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Cañon City record., 1902-12-11
A TRYING ORDEAL.
ChS Fatteninx Process of = Mar
riageabIe Girl In Tunis.


The marriageable girl in Tunis has
trying ordeal to go through after her
betrothal to the man not of her choice,
but whose choice she IL. She has TO be
fattened to the required size before the
ceremony can take place.
As soon as the betrothal takes place
she is taken to room and there
cooped up i'll the fattening process is
concluded. Silver shackles are fastened
round her wrists and ankles, and the
task Of her parents and future hus-
band is to increase her bulk till her
wrists and ankles I'LL up the shackles.
II the husband is widower or has
discharged his first wife, the girl
has the shackles OF the first spouse
placed on her. and she must I'LL them
out.
II takes n long time TO do this rs a
rule, and sometimes 1t cannot be ac-
complished in spite of all efforts. II is
then open to the future husband to cry
of the bargain or waive the condition.
In the case OF a bachelor he takes care
to see that the bracelets and anklets
are not too large-that is, II he is fond
OF the girl-but II he is being forced
into the marriage by his parents, he is
great stickler for custom. Stout
girls are the more quickly snapped up
in Tunis.-Pictorial magazine.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11

The semi annual election of officers
of Coeur de Leon Lodge No. As,
Knights of Pythias, was held last
Thursday night and resulted as fol-
lows:
Guy U. Hardy, chancellor com
mander; John W. Emmerson, vice
chancellor; Lloyd Egbers. prelate; A.
P. Nelson. master of work; Harry O..
Mead. keeper Of records and seal; A.
L. Jeffrey, master of finance; Allen
Jameson. master of exchequer; @. G.
Nelson, inner guard; Val Jones, outer
guard; W. T. Little, trustee.
The installation will occur Thurs
day evening. January l, at which
time it is probable that refreshments
will be served. Coeur de Leon Lodge
has membership of considerably
over one hundred.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11

The Eugene Cowles Company of
celebrities, booked TO appear here. is
meeting with great success. The
prediction of the Now York critics is
being verified: "Cowles in grand
opera will be splendid success.
Julius Pierce. formerly chief of
the Denver fire department, was in
town last Tuesday and inspected the
equipment of the local fire organiza-
tion, which he pronunced first class
in evcrv respect, being the equal Of
any in the state for cities of this class.
Mr.. Pierce, who is one Of the most
noted firemen In the United States.
Is now engaged in selling fire ex-
tinguishing apparatus.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11
CONCERNING COWLES

From column and half notice
of Eugene Cowles' recital recently in
Cincinnati, the following is extracted ::
"An event long to be remembered.
and looked back upon with great
pleasure. He rendered The Horn
by Fleyier in \ manner that electrified
the audience. The 'Curfew', Absent
and 'Toreador's Love Song were
beautifully rendered, and after Wig
orous applause he sang The Two
Grenadiers. The applause after this
did not cease for several minutes. +"
A great favorite is Eugene Cowles
His date here is Monday, December
10, under the auspices of the Elks'
Lodge.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11
Through the real etntc agency of 1.

Through the real etate agency OF l.
II. Dawsvn, trade was consummated
last weeksby which DR.. Cyrus Fish
exchanged his fye-acre fruit ranch,
corner Of Logan street and Park
avenue, Lincoln Park. for two pieces
of residence property on Raynolds'
Heights in the northn part Of town
belonging to F. e. and J. +. Simon
ton. One of the houses is n five
roomed cottage, corner of Sixth and
Hazel streets. and the other is two
story, Lsir -roomedx house about the
middle the same.block: The amount
involved.in. the transaction was about
5000.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11

A high class operatic concert will
be given at the opera house next Mon
day night under the auspices OF Canon
City Lodge No. 61O. B. P. o. E. A
feature of the entertainment will be
the singing of Eugene Cowles the
eminent basso, for many years con-
nected with the Bostonians.
r.. o o o
Although Canon City Lodge No.
61o. B. P. o. E. has been organized
about two years and half and has
a membership of about 200, there has
never been a death IN Its ranks. This
fact was referred to as a somewhat re-
markable thing by Judge Bailey in
his memorial address at the opera
house last Sunday.
The annual election of Greenwood
Post No. ~, G. A. R will be held
AT tne next regular heetihS oi eae
organization, which will probably
occur before the end of the current
year. Grand Army affairs seem to
have fallen into a condition of sin
nocuous desuetude'' during the past
few months. The meetings of the
Post are held monthly.
The members of Gate City Camp
Woodmen of the World regaled them
selves with AN excu, ,sion to Pueblo
lats Monday night to attend the SER
vices connected with the dedication
of a new Woodmen hall in that city.
The occasion was very delightful
one, about fifty members of the local
camp making the trip. Head Consul
Falkenburg and most of the officers of
the of the head camp were present at
the dedication.
Green Horn Tent No Al, knights
of the Maccabees, held its regular
election of officers last Friday night.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11
Among the Lodges
O f t h e CT t y

The following officers will serve for
the ensuing tenn of six months: Q. @.
Hopkins. past commander; Val b.
Jones, commander; Jacob Juergens,
lieutenant commander; l.. S. Bailey,
R. K. g. F. K; W. A. Mink. chap
lain; F. N. Carrier. physician: SER
geant, z. L. Flesher; Vim. NJ. Cox,
master at arms; Fred Jones, first mas
ter of guard; A. B. Cliff second mas
ter of guard; B. F. Cox, sentinel; !;
Phil T. Smith, picket.
o o Q -
The annual election of officers Of
the local lodge Royal Neighbors, was
held last Tuesday night and resulted
as follows: Dora Swan, oracle; Laura
J. Triplett. vice oracle; Effie B
Curry, past oracle; Florence Dawson,
chancellor; Josephine Minor, recorder; /;
Nettie Flesher, receiver: Iva J. Earl,
marshal; Matte Wycoff, inner senti-
mel; Mrs. Freeburg, outer sentinel !;
managers, Lilly B. Ryle, Cora Potoff
and Benjamin Watcher: physicians,
Drs. McDougal, Wade and Wilkinson.
O O Q
At the last regular meeting of Gate
City Circle Women of Woodcraft
officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows: Pearl NJ. Simon.
past guardian neighbor; Alice b.
Thomas, guardian neighbor; Mary X
stevenson, advisor; Frances Calder,
banker; Josephine Minor, clerk !;
Emma r. Watt, magician; Emma
Dyer, attendant; Elena Swiuney,
musician; Adele Stockley, captain of
guard; Margaret n. McCallister, in
ner sentinel: Z. A. Vonuora, outer
sentinel; manager for eighteen
months, Bertha E. Evans; physicians,
Drs. Ward and Phelps.
@ @ @
At the regular meeting of Canon
City Homestead No. 1888, B. A. Y.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11
c. c. c. r. e. II.
Completely Clean Candy Fresh
Every Hour. Millers.

Gov. Rudd enjoys these pleasant
days by being wheeled about town in
an easy chair. The governor has
probably spent more Christmas sea-
sons in Canon than any other living
man.
Cañon City record., 1902-12-11

The annual election OF officers of
Canon City Camp, No, 1890, Modern
Woodmen of America. was held last
Thursday night and resulted as fol-
lows:
W. J. Maddox, venerable consul &:
r. A Williams. worhy advisor, @. t.
Smith. banker; r. W. Mattoon, clerk :
J. W. jenkins, escort; z. L. Flesher,
watchman: II. T. Patton. sentry
manager for long term. l.. s.. Bailey
manager for short term, W. G. Hun
toon; physicians, L. Z. McDougal.
O. II. Wilkinson and Pitt \. Wade.
Thu installation of the newly elected
officers will take place on the oc-
ca sion of tie first regular meeting III
January.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
Great Removal Sale
WASH GOODS
| AT FACTORY PRICES

Book fold India Linens, worth TIC
a yard, marked a.
down TO .............. ....... 3O
The 10c India Linens, " I
cut TO a yard. .............. 80
The best 15c fine sheer India Hoo
Linens at ................. IOS
Csc grade India Linens and Persian
Lawns, removal sale 1@1
price. $500. ...... L ! &c
The 61ac Nainsooks and Dimities,
small checks and stripes, o.
removal sale price ........... OC
10c grade fine Castilian X
Daisies marked down to..... ~
Those elegant Batiste de Aragon
that sell at 15c yard, a.
reduced to w
25c grade imported French Emer-
aid dimities, removal sale TO-
pilcS $500. .......... SO.
soc Silk Mousseline de Sole. . 1lo
marked down to .......... 90 ~
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marked down to, oA1
a yard. ................o ~ ~
Full 81 inch guaranteed black tat
f femo s z asgq paica price S. 72llc
81 inch heavy black Satin worth
CSC a yard, COO
reduced to ............... WV
Fancy Waist Silks in all colors,
cords and lace stripes, regular sell
ing price 75c, removal NJ
sale price a yard only $50. V
The finest imported corded Wash
Silks, reduced No.
to a yard ................. Fh~C
Another line corded Wash Silk,
worth SOC a yard, marked OSa
down to ~1OC
As inch black silk Grenadines worth
$1.00 a yard, GQo
marked down to. ........... VOC
The 58c cotton back Satin, black
white and all colors, 900
removal sale price,. OOC
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

The republican caucus for nominating
candidates for representatives and justices
of the peace will be held at the town hall
Saturday evening at 7.3O.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Richards of Wor-
cester visited Mrs. Richards parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. W. Barber, the past week.
Mrs. Kinda Marcy has returned to
Southbridge, where she will spend the
winter with her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Reed and Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Richards of Mashapaug
Lake grange visited Southbridge grange
last Thursday evening.
Geo. Cook of Providence, R. l., Is vis-
iting his grandmother, Mrs. Dorcas Scran-
ton.
Geo. Lawson of indianapolis, Ind, Is
visiting his brother, Deacon E. N. Law
SOD.
Fred Corbin of Putnam is spending the
week with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl. F. Corbin.
The subject at the morning service at
the Congregational church next Sunday
will be 1.-THE present religious tendency
In New England; the ultimate factor /;
the Master and the Holy Spirit"
Rock Meadow.
Mrs. Wales is visiting Mrs. Green in
Wales this week.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23
WALES,

Mrs. William Flint Is quite Ill with a
stomach trouble.
Quite a number are having a telephoLe
placed In their building
Mr.. Corbitt of California, a former res
ident, Is visiting friends In town.
Mrs. Laura Belden has given up dress
making for the present on account of poor
health.
Mrs. Charles White of North Ashford
visited her sister, Mrs. G. E. Switzer, last
Monday.
Leon Thompson has taken possession
of his store, purchased of Willis Cham
berlain the 18th.
The first of series of entertainments,
unde the Davis class, was held In the
Baptist church Tuesday evening. The
speaking by Eugene Hall of the Redpath
Lyceum Bureau, Boston, impersonator
and the music by Myron Bickford OF
Springfield were much enjoyed.
Caroline Gilbert, 70, widow of Zena
Harrington, died at her home on Main
street Oct. 10th. She leaves daughter
in-law. widow of Gilbert harrington OF
Monson, a granddaughter" Mrs. Vernon
Arnold, who has always lived with her,
one sister In Illinois and a brother In New
York. The funeral was held at the house
Sunday afternoon at 1.3O. Rev. E. B.
Doland officlated. Zone Sweetly Solemn
Thought" "Gather Home'' and '.Chris
tians, Good Night" were sung by male
quartet. Rev. E. B. Doland, Q. e.. Need.
ham, e. l.. Needham and j. T. Patterson
The burial was In the Main street GENE.
terry.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23
COVENTRY.


Mrs. Lyman Cogswell is seriously Ill
with pneumonia.
VIM. Lord OF Providence was calling on
friends here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Woodwork Of
Noank have been visiting friends her.
The Ladies' association OF the Congre-
gational church met with Mrs F. J. Tracy
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. N. Phillips and Miss Hattie
Brown of New London were at Mrs. Gar
ella PHILIPPE Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Grange met on Tuesday evening.
There were good number present Miss
G. Boden gave very interesting account
of her trip to Nova Scotia. D. Kingsbury
gave an account of his trip to New York.
Mrs. Spaulding a paper on flowers for
the home all the year around. Miss
Mabel Green sang colo.
Sunday was observed as old peoples
day at the M. E. church. The weather
was all that could be desired for such an
occasion. The church was very prettily
decorated with dahlias and autumn leaves.
All the old people over 55 years of age
were presented button hole boquet.
The services began with an old fashioned
love feast at $50 q. M, and preaching
service at 10. As as usual.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

1OAA4<&A4N~s
Mr.. Deane of Springfield Is the guest of
Miss Newcomb.
The Hicks family have returned to their
home in New York.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
10 Wocle on Thursday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hawkins of Bos
ton spent few days last week with Mr..
Root.
Rev. Alexander Hall of New Haven
preached both morning and evening in
the Congregational church.
Mrs. Augusta Parsons will sell her
farm and personal property at Buff Cap
at auction on Friday at 10 "a. m.
Mrs. Simmons, pianist, and Mr.. Deane,
violinist, entertained few people very
delightfully."- at Loren Newcomb's on Mon
day evening.
The fall meeting of the Rockville G. E.
union was held on Wednesday afternoon
and evening with the society at Crystal
Lake. Rev. F. A. Harrison, former
pastor at Somers and an ex-president OF
the union, was the speaker of the evening
An adjourned town meeting was held ir
the town hall on Monday, Oct. 20, for the
purpose Of hearing the report of a specia
committee appointed to formulate meth
cd for letting the roads by contract fol
the ensuing year. 1t was also voted t.
lay out a new road around Chapman hill
and to purchase land crossed by the road
A very pleasant reception was given t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Price and Mr.. ant
Mrs. Ernest Hall at the W,bstrr Hous,
Fuller In very felicitous speech, pre-
chair, the gift of Tolland friends. Ample
refreshments were served TO about eighty
peopl..
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

The democrats of the Twenty-third
Senatorial District held their convention
at Andover last Thursday, nominating
Thomas F. Noone of Rockville as their
candidate. The convention was presided
over by William H. Yeomans Of Columbia
and George Forster OF Rockville was
clerk. The nomination of Mr.. Noone was
unanimous. Mr.. Noone is q native of
Rockville. He was born September s,
1878, attended the public schools and
graduated from the Rockville high school.
class Of 1891. Five years later he entered
the Yale law school, from which he grad
uated with honors. For the past three
years he has practiced law In Rockville.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23
MANSFIELD.

Ralph Simpson is driving new horse.
Miss Margaret Gill is at work for E. L.
Smith.
Geo. Fl. Hanks was In Canton, Mass.
last week.
Mrs Henry Hanks Is with her daughter
In Willimantic.
Miss Emily Conant is the guest of Mrs.
Arvilla Durham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert LaTour are at II.
E. Simonds' this week.
o. L. Smith is putting new engine in
his silk mill at Gurleyville.
Eugene Copeland has resumed his du-
ties 10 E. L. Smiths silk mill.
Gilbert Storrs of Dean academy, Frank
Hill over last Sabbath, the 18th.
Cora A. Dimock of the Willimantlc
high school was at her home In Gurley-
Vile for few days vacation last week.
The men of Gurleyville entertained the
Ladies' Aid society in the form of a
''conundrum supper" last Friday evening
Blanche Swift is very Ill with typhoid
fever at her home In Atwoodville. She
has trained nurse from Hartford caring
for her.
The Connecticut agricultural college
football team was defeated by the Train
ing school team at Springfield last Satur-
day 33 to o.
The grounds around the Gurleyville
church and parsonage have been graded
and new walls built and a decided i'm
provement made.
Mrs. J. E. Otis, who was injured in a
recent runaway, and whose leg was
broken, has so far recovered as to be
about OF crutches.
Prof. Yerex of the Connecticut Agri-
cultural college, who has been Ill with
rheumatism for the past two weeks, is
able to be out again.
DIR. E: q. Sumner attended the meeting
of the Hartford and Tolland county
health officers in Hartford this week, and
read paper on "Vaccination."
Miss Lila Simonds entertained few
of her friends at birthday party at her
home in Gurleyville Saturday evening,
the 18th. An enjoyable evening was
spent and light refreshments were served.
Mansfield has an interesting political
contest. The republican candidates for
representatives, three In number, all have
good backing from the various sections OF
the town. To G. G. Savage Of Storrs the
nomination for first place on the ticket is
conceded, while for second place the Rev.
Leonard Smith of Spring Hill and Fred.
erick Eaton, the Mansfield Center iceman,
are the aspirants. Mr.. Eaton is said to
heve the support of the republican town
committee, while the Rev. Mr.. Smith,
who Is the representative of New York
investment company, Is credited with
having the entire agricultural contingent
at Storrs with him In the contest.-Hart-
ford Times.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23
notice.

The Selectmen and Town Clerk OF the Town of
Stafford will hold session to examine the
qualifications of electors and admit to the elect
ors oath those who shall be found qualified on
Friday, october 18th, at the Town Hall. Stafford,
from nine O'Clock in the forenoon until twelve
O'Clock noon, at the Borough Hail. stafford
Springs, from one o'clock until five o'clock in
the afternoon, and on Friday, october 24th at
forenoon until twelve o'clock noon, and at the
Borough Fl all, STAFFORD Springs, from one O'Clock
until eight O'Clock in the afternoon, and If it
shall appear that the rights of any person on
the first list Ito be made" will mature after said
meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 4th. a
session will be held at the Borough Hall, st AFFORD
Springs, on Monday, November 3D., from nine
O'Clock in the forenoon, until five o'clock in the
afternoon, and not afterwards, for the purpose
Of admitting such persons, and for no other
purpose.
Dated at Stafford, Conn.,. october 10, 1902
MYRON w. LEONARD,)
CHARLIE G.. ELLIS, Selectmen.
FRANK z. FAIRFIELD
MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

THO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMITS
Il SIONERS FOR TOLLAND COUNTY
hereby apply for license to sell Spirituous
and Intoxicating Liquor. Ales. Lager Beer: Rhine
Springs, Town of stafford My place of busine- s
Is not located within 200 feet in direct line Of
Church Fditice. Public school House or the
premises pertaining thereto, or any Post ONCE,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Stafford. this day of october, A. d {,
1902. TIMOTHY GRADY, Applicant
We, the undersigned electors and Taxpayers,
as defined by law, OF the Town of stafford, here
by endorse the applicant of the abOve-named
T1mothr Grady for such license.
Dated at STATIC d, this day of october, A. D.,
1902.
JOHN j. ROCHE, JAMES MORRIS,
FRANK SILK, L. d. GARY,
JOHN E. WHITE
hereby certify that the above-named e.
dorserS are electors and taxpayers, as defined
by law, of the Town Of stafford.
Dated at stafford, this II day of October. A. D.,
1902. MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

The coal strike is at an end. The vote
at the miners convention on Tuesday was
unanimous to accept President Roose-
velt's plan for arbitration. Work is to
be resumed to-day.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

The annual meeting Of the board of
management and town committees OF the
Tolland County Temporary Home for
Children will be held at the home, Vernon
Centre, next Wednesday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

At the democratic convention for the
nomination of sheriff for Holland county,
held at Tolland on Tuesday, William Pin
ney of Ellington was nominated. The
informal ballot gave Mr.. Pinney 16 votes
out of %, and 8. j. Tobin of Rock Vile
had 4. The nomination of Mr.. Pinney
was made unanimous. Ortene Eaton of
Ellington was chairman of the convention
and Fred j. Snyder of Coventry clerk.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

Congressman Charles A. Russell Is &c.
riously Ill at his home In Dayville. The
last reports state that 1t Is believed that
he will die within few hours.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

The Tolland county conference of Con-
gregational churches will be held at Co.
lumbia next week Wednesday and Thurs
dsy.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

Stops the Cough and works off the
Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure cold In one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price Is cents,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

TEvO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMITS
l. SIONBRS FORSTOLLAND COUNTY:
hereby apply Tor a License to sell spirttuous
Wine and cider, at the STAFFORD Springs House.
Stafford Springs, Town of STAFFORD. My place Of
business is located within 200 feet in a direct
line of Church Edif1ce and Public Library, but
not within 200 feet of Public School-house,
thereto.
Dated at Stafford this 18th day of october, A..
d. 1902. WALTER SCOTT, Applicant.
We. the undersigned electors and taxpayers,
as defined by law, of the Town of STAFFORD here.
by endorse the application of the above-named
Walter Scott for such license
Dated at STAFFORD this 18th day of october, A.
d. 1902.
j. s. SMILEDGE, G.. B. GARY,
L e. DIMOCK, OTIS CHAPMAN,
ANTHONY ADAMS
hereby certify that the above-named en-
dorsers are electors and Taxpayers, as defined
by law, of the Town of Stafford.
Dated at Stafford this 18th day of october, A.
D. 1902. MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

Multitudes are singing the praises of
Kodol, the new discovery which Is max
ing 80 many sick people, well, and weak
people strong by digesting what they eat,
by cleansing and sweetening the stomach
and by Transforming their food into the
kind Of pure, rich, red blood that makes
you feel good ali over. Mrs. Cranflll, of
Troy, l. t., writes: For number OF
years was troubled with indigestion and
dyspepsia, which grew into the worst
form. Finally / was induced to use Ko-
dol, and after using four bottles am en-
tirely cured. l heartily recommend Ko-
dol to all sufferers from indigestion and
dyspepsia. Take dose after meals. It
digests what you eat. w. d. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
Ask to-day for Aliens Foot-Ease. q powder. 1t
cures Chtlblains, Swollen, Sweating, Sore, Ach-
stores, CSC.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23
Gtte 1area&.

LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
$3.50 year. If paid strictly in advance. 81 81
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-23

Henry l.. Shattuck of Shellsburg, Iowa,
was cured OF stomach trouble with
which he had been afflicted for years, by
four boxes of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. He had previously tried
many other remedies and number of
physicians with out relief.
For sale by e. K. Taft, Fl. F. Cady,
Stafford; Gardiner Hall ,Jr., & Co., South
Wilmington.