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WALES.

The trial of the case of Charles Tobir
of Wales against the town of Brimfield
for injuries occasioned by defect 10 the
highway, last Wednesday resulted In q
disagreement of the jury
Mrs. Rosie Cooke has about sixty-five
standardized Barred Plymouth Rock
hens and pullets, known as the "brown
egg strain" and prolific layers. Their
record for January was 936 eggs.
Ira Nelson of Wales has brought suit
against the Wales savings bank for Ira
Nelson of Wales. The bank held a mort.
gage against farm in which Mr.. Nelson
claims an interest, which was foreclosed.
The farm was the joint property of three
brothers, Royal, Albert and Ira. 1t was
left to them by their mother, and the es.
tate was never divided. The mortgage
was given by Royal and Albert, who lived
on the farm. Both are now dead. Ira
says that he knew nothing of the mort
gage, and cannot believe that his brothers
would have mortgaged the property with
out his knowledge. In any event, they
had no right to mortgage his interest, and
it Is for that he sues. The suit is plea
Of land, and the case Is on the trial list
for this term of court.
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A guardsman in the reserve of off,
GERS who is better known for his swag-
ger than his brains had an unfortunate
experience in South Africa.
He was stationed about 100 miles
from Cape Town at a remount depot.
One morning farmer stopped him as
he was taking constitutional and
warned him against crossing an inclos-
ure containing cock ostrich which
had become bad tempered. The guards
man said that no ostrich ever hatched
would turn him out Of his way and
went on unmoved
AS he had not returned home four
hours afterward his brother officers
were alarmed and sent out search par.
ties. What was their surprise to dis.
cover him lying on his back unhurt
with cock ostrich sitting on his chest
The bird had knocked him down each
time he had tried to rise. but could not
hurt him while he lay fiat on his back.
Yet leave his enemy he declined to dc
and therefore sat quietly upon him un.
til driven off by the rescue party.-Lon-
don Express.
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wonSerful Courage.

That was a magnificent feat per-
formed by French regiment when
they were fighting the Austrians. 1t
happened long time ago. but the incl
dent was marked by such superlative
valor that it will never be forgotten.
The regiment under Colonel Walhu-
bert, was sent to take an intrenchment
Of the Austrians In the heights Of the
Simplon pass Arriving at the point.
they found the enemy solidly intrench-
ed In what appeared to be an impreg-
nable position. In front of their re-
doubts and quite separating them from
the French force was a deep chasm
through which ran a mountain torrent.
How to get across was problem
seemingly impossible to solve. But the
colonel was equal to it, He found q
long, straight tree with a trunk almost
a foot in thickness. This he ordered
to be cut down, and the trunk was &C
CALLING fire The colonel gave the word
to pass Overcome man at time.
The first was shot and pitched dowr
to death In the chasm. The second anC
third shared his fate, but presently 9
few succeeded in the desperate at
tempt. Then the colonel followed
formed the little party on the otheI
side and charged The enemy, DUN
founded at such extraordinary brav
cry, left their position and ded.-Cas
selPs
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ASHFORD.
WestfOrd.

Mrs. Abbie Kinney is visiting friends
in Southbridge.
John M. Chism of Stafford is at home
for few weeks.
Miss Maria Brooks is boarding with
Davis Baker in Warrenville.
Miss Grace Baker, who was caring for
Miss Brooks, has returned home.
Rev. T. D. Briggs will exchange with
Rev. Mr.. Fogg of Union next Sunday.
George Simonds, who recently dis1oca-
ted his hip, is improving slowly and
seems to be in good spirits.
Albion West Is at home with his father,
Oliver West, to spend the balance Of the
winter. He shot fox last week.
DR.. Griggs of Nutly, N. j., died Jan.
81. He leaves one daughter, sister
that resides in Windham. also a brother
that lives in this place.
Thomas Woolisc1oft has purchased a
gasoline engine and wood-sawing machine
of Mr.. Gardner Of Warrenviile. He will
travel around and saw wood for the far
mers in this vicinity. He Is to build 6
large shed for housing it when not In use
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worsh1pinG O Turtle.

At place called Kotron. on the
French Ivory Coast. the natives be-
lieve that to eat or destroy a turtle
would mean death to the guilty one or
sickness among the family. The fetch
men, of which there are plenty. declare
that years ago man went to sea fish,
ing. In the night his canoe was thrown
upon the beach empty. Three days
afterward turtle came ashore at the
same place With the man on it's back
alive and well. Since that time they
have never eaten or destroyed one Of
that species. although they enjoy other
species.
If one happens now to be washed
ashore, there is great commotion in
the town. Firstly. the women sit down
and start singing and beating sticks:
next a small piece Of white cloth color
must be whiteI is placed on the turtles
back. Food Is then prepared and plac-
ed on the cloth. generally plantains.
rice and palm oil. Then. amid lot
more singing. dancing and antics of
the fetch people. it is carried back in
to the sea and goes on its way rejoic-
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She was hero worshiper
Often she would read history Just to
find some new hero to worship
Otherwise she would read such nov
els as Beautiful Betsy, the Belle Of
the Brassworks; or, The Baronet' 9
Bride
or course this made her feel that she
had married beneath her for her hus-
band had not grown round sbouldered
from wearing heavy medals.
Occasionally she would tell him that
she wished he was hero.
Once the foolish man told her that he
would be hero If be had a chance.
You wouldY' she said In tones OF
incredulity. Did you ever do any.
thing in your life that looked like brav.
cry or that seemed valorous in after
yearsY'
He thought of the day when they
played Mendelssohn's wedding
March" and he gave the minister SIC
and she became his wife
But he didn't say anything about it,
For true hero never talks about bis
glorious, daring deeds.
So she never knew that her husband
was hero.
Isn't it sad, sad story Baltimore
American.
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COVENTRY.
South Coventry.

The Ladies' Whist club met with Mrs.
Frank Spaulding, at her home yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Collins spent last
Sunday with their daughter and son-in-
law, In Norwich.
Miss Maude Tracy gave ''candy pulp
to large number of her friends, at her
home last Saturday evening.
The grange meeting held last Friday
evening was very enjoyable affair. The
members Of Stor1's grange did themselves
credit.
II anyone has an autograph Of Nathan
Hale's, that they are willing to sell, they
will do the Rev. Mr.. Light favor to call
on him with the same. s.r- =.
A number of the members of the A. o.
U. w. band expect to go to Willimantie
this evening II pleasant and attend 8
musical entertainment to be given at the
opera house. .... rs
1t is reported that the George Parker
house tenented by James Kenyon. and 10
Gated between this town and Andover
was burned last Tuesday night.
The date for the Junior Endeavor en-
tertainment has been decided upon and Il
will be given on the 22d. the evening O
Washington's Birthday. There are very
elaborate preparations being made, ant
it Is hoped that the evening will prove
fair and the entertainment a success.
Last Sunday evening the G. E. societ.
held very interesting meeting, 1t being
the anniversary of the founding Of thu
winter society. The meeting was led b.
the pastor Rev. Nestor Light and the fol
lowing subjects were discussed by the fol
lowing persons: "Life of President Fran
els Clark" Miss Sarah Boynton; Ellis
tory of the G. E. society,"" Miss Haiti
Coombs; "The use of conventions" Mis-
Sadie White; 1.-The ideal endeavorer,
Miss Alice Coombs; 1.-The influence o
the Christian Endeavor society,"" Mis-
Charlotte Albertin; 1.-THE society Ii
Prisons" Joseph Mcfarland; 9Th
floating societies." Mrs. Frank P. Will
liams.
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LOYALTY.


A Durham collier recently took unto
himself wife whose friends had done
their utmost to dissuade her from mar.
rying, but without success
Meeting her one day some months
after her marriage. friend remarked
Hello. Bess! Yer look right bad
Has e been a-thumping yer2 l knowed
what 1t would be. but yer would have
i'm. Everybody said Bob 'ud max q
fitball Of yer!'
Then everybody was wrongw snap.
ped the i'll used wife. We've been
married this eight months. and | amt
a-going to say we had no little shin.
dies, but to give our Bob is due will
say as e amt had to use Is foot yet
So thereH'-Exchange
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WILLIM ANTIC.
(Hartford COurant.)

Robert Kearns Of Coventry was on
Wednesday in the police court charged
with intoxication and, In a seperate COM
plant, with resistance to an officer He
pleaded guilty to both charges and was
sent to jail for ten days for intoxication
and forty days and costs for resistance.
Kearns's record In the local police court
covers period of nearly twenty years.
Captain Richmond received word about
o'clock Tuesday morning that horse,
hitched to wagon, had been standing on
Pleasant street for more than two hours
in the storm without any care. The team
belonged to Mr.. Warren, milkman in
Mansfield and had been driven to this
city before O'Clock in the morning.
Hiram Peck, the driver, was found In one
Of the nearby residences intoxicated and
was locked up. The team was delivered
to other persons, who drove 1t home.
Mrs. Dawley and two children OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Moriarty of Mansfield
Center were nearly suffocated by coal gas
at the residence of Mr.. Moriarty Sunday
morning. Mrs. Dawley, who is the moth
or of Mrs. Moriarty, was In the house In
the absence of the Moriartys. Sunday
morning one Of the children awoke feeling
dazed and when she attempted to walk,
found that she could not. She was un-
able to get to her grandmother, but her
screams aroused two neighbors, who af-
fected an entrance to the house. They
opened the windows and the fresh air
soon revived Mrs. Dawley and the chill.
dren.
A case was tried before Justice of the
Peace E. Frank Bugbee last Friday. In
which James A. H. Bowers Of Mansfield
sues Frank P. Casey of Willimantic to re.
cover damages for injuries received In a
collision. The teams of the plaintiff and
the defendant collided last December at
the corner of Jackson and Prospect
streets, and Bowers was thrown out and
injured to such an extent that he claims
he was at an expense Of $50 for medical
attendance and nursing, and 1915 damage
to his wagon.
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Ebenezer Brown, Is, of Palmer, died
Saturday night about midnight, after an
Illness of several months. Mr.. Brown
was the proprietor of the hardware, stove
and plumbing business carried on under
the name of CA. Brown & Co. He was
one of the most respected and promi-
nent men of the town. He has represent
ed the town in the legislature, been se-
lectman, was town clerk and treasurer
for six years and treasurer Of the Palmer
savings bank for two years. He married
Mary A. Allen of Ware In 1845, who sur
wives him. He also leaves one daughter,
Mrs. F. D. Barton, of Palmer. His only
son, Clarence A, who was in business
with him, died last year. The funeral
was held yesterday afternoon.
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oTATE OF CONNECTICUT. Tolland

CTATE OF CONNECTICUT, Tolland
~ County, S., District of Stafford, ss., Probate
Court, February 4th, 1901.
Estate of John p Herlihy, late OF Monson,
Mass. deceased.
Pursuant to an order from the Court OF Pro-
bate for said District, will be sold at Public
Auction, to the highest bidder, on the 14th day
(unless previously disposed Of at private sale,
the Real Estate of said deceased, consisting of q
wood lot situated in the Town OF STAFFORD. in
said District, on the west side Of highway lead
ing from stafford Hollow to Monson near the
farm OF Patrick Hassett, containing forty acres,
more or less.
Sale to take place on the premises in said
STAFFORD. Terms to be made known at the time
OF sale.
JOHN P. HERLIHY, Jr, Administrators.
P. o. Address, Monson, N ass.
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Ala Court of Probate holden at Toll
IN land, within and for the district of Tolland,
on the 9Th day of February, A. ID. 1901.
Present, WIN. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
On motion of Ernest ID. Royce, executor on
the testate estate of Nathan ID. Royce, late OF
wilmington, 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
executor, and directs that public notice be
given of this order, by advertising the same
said district, and by posting a copy thereof on
the public sign-post in said town OF wilmington,
nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record,
VIM ID. HOLMAN. Judge.
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When Duchenois,. the great French
actress. died. some one met an old man
who had been her Intimate friend and
who was apparently crushed with sor-
row. Kindly meant professions Of sym
pathy and consolation failed to cheer
him. For" said he, lit Is not so much
her loss which troubles me as her base
ingratitude. Can you credit it? She
left me nothing in her will. and yet |
dfned with her at her own house three
times o week regularly for 80 years.
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A T Court of Probate holden at Ash
N ford. within and for the district of Ashford,
on the 3lst day Of January, A. D. 1901.
Present, DAVIS A. BAKER, Judge.
On motion Of Andrew Wilton and Edwin M.
Wilton, executors on the estate OF stephen
Wilton, late OF Ashford, within said district de-
ceased.
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
three weeks in a Stafford newspaper having a
circulation in said district, and by posting q
copy thereof on the public sign post in said town
OF Ashford, nearest the place where the de.
ceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
45-3 DAVIS A. BAKER Judge
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tFor The Press.)
tFor The PFeSSJ
ALBUM "REMINISCENCES. NO.

wilmington, Dec. %, 1854.
From Bartholomew Potter. -
To Amos Preston: ~
Dear Friend MY age is 76. My wife
and I have six children living, buried
two; have nineteen grandchildren, and
one great-grandchild. Have always en-
ioyed good health, have always worked,
have never had fever, nor been bled.
To Amos Preston
Dec. 90, 1854. This day l have lived
to see 70 years-while many of my friends
are laid in their dusty beds; parents, two
sisters, one brother, two children and
many other relatives. When look back
and view the mercy of God, it makes me
wonder, and say, Why am I spared?'
No merit of my own, but the mercies Of
God! May you and 1 both be ready TO
meet our summons when 1t comes, for 1t
appears to me it won't be long before we
shall be called to try the realities of death.
- r. -. - KEzIA GLAzIER POTTER.
wilmington, Dec. 10. 1858.
To Amos Preston:
Joseph Merrick born July 2, 1888.
Lodicea Dunton born Sept. %, 1894.
Married April 10, 1914. The parents OF
seven children. would say to the read
ers of this album, look out, any Of these
pleasant evenings, view the order OF ma
ture and say, If you can, There is no
God.' You will say there is God. Then
love and serve him! Ill health forbide
more. JOSEPH MERRICK.
~ N. B.-Deacon Merrick wrote the above
when very sick indeed, but In full pos.
session of his reasoning powers. l had a
very pleasant visit with him. His whole
| theme seemed to be heaven, which he
hoped soon to enter. When taking my
last look at him, could say, AN honest
man Is the noblest work of God His
funeral was attended at the Baptist meet.
ing house Jan. 8, 1854. A full house
Minister William G. Walker preached
fed when l awake in Thy likeness.
Psalm 1875. A very good sermon indeed
| AMOS PRESTON.
| Wilmington, Dec. 10, 1853.
am SO years of age. l have not quite
arrived at the common age of man, but
expect soon to step off the stage, anc
hope to be admitted into the presence o
my dear Redeemer, through His merits.
| LoDIcEA DUNToN MERRICK.
Wilmington, Dec. 10, 1853.
l am SO years old, enjoy good health
but feel that my work was almost done
1 have hope of blessed immortality be
You'd the grave.
| MRS. MEHETABEL PEARL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Potter, who used to liv,
near the Potter school" house, were tn
parents of the late Daniel Glazier Potte
of Monson, Mass, the grandparents o
the late Rev. Ira Glazier Bidwell, and O
w. P. Bidwell of Stafford Springs. Mrs
Potter was sister of the late David an
Daniel Glazier. Col. and Mrs. Merricl
were the paren of the late Timoth
Merrick and of John Merrick of Holyo
Mass. Mrs. Pearl was Col. Merrick'
mother. The old Merrick homestead
now owned and occupied by Marli
Knight.
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The scabbards worn by Russian ON
GERS are made Of DaDier macho

VALUABLE ALMANAC FREE.-We have
received copy OF the new almanac for
for 1901 published by the Royal Baking
Powder Co. 1t is an artistic and useful
book and Is of interest to housek eepers
A noteworthy feature of the almanac is q
prediction of the weather for every day Of
the year, by Prof. DeVoe, who correctly
prophesied the great Galveston cyclone
and other important meteorological
events. We are authorized to say that
any woman reader of this paper can secure
a copy without cost by sending request
to the Company, at 100 William St., New
York. ~.
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1t has been fully demonstrated that
Ely's Cream Balm Is specific for Nasa
Catarrh and cold in the head. This dis
tinction has been achieved only as the re-
suit of continued successful use. A NOR.
bid condition of the membrane In the
nasal passages can be cured by this puri
flying and healing treatment. Sold by
druggists, or it will be mailed for so cents
by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren-st., Newly ork.
1t spreads over the membrane, Is absorb
ed and relief Is immediate. 10
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Died.

Stafford Springs, Sd, William j. Will
liams, So.
Palmer, I'd, Ebenezer Brown, 70.
Stafford Springs, 4th, Mrs. Joseph AL
len. 70.
Union, 1st, Silas W. Newell, Sc.
Stafford Springs, Cd, Mary Louise, IA,
daughter Of John Roberts.
Stafford Springs, 1st, Carl Fontanelli,
10.
Rockville. ID, Grace Westcott, 81, wife
of John III. Austin.
Philadelphia, Sd, Sanford Washburn, a
former resident of Stafford.
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A Remedy for the Grippe,

- remedy recommended Tor patients AFFLICTED
with the Grippe Is Kemp's Balsam. which is es-
pecially adapted for the throat and lungs. Don't
wait for the first symptoms of the disease; get
bottle to-day and keep 1t for use the moment
it is needed: If neglected the grippe has tend
ency to bring on pneumonia. Kemp's Balsam
prevents this by keeping the cough loose and
the lungs free from Inflammation. All drug.
gists sell Kemp's Balsam DIT Csc. and SOC.
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New London Day: There is we'll de-
fined report that the passenger service of
the southern division of the Central Yer
mont railroad Is to be built up. Assist
ant Superintendent Nash is a we'll in
formed progressive railroad man, and he
is gradually getting the division into bet
ter running order. Already the trains
have be gun to look better. The passen-
ger coaches are being overhauled, and as
they make their temperance on the d.
vision appear, as fine as new ones. One
Of the results of the improved service, 1t
is said, will be parlor and sleeping Car
coach on the train which leaves New
London at 5. is O'Clock every afternoon
for Brattleboro. This coach will be ia.
ken through to Montreal. There is a
new order with the trainmen, requiring
them to call out every station, even the
flag stations, designating them as only
flag stops.
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w ar Relics.

Burnside, Gallagher, Smith and
Starr Cavalry Guns that were
used during the Civil War. Cost
the Government about ST..
Sale price 69c each.
A valuable relic and can be
used, as there is plenty of ammu-
milton at low price.
Smith & Wesson Revolvers, cal
iber 45-usual retail price, $12
and $14. Here for SIS.
Colts Rifles, complete and in
perfect condition.
Price SO each.
Cost the government SIS.
Remington Revolvers, in good
condition. Price $3.50
A limited number of Colts Re
volvers. Price $3.50.
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~rNrrrE

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town Of
Holland are hereby notified that said taxes on
list of 1907 became due on the first day Of March
and that will be at the town hall in said town
OF ROLAND 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 ii. SPARROW, collector.
TOlland Conn.,, Feb, z. 1901.
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Cheney Bros. Indias.

One thousand yards Cheney
Bros Genuine Printed Indias, "a
inches wide, in variety of color
ings and designs-value 75c.
49c yard.
Court Square Entrance.
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Stafford Springs, 9th, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Frazier.
New Haven, Jan. 31st, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Robinson and grand
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Chandler
of Stafford Springs.
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You Should BEGIN

The new year right. You should use a
small part of your Yankee inquisitiveness
In learning where you can make your
hard-earned dollars and pennies do you
the most good. You are at the threshold
Of new century, as we'll as new year,
and you should make no mistakes, as
most Of you will never see the opening Of
another century. It is all we'll enough
| to make good resolutions at the begin
ming Of each new year; but a new GEN.
fury Is altogether another thing. as it Is
such long time to wait that you will
spend you entire life on the wrong road
Look - inquire - investigate-an and then
come to the Chicago Grocery and buy
your supplies, thus keeping on the broad,
straight road that leads to plenty and
prosperity.
All who run may read:
II lbs. Granulated Sugar, N.oO
8 lbs Finest Evaporated Apples, rs
lib. " " Aprcots, ID
lib. Peaches, .l2
s lbs. Good Prunes. rs
| lbs. Choice Prunes, Is
8 lbs. Best Prunes, .25
| 3 cans Elegant sweet Corn, ~
1 can Solid Packed Tomatoes, 10
2 cans Good Table Peaches, rs
1 can Fine Bartlett Pears, is
1 can Delicious Singapore Pine Apple, 30
| 3 cans Best Early June Peas, rs
| Strictly Pure Spices, all kinds, at SC 4lb
Stalles Pure Cream Tarter at l0c n ID.
l ID. Best Black Tea you ever drank, so
l Id. Good Coffee, rs
Our 35c Coffee is the finest to be had at any
price.
Yours,
O. M. BROWN.
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Jell-O, The New Dessert,
pleases all the family. Four 1avors Lemon.
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
Rroeers, 10 cents. Try it to-day.