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The Press., 1907-05-22
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Denison Baker is making extensive repairs on his house.
 Leonard Holden has recently wis., ited his sister, Mrs. Ella Martin.
 Miss Edith Moore of Springfield is visiting her friend, Mrs. J. R. Downes.
 George W. Newell is quite i'll with pneumonia. His daughter, Mrs. Att wood, of Willimantic is with him.
 Mary Newell, wife of Sterry H.. Taft, died Monday, May 13, at her home, after @ short illness, aged "A years. Mrs. Taft was lifelong resi- dent of this place and for many years a devoted member of the Methodist church, and will be greatly missed by all. She leaves a husband and one son, Lyman, to mourn her loss. The funeral was held Wednesday at 3 p. m. from the M. E. church, and was largely attended. Burial was in the Center yard.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Why They Wanted to Win.

We knew of only one case in which q man has tried to select wife by a competitive examination. Fifteen la dies entered for the matrimonial prize and sat down to a paper of questions of which the following are samples:
 Name seven kinds of pie and de- scribe how each is prepared. Do you advocate the use of chewing rings for teething children? Give in 100 words your views on suitable dress when married.
 The climax came when the man who set the paper proposed to the winner. She refused him point blank, and so did the other fouFteen.-London Tit Btt1.
The Press., 1907-05-22
ASHFORD. WegtfOrd.

Olin Griggs is at his home here for a few days.
 Irving Reynolds and wife of Staf- ford Springs visited at Austin Key nolds' Sunday.
 Miss Edith Oushman was in Willi- mantle over Sunday, the guest of Miss Abbie Amidon and Miss Julia Chism.
 A mum ber from here went to Rob- bins show in Willimantic Saturday, and were we'll repaid for their trou ble.
 There will be free social at the Congregational vestry May 29 Cake and coffee will be served. All are cordially invited.
 James Church, "A an old soldier, died Saturday a. ID. His funeral was held aJ his late home Monday at 1. 80 p. m. Burial was in the village cemetery. Rev. O. G. Ohappell of Warrenville officiated.
The Press., 1907-05-22
One Sided Justice.

"Roy Bean, Justice of the Peace The Law West of the Pecos," was tho sign over the shanty where lived the man who for years was the only repre- sentative of the law in the great terri tory west of the Pecoe river in Texas. Langtry, named for the Jersey Lily, was his postoffice, and he did business under the honorary title of Chief Jus tice Bean of the Pecos, making tidy sum on the side by selling postal cards bearing the picture of his queer justice shop. Years ago, when the Southern Pacific was being built, some cowboys came in on a tear and shot up the town, incidentally killing three Chi nese coolies who were working on the railroad. There was a roundup, and the cowboys were brought before Squire Dean. There was much testi- mony, and the trial was long. At it's end he gravely said:
 ''The testimony shows that these three Chinamen were killed by some of the men on trial. It is pretty clear who did the fatal shooting, but the prosecution has utterly and entirely failed to show where the statutes of the state of Texas make 1t crime for white man to shoot Chinaman. The prisoners are discharged."- ~-e'
The Press., 1907-05-22
NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Wilmington are hereby notified that have war rant to levy and collect tax of 20 mills on the dollar, together with their military and poll tax, made from the town list of 1906, payable the 1st day of May, 19O7 For the purpose of collecting the same I will be at the selectmen's office. South Wilmington, Friday, May 31st, 1907, from o'clock to o'clock p. m, and at the store of s. F.. Morrison, on Wilmington Hill, Saturday, June 1st, 1907, from o'clock to 30 o'clock p m. Al. ter June 2, 1907, per cent interest and legal fees for collecting will be charged
 D. c. DIMOCK, Collector. Wilmington, Conn.,, May 6, 1907.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Judpe Ralpb Wheeler will pres

Judge Ralph Wheeler will preside at the June session of the superior court, which will open in Rockville Tuesday, June 4. There has been but little criminal business returned, the principal case being that of the state against Eugene Mosely, who is charged with neglecting his wife, in not providing her with proper food, clothing and necessities of life. The court will hold a short calendar session Friday, May 31, for the assignment of cases.
The Press., 1907-05-22

Ara Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford, within and for the district of Stafford on the 18th day of May, A. D. 1907.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Herbert 0. Thresher, admlnistra- tor on the estate of William Thresher, late Of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs thatpublic notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post fin said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record
 MARCUS B. FISK Judge
The Press., 1907-05-22
COLLECTOR's NOTICE.
TOWN OF uNION

w
 All persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Union are hereby notified that have received 8 rate bill and warrant to levy and collect a town tax of twenty-five mills on the dollar on list of 1906, also military and poll tax, and that said taxes are due May G. 1907, and for pur- pose of receiving same I will be at the Town Hall, Union. May 6, 1907, and May 30, 1907, from a. m. until D. m. After June 9th interest at 9per cent. per annum and legal fees must be charged. H. R. HOWARD, Collector
 Union, Conn.,, April 10, 1907
The Press., 1907-05-22
Ara Court of Probate holden at staf

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the Probate Dis, rict of Stafford, on the 18th day of May, A. D. 1907.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 Upon the exhibition to this court of the agree ment for the adoption of Marguerite Martha siding in the town of Union, in said District, by Robert E. Webster and Bertha L. Webster of said Uni0n
 It is ordered: That a hearing upon said agree ment be had at Stafford, on the 5th day of June, A. D. 1907, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon and appear at said hearing and show cause, if any they have, why said agreement should not be apI roved, by publishing this order for two weeks successively. in The PresS newspaper pub lished at Stafford, in said District, and by post ing copy of this order on the public sign-post in said town of Union, nearest to the place of residence Of said child, at least six days before the day assigned for said hearing
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Wlts pSe&x.
Wednesday, May 22. 1907.
LEwIs MoLAUaHLIN, PUBLISHER.

S.So year. If paid strictly in advance, ,$l.So
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in serted at one-half 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 it's suDScrin CTS until a definite order to discontinue IS re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courani semi-weeklyl furnished for $s.16 per year In ad- vance.
 We arc not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents-
The Press., 1907-05-22
ROCKVILLE.

A carload of twenty horses has ar rived for Blakesles & Sons, the con- tractors for the Rockville and Stafford Springs street railway, to be used in the work of grading. They are quartered in the stables at the fail grounds.
 At meeting of the directors of the Rockville fair company on Saturday, to take action in regard to allowing the Stafferd and Rockville electric road a right of way across the upper end of the fair ground, it was voted to sell to the trolley company the land wanted, provided they would buy the Kingsbury lot of 10 acres on the east for the association, move the track, :, the grand stand, stables, etc., and make thelground satisfactory to the fair association. This was the pro- position desired by the Consolidated railway company, although they pre- fer to have the fair company state what they will sell the land for, and pay them sum that will enable the fair company to make all the necessary changes themselves. It is thought that the cost of the new land and the changes on the grounds vii be about $5000. There was only one director that voted against the proposition, and the stockholders are generally in favor of the plan. As soon as the stockholders act on the matter, at a meeting to be held next Wednesday, the Consolidated railway company will then decide immediately on the route they will take into Rockville, which will certainly be the fair ground route, unless there are other developments in regard to the East Main street route.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Judge William s. Case has filed

Judge William s. Case has filed 6 decision of the superior court sustain ing the Hazard Powder company in it's appeal from the valuation placed upon its property by the assessors of Enfield for the purposes of taxation in October, 1905. The assessors valued certain of the company's prop erty at $13O, 900, and Judge Case re- duces this valuation to $50OOO.. The valuation of $20,OO which the as- sessors put on other property, Judge Case reduces to SIP, 232.O3.
The Press., 1907-05-22

The sixth summer school of the Connecticut Agricultural college will be held this year July 8th to the 31st. Detailed information may be found in the summer school booklet to be issued June 1st, and will be sent to any address on request. Rooms have already been assigned to 68 ap- plicants. There are still left, how ever, a number of desirable suites. Tuition free. Room rent free. Ta- ble board, $4 a week.
The Press., 1907-05-22
A Mind Reader,

One night at a court ball in the Tuileries Napoleon III. was so atten- tive to a beautiful young woman as to excite comment among the other women. At last, in response to direct tribute to her beauty, she said:
 "Ah, but your majesty compliments me too much!'
 "How remarkable" he replied with a twinkle in his eye, ''that you should say just what every other woman here is thinking!''
The Press., 1907-05-22
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes 1D the Borough of stafford Springs, on list of 1906, are hereby notified that I am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May 1st. and on all taxes not paid by June 1st interest at per cent. per an: fees for collecting. For the purpose of receiv- ing the same I will be at the shoe store of w. E. Hauley every Thursday during the month of May from a. m. to D. m.
 D. J. HANLEY, Collector Stafford Springs, April IS, 1907.
The Press., 1907-05-22

AT a Court of Probate holden at Stat. A ford within and for the district of Stafford
 on the 18t day of May, A: D: 1907: Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge. ron motion of Arthur D Ellis and Charles F. Harwood, administrators. with the will annex ed, on the estate of Sarah F. Ellis, late of Staf ford, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al
 lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the
 administrators, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having 8 circulation il
 said district, and by posting copy thereof or
 the public s1gn-post in said town of Stafford
 nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt. Certified from record.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Judge
The Press., 1907-05-22
Free ec1IIreG.

Caudle-Why do you call Speaks a liberal educator? Waddel-He lectures without pay. Caudle-Then my wife must be in that class also. She has been doing the same thing ever since the day she led me to the altar.-Chi- cago News.
The Press., 1907-05-22
WALES.

A May ball will be held at Towne's grove. Union. Wednesday evening, May 29th. Music by Prof. Jordan's orchestra, four stars. Qua1rllles, waltzes, two steps 5 cts each. Dancing from to |. Sup per B cts.
The Press., 1907-05-22
onIx 0na 0hiae4ion

Some sage said that life would be tolerable if it were not for its amuse- ments." Many people give most cor dial assent to this dictum. No objec- ton can justly be made to 1t except that 1t is not true.-London Saturday Review.
The Press., 1907-05-22

The house yesterday passed a meas ure increasing the salaries of members of the general assembly from $500 to $500, and making four-years' term for judges of probate, also bill pro- viding for jury trial in damage cases.
The Press., 1907-05-22

When your stomach won't let you eat a hearty meal without pain or distress, get the help of Mi-o-na stomach tablets. Money back if it fails. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Born.

Hydeville, 18th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Julian.
 Stafford Springs, s1st, a daughter to MT. and Mrs John Panciera.
 Stafford Springs, 2lst, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sullivan.
 Stafford Springs, 2lst, son to MT. and Mrs. B. T. Eaton
The Press., 1907-05-22
WANTED.

spinners on Davis & Furber mules Good spinners make $12 and $14 per week. Also card room help. Would like families Steady work. Low rents. Near electrics. Apply CLINTON MILLS CO.,, etf 2O4 Sturtevant-st, Norwich Town, Conn.
The Press., 1907-05-22

It is announced that the Oonsolida- ted Railway company will build the trolley road to South Coventry from Willimantic this summer.
The Press., 1907-05-22
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the District of Stafford. nn the 1Rth day of May A. D. 1QO7

"A TOrQ, WlGnln ana TOT the DlSCrlCC or Stau0rQ, on the 18th day of May, A. D., 1907.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Arthur D. Ellis and Charles F. Harwood, administrators, with the will annex the estate of Justice J. Ellis, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said esta to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrators, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspa- per having circulation in said district, and by posting 8 copy thereof on tn public sign-post in said town Of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Had to Do I%.

Mrs. Turnbull-Its too bad your hus- band cut off his flowing beard. Mrs. Crimple-Yes, he had to do it. gave him a diamond scarfpin for a birthday present.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Died

Crystal Lake, 18th, Mary Newell, "A, wife of Sterry H. Taft
 Wales, 18th, Chloe M., v. widow of Orson Eaton
 Wales, 18th, Alfred F. Fisher, 53. Wales, 18th, John Fisher, Al. Westford, 18th, James Church, "A.
The Press., 1907-05-22
NAE0@H Sawed, Split
 WOOD and Delivered

Having bought the woodward and business of Keefe Bros, shall continue to furnish all kinds of wood at reasonable prices. Entrance to yard at rear of Smith & Cooley's mill. Orders may be left at A. c. Garvais' Grocery store.
 ID. IT. CURTIS,
The Press., 1907-05-22

WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED--$1. 10 w Cord. 7w+ E. D. ELLIS, West Stanord.
The Press., 1907-05-22

TNO RENT-Pleasant furnished room at 1 RentOn-st. M. ORTH.
The Press., 1907-05-22

EOR SALE-Hen house.
 AN H l. RI1RE
The Press., 1907-05-22

CONCORD WAGON for sale. NJ PAUL GINHOLT, Orcuttville.
The Press., 1907-05-22

l. OR SALE-Eight New Milch Cows. 2Ws JOHN LAbONTE. West WilIingtOn.
The Press., 1907-05-22

OTABLE MANURE FOR SALE O Season 1907 to 1908. Call at once,
 w. E. DEMOND.
The Press., 1907-05-22

FOR SALE-Good kitchen range with 1 water tank. Inquire E. L. BURR. 4tf
The Press., 1907-05-22

MISERABLE HOMES FOR SALE D Two Cottages, Double House and Barn
 About three acres of land, with contemplated
 street laid out through 1t. Will sell all or in
 parcels to suit. I will be on the premises when notified in advance.
 N-O0--19 = = LYMAN MOORE, Mashapaug
The Press., 1907-05-22

IF YOU WANT a nice bed of Tulips 1 the fall is the time to set them out. Assort- ed cOlOrs. $5 per hundred. 12 Tulips, 12 Crocus and Hyacinths, 30 bulbs for $1, s. F. Clark will take your order.
The Press., 1907-05-22
EI4OWERSy

All wishing to engage flowers of the Stafford Floral Co. for Memorial Day must place their or. ders early to be sure of them.
The Press., 1907-05-22

w WANTED-Fou or five good weavers w on fancy worsteds. Coed pay.
 GARLAND WORSTED CO.,, Staffordville.
The Press., 1907-05-22

TOR SALE-TwO Yoke of Heavy OK I en. Call on or address VIM. D. RUBY, Staf- ford Springs.
The Press., 1907-05-22

EDISON MONOGRAPH with horn, 1I 300 Records, music stand, etc., for sale. All as good as new. Apply at 63 East-M ain-st
The Press., 1907-05-22

FOR SALE-Long and Short Ladders, 1' Flow, letter Harrow, good Buggy, cheap.
 E. l., RIIRR
The Press., 1907-05-22

NARPENTER and Cabinet Maker wish V es to find steady work.
 MATHEW TOTH, West tllington
The Press., 1907-05-22

GENERAL FARMS WANTED for O cash customers. J. s. SMILEDGE
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
TO BRIDGE THE RIVER
Bill Introduced Last Saturday
Idaho s. Washington Northern Ry.
Applies to Congress for Permit

On Saturday Senator Hepburn, Of
Idaho. introduced into congress bill to
permit the Idaho & Washington North
ern to bridge the Pend d'Ofeille river.
The Pend d'Oreille being a navigable
stream it is necessary TO get bill
through congress before bridge can be
constructed across it. The bridge must
either have draw or be high enough
for steamers to pass under it at high
water. The introduction of such a
measure generally insures its passage as
permission is given when the parties de-
string to build the bridge satisfy the
war department that the regulations
governing the bridging of navigable
streams will be complied with. 1t is
understood here that the road will cross
the>riyer on high bridge about two
miles below town near the site of the
old Katydid mine and from there follow
the east bank of the river as far down at
least as LeClerc creek. The statement
is made that the road will DE built
the coming year as it has already been
financed.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
Apschell's Auto Rovte.

$. H. Anschell, of Metaliae, is endeav-
oring to get the Colville business men
interested in his proposed automobile
route to Metaline to the extent of $1,000.
Some of them are skeptical concerning
the feasibility of the plan, and the
Statesman-Index seems to doubt its
practicability, while the other Colville
papers entertain no doubts at all. The
ST.. says:
ST. Anschell, of Metaline, has been
in this city this week in the interest of
an automobile line from Colville to Met
aline. He asks the business men of
Colville for $500 to aid the enterprise.
So far as we are concerned, we are In
favor of any feasible proposition, and
will not throw cold water on any under
taking which is for the benefit of Col
vile Of any other part of the county.
We do not believe that such line is
practical, and individually would hesi-
tate on putting money into such an en-
terprise. The business men of Colyihe
are called upon too often to help this
and that enterprise and the amount
contributed annually is no small figure.
The business men OF Colville need pro-
lection and a newspaper not afraid to
call spade spade
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
Landed Safely al Mctaline.

&. A. King, general manager of the
Spokane Lead Mines Company, was in
the city Monday on his way from the
Metalines to Spokane. Mr.. King re-
ported that the two RATS and barge con-
veying the concentrator machinery and
boilers had made the trip through Box
Canyon in safety and had been unloa.led
at Metaline. The building for the con-
centrator is completed and the work OF
installing the plant will be rushed as
fast as possible; 1t was rather an ad-
yenturous undertaking to raft the valu-
able machinery through the canyon, bu,
it was accomplished without great diff
Guilty. Every such achievement helps
to rob the canyon of its terrors to navi
gators, and it is being freely predicted
that the time is not far distant when the
canyon will be regularly nayi. ated by
large boats.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
Logging Operations in This Vicinity

There is more activity in logging oper-
ations in the vicinity of Newport at the
present time than since the financial
furry struck this district. While many
OF the camps that were operating before
the trouble occurred have not resumed
and possibly will not until the troubles
are finally settled, still the prospects for
Il fair seasons logging have not entirely
disappeared. The p. & X Mill Co., oi
Dalkena, viii resume logging soon after
Christmas, and conduct small camp
for some time, and will enlarge the camp
as soon as conditions warrant. Harry
Saddler, who is logging for the Pam
handle Lumber Co between Newport
and Spirit Lake, added few teams and
several men to his forces during the past
week, and exdects to further enlarge the
force within short time. At the Fidel-
ity camp, about six miles northeast OF
town, ON the reserve, about 1900. 900
feet of logs have been skidied and the
contractors are awaiting snow in order
to get the logs to the landings on the
river. After the logs are delivered they
will resume saving.
Several of the smaller camps are also
preparing to reopen, and It's believed
=, - no f~~t-~f Februa~v
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
NEWS OF OLD TOWN

Theodore Jurgens, accompanied by
two oil Louis Jurgens' sons, went to the
neighborhood of Reardon, WASH, san
day to spend the holidays with his par
ents.
The little daughter of Mr.. Scott, who
has been seriously i'll with pneumonia
is much improved.
The Fidelity Lumber Co. has closed
its Flaming mill and will not resume
operations until after the opening OF the
new year.
Chas. Pike is now acting as superin-
tendent of the Coulter & Buttons electric
plaEer.
Mrs. Tom Geary has been confined to
her home during the past ten days with
a severe cold, and Tom has been learn
ing the art ofeooking.
Thomas fligginaon, filer for Jurgens
Bres., has gone to the vicinity of Mon
treal, Can, for short visit with his
father. The senior Higginson is nearly
80 years OF age and the son has not
visited him for number of years.
Engineer Billy" Ross, of the Meta
line, won basket of champagne at a
rattle on Christmas Eve.
Mr. Charles Conan, of Winnetka,
H., was the guest OF E. B. Warmer On
Tuesday of this week. Messrs. Conan
and Warmer were schoolmates in Illi-
nois over twenty years ago and this is
the first meeting since school days.
Messrs Arch and Jerome Depew and
Chas. Foster, of Elk, spent Christmas
with friends in Newport. 1t is under
stood that Arch Depew will remove to
this place and make it his future home.
j. E. Allinson, musician who has
resided on the Idaho side OF Newport for
several years, was sent to the Page
hospital at Standpoint on Thursday.
Allinson, to use the yernacular. is about
all in. For the past year he has been
playing the piano in various resorts in
Newport, Standpoint and Bonners. He
became eftranged from his wife and
family on account of his habits, and his
wife secured divorce and Is now living
with relatives near here. Allinson is a
native of Iowa, but lived in Lead City
S. D., for number of years. He was
an excellent stenogiapher and formerly
filled the position of court reporter in
that place. He drifted west about ter
years ago and has been living a nomadit
existence most of the time since then
Now, diseased and his system under.
mined from the effects of his debauches,
he has been taken to the hospital to end
his career.