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The Press., 1900-09-13
Letter to w. MI. Crawford


Stafford Springs, Conn.
Dear Sir: Is gallon Of paint gallon
of paint, or half-a-gallon Sometimes
one, sometimes the other. E. p. Lynch,
and his predecessor, Delhi, N. Y, sold q
we'll known Mixed Paint for twenty years
Its good paint, as mixed paints go.
N. Avery owns two houses exactly alike
there. He painted one four years ago
with this Mixed Paint-took twelve gal
Ions. Last spring, he painted the other
house with Devoe; bought 10 gallons and
had six gallons left. Same painter !;
George Gilbert. Same result, so far as
looks go.
But the point of this tale is: 1st, That
paint Is dear or cheap according to what
it is; no matter about the price. 2nd,
That a gallon of one kind of paint can
contain twice as much paint as a gallon
of another kind of paint.
Devoe goes twice as far as Mixed Paint
two to one-but that isn't all. This
story, however, skips the rest-how it
wears is the rest.
Another, same town - Ferguson Il
Thompson's store was painted some years
ago with this same Mixed Paint-32 gal
Ions. Repainted last spring with Devoe.
Mr.. Lynch said 16 gallons would be
enough. They have gallons left.
Yours truly,
% F. w. DRvoE & Co.
The Press., 1900-09-13


There Is an amusing English defini-
ton of gentleman" 1t la IA man who
wears silk hat, and IL he has no other
title insists upon having Esq added to
his name when letters are addressed to
him."
The west end Londoner Of social
pretensions accepts this definition in
practice. Summer and winter, in rain
or shine, he wears a high silk hat in
the streets Of London and carries it
into the drawing room when he pays
an afternoon call. 1t is only when he
takes train for the provinces or for
the continent that he ventures to use
more comfortable headgear.
He also expects to have the distinc-
ton Of Esquire" when a letter is ad-
dressed to him and Is highly offended
IL he finds on the envelope the prefix
mr." AS matter Of fact the num-
Der Of English gentlemen who are le-
gally entitled to the medieval honors
Of "esQuirer Is Insignificant. It ia
self assumed title which signifies moth
ing that Is substantial In rank or priv
ilege.
In common use in London ESQUIRE
simply means that the person so adj
dressed does not choose to be associ-
ated with tradesmen and ordinary
working people and that he is a "gen-
tleman" who invariably wears q silk
hat.-Youth's Companion.
The Press., 1900-09-13
MANSFIELD.

Mrs. Mary E. Swift spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Origin Bennett Of Chaplin.
Rev. DIR. Davies Of the Second church
will be absent from his pulpit next Sun.
day.
The largest tree in town, standing near
Henry Whites house of Mount Hope,
split last week, letting one-third of the
tree fall on the house, damaging 1t quite
badly. No one was hurt, as Mr.. and
Mrs. White were away.
Ground has been broken In the ceme-
terry near the Second Congregational
church for tomb to be erected by the
Mansfield Burying Ground association.
1t will be 12x18 feet and faced with gran
lite. 1t will be an addition to the ceme-
terry that has long been needed.
The last mid-week meeting in the old
conference house will be held tonight.
Subject to be considered, Renewing of
vows" The meetings thereafter will be
held In the new annex in the rear of the
church building. The old building above
mentioned was purchased by the college
trustees several months since, and is to
be removed from its present location and
utilized for college purposes.
Gurleyville.
Charles Crabb of New Jersey has been
visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. W.
Crabb.
Mrs. Anna Rowley of Newington has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ell. E. ST.
monds.
Miss Ethel Simonds entertained her
friends last Saturday, 1t being the ami
versary of her birth.
Earl Lewis of Worcester, Mass, has
been visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Latour.
Mrs. G. A. Royce, Mrs. A. E. Sumner
and daughter, Elsie, have been visiting
relatives in Eastford.
A party of six from Gurleyville joined
the Westford Hill people in a picnic to
Crystal lake labor day.
Miss Gertrude e. Barlow, Grace Bar
low and Jessie Griggs of Westford visited
at Ell. A. Nason's recently.
The Smith girls, who have been spend
ing the summer In Gurleyville, have re-
turned to their home In Worcester, Mass.
Mrs. Edward Walker, who has been
sick for several months, has been taken
to the sea shore for the benefit of her
health. Her cousin, Miss Lila Wilkins,
Is with her.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The following bit of nonconformist
humor is taken from '"The Earring.
dons," an English romance. The speak
ers are Mrs. Bateson and Mrs.: Han
key, worthy wives, but not altogether
above feeling certain pleasure in
showing up the ways of husbands:
They've no sense, men haven't"
said Mrs. Hankey; that's what's the
matter with them"
"You never spoke truer word, Mrs.
Hankey," replied Mrs. Bateson. 1.-THE
very best of them don't properly know
the difference between their souls and
their stomachs, and they fancy they
are a-wrestling with their doubts when
really it is their dinners that are
a-wrestling with them.
"Now, take Bateson hisself," contin-
ued Mrs. Bateson. "a kinder husband
or better Methodist never drew breath,
yet so sure as he touches bit of pork
he begins to worry hisself about the
doctrine Of election till there's no liv-
ing with him. And then he'll sit in the
front parlor and engage in prayer for
hours at time till says to him:
sBateson, says 1, I'D be ashamed
to go troubling the Lord with prayer
when a pinch of carbonate Of soda
would set things straight againv"
The Press., 1900-09-13
TOLLAND.

Frank e.. Babcock Is at home from
Boston for few days.
Rev. Samuel Simpson Is expected this
week at Mrs. VIM. Summers.
Miss Marian B. Agard returned to Mt.
Holyoke college on Wednesday.
Mrs. G. L. Wilton and Miss F. Daisy
Wilton spent Sunday in Hazardville.
Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Warner of New
York are boarding at the Holland house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Underwood have
issued invitations for their golden we'd
ding anniversary, to be held at their
home Saturday evening, September Goth.
from seven to ten O'Clock. FLORA.
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UNION.

Rev. and Mrs. G.. FL. Furness and daugh
ter, Evelyn, spent the Sabbath with her
aunt, Mrs. E. w. Upham.
Mrs. Harvey Lawson and two children
of Brooklyn spent the Sabbath with her
father, Deacon E. N. Lawson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miner Miller of Boston
and Mrs. Stephen Tiff of Westford visit
ed at E. W. Upham's the past week.
Mrs. R. G. Agard and daughter, Flora,
John Carlin and Willie Webber Of Brim-
field visited in town the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Newell and fam.
lily Of Rockville visited friends in town
the past week. They were guests Of
their aunt, Mrs. II. G. Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Aldrich and family
who have been spending few days with
friends at Uxbridge, Mass, and Provi.
dence, r. l., returned home last week.
Rock Meadow.
Sam Heck was the guest of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Heck, over Sunday.
Adelbert and Philena Agard were al
the home of Herbert Thresher, in Stat
ford, last Friday.
Mrs. David Matthews and Mrs. Oscar
Willis spent last Saturday In Westford
visiting the Douglass monument and call
ing on friends.
Mashapaug.
Mrs. Martha Crawford is dangerously
i'll.
The young child of Mr.. and Mrs. F
Cakes died Tuesday evening.
Miss Belle Moore of Worcester, Mass.
has been visiting her parents in this place
for the past two weeks.
Miss Bessie Moore of this place re.
turned to her duties at the Hitchcock
academy, Brimfield, Mass, last week.
Wesley Winch, who was recently Ill
here, while visiting his parents, Is great
ly improved in health, and is spending a
few weeks in quiet at Gales Ferry, Mass.
The fall term of school opened Septem.
Der 8, with Miss Hulda Smith of Ware.
house Point, who taught so successful
the past year, as teacher again this term
The Rev. G.. H. Bates, presiding elder
of the Norwich district of the Methodist
Episcopal church, will be present and
preach at the M. E. church in this village
next Sunday morning. The sacrament Of
the Lords supper will also be admins.
tered. The quarterly conference will be
held at the parsonage Sunday morning al
$50 o'clock.
The Press., 1900-09-13
ASHFORD.
WestfOrd.

T. M. Lyon has bought the Henry
Richmond farm, and has been making
some repairs on the house.
Andrew Squler recently bought the
Alva Brown place and is reshingling the
house. A. G. Squier is also reshingling
the house on the Shippee place.
Rev. and Mrs. Bert Furness of Yer
mont, and Mrs. R. q. Agard and daugh-
ter, Flora, also Will Webber and Johnnie
Carlin of Brimfield visited relatives here
recently.
The Press., 1900-09-13
COVENTRY.
south Coventry.

~ OA~
Miss Mary Kirk is visiting with friends
in Haverhill, Mass.
We felt as though yesterday that we
had q free sample Of the Texas hurricane.
Miss Nellie Hammond of East Hartford
is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. VIM. F.
Wood.
The Ladies' Whist club met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. p. FL.
Peterson.
Mrs. L. B. Hicks of South street is Wis
iting with her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Hyde,
in Providence, r. /.
Next Saturday evening there Is to be q
dance and show in town, given by Prof.
Bartlett of Rockville. He will give an
exhibition of his hoop and lamp act
At the next meeting OF the grange on
Tuesday evening there is to be box
auction, every lady bringing box con-
tanning lunch for two. Charles Rood is
to be auctioneer.
Mrs. Lyman Coggswell and Mrs. Ella
s. Loomis went Monday to Hartford,
and from there Tuesday to Lake Com
pounce, near Bristol, to attend reunion
of portion of the Grant family.
The democratic electors of this town
are requested to meet in the town clerks
Office this evening for the purpose of
electing delegates to attend the conven-
tions-state, congressional and senate
rial.
/ Last week Wednesday Cullen Potter
of this town and Miss Collie Baker Of
Andover were united In marriage in
Springfield, Mass Announcements were
received here on Friday from North
ampton.
Many people Of this town will be inter-
ested to know that the engagement OF Ell.
G. Lathrop, cashier of the Windham ma
tional bank, to Miss Katherine Keeney
of Coventry has been announced. Miss
Keeney is graduate of the Willimantic
normal school, and the past year has
taught in Poquonock, near Hartford.
The ball game last Saturday played
between the South Coventrys and Will
mantics was very exciting up to the fifth
inning, the score being 2 to Q. After that
the Coventrys got wide awake and knock
ed the spots all out of the Willimantics,
the final score being z to g. The boys
play the South Willingtons next Saturday
on the home grounds. Every one will be
interested in this game, old and young.
Admission only 15c.
The following from the Norwich Bull
letin of Monday will be of interest to Gov
entry people:
A pretty wedding occurred Friday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford
Holloway on Highland street, Moosup,
when their oldest daughter, Miss Susan
NJ, and Earl III. Edgerton of South Gov
entry were married. Rev. J. Henry Hol-
loway, cousin of the bride, of New York
performed the ceremony. A Large com
pany of friends witnessed the ceremony.
Music and refreshments followed.
There was mistake made in Mr.. Ed
gerton's first name. 1t should have read
CarlsH. No announcements have been
received here as yet. We all supposed
that Susan was Mrs. F. Matthews, as she
has lived here and been introduced as
such.
The Press., 1900-09-13
COT Their Fee. Anvw.v.

McJigger-Young DIR. Downs recent
" made $50 in guessing contest.
Thingumbob-The only one who
guessed correctly, eh?
McJigger-Oh, no. Two other doc
tors got the same, and all three Of
them guessed wrong. You see, they
were called in consultation over a pa
tient.-Philadelphia Press.
The Press., 1900-09-13
A Particu1ar Point.

I'm case Of this kind" said the law
yer, there are many things to be in
vestigated, and before I take the case
there is one thing in particular that
must be looked into"
II presume" said the client, ''that
you refer to my pocketbook." Indian
apolis Sun.
The Press., 1900-09-13
He Got a Box.

Susie-So Harry is going to take you
to the theater, is he?
Maude-Yes, indeed.
Susie--D0 you think he win get a
box?
Maude-Oh, he always does. Marsh
mallows don't cost SO very much, you
kuow.-Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1900-09-13
n.v,n c,rv Nvp Anr,, !, 80,

Genesee Pure Food Co., LIE Roy, N. r.:
Gentlemen IL must say In regard to GRAIN
have used it for years. MY brother was a great
coffee drinker. He was taken sick and the doc
tor said coffee was the cause OF It, and told uS to
use GRAIN-O. We got a package, but did not
like 1t at first, but now would not be without It.
MY brother has been well ever since we started
to use it. Yours truly, LILLE SOCHoR.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The city of Galveston, Texas, and the
towns on the coast in the vicinity were
swept by a terrible West India hurricane
last Saturday. 1t is estimated that 5000
lives were lost. One-third of the resident
part of The city of Galveston was swept
away. Ten thousand people are destitute
and In need of immediate help. Large
contributions are being sent from all
parts of the country.
The Press., 1900-09-13
Unwritten History.

Giles Columbus must have been the
victim of bunko game.
Miles-Why do you think so?
Giles-Because he was the first to
conceive the idea that the world wasn't
square. Chicago Post.
The Press., 1900-09-13
INSTRUCT OF sTAFFORD. as. BRO

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro-
~ bate Court, September 18th, 1900
Estate of Zenas ID. Washburn, late of STAFFORD
in said district, deceased.
Upon the application of william s. Clark, ad-
mtn1strator, praying that an order may be
granted to sell the real esCate Of said deceased,
as by said application fully appears, it is
Ordered, That said application be heard and de-
termined at the Probate ONCE in STAFFORD, in
said District, on the Goth day OF Sept, A. D. 1900
at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, and that notice be
given of the tendency Of said application and
the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub
fishing this order once in some newspaper hav-
ing a circulation in said district on or before
the 14t h day of September, A. d. 1900.
MARCUS B. FISK judge
The Press., 1900-09-13

Worrying is one of the greatest draw
backs to happiness. Most Of 1t can be
avoided IL we only determine not to let
trifles annoy us; for the largest amount
OF worrying 10 caused by the smallest
tribes.
The Press., 1900-09-13

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in
serted at one-haif advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Commune
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
This paper ia mailed regularly to It's subscrib
ers until DEFINITE order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid In full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekly) furnished for $2.15 per year.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The city ofWorcester has population
of 11s, 421, an increase of 33,766, or 1919
per cent, since 1890. New Haven has a
population of los, 027, an increase of &c.
729, or 1888 per cent, during the past
ten wears,
The Press., 1900-09-13

The annual meeting of Tolland county
temporary home will not be held this
year until some time In November, when
the new building at Vernon Center will
be completed,
The Press., 1900-09-13

James G. Wing, II, Of Palmer, super.
intendent of the Flynt building and con.
struction company, died yesterday.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The population of Bridgeport Is 70,996,
as against 4s, $3.50 in 1890. This is an in
crease Of 90, 100, or 80 per cent. Hol-
yoke has a population Of 1878, against
80, 637 In 1890, an increase of 1927 per
cent.
The Press., 1900-09-13

Muffs were first used by doctors to
keep their fingers soft and were adopt
ed by ladies about 1850.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The most dainty and effective pills
mads are DeWitf's Little Early Risers.
They are unequaled for all liver and bow
ell troubles. Never gripe. w. ID. Head.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The republicans carried the state Of
Maine Monday by $4,000 plurality.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The Rockville fair will be held next
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The Press., 1900-09-13

The superior court at Rock Vile Is this
week trying the case of Hildreth Il Co. vs..
the Hartford, Manchester and Rockville
Tramway company. The following jurors
have been selected: David A. Brown of
Tolland, Roger e. Phelps of Andover,
Ransom Fl. Carpenter Of Bolton, Freder-
ick Abel of Columbia, Morton E. Thomp-
son and Orrin D. Newell of Ellington,
George D. Hodge of Hebron, Horatio
Goddard of Mansfield, Francis Patten of
Stafford, Milton H. Kinney of Union,
Charles B. Reed Of Vernon and Daniel L.
Royce of Wilmington. The counsel for
the plaintiff are Judge Hungerford Of
Hartford, Samuel Hoff of New York and
Joel Ell. Reed of Stafford. Attorney Gem
eral Charles Phelps, William C. Case and
e. d. Robbins of Hartford are on the de-
tense. Hildreth & Co. constructed the
Rockville end of the trolley line leading
into that city from Hartford. The con-
tract called for the laying of the track,
with grading, between Rockville and
Talcottville, the contract price being
$27, 900, with 14.3 cents per foot for
stringing feed wire. The contract was
made ON June 26, 1897, and the work was
begun about July. The plaintiffs now
claim $1,000 for what they allege was
extra work, not called for In the contract.
They also sue for $4,000 damages.
The Press., 1900-09-13
NOTICE.

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the town
OF Stafford will hold a session to examine the
qualifications of electors and admit to the cleo
tors oath those who shall be found qualified. on
Said session will be held at the Town House in
Stafford Hollow, from nine o'clock in the fore
noon until IL o'clock noon; and at the Borough
Hall in Stafford Springs, from one o'clock until
seven o'clock In the afternoon.
Dated at Stafford, Conn.,. September IL, 1900.
MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1900-09-13
Qlte prexx.

MCLAUGHLIN SON, PUBLlsHERS.
s1.50 year. II paid strictly In advance. 81 %
The Press., 1900-09-13

WANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD CHAR
acter to deliver and collect in Connecticut
for old established manufacturing wholesale
house. $500 a year, sure pay. Honesty more
than experience required. Our reference, any
bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped
born street, Chicago.
The Press., 1900-09-13
AS was generally expected, Congress

AS was generally expected, Congress
man e. Stephens Henry was unanimously
renominated for the fourth term at Hart
ford last Saturday. His name was the
only one presented to the convention.
MIR. Henry has made a valuable repre-
sentative of his district. He Is hard
worker for his constituents and stands
high in the estimation of his associates.
disappearance during the three terms will
make him of great value In his district
and state.
The Press., 1900-09-13
Central Vermont Railway (Southern
division TRAINS leave:
GOING SOUTH.


In effect Sept. 8, 1900.
z. b. FTTZHUGH, Vice Pres. and General Man'g'r
s. W. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
The Press., 1900-09-13

"ANTED.-Aw woman do do neat
w plain sewing for week or two.
G. f. BECKWITH.
The Press., 1900-09-13

That you ought to buy one of
our Spring Suits or Overcoats.
The statement that twice two are
four couldn't be clearer. Any
body blind to such a bald and
palpable fact as this couldn't see
a door. If you don't think you
need them, come and look at the
goods and see how mistaken you
are in entertaining such an alb
surd idea. You can't say any
thing, except that our $500 to
$500 Suits are the best the mar
ket affords. And it's just as Ger
tain that you'll admit it's the
cheapest as it is that you'll be
hungry before twenty-four hours
go by. You'll see at first blush
that we take the palm by an easy
superiority. We are here. So
are the good, and you ought to
be here too without moments
delay.
The Press., 1900-09-13

THO acknowledgements with modern
L improvements on Edgewood.
JOHN NJ. GOMPPER.
The Press., 1900-09-13
Married.

Married.
Stafford Springs, 10th, by Rev. r. G.
Gragan, Victor Boucher and Miss Leone
Lannigan.
Springfield, 9th, Cullen Potter of South
Coventry and Miss Collie Baker of An
dover.
Norwich, 18th, by Rev. ]. II. Holloway,
Carl H. Edgerton Of South Coventry and
Miss Susan M. Holloway.
The Press., 1900-09-13

LSOR SALE.-A Good Driving Horse
L and a cheap two-seated wagon.
2w F. M. SANGER, Staffordville.
The Press., 1900-09-13
NOTICE.

The Selectmen will hold their last meeting on
Monday, Sept. 18TH All persons holding bills
against the town are requested to present them
on or before that date.
PER ORDER SELECTMEN.
The Press., 1900-09-13

EOR SALE-Scotch Collie dog pups,
IL S. each. They are beauties.
GEORGE BROOKS, TOlland, Conn,
The Press., 1900-09-13

TENEMENTS To rent in Pages block.
L Recently repaired and water closets added.
7-u 8. f. MAINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-09
NELLY WILL GO TO CUBA.
Judge Lacombe Renders Opinion Which Set
ties the extradition Case.

New York, Aug. S.-Judge Lacombe
of the United States circuit court. to-
day, rendered an opinion which indi-
Gates that an order for the extraditioE
of Charles F. W. Nicely to Cuba will
be signed, Aug. Is.
The decision of the court is that the
government has abundantly shown
that there is probable cause to believe
that Nicely is guilty of the offence OF
embezZlement or criminal malversa-
sation of the public funds. he being at
the time a public officer" or EN-
ploye' or "depositary." Such an Of
fence is obnoxious to the penal code
in force in Cuba. article 40l, which pro-
vides that the public employee, who,
by reason of his office. has in his
charge public funds or property ana
who should take Cor consent that
others should take) any part there
from shall be punished, etc. There is
no merit in the contention that this
article applies only to persons in the
public employ of Spain. Spain having
withdrawn from the island its success
sor has become the public" to which
the code, remaining unrepealed, now
refers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-09
Or. CYRUS HAMlIN DEAD.
The Aged Divine and Turkish Missionary
Expires Suddenly a Portland.

Portland. Me-. Aug. S.-Rcv. DIR. Cy-
rus Hamlin. the veteran missionary to
Turkey. and the founder of Robert Col
lege at Harpoot, died here suddenly, to-
night. at the residence of Mr.. Chas.
Farley.
DR.. Hamin and his wife arrived here,
Tuesday, from Lexington, Mass, and,
this evening, he attended an Old Home
week recention at the Second Parish
church. Soon after he returned to the
Farley reside ace, he complained of feel
ing pain and dropped to the floor dead.
DIR. Hamlip was born, Jan. 5, 1911, at
Waterford, Me. He served an appren-
ticeship in the silverware business in
Portland. from 1922 to 1929, becoming
during these years a member of the
Second Parish Congregational church.
He graduated from Bowdoin College in
1884 and three years later from the
Bangor Theological Seminary. In 1889
ne was appointed by the Amer lean
Board to educational work in Constan-
tinople where he spent "a years in sue
cessful and heroic Christian service,
founding Beebe Seminary and Robert
College. He was president of the latter
institution from 1860 to 1877.
He was professor in the Bangor Theo-
logical Seminary from 1877 to 1880. anG
president of Middlebury College from
1880 to 1885. Since then he mad been the
agent of the American Board. He was
the author of several works.