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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

A college professor in New England
starved a captive turtle to death in
four years, and yet he goes unpun-
ished.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

The bandit who held up some gam
blers in Minneapolis must have
thought it was a game two could play
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

DR.. Lorenz begins to think the crop
of dislocated hips in this country is
very large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

That old rounder, the King of Bel.
GUM, may never reach these shores
unless he wears iron-clad apparel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

When the effete east talks about the
conservative element and business in.
terests, it simply means Wall street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

Senator-elect Shoots harem has not
been checked up. AS yet we have only
his word for it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

The French miners had no Mitchell
and they abandoned their strike at
the end of six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

The cakewalk has reached Paris,
where it is known as the danse du
gateau.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

The fate of the convict miners still
hangs IN the balance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

The canebrake bears breathe freel
again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

When ]. P. Morgan takes a cold all
Wan street has cold feet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

David B. Hili's toboggan experiences
are at any rate marketable in the
magazines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

The days are remarkably short just
now. but the evenings are very long.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

Uncle Joseph Cannon sees the gavel
approaching in his dreams.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

Booth harrington ran behind his
ticket He now prefers to write than
be President.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

The Belgium anarchist was poo
shot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

HOW TO PoPULARfzE MESSAGE.
From the Chicago News.
President Roosevelt could get more peo-
pie to read his message if he would in
corporate in it column or so about his
bear hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-11-21

gateau.
The Press., 1902-12-18
JOSEPH sruHLBAoH.

At the cosey little business place of l Joseph Stuhlbach there is good show ing of jewelry suitable for c Christmas gifts. The stock embraces watches, clocks, rings, bracelets, chains, silver novelties and optical goods. MT. Stuhlbach invites the attention of Christmas shoppers to his stock.
 WILCOX co.
 Wilcox & Go. make their own candies and invite the public to call and sample them. They advertise to save n ney for the purchaser on everything in the line of confectionery, fruit and nuts. They make speciality of peanut taffy and the Christmas broken candy.
 If there are among us those who can afford to present an insurance policy there are three good agencies here-A. How ard, c. F. Harwood, J. F. Chamberlin.
 For perfumes, toilet articles or any thing in the druggists' line consult W D. Heald. MT. Heald has been in business here for years, and while he does not make much effort for holiday trade, there are many useful articles to be selected from the stock he carries all the year lOund.
 At the Eaton drug store may be found some of the tastiest toilet articles to be found outside of the cities. In perfumes and elegant packages to present them in very happy selection has been made. This stock should receive the careful at- tention of Christmas buyers.
 Coal is so much of a luxury this year that but few can afford 1t for Christmas giving, even in the small quantities that 1t is possible to secure 1t. w. E. Demond will fill orders as long as he has coal at his well equipped yards. Your out-of town friend, who has for- merly lived here, would appreciate years subscription to The Press as much as anything. For such person The Press Is as good as good long letter from home each week.
 There is some little difference of opin- ion as to the best thing to give for Christ mas. Hodgson & Smith are in favor of g sewing machine or good stove. 0. P. Hodgson says that any lady who gets a Singer sewing machine is bound to be pleased.
 W. E. Hanley thinks nice pair of fur lined slippers or warm pair of oyer. shoes appropriate. MT. Hanley will tell you about the Queen Quality shoes for In nd hA If you left 1t out to Schmeiske & Jacob sen, they would probably say have good suit of clothes made or nice pair of ! trousers
 No matter what else you buy you must have candy, fruit and nuts. At the Chi- cago grocery you will find what is needed for the Christmas table or the tree. The Allen Brown hardware company show good line of skates, sleds, pocket and pen knives, etc.
 c. A. Ray will fill your oid 1T for q Christmas turkey or chicken-in fact Mr Ray has nice line of all kinds of meat and vegetables.
 A pair of Marvel sht es would be great Christmas gift for little folks. You will find them at F. Kreiseps, Johnson's block, East Main street. At the five and ten-cent store of N Pero can be found many articles suita blt. for Christmas gifts. He shows a line of dolls from 5 cents to $1 25, and has all kinds of mechanical toys. Albums, ,ws Ielry, and many other seasonable artieles may be, found her0
The Press., 1902-12-18
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

In the past the price lof s1 50 per year for The Press, when not paid in advance, has'not been enforced when subscriber has paid arrearsges and portion of 8 year in advance. After January 1, 1903, the price of $1 25 yer year will only be allowed for payments strictly in advance. After that date all full months in arrears will be charged at the rate of $1.50 a year; 12kc month. All subscribers are hereby given sufficient notice to obtain the $1.25 rate.
The Press., 1902-12-18
DISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro- D bate Court, December 18th, A. D. 19O2


 ton, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of LuCiuS Eldridge, pray ing that an instrument in writing, puFpOrt- ing to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Off1ce in TOlland in said district. on the 26th day of December, A. D. 1902, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application, ana 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 sfgn-post in the town of Wilmington, in said district
 MARCUS B. FISK. Acting Judge.
The Press., 1902-12-18
llasirable Raal Estata For Sale.

The residential property belonging to the es- tate of the late Mary H. Cady is now offered for sale. The house is comparatively new, in per- feet condition. pleasantly located on the mac- adam road in the village Of Stafford Hollow, and Is too well known to need a more extended de- scription. For particulars, etc, apply to
 A. H. SIMONDs. Stafford.
The Press., 1902-12-18
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory, or money refunded
 W. D. HEALD, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1902-12-18
Que prs<-
Thursday. December Is. 1902.
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Resolurions, obituaries or cards or thanks ln- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib CTS untal definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears arc paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-weekly, furnished for s2.15 per year.
 we are nesresponsible for, nor do we by pub lishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents. -s4' < '
The Press., 1902-12-18
A T Court of Probate holden at Tol "A land, within and for the district of Holland

"A "A land, within and for the district Of Holland. on the 18th day of December, A. D., 1902.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Acting Judge.
 On motion of the executriX on the Jestaie es- tate of William D, Holman, late Of Holland, with, in said district, deceased.
 It 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 Of1ce in said district on the 26th day of December, 1903, at o'clock. afternoon, by post ing copy of this order on the public sigh post Tn safd town of Holland. and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Stafford and having a circulation In said district.
 Attest. MARCUS B. FISK, Acting Judge.
The Press., 1902-12-18
Uhesz Run DOu,n The system needs, like clock, to be wound up again, and the best key is the new iron tonic,
 Peptir0n

Good at all times and especially good at this time.
 Peptiron restores strength, courage, vim, appetite, good digestion, and the ability to rest well at night. It is both medicine and food for the nerves and the brain, which it nourishes and strengthens, permanently benefting the whole system.
 Peptiron is made in two forms: In liquid an aromatic cordial elixir-at s1 per bottle, also in cnocolate-coated pills at 50c. or s1 per box. By CT. HOOD CO. proprietors Hoods Sarsaparilla. Lowell. Mass. U. s. A.
 Selling Agent, VIM. D. HEALD.
The Press., 1902-12-18
rOLLANiIS.


 Harry J. Babcock is at home for the Christmas vac ton.
 The 0. B. social which was to have been held at E s. Agard's this week will be indefinitely postponed.
 An entertainment. and supper given by the Ladies' Aid society of the M. B.. church was held at town hall on Wednes- day evening. : Howard Crandall was accidentally shot in the leg one day this week. Dr. Flint of Rockville made an examination but was unable to find the bullet. On account of. the severe storm and bad condition of the roads. no service was held in the Congregational church on Sunday. Mir. Ronald, the present supply, was con- municated- with by telephone and advised not to come sf' ' ittf sssi 'siss
The Press., 1902-12-18

South Coventry, 11th, by Rev. Nestor Light, Frank Otis Boynton and Miss Bes- sic Sherwood Avery.
The Press., 1902-12-18
Born.
Married.

South Coventry, 11th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Burton Clough.
The Press., 1902-12-18
4 CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Some folks may think that in order to ma a nice Christmas Present 10 suit any mind, that they must at dry-go0ds store call, but peep in our wfndWOS proves hats not so at all, and If to their knowledge they'd add 8 grain more, let them know there's nice presents in hard ware store.
 Now, just pause and gaze awhile at our beau tiful tree; where such lovely gifts did you ever see7 There's handsome razor as ever was seen, and men like sharp gifts as well as sharp folks ween. Then to go with 1t, there's good bristie brush, and you'd better come early to avoid the rush. There's also strOp in a cute little case, to make the edge smooth for your dear ones poor face. And such handsome clocks. which keep time just right, and make you think of the g1ver. as their moments take flight. There are skates and sleds, gifts for young and for old, and the prices are marked at which they are sold There are things which are useful, as well as for show, and our price can't be beat but that you all know. If what 10 buy you can't quite decide, after look at our windows please step inside, and we'll show you such numbers of suitable things that your doubts {and your money will soon take wings. for we're sure every one is kindly at heart, and to lift Santas burden will each do his part. Re- member that half Of the pleasure of living lies in good will and in generous giving.
 Yours for Cherry Christ mas and Happy New Year, the
 ALLEN BROWN & co. HARDWARE STORE.
The Press., 1902-12-18
Died.

West Stafford, 16th, Anjenette Fair man. 78, widow of Zenas Fairfield.
 Warrenville, 14th, Julia A. Wilson.
The Press., 1902-12-18

The case of Thomas w. Broder vs. Stephen Connors, was concluded in the superior court last Friday. The action was over an unindorsed check for $200, given MT. Broder by Mir. Connors in the spring of 1900. Mir. Broder claimed he didn't know the check was not indorsed at the time he accepted H, and MT. Con- nors alleged that he understood 1t per- fectly at the time. The jury, after being out over three houTss brought in yer. dict in favor of the defendant, and that he recover the costs. Attorney General Charles Phelps appeared for the plaintiff and States Attorny J. H. Reed for the defendant. There was also short, cal endar session of the court. The case of the Connecticut agricultural college against Thomas Howe was stricken off, and the case of the First Ecclesiastical society of Andover against Charles H. Hands was continued. There was an argument in regard to erasing the appeal of Robert J. Watts from the county con- missioners from the docket. Judge FL mer reserved his decision. In the case of Theron s. Curtis against William s FL lis, 1t was agreed by counsel that the de- fendant pay the plaintiff $360 before April 1, or judgment would be taken for the full amount There was an argument in the case of Henry F. Gruttemeyer against Michael Zimmerman, on a mo- ton to order defendant to disclose de-
 fense, and if he had none, for judgment
 It was ordered that an answer be filed in
 one week. There was an argument on
 demurrer in the case of Amos Keefe againsts the town of Union. The plaintiff
 was engaged by the board of health of that town to guard house where there
 was smallpox. The plaintiff sent in his bill for sevlces to the town, and the town
 refused to pay the bill, on the ground
 that the health board had no authority to make such a contract Sarah Richard son of Wilmington was granted g divorce from Albert E. Richardson on the ground of intemperance, an allowed to take her
 maiden name, Sarah Sampson. John F. Lary was granted divorce from Hattie Lary on the ground of desertion.
The Press., 1902-12-18

Mrs. U. $. Grant, 76, widow of ex-Presi- dent Grant, died at Washington Sunday night.
The Press., 1902-12-18
SANTA CLAUS Headquarters.

Each day now means more hurry, greater rush and larger crowds, SO come early. It win mean better selection, better attention, and less trouble and worry. Among the many things from which you may select are:
 BOOKS, In Linen and Paper for the wee ones. Cloth-bound editions Of Henty and Ellis for Boys and Meade for Girls, and thou sand and one others.
 Medall1ona.
 Dolls, Dressed or Undressed, in rub Der, bisque, cloth, and kid bodies, ranging in price from cent to s250 each. We have the celebrated Max Haudwerck Dolls, none better made. 6s
 Hi-Lo Baby Swing Chairs.
 Doll Houses, Beds, Cradles, Tin Kitch- ems, and Wash Sets. Iron Toys of every descrip- ton. Mechanical and Friction Toys. Stuffed Cloth Animals, Sunday Blocks, Building and Architectural Blocks.
 G9nness And full line Of Paints and Drawing States Fine Stationery and Christ mas Tree Ornaments.
 Smokers, And for the Smokers, Well, we are the only ones in town who can sat- isfy all our people. Our Cigar assortment IS complete. Look them over before purchasing.
 Confectionery, Coming to Confectionery, we have everything from the cheapest to the choicest. Greek-Amer1can Con- fectionery at 10 cents per pound, and all other grades, up to Maillard's at 90 cents per pound.
 These are few of the assortment to be found
The Press., 1902-12-18

The Press will be issued early Christi mas morning. and correspondents are re- ouested to send their letters earlier than usual
The Press., 1902-12-18

Officials of the Hartford and Worcester street railway line met representatives of the Springfield and Eastern line few days ago and talked over the preliminary arrangements of running through cars from Worcester over the Palmer line into Springfield The officials of the Spring. field street railway company have not yet been seen in regard to the plan. It would be an easy matter to arrange such 8 line, for the cars could be run through between the cars of the local lines. It would in- cidentally relieve the cars on the regular Indian Orchard and Ludlow line. It Is reported from Worcester that the Wor- cester and Hartford is planning to extend its tracks 12 miles, through East Brim- field and Brimfield to Palmer, where the line will connect with the Springfield and Eastern. This would finish the connec- ton needed to get to Springfield and would be considerably more direct than the present detour through Ware Springfield Republican.
The Press., 1902-12-18

IDEAL EGG FOOD.-The Great Egg l Producer. The manufacturers of Ideal Egg Food will send on receipt of one dollar, dollar package Of Ideal Egg Food and six other varie- ties Of their celebrated Poultry Foods, total weight 50 lbs A winters supply for fifty hens, and our guarantee to refund the dollar if we do not increase your egg production sixty per cent.
 CLINTON BENNETT, Sole Manufacturer.
 Willfmantic, Conn,
The Press., 1902-12-18
OTIS CHAPMAN


 As usual there is an attractive variety of Christmas offerings at the store of Otis Chapman. His stock of toys embraces all the popular staple articles and lot of specialties. He has sleds, skates, pocket knives, razors and Ingersoll watches The proprietor of this store makes no effort to discourage the tobacco habit He has big case full of the leading makes of cigars and pipes to suit all fancies. It is almost impossible to call for cigar with merit that is not to be obtained here. For the holiday trade there are boxes of good brands put up 25 and 50 in box. Candy of all kinds, including the broken variety. The pound and half pound pack ages of choice confectionery will please the ladies.
The Press., 1902-12-18
Christmas Gifts.

Don't worry about Christmas Gifts. Give a sensible, useful gift and you can't go wrong. Remember, we're here to help you out. Anyone would appreciate gift of such splendid, warm and hobby Slip pers and Shoes as we are selling.
The Press., 1902-12-18

HOUSE FOR SALE IL MRS. CATHERINE VIRGIN,
 West Main Street.
The Press., 1902-12-18


 Did you ever stop to think what Christ mas means to 8 big store like Forbes & Wallace's of Springfield? For months the men who manage the various sections have been rushing from city to city on both sides of the ocean to find the most attractive things for shoppers, and the big store is being made ready to receive all the new stock, which is far larger than any one ever dreams of. Think of store employing nearly 600 people, each one busy every minute waiting on customers or doing other work to make life for the shopper pleasure, and then consider that this small army will be more than busy selling, selling, selling things to people from now until Christmas morning, and perhaps you can conceive small idea of how great the stock must be to meet this demand, and how carefully plans must have been made so that each customer can be given exactly what he or she wants and nothing else. It is worth visiting this great store at this holiday season just to see how great metropolitan stores are managed, and what a variety of things have to be kept on the shelves. One can do anything from completely furnishing house to buying harness or things for a stable in the store, to say nothing of cloth ing the whole family from head to foot Each so-called department is a perfect store in itself each one acting alone tO make perfect and convenient whole.
The Press., 1902-12-18
PROF. T. F. JORDAN.

If there is anything in the following list that you would like for Christmas present you can find it at Prof. Jordans music store: Pianos, organs, vioIls, guitars, banjos, mandolins, accordeons, autoharps, zithers, comets. trom bones, clarionets, flutes, Edison photographs and records, harmonicas, strings, sheet music, music books, music rolls. drums. etc. Instruction given in every form of music. You can find everything in the music line there.
The Press., 1902-12-18

NOR sSALE.-Household furniture at II the residence Of F. G. SANFORD.
The Press., 1902-12-18

DAIR Heavy 1horsa Bob Sleds for sale. l Inquire of A. E. SPELLMAN, Orcuttville
The Press., 1902-12-18

GLEIGHING PARTIES S.-Cystal Lake Hotel win be furnished free to Sleighing Parties. Music and Supper at reasonable prices at short notice.
The Press., 1902-12-18

XXTOOD FOR SALE.-Stove length or w fOur-feet. Dry or green.
 K. s. CHARTER, next to fair ground.
The Press., 1902-12-18
BROWN BROS.

Brown Bros. have a lot of good har- gains In overcoats left, and if the weather continues as 1t has started an overcoat will prove about as welcome gift as anything that could be selected. The line of overcoats at Browns will not last long at the prices asked, but they will he able to take care of Christmas buyers
 ALFRED D BERNARDA.
 Mir. Bernardo has speciality this year that will please the ladies. He has a beautiful lot of fancy baskets suitable for work baskets. These baskets he fills with fruit and makes price for basket and all. At this store can be procured cigars by the box, candy in any quantity and all qualities, Christmas tree orna. ments, etc.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-12-17
KEEP TEE HERD HERE.

It is to be hoped that when the
Glendale herd Of Polled Aberdeen
Angus cattle. is placed before buy
ers at the Chicago sale in January
that some resident or residents Of
Redwood county will take enough
interest in this now world famous
herd to purchase the bulk of the
animals and bring them back to
Redwood county for the perpetual
tion Of the line.
The sale is made necessary to
close up the estate of the late ". F.
Dickinson. but it does not prevent
Redwood county people from seeing
to it that the herd is kept here in
Redwood county. One OF the own
ers, Mr.. Tyson, feels that it would
be wrong for him to bid on the ami
mails, in view of his partnership,
but some of the best stock breeders
Of the State, who have passed
through such experiences, contend
that it would not only be proper,
but right, that he Tay the highest
price for the animals and bring the
herd back to Redwood county and
continue the breeding. Mr.. Tyson,
or some some other Red wood county
man should do the buying, and
of this the fat cattle men of the
county are unanimous in saying.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-12-17

The contest over the ownership
of the Minneapolis Times is still
going on-in the courts, aud in the
meantime the Times is getting a
whole lot Of free advertising, which
suggests that some fellows interest
ed in the paper might have put up
the whole job.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-12-17

The Hennepin county authorities,
wanting former Mayor .Ames, re.
ceived word that he was at Louis.
vile. Requisitlon papers were Sc,
cured, but when the latter were
honored the former mayor had left
for some other parts Of this broad
land. Considering Mr.. Ames i'll
health and his advanced age, and
the fact that if be told everything he
knew it might prove. distasteful to
other Minneapolitans it might be
we'll to let him spend his remaining
days in peace.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-12-17

Our excellent contemporary, the
Sanborn Sentinel, claims that the
county committee has left certain
bills unpaid. The committee paid
every bill presented to it up to the
time of filing it's statement with the
county auditor of receipts and dis
bursements No bills for the claims
made by the Sentinel have yet been
presented.