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The morning news., 1898-12-02
Ne,r RepubIIc DIasoIven.

washington Dec. Minister Merry has
reported 10 the state department that the
Of Costa Rica has received
Official notice OF the dissolution OF The
United States OF Central America.
The morning news., 1898-12-02
sNEED COMPLETE BANKRUPT.
The Once Wealthy Manufncturcr
Has Liabilities of 100000.

Toledo, o., Dec. Isaac Sneed, at one
time one of the wealthiest men of Toledo
and known from ocean TO ocean as a man
ufacturer of ventilating and heating ap.
paratus, filed petition in bankruptcy in
fhe United states Court here to-day sneed
places his liabilities at 100000 50 far az
he knows, with no assets. His creditors
are banks and commercial houses in every
large city in the country, and debts vary
from 36 cents TO 1900
The morning news., 1898-12-02

washington, Dec. 1.--Florence 0. El-
laina was to-day appointed postmlstress
at Pineora, Emngham county. vice Rob
ert Ellains resigned.
The morning news., 1898-12-02
TWO scHoONERs WRECKED.

Amelia ireland and Clara Leavitt
Go 90 Pieces Near Gay Head.
Vineyard Haven, Mass, Dec. 1.-The
schooners Amelia q. Ireland Of New
The morning news., 1898-12-02
FRUITS AND PLANTS TO FRANCE.

French Government Denies Admit
tance to United States Products.
Paris, Dec 1.-THE Journal Oficiel to-
day publishes a decree forbidding The ad-
mittance into France of fruits and plants
from the United States.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-29

A. w. Chase believes In growing autumn
raspberries. He has presented US, today,
with branch on which were blossoms,
green berries and several ripe, red rasp-
berries.
A Harvest supper will be served, for
the benefit of the Y. P. s. G. E., next
Friday evening from $50 to 73O, with
Mrs. O.. s. Hopkins and Miss Corianna
Hopkins In charge. After the supper an
entertainment will be given, followed by
several new games. Admission 5 cents,
supper scents. All are cordially invited.
Edward Murphy, who has been in the
employ of Myron O'Kemp for some
months, was taken Ill on the evening of
the 18th with pain in the right side of
his bowels. On the 18th DR.. Hurd of
Somers was called to attend him. After
careful examination DR.. Hurd pro-
nounced it case of appendicitis and call
ed In consultation Dr. Parsons and DR..
Thos. G. Alcorn of Thompsonville, who
fully coincided that it was necessary to
perform an operation to save Mr.. Murphy
life. On Saturday the 18th about 10 a..
M, DIR. Alcorn assisted by DIR. Parsons
and DIR. Hurd, performed the operation,
which was entirely successful. With the
excellent care and attention he has re-
cefved at Mr.. OKemp's he is now consider
ed out of danger and will soon be about
again.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-29
TOLLAND.

Ezra L. Chapman of Waterbury is in
town this week.
Miss Adelaide E. Sperry of Bolton, was
the guest of Miss Clara S. Cole over Sun
day.
Hon. Radcliffe Hicks, who has just re-
turned from Europe, arrived in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. W. A. Agard, Mrs. Mary Ii. Smith
and Miss Lucille M. Agard are in Boston
few days this week.
Miss Mary Ely of Rockville spent Sun
day at Frank T. Newcomb's also Miss
Sadie G. Willard, who is teaching In
South Manchester.
At the town meeting next Monday the
question of license and whether the town
will maintain control of the public schools
of the town will be voted upon.
A teachers meeting was held in the
town hall Friday afternoon and evening
In the afternoon the following addresses
were made; History" by Marcus White,
principal of the New Britain normal
school; reading, by Miss SarahJ. Wal
ter of Willimantic Normal school; "The
art of teaching" G. P. Phenix, principal
Of the Willimantlc normal school. In
the evening Principal Phenix gave an adj
dress on Clown management of schools. .
FrOpA
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-29

DillOs Mayo and Wilbur Welch were
arrested last Friday evening for drunk
enness and disturbing the peace. These
two accomplished by Fred Corcoran were
driving through the street In a reckless
manner and made considerable noise.
When the arrests were made Corcoran
eluded the oficial and got away. WEIGH
and Mayo were brought before Judge
Parkers Saturday morning and each was
fined 81 and costs. Mayo settled but
Welch was unable to do SO and was COM
mited to Tolland.
Henry o. Butterheld's little son, Har-
old, was quite badly hurt last Saturday az
ternoOn. The little boy was at his faith.
er's store and runaway horse dashed
by. In the excitement of the moment
the little boy overturned box OF scythes
and fell among them. One of the scythes
fell edge up, and bad cut on the boys
knee resulted. The knee-pan was cut In
two, and some Of the tendons were also
cut. DIR. Sullivan attended the boy, and
it required several stitches to close the
wound. The patient is doing nicely, but
it Is too early yet to decide whether per-
manent disadvantage will result from the
accident.
The republican caucus was held last
evening at the town house with fair
sized attendance. w. P. Amadon acted
as chairman and John Larned as clerk.
The following nominations were made +:
Assessors, ]. F. Chamberlin, w. P. Am
adon; board of relief, A. e. Converse,
Milo A. Gold; selectmen, Myron w.
Leonard, Amos N. Nichols; town treas
urer, Marcus B. Fisk; town agent and
treasurer OF town deposit fund and OF
standlsh fund, Marcus B. Fisk /; collect
OF, John g. Wightmsn; registrars OF
electors, John q. Wightman and II. s.
Abel; constables, J. P. MCGUIRE, George
w. Eaton, Eugene ID. Ellis, Perry P.
Davis; grand jurors, George J. Bailey,
G. A. Duncan, ]. r. Washburn; auditor,
w. d. Heald; school visitor, VIM, h.
Corbin.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. William o. Osborne of
New York were in town last Sabbath.
w. o. Collins and wife of Springfield
called on friends In town Sunday also
Mr.. and Mrs. John Twiss of Shaker
Station.
Ernest s. Fuller, graduate OF Monson
academy, class Of '98, left town Tuesday,
entering Wesleyan University at Mid
dletown.
Mr.. c. w. Chandler and MIR. Louis
McClintock of Downingtown, Pa, were
guests a few days last week of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Pease.
Daniel Bugbee, 81, eldest son of John
Bugbee, died Friday morning, after q
long illness. His funeral was attended
Saturday afternoon. Interment In East
Longmeadow cemetery.
Invitations are out for the marriage of
Miss Clara Hurlburt, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hurlburt, and Albert
Russell of Hazardville, TO take place at
the BRIDES home, Oct. 18th.
Stanley Pease of Maiden, Mass, re-
turned last week from visit at the
home of his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cladius B. Pease. He is student at
Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.
Many of the schools closed Wednes-
day on account Of the fair of the Union
Agricultural society, held in Enfield
Wednesday and Thursday, which was
largely attended from this town. The
schools will close next week Wednesday
for the Stafford Springs fair.
Regular meeting of the Grange next
week Thursday evening. Subject for the
lecture hour, Recreation, or sketches OF
travel. Each member is requested to
give brief account of some outing taken
during the summer, or read short sketch
of some pleasure trip. Essay, "Travel
as an Educator" Mrs. Anna Taft; recita-
ton, w. II. Daniels; readings, Mrs.
Mary Kibbe, Bessie Burden; farce,
&c The Train at Mauro :" Topsy Turvy
chorus, by the young people, in charge OF
Mrs. Alice Hurlbut; music, Hattie Ed
son.
Enos Arnold, SO, lifelong and highly
respected resident of the town, died Sat
urday morning. His funeral was largely
attended Monday at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.
H. Ricketts, of Norwich officiating. Mr..
Arnold was born in Somers In 1912, and
has always been interested in the welfare
and prosperity of the town. He was a
member of the general assembly, repre-
senting the town in 1878. Mr.. Arnold
was thrice married, his first wife being
Miss Mary Endicott of East Longmea-
dow; his second Mrs. Anna Thompson,
and his third, who survives him, Mrs.
Cynthia Parker. Four children by his
first marriage also survive him-C. A.
and Albert Arnold of Broad Brook, Mrs.
Myron Hills of East Longmeadow, and
Mrs. Sumner Smith of Hampden.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-29
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

matter under this head 10 cents per line.l
Fall opening Of Millinery and Fancy
Goods on Friday and Saturday, Sept. so
and Oct. 1. Call and see the latest styles
in Millinery. Miss M. E. David, Tilden's
Block.
"A. W. Walker is showing a good as
sortment of Fur Collarettes Ia all prices,
up to 30 each. They are just the thing
to wear to the fair next week.
A. L. Howard is showing a line of
Ladies', Misses and Children's Jackets
and Capes, Winter Hosiery, Mittens, I'm
derwear, Outing Flannels, in fact almost
anything usually found at an up-to-date
emporium of fashion. Natl bank building.
Look at those Capes, Coats and
Skirts for ladies and children at E. L..
Burr's.
Mrs. t. G. Lathrop and Miss Nettie
Stephens will have their millinery Open
ing Friday and Saturday of this week.
just received-400 pounds OF pure
honey from Vermont. Going at 10 cents
a pound at the Chicago Grocery.
"A. W. Walker Is showing good
line of Ladies' and Misses Garments for
winter wear, and as we buy direct from
the manufacturers, we know our prices
are right.
Be sure and see that Bohemian Glass
in Anthony Adams windows.
1t will be interesting to the ladies Of
Stafford Springs to know that Brown,
Thomson & Co. of Hartford pay express
or freight on all goods purchased to the
amount of So or over Except furniture).
"A. w. Walker offers this week one
case of Ladies' Heavy Weight Ribbed
Cotton Vests, high neck, long sleeves,
trimmed silk edge front, with pearl but
tons, at % cts. each. Call and examine.
Mrs. T. G. LsthrOp and Miss Stevens
are In New York buying their stock Of
Fall and Winter Millinery Goods.
Walking Hats In the newest shades
and styles at 75c., 81 and $1.50 at Miss
Russell's. 2
For First-Class Photographs call at
Cardinals Studio. Cabinets only 30 per
dozen. Good work guaranteed. SO Main
Street.
"A. w. Walker offers this week one
case Of cotton and Wool Bed Blankets
ia white, with red, blue and pink bord-
ers, at SO cts. per pair, the best yet. Call
and examine.
Artistic photographs from $3.50 per
dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon
cites from 30 per dozen up. Martins,
Johnsor's block.
A. w. Walker Is receiving new Dress
Goods most every day. LqIge assert
ment of Black Dress Goods from 1244 cts.
to 81 SO per yard.
New fall shades In Kid Gloves, also
Children's School Caps, at Miss Russell's.
Yes, A. w. Walker sells the Domes-
tic Wrapper, which every lady that has
worn one will tell you Is the best made
wrapper on the market.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-29

At fire in Manchester about o'clock
last Sunday morning two lives were lost.
Frank Goetz's bakery, store house, house
and barn were burned, and two bakers,
John Lotus and Robert Schen, who slept
In a room over the bakery, were burned
to death. Schen's home Is said to have
been in Ellington.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-29


Regular meeting of Stafford Grange
next Tuesday evening.
Regular communication of Wolcott
Lodge, F. & A. M, this evening.
Miss Leonora Leger of Somers is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Leger.
Miss Mabel Belcher Is spending the
week with her parents at the homestead.
E. G. Pinney and 81. F. Cady are at
tending the fair at Brattleboro, vt, to-
day.
Mrs. Everett Blodgett Of Portland is a
guest at the Blodgett homestead at the
Village.
The Riverside mill will shut down the
two last days OF the fair next week, We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16

What the War is Costing the Railways
The railways are expected to yield
over two and half millions of dollars
toward defraying war expenses. This
vast amount will be collected as taxes
In the form of stamps required on bills
of lading, etc. Aside from the actual
war tax, a large expenditure will be
necessary for extra printing, supplies
and clerical work entailed in complying
with the war tax law.
Notwithstanding this enormous out
lay in addition to current expenses,
there has been no material increase in
railway earnings, and the average per
mile fare received from each passenger
during the year 1898 will fall below that
of 1897, when it slightly exceeded two
cents. The injustice of q law COM
pelling railways to make a general fare
of two cents per mile, under such cir
cumstances, is plain ltw
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16

The business which came before the
council Monday was of q light sort.
The meeting was charactised mainly
by Quibbling. When the clerk read the
bills Councilman Reynolds found flaws
in several of thOseyproffered by team
sters. 1t was discovered that certain
ones presented their bills for days
work, usually accepted as ten hours,
while In reality they had worked only
nine. The bills allowed, among others,
granted the councilman, mayor, and
other city officials their salaries.
A bill presented by the Rochester
Bridge company was with held for con-
sideration until another meeting.
Councilman Dickinson of the financial
committee reported funds on hand
81, ,73O.4O. In view of some dig bills to
be settled in the near future it was
found advisable to borrow $4,000. Or
ders were given to borrow the money
at not greater rate of interest than six
percent.
Monday the favorable sentiment
regarding the building of q new Gala
boose. took sudden turn. Councilmen
Dickinson and Reynolds objected to the
expense it would incur, which, accord
ing to the investigating committee,
would be from $3.50 to $3.50. This said
Councilman Reynolds was too much to
burden our city, already laden with
debt, just for the benefit of tramps.
However it was thought advisable to
advertise for sea ed bids. The matter
will be brought up again, two meetings
hence.
The bridge examining committee re-
ported favOrably of the Blain bridge
and the foot bridge on Laporte street
which underwent their critical inspec-
ton. Councilman Harris, the chairman
of said committee, voted against the
ratification of his report, for, he said,
the entire council shOult examine the
bridge instead of taking the verbal re-
port of two members He recounted
his attempts to get the council to do so
before the meeting. They seemed pen
itent and resolved to examine the work
jointly this week.
The city is still without an attorney
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
3 DAYS to California

Via Pacific Coast Limited. A new
and palatial Pullman vestibuled train.
Placed in service for the first time this
season. Leaves Chicago and st. Louis
Tuesdays and Saturdays. Composite
car, compartment car, double drawing
room, sleepers, dining car. Meals la
carte. Heated by steam. Lighted by
Pintsch gas. Entire train runs through
without change. A summer route for
winter travel. No high attitudes. no
snow blockades. For full information
and reservation of sleeping car berths,
address: Bissell Wilson, ID. z. A. Mo.
Pac. Ry., Ill Adams ST., Chicago. Ills.
H. ID. Armstrong, L. p. A. Mo. Pac Ry.
z Fort st. West, Detroit, Mich. If
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
Ben Hur Meeting.

Tuesday night the Ben Hur Court
convened with full attendance and all
the officers in the chairs Seven persons
applied for membership, and were duly
accepted and initiated.
The beautiful ceremony demonstrst-
ed to them the truth of the saying that
"In the midst of life we are in death"
that while we deem ourselves secure
we are sure only Of the past; that to-
morrow is ours only when we have
done with it; that the time to pro-
vide life insurance for our loved ones is
while we are in health and before the
grim monster has set his seal upon US.
The committee having the matter in
hand reported rapid progress on the
work of getting the new quarters in
readiness In the Wheeler building and
that the same would be ready for use
by Jan. lst.
The regular election of officers will
take place at the next regular meeting
on the 9th of this month. The install
lation will be on the first regular meet
ing in January which will be open to
the public and at which time banquet
will be given. A general good time is
expected.
The Court in Plymouth has now
about eighty members; and the general
benefit fund of the order amounts to
about $4,000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16

Monday Charles ii. Ross, a young
man whose home is near InwOod, was
instantly killed Dy q train on the Pitts
burgh road. 1t seems that he was on
his road to church in Inwood and had
driven as far as the Inwood crossing
when he came In contact with the mail
train. 1t is thought that the horse be-
came frightened as Mr.. Ross was a
young men of good judgement and cer-
tainly would not have attempted to
cross the track in such close proximity
to the approaching train. As it was, the
horse escaped injury, but tho young
man was caught in the upper portions
OF the buggy and crushed against the
pilot. In this manner he wss carried
for q quarter of q mile or more until
the train could be stopped and backed
with its bloody load to InwOod. I'm
the deceased was killed in
stsntly. Every bone was broken and
the flesh was bruised horribly. He was
the son of Lemuel Ross who has ieen
dead several years. Charles was pop.
uiar and excellent young man. His
death will be regretted deeply.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
Winona's Mortgage Lifted.

A mortgage for $4,000 which has
been hanging for some time over the
Presbyterian summer school at Winons
Lake, Indiana, was raise1 yesterday.
At meeting Of directors from Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin, it was
announced that John NJ. Studebaker.
Thomas Kane and Alexander McDon.
aid, of Cincinnati, had donated the
necessary S55 600 and had already plsc-
ed it in the treasurer's hands.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
wlLDEN's AFFAIRS ARE MIXED.

Liabilities Of the Goshen Real Estate Man
are Climbing Up.
Goshen, Ind, Dec. l3.-The debts of
A. +. Widen, the real estate dealer and
speculstor of this place. who failed last
week, continue to cli.Lb at q pace dis
couraging to the creditors. His liabili-
ties were first placed ut $4,000. They
are now $4,000, and new claims are
coming in steadily.
A meeting of the creditors will be
called during the week, when it is pro-
posed to submit the selection of trus-
tee to vote. 1t now develops that
many OF the persons who bought
houses and lots of Widen on install
ments never got deeds. Some have lost
their receipts and others never had any.
Wilden's affairs promise to afford much
work for the lawyers before they are
settled.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16

The Goshen News says in the ordi-
nary transaction OF business many pc.
culiar documents aIe filed with the
various county oflicers but permit for
the issuance of marriage licence re
ceived by Clerk Dennert this morning
bears the stamp of unique originality
and testifies to the plain view the girls
father takes of such things 1t is as
follows with name omitted:
Dec, 9th, 1898, Elkhsrt, Ind.
Please let this man Have my Daugh-
ter for She is good girl and it Will BE
all Rite with me for 1 won't have to
Board Him.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
1d2w
Cheap Cab Service for Washington Visitors

Cheap Cab Service for Washington Visitors
via Pennsylvania Lines.
A complete and efficient Cab service
similar to that in operation at paseen-
ger stations of the Pennsylvania Sys-
tenn at BrOadstreet. Philadelphia, and
at Twenty-tnird street, New York, has
just been established at the Pennsylva-
MIA Passenger station in Washington,
ID. e. The service is satisfactorily per
formed at very reasonable rates by
brand new rubber tired coupes, victoriss
and omnibuses The vehicles will be
found at the cab stand at the B street
entrance to the Washington station,
and may be engaged by the trip or by
the hours. Visitors to the national
capital will find the new arrangement q
very convenient one.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.

Special Rates via Pennsylvania Limos for
Christmas and New Year.
Owing to Christmas end New Year
falling on Sunday, and the observance
of those holidays to occur on Monday
as rule, the annual custom of the
Pennsylvania Lines to grant special
rates will this season cover two extra
days. Excursion tickets may be OBJ
tanned over these lines Dec. 23rd, Gath,
18th, 18th, 3Oth and 31st, 1893, and jan
uary lst and I'd, 1899. Tickets for adults
will not be sold at less rate than 25 cts.
nor for children at less than Is cents.
The return limit on tickets sold at
special rates on the above dates will be
Tuesday, January 3rd, 1899. For special
information about rates, time of trains,
etc, please apply to nearest Ticket
Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
The Cost OF Creamery Buildings.

The Cost OF Creamery Buildings.
The attention of the Indiana Expert
ment Station has been called to the fact
that certain agents of creamery supply
houses are at present working in Indi-
ana, endeavoring to organize stock COM
paDies with the purpose of erecting and
equipping expensive creamery build
ings.
To express it mildly, during the years
1915, creamery promoters" carried on
work in Indiana, that did the dairy
interests OF the state great damage.
People unfamiliar with the creamery
business, and the conditions essential to
success, were led to form stock compa-
nies by promoters" pledging them
selves to purchase of firms the "pro-
moters" repres snted, buildings and
equipments costing far more than cir
cumstances would justify. AS result
of this scheming, came collapse later
on that greatly injured the dairy inter-
ests of the state. Buildings were erec-
ted where in many localities not enough
milk could be secured to pay for run
ming the plant. The excessive cost of
outfit. and small supply of milk, coupled
with lack of knowledge of the business,
swamped beyond redemption many
creamery stock companies.
Creamery buildings may be erected
in which first class butter may be made,
for from $50 to $1,000, and equipped
with machinery fer handling 1000 to
10000 pounds of milk per day, at cost
of not over $500, or an estimated total
cost of $2,5OO at the outside.
No cooperative creamery should ever
be established, before a contract has
been made and signed among several
stockholders and patrons, to guarantee
a specific minimum amount of milk
duri 6 the year. If milk cannot be as
sured, the future of the creamery will
hang in the balance.
G. 5. PLUMB, Director
Purdue Experiment Station.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16

The Washington correspondent of the
Indianapolis Journal has taken q poll
of democratic senators and representa-
tives In congress as to who is the demo
cratic national leader and what will be
the chief issue in 1900.
One hundred and eight representa-
tives were interviewed, 80 of whom de-
clsred in favor of Bryan and the cur
rency question. OF the sens .ors spoken
to, % were for the old leader and old
issues until new ones developed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-16
A ROBBERY at Argos.

Last Saturday evening burglars pried
into the L. E. Il W. depot at Argos. AT
ter upsetting the loose drawers, break
ing several locks and looting every re-.
ceptice in sight, they put grand finish
to their operations by carrying off fine
tpye- writing machine. The only thing of
value which they helped themselves to,
outside of the machine was small
amount of change in one of the drawers.
1t is puzzling several parties who are
proud of their abilities in the line of
detective, whether the work was that
of local thieves or professionals.