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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
How Jim Adkins Went to War, Got Burie
and Was Resurrected.

How Jim Adkins Went to War, Got Buried
and Was Resurrected.
"Talking about war times,'' said the
old colonel, "did any of you ever hear
the story of Jim Adkins?"
"No."
"Well, I'm surprised. Everybody in
the settlement knew it. Jim was no
count sort of fellow, and the old man
was anxious to get rid of him, SO when
the war broke out and they were look
ing around for men the old man gave
him away"
''Gave him awayY'
"Yes. Jim was in the hayloft, and
they were about to leave without him
when the old man winked and pointed
to the barn.
''That was enough, and they got him
and marched him to the front.
The old man was sorry after Jim
was gone and his conscience hurt him
bad. But he hoped for the best, until
one day he got message that told him
Jim had been killed and buried on the
battlefield
'Then he packed his grip and started
right off to bring Jim's body home, if
possible, for the grief stricken mother
would have nothing else and made life
miserable for him with her reproaches
''He went to Virginia, and was there
informed that it would be impossible to
remove the body. So he stood over the
spot where it was buried and wept for
three days. Then he went sadly home.
And 10 and behold, the first man
he met as he neared bis gate was Jim
safe, sound and right side up with
carel
''It was some time before the old
man could say word, but when he
found it was really Jim-in flesh and
blood-that they had got Jim mixed up
with some other Adkins, and he hadn t
hot! He slowly divested himself of his
coat, then rolled up his sleeves and
made for himl 1t was the liveliest scrap
you ever saw-the old man ON top, and
the two of 'em wallowing in the dust
cit took the old lady and the three
girls and two stout darkies to pull the
old man off.
He never did explain why he did it,
and Jim didn't ask any questions, but
the next morning he told his mother
that while his furlough WASH tout still
he knew his country needed him and
he couldn't stand to stay at home under
those circumstances, so he left his
blessing for the old man and took the
first train for the front. Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years agol
August II, 1868.

Whortleberries are numerous now at
eight cents per quart. New potatoes are
selling for 81 .25, and fresh butter is scarce
at 35 cents.
Albert Fuller has nearly completed a
new two-story house on South street.
| s. E. Fairfield is raising the frame of
his new house, on East Main street, and
w. Sibley has just completed his new
house on the lot adjoining,
The hills on East Main street are about
graded as far as it is possible to grade
them, and are much easier to climb, for
either man or beast. The excavation in
front of the residence of G. M. Ives is faced
by a handsame granite wall, very much
improving the looks of the street and of
Mr.. Ives, premises. The elevation of the
grade of East Main street makes the neces-
sity Of raising the grade of South street
more imperative than before and it will
probably be done soon. Also the town
will have to obviate in some way the in
conveniences and disadvantages caused
Smith W. Page by the alteration of grade
about his premises, where the ordered Inn
provement compelled the filling in above
the level of his land
During the severe thunder shower at
Somers early Sunday morning, the barn
of John Dewiere in the Hall Hill district,
near the old Deacon Eliza Billings place,
was struck by lightning and burned to the
ground with all his hay and grain. The
BARR was a good one and there was no in
surance on it. Also during the same
storm the electric current visited the
house and family of Lyman Durkee of
Somers, and played some curious freaks.
1t came down the chimney and into the
pantry, tearing down shelves and ceiling,
taking one fiat iron and carrying it half
way up stairs and left it. Then it visited
bed in which widowed daughter of
Mrs. Durkee slept, taking her out OF bed
and laying her on the floor on one side of
the bed and her child the other, then to
another bed and emptyed still another
daughter out on to the floor. But the
strangest thing about it is that it did not
hurt nor even scratch any one.
A man hunting in Eastford last week
shot rattlesnake which sprang upon him.
and fastened it's fangs in his clothes. The
snake was about five feet long and had
eleven rattles.
The drying house connected with the
Squires spool mandatory in Warren
vile, Westford, was recently burned with
contents, involving a loss of $500 on
which 'thefS was no insurance.
BORN.
Stafford Springs, August 13, 1868, a son
to w. M. Crawford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
Main-st., Stafford Springs, Conn.
YOU LOSE MONEY If YOU


YOU LOSE MONEY if you
purchase a Carriage, Concord,
Business Wagon, Surrey or light
vehicle of any description before
you examine my stock. There
is no one who carries as large a
stock that will give as low prices.
The work is made to my order,
and, whether you wish a low or
high priced job. you will find it
as represented. 1 have a better
assortment than ever, and at
lower prices. Particular atten-
tiOn given to REPAIRING, also
HORSE -,SHOETNG
by experienced WOrkmen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11

M. Legitimus, the new Socialist dep
uty from Guadeloupe in the French par
lament is negro. He dresses in the
latest fashion, wearing silk hat, patent
leather shoes, white necktie and ire
proachably cut frock coat He believes
in ghosts, witches and devils and is a
famous sorcerer in his own country. In
fact, he owed his election to his success
full defeat of the devil by dancing and
yelling for several hours in a cemetery.
His ability in this line convinced the
free and independent electors of Guade-
loupe that their interests would be safe
in his hands.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
The Exception.

"Durn you and your old groceryi''
shouted man who backed up against
the fresh paint
Didn't you see that sign, Fresh
Paint?' asked the grocer.
"Of course L did, but I've seen SO
many signs hung out here announcing
something fresh that wasn't that l
didn't believe it. indianapolis Jour
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
Clevar.

Mrs. Petter-Did you see that? Dixon
seized that rocking chair and was into
it before his wife had a chance to reach
it. And on his wedding trip too.
Mr. Petter-That's just it. There's
where Dixon is smart. Nobody will sus-
pect that he is on his wedding tour.
don't you see? And besides, he gets the
chair. Boston Transcript.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
ONLY one Moro oF Tham

The new rector gazes mildly at the
small boy in the Sunday school and
says, my dear little fellow, have you
read the Thirty nine Articles?' y
"No," rejoined the small boy, "but
I've read the Forty Thieves. Lon.
don Figaro.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11

Great occasions do not make heroes
or towards, they simply unveil them to
the eyes of men. Silently and impercep-
tibly, as we wake or sleep, we grow and
wax strong, we grow and wax weak,
and at last some crisis shows us what
we have become. Canon Westcott.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
HOW TO PLEASE.

Z" 'Tis not so difficult to please,
As many men suppose.
Urbanity will always charm.
As every lady knows.
"Oompanionship our natures seek.
We all affection crave.
'Tis natural for US to love
The gifted and the brave.
"We turn kindly eye on each
When first we chance to meet
Till some unguarded, selfish act
His arts to please defeat.
"A man refined, with nature kind,
Makes friends where'er he goes.
His gentle ways and gentle smile
A grace around him throws.
who wishes truly to be loved
Should be what he would seem.
Good humor, honor, sympathy,
Must in his features BEAM"
Thus spoke my ladylove. "Ah, me,
My hopes," said l, ''you freezei"
"Farewelll" she whispered. "Go not thus
But stay. Do-as you pleasel''
w. H. Morris in New York Ledger.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best
salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores
ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and al
skin eruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. Guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 85c per box. Sold by e. z. Taft.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11

The chaffinch is a favorite bird in
Germany. 1t is beautiful and fine
singer. Its various colors are gray or
deep blue on the neck. reddish brown
on the breast, white on the wing coverts
and blueish black ON the tail
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11

Warships were originally distinguish
ed from merchantmen by their greater
size. Now this distinction does not OBJ
tain, and the war vessel is of totally
different construction.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
Spanish Real Estate.

1t is Mark Twain who observes, in
one of his sketches of travel in foreign
parts that the reason there is compara-
lively little arabic land in Spain is be-
cause the great majority of the Spanish
people are in the habit of squandering
1t on their persons, and when they die
1t is buried with them. Boston Herald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11

E A M
G.. F. BURRITT,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11

NTM. WOBBECKE, Merchant
w Tailor Room /, Warren's Block, STAFFORD
Springs, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-11
THE COLoNEL's STORY.

Stafford Springs, August 13, 1868, 6
to w. M. Crawford.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
State Text Books q Failure.

Much difficulty is experienced in
the beginning Of each term lat Chap
man regarding the new textbooks,
Some are too simple for high school
work, while others are not complete
in that branch. The old books are
also being used in connection with
the new ones.-[Dickinson County
News.
We called the News attention last
spring to the inferior quality Of the
state textbooks and are glad to see
that it is itself convinced Of the unfit
ness Of the same. The same difficulty
which the News says is existing at
Chapman is realized all over the coun-
ty and both teachers and pupils are
disgusted with the badly chosen, bad
ly printed and badly bound text
books. There is every indication that
the commission that selected them
was talking politics instead Of educa-
ton when it made its choice. Supt.
Humbargar has openly criticised some
of the books and advised changes.
Abilene is to be congratulated on es-
Gaping the state textbook nonsense.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Mrs. Catherine Dunnett Dead

Died of pneumonia, at the home Of
her sister, in Northcum berland coun-
ty, Canada, Jan. 3, 1898, Mrs. Cath
arine Dunnett aged 50 years. She
will be remembered as one Of the old
est settlers of Lincoln township and
was visiting relatives in Canada at
the time Of her death. She leaves
four children, James, Of Willowdale;
Milton L., Of Abilene; a daughter in
Michigan and a son in Manitoba.
- Solomon Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
May Serve for Rice Culture.

Inquiries have been received by j.
S. Hollinger, proprietor of the Hol-
linger Lister drill, from rice planters
Of Louisiana, asking about the work
ings Of this popular implement. They
think it will prove just the thing for
planting rice which is now sown
broadcast and imperfectly covered
and will purchase several for trial.
II it proves success the South will
want thousands OF them and Klondike
will not be a circumstance to the pro-
prietor's bonanza.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Workman Installation.

Abilene lodge, No. 93, A. o. U. w.,
installed its new officers Thursday
evening as follows
d. E. Crebbs, M. w.; j. W. Morris
f.; Frank Hawkes., o.; Richard War
ing, Rec; C. Il. Rice, Fin; NJ. H. Ma
lott, Receiver; John Taylor, Guide
F. Jaymes, |. w.; +. j. Murphy, O.
w.; Drs.H. B. Feliy and W. A..Jolley,
medical examiners; D. l.. Pisle, trus-
tee; j. B. Favor, representative; W.
P. Gulck, alternate.
Lodge Deputy j. T. Hornaday con-
Quoted the installation ceremonies in
a most able manner.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Georgiella Law.

Miss Georgiella Lay, the accom-
plished pianiste who has been so long
and favorable known, has been Sc
cured by the managers of Macmillan
Dick. Miss Lay is the highest sal
aried accompanist in the United
States and this fact attests the inten.
tion of the management to render the
organization in every way superior
Miss Lay has spent the summer
among the great musicians Of
Vienna, preparing herself especially
for the winters tour. As q soloist
she has few rivals; as an accompan-
ist she is unexcelled. At the opera
house January 2Sth.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

W. M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, Ill.,,
Chief, says: 1--WE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
Experimental with many others, but
never got the true remedy until we
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. No
other remedy can take its place in our
home, as in it we have a certain and
sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Whoop-
ing Cough, ETC." 1t is idle to expert
ment with other remedies, even If
they are urged on you as just as good
as DR.. Kings New Discovery. They
are not as good because this remedy
has record of cures and besides is
guaranteed. 1t never fails to satisfy.
Trial bottles free at John M. Gleiss-
ner's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Ought to Have the Encampment.

At the next department encamp-
ment Of the G. A. R. to be held at
Wichita April 2l, 20, 2S, the place Of
encampment for 1899 will be fixed.
Thousands Of ex-soldiers, as well as
W. R. c., ladies of the G. A. r., the
Ladies' Aid society and Sons Of Vet
Grams want to come to Abilene. The
department will bring to the city
1000 delegates as well as other visi-
tors who accompany them. Now is
the time for post 63 and the city Of
Abilene to take some action to bring
them here and in view Of the fact that
this Of all Others will be the favorite
year to get them meeting Of the
citizens should be called at an early
day to take some action in the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Money Was No Object.

Adam Fry has Just purchased the
Hershey farm in North Dickinson,
l60 acres, for $2,950 which will about
represent his profits from farming for
the present year. An incident in con-
nection with the sale shows the easy
condition Of the money market. The
terms of the administrators sale were
half cash, half mortgage. Mr.. Fry
wanted to pay all cash but one of the
heirs refused to take the money, de-
manding a mortgage instead and
much preferring the loan. By means
Of legal process and an attorney Mr..
Fry hopes to compel the seller to
accept cash.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Ballard's Snow Liniment

is a remedy that would be in every
home If all knew what thousands in
all parts Of the continent have learned.
Those who have used ordinary lini-
ments are amazed at what Snow Lini-
ment does and the rapidity with
which it does it, Cures Lame Back,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Soreness,
Bruises, Strains-Muscular Pains
anywhere. Equally good for Animals.
r. Z. Morse, Travelling Salesman,
Galveston, Texas, says: 1.-TWO bot
ties Of Billiards. Snow Liniment cur
ed me Of Rheumatism of three months
standing" When buying, remember
Snow Liniment has no substitute.
Price 90 Cents. Sold by c. North
craft Il Co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
CA9TORIA.
Ths ie- n
''ss;;s' ~ ZAz2zzM ~. " :
The Liver Keeps People Well.

When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
constipation, tiliousness, jaundice,
headache, indigestion, pain in back,
chills and loss Of energy. You will
never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
Herbine. 1t cures quickly when
other remedies utterly fail. Regulates
the liver, purfies the bsod. Herbine
is harmless vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost from
the first dose. Price 70 cents. Free
trial bottle at the drug stcre Of C. +.
Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
In Olden Times

People overlooked the Importance
of permanently beneficial effects and
were satisfied with transient action;
but now that it is generally known
that Syrup of Figs will permanently
overcome habitual constipation, we'll
informed people will not buy other
laxatives which act for time, but
finally injure the system. Buy the
genuine, made by the California Fig
Syrup Go.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
A New Lighting System.

Gleissner's drug store is being fitted
up with pipes and lamps for illumi-
nation by the new method of auto.
matte lighting called the New Light.
The system uses kerosene oil, elimi-
mating objections to oil lights, and
substituting all the conveniences Of
gas. The oil is supplied from
small central reservoir through tubes
direct to burners, which may be To-
Gated to suit convenience in any part
Of a building, or outside. The burn
ers are similar to Argand gas burners
and the cost is estimated at three
gallons Of oil equal to 1000 feet Of
gas. 1t is automatic in action and
the new plant will be examined with
interest as it is one Of the first in the
State.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
High School Notes.

Everybody is hard at work during
this first week OF the New Year.
The are several farmous poets in
the freshman class.
Many OF the freshmen failed in
Algebra, the last examination being
unusually hard.
There was no society meeting this
afternoon.
The freshmen are glad to welcome
a new member in their class.
The seniors are reading Cicero.
Miss Anna Lcsher visited the high
school Thursday morning.
The boys are greatly interested in
football.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13

W. R. Edwards, OF the Prairiedale
poultry rancho, has no cause to COM
plain Of the "helpful hem" During
the year just ended he sold 2,5lC
dozen eggs, for which be received the
neat sum Of $2l2.SO. Last year he
had SS5 hens and be begins the new
year with $50.
Orin Davis, who recently went to
Emporia to take run on the main
line Of the Santa Fe, had one Of bis
hands mashed last Friday and is now
in the hospital at Topeka.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Holmes enter
tained nine persons at dinner Monday
whose ages aggregated e52 years.
A horse, saddle and bride, belong
ing to Hugh Malcolm's son, of Long
ford, was stolen from in front Of
Waters store Tuesday evening.
A new clock has been put in the
Presbyterian church, a present from
G. Z. Waters.
The family of Mrs. Mead and Mr..
Monasmith were all taken very sick
with every symptom of poisoning
after partaking of Christmas dinner
at Mr.. Monasmith's. All recovered
but it looked serious for a while.
A we'll l09 feet deep has been fin
ished on the McCready rancho.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
GOOD SIDEWALKS SURE.
Council Has Agreed on a Good
Ordinance.


The city council met in regular
session Friday evening, all being pres
ent but Gray.
Bills were allowed to amount oil
about $1,000, Of which $1,000 was for
water rental.
The new sidewalk regulations were
agreed upon and reports made as to
limits within which brick or stone
sidewalks must be laid inside Of five
years, If present sidewalks are re-
laid or condemned the new ones must
be OF brick or stone but all must be
changed within the time specified.
The limits will practically be from
Oplena avenue to Pine street east and
west and from 10th to A streets north
and south; Buckeye avenue both sides
from North Tenth to Rock Island;
Cedar both sides from North 10th to
Santa Fe, Mulberry both sides North
9TH to Santa Fe; Walnut both sides
from 9th to Sd, one side to Santa Fe;
Third street both sides from Oplena
to Pine; other streets varying dis
tanceS according to travel. The or
dinance will probably be made to
take effect about Feb. |.
Refunding Of city bonds was dis
cussed and it was decided to advertise
for redemption Of $4,000 more Of
outstanding Indebtedness at once and
refund the same at five per cent.
Afterward 100000 more which is
available will be caledin. Adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him
self right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as a stimulant to
the Liver and Kidneys, is a blood
purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, Sleeplessness and Melancholy.
1t is purely vegetable, mild laxa.
tive, and restores the system to its
natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters
and be convinced that they are a
miracle worker. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only SOC bottle at j. M.
Gleissner's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Try Grain-0! Try Grain-0!

Ask your grocer today to show you
a package Of GRAlN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without
injury as well as the adult All who
try it, like it., GRAIN-O has that
rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it is made from pure grains, and
the most delicate stomach receives it
without distress. / the price Of
coffee. l5c and 25c per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Billiards. Horehound Syrup

is the one remedy for Throat and
Lung Troubles that cures the right
way. Gives Nature just the help
needed. Heals and strengthens while
it cures and is just as harmless as it
is sure. Its remarkable success for
years makes possible this guarantee;
Use it faithfully for Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, etc.
II il fails to benefit, our authorized
agent will return your money. II
anything stronger than this could be
said, Horehound Syrup would deserve
it. Price 20 and 30 Cents.
Sold by c. L. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Henry's Mexican Plans.

7. c. Henry is busy trying to or.
ganize party Of capitalists to back
his Mexican colony scheme. Mr..
Henry has aleady succeeded in inter-
esting'several Topekans in his venture
and they will probably accompany
him on an excursion to the land which
he calls "the new Paradise. Among
them are Ex-Governor Thomas A.
Osborn, P. |. Bonebrake, Colonel A.
S. johnson, j. W. and G. S. Gleed.
He says: a used to buy up all the
railroad lands in township here
twenty years ago and then sell them
to settlers who would develop them,
and | intend to do the came thing in
Mexico. We have already secured a
concession Of $l,500,000 acres near
Tampico. The plan is to have the
lands developed by Americans. 1t
will be arranged so that they may
live. They will thus have American
associates and it will not be like liv.
ing in a strange country. The
country is tropical and the land will,
at a low estimate, yield 800 per
acre. All kinds Of tropical fruits may
be raised, such as pineapples and
bananas. We are talking Of building
a sugar refinery, but our plans have
not been developed"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life AWAY.

II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made well,
strong, magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-BGy, the wonder.
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee a cure for SOC or $1.00.
Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
York.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
HoW's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
can not be cured by Halls catarrh
cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo, Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known
+. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obli-
cations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o. WALDIYG, KIYNAN
& MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, Ohio.
Halls catarrh cure is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.