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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Two of our blacksmith's having a
little misunderstanding settled it
Wednesday morning. All the same
Jefries, minus the ring, referee, or
bottle holders.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

WANTED-Girl to do general
house work. MRS. HENRY BORN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Miss Alice Dunn of the DEMOCRAT
force is back at work after weeks
illness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, of
Albion township, buried a pair of
twin babies, at Olivet cemetery, on
the 10th inst
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

H. E. Turk and Howard Torrance
were up from Ellinwood Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Fire company meeting tonight
the 29th. 1t should be ''full" meet
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Mrs. B. F. Luse, up at Galatia,
reported dangerously i'll.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

H. J. Dirks and father of Clarence
township were in Wednesday, and
made the DEMOCRAT office an appre
ciated call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Stanley Prindle was down from
Hoisington Tuesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Mrs. Ben Giles has been very sick
the past week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Miss Mae Markey left for Wichita
on Thursday of last week. She will
visit st. Louis before returning to
HayS Cjty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

I, J. w. Soderstrom, Treasurer of Barton
County, do so1emn1y swear that the above state
ment to be true and correct to the best Of my
knowledg ge and belief, so help me God.
J. W: SoDERsTRoM, Co. Treasurer
Subscribed and sworn TO before this 18th
day of January 1904.
SEAL EM.LurscHe, Co Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

Geo. w. Mitchell and G. n. Bick-
nell, Frank Millard-and few others
are after the Hoisington postmaster
ship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

"Walnut Valley" notes got in a
day late last week.
Frank Wells, the Oil Man. He
will call on you.
Wallace will make you the best
photos you have ever had.
Mrs. Jno Norris who has been quite
i'll the past week, is recovering.
G. H. Speck of 'Fairview township
is reported as being in poor health.
Ira Clark and H. E Knox were
initiated into the w. o. w. Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. o. Toadvine, of La Crosse,
Kansas, was visiting her son in this
county, last week.
DIR. S. B. Riggs and wife have
moved to Larned, where the DR.. will
open dental Office.
George and Lizzie Thorne, of Yer
beck, were given surprise party by
their young friends last week.
The best cigars, candies and con-
fections can be found at Klughardt
& Sanderson's, The City Bakery.
For SALE-Car of Oil Meal, by the
100 or by the ton. Best feed to be
had.
w. F. KLEIN & Co
Geo. w. Mitchell and G. n. Bick-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-29

The best cigars, candies and con
fections can be found at Klughardt
& Sanderson's, The City Bakery.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17
The Wabash Railroad, ST. Louis

The only line with its own station
at main entrance OF Worlds fair
grounds. Special rates south on the
first and third Tuesday each month,
The Wabash runs on its own rails
from Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines,
Council Bluffs, ST. Louis and Chicago
to Detroit, Toledo, Niagara Falls and
Buffalo with through connections be-
yond.
All agents can route you via the Wa
bash r. r. For descriptive Worlds
Fair matter and all other information
address, HARRY E. MOORES,
G. A. P. d., Omaha, Neb.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

400 acres in Stoddard county, Mis-
souri,, one mile from Dudley, town
with two railroads; 100 acres In Gull
tivation and 20 acres additional clear
of stumps; every acre is good rich
land and can be cultivated; all level,
bu. easily drained; no stone or hard
pan, two-story house, barn, good wa
ter, some good timber on part Of the
land and saw mill right by; lots OF
wood which is selling at 81 per cord
at station; $4,000 can remain on place
for one to five years at per cent.
Corn, wheat and tame grass country;
lots of fruit. no winters. Price, SIS
per acre; good terms; IL hours ride
to st. Louis. WEBER & FARRIS,
Lincoln, Neb.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17
Motto. of Sale Under ch.ttsl Mortgage

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
chattel mortgage, dated the 9th day of October.
1900. and filed in the Office OF the county clerk
of Lancaster county Nebraska, on the 9th day
OF De ember 1903, and made by Torgney Ander-
son to j. A. and f. W. Anderson to secure the
payment of $4,000, upon which there is now
dine $4,000 deaut having been made In the
payment OF said sum and no proceeding at law
having been instituted TO recover said debt or
any mart oi It, therefore we shall sell the prop
ertv therein described. to-wit: One Gutenberg
piano No. 1902 at public auction at the music
store OF Arthur NJ. Beta No. PIP South 18th street
In the city of Lincoln, Lancaster county Ne
braSka ON the 5ist day OF March, 1904, ut one
O'Clock y. III. OF said day.
Dated this 9th day ofMarch. 1901.
J. A. ANDERSON and
W. r.. ANDERSON.
Mortgages.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

Some recent capera by the New
York legislature and the supreme court
Of that state, preventing the conylc-
ton ~ gamblers, haa somewhat en-.
RACED the prosecuting attorney. Mr..
Jerome. lie saya. II believe that
hereafter the cnactIng clause In bills
IN this legislature should not read:
The people of the state Of New York.
represented In senate aud assembly,
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

General Henderson summed up the
merger decision in these words: THE
decision will not either benefit or in
jure the general public" That is all
there is to 1t. as far as these rail-
roads are concerned. The hint from
Judge Holmes that criminal prosecu-
ton ought to follow will not be util-
lied. The president Is against the
criminal prosecution of any of the
trusts.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17
Cheap one-way coIonlst and Round
Trip Homeseekers' Rates Via.
Illinois Central Railroad

To points in Montana. Idaho. Washington
oregon, british Columbia and Alberta Territory.
tickets ON sale daily uuul April Snth Liberal
ntup0vrgN allowed.
fn points III Minnesota. North and south IA
kata Manitoba, Western ontario, Saskatehvs
van aud Assinlhola. Tickets 0n sale every
Tuesday dufinR March and ArFll.
Ta pnlnts In Tennessee, Mississippi ana Lois.
lana tickets on sale the lst aud "A f1csslaYs
IA Match aud ATfii,
ssiiomssssksss' Haand rrtp Rates"
Ia polnta IN Alabama. Georgia, keninekv
Mississippi, Louisiana, North amt south Cnras
lima tennessee and Virginia. TtTkets on Fals
isG aud - tuesdays IN March and krsii ~ rAle
IA nme msW PLUS sApa Ft0ravrrs allowed.
fatgthrf information rheetfnlly Hix0n al civ
siesss enes, No, llse lagnam Sc, Omaha. o.
srlle, ", ". BRILL. piaS ran& ARsnt.
omaha. Nch.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

but instead The Vanderbilt interests,
Richard Garfield and other gamblers
represented in senate and assembly,
In Nebraska the enacting clause ought
to read: "The railroads represented
in the house and senate" and laws
enacted at Washington should read:
THE trusts, banks, railroads and tar
iff grafters represented in the house
and senate"
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

The republicans viii 60 ont and
make a conleat for good government.
and while they are doing II viii not
mention the fact that iGi az their
congressman. including three from
Nebraska. have been caught with
their hands Ia the TREASURY.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the outstanding
Indebtedness of the corporation OF the Cush-
man Motor Company on the first day Of March,
1901 was 1000.
Dated this 9th day Of March, 1904.
NJ. H. GARTEN. Pres and Director.
l.. s. CUSHMAN,
T. b. CUSHMAN,
j. HHATFlELD,
w. E. JAKWAY Directors
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

place far into the country. The mine
owners in Colorado may get more of
anarchy than they want before they
get through with that business. That
is an open bid for lawiessness from
the other side that likely will not go
unnOticed.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

Congressman accused OF postofllce
irregularities now say that they had
a high example set by the president
who appropriated government prep
erty 10 his own use. by equlpping and
Keeping two government vessels for
his own private use. namely the DOL
phin and Sylph. the reiittlng of which
cost over 100000.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

The true value of railroad property
in Omaha is as follows: The Union
Pacific Railroad company. si4, 1892. 260:
the Chicago, ST. Paul. Minneapolis a
Omaha Railway company, $500. 600:
the Omaha n Southwestern Railroad
company, Si,7l7,S90: the Omaha a.
Northern Pacific Railroad company.
s3,ii5.260. The republicans al the stata
house assessed II al the following fle-
urcs: The Union Pacific Railroad
company. s6S,3i0: the Chicago. 81
Paul. Minneapolis a Omaha Railway
company. ssl,ai5; the Omaha d
southwestern railroad company. SlT,-
6i5; tho Omaha a Northern Pacific
Railroad company. sii.s10. That sort
OF taxation has been the policy OF tho
republican party In thls state an the
time tina, Il has held power.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

BY referendum vote the soft coal
miners OF the middle states 10 the
number Of l79.000 have accepted a re-
duction OF 10 per cent In wages. When
the cost OF living Is taken into con-
sideration 1t will be seen that the min
ers will get less than they did when
they Joined ID the full dinner pail
campaign.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

Much surprise has been expressed
because the merger decision did not
affect prices Of stocks. But why
should It? It did not affect the rail-
road situation in the least. Morgan
and Hill will still operate them and
take. as they always have done, all
the traffic win bear.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-17

There IA complete anarchy In Tel
nride, Colo. The mine owners and
their friends have captured an the
union men In the town with force of
arma. put them In cars and tho rail-
road company hauled them out of the
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01

C~hamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are becoming a favorite for
stomach troubles and constipation.
For sale by all druggists.
We have suits to suit the season;
Suits for Office, street Dr. ball.
We suit any man in reason,
Whether he be short or tall;
Fashion, fabric, faultless fitting,
All by us is guaranteed,
And with efforts unremitting
Tom the tailor, takes the lead.
Campbell.
Opera chairs and other furnishings
ordered are delayed in manufacture.
AS the playing equipment, however,
is complete, we will provide chairs
for temporary use and open tomor
row, Thursday evening at 6 O'clock
Jewett Bros. Billiard Parlor and Read
ing room. The old favorites and some
new brands of excellent cigars, tobac-
co, etc, 213 Main st.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01

LOCAL NEWS. s


FOR SALE cHEAP-Lady's ticket
to Chicago. Record Office
Three tickets for sale to points
near Chicago. Address "F' Record of
fee.
For barbecued meat, go to the lit
tie house at the rear of Mrs. Clem's
boarding house.
Gar load of mountain wood, cut up
in stove lengths at the Roswell Plan
ing Mill, $500 per load. If
Go to Stark, the barbecued meat
man. He has re-opened his stand.
Same old place. Call on him.
WANTED.-A good, reliable carrier
boy. Must have horse or wheel. APP
ply at The Record office tomorrow.
Room and first class board, and
would like a few day boarders.-Hob-
son-Lowe building.-Mrs. Bennett st
Go to Stark, the barbecued e
man when you want good meat. At
the rear of Mrs. Clients boarding
house on North Main street.
When you want barbecued meat do
not forget Stark. the meat man. in
the little house at the rear of Mrs.
Clem's boarding house on North
Main.
WANTED.-One or two furnished Or
u~nfurnished rooms in good home,
fer out on the hill. Address Box
321 Roswell 2ts
Stark. the barbecue man has re-op-
ened his meat market in the little
house at the rear of Mrs. Clem's
best barbecued meat.
We have e~ndeayored to eliminate
all features that might be ~objectiona
BILE, and cordially invite the ladies
under escort to our parlor. Jewett
Bros. Billiards, Pool and Longing
room, 213 Main st. Open tomorrow,
Thursday evening at 6 o'clock.
Everything is new, made for US by
the Brunswick Bake Collender Co,
OF Chicago. The best equipment
throughout. Dowelled slate bed tab
les, fitted with quick acting Monarch
cushions. The "Schaefer Expert" cue.
the champions own invention. hand
turned, evenly balanced and beautiful
" finished. With only such an outfit
the most Inexperienced player makes
a surprising core. Try them and en-
Joy an hour of rest and pleasure. We
open tomorrow. Thursday evening. al
6 o,clock.-Jewett Bros. Billiard Par
Tor and reading room. A new stock
Of fine cigars, 21s Main st.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01
Notice

My tables have been thoroughly
overhauled and remodeled. New GOV
ers, new cues. and the tables are as
good as new. The walls have been
kalsomined and / invite the pleasure
loving public to spend the evenings
with me.
S. L. DAVIDSON,
st Prop. Pool and Billiard Parlor.
203 Main Street.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01

FOR SALE.-A handmade phaeton
steel frame, rubber tires, good as
new. This is a high grade vehicle
Apply at Record Office.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01
Wanted at Once.

Good clean cotton rags at The Rec
ord Office. If
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01
RAGS. RAGS. RAGS.

Wanted at once. at the Record OIL
fee. Will pay good price. tt
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01

FouND-Pocket book. Owner may
have same BY proving property and
paying for this advertisement.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01
Apple Trees.

$50 now on hand for sale Wyatt
Johnson. 4t*
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01

Irrigated gramma pasture at Mil
hiseT ranch. two miles southwest of
City. tt
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01

The right place
for the correct
thing at the cor
rect price.
Lockers are well
come as we'll as
bnyers.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-01

Our buine last onthw was the best 1.-THE history since weo opened our rsm Roswell Ihr
chandhe we continually offer to the public. Weexpett this month to be- still better than last
the mumh of December than any other month in the year Start this motht to 10 our shopping
for your cash doHars han ANYBODY else HyonH come once youHc come again tey all do EN-
GOODS. Bring thec children to our store 1t will please them. Lotso of Me hearts awm H of toy
thre yes to- their contnt My@rs showmgh far exceeds any previous tfotn Variety uanit
The Press., 1904-08-03
SOME RS.

Mrs Fannie Kibbe from Hartford
spent Sunday in town.
Miss Ruby Avery is visiting friends
in Middletown, Cromwell and New
Britain.
q. W. Hudson from East Windsor
was in town last week calling on his
friends.
Rev. Mr.. Curtis from Mittineague
preached in the Congregational church
Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Louis A. Goddard
have gone to Kingston, N. Y, for a
weeks visit.
Miss Julia Chapman from Stafford
Springs is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Daniel Avery.
On Friday there will be an auction
sale of household goods, ETC., belong
ing to the estate of the late Claudius
B. Pease.
The ball game between Somers and
Staffordville, played Saturday after
noon, resulted in victory for Stafford
Vile, II to 4.
Dea. E. P. Russell has been chosen
superintendent of the Congregational
Sunday school and HI. J. Shaw assist
ant superintendent.
Daniel Avery has the contract for
furnishing the heavy timbers for the
new boiler house of the Somersville
Manufacturing company.
Miss Llynola Avery and Miss Laura
Worthington, graduates of Somers
high school, are to enter Stafford
high school next month.
The families of O. S. Fuller and
DIR. A. L. Hurd, who. with Mrs. Lou
lisa Burden, have spent the past two
weeks at the Needham cottage, Ores
cent Beach, Mantle, returned home
Monday. ....
Miss Bertha L. Dawson from
Thompsonville has been spending a
few days with Miss Ruby A. Avery,
her classmate at New Britain. They
have both secured good positions as
teachers in a graded school in STRAIT
ford.
A grand concert was given in the
Congregational church last Thursday
evening under the auspices of the @.
e. society. They were assisted by To-
cal talent, also a double male quartet
from Springfield and Prof. Abel from
Hartford conservatory. The follow
ing was the program: Overture, Mrs.
Prickett, Miss Fuller; male quartet;
vocal solo, "Until You Came,'' Mrs.
W. @. Pease; piano solo, Voices of
Spring. Miss Mabel Kibbe; vocal
solo, can Old Garden,'' Mrs. Bert
Hulburt; mandolin solo Clown
on the Farm" (b) Yumuri, Her
bert Fuller; vocal solo, Clocks and
Eyes, Miss Root; male quartet;
vocal solo, "The Daily Question,
Miss Grace Keeney; vocal solo, select
ed, Mr.. Little; piano solo, "Polacco
Brillante,'' Miss Taylor; vocal duet,
"Car1ne1ia Waltz,'' Miss Root, Mrs.
ScidInore; mandolin solo, " Ragtime
Strollers. - Herbert Fuller; vocal So
los selected, Miss Leonora Keeney |;
male quartet; vocal solo "a "The
Lullaby of the Night" (b) ITO .
Rose, = Mrs. scidmore; overture, Miss
Root, Mr.. Kibbe.
The Press., 1904-08-03

Charles W. Eldredge was at home
from Indian Orchard over Sunday.
IL made James +. Lawrence feel at
first that he was getting to be an old
man, when he heard recently from
his daughter in Vermont that he was
q grandpa.
lightning entered the Office Of g.
Hall, Jr., g. Co. ON the telephone
wires last Tuesday night, burning out
the connections. The Office was cut
off from telephone connection until
Saturday forenoon.
The Press., 1904-08-03
Mount Hope.
BRIMFIELD.

Mrs. Edward Bliss has sold her
place to John L. Bacon.
John M. Warren of Worcester is at
the Warren summer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Allen are visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Streeter.
Miss Sophy Converse of Springfield
spent last week with relatives in
Brimfield.
Word has been received from Oscar
F. Brown from Glasgow, where he
and DIR. 8. A. Fisk arrived July 30.
They will travel In Scotland before
going to Ireland.
Two deer were seen Monday crossing
on the road opposite Fred Parker's
and running west through the now
ing belonging to Mrs. E. 7. Sherman,
which joins Miss M. A. Tarbell's
place.
Rev. Herbert A. Youtz, o professor
in the Congregational theological
seminary of Chicago, preached in the
Brimfield church Sunday in the
absence of Rev. Sameul Eaton. Rev
and Mrs. Youtz and children and Ed
ward Youtz of Dubuque, Ia, have
been guests of Mrs. Hubbard.
The Press., 1904-08-03
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


matter under this head 10 cents per line.l
CARD.-Through this notice wish to
thank all my nelghbors and friends who
so ably assisted In saving my property
at the recent burning of my barn.
GEORGE SLATER.
CARD OF THANKs.-We hereby wish to
express our heartfelt thanks to our kind
friends and neighbors for their many acts
OF kindness during our recent sad affiie-
ton. JOHN SMITH AND DAUGHTER.
For fire insurance apply to q. D Ide,
Stafford
Paper Napkins 10 cents a hundred a.
The Press office. 800, % cents. By mail
6 cents hundred extra.
The Press., 1904-08-03
Moose Meadow

William Lee of Stafford Springs is
expected to conduct service here next
Sunday at 2.3O p. m. A good attend
ance is solicited.
Rev. Mr.. Horton. president of the
academy at East Greenwich, r.. l.,
delivered an able sermon, full of guild
ance, at the church here last Sunday.
The Press., 1904-08-03
Friends Every Day.

This can truthfully be said OF JRLL~O ICE
CREAM POWDER. the new product for making
the most delicious Ice cream you ever ate !;
everything in tire package. Nothing tastes SO
good in hot weather. An groceEs are placing it
In stock. II your grocer can't supply you, send
CSC for Q packages BY mail. -Four kinds: Wa
nilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Unnav0red-
Address. The Genesee Pure Food Co, Bon NC.
Le ROY, II. Y.
The Press., 1904-08-03

Mrs. J. r. Washburn is quite i'll.
Charlie Roberts is working for @.
P. Broadway.
Miss Gladys Barlow of Westford is
visiting her brothers here.
Carl Broadway is confined to his
home with the rheumatism.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Boyer last Saturday.
Frank Washburn and family are
guests at J. R. Washburn's.
Rev. George E. Porter is a guest OF
his friend, Rev. Fl. Fl. Guernsey al
Durham.
The Press., 1904-08-03
MANSFIELD.

Miss Elsie Deming was the guest Of
relatives on Spring Hill last week
Mrs. Phoebe Hanks of westford was
at her home ON Hanks Hill recently.
The summer school at the Connecti-
cut Agricultural college closed last
week.
Arthur J. Lathrop of Woodstock
was the guest of friends at Chaffee-
Vile recently.
Miss Ida Huntington has been
spending several weeks in New York
and New Jersey.
Miss Stoddard and Mrs. and Miss
Stearns of Newport are ut Edgar
Storrs' on Spring Hill for q few
weeks.
Mrs. Sara Stoughton returned to her
home in Gurleyville last Friday, after
spending several weeks at Rockville
and East Hartford.
Mrs. Henry Hanks and Miss Elean-
or Hanks are spending the month of
August at Pleasure Beach as the
guests of MnG. James f. Clune.
Rev. Mr.. Lanphear and wife of Es-
sex were recent visitors at F. O. Dun
hams. Mr.. Lanphear exchanged pull
pits with Rev. Mr.. Starr of Storrs
last Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Dunn of Eagleville died
at her home there last Friday of
Bright's disease She was 81 years
old and leaves only q husband to
mourn her loss.
There was q lawn social held at the
residence of o. s. Chaffee. Chaffee-
Vile, last Wednesday evening. It
was given by the Ladies' Aid society
of Gurleyville. Mrs. Durham and
Miss Whitehouse entertained.
The store of Frank Willard at Mer-
row was struck and entirely destroyed
by lightning last Thursday night.
The bolt struck q kerosene oil tank
and set the oil on fire. This created
an instantaneous and fierce fire. which
enveloped the entire building in
flames before any effort could be
made to save the contents. The de-
struction also included the post Office
property, the post Office being con-
nected with the store. The loss on
building and contents is estimated at
So, TOO, 81, 500 being ON stock. The
building was insured for $500, and
the stock for 30. 900, in local agencies.
1t is expected that the owners will re-
build and continue business.
Mount Hope.
Miss Irene Russ is the possessor of
new Foster piano.
Miss Gertrude Grant is at Rocky
Hill for a short stay.
Miss Vera Church is spending q few
days at Pleasure Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin of Will
limantic were guests ut Miner Grant
last Saturday.
Mrs. George Tiffany and son, Roy,
and Miss Ethel Barrows of New Lon
don have been visiting relatives in
town.
The Press., 1904-08-03
The DEATH, Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results In
death. Thus q mere scratch, insignia
cant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have Buck
lens Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the
best Salve on earth and will prevent ia
tality, when Burns, Sores, Ulcers and
Piles threaten. Only 25c at A. G. EatOn's
Drug Store.