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HOLLAND.

Mrs. Grace Ludlow is i'll with a cold and grip.
 Mrs. Lorenzo R. Sparrow is i'll with an attack of the grip.
 Mrs. Curtis Christopher is confined to the house by illness.
 Schools in town opened Monday after the Christmas recess.
 Eli Ryder, who is ill with pneu- n1pia, is somewhat better.
 There were union services at the Lee Methodist church Sunday even- ing.
 The Campfire girls met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. M. French.
 Mrs. Charles H. sterry has not re- covered sufficiently from her illness so as to be about as yet.
 Philip T. Newcomb of Wethersfield was the guest Sunday of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank T. Newcomb.
 Mrs. John Skalenek. and daughter, Helen, have been spending some time in New York, the guests of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Skalenek.
 Judge and Mrs. Edwin s. Agard and daughter, Elizabeth B., will sail January 21 on the steamer Cedric for an extended trip abroad.
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UNION

Miss Christine Miller has returned to Southbridge. ..... 7. Id
 The schools opened this week after vacation of two weeks. ,...ss.
 Charles Proux visited friends in Hartford and New Britain last week.
 Martin Nelson of South Woodstock was a guest in town the first of the week.
 The severe wind of last week land ed many limbs and some whole trees in the highways.
 Dr. I. P. Booth preached a helpful sermon last Sunday. It is expected that Dr. Booth will supply the pulpit here for the present. Fred Horsman, who has been en- ployed in New York city, has returned to Union and his friends are glad to see him take up farm life again.
 Mrs. Jennie Hamilton met with a painful accident last Sunday night by falling down stairs. She was at tended by Dr. F. L. Smith and is making a good recovery.
 Telephone line No. 29 was put out of commission a few hours last week by the recent high wind, but was soon put in order by the ever watch full company of the line.
 These very warm days are starting plant growth to an unusual degree and some fear is felt for the safety of fruit buds. However, the mercury may drop to zero before this reaches the reader.
 A special grange meeting is held this week for conferring the third and fourth dergees on class of six young people. At the meeting last We'd nesday evening the first and second degrees were worked and a pleasant social time enjoyed. Regular meeting next Wednesday evening. ~. Mashapaug. .7
 Fred A. Moore and Eugene O. Walker left here Tuesday morning to take up their duties at the capitol. ;
 Mrs. H. R. Howard has been visit ing friends in Hartford, and Master Fairman Howard has been visiting at Hydeville. ... ..A
 Owing to the bad condition of the roads for few weeks past, the team supplying kerosene oil to this hamlet has been delivering oil here in small quantity.
 Everett Ryder has resigned his po- sition with A. B. Wells. MT. Ryder has been employed by the Wells Bros. for the past four years and resided at the Paul place. ..s.. 4r%
 The lake was frozen from shore to shore few days before New Years and some good fishing was realized. MT. Beeching caught fine string of pickerel, one weighing over three pounds.
 In an old Southbridge Journal pub lished in December, 1874, which came to light few days ago, flour was quoted at $9. 50 barrel, kerosene oil at 25c gallon, and sugar 124o| per pound. In those days the auto mobile was not a necessity of life, and we are wondering if some of the people had started worrying about what they had to pay for maintaining life. To-day the worry seems to be over the fact that if we did not have to live we could save money enough to buy necessities like automobiles and
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flying machines. Some of us can be thankful we once owned a horseless carriage in the shape of baby car riage at least. E Rock Meadow. E Fred Pinard of Huntington, Mass. |, was in town last Friday, a guest of Frank Ballou. r Rock Meadow school commenced it's winter term last Monday, with Ralph Towne as teacher.
 |: Misses Della, Ida, Ada and Mabel Heck visited Mrs. Frank Mercy at Westford over New Years day. E George Heck is making preparation to move his barn in the near future and to build new horse barn.
 Lewis Bradway, wife and children recently spent few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. George Brad way.
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The republican members of the general assembly in caucus last even- ing nominated Morris O. Webster for speaker. Informal ballots showed 129 votes, of which MT. Webster had 59, W. H. Hall Al, F. E. Healey IT, R. V. Magee 3 and O. W. Evarts 9. The formal ballot had 128 votes, of which Webster had 79, Hall Al, Evarts 1 Magee and Healey 9. The selection of MT. Webster was made unanimous on motion of MT. Hall, who thanked his friends for standing by him and seconded by others who had received votes. The nominations of Sabin Russell and John Buckley as clerks were made by exclamation. John H. Yost of Vernon was nomina- ted for one of the messengers. The democrats unanimously nominated W. E. Thoms of Waterbury for speaker.
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Miss Mary M. Bartlett returned to New York Tuesday after spending two weeks at the Steele house.
 The teacher training class will meet Saturday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Robert M. French.
 Dr. and Mrs. Perfume of Passaic, N. J., were the guests last week of MT. and Mrs. Wm.. B. Ludlow and MT. and Mrs. HarrysR. Bartlett. HI k
 st William A. Agard and daughter, Miss Lucille Agard, returned Monday after spending two weeks with MT. and Mrs. Henry H. Baker of Hyannis, Mass.
 The annual roll-ca1l of the Oongre- gational church will be held Friday evening in the church vestry. All members are cordially invited to be present. .@..-. '}
 Dr. and Mrs Samuel Simpson and son, Sumner, returned home last Wednesday from a visit with pr. Simpsons relatives in Mendon, Michigan. ,@'" ;,>
 The union mission study class met last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. N. Geisler. Questions on the chapter, Missions Among the Mormons," were answered by the members. A paper on "What would Jesus do if He visited Utah ?" writ ten by Mrs. Wm. H. Baker and read by Mrs. J. N. Geisler; "A sermon on Mormonism, ; read by Mrs. Edwin s. Agard This completed the course on Mormonism, and the next book to be taken up will be "China's New Day." I-.~
 The following officers were installed Tuesday evening in the grange by Mrs. Hyde: Master, David A. Brown; overseer, Wm. B. Ludlow; lecturer, Mrs. L.. Ernest Hall; steward, Our tis K. Christopher; assistant steward, Orris J. Ayers; chaplain, Rev. Rob- ert M. French; secretary, Harry B. Bartlett; treasurer, Lorenzo R. Spar row; gatekeeper, John B. Clough; Pomona, Miss Grace B. Clough; Ceres, Miss Lucille Agard; Flora, Mrs. Rob- ert M. French; lady assistant steward, Miss Ruby E. Brown. At the close refreshments were served.
 The library association held it's regular business meeting in the li- brary rooms Monday afternoon. The name of Mrs. William H. Barber was proposed for membership. After the business session the following literary program was furnished by the literary Mrs. l.. Ernest Hall: Jan uary, Mrs. Robert M. French; Living life over again, Mrs. Samuel Simp- son; The frost spirit, Mrs. Lewis B. Price; Woods in winter, Mrs. Harry Bartlett; A recipe for a happy new year, Mrs. James H. Clough; A new leaf, Mrs. O. l.. Whifon; Selection, Mrs. J. N. Geisler; Selection, Miss Grace Clough; Selection concerning 'Poe,' Mrs. l.. Ernest Hall. At the close of the literary program tea was served by Mrs. J. N. Geisler, assisted by Mrs. Harry Bartlett. Mrs. Lorenzo R. Sparrow was expecting to serve with Mrs. Geisler, but was unable to on account of illness. The next regu- lar meeting will be held the tir4t Monday in March.
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Fiuure 1t Out.

A man had sixty ducks for sale and divided them into two lots of thirty each. One lot was to be disposed of at three for $1 and the other at two for $1. In his absence his clerk sold the sixty ducks at five for $2, realizing the sum of $24. If sold according to instructions one purchaser would have got thirty ducks for $15 and the other thirty for $1O. making $25 for the lot What became of the missing dollar?
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 We promise you that. if your hair is failing out. and you have not let 1t go too Ear, you can repair the damage al ready done by using Rexall ''93" Hair Tonic. with persistency and regularity for reasonable length of time. It is a scientific. cleansing, antiseptic. ger. micidal preparation. that destroys mi crobes. stimulates good circulation around the hair roots. promotes hair nourishment. removes dandruff and re- stores hair health. It iS as pleasant to use as pure water. and it is delicately perfumed It is a real toilet necessity
 We want you to try ReXali '!H' Hair Tonic with our promise that il will cost you nothing unless you are perfectly satisfied with its use. Ii comes in two sizes. prices 50c and $1OO. Remember. you can obtain Rexall Remedies in this community only at our store-The Rexall Store,
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RESTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. Pro.

AJ bate Court, January 1, 1913.
 Estate of Jens s. Jensen, late Of StaNord, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Martin P. Jensen. praying that letters of administration may be fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Office in StaT0rd.in said district. on the 18th day of Jan, A. D. 1918, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate. of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circula- tion in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town or Stafford, in said district
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
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WELLINGTON,

:; CARD.-Rev. and Mrs Darrow wish to express to their friends many thanks for all that was contributed at the New Years reception as an expression of good will on the part of their practitioners. It is highly appreciated.
 ] =. REV. AND MRS. E. W. DARRow. MT. and Mrs. James Burdick enter tained a Hartford automobile party at New Years.
 Mrs. Emily B. Gardner, who was quite seriously ill most of last week, is much better.
 The postponed Christmas gift tree social of the grange was held Thurs day evening and was a pleasant oc- casiOn.
 Mrs. Rosetta Phillips is with her sister, law, Mrs. Esther Phillips, in Andover for few days. She will soon return to the home of her sister in Bridgeport.
 Miss Mason went Monday to the Amherst, Mass, s. A. o. to attend the session of the popular winter school that is just opening. Miss Palmer accompanied her, but returned the same evening.
 Harold Winthrop Pratt and wife are receiving congratulations on the birth, Monday morning, of an eight pound son. The first Monday morn- ing, early, of the new year is lucky time to start in life. May he live and thrive and prosper.
 The family of the late Mrs. Sher- man Topliff, whose death was men, tioned last week, consists of the Misses Mary, Emma and Ida and son Charles, who were all untiring in their care of their mother during her long illness. Their address is Spring field, R. F. D route 1.
 Little Ruth Davis, who has been very ill of appendicitis, is better, as is the baby of Ernest Wilson, that has been i'll with spinal meningitis for some time. Mrs. Gardner is much better. Mrs. Carpenters eyes are Orrin Watrous is still great sufferer Clinton Slater and family are there assisting Mrs. Wat rous.
 South Wilmington.
 The returns of vital statistics for the year 1912 show 36 births, 6 mar riages and 8 deaths in town.
 The tax lists of the town have been by the assessors and lodged with the town clerk.
 Annual business meeting and elec- tion of officers of the Y. P. S. O. B. Friday evening. Conservation meet ing.
 Robert Safranek is the only one so far to take out 1913 hunters license in this town, although it is reported that others are hunting.
 The stork visited the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pratt, West Willing ton, and MT. and Mrs. Frank Navrital of this village on Monday. In each case son was left to gladden. the home
 Several members of the Boys club" received present of watch at Christmas time from a we'll wisher of the club who kept his name to himself. The boys, however, are certain that they know the giver, and hoped that the club may justify the good things that have been said for it. Their motto is 1T am not bound to win, but am bound to be true; I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light have. I must stand with anybody that stands right; stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong. "A. l..
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DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. Pro

lJ bate Court, January 2, 1913.
 Estate of Martha P. Dwight, late of Stafford in said district decpased.
 Upon the application Of Nellie K. Weston, pray. ing that an instrument in writing. purporting tC be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file fully ap- pears, it is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate office in Stafford. in said district, on the 18th day Of January, A. ID. 1913, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given 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 circulation in said district, and by post ing copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Stafford in said District
 ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
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MANSFIELD.
Eagleville.

s. w. Reynolds has returned from an extended trip through the south.
 MT. Baker has large force of men at work on the addition and the re- modelling of the local school house. When completed the school will have two rooms and two teachers.
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A Modest Violet.

"I have about furnished my house" said the eminent actress. How about picturesw
 II have enough of myself to fill the parlor and the reception hall. .s'pose I'll have to have some more taken for the other rooms" ."-Louisville Courier Journal.
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A Marvel of Chemistry.

One of the most marvellous things is the burning of jet of hydrogen gas in liquid air. The smoke that arises from the combustion floats of in the air as pure snow-a flame burning brilliantly in the midst of a liquid. with snow given of for smoke!
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RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, sa. Pro

1) bate Court, January z, 1913
 Estate of Lawrence Nj. Sartori, late of stafford, in said District, deceaSed
 The admnistratrix having exhibited her ad- mintstTation account with said estate to this court for allowance, itis
 Ordered-That the 18th day of Jan, 1913, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate offce in stafford, be, and the same is assigned, for hear ing on the allowance of said administration acc count, with said estate, and this court directs the administratrix to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by pub fishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt,
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
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A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the District of Stafford, on the 7th day of January, A. D. 1913.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK. Judge.
 On motion of the administrator on the estate of LeOnora P. Shepard, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Of1ce in said District on the 18th day of Jan., 1913 at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting a town Of Stafrord, and by advertising the same In newspaper published in Stafford, and hav- Ing 8 circulation in said district.
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk
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A Matter For a Hiahsr Court.

A Matter For Higher CourS.
 ''I don't understand why Matilda has sued me, judge" protested the defend ant in recent breach of promise suit Il only did the asking, while she did the promising. ."-Judge's Library.
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BORN.

Stafford Springs, Dec. 31st, a son to MT and Mrs Fabaminco Carocan.
 Stafford Springs, Dec. 3lst, daughter to Mir. and Mra. Appolonio Zampoli
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The name-Doan's inspires confidence -Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills. Doan's Ointment for skin itching Doan's ReguIets for mild laxative. Sold at all drug stores
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D Court January 6th 1913.
 Estate of Harriet c. Chapman, late Of Ash ford in said district, deceased.
 The executor. Charles D. Chism, having ex- hiblted his administration account with said es- tate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 2Oth day of January, A. D. 1913 at ten oclock in the forenoon, at the pro- bate office in Ashford, be and the same is as- signed for hearing on the foregoing applica- t1On, and this court directs the executor to cite all persons interested the rein to appear at said time and place, by. publishing this order of notice once in some newspaper having circu- latton in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign post in the town or Ashford, where the deceased last dWelt
 OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
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Sure.

A medical writer asks, ''Does position affect sleep?'' It does if the man is holding the position of a night watch man.-New Orleans Picayune. ..
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To try to be happy at the expense of other people is to be bad.-Deland.
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EOR SALE-Chamber Suite, Writing
 N Desk, Buffet and Parlor Coal Stove. In- Quire of MRS. TAYLOR, Center St., opposite Curtiss' wood yard.
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FOR SALE-Colt 21 months old, extra II nice one, also one months old, or would exchange for medium size team horses.
 3w' GEO. r. BUGBEE West Wilmington.
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NOOD WORK HORSE For Sale. O FRED SANGER, Staffordville.
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RESTRICT OF ASHFORD. ss. Probate

CHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale O on Stafford Heights, for cash or on very easy terms. Apply to G. W. EATON.
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EOR SALE - Ford Roadster, finely II equipped, hrst-class condition, thoroughly repaired throughout. Will be sold at a bal gain
 G. D, IDE, Stafford,
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NO R E N T-Tenement of rooms. \ Water in the house, large garden.
 36tf NJ. ROBERTS, West Stafford
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EOR SALE-A Parlor Coal Stove. \ GEO. SISWICK.
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EOR SALE-Horse. Concord Buggy, II Farm Wagon and Business Wagon.
 EMMA L DIMOCK. Crystal Lake. +4t36
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TEACHER IN PIANO and VOICE. A MISS LULU l. IDE, Stafford.
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HAVING installed a full equipment 11 for Custom Grinding solicit your patron age. Grinding days Monday and Friday.
 3w37 H. NJ. HANSON, West Willington.
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A NYONE having Furniture to sell can A dispose of the same by calling on JOHN SENA.
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ITO RENT-Tenements at Forestville. \ Low rents. large gardens T. F.. MULLEN
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TENEMEN TO RENT near Orcutt- \ vile. Six rooms w. K. TREBLE. 38t
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XX GOD CHOPPERS WANTED. w s4W3O PETER MORGANSON,
 West Wilmington.
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CARD.-Rev. and Mrs. Darrow wish to
 express to their friends many thanks for all that was contributed at the New Years
 reception as an expression of good will
 on the part of their parishiOners. It is highly appreciated.
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TLUFF RUGS made to order from
 I your old carpet. Write for particulars. c. SCHULzE,5 5 Chamberlain street, Rockville, Conn. +10w27
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" ANTED Your Fire Insurance w business. w. E. HANLEY.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-11
Jubilee
Singers Delight
Audience Here

The Williams Jubilee singers,
brought here under the auspices Of
the Methodist church gave an ex-
cellent evenings entertainment at
the Masonic hall Wednesday.
The company is made up of eight
persons all Of whom are gifted to an
unusual degree with the smooth,
melodious voices peculiar to the
black race. They were well train
ed and every selection showed refn-
ed appreciation of the best in music.
The program consisted Of num-
ber Of ever popular plantation mel
odies, together with several standard
selections The Sextette from Lucia,
the Miserere from II Trovatore and
The Rosary gave just the right
weight TO program full OF jollity
that bordered on tears.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-11
MEXICAN. ALLEGED 70
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BOD % Jsly Z los alleged isss.isy.
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Spostosa's HoAsl bsssloo4sd s.A
sooa slssswsrd rssAsA oss into the
nidAls Of the river sad sasysd tAsss
for soDs tioe. He finally vss in
dsced, BY some mesns. TO leave the
river and he hurled . large rock ut
j. j. Carpenter, owner Of the hotel.
badly eating his head. The sheriff
then was D oti6ed and upon going to
the Carpenter resort late in the even
ing foun the alleged insane man
tied hands and feet aud placed in the
small depot at Cebolla
1t seems that the Mexican's s actions
in going into the river and hurting
the rock were caused bv being crazed
over 50 many people gathering about
him. The mans condition, being
barefoot and having apparently no
at the hotel, caused consider
able excitement among the people
Sanchez says that he was robbed
Of two ten dollar gold pieces and
some silver at the Mexican camp
along the railroad and that be
was not allowed to come back
and get his shoes. He therefore
struck out barefoot in the direction
Of the Sportnen's hotel The man
was undoubtedly demented, tenn
porarily at least. Since being
brought to Gunnison by Under
Sheriff Lehan he has been placed in
the county jail and is under the
doctors care. but does not seem to
be dangerously insane.
Upon investigation it is found that
this man has a wife and seven
children in Costilla county. His
folks and the officers Of Costilla
county have been notified though
the county judges Office, of the cir
curnstances and the sheriff Of that
county is now on his way after the
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