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The Press., 1913-02-19
NOTICE,

The legal voters of the Borough of Stafford Spring are hereby notified and warned to meet at Borough Hall in said borough, Friday, Febru' ary 21st 1913 at 7.30 o'clock in the evening for the following purposes:
 lst. To see if they will vote to instruct the Warden and Court of Burgesses in the matter o installing incandescent electric lights on the new Allen arch bridge on Spring Street and Hyde Pa,k entrance. .. 2d. To see if they will vote to instruct the Warden and Court of Burgesses to install an in candescent electric light on High Street, between Rowland Avenue and Prospect Street. Sd. To see if they will vote to instruct the Warden and Court of Burgesses to install an tn- candescent electric light on Green Street near the residences of CorYdon Smith and c. w. Eaton.
 4th To do any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 J. M. LEACH, Warden. Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Feb. Il, 1913. CHAS H. MEYERS, JR., LOUIS II, STEV EMS, A. w. KINGSBURY, H. ALDEN, C. P. HODGSON, ENOS E. PENNY,
 Burgesses.
The Press., 1913-02-19
uaa For the. Thermometer

"That new maid is a genius," said the young housekeeper. "she has even found a use for the cooking thermome- ter. Nobody ever used it to cook with. After finished my course in the school of domestic sciences I bought splen- did thermometer because the teachers said ought to-. I paid $5 for 1t. It had solid iron bulb and was war ranted to stand any amout of wear and tear Tn spite of my determination to cook by rule that thermometer was a white elephant in the kitchen until the new maid came. She uses it to crack nuts with!"-New York Times.
The Press., 1913-02-19
,yrsr...ino While swimmino,

An authority on boating and swim ming advises that every boy and girl who ls learning to swim also learn to undress in the water. so that in case of falling overheard from a boat there will be less danger of drowning Put on old clothes. he says. swim with one hand and the opposite foot and take ofr the shoe from the free foot with the free hand After the shoes are of they being the first things to get rid of. the swimmer should turn on his back and take of his clothes or as many as he can get off swimming meanwhile with his legs New York Herald
The Press., 1913-02-19
PunSSerS.

Douglas Jerrold. when challenged tt make a pun on the zodiac. replied. "RN Geminl. ! Can cer" -'I Theodore Hmk when he was impr" yising nt party. and q MT Winter. well known inspector of taxes. was an ponHpd. went OH without a moment: break in his performance: Here comes MT Winter. inspector of
 taxes.
 I'd advise ye to give him whatever he x. axes
 I'd advise ye to give him without any
 fummery -..' For though his names Winter his actions
 are summary
The Press., 1913-02-19
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1e, 1918.
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Pernans She Maa skentioaI.

TeFhaps ohs WaS oKeptIcaI, Just my luck.
 What's the matter nOwY' ''l promised my wife I'd be home at 10 o'clock last night"
 And couldn't make 1t. suppose?'' No; l got in at just 9:45. but she was sound asleep. and I failed to get credit for it. Detroit Free Press
The Press., 1913-02-19
Personal Tax Notice.

All male persons in the Town of stafford be- tween the ages of q and 60 years, except soldiers and fremen, are assessed personal tax of two dollaIs for town and state expenses The under signed has been appointed by the selectmen to receive said tax which will be due on March l. For this purpose will be at the stores of W. K. Hanley, Stafrord Springs, March l. from g a. m. to 20 m. II. M. Jenkins, Stafford, March 3; Y. M Lyon, Staffordville. March 1 c, Nj. Barlow, West Stafford, March D, from 10 to 1; aU my resi-. day during March. All personal taxes unpaid after April will be collected by legal process with interest charged.
 Stafford Springs, Conn., Route 1, Box 30, Feb ruorv 1o 10i3 3w
The Press., 1913-02-19
The Dancer,

A lawyer while conducting his case cited the authority of doctor of law yet alive
 My learned friend" interrupted the judge. you should never go upon the authority of any save that of the dead The living may change their minds ''- NuS I.OiSirS
The Press., 1913-02-19

A T a Court of Probate held at Vernon "A within and for the District Of Ellington, on the 18th day of February, 1913
 Present. JOHN F. FAHEY. Judge.
 Estate of Myron H. DIMOCK late of Filing. ton. in said district deceased.
 The administratrix having exhibited her ac. count with said estate to this court for allow ance. it is
 Ordered-That the 24' h day of Feb uarv, 19 8. at o'clock in the afternoon. at the Probate Of fee in said Vernon, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said account with said estate and this court directs the ad- minisLI atrx o give public notice to all persons interested therein to appear and be heard Jhere- on, by publishing copy of this order in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and sent by mall, postage prepaid, to. or left with each Ufthe children of said deceased who are of legal age at least six days before the day set for said hearing, and return make 70 thlX court. Attest: JOHN K. FAHEY, Judge. V
The Press., 1913-02-19
What Makns thn Nalat.

-lt's so ridiculous" said Cholly Sap head. ito say that clothes don't make the man"
 "Indeed7" replied Miss Pepprey
 ''Yaas You see, if a fellow like me didn't have such lots of clothes he wouldn't need man-"-CathoIic Etandard and Times
The Press., 1913-02-19
The Other Way.

If l were younger" said the rich old man. "l believe l might win you for Uly wife,
 Yes replied the cold beauty Areamily considering his sixty wears "or. say. fifteen or twenty years old CT Philadelphia Press.
The Press., 1913-02-19
How He Lost His Doc.

i've lost me mine dachshund." said German resident of Brooklyn "ThOSP dog catChprs got him"
 "AIeybe dey have got him by der pound. How did they come to took him." asked his friend
 "Thpy took him by der yard.' re- piled the loser sadly.-New York Press
The Press., 1913-02-19

Haynes 6 Co.,, Clothiers, Spring field, will close all day Saturday, Feb. 22d, Washington's birthday. Store will be open the night before until 9. 80.
The Press., 1913-02-19
A Choice of Evils.

Landlady Would you advise me to send my daughter to cooking school tiTelyI-W We'll. | think I'd send her to a cooking school 1t may be more fatal iD It's results, but 1t isn't anything like 20 noisy.
The Press., 1913-02-19
Continuous Performance.

Wigwag My wife is a suffragette She is going on the lecture platform HenIeckke Huh. My wife dopsnt need any platform Philadelphia Record.
The Press., 1913-02-19
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

D bate Court. February 18th, 1913
 Estate of Charles Meyers, Sr., late of Staf- ford, in said district, deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his admins trat1on account with said estate to this Courts for allowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 26th day of Feb |, 1913 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the probate office in Stafford, be, and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court di- therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public Sign-p post in the town Of Stafford where the deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1913-02-19
BLACK LETTERS AND WHITE.
Tho Former More Distinct at OIs : Aancn Than Aha | ahhAr

Tho Former More Distinct at a DIs-
 tance Than the Latter.
 There is a tendency OH the part of railroads to adopt signs with white letters on a black background, not re alizing that the black letter on white background is easier to read and can hp seen at greater distance. This follows in an interesting way from the structure of the retina of the eye
 The impression of letter at the limit of vision is received on the ends of a small bundle of nerves which con vey to the brain a sort of mosaic i'm pressiOn. nerve can only transmit to the brain information as to whether or not q ray of light is falling upon it, and when nerve is partly in the light and partly in darkness the senSa tion is the same aS though all of it was in the light
 It follows. therefore. according to the Scientific American. that all nerves on the dividing edge between any black and white area transmit the sen Sation of light so that all white lines and white areas appear wider and all black lines and black areas appear narrnw"r thnn they really are,
 Rlh..k letters grow thinner at the limit of vision and are still rrcoguiZ nll!r. while nt the same distance white letters grow thicker and cannot be dis ttngmiShrd There are circumstances when it iS necessary tO use white let. trrS hut iu such cnSeS leEibility will i,r improved if they are made with h thin &trnkr lnd strongly lighted Black iUttrrS are more distinct if made with il hrHrN stroke.
 .Jimrson-Tm gawing to Europe next week. Can do anything flaw you ovah theah. deah boy? Gimpson- No, goinS's rn"ngh. thanks. Town Topics.
The Press., 1913-02-19
ELLINGTON. Nr~Yo%o1 Take

Miss Bernice Dimock spent Sunday in Rockville. <v-s
 Mrs. M. H. Dimock and Mrs. Per lin Dimock visited in Somers early in the week.
 District Superintendent J. H. New land will preach Sunday, March 2d, after which the fourth quarterly con- ference will be held.
 Wm. Bowler has filled his large ice house with good 1O-inch ice from the lake. Others have been getting ice the past week.
 R. A. Taft of Ellington, who has been laid up for long time with g bad arm, is able to be out and called on friends here recently.
 There will be a social and supper at the chapel Thursday evening. A good attendance is hoped for to helI complete the expenses of the closing year.
The Press., 1913-02-19
NOTICE.

The unders signed will be in session at the Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. goth, from to 4 o'clock m, to do any business proper to come before them. GEO. TONNE, Board
 T. o. NEWELL, Of
 MYRoN HECK,I Relief. Tnion, Conn Feb. 1, 1913.
The Press., 1913-02-19
Grim Aumor.

HOkuS will tell you. an opera ton for appendicitis k no joke. PnkuS No. but if |, We're it would be SidpSplii tiup ,r fti
The Press., 1913-02-19

George A. Cosgrove, ex-president, attended the Poultry Association in Hartford. .. -
 Rev. MT. Darrow was in Williman' tic on Saturday in attendance on the mission meeting in the Baptist church, where Rev. George Lean spoke on the Alaska orphanage.
 State Civil Engineer Welden was guest of County State Road In spector F. W. Pratt on Monday and went over the roads in this locality in the Himmeler automobile. ---~>- --s --
 Mrs. Preston, director for Ashford association of the Woman's American Baptist Home Mission society, is sending out blanks for the reports o1 the years work in the churches.
 There will be a meeting of the Ladies' Aid society for work at Miss Palmer's Thursday afternoon, com mencing at 1 o'clock. All who are interested in the fair, whether mem bers or not, are invited to be present.
 "It is spring time in California everything bursting with new life, and the birds especially the song spar rows, filling the air with melody, and it all makes me so homesick for Will lington,'' writes Mrs. Mabel Gum mings Tokiob, a former favorite teacher in the Center, whose new home is on University avenue, Berk- eley.
 The parcel post is a convenience. We can call up the stores at West or South Wilmington or Willimantic in the evening, and delivery will be made by the carrier at 8.3O in the morning, and that one is located away off up on Wilmington Hill'' ceases to be a hardship. It would seem to be possible for the telephone company to arrange for cheaper tolls between Wilmington and Stafford. Fifteen cents is too much, and throws much trade that would naturally go to our near and more intimate neigh bor to points more distant but in the same division.
 South Wilmington. s
 Wallace M. Lillibridge of Hartford spent Sunday and Monday with his parents in this village.
 Encouraging reports as to the con- dition of Gardiner Hall, IT,, continue to be given to inquirers.
 The Perry Ice company moved their first ice into the ice house Monday afternoon. The ice is of good quail ity, 10 to II inches thick.
 The north bound mail, due here at 6. 16 a. m., arrived shortly after noon last Monday. In order to get here that soon it had to be transferred at South Coventry, where an engine was off the rails.
 The item of last week concerning the snares set for foxes has brought out the fact that these snares are being set all over town and across the 4ANCAs "O AACd4 OA OAO 4AdA AldO large calf caught in one and others that have had dogs caught.
 East Wilmington.
 A singing school is to be started in the schoolhouse under the leadership of Miss Sara Cunning. Under such leadership it is to be expected that East Wilmington will become a sing ing community. It is hoped that every one will attend.
 Two very enjoyable affairs occurred to brighten the lives of East Willing toms little folks. One was a birth day party given for Master Harold Ashman in honor of his eighth birth day. His cousins, Leroy, Florence and Dorothy Wilson, helped him make merry. The other gathering was valentine party given by Miss Hazel Amidon Games Of the dav
The Press., 1913-02-19
WALES.

Clyde Squier has accepted a posi- tion in Southbridge.
 Miss Beatrice Bedding of Monson visited friends in town last week.
 James M. Hynes of Providence spent the week end at his home here. .s o. M. Gale and son, Harlan, are in town for a few days on a fishing trip.
 The steam mill in operation at the east part of the town has been changed to the second lot.
 The sleighride party that went to Brimfield last week had a very enjoy able trip. The play which they at tended in the town hall was very amusing.
 Warren Eager has had his ice saw at work recently. P. A. Gaudette, Fred Maynard and Lawrence Allard have filled their ice houses with TO- inch clear ice.
The Press., 1913-02-19
This Will Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children re. lieve Feverishness. Headache, Bad stomach Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bow els and destroy worms. They break up Colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for g years. All Druggists. 2bc. Sample FREE. Address, A. S. OImsted, LeRoy. N. Y.
The Press., 1913-02-19
He Knew

Little Brother What's eitquette7 Bigger Brother It's saying "No; thank you" when you want to holler "Gim me."-Judge
The Press., 1913-02-19

'Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema that had annoyed me for a long time. The result was lasting. "-Hon $. w. Matthews, Commissioner Labor Statis- tics, Augusta, Me
The Press., 1913-02-19

TO RENT-A limited amount oF room
 ' not yet engaged in the new Foster block. to be ready about July 1st. For all information apply to the owner. T
The Press., 1913-02-19

w ANTED-A position by a young w girl doing house work while attending school. Apply at The Press office.
The Press., 1913-02-19

When baby suffers with croup, apply and give Dr. Thomas Eclectic oil at once. Safe for children. A little goes long way. 25c and soc. At all drug stores.
The Press., 1913-02-19

DETER SPEAR Ladies and Gent's 1 Shoe Shining Parlors, Arnolds Block Ci- gar5 and Tobacco. 3w47
The Press., 1913-02-19

TNO RENT-Tenements at Forestville. Low rents, large gardens. T. F. MULLEN
The Press., 1913-02-19

A NYONE having Furniture to sell can ~ dispose of the same by calling on JOHN SENA.
The Press., 1913-02-19

JimrsOn-Im gawing to Europe next week. Can do anything flaw you ovah theah, deah boy? Gimpson- No, goinG's rnWr=h. thanks. Town Topics.
The Press., 1913-02-19

W WANTED-hy large manufacturing
 w concern-Country boys from IS 10 25 year good W ges. steady employment; no previous experience required. P. O. Box X1574, Spring field, Mass
The Press., 1913-02-19

day notified by tailors J. TAYLOR CO., of New Chicago the strike does hinder their work ing that they attend many orders may wish to send in, just as we'll
The Press., 1913-02-19
WELLINGTON.

George A. Cosgrove, ex-president, attended the Poultry Association in Hartford. ~ -
The Press., 1913-02-19

TNGRAVED CARDS furnished at The 1X Press office-5O cards and script plate 90 cents; 50 cards and Old English plate fl om $l 50 to $2 5O
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-08
A Jack Horner Pie "shower. ~

n JACK 1orner Pie "ShoWer."
This is pretty way to present the
gifts to bride at shower II the
articles are small like hosiery or hand.
kerchiefs. Make Jack Horner pie in
the colors the hostess wishes to have
and when dessert time comes (if the
occasion is a luncheon) ask each guest
to pull her ribbon and as the package
Is Forthcoming, each one has some ex.
cuse to find like "This piece of pie Is
too large, please hand 1t to Miss B.,
1.-THE honored guest). And the next
one says: my piece is very much
too small. just pass 1t to Miss B."
This makes loads Of fun and opening
the parcels adds zest to the occasion.
1t Is we'll to have an appropriate senti.
ment written on the donors card to be
read aloud. Handkerchief and stock.
ings may be rolled and concealed in
tissue paper with fringed ends and so
look like the swapping motto favors so
popular at all social functions. The
ribbons tied around each one and all
put within the pie.
MADAME MERRI.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-08
A Good Thinq to Know.

To increase the lasting capacity Of
candles, KEEP them in the ice box for
"a hours before using. They will
burn much slower, and to the up.to-
date hostess who uses candles con.
stantly this is quite an item. It is
quite customary to light the dining
room almost entirely with candles
placed around the room or the plate
rail. mantel and sideboard. These are
not shaded and it is a very pretty
idea to have individual candles at
each plate. These are usually shaded
to protect the eyes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-08
months ago.

months ago.
/, The coat and skirt street costumes,
usually the earliest items of the spring
wardrobe are conspicuous among the
sale bargains. One may be still in
! need of fluffy summer frocks and will
Ing to pay good prices for them; but
save in exceptional cases, the woman
who is willing to pay we'll for her trot-
ting frocks was long ago supplied with
all such costumes needed for the sea-
son.
Attractive Afternoon Gowns.
If the street frocks left upon the i'm
| porter's hands are to be sold now they
, must be sold by virtue of striking re-
auctions in price, and values really re.
markable may be found by the shop
per who is willing to make the rounds.
The same house showed attractive
evening and afternoon wraps, recep-
ton and visiting gowns and lingerie
gowns and blouses all marked at fig.
ure far below the original price.
There was a stylish reception dress
Of crepe de chine combined with chan.
tilly lace. The lace formed the over.
bodice with peplum at back and bot
tom Of the skirt. There was also a
charming little afternoon frock of
green charmeuse trimmed with chiffon
embroidered with jet beads.
Smart Designs in Cotton Materials.
At another shop there were bargains
to be had in two good looking but
more simple frocks Of cotton materials.
One was crepe in delicate shade OF
pink. 1t was trimmed with border
bands of the material finely tucked.
The skirt front was cut away at the
bottom in pointed shape showing an
underskirt of pale cream batiste and
lace. The V at the neck was also
filled in with batiste and lace. The
sailor collar was hand embroidered. A
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-08
FRocKs FOR SUMMER
CLEVER SHOPPER CAN FIND GOOD
BARGAINS NOW.
Reception Dress Of Crepe do Chine
Combined With chantIlly Lace
Makes Charming Costume
Smart Designs In Cotton.

The woman who has been slow
about securing her summer outfit has
q tempting array of bargains to choose
from now. and the clever shopper may
ind In the tumbling prices compensa-
ton for loss of the choice novelties.
The most exquisite of the seasons
laces, embroiderles ard other trim.
mings were picked up early in the sea-
son and the same Is true Of dress ma.
terial, hats, robe patterns, but there
are enough lovely things left to satisfy
even a fastidious woman and many Of
these lovely things are being offered
at prices far below those asked two
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-08
A Bluebird PARTY.


Cut the cards on which to write the
questions from blue water color board
or from heavy blue paper and they
should be bird shaped. The answers
are all birds and children will love
this game. AS reward "bluebird"
pin might be a suggestion: /. A
child's plaything. (Kite.). 2. What
you do at every meal. Swallow. 8.
Nothing, twice yourself and fifty.
(OwD. Less thar the whole and the
top OF a house. (Partridge). Equality
and decay. (Parrot). A celebrated
English architect. (Wren.) A tailor's
implement. (Goose). Part of an an.
cient fireplace. (Crane). A girls nick.
name and baked dish. (Magpie). A
turbulent country. Turkey. To spoil
and half score. (Marten). Popular
In baseball season. (Bat). A bit of
wood and disturbance. (Sparrow).
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-08
A Novel Sewlno Shower.

There were IL neighborhood girls
who had grown up together and when
the first one announced her engage.
ment and approaching marriage, the
others decided to give her a sewing
shower. Each one brought a yard of
dainty figured lawn and the hostess
supplied patterns for the following ar.
ticles which were useful and easily
made in the afternoon. There was
lace, beading, ribbon, embroidery cot.
ton, needles and thread on hand and
the girls worked merrily. Here is
what the happy little bride-elect took
home: Small aprons, a sunbonnet, a
slumber-pillow cover, a hair-combing
jacket. a corset bag and set of bu.
reau drawer sachets.
The refreshments were: Lettuce
sandwiches, lemonade, green-and-w white
frosted cakes and pistachio ice cream.
They were served on little tables Gov.
cred with write doilies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-08

a party, and hope it wall not be L
late to help out.
l. Always in pair.
2. Would they were here.
3. Front curls.
4. Objects of envy.
S. Warranted to pop.
6. A solace.
Z. Sadly missed.
8. High backed comb.
9. Cause of woe.
10. Courtship.
II. A lover.
IL. Our tears.
13. Left over.
KEY TO THE MENU.
l. Cup and saucer.
2. Jolly boys.
8. Curled molasses chips.
4. Pressed pears (pairs).
s. Bottle Of ginger ale.
6. Tea.
Z. Kisses.
8. Honey in comb.
9. Spiced tongue.
10. Mush.
II. A spoon.
IL. Salt.
10. Heart (baked).