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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
Sick Headache
from Bad Stomach,
From the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.

'What the cause of those headaches?
you ask. They came from my stomach. II
was out of order, and so was my whole sys-
tenn. ! was run down, but my stomach
caused me the most trouble. ] ann glad to
testify to the merit of DIR. Williams Pink
Pills because it is on account of The willing.
ness of others to do the same that ann rid OF
a distressing malady, and it will give me
pleasure to know that my testimonial may
he the means of helping some one else"
MIR. No.el is about twenty-three years old,
and is the son Of Charles Noeel, n mason
contractor, with whom he makes his home.
The sale of DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People is enormous. An analysis of their
properties shows that they contain, i'm con-
densed FORM all the elements necessary 10
give new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are an untal-
ing specific for such diseases as locomOor
ataxia, partial paralysis, st. VituS' dance,
sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous
headache, the effect of la grippe, palpiation
of the heart, pale and sallow compilations,
that tired feeling resulting from nervous pros.
tration; ali diseases resulting from vitiatcd
humors i'm the blood, such as scrofula, chronic
eryspelas, etc. They are also specific for
troubles peculiar to females, such as suppress
sions irregularities and all forms of weak
ness. They build up the blood and restore
the glow of health to pale and sallow cheeks.
In men they effect radical cure in all eases
arising from mental worry, overwork or en-
ceSSeS of whatever nature. There are no i'll
effects following the use of this wonderful
medicine and it can be given to children with
sold by all dealers or will be sent post paid
on receipt of price, 80 cents IA box or six boxes
for $50, by addressing DR.. Williams Medl-
cine Co. Schenectady N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

We believe that there is still some
market for cauls among sailors who re-
tain their belief in the efficacy of the
membranes as protection against ship
wreck and drowning. Notices of "Cauls
For Sale Within were to be seen recent
ly in windows in the vicinity of the
docks of both London and Liverpool.
but it is some time since we have no.
ticed an advertisement Of a caul for
sale in the daily press 1t may be re-
marked that the sale of cauls. so far
from being very ancient custom, is a
comparatively modern innovation. The
witchcraft Of the middle ages declared
against the caul retaining any virtue
whatever if parted with by gift or sale
to any but member of the child's kin
dred. London Lancet.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

"When was a young fellow, I was
dreamer, said a benevolent citizen.
81 thought that my greatest pleasure
would be to give money to the poor and
live life of simple, unworldly devo-
ton and gentleness That was when I
was about 90.
'At 25 came into some money rath-
er unexpectedly. The first thing did
was to give dinner. l got tipsy-the
first time in my life l had fight with
waiter and nearly punched his eye
out. Twas arrested and had to be bailed
out by my lawyer. The waiter sued me
for damages, and l was so angry with
him and myself and the downfall of my
great ideals that refused to compro-
mise as my lawyer advised. The waiter
lost most of his savings in fees and ex
penses. and his family came wailing to
ask me to pay his doctors bills and help
him get position and they would drop
the suit.
81 came to my senses and did more
than that for them. My old ideas, modi-
fed and modernized, took hold of me
again, and while l am d hard headed
business man today most of my friends
are poor people, But my first use of
money shows how film " the pedestals
of most ideals are and low foolish it is
to say what we would do if we could :"
New York Commercial Advertiser
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

One day in the summer of 1895, Charles l.
Vogel was sitting on the front steps of his
home at No. 1913 Lorain Street, on the West
side, Cleveland, Ohio, the picture of misery.
He had spent a sleepless night. For six
months Charles Vogel had been sufferer
from headaches of the most severe and rx-
cruciating character.
While he was preoccupied in this dis
heartening meditation, some one wiha pouch
strapped to his shoulder placed a pan, phlet
in his hand. Mechanically Mr.. Vogel began
turning the pages of the booklet. Suddenly,
however, his indifference was changed to
interest, and soon he was reading few OF
the testimonials of people who had found in
DIR. Williams Pink Pills a cure for ills of
various kinds.
''Then | began to see if somebody had
used them for the same trouble from which
was suffering" he went on to say 'and |
found what | was looking for. The stories
seemed straightforward and full of sincerity
[ had never heard Of DIR. Williams Pink
Pills before but determined to buy a box
of them, and went to the drug store and
madea purchase. 1t was the hest investment
[ ever made.
The first pill did not cure me, nor did the
second ; hut [ had not been taking them for
week before began to feel better. con-
tnued to have the headaches which broke
my sleep and rest, but they were less violent
md less frequent. At the end of two week s
| was so much improved that could not
but admit to myself that the little pills were
wonderful. Gradually the pain in my head
Iessened, and at the end of a month it nearly
Disappeared.
"A fter taking the pills for month was
cured. That was year ago, and | have not
suffered since,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items Of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
April IS, 1869.

A little son of Frederick Remmert fell
about five feet off from platform in the
mill of the Phoenix Co. at Hydeville last
week Thursday, and broke his leg near
the ankle.
Manufacturing items from the Com
mercial Bulletin: The Glynn company
was established in 1853 The mill is 100
feet by 81 feet, and three stories. They
run 1882 spindles, consuming 400 pounds
of cotton per day in the manufacture of
white cotton warp. w. p. Bennett Is
superintendent of the mill.-Close woven
Kentucky jeans, of superior quality, es-
pecially designed for the southern and
western trade, are manufactured by the
Converseville company at the rate of
l 600 yards per day. Their mill Is 115
by SO feet and four stories, and an ell 100
feet long, containing six sets of cards,
and gives employment to 80 hands.
Preston, Dennis Il Co. are putting an
addition on their tannery 20x3O feet, two
stories high. They are also about put
| ting in a new boiler.
J. w. Chandler having bought tn.
house OF his father, Dea. James Chandler.
on East Main street, has built on the
premises good barn, and is now enlarr-
ing and repairing the house.
VIM. A. Comins is charging the build
ing near his blacksmith shop, lately occu-
pied by Crawford & Banford as sash
door and blind mandatory. This build
ing is to be occupied by Henry Shattuck,
carriage and job painter. This, in con-
nection with Mr.. Spoone,s wood shop
and Mr.. Comins' blacksmith shop affords
an opportunity to get carriages, etc.,
built on the premises.
| Crawford & Banford have removed their
door and window business to the shops
on River street, lately bought by them OF
Cushman Il Cleaveland. and having more
room W II increase their business.
Stafford has no post of the Grand Army
of the Republic. 1t is hard to see why
one of these fraternal bonds does not TX
ist here.
The small pox keeps extending IL
Springfield, and as those who go there OIL
business are in danger of exposure. there
is not quite as much visiting that city
from the rural districts as there has been
Somers has two cases of small pox.
BIRTHs.--West Stafford, April 2lst
1869, a son to Chauncey Smith.
StaffOrivilie, 10 h. son to Orlando
Smith,
Stafford Springs, 10 h, daughter Il
Sylvester Corey.
MARRIED. Coventry, Arril 90
1869, 10y Samuel Wilson, ESQ, w. II
Barber and Miss Payn'er An+ar
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
The Obvious,

In the meanwhile there had come
among them another the purpose of
whose thought it was to eliminate the
esoteric from the obvious.
elm hard times, unused this person,
1.-The people talk of nothing but the
money question:
"Well. it is then they have no money
to speak of" retorted the unconscious
imbecile, thus revealing his Identity
Detroit Innrnal
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
Chilly Coincidence,

Miss Peerseeker-Oh. baron, | would
so much like to hear you tell again
about how King Ludwig presented you
with decoration when you were a
mere little shaver. and
The BaroD Barberossa-A leedle shaw
erl did not shave any one ven l was
leedle. did not learn my trade until
(recollecting himself dot isl did
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

The latest use fer paper. according to
German technical paper, is for the
production of bath robes The material
used for this purpose is somewhat thick
and resembles common blOtting paper.
The bath robes made OF this material
cling to the body Immediately after be-
ing put on, and. as the paper takes up
the moisture very eagerly, the drying
of the body taxes place rapidly Fur
thermore. the paper is IL bad conductor of
heat. and as such it acts as protection
against quick changes of the tempera-
ture. preventing the wearer from catch
ing cold. Slippers and hoods are also
made of the same material.
RHEUMATISM CURED. - My wife has used
Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism
with great relief, and | can recommend
1t as a splendid siniment for rheumatism
and other household use for which We
have found it valuable.-W. j. CUYLER
Red Greek, N. Y.
Mr. Cuyler is one of the leading mer
chants of this village and one OF the mos
prominent men in this vicinity.-W. G
PHIpplN. Editor Red Greek Herald.
For sale by E. X. Taft, Stafford Springs
II. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
THE WIND UPON a SUMMER DAY.

The wind upon a summer day
How sweet it stirreth III the trees
The shifting shadows as they lie
Across the fields. the bending rye.
The blue flowers i'll the grain, ana You
To love the livelong summer through
There are no sweeter things than tn sse.
The dawning of winters day
How sad it is! The leafiess trees,
The frozen meadow lanes that lie
All cold beneath the snowy sky
The old years bitterness, and you
To lack the lovelong winter through
There are no sadder things than thesel
M. l.. Van Worst in Scribner' 8.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

Parson 1t : very kind of you to
have our jeweled communion service
made without cost to u.s.
Jeweler 49, Don't mention it. parson,
It's godsend to me to have all the
old jewelry in town melted. Jewellers
Weekly
"a word to the wise is sufficient" and
a word from the wise should be sufficient.
but you ask, who are the wise? Those
who know. The oft repeated experience
of trustworthy persons may be taken for
knowledge. Mr.. W. M. Terry says
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives bet
ter satisfaction than any other in the
market He has been in the drug bust
ness at Elkton, KY, for twelve years; has
sold hundreds of bottles OF this remedy
and nearly all other cough medicines
manufactured, which shows conclusively
that Chamberlain's is the most satisfac-
tory to the people, and Is the best.
Sold by E. X. Taft, Stafford Springs
H F. Cady, Stafford
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
20 Mrs. DlnAAan,,
Lynn, Wnss.
LETTER TO MRS. r1sxHAn NO. 4r,ao71


DEAR FRIEND-A year ago / was a
great sufferer from female weakness.
My head ached all the time and would
get SO dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was so
nervous and restless that l did not
know what to do with myself.
MY food did me no good and had a
bad case of whites. Iwrote to you and
after taking Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as directed, ] can
truly say that l feel like new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful l am
TO you.
81 have recommended it to all nv
friends and have given it to my
daughter who is now getting along
splendidly. May you live many years
to help our suffering sisters. Mrs. c.
CARPENTER, 253 GRAND ST., BROOKLYN,
n. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

DISCOVERED BY WoMAN.-Another
great discovery has been made, and that,
too, by lady in this country. Disease
fastened its clutches upon her .eand,,for
seven years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were under
mined and death seemed imminent. For
three months she coughed necessarily,
and could not sleep. She finally discov-
cred way to recovery by purchasing of
us bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, and was SO much re-
lieved on taking fist dose that she slept
all night; and with two bottles has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz" Thus writes W. G. Ham,
nick Il Co.. Shelby, N. G. Regular size
Soc and $1.0O. Every bottle guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at A. q. Eatou's Drug
Store.
Dakota Woman know can never
stand it. doc,or to have that tooth
pulled
Dentist can divorce you from that
tooth, madam. in five seconds.
Dakota Woman--Oh. well, 20 ahead
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
Equally Cutting.

Your voice, said the commanding
officer, sis decidedly rasping
Eyes. sir. said the subordinate.
touching his hat II have been out
roughing it with file of soldiers all
morning "-Chirago Tribune
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

Over eighty thousand
such letters as this were re-
ceived by Mrs. Pinkham
during 1897. Surely this is
strong proof of her ability
to help suffering women.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

RED HoT FROM THE GUN was the ball
that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark
Mich, In the civil war. 1t caused horri-
BILE ulcers that no treatment helped for 90
years Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured him. Cures cuts, bruises, burns,
hollis, felons, corns, skin eruptions. Best
Pile cure on earth. 25 cts. a box. Cure
guaranteed. 3
Sold by A. e. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
1t Is delicious, Modern, Scientific
Discovery.
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
TOWN OF STAFFORD.

All persons liable to pay taxes In the town OF
Stafford are hereby notified that have received
rate bill and warrant to levy aud collect a
town tax of twenty mills on the dollar on list OF
1898, also military and poll tax, and that said
taxes are due March 20th.. 1899 and for the pur-
pose of receiving the same / will be at w. e.
Hanley's store, STAFFORD Springs. on Friday,
April 14th, and Thursday, Aprtl goth, from a.
m. to p. M; at W. v. Odells, Stanordvilie, on
post-off1ce, West STAFFORD on Tuesday, April
18th, from 10 a. m. to p. M. and at my place OF
business every forenoon curing me month, ex-
interest at per cent. per annum, and legal fees
will positively be charged.
JOHN G. WIGHTwAN, Collector.
STAFFORD, Conn.,, March 6th 1899.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

The HOmeliest Man in Stafford
AS well as the handsomest, and others are in
vited to call On any druggist and get FREE trial
bottle OF Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. remedy that is guaranteed to cure and
relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis and Consumption. Price CSC and SOC.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
DR.. Humphreys

Specifics act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers, COMPOSITIONS, Inhammations. rs
2-WOrms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... as
S-Teething. Collie, Crying, Wakefulness rs
4-Diarrhea. Of Children or Adults. rs
S-Dysentery, Gripings, Bilious Collie. rs
6-ChOlera, Cholera Morbus, Vomiting. rs
7-C0uehs, Colds, Bronchitis. ............ as
S-Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache. as
S-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. rs
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. rs
11-Suppressed or Painful Periods. AS
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. ........ AS
13-CrOup, Laryngitis. Hoarseness. as
14-Salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptions.. rs
16-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. ..... as
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague. rs
17-Piles. External or Internal ........... rs
1S-Ophthalmia. Weak or Inhamed Eyes .25
19-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold In the Head rs
Cough ..................... rs
21-Asthma. Difficult Breathing .......... rs
22-Ear Discharge. Earache.. rs
23-scrOfula. Swellings and Ulcers...... rs
24-General Debility, Weakness. rs
25-DrOpsy. Fluid Accommodations. as
26-Sea-Sickness. Nausea, Vomiting. .25
27-KidneY Diseases Observation-Disclosures. .25
2S-NervOus Debility. 90
2S-sOre Mouth. or Canker .............. as
3O-Urinary Weakness. wetting Bed. rs
31-Painful Menses. Pruritus. .......... "a
32-Diseases Of the Heart, Palpitations. 90
33-Epilepsy. st. Vitus' Dance ............1 90
. 34-sore Throat. Qninsy. Diphtheria.. rs
SS-ChrOnic COngestiOns. Headaches. rs
75-Grip, Hay Fever Observation-Disclosures. rs
DR.. Humphreys Manual Of all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt Of price.
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William 6 John Sts..
New York
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
ai.eady Had the Book.

Dear Father Wrote the student)-
Please send some money for a new book.
The new book had no leaves and was
easy to carry in an inside pocket. -Bos-
ton CDurier
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20
Rat Progmonticatora.

Rat PrOGnOsticatOra.
The old superstition, which has grown
into an adage. that rats desert ship
which is no longer seaworthy, is still
an article of faith with the fresh water
sailors of the great lakes Sundry well
authenticated instances seem to Justify
this belief Here is one. The Vernon
was three master which did tramp
business. Built in Buffalo in 1850, size
was for many years regarded as one of
the best craft on the lakes.
Late in the fall. about Is years ago.
she unloaded cargo of grain in Buff
falo, and reloaded with package freight
for Chicago She was about to sail one
rough November night. just before the
lines were let off one of the seamen saw
a rat run over the hawsers to the wharf
In moment another was seen The
seamen called others of the crew to see
the unusual sight. Between so and rs
rats poured out of the ship and took
refuge along the wharf The crew re-
fused to sail, but the captain was OBJ
stinate, shipped fresh crew and sailed
forthwith IL Zip was lost with all
hands -Hor, Words
I was reading an advertisement Of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar.
rhea Remedy in the Worcester Enter.
prise recently, which leads me to write
this. | can truthf1lly say | never USED
any remedy equal to it for collie and diar
rhna. | have never had to use more
than one or two doses to cnre the worst
case with myself or children.-W. A
STROUD, Popomoke City. Md.
For sale by +. X. Taft, Stafford Springs
fl. F. Cady, Stafford.
Hardly.
In the servants hall of Staffordshire
baronet's house, a groom, who appar-
emily had not noticed that he was the
only one who ate with his knife, one
day, while at dinner, CHANGED to cut
the corner of his mouth. He first felt
his mouth, then looked at the knife, felt
his mouth again, then in an aggrieved
tone calculated:
"Why, the back of this knife is as
sharp as the front. I wonder it they
eat with knives like this in the dining
room. '--Londnn Chronicle.
COnsumpt on,the Snake.
Consumption is the serpent of diseases
it creeps upon its victims and fasten
its deadly fAngs without warning. "Only
cold' Is hurrying millions to the grav'
to-day. Don't neglect that cold of yours
CleveIand's Lung Healer will cure it with
out fal. II it doesn't. you can have you
money buck. 1t is the most successful
remedy in the world to-day. W. D
Head, Stafford Springs. and G. L. Phil
lips. South Coventry, Druggists, will Civ
cents. 9
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-20

They will last
twice as long as
any other kind,
and ARE FULL
COUNT.
We have two
grades, and the
prices of them
are all right.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-31
DECORATED SOLDIERS GRAVES
Appropriate Memorial Day Services 1t
the National Cemeteries.

WASHINGTON. May 3l.-The national
capital devoted itself TO the observance
Decoration Day. The departments
were closed public and private busi-
ness was suspended; the streets We're
filled with marching veterans: national
guardsmen. military and civic orgam-
cations all moving toward the Arlington
National cemetery, Soldiers Home. Con-
gres,ional and other cemeteries. where
appropriate services We're held and the
graves of the silent army of the dead
were s,rewn with flowers. There
was added significance to the
ceremonies Of the day. for to the
memories of the Civil War were added
those of the Spanish-American conflict.
which had swelled the list of soldier and
sailor dead. The parade started early
in the day, traversing the principa,
streets. Aside from the many Grand
Army posts and veteran organizations
represented in the line, the full strength
Of the national guard of the district and
of the naval battalion turned out. Inc
blue Jackets from the dispatch boat DOL
min were also in line. The ceremon!
at Arlington was notable by the pres
ence of the president and members o.
his cabinet, and of many leading ofilcer'
Of the army and navy.as well as ofhc'al
| prominent in public life.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-31
FATE
official Dispatches Confirm the
Death of the Gallant Signal
Officer.
Had Gone Ashore in RESPONSE to
Friendly Demonstrations of
the Natives,
And While There With His Party
Was Ambushed.-- Body Re.
covered.
Administration Said Now to Rec.
ognize That Diplomacy Is of
No Avail.

WASHINGTON, May 3l.-The follow
ing two dispatches were received at the
war department and give the first de-
tails of Captain Tilleys death on the
Island of Negros:
"Iloilo, May 3O.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Captain George H. Tilley,
United States volunteer signal corps.
was killed at Escalante. east coast Island
OF Negros, by insurgents, Saturday,
May q. II o'clock a. III. Buried at
Iloilo, May30. VAN VALZAH."
Manila. May 3O.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Cable company's vessel
placing cable between Iloilo and Cebu
ran to Escalante. east coast of Negros,
to remove old cable connections: Cap
tain Tilley, signal corps, accompanied
with captain OF vessel and three men,
visited town. natives making friendly
demonstrations. While there. am.
bushed: vessel captain and one man
escaped 10 vessel in launch: Tilley and
two men taking to water and not res
cued: vessel then reported at Iloilo
General Smith informed, who immedi.
ately took - men and proceeded to Es-
calante. He reports this morning that
body Captain Tilley found floating in
river: marks of violence on head: body
sent TO lloilo. Smith remains at Esca-
lante for the present. OTIS"