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forgotten. Lafayette spent a night
in it's borders in 1924 on his way
from Boston to Hartford. and the new
means of transportation was bound to
add to the prosperity of the town. 1t
needs more trolleys. as does the whole
county. The South Coventry line
should be built, and so should one
from Willimantic by way of Storrs to
Stafford, and SO should still another
from Somers past Crystal Lake, con-
Meeting with the present new line.
In old times it took five hours and
cost So to go from Stafford to Rock
Vile by stage. Now better order of
things has begun, which is bound to
lead to a better feeling between the
two largest towns in Tolland county. -
Lieutenant Governor Lake follow
ed, saying he congratulated Stafford
that she had men and women brave
and loyal enough to stand out in the
storm to listen to the speech making,
which was part of the celebration
attendant upon the opening of the
trolley line. He came by request of
the president of the Board of Trade to
extend the congratulations of Hart
ford and to welcome this means of
transportation which brings the two
places closer together, and he con-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

fore the fireworks it was almost i'm
possible to get through Main street
owing to the crowd. The Business
Mems club had open house all day,
and extended hospitality to visitors.
Light refreshments were served The
weather had tendency to drive
people inside, and all the thirst par
lors we're doing an active business.
Notwithstanding the big crowd, good
order prevailed.
While Stafford has waited long
time for the trolley, it now has one
that is worth waiting for. 1t is IL 9
miles long and the cost will exceed
$75O,0OO With the exception OF
where it leaves Rockville onfaa heavy
grade of 8 per cent, there is NO grade
along the route of more than % per
cent. Passing up the local Main
street the line curves off to the left
and passes over the Central Vermont
road and the stream. The bridge is
mounted on cement piers and presents
a fine appearance. The view from
the bridge is charming, either up or
down the valley. Passing close to
the fair grounds, the road continues
to West Stafford and Crystal Lake.
This side of Snipsic there is stretch
of track as straight as possible of
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

When actual construction work COM
menced the interest became still
keener, and every detail of the bull
ding has been watched with much
satisfaction. When people get what
they have wanted as badly as they
have wanted the trolley, there is
bound to be something doing. A
celebration was the logical solution,
and it was decided to do it up in
shape. Committees were chosen and
liberal purse was provided by the
manufacturers and others for carry
ing out the plans. About $500 was
raised by subscription, the manufac.
turers giving the larger part With
the amount expended by the owners
of buildings and merchants in decor
ations, the sum expended for the cele-
oratlon must have reached nearly
$1,000. The committees worked hard
and are entitled to much credit for
the success Of the official opening.
Buoholtz of Springfield started to
decorate the business part of the town
Thursday, and Monday the gathering
crowd had a chance to admire his
handiwork. The stars and stripes
literally adorned all the centrally
located buildings, and added the
color needed for such an event. An
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

about 2 miles in length. The ex.
cellent way in which the road is con.
structed, and the fact that so much
of it is private way, will make
good time possible. Passing by
Snipsic and the Rockville fair
grounds, the road enters Rockville
The time from Stafford to Rockville
ia 45 minutes, and it takes one hour
more to complete the journey to Hart.
ford. At Rockville the cars pass
on to the suburban line, which gives
a quick, satisfactory service as far as
East Hartford, where it is necessary
to change cars, owing to the fact that
the city will not allow the company
to use T rails. The fare from here to
Rockville is 25 cents, and from
Rockville to Hartford is 25 cents
more. The fare from the borough to
West Stafford is cents, and to Crys-
tai Lake cents more. Good cars are
being used and the ride over the excel.
lent road bed is very comfortable. The
service is hourly, and the cars leave
here at Is minutes past the hour.
The first car arrives and leaves at
6. Is M, and the last car at night
at II l5, which returns to Rockville.
The last car at night that leaves
Hartford for Stafford Springs is at
1890,
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Napoleon and His Snuff.

In the late thirties and early forties
OF the last century a favorite spectacu-
lar play at Astley's in London was
The Battle OF Waterloo" In which an
actor named Gomersal gained renown
as Napoleon Bonaparte. His imitation
Of the emperor was so lifelike that the
great Duke OF Wellington invited him
to Apsley House, and the interview
affords an amusing Illustration of the
actors close conscientiousness in at
tention to the most minute detail. Aft
er complimenting his guest the duke
remarked:
Il observe, Mr.. Gomersal. that you
do not use a snuffbox in the part, but
make the emperor take his snufr loose
from his walstcoat pocket Permit me
to enable you to supply the omission"
and his grace presented the actor with
q very handsome silver 'tabatiere''
Gomersal pocketed the casket and
Btomached the criticism In silence, but
when he reached home he wrote to the
conqueror OF Waterloo and respectful
ly pointed out that the omission was
OF set purpose and absolutely true to
history, ''BOney' being In the habit OF
dispensing with a snuffbox and taking
the powder loose from his waistcoat
pocket. which he had made lined with
rhamois leather for that purpose.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

State Treasurer Freeman F. Patten
has sent TO the treasurers Of the vari
Gus towns in the state their annual
share of the corporation tax. The
amount received by towns in this
vicinity is as follows: Andover,
1922 05; Columbia, % 81; Coventry.
tS1.95; Ellington. 965. %; Hebron.
157. %; Mansfield, 97.OS; Somers,
$l,7sl.19; Stafford. 81. Sails; Toll
land. 1864; Union. So %; Vernon.
SIS. 337 20; Wellington 81. II; Ash
ford, $547 %; Esstford, $17.19;
Windham. 50. O47.O4
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Superior Court .

Az the session yesterday two criminal
cases were disposed of. John O'Neil
and Charles Dolan. charged with
theft, were sent to Tolland Jail for 30
days The case of Frederick Lock
was uolled Lock was charged with
burglary at the Gary house in Filing
ton He pleaded not guilty. His
arrest was on evidence secured by the
state police, and it was ascertained
that they had been mistaken in the
man arrested. not securing the right
man. The jury case of Edward Stiles
against the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad, which was as
signed for trial yesterday, was con-
tinued until to-day.
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Tax Collectors Notice.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town Of
wilmington are hereby notified that 1 have 9
warrant to levy and collect tax of twenty 60
mills on the dollar, together with their military
and roll tax, made from the town list of 1907
payable May 4th, 1903.
For the purpose of collecting the same will
be at the store of G. Hall. DR., & Co., South VIII
lington, Wednesday, May 9Th, 1908, from to {
o'clock ps M, and at Town Hall, wilmington
HILL Saturday, May 9Th, from to o'clock p m
All taxes remaining unpaid June 4th, 1908
will be subject to interest at the rate of pei
cent per annum and all legal charges.
r. H. WORDEN, Collector of Taxes.
wilmington, April 9th, 19O8 >
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BUILDINGS

other man who did his full share to
add to the attractiveness of the deco
ration was John Hancock, although
his work did not appear until after
dark. Mr.. Hancock had Main street
arched literally with electric lights
of different colors and his efforts were
appreciated, as it was just the finish
ing touch that was needed. The OPEN
ing was carried out, with few minor
exceptions, as announced. Saturday
the committee on celebration took a
ride over the line, and later in the
day q delegation of Rockville bust.
ness men came over here. The early
trolleys Monday were loaded to their
capacity, as we'll as the steam trains.
The Gorernor's Foot Guard band
arrived early and put in a busy day.
This band pleased the people very
much, not only for the excellence of
their work, but for the extreme cheer
fulness with which they responded
to every request for music. They
entered right into the spirit of the
occasion. and in addition to the
musical program at the Springs House
played several selections at the ball
game in the afternoon. At about IL
O'Clock in the forenoon the speakers
of the occasion we're presented by
State Treasurer Patten on the west
veranda of the Springs House. Mr..
Patten acted as chairman in a graceful
and pleasing manner. He said: Mon
day, April 20, 1908, was destined to
be a great day in the history of
Stafford Springs. Nations had their
great days, the United States marking
1920, 1776, the date of the emanci-
patton proclamation in 1868 and Lees
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graduated Stafford on the long list of
her sons who had worked for the
honor and prosperity of the common
wealth.
Postmaster Hagarty of Hartford told
his hearers that civilization depended
upon means of transportation. AS
these improved civilization developed
This had been true in all nations,
especially in this one, and Stafford is
now to realize it's truth. He con-
graduated the town upon escaping
from the clutches of the Central
Vermont railroad, and pointed out to
his hearers the advantages they would
derive from closer connection with
Hartford.
Mayor Forster of Rockville ex-
tended the congratulations of his
CITY upon the opening of the new line.
Heretofore trip from one town to
the other meant matter of forty
miles on the steam lines. Now it is
short journey and is made at an
CAPOhSO Va 90 CoubSs o0 COuC4uu0U
by inviting the citizens of Stafford
Springs to come to Vernon's oenten-
NAL to be held this year. Foster E.
Harvey, president of Hartford Bust.
ness Mems association, spoke brief
words of oongratulation, and was fol.
lowed by Mayor HARRISON, who
pictured the attractions of Hartford in
glowing oolors.
Tax Commissioner Corbin was in
troduced as former resident, and he
spoke approximately of his recollec-
tions of Stafford. saying that he re-
ceived his first hair cut in Clark's
barber shop, and said the date wa
far enough back so that he had NOR
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22
Collectors Notice.
Town of Union

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town OF
Union are hereby notified that have received
tax of twenty-five (25) mills on the dollar, on the
list OF 1907 Also military and poll tax, and
that said taxes are due May 4th, 1908, and fol
Town house on Monday, May 18th. from a. m
until p: M. at the residence of Geo. Thayer on
wednesday. May Goth, from a. M. until D. M
and at the Town house on Saturday May 3Oth
from 10 a. m. until D. m.
After June, 1st, 1908, interest at per cent per
annum and legal fees will be charged.
H. R. HOWARD, Collector
Union, Conn, April 7th 1908
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

The following jurors have been
drawn: Holland. Julius O. West and
James L. Clough; Andover. Edwin l..
Hutchinson; Bolton, William h.
LOOMS; Columbia, Frank A. Squires
Coventry, Merritt NJ. Besse and Will
liam II. Armstrong; Ellington, Julius
@. Hirth and John O. Miller; Hebron,
John 7. Ellis Mansfield, Earl Wal.
ker; Somers, Clarence E. Sexton
Stafford, Freeman F. Patten and
George L. Dennis; Union. George W..
Broadway; Vernon, Frank Hutchin-
son and Thomas F. Garvan; Willing
ton, William H. Hall.
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Married..

somerville, Mass, 18th, Otis Eddie
Carpenter and Miss Elisabeth Henrietta
Order, both of Somerville.
Rockville, 2Oth,. by Rev.. w. S. MacIn-
tire, John P. Cameron and Miss Imogene
Corbin.
South Coventry, 18th. by Rev. A. M.
Shea of Iowa, assisted by Rev. n. G. Nc
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

A Frenchman. meeting an English
soldier with Waterloo medal. ami
madverted sneeringly on the govern.
ment for bestowing such tribe which.
be declared. did not cost francs.
That is true, to be sure" replied the
hero. 1T did not cost the English gov
eminent quite francs. but it cost the
French a Nanolenn"
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DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, IS. Pro

~ bate Court, April 18th, A. d. 1908.
Estate of Mary Pobuda, late OF wellington
said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Joseph Pobuda
praying that letters of administration may be
granted on said estate represented In estate, as
per application on file more fully appears, It is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate ONCE in Tolland, In
said district, the 28th day of April, A. d. 1908
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. and that notice
and time and place OF hearing thereon by
publishing this order once in some newspaper
having circulation in said district, and by
In the town of Tolland, in said district at least
five days before said hearing.
EDWIN S. AGARD, Judge
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Suffered day and night the torment
OF itching piles. Nothing helped me until
| used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured me
Mayor, GIrard, Ala. 81
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LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER.

$50 year. II paid strictly in advance, rs
Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks IN
serted At one-haIf advertising rates. Births
marriages And deaths inserted free. Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
mitted TO the waste basket without attention.
This paper Ia mailed regularly to its subscrio
en until dennlte order TO discontinue is re-
celved and All arrears are paid In full.
THIs Paper and The Connecticut Courant
Semi-weeklyl furnished for Sails per year In adj
vance.
We are not responsible for, nor do we BY pub
lishing, endorse the opinions OF our correspond
entA.
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AK for Aliens FoOt-Ease, A Powder
IL makes walking easy. Cures Corns, Bunions
Ingrowing Nails, swollen and Sweating feet At
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. sample FREE. Address, Allen
;. Olmstead Leroy, n. Y.
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A T a Court of Probate holden at Som

A T Court Of Probate holden at Som
IA ers, within and for the district OF Somers
on the 18th day OF April, A. d. 1903.
Present, CHARLES =. FULLER, Judge.
On motion OF Omar K. PeaSe, executors on the
testate estate OF Pamela r. Davis, late OF SON.
ers, 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
executor, and directs that public notice be
given OF this order, by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having a circulation In
said district, and by posting a copy thereof on
the public stgn-post in said town of Som"rs,
nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from Record.
CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge
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WastefuI.

Grasper "a very careful manl-No.
should never allow my daughter to
marry journalist. He always wastes
one side OF the paper. And still less
should she wed a poet He doesn't
even 90 to the end OF the line
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MifelN Cheer.

"I haven't a pull with any one" said
the unsuccessful man.
"Oh. yes, you have. dear said his
wife encouragingly. with the foci kill
err LIE.
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A healthy man is a king in his own
right an unhealthy man is an unhappy
slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up
sound heslth-keeps you we'll. 81
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

Lanes Family Medicine cannot save all
doctor bills, but can save a good share of
them Une two shilling package has kept
a whole family in good health for year
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nIsTRICT OF TOLLAND. IS. Pr

nISTRICT OF TOLLAND, IS. Pro-
bate Court, April 18th, 1908.
- Estate Of Walcott Waldo, late of Tolland. in
Upon the application OF Mrs Henry j Gilman
tin praying that letters Of administration may
be granted on said estate represented intPstate,
as per application on fie more fully appears IL is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate once in Holland, In
said district, on the 18th day OF April A. d.,
1905 at 10 in the forenoon, and that notice
be given of the tendency OF said application,
and the time and place OF hearing thereon
by publishing the same once In some newspaper
posting copy thereof On the public sign post
In the town OF Tolland, in said district, . days
before said hearing.
EDWIN 8. AGARD, Judge.
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DOG OWNERS!

Take notice that the owner or keeper of any
dog which shall be six months old Or over on
the first day of May, 1905 and who neglects or
refuses to cause said dog to be licensed on or be-
fore said first day of May shall, to secure a IL
cense after said date, pay to the town clerk one
dollar i IN &, addition to the usual fees or let the
Stafford Conn, April %, 1903.
MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
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IN commodate all who may desire the services
of an auctioneer. MICHAEL. ROBERTS,
6m" west SCaHOr0
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

~ Hillside Cemetery ssociation will be held
In the Town Hall, stafford, Saturday May 2,
1908, at 3 O'Clock p. m. MISS HOLT, Sec.
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Knight, John E. Kingsbury and Miss
Laura May Maskiell.
Died.

Staffordville, 18th. James Monroe Chat
fee, 88.
Springfield, 18th, Peter Bondville, 55,
of Stafford Springs.
Tolland, 14th, Wolcott Wal 70, rs.
Mansfield, (Eagleville), Mrs. Lucretia
NJ, SO, widow of Samuel 0. Vinton.
Whereas our brother, Calvin G. Will
cox, has been called from labor to rest,
and
Whereas we remember the many Ma
sonic qualities shown in his daily life,
therefore be it
Resolved, that while we submit to the
decree of an allwise Creator who in his
wisdom has taken our brother from
among us, yet we realize distinct sense
of loss and the vacant chair in our lodge
will serve to remind us of one who was a
source of strength to the lodge and to
the community as we'll as to his family,
a loyal citizen and worthy brother, a
force for good, an honest man Resolved
that we, the members of Uriel Lodge,
No. "a, F. & A. NJ extend our most
heartfelt sympathy to the family of our
deceased brother in their affliction.
Resolved, that copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family of our de-
ceased brother, that they be spread upon
the minutes of the lodge and printed in
the Stafford Press.
WALTER A. ALLEN,)
VIM HI. HALL, ! Committee.
VIM. III. BRACKETT,)
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L~OR SALE-De Laval Cream Separa-
tor. Good as new.
d L ROYCE. Village Hill. *6w3
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A 7 Court of Probate holden at Som
N ers, within and for the district Of Somers
on the 18th day of A pril, A. D. 1908.
Present, CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
On motion of william H. Billings administra
tor on the intestate estate of George Symonds
late OF SOmers, within said district, deceased.
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
once in some newspaper having circulation IN
said district, and by posting a copy thereof or
the public sign post in said town of Somers
nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
Certified from Record, ."
CHARLES S. FULLER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1908-04-22

L"OR SALE.-Seed Potatoes Green
Mountain. lately from Maine. 1 raised
100 bushels from this seed. last year, on fonI
acres. Also some Spring igs. W. J. BOWLER
West wilmington. 4w"
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THOR SALE-Our Oil Business chance for
Il some one Wishing a proflt able business. We
wish to dispose of the same, as the fruit bust
ness in the summer requires our teams all OF the
time CAMPO BROTHERS.
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ITO LET.-The Clark Grant place on
i STAFFORD Street. Inquire j. 4. SMILEDGE.
DESIRABLE HOMES FOR SALE
~ Two Cottages, Double House and Barn
About three acres OF land, with contemplated
street laid out through it. WIN sell all or in
parcels to. suit. will be on the promises when
notified in advance. .
LYMAN MOORE, Mashapaug
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Having Secured the
FORD. AUTOMOBILE Agency,

I wish to call your attention to the. CYL 1913
II. P. Runabout, $500; and to the Cyl. 40 II. P.
Touring Car or Roadster, $500. Also the new
Rumble Runabout just out, $780, For catalogs
and further particulars, apply to
N. A, GOLD, Stafford Springs.
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T OST April 3, on road between West
IL ford and stafford, Dress Suit Ca e. marked
F. y. containing boots and other wearing ap-
parel. II finder will cave either with Charles
Anderson Of Stafford springs or Hen Barlow
NJ Westford Or write Box 45l, Palmer, M ass they
will be rewarded.
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/ moving lining Table and Chairs. Morris
Char. couch. Parl VI Set, Kitchen Range, Car
pets, etc. Apply ut once to E. L. BURR. 2w*
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NJ ANTI D-To sell my stable manu- re
w from May 1st. by the season.
w E DEMOND
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CONCRETE WORK. have located
in Stafford Springs and am ready to contract
for all kinds of sidewalks. Guaranteed for five
years. Cellar excavation. concrete foundations
etc. Laborers furnished for any work PIETRO
SENERCHIO. Box 30, Stafford Springs
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FOR SALE Building lot, with barn
I at rear OF lot. Centrally located. Easy
terms If desired. Address Lock Box 49, Borough
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EGGS for Setting Buff Wyandottes,
~ r. |. Reds and B. P. Rocks Eggs, soc for
H. tt FRANK CONVERSE
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WANTED - Old Crockery, Plates,
w &C.. also antique bottles.
GEORGE G. FLYNT, Monson, Mass.