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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-06-12
The brilliant Stars of June

BY the end of June. Mars, Venus
Saturn and Jupiter will all be morning
stars. but Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound is at all times the star" med
icine for coughs. colds. Group and
whopp'hs cough cough a. eotd IN June Is
pneumonia as at any other time. but
not If Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound is taken. For sale by all drug
gists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-06-12

MY child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. l applied
DIR. Thomas Eclectic OIL. The pain
ceased, and the child sank into rest
full sleep"-Mrs. Nancy NJ. Hanson,
Hamburg, N. Y
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-06-12

Don's use harsh physics The re-
action weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's
Regulets. They operate easily. Zoe at
all stores.
Can't look well, eat well, or feel
we'll with impure blood. Keep the
blood pure with Burdock Blood Bit
ters Eat simply, take exercise, keep
clean and good health is pretty sure
to follow. S1.00 bottle
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-06-12

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothing Doan's Ointment
is fine for skin itching. All druggist s
sell it, soc a box
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-06-12
THOMAS j. YOUNG, ESQ,

Atty. at Law, SoIon, Me.
pay special attention to collections. Send
your accounts, notes and judgments to me
Tor collection. Unless you order it, there will
be no expense to you. No collections, no
charge. Regular com mission on amounts
collected. For further Information write me.
ly34
The Press., 1913-04-23
SOMERS,

MT. and Mrs. Allison Allen o1 Agawam visited Mrs. Alice Pease ovel Sunday.
 Charles Counter has gone to north ern Vermont, where he will remain about two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Read of West Springfield have been visiting at J. B. Kibbe's home.
 Kibbe V. Chapin and family have returned from Springfield, where they have been staying during the winter months.
 Rev. MT. Cole, a retired Congrega- tional minister, and his wife, have bought a new house from MT. and Mrs. Theodore Gowdy at Somers- vile.
 Mrs. William Elwood and her daughter, Miss Jean, of De Kalb, Ill. |, are visiting Mrs. R. Leland Keeney in her new home on Maple avenue, Somersville.
 Andrew Billings, 93, died at 6 o'clock Monday evening of grip at the home of his son, Charles A. Billings MT. Billings was a native of Somers, He is survived by son, Charles A.. . and two daughters, Misses Mattie O. and Etta of Springfield.
 The Ladies' Aid society will be en- tertained at the town hall to-day by Mrs. E. H. Thayer, Mrs. C.M. Gager and Mrs. R. S. Bugbee. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock. At 7.3O an educational meeting will be held, with addresses. Demonstrations of classes will be given and vocal music by the schools.
The Press., 1913-04-23

Raymond Hallway has moved into the Paul house.
 Miss Lyman Moore visited friends in Sturbridge last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Victor Kaleta were in Westford on Sunday visiting relatives. from Southbridge were in town Sat urday looking after arrangements Tor opening camp later. <
 "'Pout'' fishing has commenced at the big dam on the lake, and half the population of Mashapaug may be found pleasant evenings engaged in the sport. l
 w. P. Beeching gave the school a very elaborate observation of arbor day and bird day. The children planted 25 two-year old white pine, and made preparations for school garden. The indoor exercises were special in the feature of a heliostat, which MT. Beeching made personally, also the views shown were original and were chiefly of birds and their haunts.
 Work on the currant field at the Mashapaug Farms has commenced and the bushes are loaded with blossoms formed. Already 100000 currant boxes have been received, which means over 5000 crates. As there are 25,OOO curreant bushes in the field, the seasons crop bids fair to be good one This is the largest field of entrants in the state of Connecti. cut, and it is being watched from 8 financial standpoint by small fruit growers all over New England. The entire crop (if any) will go to com. mission house in Boston.
 Rock Meadow.
 Oscar Willis recently lost good COW. .....
 Herbert Heck of Monson was al home over Sunday.
 Adelbert Agard is having his barr shingled by Leon Booth.
 Mrs. May Mercy of Westford was the guest of Mrs. Matt Heck one day last week.
 While George Agard was recently leading a young creature he was thrown down and had his hand seyefe ly cut. Dr. Smith dressed the would.
 Mrs. David Mathews celebrated he1 74th birthday last Monday by receiv' ing calls and congratulations from he1 friends. She received many post cards and presents.
The Press., 1913-04-23
ASHFORD Westford

Miss Leila Lee was at home for the Sabbath ~s
 Mrs. John F. Taylor of Putnam is spending few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. B. Lee.
 John Fuller has left the employ of j. M Burrell as teamster and accepted similar one with Joseph Chocol.
 w. H. Reed and family of Stafford Springs spent Saturday and Sunday at their summer residence in this town.
 Ralph Davis of Eastford has moved his family here and will enter the store of H. O. Barlow &5 Son>as clerk
 George Sampson, with his mill, has begun saving the lumber on the lot recently purchased from John Scar borough on the Pleasant View Farm.
 Westford Hill. H. @
 G. Lipps made a business trip to Storrs last Saturday.
 Eli Wood has been working at H. H. Upton's paper hanging and paint ing.
 MT. Prokop has been building a corn and wagon house at the Baker place.
 Adelbert Squires, who has been working in Hartford, is at home for while.
 Missss E. l.. Whiton, who has been with relatives during the winter, has returned to her home.
 Mrs. Cora Taylor of Putnam is spending a few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. B. Lee.
 J. w. Armitage is moving his mill on to H P. and H. N. Amidon's Rockwell lot in Stafford.
 Last Friday evening several from here attended the W. 0. T. U. enter tainment at Warrenville. The pro- gram was excellent and we'll rendered and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
 Our appreciation of Miss Dunning' 8 music class at East Wilmington is sim cere, and we feel like the little boy who, when asked what he should say for the favor received, replied, "Please, I'd like some more" :"
 Mrs. Gardner gave very instruc- tive and interesting account of the mission work in the interior of Tur- key. She spoke of the home life and condition of the people, their primi- tive manner of living, their ignorance and superstition, and the difficulty in overcoming the prejudice and hatred of the Mohammedan. Her work there was mostly among the Armenians, who welcome the missionary with his schools and hospitals.
The Press., 1913-04-23
DIED.

At regular meeting of Winter Post, No. A, the following resolutions were adopted :-
 Whereas. in the providence of God, our soldier brother has been removed from our rarks, we deem it fitting and bes that we publi'Iy express our sorrow at the loss of such faithful comrade and honest, upright citizen.
 Resolved-That in the death of John Mccarthy W. realize that we, to0, must soon follow, and that our loss is insigntti- cant to that of the bereaved family.
 Resolved That we tender to the be reaved family our deepest sympathy in the hour of their affliction, and copy of these resolutions be sent to said family, one to The Press for publication, and one spread on the records of the Post.
 J. w. WITT, Adi't.
The Press., 1913-04-23
Ahont fifty relatives and friends of

ADOuG H4Iy IU4dUIV0s anu 4AI0Hus OA IF. O. Durham made mp surprise party which called on MT. Durham and family last Friday evening. Ice cream and cake were served. Games were played and general good time enjoyed by all.
 We are glad to see R. D. W. Knowl ton, first selectman of Ashford, trying out the roads in his new automobile. We hope the auto owners will in- crease faster in the future than they have in the past, for better roads cer- tainly do follow the automobile and we surely are in need of better roads.
The Press., 1913-04-23
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough of Stafford Springs, on list of 1919, are hereby mo- titled that am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May 1st, and on all taxes not paid by June 1st interest at 6 per cent per annum will surely be charged, together with legal fees for collecting. For the purpose Of receiving the same will be at the store of w. E. Hanley every Thursday from May 1st to June 1st, 1913, from a. m. to p. m.
 PATRICK J. MURRAY, Collector Stafford Springs. Conn April 8. 1913.
The Press., 1913-04-23
Suffered Awful Pains From Stomach Trouble Sick Three Months Could Eat Moth.
 img-Only Relief Was Dr.
 Kennedy'S FaVOrite Remedy.

Read what Mrs. May T. Bartlett, of Salem, Mass, says in recent letter: 'T shall never be without Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy again. When wrote for sample bottle I was suffering badly with my stomach and from constipation. I could eat hardly anything and would have awful pains. was down sick for three months that summer and could take nothing but gruel and beef tea. am now on my second bottle of Dr. Kennedy's Fa- vorite Remedy. My stomach is better, my bowels move freely. used to have severe headaches but do not now. Not only has it helped me, but four of my friends who have been troubled with constipation are using it and have been benefited" r.
 Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy has had 40 years of wonderful success in Kidney, Liver and Blood troubles. A phy- sician's prescription, formerly used in his large private practise, and now prepared for general use. Write to-day for free sam- pie and booklet of valuable information. Dr. David Kennedy Co.,, Rondout, N. Y. :.
The Press., 1913-04-23
nIsrRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

A1 UdUb OUTU, hp hpTII SI, I5IE.
 Estate of I.uciana Fontanella, late of Stafford in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of the a min'strator praying that an order may be granted to sell the real est ate Of said deceased, as by said ap plication fully appears. it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in stafford. tI said District, on the 30th day of April, D., 1918 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice bt given of the pendency of said application and the time and p ace of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in tome newsp lper hay ing circulation in said district at least five days before said time assigned,
 ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1913-04-23
Gurleyville.

MT. and Mrs. Dwight Beebe from Ashville, s. O., have been visiting the latter's parents, MT. and Mrs. George R. Dimock.
 Rev. E. H. Tunniclif preached his first sermon of the new conference year last Sunday. We are glad to have so good and able man returned to us for another year.
The Press., 1913-04-23
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pr

bate court, April i6, 1918.
 Estate Of Gio iue Fontanella. late Of Stanord, in said District deceased.
 Upon the application of the admlnlsLratriK, praying hat an order may be granted 10 sell the real estate Of said deceased, as by said applica~ ton fully appears,
 Order'd. That said applca' ion be heard and de eI mined at tha Prob tie once in Stafrord, in s"td district, on the 2fth day of April, A, D, 1913, at 10 ocl Dck in the forenoon, and that no- tice be given Of the pendency of said Rpplica- tion and The time and place Of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newBpa- per having circulation in said district, at least i've days before said hearing ROBERT II. FISK Judge
The Press., 1913-04-23
Tax Collectors Notice,

Notice is hereby given that all property taxes in the town of Union on lists of 1919 are due May 1st 1913, and payable at par until June 1st 1918. will be at the Town Hall in Union May 1st and May 3Oth, from to p. m., for the pur- pose of collecting the same. On all taxes un paid after June 1st interest and any legal ex- penses will be charged
 April 14th, 1913 T. o. NEWELL, Collector.
The Press., 1913-04-23
When Your Feet Ache

From Corns, Bunions, ore or Callous Spots, Blisters, New or Tight Fitting Shoes, Aliens FOOt-E Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes, will give instant relief. Sold ev- anywhere, 25e. Don't accept any substitute. For FREE sample, address Allen s. olmsted. LeRoy, NY.
The Press., 1913-04-23
ATa Court of Probate holden at Staf

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford, within and for the District of Staff ford on the 5th day of June A. D. 1912. Present, ROBERT H. FISK. Judge. on motion of John A. Foster, eXecutor on the
 estate of Lovisa C. Davis, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased
 r This court doth decree that six months be al-
 lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executor, and directs that public notice be
 given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in
 said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Stanord, Certified from Record.
 MARCTJS R. FISK Clerk
The Press., 1913-04-23

Don't use harsh physics. The reaction weakens the bowels, leads to chronic con- stipation Get Doan's Regulets. They operate easily. 25c at all stores.
The Press., 1913-04-23
Ara Court of Probate holden at Sta

ATa Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 14th day of April, A. D. 1913.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of George R. K1ngsDury, executOr on the estate of Mary J. K1ngsbury, late of Staff ford within said district. deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executor, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town Of Stanord, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Record,
The Press., 1913-04-23

DERKSHIRE GILTS -P Pure Blood,
 ID lately bred to Thoroughbred Berkshire Boar, weight 125 to 150 lbs each. price $20 each. Grade Berkshire Shotes, weight l25 to 15O lbs. farm. BUCK HOMESTEAD FARM Westford
The Press., 1913-04-23
RESTRICT OF SOMERS, ss. Probate

l) Court, April F, A. D. 1913
 Estate of Martin J. Galbraith, late Of SOmers in said district, deceased. ~
 Upon the application of Martin J. Galbraith, 8 creditor praying that letters of administration on said estate may be granted, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofice in Somers, In said district, on the 3Oth day of April, A. D. 1915, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that pup lie notice be given of the pendency of said appll- cation and the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same once in H some news; S by posting a copy thereof on the public slgn- post in the town of Somers, in said District, at least i've days before said day of hearing
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1913-04-23
Ara Court of Probate holden at Staf.

"A ford, within and for the District of Stafro rd on the 9th day of Alp il, A. D. 1913. Present. ROBERT H. FISK, Judge. On motion of W1lhelmena 5. Adams, adm1nts. tratrix on the estate of Karl c. Adams, late ol stafford, within said district, deceased. This court doth decree that six months be al
 lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
 to exhibit their claims against the same to the
 tice be given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circula-
 the public sign post in said toWn of Staffori nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt Certified from Record. - MARCUS B. FISK. Clerk.
The Press., 1913-04-23
Ara Court of Probate holden at Som

[ A T Court of Probate holden at SOm- f A ers within and for the district of Somers, | on the l7th day of April, A. D. 1918. | Present, CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge: On motion of Austin E. Ktbbe, administrator
 on the intes ate estate of Calista A. Adams, late | of Somers, within said district, deceased. This court doth decree that six months be al-
 lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate | to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be
 in some newspaper having a circulation in
 said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public stgn-post in said town Of Somers, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 CHARI,ES s. FULLER Judge
The Press., 1913-04-23

ToJal, ...'...'...'..''. $oo4'oSo . State of Connecticut, County of Holland, ss: l. F. G. Sanford, Cashier of the above-named bank do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. F. c. SANFORD, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th
 CHAS. F. HAYWOOD, Notary Public. Correct-Attest
 WILLIS H. REED.
 FREEMAN F PATTEN, Directors.
 GEO l.. DENNIS
The Press., 1913-04-23
Ara Court of Probate holden at Stat A 9n. % distEicf StafEord

A T a Court of Probate holden at Stat "A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 22d day of April, A. D. 1913.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 on motion of Eva J. Kellogg, administratrix on the estate of Maria c. Fletcher, late Of Staf- ord within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be ale lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administratrix, and directs that the public no flee be given of this order, by advertising the same once In some newspaper having ctrcu- lat1on in said district, and by posting copy on fha nublic sign-pOst in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record.
 MARQUIS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1913-04-23
MANSFIELD.

Telephone service is at your com. mand any hour of the day or night.
The Press., 1913-04-23

Stormy weather has no terrors for the housewife who enjoys telephone cnrvico
The Press., 1913-04-23
DOC OWNERS.

Read the notice on the sign-post. If 1t isn't there attend to the tax on or before the first day of May and save further trouble
 MARCUS B. FISK. Town Clerk
The Press., 1913-04-23
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Hillside Cemetery Association will be held in Grange Hall, Staf- ford, May 3, 1913, at p. m. MISS HOLT, Secretary.
The Press., 1913-04-23
A Frank Admission.

.'I suppose you are interested in re form" said the conscientious citizen.
 NO" replied Farmer Corntossel: "l ponrove of it But can't say that it's venerallv expressed in q way that makes it as interesting as the contin ued stories '- Washington Star
The Press., 1913-04-23

"My child was burned terribly about the face, neck and chest. l applied Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. The pain ceased. and the child sank into restful sleep ,
 Mrs Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
The Press., 1913-04-23
Stafford Savings Bank

EOR SALE-A good team, new two horse heavy wagon. New harness for two horses; also black colt, ? yrs. old trained and gentle. Will sell at a low price. Call. MATE1 DIBALA, Keene place, R. F. D. 8. '3-2w
 "RS. M. G. MOORE announces that M she has resumed teaching of Piano. Tel. 6l-6. tf2
The Press., 1913-04-23

(NIRL WANTED at the City Hotel. O MRS KEEFE.
The Press., 1913-04-23

NHOICE Dahlia Bulbs for sale, 15c a ~ bnlb or S1,OO per dog. MRS. CYRUS RAMSDELL, East Main St. Stafford Springs, Conn.,, R. F, D. ?, 11m2
The Press., 1913-04-23

EOR SALE.-The Harwood Summer IT Cottage at Crystal Lake. ' rooms fur n7shed Located on south shore. For particn-
 lars write F. A. RANDALL, $ Henry Building, Rockville, Conn.
The Press., 1913-04-23
FOR SALE

House and lot on Willington avenue, Stafford Springs Conn.,. bounded north by land of John
 by land of Henry Bolieau, and west by land oi Fabyan Woolen Company.
 Inquire of ELIZABETH A. LABRECHE, Administratrix of the estate of Angeline La hrpche Stafford Springs. Conn.
The Press., 1913-04-23

Here is Relief for Women.
 If you have pains in the back. Urinary, Rlad- der or Kidney trouble, try Mother Gray's ARO- MATIC LEAF. a pleasant herb remedy for wom- en's ills and a great tonic laxative. At Drug gists or by mail zoe, sample FREE. Address Mother Gray Co.,, LeRoy, N. Y.
The Press., 1913-04-23

Stafford Springs, Conn April 2s, 1913.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-18
with the daily consular report, which
is published by the bureau.

with the daily consular report, which
is published by the bureau.
Wants Commercial "Spics."
Now for the novelty. To this force
Redfield proposes to add a new for
eign officer, the commercial attache."
He will be attached to- the American
embassy in the country where he is
stationed, and will correspond in rank
to the military and naval attaches.
The latter officials are polite spies.
helping the ambassador out at his So
cial functions. but d%evoting most of
their time to the study of the foreign
nations army. navy and defense. The
commercial attache will have similar
duties d. 1t will be. his job to let
American manufacturers know what
their foreign competitors are doing.
European nations have never thought
of this trick. and II Redfeld secures
the consent Of congress and the ncces-
sary appropriations, no doubt. all ma
tons will be adopting the idea Of the
commercial attache.
Il haven't had time yet to size up
the whole department." said Redfeld.
but it now seems to. me that the
greatest field for development is in the
bureau Of foreign and domestic COM
merce. If it is thought advantageous
to maintain commercial attaches, we
ought to have them in the six great
exporting countries of Europe. Our
consuls already do a great deal, but