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The Press., 1907-05-08
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.l
May 10, 1877.


 Our photographers have until now been unable to keep up with the calls for stereo views of the flood damages and incidents throughout the town.
 w. D. Heald has taken the west store in Fosters block. and will open in it within few days 8 fine stock of drugs, parties in Norwich trans ferring a we'll fitted store in that city to this place, to be conducted by Mr. Heald.
 Landlord Wood has got the Springs House grounds into very presentable shape agaln, notwithstanding it's loss of one half of it's best trees. The west end of the park is improved by it's thinning out, has been cleaned and leveled, and looks better than ever. The east end is left entirely bare of trees, but as whole the in- jury to the grounds is much smaller than it first appeared to be.
 Levi Gary of this village was last Monday called upon by an Ashford man to assist him in the pursuit of his hired man, who had left the night before, having first possessed himself of $12O of his employers money. They came in sight of the thief just beyond Somers Street, and the robbed man quietly lying down on the wagon bottom, was covered with blankets, while MT. G., driving on, overlook the man and entered carelessly into conversation, finally inviting him to ride, which invitation he accepted, and quickly found himself in trap. Over $1OO of the money was found upon him, and he was taken back to Windham county for prosecution.
 Born. In Stafford Springs, 8th, son to William Bornner.
The Press., 1907-05-08
Almost a Miracle.

A good hearted curate who firmly believed that God was continually working miracles to enable him to help the needy and who seldom had coin in his pocket, though he was never de- void of the fire of charity in his heart, was accosted one day by beggar wo- man. He pleaded utter lack of money and sadly turned aside, but on the mendicant beseeching him to search his pockets he hopelessly put his hand in one and, to his amazement and joy, found a five shilling piece there.
 Another of Gods miracles" he ex- claimed, and then, addressing the wo- man: "This coin belongs to you of right. Take it and go in peace" Hav- ing told the story few hours later to his worldly minded vicar and suggest ed that they should both go down on their knees and render thanks to God, a strange unpleasant light suddenly broke on the mind of the shrewd pas tor, who exclaimed in accents not sug- gestive of thanksgiving, Good Lord, are those my brooches that you've on uY-Contemporary Review.
The Press., 1907-05-08

There is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be 1ncurable. For great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed To- cal remedies, and by constantly falling to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be constitu- tional disease and therefore requires constitu- tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu- factured by F J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio. is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to 8 teasp0onful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They ofrer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: F. J. CHENEY q CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 7bc.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation. 2
The Press., 1907-05-08
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Copyright. loOs, by E. c. PAroells.
By JAMES cONLEY.

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 Come on, Bert" urged Charlie "The Ice k bully just now. Come on ahead"
 Don't rub 1t in," pleaded Bert Ben. tham. ''Thls Is my punishment for seeking to astonish the natives with a frock coat and silk hat. The train was % late that no one beheld my glory, and as my trunk will not be here until tomorrow Pm afraid that shall have to go without my skating"
 "But we're the same slze," insisted Charlie. "Put on some of my duds."
 Bentham winced. It was his quarrel with nature that she had made him but two inches taller than five feet. His little cousin was only thirteen yet, and. as he said. Bert could wear his things. For a moment pride fought with deGfe, and desire won. He had always been passionately fond of the Ice, and it had been a couple of years since he had enjoyed an opportunity of skating. This chance was too good to be lost. It was a beautiful night, and the probabilities were that no one would recognize him. He could slip into the crowd and quickly lose him. self
 Proceed" he said, with mock trag- edy. T shall enjoy my second child hood rather earlier than most men; that Is all"
 river. Already a crowd had assem- bled, for the moon was full and the ice perfect glare. Charlie's simple My cousin, fellows" was regarded as suf 6cient introduction. and presently Bert was skimming over the ice with an easy swing that betokened the experi- enced skater.
 He shot straight up the river, speed ing along with no thought of anything save the enjoyment of the skimming motion, and 1t was half an hour before he realized how far he had gone.
 Skating back against the wind was a slower process, and by the time he reached the ferry road again the ice was crowded. He hunted up Charlie and then contented himself with short CT flights, though he kept away from the most crowded part of the ice. He had been skating in artificial rinks for % long that the broad stretch of glassy Ice fascinated him, and he had no use for the parties of skaters that clung in groups.
 He had just wheeled for trip up the river when a tiny form shot past him, and almost uncOnsciously he gave chase. Apparently she was mere child, but her strong, graceful strokes carried her along with a speed that tested his own qualities, and he skated after her.
 Around the bend of the river the sluiceway from the cotton mill emptied into the stream, and for a space the ice was thin. Bert had kept away from this side of the river after the discov- cry, but now he was so intent upon his chase that he did not realize that the child was bearing dangerously in to- ward shore until she gave little cry as she felt the Ice crack under her feet.
 Instead of keeping ahead she seemed paralyzed with fright and dug her skates Into the ice to stop herself. He could hear the new ice giving way as the strain of her weight continued, and with a sudden swerve he dashed in to- ward her.
 He was powerfully built for his size, aAA it was an easy mattar to catch the
The Press., 1907-05-08
Persist eent.

A middle aged man stopped at the subpostoffice in the north end and asked if there was anything for the Murphys.
 No, there is not" said the man at the window.
 Anything for Jane MurphyY
 "No."
 Anything for Anne Murphy"
 "No."
 Anything for Bob Murphy"
 "No."
 Anything for Terry?"
 "No, nor for Pat nor for Dennis nor Pete nor Matt nor Edward Murphy. There is nothing for any Murphy, dead, living or unborn, native or foreign, civ ilized or savage, male or female, black or white, franchised or disfranchised. No, there is positively nothing for any of the Murphys, either individually, collectively, severally, now and for ever, one and inseparable."
 The little man on the outside of the window looked amazed and then in a persuasive voice said, "Please look and see if there is anything for F. J. Mur- phy."-Columbu Dispatch.
The Press., 1907-05-08
MnManN.

Mrs. R. 0. Pease has sold her house on Washington street to John Kim ber.
 Ralph Duncan has accepted a posi- tion in an automobile shop in Spring field.
 Louis Packard. who is i'll, will go to Rutland in the hope that the change will be of benefit.
 George Bennett has exchanged his farm in the west part of the town for Springfield property.
 The new board of engineers of the fire department met Tuesday night and elected Frank Entwistle chief en- gineer.
 The dirsctors of the baseball associ- ation have secured license from the selectmen for ball games for this season.
 Ralph. Clifford returned from the hospital last Sunday. MT Clifford is still little weak, but is steadily inn proving and stands a good chance of recovery.
 Court Monson, F. of A., requests the attendance of all the brothers of the court at their next meeting, as there is business of special importance to be transacted.
 Thomas Shea, Miss Joanna Shea, Miss Della Shea and Miss Elizabeth Reilley are to attend the exposition in Ireland this year. They will sail about June 1st.
 George l.. Cushman has sold his house on Harrison avenue, occupied by J. O. Parsons and family, to Dor rance Coburn, who will take possession in about 8 mouth.
 The material from the old Reynolds bridge, which was torn down last fall, will be moved to the Wales road, where it vii be used to replace the Genessee bridge. The latter must be replaced. and the old bridge is substantial and can be placed there with little cost.
 The electric railroad commenced extending the tracks to South Monson Friday morning. The company will ereot a fine concrete bridge over the brook just south of the Langwald mill. The bridge will be ornamental and indestructible. The selectmen are to be congratulated on securing it.
 The Monson Savings bank held it's annual meeting Wednesday morning and elected officers as follows: Presi- dent, E. D. Oushman; presidents, O. M. Gage, A. D. Ellis; clerk, O. A. BradWay; trustees, A. D. Nor cross. L. o. Flynt, P. W. Soule, w. A. Squier, R. P. Oushman, Rufus Fay, c. O. Flynt, O. O. McCray, O. ". Jackson. Four members were voted into the incorporation as fol- lows: H. ". Lancey, F. l.. Bliss, A. E. Shaw. H. G. Wentworth. The trustees had 8 meeting later and elected O. A. Bradway treasurer. They also elected the following: Au- ditors, l.. O. Flynt, A. D. Norcross i; finance committee, E. D. Cushman, A. D. NorGross, O. M. Gage, l.. O. Flynt.
The Press., 1907-05-08

For cold or a cough take Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. It is BETTER than any other cough remedy because It's laxative principle assures a healthy, copi- ous action of the bowels, and at the same time It heals irritation of the throat, strengthens the bronchial tubes and allays inflammation of the mucous membrane. Contains Honey and Tar, pleasant to take. Children like 1t. Conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08
Sour SfOmaCh

No appetite, loss of strength, nervous ness. headache, constipation, bad breath. general debility, sour risings, and catarrh of the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol relieves indigestion. This new discoV. cry represents the natural juices of dIges- ton as they exist in . healthy stomach. combined with the greatest known tonic and reconstructive properties. Kodol for dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy helps all stomach troubles by cleansing purifying, sweetening and strengthening the mucous membranes lining the stomach. Mr. s. s. Ball, of Ravenswood, W. Va. says:- troubled with stomach for twenty years. Kodol cured mo and we are now uslng it in mik for baby"
 FOR BAckAoHE--WEAK KIDMRVe
 TRY
 DeMITTS KIDNEY and LADDER PiLLS-SEs aa1 Safs Prepared by E. o. DSWITT q CO.,. Chicago
 SOLD BY ANDERS JACOBSEN.
The Press., 1907-05-08
War Against Consumption.

the ravages of consumption, the "white
 plague that claims so many victims each year. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are in no danger of consumption. Do not risk your health by taking some unknown when Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and certain in results. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and insist upon having 1t. finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08
The Continaent Eee.

The following pointed note was writ ten by Daniel Webster m answer to a request that he take a certain case for contingent fee. "I do not desire em ployment in professional matters, al though do sometimes engage in them. But I never engage on contingencies merely, for that would make me a mere party to lawsuit"
The Press., 1907-05-08
Iohnnx,s Plot Eoiled.

Johnny Jones-My sister has been took with the measles, teacher Teach er-Then you'd better go home at once, Johnny, and stay there till she gets we'll. Freddy Rrown-Please, teacher, Johnny's sister is stopping with his aunt in Chicago.-BOston Transcript
 When your food has not been properly digested the entire system is impaired in the same proportion. Your stomach needs help. Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia not only digests what you eat, 1t torres the stomach and adds strength to the whole body Makes rich, pure blood. Kodol conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by An ders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08
Best for Women and Children.

On account of mild action and pleasant taste Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is es- pecially recommended for women and children. It does not nauseate or gripe like pills and ordinary cathartics Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating them. Remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes. finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08
Oblieina.

Dismal Old Lady-I don't suppose shall ever want another pair, MT. Stib- bins. Oleaginous Elderly Shopman- 'ope you'll wear out lot more shoe leather yet, mum. Dismal Old Lady An, but I've one foot in the grave all ready. Oleaginous Elderly Shopman- Most 'appy to sell you a single boot. mum-London Mail.
The Press., 1907-05-08

"Don't dose the stomach to cure catarrh in the head'' sounds sensible. And the great success of Hy-o-mei in curing the worst cases of catarrh proves it's sensible Money back if Hy-o.mei fails. finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08
A Few Years Hence.

As she tiptoed into the bedroom her husband raised his head from the pill low sleepily.
 Mrs. Jay was here to see you" he murmured. "She said she'd call again some other evening""
 And what did you tell her, John" the wife asked as she laid her money and latch key on the bureau.
 "Oh," he answered, "I just gave her the address of your club.'-New York Press,
The Press., 1907-05-08
Entertaininu.

'Is your family entertaining this sea- son?' inquired the society devotee.
 "Well," answered MT. Cumrox, mother and the girls seem kind of amusing to me, but everybody else seems to take 'em seriously."- Wash ington Star
The Press., 1907-05-08
The Strain of Society,

There should be an eight hour day for fashionable women. We cannot talk scandal continuously for twelve. as we do now. The excitement and the strain upon the imagination are ter rific.-London Truth
The Press., 1907-05-08

Every Woman Will Be Interested.
 If 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 AUsTRALIAN-LKAF. It Is sate and never-failing monthly regulator At Druggists or by mall, 50 cts. Address, The Mother Gray Co, LeRoy, NY.
The Press., 1907-05-08

CAsoAswEET for babies is the best rem edy for collie, summer complaint, diar- rhna and sour stomach. It is especially good in cases of teething when irritation affects the stomach and intestines. GAS oAswEET is pleasant, safe remedy, con- taining neither opiates nor narcotics; all the ingredients are printed plainly on the wrapper Endorsed by mothers because it acts so quickly. Sold by finders Ja cOhSAn.
The Press., 1907-05-08
Givino It Away.

The Young Man-Dicky, you think a good deal of your sister, don't yOu9 Dicky Entertaining him)-You beti So does ma and pa. She's been In the family mighty near forty years.-Chi- caRo Tribune.
The Press., 1907-05-08

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve does not merely heal on the surface; it penetrates the pores and promptly relieves pain, caused by burns, scalds, cuts and skin diseases. It is especially good for piles. Beware of limitations. Sold by finders Jacobsen,
The Press., 1907-05-08
Leadership.

rPa, what's political leaderr'
 "A man who Is able to see which way the crowd Is going and follows with loud whoops in that direction."- Chicago Record Herald
The Press., 1907-05-08
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

ne NeW PuFe FOOu ana Drug Law.
 We are pleased to announce that Fo- ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Ma tional Pure Food and Drug law, as it con tains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08

Here's to your health and happiness -DeWitt's Little Early Risers-famous little pills. Nasty, sick headache or biI- iousness may come on any time the cure is an Early Riser. Sold by finders Ja cObsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08

AoRToN will break up Cold in one night.
The Press., 1907-05-08

An obstinate fruit stain can gener- ally be removed by holding the spot over the fumes of sulphur.
 When your back aches it is almost in variably an indication that something is wrong with your kidneys. Weak, dis eased kidneys frequently cause break down of the entire system. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills afford prompt relief for weak kidneys, backache, infiam- nation of the bladder and all urinary troubles. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-08

Work is not mans punishment. 1t is his reward and his strength George Sand.
The Press., 1907-05-08

THAT LITTLE PAIN IN YOUR BACK threatens your Kidneys. If allowed to go on little while you will suffer through out the entire system. Take at once Dr. David Kennedy's FavorIte Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y., which costs only one dollar. It Is the most certain cure known for the treatment of all diseases of the Kidneys, Liver and Blood All drug gists $1; 6 bottles $5. 6
The Press., 1907-05-08
A Lever.
''Is that baby strong?"

"Well, should say so! He raised the whole family out of bed at 3 o'clock this morning, and scientists say that that's the hour when everybody's strength Is at its lowest point"-Lon- doh Answers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-12
O, ,n,eres. to coloradans.

An article of more than passing In.
terest to ill Coloradans has recently
been published regarding the struggles
of our very earliest pioneers 10 obtain
the RECOGNITION of this western coun.
try as a territory by the federal gov
ernment. Former Professor of History
in the University of Colorado Frederic
l. Paxson. has united under the caption
OF "The Territory Of Colorado" in the
last issue OF the University Studies
all the steps and deliberations which
were taken by the first prospectors In
and around Denver to win q grant OF
protection and organization from Con-
Rress, The settlers had no laws and
no representation In the National
Council md their needs were urgent
and many. But all their efforts for
a while availed nothing. With the ar
rival of the first newspaper their de-
mands became more insistent and urg-
ent, and finally on February 2S, 1861,
the territory of Colorado became le-
gal fact 1t was not. however. without
hardship and travail that the territory
was established, and many incidents,
such us heavy fall of snow, which
forced the miners to stop work and in
Idleness discuss politics. operated to.
ward the erection of the government
,f our state. The article is well writ
ten. concise and interesting.
Every one of the other contributions
10 this number of the University Stud
les concerns the state in some way.
DR.. John b. Phillips, professor of so
GEOLOGY and economics, writes upon
"The Significance of the Banking Stu
alton in Colorado" and in the course
of the treatise tells Of the rise of the
banking laws of the state, their rela-
ton to the population. and of remedies
which should he adopted according to
the experiences of other common
wealths. This question is of current
interest and the article was first deliv-
cred in talk before the State Com
mercial Association. and was consid-
cred so valuable that it has been put
In permanent form.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-12
Tl1r Myatrrtra
nf Enur
By PAoLo r1ANTEGAZZA.
PresIdsn. Of the Italian AnthropoiosIesi society.

by a sanity whose God her supreme love-
st Theresa wrote: "1Iel is place where cannot love-
Woman in her love sacrifices aprde fortune honor and life
Man nearly sacrifices love to pride and honor Man in
love voupuous. Woman in love seeks conquer heart
this sublime binary composition Of and who love
other the eonegatve element Here goodness gentle
seabandonment there force which wills and controls
Many young handsome have been loved They had
force All great matter of what aerby Of temper
them eocous assassin has
lacked to love him. because crime itself is force
Mirabeau heou of aspect adored Goethe at than 60
loved who raversed Europe to
plore his love- the last day of his glorious old
The moderately forcibe
which ubdue it, Woman thinks as she loves while
man loves he thinks. ...s
books religious opinions morality in personal character
habits present with be concealed
or apparent.
1t is her primary motive power
It is her soul in everything.
l. responsible all her faults and virtues.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-12
Diamonds for Doggie.

Mrs. James Henry Smith. who. with
Mrs. Hetty Green and Mrs. Russell
Sage, ranks as one of the three richest
widows in the world. has perhaps the
finest collection of diamonds of any
woman in the world. When she re.
turns to America she will have to pay
100000 duty II she brings all her jew
els with her. In the collection is dog
collar several strands deep from which
depends q drapery of strings of dia-
monds. More than n dozen of these
strands fall loosely over the shoulders
to the edge of the corsage. In this
combination of dog collar and neck
lace are 1000 diamonds OF one carat
each. their total value being $250.000.
One OF the arm ornaments is n dia-
mond serpent. coiling seven times
around the arm from the shoulder to
below the elbow. The eyes Of the SER
pent are pigeon-blood rubies. The
value of the stones is $250,000. There
are in New York only two women
whose Jewels exceed in value those OF
Mrs. Smith. They are Mrs. Astor and
Mrs. Frederic pearson. The latters
collection Of pc.fect pearls has been
appraised at s1,500,000. Men familiar
with the affairs Of James Henry Smith
estimated his fortune yesterday at
from $75.00O,Ooo to sSO.OOO,Oo0. \ ~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-12

Ladies' who wear aigrette plumes OF
other feathered adornments would do
well to ascertain whether such prac.
tices are contrary to law. Some states
forbid the killing of birds or the use
of plumage in the manner suggested.
One of these states is Louisiana, and
n stern Judge down that way has just
imposed on New Orleans merchant
n sentence of $50 fine or 60 days i'm.
prisonment for selling plumes. OF
course. the southern Judge was too
gallant to make first example OF
ladies who bought the feathers, but
he warns them that the practice is
illegal. And doubtless the tender
hearted portion of humanity will now
be prompt to suppress custom which
has been judicially pronounced in.
humane.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-12

Gifts to education continue on An
impressive scale. The trustees OF
Teachers college, a training school
connected with Columbia university,
announce the completion of fund of
100000 as an endowment fund. to-
gether with a donation Of 100000 for
the erection of n building and equip
ment. In fact, the endowment has
reached $1.o7s.Oo0 through the gift Of
various amounts aggregating $500. 900.
The work of the universities. colleges
and technical schools is on a constant
iy expanding scale. but American gen.
erosity stands ready to meet all finan-
cial demands.