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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-07

lis Bear Possibility
now that the shooting season is here
that you Will be going cunning Tor
something TO cheer the inner man On
g cool evening, or to make merry with
your friends at the festive board
When you want something choice, vel
vcty smooth and rich in favor try our
whiskey. You VII! hunt a long time be
fore finding anything SO pure ana pal
atablc. Our whiskey is away up in
quality.
3. J. MACKEY,
Gath and Washington.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
MANSFIELD.
MANSFIELD.
The Ladies' Mission Circle met at Storrs

The Ladies' Mission Circle met at Storrs
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Nellie F. Sykes of Hartford has
been the guest of Mrs. Edward Pearl.
The Mansfield w. g. T. U. met this
week with Mrs. s. D. Yeomans at Chaffee-
Vile.
Mrs. Maria Fish, with her daughter,
Miss Rebe, Is visiting her son, Henry l..
Fish, of Boston.
The Connecticut college foot ball team
played tie game with the Willimantic
eleven at the college grounds last Satur-
day afternoon. The score was to 8.
At the annual meeting of the school
board held last Friday, Rev. Henry Davies
was chosen acting school visitor for the
north parish and Rev. Clarence B. Pike
for the south parish.
We think your correspondent from
Wilmington must have been misinformed
In regard to one of his items as u. o.
Southwick has not engaged as associate
editor Of the Religious Herald of Hartford
and neither was he aware that he had
merited the honor of the title Of "Rev."
Yet, neighboI correspondent, we 9oSsh aoeW
In regard to your future welfare, and may
you and your estimable companion enjoy
your golden wedding with the same degree
OF pleasure as characterized the silver
anniversary just passed.
Mansfield Depot.
Miss E. Cone of Westfield spent Sun
day at Fenelon McCullums'.
Dance at Hillside hall Fridaysevening.
Miss Emma Snow has gone to Webster,
Mass, for the winter.
Joseph Garvey, connected with the
southern N. E. telephone company has
been in town for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brigham of South
birmingham called on friends recently,
making the trip on their wheels.
Augustus Godfrey of New York Is to
move this week into what is known as the
Bolles place, Mr.. Godfrey having taken
position with G. FL. Reynolds, Spring
Manor.
Mount Hope.
Elmer Matthews, of Westford visited
relatives at Riverside farm recently.
Miss Cora Russ, who Is attending Will
mantle Normal school, was home over
Sunday.
David Russ, assisted by James Cope
land and Adelbert Russ, drove eight head
of beef cattle to Norwich, Saturday.
Alfred Young, accompanied by his
niece, Miss Fannie Russ, visited his son
in New Jersey last week, and also took
In the Dewey celebration in New York.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12

Wallace Wilson has returned after a
few days visit In South Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Ward Of Holyoke
are visiting at Mark Fenton's.
Daniel Whittemore of Putnam spent
Sunday with his brother, w. b. White
more, making the trip on his wheel.
Mrs. Samuel Spencer of Scotland has
been staying a few days with her sister,
Mrs Joseph Rider.
Jennie Hansen last Sunday while out
In her garden, picked quite number of
ripe Strawberries.
There will be harvest supper given at
Jason Aliens October Goth by the ladies'
aid society of the M. e. church. Admis-
sion Is cents.
The following officers of the NJ E. Sum-
day school have been elected: Superin-
tendent, Mark Fenton; assistant, Mrs. e.
w. Brooks; secretary and treasurer,
Jennie Hamelton; librarian, Stella Bart
lett. 4
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
To be the Cause of
Making Some One Happy,

For only short time even, is a case
for congratulation; but to be the cause
Of making a large community happy for a
long time is consummation greatly to
be desired. Yet nothing is easier, for by
buying your groceries of the Chicago
Grocery 1t will have that very desirable
result, as we touch your pocket-book so
lightly, and that, if anything, will GER
tainly bring happiness.
For one week we will sell you goods as
follows:
Dbl. best Bread Flour, $4.75
Dbl. best st. Louis Flour, 425
gal. best Porto Rico Molasses, As
gal. best New Orleans Molasses, so
Id. new Sword Fish, 10
Id. Salmon Trout, .0S
Our Teas we are still selling at old prices
before the duty was put on them, as we
bought enough to last us one year just
before the duty was imposed.
Lard, though little higher we still
sell per h., .08
1 Id. Rolled Wheat Flake, .05
lbs. Rolled Oats, .25
Best Granulated Corn Meal, per h., .02
Id. bag pure Table Salt, .05
lbs. Lump Starch, .25
A Id. p'k'ge Swift Washing Powder, II
bars Pride Laundry Soap, 30
lbs. 4-crown California Raisins, 30
ALL AT THE
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
A Gard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a so cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
W.D. HEALD, Stafford Springs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
SOMERS.


w. G. Pease has put In new grist mill
of the latest pattern, which promises to
greatly increase his facilities for serving
customers.
1t Is rumored that the hotel buildings
owned by the heirs of Warren Kibbe will
shortly be opened to the public, and the
family will remove to their cottage on
North High street.
In the removal of E.. D. Avery and
family to Chicopee Falls, Mass, this
locality has lost good neighbors and val
ued citizen the grange, an efficient lee
turer and faithful secretary, and The
Press courteous and entertaining CORE
| spondent.
| The average Somers-ite is fair going
man. This propensity was checked but
not destroyed by the Rockville weather.
He was more plenty at Ellington, where
some of his products were shown to ad-
vantage, notably Clessoa Wardwells yoke
Of well broken yearling steers. But it re-
quired the magnificent days of the Stat
ford season to bring him out in round
numbers, and he is ready to affirm that so
far as he knows there Is no similar organ
ization that understands the art of con-
Quoting a fair better than the Stafford
society. On this occasion Somers exhibits
were not numerous but our towns people
will be pleased to note that in the exhibit
of cream separatoIs, which included sever
al differ emit makes, the Tolland county
agent for the DeLaval machine, E. B..
Little of Somers, received the highest and
only certificate of merit awarded by the
judges in that department..
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
UNION,

Miss Bertha Scranton is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Edward Cook, at Providence,
r. /.
The patrons of this office are very much
Inconvenience in the change Of the time
table.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Marcy of East
Hartford are visiting his grandmother,
Mrs. Kinda Marcy.
Rev. u. Colburn attended the funeral
ofShis brother, Sumner Colburn, last Sat-
uriay at New Haven.
Mrs. Flora Andrews and child of Wood
stock, spent the Sabbath with her friend,
Mrs. r. E. Webster.
Edward Frazier and family of Wilt
mansett, we're guests of his mother, Mrs.
Emily Willis, the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Snow Of New Brit
ain attended the Stafford fair and visited
friends in town the past week.
Abbie, the three years old, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scran-
ton, died with the membramous Group
on Monday.
| Mrs. Mary Dodge of Dudley, Mass.
was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Scranton, the past week, and attended
the Stafford fair.
Rock Meadow.
| Miss Philena Agard entertained Mrs.
Holtham and her little daughter, Mil
dred, from Stafford, a few days recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hulett and little
daughter, Frances, from Longmeadow,
Mass, visited last week at F. Fl. Ballou's
and attended the fair.
Herbert George and two of his friends
from Southbridge visited at David Mat
thaWs last week and attended the fair
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12

WHILE THERE Is LIFE THERE Is HOPE
] was afflicted with catarrh; could nei-
Their taste nor smell and could hear but
little. Ely's Cream Balm cured it-Mar-
Gus g. Shautz, Railway, N. j.
The BALM reached me safely and the
effect is surprising. My son says the first
application gave decided relief. Res.
pectfully, Mrs. Freeman, Dover, N. Fl.
The balm does not iritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so cts
or mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
St., New York.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
There is 8 Class OF People

Who are injured by the use OF conee. Recently
there has been placed In all the grocery stores a
new preparation called GRAIN-O, made OF pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives 1t without distress,
and but few can tell 1t from cOffee. 1t does not
cost over as much. Children may drink it
with great benefit. 10 cts. and % cts. per pack
age. Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


Qdatter under this head 10 cents per line.)
New designs and new millinery receiv-
ed this week at Miss Russell's, and she
has choice assortment OF trimmed hats.
1t costs no more to / ave your laundry
taken at your door and turned by the
Maverick laundry team. First class work
and prices reasonable. :
Ladies' Silk and Flannel Waists,
Skirts, Capes and Coats at E. L. Burr's.
A. L. Howard has good line of bed
blankets and puffs, and a very little mon
ey will buy some of them.
The little Gem Photo for cent at
Cardinals.
Fall shades In Kid and Mocha Gloves
at Miss Russell's.
-Muslins for sash curtains, also lace
curtains, at E. L. Burr's.
Cabinet Photos for only so cents per
dozen-30 days only-at Cardinals.
Now Is the time to buy Lace Curtains
and A. W. Walkers is the place, where
you will find large assortment and prices
are right.
"A. W. Walker has received this week
a large assortment of Ladies' Waists for
fall and winter wear. Prices from 81 to
$5 each.
"A. W. Walker offers this week La
dies Fur Collarettes and Capes In all
qualities, and prices from 3D. 81 to $11
each.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
We Will Positively Pay You
ONE DOLLAR

If one bottle OF Smiths Green Mountain Reno
vator does not beneft you in case you are trou-
bled with any blood disorder, chronic rheuma~
tiSm, or neuralgia affections. 1t Is endorsed by
the best physicians in the country, and is war
ranted to do what is claimed for 1t.
GEO. N. PHILLIPS, So. Coventry, Conn.
w. ID. HEALD, STAFFORD Springs I"
e. z. TAFT, g
A. G. EATON, /"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12

Wanted-Several bright and honest per-
sons to represent US as managers In this
and close by counties. Salary $500 a
year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide
no more, no less salary. Position perma-
nent. Our refer ences, any bank In any
town. 1t Is mainly Office work, conducted
at home. Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. The Domin.
Ion Company, Dept. 8, Chicago.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12
ELLINGTON.

Crystal Lake Correspondence
Rev. o. e. Thayer Of Woodstock was
home over the fair.
The Ladies' Aid society meet this
Thursday at Mrs. Cora Fuller's.
Ira Fl. Lewis is spending few weeks
with his son Henry Lewis in Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Charter of Vernon
called on relatives early In the week.
Alburtus Baker and family of Glaston-
bury are spending few days with rela-
tives In this place.
MIR. and Mrs. Lucius A. Aborn went to
Wales Sunday to attend the funeral of
their aunt, Mrs. Thomas Anderson.
The services next Sunday will be held
at 8 O'Clock. Rev. Julian s. Wadsworth
will preach and administer the sacra-
ment.
Mrs. Walter Ell. Skinner and daughter,
Lucille, of Rockville have been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Aborn,
for week.
George and Frank Newell, Mrs. .Adelia
Dimock, Rev. 0. E. Thayer and Mrs.
Mary Taft attended the funeral of Ephraim
Newell, SO, In Ellington last Friday Mr.,
Newell was formerly resident of this
place, and at the time of his death a
member Of the M. E. church at Crystal
Lake.
TOLLAND.
Byron P. Moulton of Philadelphia was
In town early In the week.
Mrs. Lizzie F. Litchfield of Willimantit
is In town for few days this week.
The personal property of the late VIM
w. johnson will be sold at auction Sat
urday.
Mrs. Selden Tracy, formerly of Tolland
but now of Glastonbury, Is the guest O
Mrs. Loren Newcomb.
There was a large attendance from
here at the Stafford fair last week, par
ticularly on Wednesday.
Quite number from here attended tn
Tolland county conference of Congrega
tiOnal churches In Rockville this week.
The ladies of the M. E. church are plan
ming for their annual Harvest supper
some time the latter part of the month.
| A. III. Birch, who has been supplyin,
the pulpit of the Methodist church for tn
summer, left town on Tuesday to com
plete his course of study at the Drey
Theological seminary, Madison, N. ]
Rev. Mr.. Johnson, who has been trans
ferred from the Southern Maine confer
ence, will act as pastor of the church TO
the remainder Of the conference year.
Is expected that he and his family will al
rive and occupy the parsonage next week
FLORA.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12

Miss Ida Wilson has returned from her
visit In Clinton, Mass.
Fannie Morrison of South Wellington
has been visiting her cousin for few
days.
Frank Fenton has q new two-seated
Concord from the carriage shop Of w. A..
Comins.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12

One of A. @. Scammon's attractions,
1.-THE American Girl" is booked for the
opera house next Monday evening. The
company is coming here from Torrington
and will arrive at 2.15 p. m. Scammon's
attractions have proved popular here In
the past and the coming attraction Is said
to be strong one. The play is written
by 81. u. Donnelly. 1t Is pretty story,
to furnish pleasing evenings entertain
ment. The action commences In Virginia,
where an English artist marries an
American girl. He leaves for England.
and through misfortune they are separated
for eight years, but finally meet In Scot
land, where the play has happy ending.
Reserved seats are on sale at Abel's
The body of Mrs. Lois A. Eaton, who
died Oct. I'd, was brought here last week
Wednesday and buried In the family lot In
| the Street cemetery. DIR. Rice of st.
Lukes church of Springfield, offlciated.
Mrs. Eaton was the widow of Rev. James
M. Eaton and for nearly 40 years resided
on Stafford Street. She was highly es.
teemed by all who knew her. Soon after
the death of her husband, nine years ago
she removed to Springfield to live with
her son, Charles w. Eaton. For many
years she was member of the Methodist
church of this place and true type of a
Christian woman. She was interested In
everything that pertained to the building
up Of the church, and In every good work
Mrs. Eaton was born October I'd, 1909 liz
Haverhill, N. 81. She had often express
ed a wish to be spared to reach ninety
years and her wish was realized, for she
| passed away on the morning of her nine.
tieth birthday, after an illness of two days
with heart trouble. Her mind was cleal
and well preserved to the end. She leaves
two SONS, Chas. w. and j. Winslow Eator
and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Newell,
all residing in Springfield. The influence
Of her Christian character will long re-
main and the memory of her life will be
an inspiration to all who knew her. .
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12

ALL AT THE
The colored American., 1899-12-16

Brooklyn, August, Is, 1S91-This letter is to
certify that came tn New York from Alba
ny. was stranger In a strange citS. out of
"orK and out of money. 1 had no luck in
anything L undertook What to do / did
not know. friend advised me to go and
see Dr. Shea. l did. He told me the cause
Oh my troubles; he took me in and treated
me as brother. Through him l got good
position that very week. 1 had been to 9th
ers, they took my money and did me no
good. l bless the day first met DR., shea
1 would advise all in bad luck, sick or in
trouble to go to him a. once,
Sincerely. IhePt yarS
The colored American., 1899-12-16
.zop Us a POSTAL CARD

II .s Going out OF town
You sre ,s gC,II gnest visiting you,
You nav nave - "a gwen q reception,
Your ~. 20 managing coLcert'
you Yai; ot Is born INTO your mousse
hold. ,..ttng for specific purpose Is
called, u.o., ,reaches al excepVIoh-
SLY 1' goon bnV ITv a piece Of property,
You Enow anything q yca96 gb2iefiy ri 6ynst stating
terest,-- u'oF
The iagls.
The colored American., 1899-12-16
= AAAOCA = - SASS
2937 Atlantic Avenue,

Brooklyn, August Is, lS91-This letter is to
certify that my husband bad gone away and
had been absent two ears 1 mOurned for
~ night and dey. L gaVe him up as ueau.
HearlEg OF the wonderful things DR.. Shea
was oolng resolved to consult him. II told
me that my husband was alive and well and
where he was; told me he would come home
ana WheD. To my joy s II of it came true.
he Is nome now, came back like one from
Inc dead. also wish TO say that this month
lost ESQ. am poor woman anC l was
almost insane. went to Dr. Shea and he
told me would IND my money and to my
1ntensej oy find 1t as he told me. l thank
GOD there is a man so gifted in our midst,
that can help eOple snd tell them what 10
do, Mrs Mary Miller
South PIainf1e'd, N
The colored American., 1899-12-16
DEWEY HOUSE And CAFE
Removed to 1913 7th ST. n. ".

Largest house in this section. handsome din
ing room for ladies and ger tIennep, room and
ooaIu ana can accommodate you with room
< auu BOARD by the day or week ,as reasonable
s- Terms Meals served in the best of style at
market prices Dewey Cafe serves meals at all
nouIs, open from a. IN. until II p. M. Under
the same management,
JONES & CHAPMAN, Prop
The colored American., 1899-12-16
hit. Vernon Cafe.

Just Open, First-class accommoda'
tions for both ladies and gentlemen.
Meals served from 6 p m to II m Prof
G @ WestcOtt and Mrs S j Anderson
1912 9TH street, northwest.
The colored American., 1899-12-16
DR. SHEA

has been carefully educated in the HOmeops-
thic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His
success is wonderful in curing paralysis
Rheumatism. Asthma, Sore Eyes, TumOrs,
Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia,
Tape Worms, Liver Con- plants, Deafness,
Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility,
Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases of
Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease,
and strange mysterious diseases which 9TH
ers don't understand. All diseases, no matter
what they be. Nothing but honorable treat
ments He can and will honestly tell you II
you can be cured. Has all new remedies and
new success. Has an ample experience in
public hospital and private clinics. No trl-
fling with human life Call at once. Do not
delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a reg
1stered physician. A new remedy for rheu
mat1sm just discovered, not lin ment.
Hopeless cases and those that others can not
cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the
ch1ldless made parents. All letters must
contain Sl.Oo, two stamps, age, lock OF hair
Charges for medical treatment only. Closed
Sundays. rention this paper.
65i Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Y.
The colored American., 1899-12-16
SENSATION IN BROOKLY.
STATEMENT

l wish to state that one of my parishIopers
was sick and in trOu ble IoT a long time, Mrs,
Brown, 81 Cay street. No one seen. to un-
derst8nd her case. She had several UOo.o"s.
but none OF then seemed to know what was
the matter. None conld do her any soOd. 1t
was my duty as her pastor to call and see
her. Hearing of the wonderful work being
done by DR.. Shea the last few years. thought
would call and see him myself. l found him
a sympathetic gentleman, He gave me a
wonderful test of his powers, told me to send
him lock OF patients hair, which l did by
her daughter. He told at once what was the
matter, and in short time cured her sound
and We'll Her family had seemingly been
under cloud. Nov all is changed. All are
well and prosperous. | can truly and heartily
recommend DR.. Shea, to all those In sickness
or distress of any kind. Rev. William John
son, pastor Lebanon church, Brooklyn.
DR.. Shea can show thousands such as the
above,
The colored American., 1899-12-16
RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL

with ali their undertakings while those who
neglect his advice are still laboring against
poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of
chemistry he can impart to you a secret that
VIII overcome your enemies and win Won
friends. His aid and advice has often been
solicited; the result has always been the Sc
curing of speedy and happy marriages and
all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails
He has the secret OF winning the affections OF
the opposite sex.
1t is the curse of Spfritualism that in all
large cities there are class OF men and Wo-
men VINO claim powers they do not possess
They have neither gifts, credentials, nor ref
erences. Surely the cOiOred people are not
SO wanting IN sense as To throw their time
and money away on such. DR.. Shea refers 10
the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2iSI Al.
lant1c avenue; the Hon. William Denmore
architect and builder, ~ Cleveland avenue,
and Mr.. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South
Brooklyn. All have known him for
the past ten years. He gives free test OF mis-
power 10 all. The doctor has practiced five
years in New Orleans, st. Louis, Memphis
ana Louisville, understands thoroughly the
diseases, spells or influences the race is
subject to. He has now and always had large
patronage from them
The colored American., 1899-12-16
$1,000 REWARD.
DR.. SHEA. MARVELLOUS MEDIUM.

Gives the names of dead and living friends
tells who and Whe you will marry also of
business Journeys lawsuits, absent friends
health or anything you wish to know no
matter what IL Is. He can call up your spirit
friends and show them to you. Can make
them rap all around the room. He asks no
questions don't ask you to write names for
him. Don't try TO pump YOU in any way but
tels you Tlght on. de is thoroughly indorsed
by leading snIritualists everywhere. received
from them gold medal and special license
to practice his wonderful powers; credentials
no one else show can give the usands of
references to 10Th hite and colored patrons
twenty. nVe yei rs practice-seVen in brook
lyn-wlll snow you that he can DO all he q =
OF. Can tell what business is best for Won and
where, how TO win speedy marriage with the
one You love. How to be successful in all your
dolngs IN fhorb what Is hest 10 do, He will
succeed when all others fail. Positive satistac
tion or no pay. Call and see. You will find if
luck TO consult this hristian gentleman.
he has medicine that will cure drunken
ness; can be given patients not knowing If
Thousands through hin are now
The colored American., 1899-12-16

American Council is very
despite the misrepresenta-
or two individuals, COM
whom Annanias would be
I truth.
'd revival is in progress
Memorial Congregational
sv. DR.. Miller reports quite
If additions to The member.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
DOINGS AT THE CAPITAL.
Grand Army Pension Committee Begins
Investigation.

Washington, July 1.-THE pension
committee of the Grand Army of the
Republic, which, at the request of
Commissioner Evans, will investigate
the workings and administration of
the pension bureau, assembled today.
The members held a consultation
with Evans and other chiefs of the
division. Every facility was afforded
the committee, files are being opened
for investigation and the expert en-
ployes detailed to assist them.
The cabinet meeting was devoted to
miscellaneous matters. 1t was de-
cided to admit to Cuba 80 head or
breeding cattle free of duty for the
purpose of replenishing the stock of
the island. Alger reported that Otis
said there was no necessitv for ship
ping cavalry horses from this country
to the Philippines.