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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

GTATE OF CONNECTICUT.
~ At Court of Probate holden at Somers,
within and for the District OF Somers, on the 5th
dav OF March, A. D., 1901.
Present, CHARLES s. FULLER, Esq, Judge.
Upon the petition of Adolphus G.. Chaplin OF
said SOmers. in the county of TOlland, showing
to this Court that he is the guardian OF Hattie
nor. That said minor is the owner CT undivided
real estate situated in said Somers, viz:
Three certa1 pieces OF land. The nrSt piece,
with the buildings thereon, bounds north on
land OF Levi Billion, heirs OF Jane Campbell, and
heirs of Chester PeaSe; east on land OF Lucina
NJ. Spellman; south on land OF o. L. Hall and
North family of Shakers; west on highway
Ond piece bounds north on land of Annie and
Chester K. Pease; east on land OF Ebert Pease
south on land of Lucina NJ. Spellman; west on
highway and land OF Annie and Chester II.
PeaSe; containing seven acres, more or less.
The third piece bounds north on land of VIM.
Hall and Chester K. Pease; east on land OF Luz
Gina NJ. Spellman and heirs OF Chester Pease
south on land OF heiis of chester Pease; west on
land OF heirs OF Jane Campbell; containing
terest being valued at about three hundred and
sixty dollars. That 1t Will be for thn interest OF
said MINOR that said property should be sold,
and the sva,ls invested accO ding to law. Pray
ing for nborty to sell said property for the pur-
pose aforesaid, as per petition on file.
1t Is ordered by this Court, that said Guardian
give notice Of said application by causing the
printed In 81 afford. In the county OF Holland.
one week before the hearing, and that said Pc
tition will be heard at the Probate Office in said
district on the 18th day OF March. A. D., 1901 at
O'Clock q. m. Certified from record
CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
No Use.

Catterson-Look here. old man! Let
me tell you how manage my wife. I
always give her money when she does
not want it. and when she does refer
to the time when offered it to her.
Hatterson-That's fine scheme. but
it wouldn't work in my case.
"Why not?'
"Well, I've never yet seen the time
when my wife didn't want money!
Harper's Bazaar. ...
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
Town of Stafford.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town Of
STAFFORD are hereby notified that have received
rate bill and warrant to levy and collect q
town tax of twenty mills on the dollar on list OF
1900; also military and poll tax, and that said
taxes are due March 10th, 1901. and for the pur-
of W. E. Hanley, stafford Springs, on Friday,
April 18th and Saturday, April 10th, from a. m.
until p. M; at w. v. Odell's store, STAFFORD
vile. on Monday, April 15tb from 10 a. m. to p.
m; at post office, West stafford. on Wednesday,
April 17th from 10 a. m. to p. m. at post office,
Stafford Hollow, on Wednesday. April 10th, from
10 a. m. to D. M. and al nv residence on High
street, Stafford Springs, during the month, ex-
cept on the dates specified above.
After April 10th fnte' est at per cent. per an
mum and legal fees must be charged.
A. N. NICHOLS, Collector.
STAFFORD Conn.,. February 21. 1901.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
,. wAYLAND PRESTON. Auctioneer.
Important Auction Sale

OF Personal Property of the estate of the late
Silas w. Newell OF Union. Conn.,. on Wednesday,
March 20th, at 10 O'clock a. m. Sale will take
and varied assortment OF Farming and Carpen-
ters' ools, Household Goods, 125 bushels Pota-
gray team Horses, Bay Mare, SOrrel Mare. Colt,
months old, Breeding SOws, Boar, Bull, Pigs,
ETC., ETC., Harness and Horse Goods For further
particulars see posters, or inquire of AuctiOneer
or of Il. G. NEWELL, Administrator,
Three Rivers, Mass.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
Trouble Ahead.

Married Man-And you are engaged
to Miss Blankie?
Young Friend-Yes. | watched her
a whole day on the railroad train and
became so interested in her that fol-
lowed her up. got an Introduction. and
now we are to be married.
Married Man-Was she travelling
alone? @
Young Friend-No. She was with
her mother, and her kindness to her
mother is what captured me.
Married Man-But, gee Wilkins,
old man, she'll go on being kind to her
mother.-New York Weekly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
CTATE OF CONNECTICUT.
~ At Court of Probate holden at Somers
within and for the District of Somers, on the 5U1

within and for the District of Somers, on the 9Th
day of March, A. D., 1901.
Present, CHI RLES 4. FULLER, ESQ.,, Judge.
Upon the petition Of Annie E. Pease of SOM
ers. in the County of Tolland. showing to this
Court that she is guardian of Chester K. Pease
of Somers, within said district, minor That
said minor is the owner of undivided real estate
situated In said Somers, viz:
TWO certain pieces Of land. The first piece,
with the buildings thereon, bounds-North, on
land OF Levi Billion, heirs OF lane Campbell and
heirs of chester Pease; east, on land OF Lucina
NJ Spellman; south, on land of o. L. Hall and
North family OF Shakers; west. on highway,
cont aiming forty acres, more or less.
The second piece bounds-NOrth, on land of
Annie and Chester X. PeaSe; east, on land OF
Ebert Pease; south, on land OF Lucina M SPELL
man west, on highway and land OF Annie and
Chester r. PeaSe, containing seven acres, more
or less.
said minors interest being valued at about
three hundred and twenty dollars. That it will
be for the interest of said minor that said prop
erty should be sold, and the ava1ls invested &C
cording to law. Praying for liberty to sell said
property for the purpose aforesaid, as per petit
ton on file.
Il is ordered by this Court, that said Guardian
give notice of said application. by causing the
same to be published in one Of the newspapers
printed In Stafford in the County of Tolland
one week before the hearing; and that said Pc
tit1on will be heard at the Probate Office in said
district on the 18th day of March. A. D., 1901, at
10 o'clock a. m. Certified from Record
CHARLES 8. FULLER, Judge,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

remedy recommended for patients an1icted
with the Grippe is KEMP's BALsAM, which is
especially adapted for the throat and lungs.
Don't wait for the nrst symptoms OF the disease
get . bottle to-day and keep it for use the mo-
ment 1t is needed. II neglected the grippe has a
tendency to bring On pneumonia. KEMP'S BAL
SAM prevents this by keeping the cough loose
and the lungs free from Inflammation. All drug
giats sen KEMP'S BALSAM ct CSC and 500.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
Legislature Notes.

The committee on appropriations made
an adverse report on the resolution ap-
propriating $4,000 to Representative w.
II. Taylor Of Putnam for the publication
and distribution of legislative souvenir,
and the senate on Thursday rejected the
resolution. The house rejected 1t yes
terday.
Yesterday the committee on agricul-
tu1e reported favorably on the bill ex-
empting itinerant vendors at county fairs
from the operations Of the present law.
In the senate Tuesday, the bills abol-
ishing capital punishment, permitting
Sunday base ball, and bill exempting
women seventy years old from taxation
on So, 900 worth Of property were rejected.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

A story first heard at mothers knee
10 seldom forgotten. and the same may
be said Of other things received at a
mothers knee, which will readily recur
to the reader.-Chicago News.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

At the closing hours Of the last session
Of the senate of the fifty-sixth congress
Senator Carter Of Montana signalized his
retirement from the senate by talking the
river and harbor bill to death. He occu-
pied the floor for nearly thirteen consecu-
tive hours, although In the aggregate
about three hours of that time were de-
voted to other business.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Teacher-suppose you had one pound
Of candy and gave two-thirds to your
little sister and one-fourth to your lit
tie brother. what would you have your
self
Scholar-Well. guess I'd have the
measles or something SOS wouldn't
feel much like eating.-Puck.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
The RetOrf Pr0per

The Collector-Here it Is Tuesday.
and you haven't paid cent on that
watch. You promised to have the
money for me Saturday.
The Young MAXWELL, it is only Fri
day by the watch. 1t is that much
slow-Iudianapolis Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Vicks' 1901 catalog which is now being
sent out is an exceptionally handsome
book, and II the advertisement In another
column is cut and sent with your request
for the catalog q packet of flower seeds
will be sent free.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

The sale Of the Hartford Carpet compa-
ny plant at Thompsonvilie was completed
last week, and the Higgins works at New
York, which employ 1,700 hands, will
soon be moved to Thompsonville.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

The infancy of British manufacture
ing was nursed by engineers from Hol-
land. who superintendent the erection Of
wind and water mills.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Many School Children are Sickly.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home, New York, Break up Colds in "a hours,
cure Fever1shness, Headache, Stomach Troubles.
Teething disorders, and destroy Worms. At all
Druggists. Csc. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmstead. Leroy. N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town OF
Tolland are hereby notified that said taxes on
list Of 100, became due on the first day of March,
and that will be at the town hall in said town
OF Tolland on the first, second, and fourth Mon
days In March for the purpose of receiving the
est at the rate OF per cent. will be added
JOHN II. SPARROW, Collector.
Holland. Conn, Feb. 2, 1901.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
ssarainx House aunor.

Landlady (threateningly' I'll give
you q piece Of my mind one Of these
days IL you're not careful
Boarder-l guess ! can stand it II 1t
isn't any bigger than the piece of pie
you gave me.-Detroit Free Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

1t is one of the privileges Of man to
live and learn. but some men seem TO
live a great deal more than they learn.
Chicago News.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

The resignation of E. 81. Fitzhugh, vice.
president and general manager Of the
Central Vermont railroad, was announced
Tuesday at the headquarters Of the road
In st. Adams, to take effect the 10Th. 1t
is generally understood that he will go
West to take prominent place on either
the Union Pacific or Southern Pacific rail-
road, of which Charles M. Hays is presi-
dent. 1t is authoritatively stated that
Mr.. Fitzhugh will be succeeded by a
Grand Trunk official.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Springfield Republican: 1t has been
learned that the Hampden third-rail block
system company Of Springfield Is the one
that is making plans to run line through
Wilbraham to connect the street railway
line from Rockville to Worcester with
the Boston and Albany railroad either at
North Wilbraham or Ludlow. The COM
pany is still working on It's plans to con.
meet with East Longmeadow, Hampden
and Stafford Springs, and the company
now wishes to extend it's line from Hamp-
den through Wilbraham to make the
connection with the Boston and Albany
railroad. No direct application has been
made to the selectmen Of Wilbraham for
a hearing, and it is not known whether a
private or public hearing Is wished. 1t Is
the intention of the company to run its
tracks all the way over private property,
and whether the line will be projected
through Wilbraham Center or over the
Stony hill road has not been determined.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Ex-Secretary of State VIM. N. Evarts,
SO, died ut his home In New York last
week Thursday morning.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
HIS SIGHT RESTORED

"There was man in our town,
And he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into bramble-bush,
And scratched out both his eyes.
sand when he saw his eyes were out,
He danced about with pains
But do you suppose he jumped into another bush
And scratched them in AGAIN."
Not much he didn't. He heard some one say
ing, swell, that's sight for sore eyes; any
blind man could see that" so he made inquiry,
and found out that the person was talking
about something he had seen in the Stanford
Press, SO he fastened to buy paper, and sure
enough there was the chicago Grocery stores
wonderful price list, sight indeed for sore
eyes, and iJ made it 80 plain that that was the
place to buy groceries, that even the blind man
could see It, and therefore was his sight re-
stored, and his eyes made whole as before.
Here is a list, about like the one the blind man
saw, and whether you are suffering from sore
eyes or not, it will do you good to read 1t.
You may see this -
Dbl. Of finest bread Flour, $500
II lbs. Granulated Sugar, 100
Id. Java and Mocha Cofree, worth SIC, for rs
This is especially the season for dried
fruits, 30 you will see
lbs. OF choice EvapoFated Apples for rs
2 lbs. OF large Evaporated Peaches for 30
lbs. OF good Prunes for rs
8 lbs. Of large Prunes for rs
~ lbs. OF largest Prunes for rs
Id. OF finest Apricots for IA
lib. packages OF Seeded Raisins for "a
ID package OF best Currants for rs
Id. Of Shredded Cocoanut, 30
Now you "see," don't your
THE PEOPLES FRIEND,
o. M. BROWN,
Proprietor Of Chicago Grocery.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Canada has appropriated one million
dollars for the construction Of good roads.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
WALL PAPER.

AS have taken the agency for the sale of
Wall Paper for another year, will be pleased
to show samples at my residence, or will call
with books.
VIM. e. Whitaker,
East Main Street, Stafford Springs.
P.O. Box, 1885,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
Born.

Stafford (Hydeville), February 2Sth. a
daughter (Florence r }, to Clarence and
Nettie White, and great-granddaughte
to Mrs. Whitman Green.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Died.
Holyoke, 81, Mrs. Jennie Sprague, 81.
Tolland, Sd, Zalmon L. Jacobs. n.
Somers, 4th, J. 81. Kingsbury, SO.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

nor SALE.-A fret class upright Pi
IL ano for SIS. PROF. T. +. JORDAN.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

MCLAUGHLIN Il SON, PUBLISHERS.
$50 year. II paid strictly In advance. s1.25
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

Thursday. March z. 1901.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

VNO RENT-Cottage on Grant avenue.
Modern improvements.
32tf MISS CELIA HOLT.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07

DOR SALE.-Six New Mich Cows.
Il 4w+ CYRIL JOHNSON, stafford
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-03-07
Central Vermont Railway (Southern
division lEtrains leave:
GOING SOUTH.
A remedy for the Grippe.

IN eU6CL Jan. To- l4UIs
K. 81. FrrzHUGH, Vice Pres and General Man'gr
8, w. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27
Two Littlo Girls.

I'm twins, guess, 'causc my inn says
I'm two little girls. An one o. me
ls n good little girl: an tn ollcrn she
Is n bad little girl as she can be
an ma says so, most every day.
An she's the funniest ma! Cause when
MY doll wont mind, an list cry,
Why men my mn she sob an sigh,
An say, "Dcnr good little girl, good-byl
Bad little Riri's coined here againI'
last time u ma act that away
cried all to myself awhile
Out on the steps, mn Hen smile,
An get my doll all fixed In style,
An 20 IN where ma's 1T, an say:
'Mornin' TO You, momny dear;
Where's that bnd little girl WIZ hcrcp
Bad little girl gone clean away,
An good little girls coined back to stayp,
James Whltcomb Riley, In Century,
-
is 30 Suits Ii,76. JAMESON. ~
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27

Located on corner Friend and Nance
streets 81 Watts Old stand ~ prepared
70 90 al k inds Of CLEANING and dying
ma pressing, Goods called for and
delivered, Eight cults Of clOlhes per
month pressed and cleaned for 81 90.
iAf IT, EDDIE PAYNE,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27

Just received Lilly Brackctt's fall
IIhe OF Shoes, a! latest style lasts.
II JanieSOn's.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27
Bridges to Let.

Y WILL BE At THE CROSSING
L. OF Mud Creek, near T. V. Wickcrs
cnrnp'Eround place, on Monday Sept.
2nd, II, 10 II. m, for the purpose Of let
ting contract to build Il bridge at Unid
place. AlHo At lIcllcr's Mill on tho anmo
day, at p. IN, to let the contract for
erection OF bridge near mill.
lights reserved to reject any and all
bids.
j. NJ SCI UNI - ERT,
County Supervisor.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27
LOST OR MISLAJD.

a certificate OF stock No. 53 In the
Ncwherry Cotton Seed OH Mill and
Fertilizer Company standing in the
name OF Mr.. W. 6. Schacifor on tho
books Of said company. Application
has been made for duplicate OF same.
W. &. SCH a EFFElt,
1896 Savannah, Ga.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27

Childrcn'S Knee Suits at cost.
III .)amicSOn'J.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27

Prices Of Ladies read -lnado waists
ana skirts greatly r0duGod, NJ WO0ten's.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-08-27

AND kAll. CON \ Et'rlONS
Desirable rNW;r tN Pan American In
pN>itInn. liuIla(N. \. y, rs tho mOn0t-
Nuy " long rail journey Is broken.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1901-03-30
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-05
HEART DISEASE FATAL.
John Hermann Expires Suddenly
while Mt work,

John Hermann, a baker. employed by
George T. Budd & Co, of $40 Ninth Street
northwest and whose home is at 4 @
Street northwest. died suddenly last even
ing while at work in the bake shop over
the Budd establishment. His remains
were removed to Barker's undertaking es-
adjustment on Eleventh Street north
west, after Coroner hewitt had given
certificate of death from heart disease ].
Philip Hermann, of House & Hermann,
n brother of the deceased, was notified
as were other relatives. No funeral ar
rangements have yet been made
1t was said last night that Hermann
complained once or twice during the af-
ternoon of feeling badly, but continued
at work. Nothing was thought of the
matter at the time, however, until short
~ after 8 o'clock, when Hermann sat
down in a charlie told John Davis. his
assistant, that he needed physician, and
almost Immediately fell to the floor Davis
picked him up and put him back into the
chair, and sent negro waiter around the
corner for DR.. Barber, who arrived as
hermann was dying. Meanwhile word
had been sent for j. Philip Hermann.
who lives at Kensington, Md, and as soon
as he reached the city the remains of
his brother were turned over to the I'M
dertaker
John Hermann had been in this city
about six months. He lived for some
years in Baltimore, Md, where ne was
well known. He was born in Germany
hfty-three years ago, and while quite
young came 10 America The deceased
leaves wife and several children.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-05
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. o'NEIL.
Services Conducted by the Rev. A
Mackay-Smith at st. Johns.

The funeral of Mrs. O'Neil, the wife of
Rear Admiral O'Neil, Chief of the Bureau
of Ordnance. who died at the Grafton on
Wednesday, took place yesterday after
noon at st. Johns Funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. Alexander Mackay-
Smith, rector of St Johns.
A large number of officers of the army
and navy were present. The casket was
covered with many floral tributes, among
which was wreath from the national Of
ficers of the Society of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. Mrs. ONeil
was at one time a vice president general
Of that society. Interment took place at
Arlington. The paIlbearers were Rear Adj
mirals Ramsey. Benham, Farquhar, Wat
son. and Bradford, General Haywood of
the Marine Corps, Surgeon General Wy
man, and Captain Miller, 4. s. n.
Mrs o Neirs death was entirely unex-
pected. She had been i'll for some time
but her health was recently thought to
be improved. She had resided in Wash
ington for a number of years, and was
prominent in army and navy circles She
is survived by her husband and one son.
Dr. O'Neil, of Boston. Prior to her mar
riage Mrs. % Neil was Miss rockingham
daughter of Richard rockingham, Of
BOSTON
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-05
THINK so?
The Minister'S wife Was Right.

When a baby's life can be saved by
food it is worth while knowing something
Of that food
minister's wife. name given below
writes: Il do not eXaggerate in the least
when / say that / have never, yet seen d
picture of the starving babies of India
that looked as bad as our baby did. The
skin was drawn as tightly as possible
over her little frame, and was almost
black. Her little form was so shrunken
that it was pitiable 10 look at Her
bright eyes only showed that she was
alive.
She was starving to death. for every
thing she ate was Immediately thrown on
from her stomach. We tried every kind
her alive by rubbing olive and cod liver
oil into the pores of the skin.
The doctor was doing al hf could. but
finally we sent for an uncle an old ply
stefan to come and see her. The doctors
agreed perfectly, but uncle advised us
to use Grape Nuts Food.
we immediately got some and placed a
spoonful in some boiling water This
was allowed To simmer until the food be
came perfectly soft. little rich milk
was added and just enough sugar u
sweeten. 1t made a delicious food, and
it was astonishing how perfectly it agreed
with our baby and how she did lick it
down
she would not drink milk unless it had
Gr9pe-Nuts Food in II thereafter.
After a few days she began to show
marks of Improvement, then she i'm
proved very rapidly. When we began
feeding her Grape-Nuts she weighed
about ten pounds. now she weighs over
thirty, and is almost as broad as she is
long.
Our friends all think it a miracle that
she recovered While / am writing this
letter. one of my older girls has just
come up. begging for some Grape-Nuts
and cream.
IL has saved the life of our baby Mrs.
S. ". Hardin. Spring Hin, Tenn