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The Press., 1901-02-14
The Etna Life Insurance Company.

The Annual Statement of the Etna
Life Insurance Company, showing the
condition of It's affairs at the end of 1900,
Is the most gratifying report that this
large and successful Hartford institution
has made during the whole of It's career.
There were gains in all departments. In
premium income there was a gain OF
81, 133, 973.O5, the total income reaching
the very large sum of $1O,611 ,O45. 16.
The gain in the number of policy holders
was 25, 148, and the gain In Life Term
Endowment, Accident, and Health In.
surance in force aggregated the immense
sum Of $48, 45O, 1900. The increase In
assets was 1924 1856. II, The company'e
outstanding insurance at the beginning OF
the new century was $192 ,592, $1,000 oil
Life Term, and Endowment insurance
and $160,114, $4,000 Of Accident and
Health insurance.
In addition to the reserve fund required
by the state laws, the Etna carries g
special reserve fund of 81 1884, 900. 90 fol
the Greater Security Of policy-holders.
The above statement of the various
phases of the condition of the affairs Of
the Etna Life must make it apparent te
the sincere inquirer that these surprising
results are due to the strong, steady, con
sentative policy of the company's manage
ment,-to the absence of all ''boom" OF
racing" tactics, and the substitution
therefor of progressive, systematic effort
Ito wise campaigning and cautious, bu
skillful. financiering. To every gain tina
this great company has made, 1t Is justl.
entitled; and, truly may 1t be recorded
that its position has been honorably ant
faithfully won.
The Press., 1901-02-14
A DOMESTIC JAR.


The Little Dialogue with which the
Proceedings We're Enlivened.
Here's a little dolly dialogue that
was overheard in $24 month Capt.
toll hill mansion one evening last week:
She-Why. oh. why. did ever marry
you?
He-Because was good thing.
She-You are becoming positively
coarse.
He-Association.
She-You pay no attention whatever
to my little wishes.
He What's the use of chasing car
after you've caught it?
She-l believe you have been drink
ing again.
He-No such luck.
She-I'm in rags.
He Well. we'll do sketch. Som l.
She-I haven't been to the theater for
two weeks
He-Yours Is sad story.
She-Brute!
He-Ours Is peaceful home.
She-Are you going down town to-
night?
He-If can swing you for car fare.
She-I have only So in my purse
He Hetty Green.
She-l saw pair of high heeled pat
ent feathers today. reduced to S.. that
must and shall have.
He-D'je see any mems brogans for
S1.39?
She Why don't you get shaved?
Waiting for pay day
She-Don't you know the rent and
the gas will be due this pay day?
He-Then I'll cut out the shave.
She-I wish ] had never left mamma.
so do.
He-Others. others!
She-I have q good notion to go right
back to her this minute.
He-Have you got an umbrella:
She-Oh. you you g-g-government
c-c-clerk! (Tears, Curtain.)-W Washing
ton Post
The Press., 1901-02-14

In the house last Thursday at Hartford
a resolution was introduced making eight
hours legal days work for all laborers,
excepting those engaged In farm or do
mestic labor. A bill was also presented
providing that any druggist licensed by
the commissioners of pharmacy may be
licensed to sell spirituous and Intoxicating
liquors for compromising prescriptions
and to sell liquor upon the prescription
of any practicing physician upon the pay
ment Of fee Of $12.
Last Thursday Speaker Light appoint.
ed Representatives ]. A. Foster of Stat.
ford and A. B. PEBBLES Of Mansfield as
the joint select committee on expeditions.
Tolland county republican representa-.
tives, in caucus Tuesday afternoon, re.
nominated Judge Tingier and Associate
Judge Phelps for the city court Of Rock.
Vile, unanimously, and postponed action
on the nomination Of Judge and deputy
Judge of the borough court of Stafford
Springs for week.
On Tuesday bills were introduced In
the senate requiring electric roads to car.
~ school children at half-price, and re.
quiring employers to give their employees
one hours time to vote on state election
day..
Representative Stearns of Mansfield
presented bill In The house fixing the II.
cense fee for the retail sale of intoxicating
liquors at 81 900; for the sale of beer
$500; for the sale of liquors not to be
drunk on the premises, $500; the number
of licenses is placed at one for each !, OOC
inhabitants.
Other bills presented in the house were
as follows Directing steam railroads to
issue 500-mile books at the same rate as
1000 mile books; bill providing that in
towns In which there Is no city, the voting
districts may vote for or against the issu-
anee of licenses in said voting districts.
Yesterday the following bills were In.
troduced: Requiring that only lawyers
shall be eligible as judges of minor courts;
authorizing municipalities to establish
plants for the manufacture of gas and
electricity, by majority vote of citizens In
town, city or borough meeting; amending
the charter of the Hazardville Water
company to include the town OF Somers
within the corporate powers; restricting
the open season for game to the month
Of November; forbidding hunting or fish
ing on the land of another without per
mission of the owner.
The Press., 1901-02-14
Ala Court of Probate holden at Stat.

A T Court of Probate holden at Stat
N ford, within and for the district of STAFFORD,
on the 9TH day of February, A. d. 1901.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
On motion Of Andrew Wilton and Charles
Warren, executors on the testate estate of Jo-
siah Converse, late of STAFFORD, within said dis
trict, deceased.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
executors, and directs that public notice be
given Of this order, by advertising the same once
In some newspaper having circulation in said
District, and by posting a copy thereof on the
public sign-post In said town of Stafford, near
est the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record,
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1901-02-14

Loren Bosworth of Eastford was again
arrested last Thursday, charged with neg
lecting two colts to such an extent that
they died, with neglecting to provide suit
able shelter for two horses, with failure
to provide suitable food and shelter for
four head of cattle, and with cruelty
treating horse by working it when 1t
was CALLED ON the shoulder. He was taken
before Justice OF the Peace Arthur Keith
and when the complaint was read to him
he demurred. The justice overruled the
demurrer and bound Bosworth over to
the superior court. About three weeks
ago he was arrested and bound over on a
charge of neglecting a lot Of cattle.
The Press., 1901-02-14

You know how superstitious Biloxi
ham is?'
lis hep
Yes; be picked up pin in the street
the other day with the point turned d.
rectty toward bin"
"Go on"
AN hour afterward be received a tel
egram announcing the death of an IN
Gle from whom be hadn't heard for sew.
eral years"
"And the uncle died immensely rich
and left him all his property"
mot much! He had to pay the flu.
neral expenses" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Press., 1901-02-14
COVENTRY.

Two deaths In one family In Coventry
occurred within few hours Of each other
Sunday. James Talbot, 70, died at 10 80
a. M. and Julia P. Talbot, 81, followed
at 9. 80. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon.
south Coventry.
Mrs. Van Bennett is seriously iii with
the grip and some disease of the nerves
TIE Ladies' Missionary society met
with Mrs. F. j. Tracy yesterday after
noon.
Last Tuesday John s. Champlin went
to Baltic to see II 1t would be expedient
for him to open barber shop there.
There will be no band session this
week, as Prof. Wheeler has other en-
gagements which he is obliged to fill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Collins leave town
to-day to visit Rev. and Mrs. s. 81. Bar
rett at their home In Whitestone, N. Y.
The members of the Epworth League
are to give an entertainment and social in
Charles Kolb's hall next week Thursday
evening.
Sickness seems very prevalent just at
present, there being large number OF
cases Of the grip, and also number OF
cases Of chicken pox among the children.
On Lincoln's birthday the pupils OF
Miss Edna Newell, teacher of the Gram
mar school, furnished very interesting
program for the benefit of their parents
and friends, to whom they sent invitations
to be present.
We recently had the pleasure Of read.
ing the will made by John Hale, who
was brother of Nathan Hale. 1t is
dated about 1884, and is very peculiarly
worded document. Before long a copy
of 1t will be printed in the home news.
A sleighing party consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Spaulding, MIR. and Mrs
Dewitt Kingsbury, MIR. and Mrs. Everett
Lathrop, Mr.. and Mrs. Theron Durham
Mrs. Amy Perkins, and Mrs. Frank vii
liams went over to Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Hutchinson's last Tuesday evening ano
surprised them. They all had very en-
joyable time and were served an oyster
supper.
At the regular meeting of Wangum baue
grange next Tuesday evening the program
will be made particularly interesting, az
the state master, Mr.. Patterson, will b.
present and address the meeting. Mr.
sibley, the county inspector, is expected
also, and the following program Is to b.
carried out by members Of the grange
1t is to be an evening with humorists
and each member is to tell briefly Of thu
life of the author assigned them, and ais
read short selection from the same
Bill Nye, Fred Potter; Mark Twain
Mrs. Eugene Hutchinson; Josiah Allen
Wife, Mrs Ella LOOMS; Frank Stockton
Mrs. Dewitt Kingsbury; John Kendricl
Bangs, Mrs. Frank Spaulding. 1t i
hoped that the weather may be such tina
large number will be present.
The Press., 1901-02-14

A I a-Court of Probate holden at Stat
"A ford, within and for the district of STAFFORD,
on the 8th day of February, A. ID. 1901.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion of William ID. Heald, executor on
the testate estate of James d. Fenton late Of
Stafford, within said district deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be
allowed and limited for the creditors of said es-
tate to exhibit their claims against the same to
the executor. and directs that public notice
be given Of this order by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having a circulation in
said district, and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign-post in said town of STAFFORD, nearest
the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certl-
fed from record, MARCUS B, FISK Judge
The Press., 1901-02-14
At a Court OF Probate holden at Stat

A T Court OF Probate holden at Stat
~ ford, within and for the district of Stat
ford, on the 9Th day OF February, A. ID. 1901.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion Of the administrator ON the intes-
tate estate OF Charles Rose, late OF STAFFORD with
In said district, deceased.
1t is ordered by this court that notice shall be
given that the administration account in said
estate will be exhibited for settlement at the
Probate Office in said district, the 10th day OF
February, 1901, at 8 o'clock, afternoon, by post
ing copy OF this order on the public sign post
same In a newspaper published in STAFFORD, and
having circulation In said district. Certified
from record. MARCUS B. FISK, judge.
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district OF STAFFORD. IS.

l1SIRlCI OF SIAFFORD, IS. Pro-
~ bate Court, February 18th, 1901.
Estate OF Nancy A. Allen, late of Stafford,
In said district, deceased.
Upon the application OF Harriet A. Park, pray
ed on SAID estate, as by application on file
fully appears, 1t is
Ordered, That said application be heard and de-
termined at the Probate Office in stafford in said
district. on the 2lsJ day OF February, A. D., 1901,
at ~ O'Clock in the forenoon. and that notice be
given OF the tendency OF said application, and
fishing the same once in some newspaper hav-
ing circulation in said district, and by posting
copy thereof on the public sign-post in the
town OF stafford, In said district.
MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1901-02-14

''There's no doubt about it." says q
prominent vegetarian. "that for endur-
ance. for hard work. vegetarianism is
the only thing Do you know why2 1t
is because In vegetables you eat no
tiredness In meat or fish or poultry
you eat a great deal Of tiredness. and
that Is why the meat eater after a
hearty meal feels lazy and heavy and
disinclined to work. He has absorbed
with his meat a great quantity Of uric
acid. and the definition Of uric acid has
been given by an eminent scientist as
the essence of tiredness.' He who eats
only vegetables is never tired after q
meal-uever"
The Press., 1901-02-14

A T a Court of Probate holden at Toll
N land. within and for the district OF Holland,
on the 18th day of February, A. ID. 1901.
Present. WIN. d. HOLMAN, Judge.
On motion Of Josiah c. Sparks, administrator
on the estate OF Joseph Sparks, late Of willing
ton. within said district, deceased.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order, by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having a circulation In
said district, and by posting copy thereof on
the public sign-poSt in said town Of wilmington
| nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record,
VIM. D. HOLMAN. Judge
The Press., 1901-02-14
The New Silks

Are proving an immense attraction
these days. Elegant assortments to
select from.
New Japanese Wash Silks-better
than ever
Imported Printed Indias-new de
sign and coloring.
Fancy and Warp Printed Taffetas-
Rich Satin and Silk Foulards.
The Press., 1901-02-14

Three thousand male citizens of To-
peka, Kan, In mass meeting last Sunday,
decided that the numerous "joints' of
the city must close their places. They
issued an ultimatum giving the ''jointists''
until next Friday at 10 O'Clock noon to
quit business. II this shall not be done
warning was given that a thousand armed
men would Immediately move on the
joints and remove them by force. The
action Is the result of the crusade started
In Topeka less than ten days ago by Mrs.
Carrie Nation.
The Press., 1901-02-14
DISTRICT OF soMERs, IS. Probate

DISTRICT OF SOMERS, IS. Probate
~ Court, Feb. 18TH A. D. 1901.
Estate of Roswell Needham, late of Somers,
I'm said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Hiram Rathbun,
praying that an Instrument In writing. purport-
Ing to be the last will and testament of said
Roswell Needham, deceased. may be proved, ap-
proved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per
application on file more fully appears it Is
Ordered--That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate ONCE in Somers in
said district, on the 21st day OF February, A. D..
1901 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 the same once in some newspaper hav-
ing circulation in said district, and by posting
copy thereof on the public stgn-post In the
town Of Somers, in said District.
CHARLES s. FULLER Judge.
The Press., 1901-02-14
SOMERS.

Mrs. J. s. Perry is visiting friends in
West Springfield.
Mrs. Laura Field Is at home helping In
the care Of her mother, Mrs. F. E. Field.
Miss Alice Wardwell returned last week
from stay Of several weeks In Putnam.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the Elmwood house Wednesday after
noon.
Irving Phillips has been in town for d
few days and has received several offers to
buy his old home.
Mrs. Belle Pierce of Springfield is a
guest for few days of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. K. V. Chaplin.
The primary school at the center en-.
joyed a sleigh ride to Hazardville and
Thompsonville Tuesday afternoon.
Miss CIarinda Kibbe returned this
week to her duties as teacher In Hamp-
den after two weeks illness with grip.
Mrs. Ruby eager Burdick of Chicopee
Falls Is in town, Her father, Henry
eager has been seriously Ill but is now
convalesoing.
Mrs. Albert 8. Hurlburt who under
went severe surgical operation at her
home a week ago last Sabbath is very
comfortable and hopes are entertained OF
her complete restoration to health.
A fancy dress ball will be held in
Spiritual hall, Somersville, Saturday
evening. Burbanks orchestra of Rock
Vile will furnish music and William
Heminway of Somersville will prompt.
Bert Avery met with severe accident
Tuesday afternoon while working al
Chism's steam saw mill In North Somers
Two lath saws were running about hall
an inch apart. In some way he slipped
and In trying to save himself from falling,
put out his elbow, which struck the saws
cutting the elbow joint and arm open
making terrible wound, which required
40 stitches to close. DIR. A. L. Hurd IL
In attendance.
The annual meeting of the stockhold
ers and patrons of the Somers Creamery
Co. was held in the town hall Tuesday
afternoon. The old board of directors
were reelected as follows: Henry r
Kibbe, John B. Kibbe, Willard P. Fuller
Villain H. Billings, Silas B. Cooley,
Adolphus G.. Chaplin, Myron P. Avery
At the close of the meeting the directors
met, and Myron P. Avery was chosen
president. This has been the banner
year for the association, The creamery
has received 374, 612 pounds of butter fat
and paid its patrons two cents pound
more than ever before. e. B. Little lie
the superintendent,
The Press., 1901-02-14

II you want knowledge. you must toll
for 1t; If food. you must toll for it. and
IL pleasure you must toll for it. Toll is
the law Pleasure comes through toll
and not by self indulgence and indo-
lence. When a man gets to love work
his life is a happy one.
The Press., 1901-02-14
Cheney Bros. Indias.

"a inches wide, in a large assert
ment of this seasons designs and col
orings, some new ones added daily,
and the price-only Acc yard.
Court Square Entrance.
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A Remedy for the Grippe.

A Remedy for the Grippe.
A remedy recommended for patients affiicted
with the Grippe is KEMP'S BALSAM, which Is
especially adapted for the throat and lungs
Don't wait for the first symptoms of the disease
get bottle to-day and keep it for use the mo
ment it is needed. If neglected the grippe has 8
tendency to bring on pneumonia. KEMPS BAL
SAM prevents this by keeping the cough loose
and the lungs free from Inflammation. All drug.
gists sell KEMP'S BALSAM at CSC and SOC.
The Press., 1901-02-14
Alta Court of Probate holden at Ash
NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town Of
Tollaild are hereby notified that said taxes on
list OF 1907 became due on the first day OF March,
of Holland on the first, second, and fourth Mon
days in March for the purpose of receiving the
same. On all taxes unpaid after April LIST inter-
est at the rate OF per cent. will be added
JOHN H. SPARROW, collector.
Tolland Conn.,. Feb. 2, 1901.
The Press., 1901-02-14

Benham-There isn't room here to
swing cat.
Mrs. Benham-Then we won't have a
Brooklyn Life.
The Press., 1901-02-14

Ex-Lieutenant-Go Governor William Hem
ry Halle of Massachusetts, 81, died at his
home in Springfield Wednesday afternoon
from Brlght's disease.
The Press., 1901-02-14

A girl should learn to bake bread be,
fore she learns to paint. 1t Is better to
tickle the palate than to tickle the pal
ette.-Chicago Daily News.
The Press., 1901-02-14

All the presidential nominations to the
office of brigadier general were confirmed
by the senate yesterday.
The Press., 1901-02-14

Gov. Mclean has re-nomlnated George
w. Wheeler of Bridgeport as Judge of
the superior court to succeed himself.
The Press., 1901-02-14

January 4. 1901.

January 4, 1901.
Assets, Jan. /, 1901. =. s 5000 Ose.ol
Legal Reserve, per cent. Stand
ard and all claims, 4s,oss,s7e.e
Special Reserve, in addition to
per cent Reserve, 1884, 10000
Guarantee Fund in excess OF Re-
Qu1rements by Company's
Standard, 5,O65, 2O9. 40
Guarantee Fund in excess of Re-
vu1rements by Standard of
Conn. and other States, 8999, aO9 40
Payments to Policy holders in 1900, $685., 1889
Premium receipts in 1900, s257, 24.59
In crest receipts in 1900, 1855, 42J57
Total receipts in 1900. 1851 ,045.16
Life, Endowment, and Term Poll
ctes issued and revived in 1900,
2o,sl7, insurtng 1904 ,s47 90
Life, Endowment, and Term In
surance in force Jan. /, 1901. 1ss, 500, $1,000
Accident Insurance in force Jan.
/, 1901, 16o,114, $4,000
Paid Policy holders. since organization,
119,963,152.99.
The Press., 1901-02-14

Hardest Task of the Day.
Harduppe-I always do my hardest
work before breakfast.
Borrowell-W What's that?
Misunderstanding it.-Philadelphia
Record.
The Press., 1901-02-14
Smith & MuTTav.
Dress Goods Dept.

The new Dress Goods have a pecu-
liar charm. Some are very light
weight, while others are quite heavy.
A new line of heavy mixed Kerseys,
especially for walking or bicycle skirts,
$1.50 per yard.
These are superior to many that are
offered at $500.
The Press., 1901-02-14
WANTED

Reliable Man for Manager OF Branch once we
wish to open In this vicinity. II your record is
o, K here Is an opportunity. Kindly give goOo
reference when writing.
The A. II. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE,,
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Illustrated catalogue cts. stamps
The Press., 1901-02-14
Colored Tricots.

A new line of All-Wool Tricot Elan
nels so desirable for waists.
Your choice, 25c yard.
The Press., 1901-02-14

Mrs. Thomas G. Plat, wife OF Senator
Platt Of Connecticut died at New York
Wednesday.
The Press., 1901-02-14

You can purchase now-and as long
as they'll last--the choice of 800
Women's and Misses Jackets, COM
prising many fine garments, with
retail value of from $3.50 to $500.
Also at the same price, the choice
of Two Hundred Women's Tailor
made Suits, most of them purchased
since New-Year.
The cloth, without the Innings and
making, cost more than we ask for
the suit ready to wear.
There's good assortment of sizes
and colors.
second noor
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A Final Clearing Sale of
WOmen's and Misses
ClOaks and Suits.

This announcement is no lengthy
list, simply for
The Press., 1901-02-14
No HumOr In Them

Giles-l don't like that BARRIERS fun
ny anecdotes.
Miles Why, what's wrong with
them7
Giles-The illustrations are painful.
Miles-The illustrationsI
Giles-Yes; be uses original cuts.-
Chicago News.
The Press., 1901-02-14

Worcester, 9th, Mrs. Ashhel B. Stud
ley, II.
West Stafford, 9th, Dwight Worthing-
ton, 10.
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Gains in 1000.

CHAS. E. SHEPARD, General Agent,
HARTFORD, Conn.
Al. TILDEN, Agent, Staf'd Sp'gs, Conn,
JOHN l. HUTCHINSON, General Ag't
Accident Department, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1901-02-14

One OF the new warships to be author
ICED by congress will be named Connecti-
cut.
The Press., 1901-02-14
ARE YOU GOING SOUTH
From the New England States ?
The Best Route to Travel
Is From Boston to Norfolk, Virginia,
BY THE
Merchants & Miners Steamers.

The moot elegantly fitted boats, finest
state rooms and best meals. The rate in
Guiding meals and state rooms is less than
you can travel by rail. and you get rid Of
the dust and changing cars.
If you want to go South beyond Norfolk
to Southern Pines and Pinebluff, the VIM
ter Health Resorts, or to Vaughan, N. c.,
the Pennsylvania Colony headquarters,
Peachland, N. c., the New England Col
ony, Statham, Ca, the Ohio Colony and
headquarters of the Union Veterans
Southern settlement, or to points In
FLORIDA, you can connect with the
SeaboaId All Line. For Information as
to rates of travel address w. P. TURN
Err, General Passenger Agent, Balti-
more, Md.
Fur Information as to farming or min
eral lands, water powers, manufacturing
sites or winter resorts, rates of board,
rent Of cottages, employment for invalid
mechanics who need to go South, address
JOHN PATRICK, Chief Industrial Ag't,
8. A. L., Pinebluf, North Carolina.
90ocl5ap6m
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NOR I:

To have the good things Ut this life
happen to them, folks MUST learn to trade
at the Chicago Grocery, where all these
things transpire, and, in addition to Its
doing such wonders as are related In the
above fairy tale, this soap we have been
talking about Is also a perfect toilet soap,
as indeed 1t Is intended more particularly
for that purpose.