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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-18

Vive her. The funeral services were
held at the residence yesterday after
noon, conducted by the Rev. C. G..
Derrick Of the Methodist church, Of
which she was a member, and inter-
ment made at Evergreen cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-18

Licenses have been received by the
following colored couples: Willie
Logan and Sibbie HIcQuilla, Sumter;
Nathaniel II. Field and Agatha Da-
Wis, Sumter; James Jenkins, Charles
ton, and Annie House. Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-18

Licenses TO marry have been issued
to Mr.. Geo. Griffin of PineWood and
Miss Emma Turner Of Tindal; Mr..
Jesse Atkinson and Miss Sue Bar
wick of Tindal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-18

Corn planting will be rushed
throughout Sumter county. If the
weather continues good this week.
The Press., 1914-01-21

Tosemployers of less than five per. sons, who have: neglected to get out from in. under the compensation act, the opportunity remains; only in such case they are still bound by the law until 30 days after notice of rejection is given. Blanks may be had of the town clerk: ~ -.~.s.- ..
 Homer N. Neil received by parcel post from his son, Homer, in Florida cocoanHt and: box of oranges, last Monday The eocoanut was in the husk and was novelty, as such are rarely seen in the north. The oranges were of the small, oblong variety and are anything but sweet.
 An article in. a recent Worcester, Mass, paper is of local interest, de. scribing the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Chapin of that city, Dec. 3Ist. Mrs. 0. was formerly Miss Emma A. Green and lived here previous to her marriage. She is sister to Cornell Green and Mrs. Carlos J. Gurley. The gathering was altogether in the nature of a surprise to the principals, but was helped along by their nephew Franklin O.. Gurley, who is living with them. @ .'+@
The Press., 1914-01-21
HAMPDEN.

:, Miss Esther Burleigh, 73, died sud. denly of heart failure Monday morn ing, at the home of MT. and Mrs. James W. Calkins of 19 Beech street, Springfield, where she was visiting. She had previously been visiting friends in Ho1yoke She was born in Wilbraham February 27, 1840, and had always made her home in Wilbraham and Hampden. She was tRe fourth of a family of six children, of which one brother, Charles. H.
 Burleigh,s is still living: Her par ents were Abner O. and Cynthia All den Bur1eigh. She was educated in the Old South Wilbraham academy, and taught in the public schools of Palmer, Monson and Wilbraham about ten years. She joined the Congrega- tional church in Hampden, June 5, 1858, during the pastorate of Rev. E. s. Skinner She was secretary and treasurer of the Ladies' Benevo- lent society for many years and was life member of the woman's board of missions. Miss Burleigh was a charter member of the Hampden grange and member of the Spring field Pomona grange! Her family is we'll known in this vicinity. Her brother, Albert, was prominent business man in Palmer; her sister, Mrs. Johanna. Burleigh Holt of Staf- ford Springs, was liberal giver for religious and educational purposes.
 Since her old home, Sunnyside, was leased about a year ago, she had made
 her home with her brother, Charles Hs aBurleigh, The efuneral will be held sjn the 4r Congregational church in to morrow at 3 o'clock. Rev. Charles B. Bliss will oficiate.
The Press., 1914-01-21
WELLINGTON.

The little son of Ernest Wilson is still very i'll.
 Mrs. Smith was Willimantic visitor Tuesday.
 Mrs. Harold W. Pratt and little son are at F. W. Pratt's. The little boy has been seriously ill most of the time since they came from Providence.
 Most of the farmers are busy getting their ice crop. Ben Robbins, with his team, is helping MT, Wostrel, who has an ice pond in one of his pastures r Miss Clara Dauf1inger, who has passed her summers at the family home here, was married recently to MT. skerry of New York. Congratu lations.
 On Sunday, at the church services, letters were granted Mrs. Mary F. Lyon, Charles Lyon and Willie Cleve- land, to unite with the State street Baptist church, Springfield, Mass
 Much sympathy is expressed for the family of Lucius Squires, who lost their all when the house of the late Dwight Lamb burned last week. Mrs. Squires and children are at her faith er's, Fred Squires', at Forest Mills, we hear.
 At the regular grange meeting Fri day evening, instead of the installa. tion of officers, the wcrkmen's com- pensation act will be discussed. Con- siderable time was given to this much talked of new law at the session of the state grange in Hartford, just closed. A pleasant and profitable meeting is expected and full attend ance of mem bers desired.
 There was a good attendance of little people at Sunday school at Il
The Press., 1914-01-21
DIED.
RESOLUTIONS,

Whereas our Heavenly Father has re. moved from our Order, our beloved sister, Florence Preston, therefore be it.
 Resolved-That we tender to her family in which she was ever faithful wife, a devoted mother and a loving sister, our deepest sympathy in the time. of their aff1iction. *,-.'.: 13 V: Resolved-That while Baker Chapter, No. "A, sincerely deplore their loss, we fully realize that as one by one the links are broken the parting is but temporal, and the meeting eternal.
 That these resolutions be spread upon our records and published in The Press, and copy forwarded to the family of our sister, ., :.-. Signed -"
 LAURA D. sANFoRD,yl
 LUcRETIA s. TUFTS, Committee.
 EDITH B. FISK, ) s-.r. .:'
The Press., 1914-01-21
Bath Maj ponular In snain.

Tn the quaint Spanish city of Toledo the traveller is shown upon the banks of the Tagus below Wamba's palace the alcove in which La Cava was wont to bathe until seen by Roderick, and her fate was none the happiest at the hands of the last of the Goths. To this day she is referred to as an awful example of the fate that awaits those who dare to bathe in water too often. The Spanish woman is sparing in her use of water for personal cleanliness, preferring oil or some other medium Exchange
The Press., 1914-01-21
A Xantipne OutMitted.

An Englishman of Huntingdon had = he misfortune to live in q continuous quarrel with his wife. Who was a mod crn .Aantippe anf threatened in case she survived him to dan over his grave. It was her lot to outlive him but it wasr not so" easy to carry out her threat. The hushand had the pre- caution to make an ifijunetion. in his will requiring iis bo,ly to ,be buried ir the s2a near his residence and without ceremony. The injunction. was com piled with ,. ...... ..
The Press., 1914-01-21

The Union Agricultural society of the towns of Somers, Ellington, East Windsor and Enfield, held it's annual meeting Monday in the town hall of Enfield. The following officers were elected: President, Charles H. Brain ard, Enfield; vice president, E. A. Sykes, Ellington; secretary, W. J. Hughes, Enfield; assistant secretary, H. T. Brainard, Enfield; treasurer, J. A. Thompson, Ellington; marshal, Ernest Woodward, Enfield. The vari- ous town committees named were Enfield, William K. Henry, Olin E. Olmstead, Harry J. Bridge; Filing ton, H. H. Mcknight, John McKins- try, Buel H. Sikes; Somers, John Hunt, B. F. Pinney, s. Dwight Per cival; East Windsor, Frank A. Ham inton, James Miskall, w. H. Price. Various awards comm ittees were also selected The annual cattle show and fair will take place this year in En- field, with the date to be selected by the executive committee of the asso- citation.
The Press., 1914-01-21
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21, 1914.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
s1 1.5o year. If paid strictly in advance, sl.


 We are always glad to have res0s items sent In, but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier, If possible. It is often neces- sary to abridge items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 8. m. This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- eeived and all arrears are paid in full. We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-haR advertising rates Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 This Paper and The Connecticut Courant (semi-weekly) furnished for S2.15 per year in ad- vance.
The Press., 1914-01-21
NOELCE.r
To Lhe Jsers l0f Aqaeduet Water

Your attention is calaed torule G. There must be no waste of water 4sTio coticealIneht of the purpose for which ftSfs used,ESNo continuous flow to guard against freezing Will be allowed except through meters.
 lin so many Instances tenants claim that land lords advise the continuous flow of water to pre- entfteezing; this we cannot allow and must insist that pipes and buildings be fixed so that this is not necessary.
 Water takers continuing to violate this rule will be obliged to take water at meter rates.
 ANTHONY ADAMS, Supt.
The Press., 1914-01-21
GAIARRiIlI SUFFERERS

Surely use Hyomei. It's natures true remedy for catarrh, bronchitis, croup of infants or any in1ammatory disease of tke breathing organs you breathe it- no stomach dosing. Hyomei gives effective and immediate relief CT money refunded.
 Its healing baIsan1s quickly reach tEe air cells cf the nose, throat and lrasG,SS--7 the catarrhal germs are destroyed. F.. :.
 If suf-ering from droppingS inthe throat, watc-y eyes, husky voice, discharge from the nose or that choked up feeling-t-yJ r. rHyo1.2ei TOW -today=conplcte outfit SLIGO
 ...--..... ~ANDERs.J JACOBSEN. ...t- Y. :.
The Press., 1914-01-21
ROCKVILLE.

Rockville has case of small pox, William Bartlett, at Grove street. MT. Bartlett was employed as a painter by A. E. Snow at Stafford Springs, but had not been there for about three weeks when he was take
The Press., 1914-01-21
ANDERss: JACOBSEN.
BORN.

Stafford Springs, Jan. lst, 3 daughter to MT. and Mrs Leroy Connors 2d, ya son to MT. and Mrs. Tonic Duda 7th, 3 daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Campo; 9th, a. daughter to MT. and Mrs
 H. G. Goodell; 14th, daughter to Mr and Mrs. Batista Chinati. s:g 4,... ,gfx9s
The Press., 1914-01-21
ASHFORD.
westford

Miss Elinor Johnson, teacher of; the Axefactory school, spent Sunday at her home in Woodstock. ....
 Fred Wilson of South Manchester and Charles Falt of Hartford were guests of Mrs Jennie Barlow Sunday.
The Press., 1914-01-21
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Good inch ice is being harvested at the lake. The ice houses of w. J. Bowler at the hotel, and John Carl son, Roy Willis, A. U. Charter ant others are being filled this week
The Press., 1914-01-21
MANSFIELD.

a
 4 Charles Hall: .the2yeung man who was severely injured during the fire att the Connecticut Agricultural col
 lege early this month, is resting com: fortably at St. .Joseph's hospital, Will. limantic. ,.. He is now pronounced te be- out of danger, but his injuries will keep him. confined to the hospital fo1 several weeks. .s:.~.~ :. .s.<
 Miss Emily Darling, aged 8n years, died at the home of Mrs. R.,sM. .FisI at Mansfield Four Corners on Satur- day. Bright's disease caused death. The deceased was born in Mansfield, August 19, 1892, daughter of Jill. son. and Polly (stevens) Darling. The funeral was held Monday at 10 clock. Rev. Leonard Smith of the Spring Hill Baptist church off1ciated and burial was in the Spring Hill cemetery. >..
 Ward Atwood of Mansfield died at his home in Conantville Monday night of angina pectoris, The deceased was born in Mansfield, Nov. II, 1S46, the son of John and Sophronia (Wright) Atwood. He was a farmer by occu. patton and most of his life had been spent in the town where he was born. During the past few years his home had been with his brother, Ellsworth, in c Conantville, where he was held in f3h1gh esteem by all who knew him There survive him four brothers, -THhurloV, Martin and Ellsworth ot Mansfields and Philo w. of Williman- tic. K .asa~, ill., .'.'4 >:- t.".-:. .'.
 A third interest in the Eagle mill at Eagleville has been bought by Mrs. Fife Ross of Willimantic, widow of James H.. Ross, from MT Ross sister. When Mr. Ross died he left will ill which he gave all of his property to his wife. There arose some difficulty between the representative of MT. Ross sister and the executrix of the estate over the management of the mill,. so the plant was shut down. Negotiations were then made for the purchase. of the third interest by Mrs. Ross and she finally bought it.. Now the estate of MT. Ross will be closed, and if possible Mrs. Ross will sell the mill. Mrs., Ross is in ill health and would rather sell the plant than operate it, '..'"-
 .@r4i *.ss@. >:A Merrow, <, |
 Bert Hallock is attending the dairy meeting in Hartford. ]!
 Mrs. Dillworth is spending several days with MT. and Mrs. Eugene Dim- ock. <, 2f'& *,'-
 Mrs. DillWorth and Mrs. Eugene Dimock spent a day last week visiting friend in Norwich.
 .Mr.. and. Mrs. Ivan. Wilcox and daughter, Sarah, and Mrs. Phebe Will COX were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Sparrow of Holland :
 The farmers have been spending the last few days harvesting ice. Merritt Usher, Eugene Skinner and Asa Bur- dick have their ice houses filled with fine ice t2~and 13 inches thick. t
 Mrs. Frances Newcomb, who has been boarding for several weeks in South Windham. has returned to her home here. Miss Carrie Newcomb and MT. Brown of New London &C., Sol the trip in MT. Benton s automobile.
The Press., 1914-01-21
Cheerful Postscript.

Jones-The Browns have bought a car. Wife-Can't you say something cheerful once in awhile? Jones-The bummest machine ever saw and sec Ond hand at Chicago News.
The Press., 1914-01-21
Personal Tax. Notice.

All persons liable to pay personal tax ia the town Of -stanoFd are hereby notified that saip tax is due ana payable O. the first day Of FebFu ary, and that for the purpose of receiving same in person or by mail, 1 will be at my place o residence on Feb. 2d. F. H. PLUME,
 collector of Personal Taxes.
 stafford, com, Jan. l6, 1914. 2w
The Press., 1914-01-21
Board of Relief Notice
Tnwn nf Willinrfnn.

\ VWA VA w AAAAt1E IUAAs | The Board of RelIet will meet in the hail iT Sou ilfngton on Monday, Feb 2d, 1914, from l o'clock until o'clock p. m.; in the Town II al at NiAtngtoRt enter on Saturday, Feb IA. 1914 hall at south Wilmington on Saturday, Feb. 21 1914. from o'clock unttl4 o'clock D. m, for tht purpy s. Of maStng any readJustment or the Jas llsts as may eem proper. if v ..s x 'ef x. RO MAINE TUX HR,l Board -t 4E WM Q. ELDRED1E, of
 Nj ERE EIrpL, USHER, Relief. Wilmington, ,NGunA... J JAfl, l2O.i il0l4iS " s \
The Press., 1914-01-21

A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol- "A land, within and for the district of Holland, on the I7th day of January, A. D. 1914. %
 Present, ED IN 5. AGARD, Judge.t .f . {,
 Estate Of George A. Joslyn ot Totiand, in said district. .t .y-.., ,<st ..s
 The conseLvator having made written ap- the statute, for an order Of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described therein, 1t is
 ordered, that said application be heard at the Jannary. 1914. at f1 a clock in inc forenoon. ana that notice thereof be given, by inserting copy of this order ID The Press newspaper having a circulation in said district, and that return be made to this Court.
 :. -. =. '. Attest, EDWIN s. AqARp, Judge.
The Press., 1914-01-21

Most dtst1guri"g skin eruptions, scrof"- ula, pimpIes, rashes etc, are dde.to i'm. pure blood. Burdock Blood Bltters as a cleansing blood tcn,c, i+ we'll recommend ed. $l at all stores. > '''--4-
The Press., 1914-01-21
A T a Court of Probate holden at Son "A oru within ond fOr the dfstrfct Inf Gonar

A T Court of Probate holden at Som A CTS, within and for the district of Somers, on the 10th day of January, A. D. 19,4. ,. Present, CHARLES $. FULLER, Judge. * on motion Of Arthur k. Fitch, execulOr on the tesiate estate of Henry s. Gates, late of Somers, within said district, deceased. < 'r4 This court doth decree that six months be all lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executOr or the Probate court, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advert1s- ing in newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public stgn-pOst in said town Of Somers, nearest the place where the deceased last dwett, Certified from Record.
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1914-01-21
Board of Relit fs Notice!
Town of Stafford

Notice Is hereby glveh that the Board of Re- lief will meet on Monday, Feb 2d, at the Bor- m to p. m. aId on Tuesday, Feb. .S3d,. at the Town Hali, Stafford, from q. m.to p. m.I ITEt s' - z X 7 HAFa MISEgf agl Board: ~s f asEsCO0LEY, } of - s. s,sss. ,.-;,ssi,. HIiAs klLAZIER,l Relief.
The Press., 1914-01-21

For earache, toothache, pains, burns, scalds, sore throat. trv rr Thomas Ec- lectic Oil, a splendi remedy for emergen- cies,
The Press., 1914-01-21

What ripens fast does not last Shakespeare.
The Press., 1914-01-21

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf "A ford within and for the District of stafford on the 18th day of January, A. D. 1914. Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of the executor on the estate O Peter HampSJon, late of Stafford, within saic 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 Ofiice in said District on the 2gth day O Jan, 1911, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting 9 copy or this order on the public sgn-post in said In newspaper published in Stafford, and hav- Ing circulation in said district. Attest, MARCUS E. FISK, Clerk. :
The Press., 1914-01-21
Board of Relief Notice.

own UL UuIUWs The Board of Relief of the town of Union Will be in session at the Town Hall Feb. Id and the 2Oth, 1914, from 1 until o'clock D. m.
 THOMAS HARTMAN, JR.,l Board
 F. 0. NEWELL of
 MYRON HECK. Relief,
The Press., 1914-01-21
WANTED - Your Fire Insurance
 W business, w. K. H HANLEY NEACHER IN PIANO and VOICE. A --,---~-sNfTSs UbU I. JDE, Stanord.

AT a Court of Probate holden at Staf
 "A ford. within and fir the District of Stafford on the Izth day of January. A. D. 1914. .-.-'--f t Present, ROBERT Il. FISK, Judge.
 v On motion of the eXecutrix oh the estate oi Martht3 F, DHtght, late of stafford, within said distIict. deceased. ''''
 It is ordered by this court, that, notice shall be given that Inc administration account in said estate Wtlf be exhibited for settlement Ht the Probate Ofrtce in said district, on the 2st h day of January. 1914, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, bv posting copy of this order on the public tising the same in newspaper published in st afToId and having a circulation in said dis trict. Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1914-01-21

" OST-A mans fur automobile glove
 lJ Finder please leave at the Wallace Morse home, EaSt-Ma Main-St ... ,, "'
The Press., 1914-01-21

EOR SALE-My place on Brown ave- A Seven-room house. Call and look the place over, MRS. HENRY CRANE. +w4a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-15

Tree" with company of 81 people,
including a chorus of 60 voices, said
to be the best dancing chorus in the
world. The company have been play.
ing capacity houses in the west and
Manager Vesperman is fortunate to
book the celebrated black.face min.
strels. Mcintyre & Heath, who lead
the world In minstrelsy and both of
whom are m%illionaires, yet still de-
light tho nation and both will person.
ally appear with The Ham Tree Sat.
urday night at the Auditorium.
Three acts, with four scenes, show
ing the Travellers Rest, a country
hotel in Merton, S. c., a water tank
on the p. ID. Q. r. r., the woods
near the track and Mrs. Nickleback.
er's New York palace. Mr.. Mcintyre
appears as a livery stable attendant,
named Alexander Hambletonian, the
natural comejean." who is lured
from his job to throw himself into
the arms Of fame as an actor. Mr..
Heath's character is q Georgia min
strel, who lures Alexander into the
limelight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-15
YOU Can HAVE A WEALTH
OF BEAUTIFUL HAIR
~. :.>:. uERPI0DE

Nothing equals III aureole of beau.
tiful hair as a frame for a pretty
face Without a background of nice
hair a really pretty face frequently
becomes plain and, with it, unattract-
i've features assume life and beauty.
Every woman can increase her
natural charm by using Newbro's
Hcrpicide. Herpicide makes hair
beautiful. The dandruff germ saps
tho. vitality Of the hair. Herpicidc
applied intclligently and regularly
checks this destruction of hair life
and prevents the hair from falling
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-15
PLEASED WITH WRITE.uP,

"
r Hazelton Republican: The Bis
marck Tribune of March 4 contained
a f%our-column write-up of. Hazelton,
by H. l.. Wall, one of the Tribune
Overlanders, who visitei here last
summer. a:
The article begins with the time
the tOwnsite was plated. in 1902,
and follows the history down to the
present day, giving all account also
of the excellent surrounding farming
community, and laying particular
stress upon the Emmons county dem
OnstratiOn farm. " ..1
A. review of the murder. 81. the
Spiccr wamily by Tile Indians, at wi.
mona, in 1897, and the subsequent
hanging Of three of the cuIprits ut
WilliamspOrt by a mob, is a feature
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-15

pay, as the property will be public
property.
The last month the writer. paid
some $4,000 in taxes on property in
which he is interested, and it is from
the viewpoint of the tax payer that
| write. | believe that II the board
will do as above suggested, that 1t
will make a nice saving, in the long
run, to every tax payer in the city
s Bismarck grows and spreads out
more and more money will be need.
ed for city and school expenses, and
il any of our governing bodies can,
in any way, save money for is who
nave to pay, | believe they should
do it. ,
SYours respectfully,
z A TAXPAYER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-15
AUDITORIUM.

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Alice Nielsen, March II.
Seats are selling rapidly and SO
many requests have come in for the
program that we reprint it today.
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