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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
Dress Goods.

Now is the time when you
can see all the novelties side
by side. Later on you may
not have that privilege.
How many different fabrics,
colorings and patterns, black
and colored, do you suppose
we have to show? Five hun
dred? Nearer one thousand.
But what's the use of going
into quantities - what you
want is just the right thing.
Our answer is this:
Where do you suppose you
are likely to find the dress
pattern you want, at the store
where they only show a linn
tied number of styles, or here
where the stock is almost
boundless; so big a range of
different fabrics, patterns and
colorings does it present?
Out-of-town readers can
have samples by return mail.
State just what you want.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
The Duckfng stool I'm England.

1t Is interesting to conjure UP pic
ture Of "ducking'' as practtced In
England at the end of the eighteenth
century.
When the "scold" had been properly
tried and convicted. she was escorted
by a crowd of her neighbors-in fact,
by the whole village-to the nearest
pond-and the greener and Sinner the
pond the better A long plank was
produced. at one end of which was the
"ducking STOOL" and in this the scream
ing, struggling victim was securely pin
ioned
The chair end of the plank was then
pushed far over the edge Of the pond,
and at signal it was tilted deep into
the green ooze until the scold was COM
pletely immersed.
When the dripping, half drowned
woman was raised to the surface
again, to the jeers and laughter of the
onlookers, it can be imagined that her
tongue wagged to some purpose. After
a second dose she emerged more SUBJ
dued, and after third or fourth she
was as penitent a woman as the viii
lage contained and was allowed to
proceed home a sadder. and wiser wo-
man-until the next time. = London
Tit-Bits.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Maccabees' review next Wednesday
evening.
George J. Gordon of Hazardville was
in town over Sunday.
Mrs. Gadway of Bridgeton, Me-, Is vis-
iting in the borough.
Miss Alberta Eaton was home from
Smith college over Sunday.
Regular communication of Ionic Lodge
F. & A. M, next Tuesday evening.
Regular meeting of Harmony Temple
of Honor next Wednesday evening.
Lawyer r. FL. Back of Athol was ir
the borough last Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. D. Butterfeld are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth Of 9
daughter last Sunday.
Two persons united with the Congrega
tional church last Sunday, one by letter
and one by confession of faith.
Mrs. L. s. Converse and children LEFT
the borough last Friday to join Mr.. Con
verse at their new home at Salem, Ohio.
w. q. Ellis is at Rainbow, N. Y, in the
Adirondacks to avoid the rough and un
settled weather which introduces spring
Myron Leonard was on the street Mon.
day, and his friends are pleased to know
that he is so far recovered from his recent
illness.
Miss Mayme Kimball of Monson has
been visiting for the past week at the
home of her uncle, o. M. Brown, OF
Grant ave.
Allen Brown entertained party of his
boy friends last Friday night at a soap
bubble party. Chas. Moore carried of
the prize for the largest bubble.
The Sunday Springfield Republican an
nounced the marriage engagement o
Miss Esther M. Cowles OF Springfield ane
Albert M. Walker of Stafford Springs.
Next Tuesday, at 8 p. m, in the Con
gregational chapel, Rev. Mr.. Yamaguchi
graduate student at Yale, will give al
illustrated lecture of a hundred stereopti
con views upon japan. Mr.. Yamaguch
will dress in national costume, illustrat,
how courtships are carried on, and ex
plain other Japanese customs. This lee
ture has been given in Holyoke AM
Springfield to large audiences, and tn
press comments have been exceptional,
favorable. Tickets at Abel's; 25 and
cents.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
He Knew Human Nature.

Three young men were walking up
Riverside drive the other morning,
when gamy looking race horse logged
by. drawing natty trottfng rig.
isn't that a splendid animal" ex-
claimed one of the young men in
CHEEKY, admiring tones. pausing to
gaze at the trotter.
The drivers eye sparkled, and his
chest expanded. He had heard the
compliment Wheeling his horse
around, he brought it alongside the
pavement.
"Wouldn't you like to try brush be-
hind him?' he said courteously.
In iiffy the young man was seated
in the buggy, and the two were disap-
pearing down the drive at a pace that
justified the compliment Of the pedes-
trian. His companions watched him
enviously. Then one of them said:
"Bill is a judge Of horseflesh."
"And an artist on human nature, "
added the other. 1--WE seen him do
that before. New York Mail and Ex-
press
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

NEWSPAPER ETIQUETTE wish
ing to enter the printing Office at this sea-
son should be governed by the following
rules Advance to the inner door and
give three distinct raps or kick the door
down. The "devil' will attend to the
alarm. You will give him your name,
post office address and the number of
years you are owing for the paper. He
will admit you. You will advance to the
center of the room and address the edi-
itor with the following countersign: Ex-
tend the right hand about two feet from
the body, with the thumb and fingers ex-
tended, the thumb and index finger clasp
ing $40 bill, which drops into the ex-
tended hand of the editor, at the same
time saying: "Were you looking for me ?''
The editor will grasp your hand and the
bill and pressing it will say: "You bet" Z"
After giving him the news concerning
your locality you will be retired with a
receipt for an obligation properly dis
charged. (Zoao0) Neaos.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
w ash Goods.

Same as in dress goods. If
we haven't the biggest stock
of wash fabrics for this spring
and summer of any store in
Western New England, we
shall be surprised to hear it.
And biggest means best.
No other store has to show
such an assortment. We have
secured the markets of the
world to gather this stock.
Will you look at
These stylish Imported
Pique suitings---37H &c, soc
per yard.
These Mercerized Foulards
that so much resemble China
silk, only of a much more de-
licious softness---37 re per
yard.
These handsome Scotch
ginghams. Nearly two hun
dred patterns, all different
25c, 37K C, 4oc per yard.
This Peau de Satin Rayure
Sole, mercerized, with satin
stripe running through---5oc
per yard.
These Linen Tweeds, de-
lightfully, stylishly cool look
ing think of a dress of Linen
Tweed of a scorching June
day---5oc per yard.
| And so on and on and on.
FORBES & WALLACE,
Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets,
Springfield, Mass.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
H0w's Thisg

We ofer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY CO., Props, Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known +. J. Cheney
for the last 10 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and imam
ciaIy able to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDMG, KINNAN& MARVIN, Wholesale Drug.
gistS, Toledo, O.
Halls CatarTh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Price, 7bc. per bottle. Sold by all
Dru4glst& Testimonials frea.;
HallS Family Pulls are the best
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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
Number 40.
The Theaters In Japan.

The theaters are the very places TO
study the Japanese. In many theaters
the entire house is divided by rails
into square pens by feet. intend
ed for four Japanese, but often con-
tanning half dozen. The men ami
women are barefoot, walk the narrow
dividing rails to reach their reserved
"seats." The patrons kneel within
these square pens, or, when there are
no pens, they squat upon the floor In
little circular groups and smoke, eat,
drink, fan themselves and chatter.
Many come in and go out at random.
Children run to and fro. Frequently
the spectators bring luncheon and pass
the day within the theater, the play
continuing uninterruptedly.
The stage, which in some theaters
revolves to change scenes, has two de-
tached projections three feet wide, ex-
tending among the audience. Upon
these projections the performers run,
reciting and acting.
Their acting is sufficiently curious.
villain slain walks off the stage, a
Jap mops with a dirty cloth the chief
actors face while he is speaking The
prompter, dressed all in black. gown,
hood and girdle, will follow the actor
all around the stage. Other persons,
also in black. run to and fro across the
stage. Those costumed in black are
supposed to be invisible. Stage car
penters and helpers often stand upon
the stage and gaze and laugh at the
actors, and so on.-Baltimore Sun.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
5urbef . aleafare's
Buying. for Spring
Is Now Going
On Lively.

The new styles appeal to
all more eloquently than for
several seasons past. They
seem to be simply irresistible.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
Will RepuIat~d Par~ut.

"Our little Dick makes very clever
conundrums-really very clever"
"Can you guess them"
"Oh, we never dare do that Little
Dick wants to tell the answers him.
self elf"-IndianaDolis Journal
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

In the Imperial library at Calcutta
more than 10000 volumes on Indian
affairs are brought together and clas-
HiRad
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

Modern books, however rapidly they
may deteriorate from other causes, are
protected from bookworms by the
chemicals used in paper making.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

THAT THRoBBINa HEADACHE would
quickly leave you, If you used DIR. 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
If not cured.
Sold by A. G. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
Tell-O, The New Dessert,

pleases all the family. Four flavors Lemon,
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
grocers. 10 ots. Try it to-day.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

T HI. REED, Attorney at Law, Office
u in STAFFORD National Bank Building, East
Main-st.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

WTM. WOBBECKE, Merchant
w Tailor, Room /, Warren's Block, STAFFORD
Springs, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

~ III. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and
W Dealer in Pianos. P. o.: Address, Mans
field, Conn. See advertisement.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

~ L. PRESTON, Counsellor at
". Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent,
wilmington, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08

w Shoetng, Machine Forgings and Repairing
done to order. Also builder and repairer Of all
styles of Wagons. South-St., Stafford Springs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11

A competent lady stenographer and
typewriter desires a situation on trial
for part or full time. Inquire of DR..
l.. W. Hanson, Wood block Barre,
Vt, u.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11

The quietudc about the city since
the Fourth Of July resembles the usu-
al lull after heavy storm. This will
not continue long however for the
grand celebration which such a multi
tude of visitors witnessed here must
Of necessity advertise the city and do
much toward making Barre the un-
disputed business center of Eastern
Vermont.
Wei Printing paper velox, and self
toning papers forsa e by Averill Music
Co. If
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bishop left yes
terday for their new home in Port
land, Maine, after spending two weeks
Of their honeymoon in this city
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and di-
arrhna Remedy. e. A. Drown & Co.
will refund your money if you are not
satisfied after using it. 1t is every
where admitted to be the most sue
cessfhl remedy in use for bowel COM
plants and the only one that never
fails. 1t is pleasant safe and reliable.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11
CITY NEWS

was in the city yesterday.
M. Il. Hartman arrived in the cit,
yesterday from Newbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore are re
joicing over the birth Of son.
Miss Alma Clough Of Washington
is stopping at DR. G. b. Nichols thi
summer.
Mrs. Albert Dodge WHO has beer
seriously i'll for some time is now i'm
proving,
1t is expected that work will be re
sumed at Mcdonald & Buchan's shed
tomorrow.
James liecker returned last night
from weeks visit to his home il
Quincy, Mass.
The train for the moonlight cXcur
sion on Lake Champlain leaves Barre
at $50 tonight.
The third degree at the special com
munication of Granite Lodge, L. & A,
NJ, Friday night.
Miss Marion Farrell returned last
night from weeks Stay at bel
home in Northlield.
Mrs. +. NJ. Waterman went to Bur
lngtOn yesterday afternoon fora short
visit with her parents
George Riach. Andrew Scott, anC
John Burr left yesterday Afternoon
for Beebe Plains to work.
George c. Mackic returned last
night from few days business TRIP
to burlington and vicinity.
George Marion has gone to the Sar.
anac Lake region in the Adirondacks,,
and will spend the summer there.
Mrs. Peter Lavery and children left
yesterday afternoon for visit with
Mrs. Lavery's parents in burlington.
Goods are practically given away at
the Union Cash Bazaar's big closing
out sale.
A large number of Barre people in
tend to take in the moonlight eXcur-
sion on Lake Champlain this even
ing.
Miss Ruth Dole, who has been Wis
ting her aunt, Mrs. W. A. Drew, re-
turned to her home in Northiield yes
terday afternoon.
William O Mel former fireman
on the WilIiamstown railroad but now
of st. Adams is visiting friends in the
city for few days.
Miss Gcoreiana Wishart enter
tanned her Sunday School class Of
young ladies at Bcnjamins Falls yes
terday afternoon. All enjoyed a very
pleasant time.
Mrs. Fanny Kuhn with the Misses
Jennie and Marion Kuhn of CleVe-
land, Ohio, arrived in the city last
night to visit Mrs. kuhn's sister,
Mrs. W. r. Hoadley.
n. d. Phelps i, to go to Highgate
Thursday to spend the summer. John
G.. Morrison Of Cambridge, Mass. is
looking up a steam launch which Mr..
Phelps will purchase for his use at
Highgate.
The Union Cash Bazaar will be open
every night this week. Great crowds
are flocking to the big closing out
sale. See thei advertisement on
page four.
A. |. Skinner is now comfortably
settled with the Art Novelty store in
the place formerly occupied by the
Barre News Agency and is having a
good trade ia all sorts of novelties.
Several Of the boys at the Spauld-
ing High school, who are prominent
among their fellows for their energy,
are talking seriously of recognizing
the High School Battalion this fall,
and it is certainly a most admirable
idea. The battalion teaches disci-
plinc, cultivates the physical facul-
ties and more than all else it has
strong tendency to keep in school I'M
til they graduate, boys who would
otherwise prefer to 90 out into the
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to sincerity thank all those
friends and neighbors who remem-
bered and aided us in any way during
the sickness of our son and brother
Arthur.
Mr.. and Mrs. ELI HOLDEN.
Mr.. and Mrs. HOWARD HOLDEN,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11

George Moreau, of the Short farm
on the East Montpelier road, came to
the city yesterday accompanied by his
six years old son, to buy some alcohol
for his wife, who was i'll. He got the
firewater and carried it around in his
pocket as long as he possibly could,
but the temptation was too much for
him so he transferred the contents of
the agency bottle from his pocket to
his stomach and the result was mar
vellous. The first thing he did was
to collect three or four wagons and
hitch them on behind his single team,
He then proceeded with his cavalcade
up Merchant street, but the load was
too much for the horse, as was also
Moreau's load for him. The neigh
bors fearing for the little boys safety
sent for the police, and soon Officer
Brown had Moreau safely under his
wing on the way to the police station.
He was later brought before Judge
Boyce and fined the usual amount,
which he paid.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11
1t Saved His Leg.

T.. A. Danforh of Latrange, Ga. suffered
for six months with trightful running sore
on his leg but writes that Bucklen's Arnica
Salve wholly cured it in five days. For Ulcers,
" ounls, Plies, its the best salye n the world.
Cure guaranteed. only % cts. Sold by W.
II, Gladdlng, Parlor Drug store. d W
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11
Building Lots For Sale
Three Lots on Patterson St.,
Three Lots on Washington st.,

And thirty-five other lots adjoining Wash
ington street, are for sale. These lots are
plotted out, good size, on three-rod streets,
and are accommodated with the electric road,
electric light, sewer and water.
The land as laid out is held by its owner
more especially for those who wish to build
home for themselves rather than for tene-
ment houses. The restrictions are that no
one can build a house to cost less than 81 800
nor place the same within twenty feet OF the
street. Therefore wise to invite the atten-
ton of those who wish to buy building lot
as to location, size, and the character of the
soil that you are to build upon, the accommo-
dation that you will receive and the price
that you have to pay compared with other
locations in the city.
46tf HARRY PATTERSON.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11
Cheap Undermining

Contractor e. L. Densmore has
bought at the quarries 1000 No. paw
ing blocks to be used for underpinning,
and he will sell them for cents a
piece. soft
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-11
NOTICE.

Ia case of heavy rain or extreme
cold weather any night this week
making ii impossible to show at Dew
ey Park the Boston Vaudeville it will
appear at Barre Opera House. Watch
street cars for announcement.
Devils Lake inter-ocean., 1900-02-16
The Lo6AL FIELD.

The Lanpher hat leads every
where because it fits best, looks
best and wears best.
Mesdames Lewis and Roller
leave tomorrow on a business trip
to st. Paul and Chicago to secure
the latest novelties in millinery.
We buy land for cash. j. B.
,Streeter, Jr., company, Larimore,
N. D. 48-tf
Colored vests are now the style.
Any color-including fiery red
made to order by the Burtscher
Tailoring company.
On Wednesday Mrs. Roller sold
one of her Island Lake farms OF
100 acres to her brother, j. b.
Sing, for 81, 200.
Tobacco and cigars, stat ionery,
blank books, fruits and confec-
tionery in endless variety at Z. A.
Haslam's.
Editor Crary, after formulating
the county ticket last week, came
out strongly on the policy of ex-
pansion by enlarging the Courier
to nine pages. Milt is hustler
when he wakes up.
A "drop in" party assumed con-
troll of Mr.. and Mrs. Rhuberg's
Devils Lake inter-ocean., 1900-02-16

ing Of about thirty-fve ladies met
Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. R. Daeley pursuant to in
vitation for a cinch social. The
rooms, which were neatly decor
ated and the entrances dotted with
palms and potted flowers, contain
ed seven tables, at which the
guests wrestled for about two hours
in hors de combat over the fascin-
ating game. As the atmosphere of
pleasure cleared away Mrs. Cogs-
we'll was seen holding the banner
of glory while Mrs. Powell con-
tented herself with the apron
strings. After the games were
over, dainty lunch was served,
and little music and social time
ended the afternoons pleasure.
If you want to put your money
in safe investment, you cannot
do better than place it with Brown
& Co. Ask any Of their numer-
Gus patrons.
The residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller was the scene of a very
pleasing event on Wednesday
evening at nine o'clock, when their
daughter Gladys was united in
marriage to Mr.. Carr Cleveland,
son of our enterprising townsman,
Mr.. R. L. Cleveland. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. j.
M. Murchison in the presence OF
Devils Lake inter-ocean., 1900-02-16

gathers up large consignments in
Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota,
ships them to their agent here
with instructions to dispose of
them at Is cents. The merchants
have protested against the practice
and Agent Routier has promised
to have the shipments discontinued.
If you want a farm loan, write
to j. B. Streeter, Jru company,
Larimore, N. D. 48-tf
Investigation by the fire and
| water committee showed that it
| was no fault of the engineer or
engine that water was not supplied
sooner during the recent fire at
Reid's restaurant. A visit to the
artesian we'll elected the fact that
either maliciously or by some mis-
chievous boys the supply outlet to
the fire hose pump had become
Devils Lake inter-ocean., 1900-02-16

plugged up by stones and dead
frogs. The work of clearing away
the obstruction has been suspend
ed during the week. In the mean
time stretch of hose has been con-
nected with the we'll and sewer in
order to prevent an overflow on the
street around the we'll. The chief
of police has explicit orders to deal
to the limit of the law with any
persons unlawfully interfering
with the we'll.
Curt Brainard's many friends
will be glad to read his annouce-
ment which appears on the 3rd
page of the Inter-Ocean. On ac-
count of ill health Mr.. Estes con-
cluded to dispose of his hardware'
business which he has worked up
to large proportions during his two
years residence in Devils Lake
Mr.. Brainard steps into a we'll
established BUSINESS which he will
largely increase through his ex-
tensive acquaintance and personal
popularity.
Mrs. E. Barton, of Niagara, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Tom.
Miller, for the past week.
The Eastern Star dance this
evening in the Masonic hall will be
an event not to miss. All Masons
and their families are extended an
invitation. Tickets 81 90.