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The Press., 1908-10-21

The lecture in the hall last Thurs
day night by N. J. Tanning was al
that had been claimed for 1t. The
hall was filed with interested listen
ers who appreciated his witticisms and
taoitly acknowl lodged the truth of al
his statements.
The political game wakes fast and
furious, from the contest between VIM.
Fl. Taft and VIM. Bryan down through
the state polieics with its compli
cations of issues, Palmer letters and
half breed ballots. Here in town nj
contest lie looked for. The two rep
resentative tickets are each headed by
its chairman of the town committee,
i. Q. VIM. 81. Hall and Daniel Lee
Royce. Ten justices OF the peace
will be elected, and of that number
there may be one who will qualify.
but that il about the limit.
The mid.week prayer meeting, led
by Miss Margaret Mallory last Wed.
nesday night, was an innovation, SO
far as we know, in this place. A
choir made up of 10 children from
Miss Mallory's school sang several
pieces unaided, except by the organ.
Their work served 30 show that they
possessed talent that had been made
the most Of b judicious and pains
taking training. Personally, we feel
that where . teacher possesses the
necessary qualifications to teach sing
ing they should be encouraged in all
ways to give such instruction to the
children in the schools.
What would certainly have resulted
in q serious Are, but for the prompt
action of about 80 men from this viii
lage, was caused Last Saturday noon
by q lighted match thrown carelessly
by the side of the road by Willie
Cleveland, while on his wsy home
from his work in the mill at this
place. The FIRE started on she south
side of the road. little east of the
old Stephen slingsby place. and twice
it crossed the road, but was ex-
1t was hot, hard work
for . little more than an hour, aud
several Of the men were nearly pros
trsted by the intense heat and smoke.
A little delay in reaching the FIRE
might, and probably would, have re.
suited in . loss Of thousands of dol
lars. We are authorized to state that
it is not the wish or intention of the
owners of the land burned over to
punish this case of criminal careless.
ness, but shopld another case occur it
will be dealt with most severely, and
also cause this case to be prosecuted.
West Wellington.
Frank Aldricb has moved here from
South Coventry.
Gill Logue OF Stafford Springs was
home over Sunday.
Charles Fox of South Wilmington
has taken . position With l.. Jacobs.
Mr.. aud Mrs.. N Nelson Of Hartford |
visited Mr.. and Mrs. L. Hansen, Sun
lay.
Quite q number from here attended |
The Schmidt Jensen wedding last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hansen were the
quests Sunday.of Mr.. and Mrs VIM.
WILDER in Tolland.
Mrs. N. Larson of Stafford Springs |
'isited few days with her parents,
Ar. and Mrs. L. Hansen.
Mr.. and Mrs 8 H. Mattessen and |
Mr.. and Mrs. Anders Jacobsen at
ended the funeral of their sieter-in
aw, Mrs. A: Mattessen, in Hartford |
asst week Monday.
Moose Meadow.
Rev. Thomas lyric will preach at
he Methodist church Sunday after
loon at 2. As.
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ASHFORD.
Westford.

Dan. Chism lost his driving hors
recently.
Ralph Hutchinson has been tn
guest Of his parents in Bristol
Mrs. 2 B. Bicknell and Mr.. Martin
were in Willimantic last Saturday.
Miss Grace Chapman of Brooklyn
N. Y, is guest 1t the White Farm
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson O.
Stafford Springs were the guests Of
friends in town Sunday.
Miss Ellen Wilton has gone to
Woodstock, where she will spend the
winter with her sister, Mrs. Monroe
Robbins.
Warrenville.
Mrs. Marshall LawtoD has an attack
Of appendicitis.
Miss Gertrude Barlow of Westford
is at VIM. GARDENERS.
Mrs. Emily walbridge has been a
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Baker.
Rev. G.. O. Ohappell and Earl
Wright were in Chaplin last Friday.
Mrs. q. b. Chapman of westford
is the guest of s. L. Case and family.
State Policeman n. 8. Louks spent
last Sabbath at his home in this vii.
lage.
]. A. Murphy visited his daughter,
Mrs. Fred Parker, at Mansfield last
week.
The local grange gave q dramatic
entertainment ut Bakers hall FRIDAY
evening.
Mrs. Earl Wright has returned from
an extended visit with her parents in
East Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Mathewson and
Mrs. G. @. Chappell were in Wilt
mantle last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Bridge.
port and q friend visited at Mrs. J.
A. Browns last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mathewson
we're in Boston last Wednesday and
Thursday attending the food fair.
Bert Whitehouse of this village and
Miss AbLie Chism were married at
Norwich Saturday ut 1 O'Clock. They
are enjoying a trip to New York. i
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanna and George
Clifford enjoyed an outing at the
:. Mosely" place last week, returning
to their home in Willimantio Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Wright were I'M
Putnam Friday and Saturday of last
week. Mrs. Wright was in attendance
It the annual meeting of the directors
II the county home for children. +
Misses Ida Louks and Ethel Durkee
pent Friday and Saturday last in
Hartford, and attended the teachers
held there on Friday.
hey report flne meetings. Booker
was among the speakers.
Mrs Emily Durkee. O. p. Durkee
nd Mrs.. Ellen Weeks returned to Il
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DISTRICT OF ToLLAND, IS. Pro

DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, So. Pro
~ bate Court, october 18th, 1908
Estate OF Helen v. johnson, late of TOlIand
In said district, deceased
The administrator, With the will annexed
having exhibited his administration account
with said est ate to this court for allowance it
Ordered - That the 27th day of October A
D. 1908, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at the Pro
bate once In Tolland, be and the same is as
signed for hearing on the allowance OF said
administration account, ana this court directs
the administrator to cite all persons interest ed
therein 10 appear at said time and place, by
publishing his order once In some newspaper
having circulation In said district, and by
posting copy on the public Sign post In The
town OF Tolland, where the deceased last dwelC,
at least days before said time assigned.
Certified from record.
EDWIN 8 AGARD, Judge
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MARRIED MAN IN TROUBLE.

A married man who pei mlts any mem
her Of the family to take anything except
Foley's Honey and Tar. r coughs, colds
and lung trouble, Ii guilty OF neglect
Nothing else IL as good for all pulmonary
troubles. The q nulne Foley's Honey
and Tar contains no opiatee and Is In q
yellow package. A. Jacobsen.
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TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR T LLAND COUNTY:

hereby apply fof Druggists Pre-
scription License tn sell Spirituou- anC
Intoxicating liquors, Ale, Lager Beer
Rhine Wine, and Cider, at East Main
| Street. Town of Stafford. agree not to
sell Spir tuous and Intoxicating Ii tuors
except on the prescription of practicing
physician and not to be drunk on the
premises; | agree not to sell S, irituous
and Intoxicating liquors in quantities
exceeding one gallon, except other than
distilled liquors and those In duantities
not exceeding five gallons l agree to
pay $l2.5O only for such license. all
that 1t shall he revocable for misrepre.
senta'ion II do not fulfil the foregoing
agreements. And l, on oath, do state
that the business there to be carried on is
one In which am engaged as proprietor,
or as employee Of the proprietor, and that
am licensed Pharmacist.
Dated at Stafford, this 10Th day of o.
tober, A. d. 1908.
NOEL NJ. PEAsE, Applicant.
We, the undersigned, are electors and
taxpayers, owning real estate, of the town
Of 8 afford, and hereby sign and endorse
the foregoing Applicant n OF Noel M. Pease
for license, and hereby certify that said
applicant Is a suitable person to be II
censed pursuant to said application AMI
we each certify that we have not signed
for any other applicant for license to
sell spirituous and Intoxicating LIQUORS.
Dated at Stafford, this 10Th day of DC.
tober, A. D. 1908.
Anthony Adams, G. Bolieau, Jr
Walter Scott, John B. Bolieau,
c II. Meyers, Sr.
hereby certify that the above named
stgners and endorsers are electors and
taxpayers, owning real estate, In the town
of Stafford, and that they have not signed
for any other applicant for lie nse to
sell spirituous and Intoxicating liquors
Dated at Stafford, this 10Th day OF De-
tober, A. d. 1908.
MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
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Absolutely but one guaranteed cure
for indigestion With all its discomfort.
Mona tablets-5Oo. box if thty cure
nothing if they fail. because YOU
can get your money back Sold by
Anders Jacobsen.
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DOR SALE-A gentleman leaving
n town wants to sell his residence House
with large, nice rooms; = out buildings, gar
den, 81 VeTal fruit trees Every hing in flne con.
dition This property is Sill ated within 100
RODS OF the wOrsted mill at FOX village For
full particulars see j x SMILEDGE
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Forbes & Wallace Forbe, Wall.e. =.
t.gg
Mail Orders Promptly and Carefully Filled aa,
Agents for BUTTERIck PATTERNS
Forbes & Wallace.
Forbe. 4 Wallace.

The Observatory douby just now With
It's fine views the rich Autumn
from 8 to $50. Evenings g. af#.'a
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A T a Court of Probate holden at stat,

A T Court of Probate holden at Stat
IA ford, within and for the District OF stat.
ford on the 18th day OF october, A. D. 1908.
Present, CHARLES = FULLER, Acting Judge
ON motion OF Henry A. Blake, administrator
on the estate Of George A. Penniman, 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 that public notice be
in some newspaper having a circulation in
SAID district, and by posting copy thereon on
the public sign-poSt in said town OF STAFFORD
nearest he place where the deceased last dWelC.
Certified from Record
CHARLES 8. FULLER, Acting Judge
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MARRIED.

Chaplin 18th. bv Rev g. C ChappeII,
George Lem Fuller Of Hampton and Miss
EvanRellne Church Of Chaplin.
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A Matches Showing Of WOmen's
FALL SUITS. "a
Cloak Store, Second Floor.

The splendid collection of Fall styles in womens
suits gathered in The Cloak Store presents faithful
reflection of the modes in all their variations II s
and values in this region Early selection affords many
advantages. 4.
The below gives descriptions of few attractive
styles When consider that in each the styles
show complete assomens of sizes all coos then re-
member that we have equally complete lines many prices
get slight conception of the range this stock
Stylish Suits of Heringbone Chevio 80 inch semftted
coat model with strapped inad velvet collar Full
gored skirt finished with fold In black blue green and
Drown $500
Fancy Venetian Cloth Suits 26inch semitted coat double
breasted 13gored skirt with panel and fold In black
red and brown novelties $3.50
Handsome Tailored Suits of Botany Broadcoth
breasted coats gored fare skirt with six inch fold
In black navy, royal brown green and wine $500
Suits of Imported Broadcoth coat slightly
cutaway, trimmed with buttons Flare skirt with
panel Sides In black navy blue brown wstara catawba
ana green $3.50
Imported Novelty Suits 36inch coat with strap0cd
seams Handsome gored skirt with habit back and fold
LINED throughout with peau de cygne $3.50
Imported Diagonal Cloth Suits inch teht6ttino co..
slightly cuaway Gored skirt with panel front and 7inch
l0'0 IN 0lAoN' navy and brown 5000
Imported Broadcoth Suits 4Oinch semi fitted coat nth ;a
vents 15gored skirt with panel front finch fold In bla
blue and brown, e. 20
Imported Broadcoth Suit drectoire STYLE 4oneb ~
pire coat finished with velvet buttons Throughout I'm
pire skirt with tran in raspberry shade and resed
green, ero a.
Forbes & Wallace,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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DIED.

IrHEsTNUTS Wanted, pa7 6 to
~ cents quart CAMPO BkOTHERS.
| OR SALE-5 seven weeks old pigs
| and sow also horses.
aw*3O STEVE en- v. PAPP, Village Hill.
| WANTED An apprentice to learn
w spinning. STAFFORD WORsTRD Co 80 +
TOR sALE-Two new milch COWS and
4 one hetfer. one driving horse and one good
WorK norse-cheap L. W. WATERMAN,
'2W3O STAFFORD
| EOCAD-A street blanket, between
IL. the springs and Hydevlile. N j. SWIFT.
VI ANTED-Party with horse and team
W 20 pedQle 1000 punches OF celery. Large
| orders filled prompt Y. WALTER SCOTT. 30Gr
g C. WHITE LEGHORNS for sale,
NJ 50 y arling hers and 30 April Matched pull.
lets y. O: WARD, W'st Wilmington, Ruff Cap
FOR SALE-A young Cow, In good or
Il der, due to calve about the first OF Novem.
Der. Good mil en- JAMES B. TAYLOR,
East wilmington.
CLEAN, neat and quick lunches sent
out. Lunches u prepared in plain, view,
to order. Hot Baked York State White Beans
served Tuesdays and Fridays. Orders receive
avenue avenue. ""e"'iO"' "AASipA INN F soa@
EOUND-A pair of gold trimmed spec
r. tacles. Inquire at The Press ONCE.
IA ANTED-Neat and competent GIRL
w for general homework in family of two
adults Address Box 26s. Rockville, Conn.
2T OST.-SmaA pocket account memo
81 p Axs Pes s56sfR ee to the
T. OUND.-Bunch of Keys Inquire at
L The Press Office.
DIGS FOR SALE. c. Mortensen,
OrcuttVlle. avs
DOR SALE CHEAP-Blaok mare
II good worker and driver; is not afraid OF
ness. PAUL GINHOLT, OrcuttVile.
WANTED.-Ry a young woman, a
position as BoOkkeeper and Stenographer.
Address Box S44, Borough
TOR SALE,-Elegant $3.50 Piano for
4 1928: Cali or write, Main River Road. be-
tween West Wellington and Stafford springs
krausch, Maple Shade Farm 4W427
/ OR SALE CHEAP.-A pair of full
j rubber trimmed double harness, cost over
one hundred dollars. Also one second hand
top buggy, DIR. +. L. SMITH,
> l. OR SALE-House with barn; also
y ladder, brackets. staging planks, etc In
qulTe at NO "a, WeSt1ord avenue, '3w25
OR SALE-A Concord Carriage and
] cheap horse. MILO EATON,
DOR SALE-House and barn on South
h street, now occupied by Frank Mogel
JOHN KANE.
M ANTED-Families putting in their
W fall ana winter supply Of wood, that want |
discount for cash, and ON orders Of ave cords
or more to see me. Satisfaction guaranteed.
em9Q A. D. BRAMBLE.
CHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale
~ on STAFFORD Heights, for cash or on very
easy terms FRANK KEEFE
k'OR SALE.-A building lot of SO acres.
on the Tolland Road. Old place known as
the whitaker place, together with adjoining
wood lot recently cut. W. e. DEMOND.
Tor SALE-Rarn and Building lot.
Il G. s. BKEEN.
TOR SALE-One Heavy Two Horse
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BORN

staffordvilIe, 10th, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Sartori.
Stafford Springs, 18th, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCrohan.
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Shelf mnn loves his wife as
much M she loves him liz will stop
wasting his ni0nes on cigars II she
asks him. He Yes. but II his wife
loves him ~ much IA she ought to love
4 man who loves her enough to stop II
she asks him she won't ask him.-Puck
Accidents will happen, but the best.
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas &c
lectric OIL for such emergencies. 1t sub.
dues the pain and heals the b ,rts.
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EOR SALE-One Heavy Two Horse
II Wagon, new, and one Second Hand MOS Ell
Cart. WI. ALBERTY.
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EOR SALE-Rarn and Building lot.
Il G. s. BKEEN.
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k'OR SALE.-A building lot of SO acres.
l. on the Tolland Road. Old place known as
the Whitaker place, together with adjoining
wood lot recently cut. w. e. DEMOND
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eAOEToN will break up a Cold In one
night.
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W.OO D

Sawed and Split or Four-foot. Hard and
Soft and Slabs, delivered promptly.
$. II. MATTESEN, 5: Furnace Ave.
Tei.-office 46-s. House 1913.
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FOR SALE.
A SALOON IN ROCKVILLE,
20 VILLAGE STREET

OppoSiie Turn Hail. good opportunity for the
right person. Proprietor will sell right as he
intendS to go to Europe. sOppot tunity open UNI
til the 26th.
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ID. II. CURTIS & CO.,

WILLINGIUN AVENUE,
are headquarters for STOVE WOOD in
all lengths. Planning, matching, table saw
ing and carpet cleaning Tel GA.
The Press., 1908-10-21

CHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale
" on STAFFORD Heights, for cash or on very
easy terms. FRANK KEEFE
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M ANTED-Families putting in their
W fall ana winter supply OF wood, that want
discount for cash, and ON orders Of ave cords
or more to see me. Satisfaction guaranteed.
4mSQ A. d. BRAMBLE.
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CHESTNUTS Wanted, pav 6 to
~ cents quart CAMPO BkOfHERs.
k'OR SALE-5 seven weeks old pigs
and sow also horses.
2wt30 STEW en- v. PAPP, Village Hill.
The Press., 1908-10-21

/. OR SALE-House with barn; also
quire at No 43, Westford avenue, 'aw25
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EOR SALE-House and barn on South
H street, now occupied by Frank Mogel
JOHN KANE.
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Attest: WIN. H. HEALD, clerk.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-09
Eads and Fashions.

New York, May ga new fad is the
use of rhinestones on evening dresses
to outline the pattern of laces and APP
plique trimming. AT a recent fashion
able gathering was a gown that one
could not help noticing. It was of
black silk net with black spangled APP.
plique trimming in lovers knot pat.
tern. This was outlined with tiny
rhinestones and the bertha was heav-
lily decorated with them.
The summer lingerie waists are very
attractive and dainty, nearly all of
them being made with elbow sleeves
and high collars, which may be detach-
able or not as one likes. Printed swiss
makes 3 very pretty blouse and ia.
vorite trimming is narrow ruffles Of
lace usually Valenciennes. although
some are trimmed with bands of heavy
lace. The waists of fine linen are
often trimmed with anticipated
ruffles of plain batiste One shirt
waist of white linen had side plaits al
most full length and each was edged
with ruffle of batiste. The tucks
were alike in front and back and the
ruffles were graduated from the mid
lie box plat to the arm-hole seam.
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-09
SUNDAY CLUBS
ARE NUMEROUS
CITIZENS WHO DO NOT LIKE
DRY" SUNDAY HAVE WAY OF
GETTING REFRESHMENT.
People Have Trouble With Some Of
Them-Saloon Men Notified
They Must Be
Good.

Sunday clubs have been formed
Iqritc numerously in the city since
the Sunday closing order has ne
into effect There are clubs in all
parts Of the city, bodies of men who
f! have agreed To meet for diversion on
Sunday, in rooms rented for the pur-
pose, in place of gathering at the
saloons as they did formerly.
| These citizens have what drink.
ables' they want sent t. these rooms
on Saturdays, from the nearest sa-
looms, and gather there Sunday after
| moons to amuse themselves at social
games of cards and over a social glass
of beer
1t appears that these parties can
not be reached under the law, as
long as they do not become disorderiy
and disturb the peace OF the neigh
borhood. Having bought their re-
freshments Oh Saturday and consum-
ing it themselves. not selling or Civ
ing it to anyone not connected with
the club it is claimed they are not
amenable to the law relating To Sun
day traffic or to traffic without |
license. In some cases saloon men
have identified themselves with these
clubs" providing the meeting places
and transferring the liquors on Sat
urday night.
Chief Egan has notified the sa'ocn
men and others connected with these
clubs, that they will be closely
watched and any Sunday connection
between the clubs and any saloon, or
my disorder in or about any Of the
hub rooms. will be signal for a
pull which will land all concerned
n the city court.
Some of the cases are hard to get {
1t. In the case of hotel with saloon {
n the same building, a guest rent ng {
| room may purchase lot of b ser. {
tic, on Saturday and have it sent :
o his room, invite number of h S 6
riends Sunday to visit him, and all
viii enjoy themselves. even to excess.
other cases are known where mem :
,ers of clubs" have imhibed to ex-
'ess aud caused scandal. These have
'aused reports to get abroad that sa-
oons in the neighborhood were doing
business on Sunday, when as a matter
4 fact the saloons were tightly
losed
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-09
RetrothaI Announced.

The engagement of Mr.. Lee Fitzger
aid and Miss Florida Fitzgerald. both
of Cairo, is announced, their marriage
to be solemnized Monday. June 10.
Mrs. Fitzgerald, mother of the BRIDE
elect announced the happy event at an
informal gathering of her daughter
friends Thursday evening A pretty
hint of the engagement was given in
the decorations OF the luncheon table
which was adorned with brides roses
At each plate was bride rose and q
heart shaped card on which was writ
ten the names of the bride and bride
groom and the date of the wedding
Miss Fitzgerald who, while bearing
the same name as her fiance, is not re
lated to him except by the tender tics
Of Cupid, is a lovely girl of most at.
tractive personality. Mr. Fitzgerald is
: popular young man in business aud
social circles and holds the responsible
position of manager OF the Sondheimer
Lumber Company of this city, He ls
1 son of Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, of Low
n Walnut street
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-09
JUDGE BUTLER PRESENTS
PROOF OF RESURRECTION

(Murphysboro Republican-Era
A large audience assembled at thu
NJ. +. church, South, Tuesday even
ng to hear Judge ~ ~ Buffers adj
lress to the young mems bible class
# the Sunday school of that church
A brief musical program was rem
Tered before Judge Butler was intro
luced
The subject of his address was
Proofs Of the Resurrection of Chris.
from Lawyers View Point"
The resurrection of Christ, he de
,lared, to be one of the best auten.
ticated facts in history and dwell
At length on the proofs of the rea-
lrrection other than those contain.
I'd in the bible.
The address was delivered in a law.
'er's Characteristic vernacular and
ityle and was greatly appreciated and
'njoyed by all present. being some.
hing out Of the ordinary
Judge Buffers research on the sub
iect has extended over many years.
and the fundamental fact of christian
ity are both convincing and inter.
asting.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-09
WANT GERMAN BISHOP
German Speaking Methodists of 5slti-
more Conference District Endorse
Ohio Man For place.

Baltimore May S.-Rev. Or. John l.
Nuelson, professor at the Mast Theo-
logical Seminary, OF Bera, Ohio has
been formally endorsed for bishop by
the delegates of the thirteenth German
general conference district to the
Methodist Episcopal conference here
and of which Dr. Nuelson is chairman
This conference is composed of Ger
man speaking Methodists. having three
conference districts in Germany. three
in Switzerland and nine in German
speaking communities in this country
These representatives declare that
they want German for general super
intendent with the same status as 9th
erbishops and not to be regarded as
exclusively a bishop for the German
race.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-09
BUYS Fine Instrument.

Mayor Parsons has purchased of c
n. buchanan. the music dealer. a vic
trula, handsome new electrical must
cal instrument on the order Of a
monograph but in entirely different
form from those usually seen. The
victrola is something new having tire
appearance of large music cabinet
and is handsome piece Of furniture
in addition to its fine possibilities as
an instrument for reproducing music.
The one bought by Mayor Parsons is
of mahogany aud cost 5000. Records
containing selections from grand
onera sung by Scmbrich,' Melba and
Caruso were heard yesterday on this
machine with nearly all of the
glorious effect of the original voices