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The Press., 1906-11-21

Captain George H. Foskit, "A, died at his home on Bridge.st, Monday, the 18th, after long illness. About four years ago MT. Foskit was stricken with paralysis, since which time he
 had been an invalid and confined to
 his home most of the time. Through
 his close connection with the town as public official he made a wide &C., quaintance and many friends. His genial, kindly disposition made him popular candidate for public office, and endeared him to those with whom he came in contact in his home life and business career. His unquestion- ed integrity and ability made him a valuable man in any position he was called to fill, either as public official or otherwise. George Howard Eos kit was born in Wales, January TO-, 1882, of a sturdy New England stock, and was the oldest of five children. He moved to Staffordville at the age of IA, where he remained for several y - WA6 married to Mary Elizabeth Winter of Stafford Springs, who survives him. In 1862 he was elected captain of a company of volunteers and was mus- tered in with them at Hartford, Ct. [, as Go. D of the 25th Connecticut regiment, August 19 of that year. He saw active service in the Port Hudson campaign and was honorably discharged August 26, 1863. At the close of the war he lived at Stafford vile until 1867, when he moved to Monson. where he has since lived, with the exception of five years when he lived at Orcuttville, MT. Foskit having gone there to superintend the Ellis mill. He was also superintend- ent of the Branch mill in Monson for five years, and for number of years was employed in the Merrick & Fay straw shop. He served the town in various capacities and was selectman for an almost continuous period of 12 years, holding that office when strick- en with paralysis in November, 1902. October 4, 1905, MT. and Mrs. Foskit celebrated their 5Oth wedding anni- versary in a quiet way, on account of his health. He was 8 member of Marcus Keep Grand Army post, and was for several years one of it's con- manders. He leaves, besides his widow, three sisters-Mrs. Ann Smith of Worcester, Mrs. Lyman Cushman and Mrs. E. E. Butterfield of Stafford Springs. The funeral was held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 9 30, Rev. A. B. Clifford officiating. The bearers were six nephews of the deceased Edward Carleton of Wor- cester, E. G. Winter of North Brook field, O. E. Butterfield, F. J. But. terfeld, F. W. Howard of Stafford Springs, and H. W. Bugbee of this town. Burial was in the No. ceme- tery.
The Press., 1906-11-21
HAMPDEN.

Robert Henderson has moved his family to Wilbraham, to be nearer hit work:
 Charles Ballard and family have moved back to Springfield, after spend ing the summer here.
 Rev. L. P. Causey will preach. the Thanksgiving sermon this year. As usual, the services will be Wednesday evening.
 Walter Ballard is setting up house. keeping at 356 Belmont avenue. Springfield. He has gone into part. nership in an employment agency, with officers in Holyoke and Spring. field, which makes a speciality of To. eating skilled mechanics in various parts of the country.
The Press., 1906-11-21
A cubic foot of distilled water weighs very nearly 1000 ounces.

The best treatment for indigestion and troubles of the stomach is to rest the stomach. It can be rested by starvation or by the use of good digestant which will digest the food eaten, thus taking the work off the stomach. At the proper temperature, a single teaspoonful of Ko' dol will wholly digest 5000 grains of food. It relieves the present annoyance, puts the stomach in shape to satisfactorily per. form it's functions Good for indigestion, sour stomach, flatulence, palpitation oi the heart and dyspepsia. Kodol is made in strict conformity with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by An ders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-11-21

Of winter, with it's numerous demands upon your purse for the needs Of the sea son, should remind you of ''the winter" of your own life, which comes upon us all too rapidly. If you would enjoy this pc
 riod to its fullest, provide for it now while able to do so. Open a savings account with us; add to it consistently, and when compelled to retire from life's activities you will be independent. We will help you save. Start now, to-day. 3La
The Press., 1906-11-21
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
TItems of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.l | NnvamInar 23. 107R.

0. H. Ormsby has bought the gro- cery business of George o. Oleaveland, at the stand recently occupied by Elam Ellithorpe, where his old time popularity as merchant in this viii lage will win him fair share of trade.
 The members of the Stafford Hol- low debating society will hold it's first public debate for this season to.mor- row (Friday) evening. Question for discussion, Resolved, that hope pro- duces more happiness than memory" " Affirmative, Richard G. Beebe, Chas. Davis; negative, Charles Puffer, George Thompson. Other appoint ments for the evening are: To de. claim. Charles Puffer. Albert Scrip ture, John Leach, Burt Davis, R. C.. Beebe; to read, Charles Moulton. John s. Cady.
 Born. Stafford, 17th, a son to Lewis Putney; 22d, a daughter to Vim. Rudge.
 Westford, 18th, a daughter to H. W. Mercy.
 Stafford Springs, 21st, daughter to George Pergy.
 Stafford Street, 17th, 3 daughter to Everett Y. Fisk.
 Married. Stafford, 22d, by Rev. F. l.. Batchelder. Austin l.. Cutler and Julia E. Ohaffee. both of Staf- ford.
 Stafford Springs, 21st, by Rev. Dr. Church, Myron Bradway of Monson and Maria Lillibridge of Stafford Springs.
 Wilmington, 16th, by Rev. E. Col ton, Perry P. Davis of Stafford and Carrie s. Eldredge of Wilmington.
The Press., 1906-11-21
OR, DAVID KENNEDYS
 FAV0RlTE REMEDY

Although disheartened, he bought bottle of it, and within month had experienced beneficial results, and before he had finished the third bottle, the gravel was completely dissolved and his sufferings at an end.
 MT. Neill feels that he owes lasting debt of gratitude to Dr. Kennedy's Favorite orders of the bladder and urinary organs. He says: ''it will effect cure if oneis possible. {" Favorite Remedy is prescribed with un- failing success for rheumatism, dyspepsia constipation, and nerve troubles in which it has cured many that were considered be- yond the aid of medicine. All druggists, $1.
The Press., 1906-11-21
The wages of sin have not materially changed in some thousands of yearS.- St Y0nis Globe Democrat,
Sick Wives and Daughters

You have often seem them with pale faces, poor appetite, head and back ache, symptoms common to the sex. Fathers and mothers lose no time in securing Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y. It will cost only one dollar and is much cheaper than sickness. Write to Dl. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, N. r., for free sample
 tie. 9
The Press., 1906-11-21
G. B. Blu hans Testi6es After Four Years

c. B. Burhans of Carlisle Center, N. Y., writes: About four years ago I wrote you stating that I had been en- tirely erred of severe kidney trouble by taking less than two bottles of Foley s Kidney Cure. It entirely stopped the brick dust sediment, and pain and symp- toms of kidney disease have disappeare |. I am glad to say that I have never had a return of any of those symptoms during the four years that have elapsed and I am evidently cured to stay cured, and hearti any one suffering from kidney or bladder trouble" Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-11-21

r Here is our condensed opinion of the Original Laxative Cough Syrup: ''Near- ly all other cough syrups are constipating, especially those containing opiates. Ken nedys Laxative (containing) Honey and Tar moves the bowels Contain no opi- ates. Conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law" Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-11-21
Real M0rtffvfn~

George kissed me last night" she said, "and Pm so mortified that hardly know what to do''
 "Why, do you regard kissing before you are engaged as a disgraceY'
 ''No, but in my surprise forgot to make pretense of fighting him off for a while. Chicago Record Herald.
The Press., 1906-11-21
GRAVEL CURED
Philadelphia, Penn., Item.)

A healthier, heartier, happier man than John J. Neill, of 2437 North 8th St., Phila- delphia, could not be found in days search. The fact that he is still alive is constant wonder to his friends.
 Several years ago he began to suffer in- describable miseries from stonein the blad- der. An eminent physician in Philadelphia told him that surgical operation was nec- essary. So much did he dread the result, for if unsuccessful it meant death, that he While in this frame of mind, he heard of
The Press., 1906-11-21
No Gaze of Pneumonia on Record.

We do not know of single instance where cough or cold resulted in pneu- monia or consumption when Foley's Hon. ey and Tar had been taken. It cures coughs and colds perfectly, so do not take chances with some unknown preparation which may contain opiates, which cause constipation, condition that retards re- covery from cold. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse any substitute offered. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-11-21
All Around the CIOczS

Grandpa says his stay in the noun tains last summer did him no good His room was right off the piazza, and people made love under his window until all hours''
 "But couldn't he sleep after the lov- CTS went to bed?'
 NO: as soon as the lovers went to bed the children got up." "- Harpers Weekly.
The Press., 1906-11-21
Chance and Accident.

It is -meFtifying truth, and ought to teach the wisest of us humility, that many of the most valuable discoveries have been the result of chance rather than of contemplation and of accident rather than of design.-Coltor.
The Press., 1906-11-21

It was a son of Erin who asked the meeting to excuse him from serving on a committee because he expected to be unexpectedly called away.
The Press., 1906-11-21
The sOnr Bird,

They say the birds are timid! Great heavens, to be so small and lovely in a world Uf hawks and snares and yet dare to sing as if the gods were good In all the wide creation there Is noth- ing braver than the heart of singing bird.
The Press., 1906-11-21
Ou the Safe Side,

Schroeder (to his neighbor, widow. er)-Why did you send your housekeep' CT away, since she was such good cook? The .Widower-She made such splendid buildings was afraid I should marry her.-Fliegende Blatter.
The Press., 1906-11-21

Need 8 good cathartic? A pill is best Say pill like DeWitt's Little Early Ris CTS. About the most reliable on the market. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-11-21
'TWaa Ever Thma

T suppose you have found," said the plain citizen, "that every man has his price,"
 'Yes," replied the lobbyist, except the man who Is worth buying.
The Press., 1906-11-21
Gentlemanly Kind.

First Burglar-How'd you happen to break into Smiths house last night Second Burglar-I was going past there yesterday, and I heard Mrs. Smith tell. in' some one that she walked up three times tNe night before listenin' for a burglar, but nobody come. You know never like to disappoint a woman!- Detroit Free Press.
 "For years starved, then I bought a 5O-cent bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and what that bottle benefited me all the gold in Georgia could not buy. I kept on taking it, and in two months I went back to my work as machinist. In three months was as we'll and hearty as ever was. I still use little occasionally, as 1 find a fine blood purifier and good tonic. May you live long and prosper. 70. N. Cor nell, Roding, Ga, Aug. 27,, 1906. Kodol is sold here by finders Jacosbsn.
The Press., 1906-11-21
Wise Ostrich.

The stock illustration of what a fool will do is the habit which. ostriches have of sticking the head into the sand, leaving the body exposed, but the au- thor of 1.-The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn" says that this habit does not seem foolish to one who studies the ostrich in its desert home. On the con trary, 1t is natures wise provision for the safety of the bird in region where hiding places are scarce. The male ostrich matches out the eggs, looks after the brood, keeps his eye open for men, beasts and birds, and sounds a loud snorting, warning call when he sees an enemy. The brood, when warned, fades out of sight. Each chick squats motionless, its head in the sand and it's body so near in color to that of the sand and scant herbage a2 to deceive even an experienced hunter. It's body looks like a gray desert bush, and the gauchos-the cowboys of the pampas- when searching for young ostriches ex- anime every bush within many rods of the spot where a brood disappears. Of ten what seemed bush is found to be in part or wholly young ostrich. With its head up the bird would be at once detected. With it's head in the sand 1t often, escapes even the keen eyed fox. ;-.s;
The Press., 1906-11-21
Whistler Tanned a Russian.

When James MacNeill Whistler went to Venice to make those fourteen fla nous etchings of his he became so intoxicated with its beauty that he made seventy pastels first, leaving his etchings till the last few days. These pastels made tremendous sensation. All the art world of Venice was car ried away with enthusiasm excepting a Russian painter, who declared them tricks, betting a basketful of cham pagne he could paint six not to be distinguished from them. MT. Whistler amiably gave some of his paper and six pastels, which were finally mixed up with those by the Russian and sub mitted to a jury which had seen none of them MT. Whistler's pastels were unmistakable,. and the Russian lost. A few days later the two met on the RiaIto, and MT. Whistler laughed a little about the bet The Russian was furious. You forget, sir," he said, 'that I'm Russian and If you scratch one you find Tartar underneath" |" "Oh, no, you have 1t wrong," said MT. Whistler; you have it wrong. I scratched an artist and found an anna teur."-Philadelphi Record.
The Press., 1906-11-21

A little while ago I stood by the grave of the great Napoleon-a magnificent tomb of gilt and gold. I saw him take an empire by the force of his genius. I saw him upon the frightful field of Waterloo, when chance and fate com bined to wreck the fortunes of the former king, and I saw him at St. Helena with his hands crossed behind him gazing out at the sad and solemn sea. I thought of the orphans and widows he had made, of the tears that had been shed for his glory, and of the only woman who had ever loved him pushed from his heart by the cruel hand of ambition, and I said I would rather have been French peasant and worn wooden shoes. I would rather have been that poor peasant with my loving wife by my side, knitting as the day died out in the skies, with my chill dren upon my knees and their arms about me. I would rather have been that man and gone down to the tongue less silence of the dreamless dust than to have been that impartial imperson- ation of force and murder known as Napoleon the Great-Woman's Home Companion.
The Press., 1906-11-21

ENGRAVED Cards furnished at The 1X Press office-5O cards and script plate % cents; 50 cards and old English plate from S1.b0 to $2.60.
The Press., 1906-11-21
A We'll Known Remedy.

One of the oldest, safest and most fa- vorably known remedies in the world to- day is Brandreth's Pills-a blood purifier and laxative. Being purely vegetable, they can be used by old or young with perfect safety, and while other remedies require increased doses and finally cease acting altogether, with Brandreth's Pills the same dose always has the same effect, or O two pills taken % each night r' for a while is the best thi g known for any one trou- bled with constipation, indigestion, dis pepsia, or any trouble arising from an i'm pure state of the food. ,
 Brandreth's Pills have been in use for over 8 century, and are sold in every drug and medicine store, either plain or sugar. coated.
The Press., 1906-11-21

AOEToN will break up Cold in one night.
The Press., 1906-11-21
The Rapid Approach

Ak Mrs. Phkhams Understands NOmans I
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-04-09
A SMITH WHITEWAsH.

Smith whitewashing Smith and
Smith certifying that Smith is honest
and Smith approving Smiths expendi-
lures of the Smith grated tthes-all
this was witnessed yesterday in the
Mormon conference, The auditors are
creatures of Smith. their report Is di-
rect2d by him; 1t contains only so much
as he directs that II shall contain.
The absence of figures to show the
total amount of the tithe collections
and the absence of particulars as to ex-
pendItures are all characteristic OF
Smith. He dare not tell how much he
receives. Although the amount was
relatively less last year than for the
year preceding, tbs SO enormous, when
to 1T Is added the gain from commercial
enterprises. that his people might be re-
luctant to pay in addition all the ordi-
nary running expenses OF his local
church organization II they knew the
aggregate which passes directly
through the hands OF the trustee-in-
trust And he dare not make a truth
full statement of the channels through
which the tithcs flow. He disburses at
his whim, and In directions helpful to
himself and his favorltes: and an inti-
mate knowledge on the part OF his fol-
lowers Of the uses to which the tithes
are devoted might lead them to re-
bellion. And so Smith white washed
Smith by means of q report dictated By
Smith to auditors appointed by Smith
and solely desirous OF pleasing Smith.
1t IS a Smith church. with Smith in
full possession of the revenues and the
revenue PAYERS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-04-09
FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL

The Tribune prints this morning the
story of the saving OF life by young
man of ogden. which entities him to
the Carnegie hero medal This young
man is Thomas A, Harris, aged six
teen.
The story of his heroic act In saving
the life OF a young girl who on March
25th last fell into Ogden river. which
was then a raging torrent. IS given in
another part OF this paper The rescue
was al the imminent risk OF the res
cuer's life. Also, the story Is told OF his
act In saving the life OF a baby whose
clothing had caught on the end of q
railroad tie as the child had tried to
cross a railroad track. The childs es-
cape was so narrow as to cause the
flesh Of the one who reads Of 1t to creep.
It is for acts sudh as these through
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-04-09

which young Harris has proved his
mottle. that the Carnegie medal was in
stituted That medal in certain cases
carries With IT substantial reward, but
the chief reward is I'm the consciousness
of heroic work successfully done. and
in the fact that mankind is not slow 10
approve the same.
Greater love hath no man than this,
that man lay down his life for his
friends" But though he lose not his
life, yet IL he risk II, he hath fulfilled
the law OF supreme love. and is entitled
TO the reward. Even more SO, IL the
risk Is not for his friends, but for a fell
low being who is In deadly peril and
needs the sacrifice of the offer of service
unto death.
By the rule of love, young Harris has
earned the reward. His friends should
see to II that his case is presented to
the committee that decides upon he
roic deeds as worthy of the medal for
heroic service; and whatever service
The Tribune can render In this behalf
we stand ready to WELD
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-04-09
TO BEAUTIFY THE CITY.

We commend to public attention the
proclamation OF Mayor Ezra Thomp-
son. naming next Monday-Arbor Day
-as a holiday. and recommending that
on that day the people join In giving
the city a thorough cleansing. Those
who have not already cleaned up their
premises by that time should be sure
to make that the day for doing il. And
no doubt the city Will do It's part to
help the people, by having teams at
hand to haul away the filth and rub
bish. And. perhaps. inasmuch as the
Governor has also recommended this
cleansing of the city. and made 1t a
part OF his Arbor Day proclamation. il
would not be too much to expect that
he would order out some teams at the
States expense. to help the citizens to
do what he enjoins upon them, For,
this is the great cost and trouble OF
cleaning up in Salt Lake: getting teams
cleaned up, With these provided by the
city and the State, there will not be
the least doubt but that the lob of
cleaning up will be enthusiastically and
thoroughly done.
Salt Lake City, by natural surround
ings. beauty of site. salubrity of cli-
mate, and healing waters convenient to
It's peoples use, Is the natural SANTA
rum Of the whole mountain region. Its
special advantages for cleanliness lie
in the easy drainage and uniform grade
of the slope upon which 1t lies. The
benefits which nature has conferred
upon the city are appropriately re-
ferred to I'm Mayor Thompson's procla-
nation and the injunction contained
therein for the people to take advantage
Of these natural aids and do their part
In building up and beautifying the city
Is worthy OF all acceptance and prac-
tical carrying out.
The Mayor recommends that all bust
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-04-09
NOW FOR SMOOT.

Two offending apostles have been
dropped from their quorum In the Nor
mon church Now for the chief offend
ing apostle, Reed Smoot
Mr.. Smoot is proved, by recent
events. TO have been the copartncr OF
polygamists who were taking new
wives and giving new wives to other
men. No man in his senses, in Utah,
can doubt that Reed Smoot knew all
the time OF the crimes of his associates.
He has only attempted to repudiate the
offenders and the offenses since It be-
came apparent that he was being held
responsible
There is an emptiness In oil his fight
against Taylor and Cowley which
should be at once observable In Wash
ington. While consenting to the eccles-
iastical massacre of these men, he still
sustalns, as the chief prophet, seer, and
revelator of his church. ns the law
Glver of God to the Mormon people, a
man who lives In fragrant relations
With five wivos, and who has had
eleven children born in polygamous
marriage since he promised to obey the
law. While Smithism stands. Smootism
cannot call itself clean. While Joseph
f. Smith Is sustained by Reed Smoot
Reed Smoot is still responsible for
polygamy and polygamists.