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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-06

his step is as light and he is as youthful
as ten years ago. Joseph Jefferson, IN
this country, Is a veteran though only
nine years older than Sir Henry.
Sir Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry
do not reside in the same part of London.
Miss Terry loves to steal away 10 suburb
where she has a lovely home.
Sir Henry Irving's future is pretty well
settled. He Will live on as long as Provi-
dence ordains, growing in years and hon.
ors.
And so Is the future of the pretty Amer
lean girl who has cast Ter SSIrtune in with
his house If she decides to remain upon
the stage she is sure of stage triumphs
in stageland prepared for her, If she
elects to go into private life she can
count upon social prestige as the wife of
Laurence Irving, or Lawrence Brodribb.
James Swinton.
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more. Ward of France Company. New
York; Engaged to Laurence Irving. Have
both written. Love. Ethel
Mr.. Laurence Irving cabled as follows:
Maurice Barrymore, Ward of France
Company, New York Hope you will APP
prove of my engagement to your daugh-
ter. Have written. Laurence Irving.
Mr. barrymore was gratified at the an
nouncement, and last night cabled his ap-
prevail as follows:
New York, Jan. Is, 1s9S.-Ethel Barry
more, London: God bless you both You
nave my approval.
Maurice Barrymore.
And so the mail now On the way to Sir
henry will be doubly congratulatory, fe-
ncl'atlng him not only upon a new year,
Uut upon new daughter also.
Inc career of John Henry Brodribb.
Henry Irving" has been full of sur
prises' He was born in Keinton, near
Was Ionbury. Kleinton is even to-day
seven miles from any railroad. He left
'here at the age of 4.
!" speaking Of his birthplace he remem-
OerS an incident that happened when he
was but years of age While walking
across a meadow he was attacked by a
mock OF sheep and was handled very
-ou6Hiy. lie says the occurrence has al
us us oeen dreadful memory to him.
ING spent but little time with his pa.
atnls having attended school in London
at quite an early age, and from thence he
y, ment TO the office of a merchant engaged
soor west India trade. 1t was plainly
- mat he was not cut out for bust
-. s.i iudh' ana at the age of IS was allowed
co, ao-oW MS true bent by joining a stock
IaPany IN the North of England.
WI ne married young English girl,
~"oee union with him was not altogether
otbs-"laI' though both appreciate each
IIo1er A difference in tastes is said to
TIM separated them; and until a short
MT ago Mrs. Henry Irving was living
fy IN very pretty house in one of
Iey g r suburbs. She dislikes Miss FL
rrl We Terry family, with which Sir Henry
len ~, rs so closely allied, consists of Ell
is iSIry and her family. Her daughter
run gulte successful on the stage.
sb talent of Ellen Terry is such that
I'M. 4'ahes magnificent supporting lady,
Or Is SAID to be unsuccessful as q star
sba critics say that the plays in which
bersl3s cast are two-star plays, built for
hono,- oAu Henry Irving, thus dividing
one instead of placing them all upon
cbsrr neaa' Personally Miss Terry Is
ra9i ming. She is lively in manner, good
HeTn.esd' and lives much in awe Of Sir
WIZ VINO can get into a fine temper
"neh things cross him.
roa me OF the surprises of Sir Henry's ca
whit" as been found in the favor with
earl royalty has regarded him. He is
lteya ana honest, and did not really be-
otber.h himself to be a greater actor than
to eas When known that the Queen was
gre9t a er knighthood he was the only
seet Z, "eioI IN Great Britain who did not
MESSENGER that It was to be conferred
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upon him was the most astonlshed man
In the United Kingdom. AT first he did
not want 1t, but decided to accept after
being told that if he refused there would
be no more honors offered him until after
his death, when cold tombstone. set M
by royal hand, would be his tardy re-
ward.
Mr.. Irving says frankly that he highly
appreciates the honor paid him by the
crown, but chiefly as 1t is an evidence that
the dramatic art has at last obtained rec
ognition from the highest source of au-
thority.
The question has been frequently asked
whether the actor was knighted under hts
real name, Brodribb, or the stage name
by which he is universally known.
He is undoubtedly Sir Henry Irvine
since the adoption of the name Irving
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New York, Feb. 4-When Sir Henry nv
49,, onens his next American mail, he will
go in it six very important letters.
Tbeir object viii be doubly congratula-
tory.
ON Feb. 6, 1898. John Henry Brodribb,
.11sorv Irving" was born; and the SIX
epistles will remind him that he has COM
risted another year of honor.
Their other object of congratulation will
~ mon the acquisition of a prospective
daughter-in-law. an American girl, whose
civ nearest relatives have written to Mr..
irving as a new relative-in-law.
Ian. Is, the following messages were
flashed under the water:
London. Jan. Is, 1S9S.-Maurice Barry
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DEVIL FISH IN TOWN.
Portland, Ore, People Excited Over
an Octopus the TentHcIes of which
Cover Forty Feet.
From the Portland orego

From the Portland Oregonian.
The largest and most Notwithstanding
octopus, or devil fish. ever seen in Port
land was displayed in front of fish mar
ket at Third and Ankeny streets yester-
day, and attracted much attention, being
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--Korea's Emperor. now that he has
buried the ashes OF his late consort,
is looking about for new wife. The
Korean people do not care whom he Sc
lects, but wish him to marry soon so that
they may have lawful marriage again, al.
marrying and giving in marriage through
out the country having come TO an end
according to custom the moment the late
ago.
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The HUMAN FORM DIVINE,
Bah Gives Her Opinion as to How 1t Should
Be Dressed


Venus Wore A MS to
skirts WIN BE MIred-Other Matters o interest
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HENRY IRvING'S BIRTHDAY GIFT.
His Son Promises Him Beautiful Ameri-
can Daughter-in-LaW

r Miss Barrymor and
of ito a Stage Family,
enrys
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-12-22
WAT.ES-

Charles Needham has the sympathy OF
his many friends, both here and in Palmer,
in the death of his wife, which occurred
last Monday morning at nine O'Clock.
Mrs. Needham has suffered from a cancer
for long time, but has been very cheer
full and patient through it all and was
only waiting her time to go. She was
born in Wales, Feb. goth, 1886, and has
spent most of her life here Although
not member of any church, Mrs. Need
ham was beloved by everyone for her
beautiful and consistent life among US.
She leaves husband and one brother,
Milton Soule, of Stafford. The funeral
services were held Wednesday at O'clock
at her late home on Main street. The
services we're conducted by Rev. III. p.
Smith, assisted by Rev. g. L. Camp of
the M. E. church. The bearers were ;
Fred M. Royce, o. P. Royce, Thomas
Brewer, Alfred Fisher, former pupils
when she taught school here in Wales.
The floral gifts were beautiful indeed,
and were but fitting tribute to her, who
was always giving of her earthly store to
others.
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sOMERs.

Mrs. George Newton of Monson visited
In town last week.
Miss Kate Woods returned home from
Westfield, Mass, Monday.
The public schools will close Friday
for the holiday vacation, re-opening JAN
uary 9th.
A son was born the Goth ult to Bernie
and Florence Kibbe, and grandson to
Randall aud Aretus F. Kibbe.
The remains of the infant son OF Ever
EFT Luce of Springfield, Mass formerly
of Somers, were brought to town Tues
day for burial.
Rev. Mr.. Marshall OF Hartford will oc-
cupy the Congregational pulpit Sunday,
Rev. Mr.. Strayer having gone to his home
in Maryland for the holidays.
Bert L. Durkee was returned by Sheriff
Hubbard to the state reform school at
Meriden, Tuesday, for the theft of a
watch at Hazardville.
Jerusha d. White, II, wife OF Lorenzo
Wood, died Monday morning from par
alytic stroke sustained little more than
a week ago. A husband and two chill
dren, Fred Wood and Mrs. E. 0. Pease
of Springfield, Mass, survive her. The
funeral was attended from her late home
Wednesday at o'clock
An entertainment under the auspices
of Somers grange will be given by Noah
lC. Cause, STAR impersonator and hui
morous reader, and E. Wesley Avery, AS
sistant reader, of the Emerson College OF
Oratory, Boston, Mass, on Thursday
evening, In the town hall. Instrumental
and vocal music furnished by the grange
Admission, 90 cents; children, 10 cents
The Congregational church and Sab
bath school will observe Christmas by
an entertainment and supper Saturday af-
ternoon. Entertainment by the Sunday
school in the church at 2 o'clock. Sup
per In the town hall below at 8 O'clock
All are cordially invited, and no pains
will be spared to present the idea Of
Christmas In its full significance.
The grange has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year Master, M
A. Davis; overseer, A. w. Kibbe; lee
turer, Mrs. Bertha F. Avery; secretary
c. j. Stephenson; chaplain, A. d. Noble
treasurer, L. w. Percival; steward, w
Fl. Daniels; assistant steward, Dwight
, PercivaI; lady assistant, Miss AugustG
; Lombard; gate keeper, Clarence Dexter
. Flora, Marion Havens; Ceres, BerthI
Davis; Pomona, Josie Davis.
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@%;z..<a
At ACTIONS
For This Week.

Among the many attractions of the
store for this week
The Fur Room on the second floor
will make a special display of fine
Scarfs, Mufs and Collarettes in all the
rare furs.
The Girls Room on the third floor
will show a beautiful collection of
Dancing School and Party Dresses.
They will be displayed on forms as a
special showing.
The Suit Room will display the
latest ideas in Silk Petticoats, Dress
ing Sacques and House Gowns. We
have table after table piled high with
eiderdown Sacques and Robes. They
are attractive and comfortable ct;ll
not expensive. The Sacques 69c to
$3.50. The Gowns SO to $1,000.
Isn't this Christmas hint for some
one
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In the death of Charles Walton Beck
with long and useful career came to a
close last Sunday morning, at the home
on Grown street. He was confined to his
he'd but day or two, and his death was
quiet and peaceful, a fitting close to life
SO kindly and gentle as his. There was
no apparent cause for his de 18th, except
that he seemed exhausted. He was sound
apparently, but the machinery of life had
done its work, and it was time for rest.
Y, April IL, 1920. While boy he fol-
lowed the sea, shipping on coaster when
10 years of age. When 10 years old he
located in Coventry, and while there
of which has been of much use to him in
his business of card manufacturing. His
first knowledge of the card business was
gained with Fl. Denslow, where he served
an apprenticeship after leaving Coventry.
Later he learned the machinists' trade at
the shops of DenslOw & Chase at Rain
bow, Conn. He was with the Seymour
paper company at Windsor Locks, as
master mechanic, from 1868 to 1868
This position he resigned to become fore
man of the Rider Il Whiting card com
pany, which in 1869 built and occupied
the building at the corner of Wellington
and Westford avenues. The following
year the business of this company wal
absorbed by the card clothing combina
ton. and Mr.. Beckwith began the manu-
factuIe of hand cards on his own account
He started with three machines, but sool
increased the number to twelve. In 1873
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HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


Matter under this head 10 cents per une.l
A. w. Walk er's store will be open
all day Monday. Dec. 26, and we will
make special prices on balance of Christ
mas Goods for that day.
SO cents pays for dozen full figure
cabinet photographs at Cardinals studio,
Taft's block. Strictly first-class work.
A. w. Walker Is showing q large
assortment of Handkerchief from Sc to
S1.25 each. Special values at 1919 and
25c each.
A. w. Walker is showing good line
of Fancy China. Special value in cup
and saucer at 1Oc and CSC.
You viii find Holiday Goods at E. L.
Burr's.
Special bargains in trimmed and un-
trimmed hats for the holidays at Miss
Russ4lPs, 3w
Why not buy a good warm jacket.
cape or dress pattern, fur cOllarette, silk
umbrella, kid gloves, mufler, or some
other useful present? You will find a
large assortment at A. W. Walkers.
"A. L. Howard has large stock of
useful articles for the holiday trade, COM
prislng Table Linen, Towels, Handker-
chiefs. Silk and Wool Mittens, Blankets,
l1OGkHLUOOkS, DIN NASNNsAA-
toshes, Fancy Goods, Dolls and many
other things too numerous 10 mention.
Please give US call.
New lot of Ladies' Coats and Capes
at E. L. Burr's.
Before buying your Christmas pres
pnts lust call and see the dainty neckwear
at Miss Russell's. 1t may just solve your
Christmas problem Of what to buy. 3w
Umbrellas, all prices from to So
each. A good bargain in 26-iDch Gloria
at 81 SO, at A. w Walkers.
Look at the bargains in Gents Hand
kerchiefs at E. L. Burr's.
Ladies' and Children's Outing Flannel
Night Robes, from so cents up, at A. L.
Towards.
Artistic photographs from $3.50 per
dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon.
cites from 50 per dozen up. Martins
Johnson's block.
If you can't decide on the right trink.
ct, try handkerchiefs. They always dc
for Christmas compliment We have
them at all prices. Miss Russell. 81
Buy no Books for Christmas until
you have seen the large assortment at A
w. Walker g.
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he sold the business to his son, G. +.
Beckwith, and Il. B. Kpowlton. Since
then there have been several changes in
the firm, the business has experienced a
phenomenal growth, and is now owned
and managed by G. F. Beckwith. Charles
w. Beckwith gave his hearty cO-opera-
ton toward the success of the enterprise,
and continued in charge of one of the de-
paTtments of the business until few days
before his death. The deceased was a.
quiet man, devoted to his home, and of q
studious disposition. He loved music,
and in his younger days was leader Of
the choir for number of years at the
Congregational church in Windsor. At
the time of his death he was member
of the Congregational church Of the bor-
ongh. His is the first death in his fam
lily. A widow and six children survive
him. The children are: Mrs. F. j..
Chandler, Miss G. S. Beckwlth and Chas.
F. Beckwith of Stafford Springs, Mrs. j..
B. Burbank of Longmeadow, Mass, Mrs.
T. c. Tiffany of Mechanicsville, N. Y,
and Mrs. J. H. Tracy of Jewett City.
The funeral was held from his residence
Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The
house was filled with the relatives and
friends. In accordance with Mr.. Beck
with's wish the services were simple.
Rev, E. w. Bishop of the Congregational
church of1cfated. Miss Sibley of the
Congreg ational church choir sang "Jesus
Lover of My Soul" The bearers were J.
B. Burbank. T. c. Tiffany, John H. Tracy
and F. ]. Chandler. The burial was al
the Stafford Springs cemetery.
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COVENTRY.
COVENTRY.
South Coventry.
CThe Register is on sale at the post of1ice each
(From another corespondent.)

(From another corTespondent.)
Albert Wright began to fill his ice
house with nine inch ice Monday.
The four tenement houses on School
house hill, owned by the late VIM. Rey.
nolds, are for sale.
Miss Bessie A. and Lucian e. Parker
of Torrington and NJ Fl. Parker from
Derby will spend Christmas at home.
Mrs. Emma P. Durham went to Hart
ford last week. Mrs. Durham had been
housekeeper for Mr. Hutchinson since
Sept, 1898.
Nearly every family on South street
has had visitation of influenza, and
some members have been seriously ILL.,
Nearly every pupil in the Nathan Hale
school has had or is now having the grip
E. T. Hutchinson is i'll of grip. Mrs
Dewilda Hutchinson, who has assisted
in the care of Mr.. H., is sick of the same
disease. A sister of Nathan Fuller is
keeping house for Mr. H.
| A s. PARKER
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Mackintoshes.

The Mackintoshes for Children
come in Blue, Brown, Tan and Garnet,
and are priced at $3.50, $2.75, 1915.
The Mackintoshes for Women come
in Blue, Black, Brown, Garnet and
Fancy Mixtures, and are priced at
1915, SIS, Sc, $3.50 and $40
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-12-22

Pains in tie chest when person has a
cold indicate a tendency toward pneu-
monia. A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the chest over the seat of pain will
promptly relieve the pain and prevent the
threatened attack of pneumonia. This
same treatment will cure lame back in
a few hours.
For sale by E.K Taft, Stafford Springs ;
| Fl. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-12-22

Coffee at night. 1t spoIls their sleep. You can
drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like a
top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; 1t nour-
tshes, cheers and feeds. Yet 1t looks and tastes
like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the perfect drink
Made from pure grains. Get a package from your
3Ac
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-12-22

A new line of Fisk, Clark & Flagg's
waists come in this week. They are
put up one in box. What would be
more practical than one of these for Il
Xmas gift T?
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-12-22

There is nothing better for Christmas
gift than seal skin sacque, or fur gar
ment of any description. Alfred Williams
& Son of Hartford, Conn, selected the
very best seal skins they could find, and
have been making garments this winter
from those skins. They have more of
the same lot and are prepared to make a
garment at short notice.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-12-22
UNION.
Rock Meadow

Congratulations are due Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Jennings, A son was born to
them last Friday.
Mr.. and Mis-, Charles Webster and
daughter, Marion, visited Mrs. WIS pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Blodgett, in Holland,
last Saturday.
A surprise was given to Mr.. and Mrs.
David Mathews Monday, it being the
sixty first anniversary of his birthday.
Attorney j. H. Reed, with his wife and
son, Willis, from Stafford Springs, E. N.
Halves and wife from West Chatham,
and Oscar Willis and wife from Union
were present as relatives. The party
came fully prepared with refreshments,
such as oysters, cake, candy and oranges.
Mr.. Mathews was presented with siza-
BILE box, which he supposed contained q
very valuable present. After unfolding
the thirteenth wrapper piece OF candy
came to view, which was greeted with
much laughter. Mr.. Halves then went
out and brought in an easy rocker and
presented to Mr.. Mathews, bidding him
to occupy and take a rest. Mr.. Reed
made very appropriate remarks. The
company dispersed at an early hour,
wishing him many happy birthdays.
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MANSFIMIn

Miss Christie ]. Mason, Storrs, 1900, is
sick with the humps.
Storrs agricultural college closed Tues
day, the Goth, for two weeks vacation.
The junior class of StoIrs college held
their rhetoricals in the college chapel
Friday evening, the 10th. A goodly num-
Der was present
Mr.. and Mrs. w, E, Turner, Mrs. Olive
Parker, Mrs. A j, Turner and G. C.
Sewell of Norwood Hill are suffering
with the grip.
GurleyVille.
William Ingalls, of Abingdon was in
town the first of the week.
Mrs. F. Rupprecht and son, Frank,
have gone to Rockville, where they have
found employment.
There will be two trees and Christmas
concert in the NJ E. church Monday even.
ing, the Goth. All are cordially invited
to attend.
Rev. G. w. Crabb preached very in
teresting sermon in the NJ E. church
Sunday from the text found in the 18th
verse of the 18th chapter of Exodus.
Henry N. Squires of Windsor Locks
formerly of this place, Is dangerously IL
with typhoid fever, His uncle, Henry
A. Mason, accompanied by his brother
Eugene Squires, of Willimantic, went tc
see him Wednesday.
Mansfield Depot.
Mrs. A. E. Botham is visiting friends
in Hampton.
Mrs. Whipple Green has been quite
sick with cold.
The club ladies meet with Mrs. Newell
Durham this week.
A. B. Campbell has been filling his ic
house with ten inch ice this week.
Mrs. Emily Pease has been the CUES
of East Hartford friends for few days
There is to be a social dance at Hillsid,
hall, Friday evening, December Both. All
oyster supper will be served.
A. A. Whfpple made up load of eigh
teen and drove to Tolland last Frida
evening. All enjoyed the ride.
The Spanish American war compan
gave an entertainment at Hillside Hall
Tuesday evening, to large audience, dc
spite the stormy evening.
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