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The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Worth the Exnense.

The story that Sir John Fisher of the British admiralty tells with the greatest enjoyment-andh he tells many, and all with zest-is of an old boat swain on his flagship who fell into little money and retired. One day the admiral visited him at his coun- try box. to find the old sailor pos sessed of an apparently useless man servant.
 What do you want with him?" asked Fisher.
 "H'every morning. explained the old sailor, "'e comes to me hammock and tells me to roll h'out. The had miral wants to see you. e says to me. Hand I says to i'm, Tell the h'admiral to go to ell says Hi'
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Apple Crop of Year.

The apple crop for the United States and Canada is estimated at 35,0OO,OGo barrels, 12.O00,0OO barrels more than last year East of the Mis-. sissippi the crop is poorer; west of that river the yield is less but quality superior. Canada is credited with a very large percentage of the total in- crease; her crop, except that of Nova Scotia, is said to be 75 per cent laro. or than last year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Ready for the End

The rector and a farmer were dis. cussing the subject of pork one day and the rector displayed considerable interest in a pen of good-sized Berk shires. Those pigs of yours are in fine condition, Tomkinson," he re. marked. Yes, sur; they be-" replied the matter-of-fact farmer. "Ah. sur, if we was all of us only as fit to de as they be, sur, we'd do."-London News.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
A GOOD COUGH MIXTURE.
Simple Home-Made Remedy That Is Free from Opiates and Harm
 ful Drugs.

An effective remedy that will usu- ally break up a cold in twenty-four hours, is easily made by mixing to- gether in large bottle two ounces of Glycerine, half-ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure and eight ounces of pure Whisky. This mix ture will cure any cough that is cur able, and is not expensive as it makes enough to last the average family an entire year. Virgin Oil of Pine com pound pure is prepared only in the laboratories of the Leach Chemical Co.,, Cincinnati, O.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Good Work Goes On.

During the year that has passed since the international congress on tu- berculosis met at Washington, one in- stitution or organization for the treat ment or prevention of tuberculosis has been established every day, Sundays and holidays included, according to a bulletin of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tu- berculosis. Fifteen new beds in hos pitals or sanitoria have been provided also for every day of the year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
The Desert Cactus.

It is now learned that while Luther Burbank has been successful in elim- mating the spines from the desert cactus and turning it into a valuable stock food, the spineless plant no longer has any protection against rab. bits and other desert animals, and now the problem is to save if from these marauders.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Value of Manure.

Prof. Cyril G. Hopkins, writing fin the Farmer and Stockman, says: Ma nure made from clover hay and heavy grain rations has much greater value than manure made from wheat straw.N The great difference in value is due to the difference in plant food and in rapidity of decay"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
On to the Pole!

When word of the discovery of the north pole came to Chattanooga, a slightly deaf old lady remarked unctu- ously: Well, now I always said them Cook tourists got about most every where. I ain't bit surprised to hear that one of ems reached the top notch in the travelling line "-Lippin- cOtt'S
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Cooling Moth.

The great danger to the winter ap- pie crop is that summer hatch of the codling moth We spray in the spring and think we have conquered, but the enemy has endorsements coming. So beware of thas new attack. Careful spraying at the Tight time with a good arsenical poison will checkmate this final movement of the adversary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
RECIPE FOR CATARRH.
Furnished by High Medical Authority.
 Gives Prompt Results.

Gives Prompt Results.
 The only logical treatment for ca tarrh is through the blood A pre- scription which has recently proved wonderfully effective in hospital work is the following. It is easily mixed.
 One ounce compound syrup of Sarsaparilla; one ounce Toris com pound; half pint irst-elass whiskey." These to be mixed by shaking well in a bottle, and used in tablespoon doses before each meal and at bedtime.
 The ineredients can be gotten from any well stocked druggist, or he will get them from his wholesale house.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
WANTS HER
 LETTER
 PUBLISHED
For Benefit of Women who Suffer from Female Ills
Minneapolis, Minn.-"I was great sufferer from female troubles which

caused a weakness and broken down condition of the system. 1 read so much of whatLydia B. Pinkham'S Veg etable Compound had done for other suffering women I felt sure it would help me, andImust say it did help me wonderfully. My mains all left me I
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Always use it to Break in new shoes. Sold by all Druggists 25c. Trial package mailed Free. Address Allen S. Olmsted. LeRoy, New York.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
UP TO DICK.

He-Darling! I swear by this great tree, whose spreading branches shade us from the heat, by this noble tree I swear I have never loved before.
 She-You always say such appropri- ate things, Dick. This is chestnut traai
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

l.fter Acquiring all the knowledge he can from books, many a man takes a postgraduate course by marrying a widow.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Tie Is Essential.

Dad, what sort of bureau is a matrimonial bureau?"
 70, any bureau that has five draw CTS full of women's fxings and one mans tie in it"-Houston Post.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

The danger from slight cuts or wounds is always blood poisoning. The immedi- ate application of Hamlins Wizard Oil makes Hood poisoning impossible.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Iakino No Chances.

What did Barker do when he dis covered that his wife and chauffeur had planned to elope in his car?"
 He oiled 1t thoroughly, and put it in first-class shape"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Her Observation.

Love" remarked the romantic young man, lis said to brighten the eye ,
 q don't know about that rejoined the practical maid, but it has ten dency to disarrange ones hair"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
In the Country.

Mrs Knicker-What do you suppose it was that Katy did?
 Mrs. Bocker4-Left, of course.-Har- per's BaZar.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

The grandest time man has is de- scribing to his wife exactly how an election is coming out and the busiest explaining why it didn't.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

The great and good do not die even in this world, embalmed in books their spirits walk abroad.-Smiles.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Pettt's Eve saIve for 25c.

Relieves tired, congested, infamed and sore eyes, quickly stops eye aches. All druggists ar Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

Ups and Downs. "Why are you so hard up?" "Oh, I'm down and out ut!"-Cleveland Leader
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Nauqht But Abuse

Naught But Abuse. "They all said l would make splen- did candidate" "Well?" "So I became a candidate" Again well?" And now look what they say about me!"-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
For Headache Try Hicks capudine

Whether from Colds. Heat, Stomach or Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas- ant to take-Effects immediately. TO- 25 and soc at Drug Stores.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
AfterWard.

AfterWard. Bachelor-Are wives as expensive as they are said to be? Alimony Victim-Not while they are wives.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
For Colds and Gripp-capudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and feverishness. Cures the cold-H eadaches also It's LiQuid-Effects immediately-10, 25 and Soc at Drug Stores.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

A philosophical man when consider ing his own troubles isn't.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

ALIENS LUNG BALSAM will cure not only fresh cold but of those stub- born coughs that usually hang on for months. Give 1t trial and prove its worth. 25c, 60c and Sl00.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

He who has conferred kindness should be silent, he who has received one should speak of 1t.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26
Innortant to Mothers.

ImpOTtdnr 10 WIOtIt6TSs
 Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Signature of AM2zl<MM In Use For Over 30 Years.
 The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-11-26

remedy for your own cares than to try to lessen the cares of other people.
The Press., 1909-12-08
UNION. Mashapaug.

F A. Moore is in town saving wood with his gasoline engine
 Alfred Siswick, who has been with the Wells crew over a year, left last week for Waltham, Mass.
 School in distriob No. 4 opened Monday morning, Miss Kelly teacher, the same as the past term.
 While the ground has frozen in places four inches. the lake has not been frozen over this season.
 Eugene O. Walker is a very busy man just at present, out with the bal ance of the board of assessors, making up the preliminary work of assessing.
 The remodeling of the Oleve land house is about nearing completion Work outside, on the grounds and fields. will be completed in the spring. Nearly one mile of stone wall has been removed from about the fields.
 Contractor Richards of South bridge moved the small house owned by F. W. Moore to Southbridge last week MT. Moore sold the house to Mir Ourboy of Sturbridge. The old blacksmith's shop opposite F. W. Moore's residence has been torn down and will be removed.
The Press., 1909-12-08
ASHFORD. Westford.

John Galenek lost valuable horse Saturday night of pneumonia
 Charles D Ohism made a business trip to Hartford the first of the week
 Miss Jennie Kidder has accented a position in the home of Mrs. Wm. Buxton.
 Rev. Mir. Rugbee will preach at the Congregational church Dec. 18th and 18th.
 Mrs. M. G. Chapman is treating her neighbors to ripe tomatoes as fresh as when first picked from the vines.
 Marc Lewis has moved his portable mill on to Olin Griggs' lot, where he has large lot of saving to do.
 Austin Howard of New Hartford, Vt., was here the first of the week buying lumber He purchased of H. o. Barlow 6 Son, also of W. O. Ruby.
 Merrill Oushman, whose leg was seriously hurt at East Willipgton while helping to care for a horse be- longing to Clark Whitehouse is slow. ly improving.
 Frank l. Jennings of New London and Miss Grace E. Adams of Ashford were married Saturday night at s.. Paul's Episcopal church, Willimau. tic, hy the rector, Rev. R ohard D. Hatch. s
The Press., 1909-12-08
staffordville.
Mrs Lewis Allard is quite i'll.

Mrs Lewis Allard is quite i'll.
 Mrs. A. Arthur West Is spending
 week with friends in Somerville, Mass 4 Mrs. Rena Baker of Hartford wa
 with her mother. Mrs. Sarah Potter
 on Wednesday
 Merl Hughes of Springfield was re. gently the guest of his mother, Mrs J H. McCarthy.
 M. Fl. HoIloran, Frank White and Mrs. Leon s Cooley have accepted positions in the New City mill Mrs. George Cooley is spending a few days with Mrs. Almira Chapman, who has been i'll. but is improving.
 Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Roberts of Plymouth, Mass have recently been spending a few days with local rela- tives
 Mir. and Mrs James Putnam and two children, Ralph and Alice, re turned Friday from an exte nded visit with relatives in Winchester, N H.
 John Tonon of Stafford Springs has purchased the house of J H. Mo- Oarthy. vacated by Fred Sanger. Mr Tonon and family are employed in the Garland mill.
 Rev. J. H Newland of Norwich will preach in the Methodist church next Sunday evening at o'clock After the service the district superin. tendent will hold the third quarterly conference.
 Oongre gational Church Notes: The Junior Christian Endeavor society will meet Friday afternoon after school with Miss Jones at the parscn- age. Bible class Tuesday evening at the parsonage. The Ladies' Aid so ciety will hold fair Dec. 16.17.
 The committee for the Christmas tree and exercises at the Methodist church Christmas eve are as follows: Music, Mrs. J. H. Mccarthy reef. tations, Mrs. Robert Williams; deco. rating, Misses Nellie Dugdale and Bertha Belcher; gift purchaser, Mrs Grant Hammer.
 Rev Robert Williams preached a powerful sermon in the Methodist | church last Sunday morning, the | theme being Personality, text | Gen. 12:1. MT Williams is a very capable and interesting speaker and all who spend an hour listening to him are more than paid
 Methodist Church Notes: This evening and Thursday evening a sale of fancy and useful articles, ice cream and homemade candy will be held in the vestry. Also a farce will be entitled "No Men Wanted, ," with the following cast of characters: Elizabeth RaWley, Nellie Dugdale; isabella Granger, Lizzie Brandon orynella Aberorombie, maid, Rose 0ugdale, (girl bachelors). Admission. 10 cents. Every body is invited, Friday evening the usual prayer meet. ng will be held in the M B vestry Topic, Ready or negleotful work IFS, '" Matt. 26:1-18.
The Press., 1909-12-08
MANSFIELD.

| Funeral services for John s. Gray,
 II, who died Friday night, were held at his home at Chestnut hill, Mans.
 field, Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 Rev. WE. Lanphear of the Mansfield Center Congregational church ofEIci ated, and burial was in the Mansfield Center cemetery. The pail bearers were J. B. Baldwin of Willimantic. and V. D Stearns. J. H Stearns and
 Walter Ssorrs, all of MansfleId. His wife survives him and he leaves also two sons, John B. and Harry M. both of Mansfield.
 Mrs. Sarah Conant, who was one of the oldest residents of the town of Mansfield, died late Sunday night at the home of Mrs R w. Gardiner, Spring Hill, Mansfield, and her funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. with burial at Storrs. She was 96 years old and was a na- tive of Mansfield, daughter of Syl- vanus Conaut Her husband, Ora Oonant, died many years ago, and she had lived with MT. and Mrs. Gardiner for more than thirty years. She was member of the North Congregational church of Mansfield. She leaves sister, Miss Annie Oonant, who will be. 99 years old in Decem ber and she, too, lives wish MT. and Mrs. Gardi. ner. Mrs. Oonant had been in faiIly good health until last Saturday night, when she fell while in her room, and although no bones were broken, the general shook to her system was such that death resulted.
The Press., 1909-12-08
DoubtfuI connIIr.,..

The colonel who. taking his leave at garden party, inquiries. s'Have l. had the pleasure of saying goodby t,, you. Miss MaryY' the hostess swectIy as
 suring q distinguished pianist who has risen abruptly from the instrument with sarcastic protest lest he should disturb the conversation that he does not do so at all; the young man who. on being told that a possible rival had taken the lady who Is spea king in to dinner the previous evening declares that that's all he's 1t for" these are decided instances of this class of bad compliment while for welt meant but lukewarm one poor Newman Noggs' reply to the collectors query respect. ing the Kenwigs' new baby. that if wasn't very nasty one. may be cited
The Press., 1909-12-08
The chauffeur's Rebuke.

An elderly colonel in New York club is very inquisitive, and there is no question he hesitates to ask The other day he saw drawn up before a hotel fine motor car, and at the wheel of the car sat a chauffeur who had formerly been in his own employ. The colonel stopped and asked the chauffeur who his master was, how he liked his job and what wages he drew. The chauffeur answered these ques- tions politely. There was a cold gilt ter in his eye, though. He was wait ing for an opening. It came when the inquisitive old clubman said:
 'Er-Gaston, what-er-how much did your employer pay for this carp
 ''The fact is, sir," the chauffeur ap- swered promptly, q never had the Impotence to ask him."
The Press., 1909-12-08
WILMINGTON.

The Christmas entertainment ant tree for which preparations are goinI harmonlously forward will be Ol Christmas night, Saturday evening Dec. 25th. The entertainment at the hall. South Willington, will be Fri day evening, and many of the young people like to take in both.
 We sympathize with Westford in their loss. but are glad to have the Mathews family fere for their helT socially and in every good way. Miss Lillian is proving herself an excellent teacher, and Mrs. Elmer Mathews has already taken class of the little people in the Sunday school, where new methods are made very welcome The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid society was held with the president Monday afternoon at Maple Corner and was well attended. It was voted to hold the usual New Years party for the benefit of the pastor and his wife, the supper to be at the conference room from 73O to g. 30, each table full going at once to the parsonage, thus making room for others until all are served. The town hall may be open for music and the playing of games by the young people. It is hoped that this may be the best and largest in attendance of any New Years party on record. This gathering is always the social event of the year in Wilmington and. as the invitation is general, is attended by people from all parts of the town and out of town. Plan to come and to bring something for the table, even if by some overnight you are not personally solicited.
 South Wilmington.
 Spool birches are coming in by the wholesale.
 Peter Watson has a piano that he got in some drawing lately.
 Some venturesome youngsters tried skating on the large pond several days ago.
 Adolph Korper and Charles U. Allen have each installed gasoline an. zines on their premises for the purpose of pumping water
 The report is that Stephen slingsby has inherited in the neighborhood of $6, 900 from brother in California. Mrs. Samuel Nichols would also come | in for like amount.
 The following clipping is from the | East Hampton news in 8 Hartford | paper: Misses Julia and Alice Oenman of South Wilmington have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs Selden Clark They sang a pleasant duet at the evening service of the Congrega- 5ional church Sunday"
 West Wilmington.
 There will be preaching in the chapel next Sunday at 3. weather per-
The Press., 1909-12-08
HOLLAND.

B. J. Baxter, for the next three months, will put on new horse shoes fol $1.O0.
 Ivan Wilcox is i'll with the diph. l theria.
 There will be services in the Con. gregational church next Sunday.
 Fred Metoalf has left the employ of our local grocer, l.. Ernest Hall.
 George H Morton will have ap auction next week Wednesday of his personal property.
 George Usher has been called to Pennsylvania on account of the seri. ous illness of his daughter.
 Ruth May Ayers. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm L. Ayers. was taken with the scarlet fever last week Tues. day.
 There will be an auction sale at the residence of Oscar A. Leonard Friday at 12 o'clock for Fred Oush- man of Vermont, of COWS
 Mrs. Henry Young has purchased oAO ~OOA8o 4- 14OAbUA pA&C6s 6uU n6E daughter, Mrs. Q. Edward Meaoham, and family will move there soon.
 At the short calendar session of the superior court there were nine prisoners bound over. They were taken over from the jail Tuesday and put to plea
 The district superintendent, Rev. J. H. NewIand, will be at Crystal Lake Dec. 13 and hold service at 8 o'clock. Services will be conducted in the evening at Holland.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks, wife of Adino E. Brooks, died Thursday morning after an illness of more than two years. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Blinn of Vernon, and three sons, Charles Wesley of Boston, Olin, of Rockville and George M. of Holland. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. A. Wood Saturday morn. ing at II o'clock Burial in the cemetery,
The Press., 1909-12-08
A Wave ef Water

There is no necessary connection be tween the advance of a wave and the forward movement of the water com posing It. as may be seen by running the fingers along the keys of a piano An inverted wave travels along, but the keys merely move up and down Similarly d wave may often be ob- served running along the ripe ears of golden grain. while the stalks are firm ly rooted in the soil. The onward progress of sea wave is easily per. ceptible, and by watching some light substance floating on the surface the fact is revealed that the water is not moving with the same velocity. = Chambers Journal.
The Press., 1909-12-08
The Old Roman Ballot.

The ballot was first introduced into Rome in the second century B. C. This was the real Australian ballot The voter received a sort of wooden slate covered with wax on which the names of ali the candidates were scratched. Hc made holes in the wax opposite those of his choice and dropped his tablet in the box. After the downfall of the Roman republic popular government took long sleep, and there was little use for a ballot till Gnitc lrt dprn times
The Press., 1909-12-08
wILLIM.ANTIC.

Daniel P. Dunn was elected mayor for his third term last Monday by a majority of 24O over the republi can candidate. Walter B. Knight Mayor Dunn's majority two years ago was 2S. A. O. Scripture was elected city clerk and treasurer by over 200 ma. jority. The republicans will control the common council
The Press., 1909-12-08
ROCKVILLE.

The democrats elected the entire oity ticket at the election Monday, George Forster being reelected mayor over hia republican opponent, A. T. Dickinson. by 469 votes. The oouDoiI stands ten democrats to two republi- oans.
The Press., 1909-12-08

The Congregational church was opened Sunday after being closed three weeks for repairs, including a metal ceiling, papering and painting. The town assessors, Frank Moore, Ernest Fuller and Ralph Keeusy, have begun their work of making out the tax list. 15 mills on the dollar, 1910
 Miss Gertrude Avery, who has been i'll for several weeks with nervous prostration, will resume her teaching in Stratford after the Christmas va |. cation
 An automobile party from Holyoke, consisting of Mrs. James Ramage and MT. and Mrs. Charles Watson, visited Capt and Mrs. s. N. Richmond Sun. day afternoon.
 Stafford grange ably presented the three-aot comedy, Between the Acts, <" to a we'll pleased audience in the town hall Monday evening. The OAUOA OnAAA4OAb W6S 0uuO1 bu0 U4EOObAOu of Miss Ruth Durham. t+4
 At the regular meeting of somers grange last week the following officers were elected: Worthy master, Clif- ford J Parsons; overseer, Horace sikes; lecturer, Mrs George F. Kibbe; steward, Charles W. W, Pease chaplain, Mrs Sarah Gates; treas urer, Silas H Perry; secretary, Mrs O W. w. Pease; gstekeeper, Henry Farnham; Pomona, Lynola Avery Ceres. Mrs. Charles Counter: Flora, Edith Battige; lady assistant steward. Roselle Parsons executive committee, George F, Kibbe. John Hunt, s. Dwight Precival; pianist, Mrs. O. w. W. Pease.
The Press., 1909-12-08

Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion, hesdaches, nausea indigestion Thin blood makes you weak, dale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich. red, pure-restOroS perfect health. egR
The Press., 1909-12-08
ELL1NeToN. Crystal Lake.

Mrs. Grace Newell Thompson is spending few weeks with relatives in she place
 ME. and Mrs Wilbur Charter and children of Ellington, called on friends last Sunday
 Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Richardson and Mir. and Mrs L. A. Aborn went to somers Sunday to call on Mrs. 0. ". Richardson. who is very i'll.
The Press., 1909-12-08
The Roof Garden.

H1da-BUt what is the difference be. tween roof garden and any other garden? Harry~-Well, on a roof gar den the daisies bloom at night.
The Press., 1909-12-08

AOErOs will break up Gold In ons ,tcht #f