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The Press., 1898-10-27
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Proverbs, like grammatical rules. are
liable to exceptions. For instance, the
familiar saying, Lightning does not
strike twice in the same place had
its exception during the commandment
Of Widin by the Russian batteries of
Kalafat on the opposite shore of the
Danube. The incident is described by
DR.. Ryan in his book Under the Red
Crescent the Turkish equivalent for
the Red Cross society
The shells from the heavy siege guns
at Kalafat were dropping necessarily
within the fortress. One of them as, it
exploded tore great hole in the ground
large enough to contain horse. A
Turkish woman, who was covering
with her three children under the shad-
ow of the wall, took refuge i'll the hole.
According to the law of chances, it
was the least likely spot to be again hit
~ shell. But scarcely had she crept
III and drawn the three children after
her when another she'll, leaving the
c;nnon's mouth at KaIafat, nearly two
miles away, dropped into the same hole
md blew mother and children to atoms
70 the Turks the grim exception was
vivid illustration of their doctrine of
kismet, or fate. The woman's hour had
come; kismet led her into that hole; it
was the place assigned for her departure
from earth.
Another she'll struck the angle of
house. tore down the walls and reduced
one half of room to ruins. In the 9TH
er half of the room were Turkish wo-
man and two children They were not
even hurt. Their kismet, according to
Turkish ideas, saved them.
The Press., 1898-10-27
NOTICE.

The SeleCtmen and Town Clerk of the town OF
Stafford will hold session to examine the quail
of electors and admit to the electors
oath those who shall be found qualified, on Fri
day, october 21st, 1898, at the Town Hall, Stat
ford, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until
STAFFORD Springs, from one o'clock until five
o'clock in the afternoon, and on Friday, october
28th, at the Town Hail. Stafford, from nine
o'clock in the forenoon until twelve O'Clock noon
and at the Borough Hall, STAFFORD Springs, from
one o'clock until eight o'clock in the afternoon,
and if it shall appear that the rights of any per-
son on the first list ito be made" shall mature
after said Friday, and on or before the day OF
the electors meeting, to be held Tuesday, No
vember 9Th, 1898, session will be held at the
Borough Hall, Stafford Springs, on Monday No
vember 9TH, 1898, from nine o'clock in the fore
noon until five O'Clock in the afternoon, and not
afterwards, for the purpose of admitting such
persons, and for no other purpose.
Dated at Stafford, Conn.,, October 18th, 1898.
MYRoN w. LEoNARD,(
AMOS N. NICHOLS, Selectmen. p
DANIEL L. ELLIS,
MARCUS B. FISK. Town Clerk,
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At the sixteenth senatorial republican
convention held at Putnam Monday,
Frank r. jackson of Woodstock was
nominated
E. Harlow Homles of Willimantic was
nominated at Willimantic Tuesday by the
democrats for senator from the seven
tenth district.
The house, barn and other buildings of
the Windham County home, located at
Putnam Heights, about two miles from
the city of Putnam, were destroyed by
fire last week Thursday morning. The
fire brook out in the barn and is thought
to have been started by children playing
there with matches. The fire department
went out to the home from Putnam, but
there was no water obtainable for fighting
the fire. The loss amounts to about
5000. All of the IS children at the
home were taken out of the house alive
and will be cared for by the people living
in the vicinity Of the home for the pres
ent
The Press., 1898-10-27

Some Of the above items are estimated,
as it is impossible to obtain a complete
report at this time, but the society will in
all probability make over $4O0 this year,
which Is very good, considering the post
ponement of the fair on the second day
on account of rain. The society during
the past year has expended over $4,000
on new grand-stand, which reduced the
surplus from $4,000 to $1,000. With the
$4OO earned this year the society will
still have a surplus of over $1,000. The
society has also been to considerable ex-
pense the past year, having redressed the
entire track, which is included In the
general expenses.
The Press., 1898-10-27


The Gath district democratic senatorial
convention was held at the Springs House,
Stafford Springs, last Saturday morning.
Delegates were present from four towns.
D.A Brown of Tolland acted as chairman
of the convention and David Bissett of
Stafford Springs was chosen clerk. Brad
ley NJ. Sears of Mansfield was nominated
by reclamation as the senatorial candi-
date. Mr.. Sears is a popular man in his
town, and has held the position OF town
clerk for number of years, receiving
each year the nomination on both repub-
lican and democratic tickets. The con-
vention adjourned after attending to minor
matters of business which came before
the convention. David A. Brown of Toll
land, G. G. Parkess of Stafford Spr ings
and Levi L. Fish of Mansfield were ap-
pointed the senatorial committee.
The Press., 1898-10-27

This is a mistranslation OF "A La
lanterne!' There was no lamppost.
The lamp was hung over the middle Of
the street, ia the center of cord. which
passed over pulleys at the sides Of the
street. The lamp was let down, the per
son to be hanged was substituted for it,
and the ends Of the cord pulled. = N tes
and Queries.
The humming of telegraph THEes -
not caused by the wind, for it is heard
during perfect Gains. 1t has been con-
jectured that changes of temperature,
which Tighten or loosen the wires, prob
ably produce the son"d
THAT THROBBING HEADACHE would
quickly leave you If you used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers
have proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure blood and strong nerves and
build up your health. Easy to take. Try
them. Only 25 cents. Money back ii
not cured
Sold by A. G. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1898-10-27
NOTICE.

To accommodate residents in different parts
of the town who desire to give in lists according
to law an assessor will be at the post office in
o'clock a. NJ till O'Clock p. m at Stafford Hol-
low, W. H: Blacks office, Saturday, the Goth
inst, from till O'Clock. at West Stafford post
office, Saturday, the goth inst, from i'll p. m.
Stafford Springs, j. F. Chamberl1n's office daily,
the 27th 18th, 29th, 31st and Nov. 1st. Time for
receiving lists expires Nov 1st. Delinquents
subject to penalty Of 10 per cent additional.
i u + : C 4AAPdE ASSESSORS
CHAUNCEY ORCUTT,)
Stafford. Oct 18th. 1898
The Press., 1898-10-27
DTsTRTCT OF STAFFORD. SIS. Pro
nTsTRTCT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pr

INSTRUCT OF" SIAFFURD, S.. ITO
J bate Court, october goth, A. d. 1898.
Estate of Orrin Jewett, late OF STAFFORD In
said district, deceased.
Upon the application OF Mary S. Jewett, pray
ing that an Instrument in writing, purportlng to
be the last will and testament OF said Orr1n
Jewett. deceased, may be proved. approved, al
lowed and admitted probate, as by application
on file fully appears it is
Ordered-that said application be heard and
determined at the probate office. in Stafford, in
said district, on the 10th day OF November, A. D.
1885, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, and that notice
be given of the tendency of said application and
the time and place OF hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper hav-
a copy thereof on the public signpostin the town
of Stafford in said district.
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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A Assessors Notice.

All persons residing in the town of Stafford
liable to pay taxes, are hereby notified to return
to the assessors, on or before the first day OF
November next, written or printed list, prop
erly signed and sworn to- OF all taxable property
owned by them on the first day of october, 1898
Those falling to make a list will be charged a
penalty of 10 per cent additional, according to
law. Blanks can be obtained of the assessors,
or they will be sent by mail on application.
j. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
VIM P. AMADON, Assessors.
CHAUNCEY CIRCUIT,
Onfnhnr 1909
The Press., 1898-10-27

The firecracker SO extensively used by
Americans i'll celebrating Independence
day is Chinese invention and is sup
posed to have been used in China in
prehistoric times as universally as it is
now used in the Flowery Kingdom upon
nearly all ceremonious occasions. Its
original use is supposed to have been
to brighten away evil spirits, and in
some parts of the Celestial empire it is
still regarded as an effective weapon
against ghosts and h0hgnhlins.
The Press., 1898-10-27
Edwin G. Pinney OF Stafford, who wa

Edwin G. Pinney OF Stanford, who was
nominated at the democratic county con-
vention for sheriff, has been prevailed
upon to stand. Mr.. Pinney is the strong
est candidate that could have been nomi-
mated. He is one of Stafford's most
prominent and respected citizens, and is
we'll known throughout the county. He
has held many of the offices of the town,
and represented the gath district in the
state senate in 1891. He was the candi-
date for sheriff for this county four years
ago, and ran ahead of his ticket in this
vicinity by large number of votes.
The Press., 1898-10-27
CTATE OF CONNECTICUT, ToIland

~ County SIS.
District Of stafford, Probate Court, october
Goth. 1898.
Estate of Robert w. Andrews, late OF Stafford,
In said district, decea@ ed.
1t appearing to this Court that said estate will
be insuff1ct MT to paw and satisfy the debts and
taxes gainst said estate due this State, the fu-
neral charges, and expenses of the last sickness
of said deceased, and the charges OF settling the
said estate, therefore,
Ordered, That the Sd day OF November, 1898, at
10 o'clock forenoon, be and the same is hereby
assigned for a hearing in the premises, that all
persons interested in said estate, may appear
and be heard, and show reasons, If any they
have why said estate should not be settled
without the appointment of commissioners
ing the same once in some Newspaper having a
circulation in said district. and by posting a
copy thereof on the public Stgn-pOSt in the town
of Stafford, in said district.
MARCUS B, FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1898-10-27
AT THE MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR DEPT.

A sample line Of Muslin Underwear at
40 per cent. less than regular prices, in
Guiding Gowns, Skirts, Drawers and
Chemises, manufactured by prominent
manufacturer.
Also sample line of Chlldren's Cloaks
from Weiss, Frank & Co, Philadelphia,
at discount of one-thrd in price. No
two alike.
North store.
The Press., 1898-10-27
NOTICE.

TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS will buy a little
home in Westford Village, Conn, consisting OF
two acres of land. and two wells of water Only
few minutes walk from church, store and post
Office Call and see the place. For further par
ticulars inquire OF
DWIGHT LINCOLN, Mestford.
The Press., 1898-10-27
Smith & Murrav,
Merchant Tailoring
for Men.

Before you go to your regular
tailor for your Fall and Winter
clothes, there's question it may
be worth while putting to your
self; "Why should / go to him
when | can save so per cent. and
get just as stylish suit, just as
many patterns, just as exclusive
designs?" Why do you? Here
are some of our prices for clothes
made to your orders
A good Business Suit in Cheviots or
Tweeds, 1880.
Suits Of better grade in checks and
small plaids in new brown mixtures,
,,r.... $1650, 1918 and 800.
Suits OF Fine Cassimeres, $24.
Trousers to order, $3.50 to $40.
Overcoats in this seasons colorings
made In an up-to-datc manner,
$40 to $40.
Second floor.
Misses Tailor-Made Suits in
sizes -, IA and 10 years, made
of Venetian cloth, colors navy,
brown and green. Jackets satin
lined. Skirts percaline lined.
Men tailored.
Price $3.50 Value $1,000.
The Press., 1898-10-27
STOXE REPAIRS.

Hereafter shall offer my services to the peo-
pie of Stafford in the following lines: Setting
up and backing of Stoves, lead piping, repair
ing OF pumps and stoves, and of tin and iron
ware in general Careful and prompt attention
will be given to all orders which may be left at
the Chicago Grocery store or at my house on
West Ma1n-St. MICHAEL P. CORCORAN.
The Press., 1898-10-27
LADIES' UNDERWEAR.

A case of Vests and Pants, in white
and natural, good weight. Value 33e.
Price 19c each.
Misses Vests and Pants, 19c each.
A lot of "Mill Seconds" at prices half
less than their actual worth.
The Press., 1898-10-27
ELLINGTON.


Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
HoratfO Baker of North Somers was in
town Tuesday.
Friends from Hillstown visited a few
days at Frank Newell's last week.
A child of VIM. Downs, aged II mos
died last Monday. Burial at the center.
Edwin Neff of Danbury was the guest
of his brother, Eugene Neff, last Monday.
The re-opening at the Crystal Lake
Methodist church will occur Sunday, No
vember 9th.
The work of painting the church is
progressing slowly, but will not be COM
pleted for service next Sunday.
Perrin Chatter of Co. G is in Hartford
this week, where his regiment is being
examined for mastering out of U. s. SER
vice.
The Press., 1898-10-27
BARGAIN WORTH
NOTING.

Men tailored skirts for fall wear, made
OF heavy Chevron cloth, percalne lined,
tiouhce bottom with velveteen finish.
Actual value 5000.
Sale price 1896.
Second floor
The Press., 1898-10-27

The republican convention for the 23d
senatorial district was held at Andover
last Saturday. DR.. w. G. Haven of
Coventry was nominated unexpected
iy, as he was a delegate from Coventry
and that town had selected Geo. Keeney
as their candidate. DIR. Haven is strong
Hawley man, and he was Endorsed by
prominent Rockville manufacturers and
politicians. The opposition to Keeney
developed it was claimed, because Keeney
would not pledge himself for Hawley.
Keeney claims, however, that he stated
Hawley. The convention was called to
order by w. Frank Fay of Rockville. W.
B. Sprague of AndOver was chosen chair
man and Fred Hunt of Columbia clerk.
DIR. Higgins of Coventry nominated Geo.
Keeney, and T. A. Lake of Rockville
nominated DIR. W. e. Haven of Coventry
DR.. Haven positively declined He said
he came as delegate for Keeney and
that he was not a candidate and could
not accept the nomination. At this point
d
the convention was again called to order
an informal ballot was taken which re-
suited as follows: W. G. Haven 10, Geo.
Keeney II. A motion TO make the nomi-
nation formal and unanimous was with
drawn at the request of DIR. Haven, who
asked for a recess of at least few
minutes. A recess was taken of about an
| hour, during which dinner was served In
| the hall by the ladies OF Andover. When
the convention was again called to order
a second informal ballot was taken, which
resulted in 10 votes for Haven and 8 for
Keeney. The third ballot was formal re-
sulting as follows: Haven Is, Keeney 8.
The vote was then made unanimous and
after passing appropriate resolutions the
convention adjourned.
DR.. w. G. Haven is practioing ply
stefan in the town of Coventry residing
in the north parish, where he has been
located for many years and is held in the
highest esteem. DR.. Haven Is AZ years
of age and Is a native of Charlton, Mass.
In 1889 he represented Coventry in the
lower house, where he was a valuable
member of the committee on humane in
situations. He was also house chairman
ofthe committee on constitutional amend
ments.
Springs Agricultural society was held
last Saturday afternoon. Most of the
time was taken up with discussion as to
the manner of issuing complimentary
tickets. 1t was finally voted that the
number of tickets be limited to 200, and
that no complimentary tickets should be
given out except with the sanction of the
president and secretaries. The following
officers were elected: President, E. G.
Dennis; vice presidents, q. Hall, Jr., w.
D. Holman, M. P. J. Walker; directors,
E. g. Pinney. T.. A. Aborn, Adolph Kor-
per, NJ. IA. Kinney, Fl. S. Abel, ]. M.
Lord, J. A. Brown, H. C.Wheeler, Theo-
dore Lyon, L. f. Rawitser, j. M. Leach,
F. H. Baker, J. Carl Converse, Lewis
Mclaughlin, Christopher Allen record
ing secretary, G. F. Beckwith CORE
spending secretary, G. B. Gary; treas
urer, H. s. Abel; superintendent of
grounds, J. NJ. Lord auditors, Charles
Warren, G. F. HARDWOOD. The treasur-
er's report shows the receipts to be as
|
The Press., 1898-10-27

The erman ell peror has devised a
new scheme for the encouragement of
vocal music i'll the German empire 1t
will be put into operation in 1899, and
it consists of a singing competition to
be held in different town every year.
Cassel has been selected for the first
competition, the chief condition of
which is that each choir taking part
will receive an unpublished musical
composition about an hour before the
contest takes place. There will be no
accompaniment
The kaiser's prize is valuable jewel,
and the president of the winning choir
will be allowed to wear it for year,
the name Of each singer being engraved
UPON it.
The Press., 1898-10-27
WALES.

Martins Photographic studio will give
away free during Nov. 25 doz $5 photo
graphs. Send or call for particulars.
Lewis Royce of Springfield was in town
Wednesday.
Glass meeting was held Tuesday evening
at Mrs. Neff's.
A. F. Fisher made flying visit to Bos-
ton last Monday.
Mr.. Sidell and Marseilles made a flying
visit in town last Tuesday
The peak Sisters are expected to be
in town the I'd week in November.
Rev. Mr.. Wells preached at the Baptist
church last Sunday morning and evening.
The Ladies Aid social was to have been
held Wednesday p. M, but was postponed
on account of the rain.
The children who have been sick with
the measles are fast recovering, and the
schools are again filing up.
Miss K. F. Horrigan of Stafford Springs
will be in E. L. Needhams block, Satur-
day, with line of millinery.
Master Earl Loudon was carried home
from school the other day in serious
condition, but is doing nicely now.
Miss Converse, Miss Bryant, Miss Bierly,
Miss Hatch Miss Sweeney and Miss Fitz-
gerald attended the teachers convention in
Holyoke, Friday.
A purse of $50 was made up by friends
of Mr.. Watrous, in the Berkeley mill,
where he has been employed, and present
ed to him. His family are all able to be
out once more after their severe sickness.
The Press., 1898-10-27

Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks In
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
The Press., 1898-10-27
SPECIAL MEETING Of the mer

A SPECIAL MEETING of the mem
IA bers OF the STAFFORD Springs Cemetery Asso-
citation will be held at the rooms Of the Business
Mems Association, Warren Block, Thursday
evening, Oct 9th, 1888 at 7.SO p M, for the pur-
and 18th to conform to the laws OF the state OF
Connecticut in regard to the investment OF trust
FUNDS. To do any other business proper TO be
done at said meeting
FIJI. BAKER, Secretary,
A. WILTON, President.
The Press., 1898-10-27
Married.

South Coventry, goth, by Rev. r. j..
Carroll, Thomas Metey of Baltic and
Miss Margaret Donohoe.
The Press., 1898-10-27
COVENTRY.


COVENTRY.
South Coventry.
CThe Register is on sale at the post ONCE each
weekly
Mr.. and Mrs H. K. Washburn went
to Boston last week.
Tonight minstrel entertainment will
be given in the A. o. U. W. hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. Williams spent
Sunday with his sisters in Monson.
Mrs. VIM. Noble left last Monday
for Dayville, where she Is to make 1t her
home.
Mrs. j. G. Burnett of Hartford spent
few days last week with her brother, w.
q. Latimer.
DIR. P. H, Edward went to New York,
on business last Tuesday land will remain
two or three days.
Miss Bessie Peterson left last Friday
for New Haven, where she will pursue
her musical studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnle Batting have been
spending week with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Batting of this town.
Mr.. Rosebrooks Of South street has
E. Dimock of Mansfield Depot.
Miss Sadie Wood has been entertaining
Miss Annie BARRIER of Monson and gentle
man friend for the past few days.
Mrs. Erwin, of Yonkers, N. Y, spent
few days this week at Curtis Deans.
She started yesterday to drive to New
York.
Mr.. Perkins of Brooklyn, Y, broth
or of Miss Lucy Perkins of this place,
visited his sister last Friday. Saturday
she accompanied him to Willimantic and
remained over Sunday
The Misses Reed and Williams, who
have been laboring in the M. E. church
for the past few weeks, returned to Wor-
cester last Monday morning. After taking
rest they will resume their labors in
Springfield.
David Fraser and bride are spending a
few days with MIR. Fraser's parents Of
this place. Mr.. Fraser Is very success
full minister, and he preached in the Con-
gregational church in this place last Sun
day morning.
A wedding took place in st. Mary's
church of this place, yesterday morning at
ten O'Clock. The contracting parties were
Miss Margaret Donahue, daughter of
John Donahue of this place. and Thomas
Miley of Baltic. The BRIDES maid was
the sister of the BRIDE Miss Katie Dona-
hue, the groom's man was Mr.. Dryer of
Baltic. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. R. J. Carroll.
(From another correspondent
John Hull has the bronchitis.
L. E. Parker has come to his home
from Torrington for few days, visit.
cartridges ,snipe and grey squirrels are
numerous, but few focks of quail have
been seen.
Prospect street jewellers were the sub
jects of various ills early this week. Mrs.
McChristic was suffering from bronchitis,
Mrs. Edith Hoxie, a hard cold Miss
Lula Isham, over-tired with her duties as
telegraph operator Dewitt Klngsbury
and wife from boils. A. S. PARKER.
Frederick H. Topliff, paymaster of the
Wauregan, Conn, mills, has been spend
ing weeks vacation with his parents.
His recovery from an injury received last
May by bicycle accident In Central vii
lage, is regarded by all as wonderful.
| The ankle bones were driven backward
two inches, separating the leg bones, with
the foot turned sideways, hanging limp
and loose. He is obliged to use crutch
now only part of the time.
UNION.
Rock Meadow.
The Press., 1898-10-27

Born
Stafford Springs. 23d, son to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Tuthill.
South Coventry, Oath, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Wilson.
The Press., 1898-10-27
UNION.
Rock Meadow

VIM. House recently lost by death one
of his horses.
Adelbert Agard has purchased new
driving horse.
Mrs. M. A. Bosworth and Mrs. Lucy
Newcomb and little daughter, Mabel,
from Westford, visited at F. III. Ballou's
last week.
The Press., 1898-10-27
G4e 1arem&.

MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS.
$3.50 a year. If paid strictly in advance, $1.25.
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$5,248.31 So, 245.17

The receipts for three years, from 1894
o 1896, were as follows:
The Press., 1898-10-27

nOG FOUND.-Came to me yesterday
~ while hunting black and white setter.
The Press., 1898-10-27

NHE Registrars will be in session at H
L s. Abers Store, on Monday, October a1st
for the final revision and correction of list.
P D = IBIS BIssETT Registrars,
Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Oct. 10, 1898.
The Press., 1898-10-27

GITUATION WANTED by an Ameri-
~ can woman to do general housework Call
at Mrs. Fred Weeks, Wilmington avenue.
MRS. C. E. PIERCE.
The Press., 1898-10-27

CThe Register is on sale at the post ONCE eac
weekly