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The Press., 1914-11-25

The 16OO-acre tract in the town of Enfield, which has been owned and inhabited by the Shakers for more than a century, has been sold to syndicate formed into a stock con- pany for the purpose of developing real estate and co carry on a general farming business. The deed was signed by John O. Phillips as trustee for the stock corporation. Mi. Phil lips lives in Wenham. The property includes the land owned by the Shakers in Enfield, Somers and Long meadow, together with the large num- ber of buildings, dwellings, stock and hay barns, dairy plant, farming tools, and all other equipment. The con- ditions of the sale are that the Shakers are to have the use of the property owned by the Church family of Shakers until April 1. After that date the Shakers will be given the life use of tract of ground 300 by 120 feet lying west of the property near the Shaker cemetery. The syndicate agrees to build large barn to put new fountain under the in-
 irmary building. The terms of the sale were private. but estimates of the price paid for the property vary from $1OO, OCO to $16O, 900. It is be- Iieved, however, that the former price is nearer to the actual figures. The Enfield community of Shakers has dwindled materially during the past few years, and at the present time only a few of the belief have occupied the property, where years ago there were as many as l 50 occupying the settlement. A few years ago the Shak- CTS bean to sell of their property and practically all of the property owned by the South family of Shakers has been sold to different parties and many good farms have been built up from the land bought by individuals. The members of the South family closed all of their building and became associated with the North and Church families. The property has been on the market the past few years and several different parties have made offers for the entire proprety, but they were not satisfactory to the Shakers. The great bulk of the large acreage is located in the town of Enfield, al- though many acres extend over the Somers and Enfield town lines.
The Press., 1914-11-25
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake.

A number of families from this place will attend the golden wedding Wednesday evening of MT. and Mrs. Julius O. West in snipsic.
 The chicken-pie supper held last Thursday evening, in spite of the storm, brought out a good crowd and was continued Friday evening with good results, netting the society over $45. %.
The Press., 1914-11-25
2OHTERR.

Miss Marian Howard of Stafford Springs has been the guest of Mrs. Clifton Ellis.
 Miss Winifred Aver of Bangor, Me. i, has been visiting Mrs. Frederick Mead for several days.
 The Somers grange held their an nual Thanksgiving feast Thursday evening in the town hall, at which a chicken pie supper was served.
 Mrs. Emma Griffin has returned to the home of Mrs. Lucy Caldwell, where she will spend the winter, after passing several days in Meriden.
 Willard Prior of Worcester recently visited his parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Prior, coming to attend the funeral of his uncle, Clinton Rood.
 Word has been received in town that Miss Harriet R. Pease, who teaches in the Greenfield high school, is seriously i'll of penumonia in that place.
 The funeral of Mrs. Matilda Kibbe Brainard, who died in Longmeadow Monday, will be held in Somers at the Congregational chapel at o'clock to-day.
 Civil service examinations for positions on rural delivery routes in Holland county will be held at Rock vile, Stafford Springs and Williman- tic December 12.
 MT. and Mrs. Spencer H. Davis of West Philadelphia have been visiting their mother, Mrs. Myrtle D. Davis. They were married at the home of the bride in Lancaster, Pa., Wednes- day. Edwin c. Davis of this place was present.
 One of the new tobacco sheds owned by Albert S. Hulburt burned down Friday morning together with three acres of tobacco, besides a large amount of cloth for shade grown to- bacco, and packing cases. There was only partial insurance.
 Mrs. Chester W. Pomeroy enter tained a dinner party at her home Friday evening in honor of the birth day anniversary of her mother, Mrs. A. Vail Smith. Those present were !: Mir. and Mrs. Walter W. Whitlock of East Windsor, MT. and Mrs. Ernest E. Corbin of Hazardville and MT. and Mrs. A. Vail Smith.
The Press., 1914-11-25
Keeping Your Word.

The following quotation from De MOrgan's "When Ghost Meets Ghost may help few to see the moral issue more clearly Mir Jerry began fee Dly You can't do more than Keep vOur word. Mo" ~~S Mo. a fine old rx prizeflghter. replies:
 Yes. you can. Jerry. You can Keep v"nT meanin And yOU can do more than that You can keep to what the other party thought you meant. when vOu know know this hme aint in court Q justice. Jerry. dOdGiD about. and know when I'm square by the feel #.
The Press., 1914-11-25
HOLLAND.

The Hume Missionary society will give ''Clipping social'' Dec 10th in the NJ. E. church.
 Mrs. Fred Midland and son, Harry of Rockville, were the guests last week of Mrs Nutland's sister, Mrs Myron G. Sparrow.
 Miss Elizabeth B. Agard, who has been spending several weeks in New York as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry B. Spatford, has returned home.
 The Mission Study class will give an Indian supper at the close of the study of the book, ''In Red Men s Land,r at the M E. parsonage Dec. 2.
 Edward E Fuller was elected master of the East Central Pomona grange at the last meeting of the Pomona grange. held at Enfield recently.
 Those wishing to take the civil service examination for the position as mail carrier for Andover can do so Dec. 12 at Rockville, also Stafford Springs and Williamntic.
 The regular prayer meeting of the Congregational church will be held Wednesday evening and will take the form of Thanksgiving meeting, each telling something they are thankful for.
 The Ladies Aid of the Lee Metho- dist church will give Christmas sale, supper and entertainment in the town hall Dec. 3. The sale will consist of fancy articles, aprons, toys, etc. The entertainment will be given by the young men of Vernon grange and will consist of play.
 Attractive programs have been got ten out by ''The Study club. '' Mon- day evening the club met with Will liam A. Agard and daughters. At the roll-oall each member responded with a quotation about rivers. The topic for the evening was the Dela- ware river, and was taken up in a very interesting manner by Vim. A. Agard, Mrs. Lucille Agard and Mrs. H. H. Baker.
 Will Howrigan of Toronto, Can. is spending some time with MT. and Mrs. Julius O. West. He has just returned from hunting trip in north ern Canada. Small game and deer are quite plentiful in that section, but bear are scarce One night, as the hunting party were returning to camp, a black bear came out on the trail. MT. Howrigan was the success ful marksman and killed the bear. The skin is being tanned and is to be presented to Mrs. Howrigan for a rug.
The Press., 1914-11-25
When the Ancient sews Gave Thanks

When the Ancient Jews Gave Thanks,
 Three thousand years ago witnessed the Jewish feast of tabernacles, with its magnificent rituals, melodious choirs and picturesque festivities. Fol eight days the people ceased their work to ''eat, drink and be merry.
 During the time great throngs gather. ed in and around Jerusalem for sev. eraI days. living in booths formed of the branches of the olive. pine. myrtla and palm and decorated with fruits and flowers Grand public pageant| were held. and. in addition to these every household had its worship. it's sacrifices and its banquet.
The Press., 1914-11-25
UNION. Rock Meadow.

Mrs. Annie Towne is visiting her son, Morris Towne, in Southbridge.
 The Helpful circle will meet with Mrs. Adelbert Agard Thursday after noon, Dec. 8.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Heck moved this week to Sturbridge where MT. Heck has employment.
 Mrs Ella Bass has gone to South Birmingham to stay with her son, Clarence Bradway, for the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. Myron Heck were guests last Sunday at MT. and Mrs. Albert Needham's in Wales and par took of a deer dinner.
The Press., 1914-11-25
Played Win Fire ssIls.

For many centuries polo. or chaugan as t was then called was favorite pastimP with Aeiatic rulers. A cOD
 temporary annaIist records of Aki'ar
 the Rreatest of MoguI emperOrs that ''he plays at chauRan On dark nights the balls being set on fire. For the sake of adding splendOr to the game his majesty has knobs Of gold and silver fixed tO the chaugan. sticks. If one of these breaks any player that gets hold of the pieces may keep them
The Press., 1914-11-25
WALES,

M. 0. Hynes was at his home on Sunday.
 Six deer were shot in this town as far as known.
 The l.. G. s. club held a dance at their hall Saturday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Forrest Heck will spend Thanksgiving with her parents in Lee, Mass.
 Willie Saubets of Fitchburg was with his grandfather, James Walker, for deer week.
 Ernest and Robert Heck spent Sun- day in Springfield and Westtield, mak. ing the trip in an auto.
The Press., 1914-11-25
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Notice is hereby given that I have this day made application to the Stafford Savings Bank for the payment of money on deposit with them in my name under two accounts, No. 6l67 in the Savings Bank of Stafford Springs and No. 445l in the Stafford Savings Bank, the pass books representing both of these accounts having been lost. Any one fuding same or having same in their possession are hereby notified to return the books to said bank or to me.
 GEORGE c. BENTON. Orange, Mass.
 November IS, 1914. 3w
The Press., 1914-11-25
a5O year. If paid strictly in advance. s12'

u.5O a year. If paid strictly in advance, SIPS
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-hah advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 We are always glad to have RetoS items sent ln, but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier, If possible. It is often neees- sary to abridge items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a. m.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until s 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
The Press., 1914-11-25
NOTICE

The Aqueduct Company has noted great in. crease in the consumption of water since the begin ming of cold weather, and hereby give no tice that the waste of water to prevent freez ing will be strictly prohibited. Water inspectors have been advised that the property owners ad wise tenants to let water run during cold weath CT to prevent freezing, and therefore call atten tion to Rule of the coampany's Rules and Reg ulattonS. Special care should be taken in tho waste of water, as conditions at the present time do not show an over.supply of water for tn, cold season
 RULE 6-Waste of water. There must be nc waste of water and no concealment of the pur poses for which it is used. No continuous flow to guard agains freezing will be allowed eXcep through meter or for extra rates
 THE STAFFORD SPRINGS ADuEDIICT co.
The Press., 1914-11-25
A T 8 Court of Probate holden at Tol

A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol. A land, within and for the District of Holland on the 24th day of November. A. D. 1914.
 Present, EDWIN s. AGARD. Judge.
 On motion of Clarence J. GuttersOn adminis- trator the int nestate estate of Eliza P. Gutter son, late of Holland, within said district, de- ceased ......
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred. ItoTs of said estate exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given Of his order by adve tising ln newspaper having circulation in said dis trtct, and bv posting copy thereof on the pub lie sign-pO in said town of Holland, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from RecO
 EDWIN $. AGARD. Judge.
The Press., 1914-11-25
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Notice is hereby given that have this day made application to the Stafford Savings Bank for the payment of certain money on deposit with them in my name, pass book No. 7775 is- sued by the Savings Bank of Stafford Springs, representing said deposit, having been lost Any one finding same or having same in their possession, is hereby notified to return said book to said bank or to me.
 CHARLOTTE E. MERRIAM. Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Nov. ls 1914. 2t
The Press., 1914-11-25

Thanksgiving Among the Greeks.
 The Greeks held the grandest feast of all the year in honor of Demeter the goddess of the harvest, and the Romans, who borrowed most of their customs from the Grecians, also held a grand celebration in honor of the same goddess. whose name they changed to Ceres. They went in long process siOns to the fields, where they engaged in rustic sports and crowned all of their household gods with flowers. Both of these feasts were held in Sep tember
The Press., 1914-11-25
RESTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pr,
bate COurt, November 17, 1914.
 proSnnf EnWIN c AQARn Iudn

Present, EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
 On motion of Charles s. Hurlbut, executor on the estate estate of Paul Green, late Of Holland, vii hin said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred tors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the eXecutor. and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertis- Ing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a of Tolland, nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1914-11-25
Cou,t-of Prohate holden a, stat

A T a Comt1of Probate holden a' Staff A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1914.
 Present. ROBERT H. FISK. Judge.
 On motion of the administ ratnr on the estate of Alfaretta l. Rodman, late of StafFord, within said district, deceased
 It is ordered by this Court that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Ondce in said diSJr1ct on the 9d day of December, 1914, at g o'clock. forenoon, by post Ing copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford. and by advertising the same in @ newspaper published in Staford and having circulation in said district.
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1914-11-25
Proof,

Sh" don't think vOn Ovp me aS much MS vOm used to do tie What makes ytNI think that dearpst: She YOn are not half so foolish -as you used to t&a Philadelphia Ledger
The Press., 1914-11-25
A MYafarY.

'' Mummy. darling. where does the Ere go when it goes out?"
 "GoOlness knows. my dear: You might just as well ask me where dau dy g0eSt" London Answers
The Press., 1914-11-25

When baby suffers with eczema or some itching skin trouble, use Doan's Oint- ment A little of it goes long way and it is safe for children. soc a box at all stores.
The Press., 1914-11-25

A T Court Cf Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of stafford, on the 24t day of Novembe~, A. D 1914
 Present, ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of thA administered or on the est ate of Anna Forgette, late of Stafford, within said district. deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Of1ce in said District on the 2d day of Dec, 1914, at II o'clock, forenoon, by posting a copy Of this order on the public sign post in said town Of Stafford, and by advertising the same In newspaper published in Stafford, and hav- Ing circulation in said district.
 Attest. MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1914-11-25

EOR SALE-Two horses must have N good home. Chestnut mare 1900 lbs has worked on country place past summer, good driver, suit any business nice looking 7-year old brown horse, weight about ll50 would mak e nice grocery horse, absolutely safe. Horses will be sold very cheap to right parties, no deal. CTS. Also Ford touring car. 1913 make. See care-taker, II. E. PRESTON 60 Edwards Street, at the barn, Hartford,
The Press., 1914-11-25
Once la EnouaI,.

PrOh = They say lightning never strikes twire in the same place. Kohp Well. what's the use? = Louisville Times
The Press., 1914-11-25
Ara Court of Probate holden at stat

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- ford, within and for the District of Stafford on the 5th day of May, A. D. 1914
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge
 On motion of Francis W. Chaffee, admintstre- tor on the estate of Anna Forgette, 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 tho same to the administrator, 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 Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1914-11-25

A telephone in your home means protection. Are you protected?
The Press., 1914-11-25

Great men exist that there may be greater men.
The Press., 1914-11-25
FRESH FRUIT

DIRECT FROM THE TREES IN FLORIDA
 Oranges, about | cent each, sl.bO per box. Grape Fruit s2oo per box TanRerines s200 per box. Send orders with money to Miss Alice M Preston Hillside Farm. West willinston. Purchasers share in paying freight charges.
The Press., 1914-11-25

When the vehicle reached the hotel q tall. gray bearded individual wearing a linen duster leapcd from the drivers seat.
 "Howdy, doc?" said Hopapple pleas antly.
 "Good morning, my friend" replied the general healer. "Can you tell me the size of this settlement"
 ''You can see it all from here.' said the landlord, gesturing at Dolcuela with his pipe.
 Dr. Gimble looked about him care fully. .'
 'T don't guess it would pay me to stop," he decided. "I've got to make county fair tomorrow. and-there ain't anybody sick in this town, any way, is there?" s
 s'Not that I've heard of," Hopapple rejoined. We're to'rable preserved, thank you" Then his eyes fell on Fernando, perched despondently on the hitching rail. '.Why, by mighty, dunno, after all!" unused the colonel. "How do you stand, doc, on the science of the throat?"
 "Ace big" declared the physician. "Give me a quarter, open your mouth and say An
 "Shucks, it ain't mer' Hopapple corrected. Its that little greaser. If you can cure his voice I'll go you two bits just for greens. Talk loud for the doc, you, Fernando. and I'll hold them horses if I can." .., s.. .<.
 Foghorn obeyed, while the plaza rang like sounding board. The as- tonished Gimble rubbed his ears and Eglared at Fernando with great earnest ness, ~ ..
 "For the love of Mikeg' he gasped. "How long can you keep that up?''
 'It's the easiest thing he does, and that's the troubIe," said Colonel HOp- apple. He'd keep it up all day if he wasn't stopped. Can you cure him?''
 The doctor, after a thoughtful pause, removed his silk hat and with it clap ped Fernando three deliberate strokes on the left shoulder. ]. "Cure him!' cried Gimble jOyOusly. "No, I won't cure him. If he'll hire out with me I'll give him $1O0 a month and cakes. own two medicine wagon shows and a merry -go-round, and this fellow will sure make the best ballyhoO barker in the business. Why, put him on a platform outside by tent with that voice and my batter and he'd have county fair thinking it was Barnum x Bailey. What do you say, partner?"
 Fernando, in a blissful daze. saiSnoth- ing. He had understood nothinNs ex- cept the proposed salary, and his rcti- cence caused the snowman to be fear ful of losing such vocal treasure. #.
 Here's an advance of $50 to bind the contract" added Dr. Gimble hasti- ly. "We'lI start for Cactus City in a half hour, after I've fed up"
The Press., 1914-11-25

One smoke day given up pays for telephone in your home.
The Press., 1914-11-25


 When Fernando entered Monzon's s blishment that forenoon the indig- nant merchant reached for his broom stick. but FOghOrn never wavered He held his head high and hummed tune as he glanced around the store ill the manner of the emperor of Germany at a review of troops.
 Where is the proprietor of this lit tie shop, my good man?" said Fernan. do to MonZOn.
 Tomas. unable to devise suitable Oh' jurgations. puffed out his cheeks help lessly, and Fernando tossed a yellow bill on the showcase.
 "I amuse myself a minute on my travels" he continued, "by purchasing jewels It is my habit. Let me see that miserable trinket, if you will sand he pointed at an enormous breast pin of imitation gold and diamonds, . which had been coveted for years by every girl in Dolcuela. ''The price," faltered Monzon. Ifs : eleven"-
 Wrap it up," directed Fernando. "I buyv'
 Tomas was overwhelmed. He wad dled feebly to his safe in the rear of the store and emptied his money draw CT in a vain attempt to make change for the yellow bill. But his customer was not left alone, for Anita Monzon now glided forward from behind a pile of ginghams, thinking of the eighty cent brooch which Judge Sloat had given her at Christmas.
 "Sweetheartv' she murmured to Fer. nando.
 Foghorn yawned at her elaborately.
 "Is it that you also are employed here, my worthy wornan?' said he "ShOw me. then. if you please, half q dozen finger rings of your best value expect that I meet in Cactus City, whither am travelling, lady of sta ton to whom I may wish to present slight giftsv'
The Press., 1914-11-25

ADDISON Monograph, with Records 1I for sale cheap. E. L. BURR.
The Press., 1914-11-25

Our pal is truly Thanksgiving coal-for It's of the kind that burns clearly, eco- nomically and that produces wonder fully large amount of heat.
 This Thanksgiving prepare the Thanks. giving Dinner with stove burning our coal-and, also heat the home with our coal and you'll be truly thankful.
The Press., 1914-11-25
Thanksgiving Among the Greehs.

You can laugh at the weather i you have a telephone in your home.
The Press., 1914-11-25

DIGS FOR SALE. which are a large B ; breed of Chester white. Look well to the
 size of sres for 50 to 75 lbs. extra weight at kill ing counts profit. F. FAULk MEX
The Press., 1914-11-25
East Wilmington.

George Wilson lost a COW last week. Henry Walton has taken a position with Albert Parker.
 School closes Tuesday for the Thanksgiving vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Amidon cele- brated their twentieth wedding an- iversary last Friday evening.
The Press., 1914-11-25

TWO FARMS for sale. 2 cows hay, \ apples, potatoes, Hubbard squashes.
 s2w35. l. B. CHASE, Stafford.
The Press., 1914-11-25

E"OR SALE-1O0 R. I. RAd and 20
 cockereis. W H. BUMSTEAD. Stafd Sp'gs. 2t
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1914-10-02
Autumn the Best Time to Select Seed
Corn.

Autumn is the time to prepare for
profitable corn crop the following sea-
son, At this time the seed is most
abundant, and the very best can be OBJ
tanned before it has been in any way
reduced in vitality. Many let the OPP
portunity pass, expecting to purchase
their seed corn in the spring, but the
departments specialist in charge of
corn Investigations advises that the
autumn Is the best time to select good
seed.
The best place for the farmer to OBJ
tain seed corn is from fields on his own
farm, or in his neighborhood, that were
planted with variety which has gen
erally proved most successful in that
locality. Of course, if community
has an experienced and honest corn
breeder on whom 1t may rely, the seed
corn may be obtained from him.
The corn breeder who has demon
strated year after year the superiority
of his corn will demand special price
for his superior seed. Such corn breed
ers are improving corn as cattle breed
ers have improved cattle. He has used
special methods that farmers generally
have not time to apply. Five dollars a
bushel is not too much to pay and will
be profitable bargain for both parties.