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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

THE BRIsT0w-w0RsH CO.,
NO. II North Fifteenth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

We Have Three BuGgies. One Surrey
two runabouts: second hand an
cheap to make room.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

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family. Fine water. good fare. Only
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Ocean Wave Cottage. yyrgtnia Nay
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Address MRS NJ A. HALL Lock
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-12

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fo~afion: reasonable. THE WASH
INGTON, 1904 East BROAD street
The Press., 1913-12-17

<, Mrs. F. l.. Upham was a. guest of friends, here yesterday.
 | John Buckley was home from Hart ford few days last week.
 Mrs. Hattie Phillips, Mrs. Cole of Southbridge, with Miss Irene Marcy of Hartford, were in town Saturday. E The lectare committee, consisting of Rev. T. A. Williams, W.P Beech ing and e. R: 'Towne, are working on plans for pleasant course of lectures for the winter.
 |: The mild weather gives farmers a chance to prolong their fall work and some have been working the blow this week, the green-sward being frozen very little.
 A very enjoyable social, as we'll as a successful one from finnacial stand point, was held at the town hall last Wednesday evening. After the supper had been served by the hostesses, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Tyler, a pleasing program of music, readings and games was carried out. There was an at- tendance of sixty.
 It has been said that Union never does things by hales. Monday even- ing of this week and most delight full moonlight evening it was) another pleasant social was held at the home of Mrs. Willard Richards There was an attendance of about fifty and the evening passed quickly with music, games and social intercourse.
 The following officers of Mashapaug lake grange have been elected for the ensuing year: M, H. R. Howard; ; o., l.. M. Reed; s., G. R. Towne; j; L., Mrs.. Elizabeth F. Howard; chap lain, Mrs. Mary Horton; A. S., Nel- son Horton; treasurer, R. B. Horton; secretary, J. B. Sellers; l.. A. S.. Miss Elsie Horton; gate keeper, Ralph Bradway; Ceres, Mrs. Nancy Howard; Pomona, Mrs. B. O. Bar rows; Flora, Mrs. l.. A. Richards.
 Preparations for the Christmas tree and Christmas exercises are progress ing we'll. Mrs. H. R. Howard, Mrs. George Heck and Miss Elsie Horton have charge of the exercises. Mrs. George Heck and Miss Grace Tyler are the gift committee, and Miss Elsie Horton has charge of the decoration. Gifts for the tree may be placed in care of any of these ladies. Andie Rizner and Nelson Horton are the tree committee. The. Sunday school will hold it's Christmas celebration at the church next Wednesday evening. A cantata, entitled "The Real Santa Olaus,' will be given. The exercises will begin at z. 30.
The Press., 1913-12-17

Dr. Chapman has moved into thu
 new bungalow on Grove street. James Sullivan has sold his saloo1
 business in Rockville to Charles Schol
 of that city.
 The local Italians will hold dance
 at their hall near the fair grounds
 next Saturday evening.
 Bert Rounds, who is employed ir
 Holden, Mass, was in town over Sun
 day.
 A daughter Dorothy Mary) was
 born last Wednesday to MT. and Mrs. Augustus Garvais, and granddaugh hter of MT. and Mrs. M. G. Chapman of West Stafford.
 The ponds are frozen over and the more venturesome have been skating. A degree of care will have to be exer- cised while the weather shifts from cold to warm so quickly.
 At the Congregational church the Sunday school Christmas exercises will be held next Wednesday night at 7.15, and the program will be in charge of Miss Bessie l.. Taft, a reader of children's stories in the grade schools of Hartford. The fol- lowing stories will be included in her program: The Greeting; Old Babas- cika: Russian Christmas story; Not the Same Kind; Joining Jesse James Gang; Honey; Saturday Afternoon; 1; The Golden Cobwebs: German Christ mas story; With Her Sweet Help; Tucklin; The Decem berarity. The usual Christmas tree and distribution of gifts to the members of the school will follow the readings. .... ... An express wagon owned by H. F. Cady of the Hollow was badly smashed at the freight depot Monday. It was backed up to the freight house across the track, when a car was switched to the spur, colliding with the team The horse jumped and cleared him. self, at the same time dragging Her. bert Phillips, who was in charge of the team, to a place of safety by the reins. There was a covered top on the wagon, which probably prevented the driver from seeing the approach ing car. A trainman went up the track just previous to, the switching to get the track clear. It was between the time he was there and before the switching was done that MT. Cady's team arrived and was backed up
 M. E. ChuIch Notes: Last Friday evening the Junior League enjoyed a most delightful social occasion in the church parlors. Last evening "Christ- mas-Memories of Bethlehem" was a timely stereopticon entertainmentI given by Mrs. B. O. Matthews in the auditorium. On Sunday evening next the first of service of three stere- opticOn lectures on "When Christ was in the world'' will be given. The particular subject of the first one is "The political world in Christ's | time.'' The Sunday school will hold its annual Christmas tree and enter tainment on Wednesday evening of l next week. Provisions of all kinds l are solicited to be brought or sent to I the church Christmas eve, so that | some of the less fortunate of the church may be kindly remembered I and be assured Merry Christmas.
The Press., 1913-12-17
Merchants.

Al 425 415 1281 | Stafford.
 The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pero, who has been i'll the pas nine months with Bright's disease, has been quite ill at their new home in Monson, but is somewhat better at this time.
 Miss Blanche Shippy is making good recovery from her recent attack of typhoid fever at her home in South Woodstock, and expects to soon return to her duties as teacher in the Pinney grammar school. .-.
 Mrs. Malone Moore, organist of the Universalist church, and all the mem. bers of the choir enjoyed a trip to Springfield last Saturday, where they attended Court Square theater and saw Joseph and His Brethren.
 A salad supper and a sleight-of hand performance will be given by the Y. P. O. U. of the Universalist church Thursday evening. The entertain. ment will be given by Charles Holden of Palmer, Mass. who has been here before and gave an excellent enter tainment. The supper will be 15c, and the entertainment will be loo.
 Baptist Notes: The escalloped sup. per served last Thursday by the La. dies Aid society, and handk erchiet and missionary sales, were all suc- cess, financially and socially. Mid. week service on Thursday evening. Subject, ''Lessons from the men and women of the Bible. '' Leader, Mrs. Hatch. The pastor will deliver. a discourse on Sunday morning appro- priate to Christmas Sunday.
 Compliance with the following sug- gestions in mailing Christmas parcels will be appreciated and greatly assist their safe delivery. Parcels may weigh 20 pounds for delivery within the first and second zones (15O miles), if beyond the second zone the weight must not exceed II pounds. The rate for the 1st and 2d zones is five cents for the first pound and one cent each additional pound to 20 pounds.
 Universalist Church Notes: The morning service and sermon next Sun day appropriate to the Sunday before Christmas. Subject of sermon, "The Coming King.'' Young People, Christian Union devotional meeting at 6 p. m. Topic, "The True Christ mas spirit" Frank P. Chism, a teacher in the Tuskegee normal and training institute, gave an interesting address before the Sunday school and received generous collection for the benefit of Tuskegee
The Press., 1913-12-17
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

F. E. Fitzpatrick has a petition al his store to which he invites atten' tion.
 A list of new books added to the library will be found on the fourth page.
 Miss Grace Dottridge of Springfield, a former teacher here, has been visit ing friends in town.
 The school at Rockville hill has been closed owing to the illness of the teacher, Miss Elinor Spratt.
 Mrs. Adelbert Needham has pur- chased the Henry Shaw place in Brimfield of Mrs. J. M. Leach.
 An error was made in last week s Press in giving the amount of borough debt. The amount should have read go, 566.
 Mrs. A. O. Rodman, who is in the Springfield hospital, is gaining stead ily and will probably return to her home here the last of the week.
 Through his attorney, Robert H. Fisk, Joseph Langhammer of Will hngton has secured a divorce from Mary Langhammer of New York.
 John T. Melbourne was with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. D. O'Connell, at Derby over Sunday. MT. O'Con- nell, who was i'll for time, is much improved and able to be at his office a part of the time.
 The insurance on the boys 'club was adjusted at $500. The tables will be recovered and other improve ments made, and the rooms probably not be opened until about Jan. 1st. The piano is practically a total loss.
The Press., 1913-12-17
H. M. swartfiguer of Rockville

,I H. M. Swartfiguer of Rockvill will be at Burwell's store Friday. Woods orchestra will furnish musi for dance at Wales Saturday even ing.
 Miss Marjorie Fenton is attending Miss Olmstead's business school, Hart ford.
 Regular meeting of the Sons O Veterans this evening. Election O officers.
 Miss Mary Leach was a guest o: Miss Minnie Shedd at Springfield ove1 Sunday. Christmas music and Christmas ser mon at the M. E. church next Sunday morning.
 MT. and Mrs. John Foster enter tained the Drop-in club at their home on Stafford Street last evening.
 St. Edwards parishioners are work ing hard for the success of their so' cial, to be held at St. Edwards hall on New Years eve.
 A service will be held at the Orcutt- vile schoolhouse next Sunday at 3 D.. m. by the evangelistic committee of the federated churches.
 At the meeting of the Knights of Columbus, held last evening, there was an exemplification of the second degree on six candidates.
 The third meeting of the teachers training class will be held at the Episcopal church Monday evening, Dec 29th, instead of next week. -.=
 Rev. Felix J. O'Neill, pastor of St. Edwards church, has composed the words and music of a Christmas carol to be sung on that festival by the children of St. Edwards parish. The hymn will appear in The Press next week.
 John Sena is in trouble with the local authorities. MT. Sena is burn ing wood in his furnace and has been saving it in the street in front of his property. Refusing to discontinue operations on advice of Warden Leach, he was brought before the local court this forenoon. ..
 The directors of Stafford Young Mems club cordially invite alFsup- porters of the club, all friends of boys, and especially the fathers and mothers of boys who are members, to inspect the rooms now undergoing repairs on Thursday, Dec. 25th, from 3.3O to 5 in the afternoon and 2 to 8. 30 in the evening. Go and see what they have prepared for the boys. Entrance on Maple street. .-
 There was a basketball game last evening between the high school and a picked team, in which the latter won, 16 to z. The line-up:-
The Press., 1913-12-17
.WarrenVille.

Mrs. Ellen Brackley was visitor in Hartford recently.
 David Mathewson took business trip to Boston, Friday,
 The Christian Endeavor service this week was led by Mrs. Bugbee.
 Mrs. R. H. Wright has been quite seriously i'll the past few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Dwight Shippee are visiting relatives in New York the present week.
 Mrs. Charles 0. Corbin of Leicester, Mass, has been at Mrs. R. H. Wright's the past few days.
 The annual sale held by the several societies of our church on Monday and Tuesday evenings of last week was in every respect a decided success. A sum of $11O was cleared. Each even- ing an entertainment was provided and supper and ice cream were served. Monday evenings program consisted of two pleasing little comedies. The first, entitled "A Peck of Trouble" I" was given by the Lesser Lights. The second, ''The Gentle Jury," was rendered by the women. On Tues day evening there were two comedies. The first, "A Precious Pickle,'' was given by the Lesser Lights, and the second, "Left in Charge" was given by the Cleaners. Superb weather made possible good attendance both
 
 doing'' all the time. With the tastily decorated booths, Bakers hall pre- sented very attractive appearance. Much credit is due the presidents of the several societies for their pains taking labor in preparing for the sale. The amount taken exceeds that of any previous year.
The Press., 1913-12-17
ASHFORD Westford Hill.

Martin Nadock is hauling spool birohes to South Wilmington and H. P. Amidon ties to West Wilmington.
 Preparations are being made for Christmas concert to be held at the church next week Thursday, Christ mas night.
 The little boy from the Stephen Whiton place, who is in St. Joseph s hospital at Willimantic, is reported dangerously ill.
 Miss B. l.. Whiton, who has been with her niece, Mrs. Wilbur Towne, since Thanksgiving, returned home last week, but was called back Thurs day because of the sudden illness of MT. Towne.
The Press., 1913-12-17
COMFORTABLES

Man or woman would appreciate one of the fine wool filled COMFORTABLES, covered with rich figured Satin with g inch border of plain to match, back cov- cred with plain silk. Center we'll tufted and border stitched, They give warmth without weight, each one in a box, and would make handsome gifts at only $8 co each. Finer ones up to $25.OO each . ..-.
The Press., 1913-12-17
APRONS FOR XMAS

A lovely display of them at our Mus lin Underwear Department. See them. PARLOR MAIDS APRONS in very dainty styles, plain, barred and dotted, 25c, soc, 75c 9Sc each. Aprons in Plenty Kitchen, Office, Bungalow, Nurses, Maids, Chaiug dish Aprons of every material. Aprons for use or for ornamental wear. Aprons that you will be proud to give away. Better buy early.
The Press., 1913-12-17
JOHN ANTHONY, M.
HOME NEWS.
MAIN STREET.
Local Notices.

(Matter under this head 10 cents a line.)
 For a Christmas present send The Press for one year to some distant friend
 This Is the season of the year when many subscriptions expire to the various periodicals. Let us have your list of re- newals, If you please. We can save you a lot of bother, and on some comb mbinations we can save you money. F. E Fitzpat rick, Newsdealer.
 CARD OF THANKs.-We wish to thank all of our kird friends who assisted in any way at the death and funeral of our dear wife and mother; also the Red Men and al others for the beautiful flowers CHARLES M. CUMMINGS AND FAMILY.
The Press., 1913-12-17
Staffordville

l Mrs. B, G. Phelps and Miss Nellie
 Pagan were in Hartford last Satur- day.
 There will be mass and general holy communion for Christmas at St. Jo- seph's chapel next Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.
 Miss Bertha Belcher and Miss Pearl Hanna and Ernest Cooley made brief visit in Palmer and Springfield last Sunday in MT. Oooley's auto.
 There will be a meeting at the schoolhouse on Thursday evening at 7. 80 to see what disposition will be made with the library. All inter- ested are urged to be present.
 A number of the Wolcott lodge Masops met at H. G. Dunham's home last Thursday evening and gave him pleasant surprise. MT. Durham is one of their oldest Masons and has been shut-in with feeble health for some time. He was presented with handsome bouquet. Refreshments were served.
 Kenneth Harrington, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harrington, met with bad accident last Friday after noon while out coasting. At first Dr. Stretch feared he had broken his leg, but later found that it was a bad sprain. He will be confined to his room for number of days.
 The Epworth League topic for Fri day evening will be Holidays and holy days" Leader, Mrs. H. A. Bos- worth. Last Sunday the pastor preached from John 19: 22, "What I have written I have written,'' also Col. 2:14, "Blotting out the hand writing of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, mailing it to his cross. ' At the Sunday school hour he gave an address on decision. West Stafford.
 Miss Gladys Preston of Newton vile, Mass. is home for a short visit
 Miss Margaret. Burt of Hartford spent the week-en with Miss Mar garet Ballantine.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Snow of Watertown recently spent several days with their mother, Mrs. H. Horne. Mrs. o. D. Preston, who was brought hom e from the Hartford hos pital by ambulance a week ago last Friday. is still critically ill. Miss Edith Bartlett, trained nurse from Hartford. is caring for her. , Y. P. S.. o. B. Sunday evening with topic, "The Christmas spirit and how it may prevail" Is. 9:2-7. Leader, Mrs. B. H. Bradway. The | weekly prayer meeting will be held at private houses for a time. This week Thursday evening it will be held | at the parsonage at 7.3O. The church bell will not ring. Christmas eve there will be an entertainment and | Christmas tree at the church.
 The ideal Xmas gift - Telephone
The Press., 1913-12-17
Don't Be a Laggard in Gift Buying
 That is, to Be Fully Satisfied

 the rapidly quickly things wanted wait too CERTIFICATE will the problem % in at
  stated As have said if quandry Gift Certificate
The Press., 1913-12-17

When baby suffers with eczema or some itching ekin trouble, use Doan's Ointment. A little of it goes long way, and it is safe for children. soc box at all stores.
The Press., 1913-12-17
How Would a House Coat Please Him

Think the nucmen would be to him stay home the coming winter The thought brings fellow him Take a up from cloths with plaid backs Color of They tailored match, all edges bound with braid Fine Coats
The Press., 1913-12-17

Bring your tradesmen, your friend, your doctor to you by telephone-the quickest method.
The Press., 1913-12-17
Remember Dec. 18th

1t is the only day in the year when you remember your friends, and to make them remember you, you will send them some gift. know you are looking for something that will make them smile when they look at it. That thing you will find in my store. Embroidery, drawn work, battingburg night gowns, bath robes, stationery, hats, feathers, plumes, handkerchiefs and lots of other things too numerous to mention. Visit us be- fore you 20 elsewhere. Come and see our goods. We won't urge you to buy, we simply invite you to come in and avoid the rush. So, come.
The Press., 1913-12-17

Goals from floor, Curry 3, Morrall ?, Buck ?, Wise 1, Mullins ; from fouls, Buck 1, Curry ], Loughheed, Wise 1.
 The Merchants defeated the War rens, ? to l, last evening.
The Press., 1913-12-17
A Public Christmas Tree.

The Rev. l.. Rees, at the request of the men of the Congregational parish last Friday evening, referred to the growing movement of public Christ mas trees and carol singing, and sug- gested that Stafford Springs should fall in line with that movement. The suggestion has been heartily taken up and arrangements are being made to carry it into effect. It is proposed to set up the tree in Hagmarket Square, with the sanction of the borough authorities, and on Christmas eve to have carol singing. All who are able and willing to join in the singing are earnestly invited to arehearsal a at the Congregational church; on Sunday af- ternoon next at 8 o'clock. This is a community affair, and the minister and men of the Congregational church have asked and secured the cooper ation of the pastors and people of the other protestant churches in the borough.
The Press., 1913-12-17
UNION.

The ideal Xmas gift - Telephone service.
The Press., 1913-12-17

The public schools will close Frida. for a vacation of two weeks.
 Wm. T. Lockett was in New Yorl over Sunday ..-"
 Levi D. Gary has ordered a 1914 Ford car for delivery in March.
 Lynch's orchestra will furnish music for the Masonic dance next week and for the entertainment and dance at St. Edwards hall Dec. 31st.
 Mrs. Julius L.. Browning of Stafford vile has been appointed a district nurse for the town by the Metropolitan life insurance company. Any of the industrial policy holders will be at liberty to call the nursezin case of ill ness and the bill will be paid by the company.
 Miss Gertrude A. Holt has been se- cured for the vacancy in grade 4, caused by the resignation of Miss Sadie Comins. Miss Holt is gradu- ate of the local high school and the Willimantic normal school, and has had four years experience as teach CT. She is at present teaching in the industrial school in Middletown.
 There will be social and smoker for the men of Grace church parish in the guild room this evening. Light refreshments will be served. The Sunday school Christmas carol service will be held in the church Christmas eve at 6. 30, followed by tree exercises in the guild room. On Christmas day, Holy Communion and sermon at g. o'clock.
 The first "Get Together" banquet of the men of the Congregational held in the chapel last Fri day evening, was a very pleasant oc- casion. Soon after o'clock 68 men sat down to the excellent supper served by the ladies of the church. After this part of the program had received the full attention it deserved Rev. l.. Rees acted as toastmaster, and re- marks were made by c. F. Beokwith, B. P. Cooley and J. Carl Converse. As the stores were open and the mills were running that evening, a number were prevented from attending. It is that another banquet will be held later
The Press., 1913-12-17

Celery and Head Lettuce that will be fancy,
 Fancy Sage and Plain Cheese, Pimento, Cream, Snappy, Edam and Switzer,