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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

Miss Julia Chism was In town Sunday.
Bert Whitehouse has returned to New
York.
The Amidon & Armitage steam mill has
started up again, after being shut down a
few days for repairs.
The Congregational church has voted
to extend a call to Mr.. Ryder to become
its pastor for one year.
There will be special meetings at the
Congregational church March 90, 90, "a
and 25, conducted by the lady workers,
Miss Lydia Hartig in charge.
sOMERs.
Schools close Friday for vacation Of
two weeks.
Mrs. Horace Skies has been visiting
friends In Ellington.
Mrs. Angie Bond has been visiting
friends in Brookfleld, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Noble are visiting
friends in Springfield and Holyoke.
Silas q. Perry has sold the buildings on
the Jacob Friend place to Mr.. Bordeaux
Charles Shaw is giving the place in
Battle street, owned by Mark Kibbe, a
new coat of paint.
The entertainment given in the town
hall Friday evening by George McManus
Of Springfield was much enjoyed.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Russell extend congratulations on
the arrival Of ten-pound boy.
al - hnn kbo
derrick and machinery In position to con-
tinue work on the west abutment of the
Scantic bridge.
W. G. Pease who has run the saw and
grist mill for over twenty three years has
sold out to Erwin Upper, who will take
possession April first.
Erwin Upper has sold tract of wood
land on South mountain to Daniel Curtis
Of Stafford Springs, who will cat the
timber for ties, lumber and wood.
William D. Desso has sold his farm on
the south road, that he bought not long
ago of Charles Needham, to John Sibley
of East Hartford, who expects to take
possession about the April 1.
Sunday was the roth anniversary Of
the formation of the Congregational
church and Rev. Mr.. Goddard gave an
historical address. Its first gathering con-
sisted of nine male members, their wives
uniting at the first communion. The
name Of Rev. Samuel Ellis heads the list
of it's eleven settled ministers. The third
in succession, Rev. Charles Bachus, was
man of much piety and marked ability.
He had students in theology and some of
the most able ministers in the country
were prepared for the ministry under his
instruction. He was removed by death
after a pastorate of twenty nine years.
He was succeeded by Rev. William L..
Strong, father of Judge William Strong
of the supreme court. He was pastor for
twenty four years. During the cival war
the church sent its pastor, Rev. George
A. Oviatt, a man of great energy, as
chaplain of the twenty fifth G. V. In
1871 a church was built at Somersville
and most of that part of the town with
drew from the mother church. There
were three edifices built, the first in 1871,
four years after the first minister was
settled, another in 1887, the present house
in 1912
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william E. simonds, whose death

William E. Simonds, whose death oc.
Cured Saturday morning, was a man
whom his friends found 1t difficult to
classify, not merely by reason of his
varied activities, but because he seemed
to carry into each field the same special
interest, and to display much the same
facility. 1t was not easy to decide which
was the one concentration In which he
would have accomplished most. Proba-
bly, 1t was patent law, for, In spite Of all
else, 1t was to this that he gave the most
continuous attention, but the list included
besides law practice, patent law, lecture
ship on this subject at Yale and at CO.
lumbia university, highly creditable SER
vice In the civil war, experience as con-
gresham and as United States commits
sioner of patents, q large and influential
part In the development Of agricultural
education and Improvement, a long and
active connection with politics, and a
great deal of writing on professional
topics, and more or less on others, such
hS SpcCuldbAOu buO pAOOAOh Va
printed In little book called whittier"
1t Is by his professional work that he was
probably best known, but 1t was In some
Of these other ways that he made multi
tuda of friends-and doubtless, some
enemies, as any positive man Is likely to
do. His life was crowded with work, and
Its total accomplishment could be pro-
duced only by the combination of industry
and capacity Joined to natural enthusiasm,
and the desire to do, which Is one of the
best things In life. Mr.. Simonds was
born Nov. 25, 1S41, and was married to
Miss s. j. Mills Oct. II, 1867, who sur
Wives him. He also leaves a SOD, Casper,
a younger brother, A. II. SimOnds OF
Stafford, and a sister, Mrs. Leroy Jones
OF Colllnsville.
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Legislative Notes.

Both houses last Thursday passed the
resolution confirming the governors NOM
ination of William T. Elmer of Middle
town to be judge of the superior court.
The senate passed in concurrence with
the house a resolution appointing G. c.
Parkess judge and W.. II. Heald deputy
Judge of the borough court of Stafford
Springs.
The house eoncurred with the senate In
authorizing the governor to offer a reward
not to exceed $10,0 900 for the detection of
the murderer of the Waterbury policeman.
Bills were passed requiring the attendance
at school of children over IA and under is
years Of age who In the opinion of school
authorities have not sufficient schooling
to warrant their leaving school for EN-
ployment and empowering selectmen to
furnish clothing to school children when
parents are unable to provide proper raj
ment.
Governor Chamberlain on Tuesday re-
appointed George L. Mclean of Ellington
Inspector Of factories, George F. Kendall
of Suffield bsnk commissioner, and Nor
ris w. Seymour of Bridgeport and Edward
Harland of Norwich members of the
board Of pardons.
The senate coneurred In accepting the
unfavorable report of the judiciary COM
mittee on the bill providing for the elec-
tion OF county commissioners and coro-
ners by the people.
In the house the bill, Resolved, That 1t
Is the sense of this assembly that the
trades unions Of the state should incor-
porate under the general law, was report
ed unfavorably and the bill was rejected.
On Wednesday the senate passed res
olution appropriating 100000 for the
purpose OF giving presentation of the
states products at the Louisiana Pur-
chase exhibition at st. Louis.
In the house the bill providing for the
election of minor court judges by popular
vote was defeated.
Eawor Oall0na. waara lonoor. navoo
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MANSFIELD.

Mrs. William Fenner Is on the sick list.
Albin Hauck is one Of the sick at this
writing.
Miss Cora Dimock Is at home from
Willimantic for week.
Mrs. George N. Phillips of New Lon
don visited her parents at Gurleyville last
week.
Mrs. Charles Hobby has been caring for
Mrs. Henry Woodward who has been
quite Ill.
Mrs. Lee, who has been with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dodge, has gone to Essex to re-
main few weeks.
Edward Simonds has purchased what
Is known as the old "William's" place, To-
Gated at Gurleyville.
The pupils of the Atwoodville school
will give an entertainment at the home of
George Chamberlin next Saturday even
ing.
The pupils of the Gurleyville district
school, Miss Mary B. Finley teacher, held
a concert In the school house Wednesday
evening.
Miss Emily Calkins is having extensive
alterations and repairs made upon her
newly purchased property, the old Capron
homestead, near the -Four Corners"
Edward Simmons has bought the evil
liams'' place at Gurleyvile, where his
father, H. E. Simmons, has lived for
some time, and will convert the house in
to two tenements, occupying one tenement
himself and his father the other.
Conn. Agricultural college Notes:
II. B. Chandler is again able to attend
his classes.
Lucian Bassett Is victim of the grippe
and unable to attend his classes.
Prof. Chas. A. Meserve was confined to
his home last week, by sickness.
The atheletic club are practicing base
ball at every opportunity, good nine is
looked for.
Mrs. Minor of Bristol spent last Satur-
day at the college as the guest of her son,
D. J. Minor.
The Juniors will hold their second
rhetoricals in the college hall, next We'd
nesday evening.
Miss Goldie Shurtleff has left the col
lege, and has been engaged to teach the
Ashford school.
Martin L. Laubscher returned to the
college, after spending a week at his
home In Rockville.
WALES.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Shaw have gone to
Raleigh, N. G..
Mrs. Rosa Cooke has new incubator
and two breeders.
Quite a number of children have been
very Ill with the grip.
r. T. Hildreth has moved his house.
hold goods to Holyoke.
There we're nine taken into the Metho-
dist church last Sunday on probation.
Elmer Belden is very Ill with rheumat-
ic fever, and at last account was no bet
ter.
e. s. Durham will have an auction of
personal property at his farm next Tues
day.
John Miller has moved his family from
the Dea Shaw house to Bar Harbor,
Maine.
Mr.. Ham of East Brimfield has taken
a position at the Golden Rod mill to do
the repairing.
Ernest Worth has moved his family
from the G. g. Needham house to the
home of his parents In the lower village.
The remains Of Elmer Bonds infant
child Of Monson was brought here last
Sunday for burial in the Laurel Hill GEM
etery.
M. Stebbins and Walter Stebbins have
moved their families from Mrs. Luther's
house to their house recently purchased
by the lake.
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Died.
New London, nth, L,lcins D. Smith. SO
Stafford Springs, 10Th, Mrs. Mary Mad.
den, 80.
At a regular session of Wauseon lodge
No. SO, I. o. o. F., held March 18th
voted, that the following resolution be
adopted and placed upon our records, and
that a copy be sent to the wife of our de.
ceased brother and also published in The
Press .
Our brother, Walter s. Ellis, Is dead.
Again we are called upon to mournfully
az quiesce In the final jndgn ent of our
Heavenly Father, whose decrees we seem
80 little to understand, and the execution
of which causes us much sorrow and
grief. On Sunday, March 9Th, we per
formed the sad funeral ceremony for oul
departed brother, according to the ritual
of our order. We shall miss his genial
presence In our lodge room and on the
street. His uniform good nature and
helpfulness we're an Inspiration and en-.
enlargement to all who knew him.
We desire to place upon our records, In
this permanent form, our appreciation oil
his lovable qualities as a man and broth.
er. We cannot believe that the links
of friendship, truth and love, which
bound him so closely to our order, are
broken. They are only hidden from oul
view for time, to be revealed In theiI
full strength on that glorious morning
when we shall join him in our Fathers
lodge room in the skies.
I: ! = , s:s1l HOWARD, Committee.
d. d. tLARk,
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RRIM FIELD.

The Southbridge ard S'urbridge street
railway company. which is planning to
build trolley line connecting Worc"st' r
and Palmer. has asked for location In
Brimfield, and the selectmen will give a
pnblic hearing on the petit m in the town
hall at the center village on the 3lst at
D. m.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

The Real Estate of Laura J. Horton, deceased,
situated on STAFFORD Street, about one mile from
the borough OF STAFFORD Springs, in the town OF
STAFFORD, Conn.,, consisting OF fourteen acres OF
land, with large and pleasant house, barn and
other buildings. good place for anyone wish
ing to live near large village. Inquire Of
ESTELLA j. JUDD, Administrative,
No. 127 Chestnut Street,
Holyoke, Mass.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

The Journal Transcript Of Franklin
Falls. N. H., has the following standing
at the head OF the editorial column: mo
tices OF church and society entertain
menta, where an admission fee is charged,
must be paid for at regular rates, except
when Job printing FIR the same is done at
|this office, when one free notice will be
given"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, SIS. Pro-

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro-
- bate Court, March 49, A. D. 1903.
Estate of Henry MARCEL, late Of Stafford, in
said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Emily G. Garvais,
praying that an instrument in writing purport-
Ing to be the last will and testament of said
Henry MARCEL, deceased, may be proved, ap.
proved, allowed and admitted to probate, as
per application on file fully appears, 1t is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate Office in STAFFORD, in
said district, on the 25th day of March, A. d.
19O3 at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice
the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper hav-
ing circulation in said district, and by post
ing a copy thereof on the public s1gn.post in the
town of STAFFORD, in said district
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

WANrRD-FAITHFUL PERSON TO TRAv-
MT. for well-established house In a few
counties, calling on retail merchants and
agents. Local territory. Salary $lO24
year and expenses, payable $l9. 10 week
In cash and expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful and rush
ing. Standard House, 334 Dearborn ST.,
eyhica0o. 80 Am
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

There may be no question what
ever about your courage, but we'll
undertake to say that, though
you are as brave as a lion, you
won't want to have anything to
do with that kind of a fray.
Trousers and tatters don't make
Just the kind of a combination
that you are hankering after, do
they? Purchasers of Suits or
Trousers will have the advantage
of our Mark-Down Prices, and
will not be bothered with any
thing of the sort. They are just
as safe from it as though they
had a paid-up policy of insurance
against any such kind of un-
pleasantness. IF our Suits give
you any hankering at all, they
will give you an ungovernable
hankerning for another one just
like it.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD. SIS. Pro

INSTRUCT OF STAFFORD, SIS. Pro
~ bate Court, March IL, 1908. ....a
Estate of Ambrose Coleman, late of STAFFORD,
In said district, deceased.
Upon the application OF Susan W. Coleman,
praying that an instrument in writing, purpOrt-
Ing to be the last will and testament of said
deceased. may be proved, approved, allowed and
admitted to probate, as by application on file
fully appears, it is
Ordered-that said application be heard and
determined at the probate of11ce in STAFFORD, in
said district, on the 18th day of March, A. d.
1903, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon and that notice
be given of the tendency of said application and
the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper hav-
Ing N s Sad ana ~
town of STAFFORD in said district
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

Sir Thomas Lipton's cup challenger
Shamrock III, was launched Tues al
Glasgow.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

The senate on Tuesday ratified the Pan
anna Canal treaty, without any change, by
q vote Of ID to 3.
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Shake ]

shake Into Your shoes
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t rests the feet: Cures
COrns Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and
Sweating feet. At all druggists ana shoe stores,
2be Ask to-day.
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LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER.
$50 year. If paid strictly In advance, 81. 81
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KENNEY & SNOW,
House Painting and Paper Hanging
For sale.

Prompt attention to all contracts, large or
small. 1w
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A 8 Mr.. Edward G. Frazier of Union,
"A Conn, is to leave town soon. the following
1909, on the farm known as the old Albert Wells
place, about one mile from Union Center: one
pair heavy team Horses, harness and new wag-
on, new bob-sled. logging sled, secondhand
two-horse wagon, twO-hOrse power, in good
condition, buggy. carryall, extension table
kitchen table. bureau and cOmmode, dozen
kitchen chairs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

uHOUSE to Rent on Grove street.
LA W. Il. REED.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

TOR SALE CHEAP-One Good Sec
u ond-hand Upright Piano.
4s-tf PROF. T. F. JORDAN.
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Born.

Union, 18th, son to Mr.. and Mrs,
Geo. TOwne.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

FABLE MANURE for sale by the
~ season. 1914 w. e. DEMOND.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

Died.
New London, 18th. Lncina D. Smith. 90
Stafford Springs, 10Th, Mrs. Mary Mad.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-03-19

DOR SALE-Two yoke OF Working
u Oxen, 9 Farm Horses, Shoats, Small Pigs
and New Mich Cows.
51-3+ VIM. BOWLER, West wilmington.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-12

Elder J. H. Brooks of Newport preached a series of sermons at the Christian church, in this city begin ming last Sunday and ending. Thurs day night. His discourses were very instructive and quite a crowd en- loved listening to them. .-Beebe News.
 The Newport News puts up whim- per for the patronage of it's home town on the grounds of it's long tax paying existence. The News man ought to tumble to the fact that the pole which knocks the most persim- mons is the longest-not the one most used. Up here we have to hustle for what we get, or we don't get it, Poplar Bluff Citizen.
 But few towns can boast of three such men as stood up before MT. Sheets last week for picture. The three men were D. D. Throgmorton, Rev. J. R. Holcomb and Geo. w. Bel lamy. Their combined weight is 764 pounds. MT. Holcomb is heaviest, weighing something over 225 pounds. He complains of losing flesh lately, too. He is oneof the big Baptist preach CTS of this association. Mir. Throg- morton is noted clothier of the town and MT. Bellamy is drummer. Clay county is noted for it's healthy, rose tinted men; in fact, such salubrious climate can produce no other kind Piggott Banner.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-12
This Bank has an authorized
 CAPITAL of $IOO, ,oOO. co.
THOs. J. GRAHAM, J. W GRUBBs,

authorized and subscribed Capital is convenient thing good thing advertising purposes but to be perfectly honest and tell patrons the truth it really counts for little We could have had just easily Subscribed Capital of S5OOOOO. It would have
 What patrons really interested in knowing is, this Bank has invested in it's business, of ITS OWN MONEY S5S 900 co OF CASH PAID IN CAPITAL and undivided profits That is the this Bank prepared to take good of business And you that MORE CAPT. TAI WILL BE PAID IN we believe 1t can be safely and proftaby invested
Newport weekly independent., 1903-06-12
News of the V

of Thebe for jelly glasses. s6 btf
 St. Le See our shirt waists d of wJ-artin. s2btf st. KNhite House shoes $3.5o, buy
 Pesr. Sink & Martin. 32btf -o- afill line of hammocks at I. D. of Ys. se btf od D. Price for fishing tackle ane
 5e ball supplies. 36 btf .3White goods, organdies, dimitics fnd batistes. Sink & Martin. 32btf Fresh turnip seed just received at I. D. Price's. 36 btf Eggs at DaVaul's Store-10 cents per dozen. 36 b6t
 Blackberries fresh every day at Bowen's Cash Store. 36 btf
 Send your fine pearls and slugs to w. D. Burd. Office in Planters Hotel, Newport, Ark. 37 btf
 Mrs. N. B. Wishon and son, Earl, returned Wednesday night from a several weeks stay at Hot Springs.
 Dr. w. B. Lawrence, one of Bates ville's leading physicians, was here Thursday on his way to LiGtle Rock.
 Charley O'Neal returned Thursday noon from visit to Corning and Poplar Bluff, his uncle Newt living at tsse latter point.
 Mrs. ,noncoe DarDell of Walnut Ridge came Gpo1n Thursday noon on visit to the family eees.Is, Sprigg and to attend the recital
 George R. Tremper, the popular agent of the Pacific Express company in this city, has moved into the cot tage at No. 4O6 Hazel street.
 Rev. J. 0. Williams of Junction City, member of the board of trustees of Arkansas College, was here Thursday on his way home from Batesville.
 In future soda water any favors for picnics or residence use will be 60c per case.s Diamond 0 Bot Works. Telephone 116-one ring. 32 btf
 White river has been steadily falling for several days and reached a stand ing of 21.9 feet on the local guage Thursday.
 E. Less returned home to Jones'
  boro Wednesday on 12. That train was an hour late, as the engine broke down and one from here was sent for.
 c. B. Huggins, the popular Iron Mountain conductor, who last week married an old sweetheart back in Illinois, went to Little Rock Thursday noon.
 Miss Bessie Braden of Searcy and Miss Maydale Smith of Pulaski, Ten nessee are expected here tonight on a visit to their friend Miss Bessie E. L. nd
 Breads and cakes, fresh every day from one of the best steam bakeries in the state. Try them and you will buy no other. Bracy Confectionery Company. IS btf
 A ticket with every cigar you buy at the Bracy Confectionery Company which entities the holder to chance at box of cigars given away every Saturday night. 13 btf
 The Bracy Confectionery Company IS now open for business and prepared to serve the public with the very best in every line handled, cigars, candies, canned goods, breads, cakes and etc. l3 hr Peach Mellow, Ironbrew, Pepo- phate and other new drinks at cold drinks stands or delivered to your residence at 75c case. Diamond c Bot. Works, Telephone 116-one ring. btf
 Miss Cora Kimberlin and Mrs. M. E. Billingsley came down Thursday morning from Tuckerman, the latter returning on the local and the former remaining over as the guest of Mrs. Flora Kimberlin.