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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
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The most remarkable manifesto ton
of the great religious movement which
swept over this country just before the
war of 1912 was the physical and nerv-
GUS disorder known as ''the jerks" The
Jerks took their name from the fact
that the arms and legs would be thrown
about apparently by force beyond
control of the Individual. The disorder
was epidemic in Tennessee. A slave
owner, a man of great wealth and
prominence and irreligious, called his
slaves together one Sunday morning,
when camp meeting was in progress
near by, and announced his deliberate
intention of horsewhipping any one Of
their number who took the jerks. 1T
is all Imagination" he said, land I'll
whip any one of you that takes it with
N an inch of his life" He went to
camp meeting, and while conversing
with friend in the outskirts of the
ground was told that one Of his ne
groes had the jerks. Selling his horse
whip, he FASTENED toward the spot and
when half way was himself seized by
the Jerks.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

Items OF local interest," taken frum the columns
OF The Press, thirty years ago.I
April "a, 1878.

Through Chandler's real estate agency
James Slbley has exchanged his building
lot on East Main street for the farm of
Charles Hobby, lying In Pelham, near
Amherst, Mass. MIR. SibIey will move to
his newly purchased farm, and Hobby
will remove to this village and Immediate
ly erect q double tenement house on his
lot.
John A. Burwell, Of the arm Of Bur-
we'll Bros, has retired from that firm,
and leaves next week for San Francisco,
where he proposes to engage In business
Daniel Green's new building at Coven-
try for the manufacture of comfortabIes
Is raised and covered, and will soon be
ready for occupation.
ID. 4. Benton, postmaster Of TolIand,
has removed his store and post ONCE from
the basement Of the Baptist church to the
store room south Of the County hotel, on
what is known as Hicks corner.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

sometimes in cold terror over his deed.
sometimes with the same exultation
that Achilles felt In driving round the
walls of Troy. The funeral pyre of
Miranda Sour was no easy work, for
the day was hot and the limbs full of
sap but at last nothing was left of
her save few blackened pieces not to
be distinguished as parts of an apple
tree. Then tired but determined
boy put old Dobbin in the ancient bug
CIV and drove up the road at a rate that
threatened an immediate smashup.
1t was Q o'clock when Jonas re-
CRY. Then as he opened the gate he
rubbed his eyes-it could only be a
vision.
But certainly the vision had warm
arms. They clasped him round the
neck. and face still good to look on
was upturned 10 his own. and the old.
beloved voice cried out:
kiss me. Jonas-right here. right
nowy'
"Miranda!' he gasped. and then
brokenly, THANK God. oh, thank
Godw
"Yes, thank him." faltered Miranda,
tears falling now. "And his instru-
ment was that blessed boy! Oh. Jonas,
he told me how you missed me an
how you kept that beautiful apple
tree in front the door to remember me
byw
Hot shame and fear flooded Jonas.
He glanced at the house and felt like
rubbing his eyes again, for of Miranda
Sour not even stump was left. while
in sweet and placid humility, comfort
ed with many apples and tremulous
with hints of years of happiness, MI
randa Sweet shaded the doorway low
lngly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
Criticism That Hurts and Frets.

To bring about sane friendship be
tween people who love each other, re-
spect for each others individuality Is
Of course necessary. We can vow that
unless duty seriously and lovingly de-
mands it there SHOULD be no unasked
criticism between People who love each
other. Think how it would make for
peace If domestic criticism were for
hidden at every breakfast tablet Think
Of our own happiness II our brothers
and sisters will stop telling US unpleas'
ant truths! Think of their happiness
If we could refrain from enlighteninG
them as to their dress or manners OF
beliefs!-Margaret Deland In Harper's
Bazaar.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

Coon For CHILDREN.-The pleasant to
take ard harmless One Minute Cough
Cure gives immediate relief In all cases OF
Cough, Group and LaGrIppe because II
does not pass Immediately into the stom-
ach, but takes effect right at the seat OF
the trouble. 1t draws out the iDfamma
ton, heals and soothes and cures perma-
pure life giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen
TO the blood and tissues. w. d. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
George Peabody.

George Peabody spent his money
alike for England and America, and
his seventy-flve years of life gave him
ample opportunity to give vent to his
instincts of benevolence. Like Peter
Cooper, he did not wait for death to
come before he parted with his surplus
fortune. Peabody was American born,
and to his glory he declined the offer
Of baronetcy from the queen. Far
more grateful to the good man was the
resolution of thanks passed by the con-
gress of the United States. That was
distinction, coming from the whole
people. of which he was Justly proud.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
RIe..ed with a vic.

A former vicar of country parish
not far from Sheffield was gentleman
distinguished for his learning and fol
the position he took ut Cambridge. One
day visitor to the village got into con
versation with one of the practitioners
and the talk turned to the vicar.
"Your clergyman" said the visitor
lis a very able man. Why. he is a
wrangler." ..-
81 never heard that" was the reply
Of the villager. but his missis Isl
London Tit-RitS
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

Hes not what you would call strict
~ handsome" said the major. beaming
through his glasses on baby as he
lay bowling in his mothers arms. but
it's the kind Of face that grows on you"
ITS not the, kind of face that grew
on your was the indignant and unex-
pected reply Of the fond mother. You'd
be better looking If It had!"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

Mrs. Marryat-Aamma is talking Of
closing her. house and coming to live
with us. Do You think you could sup
port both Of us?
Mr.. Marryat-My dear, can support
you very nicely now, but I'm afraid
your mother would be insupportable.-
Catholic Standard and Times
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
An Appropriate auotation.

DR.. Temples hatred Of verbosity was
intense. On one occasion his chaplain
was surprised to receive a telegram
from the archbishop consisting of only
the words. Third John, Is and a."
Mystified, the chaplain turned up his
Bible and read: 81 had many things to
write, but will not with ink and pen
write unto thee. But / trust / shall
shortly see thee and we shall speak face
to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends
salute thee. Greet thy friends by
name"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

The stems of grass and oats are usu-
ally hollow, and the knots of nodes
which occur at intervals and which
have n peculiar degree of firmness. de-
rived from the interlacing of fbers.
give them firmness and strength
which they would otherwise lack. II
the material of wheat straw were In n
solid form. 1t would make but thin
wiry stem. which would snap with
great ease. but in the hollow form.
with the intervening knots. the neces
sary support Ia afforded
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

; Mrs. Smith-We missed you so much
at our party!
Mrs. sJones-And l was so vexed when
I couldn't come! You see. our cook had
company unexpectedly, and she needed
us to all out the card tables.-Detroit
Journal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

M. NJ. Austin OF Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in the hour Of need. His
wife had such an unusual case Of stomach
and liver trouble, physicians could not
help her. He thought OF and tried DIR.
Kings New Life Pills and she got relief At
once and was finally cured. Only PIC, at
A. &. E1ton's drug store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

Rev. John Reid. Jr. of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. can emphasize his statement,
"It is q positive cure for catarrh II used
as directed. Rev. Francis w. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
Mont.
After using Ely's Cream Balm six weeke
/ believe myself cured Of catarrh.-J w.
eph Stewart, Grand Ave, Buff .lo. N. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at SOC or
mailed by Ely Brothers, SO Warren ST.,
New York. II
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better In creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous little pills,
They always eject cure ana save doctors bills
Little Early Risers are different from all
other pills. They do not weaken the sys-
tenn, but act as tonic to the tissues by
aroustng the secretions and restoring the
liver to the full performance Of its func.
tions naturally. W. d. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. or all the Salves you ever
heard OF, Bueklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. It sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. FITS only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by A. G.
Eaton, druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

"If could only get bite to eat" he
whined.
"Why don't you work :" she asked.
"Nothin' doin' in my line" he an
swered. I'm a dime museum glass
eater, an they're gettin' too common"
poor man" she said sympathetical-
ly. "Come right in, and you can have
the two goblets and the glass dish the
girl broke this morning."-Chicago Post
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
DresafnR IL On.

Jasper county farmer paid a high
tribute to the literary talents Of a Car.
thage real estate agent the other day
He decided to sell his place and got
real estate agent to write n notice.
When the agent read the notice TO him.
he said, Read that again" After the
second reading he said: II believe I'll
not sell. I've been looking for a place
OF that kind all my life and didn't know
l had II until you described IL to me-
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
DUE NoTICK Is SKRvED.-Due notice II
hereby served on the public generally that
DeWitt's Witch Haz i SaIve IL fihe-onIy
salve on the market that Is made from
the pure, unadulterated witch hazel. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve has cured thou.
sands of cases of piles that would not
yield to any other treatment. and this fact
has brought out many worthless counter
feiis. Those persons who get the genuine
DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve are never
disappointed, because II cures. w. ID.
Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
NO NGothera in This Town,

children who are delicate, feverish and cross
Will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, making sickly. child
strong and healthy. certain cure for worms.
Sold BY all druggists, CSC. Sample FREE. Allen
8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. X.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
FibrOid TurnOrs Cured.

First Letter Appealing Mrs. Pnkham for Helps
PKHAM:-I been under Boston doctors treat
relief They tell hbrld
without and the extends
have bearing both back and 'front.' MY ab
swollen have had flowing spells three My
walk length of time
of Fibrod Tlmor little book
cuTately describe write to for Mrs.
E. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley st, (Roxbury) Boston, Mass
Note the result of Mrs. Pinkham's advice-al-
though she advised Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, to take
her medicine which she knew would help her
her letter contained of additional instrlc-
tions as to treatment, all of which helped to bring
about the happy result
MISUNDERSTANDING ago 1 you desc1ib
and asked advice You replied and followed
all directions carefully, and today am we'll woman
expelled strengthened my whole system walk
miles
E. Pinkhams is worth five dol
drop all who afflicted with
i. +. HAYES, 252 Dudley st, (RoxbuIy) Boston, Mass.
gold
health happiness which Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound brought to Mrs. Hayes
testimony should be accepted by all convincing
evidence Pinkham's stands
ovarian nhammaons; liberation, falling and dis
placements C womb; backahe Irregular suppressed painful
menstraon surely the volume and character of the testimonial
daily printing the doubt
which sick write for fuller information about her Illness
Her gratitude Mrs. Pnkham Vegetable
Compound heartfelt that thinks trouble
Truly that Pinlham's Vegetable Conn
pound medicine;
get this when druggist wants to sell something ese
SEf Eos s aSEn @ 9s s: and signatures ct
@JVUV -' winch Igdia T Eedcins
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
@MA,.

This signature e on every bon Of the genuine
Laxative Bronze uinine T.slss.
tho remedy that cares n cold I'm @m@ @mw
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
FOR liver troubles and constipation

The eyes Of other people are the eyes
that ruin uS.-Frnnklin.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23

Santa Claus is unknown in Spain
The three Magi are supposed to be the
tehildren's gift bringers
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-23
Statesmen Wanted

Salary or commission; no experience neces-
sAryi money advanced FOR expenses; outfit
FREE. Solicit orders for our Guaranteed MUIR
sery Stock Write Us at once for terms and Sc
cure the best territory.
THE Il. @. CHASE co, MAIDEN, MASS.
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17

Fine orchestra every night. Special
music Tuesday and Wednesday after
noon at the bazaar.
The banquet at the church after the
dedication services is under the personal
direction Of Father Rabstcinek. Tho
bill of fare, the best of the the season, is
under the careful supervision of Mrs. L.
A.. Simpson and Mrs. lessen and able
lady assistants.
The magnitude of the grand bazaar can
be judged only when you see it. 1t is a
most typical German bazaar. AS in last
Years fair, the leading people of the city
are interested, giving material aid by
their contribution, and social eclat by
their presence and assistance.
The parade will form at the city hall
promptly at 10 a. M. Oct. II, as follows:
Marshal of the Day and His Adjutants.
The United States Flag.
Dickinson Silver Cornet Band
Members of St. Joseph's Church.
The Honorable Mayor.
The City Council.
The City Council of 1co,.
The Building Committee.
The Lay Trustees of St. Joseph'sChurch'
Right Rev. Bisho p Stanley and Visiting
Clergy.
Special Guests and Citizens in Carriage
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17
ChdS. A. Stevens & Bros.
SAMPLES.

have received my fall samples for
ladies' suits. cloaks, turs, waists, and
skirts. Especial attention is called to
children,s cloaks in''the wooftex cloth,
Warranted all wool. Can highly recon-
mend them to anyone wanting a first.
class garment; one that will hold colo,
and shape and stand lots of hard wear
can also sell goods by the yard. Cal
and see samples and get prices.
lo.3.tt VIOLA HOMER, Agt.
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17
CONFESSIONS OF A PRIEST

Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wake, Ark, writes,
".:For II years l suffered from Yellow
Jaundice. consulted a number of
physicians and tried all sorts Of medi-
zines, but got M relief. Then l began
the use of Electric Bitters and feel that
| am now cured of a disease that had me
in its grasp for twelve years." If you
want a reliable medicine Tor Liver and
Kidney trouble, stomach disorder or
general debility, get Electric Bitters.
Only soc. Its guaranteed by T. J
Greene & Co., Dickinson, and J. A.
Ferris. Medora. Druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17
St. Joseph Fair and Dedication Notes

St. Joseph Fair and Dedication Notes.
St. Joseph's church bazaar opens Sun
day, October IS, at the opera house and
will continue until the following Sunday,
October IS, and will be open every day
after IL m.
Dinner will be served at the new
church Tuesday and Wednesday. The
management would ask the public to re-
serve their seats at the church and
banquet for Wednesday, the 2lst, to
avoid unnecessary delays. beside annoy
ance. Profit by the experience Of las,
year.
The blessing Of the bells takes place
Tuesday.
For order Of the dedication exercises
see program.
The tickets of admission to the dedi-
cation exercises can he secured at the
residence of Father Rabsteinek, who viii!
gladly explain the arrangement concern
ing the reserved seats at the church and
the banquet Wednesday, Oct. FL.
At the bazar every available space
will be taken up. There will be fancy
articles, jewelry, candy, fine glassware,
and many other booths. Also a shooting
gallery, wheel o! fortune, and an a,trac.
ton, dear to The youngsters heart-the
tishpond, we'll stocked with useful ar,
ticles.
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17

Ted Stidel, day clerk at the St. Charles,
returned Wednesday from St. Paul where
he was called by the sudden death Of
his father.
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17

EUelytAing neW in hats to meet
the diversified wants Of the ladies'
and children at Mrs. j. L. BroWn'S.
U-IT-5t
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17

Fire was discovered Sunday evening
shortly before 10 o'clock in the thinner
man barn near Mike McGinlcy's hotel.
While Engineer Littlehalcs and Police
man Corbett were getting up steam in
the engine house the city fremcn were
using chemicals and other means at their
command and succeeded in holding the
flames in check until water could be
turned on. The engine did not work just
right and the extra minutes taken in
getting up steam were anxious ones for
the o%n-lookers. 1t was fortunate that the
wind was not blowing much. AS it was
the St. Paul hotel seemed in great dan
ger for a few minutes. No one knows
how the fire started. The damage is
small, thanks to a we'll organized volun-
teer fire department. The people should
appreciate the fact that the city has the
best volunteer department in the state
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17

J. H. Ripe and Ed. Chamberlain,
two of the N. P. boys, departed Thurs
day for their homes in Minneapolis.
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-17

A fine assortment Of mems fur coats,
duck coats and men and boys cloth coats
at A. T. Crowl & Cos. Io-I7-tf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-24
NEW CHAPEL AT WILLIAMS.
COrnerstone Laid OF the Gift to tho Col.
leEe by Mrs. r. r. Thompson.

'Soo W AuOulk0Ous
WILLIAMSBURG, Mass. June 2a-The
feature here to-day OF the Williams Col
lege commencement week was the laying
OF the cornerstone OF the new Thompson
Memorial chapel, which was given by
the widow Of Frederic F. Thompson OF
New York In memory Of her husband.
Inc ceremony was in charge of President
Henry Hopkins, and the exercises were
ness. The, new chapel, which will cost
$500 900 and was designed by Messrs Allen
and Collins OF Boston, will stand on the
site OF the old Goodrich Hall, which was
torn down TO make room for 1t,
The building Of the new chapel necessi-
tates the moving OF old Griffin Hall also, and
upon this new foundation a recitation hall,
to cost $4,000, given by Fran els Lynde
Stetson, 81, DO will erected Last night
the fraternity and class banquets took place
and after their close the iraternities sere-
naded as usual.
The report Of President Henry Hopkins
for the first year of his presidenc y was made
public to-day. It shows the number Of
students to be asl and that the gifts to the
college for the past year aggregated SllS 600,
of which $6S, 600 was given by Francis Lynde
Stetson and $4,000 by Frederic B. Jennings,
IT,, both we'll known lawyers OF New York.
The college has acquired three new pieces
Of property adjoining the campus, on which
buildings will be erected In time. This
afternoon the class Of 1908 held the usual
class day exercises, which we're somewhat
married by the continued coldness Of the
the classes Of SO. 70, 70, So, 'a3 ca and
1900 having reunions. Tomorrow NOM
ing the regular commencement exercises
will be held
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-24
ITALIAN FUGITIVE CAUGHT.
Wanted In Troy for Daring Robbery and
Attempted Murder.

Attempted Murder.
Michael Ciofi, an Italian, who said he
lived at % Park avenue. Brooklyn, was
arrested by Policeman Caprio in Jersey
City yesterday as q fugitive from justice.
he is wanted In Troy, N. Y, on the charge
OF robbing fellow oountryman, Giovanni
Garofano, Of $3.50 and placing him, gagged
and bound, on the tracks Of the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad near
Troy. Tho police are looking for two
other Italians who were implicated In the
crime.
Garofano traced his assailants to Jersey
City and told Chief Murphy few days
ago that the three men invited him to ac-
company them on q trip to Italy. Tho
four started out on the night Of May 81 to
buy some presents for their relatives at
lonely road Garofano said his companions
threw him down, tied a handkerchief over
his mouth and bound his arms and legs
with pieces Of rope. Then they laid him
In the middle Of the railroad track and told
him that an express train would soon
walker just before the train whizzed by.
The Troy police were unable to catch the
Italians, who had left town.
Garofano's brother Gennaro, was in
Chief Murphy's Office In Jersey City Police
Caprio came in with Goffi. Gennaro got
very excited and attempted to spring at
the prisoner. The Chief jumped between
the men and prevented any violence. Ciom
admitted that he saw Garofano robbed and
placed on the railroad track, but denied
that he had taken any part in the crime.
The Chief Of Police OF Troy telegraphed
Chief Murphy last night to hold Coni until
the arrival OF extradition papers.