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The Press., 1914-01-28
THIRTY YEARS AGO
January 31, 1884.
ItemE Of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.

John M. Leach of the Central Clothing Store is to take the store east of his, when Chamberlin vacates it, previously enlarging it by removing the stairway in the building.
 J. R. Buck has bargained for the lstock of goods of J. B. Pasco at Staff ford Hollow, to take possession March 1st, when he will unite his meat busi- ness with the store.
 H. O. Wheeler, merchant at Staff fordville, will in the spring remove to the borough, occupying the east store in Pages block. Mrs. Dimock, milliner, is to remove from the old stone block to Puffer's new East Main street block. Mrs. Lathrop, milliner, will remove from Eaton's block to Central hall block.
 Samuel Rockwell has fulfilled his pledge to deliver over eight cords of wood at one load at one of the Wales mills, one load measuring nearly ten cords. The feat cost considerable out. lay of time, and trials that in any except one of Sam's we'll known equanamity of mind. might have in- duced profanity. Over six cords were carried through at once, the topping out'' being from load previously car ried to where the easier stages of the work began. One tip-over occurred, and three days were taken up with the trip, five pairs of oxen being used.
 Warren's new blocks basement is to be occupied by M. A. Smith, butch CT, who was burned out in the same place.. The stores on Main street are to be occupied as follows: The east erly one by the Savings Bank of Staf ord Springs, which will thus get as pleasant and convenient quarters as any banking concern in the county occupies; next store by w. W. Bur- we'll, jeweler; next, E. K. Taft, drug gist, (both these from Page's block, where MT. Burwell has been since the fre); next, Chamberlin's shoe store and office of the Stafford Ice Co.,, from Foster block; next undecided. The upper floor thus far has been let to Smith, dentist; Rowland, tailor; be- sides the hall of several societies.
 Born. 9th, daugh- ter (Eleanor) to Frank Flanagan.
 Married. -Willimantic, Jan. 21, by Rev. G. W. Holman, Miss Annie An- drews and J. B. Larned of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly resident of Stafford. 1 The bridesmaid was Miss Hannah M. Larned, sister of the groom, and Frank Hopkins of Syracuse, N. Y., al college friend of Mr. Larne6f, acted as best man..
The Press., 1914-01-28
AID THE KIDNEYS.

Do Not Endanger Life When Staff
 ford Springs Citizen Shows You
 Way to Avoid It.
 Why will people continue to snffer the agonies of kidney complaint, back ache, urinary disorders, lameness, headaches, languor, why allow them selves to become chronic invalids, when a tested remedy is offered them?
 Doan's Kidney Pills have been used in kidney trouble over 50 years, have been tested in thousands of cases.
 If you have any, even one, of the symptoms of kidney diseases, act now. Dropsy or Bright's disease may set in and make neglect dangerous. Read this Stafford Springs testimony:
 Mrs. NJ. G. Converse, East Main street, Stafford Springs, Conn, says: "For long time suffered from back ache and had about despaired of ever getting relief. To my surprise and delight Doan's Kidney Pills acted eff fectively as soon as I began taking them, and soon made me feel like a different person. Another of our fam ily suffered for long time from kid Dey trouble. This complaint caused loss of rest. Nothing brought relief until Doan's Pills were procured at the Eaton Drug Store. Their action was all that could have been desired. The pain and lameness was removed and the other symptoms of kidney trouble left
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole ageuts for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The Press., 1914-01-28
His Modeat Reuuaat.

A man once asked Thackeray to lend him shillings, which he would con- vert into f20,OO0. Asked how, he ex- plained that he knew young woman with f20,OO0 who he knew would mar ry him if he asked her, but he had pawned his teeth and wanted shil- lings to redeem them in order to pro- pose effectively.
The Press., 1914-01-28
VIEWS AT TILLOTSON COLLEGE.
Tap the "Eternal seas.n

The real inventor will come when he draws water not from the hills, but from the sea. There is water enough for all ill the oceans. It is necessary only to separate the salt from the wa ter atand salt is supposed to be as wholesome as water when taken sep arately). Why cannot some genius cut that knot between salt and water and tap the "eternal seas" for the nev- CT failingedrinka of water? The water is there in abundance; the salt'isqthere in superfuity,. l merely suggest to some imaginative scientist that he Should make fortune. by supplying Ehe two commodities separately and y.-London> Chronicle.
The Press., 1914-01-28
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo,l ..

LUCAS COUNTY. SS'
 Frank J. Cheney maE es oath that he is senior partner of the firm Of F. Cheney Co.,, doing business in the City nf Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay he sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catafrh that cannot be cured by the use or Halls CataTrh Cure FRANK J CHENEY sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres ence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1S66 6SRAYl A. w. GLEASON, NOTARY PUBLIC, HallS Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood ana mucous surfaces or the system. Send for testimonials free.
 E. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by all Drugglgta 7Bc,
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1914-01-28
Makino 2 Rurolar u.eful.

"Lie still there and won't hurt you. All I want Is your money and your jewels and then I'll git"
 'All right. old man, and while you're searching for the jewels if you run across my dress studs l wish you'd put them out on the dresser. haven't been able to find them for month"; Detroit Free Press
The Press., 1914-01-28
Two kinda

''That man who paid a fortune for a bogus rare book must be a very indig- nant bibliophile."
 "Well." replied Miss Cayenne, there are bibliophiles, and then there are what Josh Billings would have called bibliOphOols.' Washington Star.
The Press., 1914-01-28
Deed of parinu.

Have you Deeds of DaringT' in- quired the lady in the book store
 "Yes. madam,' responded the bright clerk. "There is little pamphlet en- titled How to Call Down the Jani- tor '"-ChicagO News.
The Press., 1914-01-28
Just Names.


 You a.'car-a see hianyae things 7Awhen. standing forsaaminute on most corners. in New York city. On this rarticula" occasion it,was ateForty second street and Fiftn avenue. A delivery wagon came. whizzing, by. On its. side was the lettering ''Doctor, the Butcher. Two men noticed it. .as-s>-.. 70:
 "That reminds. me-. said one, "that uptown there is man named Butcher who is q doctor 'Weli, look in the directory some time. said the other, not willing to be outdone. "and you will find that there is Spring in East Twenty eighth street. and Summer in Grand street. Fall in William street and Winter on Broadway" "-New York Tribune.
The Press., 1914-01-28
As She Saw It,

The Mother-Tf you grow up to be polite, my dear, and have good taste in
 dress and marry discreetlNlIs shall be perfectly satisfied. The Daughter (aged twelvel-Then I don't need an education! Isn't that lovely! - Clevn- Iand Plain DeAler.sA vii ....-- t..-.--..A ...r.
The Press., 1914-01-28
By the Card.

Gibbs SAY. old chap. what is meant by the expression ito speak by the eard?" nIbbs-Oh. one does that when one cxclaims. "The deucew-New York Telegram
The Press., 1914-01-28
Courage.

"Hcnry ls brave man. The other night his wife thought she heard . burglar" ae~.
 And he went downT'
 No. He had the courage to tell her he was afraid. "--Excbange.
The Press., 1914-01-28

One way to relieve habituai constipa. tion is to take regularly mild laxative. Doan's Regulets are recommended for this purpose. 25c box at all drug stores.
The Press., 1914-01-28

Smoke one cigar less day, feel better as a result, and you will have the price of a telephone in your house.
The Press., 1914-01-28
The Paraqon.

Have you any employee who doesn't talk baseball. horse racing and priZPtighting all the time. to the ex- cmsiOn of hIISineSs?''
 'Yes
 Where did you get him?'
 ''lt isn't him; it's her."-Pitts- burgh Post.
The Press., 1914-01-28
SERIOUS CATARRH
 YIELDS ID HYOMEL.

It will effectively relieve all curable forms of catarrhal ills, bronchitis and cold in the head or money refunded.
 There is nothing just like Hyomei, CT just as good, or that gives such quick and sure relief at a small cost-you breathe it no stomach dosing. Complete outftS1. Try Hyomei at once and see how quickly it heals sOothes and purifies the irritater4 membrane of the breathing organs.
 ANDERS JACOBSEN.
The Press., 1914-01-28

AMy ttuIe 1S GRle pCg,peF nnM> r'lf. gay ng what Is just. Greek ProverD.
The Press., 1914-01-28
Maa IF

''I gave Walter beautiful necktie of my own make for birthday pres ent." said Mabel
 Was he pleaSed:"
 ''Oh. yes: he said its beauty shall be for no other eyes than his own. Wasn't that lovely of him." Iippincott's.
The Press., 1914-01-28

Tears in mortal miseries are vain.-- Homer.
The Press., 1914-01-28

Friendship Is love without his wings. -Byron.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27

progress and peys tribute to the 1nettle of his French ally.
 Much of the apprehension which has heen felt in London can be traced to the rigid censorship maintained by the English authorities. Two million men have been grappling in titanic struggle for days past within few hours journey of London, yet so com plete is the silence of those who are aware of what is going on, that the cept the bare fact that there have successes in others.
 French official announcements is further befogged by serious discrep- ancies in the various versions of the French statements. At the present time these communications furnish the bulk of the news as carried by the several news agencies and no two versions of them agree.
 The reference of the latest of these communications to the fighting on the Cambrai-Le-Cateau line, which was distinctly disquieting, now seems to have been nothing more serious than a cavalry raid and an attempt to cut British communications which was re- pulsed.
 Nothing further has been heard from the Alsatian frontier while the news of the Russian advance con- tinues to come entirely from Russian sources. The Moscovites claim to be within forty miles of Lemberg, Ga 1icia.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
AUTOIST SNIASHES TREE.
c. HI. Burr Lost Control of Machine
 When Tire Blew Up.

Clarence H. Burr of No. 210 Chest nut street, local manager for the Postal Telegraph Cable company, lost control of his automobile while travel ing down Park street at o'clock last evening. He says that one of his tires blew up just as he was going by the corner of John street.
 The machine ran up onto the side walk and broke off tree on the prop erty of Lewis E. Dunn.
 In the excitement that followed MT. Burr took the advice of another auto- ist and rmoved the markers on his machine. He says that he had no in- tention of causing trouble for the po- lice, because he reported the acci- dent himself
 At the police station this afternoon it was stated that nothing could be said, officially, about the disposition of MT. Burr's accident
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
Danish Trawler Sinks :.
 After Striking Mine

London. Aug. IT, 1905 p. m.-Thir- teen survivors of a Danish trawler which was sunk by coming in contact with floating mine in the North Sea have been landed at Shields. Four of the crew of the trawler lost their lives
 The fisherman was on her way to Iceland. when at 10 o'clock Wednes- day night those on board felt terrific explosion. Flames shot up around the bows of the vessel and she began to sink rapidly. A small boat was launched, but the vessel foundered be- fore four men in the forecastle could be reached.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27

which have been marrying Great Rritain,s trade routes, has been sunk off the African coast by the British cruiser High Flyer.
 From the continent Field Marshal Sir John French, commander in chief of the British expeditionary force, has ben able to set at rest much of the anxiety caused Tn Eng land by the vagueness of French off1- cial statements regarding the move ments of the armies in the locality where the British forces were known to be operating. His dispatch:
 His despatch takes roseate view of the prospects of the battle now in
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
WOULD GIVE BATT[ESH|p
 TO THEIR NATIVE LAND
Local Swedish People Plan Mass Meeting to Create
 Interest.

With the object of creating in- terest in a movement for the raising of money in this city to be contrib uted towards fund being gathered for the building of a new and modern battleship for the Swedish Navy, a committee representing the various Swedish churches and societies in New Britain is arranging for a big mass meeting of Scandinavians to be held in the parlors of the Swedish Lutheran church next Tuesday eve ming
 At this time, patriotic addresses will be delivered by the pastor of the church, Rev. pr. Sven c. Ohman, Re- presentative Peter Crona and Dr. E. T. Fromen, the last two named of which groups returned recently from tours through their native land.
 Since the keel of the Sverige" d 7,100-ton fighting craft, was laid al- most two years ago through the eff forts of Swedish subjects, who sub- scribed voluntarily the $3,230,750 necessary for its. construction, there has been feeling among the Swedish people in this country that they should aid their fatherland by raising enough money for the erec- tion of sister ship, the "Nye Sve- ige." The Swedish American papers have been agitating the matter during the past several months and quite a little money has been subscribed in America.
 Now that possibility of Sweden's entering the European war has de- veloped, local Swedes believe the time for action has come. There are many good Swedish-born citizens of the United States in this city who, be- cause of their undying love for the country of their fathers, have signi- fled willingness to do their share towards presenting new battIeship to Sweden.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
Germans Occupy Three
 Towns in France

London, Aug. 27, 3:1O a. m.-A des- patch received here from Ostend says the Germans have occupied Lille, Roubaix and Valenciennes, all in France
 The towns of Roubaix, Lille and Valenciennes are all close to the Bel gian frontier, Lille and Valenciennes being ten miles from the line and Roubaix five. Roubaix is five miles northeast of Lille, and Valenciennes is thirty miles southeast of the same city
 Lille is the most important from a military point of view. It has a fortress of the first class, and the circle of it's forts is thirty miles. Re- cent despatches from Paris said that Lille was held by French reservists.
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New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
CROCODILES SWARM
 AT LAKE COMPOUNCE
Lizard-llke, Carnivorous. Animals De- stroy Ten Sheep-Also
 Choose Officers


 The Crocodile club, famous in the history of the state for it's many en- joyable times, had it's thirty eighth birthday celebration at Compounce this afternoon. The members of the club started gathering at an early hour this morning, although dinner was not served until o'clock this afternoon. Several New Britain peo- pie were in attendance.
 The feature of the annual reunion of the club is always a sheep barbecue. Ten fat sheep were sacrificed upon the altar of hunger and the members of the club were numerous and hungry enough to dispose of these in addition to the plenteous side dishes of corn sweet potatoes. tomatoes and pie. Secretary c. A. Beers acted as toast master after the sheep had been con- sumed and called upon E. R. Newell, Noble E. Pierce and Frank E, Jones.
 At the business meeting preceding the dinner the former officers were reelected. They are as follows:
 President-Samuel J. Mills of Bloomfield.
 Vice President-G. M. wakelee of N
 Treasurer-Edward E. Newell of Bristol.
 Secretary-G. A. Beers.
 Rowing, bowling and rehashing the present war, together with the Civil war, formed the main items of amuse- ment following the heavier business of the day.
 Among the local people present were Howard Russell, Frank Traut, c. w. Traut, w. L. Damon, Harold Damon, Dr. c. w. Vivian, E. w. Bennett, F. J. Elliott, w. J. Muller, L. M. Barnes, E. Emmons, Otis O. Butter, Andrew Bromley, Charles Bromley and Jule Pease. President Mills and Vice President Wakeley are the only surviving charter members of the organization.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
Days Events Promising
 Augury for Future

London. Aug. 27, 5:1o P. M.-From hoth sea and land there came today official reports of character con- zidered in England to be promising augury for the future.
 The German transatlantic liner Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse, at one time one of the mott popular ves- sels of the North German Lloyd line sailing from New York and one of the few German armed merchantmen
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD LINER
 SUNK BY BRITISH CRUISER
Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse Destroyed Off West Coast of Africa While Seeking
 British Merchantmen.

Mayor Gaynor of New York was shot as he was about to sail for Europe.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27

The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse was one of the palatial steamers of the North German Lloyd line. At the outbreak of the war she was con- verted into an armed cruiser and since has been reported active in searching for British merchantmen. She has a tonnage of 14,349 and was built in 1897. She was 626 feet long, with beam of 66 feet. L
 It was on this vessel that the late
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27

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New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
WILL SHUT OFF WATER.

Notices have been sent out to about thirty property owners that the city water in their houses will be shut off next Tuesday unless water rents are paid.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
Hamburg-American Liner
 Clears for Cadiz, Spain

New York, Aug. 27.-The Ham, burg-American, line steamer Graecia. held inactive here because of the war cleared today for. Cadiz, Spain.
 British warships continued to patrol the waters just outside the harbor.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
Norwegian Steamer
 BdOwn Up By Mine

London, Aug. 27, 2:46 P. M.-The Norwegian steamer Gottfried has been blown up in the North sea by coming in contact with a floating mine. Eight members of her crew lost their lives.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27

London, Aug. 27,' 4:12 P. M.-The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse has been sunk off the west coast of Africa by the British cruiser High Flyer.
 Winston Spencer Churchill, first lords of the admiralty, announced the sinking of the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse in the house of commons to- day. He said: 'The admiralty has just received intelligence that the German armed merchant cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse of 14,000 tons and armed with ten 4-inch guns has been sunk by the H. M. s. High Flyer off the west coast of Africa.
 This is the vessel which has been interfering with traf1c between this country and the cape and is one of the very few German armed auxiliary cruisers that succeeded in getting to sea. The survivors were landed be- fore the vessel sank. The High Flyer had one killed and five wounded"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27
CHARACTER OF COUN TRY AT klAIJCttAU

Japan was reported to be going cautiously in it's attack on the Ger man province of Kiauchau, in China. The bombardment of the principal port was delayed because of mines placed in the nearby waters. The German leasehold consists of about 200 square miles. The country is rich in mineral deposits, and the German garrisons there have been instructed not to surrender.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-06-12
Crop Conditions Still O. K.

From the best and most reliable
sources of information concerning
crop conditions throughout the state
Secretary Ban Hennessy of the state
board of agriculture and C. F. ProNty,
secretary of the Oklahoma Grain Deal
ers' Association, it was learned that
the present condition of crops par
ticularly wheat and the outlook for
weather conditions are the most fav-
orable of any time in the history Of
the state.
This information, given out by Mr..
Hennessy and Mr.. Prouty, is based
on the reports received by them from
special correspondents in every Sec
ton of the state. The reports re.
ceived by Mr.. Hennessy are from the
regular correspondents of the board
of agriculture, who watch crop condi-
tions the year round, while the re-
ports received by Mr.. Prouty are
largely from grain dealers, who, next
to the farmer are most vitality In
terestly in wheat and other grains.
Harvest will start in the southern
part of the state this week, according
to advice received by Mr.. Prouty. In
the central and northern section it
will begin some time between June
10 and 10.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-06-12
High License Amendment.

Plans for initiating a bill proposing
an amendment to the constitution,
providing for local option and high
license, have been completed and CO.
pies of the petition asking a submits
sion of the question will be placed in
circulation in every county of the
state within the next few days, accord
ing to announcement by the local
headquarters of the United Civic asso-
citation.
Every effort will be put forth to Sc.
cure the required number of sigma.
lures in time to have the question OF
adopting the amendment placed on
the ballot at the November election.
Organizations, it is announced have
been perfected throughout the state
for the purpose Of securing signatures.
1t will require approximately $4,000
signers to secure the referendum, It
was stated by officers of the associa.
ton.
The proposed bill provides, $3.50 to
$3.50 license, one saloon to the thous.
and, local option, a. m. to 10 p. m.
hours, no gambling, tables or lunch,
and heavy fines for violations.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-06-12
STATE CAPITAL HAPPENINGS

Commission Has Many June Cases.
The following cases have been set
for hearing at the June term of the
corporation commission, which began
June 8:
City of Mangum, by G. F. Border, VS..
Mangum Electric Co., for adjustment
of rates.
City Of Ardmore, by l. r. Mason,
city attorney, VS.. Pioneer Telephone
and Telegraph Co.. for adjustment of
rates.
]. l. Case Pillow Works VS.. Oklahoma
Gas and Electric Co., for adjustment
of power rates.
A. l. Thompson VS.. c. R. l. & P Rail
way Co., violation order No. 367.
Jewell Phillips. ct al, Eldorado, VS..
st. L. G. s. F. Railway Co., for water
in stock pens.
Chas. Yust Stroud, vs., st. L. & s. F.
Railway Co., violation order No. $50.
A. C. PLACE, ct al, VS.. Oklahoma
Railway Co., for improved street car
service to and from 4Oth street.
In re application of the FIT. s. G. w.
Railway Co., for permission to build
separate depot facilities at Sparks.
In re application of Midland Valley
Railway, for permission to close Car
tersville station.
In re information Ackimo Fuel &
Supply Co., Wichita, Kans., VS.. c. R. G.
P. Railway and W. F. & N. w. Rail-
way, alleging violation order No. ITO.
A. L, Lee, ct al, Miami, Okla, vs..
M, o. & G. Railway, asking for depot
at TRADER
City of Woodward, Okla, by How
ard w, Patton, city attorney, VS.. A.
T. & s. F., asking for better depot ia.
cilities.
Big Pasture Mutual Telephone Co.,
by H. L. Griffin, president, Apheatone,
Okla, VS.. Pioneer Telephone and Tel
egraph Co., asking for adjustment OF
switching charges.
Modern Telephone Co., Prentiss, by
A. P. Hamblen, secretary, VS.. Sunny
Point Telephone Co., for adjustment
of switching charges.
In re information OF ]. c. Smith, Ok
1ahoma City, vs. st. L. & S. F., viola
tion order No. 804
In re information of R. N Bennett
Oklahoma City, VS.. st. L. & s. F., vic
lation order No. 804.
A. L. Smith, Oklahoma City, vs.. Ok
Iahoma G. & E. Co., asking that pre-
pay meter be installed without put
ting up deposit.