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The Press., 1900-12-20
HOLLAND.

Miss Marion Agard of Mount Holyoke college, is home on her Christmas vacation.
 The schools in town will close on Fri day, for the holiday vacation of two weeks,
 Charles U. Brooks is doing quite an ex- tensive business with evergreens for the Christmas trade; sending many loads away.
 The Christmas entertainment of the Congregational church and Sunday school will be held on Monday evening-C Christ mas eve.
 Charles Hazard, a notable colored character of the town for the past sixty years or more, has been taken in charge by the town, and is being cared for at Joseph Websters.
 The meeting on Friday last, at the Methodist church by the group of churches was quite well attended and considerable interest was manifested in the forward movement.' The presiding elder, MT. Bates, was here on Tuesday evening and preaching service was held. FLORA. 
 The pupils of the Buff Cap school will hold their Christmas festival at the school house tomorrow, at 3 p. m. There will be recitations and carol singing by the pupils, and address by Rev. T. D. Martin, Jr.. and distribution of gifts from a tree. The exercises will be in charge of the teacher, Miss Florence Chapman, assisted by Rev. MT. Martin. Everybody is invited
 The hunters are having lively season hunting for foxes and skunks. c. Usher of Holland has already secured % foxes, and expects to secure many more. He Is also giving considerable attention to skunks this season, as they are very plenty in Holland and neighboring towns. He has secured 70 of these animals, and they are quite profitable for the hunter.
The Press., 1900-12-20

Days of Comfort, Nights of Rest if you take Pyny-Pectoral for that cough.
The Press., 1900-12-20
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CHARLES HALL.

Importer and Retailer, 393-395 Main-st., Springfield.
The Press., 1900-12-20
COVENTRY.

| South Coventry.
 l Mrs. Cora Lyman Parker of Providence is visiting at T. E. Dunhams. | The members of the A. o. U. W. band are to give ball in their hall on New Years eve.
 The members of the Catholic church are making arrangements for fair, to be held some time next month. Last Sunday evening, at the service at the Congregational church, J. Edwin Stanley sang 8 solo in very acceptable manner. ... -.... B. Seagraves returned to his home here last Monday, after being in the hospital at New York for several weeks. His condition is much improved.
 The members of the Methodist Sunday school voted last week to hold Christ mas supper for those who attend the Methodist church and Sunday school. There Is to be @ Christmas concert by the children at the Congregational church Sunday evening, and on Wednesday even- ing there is to be given supper for the members of the Sunday school and their friends.
 The Epworth League last Sunday even- ing installed the following officers: Pres ident, Miss Edna Newell; 1st vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Louisa Daniels 2d vice-presi. dent, Mrs. Ida Smith 3d vice-president, Miss Gertrude Colburn; 4th vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Charles Lathrop; secretary, Mrs. Nettie Edwards: treasurer, Charles Lathrop.
 Last Tuesday evening tine following officers were elected by Wamgumbaug grange: Master, Eugene F. Hutchinson ; overseer, Frank A. Spaulding; lecturer, Mrs. Mary L. Williams; steward, Fred Warren; assistant steward, Wm. Wolfe ; chaplain, Mrs. Charles Rood; treasurer, A. Warren; secretary, Fred Potter; G. K., Charles Senter; F., Kate Thiem; F., Mrs. Ella Hutchinson; o., Mrs. Amy Perkins; L. A. s., Mrs. Frank Spaulding.
 The many friends of Miss Mary Ellen Day were pained to hear of her death, which occurred on Thursday afternoon of last week. She had been afflicted with consumption for little less than year. She was young lady who had large circle of friends, and her nature was very winning. She would have been twenty years of age had she lived until next Feb ruary. The funeral was attended from the Catholic church Saturday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. MT. Lawless officiating.
 At the meeting of the A. O. U. w. last Monday evening the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: Master, w. H. Corbet; foreman, Wm. Weaver :; overseer, J. J. Oldershaw recorder, F. J. Tracy; fnanceer, H. P. Topliff re- ceiver, F. B. Topliff; guide, MT. Harri- son; inside watch, Charles Hunt; outside watch, Joseph Kingsbury; representative to grand lodge, Chas. Senter; alternative, Michael O'Brien; trustee, L. A. Kings bury; banquet committee, L. A. Kings bury, F. J. Tracy, and Wm. 0. Latimer. Besides electing their officers they initiat- ed one new member into the mysteries of their order.
The Press., 1900-12-20
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

LOCAL NOI1CES.
 (Matter under this head 10 cents per l1ne) You are invited to call and see our Christmas Goods at the West Stafford store.
 Stafford Illustrated, in paper covers, at The Press office. Just the thing for a Christmas present.
 A. w Walker is ready for the Christ mas trade with a large stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods, which 1t will pay you to call and examine.
 A. w. Walker is showing large as- sortment of Handkerchiefs from cts. each to $1.37 each.
 You are invited to call and see our stock of Holiday Goods. E. T. Russell & Go.
 Christmas Goods at E. L. Burr's You can find handkerchiefs in the latest designs at A. l.. Towards.
 A. L. Howard has large line of rib bons for fancy work.
 Make no mistake-be sure and call at A. l.. Towards when making your Christmas purchases.
 White Aprons. Towels and Table Linen in large variety at A. L. Towards. Ladies and Children's Umbrellas and Mackintoshes at A. L. Towards. A. W. Walker is showing large as- sortment of Linen Tray Cloths from 13 to D cents each.
 -1901 Calendar Pads for sale at The Press office. Three sizes.
 -Corsets- Straight Front, Girdle, Alb dominal, long and short waists-easy and best fitting corsets made. Corset Waists Try them at E. l.. Burr's.
 Ladies French Flannel Waists The fit is always perfect, workmanship unex- celled. Try them at E. L. Burr's.
 This weather IS not cold enough for Winter Jackets, but 1t is cool enough for Fur Scarfs and Collarettes, and you will find good assortment of the same at A. W. Walkers.
 Ladies Kid and fine Mocha Gloves at E. L. Burr's.
The Press., 1900-12-20
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 30 0-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 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., 1900-12-20
A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more Coughs, Colds, Asth. ma, Bronchitis, Group, and all Throat and Lung Troubles than any other medicine. The proprt etor has authorized any druggist to give you g Sample Bottle Free to convince you of the merit of this great remedy. Price 25c and soc.
The Press., 1900-12-20

WANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD CHAR acter to deliver and collect in Connecticut house. s9OO year, sure pay. Honesty more than experience required. Our reference, any bank in any city. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dear born Street, Chicago. A-16t
The Press., 1900-12-20

-Rummage Sale in Page block on Fri. day and Saturday. Do not miss it.
 The cold weather the first of the week made ice fast. On Tuesday it was over eight inches thick out in the channel ot the pond.
The Press., 1900-12-20
A Certain Cure for ChiIhlains

Shake into your Shoes Aliens Foot Ease, 6 powder. It cures Ch1lbla1ns, Prostitutes, Damp Sweating, Swollen feet. At all Druggists anC Shoe stores. 25c. Sample free. Address Allen s Olmsted, LeRoy. N. Y.
The Press., 1900-12-20
SOMERS.

Whooping cough is quite prevalent in town. Mrs. Anna Taft is visiting friends in Ware, Mass. "
 Schools close Friday for the holiday va- cation of two weeks.
 Herbert Fuller is home from Williston seminary, Easthampton. s...
 Miss Nellie Hough visited over last Sabbath at her home in New Haven.
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold @ fair day evening.
 A barn belonging to Gilbert Chapman, located between his house and that of Gus Anderson, was burned with its con- tents Tuesday morning.
 Active preparations are in progress for the Christmas tree and concert by the Sunday school in the church Monday evening, ,and it promises to be happy and pleasing occasion to all.
 Mrs. Rosette Bestar Seymour, ,86, widow of Lawyer A. B. Seymour of New York, died at the Springfield hospital Friday morning. She was we'll known in Somers and in former years had many friends here. She leaves two children, son in Seattle and daughter in Virginia. A sister, Alkaline, of Springfield, S9 years of age, survives her. Mrs. Seymour was an aunt of Mrs. G. c. Wood of this town. UNION. Friday and Saturday, Rummage Sale in Pages block, Stafford Springs.
 Do the hens feel Christmas coming ? They seem to be all demoralized. MT. and Mrs. Robert Webster spent last Sabbath with friends at Springfield. Chelsea Young and family have moved to New Britain.
 There is to be Christmas tree with exercises by children and others at the Congregational church next Monday even. ing.
 Mashapaug. Felix Boovis has recently lost valu. able horse.
 Miss Etta B. Witherell, student in the academy at East Greenwich, R. l., will return to her home in this place for a ten days vacation, arriving Saturday. Next Sunday will be observed at the Methodist Episcopal church as Christmas Sunday. Special musical features will render the services attractive. The Sun- day school will hold their annual Christ mas festival at the church on Tuesday evening, at o'clock. It will consist of a sacred concert followed by Christmas
The Press., 1900-12-20
MANSFIELD.

Myrah B. Reynolds of Middletown, has brought two suits of $25OO each for defa- nation of character against relatives by marriage. The defendants are Amy Reynolds and Ida Reynolds of Spring Hill Hill. The complaint alleges that the de- fendants used such language towards the plaintiff that the late William Reynolds was prejudiced against her and cut her off from any share of his property. The plaintiff is the widow of the son of William Reynolds and Amy Is sister and Ida is daughter. It is stated that the language quoted, which the defendants are charged with having used towards the plaintiff, is too vile for publication.
 Mansfield Depot.
 Etta B. Smith of Westford is with her cousin, Lottie G. Smith.
 There will be Christmas tree at the chapel on Christmas eve.
 The ladies of Hillside club met with Mrs. G. H. Reynolds on Wednesday.
 The Willing Workers gave a clam chowder supper at the chapel on Wednes- day evening.
 MT. Kervan and son of New York, who have been in town for the past two weeks collecting evergreens and laurels, for Christmas decorations, have returned to their home.
 The fall term of the agricultural college closed yesterday noon.
 The first trip of the carrier of the rural free delivery was made Saturday morning, bringing "The Courant" to the college at a. m., instead of 12 m., as formerly. Many postal orders are received and sent out here, but under the new system there is no provision whatever for handling the business as now arranged, either to serve an order or to have one cashed. A person must go to Eagleville three miles, or to Willimantic, eight miles distant.
The Press., 1900-12-20
USEFUL HOLIDAY HINTS.

This store is never more necessary than dur ing the holiday season.
 Of all times in the year Christmas is worst to ouy carelessly made or carelessly sold goods Gilt things Of all things should be right-not necessarily costly, but in good taste.
 Safest to go where gaud1nesS does not enter and it's great satisfaction to buy where one has only the gratifcat1on of his taste to think of, knowing that quality and price will be right
 he worlds best is here for your choosing and at easily reachable prices. Not department mat IS lacking in proper means for meeting nonday expectat1ons.not taste, simple or luxurious. that cannot be grati6ed.
 We show the finest Brac-a- Brac choice pieces of Sculptured Marble from Italy, handsome BronZes from France and Austria, bits of Ger amic beauty from all countries noted for China ana porcelain making and decorating, and these bits of oddity and elegance were personally se- lected by us especially for the holidays, and not few have no duplicates.
 And these are ample stocks of beautiful and uSeIul and Interesting things for home use, in- clud1ng odd bits of Furniture in solid mahogany and gold leaf work.
 We wish our visitors to consider themselves entitled to the privileges and treatment of guests. We have tried to perfect our service. 1T you note defects that we have failed to rectify please let us know about them.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-25

TO find customers for anything yol
have to SELL or 60 tlnd what you wanl
to buy, on any sort Of busines.
proposition, advertise In the Daily
ChIeftaln.
DR., CaldwelI's syrup pepsin is guar
teed tocure constipation, Indigestion,
sick headache and stomach trouble
Peoples drug store. d&w
L. W. Burlington, Rem Couch and
Marion Maddox went to Big Cabin
last night to organize a democratic
club, but the matter was postponed
till Saturday night.
John Burns went to Claremore to
appear before Commissioner Jennings
today on the charge Of shooting
Homer Lay. Burns says he caught
Lay in the act Of stealing a sack Of
corn from his crib, and shot him.
The ladies wonder how Mrs. Il.
manages to preserve her youthful
looks. The secret is she takes Prickly
Ash bitters; it keeps the system in
perfect order. For further particulars
call on Chapman & Briggs. DIV
The base ball enthusiasts are cir
culating a subscription paper to raise
funds to give the Vinita team bar
quet when they return from Tulsa.
Bya mastery effort they succeeded in
landing one score to Tulsa's nineteen.
Purify the sewers OF the body and
the digestive organs to
health, strength and energy
Prickly Ash Bitters is a tonic for the
kidneys, liver, ntomach and bowels. |
For sale by Chapman and Briggs
Chief Burlington today appointed |
Capt. W. G.. Nelms one of the board |
1f appraisers to assess the damages
caused by the building Of the railroad
through some farms on Cowsllin prai-
rie. The other two will be appointed
BY the secretary of the interior
Alone in mid ocean or on the train,
2 the house or while at your Office
luties, you are subject to disagree
lble results from irregular or excess
i've diet. DR.. Caldwell's sprup pepsin
ures positively constipation, indigest-
on, sick headache and stomach
rouble. Sold by Peoples drug
tore. DIV.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-25
SPECIEL LOW RATE

Annual meeting German Raptist
| (Dunkards North Manchester, Indiana
Tickets on sale May 28th and goth at on,
fare plus two dollars for the round trip
Tickets limited until June roth for return
passage with privilege Of extending unit
July Tst if desired.
Annual meeting Of the United Confed
crate Veterans reunion. Louisville, KY
Tickets will be sold on May 27th, 2Sth
and 2oth at an exceedingly low rate for
the round trip. Tickets will be limited
until June 10th for return passage, with
privilege Of extending until June 25th if
desired
Biennial meeting General Federation
Of Womans Clubs, Milwaukee, Wiscon-
sin. Tickets on sale June 2nd and 3rd at
one fare plus two dollars for the round
trip. Tickets limited for return passage
until June nth with privilege Of extend
ing until June goth.
Biennial convention of the National
Republican League Of the United States,
St. Paul, MINI. Tickets on sale July
18th, 18th and 10th at one fare plus two
dollars for the round trip. Tickets are
limited until July 2Ist for the return
passage.
Baptist Young People Of America, In
dustrial Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tickets on sale July 10th, 18th and I2th
at one fare plus two dollars for the round
trip. Tickets limited for return passage
until July 18th with privilege of extend
ing till August 10th.
Knights Of Pythias Conclave, Detroit,
Mich. Tickets on sale August 25th, goth
aud 27th at one fare plus two dollars for
the round trip. Tickets are limited till
Sept. .5th for return passage with privilege
Of extending till Sept 18th.
For any information regarding the
above named rates call on or write c. B.
Hart, G. w. A., c. 0. & G. R. r., Okla
loma City; +. P. Kidwell, 4. P. A Ok
ahoma City, 0. T., or ]. F. Holden, Traf.
ic Manager, Little Rock, Ark,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-25
A FrightfuI Blunder.

viii often cause a horrible burn, cut,
scald or bruise. Bucklen's arnica
salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain rnd promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers, bolls,
felons, corns, ali skin eruptions. Best
pile cure on earth. 25c a box. Cure
guaranteed, Sold by Peoples drug
store and A. w. Foreman,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-25

From now until June The In
dian Chieftain and the Kansas
City Journal will be sent to any
address a whole year for S1.1O.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-25
Probabilities.
Fair tonight and tomorrow.

mans.
Miss Alma Webb is visiting at
White Oak
Strawberries boxes for 25c at Gus
Nichols.
Bird Ballenger was up from Big
Cabin today.
Watch repairing guaranteed at
foremaus.
Bates Burnett returned TO Sapulpa
this morning.
Charley Newman has some good
fence posts for sale.
H.. / Churchill came home from
81. Louis today.
That's the kind we keep-tender
meat. Gus Nichols.
Mrs. VIM. Chouteau is visiting Mrs.
Gore at Bluejacket.
The largest strawberries in the
market ut Gus Nichols.
D. NJ. Webb returned from Cen
tralia last evening.
NJ. II Mccullough was down from
farm near Alton today
Miss Jessie Daniels came home from
Eairand on visit today.
Buy your strawberries at Gus
Nichols, he has them fresh.
j. A. Tlllotson, an attorney from
Nowata, was here this morning.
Soaps, fine perfumes and elegant
STATIONERY at Peoples drug store.
Jim Berry gathered the first new
beans from his garden yesterday.
The foundation for new Metho-
dist church is being laid at Adair.
Elmer McGlasson will move soon to
the residence near e. c. Stretchs.
Harvc Greenway and VIM. Great
house, 81 Nowata, were in Vinita
today
What shasl buy for supper? Some
II those fine strawberries at Gus
NicholS.
Mrs. Zimmerman, Of St. Joe, Mo-,
mother Of Mrs. J. q. Starr arrived
yesterday.
Red Cross hall blue is the best in
the world Large 2oz package costs
only cents.
Miss Anna TibbiIs is giving a birth
day party to her young friends this
afternoon.
The Frisco has announced a Sunday
exc rsion from Tulsa to Oklahoma
City for sl.5O.
The sweetest, freshest meats in the
city can always be found at the Vni-
IA meat store:
Mrs. Tim Shanahan purchased an
elegant Western Cottage organ from
j. B. McMannus.
Whele can yet nice beefsteak ;
for breakfast? AT the Vinita meat $
store, the best in town.
Mrs. J. w. Skinner, OF Adair, was 10 9
Vinita today, the guest Of Misses
Thompson aud Purviance. l
0. w. Meacham came up from Hem :
ryrtta yesterday afternoon, and will :
move his family 10 that city soon.
Cap Lane, the popular Chelsea
druggist was here this morning en-
ra'te home from the druggists meet
ing at Muskogee.
The .nrst Singer machine sold by
a. NJ. Brock ia his new quarters, the
Raymond building, was purchased by
Miss Halle Thompson, OF this Office.
Men Only-as a rule buy drugs, but
Indies viii iind that the Peoples drug
store has many little things they often
buy. See their nne stationery and
periumery.
An eIurt s being made to raise
luui- fof taking The Vlnlta band TO
tne hir demrralic conrention az
Ar,amre na FINE H. several towns
hls. ar..e a-kea te l1atr|bate. aud II
tAe -heI & ssece..Iai She Northern
district es stfttlf ln il.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-05-25
THE FRANKLIN HOME
The Scene Of Very Pretty Social
Affair Last Evening.

Affair Last Evening.
The handsome home of G. w.
Franklin in the western suburbs Of
town was the scene of very en-
joyable social party last evening,
Miss Hattie Franklin taking occa-
sion to entertain a crowd of young
friends. The evening was whiled
at music, social chat and various
popular games. Fruit cream and
cake, served in a tent in the beau
tifully lighted yard, contributed
largely to the enjoyment of all. At
a late hour the guests dispersed
rather reluctantly, and all were
loud in their praise Of the delight
ful manner in which they were en-
tertained. Mrs. w. S. Stanfeld
assisted in looking after the pleas
ure of the guests, who were:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-20
Official News of the Way
Missionaries Perished
in China.
KILLED AT Different TIMES
Two Known to Have Escaped
on Horseback to Noun
tains.
ALLIES ATTACK PETUNG,

Washington. Sept. 2O.-The war
department has received the follow
ing: "Pekin, Sept. 1.-THE follow
ing is accepted here as reliable: Two
daughters of Atwater and 26 others
were murdered at Takuan July 9;
Clapp and wife and four others were
murdered at Taikua July 81; Atwater
and wife and two children and six
others murdered by their escort near
Pen Chow Flu, Aug. ID. in Shoe 81
province. Dixon and wife, Occurren
and wife. q single gentleman and q
single lady escaped into the noun
tains from the mission. 80 miles to
the north of Takuan. They escaped
on horseback and possibly may have
evaded their pursuers.
(Signed) CHAFFEE.
Taku. Sept. 2O,-(CoPyrighD. -
The allies attacked the Petsng forts
at daybreak. Heavy cannouading is
going on.
London. Sept. 2O.-It was explained
today at the British foreign office that
lit was found eXpedient for the powers
10 accept the Russian withdrawal pro-
posal," " and that they had reliable
information that the Boxers are ready
to reoccuPy Pekin as soon as the allies
have retired. ~