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New Britain herald., 1914-05-12
Advertised for Wife at 70;
Answer Came from Widow 81
She Has No Picture But the Old Fellow Has Sent for
Her-She Will Leave Her Farm Because She
Desires Companionship.

Freeport, L. L., May 12.-Samuel
Shannon, who sold his farm near
here for a fortune to real estate
company and advertised for wife,
has selected an Ohio widow from
among the several hundred appli-
cants, and he has sent railroad tick
ct to her.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

If you find insects when washing
lettuce, put it through sailed water
then rinse again in clear. But be
sure not to leave in the salt water
more than q minute or 1t will wilt
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Tassels are made of silk and beads.
and they are used i'm many ways.
They catch up the draperies of skirts
and finish sash ends; ksmall tassels
ornament the ends of the necklaces
of beads and appear on jackets ana
frocks in lieu of buttons.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

live singing and dancing act for the
headliner and Cadreaux, the famous
French high wire artist, does some
remarkable stunts in the air.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

w. S. Slater former assistant
physical director at the Y. M. c. A.
has accepted a position with the as
ISOLATION in Fairmont. West Virginia.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Some Of the new coats show
new shoulder effect that suggests a
cape, made by two tucks around the
top of the coat The fullness at the
front Is held under belt that Is
trimmed at each side by four big but
tons.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12
NEW MILITARY SOCIETY.

"Chevron" Organization Will Aid En-
listed Men in the Army.
Washington, May IA new mill
tary society has been formed here,
through the efforts of Father Thomas
r. Sherman, army chaplain and son
of the late General William Tecum-
sch Sherman. The new organization
is called the "Chevron' and aims to
aid the enlisted men through the nom
commissioned officers of the regular
army. All active sergeants are men,
bers Of the society. .....
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Bronze ornaments when cleaned
should first have all dust brushed out
then apply very little sweet Oil all
over the article. Polish with soft
buster and finally with a channels.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

A good way to serve salad is in
tomato shells. Take the skin off the
tomato, cut slice OFF at the stem
and scop out core and seeds. Put in
refrigerator until wanted
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Lingerie gowns are made OF sheer
materials. They are combined in 9
way to give the appearance of trim
ming, without actually using elaborate
embroideries or laces Sheer hand
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12
Fads and Fashions

One OF the features of the fash
ion of the present Is the Japanese COL
lar, which is sometimes used with
another collar or frill close to the
neck.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Some of the new blouses are made
of MORE, giving the effect of q vest
when the coat Is open. All tones of
yellow are fashionable for these
blouses.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

When frying doughnuts, avoid pos
sibility of their burning by putting
a piece of bread in the fat; the bread
may burn, but the doughnuts will
be lovely golden brown.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

In cellar or pantry where it is diff
icult to keep the air dry, place bowls
of unslaked lime on the shelves near
the food. The lime, OF course, should
be renewed from time to time.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

The suggestive return Of the bustl
has influenced the outline of tn
skirts, and has much 10 do with tn
drawing Of the fullness of the Skin
from the front to the back.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Pretty little rompers such as these can
be made from plain serviceable material
and worn during the morning hours or
they can be made from white linen or
white galatea and be quite dressy enough
to be worn during the afternoon. The
tucks at the front make an attractive
finish and provide fullness for the
boomers. The plain sleeves are stitched
to the armholes. -
For the 4 year size, the rompcrs will
require 32s yds. of material ~, az yds.
50, I e yds. ~ in. wide, with ~ yds. ~
Tor trimming.
The pattern 874o is cut in sizes for 2. 4
and s years. 1t will be mailed to anv
address by the Fashion Department q
this paper. on receip. Of ten cents.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

kerchief linen will be combined with
a pretty wash net.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

The new bridal wells are varied and
bewildering in their charm. Some are
designed to resemble the boudoir cap
and some are like fetching little bon
nets, but all very becoming to the
face.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

When storing garments for the wins
ter all articles perishable or valuable
should be carefully wrapped and
tagged, so that you will know the
contents of the package without open
Ing it.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Moths breed in darkness and dust;
therefore, before packing away the
winter clothes see that your store
room is thoroughly aired and cleaned
and let in as much sunshine as pos
sible.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12
Household Notes


A good way to serve salad is in
tomato shells. Take the skin off the
tomato, cut slice OFF at the stem
and scop out core and seeds. Put in
refrigerator until wanted.
When frying doughnuts, avoid pos
sibility of their burning by putting
piece of bread in the fat: the bread
may burn, but the doughnuts will
be lovely golden brown.
Bronze ornaments when cleaned
should first have all dust brushed out
then apply very little sweet oil all
over the article. Polish with a soft
buster and finally with channels.
If you find insects when washing
lettuce. put it through sailed water
then rinse again in clear. But be
sure not to leave in the salt water
more than minute or 1t will wilt
In cellar or pantry where it is diff
icult to keep the air dry, place bowls
of unslaked lime on the shelves near
the food. The lime, OF course, should
be renewed from time to time.
When storing garments for the wins
ter all articles perishable or valuable
should be carefully wrapped and
tagged, so that you will know the
contents of the package without open
Ing it.
Moths breed in darkness and dust
therefore, before packing away the
winter clothes see that your store
room is thoroughly aired and cleaned
and let in as much sunshine as pos
sible.
The hair mattresses which are filled
with black hair are much better than
those filled with white hair, because
the latter has generally been bieached
and is deprived of its springiness.
fully mended by first buttonholing
around the hole, then filling in with
buttonhole stitch. This should be
I done with thread matching the glove.
To secure fresh air in the sleeping
room without danger of dampness,
hang a piece of flannel in the open
window; the dampness will cling to
the flannel, but the fresh air will
come In. fe
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

The hair mattresses which are filled
with black hair are much better than
those filled with white hair, because
the latter has generally been bieached
and is deprived of its springiness.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

Holes in kid gloves can be success
fully mended by first buttonholing
around the hole, then filling in with
buttonhole stitch. This should be
done with thread matching the glove
New Britain herald., 1914-05-12

To secure fresh air in the sleeping
room without danger of dampness,
hang a piece of flannel in the open
window; the dampness will cling to
the flannel but the fresh air will
come In. sse
The Press., 1914-02-04
METHODS OF THE KAISER.
When William Wants Information He
 Just Simply Gets It.

When William Wants Information He
 Just Simply Gets It.
 It is well known fact that, often becoming interested in some subject Kaiser William summons the greatest authority on the subject and gets the latest information in the quickest way. The emperor, so the story goes, sum- moned Professor Harnack, the re- noWned theologian, and asked him some technical questions say, the lat est news on the antiquity of the book of John. The kaiser is known to be 2 specialist in refuting higher crfti- e1sm, so perhaps the question was even more technical, .,r<-.-..s...
 He and Harnacks indulged in a spir- ited discussion and all too soon the clock hrained private secretary inter- Tupted to tell his majesty that he had 9n appointment for the next half hour with Prince So-and-so. The emperor's face clouded. Where am I tomorrow ntghtY' he asked. "Your majesty dimes with Count So-and-so.'' Then turning to the theologian the emperor said, Well, I shall see you again and finish the discussion"
 The next day Professor Harnack re- eeived an invitation from the count who was entertaining the kaiser. and although he was not acquainted with bis host he accepted. At dinner he sEound himself sitting next to- the en- peror. who immediately resumed the Theological discussion where it had g5een left off the day before. And this tine it was finished. Chicago News.
The Press., 1914-02-04
TYPE AND TAPE.

Those Names Sounded Queer as They Were Heard In London.
 Here's one about an American print. CT whose vicissitudes took him across the ocean last year and landed him in the town of London. The printer is back in Cleveland now and tells the story himself. <
 This printer bethought him of start ing little paper in the heart of Eng land; So he rented little building, then went to purchase his type and presses, For the type he stopped at a typefounder's place and explained his needs, .A .".t -E
 T want some type" he said.
 we don't sell type here," answered the clerk blankly. You might get it at the draper's shop over the wye"
 How should l get type in draper's shopY' ''.; :'-~... r.: "5~
 ''How should you get it anywhere else, may awsk, think you, sir?"
 Well, in my country type is sold at 8 typefounder's, not at dry goods stOre.'
 "Aow? Did wish toype, sir? I thought you wisht type such as they have in type measures and typeworms. You didn't wish type to bind on the edges of frocks, then, but toype to print paper with7 Step this way. thank you, sir."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1914-02-04

426 473 430 1929
 Stafford Street.
 Rev. and Mrs. c. H. Puffer of Reading, Pa., are guests of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Foster. E., .... -
 A very enjoyable card party and dance was held at the Foster home- stead last evening and the house was we'll filled with neighbors and friends. Music for dancing was furnished by MT. Stein of Rockville and the prompt ing was by volunteers. A feature of the evening was an oyster supper.
 The community were shocked to hear the latter part of last week of the sudden death of John Lewis Fiske, 70. Since his mothers death, some years ago, he had lived alone at her former home. Naturally of a frail constitution, and in later years not able to endure much, but with careful living had been comparatively we'll. Previous to his death, while carrying a heavy load, he had severe fall on the ice, but went to his home and apparently died at once. The coroner's verdict WAS given as heart failure. His relatives, who live near and had been absent part of the week, noted his absence, and Friday even- in, getting no response, forced an en- trance and found him just as he fell. Of quiet disposition, he was much interested in the news of the day. He leaves four brothers, Everett Y. of this town, James H. of Holden, Mass. ,, Francis E. of Springfield, Mass, and George T. of Boston, Mass. !, who were
The Press., 1914-02-04
Cause of the Roman Empire,

The reason "why the Roman empire succeeded the republic was that there was felt to be an urgent need of a strong central power. For many years the republic had been desolated, and the cry of the whole people was for peace--peace at almost any price. Now, peace could be secured only by the ascendancy of single man, rul- ing with absolute and irresistible sway. So the people acquiesced in the change. They even hailed it with joy. A-few patriots like Rrutus and Cato gave up in despair, but most men were pleased with the revolution which made Caesar supreme-not that they were monarchistic at heart but that after the devastating strife they want ed peace, even. though itsbe at the sac rifice of some of their liberties.-St. Louis Times
The Press., 1914-02-04
The Lucx,ess Procras+ina+Or,

The prOcrastinator is always liable to be luckless. To postpone duty that should be discharged at once is to Invite trouble for all concerned. Many a man who is well disposed toward life insurance is still deferring the purchase of policy which would be a boon to his family in the event of his death. The would be insurant is in good health today, but tomorrow he may be stricken with a disease that may bar him from the ranks of the insurable. His reason for putting off securing policy may be that it is incOnvenient at present to pay the pre- mium. But he should consider. care fully the fact that life insurance will never be cheaper for him than it is to- day. His yearly premium on a policy taken out now would be appreciably less than would be the premium on a policy of the same amount taken out when he is year older. Delay, there fore. will add somewhat to the yearly burden he would have to carry. The best thing for any uninsured man to do is to insure at Once.-Leslie's Weakly
The Press., 1914-02-04
Wall Papers and Licht.

''The. good, lighting of room de- pends not only on the disposition of the lights so as to produce an ade- auate illumination and on the proper shielding of the lamps so as to avoid needless glare. but on the nature of the wall surface on which the light falls,," said Professor Silvanus Thomp- son of London Even when the illu- imitation that is received by the walls is ample the room may be badly lit if the walls absorb too much of that illumination instead of giving it back by diffuse reflection. Few people are aware how much light is thus wasted and thrown away. =, s:+. sss3:"Ehe deep scarlet and crimson wall papers now fashionable for dining rooms waste from 70 to 75 per cent: brown paper wastes about 85 to 9S per cent; even an ordinary yellow or buff wall .'aper wastes 50 to 60 per cent. On the other hand, white car fridge paper absorbs and wastes only about 20 per cent of the light, while a whitewashed wall absorbs from 30 to 40 per cent"
The Press., 1914-02-04
rhnmha of +ha Anes.

The gorilla and chilnpanzee, which belong to the higher order of apes, have many points of resemblance to man. but there is one thing they can not do--that is, twiddle their thumbs. In the gorilla the thumb is short and does not reach much beyond the bot tom of the first joint of the forefnger. It is very much restricted in it's move ments, and the animal can neither twiddle his thumbs nor turn them round so that the tips describe circle. There are the same number of bones in the hand of a gorilla as in the hand of q man, but the thumbs of the mon key have no separate f1exor or bending muscle. This is why monkey always keeps the thumb on the same side as the fingers and never bends it round any object that may be grasped. In the gorilla the web between the fingers extends to the second joint, the fingers taper to the tips, and there is callos- ity on the knuckles on which the ani- nal rests when walking on all fours.
The Press., 1914-02-04
HOLLAND.

Eli Ryder, who has been ill, has recovered sufficiently to resume his regular duties.
 A number from this place went to Rockville Thursday evening to hear Booker T. Washington. "..- :
 Mrs. Charles H. Sterry has been on the sick list for the last two weeks, but is somewhat improved. ..
 Rev. R. H. Rowse of the Hartford theological seminary preached Sunday in the Congregational church. -
 The Sunday school class of Mrs. Samuel Simpson gave social Friday evening in the Congregational church parlors. -.. E.
 MT. and Mrs. Alexander Shearer and children of Oakland were the guests over Sunday of MT. and Mrs. John M. Bowers. o@ <. *
 The Ladies Aid of the Lee Metho. dist church met Wednesday afternoon and evening at the town hall A SIOdC "auy paEGOOA LII Cn0 SumpCuOuS supper.
 A pig supper is being planned for this month by the Ladies' Aid of the Lee Methodist church. The enter tainment committee consists of Mrs.. I. Tilden Jewett, Percy Barber, James Rhodes.
 The union mission study class will m aet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. l.. Ernest Hall The third chapter of the New America will be taken up. Each member gives a ques- tion to cover certain paragraphs in the chapter. Extracts will be read from the life of Abraham Nitric Rih- baug.
The Press., 1914-02-04

J. B. Smith was the guest of rela- tives in Somers the first of the week.
 Mrs. Myrtle Loveland of the Springs was the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Edgar Smith over Sun day.
 F. Hack, who has been shut in for the past two weeks. with severe att tact of rheumatism, is able to be out again
The Press., 1914-02-04
WILMINGTON.

Samuel Gardner of New Haven passed Sunday with his mother and sister.
 It is noticeable everywhere that it is the one who borrows the paper who critioizes the local column,
 Wilbert Wood, who is an observing lad saw flock of wild geese flying toward the south on Friday the 3Oult.
 Mrs. James Taylor has returned from visiting her son and married daughter in Rome and Utica, N.. Y. where she had delightful vacation and change.
 MT. Oosgrove received last week another family of White Leghorns from Tom Barron, Catsforth, England. They are beautiful birds and were re- ceived i'll good condition. {;
 Many Glazier and Johnson descend ents will like to know that there is an interesting historical paper regard ing Mrs. Susie Johnson Glazier, widor- Iof Silas of revolutionary annals, in the Sunday Courant of Feb. lst.
 South Willington. \
 Elmer J Mathews was recent visitor in Willimantic.
 Ice business is at a standstill, none having been harvested here yet.
 John A. Richardson has so far re- covered as to be able to return to his work last Monday.
 Stated communication of Uriel lodge, F.. & A. M, Saturday evening. Work on the F. o. degree.
 Arthur Benton, formerly of this village, stopped over awhile on Mon- day on his way to Waterbury.
 Col. W. H. Hall is in attendance at the annual session of the grand lodge, A. F. 6 A. M., in Hartford.
 The board of relief had no com plaints brought for their consider ation at their first meeting, Feb. 2d.
 The payers of personal tax led of with Charles Eldredge, followed by John R. Neil, Wm. E. Battye and Medos Labonte.
 Miss Mary O. Miller resumed her school work Monday after being in- capacitated for few days with ex- treme hoarseness.
 Several contractors were here last week to inspect plans for highway inn provemept and to look oyer the lay- out. All bids had to be in by Mon- day, the 2d.
 The meeting of the W. O. T. U., postponed to last Saturday, was further l postponed on account of bad weather, to Thursday evening, and will be held with Mrs. W. H. Hall.
 Wm. B. Pike has just arrived at | N. H., on board the U. l s. cruiser "Tacoma" from Tampico. 1 On the trip the boat lost one propeller | and is laid mp for repairs. - It is reported that Gilbert Spicer is | going to launch out in the meat busi- ness soon. As "Gib' is willing to OO AOdSOAdOAC3 AO ID OApoOtOA bndb bup prices of meat will drop about fifty | per cent.
 Entertainment and social under the auspices of Y. P. s. O. E. in Me- morial hall Friday evening, Feb. 9th. views will be given with the new lantern. Admission, iOc and Sc. Cake and cream will be on sale during the evening.
 The little daughter of MT. and Mrs. John H. Westerfield was taken down last week Tuesday with scarlet fever and has had hard siege of it. Hazel Brackett, the first case, is doing as nicely as could be expected and will no doubt be quite recovered in a few days
The Press., 1914-02-04

H. J. Bolieau, IT,, is ill with Iquinsy sore throat.
 Miss Margaret Russell of Wallun Lake, R. l., is spending a vacation here.
 The engagement is announced o Frank Bernie and Miss Victoria Pan ciera. .s.
 Mrs. T. F. Mullen and daughter Ruth, are spending a few days il Boston
 Mrs. Margaret Rafftery has beer called to Mystic by the death of relative.
 | Miss Turner of Lancaster, Mass. is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Richard Valentine.
 Mrs. E. w.. Smith is spending 6 few weeks with Mrs. George Lawton in Woonsocket, R. l.
 The borough board of relief will meet at Borough hall next Monday from l to p. m.
 Sessions of the night school have not been resumed since vacation owing to decreasing attendance.
 Irving Reynolds has had his house connected with the local telephone exchange, and his ring is 6-S.
 A party of the young people held an enjoyable dance at the Odd Eel lows hall last Saturday evening.
 A number of the local young people attended the D. A. R. entertainment and dance at Rockville last evening.
 A carnival social will be held on shrove Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, at St. Edwards hall. Woods orchestra will furnish the music.
 Joseph Roucheck and MissCatherina Ladish were married at St. Edward s church last Monday morning. They were attended by Joseph Mihalko and Anna Josefik. Eleven members were voted in at the last meeting of tho Stafford club. An active campaign is in progress in which an attempt will be made to double the membership. -.*.
 All girls of the Congregational Sunday school, regardless of age, are invited to meet with the Girls club Saturday afternoon at 2. 80 at the home of Mrs. L. B. Baker on Edge. wood.
 John Rudvonsky had his foot crush ed between the elevator and the floor at the Rhode Island plant this morn ing. He was attended by Dr. G. P. Bard and was taken to the Johnson hospital.
 There will be n social and supper at the Congregational church this evening. A fenture of the oc- casion will be a lecture by the pastor, Rev. E Rees, on Keep to the right MT Rees has delivered the lecture more than loo times
 The park commissioners are giving the improvement of the property the most careful attention Much is being accomplished considering the amount of money available. The big barn has been removed. The stone of the barn is being uti- ized to construct dam just in front l If the old one, which is in danger of giving way. If possible the road to Holland avenue will be widened suffic- ently so that autos and other vehicles an safely use it. The woods back f the barn have been,thinned ont and vill present an improved appearance with the opening of spring. Two arge flower beds have been laid out n front of the residence.
 A basketball game between the Stafford high school and the Staffords | ast evening resulted as follows:-
The Press., 1914-02-04

zHusband-Ah, my love, I see you've been making cake again.
 Wife--Why. John. how can you tell that?
 Husband-From your battered cOndi- tion.-Judge.
The Press., 1914-02-04
ASHFORD Westford Hill.

Miss Addie Morse of Sturbridge is spending the winter at G. E. s. Ami- don's.
 Nearly all have harvested their ice, some filling their ice houses with 16- inch ice.
 Clifford Wilson of Willimantic visited his sister, Miss Olive Wilson, over Sunday.
 Of the 19 scholars registered, three were neither absent nor tardy for the month ending Jan. Both. They were Clara Armitage, Paul and Michael Urda.
The Press., 1914-02-04
LIBRARY TABLES

One offering is of solid quartered wood, Mission style, In tumed or golden oak finish, Magazine rack in ends large drawer and under shelf. Top 40x24 inches. Regular $16.50 value, $IO 75 each.
 ANOTHER SPECIAL Is Misslon. Library Table of solid quartered oak, very massive, in fumed Early golden oak finish, size of top, 4Ox2s inch regular $I2.5 50 value for only $7.7 76 each.
 COLONIAL LIBRARY TABLE, of solid Ma hogany, top 48x28 inches, large drawer and heavy base. wonder at $47 .5o for only SEQ 75 each.
The Press., 1914-02-04
DINING TABLES

Solid oak with heavy pedestal choice of claw or plain feet. Six foot extension and regular $1 0 value for only SSS 50 each.
 THE BEST VALUE ever seen Is a quartered oak Colonial Dining table with thick top massive pedestal, scroll base, du Il or bright finish Real worth $25.O0, Feb Sale Price but s I 8. 70 each
The Press., 1914-02-04
GOOD DREssERS

With the choice of three woods you can have Mahogany, Chartered oak or Birds eye maple Full swell base divided top drawers oval or shield mirrors Of beveled French plate handsome polished finish and reguler $2200 value, February Sale Price but $13.75 each.