may stand upon the corner all day watch
ing the wheels come from all directions
you won't get one such glimpse as the
ocean gives you every second of it's splash
during the bathing hours. That is truth.
not fiction.
Doctors say that, since the wheels came
in, they have had fewer cases of melan-
cholia. The girl who used to cry if you
looked cross at her laughs as she steps into