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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

who then lived in Cushman village.
Later his SON bought farm on the
Palmer road and there Mr.. Maloney
had since lived. For many years he
had been helpless and unable to leave
his bed. and had enjoyed the distinc-
tion for many years Of being the old
est person In town. He leaves a
SON in the west and daughter. Mrs.
John MCGUIRE Of Monsoon. The flu
neral was held Friday morning at st.
Patrick's church.
The Fourth was one Of the saddest
days In the history Of baseball in
Monsoon. People not interested in the
game claim that 1t was . bright, sun
shiny day, but you cannot make the
fans believe it. George l.. Keeney
added five years to his age, and John
p. Herlihy has bought q cane. Our
old time rivals. the Staffords. passed
us two cups Of Hemlock tea. If it
was not for making It inOonvenient
for the other teams by breaking up the
schedule, IL would be just as we'll to
quit rs TO try to go ahead. On the
other hand, there are several more
games TO play. and If any team has
got the cup cinched 1t does not 80 ap-
pear to the gallery. It Is always the
darkest just before dawn, and it may
he that from now out We may have
some of the luck that has been denied
US up to the present time. Harry
Rourke pitched the morning game at
Stafford, but was unable TO repeat his
Memorial day performance.
The Monsoon AtlAntics trimmed the
Stafford second team two games, in
the morning 13 to 3 and in the after
noon 8 to 2. The first game was in
terestinR until the eighth inning,
when Converse was hit while batting
and was unable to play the game out.
Crane took his place and was touched
mp for nine hits and nine runs. Fitz
pitched steady ball, allowing the Nut
meyers only three hits, all of which
were scattered. In the afternoon Rees
pitched good ball. The first man up
singled, but he was left there. In
the third the Monsoon boys got four
runs on three hits and q couple of
errors
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
A Losina Game.

Not long ago a new Turkish bath es-
adjustment was organized, and as is
the custom the promoters vent out to
form a regular clientele. The accounts
Of what Turkish bath would accom-
plish were most glowing Among the
men approached was a German saloon
ist- His complaint was obesity, as was
shown by the fact that he was below
the average height and weighed 200
pounds.
"Now, 1t is like this" explained the
masseur when the German had been
inveigled to take look into the bath
house, II will guarantee to take off
two pounds at each bath"
''Vat!" exclaimed the kaiser's former
subject. 1.-TWO pounds NIT each bath!
Ach, dot means Won hundret baths and
den no man. Nein, dink 1 take dem
noty'-Columbus Dispatch.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items OF local Interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
July 12, 1877.

J. R. Scott has resigned from the
superintendenoy of the Mineral
Springs mill.
The Staffordville Catholics are now
occupying their new chapel, small,
but very pretty structure.
The stones being put into the Gran
ite Mill Co.'s dam are from that com
pany's quarry in West Stafford.
W. H. Cooley is remodeling and re-
pairing, for his own occupancy, the
Chandler house on East Main street,
recently purchased by him.
In district No. (Washburn) E M.
Blodgett teacher, the following pupils
the term of ten weeks, which closed
June Both: Della Goodrich, Nettie
Watrous, Mary Preble, Nellie Eaton,
Cora Eaton, Clara Davis, Myrtle Con-
verse, Dora Marble.
O. J. Holmes and the Granite Mill
90. have exchanged land between
South street and the railroad, SO that
each has a better shaped lot than be-
fore, the boundary line being now a
direct one from railroad to street
Mr.. Holmes is now at work fitting up
for office, scales, bins and sheds for
his coal and lumber business.
Names of scholars that have neither
been absent nor tardy during the
month of May, in the 4th (west par
ish) district, Elvira p Agard teach
er: Lizzie Fairfield, Ida Fairfield,
Eva Dwight, Freddie Moulton. Those
that have had perfect lessons during
the month are: Lizzie Fairfield, Ida
Fairfield, Eva Dwight, Clayton Lyon.
The Glyn mill dam is completed,
and certainly looks strong enough to
withstand any flood which may ever
burst against it. The dam at Stat
ford Hollow is also about completed,
and the builders of it have begun
work upon the Staffordville reservoir.
The Granite Mill and Converseville
dams are being hard pushed. And
all these are being made to the salts
faction of the public, critical as the
public is disposed at this time to be
in such matters.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
The Onion Dodqe.

Incredible as it may SEEM" said the
detective, "there are many shoplifters
who steal by the agency Of the onion.
These men, before setting out upon
their contemplated crimes, eat of raw
onions abundantly. Then they stroll
into the silversnith's or the haberdash-
er's or the jewelers. that they propose
to rob.
"'Show me those large solitaires sur
rounded with pigeon blood rubies
please says the jewel thief.
1.-The clerk brings forth the tray of
gems and, bending over it, the thief
signs with admin alton. His face close
to the clerks, he signs again. And the
clerks nostrils CULVER. and he turns
away his head. The inspection of the
diamonds continues for some minutes.
Throughout it the thief keeps breath
ing hard, the clerk keeps turning his
head away, and hence it is no wonder,
at the days end, that a couple of costly
rings are missing. "-New York Press
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

w. E. Webb, the author Of Buffalo
Land" tells this cat story:
The chicken hawk of the west is a
savage and dangerous enemy, but once
one Of these air pirates got worsted. |
was sitting in front Of the doctors of
flee when hawk shot down with won
derful rapidity of wing-so fast that
it's shadow. seemed hardly to reach the
earth before it's body. 1t pounced upon
the doctors favorite kitten, which lay
asleep on the grass, and made off with
1t. At an elevation of about fifty feet
puss recovered from its surprise and
went to work for liberty. Its feline
mind was exercised to establishment
and wrath. Twisting like a weasel,
it's claws came uppermost, and to my
straining gaze a sight presented itself
much like feather bed being ripped
open in midair. The amazed hawk
received new light on the subject of
prey, let go and made off like badly
plucked goose, but the cat came safely
to earth-On it's feet
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
The hest straw berries of the season


are those raised on the Wostrel farm.
Sunday afternoon Rev. O. W. Wolfe
preached an effective sermon from
1st Timothy 11:9. Topic, ga ship
wrecked faith. "
The electrical displays for the past
week have been peculiar and appall-
ing, but no rain has fallen up to this
writing on Monday.
Charles A. Robbins of Middletown
is at his brother, G. B. Robbins,
assisting in the haying, help being
nearly impossible to get.
Mrs. Herbert G. Preston arrived
from New York on Tuesday p. m. for
visit to her sister, Mrs. Charles T.
Preston, at Maple Corner
Lucien W. Holt and wife went Sat-
ruday to the home of their son, DR..
Wilbur Holt, in Newark. N. j., and
this week go to Oak Bluffs for the
summer. as they have done for sew
eral years, DR.. Holt taking cottage
lives there all the year, may have the
companionship of her relatives. young
and old. While on the island L. W..
Holt is immune from his old enemy,
the asthma.
At the Baptist Ladies' Aid on
Tuesday the postponed business OF
electing officers resulted in the re-
election of the old board. The time
of yearly payment of dues from June
1st is in order. Those who are in
arrears. not having paid up to June
LIST, will please bear in mind that
Mrs. Wolfe is secretary and Mrs. Pierce
treasurer. Dues, 25 cents a year.
Let us have large membership,
please, as the work of the society is
admitted by all to be helpful, and the
mem bership fees are quite factor
when all who should do so pay in
season. 1t was voted to hold salad
social Friday evening, July Goth.
The Endeavor was led by Rev. O..
w. Wolfe in the absence of Mrs Will
bur, the assigned leader. The meet
ing was largely attended, many tax
ing part, the keynote being that the
protesting Christian in a community
is not only his brothers. keeper, "
but really the keeper of the commu :
| nifty, and the same concern we have
for an individual we ought to have
for tho place where we live. Miss
Dunning told interestingly of recent
visit to Ellis island, and of some of
her experiences as teacher of sight
singing in the public schools of New
York city. often from 5000 to 5000
children coming under her notice in
one month, some of them coming into
the class when they have been but a
few hours in the country and not
knowing word of English, but the
rapidity with which they learn the
language and pick up the singing is
marvellous. They appreciate their
advantages, too. much more than do
some of the don't-care class of Ameri-
cans. A liberal collection for mis-
sionary purposes was taken.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
QUAY and His Letters.

The late Senator NJ S. Quay of Penn
sylvania kept all the letters his constit-
uents wrote to him asking for favors.
He had stacks of them when his last
fight for the senate came along. Then
he sorted out the letters, eliminating
those from people who were dead, and
on the back of each letter wrote:
Dear John or Bill-Do you remember
when you wrote me this letter and do you
remember that l did what was asked? ]
want your help now in my fight for the
senate. Can 1 have 1t?
The politicians in Pennsylvania say
those letters, mailed to the original
senders with Quay's request on the
backs of them, had as much as any one
thing to do with Quay's winning his
dght-Saturday Evening Post
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

All efforts have failed to find better
remedy for coughs, cold and lung troubles
than Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops
the cough, and heals the lungs and pre-
vents serious results from cold. j. N.
Patterson, Nashua, Iowa, writes; Last
winter had bad cold on my lungs and
tried at least half dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from two ply.
sicians without getting any benefit. A
friend recommended Foley's Honey and
Tar and two thirds of bottle cured me-
l consider it the greatest cough and lung
medicine in the world" Anders Jacob
SEN
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
DOCTORS COULD NOT HELP HER

II had kidney trouble for years, writes
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton, Wash. !,
and the doctors could not help me.
tried Foley's Kidney Cure, and the very
first dose gave me relief, and l am now
cured. l cannot say TOO much for Foley
Kidney Cure" 1t makes the diseased
kidneys sound, SO they will eliminate the
poisons from the blood. Unless they do
this, good health is impossible. A ders
IAcOhSAn. l. -.--------
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

When the baby is teething it is cross
and restless; it becomes feverish, and
in many ca es vomits a great deal and
otter times cannot even keep cool water
on the stomach. All the delicate little
organs of the stomach are affected, bring
ing on collie and diarrhoea. Cascasweet
for babies and children makes the stom-
ach right and allays Inflammation and
prevents irritation, Cascasweet makes the
baby happy and well. Sold by Anders
Jacobsen
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

Thousands of people are daily suffering
with kidney and bladder troubles danger
ously ailments that should be checked
promptly. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills are the best remedy for backache,
weak kidneys, inflammation of the bladder.
Their action is prompt and sure A
weeks treatment for 25c. Sold by An
ders Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

A cleansing, clean, cooling, soothing,
healing, household remedy is DeWitt's
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. FoI
burns, cuts, scratches, bruises, insect
bites, and sore feet it is unequalled. Good
for Piles. Beware of limitations Get
DeWitt's. 1t is the best. Sold by An
| derS JAG bsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
The One Thino i eff.

"But what will there he left for Won
to do after your toiling and scheming
and self denial have brought you the
millions you covetY'
"Whatll there be left? Gosh, | can
go to New York and spend 'cm. can't
1T-Chicago Recorl-IIerald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
Proverbs For All Occasions,

81 lost heavily at the races yester-
day"
"a fool and his money are soon part
ed" replied the sardonic person.
"Ah, but won today"
"a fool for luck. "-Washington Star.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
Secrets.

To tell our own secrets is generally
folly, but that folly is without guilt
To communicate those with which we
are intrusted is always treachery, and
treachery for the most part combined
with folly-Johnson.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

We are pleased to announce that Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung
troubles is not affected hy the National
Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no
opiates or other harmful drugs, and we rec
ommend it as safe remedy for children
and adults Anders Jacob en-.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
Curtis Wood Yard

Having purchased the Wood Yard, Planning.
Saving and Carpet Cleaning business OF E. 4.
Butterneld. am ready for business az the new
location on south street, opposite Demond's
lumber yard. d. II. CURTIS.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
Not Inherited.

Fond ,Papa--My.s baby says such
bright things! Dyspeptic Uncle-And
get you want me to believe In this rot
about Observation-Disclosures American.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

ENGRAVED Cards furnished at The
~ Press oc1ce-60 cards and script plate 90
cents; 80 cards and OLD English plate from S1.60
% Ma ~
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

Stafford. 5000 o.
Two base hits, Remmert, Manning,
Fitz. Three base hit, Fitz. Struck
out, by Fitz 5, by Crane 4. First
base on balls. of Crane 2. Double
play, Rees to Faulkner to Hanley.
Time, Las. Umpire. Giffin.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
Getting Rid of His Cards.

The other day one of the members.
raw to London, was introduced to a
party of ladies in the dining room of
the house of commons. AS he left he
gravely presented each lady with Ii.
card. A friend ventured to hint that
this was carrying politeness too far for
London customs. Sure" was the re-
ply, sit didn't matter. I had 200 of
them printed. And I've changed my
address anyway, SO they're no use to
me."-Leeds Mercury.
Little do you know what gloriously
uncertain thing the law is.-Plautus.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
FAILED.

would rather be ignorant than wise
In the foreboding of evil-Aeschylus.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

When there is the slightest indication
of indigestion, heart burn, fiatulence ''or
any form of stomach trouble take little
Kodol occasionally and you will be afford
ed prompt relief Kodol is a compound
of vegetable acids and contains the juices
found In healthy omach. Kodol d.
gests what you eat, makes your food do
you good. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
Here Ia Relief for Women

II you have pains in the back, Urinary. Blad-
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain, pleas
ant herb cure for woman's ills, try Mother Gray's
1t is safe and never-failing
monthly regulator. At Druggists or by mail, so
cts Address, The Mother Gray Co.. Leroy, NY.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
HOw's This i?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs
Catarrh Cure. F.J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obligations
made by this arm.
WALDIND, KNNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CataErh Cure Ii taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the SYSTEM Testimonials sent free. Price 76
cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
Why He Hit Him.

you shouldn't have hit that man
who called you liar"
shouldn't, heyY
mo; you should have demanded the
proof, and IL he could not produce 1t he
would have been branded as the falsi
fier.''
'Thats all right ethically, but knew
he had the proof" - Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

The bounty of nature is too little for
the greedy man.--Seneca.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
DR.. KENNEDY'S
Av0RITE
REMEDY

is backed by over 80 years Of
remarkable success in the cure Of
Kidney, Liver and Blood troubles,
and the diseases peculiar to wo-
men. Not a patent medicine, but
a prescription used by DIR. David
Kennedy in hi large and success
full practice long before he placed
it before the public. The formula
is in keeping with strict scientific
principles, and many physicians
of tie highest standing have nre-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

produces nne results I'm so days. It acts
powerfully and quickly. Cures when others fail
Young men can regain their lost manhood and
old men may recover their youthful vigor by
using REVGVOs 1t quickly and quietly re-
moves Nervousness, Lost Vitality, Sexual
Weakness such as Lost Power, Failing Memory,
Wasting Diseases, and effects OF self-abuse or
excess and tndiscretion, which units one for
study. business or marriage. It not only cures
By starting At the seat Of disease, but Is great
nerve tonic and blood builder, bringing
back tho pink glow 90 pale cheeks and re-
storing the far0 OF youth It wards on APP
preaching disease. Insist on having REVIVO,
no other Is can be carried in vest pocket. BY
mail, 81 90 per package, or six for $500. We
give free advice and counsel TO all who wish Il,
with guaranteed. Circulars free. Address
ROYAL MEDICINE CO., Marine BLDG. Chicago. no
For sale In Stafford Springs. by
A. G. EATON. Druggist
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10
HAVE YOU TRIED EIR-Y-zEMA ?

It quickly and permanently cures Eczema,
Itching Piles, Burns, Cuts, Sunburn, and all skin
diseases, after all other remedies fail. At Drug
gists, soc. Sample BY mail, 1Oc. Cur-x-zema
Co., watervliet, NY.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-07-10

scribed DR.. David Kennedy's Favorte Remedy for
their patients. This statement can be proved abso-
lutely. We have claimed that Favorite REM
edy will cure all of Kidney, Liver and Bladder
diseases and associated ailments, but the fact re-
mains that it has cured many cases practically aban-
doned by physicians.
Do you suffer from any dangerous symptoms OF
Kidney, Liver and Blood troubes2 Have you pain
water, constipation, skin eruptions, etc. II so,
don't delay, but use DIR. David Kemedy's Fayorte
Remedy at once. You may have a sample bottle
and booklet containing valuable advice mailed abso-
lutey free by simply writing DR.. David Kennedy's
Sons, Rondout, n. Y. Mention this paper. Large
bottles 81 90, at all druggists.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-18
BEGINS WORK
ON AGREEMENT
PresbYteria1ls Refer It to
Committee.
DR.. ANDERSON A. MEMBER
General Assembly Receives Many
Overtures.
Celebration OF Caivin's Anniversary Is
Proposed BY Churchmen--Dr.
Howerton Appoints the stand
sg Eng Committees.

Birmingham. Ala. May 1.-THE fea-
ture of toda's sessions of the general
assembly of the Southern Presbyterian
Church was the appointment of spe-
cial committee to which all matters
pertaining to the Charlotte articles of
agreement are to be referred This
committee held an executive session to-
night for consideration of the cues
lions that have SO far presented them
selves.
A report will be made by this com
mittee Monday afternoon which will be
the means of bringing the whole sub
Ject before the assembly and as the
matter of closer union is the live wire
OF the session, some heated discussions
are expected
Tonight a bible session was held
Wright of the American Bible So
reformed Presbyterian churches of the
world was read and the assembly was
addressed by the Rev. John Matthews
Committees Named.
agreement which is by far the hem most
important of the assembly and which
lows: One minister anG one elder be-
ing chosen from each synod of the
Southern Church: Rev. Neal l. Ander.
L SON. pean elder M opehn s,a Ala T.
Williams. minister, Deoueen, Ark. !;
Charles Mckee. elder, Little Rock, Ark. !:
A. W. Pierce. minister, Eustis. Fla. |:
G: d. Rinehart elder, Jacksonville,
Fla; I. s. McElroy minister, Column
nah, Ga; ]. s.. Lyons. minister and
John sites. elder, from Kentucky;
George d. Booth. minister, Monroe La. !;
Charles l.. Pond, elder, Jacksonville.
La. w. d. Hedleston, minister, Ok
ford. Miss; w. c.. Wells, elder; Jack
son Station. Miss: w. r. Dobbins,
minister, St. Joseph NO.; J G. Trim
BILE. elder, Kansas City, Mo-. J. ID.
Murphy. minister. and A. Martin, elder,
Charlotte. N; c.; w M. McPeters,
minister. Columbia, s. G.; P. A. Nc
A. whorton, minister, Columbia, Tenn.
Allen G.. Hail. elder, Nashville, Tenn. !;
t. F. Gallagher. minister, and w. r. i.
Hamilton, elder, San Antonio. Texas;
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-18
Casino. Matinee today.
Olympia Opera Co.. "MidakO."
NEW ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
f. T. Banks of North Carolina Begins
Work at Y. vi. G. A

f. r. Banks of North Carolina Begins
Work at Y. VI. G.. A.
Il. T. Banks, the newly elected AS
sistant Secretary OF the Young Men s
Christian Association, arrived from his
home in North Carolina yesterday and
entered upon his duties with the local
Association.
Mr. Banks comes to Montgomery
with the highest commentators from
Association workers, and others, in his
home State. He is a graduate of Elon
College, and has been engaged in
teaching. He comes here from Jones'
boro, N. c., where he was principal
OF the public schools.
He expressed himself as greatly
pleased with Montgomery and the
prospects for the work of the Y. NJ.
G. A. He will give special attention
to the work in the membership de-
partment. securing new members and
renewals.
The work of the Association is
growing rapidly. About 200 new
members have Joined in the last sixty
days, and the building is "A busy place
every evening. Rev. D. w. Hasker
will speak to the mems meeting to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
A special series of meetings will be
held during the month Of June when
Rev. Henry NJ. Edmonds of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church will make four
addresses to men on Sunday after
moons.