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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
To FIy In Your Dremms.

There is popularity about the flying
dream that seems to be constant. OF
all those whom l asked about the mat
ter and who are conscious of the flying
dream at all not one has ever known
himself to make any high fights in his
dreams. One always flies low, with a
skimming manner. slightly, but only
slightly, above the heads of pedestrians.
And ones critical attitude in dream
toward ones own performance is al
ways interesting to note, both in re-
gard to this particular class Of dream
and even more toward one of the other
classes. 1t is an attitude that Is well
brought out in "Alice In Wonderland" "
where Alice is made to exclaim or to
think while she is falling, "How brave
they will all think it of me at home not
to mind a great fall like thisv'-Long-
mans.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

There Is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro-
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced 1t tncurable, Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be constitutional
disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional
treatment. IIalrs Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. is the only
constitutional cure on the market. It Is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address,
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

years, coming from there to this town last
October. Early in Mr.. williams work
he suggested to the church committee
a number Of much needed improvements
In the interior OF the church building, and
after number Of meetings the interior
changes, which have just been completed,
were decided upon. First, the old sing
ers' gallery at the rear of the church was
removed and the pews extended back. to
fill its place. The pulpit has been taken
out and in its place has been built plat
form in accordance mith more modern
ideas. This platform is furnished with a
handsome six-set piece of dark oak and
red plush furniture, and underneath the
platform is the baptistry. In the rear of
the platform is the new singers gallery,
which is handsomely finished In natural
wood, with brass rail and red plush cur
tains. In addition to this the walls have
all been kalsomined delicace shade of
pink and all the interior woodwork treat
ed to fresh coat of paint or oil finish.
And among the other good things about
these improvements is the fact they are
all paid for. At the beginning the ways
and means seemed serious problem. 1t
was not thought wise to draw from the
church funds, or at the same time to in
cur a debt. While everyone seemed anx-
ious to do all in their power, still the
lions share of the credit in raising the
money belongs to the Wightman-H Hatch
families. Mrs. Mary Dennison, sister Of
Deacon Wightman, was the first to re-
spond by pledging one hundred dollars.
Mrs. Marc Hatch, Deacon Wightman's
daughter, took upon herself the task of
raising the balance necessary for the COM
| pletion of the work, and most successful
ly did she accomplish her purpose. And
as II this was not enough, her husband
was one Of the largest contributors, and
her father-in-law, Jarvis Hatch, gave his
services all through the changes without
any charge whatever. Oscar Sanford and
others also deserve thanks for their SER
vices. Wherever bills were contracted in
town there seemed disposition to make
the bills as reasonable as possible, as was
notably the case with ]. Glover & Son,
who did the plumbing and work on the
baptistry. Their Hberality was highly
appreciated by the committee.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.


A. o. U. W. meeting this evening.
W. r. G. meeting next Friday evening.
Maccabees' meeting next Wednesday
evening.
Terrence Grady has returned from q
business trip to Boston.
Harmony Temple of Honor meeting
next Wednesday evening.
Joseph A. Simpson of Fitchburg was at
his home over Sunday. ~-r#
Regular communication of Ionic lodge,
F. & A. M, next Tuesday evening.
Miss Mollle F. Lathrop has returned
from an extended visit at Maiden with
Mayor and Mrs. G. l.. Dean.
Tax Collector R M. Fisk has received
the books, and Is ready to receive the
borough taxes at the First National bank.
DIR. and Mrs. A. o. Comins have re-
turned from their wedding trip and have
commenced ousekeeping In the Taft cot
tage.
John Louis Sullivan graduates to-day
from the Philadelphia dental college, hav-
ing finished the four-years' course In
three years. His mother, Mrs. Michael
Sullivan, is at Philadelphia to be present
at the graduation exercises.
D. J. Mccarthy has received an ap-
pointment as clerk in the pension depart
ment, and will report for duty May 18th
at Washington. This will give Mr.. Nc
Carthy an opportunity to attend lectures
at the Columbian law school evenings
and continue the study of law. His many
friends will congratulate him on his good
fortune.
Tomorrow evening the Teutonia club
will give May ball at their new hall on
West-Main street. Music will be by Jor-
dams orchestra. David Bissett will act
as prompter. L. Benoite, F. W. Meyers
and Charles Kretchmar will be the floor
directors. Those who have attended form
er functions which the society has had in
charge will be present tomorrow evening,
unless prevented by illness or some other
good reason. The price of tickets has
been fixed at rs cents.
Rev. and Mrs. Julian s. Wadsworth
left Monday for his western trip. After
short stop at Chicago they will spend
two weeks at Oak Park, ILL.,, two weeks
at Pekln and two weeks at Jacksonville,
in the same state. They will be gone
about two months. Charles s. Dawson
Of Drew Theological seminary will take
charge of the Sunday and Thursday even
ing services after next Sunday, when
Presiding Elder Bates will be present.
Mr.. Dawson Is a son of the we'll known
DR.. J. G. Dawson, missionary in Japan.
The republican caucus at the town hall
last Thursday evening. for the nomination
of delegates to the state convention, was
| attended by over $50. w. II. Cooley
acted as chairman of the meeting and D.
j. Mccarthy clerk. The caucus, by a
vote of 72 to 70, voted to appoint COM
mittee to prepare list of delegates. The
following were appointed: E. G. Dennis,
J. G.. Wightman, J. M. Leach, ]. Carl
Converse and J. Fl. Mccarthy. The fol-
lowing delegates were named by the COM
mittee and were elected by vote of II to
So: .. W. Sanford, w. P. Amadon, w.
II. Cooley and DR.. L. F. Eaton. The
delegation is for Fyler. H. s. Abel, j.
g. Wightman, W. H. Cooley, W. P. Am
adon and Eugene Ellis were elected town
| committee.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

In Norway every person over Is
years of age can be cremated after
death If he or she has made declara-
ton in the presence Of two witnesses.
For those under Is declaration on the
part of the parents Is necessary.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
f. w. PRESTON.
1861 ON TO WASHINGTON. 1900

Thousands are making their spring trip to,
the National capitol But it is a more peaceful
mission than in 1851. But 1t is great army.
And all have to take in the sights OF the great
metropolitan CITY OF NEW YORK. The
Broadway Central Hotel alone entertained over
Ten Thousand last month. This great house
with its Grand Halls and Magnificent Parlors, in
the very heart of New York, makes tG most
central point to reach all places Of interest," with
the least possible expense and time. Intending
visitors should get the new maps of New York,
free on application to the United States Hotel,
Boston, or Broadway Central, New York.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Why They Keep to the Right.


"It is rare treat for person to go
through Europe the first time" said
returned tourist. 81 visited one old
palace in Scotland and was walking
down a long corridor when came to
sentinel, who told me to keep to the
right. could not see any reason why
l should keep to the right and asked
him why, but he said he could not tell.
l finally asked the custodian, and he
said he had looked it up in the archives
of the palace and found that nearly
100 years ago the floor was painted,
and some people walked over the fresh
paint. The officer of the day was or
dered to station a sentinel there to
keep people off from the fresh paint
and have them walk to the right. The
order had never been countermanded,
and from that day to this sentinel
stands there and tells everybody to
keep to the right" ht."-Indianapolis Press.
Zinc and Grinding make
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as
long as lead and oil mixed by hand. Off
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Millinery Flowers

10 and zoe per bunch for
the finest 1oc and SIC punches
of French, German and Do
mestic Flowers for Hat Trims
mings.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
4ori,ea 3 aleaiiars's
Springfield, May, 1900.
Tai1Or-Made Suits.

Finest Suits tor women that
we have in the store have
their prices cut down. Like
wise all odd suits in stock.
This makes some splendid
chances.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Gloves, Hosiery.e etc.

Several thousand dollars
worth of fine Kid Gloves,
Ribbons, Cut Work, Hosiery,
Corsets, Underwear for men
and women, Petticoats and
Mems Gloves, at
Half-prices!
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Dictionary.

Funk & WagnalPs Standard
Dictionary, Unindexed, pub
lished to sell at $12---for
$3.50, and Indexed, published
to sell at $12.75---for $6.85.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Examination Free.

In our place you are perfectly welcome
to come in with double barreled tele-
scope. and inspect everything we have.
If we didn't have good stock we wouldn't
say that. If we didn't think you would
get better goods here fer the same money
than you would pay elsewhere, we would
not say SO. If you don't wish to buy,
come in and look around. Visitors are
welcome.
New Furniture, Carpets, etc., are ar
irving every day.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Have a Fine Line Of SAMPLES

Of Wall Paper Decorations. >
Which 1 should be pleased to show any one
Wishing to buy, the principal features Of which
are their correctness Of design, the superb col
oring and the specially low prices. have also
made an arrangement with the manufacturers
whereby the borders will be sold at lower prices
than ever before known in this town.
In giving your orders to one accustomed to
paper hanging mistakes are less liable to oncur
A postal addressed to me at Stafford Springs
will receive prompt attention.
Respectfully,
HI VU DIP GSTnN
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
A M.
BLAKEsLEE, ,Trsure D. BURRIrT Genl Manager
THE STAFFORD SPRINGS
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND GAS COMPANY,
off1ce, Main Street.


lay F. Manager.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Boys Suits.

Boys handsome, stylish, ~
double-breasted Cheviot Suits,
for boys 13, IA and IS years,
regular $3.50 and $3.50 suits,
on sale at $3.50 each. n
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

r Ill. REED, Attorney at Law, office
- In STAFFORD National Bank Building, East
Main-st.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

VETM. WOBBECKE, Merchant
w Tailor, Room /, Warren's Block, Stafford
Springs, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Carpets and
Mattings.

Early Spring attractions in
Carpets and Mattings: 58c
Ingram Carpets 49c per yd.;
Csc Tapestry Carpets soc yd.;
$1.15 Brussels Carpets 75c
yard.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

A GENCY of Tolland County Mutual
N Fire Insurance Co. at J. W. CHANDLER'S
Office at residence, Westford-av., Stafford Springs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

~ II. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and
". Dealer in Pianos. P. o. Address, Mans
field, Conn. See advertisement.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

~ II. PRESTON, Counsellor at
~. Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent,
wilmington, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11
FOUNDED IN WISDOM.

In the text, beloved, the Apostle
says, Let not the sun go down WON
your wrath
Let us look at this in the light of the
monday season, now almost upon us.
In the winter the days are shorter
than in summer
In the glad time of the Christmas
festival the days are at their shortest
There is, therefore, less time for
wrath between the rising of the s,n
and the going down of the same than
at any other season of the wear
Consequently, if we obey the iniunc-
ton OF the great apostle. and let orr
wrath. malice. and uncharitablonos.
vanish with the going down of the SIM
the aggregate of peace and good will is
greater during the glad Christmas
time than at any other, and the gIori-
GUS promise made by the angels 70 tha
shepherds who were watching tba,u
hooks by night is fulfilled.
mus, we see, brethren, how grand,v
nature itself joins hands with PAM anS
dds US heed his admonition IN tha A.
ing OF which we make our christ,,o.
Joyful TO ourselves and blessing -
the whole earth.-Notes from fo,ts
coming Christmas sermon nv ,ha IN
DR.. Fourthly. sHe i'eV.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11
GRADUALLY DRYING UP.

Two writer's in the National Geo.
graphic Magazines, Messrs. Garrett and
Iceberg, offer evidence that there is a
progressive drying of the climate on
the Pacific coast. At no very remote
period some of the arid plains of east
ern Oregon were evidently covered
with forests of trees resembling exist
ing species nearer the coast. Mr.. Gar
rett thinks that with the clearing
away of the present forests, the end
of the redwood as source OF lumber
will be at hand, because existing con-
ditions do not favor its growth.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11
THE MEANING OF THE THISTLE

Do you know why the thistle ! ~,
national flower of ScotIanao TN. e
story is pretty one, and very char
acteristic of the Scotch. II Il "a
that centuries ago the Danes w. 49,
making an inroad into Scotland Tbau
were advancing cautiously at nieh:
But, unfortunately, they were hars
foot. They had got close to the scotch
camp, when one of the men at thu bssd
OF their column sterped on a thistle
Dld you ever put down your foo,
squarely upon real Scotch tbistle7 n
you have, you will not be surprised 70
near that that man gave scream ~
pain. His scream awakened the scotch
Ihey sprang up, perceived their enc
mics, fell upon them and defeated
them. And the brave little thistle
was made the Scotch flower.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11
FROM CHRYSANTHEMUM LAND.
Pretty Japanese Maiden Is Studying
Trained Nursing in America.

Among the women in Minneapolis
who are devoting their lives to minis
tering to the sick and suffering is a
young Japanese woman who came
from the far away land of chrysanthe-
NUNS and cherry blossoms about eight
years ago. Miss Yone F. Major is well
known to the medical fraternity Of
Minneapolis and she has had many pa
tients who have reason to remember
her deft, womanly ways and her skill
full nursing with deepest gratitude.
Miss Majors father was an English
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11

6-The insurgent Gen. Greggorio del
Pillar killed.
1.-THE rebel Gen. Conception sur
renders.
12-Gen. Macarthur captures Aguin-
aldo's counsellor, Mabini.
19-Gen. Lawton killed at San Mateo.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11
THE ISLE OF SPICEo
A BALTIMoREAN'S EXPERIENCE
IN JUNGLES OF CEYLON.
K2AlLING OF ELEPHANTS

The City of Colombo and Its Interest
ing Inhabitants-Na and For
eigners-the Curse or Caste and lts
Weight of Women-Ffne Breezes
of the Coast,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11
An Exciting Spectacle.

About a. IN. We FASTENED to the
grand stand.
The drive-in had already COM
menced the shouts of the heaters and
the hring of their guns resounding on
all sides, The heaters came nearer and
nearer the cracking trees. vines and
jungle growth became terrific as the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11

THE Filipino Gen. Conon sur
renders Bayombong with 500 men tc
fifty American scouts under Lieut.
Monroe.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-01-11
PHILIPPINE WAR IN 1899.
January.

5-The presidents proclamation to
the Philippines distributed among the
natives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
BENJAMIN. f. HALL

Benjamin.. Hall, citizen, of Green
Bay township since 1859, died Monday,
July %, at 500 q. M. after a three
weeks, illness with carbuncle, which at
last created pressure on the nerves
and brain, inducing coma and death.
He was sixty-six years of age and had
been an active and prominent citizen Of
the township until recent years, when
his unusual weight combined with rheu-
matsm had forced him to remain in.
active. He leaves his wife two sons and
daughter, with many friends made in
the cause of an honorable and honored
life. He belonged to the Christian
church and Rev. Dyer of that denomi-
nation came from Decatur county and
conducted the funeral services at his
home Tuesday at II a. M. The funeral
was very large one, friends coming
from Leon and other points at dis.
lance, to show their respect for the de.
ceased. The burial was in Green Bay
cemetry where his father and other rel
atives are lying. Thus closes the re-
cord of another Of Clarke county's rug.
ged, worthy pioneers who had reaped
good material reward for his labors and
now enters into rest.-Osceoia Demo-
crat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
Climate and Crop Service.

The daily average temperature of the
past week was one to two degrees below
normal. There were widely distributed
showers on the 23d and oath, with con.
siderable excess IN numerous localities.
resulting in some damage to grain in
shock and uncut grain on bottom lands.
But in the larger part of the state there
has been no excess of moisture, and
during the last half of the week weather
conditions were favorable for normal
growth OF immature crops, and for clos.
ing operations in the harvest fields
Threslnng is in progress in all sections,
with variable returns as to yield and
quality of grain, but generally satis,
factory.
Corn is maintaining its high average
OF condition in all districts, giving prom.
Use iof great crop, though 1T still has
some perils to encounter. Pastures are
greatly improved. Late potatoes have
an ample supply of moisture, and in
some localities have been somewhat in.
jured by excess.
The apple crop is more promising in
the northern than in the southern
districts. In the state at large it is con.
siderably below an average.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
SAMUEL ACTON,

Died at the home of his father, Geo
Acton. in Richland township, Decatur
county, Iowa, July 25th, 1900, Samuel
Acton, after a long protracted illness
caused by consumption. The subjec,
Of this sketch was born near Batavia,
in Jefferson county, Ia, Oct. 90, 1864,
was at the time of his death IS years s
months and 81 days old. His lone
tedious suffering was borne with great
patience and resignation longing fol
the time to come to be free from pain
and suffering, he was we'll prepared
to meet death and his we'll pleased God
in Christ. He longed to see bro thel
who lived in Davis county, Iowa, before
he passed away, who came few days
before his death. The funeral took
place at the Camden Baptist church
services being conducted by Rev. F.
Edwards, of Osceola. Many kind
friends were present to mingle their
tears of condolement with the bereaved
family. He leaves father and mother
four brothers and one invalid sister to
mourn his absence but they sorrow not
as those who have no hope.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep;
calm and undisturbed repose
Unbroken by the last foes,''
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
D. j. GARRETT.

Was born in Mppecanoe county, Ind. ),
June 80, l843, and died at his home in
Leon on July %, 1900. His father was
Rev. j. L. Garrett, a Methodist minister
who preached in this county more than
forty years ago. The subject of this
sketch came with his parents to Leon,
Iowa, in the year 1854 where he resided
until his death. He enlisted in the SER
vice Of his country March 3, 1862, in
Co. A, 18th Iowa Infantry and was dis
charged for physical disability Dec. l6,
1862. He re.enlisted Aug. IL, 1868, in
Co. Q, 9th Iowa Cavalry and was dis
charged Feb. 20, 1866. On returning
home from the army Mr.. Garrett was
united in marriage to Sarah E, Roach,
Nov. Is 1865. To them as parents ten
children were born. Seven are livinp
and three are dead. The family were
all present at his death. The funeral
took place on Sunday at the residence
services being conducted by Rey. F.
Edwards, of the Baptist church. Ht
leaves his wife. children, one dear sister
Mrs. Belle Ryan, Of King City, Mo-, and
many Others, to mourn his death. He
was great sufferer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
MORTUARY.
WILLIAM BoycE

Died at his home near Van Vert,
Saturday, July 81, 1900, aged 81. He
had been sick for several months, but
had apparently about recovered, but
on Monday of last week he was stricken
with paralysis, from which he never
rallied, and he died Saturday afternoon
Mr.. Boyce was born in Cambridgesh,re,
England in 1888 and came to America in
1866, settled first in New York, then in
Ohio, and coming to Garden Grove in
1869. After living there year and a
half, he moved over into Wayne county
then to near Van Vert, where he died.
His father, mother and two brothers
followed him to this vicinity, and one
Thos. Boyce, still resides in Garden
Grove. VIM. Boyce was married in
Ohio, to Miss Jane Dimond, who sur.
wives him. To them were born ten
children, eight of whom are still living.
The funeral was held at the home Sun
day attended by large body of rela-
tives and friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Of age. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
ID. VanHorn, are still living and reside
at Leon. He also has tive brothers, Ira
L., at Omaha, and A. d. at Council
Bluffs, and sister, Mrs, B. F. Creal, OF
Decatur City, la. His mother and sis.
ter attended the funeral this morning.
The deceased was member of the Clar-
india fire department. He carried no
life insurance. The funeral services
were held this morning about $50 at
his home, conducted by Rev. w. b.
,Clemmer, and the remains were inferred
in the Summit cemetery near Yorktown.
-Clarinda Journal.