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The Press., 1911-12-20
She Had Noticed.

He was talking to the pessimlst1c. sharp tongued damseL
 Have you noticed" he asked, that. as rule. bachelors are wealthier than married menY'
 "I have" she replied.
 How do you account for it?'' he in- quired.
 ''The poor man marries and the rich one doesn't" she answered "A man Is much more disposed to divide noth- ing with woman than he is to divide something, you know"
The Press., 1911-12-20
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss F

U bate Court, December 13, 1911.
 Estate of Sarah Sanger, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The admlnistratrix having exhibited her ad- m1nistrat1On account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, that the 27th day or December, A. D. 1911, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Of11ce in Stafford, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance Of said adm1n1s- tratton account with said estate, and this Court directs the administratrlx to cite all persons tn- terested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public signpoSt in the town of Stafford, where the deceased last dWelt, at least i've daysibefore said time assigned.
 Certified from Record. ,. .T,
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1911-12-20
UNION.

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Gager gre moving into the Myron Kinney house this week.
 Miss Florence Barrows has been en- tertaining her olassmate, Miss Helen Brown, for a few days.
 Esten N. Belcher, who lives near the Wales line. has bargained his farm to New York parties through V. Horkey, possession to be given in the spring.
 Christmas shoppers have had to make slow progress on their journeys to and from Stafford the past week. Much mud and little or no snow has been the rule.
 New flagpolss have been placed at the Center schoolhouse and the Red schoolhouse, so now "Old Glory" may be displayed each pleasant day as the law requires.
 The Christmas concert and tree of the Union Congregational Sunday school will be held at the church Monday evening, at 2 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend.
 Notwithstanding the unpleasant weather last Sunday there was a good attendance at the morning service. Rev. Hugh E. Grahsm's text was from Nehemiah 6:3, and from 1t were drawn many helpful thoughts and suggestions.
 That is a wise law that requires the use of individual drinking cups in our common schools, but wise and thoughtful teachers insisted upon their use long before the law was passed. Individual towels are also sanitary necessities
 The Ladies' Benevolent association will hold a social at the town hall Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, with Mrs. T. O. Newell and Mrs. H. R Howard as hostesses. Ladies are in. vited to bring cake. A "mock trial" will be @ feature of the entertain mank
 Last week Mrs. Edward M. Oorbin and daughter of Putnam went to Eufaula, Alabama, where they will spend the winter. They were &C., companied by Harold s. Corbin. The new post office, of which E. N. Cor. bin is construction superintendent, is we'll under way.
 Where is there a more beautiful view than that which bursts upon your sight just as you reach the brow of Long Hill, south of the Captain Paul place? You are tempted to pause long as your eye takes in the lovely panorama of hills, valleys, forests and lake. The cutting out of just Q few trees and brush east of the highway opened up a view of Masha- paug lake that was a delightful sur prise to many.
 Mashapaug.
 E. A. Moore Is hauling his lumber through Mashapaug to Southbridge.
 Danny Thompson Is nursing a boil, the subject locating near his right eye.
 David Belcher dressed of a hog a few days ago that tipped the scales at 40 pounds.
The Press., 1911-12-20

ORDER OF NOTICE.-State of Con- O nect1cut, County of Holland, Rockville, Dec. 11th, A. D. 1911.
 Hans Peter Johnson vs. William B. Nichols, Administrator, Philip D. Ryder, Fred Ryder Earl D. Church and Jennie Church
 Upon the complaint of the said Hans Peter Johnson, claiming, for the reasons therein set forth, foreclosure and the possession of certain mortgaged premises now pending, returnable to the first Tuesday of January, =. D. 1912, before f9e Gonns%p s%peri9r Court in and S0F said Holland It appearing to and being found by the sub- scribtng authority that the whereabouts of the defendants, Philip D. Ryder and Fred Ryder are unknown to the pIatntiff.
 It is therefore ordered. that notice of the pend- ency of said complaint be given said defendant by publishing this order in the Stafford Press, 8 newspaper printed in Stafford, two weeks suc- cesstvely, commencing on or before the 20th day of December A. D. 1911.
 WILLIS H. REED, Assistant Clerk Of the Superior Court for Tol-
 land County.
The Press., 1911-12-20
Ara Court of Probate holden at Som

A T a Court of Probate holden at Som A CTS, within and for the district of Somers on the 18th day of December, A. D. 1911.
 Present, CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge. On motion of Robert H. Fisk, executor on tht testate estate of Luman K. Emo, late of Somers within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to tht given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation fl said district, and by posting a copy thereof or nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record,
 CHARLES S. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1911-12-20
nIsTRICT OF srAFFORD ss Pro

IJ bate Court, December 19, 1911.
 Estate of Thomas Warren, late of Stafford, in said District, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- mInistratiOn account with said estate to this court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered-That the 27th day of Dec, 1911, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate office in stafford be, and the same is assigned, for hear ing on the allowance of said administration ac- count, with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by pub a circulation in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of stafford, where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1911-12-20
Wanted an Even Start.

"Pa, you EnOw you told me to count twenty before punched another boy?"
 'Yes."
 "Well, in order to make it work our right you have got to go around the neighborhood and make the other boys promise to count twenty before they take a punch at me."-Houston Post.
The Press., 1911-12-20
ELLINGTON. Crystal T.aka

Mrs. M. H Dimcck and daughter, Bernice, are visiting in Blandford, Mass |, this week.
 The fourth quarterly conference was held Monday. The usual bust. ness was transacted and a unanimous vote was taken for the return of She pastor another year.
The Press., 1911-12-20
ASSESSORS NOTICE. BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRINGS

All persons residing in the borough of Stafford Springs, liable to pay taxes, are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the first properly signed and sworn to- of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of De- cember 1911. Those failing to make list will according to law. Blanks may be obtained of the Assessors or may be found at the stores of J . F. Warren, F. E. Fitzpatrick and Brown & Lowell
 H. o. BUTTERFIELD,l
 E. K. TAFT, Assessors
 ANDERS JACOBSEN,
 Stafford Springs Conn.,, December 14, 1911.
The Press., 1911-12-20
A T a Court of Probate holden at Stat

A T Court of Probate holden at Stat "A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of December, A. D. 1911.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the administrator on the estate of Daniel Rockwell, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that the public no tice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a c1rcu- latton in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in said town of stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk
The Press., 1911-12-20
FOR SALE.

The real estate of Giovanni Campo, late of Stafford Springs, deceased, situated in the bor- ough of Stafford Springs, and bounded north by land of Clara Breen, east by land Of B. k. Ar mold, south by land of Lyman Moore, and west by lands of Joseph Garvais and Laurltz Hansen. Inquire of BENJAMIN CAMPO, Administrator.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1911-12-20
The Largest Restaurant.

In the Berlin geological garden res taurant, the largest in the world, 10,- GOO persons can sit down simultane- ously beneath the same roof. Open air terraces for use in summer will accom- madate another 10000 diners. There are 1000 walters, and the kitchen staff exceeds 800
The Press., 1911-12-20
shekels and Half shekeIs.

The early Biblical references to pieces of silver do not in the original convey the idea of coins, but of weights, shekels. The Mosaic "obla- tion to God" was a half shekel, and the shekel is explained by Josephus as equal to four Athenian drachmae of the value of about 551a cents in Ameri- can money. The first Jewish coinage under authority was, it is believed, struck by Simon. the Maccabee, about the year 40 B c. It consisted of shekels and half shekels. This coin age had it's value signified upon it. "Shekel Israel" in Samaritan charac ters.
The Press., 1911-12-20

EOR SALE in Staffordville-The place I known as the Sanger Homestead, within three minutes walk to church, school and store, Inquire of MRS. H. DUNHAM, Box lO5, Staffordyille.
The Press., 1911-12-20
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER.

This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid In full.
The Press., 1911-12-20
D. Robertson & Go.
 Stafford Springs Department Store.
.- ALL READY FOR
 Christmas Trading

For the Young Folks we have Dolls, Mechanical Toys, Books, SIeds, Desks, and other things to please children.
 For the Older Folks Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Neckwear, Gloves, Coats, Suits, Waists, Bath Robes, Kimonas, Furs for young and old.
 A Word as to Prices
 ---They are uniformly IoW---not raised because it is Christmas time.
The Press., 1911-12-20
S1 50 a year. If paid strictly in advance, ,i

Sl.5O year. If paid strlctly in advance, $1.25
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents. ....-. ......
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks in- sorted at one-hslf advertising rates. Births. marriages and deaths inserted free. Commun:- cations received withoLt signature always com- nitted to the waste basket without attention.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant s9mi-weeklyl furnished for S2.16 per year in ad- vance.
The Press., 1911-12-20
ID. Robertson & Co.,,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN.

CHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale O on Stafford Heights, for cash or on very Aasy terms. Apply to 6. w. EATON.
The Press., 1911-12-20

ENOR SALE-My two blocks on Main II Street, including the new brick opera house block occupied by the Comique Theatre, bowl. ing alley and q saloon. The other block con tains fish marke ct, general store, barber shop and four tenements all rented,
 sw'31 JOHN sENA. MICHAEL ROBERTS, Auctioneer. lV1 At your service. May be found at Roberts Pool Room, stanford Spgs, or Residence, West Stafford.
The Press., 1911-12-20

Have ycu a telephone in youl home? If not, why not?
The Press., 1911-12-20

EOR SALE-My driving horse. Req at onlce Of the c. H. Moore Company
 ". E. DEMOND.
The Press., 1911-12-20

WANTED-Two furnished rooms for
 W light housekeeping. Address Box 366, Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1911-12-20

'EOR RENT-Seven-R Room Cottage on II Grant Ave. Furnace, bath, all modern.
 F. G. SANFORD, First Natl Bank.
The Press., 1911-12-20

WANTED-Seco hand Cyphers h. w cubator. Capacity from 80 to IA eggs.
 FRANK E. CONVERSE R. F. D. No. 3.
The Press., 1911-12-20
Forbes Wallace Forbes & Wallace Forbes & Wallace
Forbes & Wallace
Forbes & Wallace
Forbes & Wallace

Special Attention is given to the Filling of Chrstmas Mail Orders every prompt delivery.
The Press., 1911-12-20

A NICE sitting-room stove for saIe-a A good heater. MRS. W. A. THIESING,
 WeSt-M ain-St.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
DISTRICT CONTROL
OF WATER ADVISED
Commissioners in Letter to War Department Points to
Advantage in Economy and Service Possible With
Single Management Plan.

Recommendation that they DO given
entire control OF the Washington Aque-
duct and the water supply of the Dis
trict, Ii made by the Commissioners IN
letter addressed today to Robert
Shaw oliver, assistant Secretary of
War. The Commissioners say II Is be-
lieved to be to the advantage Of the
War Department and the District to
have one organization In control OF the
water supply and distribution system.
They will be glad they say to have the
Secretary of War Join them in securing
legislation having this object in view.
The Commissioners letter Is in reply
to a recommendation of Lieut. Col. w.
c. Langfitt, in charge of the Washing
ton Aqueduct, that certain old mains
forming q part Of the distribution
system be transferred from the juris-
diction of the War Department to that
Of the Commissioners. Colonel Langfitt
invited attention to the fact that the
mains in question form a small part
of the distribution system. and sta ed
that the water department is able to
maintain these mains at q much less
cost than a separate organization for
the purpose under his office.
Among other things the letter states:
IF. as stated by Colonel Langfitt, the
organization Of the water department
Is able to maintain these mains at a
much less cost than a separate organ
ization. It Is also true in the case of
steam plants, and more especially In
the matter Of general maintenance and
repair OF equipment.
"The pumping plants Of the filtration
works under the control Of the WASH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
CASCARETS INSURE
INSIDE CLEANLINESS
The millions Of Cascaret users never
have Headache, Constipation, Bill.
1Ousness or Sick Stomach.

II Is more necessary that you keep
pour Bowels. Liver. and Stomach clean.
sure and fresh than It is to keep the
sewers and drainage Of a large city
free from obstruction.
Are you keeping clean inside with
Cascaret-or merely forcing a pas
sa9eway every few days with salts,
cathartic pills or castor oilH This is
important.
regulate the stomach, remove the
sour, undigested and fermentnig food
and foul gases; take the excess bile
from tha liver and carry out OF the
system the decomposed waste matter
and poison In the intestines and bowels
No odds how badly and upset you
feel. a Cascaret tonight will straighten
YOU out by morning. They work while
you sleep. A, Decent box from your
druggist will keep your entire family
Feeling good for months. Don't for
ret the children-their little insides need
9 GOOD. gentle cleansing. too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Spirits for Rheumatism


The use of spirits in the treatment
Of rheuma tism has proved an innova-
ton among the medical profession.
When mixed with certain other inSrs-
dents and taken properly 1t 10 said
to be an almost infallible cure Tor
rheumatism and back-ache. Here 10
the formula. "Trom. your druggist
get one ounce Of Toris compound I'm
ounce OF syrup OF Sarsapariila com-
pound. Take these two ingredients
home and put them into . half pint
and take Z tablespoonful before each
meal and At bedtime" Results come
Immediately. II your druggist does
not have Toris compound In stock ne
will get II in q few hours from his
Wholesale house. Don't be Influenced
to take some patent medicine instead
Toris compound In the original one
ounce sealed yellow package.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
JURY FOR ALLNUTT
MAY Be COMPLETED
BEFORE. DAY ENDS
Ten Men in the Box at Noon.
Defense Probably Will
Be Insanity.

A large part Of the population of
Rockville has formed an opinion about
the guilt Of Richard Allnut, charged
with killing mis- sister. and an equally
large part has expressed its opinion of
his mental condition. A q result, more
than $50 talesmen have been examined.
and onlv ten Jurors were in the box at
noon today.
Peter Mccormick. one Of the attorneys
for the defense. said che believed a
ury would be obtained before the close
Of the day.
Attorneys. who are defending Allnutt,
ave asked each witness II he had q
rdice against the plea Of insa
as a defense, and whether he had ex-
ressed an opinion as to the mental
cond' ton, of the defendant. From these
Questions, II Is deemed certain the de-
Tense will rely on q plea Of INSANITY -
save Allnut from extreme punish ment
Annut 10 charged with killing his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

ington Aqueduct office, and of the dis
tribution system. under the Commits
sioners, are in close proximity, but are
under entirely separate control. II they
were combined under one control, one
chief steam engineer could supervise
both plants at a saving OF cost Fur
ther, the water department of the Dis
trict OF Columbia 10 obliged to maintain
blacksmith. machine, word working,
paint, and electric repair shops, and tile
economy. of using this equipment In a
combined system II obvious.
THE Commissioners believe the plac-
Ing Of the water supply, filtration, and
distribution system under one control
would result N marked economy in adj
Immigration charges, and would be
clearly In the interest Of good govern
ment."
The Commissioners previously have
recommended that the District be given
entire supervision Of the water system.
A bill to accomplish the transfer passed
the Senate January Is, 1901, but never
became law. The transfer has been
recommended also by the chief Of en-
g1neers Of the United States Army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

600 rio h I y
? dressed. large
size handsome
Dolls that sold
for 60c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

YOUGOODFELLOWS,
JOIN SANTA CLAUS
IN CHEERING POOR
st. Nicholas Girls Needs
Toys and Cash to Bright
en- Yuletide.
CONTINUED from First Page,

Sontinued from First Page)
that no GOOD FELLOW who reads this
y going to allow this to happen. for
into his pocket this very day, and send
his contribution to The Washineton
TIMES. for this little girl is goins to
be disappointed unless he does.
Toys From -Year-Old.
This morning big bundle Of toys was
sent to the st. Nicholas girl from a
little boy only four years old, whose
mother has read Of the good work The
Washington TIMES st. Nicholas girl ha 3
started. His name IL now enrolled on
the list Of GOOD FELLOWS. and he is
the smallest GOOG FELLOW Of all of
theri.
This little four-year-old does not in
TEND to let the old people do all of the
all his old toys-his wagon and his
drum. his train Of cars and his horse
ana wagon. and had his mother wrap
them up in a bundle and here they are,
81 hr,s stray 1 for some poor child next
The names Of two little kfrls, Edna
VAIL and Helen Wahl. also have been
This morning little letter containing
. cash enclosure came from the.
Dear 8. Nicholas Girl.
We hope this will provide some little
girl Of boy with a merry Christmas.
HELEN and EDNA VAIL,
IA r street northwest
Indeed It will. girls. No contribution
too son1all, and the thanks Of the st.
Nlch3las Girl are due you for your low
Ing thought.
Who Will Dress Dolls7
A big box Of dolls found its way to the
Santa Claus headquarters yesterday
morning. This was the letter that was
pinned upoh one of the beautiful dolls:
Dear Santa Claus:
i am q very busy woman with no
time to dress these Jarling dolls
(much as I would like tor. So lam
sending them to you with q lot OF
scraps, hoping you can find some
"ninnbie fingers" which will take
pleasure in making some little
MRS. A. l. L.
Thank you, Mrs. L. You are a GOOD
FELLOW, and the St. Nicholas Girl
can think Of no more fascinating en-
ployment, and at the same time, no
more satisfactory one than dressing one
OF these dolls before 1t becomes the
property of some little girl, who, you
may DO quite sure, will be good
The 81. Nicholas II; GIRL is waiting fer
some girl, or some organization to
volunteer to provide wardrobes for the
undressed dolls that are coming ia
Santa Claus headquarters by the score
Who will be the first GOOD FELLOW
to offer her services? Let the St.
Nicholas girl hear from someone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Eight Year-Old Boy
Kills Older Sister

CHAMBERSBURG. Pa, Dec. g.
While playing with a revolver Theo-
dore Roosevelt Kuhn. eight years old,
pointed the weapon at his sister, Susie.
twelve years, and pulled the trigger.
The bullet entered her forehead, killing
her instantly.
This was butchering day at the Kuhn
home, two miles northwest Of Green
Castle, and the revolver had been used
to shoot the porkers. and had been
placed In a bureau drawer, where the
youngsters got hold Of 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Gen. Humphrey Elected
Paramount Caribao

When the Washington Corral of the
Military Order of the Caribao holds its
annual dinner at the Willard Hotel. De-
cember 16. one Of the men at the table
will be the grand paramount caribao of
the United States. This Is Maj Gen. G.
y. Humphrey, U. 8. A.. who was elected
ct q meeting Of the main corral just
held.
Rear Admiral Thomas c. Mclean, U.
8. N, becomes grand patriarch OF the
herd. and Major william Horton, grand
wheel and lead caribao.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Readers Club to Give
Its Second Recital

The second recital Of the Washington
Readers Club for the season OF 1911.l2
will be given in the lecture hall Of the
Public Library. Wednesday evening,
December 13. at 8 o'clock.
Miss Lucy H. Reagin. Prof Edward c.
Townsend. and Miss Mary M. Miller
will furnish the program, including the
following numbers: I'm the Pantry,""
Christmas Story" Aunt Elnora's
Hero" Little Tommy Tucker" and
"ArmRart."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Fireman Wants Damages
For Engine Explosion

Damages in the sum of $4,000 are
asked in q suit filed In the District
Supreme Court by Harry w. Mason, q
locomotive fireman, against the Baiti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company.
Mason charges that the boiler Of a
locomotive on which he was working
exploded in Philadelphia, December 8,
1909, and that he was seriously scalded
by escaping steam and was otherwise
injured. The bill was nled through At
torneys Leckie, Cox and Kratx.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Baby Dead, Mother Dying
After Queer Accident

NEW YoRK. Dec: e-Baby Harry
Summer 10 dead. and his mother. Mrs.
Marry summer IL dying today, follow
Ing q peculiar accident. Mrs. Summer
was preparing to sdve the child bath
when she stepped on . cake OF soap and
mother and infant fell into a tub OF
scaidIng watsr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Monetary Commission
To Submit Measure

The National Monetary Commission
has decided not only to submit a ro-
port Of its investigations and conclus-
ions to Congress, but also to submit
the draft Of a bill. The bill will follow
closely the Aldrich plan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

sister Mrs. Valera viers, and assault
ing his AGED mother and q woman
friend with q pitchfork handle. The
trial probably will begin tomorrow
morning.