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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
Interest to the Young Folks
TWO AMUSING GAMES.
Cross Question, Crooked Answers and
Forbidden Novels Will Create Fun.

Forbidden Voweis Will Create Fun.
Gross questions and crooked an
svers' is an old timer, but it is good
fun. The players arrange themselves
as nearly in a circle as possible, ana
until the end of the game no one must
speak above a whisper. The first play
er whispers n question to his neigh
bor. such as do you like rosesF
This question belongs now TO the sec
ond player, and the answer he gives
belongs to the first player. The sec
ond player theH<hsks his neighbor a
question, and he must remember the
answer. the question being remember
ed by the neighbor. The game con-
Times until every one has a question
and answer. and each one must bear
i'm mind that the question he is asked
and the answer his neighbor gives are
the ones which he should retain until
the end of the game. when each gives
his question and answer aloud In the
following way II was asked. ID you
like roses?' and the answer was. Yes.
when they are fried
'"rhe forbidden vowels" is also good
for n large number to play. The play
ers are questioned by the leaders OF
the game and must answer without
bringing In n word containing a for
hidden vowel. Say the vowel "a" IS
forbidden. The leader asks. Are you
fond of playing the piano?" The an
swer. "'Yes. very much" would be cor
rect. Any vowel may be forbidden, or
If the players choose to make the game
very difficult two vowels may be for
hidden.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
To Dye a STRAY. Hat.

straw hat black. The first is to buy a
good dye. make the solution according
to directions, then plunge the hat into
it. allowing the hat to dry thoroughly.
Then press into shape with a hot iron.
The second is to buy a tube of black
paint, dilute it with turpentine into a
thin solution, take a brush and paint
the hat.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
If the Bathroom Is Small.

Paint the Dashboard and side walls
a light gray up to the height of four
feet and finish by a wooden moldinS
painted the same color. Paint the cell
ing a light blue. Paper the side walls
above the molding. A blue paper with
a design Of upward flights of swallows
suggests height.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
Tussore In Vogue.

For summer wear a good deal of
tussore is shown. but this is invariably
of the gros grain variety, the finer
standings nowadays being SO cleverly
initiated in linen that they have quite
fallen out of the fashionable lead. Lin
en- suits are as popular as ever this
summer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
MAKING Eyelets.

When punching eyelets place the ma
terial over a cake of white soap. This
makes n firm edge. which is easily
worked over. 1t also prevents the ma
terial from raveling.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
WHICH?

Every day that is born into
the world comes like a burst Of
music and rings itself all the
day through. and thou shalt
make it a dance. a dirge or a
life march. az thou wilt.-Car-
lyle.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
DOG TENNIS CHAMPION.


Billie is the canine tennis champion
of England. He will go after any
serve delivered over the net in a ten
mis- game. No: he doesn't throw the
ball back after he catches it. but will
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13
Willing to Please.

Judge-You certainly do not expect
the court TO take this alibi as evidence:
Prisoner-lf that won't do. judge.
can give you another. -Fhegende Blat.
ter.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-07-13

Glycerln is a byproduct of the soap
factory.
The Press., 1912-02-14
ELLINGTON. nrx1aHa1 Take

The funeral of Mrs Martl l.. Richardson, 68, who died the 4th, was held Wednesday afternoon at the M E. church, which was thron2ed with those anxious to pay a last tri- bute of respect to one whom they had so loved in life. All felt that her life was @ benediotion The services were conducted by Revs. MT Thomp
 son of Somers and MT. Geisler of Tol. land. The former paid the tribute to the departed, and it was most glow ing one, as her good deeds and mauy virtues were recalled Mrs. H. s. Witter sang swsetly the beautiful solo, "Sometime We'll Under stand,' and Mrs Witter and Miss Josephine Nswell of West Stafford rendered the duet, "Beautiful Esle of Somewhere'' in a most impressive manner The bearers were Charles Cummings, Edward Wall, Perlin and Albert M Richard
 son. Burial was in the fami y plot. Mrs. Richardson was born in Orysta AUAo A uSu 1OS 4CtSS' huu HcA Sli l. hood was spent in Ory stal Lake. and after marriage she resided in Chicago for a period about 20 years, Ia that city she was active in church and charitable work. She was unusually devoted to her family, and her hEppi- est moments were when she could con tribute to their happiness. For the past 20 years Mrs. Richardson had made her home at Crystal Lake Htr husband died about ten years ago. Deceased is survived by six children, Mrs, William Baker of Chicago, Mrs
 Charles Cummings of Stafford Springs, Mrs Edward Wall of New York city, Perlin Richardson of Somers, Warren Richardson of Somers and Albert NJ. Richardson of Crystal Lake. She is also survived by eight and. liren
 Dec eased leaves one sister, Ms Laura Aborn of Ellington, and one brother, Lucius A. Aborn of Ory stal Lake.
The Press., 1912-02-14
Push Out the Chest.

Look at your figure in the next full length mirror you see, says the Won ans World. Nine chances out of ten your chest curves in, your shoulders round like bow, your stomach pro trudes, and your chin is thrust for ward like prizefighter's. Now make an experiment. Take a long breath, push your chest out and hold it to that position. Behold a miracle! Your shoulders straighten till your back is like a line, your stomach retreats. and your chin assumes a position of mod est dignity. Now you are standing correctly, and if you place any value at all upon good appearance you must practice this position until it becomes second nature. Remember that the grand secret is, Push out the chest" |" The rest of the figure will take care of itself
The Press., 1912-02-14
She Mas Buried Alive.

Lady Catherine Wyndham, daughter of the Duke of Somerset, wife of MT. William Wyndham and mother of the first Earl of Egremont, died (as was suppose0 at Orchard Wyndhams, the family seat in Somersetshire, and was buried in a vault beneath the Church of St. Decuman's, near Watchet. The sexton went down into the vault at night, opened the coffin and endeavored to force ring off her finger. Lady Catherine awoke from her trance, got up and lighted herself home with a lantern which the sexton had left be- hind in the vault when he fled in ter TOT. A few months after she presented her husband with twins, one of whom became Sir Charles Wyndham and Earl of Egremont.-London Truth.
The Press., 1912-02-14
FENCES THAT BLOOM.

They Grow Twenty Feet High and Ar:
 Armed With Great Thorns.
 Throughout the older parts of Mexi- co, Texas and New Mexico many of the fences around the corrals and of ten the gardens are made of "Ocatilla.' . This is a cactus-like plant growing ill a stalk form and often reaching a height of twenty or twenty-five feet. It is completely covered with long. stout thorns.
 The stalk is tough, hard to cut, al most impossible to break, and. grow ing to the height it does, 1t makes an effective protection. It is planted usu- ally in three or four alternate rows and is held together by buckskin strings or with strong wire. It needs but little water.
 believe this ocatilla fence would be found very satisfactory to use on country estates, and even the owner of a modest plot of ground would find it good thing. It prevents stock from breaking in, effectively keeps at a distance all marauders and when in bloom is a beautiful sight, for at the tip of the stalk there comes early ill summer a cluster of deep crimson, ball shaped blossoms. remember once the astonished. almost mortified. ex pression of an eastern woman to whom l mentioned the beauty of the corral fence when in bloom.-Country Life In America
The Press., 1912-02-14
The Liars Mound.

Dyaks, natives of Borneo. are ex- tremely truthful So disgra"eful in deed. do the Dyaks consider the de. ceiving of others by an untruth that such conduct is handed down to poster. ity by a curious custom. They heap up a pile of the branches of trees in mem ory of the man who has uttered a great lie so that the future generations may know of his wickedness and take warning from it. The persons deceived start the ''tugong bula"-the liars mound-by heaping up large number of branches in some conspicuous spot by the side of the path from one vii. lage to another. Every passerby con tributes to it and at the same time curses the man in memory of whom it is. The Dyaks consider the adding to any tugong bula they may pass sa. cred duty, the omission of which will meet with supernatural punishment.
The Press., 1912-02-14
HOUSES IN ENGLAND.

Hot In Summer and Seldom Really
 Warm In Winter.
 The EngliShman is always surprised by his climate. And you may find that surprise on the face of the man who never prepares for anything but mod crate temperature. It is cold. It is hot. The Englishman has built his house on the suppOsition that it is never going to be either-just tenn perate. In hot weather he does not think of electric fans, and in cold weather he shrugs his shoulders and endures the cold. But his house Is sell dom really warm. The Engishman has never taken to his bosom the question of cold. The fireplace is an the room. and few can afford to warm a whole house with fireplaces in every corner!
 Lady Mary Wortley Montagu found in Vienna that life would be intolera- ble Gin DecemberD without furs and stoves. And she is surprised at tour obstinacy in shaking with cold six months in the year rather than make use of stoves. which are certainly one of the greatest conveniences of life" So far from spoNing a room. they add to the magniticence of it as shaped in Vienna and Dresden. says Lady Mary. She threatened that on her return there would be a stove in her chamber: but. while the Berliner ofen is still the warmer of the homes across the chan nel. we stick to the expensive and in competent fireplace that warns only a corner of the room and one joint of the human body at time.-LOndon Chronicle
The Press., 1912-02-14
MANSFIELD.

Thursday evening a barn owned by Willis Wild was burned to the ground The barn was situated not far from the grounds of the Connecticut agri- cultural college. The live stock was gotten out of the barn safely, but the building itself, with the hay and grain, was totally destroyed The loss is estimated at about $500, with $500 insurance. It is believed the Ire was of incendiary origin.
 Mansfield Depot.
 A telephone has been put into tie railway station.
 Mrs Stella Badgu was at her mothers Sunday.
 Mrs. E. B. Thompson and Miss Edna Lewis were Willimantic visitors last Wednesday.
 Marguerite Farrow, who has been i'll with chioken-pox, is now able to go to school again.
 The many friends of Dr Johnson are sorry to hear of his illness, and hope he will soon be able to be out again
 Mrs. Ida Marcy, who has been talk. ing care of Mrs. 0. N. Allen of South Willington, has returned to her sis ter's, Mrs. Platt's.
 William S.. Farrow, who injured one of his fingers quite badly, has re. turned to New London after staying three weeks with his mother, Mrs Emily Platt.
The Press., 1912-02-14
COVENTRY. South Coventry.

The seleo tmen have issued a call fol a special town meeting to be held in A. O. U. W. hall Saturday, to see If the town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for state highway pur- poses.
 It is expected that the contract for the erection of the Booth. Dimcck Memorial library will soon be award. ed. Monday afternoon the emberG of the building committee of the It, brary association met Architect James M. A. Darrach of New York at WIli- mantic, and they conferred relative to the matter The building. it Is ex. peoted,. will cost about $16, 1000 and the balance of the $40, 900 bequest will be used as 8 fund, the income of which shall be for the maintenance
 State President M. E. Ring of Nor wich of the Horseshoers' association has accepted she invitation of the Willimantic local, No 637, to hold the annual state convention of the as- sociasion in Willimantio some time in April. Officers for the year of the Willimantic local have been chosen as follows: President, Ernest H Woodworth of South Coventry; first vice president, Albert E. Potter of South Coventry; second viCe.presi dent, James O. Small of Willimantio; i; AUauoi0I and recnrdin0 aanrAEarv George ". Ide of Chaplin; treasurer, George Burnham of Willimantio; ser geant-at-armS, Greene Huling of Hampton.
The Press., 1912-02-14
Homeopathy.

Homeopathy is theory of medicine promulgated by Dr.. Samuel Hahne- mann Q753-1843) of Leipsic in 1910. It asserts that any disease. should be treated by medicines in minute doses that would produce in a healthy pa tient symptoms similar to those mani fested by tile disease. requiring treat ment. This is the principle of Hike diseases are cured by like remedies Natin. similia similibus curantur) and is based on the theory that two simi- larly diseased conditions cannot sub sist in the same organ at the same time
The Press., 1912-02-14
Gave Him the Limit.

"I'm lickedr' sobbed the hobo. beat ing an undignified retreat from the back door at which he had bummed a handout.
 How do you mean-licked?" cho. rused his comrades. Did she hit you wid brick?'' a:-.
 "Worser'n dat"
 What? She didn't t'row-water on you?"
 "Worser'n dat, fellers."
 What? Not boilin' water?''
 "Even worser'n dat yet"
 "Dere ain't nothin' worser."
 ''Yes, dere is She t'rowed soapsuds on me"-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Press., 1912-02-14
.nsnease ,ronops Oesi,nsa.

The late George Smith. the English publisher. tells In his "reminiscences how Anthony TrolIope when offered E2,000 for a serial stood out for an- other f1.OO0 and finally suggested a toss for the amount in dispute. 'I asked him if he wished to ruin me and said that if my banker heard of my tossing authors for their copyright he would certainly close my account. We ultimately came to an agreement on my terms. which were sufficiently lib eral. But felt uncomfortable; felt mean; I had refused a challenge. To relieve my mind 1 said: Now. that is settled. If you will come over the way to my club. where we can have a little room to ourselves for five min, utes, I will toss you for E1.0O0 with pleasure. MT. TrolIope did not accept the offer"
The Press., 1912-02-14
A short calendar session of the SD

A short calendar session of the su- perior court was held in Rockville on Monday by Judge Gardner Greene of Norwich. The case of Edgar B. Smith against Mike Fedora was con. tinued for one month. In the case of Mary J. Cook against Adolph J. Cook, motion for further order of notice was granted. Laura A Whi on was granted a divorce from Edwin M. Whiton, the ground being desertion. The plaintiff lives in Stafford. The cases of Hans P. Johnson against Will liam H. Nichols and others, and John Wilson against Mable F. Wilson were stricken from the short calendar
The Press., 1912-02-14
MONSON.

Mrs. Anna Hennessy, 82 years old, widow of Thomas Hennessy, died early Sunday morning at the home of Richard Doyle of heart failure. Her maiden name was Anna Atkins snd she was born in Queens county. Ire land, Dec. 23. 1929 She was mar ried to Thomas Hennessy in Staff 1rd Springs and came to this town with him 80 years ago Her only near relative is a niecs, Miss Mary Bren nan of Washington street The funeral services were in the house at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning and solemn requiem mass in St. Patrick's church at 9 30 o'clock. Burial was in the cemetery on Pearl street
The Press., 1912-02-14
NOTICE.

To all persons residing in the town of Union County oi Tolla Id and state of Connecticut, or the first day of November, A. U. 1911, between the age of 21 and 60, and liable to personal tax Of two dolIars, as prescribed by law under Chap. ter 26O. Public Acts Of 1909, and amendments in Chapter 295, Public Acts Of 1911, are hereby warned that said personal tax is due and pay. able on the first day Of March, A. D. 1919, and 1 shall be at my residence in Union for ths pur. pose of receiving the same on the first day oi March, A. D. 1919. ..
 T. o. NEWELL, Collector.
 Dated at Union, Conn, Feb. 9th, 1919
The Press., 1912-02-14
NOTICE.

All male persons in the Town of stafford be. tween the ages of 21 and. 60 years except soldiers and firemen, are assessed personal tax of two dollars for town and state expenses The under signed has been appointed by the selectmen to receive said tax which must be paid on March l. For this purpose will be at the store of w. E. Hanley, Stafford Springs, March and 2, from a. m. to D. m. at the stores of H; M; Jenkins, Stafford, March 4 T. N. Lyon, Statfordville, March 5; G. M. Barlow, West Stafford, March 6, from 10 tos2. All personal taxes unpaid after April will be collected by legal process with interest charged.
 F. H. PLUMB, Collector of Personal Taxes.
 Stafford, Conn, February 6, 1912.
The Press., 1912-02-14
Different Viewpoints.

Old Lady-There is one thing l no tice particularly about that young man who calls to see you. He seems to have an inborn. instructive respect for woman. He treats every woman as though she were a being from higher sphere. to be approached only with the utmost delicacy and deference.
 Granddaughter tsweet eighteenI- Yes. he's horribly bashful-Four Leaf Clover
The Press., 1912-02-14
SOMERS.

Mrs. Myron Avery is quite ill al her home with bronchial pneumonia.
 Mrs. Jane Coles of Springfield 1t visiting her daughter, Mrs. George 1rickett, for few weeks.
 Mrs. Charles Counter is improving slowly from an operation for appendi citis which she underwent last week
 Miss Isabel Smith has returned from Newark, N. J, where she has been spending two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Mercy Smith
 Miss Grace Bush has returned to her home in Springfield after beings a guest of MT. and Mrs Charles Fuller for several days
 Miss Mabel Avery entertained Miss Northrop, formerly the Somtrs gram mar school teacher, now of Nol thamp- ton, for the wet k.end.
 The Christian Endeavor sooie ty of the Congregational church hold val entine sec al at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ernest Fuller this evening
 About 10 members of Loyal c1unoil, l, Daughters of Liberty, attended the meeting of the oounc at Warehouse Point Monday evening. After the meeting a light lurch was 8 rved
 The annual mee ting of the stock holders of the Somers creamery was held in the town hall Tuesday after noon. Secretary w. M Oushman read the report for the year 1911, and it was found to bs the most successful one in the history of the Somers creamery company, the total business of the year showing considerable gain over preceding years Owing to its i'm proved facilities, it has bsen abls to. handle its business advantageouely ard economically, thus finding a oonstant- ly increasing mAskat for it's products. The total amount of business f1uribg the year was $164 274 ~ The amount paid to patrons was $l2O,719
The Press., 1912-02-14
NOTICE.

To all persons residing in the town of Holland County of Holland and state of Connecticut, on the first day of November, A. D. 1911, between the age of 21 and 60 and liable to q personal tax of two dollars, as prescribed by law under Chap ter 26O, Public Acts of 1909 and amendments fin Chapter 295, Public Acts of l9ll, are hereby warned that said personal tax is due, and pay able on the first day of March A. D. 1912, and shall be at the town hall on Friday and Satur- day, March first and second from 10 a. m. to 4 D. m. and at other times at my residence for the purpose of receiving the same.
 N. o. WARD, Collector.
 Holland Conn Feb l2, 1912,
The Press., 1912-02-14
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

\ HISIhIOI UF DIAFFUhD, bS. TTO- D bate Court. February 8, 1919.
 Estate of William H. Black, late Of Stanord, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application Of Sarah A. Black. praying that letters of administration may be granted on said eState as per application on file fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate office in Stafford in said district, onithe 21Sl day of February, A. D.. 1919, given to all persons interested in said estate, of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Stafford, in said district. . ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1912-02-14
HOLLAND.

Miss Edith l.. Hunter was the
 guest over Sunday of Miss Mary R
 Leonard.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Lee M E
 church will give a valentine bo1
 social in the town hall Wednesday
 evening.
 The district superintendent, Rev J
 H. Newland, will preach a sermon 1T
 the Lee M E. church Sunday even
 ing. After the service the fourtt
 quarterly conference will be held. =.
 The Sunday school class of Mrs R
 M French entertained the Sunday school of the Congregational cE urcEl Friday evening with the following program Miss Nj, L Underwood, instrumental solo; farce, "The Love of Bonnet" song by Ada Luhrseu and Della Vans; an opportunity for every one to pick valentine, blind folded, from tree; hunt for hearts Refreshments of sandwiches and cak were served.
 The death of Samuel W. Hildre th |, formerly of Holland, but now of Orange, Mass occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Thomas of that place, January 27 He was born in Brattleboro, Vt the son of Samuel and Hepzebath Hildre tn, March 5, 1886 The first years of his life were spent in Massachusetts but he had resided in Holland for 30 years, leaving last fall to make his home with his daughter. The burial was in Athol, Mass. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hildreth, and one daughter, Mrs Hattie Thomas, wife of pr. E. A. Thomas of Orange, Mass. and one granddaughter, Dor othy Thomas. ,
 The. death of Mrs. Andrew S. Char ter of Rutland, Mass !, occ 1rred Jan 27 at the home sof her daughter, Mrss Frank Moway of Palmer, Mass. Mrs Charter was formerly LoIa s Rich, daughter of Isaac and Mary Rich of Holland. She was married February, 1876, to Andrew s. Charter of Tol- land. She Is survived by her husband, three daughtsrB and three sons, Mrs Mabel Kennan of Auburn, Mass, Mrs Flora A. Luce of Holland, Walter S Charter of Worcester, Mrs. Caltha J. Moway of Palmer, Charles A. Charter of Auburn, Mass, Chester A Charter of West Rutland, and IA graudohil- dren. The immediate cause of death was cancer of the spine.
 The ladies' society of the Oongre. gational church will hold their an nual Washington entertainment and supper Monday evening in the town hall. Suppar will bs served at 6 o'clock. The following program will be given: Tableau, Washington and his hatchet; tableau, Washington as an officer; solo, Just Before the Battle, Mother; a farce, "The Love of a Bonnet"-Mrs. Clippe, a widow, Miss Mildred French; Kitty, her Miss Ada Luhrsen; Aunt Jemima Hopkins, Miss Della Vans; Mrs. Hortensia Fastone, Miss Lilla NeWoomb; Dora, her daughter, Miss Helen Luhrsen; Katy Doolan, Irish help, Mf4a Ethel Luhrsen; tableau, Betsy Ross and the flag; song, Star Spangled Banner; music, Flag of the Free; drama, "The Obstinate Fami. ly'-oast of characters: Mr. Har- wood, Rev, R M. French; Mrs.. Har- wood, Miss Bertha, M. Place; Mir. Charles H Leonard; Mrs. Miss Helen Adams; James. a servant, Harry Bartlett; Lucy, a servant, Mrs Edythe Niles Edgerton :; George and Martha Washing ion; song, America. .--