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The herald., 1898-06-23
CLASS DAY EXERCISES
Several Events Of Interest at Long
Beach "


Beach
LONG BEACH, June 22.-The ninth grade
held class exercises Tuesday night at the
high school, which were attended by large
number of interested friends. Yesterday
was class field day, in which number OF
events were participated in by the pupils
of the public schools. In the afternoon the
eleventh year grade planted an Ivy, the
twelfth year planting an ornamental tree.
both events being accompanied by appro-
pirate programs. Tonight the graduating
exercises will be held in the assembly room,
at which the six graduates will receive their
diplomas, four of said graduates being
young ladies', and tomorrow night the third
annual commencement exercises of our
Long Beach high school will be brought to a
close by banquet to the alumni at the
Julian hotel.
Bert Chaplin was the winner In the rum
ming high jump at the games yesterday
morning. he clearing feet inches in his
effort.
The application Of w A. Mugrage for a
saloon license was denied by the council.
The commencement exercises of the high
school were initiated by concert Monday
nigth, Miss Alberta Pike, musical instructor
in charge. The pupils showed high state
Of efficiency. their singing being very fine.
The proceeds are to be devoted to the
purchase of pictures and statuary for the
use of the school.
The Lady Maccabees wound up their
monthly entertainments for the season
with a masquerade ball Tuesday evening
The city has about perfected arrange
ments with the electric light company for
the lighting of the wharf and certain OF
the streets of the city.
Fourteen young men of this city have gone
to Kansas for work. as follows: Charles
Fetterman, Lon Fetterman, r. G. Menden-
hail. II. Garwood J. C. McMillen. Frank
Hall. Robert Gardner, s. Newkirk, John
Meek, l. Baker, Walter Shaw. Fred Bogue
and John Haskins.
Miss Allie Mcpherson of Los Angeles was
the guest for several days of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Blount this week.
United States Paymaster B. c. Kenyon
leaves today to report at the Preside.
The herald., 1898-06-23
NAVAL RESERVES
The Santa Barbara Boys Now Given
Hopes

SANTA BARBARA, June 22-There has
been reaction with our naval reserve boys,
and instead Of dependency overshadowing
their countenances. hope now seems to sit
sm!llngly again on their brows. This IL
caused by the recent Associated Press dis
patch stating that the entire naval militia
would be ordered to report for duty in man
ninp the auxiliary cruisers now at San
Francisco within a few days.
The executive committee of the Fourth
OF July celebration met at the city hall last
night and perfected arrangements In many
details
1t having been decided by the 'freeholders
who are engaged in framing new charter
to divide the city Into seven wards with one
The herald., 1898-06-23

crs at their parlors one trial bottle of their
Complexion Tonic absolutely free; and in
order that those who cannot call or who
live away from New York may be bene-
fitted. they will send one hottie to any adj
dress, all charges prepaid, on the receipt Of
rs cents (stamps or silver) to cover cost of
packing and delivering. The price of this
wonderful tonic is $l.00 per bottle, and
this liberal offer should be embraced by all.
The Misses Bell have just published
their new book, "Secrets of Beauty"
This valuable work is FREQ to all desiring
it. Tho book treats exhaustively of the
Importance of good complexion; tells
how q woman may acquire beauty and
keep it. Special chapters on the care of
the hair how to have luxuriant growth;
harmless methods Of making the hair pre-
serve its natural beauty and color, even to
advanced age. Also instructions how to
Danish superfuous hair from the face,
mock ard arms without injury to the skin.
This book will be mailed to any address on
request.
FREE Trial Bottles of Wonderful Com
plcxion Tonic free Mt parlors, or 25 cents
(cost of packing and mailing) to those alta
distance.
Correspondence cordially solicited. Ad-
dress
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The herald., 1898-06-23
The Last Chance for Subscription Ballots

to make extra efforts to secure all possible sub
Herald Publishing Company the following TO the candidate
ballots
The Press., 1898-09-01
TOL.L.AMID.

Raymond A. Fuller of Worcester Is in town for a few days.
 J. K. Underwood and wife have been visiting friends In town.
 K. $. AgaId and daughters arrived homo from several weeks stay at the sea-shore on Tuesday.
 Quite a number from this place attend cd the WillimAntic amp-meeting, and there was no service at the. Methodist church on Sunday.
 The Epworth League will give a free entertainment, consisting of readings and recitations, in the town hall Friday even- ing at 8 o'clock. Ice cream will be on sale.
 The grangers held their annual picnic and "chlldren's day" at Edmund Joslyn's last Thursday, and although the weather was quite threatening, about 200 were present, and a thoroughly good time was enjoyed. In the afternoon, after the bountiful collation., a program provided by the lecturer was carried out. A num- Der were present from out of town who were asked to participate.
 The rendition of David Garrick" by Martin M. Post of Clinton, N. Y., In the town hall Monday evening, under the aus pices of the Y. P. s. 0. E., was an enter tAinment of a high class. MT. Post de- lighted his audience by his pleasing per sOnality on the platform, as we'll as the versatility of his characters, showing marked talent In impersonation. Mrs. Whittlesey of West Newton, Mass, who Is visiting friends in town, rendered vo- cal solo between each act, and was en- alphabetically received. FLORA.
The Press., 1898-09-01
WALES.

Mrs. Baker and daughter, Miss May Baker, are visiting at Nathan Greens.
 Miss Efie R. ChAfree of Springfield Is spending her vacation at F. M. Royce's.
 Herbert Camp of Springfield spent a few days at the M. E. parsonage last week.
 Miss Bessie and Bertha Royce of Pal mer spent few days with their uncle, Y. M. Royce.
 Mrs. Leeds, with her son and daughter, f. spending few weeks with her sister, Mrs- W. A. Lyon.
 Percy Roberts of Springfield called on "a friend" who Is visiting at the Nj. E. parsonage last Sunday.
 Mrs. Crafts and Mics Ray of Holyoke are visiting at Mrs. Alfred Fox's, coming from Holyoke on their wheels.
 Miss Helen A. Camp has returned to her home fin Springfield, and Miss Mabel Camp returned with her to spend a week.
 James TobIn, who has been working for some time in Holyoke, has resigned his position and Is now working In Staf- ford.
 Plans are being formed for a union me- mOrial service, to be held in the Baptist church Sunday evening, in honor of the late pastor, Rev. c. w. Davis.
 Mrs. Charles Corbin, who for number of years has been a great sufferer from rheumatism. finally passed away at her son's home on Fountain avenue last sun- day. She had been unable to take any nOurishment for nearly three weeks. The funeral service was held Monday at one o'clock, Rev. MT. Tickets having charge. She leaves n son, Charles Corbln. and daughter, Mrs. Bennett, both of whom live in Wales.
The Press., 1898-09-01
EASTFORD.

William Bradway, an old and highly respected resident of Eastford, was killed by bull last week Wednesday. MT. Bradway, who was 75 years old and 8 farmer, went out Wednesday forenoon to his pasture to inspect his cattle. As he did not return by noon time his family concluded that he was visiting some of the neighbors. His continued absence until nearly evening alarmed them, and 8 searching party was organized. They soon came upon his dead body in the pas- ture, and near by was 8 yearling bull which had attacked him and killed him. His ribs were broken and his head was badly bruised. In order to recover the body it took eight men to drive away the bull.
The Press., 1898-09-01
Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N. division )-trains leave:

AUTUMN EXCURSIONS TO NovA SooTIA AND NEW BRUNswIoK.--The Dominion Atlantic Railway line, ever anxious to meet the wishes of the travelling public, will place fall excursion tickets on sale to all points on Dominion Atlantic and Gen. tral railways at @1.00 more than the one way limited fares. Halifax and return &S.50, St. John and return &73O, Tar mouth and return $500, and equally low fares to all other points. Excursion rates will be in effect from Boston up to Sept. 30, tickets good to return in 30 days from date of Issue, and can be obtained at either 228 Washington street, Boston, or st Wharf OHice, Long Wharf, foot of State street.
The Press., 1898-09-01
ASHFORD.

R. D. W. Knowlton has been quite sick. Dr. White of Willimantic has been attending him.
 Westford.
 Mrs. Taylor of Brookfield and niece are visiting at the Taylor homestead. Mrs. Kate Cole and four daughters of Clinton, Mass, are at Dea. A. G. Bar low's.
 Howard Barber of Union Is to teach the Axe Factory school. Miss Tina Cur. tiss expects to teach in Union.
 Agnes Koyle and cousin, Clarence Bos ton, of Woonsocket, R. l., are visiting their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Josept Wooliscroft.
The Press., 1898-09-01

Springfield Republican: People who
 now say that the Cuban insurgents are a
 worthless set of bandits and assassins'' will at least have to admit that they evolved no Benedict Arnolds. Which is very strange. Mere bandits and assas- sins can be bought cheap. Don't indict whole peoples,-or large sections of them.
The Press., 1898-09-01

Superior court will convene next Tues day with Judge George Wheeler on the bench. Short calendar session will be held at Rockville Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. There are several cases to come up from this part of the county, including the civil case of Watrous against Lllli- SrGdso aud the appealed case of Royce against Keane.
The Press., 1898-09-01
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. Pro.

41 pate Court, september 1st, A. ID. 1898.
 Estate Of Augustus SpeiIman, late Of Stafford in said district, deceased
 Upon the application of Almira E Gary, executnx, praying that an order be granted 10 sell the real estate Of said deceased. as per application fully appears, it is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and oetermned at the probate office in Stafford, in said district, on the 9th day Of september, A. ID. le6 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice De given Of the pendency Of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub llsning the same once in some newspaper hav- Ing circulation in said district, and by posting Of stafford, in said district before the 9d day of September, A. D., i696-
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1898-09-01

It seems necessary to repeat that all communications received for The Press must be signed by the authors name to be noticed or used. The slgner's name will not be used for publication, but as a token of good faith.
The Press., 1898-09-01
Trx AIInn,. Foot Easa.

powder to be shaken into the shoesL At this season your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot
 and get tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease. It cools the foot and makes walking easy. Cures swol- len and sweating feet, bligters and callous spota
 Relieves oorns and buniOns Of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by all nFngwiMtB and shoe stores for @bc- Trial package YRMRs Addremn, Allen s. olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y
The Press., 1898-09-01
WHEREAS, I, the subscriber. hay

WHEREAS, l, the subscriber, have w levied six tax warrants upon certain real estate situated in the Town of Union, County of Holland. State of Connecticut, taxed and assessed Elijah Bisby's estate at the time Of assessment, which real estate is bounded and divided as fol- lows, to wit: Bounded north by land Of M. A. Marcy and land of Frank Northrup, east by high way leading from Union to Eastford by Ktnney's mills south by land of Theodore Lyon, west by land of M. A. Marcy. Said tract contains ten acres, be the same more or less Said levy be- ing for the payment of taxes due the Town of 1897. and amounting to eleven dollars and fbrty- eight cents s1148, this is to give notice that on the 22d day Of October, 1898, at Il o'clock a. m, on the premises, shall sell enough Of said real estate to pay said taxes, together with the law full costs and charges thereon -g-, s- Dated at Union this 17th day Of August, 1898.
 F. L. UPHAM,
 2o-3 Collector of Taxes, Town of Union.
The Press., 1898-09-01

It Is very evident from the reports of the republican caucusses held In different parts of the state so far, that George k. Lounsbury of Rldgefeld will receive the nomination for governor by large ma Jority. The number of delegates so far elected in favor of John Addison Porter ls very small.
 The re-nomInation of Congressman k. s. Henry of Rockville Is likely to be unanimous. Congressman Henry has ably represented the first district, and his services for the welfare of the district are appreciated.
 Secretary of State Charles Phelps of Rockville Is not candidate for re-nomi- nation, but is one of the most prominent candidates for the new office of attorney general. His excellent record as secre- tary of state, and as he has attended to much of the business while In that office that will hereafter go to the office of at- torney general, should entltle him to the nomination of attorney general.
The Press., 1898-09-01
Smith ( Murray.
The Blanket Sale.

The Blanket Sale.
 Now is the time to lay in the winter supply of Blankets-the prices we name are considerably less than you are likely to pay later. Sizes and qualities are just as represented or you get your money back.
 At 39c pair, good quality Cot ton Blankets.
 At 4sc a pair, Cotton Blankets, wonderful value.
 At $1.25, 72xs2 inches, good warm Blankets.
 $1.95 pair. heavy warm Blank cts.
 At $295 pair, fine quality, cotton warp, wool filling.
 At $3.5O a pair, Heavy Blank cts, 72x82 inches.
 At $425 a pair, Warm Blank cts, 72x82.
 At $5 a pair, luxuriously warm Blankets.
 This quality we pride ourselves as selling the equal of any $6 50 Blankets we know of.
 Finer grades at $5.75, $7.5O and $1O pair.
 Dress Goods.
 The line of new Dress Stuffs is worthy of a careful inspection. All the most wanted effects are here now. Wool Dress Stufs in Fancy Jacquards, Diagonals, Empress cloth and Mohair fancies, 3S inches wide, at 5Oc yard. Wool Fancies, Illuminated Di- |agonals, Granites, etc., 3S inches wide, at 39c a yard. Rear of Main Store "Maine' Rugs. Five dozen double faced Smyr- ma Rugs, representing the battle ship Maine, at $1.25 each. Fourth floor, take elevator.
The Press., 1898-09-01

The county commissioners, at meet Ing held last week, decided to rebuild the barns at the county home at Vernon Center, recently destroyed by fire. The loss by the fire was about $1700 $500 on buildings and e4OO on contents. The insurance of $00O has been adjusted by the companies. The new barns are to be built by day work by William Anderson of Holland, and will cost about $1OOO.
The Press., 1898-09-01

Reaolntaonm, obitnAFics or cardn of thanks in- sorted AE ono-halr advertiHing rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communal cations rocoived without signature always com mlttod to the waste basket without attention
 This papor ia mailed regularly to it's subscrio- era untii . definite order to discontinue is re- ooivod and Al Arrears arc paid in full
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant somi-weekly1 furnished for S2.i5 per year.
The Press., 1898-09-01

Died. Stafford (Crow HilD, Aug. 27th, Horton Dwight, 69. TT, wife of Hiram Towne. Stafford Springs, Aug. 3Oth, Amos A. Dean, 35. M Somers, Aug. 3Oth, Arthur c. Pom eroy, 28.
The Press., 1898-09-01
"FOr Behold! | Bring You Good TidingS of Great Joy"

Our bloody war is ended; the fierce demon Of battle wraps his sable robes about his gaunt form and sinks away to other lands. while peace once more sits enthroned, and like a holy dove, with outstretched pinions, hovers over all this broad land Of ours And during these try ing times through which we have just passed, the Chicago Grocery has stood right at its post, never once deserting or going over to the ranks of the enemy, High Prices" And this week we are going to celebrate the great victory by sell ing you groceries as follows.
 1 bbl. BEST HAXALL FLOUR, $5 50 1 St. Louis O0 8 lbs Sweet Potatoes, g gal. best Porto Rico Molasses, AS 1 gal. good Porto Rico Molasses, .a5 1 1Oc bottle of Catsup, .O5 pound Of Back Pork, .O6 pound of Pure Lard, .O9 1 pound of Best Cream Cheese, IS pound Of Washing Soda, .Oe 4 pounds Of good Mnk Crackers, .s5 pounds Of Snow Boy Washing Powder, .25 \ pound of pure Cream Tarter, 10 pound Of pure Pepper, .O | pound of pure Ginger, or pound Of pure Cinnamon, .06 quart Of best White Beans, .O6 quart Of best Peas, .O6 1 doz. Clothes Pins, .O2 doz- Of Nutmegs, .O5 50 bars Of Blizzard Soap, $1.OO
 We have just received a big lot Of 'Prfze" baking powder. No article of the prizes but what is worth more than we ask for both the powder and the prize.
 Call, one and all, and see the bargains we oner.
 q. M. BROWN. PrOD.
The Press., 1898-09-01

MCLAUGHLIN q SON. PUBLISHERS. si i.s0 roar. ii paid strictly In advanoa. i.sb.
The Press., 1898-09-01

Born. Stafford Springs, Aug. 27th, son to Mir. and Mrs. Chas. Needham. Columbia, Aug. 30th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Wm. A. Wells. Mansfield, Aug. 30th, daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Emmett Young. Somers, Aug. 21st, son to MT. and Mrs. Fred Wood.
The Press., 1898-09-01
SOME KS.

6OMEk1Ss
 A son was born August 21st to MT. and Mrs. Fred Wood.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. D. Avery went on the excursion to Newport last Thursday.
 HIM. Gager is enlarging and otherwise improving the general appearance and convenience of his residence.
 Miss Lillian V. Lee of Springfield is spending a weeks vacation with her pa- rents, Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Lee.
 Mrs. Nellie Cady and children of Mon- son, Mass, were guests for a few days last week of Mrs. A. J. Slayton.
 A fine family monument has been re- gently erected in the west cemetery to the memory of the late Wm. Stephenson.
 An examination for admission to the high school of this town will be held at high school building Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 The services of Rev. Mir. Hayes of Mid dletown have been engaged as pastor of the Congregational church from now un- til April 1st.
 Miss Mabelle B. Avery returns this week from fortnight's outing at New port, and Greene, R. l., also Westbrook and Torrington, Conn.
 Mi. and Mrs. W. P. Fuller returned last week from visit to Schnectady, N. Y. MT. Fuller is quite i'll with dysentery and Drs. Woods and Houghton are in att tendance.
 A severe loss has been sustained by the town, and Q sorrowful bereavement to the home and friends, in the death of Ar- thur C...Pomery, 2S, which occurred Tues day morning at o'clock, after e five days illness of peritonitis. The funeral will be attended from his late residence Friday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. 0. H. Ricketts of Norwich oflciating.
 School in town commence next Monday with the following teachers: District No. 1, Miss Bertha Hills; No. g, Clifford Par sons No. 8, Miss Alma Kibbe; No. 4, Miss ClarindR c. Kibbe; No. s, Miss Mabelle B. Avery; No. 6, primary, Nellie O'Brien, intermediate, Flora M. King, grammar, Julia A. Muccahy; No. 2, Clara P. Russell; No. Q, H. Mabel King l; No. 10, Emily 0. Pease-
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
AFTER COUNTY OFFICERS.
Superintendent Turner Says the School Men
 Must Comply With Law.
Special to The Age-Herald.


 Montgomery, Feb. 19-The state superin- tendent of education, Dr. Turner, is after some of the school officers in the counties who have been falling short in their duty. It seems that many of the subordinate off, cers have been failing to make reports as required by law and when called on by the state superintendent. There is abundant authority lodged in the superin- tendent to deal with inefficient school ofn- cers, and it seems that pr. Turner is taking vigorous action against those county su- perintendents who have persistently been derelict In a letter to the governor under date of today the superintendent quotes the statutes which give him the absolute power to suspend remove any school officer who fails to report or any school master when called on. Where a county superintendent fails to forward his annual report within ten days of the date fixed by law, the state superintendent can for felt his commissions or remove him from office In his letter to the governor Dr. Turner says: "I have decided to remove all such delinquent officers and to appoint others in their places I propose, further, that those superintendents whose terms have expired and who have not made their reports shall have instituted against them and their official bondsmen suits for the recovery of their salaries"
 To the conclusion of his letter the su- perintendent appends a list of the delin- uuent county superintendents whom he has suspended and removed from office, but these the governor did not give out today.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
MRS. GAYLORD DIED OF GRIEF.
John A. GafTord Dragged His Mother to Her
 Grave.
special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Feb. 19.-News was received in Montgomery today of the death at Greenville of Mrs. Anna Gafford, relict of the hate Col. Frank Gafford, and mother of the now celebrated murderer of the same name, who is lodged in the county jail awaiting the action of the supreme court on a new trial.
 Mrs Gafford had many sorrows in her life The last and greatest, the one which culminated in her death, was the conwic- ton of her som John at Greenville for the murder of his boyhood friend, Baattow Lloyd
 The direct cause of Mrs. Gafford's death was aneurdsm of the heart a fine term employed by physicians, but which is brought about by excessive grief over the fate of one near and dear.
 Mrs Gafford was about 63 years old, and was a constant attendant at the trial of her son fin Greenville
 When the murderer was acquainted with the news he wept, and they say it was the first time. John A. Gafford loved his mother, and, as he often said, he hated to see her grieve.