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The Press., 1910-09-07
OLD TIME HAT STAMPS.
Death Used to Be the Penalty In Eng
 land For Forging Them.

Death Used to Be the Penalty In Eng
 land For Forging Them.
 Hats have in England been subject to very severe protective enactments. The blocked beaver hat. for instance. imported by Sir Walter Raleigh from the Low Countries. won it's way so rapidly that in 1571 Queen Elizabeth passed an act to protect the making of 'thrummed" caps, made from wool. for the advantage of the landed pro- prietors, whose sheep furnished the material. The statute provided that every male person "shall on Sundays and holidays wear on his head cap of velvet wool made in England, pen alty, 3s. Cd. per day.
 About a century later the law. for which there is nothing too high or too low, having taxed mems shoes, turned its attention once more to their hats and soon put check on all improve ments in the trade by requiring every vender of hats to take out a license under a heavy penalty. Subsequently a stamp duty was imposed on all hats, which were. officially marked inside where the makers name now appears The penalty for selling hat without . stamp was E1O, and the penalty for forging a hat stamp was death. whence. no doubt, the modern custom of the man who goes to church, sits down, looks into his hat-to read his makers name!-London Chronicle.
The Press., 1910-09-07
A Gleann of Hope.

They were evidently from the coun. try and had wandered into the first place of amusement they found. A performance of ''Itichard IIl." was in progress. and after buying tickets they went squeaking down the aisle. led by the usher. to seats well toward the front.
 They watched the stage at first with hope of some excitement. but with steadily decreasing interest. At last the young woman touched the young man.
 Lets go out. Jim." she said. "Tt's more interesting out in the street"
 Let's hold on a minute longer" re turned her escort. Tt cost consider able to get in. and. besides. that clown has Just called for H hoss. shouldn't wonder if the shows really going to begin now. Emma "-Y Youths Compan- arva
The Press., 1910-09-07
An EnaIish Sanctuary.

Beverley minister, 1SO miles north of R1ODdOn, is the shrine of St. John of Beverley. who died in the year 721. In eSS Athelstan, king of England. gave several privileges to the monastery, one being the privilege of sanctuary. This was not merely for man slaying: 1t was open to all wrongdOerS except those who had been guilty of treason. For ordinary Offenses, such as horse stealing. cattle stealing. being back ward in accounts or being in receipt of suspected goods. a man came into sanctuary about mile from the mOn- astery or church. There used to be four crosses on the main roads leading to Beverley marking the limit of the area. In cases of manslaughter and murder it was not sufficient to be with in one of these crosses. Before the fugitive could claim sanctuary he must enter the church and seat himself in a stone chair known as the ''frid st0Or' or "freed chair" To this place many fled for refuge from all parts of the country.
The Press., 1910-09-07
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items of local interest taken from the col1mnl
 of The Press, thirty years ago.
septs mber 9. 1880.

Elder Amasa Morse will preach at the Works sohoolhouse next Sunday at ? o'clock.
 Orient chapter, No AZ. of Royal Arch Masons, was constituted and its officers installed on Wednesday even- ing at Ionic hall. The following grand officers were present: O. H. Skiff of New Haven. M. K. grand high priest; Jas K. Wheeler of Hart ford, grand secretary; Chester Tilden of Willimantic, grand captain of the host; R H. Tucker of Ansonia, grand royal arch captain, and Rev. A. N. Lewis of Westport, grand chaplain. After the ceremonies the Stafford and visiting companions sat down to a banquet at the Springs hotel. The officers of the new chapter are as fol. lows: J. V. Squier, H. P.; Albert Eaton, K.; c. O. Palkess, P. g.. w.. H. Champlin, O. of H.; Joshua Hincholiffe. R A. O.; Lyman Cush- man, N. of 1st V F. A. Close, M. of 2d V.; J. M Lord, M. of 3d V. ; F. E. Harlow, secretary; R.S. Beebe, treasurer; E. O. Pinney, s.; H. O. Mclaughlin, tyler.
 The third reunion of the descend. ants of Jonathan Harwood was held at Crystal Lake on Thursday. The number in attendance was IF, in. cluding the two brothers, Orrin and Samuel Harwood, aged respectively 92 and 90 years, (being the two old est inhabitant in the town of Staff ford). Those assembled were oom- posed chi,fiy of the descendants of Jonathan Harwood, delegations also being present from Barre, Mass from the Daniel Harwood descendant. War. ren, Mass from the David Harwood branch from Wilmington, of the Ezra Harwood branch, and from South. bridge of the Ehenezer Harwood branch. The exercises consisted of prayer by Rev. O. E. Thayer of Som CTS, introductory remarks by F. A.. Harwood, chairman of reunion con- mittee, address by Rev K. D. Towle of Stafford Springs and brief addresses by Mir. Harwood of Barre, Mass. Samuel Harwood of West Stafford and others. It was voted to hold the next reunion two years hence. and Clayton Harwood of Rockville, O. A. Harwood of Somers and Abner ID. Harwood of Rockville were chosen committee in charge.
 Born. In Stafford. 9th, a son to E. O. Pinney.
 In Stafford Springs, 4th, a daughter to John Lafieur.
 Married. .-In Stafford, 2d, by Rev. F. l.. Batchelder, Albert Peck of Wales, Mass. and Alice J. Blodgett of Stafford
The Press., 1910-09-07
Peraian Shawls.

The "shal' of Kerman-whence our word "shawr'-is made of goats hair. Like the carpets, the shawl patterns are learned by heart, and the work is even finer. Children also do this work It is estimated that Herman turns out S3OO,OOO worth of shawls, handmade, year. The finest product is fir cone pattern, rich color effect. made espe- ciaIly for the governor of the province, who wears it as robe of honor on the Persian New Years day.
The Press., 1910-09-07
How,s i.his 2

We ofrer one Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of CataTrh that cannot be cured by Halls CataFrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY CO. Toledo, Q. Wo the undeFaIwned. have know Y. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and hnan- cially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Halls CataEFh Cure ls taken Internally, acting tlfFectlY un0n the blood and mucous surfaces of the Hyatafm. Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Hake Halps Family Ptlis for constipation.
The Press., 1910-09-07
Trolley Lines.
WEEK DAYS.

Lv. Stafford Springs 6.2O a. m. and ev. cry hour until 1920 p. m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford l0.20p. m.
 The Interurban service cars, with change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 637 n. m and ev- sry hour until 1037 ?. m.
 Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.22 a. m. and every hour at 9 until 1922 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at 7.07 m. and every hour until l0O7 pm. Connects for Stafford at Rockville.
 SUNDAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 7.2O a, m, and ev. cry hour until 1920 D. m.
The Press., 1910-09-07

I am now enjoying. = Mrs. SARAH LoUsIGNoNT, 414 s. Livingston Street, Brookfeld, Mo.
 The Change of Life is the most criti- cal period of woman's existence, and neglect of health at this time invites disease and pain.
 Women everywhere should remem- Der that there is no other remedy known to medicine that will so sue cessfully carry women through this trying period as Lydia B. Pinkham's s Vegetable Compound, made from na- tive roots and herbs.
 For 30 years it has been curing wo- men from the worst forms of female ills s-inflammatiOn, ulcera tiOn, dis placements, fibroid tumors, irregulari- ties, periodic pains, backache, and nervous prostration.
 If you would like special advice about your case write cOnfiden- tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free, and always helpful
The Press., 1910-09-07
Ho,A, She co4 tba .Ioh.

'The one thing we demand from our employees" said the head of the office force. ''is correctness in figures"
 The applicant smioothed her hipIess skirt complacently
 "I have never had any complaints on that score" she replied. with a glance of assurance .-Bystander.
The Press., 1910-09-07

Prompt treatment of a slight attack of Diarrhoea will often prevent seri- ous sickness. The best known Remedy is Dr. Seth Arnold's Balsam. Your apothecary, Eaton Drug store, war rants it to give satisfaction. a.. ..
The Press., 1910-09-07
ha nn4 Aar

"It's so long since you called upon me-" said the girl as she came down to the young man in the parlor. ''that was beginning to think you were for getting me-
 'T am for getting you," replied the smart youth. ''and that's why I've called tonight. Can I have youY'
The Press., 1910-09-07
Antieipatad.

i've often marveled at your bril- liancy. your aptness at repartee. your"-
 ''If it's more than shillings. old man. l can't do thing for you. I'm nearly broke myself" London Mall.
The Press., 1910-09-07
Not AIwaws

Ieacher (nt night stllnOlI- What do you understand by hr term life sen- tence: Give an example of one.
 Shaggy Haired Pupil 'I pronounce you hnsiard and wife. Chicago
The Press., 1910-09-07

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind piles yield to Doan's Oir tment. Chronic cases soon relieved, finally cured. Drug gists all sell it.
The Press., 1910-09-07

dates Dack to GnO
 time that wO e n
 may expect nature to brin g on them the Change of Life.
 I got a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's We ge table Com pound and it made me feel much better,
 and I have contin- ued it's use. l am very grateful to you for the good health
The Press., 1910-09-07
WOMEN OF MIDDLE
 AGE
Need Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Brookfield, Mo.-"Two years ago was unable to do any kind of work and only weighed 11s pounds. My trouble
The Press., 1910-09-07
MoNsoN.

Miss Olive Taylor has accepted a position as principal of a graded school in Winchendon.
 E. A. Al1rich has sold his farm on she Brimfield road to Andrew Nocrowz of Moulton hill, who will take pos. session next spring.
The Press., 1910-09-07
Central Vermont Ky Corrected to June I9, 1910.

Subject to change without notice. Trains leave Stafford week days only as follows:
 NORTH BOUND. $40 a. m., Mall for Palmer, Spring.
 field, Boston, Brattleboro and
 points north. l1.2S a. m., Fast train for Brattleboro,
 Montreal and all points north. 4.4O p. m, Express for Brattl eboro
 Montreal and northern points 7.15 p. m, Local for Palmer, Spring
 field and Boston.
 SOUTH BOUND. 7.5S B. m., Express for New London. 1O.:B5 a. m., Mall for New London. 2.O2 p. m., Local for New London. 7.16 p. m., Express for New London
 and New York via Norwich Line. Subject to change without notice, j. w. HAHlEI, GenI Passenger Agent
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

OHIO.
dealers.

Arch Cook and family spent Mon
day with II. j. Prichard and family.
Arson Knisely and wife spent Sun.
day in Falls City with the formers
parents.
Otto Rueggc came in from the
west to spend the holidays with rel
atives.
Yves Nedrow and wife entertained
a number of relatives at their home
Christmas day.
Lloyd Knisely and family went to
Peru to spend Christmas with Mrs.
Knisely's paernts.
Ralph Nedrow went to Griggsville,
ILL.,, last Friday to spend the Holt
days with relatives.
Mrs. N. Peck and children spent
Monday malls City with the form
er's father and sisters.
Guy Lichty and wife went to Kan
sas City to spend Christmas with
the latter's parents and to attend
the wedding of her sister.
Charles Peck and wife, Harvey II.
Peck. Miss Fritz and Sadie Peck of
Morrill, came up Sunday to attend the
Peck-Dowty wedding.
\ very pretty wedding took place
at the hotne of Allison Dowty and
wife Christmas afternoon at four
o'clock when their daughter. Miss
Lydia LAY. MA; apited ia marriage 10
Mr., Mahleon f.. Peck, Rev. Blough
performing the ceremony. The bride
Is the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dowty, and the groom is the third
son OF Noah Peck, deceased. The
bride was dressed in white silk
and the groom wore the convention.
al black. There were forty rela-
tives and friends there to witness
the ceremony. They received many
beautiful and useful presents. A
very nice supper was served at 4:45
of all the good things imaginable. |
Mr.. and Mrs. Peck will go to house
keeping on the farm where ED Tay-
Tor recently moved from.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

Coon Thomas and family spent
Sunday with Elmer Schock and fam
lily,
T.. J. Durfee and wife of Falls
City spent Christmas with their son,
Ed and family.
John Pelcher and wife came up
from st. Joe the guests of NJ. J. Dur
fee and wife.
Porter Randolph and family were
guests of Albert Randolph and fam
lily Sunday.
Miss Mary Randolph spent Satur-
day and Sunday with Ruth and Win
fired Arnold.
Dan and Ruby Waggoner came
down from Peru to spend their va.
cation with their parents.
George Vaughan, wife and baby
spent Christmas with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Wagon.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
The County in General
The ''Doiugs' of Our Country Friends
and Neighbors.

community. and their many friends
wish them success.
A quiet wedding occurred Sunday
evening at the home of DR.. Morris
and wife, when their daughter, Miss
Daisy, was united in marriage TO DR..
Charles Elliott. Rev. X. J.. Cardy
performed the ceremony. The bride
is a graduate of the Humboldt High
School and for a number of years
held a position as teacher in the
grades. She / S one of the most
charming and intelligent young ladies
of our city. DR.. Elliott has been a
resident of our city for several years
and his genial manner has won him
many friends.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

DO you know that fully nine out of
every ten cases of rheumatism are
simply rheumatism of the muscles du
to cold or damp, or chronic rheuma-
tism. and require no internal treat
ment whatever? Apply Chamberlain
Liniment freely and see how quickly
Ii gives relief. For sale by all deal
ers.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
BARADA.

DHnHOHs
Henry Kelly is again on the sick
list.
Mrs. F. l.. Hartman is on the
sick list.
Mrs. Mahlon Kline is quite ill at
his writing. ,
Mrs. Goldie Bowers of ST. Deroin
is very ill, suffering from an attack
of gall stones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Smith were up
from Falls City to spend Christmas
with Mrs. Smiths people.
Henry Shaffer is carrying his arm i
a sling owing to blood poisoning re-
sulting from a c%arbuncle.
e. Pebble arrived to eat Christ
mas dinner with his mother, Mrs. d.
+. Bodle, and will spend the winter
here.
A. c. Surman and family of Armour
Neb., spent Christmas with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph sun
man.
Mrs. James Stephenson is enjoy
ing a visit from her sister and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cross and daughter,
Miss Georgia of Tecumseh.
Philip Markt and family of Oregon,
Mo, are visiting at the home of Mrs.
Markt's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Martin.
Miss Pearl Barker, who has been
very i'll with typhoid fever, is now
convalescing.
A. C. Shelton has moved his har-
ness shop from Shubert to Barada
and is now prepared to do all work
in his line of business.
C. II. Martin and wife entertained
at dinner Sunday X. II. Dunn, J. A.
Martin, and Philip Markt and their
families and F. Butler.
Presiding Elder Dillow will preach
at the Evangelical church next Sat
urday afternoon and evening and
Sunday morning.
The Christmas entertainment pro-
vided by the Evangelical Sunday
School was we'll attended and was
greatly enjoyed by all.
Miss Hansen and Miss Dodds left
Friday to spend the holidays at their
respective homes, the former in Hub
bard, Neb., the latter in ~Tonganoxie,
Kansas.
Robert Thompson, while telling a
tree one day last week received
what promised to be serious inter
nal injuries. DR.. Andrews was called
and reports the patient recovering
rapidly.
DIR. S. A. VanOsdel was called on
Tuesday to treat and reduce a dis
located and fractured shoulder re-
ceived in a at Falls City
Tuesday when the horse became
frightened at an auto and upset the
buggy. 1t is thought there will be no
serious lasting results.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

Medicines that aid nature are al.
ways most effectual. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. 1t
allays the cough. relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions and aids nature
in resoring the system to a healthy
condition. Thousands have testified
to its superior excellence. Sold by
all dealers.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
PRESTON.

Mark Durfee was in Falls City on
Saturday.
Ed Durfee was a Preston visitor
Monday.
Henry Gerlt was in our vicinity
Monday.
William Bach was in Falls City one
day last week.
Coon Thomas and wife were Rulo
shoppers Tuesday.
Ed Oberst is numbered among our
sick people.
John Speers of Fargo was in our
vicinity Friday.
f. E. Durfee and wife were county
seat visitors Tuesday.
Grandma Schock has been ON the
sick list the past week.
Charles Hilgenfeld was in our vi.
entity n day last week.
Elmer Schock and wife were Falls
City visitors one day last week.
Clarence McWain spent Christmas
with his brother, Charles and family
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

VERDON.

Beulah Nedrow vas quite sick the
past week.
Hollis Bronson was down from
Crete Friday.
f. Maddox of Auburn was in Yer
don Monday.
Edna Parsons was a passenger to
Auburn Tuesday.
Bert O'EIarra spent a portion of
the week in Falls City.
Mrs. David Griffiths and children
went to Falls City Sunday.
Clarence Nussbaum is down from
Omaha for a short visit.
] Nj. Griffiths a ~transacting bus
mess in Falls City Thursday.
Mrs. Eliza Goolsby left Sunday af-
tarnoon for Hope County, Kansas.
e. A. Lilly returned Thursday
Ing from a visit to relatives at Peru.
Miss Ethel Sailor came up from
Rosilian, Kansas Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hays left on
Tuesday for their home in Oklahoma.
George Goolsby, wife and Louyirda
Veal spent Christmas in the coun-
try.
Mrs. George Goolsby and little
daughter left Monday for Strauss
vile.
Mrs. John Leefers and little daugh-
ter are visiting relatives at Nebraska
City.
Miss Queen Chism is spending the
holiday vacation with home folks at
Stella.
Mrs. Margaret Sailors and daugh-
ter. Miss Grace. were passengers
to Howe Thursday.
,Iohn Conoger came in iron York
to spend the holiday vacation
with his mother.
Charles Wear left Friday for Ros-
ilane, Kansas for a short stay with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Moran.
Mrs. Lewis Heineman left the lat
ter part of last week for Malmo. Neb
for a visit with DR.. and Mrs. Keeney.
Clyde V. Lum returned home
from Kansas City Saturday. He was
accompanied home by his brother,
Roy.
Miss Grace Saylor closed her
school at Albion. Neb., and will spend
the holidays here with her mother
and friends.
Miss Alma Mayfield is enjoying a
visit from her cousin, Miss Leona
who arrived recently from
feluef, NeD.
Mrs. Landon Yantiss, who has betl
visiting here from Long Island, Kan,
left last week for Atlantic, Iowa to
spend Christmas with II. l.. Merriam.
The stork visited the home of
MIR. and Mrs. Ed Sailors at Howe last
week and left three little daughters.
One of the babies died. but the other
two are doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Vols and son
Orval left Tuesday afternoon for
Canton. Illinois to spend Christmas
They will visit friends in Chicago,
also Mr.. Vols old home in Salem
Indiana. They will be gone about
two weeks.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
many friends.

When given as soon as the croupy
cough appears Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will ward off an attack of
Group and prevent all danger and
cause of anxiety. Thousands of moth
ers use it successfully. Sold by all
dealers.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

When buying a cough medicine for
children bear in mind that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is most effect
ual for colds, Group and w~hooping
cough and that it contains no harm
full drug. For sale by all druggists.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain's Sto-
mach and Liver Tablets, keep pour
bowels regular and o will avoid
these diseases. For sale by oil drug
gists.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
Humboldt.

Lewis Edwards of Falls City spent
Christmas in this city.
John Tigh is quite i'll at the Cen
yal Hotel in this city.
John Marshall was a passenger to
Fails City Wednesday.
Frank Snethen attended to business
in Falls City Thursday.
G. r. V%andeveer is a guest of rel
stives in Superior thsi week.
Rev. J. F. Adams is spending the
week with his mother, who is in
poor health.
Herbert Ford came down from Lin
coin Thursday TO ROMAN during the
holiday vacation.
Mrs. Ethel Pauisen and little daugh-
ter Glover. we're passengers to Oma-
ha. Wednesday.
George Seabpry and family of Kan
sas City were guests of the Cooper
families this week.
Mrs. J.. X. Cardy departed Tues
day for King City, Mo. where she
will visit relatives.
%l.innie Snethen and Anna Marmet
of the Peru Normal are spending the
holidays with home folks.
Miss Caroline McCready left Fri
day for Pawnee City where she will
spend a short time with relatives.
f. c. colhapp and wife returned
from Teeumseh where they had been
spending n short time with friends.
Mrs. John FelIers returned to her
home in this city Wednesday after
a couple of weeks spent in st. Joe.
Mrs. VIM. II Veg came TO this
city Wednesday from Omaha, and is
spending the holidays with relatives.
VERNE Hicks. wife and baby of
Falls City are guests at the home
Of his parents. Frank Hicks and wife.
Harry philpot and family of Table
Rock spent the first of the week
with his parents. S. NJ. Philpot and
wife.
Miss Zoe Minis. who is one of the
Auburn teachers spent Christmas
with her paretns, Charles Minis and
Wife.
Oscar Smith arrived in this city
Wednesday from Canada. and expects
TO spend some time with friends at
this place,
clyde Trimmer returned To this
city the middle of the week after a
visit TO Colorado, and other parts of
the west.
+. A. Fisher left Sunday for Whit
lug, Kansas where he will join his
Wifc who is visiting her mother at
THAR place.
Ed Norton and wife, former resi-
dents of this city. now living in Ar
esdia. arrived Monday to visit with
friends in this city.
Harold and Mabelle Davis, students
OF the State University are spending
this week with their parents. s. f.
Davis and wife.
Frank Reynolds and family came
10 Humboldt Wednesday from Water
town, Canada, and expect to remain
here during the winter.
Harold Humphrey, who has been
employed in the Leader office for
the past year, now holds a position
NitI, the McCook Tribune.
Miss Florence Hummel came down
from Lincoln the last of the week to
spend a few days with her p~raents,
Chris Hummel and wife.
Henry Seeley and wife returned
fu their home in Lincoln Monday af-
ter spending Christmas with her
parents, ]. l.. Candy and wife.
r. r. Woods of Table Rock has
accepted a position as head man in
the lumber yard of the new firm,
Eide and Zook. He will move his
family and household goods to this
city this week.
While returning from Verdon Sat
urday night the automobile driven by
Frank Butterfield was upset and Rob-
zrf Edia cuctainpd n broken arm
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

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