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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
THE CUP THAT CHEERS.
Tea Flowers and the Way They Are
Gathered In China.

Early writer's speak of tea as hav-
they supposed to be the source of the
black and the other, Thea viridis, of
the green tea. But Robert Fortune
established the fact i'll 1913 that, while
these two varieties existed. black and
green were made indifferently from
both.
The tea flower is SMALL single, white
and has no smell. The seeds are three
small nuts, like filberts, and have an
oily and bitter taste. The leaves only
are used. Only the young leaves are
gathered, and the younger and tenderer
they are the better. They are collect
ed when the plant is three years old.
the process being continued year after
year until the bush becomes weak and
diseased, when it is pulled up to give
place to a new shoot.
In China there are about three
crops annually, the first being gath
cred as soon as the leaves break in the
spring. April to May, and the latter
as new ''t1ushes' (buds) are made by
the plants which have been stripped
of their earlier foliage, this harvest
beginning in June or July and lasting
as late as September or October.
An almond eyed oriental, Lo Yu, the
earliest Chinese writer, pronOunces
this eulogium on tea:
''It tempers the spirits and harmo-
nizes the mind. dispels lassitude and
relieves fatigue, awakens thought and
prevents drowsiness, ightens and re-
freshes the body and clears the per-
ceptive faculties."-New York World.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
HOOKING ALLIGATORs.
A Florida Sport With an Element Of
Uncertainty In 1t.

A Florida Sport With an Element Of
Uncertainty In 1t.
Hunting alligators at night with a
bullseye lantern and shotgun is tame
sport compared with what is called a
gator hunt i'll Florida" said ar old
Floridian who is visiting New York.
81 mean the feat of capturing an alli-
gator alive and then towing the fellow
to high ground through mud and water
from what is called in Florida ga
tor hole
1.-THE gator fishermen first find the
hole, which is indicated by an opening
in the surrounding grass in the midst
of a dense growth of NegetatiOn, where
the ground is worn smooth by the al
ligatOr in his pulls in and out. Some
times these gator holes are in the ma
ture of cave in the bank of a stream
and may be fifteen or twenty feet
deep, and if 50 it is not an easy matter
to get the animal out.
'"The fisher is supplied with a long
pole with metal hook on the end.
He takes a strong rope and throws it
about the entrance of the hole. Then
the fisher rams with the hooked pole
down the den and waits and listens.
If he finds gator in the hole he
leases the beast by poking him until
the gator in a rage finally grabs the
hooked pole and is pulled from the
den. 1t is with uncertainty that he is
dragged forth, for it is not known
whether the catch is large or small.
The fisher does not know whether to
get into shape to run or to fight. Out
the gator comes, believing and roar
ing mad.
after the gator is dragged to the
surface he in his rage turns and rolls
and finally twists himself up in the
rope or moose that has been previously
With the assistance of the
others in the party the gators legs
and mouth are tied and the gator is a
prisoner
1.-THE gator is for the most part
caught in marshes where the ground is
soft and slushy and too wet for either
horse or wagon to enter The fishers
are compelled to carry their catch to
higher ground there to be loaded into
the waiting wagon, and the hunt is
ended."-New York Sun.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Merrick Of
Bristol are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John W. Edgerton.
The Misses Marian B. Agard and
Lila s. Agard leave Thursday for
Boston. They sail Friday on the
Numidian for England.
The following is the list of pupils
entering the Rockville high school
this fall: Mary Bowers, Althea
Wood, Ethel Luhrsen, Mildred Met
calf, Edith West, Caroline Kimmel.
Airline Lynch.
The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E church
held their annual business meeting at
the M. E parsonage Wednesday after
noon. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs Lafayette
r. Laid; vice president. Mrs. George
W. Morton; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. L Ernest Hall Supper was
served in the evening.
The following is the Librarians re-
port given at the annual meeting:
For eleven years the public OF the
town of Holland have had the benefit
of an excellent public library for use
in the home, schools, clubs and for re-
ference work. The circulation is the
largest this year it has ever been with
the exception of one year, 1908; 2947
books were drawn, making an average
of 55 books week. This certainly
shows the library wears we'll and is
much appreciated. New books are
added every ysar until we have 1878
books at present. OF course, as the
library grows the work grows with it,
and wa haye~had to employ regular
paid assistant this year. A card
catalogue is being prepared which
will prove very useful The standard
for good literature is kept very high
Miss Hewins of the Hartford public
library wrote special congratulatOry
note, commencing the very good list
of books of permanent value asked for
from the state this year. A fair for
the benefit of the library was held in
July and over $91 was raised
People gave willingly and literally,
and interest in the library seemed
very general throughout the town.
Among the most popular books for
this year are: Peter, Around the
Corner in Gay Street, Lion and The
Mouse, Betty Alden, Jungle Book,
Hymns Every Child Should Know,
Myths Every Child Should Know,
Walled In, Riverman, Through
Ramona's Country, From A College
Window, Days Off, Through the Gates
of the Netherlands, and some travels
on England Japan. Italy, etc.
Lucille M Agard.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
Why We Are stronger.


The old Greeks and Romans were
great admirers of health and strength;
their pictures and statuary made the
muscles of the men stand out like
cords.
AS a matter Of fact we have att
letes and strong men-men fed q
fine strength making food such a
Quaker Oats-that would win in any
contest with the old Roman or Greek
champions.
It's matter of food. The finest food
for making strength of bone, muscle
and nerve is fine oatmeal. Quaker
Oats is the best because it is pure, no
husks or stems or black specks. Farm
ers' wives are finding that by feeding
the farm hands plentifully on Quaker
Oats they get the best results in work
and economy. If you are convenient
to the store, buy the regular size pack
ages; if not near the store buy the
large size family package. 2
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
The Fox and the Hen.

A Fox, having crept into an out
house, looked up and down for some
thing to eat and at last spied a Hen
sitting upon a perch so high that he
could by no means come to her. He
therefore had recourse to an old
stratagem. Dear COUSIN" he said to
her, chow do you do? heard that you
were i'll and kept at home. l could
not rest. therefore, till 1 had come to
see you. Pray let me feel your pulse
Indeed, you do not look we'll at ALL"
He was running on in this impudent
manner when the Hen answered him
from the rOost: '"Truly, dear Reynard.
you are in the right. was seldom in
more danger than 1 am now. Pray
excuse my coming down. l am sure
should catch my death" The Fox,
finding himself foiled, made off and
tried his luck elsewhere.-Aesop.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
ToLLAND.

j. Orville Wood has returned after
spending the summer in South Essex,
Mass.
Miss Ruby Taylor of Brooklyn, N.
Y, is the guest of her cousin, Miss
Myra Taylor. ..-
Miss Edna s. Edgerton is teaching
in Groton, and Miss Mary J. Leonard
in Wethersfield.
The grange hold fair of their
farm and household products Friday
in the town hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hawkins of
Boston are the guests of Mrs. CLARA
Baker and family.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
MANSFIELD.
ManSfiaId nenoA

Mr.. and Mrs. Owen are entertaining
friends.
Theron Dunbar of South Coventry
was recent caller in town.
Henry Pollard has been quite ill,
but is better at present. writing.
Mr.. Fish of Providence was re-
Gently entertained at Elm cottage.
Nearly all of our village are taking
in the Willamette fair this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald of Andover
spent Sunday with Nj. and Mrs
Bonney.
Mrs. o. N. Badger, who has been
spending several days in Providence.
has returned.
Martin Hansen and wife and Master
Harold spent Sunday with relatives
in Rockville.
Mrs. George Platt and grandchiI-
dren have returned from West Wood
stock, where they have been spending
several weeks.
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ORe Rre&n.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
81 so year. If paio strictly In advance, 81

$3.50 year. If pale strictly in advance. IS
Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks In
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births
marriages and deaths inserted free. Commune
cations received without signature always CON-
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weeklyl furnished for $2.15 per year in adj
vance.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing, endorse the opinions Of our correspond
ents.
This paper is mailed regularly to its suhscrih
ers until deflnite order to discontinue is re-
ceiVed and all arrears are paid In full.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

The state tax of one-half mill on
the dollar, passed by the last general
assembly, will be laid as follows in
the towns in this vicinity: Vernon,
So, 2O7. 90; Stafford, 81, 276 So; Ell
$617.12; Somers, $431 A /;
Mansfield, $3.50. IL; Coventry, $369.
50; Holland, 1892 95; Wilmington,
$165. 81; Ashford, 1923 "A; Union,
$1O6. SO.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
Old Time Solicitations.

1t was the custom in France in the
seventeenth century to kiss a lady
when saluting her and continued in
common usage in England for a hun
dred years later. Royal salutations in
France required extreme formality
One saluted the bed on entering the
royal bedchamber, and in approaching
the apartments of the king all head
covering, the skullcap of priests in
cluded, had to be removed. In salut-
ing queens and princesses one kissed
the hem of the robe.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
MIND OVER MATTER.
The Power of the Spirit In Helping T.
Retain Life.

! ne POWER OF the Spirit In Helping to
Retain Life.
The power of the mind over the
body, as demonstrated in all forms of
faith healing, was recognized in the
seventeenth century by Richelieu's
physician, CltOis. Summoned to at
tend his masters constant fits of de-
preston, Citois would solemnly call
for a sheet of paper on which to write
q prescription, and almost invariably
after his departure the prescription
would prove to consist of the words
zone dram of BOisrobert," BOisrobert
being poet Of small talent. but pos
sessed of high spirits and wit. In
those days. when the common remedy
was bleeding, when it is known that
Voiture, the poet, was bled to death
and the Princess of CONT. suffering
from apopiexy, was beaten till she
died i'll the hope Of rousing her from
her lethargy, it is no wonder that
humane and human physician like
Citois should have been successful.
The famous freQucnter of the French
salons, FOntenellc, is, however, the
best example Of the power of the spirit
in retaining life. At the age of ninety
five he fell when picking up a lady's
handkerchief and made the historic
remark, "Ah, que je mai pas encore
mes quatre-vingits ans" A certain
callousness marked his determination
not to die, as on the occasion when,
friend dying beside him at the table,
H. l.:
and continued his conversation. He
managed, nevertheless, to survive to
within a month of his hundred years
and then complained that he would
have lasted much longer had not the
outbreak of war put stop to pleas
ant conversation."-Lo Chronicle.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

81 have had indigestion all day."
complained the man with the bay
window to the poet. do you ever suf-
fer from indigestion?'
indigestion is largely due to eating,
isn't it?' asked the poet wistfully.
eyes," said the bay Widowed man.
mo-" said the poet, 81 never have
it."-New York Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
Self Evident,

One Of the dangers Of little knowl-
edge is that it's possessor rarely estl-
mates it at it's true value. Ignorance,
1t has been said, bestows her choicest
gifts on those who value her least.
A conceited undergraduate once said
to his teacher that he feared he had
rather contempt for Plato.
81 am afraid, Mr.. Johnson replied
the teacher, that your contempt has
not been bred by familiarity. "-Youth's
Companion. =.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
RUBBING IL In,

eyes, was fined $500 for putting
coloring matter in artificial butter"
"Well, didn't you deserve it?'
Perhaps. But what made me mad
was that the judge who imposed the
fine had dyed whiskers." -Cleveland
Leader.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
r111RrHER ORDER or NOTICE n

lTURTHER ORDER OF NOTICE
IL State OF Connecticut, County OF Tolland,
September 10. 1909.
Arthur A. Cushman VS.. RhOda j. Cushman.
Upon the complaint OF the said Arthur A.
cushman, claiming, for the reasons therein set
forth, divorce, now pending, returnable 10 the
first Tuesday of September, A. d. 1902 before
the Superior Court in and for said Holland
County.
1t appearing to said Court that the where
abouts of the defendant is unknown to the
paintif.
dency of said complaint be given said defendant
by publishing this order in The Press, news
paper printed In Stafford, once a week for two
weeks successfully, commencing on or before
the 18th day of september. A d. 1909
By order of the Court
LYMAN TWINING TINGIER,
Clerk OF the Superior Court for Holland County.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
NURTHER ORDER OF NOTTCE


n state OF Connecticut, County of Tolland,
September 10, 1909
Edward II. Preston VS.. Alvin j. Clark.
Upon the complaint of the said Edward Fl.
forth, foreclosure and the possession OF certain
mortgaged premises now pending, reEurnable to
the first Tuesday OF September, A. ID. 1909, be-
County.
1t appearing to said Court that the where
aDouts OF the defendant is unknown to the
plaintiff.
1t Is therefore ordeTed-that notice of the PEN
dency of said complaint be given said defendant
paper printed in the town OF STAFFORD once
week for two weeks successfully, commencing
on or before the 18th day of September, A. d.
1909.
By order of the Court.
LYMAN TWINING TINGTER,
Clerk of the Superior Court for Tolland County
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
NOTICE.

The Registrars of the Town of Wellington will
be in session at the hall, in South Wellington
from a. m. to p. M to receive all applications
of voters to be made. No name can be added
to the list after this date, Thursday, Sept 10
1909. The Registrars will also be in joint session
from a. m. to p. m. to add to the voting list
such names as shall be authorized by said Board
of Seectmen.
w. H. HALL, po,,s+rors
F. R. MASON, NeeiS'rars'
Wilmington, Conn, Sept 6, 1909
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

''You say you are in love with Miss.
BaggsY'
81 sure am"
"But can't see anything attractive
about her."
Neither can l see it. But it's in
the bank, all right. "-Cleveland Leader.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
persona HraAa

The Old Bulldog-They're going to
chain US up on Sunday nights now. The
Young Bulldog-How's that, governor
The Old Bulldog-The new Teller that's
started calling on Miss Mamie has got
moneY.--Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
Cause and EHnnA

The Earl of Ennui (dreamily)-Wisht
Just had er million and ten years
ahead of me. Baron Beating Well,
you grab the million and you'll get the
ten years all right, all right-Puck.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
Women and Words.

Mrs. Stubb-Now. women are not i'm
pulsive, like you men. They always
measure their words. Mr.. Stub with
a sigh)-Oh If some of them would
only give short measured Chicago
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and constipation weakens the whole sys-
tenn. Doan's Regulets (25 cents per box
correct the liver, tone the stomach, cure
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
A Relief From School.

Johnny-Hooray! Tommy-W yer
SO happy about? Johnny-I don't
halter go to school today. Tommy
Chez, y're lucky! Wy dontcher?
JOHNNY gotta go to tn dentists an
have three teeth pulIAd!-Exchange
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
NOTICE.

The Registrars of the First Voting District
Town of stafford, will be In session at John &
W1ghtman's Carriage Shop on Thursday, sept
Is, 1909 from a. m. until p. M. for the pur.
pose Of receiving names to be made voters.
JOHN g: WIGHTMAN,( peo,e+rors
WIN. s. WALBRIDGE, noslS'rarS'
STAFFORD, Sept. T, 1909.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
ASHFORD.
Westford.

John A. Nichols spent Sunday at
Sunnyside Farm.
Alice NJ. Lowe is being entertained
by friends in South Londonderry, vt.
Justin M. Burrill is again confined
to his bed with another severe attack
of neuralgia.
School in district No. 8 resumed
session Monday, Miss Tina Curtis
teacher. She has proven herself
efficient in that capacity in the past,
and we wish her success in the
future
MI and Mrs. H M. Brooks of
Springfield, Mass. have been visiting
at Sunnyside Farm. Mrs. Buxton &C.
compAnied Mrs Brooks to many places
familiar to younger days Many
changes have been wrought since
then, only one associate remaining in
their old neighborhood.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
.. Robertson Il Co.,
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Advance howng of New Dress Goods the desirable shades at
prices that will appeal TO all
25cr SOC, 75c 81 90 yard.
Advance styles exclusive Millinery wanted
coors and shades popular prices
Advance styles in New Tailored Suits for Ladies Misses showing the
popular long lines, moderately priced
Advance styles n New Waists
Feeced Fannetes suitable for Kona Wrappers
AT 1Oc. yard.
Dukng Fleece goods suitable Kmona Dressing
ing Robes and for many other purposes
At 12ac. yard.
Come to the Underwear Department expecting what
A complete line in Ladies' Garments commencing
25c. Garment.
Very speciaI-RUFFLED MUSLIN CURTAINS,
Doubtless the cool remind will
buy Blankets and Comobes We
now to supply Single Blankets
m
A complete line in Grey White Blankets,
From 5sDc. to So 90 pair.
Comfotabes,
Agents ButterIcIx's Patterns.
I'D. ROBERTSON Il 90.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

Itch Itch Itch Scratch Scratch |
Scratch The more you scratch the worse
the itch. Try Doan's Ointment. 1t cures
piles. eczema, any skin itching. All drug
gists sell it.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
NOTICE.

The Registrars Of the second Voting District,
Town OF stafford, will be in session at M. ID
OConnells office on Thursday, sept IR 1909,
from a. m. until p. m, for the purpose OF re-
ceiving names TO be made voters.
f. + s S1 ABELR Registrars.
Stafford Springs, Sept. T. 1909.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
NOTICE.

special town meeting will be held in the
hall, South wellington, Saturday. Sept. 10, at 2
o'clock p. m, for the purpose of deciding whether
the Town School Committee shall consist of
three, six, nine or twelve members, in accord
ance with Chapter 146 of the Public Acts OF 1909
ADOLPH KORPER, J
VIM. ID. RUBY, Selectmen,
H. L. LILLIBRIDGE,
Wilmington, Conn.,, Sept. 6, 1909.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

Be sure that the wisest persons are
the least seyere.-MontaguO
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
NOTICE.

The Registrars of the Town of Union will meet
at the Town Hall, on Thursday Sept 16 1909
from a. m. to p. m. to revise the voting list
Also to receive the names of those to be made
M. J. BROWN, JRegistrars
A M. HECK, { of Voters.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15
Superior Court.

The case of Doyle of Oonantville
against the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company fer
$1,000 damages for injury to an auto
mobile at the Ash street crossing in
WilIimantio was on trial last Wednes-
day. Judge Reed granted a motion
for non-suit, and the jury was in
struoted to bring in verdict for the
defendant company. At a short
calendar session held Friday, motion
for additional order of notice in the
case of Arthur A. Oushman against
the same ives ordered published fer
two weeks in The Stafford Press. A
similar order was made in the case of
Edward H. Preston against Alvin ]
CLARK The divorce case of Jessie L.
Sper1y against Myron W. Sperry was
continued until the next short calen-
dar session The divorce case of John
B. Hamilton against JeDnfe E. Hamil
ton was held and q decree granted on
the ground of deseItion. Evidence
was taken in the divorce case of John
Gray against Annis s. Gray. and
then the case was continued until
further testimony could be procured.
Mrs. Emma B. Robinson of Wilt
mantle objects to the admission to
probate of the will of the late Edwin
Reynolds. Mrs. Robinson was the
adopted daughter, and Mr.. Reynolds
left no other children. The grounds
for such objections ere understood to
be mental iucompetency and undue in
f1uenoe. 1t is said that Mr. Reynolds
property before he died. In his will
he made requests to several Milwaukee
institutions and large share of his
estate was left TO his widow, Nellie
M. Reynolds, who was his second
wife. Mrs Robinson and children
were remembered in the will, it being
provided that they should receive a
certain per cent. of the residue. This,
it is said on good authority, will
amount to nowhere near as much as
she would get should the estate be
settled intestate. 1t is alleged in the
complaint that on September 8, 1905,
at lwaukee, Edwin Reynolds de-
liVered to George H Reynolds a deco
signed by himself and wife conveying
the land in Mansfield, knowing as the
Rock Spring Fam, to George H
Reynolds, and that George Fl. Rey-
nolds then delivered a deed signed by
himself and his wife, purporting to
convey these same lands to Nellie E
Reynolds, wife of Edwin Reynolds. |
This action is returDable to the supe-
rior court for Tolland county on the
first Tuesday of October.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

AoEToN VIII break up Cold In one
night.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

ATa Court of Probate holden at Stat
~ ford. within and for the district of Stafford,
on the 8th day OF September, A u, 1909
Present, ROBERT Ii. FISK, Judge.
on motion of Michael H. Mccarthy, executor
on the estate Of Margaret A Mc( arthy, late of
STAFFORD. within said district, deceased
This court doth decree that six months
be allowed and limited for the creditors OF
said estate to exhibit their claims against the
same to the executor, and directs that pub
lie notice be given of this order by advertis-
ing the same once in some newsp per having
circulation in said district, and Dy posting
ford nearest the place where the deceased last
dweit. Certified from Record.
MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
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WATER RENTS.

All who are back on their water rent must
pay at once to e. L. Burr, Collector, or water
will be shut OFF after october 1st, without further
notice.
Stafford Springs Aqueduct Co.,
C. l. GOODHUE, Treasurer.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

AoarON prevents Pneumonia.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-09-15

WTANTED. Experienced Sewers on
w Worsteds. Apply to GARLAND WOOL
EN- CO., Staffordvtlle.