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The Press., 1913-02-19
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Congregational Church Notes The topic of the mid-week meeting will be "The joy of finding things lost, :" Luke 15. At 7.1O the church con- mittee will meet any who wish to join the church on confession of faith. Next Sunday the pastor will exchange with Rev. Clarence Russell Williams, Ph. D., of the First Trinitarian church of Lowell, Mass. Dr. Will Hams has been a popular Bible lec- turer at Chautauquas and institutes in various parts of the country and at the evening service will give his lecture, ''From the pit to the palace, or the secret of success. His morn ing theme will be Making our God. |" In place of the regular lesson of the mems class Dr. Williams will talk with the class about ways of Bible study. The church Girls club will meet with Miss Beckwith Monday evening.
 Over five hundred tickets were sold for the concert given last evening for the Johnson Memorial hospital piano fund. The Congregational church was filled, necessitating the bringing in of chairs, and the audience was we'll pleased and gave evidence by generous applause. All are interested in the hospital, but the concert was of special import to local people be- cause of the Stafford connection of several of the participants. Miss Eunice W. Park, elder daughter of William Park of Stafford, has a rich contralto voice and it is always a treat to hear her sing. Miss Mae MacCallum of Talcottville while student at the local high school took several prizes at the speaking contests. Since moving from here she has continued her studies with Hart ford teachers and her readings were much enjoyed. Mrs. Lucius Johnson of Hartford is an accompanist of much ability, and, as on former occasions, was much appreciated. Stafford au- diences have frequently heard Thomas R. Waterman, and his sweet, clear tenor was last night at it's best. The violinist, Ralph Mixer, though very young man, is member of several of Hartford's best orchestras, and as we'll as Henry l.. Bushnell, the 'cellist, added much to the program. About one hundred dollars will be netted for the fund.
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$8,622. IT

Since the report was made out the so- oiety has received the $500 appropri- ation from the state and some bills of later date have been paid. It was voted to pay $500 on the indebtedness of the society, which leaves the debt only $500, with nearly $500 in the treasury. It was voted to hold the next fair on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13, IA and 15. This change is made so as to include Monday, the 18th, which will be ob- served as Columbus day, as the holi- day comes on Sunday. The old board of officers were unanimously reelected as follows: President, ". H. Hall ; vice-presidents, Gardiner Hall, Jr. i, Christopher Allen, L. A. Aborn; re- cording secretary, Charles F. Beck with; corresponding secretary, Charles B. Gary; treasurer, George Siswick {; superintendent of speed classes, Lott |O'Halloran; auditors, William H. Heald, Charles F. Chandler; censor committee, O. F. Beckwith, G. A. Cosgrove, H. s. Abel; directors, H. S. Abel, F. H. Baker, Lewis Mo- Laughlin, R. W. Smith, B.P. Cooley, G. L. Dennis, Cyril Johnson, Dana Gary. Lott O'Halloran, G. A. Cos grove. O. B. Pinney, L. M. Reed, A. G. Gulley, R. H. Fisk, ". E. Han ley. The vaudeville and advertising committee were given a vote of thanks for their excellent work and the en- tertainment furnished last year. The same committee was elected for the next fair, as follows: R. ". Smith, R. H. Fisk and F. H. Baker. The other committees will be elected later. The sociaty's fair last year gave un- usual satisfaction, and being practical ly out of debt the prospects for the future are very bright. The officers are working in harmony and the plan of dividing the work among different committees has been very successful President Hall invited the officers of the society to be his guest at a dinner in Hartford, probably next week Wed nesday evening.
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UNION.

It is pleasure to friends of Leon- ard Wilkins to hear that he has re- covered from his recent illness and to see him in his accustomed place at church.
 A goodly number came out to hear Dr. I. P. Booths sermon last Sunday morning. Among those who have been shut in more or less by ill health this winter were MT and Mrs. Willis G. Howard and H. F. Corbin, and they received warm welcome from their friends.
 The Ladies Benevolent association will hold Washington social at the town hall Friday evening, Feb. 2lst. Hostesses, Mrs. 0. Raymond Towne, Mrs. l.. B. Booth and Mrs. H. R. Howard. A bean supper will be served from 7 to 8 o'clock. Ladies and gentlemen are requested to attend dressed in colonial costume if possible, and are invited to bring antique ar- ticles for exhibition. If Friday even- ing be too stormy, the social will be held the following evening.
 The demolition of the Foster stone block at Stafford Springs calls to mind the fact that the original build ing was erected and owned by Angus tus Corbin of Wilmington, formerly of Union, over sixty three years ago. His nephew, Henry F. Corbin, helped cut some of the timber used in the construction of the building and drew it to the Foster saw mill, which stood just north of Mrs. Mary Dodge's house. The timber came from the Healy Corbin woodlot (now owned by Frank Jackson and formerly a part of the Philip Corbin estate.
 That bill is before the legislature relative to establishing a county poor farm is.a matter to be seriously con- sidered here in Union. Notice of any hearings before the house commit tee is at present unknown, but it should be carefully looked into by all good citizens of the town, and whenever the hearing on the matter comes up the town should be repre- scented before the committee. It is a general opinion by many that the selectmen of the town should call a special meeting to consider this matter of county poor farm, and in pre-
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HOME NEWS.
tOS AL NtpTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.
 We guarantee the fit of any suit we make of your goods, and make 1t at the right price Let Taylor tailor 1t right per the Modern Clothing Co.
 Roller skating at Borough Hall Wed nesday afternoons and evenings until further notice.
 Ladies and Chlldren's Coats &1 to B, to close them out. E. l.. Burr
 Pictures, frames and mirrors of all sizes will he sold at special low price this week Come ir and look them over at J. Wasserman's.
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Next Saturday is the birthday o1
 George Washington. There will be
 no general observance of the holiday
 locally, as the manufacturing plants
 and business places will not be closed.
 The banks and library will be closed.
 The Woman's Home Missionary so-
 ciety of the Methodist church will
 meet with Mrs. O. G. Ellis Friday
 afternoon at 8 o'clock. The first ten
 questions in the January and Febru-
 ary numbers of "Home Missions
 will be used.
 The weather during this month has
 been favorable for the ice men. Many private houses have been filled with ice from to 10 inches thick. The dealers in ice are harvesting this week and there will be no scarcity the coming season. The ice is of good quality, and while it is not quite so thick as they like it, the situation is SO much better than it promised that satisfaction is generally felt.
 At the Current Events club Mon day evening the large number present voted to study South America next season. All member were invited to attend the State Federation luncheon, to be held at Hotel Taft, New Haven, Feb. 25th. The evenings program on London's palaces, parks, squares and cathedrals was very interesting. Miss Elsie Teal gave two piano se- lections, Polish dance, by Scharwenka a and a pleasing encore.
 The following is from The Daily Capital of Topeka, Kan, of Feb. 2, giving an account of the celebration of the forty-seventh anniversary of the founding of the Washburn college of that city: Another feature of the exercise was the presentation of the coat of arms of the Wash burn family, after which the college is An embossed and handsomely framed insignia of the coat of arms was presented to the college by Harry Monroe Washburn of Topeka. The Washburn family traces it's history back to the time of William the Con- queror. The name was given to a locality, being derived from two words, Wash, implying the swift cur rent of a stream, and Bourne, the stream or brook itself. At that time the name was spelled 'Washbourne. John Washburn came to America prior to 1892 and established the American family. Deacon Ichabod Washburn of Worcester, Mass, who gave $25, 900 to the college, for whom the college was named, was one of his descend ants. In connection with this, it is to know that a powder horn carried by 8 member of the Washburn family at the battle of Bunker Hill is in the historical col lection of the Kansas State Historical | society in the state house" H. M. was formerly of West staf- ford.
 The adjourned annual meeting of he Stafford Springs agricultural so- ,iety was held at the Springs House Monday afternoon, with a good at endance. The report of the treas lrer showed that in spite of the bad weather the society netted over $4OO Iom the last fair. The report was $ fellows:
The Press., 1913-02-19

senting the matter before the commit. tee at Hartford carry the attitude oi the people of Union on the subject. Representatives Walker and Moore are looking the matter of the bill up and will have draft or copy of its purport.
 Mashapaug.
 Willis Hiscox, Jr., killed fox near his home last week.
 Miss Francis Walker is visiting in Hartford and Warehouse Point.
 Peter and Daniel Thompson have purchased two fine hound puppies.
 Mrs. Lyman Moore was in Worces- ter last week attending lectures on Panama canal.
 A. M. Heck has installed a new gear at the saw-mill at the Brown place, and is able to operate the ma chinery for grinding grain at present.
 Ice harvesting has been in full swing the past week. Those filling their ice houses were G. w. Craw- ford, E. G. Walker 3, F. A. Moore, George Kostur and Eugene Young.
 Freeman Spaulding will soon move his numbering operations into the hollow at the south end of Breakneck pond. Also Turner Bros are to cut woodlot for Messrs. Wells in the same locality. It has been some years since a saw-mill was in opera tion in the above locality.
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Some Bargains in Boys Blouses

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T Mrs. Robert Smith is in the John
 son hospital for minor operation.
 MT. and Mrs. George L. Den nj have gone to Maine for a short visit.
 Miss Betty Pinney, younger daugh
 ter of O. B. Pinney, is ill with ton
 silitis. a.. ..-.. --
 Harry Pownall has ordered Fort touring car through the Hudson Garage company.
 Barnon's circus, including trained pony, acting dogs and cat, will be al the Comique theater tomorrow even
 ing.
 Iona council, Degree of Pocahontas, will hold an Easter ball at St. Ed wards hall Monday evening, Marcf 24th, with music by Lynch's orches tra.
 The union Lenten service will be held at the Congregational church Friday evening. Rev. Marian H. Jones of Staffordville will deliver the sermon. Subject, ''The promised presence of Christ.
 The topics for the union teacher training class in Grace church Tues day evening will be Prophets and Heroes of Dark Days, Jer., Ezek. , Isa. S. S. Methods; The Sunday Schools Equipment and Program.
 Rev. Peter J. Moran, a Paulist father from New York, preached the Lenten sermon at St. Edwards church last evening to large audience. His discourse was an eloquent portrayal of the passion of Christ, and he chose as a text, "He was bruised for our sins.'
 The Christian Endeavor society of Rockville will present their play en- titled, Farm Folks" at the Congre- gational chapel Wednesday evening. March 5th. This play has been given at Staffordville and West Stafford and was very we'll received. Admission, 25c; children, 15o.
 The work of tearing down the old Foster block has been commenced. The block is an old landmark and the number in town who can remember when it was built is limited. The flood did the old block but little dam age, and while it has been through several fires the walls are as firm ap- parently as the day it was built. The Union correspondent has something of interest on the block this week, and believes, with good reasons, that it was built over 63 years. ago.
 This evening twelve of the young married ladies will serve supper at the Congregational chapel. The menu will include escalloped oysters and cold meats at the usual price, 1 5c. Among the many hostesses the name of Mrs. Anders Jacobsen should have been printed last week. A Washing ton social will follow the supper, with an illustrated lecture on the Revolutionary period of U. s, his- OO1Js bO b4AOO6 ID a SOA4 PUAAOh SOt to those last used and are loaned by the Colonial Danes.
 Yesterday afternoon large number attended the missionary meeting which was held with Mrs. G. H. Baker. After the program on secular and religious education in China, the delicious contents of other "china" reminded the ladies that the hostess was celebrating the eighty-fourth | of her birth, which really ,omes to-day. Much appreciation of her beautiful and helpful life were by words and fragrant lowers. Mrs. J. Carl Converse, Mrs. ! L. B. Baker, Mrs. O. B. Pinney and Mrs. O. R. Newton served.
 The Johnsons won from the War rens last evening, to 1.
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STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Mrs. F. E. Fitzpatrick and Mis- Rollinson have gone for a visit il New York city.
 Mrs. 0. L. Harris is spending a few weeks at the Yungborn recreation grounds, Butler, N. J.
 Rev. R. G. Clapp addressed a meet. ing of Sunday school workers in New Haven Monday on Missions in Sun. day sehool.''
 The town board of relief will meet at Borough hall Friday. This will be the last opportunity for filing ap- peals before this board.
 There will be a regular meeting ns Myriad Rebekah- -lLodSsGG-Tn1s evening. with light refreshments, will follow the regular work.
 The legislature railroad committee will have hearing tomorrow at p. m. on the act incorporating the Staf- ford and Monson street railway com- pany.
 The high price of coal has led to the use of wood in much larger quantities for fuel this season than formerly. Householders will do we'll to keep a watehful eye on their chimneys, as the chances for fire are much greater with wood than with coal.
 Miss N. NJ. Whiton has hired tenn porary quarters in the Warren block, taking part of the store occupied by Judge W. H. Heald as an office. Miss Whiton is looking for a loca- tion in the business district and if she finds one will tear down her block and rebuild.
 The following is of local interest, as MT. and Mrs. Miller were at one time residents of Stafford Springs:
 Mir. and Mrs. Miner Miller cele- brated their golden wedding at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Gard ner l.. Miller, in Providence last Sun day. MT. Miller was a native of Wales, where he was born June 24, 1888. Mrs. Miller, who was Miss Rosett Booth, was born in Union, Ct October 12, 1S43. They were mar ried in Stafford by Rev. Henry M. VailL The couple made their home in Stafford for seven years, after which they lived in Wales and in Auburn. They moved to Brimfield in 1882. Their three daughters, Lena M., Elizabeth D. and Mabel l.. all attended the Hitchcock free acad- emy, from which school Elizabeth graduated in 1888. After graduating from Boston university medical school, she practieed medicine in Milford, Charlestown and West Medford. She was married to Fred A. Howard of West Medford, where she now resides and continues to practice to a con- siderable extent. MT. and Mrs. Mil Ter make their permanent home with MT. and Mrs. Howard and spend some weeks each year with the other daughters. The eldest daughter mar ried Frank W. Shepard of South Birmingham, and she has two chill dren. The youngest daughter, at whose house the anniversary was celebrated, became the wife of Dr. Gardner L. Miller, a well-known physician of Providence. MT. Mil Ter has three brothers living. Milton Miller of Syracuse, Lyman of Monson and Lindorph of Worcester. Mrs. Miller has two brothers, Melven Booth and Milo Booth of Brimfield, a brother, Sandford Booth of Brim- field, having died last year. The celebration of the anniversary was wholly family occasion, about 25 relatives being present. The couple received liberal purse of gold, gifts of flowers and many letters of con- gratulations.
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MONEY

MAKES MONEY if planted in a good bank where it grows while you sleep. Keep in mind that we are a bank that does things. -Ev- cry man can't get rich, but every man can save something. The only Way of saving money is by depositing it with a sound bank. When it jingles in your pocket you want to spend it Your name would look we'll on our books. Call and let us put it there.
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sPUNELLA CLOTH is a lovely soft twilIed fabric. with coored stripes blue, black, lavender, grey, green; others with two colors, blue and black, blue and tan, black and tan, etc., etc. Would be splendid for mems soft shirts; 32 inch and 25c yard.
 KINDERGARTEN CLOTH is shown in a splendid assortment with good choice of attractive colors and patterns, fast co'ors too. Buy now for dresses and children's wear Price, 25c yard
 THE IRISH POPLINS are lovely for waists and dresses. Have beautiful appearance mer- cerized, and give selection from handsome and extensive line of exquisite color shades. Are in the highest favor, for 26c yard,
The Press., 1913-02-19
The Largest Magazine in the World.

ToDAY's MAGAZINE Is the largest and best edited magazine published at soc per year. Five cents per copy at all news dealers Every lady who appreciates a good magazine should send for a free sample copy and premium catalog. Ad- dress ToDAY's MAGAZINE, Canton. Ohio.
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First National Bank, Stafford Springs, Conn.
Big Reduction

On Ladies' Coats, Suits, Sweaters, Underwear, etc. The cold we a t h CT h a S come, as said last week, so now is the time to buy. We must dispose of these goods so that we can get room for spring goods.
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Note These Camera Reductions

the GO ofan takers OCamens Ohenuat twere$9 to
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The Press., 1913-02-19

THOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale V on stafford Heights, for cash or on very easy terms. Apply to c. W. BATON.
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A NEW CLOTH Is combination of Ratne and Crepe, with your pick from plain color shades Ike these-old blue, piTk, tan, grey, lavender, roseda, navy, golden brown, Copenhagen and black A popular material that is selling fssf at 25c yard.
 COTTON FOULARDS with mercerized finish, rival the high cost silk ones in appearance. They are in dots, stripes and figures, copied from the silk kinds. Are 32 inches wide, for 25c yard.
 MADRAS SHIRTINGS-We have just received importation order from England. Neat, classy patterns, colored stripes on white grounds that will please you well. These shrtines are 32 inch. No finer made for 25c yard.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-17
YOUTHFUL TRAVELLER
Leaves Good Will Farm for New York
Lands in Augusta.

ID Lawrence Williams, aged IL years,
was the guest of the Augusta police
department, Saturday night and sun
day morning, on his way from Good
Will Farm. at Hinckley, to his home.
in Ithaca, n. Y. On leaving the GUS
tody # Marshal Colgan, Sunday noon,
young Williams did not continue his
Journey to New York, but went back
to the Farm, instead-by request.
According to the youngsters story,
he had some trouble with another hoy
at Good Will. and because of that fact
decided To leave the place and go TO
his home. Acting upon his resolution,
he left Good VIII. at o'clock Satur-
day morning, and walked to Augusta.
When Train 112 came along, at 6.5o
p. NJ. ne got aboard to continue his
Journey, but his cash capital only
amounted to 10 cents, and on reach
ing Hallowell the conductor of the
train put him off.
Someone put the boy on a trolley
ear. end he came back to Augusta,
where he fell in with Night Officer
McCausland, by whom he was taken
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-17
SuddenDeath, Sum-,
OF ThOs. MCGuire.

Thomas Mcclure. an attendant at
the Augusta State hospital, dropped
dead, shortly after 10 o'clock Sunday
morning, at Arsenal and Williams
streets. while on his way home to the
hospital after having attended mass
at st. Mary's Catholic churcl. He
was at the time in company with
Michael Cochrane, another attendant
from the hospital. Plummer's am
lulance was summoned, and the re-
mains were taken to the II. w. Plum
mer undertaking rooms to be pre-
pared for burial. Death is supposed
to have been due to heart disease.
The deceased was 30 years of age.
unmarried, >and was native of Ire
land. He came to Augusta from Mas
sachusctts, in July, 19l1 and had
since that time been employed at the
hospital, III the capacity of attendant.
He was young man of good habits,
and enjoycd the respect and good will
Of all who knew him.
SLpt. Miller said, Sunday morning
in speaking of Mr.. Mcclure, that he
was one or the most highly valued
attendants at the institution, and thai
| his sudden death was keenly felt by
one and all of the officials. In hi.
work al the hospital. Mr.. Mcclure
| had charge of the industrial depart
ment, where the shoe repairing i.
done, and whore the rugs are made
! Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-17
Sick, Sour Stomach,
Indigestion or Gas
Take "Pape's Diapepsn" and in i've
minutes you'll wonder what be.
came of misery in stomach.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion of the food did the
damage-do you? Well. don't bother
II your stomach is In a revolt; II sour,
gassy, and upset, and what You just
ate has fermented into> stubborn
Jumps: head dizzy and aches; belca
gases and acids and eruetate undigest-
efl food. breath foul, tongue coated
just take Il little Pape's Diapepsin AMI
in five minutes you wonder what be-
came of the Indigestion and distress.
Millions of men and women today
know that it is needless to have a bad
stomach. a little Diapepsin occasion
ally keeps this delicate organ reSu-
lated and they eat their fayorite foods
without fear.
If your stomach doesn't take care of
your liberal limit without rebellion;
if your food is damage instead of
help. remember the quickest, surest,
most harmless relief is Pape's Diapep-
sin which costs only fifty cents for
large case at drug stores. It's truly
wonderful--it digests food and sets
things straight. so gently and easily
that it is really astonishing. Please,
for your sake, don't go on and on with
n weak, disordered stomach; it's So
unnecessary.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-11-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Colonial Theatre,

The first two days OF this week the
Colonial will offer to its patrons a
wonderful feature that will remain in
their memory for n long time. Three
acts. filled with tense and exciting sit
nations, entitled The Green God, or
the Flower Girl of Montmartre. This
drama Iortrays in strong and force
full manner the baleful influence of the
green-eyed god Of jealousy over hu-
manity. The heart rendins incidents
that entered into the life of Marie
Louise. the flower girl, as the result
of the sewn seeds Of Jealousy will
arouse your sympathy and you will ex-
pectantly await the final setting of a
very absorbing drama.
The supplementary program is of
exceptional merit, the usual keystone
comedy will start the ever-present
laughter. a Quiet Little Wedding is
its title and the work of the fat boy
is beyond description.
The Mutual Weekly shows the Har-
ward Princeton game in action and TO
ali followers of current events this fea-
ture has 4 great scope TO offer, this
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