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The Press., 1903-05-21

At regular meeting of Wauseon lodge, held May 18th, 1903, 1t was voted that the following be entered upon the records of our lodge, 8 copy be published in The Press, and also deliyered to the eldest daughter of our late brother, William Wobbecke
 |, Again the shadows have fallen acroes our path and the broken circle reminds us of the brevity of time, the .flckleness of life and certainty of that call which ad- mits of but one response. We have laid at rest all that was mortal of our brother, William WObbecke, and there comes to us the consciousness of the loss we have suffered. A man of strong character, dillgent, steadfast, true to his highest ideals, loyal in all his fraternal associa- tions, he was the embodiment of modest and sterling nobility. We are justified in recalling the fact that but few years ago he came into this community a stranger in a strange land, his only means his brain, his strength and his noble charac- ter. With these he wrought much, achieved material success, secured an honorable position in the town, establish ed a home, and laid the foundation for honorable careers for the children with which his life had been blessed. Sorrow had not passed him by. Its experience tended to strengthen every good purpose in him. Faithfully and diligently he per- formed his life work to the last 6 brief pause and death claimed him as It's own ; claimed him at time when all his pow CTS of mind and body were at their zenith. We have lost faithful, loyal, noble brother. The world has lost Q most worthy and true man and citizen. The orphaned home has lost an invaluable guardian and noble father. Our hearts are moved with tendereet sympathy for the fatherless ones within that home. We mourn the loss of a most worthy aseoci- ate, and inscribe these words upon our records as tribute to the memory of . true type of Christian character our broth CT, William WObbecke.
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The Press., 1903-05-21
Balrn.

Stafford Springs, 10th. a daughter to MT. and Mrs. A. J. Squires
 Union, 18th, son (1O4 lbs. to Mir. and Mrs. o. B. Carpenter
The Press., 1903-05-21
Poverfv.

He-But poverty Is DO disgrace.
 She-Um-m. no; but there are no medals connected with 1t either Judge.
The Press., 1903-05-21
VI. .T. SULLIVAN.
'PRINaFIELD. MASS.

Teacher of the voice. piano and church or. gan. Italian method for singing and the LizBi and Kullak method for the plane. Pupils are fftted for musical career Only limited num- Der can be taken. Orders may be left at The Press once. 4-4ws
The Press., 1903-05-21
COVENTRY.
sOutIa Coventry.


 Mics Mary Green spent saturday. and Sunday In Coventry. ss "
 1Eiss Celia Green from Wflimantic spent Sunday at her homo here. 4 There will be union Memotiai service in the M. .SE. church next Sunday. \
 N. o. White was taken suddenly iii Friday evening with light shock. He Is slowly improving. ' v . Mir. and Mrs. George Phillips and MT. Barrows of New London were at Mrs. Garcilla Phillips last week. s'''~ ' Mrs. Mary Clark has been visiting In Hopewell. She returned Monday accom- panied by her little granddaughter, May Frazier. -~a- - \. S'a Wm. Weaver's business in his lunch room and fruit and bakery business is constantly increasing. Miss Nellie Bran nigan has entered his employ as waitress In the restaurant. ssl sT' # There was g a'meeting of Wangumbaug Grange on Tuesday evening, despite the hot weather. There were nineteen mem bers present. Agood program was car. ried out, and one of the brothers very generously donated ice cream for the company. 6 There aregseveral cases of naumps Tfr town. John Curleys clerk for W. l.. Wellwood Is on duty with mumps and Miss Gertrude Colburn, teacher of the primary department of the village sehs6l also has them, and her school Is closed for the rest of the term. gt.i T.
 St. Mary's Parish will give an enter. tainment and dance in AgO. U. W.hali, Friday, evening" There will be a good program, and refreshments will be served from 8 to g 30. Garvie's orchestra will furnish music. Admission, 90 cts. The coupons entitle you to chance on three door prizes. si
The Press., 1903-05-21
A Remarkable Race of People.

A
 Tn Sumatra there is a very singular race of human beings called the Kubus. They are the most timid and bashful people in the world, being too shy to mingle with the other races of the is- land. They dwell in the darkest re- cesses of the mountain. forests and have seldom been seen by white men. One has never been known to willingly face "a stranger This being the case, their trade with the Malayans is car fied on in a very strange way. The trader announces his arrival by beat ing gong and then retires from the place of rendezvous. The shy Kubus then approach, put their forest treas aures on the ground, beat the traders ;gOifgt and fetreat.~ The trader then re- Sturns and lays his commodities down in quantities sufficient to pay the pur- chase price of the goods on sale.
 He then disappears for second time, this to give the Kubus a chance to re- turn and consider the bargain. After many withdrawals, approaches. gong beatings, etc, an understanding is ar rived at, and each party carries away fits bargain: This remarkable race knows nothing of a supreme being, heaven. hell or evil demons. They have no system of marriage and never bury their dead. They live on snakes. ants. bugs, grubs, etc. .ss
The Press., 1903-05-21

Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. .Fofce,' ready-to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigorates."
The Press., 1903-05-21
ASHFORD. Westford.

| W04G1OE0S
 Prof. and Mrs. T. B. Stowell have re turned to their home in Providence.
 Miss Josephine Prentice has been at G.. E. s. Amidon's since last Friday.
 Louis Chism of Monson was in town last week and took his sister, Miss Julia, back with him. .s-
 Robert Amidon, was quite severely in- jured in the saw mill in East Willington last Thursday, but there are strong hopes of his recovery.
 |l A very pleasant gathering was held; at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Anson c. Bar low last Friday evening. The occasion being the 25th anniversary of their mar riage. Mir. and Ms Benjamin Wilson of Andover, MT. and. Mrs. Henry Mason. of Mansfield, Mir. and Mrs, Herb art Barlow, George and Miss Gertrude Barlow of West Stafford were among the guests. Rev. Charles Chamberlin made some very appropriate remarks. MT. and Mrs. Herbert Barlow went from here to Clin- ton, Mass., on visit.
The Press., 1903-05-21
DiAd.

Wilmington, 18th, Urial H. Richardson, II.
 Willington, 18th, Carl Eugene Pratt, II.
 Willington, Nth, Esther May DeWolf, IF.
 Stafford (Rockwell Hill), Mrs. Char lOtte Sprague, 89.
 Lowell, Mass. 17th, James A. Med bery, 66. formerly of Stafford Springs Somers, Huh, Cynthia. S3, widow of Enos Arnold.
The Press., 1903-05-21
A Certain Cure for Ciflblains.

shake into your shoes Aliens FOot-Ease, q DOWdeF Ie cures Chiibiaans, Prostitutes, Damp, Sweating, Swollen Feet. At all Druggists and Shoe et0feB, a6C.
The Press., 1903-05-21

Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks in serted at one-haif 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 its subscriD ers until definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears arc paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut C0urant semi-weekiy, furnished for s9.15 per year in ad- vance.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents. f
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Que Brs,x.

LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER. si.so year. npaia strictly in advance. g .ss
The Press., 1903-05-21
EELINGTON.
 Crystal Lake.
I.ouis Benway Is quite Ill.

Louis Benway Is quite i'll.
 John Fletcher, who has been i'll, Is more comfortable.
 Morris O'Neal of Widsorville has charge Of the hotel the coming season.
 Mrs. Walter H. Skinner and children of Rockville visited her parents last Sun- day.
 Beginning with the first Sunday in June the preaching service will be held at 2.3O D. m.. instead ofe2 o'clock. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Harry 0. Charter of West Wilmington spent spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. BeFtie Richardson.
 { Leslie Charter of Ellington, a nephew of A. U. Charter of this place, who was seriously injured in runaway accident a few weeks. since, remains about the same. He is paralyz ,d below the waist. although hls general health Is apparently &erygOOd |
The Press., 1903-05-21

" OST.-On East Main-st., wallet con- x 4 tatning $30 or S35 Finder will receive 6 re- ward by returning same to JAMES KAY.
The Press., 1903-05-21

stanord springs. Conn, Nay 1Sth. 1903.
The Press., 1903-05-21

IT 0. HUDON. Painting and Paper J!1 A1s .Ia Hanging, Whitewasning, Kalso1ining,
The Press., 1903-05-21

Mrs. Nathan Bradley returned he home last Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
A Special Showing of
 Wool Dress Goods.

The Dress Goods depart ment not only shows all the novelties for spring 1903 but is showing novelties that other stores are not showing. Here you are all ways sure of seeing the new est styles, the best qualities, and you are just as sure of paying the least price-else this perfected retail system would all be in vain.
 3S-inch all wool light Albatross,
 39c
 4S-inch all wool Mistral and Eta mine, 48c
 44-inch all wool Nappe, Etamine and Voile, the seasons latest pro- auctions. They are those very thin fabrics, with solid colored grounds and flaked with white, price. LOO
 4S-inch Colored Nappe Voiles, 1.25
 40-inch Colored Mohairs, for &C., cordean pleated skirts, 49c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Women's Outing Gowns Have
 Been Reduced.

Here are three lots of Out ing Gowns at very little prices, for the summer season is near, still many women prefer the Outing Gowns regardless oi the weather.
 Double fleece, long length and full width, well made, yoke back and front finished with braid and torchon lace around collar, 75c
 Double fleeced, neat stripe pat tern, long length and full, width, well made, yoke back and front, finished with pretty braid, 89c
 Double fieeced, neat stripe and good quality, long length and full width, well made, round yoke, tucked, finished off prettily with braid. 98c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
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 JOSEPH % LOEB.
The Wash and White Goods Department
 Is Busy Now.

Women who take time by the orelock making during the Lenten season. their dresses for There need of waiting another fortnight monh for the stock of Wash and White Goods complete and ePee The newest ideas and styles in abrcs Spring 1oo3 repre- sented and particularly attractive
 The Cotton Mercerzed Grenadines at soc and 75c.
 The really superior quality of Ginghams at
 The dainty leaf figured Madras in light ground and polka dots and stripes I5c.
 Some dainty patterns in French Percaies at 15c.
 And the new Krcker Madras in both light and dark Blue, and also Tan Red Green, solid coors, at 25c.
 4S-inch Persian Lawn is marked 25c.
 And some plain White Pique that may be we'll counted worth quarter yard is marked at I5c.
 On the front table is fancy white goods well adapted for both shirt waists and full su marked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
The "Royal," the Perfect Skirt
 and Waist Supporter.

The advantage that this Supporter has over all others, is that it is a combination waist and skirt supporter. Every woman who has tried it says that it gives infinite satis- faction, and she adds: Know ing its merits, she would have one if the cost was LOO but it's only 25c.
 The 'Vinccnt'' adjuster gives to the front of the waist the long effect now so much desired, and 1t supplements the Royal" "-I5c.
 "Vincent' Long Waist ad- juster is the only thing of its kind on the market that tries to hold the skirt in place, keep the shirtwaist down-and sue ceeds at it.
 The ''Vincent'' is so far superior to anything like it that the difference of super iority appeals at a glance to every woman. It is a light, comfortable, easy, simple thing-its invention was an inspiration, and one of those things that makes a person say, "Now, why didn't l think of .hat?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Silk and Wool Goods, Light, Airy. and DiaphanOus,
 are to be the
 Rage. Special Prices for the Fabrics That are to be Most Fashionable for Spring Wear.

The showing is particularly attractive, and the fact that a number of the patterns are exclusive with us means a great deal to you. Take, for instance, the 44-inch all silk Grenadines. There are ten diff ferent patterns, and repre- senting a special purchase, it includes materials worth 1.2S to 1.75. but marked at the uniform price of LOO.
 Some of the 100 Grena- dimes are marked 69c.
 A 1.50 Silk and Wool Gren- adlne is marked 1.25.
 24-inch all silk white, black and colored Crepe de Chine, LOO
 24-inch all silk white, black and colored Crepe Meteor, 1.25
 24-inch all silk white black and colored Crepe Epingle, 1.25
 24-inch all silk real Shantung Crepe, LOO
 24-inch all silk fancy Brocade Crepe, the seasons latest fabrics,
 1.5o
 46-inch silk and wool Crepe, q Aolien, 200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
New Spring Suits Are Coming In. Here Are
 Some Brief Descriptions:

Suit of Blue Etamine white pin dos trimmed with white French flannel the collar waist and sleeves jacket blouse style and, silk dropped skirt, 57.5o
 Suit of Examine, skirt unned but lace trimmed waist with low collar and lace trimmed cape attached $780,
 Suit of Novelty Goods in gays and in pastel shades trim med with silk braid, jacket long coat effect. 5000.
 Waist, silk finished canvas with embroidered tie attached embroidered cuffs in front and rich grape designs 75o Waist Madras coth seams lace collar and pearl tons, o.5O.
 Waist of White Damask, lace trimmed tie and bow, full gathered sleeve and pearl buttons, 600.
 Waist of Madras, soft finish linen collar, plated front, back and yoke, handsome buttons, 35o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Some Other Attract
 i've Things in the , Silk Department.

Well worth coming here for is the l.50 Taffeta, 3o-inch- guarantee woven in the sell vage-a Taffeta that won't break or split. Ordinarily it sells at 1.50, it's marked at LOO.
 A slightly narrower Taffeta of the same quality, usually sold at LOO, is marked 79c.
 27-inch Black, worth 75c, only 59c.
 24-inch fashionable dots and small conventional de- signs in Foulards, soc.
 2l-inch Japanese Corded Habutia Silk best quality, 35c.
 21-inchTall-silk Liberty Silk and~~sSatin for shirt waists, light and street shades, 59c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
The Millinery Department Gets Overhauled.

The Millinery Department has been made bggernot only bigger, but brighter and better We obliged have 1t bigger, for the past has been very crowded Smart have learned that all this the only the South which makes real show of hghclas hats The Department better and brighter in the that the engagement affords room, artistic, and generally pleasing in effect.
 Of the pattern hats coming in, will say nothing this time, but there than hint conveyed in this line twice many pattern hats had last spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Mems $500 and $500 Umbrellas at $3.9

One of the best umbrella houses the country had big lot umbrellas which they willing sell about cost to he because they longer intended to make that special sye and again for the that though retail store the lot large, it is handful wholesale hum dred and fifty These umbrellas the part worth 100 and number of them, however, made to sell 85o
 They are marked at the uniform price of 3.o5.
 o8 inches steel rod and frame covering of best quality han lies of ivory and horn, mountngs of sterling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Busiest Department in the House--"L Linens.

We don't like to draw comparisons between de- parments but this Linen Department has been busy any department the house since the New Year began The explanation lies in this Raw materials in this line have advanced considerably and nearly all the have been caught in the advsnce Paying money they naturally ask money and the result has been that have already purchased stock before the advance and prices much less than other stores that about all the trade hocks hereof course the fact, that may have pay advance later, has something do with the increased business.
 II you of the housekeepers who has stocked your linen closet don't let another week go by without avail ing yourself of all that the sale in the Linen Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
The Book of the Year by Mrs,
 Humphry Ward.

Lady Roses Daughter, by Mrs. Humphry Ward. Illus trations by Howard Chandler Christy. Our price, l.l0.
 First edition, I25 thousand d sold in advance of publicationIQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
A Special Sale of f. M. Whiting @ Co.'S Celebrated Sil-
 VerWare.

Go to any part ot the country that you will, and the name ot "WHITING" stands for the best in sterling silverware. For years they have been well known as the makers of the finest sllVerWare and the style of their silver has been so ex- elusive to the house of Whiting, that people who are COnnOlSSeuTS of these matters will have no other make.
 The present lot in cludes a special ship ment of this celebrated make in both flat and hollow ware, and it is placed on sale at about LOO an ounce--that indicates how close we are selling to the actual cost of the silver itself, dddlng, or course, tlle expense of workman ship.
 Here are the prices of this special sale lot. There are other pieces besides these, but to enunerate all would make the list too long; accept these as Straws, however
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
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 JOSEPH @ LOEB.
The Showing of Spring LaceS and Elm
 brOiderieS.

This department is away ahead of anything else in the South not only by virtue of the fact that the stock is the largest in the South, but because we are able by con- nectons with the great lace houses in Switzerland and Plauen to bring to the people of Birmingham the best that the best New York stores can offer Because of our very much less expense you can easily understand how our prices come to be lower too By way of ilustraton take for instance some of the cambrc and Swiss ebroderies here that we are selling at I0c and 25c yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

All wool crepon, full shape, all sizes and well made. large collar, ribbon ties at the neck; special at the original price, $1.25; special sale, S9c
 All wool crepon, full shape, all sizes and well made, large collar, trimmed in fancy braid, edged with band of satin, ribbon ties at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

68-inch Table Linen, extra fine quality heavy German Damask, worth $l00 a yard, special sale for 85c
 5-8 Napkins to match above linen at, dozen, zoo
 6-S Napkins to match above linen at, dozen, 2.5o
 3-4 Napkins to match above linen at, dozen, 3.Uo Butchers Linen, 36 inches wide, suitable for ladies embroidered shirt waist, an excellent quality. at soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
"Lovey Mary" The New Book by the Author of Mrs. Wigs
 of the Ca bba9e Pa tch"

The delightful philosophy of Mrs. Wiggs as expressed in her quaint sayings has brought joy to the hearts of thousands. She is a gay challenge to every pessimist, a general banisher of blues, and a rebuke to grumblers. The new book "Lovey Nary reintroduces Mrs. Wiggs, and every reader of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" will want it.
 Our price is only 85c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

3 different shades of light blue dress Linens, suitable for full ladies dress, very desirable this spring season, at only 39c
 New arrival of extra large size English Marseilles Bed Spreads, magnificent designs, at only 800
 Special sale of 100 dozen 45x36 Pillow Covers, round thread, all ready hemmed, at only, each, 10c
 A fine linen huck Towel, 18x34, assorted borders, a good quality at s2.00, for only, dozen, i.5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

Nice quality, full width, all lengths, deep krco flounces with accordion pleated ruffle around bottom dust ruffle, Toe
 Nice quality, full width, all lengths deep knee flounce, with accordion pleated ruffle, finished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Venice, MediCi.
Pearl and Fancy Buttons lC to LOO.

We just received complete line of pearl and fancy buttons used almost every shirtWast suit, in small or large size to match any dress material from 10c per dozen up to LOO each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
Then Here Is Special Sale, Short Lengths That Is Manufacturers Sample Strips.

Different faces and emboiderles in this department are marked exactly half what they would sell for if they were sold by the yard from the original card but because they strips they marked half prices and beginning at 5c and running high 50c Vhe different style of makes represented are.
 Cluny Antique, Venice, Irish Crochet, VaenCenneS, MedCi.
 Lace and embroidery medallons and motves-from the most inexpensive the highest novelty needleWork, in white butter color back-n squares, circles flower or bird designs from 5c up to 125 each.
 Black Chantly nsertngs, not the narrow old style de signs-new ideas in wider goods much inches wide
 the proper thing for light dress materials, either silks or fine cotons, from lSc up to LOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08
The New Showing in Spring Shoes.

One of the desirable spring styles in Ladies' Ok dull kid with medium weight sole and inch and half heel. It essentially dress shoe and its ad East has with enthusiastic reception by is 5.oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-08

150 pieces of well made, strong Cambric and Swiss Embroideries, in patterns of new character and of materials superior. It is from 1 to ' inches wide, and the regular retail price is from 121sc to 1Sc. On the front table, marked 1oc