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The Press., 1908-02-12
Only One Sea Power.

In the audacity of puny triumphs nations are called sea powers, but there is only one sea power, and that is the sea itself. Far famed our na- yies melt away" Within a hundred yards of the best charted shore stout ships are as bubbles. That sea that is as familiar when calm to little boats and ferries and tugs as are the thor oughfares of city to its crowd of humanity takes on all the aspect of chaotic terror when winds and storms prevail. The waters so close as to re- fleet the friendly lights of the great metropolis are as alien to the forces of men as are the depths of the farthest ocean. Lord Byron's "Apostrophe'' has lost none of it's tremendous reality in all the progress from the little wooden sailers to our greatest merchantmen and ironclads.. Nor can its truth be lessened in all the maturest develop ment we can dream of.-Kansas City Times ', t %-.
The Press., 1908-02-12
An unhappx comparIson.

A country minister had just received his first call to the charge of a small church, and his wife, of course, was highly excited-so much so that she was obliged to tell everybody of the good news.
 One day she met farmers wife and began the conversation.
 DO you know. Mrs. Close" she said, my husband has just secured the in- cumbency of a church, and can't tell you how delighted I am. I"-
 "Yes." replied the sympathetic old lady. "I quite understand your feel ings. l felt just that way when our pig took the gold medal at the cattle show w."-Pearson's Weekly.
The Press., 1908-02-12
The Hlan&nnhnrM Thorrs.

Not least of Glastonhury's eurios- Eties is its famous, whitethorn, which blossoms twice a year. In the spring and again at Christmas. Tradition de- clares that the tree. which stands in the abbey grounds, is descended from Joseph of Arimathea's stan. which burst into leaf and flower when plant ed in the earth by the saint on his ar rival at Glastonbury on a Christmas day. That original tree was cut down by fanatic reformers In the time of Elizabeth, but its descendants still flourish about Glastonbury, and at Christmas still burst into the same blossoms with which they are now white. In his possession this writer has sprigs of many which he gathered from the Glastonbury thorn In Christ mas week a year or two ago. A con siderable trade is done by Glastonbury fn the sale and export of cuttings of it's famous whitethorn to all parts of the world.-London Chronicle.
The Press., 1908-02-12
FISH MARKET. Change of Business.


 Having bought the business, stock and fixtures at the fish market recently owned and operated by K. Goodell shall continue the same, at No l9, East Main Street. by serving the people o Stafford Springs and vicinity with fish of all kinds, both fresh and salt, oysters, clans, seal lops shrimps, Holsters, in fact sea food of all kinds. Also a choice line of canned goods crackers, etc. Orders for societies serving pub lie dinners and suppers solicited and will be furnished any time on one days notice. I shall endeavor to sell as good and wholesome goods as the markets afford, and by honest dealing, courteous service to all, l hope to merit your patronage. Anyone buying goods that are not as represented are requested to return them and receive their money back or other goods in their place will be cheerf9lly given. The market will be open every business day from a, m., to s.SO p. m., excepting Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day, when it will be closed at 6.9o p. m. Open Saturdays until 10 F. m. During the noon hour the market will be closed.
 GEO. E. FELTON,, Proprleter.
 Telephone 193.
The Press., 1908-02-12
Waiters Jippina Matters,

"Did you ever see one set of walters serve a meal to another setY asked the gray headed man. Il did. happened to be eating in the rear end of res tanrant the other day when there came a shift of men. A dozen of them sat down at nearby tables, and the others waited on them. When they had fip= ished eating every last waiter tipped the fellow who had served him. l thought at the time it was hint foy us three or four old duffers who hap, pened to be munching away there to follow suit, but I learned later that it is customary among walters. or course each gets his money back in time, because they ail tip one another, but the practice shows bow sacredly walters as class regard the ipstitW ton of tipping" "-New York Sun.
The Press., 1908-02-12
Presiden. sumson to Leave storrs

Rufus W. Stimson, president of the Connecticut Agricultural college at Storrs, has been elected director of Smiths agricultural school to be established at Northampton, and has rendered his resignation as president of the Connections institution. He is a native of Palmer, and after graduating at the high school in that town attended Colby college and then went to Harvard, where he graduated in 1895. He also graduated from the Yale divinity school. He went to Storrs as teacher of English, ethics and public speaking eleven years ago. He was acting president one year, succeeding George W. Flint, and he is now in his sixth year as president. When he became acting president there were just Is students at the school. At the present time there are 12O regular students and about 25 short.ter students. Under his direction 6 summer school has been conducted successfully for several sea. sons. and last summer there were 9S students registered.
The Press., 1908-02-12
Not 0reed>. Rut--

A we'll known cricket club in Eng, land In the neighborhood of Bury was playing its last match of the season on it's own ground. The visitors batted first and the home teams one and only professional, who was good all round man, captured seven wickets for a few runs, thereby assuring himself of the bowling prize for the season. The batting prize, however, was still an open question, and during the inter- val between the innings the pro- was busily engaged in helping to roll tbe pitch. A spectator, observing this, re marked to one of the home players:
 "Tom's working hard today, isn't he?"
 Aye" replied the other, with touch of sarcasm. "TOm's not greedy, but he likes a lot. He's got t bowling prize, he gets paid for his services an can see be means to collar t' bat tin prize. I expect he'll be pinchin' f bloomfn' pavilion next.''-London Ex. press. 'E@
The Press., 1908-02-12
sOMERs

TheImometer registered IA degrees below zero Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Webster Ferguson of Hartford is visiting friends in town this week.
 The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs. Henry R. Kibbe Thursday afternoon, with social in the evening.
 The Christian Endeavor society will hold. Q valentine social at the home of Miss May Liktle Friday eve ing.
 William Grover Chapin of Brook lyn, with his two sons. are spending a few days in town visiting their aunts. she Misses Margaretta and Ella Grover. -?
 At the annual meeting held yester- day afternoon of the Somers creamery association. M. P. Avery chairman, these directors for the coming year were chosen: Henry R. Kibbe, M. P. Avery, B. Cooley. Willard P. Fuller, John Kibbe, William H. Bill lings, Adolphus c. Chapin They elected Myron P. Avery president, W. P. Fuller treasurer, W. M. Cush- man secretary. The different reports were read and accepted. The matter of increaSlng capital stock was laid on the table. A motion to increase interest on original stock to 5 per cent. was carried. When first organ. ized 6 per cent. was paid for several years until it was lowered to 4 per cent.
 There will be no service in the Con. gregational church next Sunday morn. ing, the church having accepted the invitation of the church St Somers. vile to attend the comm issiou service for Mary E. and' Grace H. Stowe as missionaries and teachers to Japan. The following is the order of service |: Organ prelude; call to worship; open ing prayer; responsive reading l; hymn; scripture lesson; announce. ments and offering; anthem by the choir: sermon by Rev. Cornelius H. Patton, D. D.. Recretary A, B. 0. F F.; hymn: presentation of oommis. siOns. Prof. Arthur L. 9illett, D D i; anthem: prayer of consecration, Rev. Edward P. Root; hymn: benediotion. The car will leave for S0mersville one quarter of an hour eaFlier than usual, at 10 80. There will also be a service in the evening at somers- vile, at which stereoptioop views of Japan and scenes connected with work there will be used by the pastor, Rev. Mir. Hawks. The Misses Stowe will also speak at this service.
The Press., 1908-02-12

Representative E. Stevens Henry of Rockville has introduced two bills that are designed to improve the postal service in important particulars. One provides for a limited parcels post. It requires the delivery on rural routes of packages ranging from one eighth of the size of e suit case for l cent, up to the full size of suit case or the demensions of a peach basket for 10 cents. A limit is placed upon parcels of twenty five pounds in weight or six feet in length, and no carriers shall be allowed Go carry over 800 pounds. Mir Henry's second bill authorizes the consolidation of first, third and fourth class mail matter and fixes the rate of postage thereon at cent for each two ounces. Both measures are endorsed by postal re- formers throuGhout the country and by . number of Connecticut people.
The Press., 1908-02-12
MANsFIELD.

Lydia E. Anthony, widow of Henry Anthony, died of tumor of the stomach at the home of her daughter. Mrs. |E. H. Marsh. of Mansfield Center, Saturday evening. She was 99 years old and moved to Mansfield in 1885, from Woodstock, Vt. She leaves. be sides Mrs. Marsh. son, Henry Arm strong of Pittsteld, vt The funeral was held Tuesday at ? o'clock and burial in Willimantic
 Mananeld Depot.
 Mrs. Stella Frazer is keeping house for Whipple Green.
 Miss Edith Cahoon of Eastford il visiting at G. H. Bakers.
 Several in the place are filling thei1 icehouses with a fine quality of ice.
 Mrs. Ellen L. Wilcox of Williman. tic spent Sunday at Irving Botham g.
 Edward Robinson of Providence is at his father, o. o. Robinson's, for g brief vacation. 4
 Harry Botham of Providence spent few days the past week with his brother, Albert Botham.
 Edward l.. Wilcox has taken 8 posi-. tion with T. H. Wood at South Coven. try, and will remove his family there in the near future. ~u-.
 G. H. Baker attended the funeral of his brother. Davis Baker, at War. renville Saturday. Mrs. Stella Badger also attended the funeral
 Forbes & Wallace of Springfield are holding their annual sale of kitchen
The Press., 1908-02-12
ATaCourt of Probate holden at Tol

A T 8 Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land, within and for the district of olland, on the 10th day Of February, A. D. 1908. Present, EDWIN s. AGAkD. Judge
 Estate Of James A. Dockham, late of Jersey City, N J having property in this said district, deceased.
 The Executor having made written applica- ton to said Court, In accordance win the statute, for an order Of sale of the whole part of the real estate described thRrein, it. is Ordered. hat said application be heard at the Probate On1 e in Holland, on the 17th day of February, 1908, at 10 clock in the forenoon, ana that notice thereof be given, by inserting copy of this order in The Press, 8 newspaper having a circulation n said district, and that return be made to this Court
 Attest. EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge
The Press., 1908-02-12
Problems In FickIon,

Reverence for decorum and even fol social prejudices did not hamper the real masters of the English novel. Ii did not stife in the cradle Vanity Fair" or "Wuthering Heights" or ''Di ana of the Crossways'' or Adam Bede." There are problems enough in all these works, but they are handled by men and women of genius, who treat both their subjects and their readers with respect.-London Stand ard.
The Press., 1908-02-12
Board of Relief Notice. Town of Stafford.

Notice Is hereby given that the Board Of Re lief will meet at Borough Hall, Stafford Springs on Friday, February 7th. from 10 a. m to 8 r m and at Town Hall, Stafford, on Friday Feb ruary 18th, from 10 a. m. to8 m., for the pun pose of regulating and adjusting the valuation and assessors lists of said town.
 JOHN M LARNED, Board
 EUGENE D, ELLIS. of
 WILLIAM E. HANLEY, Relief stafford Jan 2O lSOS ' '. ts. .".a@
The Press., 1908-02-12
Bsprr

Stafford Springs, Jan. 24th. a sor Stanley Clough) to Mir and Mrs A. M Amidon
 Stafford Springs, Jan 24th, son te MT. and Mrs. Angelo PelliZzari.
 stafford Springs, 4th, son to MT. and Mrs Atti 10 Circena.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, ;L son to MT. and Mrs. Stanislous Jublonowsky.
 Union. Jan. 18th, son to Mir and Mrs. Lewis Bradway.
 Union, Sd, daughter to Mir. and Mrs Charles Scranton.
 Union. 5th, a daughter to MT. and Mrs George Heck
The Press., 1908-02-12

A shot calendar session of the su- perior court will be held at Rockville Saturday. Judge J. H. Reed will preside. The judges have decided to hold a short calendar session at Rock ville once a month.
The Press., 1908-02-12
NOTICE-

The Registrars Of the First voilng District Of the town Of Stafford will meet at Wightman's Carriage Shop on Friday February 7th and Friday. February 14th. from 12 m unti D. m., for the purpose of receiving the names of elect ors qualified to vote in party caucuses.
 JOHN c. WIGHTMAN;l Rao,strar.
 w s, WALBRIDGE, n0SioUEafs Stafford, Conn, Jan. 28- h, 1908.
The Press., 1908-02-12
The Ruins.

First visitor-Most interesting coun- try round about here. Have you seen the ruins? Second Visitor (who has just paid his biln-Yes; suppose you mean the guests leaving this hotel.- London Answers
The Press., 1908-02-12
A Modal.

A witty professional man was chat, ting with some women about friend of theirs who was notoriously henpeck- ed. His better half makes him walk g chalked line. and woe be unto him if he deviates from It.
 "He is a model husband!" exclaimed one woman in the party
 May, not model, but modelled" in- terrupted the professional man. "but whether in clay or putty deponent say eth pot."
The Press., 1908-02-12
Wlt~ 4re.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLIsHEk.

N.So year. If pa. q striSsly Ill Adv@nCO.S .za
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks Tn serted at one-half advertising rates.. Births marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's suDscr1b CTS untIl defnite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears arc paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-weeklyl furnished for Ss.16 per year in ad- vance.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
The Press., 1908-02-12
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss.. Pro.
1J bate Court. February g. 1908.
 Estale or ClaFenc W. bradW ay Of Stanford, In

D baLe COUFCe FPDKIATy 1i 1yl5. -
 .stale or Clarence w. bradway Of stafford. in
 Upon the application of Ella Bass, guardian, pray ing an order may be granted to sell all the right, title and interest of said minor in and 10 the wood and timber standing on D tract of land situated in said stafford, bounded nOrt h by land
 of Andrew Royce, east by the moving land of
 the fence, W. soMfh aS ny yhe haSwSx and IaiY of
 Edward Baxter, and west by land Of said Baxter and land formerly of Henry F. Merrick, as by said appl ca ion rully appears, it is Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Oftce in stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of February, A. D.,
 19O8 at lU o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given Of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspa- per having circulation in said district, at least nve days before said time assigned
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1908-02-12
.DDITInNAL ORDER or NOTICE

"A State of Connecticut county of Hartford, sS. Hartford, February 7tl, 1908.
 Corianna L. Dunbar vS William H. Dunbar.
 Upon the complaint of the said Corianna L. Dunbar praying for reasons there get forth
 for judgment, now pending before the Court of Common Pleas in and for Hartford County, to be held on the first Tuesday Of February, A. D. 1908. It appearing to, and being found by, the
 subscribing authority that the said defend
 ant is absent from this state and gone to parts u known. Therefore.
 Ordered-That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order Tn 1.-The Press" newspaper printed in the town of S1 afford, county of Holland, and state of Con- nect1cut, two weeks success1vely, commencing on or before the 18th uay ot February A. D. 1905 MAHlDN H. MOVER,
 Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Hartford County. 46.C
The Press., 1908-02-12

The Registrars of the S cond Voting District of the town of stafford will me etat M. D. O'Con nell's office on Friday, February 7th and Friday February 14th, from 12 m. to m for the pur. pose of receiving the names of electors qualified to vote in party caucuses.
 ". &. ABEL, .) ,,..
 DAVID BISSETT,) nVsi i'''arS Stafford Springs Jan 28th 1908
The Press., 1908-02-12
rnlRA

Miss Blondlock-How dare you tell people my hair Is bleached? You know it is falses Miss Ravenwing-Tes. dear; know 1t Is. told them 1t was bleached before you got if-London Telegraph
The Press., 1908-02-12
An Imnrn,tan,anA

Jumping catsY' yelled the victim iE the chair. You've cut on part of my earl"
 Why, so I have" replied the barbes coolly, "but you must admit 1t lookA better than the other ones doea."
The Press., 1908-02-12
Arrn,nnAArI Ear

The Lecturer-Did you see that fel. low walk out In the middle of my lee turet Committeeman-Oh, yes. He walks in his sleep. you know.-Ly ceumite and Talent
The Press., 1908-02-12
Not an outina.

"Ever been in Siberia ?" asked the re. porter.
 "Er-yes," answered the distinguish ed Russian refugee. ''I took a knOut- ing there one summer."-ChicaRo Trib- une
The Press., 1908-02-12
NOTICEl

The Board of Relief of the town of Wilmington Conn. duly elected bg the voters Of said town will meet in the town hall, Saturday, Feb. l 1908, at lO.3O a. m Also on the 18th and 2Oth o said month, at the same time and place, t. transact business lawful and proper to come be fore said Board.
 F.W PRATT. ! Roard n,
 E. A. MORSE. RaIiaS
 GEO. s. WILSON, WillipgtOn, Conn , Jan. %, 1908
The Press., 1908-02-12
Very Likely.

MT. Hogg-Here is some fool says in fhe paper that women have forgotten how to laugh. Mrs. Hogg-T guess he means married women.-CincInnati Elm Guirer.
The Press., 1908-02-12

MISERABLE HOMES FOR SALlE- D Two Cottages, Double House and Barn About three acrrs of land, with contemplated street lad out through 1t Win sell all or in parcels 10 suit. Twill be on che promises winch notified in advance. .efr c
The Press., 1908-02-12

A T 8 Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the District of SLaf ford, on the 2Oth day or February, A. D. l9Os Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
 On motion Of the adm1nisGraL0r on the estate Of William 5. Grlggs, late Of Stan0rd, within said District, deceased, '''
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be estate will be exhibited for seCLiement at the Probate On1ce In said district, on the 2OCh day Of FeDruary, lSOS. at 10 o'clock m,, by posting said town Of stafford, and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Staff0r1, and having circulation in said district,
 AtteSC, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge,
The Press., 1908-02-12
Died.

Staffordville, 1lth, Edgar Phelps, 76. Staffo d (Orcuttville) 7th, Horatio G Needham, 73
 Mansfield, Sth, Lydia E., 89, widow of Henry Anthony.
 Thompson, 5th, Philo H Presbrey, B. Wilmington, 8th, Michael Mulligan, 6l. Warren file, 5th Davis A. Baker, B {; 9th, his wife, Ellza M, 72. ... WarrenvilIe, 9th. Mrs. Dwight Shippee
The Press., 1908-02-12

The best farming lands in Siberis are those nearest to China
The Press., 1908-02-12
Sale off,, |Undermuslins

We sell the Czarina Skirt because we believe it to be the best petti- coat made, In white, black and cOl0rs, These skirts were ordered be- fore cotton had ad- vanced. We are offer- ing them at low prices. Let Us show them to you.
 Low prices on Coats and Furs and Remnants of Dress Goods.
 E. L.. BURR.
The Press., 1908-02-12

kemp's Balsam is 0 safe cough cure, for 1t contains nothing that can harm you. 1t Is the best cough cure, but costs DO more than any other kind. All drug gists sell 1t.
The Press., 1908-02-12

Stafford Springs, 18th, by Rev. F. J O'Neill, Woieck Kremdee and Miss Mary PuskarZ
The Press., 1908-02-12
NOTICE!

meeting of the Board of Relief of the Town of Union, Conn will be held at the Town Hall, Saturday, February 1st, and Thursday, Febru- ary 20th, 1908. at o'clock in the afternoon. for the purpose of hearing any person claiming to be aggr1eved by the doings of the assessors of above said town and making an app al there- from to determine all such appeals, and to equalize and adjust the valuations and assess. ment lists of said town. A
 rs T. O. NEWELL.l Board
 F. w. MOORF, of
 A. T. ALLEN, Relief Union Conn, Jan. IA; 1908. -s.
The Press., 1908-02-12
Ara Court of Probate holden q s,a

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- 4. A. 1 foTd within and for the district Of stanord,
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the executFix on the estate of trtcG, deceas S''-'t NAA
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall pc gwen .GhaG the admiplstratton account in the Probate Ofce in said district, on the is day Of February, 1908, at lO o'clock, afternoon, by sign post in said town Of SIaRord, and by ad- yertls1ng the same in newspaper published in Stanoro, ana having circulation in said dis trict. Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1908-02-12

Forbes & Wallace of Springfield are holding their annual sale of kitchen utensils.
 AoEToN nreventS Pneumonia
The Press., 1908-02-12
NOTICE.

Wilmington, Conn Jan. 20, 1908
The Press., 1908-02-12

M TANTED - Old Crockery, Plates,
 w &c.. also antique bottles. '....r 'GFORGE C FLN NIT, Monson, Mass.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-03-19

in hauling hay last week.
Irvie Ball called on j. r. Evans
and family Sunday night.
Dan Ringhiser made a busi
ness trip to Logan, Friday.
Jacob Cotterman called on Chas
krinn one day last week.
Misses Agnes and Nellie Van
curen and Mr.. Chas. Zeigler visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Chas, Krinn,
last Sunday evening.
ReY. j. L. Baker and family
were the guests of |. Vancuren,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Nihiser
called on Geo. Conkel and family
Sunday.
Miss Mytle Evans was a Logan
shopper Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustine Black.
ston visited o. A. Shaw and fam.
lily Sunday. ICHABoD CRANE.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-03-19
Brushy Fork

Mr.. G.. Oliver Schurtz was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. /. M. Con-
rad, Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Re-
ber Friday, daughter.
Mrs. Emma Federer is spending
a few days with Mrs. Henry Fed
erer Of Rockbridge.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Conrad was in
Lancaster Saturday, on business.
Mr.. Henry Rhoads entertained .
number of his friends with wood
chopping and fine supper, Satur-
day.
Rev. Cheadle of Sugar Grove is
on the sick list at this writlug.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Primmer
were in Lancaster Saturday and
Sunday.
Misses Lizzie Wolshire and Elsie
Marning of Dry Ridge spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Morris.
Mr.. George Jinkerman intends
to resign his position as grocery
clerk and will go out on the farm
and engage in the poultry bust
ness.
Mr.. Benjamin McNoode Byers
is preparing for large fruit crop
the coming season. He has pur,
chased canning utensels and ci'
der set.
The proprietor of our large rab-
bit industry will carry his last
years crop of straw over until an
other season SO he will have some
thing to make rabbit nests, in case
of wheat failure the coming season
Sugar Grove has produced an,
other man party scienced in the
pugilistic art, He had an alteration
with one of his fellow townsmen
and seemingly seeing the way clear
to poke him one in the jaw, he be-
gan to WELD his dukes frantlcally