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The Press., 1908-05-06
The serqeant's Tribute.

After the battles of Weissenburg and Worth. which he had won, the crown prince, afterward Emperor Frederick was sauntering alone one evening pa { barn occupied by 8 party of Wurttemberg troops. Hear ing something like a stump oratory going on. the prince opened the door and looked in. Every one rose.
 "Oh. sit down! I'm sorry to disturb. I dare say there's room for me to do the same" said the prince. Pray, who was making a speech?''
 All eyes were turned on sergeant, whose very intelligent countenance looked, however, sorely puzzled when the commander in chief asked:
 And what were you talking aboutY"
 Quickly recovering his presence of mind, the sergeant confessed:
 "Well, of course we were talking of our victories. and I was just explain ing to these young men how, four years ago, if we had had you to lead us, we would have made short work of those confounded Prussiansy'
 Stops itching instantly. Cures piles eczema, salt rheum, letter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment. Al any drug store.
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Didn't Seem Fair.

Having finished her afternoons phil anthropic work in the east side tene ments, the voluntary helper started for home. Before she had proceeded far, however, she discovered that her purse was gone. So. surmising she had either carelessly mislaid or been rob- bed of it, she retraced her steps to the tenements. Her search availing noth- ing, she was about to turn again to- ward home when d tear stained youth accosted her.
 Say, missus," he sniveled, pointing across the street, where another boy crouched in hallway to examine something, Eff v re lOOkin' fer v pocketbook, dat kid over dere's got itv'
 Acting on this declaration, the lady hurried over and cornered the lad be- fore he was aware of her propinquity. Seeing no chance of escape with the purse and its contents. the boy com- piled with the lady's demand and handed over.
 Nov. my honest lad" she then said, turning to the first boy, who had fol lowed her across. there's a dollar for pointing out the thief!
 AS this boy ran off clutching his re- ward the second lad squinted hard at the lady.
 Say, missus," he said, don't I get nothin'?"
 Not a pennyv'
 Gee" he rejoined, in kind of per plexity. An stole de pocketbook from him!'-Buffalo Times.
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BRITISH NAVY MYSTERY.
Traditions Regarding the Death of Sir
 CIoudesIey Shovel.

Traditions Regarding the Death of Sir
 Cloudesley Shovel.
 Of the almost complete wreck of a squadron under Sir Cloudesley Shovel on the rocks of the Scilly isles, togeth- CT with the death of it's gallant com mander, the greatest seaman of the age, number of curious traditions are associated both with the events leading up to the catastrophe and the fate of the celebrated admiral.
 The outstanding feature of the catas- trophe is the mystery of Shovel's death, which will. probably never be solved. and the latter turns upon the admiraIs emerald ring. One story goes that the body was picked up on the shore by a soldier and his wife and buried by them on Forth Hellick sands. A spot is still shown at Forth Hellick as being the burial place of the admiral, and, according to tradition. grass has never grown upon 1t. Subse- quently the identity of the corpse was discovered. The remains were exhum- ed and conveyed to London via Plym- Outh, where they were embalmed. La
 
 pension for life and received from him the ring found on her husbands finger.
 Another story Is that Paxton, the purser of the Arundel, discovered two St. Mary men quarreling over the pos session of ring. He at once recog nized 1t as Shovel's ring and inquired from which body it had been taken, %ho% and claimed the body. Lastly. there is the startling narrative of foul play viz, that many years after the wreck an aged woman confessed to the par ish minister on her deathbed that, ex- hausted with fatigue, one man who had been washed ashore on a hatch reached her hut and that she had mur- dered him to secure the valuable prop erty on his person. She then produced a splendid emerald ring taken from the finger of her victim and identified as the gift of Lord Berkeley to Shovel
 The responsibility for this story rests upon the admiraPs grandson, the Earl of Romney. Modern research reports rather in favor of the murder theory. The ring was eventually recovered, and altered into the form of a locket and set with diamonds it is a precious relic of the Berkeley family
 The theory as to how it passed into the possession of the family of the original donor is that Lady Shovel re- ceived it from the murderess. as stated, and bequeathed it at her death to Lord Berkeley. Several old works of refer ence contain the baseless story that Lady Shovel was aboard the Associa- tion and was drowned along with her husband. By the way, her ladyship's ghost is supposed to walk at midnight in the avenue of May place, Dartford, Kent once the home of the Shovels.- London Globe.
The Press., 1908-05-06

Monday night. The burial was in the family lot in Ellington Tuesday Mir. Farmer was born in Ellington and entered the railroad service when 15 years old. He was 59 years old.
 Sheriff A. Palmer Dickinson died Sunday afternoon at Rockville after a long illness from a liver trouble. He was born in Wilmington, February 8, 1844. son of the late Dr. F. L. Dickinson, for many years a promi- nent Rockville physician. He came to Rockville in 1868, and was for a few years assistant postmaster under Postmaster R W. Tracy. For 10 years he was engaged in the hardware business. but was burned out in 1888 For many years he was town oonsta- ble, then deputy sheriff under Sheriff John Buell., and in 1894 was elected sheriff of Holland county and has held the office ever since For four years he was first selectmau of the town He was 8 member of the Knights of Pythias and of the United Workmen. He leaves 8 widow, two sons and one daughter George E Dickinson of Rock ville. Miss Ella s. Dickinson of Mount Holyoke college and Dr F. M. Dickinson of Rockville. The funeral will be held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the house.
 Bella l.. Burr died Wednesday at the Hartford Retreat for the Insane, where he had been for the past two weeks. He was born in Haddam about 67 years ago. He enlisted in Company G, 16th Connecticut Volun teers, in Pennington, August 7, 1862, and was mustered in August 24 He was wounded at the battle of Antie tam, September IT, 1862, and on November 20, 1862, he was discharg ed. For many years he was the pro prietor of the Holland County Leader, selling out to T. F. Rady several years ago. He was prominent mem Der of the Methodist church, serving as treasurer, and was also 8 member of the official board for many years. He was the past commander of Burpee post, G A. R. He is survived by his wife The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the M. B. church, the pastor, Rev. w. S. Mac. Intire. officiating. The bearers were A B. Parker. L. D. Phelps, Postmas. ter George w. Randall, William J Austin, D. S. Presbrey and John Mo. Pnerson.
The Press., 1908-05-06
An Astonishinq Airship.

In these days of dirigible balloons. airships and aeroplanes the following account of an airship taken from the London Post for Dec. %, 17O9, is of ln- terest:
 Father Bartholomew Laurent says that he has found out an invention by the help of which one may more speed fly travel through the air than any other way, either by land or sea, so that one may go POO miles in twenty four hours."
 The airshIp which was to accomplish this astonishing feat had at the top "sails wherewith the air is to be dl- vided, which turn as they are direct ed" There was a rudder to direct the vessels course, and the body was formed at both ends scallopwise. In the cavity of each is . pair of bellows, which must be blown when there is no wind"
 Two loadstones, some large amber beads and various other items all had some mysterious part to play in this attempt to traverse the air.
 This is perhaps. the most extraordi- nary of all dying machines on record.
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ROCKVILLE.

The funeral of Miss Laura Arbus, whose dead body was found in the river at Springfield Monday evening. will be held privately in 0 D. Wash burns undertaking rooms. Springfield, at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. George V. Daniels will officiate, and burial will be in Rockville, where the body will be brought soon after the funeral.
 L F. Farmer, chairman of tie Trunk line association and a promi- nent railroad man of the country. who died last week, was son of the late Cornelius Farmer and . brother of Mrs. Arthur T. BiSsell of Rockville. The funeral was attended at the home in Orange. New Jersey. Monday. and the body vas brought to Rockville
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TALLAND.

4AMA4AAA1SA@e
 CARD.-We wish to express our thanks to all who so kindly expressed their sym pathy towards us in our affaicti0n, espoc- ially for the beautiful floral gifts.
 CHARLES U. BROOKS AND FAMILY.
 Rev. R. M. French of Hadlvme has accepted a call to be the pastor of the Congregational church.
 Word has been received here of the death of the infant son of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Agard, formerly of Tol- land.
 Edwin s. Agard, Charles s. Hurl- burt, Lewis B. Price and M. l.. Bur- dick are the delegates to the republi- can convention at Hartford yesterday and to-day.
 A meeting of the Library Associ- ation was held in the library rooms on Monday afternoon, about thirty ladies being present. Alter the busi- ness meeting Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Anderson served tea. This is one of the pleasantest of Hollands social gatherings.
 A committee was appointed by J. W. Edgerton, superintendent of the Congregational Sunday school, to ar- range for observance of Children 's day. Program committee, Mrs. Samuel Simpson, Miss Bertha Place ; music, Miss Lucille Agard, Miss Helen Baker; flowers, Hazel Christopher, Earle Christopher, Shirley Hilton.
 Miss Lillian A. Brooks, aged 19, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Brooks, died at her home in Holland of brain trouble Tuesday evening of last week, after an illness of three days. She is survied by her parents, two brothers, Ebert and Frank of Rockville, and three sisters, Cora of Holland, Ella of Hartford and Mertie of Hartford. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and burial was in Rocky Rev. A. J. Wood officiated.
 The contract for the Radcliffe Hicks Memorial school building has been let to Contractor Maloney of Spring. field, and work will be begun at once. The building is Eo be two stories, 40 by 60 feet, and built of brick, with stone trimming. It will contain two school rooms, library and a hall, all heated. The cost of the structure will be SIP, ,OOO. and it will be com pleted by October 1. The old school house will be sold at public auction Saturday at o'clock
 Mary Jane Morton, widow of the late George w. Morton, died on Sat urday from congestion of the lungs and old age, being 80 years old. She was a native of North Coventry, and was married April 29, l84S She was a woman of fine character, in- dustrious and 8 great reader, taking much interest in current affairs. She was a member of the Methodist church of Rockville, but being crippled by rheumatism was unabls to get out to church services. Deceased is survived by two sous and five daughters. Fn- neral services were held at her late home in Holland Tuesday at I 8. m.
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SOMERs

Miss Ida Ray Kibbe has just re. turLed from a visit with friends at Brimfield. Mass.
 Miss Elvira Hurlburt. who has been ill for the past few weeks. seems to be gradually failing.
 s Miss Caroline Griffin of East Gram by, former principal of Somers high school, was in town over Sunday visiting friends.
 Mrs. John Hunt, Mrs. John Spencer and Miss Myrtle Worthington of Loyalty council, D. of L., are attend ing the meeting of the state council at New Canaan to-day.
 Somers Center schools, accompanied by the teachers, took a stroll of about a mile into the country Monday after noon after May flowers. and appeared to have enjoyed it very much.
 After the lowering of six large naples by William Galbraith, and the bringing of the whole front to suit able grade by A. D. Bridges sons, under the supervision of H. O. Stimp- son, the residence of Dr. 4. l.. Hurd presents a very fine appearance.
 SOmersville.
 Mrs. Henry s. Stevenson went to Westfield Friday to see her sister, Mrs. Abell, who is very feeble as the result of shock.
 Miss Grace Keeney of the Whitney music school in Boston has been home for short visit V ith her parents, Senator and Mrs. Mayro Keeney.
 Herbert Farr has severed his con. nection as order clerk at George Homer's, and returned to his home in North Wilbraham. Mir. Comier, recently clerk for the Fuller Bugbee company. has taken his place for the present.
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M NSFIELD Mansf1ePd QDenOt

Henry Starkweather died at his home in Manchester and the funeral was held there Tuesday. The burial was in Storrs. Wednesday.
 The Spring field training school de. feated Come cticut Agricultural col lege at Storrs SatuI day afternoon by g score of B to } It was a hotly con- tested game
 William E. Richmond died at iris home at Mansfield Depot Thursday afternoon. He was 79 years old aud had suffered with heart disease, hich, with old age, caused his death. He leaves widow, but no children His funeral was held at the house Satur. day at 1 o'clock and burial was in Nathan Hale cemetery, South Coven- try.
The Press., 1908-05-06
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
Borough of Stafford Springs.

Borough of Stafford Springs. All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough of stafford Springs, on list of 1907, are hereby notified that ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May 1st, and on all taxes not paid by June 1st interest at per cent. per an- mum will surely be charged. together with legal fees for collecting. For the purpose Of receiving the same will be at the shoe store of w. E. Hanley every Thursday during the month of May from 8 m. to 6 p. m
 D.J. HANLEY, Collector. Stafford Springs, April g. 1905.
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Enaland,s National Color.

Why red should have been selected as the national color becomes intge ligible when we look at the cross of St. George Sir Walter Scott, when he wrote of how their own sea hath whelmed those red cross powers" was merely anticipating the phrase of to- day. But Oliver Cromwell, when for the first time he put the English sol dier in red coat, probably did as much as St. George to monopolize red as the national color. The aggressive color has, however, many meanings and has lent itself to many uses. In the days of the Romans when 1t flared on the head of slave 1t stood for freedom; in the days of the French revolution 1t stood for freedom backed by blows. while in the streets of the city today the red cross stands for succor. So far back as the reign of Henry II. there was 8 red book of the exchequer, a record of the names of all who held lands ''per baroniam," and at this moment persons of conse- quence in the service of the state find their names entered in red book London Chronicle.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Superior Court.

The case of Bissell E. Post against Charles E. White of Andover was on trial last Friday and Saturday. At- torney Charles Phelps and Dennis J. McCarthy represent the plaintiff, and Attorneys Meloney of Willimantic and B. M. Holden of Hartford the de- fense. It is an action in ejectment, the plaintiff claiming ownership of piece of land. which Mir. White says he purchased from the heirs of Henry Bissell two years ago. He has run water pipe through the property to supply tenements and the watering trough. MT. Post claims that he has owned the property since 1862, but that he has lost the deed. The deed was not recorded. No one ever disputed his ownership or right to same.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Died

West Springfield, 4th, Laura May Ar bus, 26
 Hartford, April 18th, Bella Burr, 67, of Rockville.
 Rockville, Sd, Sheriff Amos P D'ckin- son. GA.
 Merrow, April 30, Mrs. Cora Fuller, Ss, widow of Dr. E. A. Barrows.
 Mansfield Depot, April 3Oth, William E. Richmond, 79.
 Holland, 2d, Mary Jane Morton, 80, widow of George w. Morton.
 Holland, April 18th, Miss Lillian A. Brooks. 19.
 Danielson, April 3Oth, Donald Milner Logee, infant son of Mir and Mrs. Arthur Logee.
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D. Robertson T. Co.'S
 STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN.

Spring House Cleaning often brings the
  for dainty Sash Curtains Hanging Artistic Couch Covers also Materials covering window sofa cushions purposes 60 far to make attractive home Muslin Sash pair Rufed Muslin a 75c and$ pair Bohbnet Rufed Curtains Se25 and$ Nottingham Lace Curtains Those at $ $ Tapestry Potieres Muslin for Sash Curtains at l0c, 12tc and Lace Sash Curtains excellent  sknes in plain and fancy choice assortment at 2 Brass Rods for Sash Curtains 5c and 10c each. Brass Rods for long Curtains White Wood Poles As in long, with l0c Window Shades in the popular colorings
  at 5Oc, 75c $l, $125 and $I 50 and kLaceW and$3 95eachan
 Agents for ButtericIx's Patterns. ID. ROBERTSON & Co.,,
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LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER.
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 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub nahing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
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New Trolley Waiting Room
on Furnace Avenue.

have partitioned off room in my store on Furnace Avenue for a Trolley Waiting Room for ladies and gents. l shall open on Friday night, on the same. floor, 6 Lunch and Pool Room and shall have on sale Cigars, Tobacco and Temperance Drinks. An expert pool player will give an exhibition Friday night.
 ROBERTS BROTHERS.
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A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol-
 "A land within and for the district of Tol- land, on the 18th day Of Aplil, A. D. 1908.
 Present, EDWIN <. AGARD, Judge.
 On motion of the administrator on the test ate estate of Mary PObuda, late Of WillIngton, with. In said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred. 1tors of said estate exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order ny advertising fn a newspaper having a circulation in said dis t'1ct, and by posting a copy thereof on the pub lie s1gn-po in said town of Holland, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Reco'd.
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Poll and Military Tax.

To those who have not paid their poll and military tax, l will be at Atty. Robert Fisk otfice Saturday afternoon, May g. Come and pay your taxes, save me trouble and you ex- pense. MARC B. HATCH, Collector.
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Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease, A Powder. It makes walking easy. Cures Corns, Bunions Ingrowfng Nails. Swollen and Sweating feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25e- Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE. Address. Allen $. Olmstead, LeRoy, N. |.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Many women Pratse Tbis Reme,,v.

Many women Fra1se Ih1s femeny.
 fyou 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-Leaf It is a safe and never failing regulator. At Druggists or by mail 50 cents. Sample package FREE. Address, The Mother Gray Co, Leroy, N. |.
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"A T COuEG or FTOUdGt HOIUtII dL IOI- A land within and for the district of Holland, on the .9th day of April, A. D. 1908.
 Present, EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
 Estate of Mary Pobuda, late of Wilmington, in said dist rict. decAased.
 The administrator having made writ en appli- cation to said Court, in accordance with the statute. for order of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described therein. it is Probate Om e in Holland, on the 11th day of May, 1908, at 10 clock in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be given, by inserting copy of this order in The Press, newspaper having a circulation in said district, and that return be made to this Court.
 Attest EDWIN S, AGARD, Judge
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Stafford Springs, 4th, by Judge w H. Heald. Matteo Celcena and Miss Antonia LaZerin
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Collectors Notice. Town Of Union

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Union are hereby notified that have received rate bill and warrant to levy and collect a town tax of twenty-five (25) mills on the dollar, on the list of 1907. Also a military and poll tax, and that said taxes are due May 4th, 1908, and for the purpose of receiving the same 1 will be at Town house on Monday, May 4th from a. m. until p. m.; at the resistance of Geo. Thayer on Wednesday, May 10th, from g &. m. until p. m and at the Town house on Saturday, May 30th, from 10 8. m until p. m.
 After June 1st 1908, interest at g per cent. per annum and legal fees will be charged.
 H. R. HOWARD, Collector. Union, Conn.,, April 7th, 1908
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NOW is the time to order your Fruit 1N Trees, ornamental trees, Towering shrubs, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, or an <t' ing in that F, CLARK for them.
The Press., 1908-05-06
A T Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land within and for the District of Holland, on the 28th day Of April 1908

OH In6 S6IH Uty UI ApTIIi IByp -" VI Present, EDWIN g. AGARD. Judge.
 On motion of frank T. Newcomb, administra- tor on the lntestate estate of WolcoLt Waldo, late of Holland, within said district deceased. This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator. and directs that public notice be given of this order by advert1S- Ing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a of Holland. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,'
 EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
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CHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale \ on Stafford Heights, for cash or on very easy terms. FRANK KEEFE.
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L'OR SALE.-A building lot of 90 acres, ' on the Holland Road. old place known as the Whitaker place, together with adjoining wood lot rect ntly cut. w. K. DEMOND
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NANTED = Old Crockery, Plates, w &c.. also antique bottles
 GEORGE c. FLINT, Monson, Mass.
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Ara Court of Probate holden at Tol-

ITO LET.-The Clark Grant place on stafford Street. Inquire J. S. SIM LEDGE.
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Rahrn
MArrAo6h

Stafford Springs, 2d, daughter to MT. md Mrs Joseph Rabideau.
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NHESTER White Boar for service O 6s3 LENS s. JENSEN, West Stafford.
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HARMS and C"untry Houses Wanted 1 in this section. 2h per cent. after sold
 HAIR, AIS E. 79th Street, New York.
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EGGS for Setting-Buff Wyandottes,
 G R. l. Reds and B. P. Rocks. Eggs, soc for 13. If FRANK CONVERSE.
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AoEToN prevents Pneumonia.
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N7OR for Women at Home Plain w Machine Sewing Can earn from 8 to $6 a week. Address x, at Press Onlce
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EOR SALE.-Bu Building lot, with barn
 ' ar rear of lot. Centrally located. Easy terms if desired. Address Lock Box IS, Borough.
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LOR SALE.-Seed Potatoes. Green
 Mountain. lately from Maine I raised HOO bushels from this seed. last year, four acres Also some Spring figs. W.J. BOWLER. West Wilmington. 4wF
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EOR SALE-E Elegant Upright Piano.
 VII take payment s1 wee weekly Address F.
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TOR SALE-Good heavy horse and
 tons first. class Timothy Hay.
 4w6 JOHN ADAMEC, East Wilmington, Ct.