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Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

The respect in which the people hold
the veterans of 81 and '65 has not les
sened, it would seem. The people
throughout the nation turned out we'll,
Decoration Day, to give the men who
wore the blue the aid of their presence,
and the hearts of the old men glOwed
anew as they recognized that the peo-
pie were yet with them in paying the
honors to their dead.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

The Board of Health met last night.
They decided to proceed at once to i'm
prove the health conditions of the
town. This should be a warning to
those whose premises are not in good
order,
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07


New beats were in market Satur-
day.
Hay rakes, cheap for cash, at Tilgh-
mans Enterprise Works.
Friday afternoon there will he a race
meet at Belmont Driving Park.
Right Goods, Right Prices, Right
Styles at Diamond State Shoe Store,
Commerce street.
| have about 100 tons of the best Lee
high Morea Coal, which wish to sell
At once in any quantities for cash.
q w H. BRADY.
H. S. Anthony has sold his cottage |
at Woodland Beach to Elsey Perry,
and will consequently not take his fam
lily there this summer.
Rehoboth, leaving Smyrna at 23 a. m.
and $50 p m. Returning leaves Re-
hoboth at 6. 80 a. m. and ,. As p. m.
Henry &. Budd has been reappOin-
ted Justice of the Peace to succeed
himself. Elsburg B. Slaughter was
also appointed on Friday, Justice of
the Peace for Kenton.
J. r. Cummings, photographer, will
close his gallery in Smyrna on We'd
nesday, June 21st, for the summer
months. This leaves only two more
days sittings.
The Board of Health met last night.
They decided to proceed at once to i'm
prove the health conditions of the
town. This should be a warning to
those whose premises are not i'll good
order,
Geo. H. Frazer, has opened a store,
the store next door to the post office.
See advertisement in another place in
this paper.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the NJ. E. church are arranging for a
%'Lawn Fete" to be held Thursday
evening, June 18th, at the home of
Mr. NJ. Price.
A man acquainted with Bombay
Hook, is authority for the statement
that there are three men living in sight
of each other on the island, who have
so children-one 90, another 20 and the
third 18.
Flower Mission Day will be Friday,
June 9. This is the day when the
w. C. 7. U. women all over the land
visit the hospitals, jails, and aims.
houses, carrying with them fruit and
flowers.
This season has demonstrated, says
the Sentinel, that asparagus is mucl
more profitable to the grower thar
strawberries. Strawberries at 70 cent
to 81 a crate, and asparagus at S1.75 Il
81 marks a wide difference
Henry Lower, of Cleveland, Ohio
brother Of Ephraim Lower, residing
near Brenford, was bitten by pet ca
last February, which developed int
hvdrOphobia, from which he died las
week. The interment was on Sunday
but from the short notice none of tn
family could get there from here
The last few weeks have bee
busy times with the women and chi
dren. as we'll as the men, for the berr
season comes in very apropOs to ire!
ular labor, in preparing for the sun
mer wants. Saturday evening wit
our dealers was a busy time, both
neceiving pay for old bills and in ma
ing new ones.
Monday was one of the busie
days, it is said by spectators, ever SCI
at the Landing-the loading of Il
Van Solver and Brady of the Transpo
tation line with about 2, 400 crates
strawberries, to say nothing of ol
thousand cases of tomatoes, bull
calves. and other articles of freig
that go at seasons.
Edwin Gardner, the pastor of the
f. church, at Cheswold, has be
chosen to have charge of the music
Camden camp meeting. The r.
Mr.. Gardner is a composer of cons
cradle note and at the request OF
1,, 4 1
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

A man acquainted with Bombay
Hook, is authority for the statement
that there are three men living in sight
OF each other on the island, who have
go children-one 90, another 20 and the
third 1S.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the NJ. E. church are arranging for a
+'Lawn Fete" to be held Thursday
evening, June 18th, at the home of
Mr.. NJ. Price.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Flower Mission Day will be Friday,
June 8. This is the day when the
w. C. 7. U. women all over the land
visit the hospitals, ials, and aims
houses, carrying with them fruit and
flowers.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

The Philadelphia Ledger thus fixes
the status of a certain class of receiv-
ers of mail: "There is very simple
and perfectly feasible way to deal with
the farmers who are kicking because
the rural free delivery carriers do not
come up the lane to the house, but in
sist on having letter box placed be-
side the highway. The line should be
drawn right there. If the grumblers
cannot go down to the road for their
mail, let them go to the post Office. To
overload the system now, in its expert
mental stage, would be to insure its
abandonment as improbable.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

The summer service last year-for
the two months of July and August
proved SO satisfactory at the NJ. E.
church, that it will be repeated again
this year, as per action of the Official
Board. 1t is virtual blending of the
Christian Endeavor and church SER
vice, the first half hour being a song
service and the second half hour being
a short sermon by the pastor.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

The public school commenced yester-
day, with one session day, commenc-
ing at eight o'clock and closing be-
tween twelve and one o'clock. This
will keep up till the close of the school
the last of the month. Both because
of the warm weather and the berry
season, the number of scholars has
very much run down the past week or
so.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Mr.. Martin DeVine, a cutter and
tailor, has accepted a position in the
clothing store Of Edward G.. Walls.
1t will be seen that Mr.. Walls is doing
everything to suit his patrons. You
can buy ready-made suit there, and il
it does not fit to the Queens taste, " il
can be made to do so on short notice.
Besides this work, any old repair work,
that needs attention can be done al
reasonable prices by leaving the order
at the store. The public should beai
this in mind.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

This season has demonstrated, says
the Sentinel, that asparagus is much
more profitable to the grower than
strawberries. Strawberries at 70 cents
to 81 crate, and asparagus at S1.75 to
81 marks a wide difference.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

The last few weeks have been
busv times with the women and chill
dren, as we'll as the men, for the berry
season comes in very apropos to irreg-
nlar labor, in preparing for the sum
mer wants. Saturday evening with
our dealers was a busy time, both in
neceiving pay for old bills and in max
ing new ones.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07
THE MARKETS.
PRODUCE.

The SMYRNA TIMES, 81 per year in
advance
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Geo. H. Frazer, has opened a store,
tinware and house furnishing goods in
the store next door to the post office.
See advertisement in another place in
this paper.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

have about 100 tons of the best Le-
high Morea Coal, which wish to sell
Mt once in any quantities for cash.
T w. H. BRADY.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Edwin Gardner, the pastor of the NJ.
f. church, at Cheswold, has been
chosen to have charge of the music at
Camden camp meeting. The Rev.
Mr.. Gardner is composer of consid-
cradle note and at the request of a
number of people, who will be at the
camp meeting, several of his own
hymns and anthems will be sung dur.
ing the camp.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Henry Lower, of Cleveland, Ohio,
brother of Ephraim Lower, residing
near Brenford, was bitten by pet cat
last February, which developed into
hydrophobia, from which he died last
week. The interment was on Sunday,
but from the short notice none Of the
family could get there from here.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Fresh. crisp Potato Chips at Megear's.
New beats were in market Satur-
day.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Monday was one of the busiest
DAYS, it is said by spectators, ever seen
at the Landing g-the loading of the
Van Solver and Brady of the Transpor-
tation line with about 2,4OO crates of
strawberries, to say nothing of one
thousand cases of tomatoes, bulls,
calves, and other articles of freight
that go at seasons.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

J. r. Cummings, photographer, will
close his gallery in Smyrna on We'd
nesday, June 21st, for the summer
months. This leaves only two more
days sittings.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Henry q. Budd has been reappoin-
ted Justice of the Peace to succeed
himself. Elsburg B. Slaughter was
also appointed on Friday, Justice of
the Peace for KentOn.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

H. S. Anthony has sold his cottage
at Woodland Beach to Elsey Perry,
and will consequently not take his fam
lily there this summer.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-07

Two trains are now running daily to
Rehoboth, leaving Smyrna at % a. m.
and $50 p. m. Returning leaves Re-
hoboth at 6. 30 a. m. and .. As p. M.
The Press., 1899-03-09
ASHFORD.
Westf0rd.

Irving Plank has moved onto the Flagg
Chapman farm.
Charles Thayer of North Ashford has
bought John Clapp's farm.
Oliver West, who has been to Spring
field for the winter, is now with ]. M.
Burrill
Mrs. S. B. Tiff has been with her
daughter, Mrs. Hammond, at Woodstock
for some time.
Miss Philena Agard of Union has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Barlow,
the past week.
Charles Spooner has taken the contract
to carry the mail from here to West Will
lington, and began his duties last week.
GLORIOUS NEWS comes from DIR. D. B.
Cargile, of Washita, [. T. He writes
"Four bottles of Electric Bitters have
cured Mrs. Brewster of scrofula, which
had caused her great suffering for years
Terrible sores would break out on hel
head and face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but her cure is complete
and her health Is excellent This shows
what thousands have proved,-that Eleo
trio Ritters Is the best blood purifier
known. Its the supreme remedy for &c
zema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils an(
running sores. 1t stimulates liver, kid
neys and bowels, expels poisons, helps di
gesti0n, builds up the strength. Only 81
cents. Guaranteed. 4
Sold by A. G. Eaton, Druggist. Z
The Press., 1899-03-09

Miss Kate Woods is suffering from a
paralytic shock, and is critically ill.
Miss Bessie Kibbe of Chicopee Falls,
Mass, is visiting Miss Mabel E. Kibbe.
Luther Stebbins, 95, the oldest man In
town died at the town home Thursday of
old age. Funeral was held Saturday.
E. G. Cushman has sold his farm on
Hall hill road, Somers, to M. L. Spell
man of East Longmeadow for about
825OO.
Mics Ethel and Blanche Avery were
ship at the Congregational church last
Sabbath.
| A handsome Scotch granite monument
has been placed on the Pomeroy lot in
the center cemetery to the memory of the
late A. c. Pomeroy.
Mrs. W. A. Copelin of Orange, Mass,
has been visiting her parents, Capt. and
Mrs. T. D. johnson. On her return last
Friday Mrs. johnson accompanied her as
far as Springfield, where she made visit
with friends.
A genuine surprise was given Mr.. and
Mrs. E. ID. Avery last Friday evening by
about 80 members of the grange and
friends at their pleasant home on Prink
street, the occasion being their 25th,
marriage anniversary. A collation. was
spread, and after being seated at the table
BRO. 3. H. Perry in behalf Of the grange
and in pleasing manner presented Mr..
and Mrs. Avery with an elegant silver
berry spoon with gold lined bowl Of chaste
design and exquisite engraving, and q
handsome meat fork to match, ALSO articles
of silver ware from relatives Of the family
Mr.. and Mrs. Avery very feelingly re-
sponded. A feature of the table decora-
tions was the brides loaf contributed and
made by Mrs. s. A. Davis, which fol
design and artistic decoration coulG
scarcely have been excelled by city
caterer. The light Of the feast was fur
nished by the worthy .overseer of the
grange, Bro. A. w. Kibbe, who was un.
able to light the occasion with his presence
but with best wishes, etc., sent % wax
candles, which when lighted gave bril-
liant illumination to the festive board
Mrs. Albert Hurlburt presided at thu
piano, rendering several choice selections
With music and social Intercourse the
hours passed all too quickly, and will
best wishes that the worthy couple might
celebrate their golden wedding the guests
departed, leaving the worthy lecturer ant
secretary the pleasant memories of thu
occasion which will ever remain with then
through life.
The Press., 1899-03-09
Tax Notice.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town OF
Holland, are hereby notified that have war
rant to levy and collect q tax OF is mills on the
dollar, together with their poll or Communication
taxes on list OF 1898, said taxes being due March
!, 1899, and for the purpose OF receiving said
taxes will be at Town Hall, Tolland, on the
March 9Th, 1899, from 10 g. m. until p. m.
On all taxes remaining unpaid one month az
ter legal notice, interest Will be collected &C the
rate OF nine () per cent, until all are paid, to
gether with all charges, az the law Directs
CORNELL GREEN, collector.
Tolland, Conn.,, Feb. 2, 1893.
The Press., 1899-03-09
MANSFIELD.

The personal effects of the late Stillman
Durham were sold at auction on Tuesday.
The thaw of the early part Of the week
removed the snow more effectually than
any previous ona.
A thunder shower passed over this
section early Sunday morning reminding
one of summer days.
J. G. Fuller has greatly improved his
dwelling house with new clapboards and
front door porch. This house is located
at the Four Corners and is one of the old
landmarks of this town.
There has been a scarcity of news in
this part Of town, but no scarcity of grip
which has entered nearly every home with
a greater or less degree of severity. The
writer and his family has shared abundant
~ in the epidemic.
1t Is remarkable fact that nearly every
Sunday this year has been stormy which
has seriously interfered with church wor-
ship. Some Sundays have been marked
ny NOAy WCSGOA COuSIOS<6tAOuS d. CuuECU
and others by no service. But happily
spring is not far distant.
An agricultural commission from the
legislature officially visited Storrs college
one day last week for the purpose of In
vestigating 1t needs. There Is diversity
of opinion In regard to the needs of the
college, but as economy is urged In state
expenses the commission will doubtless
report retrenchment in appropriations II
there are iustitiable ground for such an
act. The college is fairly established
and it is hoped that justice may be done
toward perpetuatiDg it.
Mansfield Depot.
Miss Lizzie Gardner has been In Middle
town for few days.
Mrs. G.. N. Badger is In Warrenville
caring for her aunt, Mrs. Henry Plat.
There will be social dance at Hillside
hall Friday evening, March H. An
orchestra of five pieces will furnish music
The Press., 1899-03-09


Crystal Lake CoFrespondence.)
Miss Eta Smith of Somers was with
her parents over Sunday.
John Lind has recently purchased a
horse OF Ellington parties. ...t
School closes next Friday. Examina-
ton, consisting of Rotations and music,
will be given Thursday.
A. U. Charter has the contract for re-
pairing the mountain roads for the ensu-
ing year, and Herbert A. Glazier will run
the scraper on the plains.
A plentiful supply of "black and white
cats" are to be had in this immediate vi
einity. Harry Charter captured three In
his hen house within half hours time a
few evenings ago.
=. A. Warren Of New York Is stopping
at Eugene Neff's during the week. MIR.
Warren intends making extensive repairs
on his buildings, formerly known as the
Lemuel Slater place In Tolland.
Vernon Center news in the Rockville
Leaders Edwin baker is preparing te
engage in market gardening In Crystal
Lake during the coming season, spending
the Sabbaths. with his family In this place
f. An-old-time donation for the benefit O
the pastor will be held next Wednesday
afternoon and evening at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Nef. II very stormy
the next fair evening. A general invita-
ton is extended to everybody. and n zoos
time assured.
The Press., 1899-03-09

just received seven large, new books, con-
tanning large and choice collection OF the very
latest designs in WALL PAPER, all up-to-date
and f1rst-class in all respects. Call at my house,
or drop me card, and will call with samples.
Orders taken for any amount desired.
VIM. P. AMAD0N, StaffordviIIe.
The Press., 1899-03-09
NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town OF
Mansfield, Conn.,, are hereby notified that have
received a rate bill and warrant to levy and
collect town tax of twelve mills on a dollar on
said taxes are due March 9th, 1893, and for the
purpose OF receiving the same will be at the
Lincoln Bros store, Morrow, Wednesday, March
9Th, from o'clock till 10 o'clock a. m; at the
store of A. B. Campbell from II am. till 10 o'clock
m. also at the store Of f. o. vinton from 2
TIL a O'Clock p. M. On Thursday, March 9th, at
the store Of L. L. Lyon, from till 10 O'Clock a.
m. at the Post ONCE at Gurleyville from II a,
m. till o'clock p m. ; also at Mr. Beebes store
from till p. m. On Monday, March 18th, al
the Post once at Mount Hope from 10 till II
o'clock q. M. I; at the Post ONCE at Mansfield
Center from 1HIn. till o'clock p. m. also at the
Town Clerks once from till o'clock p. m, OF
each of said days to receive said taxes.
JAMES G. GREEN, collector.
Mansfield, Feb. 8th, 1899. 1874
The Press., 1899-03-09
ro-Night and ro-Morrow NIGHT.

Tonight and Tomorrow Night,
And each day and night during this week you
can get at any druggists Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs, acknowledged to be the most
successful remedy ever sold for Coughs, Group
Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. Get s
bottle to-day and keep it always in the house
80 you can check your cold at once, Price 25t
and SOC, Sample bottle free,
The Press., 1899-03-09

In prominent place at the alley the
names Of the star bowlers, with their best
records, are chalked on the partition.
Dr. A. o. Comins holds the record at 1853,
and DIR. L F. Eaton comes next with 233.
David Bissett, bowler of the old school,
has made 214, and George Dennis has 218
against his name.
The Press., 1899-03-09
UNION.

VIM. House has been on the sick list
for few days.
Bad colds and the grip are prevailing in
this vicinity just now.
Anna House Is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. House.
Philena Agard visited her sister, Mrs.
Henry Barlow, in Westford last week.
The Rock Meadow school closed last
FRIDAY, with Miss Zida Young as teacher
Joseph Lavene from Stafford Springs
makes weekly visits through this vicinity
buying eggs, finding market for them In
Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1899-03-09

Mrs. M. A. Gold and son, Ralph, re-
turned today from several days Welt
with her parents in Hampden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Smith are now
living with their son, E. B. Smith. Both
of the old people are in feeble health and
Mrs. Smith has been deprived Of her eye
sight for several years.
Friends of M. A. Richardson have re-
ceived letter from him written from
Honolulu, Hawaii, under date Of Feb. IA.
Mr.. Richardson has had a pleasant voyage
thus far and will next visit Australia
The annual meeting of the Stafford
Union of Young Peoples Societies OF
Christian Endeavor, will be held In this
place on the afternoon and evening of the
18th. Rev. J. G. Cameron Of Hampden,
Mass, will deliver the address In the
evening.
The fair to be held at the church March
23d will be of unusual interest on account
of the remembrance table," furnished
entirely by former residents. About 80
remembrance cards were sent out, and
over fifty responses have already been
received. Among the attractive things
will be found novelties from California,
made from natural woods, with hand
paintings, and fruits and flowers of Cali
fornia. Kansas, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois,
New York, Massachusetts, and many OF
the cities and towns of Connecticut will
be represented. Be sure and come and
see what good friends we have, and take
souvenir home with you.
TOLLAND.
| H. M. Hansen, Jr., is to be the next
postmaster at Tolland.
The epworth league held social at ID.
F. Niles Wednesday evening.
Hon. Chas Underwood is In town few
days this week at q. W. Lansing's.
James Stacy, Jr.. has moved his steam
saw mill from near Paulk hill to Coventry.
The pound" social given by the G. E.
society at D. III. Webster's last Friday
evening was attended. by about sixty
persons, and proved one Of the pleasantest
held this year.
There are quite number of cases OF
measles in the south part of the town.
Gideon Brown, and several members Of
his family and Judson Williams, wife and
children are among those who have the
disease.
The library association held Its month
ly meeting Monday afternoon. The associ
alton has recently been presented with
number of volumes of the statues o.
Connecticut which will be valuable fol
reference.
Oscar A. Leonard attended a sale OF
houses in East Hartford one day las
week, and was kicked on the leg by {
horse, 80 that he is confined to the house
No bones were broken and he expects tt
be out in a few days. FLORA.
The Press., 1899-03-09


stamordville.
The condition Of Rev. FL. M. Vail re.
mains about the same.
Miss Oril Holmes was taken into full
membership in the M. 2. church last
Sunday.
Mrs. George Ferry and Mrs. Mary
Belcher spent Sunday with relatives in
Willimantic.
Communion services were not held al
the M. E. church last Sunday on account
of the weather and will be held next Sun
day.
Jonathan Cummings, age 76, diec o.
Bright's disease last Sunday morning
after sickness Of about three weeks
He leaves a widow.
The ladies of the Congregational societ,
will have an entertainment and social a
the vestry this evening. Supper and ic'
cream will be served to all who wish.
West Stafford.
Mrs. Charles Mcclellan Is quite Ill.
Miss Clara VanHeynigen of Amhers
was home over the Sabbath.
Mrs. Charlotte Anderson has been con
fined to the house the past week as tn
result of fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Lull have returne,
from a visit with their sister, Mrs. Cyru
Edison, in Rockville. We are sorry t
state that MIR. Lull's health Is not niue
improved.
The Press., 1899-03-09

There's that hacking cough again.
Don't lose a moment, buy a bottle OF
Williams New England Cough Remedy.
It has proved valued friend to many a
household. All store keepers sell it.
The Press., 1899-03-09
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money ON a so cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
W.D. HEALD, STAFFORD Springs.