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The Press., 1903-12-17
A Bu.inp.s Precaution

A caller at the boarding house of Mrs. Irors was surprised to see q fine greyhound basking in the sun outside the kitchen door. II didn't know you had a dog she said He's beauti- full animal. How long have you had him?''
 Two or three years.''
 How does it happen have never seen him in passing along here?"
 we don't allow him to leave the back yard." replied Mrs. Irons. with emphasis. What kind of an adyer- tisement would it be for boarding house to have creature as lean as that dog is standing round in front nf if ?"
The Press., 1903-12-17
WilllmH fah IlAln Him

Clerk-l am to be married shortly. Couldn't you manage to increase my salary little!
 Employer-Couldnt. really. But I'll tell you what I'll do for you. my boy I'll shorten your hours during the first three months. so that you can spend your evenings at home, and after that I'll lengthen them again so that you will have an excuse to get away.
The Press., 1903-12-17
The Rod Lobster.

The question is often asked. says the Lancet. without q satisfactory answer being supplied. Why do boosters and certain shrimps and prawns turn red on boiling! One reason may be that the black pigment of the lobster is an iron compound in the lower state of oxidation. which boiling oxidizes to the higher state. Red human hair is said to owe its brilliance to iron exist ing in the higher oXidiZ'd state. and by means of reducing agents. such as pyrogallic acid or nutgal. the color may be modified. Tn short. oxygen is A great painter and probably accounts for the beautiful autumnal tints of plant life.
The Press., 1903-12-17
fFrom ano: her correspondent.)
His Estimate of FrOude.

Hannis Taylor. ill his argument be- fore the Alaskan boundary commits sion, told story of Edward A. Free man, the English historian, whom he knew well. On one occasion, when dining with him at a hotel in St. Louis, MT. Taylor innocently asked him. MT. Freeman. what is your estimate of Froude as q historianY' Said MT. Fay Tor: ''He looked at me in a strange kind of way and then he replied: I will tell you what I think about Froude. If ever you read anything he writes read it with care. Read it over and over again and fix it in your mind so that you will never forget it, for then you will know one thing for certain. and that is that by no possibility did it ever happen in that way.''
The Press., 1903-12-17
WantRd.

We would like to ask, through the col umns of your paper, If there IS any per- son who has used Greens August Flower for the cure of Indigestion, Dyspepsis, and Liver Troubles that has not been eured-and we also mean their results, such as sour stomach, fermentation of food, habltual eostiveness, nervous dys- pepsia, headaches, Respondent feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any trouble con- nected with the stomach or liver? This medicine has been sold for many years in all civilized countries, ss we wish to cor respond with you and send you ore of our books free of cost. If you never tried August Flower, try 9 cent bottle first. We have never known of its failing. + so, something more serious Is the matter with you. The 25 cent size has just been Introduced this year. Regular size 75 cents. At all druggist G. G. GREEN. WoodbuIy, N. J. 3Sl 39
 Central Vermont Railway (Southern dfvfa1op l-fraina Inavo.
The Press., 1903-12-17
DISEASED KIDNEYS
 MADE WELL AGAIN.
Mr. Tompklns Had Been Troubled ior Years, but caI-c cura Solvent Cured Him. Your Money Back H K Does Not Cure.

A letter from Nathaniel Tompkins, of Windham Centre, N. Y., says:
 ''To-day you can ask what has made me feel ten years younger and will tell you. It was the peao medicine discovered by the well-known Dr. David Kennedy. I mean Cal-cura Solvent. For years Twas troubled with my kidneys, but I ain all right now. i"
 That is the experience of thousands; pr. Kennedy said he regarded his neso medicine as the eliminating achievement of his life, and he was right. Cal-cura Solvent enriches the blood, aids digestien, regulates the bowels and sets the liver at work. It is mild, but thorough. Its effects arc lasting.
 If your druggist does not have Cal-cura Solvent, write to the Cal+cufa Company, Rondout, N. Y.; but ask your qsaggist first. @1.0O bottle. Only one size.
 Guarantee: Your druggist will return your money if Cal-cura fafls to cure, and The Cal-cura Company will pay1he drug gist. Remember, Cai-cura Solvent cures 98sS of ell cases Of Kidney, Bladder end Liver disorders.
The Press., 1903-12-17
wem,anane Dece,t.

Did you ever take note of the ex- traordinary efforts girls make at an exclusive girls party to pretend that they are having as good time as they would if the boys were present? The dear things know they are acting very deceitful in their affectation of joy when each of them is all the time se. cretly wishing she had only invited the boys.-Leaf River (Ill) Mirror.
The Press., 1903-12-17
Kitty. thr,..-.. speech.

The church was beautifully decorat- ed with Christmas greens and tho air was laden with their odor As the service was about to begin little Kitty pulled her mothers sleeve and said in an awe stricken tone, "Oh, don't it smell solemn?'-Christian Work.
The Press., 1903-12-17

Mrs. Stone, the assistant matron at the County Home at Vernon, has been acting as matron since the death of Mrs. F.. S. Talbot. Superintendent Talbot will remain in charge of the home for the present.
The Press., 1903-12-17
HAR6 fA Tell.

"What is that you're baking there. my dear," inquired young Mir. Newli- wed, 'bread or some cake" "
 T don't know. I have not finished yet" replied the young bride.-Phila- 6efphia Press.
The Press., 1903-12-17
AUCTION.

On Saturday, December 1sxh. 1sos. at n o'clock A. M., at my ofTice ia Ellington. cOan-, ' win sell at public auction the farm known as the William Downs farm, situated in west ssansrd. Conn Property consists of e house and barn and one hundred and my acres of wooa cleared and spFuus land sale puxfEfve
 FRANCIS M. CHshtER,
 Ellington. Conn. Dec s. rsm
The Press., 1903-12-17
NOTICE.

Having purchased the stroud Ash maFket in RockweIl's block. we shah carry a fulI nne of fresh, sals and smoked fish. also oyssersL The market is open day and evening. and earefui attention win be given to the needs of the trade
 COOMBS & JOHNSON
The Press., 1903-12-17
Biz Difference.

sWhat is the difference between a yiolinist and fiddler"
 "The difference" answered the con- cert manager. Sis enormous: anywhere from $500 to $5.OOO week. "-Wash ington Star.
The Press., 1903-12-17

Literary people should live co neaE as possible to nature without gettina too far away from the pubfisheea.- Puck.
The Press., 1903-12-17
Assessors Notice.
 BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRINGS.

All persons residing in the Bo -Ough of staf- ford Springs, liable to pay taxes, are hereby no- titled to return to the Assessors, on or before the first day of January next, written or print ed list properly signed and sworn to, of all tax able property owned by them on tbe frs. day of December, 1903. Those failing to make list will be charged a penalty of 10 per cent add1- tional according to law. Blanks may be ob- ta1ned of the Assessors. or they will be sent by mail on application.
 A. E. CONVERSE,
 M. P. J. WALKER. Assessors.
 H. O. BUTTERFIELD,l Stafford Springs, December 15. 1903.
The Press., 1903-12-17

Foley's Honey and Tar positively cures all throat and lurg diseases. Refuse sub stitutes. Sold by E. K. Taft. ..
The Press., 1903-12-17
A Frfghtened Horse.

TT H8IOH7ON1 HOOS Running like mad down the str Aet, dump ing the occupants, or a hundred other accidents, are every day occurrences. It behooves everybody to have 8 reliable Salve handy. ard there's none as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burma, Cuts. Sores. Eczama and Pilea disappear quick " under it's soothing effect. 25c, at A c. Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1903-12-17
TOLLANRD.

MT. and Mrs. Fred Ladd will spend Christmas in Moosup.
 Mrs. William Sumner. who has a summer residence in this place, is very ill at her home in Hartford
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M E. church will give their annual pig supper at the town hall on Friday evening, followed by moot court.
 Rev. W. B. Ronald, who left here in October for Germany, is prosecuting his studies in Marburg, where there is a university of about. 1900 students.
 MT. and Mrs. G. w. Lansing leave on Monday for South Birmingham, where they will spend the holidays with Mrs. Lansing's parents, MT. and Mrs. Wm. Underwood.
 (From ano; her correspondent.)
 Mrs. Johannes Hansen, 26, died at her home in Buff Gap early Monday morning. The funeral was held We'd nesday morning, Rev. J. B. Ackley of Portland officiating. The burial was in the Skunkamaug cemetery. Be sides her husband she leaves one s4d, Edward. Mrs. Hansen was Miss Bertha Sparrow before her marriage.
The Press., 1903-12-17

BoY's LIFE SAVED FROM MKMBRANEoUs CRoUP.-C. w. nyneh, prominent citi zsn of Winchester, Ind, writes, My lIt- tie boy had a severe attack of membrane ous croup, and only got relief after talk Foleys Honey and Tar. He got relief akter. one dose, and feel thar II savedi tho life Of my boy.n Refuse Substitutes Sold by E. K. Tan.
The Press., 1903-12-17
OF POLAND. ss Pro

nISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro- 7 bate Court, December 14th, 1903.
 Estate of Amy w. H. Eldridge, late of Willing. ton. in said district, deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his admtris- tration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 24th day of December, A. D. 1903, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Holland, be and the same Is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said adm1nts- tration account, with said estate, and this Court directs the executor to cite all persons in- tereSted therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper hay ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the town O. Wiliingt on, where the deceased last dwelt
 HENRY YOUNG, Judge.
The Press., 1903-12-17

The republican national convention will be held at Chicago June 21, next.
The Press., 1903-12-17
Pana.s Beathen.

Mamma-GeOrgie. where is the 6 cents gave you to put in the contribu- ton box for tue heathen?
 Georgie-I'm saving it for Aunt Het- ty when she comes.
The Press., 1903-12-17

YNO RENT - Tenement on East Man street. w. H. HEALD.
The Press., 1903-12-17

Georgie-'Cause heard papa say, "Is the old heather coming here agalnY'
The Press., 1903-12-17

TVNO REIN IT, Chfag. and B trn cn Fur 1 mace avenue Inquire of
 JAMES SULLIVAN. Main Street
The Press., 1903-12-17
ADAMzoN,s BorANIC BALsAM

is compounded of the best concentrated ex- tracts of barks, roots and gums in the world. A safe and reliable medicine, pleasant to the taste, and cures coughs, colds, asthma. and all throat and lung troubles. Used by people of re- flnemenC for 50 years,
The Press., 1903-12-17

Y OST.-B!ack and White Foxhnund, A spayed bitch, name-plate on collar missing, answers to name Of Fly Return to
 C. F. HANCOCK, Monson, Mass.
The Press., 1903-12-17

NJANTED-A woman or gi"l tn d {, w light housewO,k in family of three. Washing done outside Apply in person or by
 letter to H. l.. Lillibr1dge, So. Wtll1ngtOn. 37-3t
The Press., 1903-12-17

NTOOD FOR SALE Dry hard wood, w Itrch, chunks and kindlings.
 E. S. CHARTER
The Press., 1903-12-17

In e6ec6 oct. n. lsDA ]. E- BzsrEsY. General Paaaenrer Aqant-
The Press., 1903-12-17

9 TENEM ENTS TO RENT-$3, "A eJ and s per month. E. w. BROOKS.
The Press., 1903-12-17

" OST. .-Chatelaina Rag containing two
 L pursos with money, hink near M. Leach's store in the borough, Finder will be suitably rewarded by ret urning the same to
 1W+ MRS. NJ. H. WEST, StafYOrdville.
The Press., 1903-12-17

EOR SALE -O,e lnather-tnp c r,iage I and Harness, Call at E. L. BURR'S.
The Press., 1903-12-17
E. T. RUSSELL 6 co.

A pretty store tastily decorated with holly and evergreen in recognition of the holidays. Not a mammoth stock of Christmas novelties, but many use- ful articles of worth and beauty. The handkerchiefs shown here arc Ia feature and are attractively displayed. In jewelry there are brooches, pins, neck chains and silver novelties. The burnt leather and burnt wood novel, ties are also to be found at this store. For work baskets, perfumes, fancy stock collars and wrist bags you need go no further.
The Press., 1903-12-17

LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER n.u year. If paid strictly in advance. .si:ss
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
One Railroads. Method.

Now that tho different railroads arc an
nouncing low rates to tho Pacific coast it il
interesting to note the different styles Of
advertising and tho arguments adopted BY
tho various lines to attract tho attention
Of tho public. The Great Northern rail.
way has announced . round trip rate to S.
attic and other Puget Sound points OF
5000 from Chicago and $500 from st.
Paul, the passenger being granted liberal
stop-over privileges and diverse routes r.
turning: These tickets will be on sale Aug:
to Il inclusive, with Oct. Is 90 tho final
return limit. An additional charge Of
I'll 90 Is made for return through Ca1ifor-
mia, -.
No other railroad offers more induce
ments to the sightseer or Is favored with
more sceinc attractions than the Great
Northern railway. Nevertheless, while
all tho other lines are exploiting their
health resorts and scenic attractions, the
newspaYsr advertisements and q very
hands{me leahet published BY the Crest
Northlrn treat wholly on tho industrial
condition. and opportunities offered by tho
state df Washington: This advertising Of
OF the Great Northern certainly bespeaks
the policy Of that company, and If other
western railways would follow Mr.. Hills
campaign Of Industrial education it would
be Tar better for tho West and undoubtedly
be an indirect and lasting benefit to the
railroad Observation-Disclosures via.
Seminal, July 81, 1909
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
What Wa III

Ffairpoint, Miss, Aug. 3rd.-One Of the
strangest cases ever reported occurred here
recently. The SON of Mr.. G. L. Butler was
very ILL.,. The doctor said he had some dis
ease of the spinal cord, and treated him for
two months, but he grew worse all the time,
and finally the doctor told Mr.. Butler that
he did not know what was the trouble.
The boy would wake up in the night and
cay that he was dying. He would be nerv-
Gus and trembling and want to run out Of
the house; saying he saw ugly things which
His father was very much discouraged till
one day he saw new remedy called Dodd's
Kidney Pills advertised, and he at once
bought some and began to give them to his
boy. 49,. -.
He used altogether eight boxes before he
was entirely cured. He has not been
troubled since. Mr.. Butler says:
Il feel it my duty to tell what Dodd e Kid.
ney Pills have done for my boy. All this
remedy needs j. fair chance and it will
speak for itself."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
I, SUCH a MISUNDERSTANDING
The Msn who sRubbered,,2W was 1s1
r.ain1liar with Talk 81 the
I TIL q 81 Railway. fss. ss

hen ! eaw that she was almost beyond
my control IS said the railway engineer, Il
threw her over = s. s..55s 81 81
Brutal! calculated gentleman wearing
eye glaesee and grassy whiekers, who Was nm
Intentionally straining his ears-to overheal
the conversation, relates Judge. z IS; :. sz
IT didn't do any good, continued the
eneineer, sol shut her Of but still she Wa
Jumping pretty hard and gliding around -" ,
man. sIT.1s 81. ~
Sliding around; 70 give her air 81.
"Ah, then you have some little instinct q
kindness, growled the incensed listener.
But 4 wasn't any use, and 80 jumped
and got awayjust when she began to smash
And don't blame her one bit" asserted
the man With the eye glssses and the grassy
50 YOU couldn't come here and boast Of your
cruelty. am not surprised At the number
OF divorces nowadays.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
KIDNEY Il

Aching backs arc eased.
Hip back and loin pains
overcome. Swelling Of the
limbs and dropsy signs
vanish. ~. 81 I.
They correct urine With
brick dust sediment, high
Ecol0red d, pain IN passing.
ibbling, frequency, bed
wetting. Deans Kidney Pills
remove calculi and gravel.
Relieve heart palpitation,
sleeplessness, b headache,
nervousness, dizziness. b
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
"Red Tape'' By the Yard.

One Of the soldiers who had been reported
killed in 4 certain battle in South Africa
and against whose name in the regimental
books note to that effect had ben made,
afterward turned up and reported himself.
Then the sergeant made another note in tho
placed 10 the hospital, and a few weeks after
succumbed to the injuries be, had received.
This fact was communicated to tho sergeant
through the colonel of the regiment, and
then third note was made: 'Re-died By
order Of the colonel"-London ~. c."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

railroad stock, settling down. from
a fictitious to a truthful value. BY
the process of speculation, overcap-
italization and the liberal use of
water a railroad that is bloodhound
and badly sprung in the front
knees is made to assume an air of
popularity and eclat that is not it's
own, and then, some dismal Fri
day afternoon, there is a crash and
a ruined and frantic millionaire
who has been sitting up nights
with it and keeping hot applica-
tons to its feet rushes out of his
office with his plug hat on wrong
end first, hops into cab and is
driven rapidly home to his frugal
meal of broiled lobster and cham
payne. Ruined" he gasps, 'the
earnings of a whole week or two
gone like hired mans dream of
square meal. Yes, ruined, and
nothing before me now but to go
ont and h,1v another Strinp-ha1ted
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

When the first Bible society In thIs
country was organized the English
Language was spoken BY only 2oooo.-
goo people. Now 120, oo0, 900 people
speak i Then the Bible vas print.
% g g lang /; nov i q printsd
d - languages.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
oA>tho High Sea

V1yt00 d1B0 tD08o.
Attbebow ofthe steamer at the two happy
young people.
HOY sweet It seems tonight" sighs
the girl. "How sweetly solemn is the view
spread before Us! Even the sea seems to b.
sleepinI placidly ahead of the boat"
YES, love-, agrees the young man. 1T
u asleep in front Of the boat, but it is wake
behind.""-Judpe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

s Caller Are you sure your mistress IL moi
in & .Bridget-0 am not, but she sames to
be, 80 ,tis not fur the loikes o. me to 5doubt
-Phladelphia Presp ); : ~ IS Nh 5z 8 :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
Molly. Pitcher.

Molly Pitcher was bravely serving the gun
after her husband had fallen.
This will make your name famous, cried
the enthusiastic soldiers.
yea. returned: the heroic girl; I'm time
pitcher"
Blushing At the glory awaiting her, abe
ramms6 home another charRe.-N. Y. Sun.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

THAT" remarked the professor, eyeing
with some distrust the ragged and dirty
greenback the grocer had given him in
changs,,"is certainly filthy LOCKER" Chi
cago Tribune. ~ =.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

Tteth:-"One's teeth require lots Of look
ing after, don't they?" Eyes. Ma mislaid
her upper ret yesterday and it took VI two
hours to find them. Evening
Bulletin, 49,. 5e.c5 = T., 5..s$< - =. =
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

pisoI Cure cannot be too highly spoken 81
e eSqeR II. Brifn s2 , Third
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

ss. A.boY, 20 b considered exceptionally
rood, must shpw traits q his mothsr.-..
Atehison Globe. #5.sss =s5 b
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

Bin9ss here roe, a~particul.r friend al
mine. bang Friend o. your, Ell! Well,
he can,t b overparticular. !" -Philadslphi
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

s. Beauty 81 only akin deep and some fol1n
~ thick skinned FL Chicago Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

While our leading novelist was grubbine
etumps last Wednesday, some person who
is undoubtedly friend of the reading pub
lie stole the manuscript of hishtest novel;
Atlanta Constitution.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

Don't Get TootsoreI Get Foot,Ease.
A wonderful powder thst cures tired, hot,
aching feet and makes new or tight shoes
easy. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease.
Accept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y. r..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
HARRY DANIELS.
D; MINOR ===:=
OBSERVATIONS
S3 I. :: -.
The Flurries In Wall Street.
CoPTRIeHr, 1905.

We have been having terrible ues in Wall late
furry in Wall generally caused by stock particularly
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14

3 Cure : Cold ~ one Day
.Take IAxative Bromo Ouin me Tablet. Az
ruQistsrsfund moneyif fail1t cure. pc
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-14
Ne Free Advice.

Pm afrsid my hay fever i coming o."
said Kloseman, trying to get some medical
advice Tree Of charge. Every once in awhile
I feel itching in my nose and then sreeze.
What would you do in = case like that doc
torw
II feel pretty sure" replied DR.. Sharpe.
that l would sneeze, too.-Ph2adelphis
Press. -.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-21
ARE GETTING LOGS

The Bremner Logging Company, OPP
Grating near Youngs river falls. now
has its line of railroad extended one
mile and half south and the work of
taking out logs has begun. The camp,
which has been located near the falls,
will be removed to the end OF the line
at once. Everything is working
smoothly and the line will be moved
farther inland rapidly. The establish
mcnt Of this logging camp is a boon to
the section embraced by olney and the
rapid development of the territory
which its operation affects is assured.
Already postoffice has been establish
ed which will be known as Casey. The
Office will be placed in the home of John
Casey, an old resident near the falls.
Miss c. Quinn. a neice Of Mr.. Casey.
has been appointed post-mistress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-21

A Chicago minister. always up with
the times, proposes a church trust
Only two years ago the trust was look
ed upon as the most dangerous enemy
that has yet invaded this country.
None could be found to stand up in its
defense. Everybody felt called upon to
denounce the hydra-headed evil and
visions of serfdom accompanied the ad-
vent Of the trust. And now comes the
suggestion that the trust is a means
OF hurrying the millennium. The word
has already lost its terrors. 1t may be
used in the pulpit, Sunday school and
family prayer again. 1t may be only
friend in disguise. pointing out short
cut to heaven. BY virtue of the trust
we may be able to walk the milky path
way to mansions in the sky. Through
the trust, denoininational CULTS and
schisms may be bridged. There need be
no more unnecessary multiplication OF
churches where not needed. If the Chi
cago minister's idea Of the trust can
be made in reality the millennium is
Mt hand, and rather than means
whereby plutocracy may crush the com
mon people, it will make salvation more
easily within the reach of all.