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The Press., 1915-11-10

The eggs of fishes are usually small
soft and inconspicuous. The most re-
markable point about them is the ex-
traordinary number laid by the indirid-
ual. A single cod lays as many rs
0CC0,U00 eggs. Sharks lay eggs which
are large in size, few as to numbers
AMI are deposited singly instead of in
mass es. These eggs consist of dark
colored leathcry envelope and are
usually adorned with frills. horns or
long twisted tcndrils. These append.
ages serve tl.A purpose of keeping the
egg case supported among the branches
Of seaweeds, thus preserving the cm
bryo from the damage il would Sus
tain were the egg carried hithcr unl
thither by the waves. Scientific Amer
The Press., 1915-11-10
SONG OF THE CARROT.
Tribute to a f'o!e1t Vegetable the
Poets Have Neglected.

Why does no poet arise to sing the
song of the carrot. the hardest worked
vegetable in the kingdom? Much is
said in favor of the plet hor.c pump
kin. the gathering of corn is a con-
monplace theme. but the poor carrot
has been ncglected-yes, even Scorned.
For dive: !ty of use the carrot has.
pumpkin and corn backed over the
garden wal. Men feed carrots to cat
tie, increasing the dairy output. The
feed them to other stock sometimes,
Improving its temper. y carrot arti-
iiti tally followed with Il knife makes
an elegant Japanese vase. Sufficiently
hardened by harsh contact with the
world. carrot may he uHcd for n
weapon, either opera cd like Il mallel
with handle or hurled like Russian
bon b.
Carrots are sometimes even used for
food by human beings. They are Il
chef ingredient in vegetable soup
MiECd With butter they improve it,
cCInr The make better pumpkin pic
'hrn pumpkins themselves. Served us
!Ihharl SuuH"h the" rNakr one wonder
WHY SquaShl : Wc"c invented.
The answer t. the h:"h OF of living
,'ry is carrots. Johnson had his Bos'
well. Whom will the carrot mve?-
Cleveland Tlaiu Dealer.
The Press., 1915-11-10
TOLLAND.

Mrs. Clara Baker and daughter,
Miss Helen Baker. LETT Thursday for
Boston where they will spend the
winter.
Alice Hall, who had her leg broken
more than two weeks ago, is doing
very nicely. The weight was removed
from her foot last Saturday.
Miss M. H. Hicks, Miss Elizabeth
Hicks and Mrs. Hamilton F. Downing
returned to New York Tuesday afteI
spending some time in their summer
home here.
Mrs. Lewis B. Price and daughter,
Thelma Evelyn Price, were the guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Essex and Mrs. Diantha @. Essex of
Wilmington Hill.
The first meeting of the Holland
Study club was held Monday evening
with Miss Lucille Agard. The topics
for the evening were, Birds of New
England; The Audubon Movement,
Miss Lucille Agard; Our New England
Forests; Forestry, Miss Bertha Place
Very interesting papers were given
on both topics Refreshments were
served at the close.
Otto Graft. 10 years old, resident
of this place for IA years, died yester-
day morning in his home of sickness
incident to old age. His wife, a
daughter, Mrs. John LeTan, two
sisters, Mrs. William Rudolph, all
living here survive him. The funeral
will take place to morrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock in the home. Burial
will be in the Tolland cemetery. "
The chicken pie supper of the Lee
Methodist church will be given in
the town hall Friday. Supper will
be served from 6 to 8 O'Clock. After
the supper ali entertainment consist
ing of music and the farce, Popping
the Question:" will be given. Cast
of characters is as follows: Mr.. Prim-
rose, James E. Rhodes; Henry Thorn
ton, G. Percy Barber; Ellen Murray,
Helen Luhrsen; Miss Biffin, Esther
Blackenburg; Miss Winterblossom.
Mrs. I. +. Wilcox; Bobbin, Mrs. I.
T. Jewett.
The Press., 1915-11-10
ASHFORD
Westford

Mrs. Jane II. Eastman, wife of
Capt. Henry A. Eastman, died at her
home in Westford, Monday. Mrs.
Eastman was the daughter of Bradley
and Sophia Squier of Ashford. Mrs.
Eastman was lifelong resident of
this town and was highly esteemed in
the community. She was a member
of the Ashford Baptist church. Mrs
Eastman is survived by her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Fred O. Chism of Water
ford, Mrs. Patrick A. Shelly of
Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Matt Heck of
Union and her sons, John B. Baker
and James W. Baker of Westford. The
funeral services will be held at the
church this afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Interment will be at the Westford
Village cemetery.
The Press., 1915-11-10

Richard l. when he set sail for the
Holy Land found his flag and his
patron saint provided for him by the
church-St George and his red cross
on white ground. But Richard
foated another banner at the mast
head-a red flag with three gold lions
The kings ships of those early days
carried these two as well as streamer.
Signaling by means of flags gets its
very first mention in 135O-"When it
shall please the admiral to assemble
the captains and masters of the fleet
he shall carry high in the middle of
the mast of his ship a banner of eoun-
ril.'-I.Ondon Chronicle.
The Press., 1915-11-10

In paper recently read before the
Society Of Chemical Industry the state
mcnt was made that the strength Of
cast iron was affected by the addition
Of wrought iron i'll the following pro
portions: With 100 parts of cast iron
ten parts of wrought iron increase the
strength = per cent; twenty parts of
wrought iron increase the strength
b per cent; thirty parts of wrought
iron increase the strength 60 per cent;
forty parts of wrought iron increase
the strength only SO per cent. The
maximum result is therefore produced
with 30 per cent wrought scrap.-In-
dianapolis News.
The Press., 1915-11-10
Her VAGUE Views.

81 asked for alimony Of $50 week
see women are getting that right
along"
"But, madam" expostulated the law.
yer, "your husband is earning only
$12"
whats that got to do with it?
thought the government provided the
louisville Courier-J ournal
The Press., 1915-11-10
Circumstances Alter Cases.

Stern Father-It was after II o'clock
when that young man left last night.
want you to understand
Pretty Daughter Gnterrupting)-But,
papa, was so deeply interested in the
news Of his uncle's death that 1 didn't
notice how late it was. You see, his
uncle died in Africa last week and left
him 100000, and, Of course
Stern Father-As I was saying when
you interrupted me, want you to I'M
derstand that he can stay just as late
as he wants to. don't mind If the gas
meter does have to work overtime &C.
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Press., 1915-11-10
How Purple Dye Was Discovered.

1t is often said that the old Phoeni
clans discovered the purple dye in the
murex shell by observing a dog which
had eaten one of the mollusks and
thus colored his chops with rich pur-
pie stain. The ancients were accus-
toned to hunt the murex by the as
sstance Of pointer dogs. Some of the
myths say that Heracles by the aid OF
his dog first discovered the purple
mllroX
The Press., 1915-11-10
nIsTRICT OF soMERs. "a. Probate

i Court, Nov. 3, A. ID. 1915
Estate II Abby Rood, late OF Somers, In said
district, deceased.
Upon he application OF Henry A. Prior, praying
that letters OF administration may be granted
on said estate. represented intestaJe an per ap-
plication on file more fully appears, " is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate ONCE in somers, in
said district, on the 18th day OF Noven Der, A, ID.
1913, at y o'clock In the forenoon, and that pub
lie notice be given OF the tendency OF said appli
cation and the time and place OF hearing there
on, by publishing the same once In some news
paper having a Giro ulation In said district, ana
by posting copy thereof on the public sign
post In the town OF Somers, in said District, at
least five days before said day OF hearing
CHARLES \. FULLER, Judge
The Press., 1915-11-10
UNION,

| The Ladies' Benevolent society will
hold a social and candy sale at the
hall Thursday evening. If stormy
Thursday, on Friday evening. Ladies
are requested to bring cake as usual.
Hostesses: Mrs. G. R. Towne, Mrs.
T. o. Newell. There will be a social
in the near future in connection with
a fancy article sale; proceeds to go
towards Christmas expenses.
Those who have enjoyed Herbert z.
Jobs bird lecture will be interested to
hear that his new Spirit of Audubon
film was released in New York Oct
10, and will be shown in moving pic.
ture theaters all over the United
States. Many of the pictures were
taken on Mr.. Jobs recent trip to the
bird reservations along the coasts of
Florida and Louisiana. Ex.President
Roosevelt, who created some of these
national reservations, accompanied
Mr.. Job on tour of inspection and
appears in some of the films. Mr..
Job, on Oct. 25, exhibited his films
and leotured before the National asso-
citation of Audubon societies. The
lecture was held in New York and
drew a very large audience. Since
resigning his office of Connecticut
State Ornithologist, Mr.. Job has had
charge of the department of applied
ornithology in the National Audubon
association.
Rock Meadow.
Frank Ballou picked a bouquet of
dandelions in blossom Monday morn
ing.
Miss Anna Hynes Of Wales was the
guest of Mrs. Glory Gaudette over
Sunday.
Mrs. John Scatloss visited her
daughter, Amelia, in Monson one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Miller Of
Staffordville were with his sister,
Mrs. F. H. Ballou, over Sunday.
The Helpful circle will meet with
Mrs. Charles Snow Thursday after
noon, Nov. IS, and tie bedquilt.
There was quite large gathering
at Everett Matthew'S auction last
Saturday and everything passed off
very pleasantly.
Mrs. Leon Booth was in Springfield
last Saturday. Henry Booth, who has
been visiting his son, Burt Booth,
returned home with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Heck and her
mother, Mrs. Abiel Towne, went to
Southbridge last Sunday and visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Towne; Albert
Heck taking them in their automobile.
The Press., 1915-11-10
Cold

The specific gravity of gold is 1850
that sit weighs nineteen and half
times rs much as its own bulk of wa
fer The ductility and malleability of
this metal are equalc1 by no other. BY
dEctility Is meant the property of al
lowin" itself 10 be drawn out into Il
wire AMI by ~malleability its property
Of fattening without splitting under
the hammer. ....~#s
The Press., 1915-11-10
STANDING Order,

Before we were married he had a
standing order with a florist to send
me bunch of roses every morning"
"And since marriage?"
Gle has standing order with an
employment agency to send me q
ook."-Judge.
The Press., 1915-11-10
CORSETS.

We need demonstration for every town
and city In the New England states TO
demonstrate and handle the L'Ideale Tai
lored, Strictly to Measure Corset. THE
Corset without Parallel
To those qualifying, we have very at.
tractive proposition 10 offer State age,
selling ability II any, etc. L'Ideale Cor
poration, Arrigo Hotel Bulldog Mid
dletown, Conn
The Press., 1915-11-10

The grammar grade of the Hicks
memorial school has the banner for
the highest percentage of attendance,
it being 90. 90, and also the inter-
town banner with an average of &c
per cent. The Model school at Grant g
Hill was very close for town banner,
being SO. SO per cent.
The Press., 1915-11-10
.WiIIinu to Help.

Il don't see anything the matter
with YOU" said The doctor. o..
well I'm worried. DOCTOR"
about what?''
My money" - =. t,,
oh. well! l guess l can relieve you
# that"-Y onkers Statesman
The Press., 1915-11-10

A T a Court Of Probate holden at Stat
n ford, within and for the district OF STAFFORD,
on the 18th day OF october, A. ID. 1915.
Present, ROBERT II FISK, Judge.
on motion OF Almna Pelsbaw, administrators
on the estate OF Flora Barsalou, late OF stafford,
within said district deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited FOR the creditors OF said estate
to exhibit theif claims against the same to
the admiDstraLrix, and directs that public notice
be given OF this order by advertising the same
once In some newspaper having q circulation In
said district, and by posting a copy thereof on
the public signpoSt In said town of STAFFORD near
EST The place where the deceased last dwelJ.
Certified from Record,
MARCUS b. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1915-11-10

The Bailiff--Think you'll be acquit-
ted? The Accused-Sure! The judge
instructed the jury that 1 was entitled
to the benefit of the doubt, and he said
l had the most doubtful defense he
ever listened to.-NeW York Globe.
The Press., 1915-11-10
Acrobat at tie Dinner Table,

ilr-Sul. that friend of yours is the
-...'"tc>t soup eater in the universe
= Why. how's that? He-Well. I've
sen soup siphoned and gargled. but
Il s1hc first one ever saw who yodel-
I'll it.--.Cornell Widow. 49,.
The Press., 1915-11-10
A Good ExannlA.

Some men," said Uncle Eben, put
III DER lives kickin' at nothin'. Darts
dis much to be said fob de mule. If
he's interested enough to kick he's
willin' to go to de trouble Of takin'
aim."-Chicago Herald.
The Press., 1915-11-10

Age asks with timidity to be spared
intolerable pain. Youth, taking fortune
by the beard, demands Joy like right.
Stevenson
The Press., 1915-11-10
u.so t. year. II paid strictly In advance. 81.

$50 year. II paid strictly In advance, a26.
Resolutions. obituaries or cards OF thanks I'M
serted at one-hah advertising rates. Births
marriages and deaths inserted free.
We are always glad to have netcs items sent
In. but request that they reach Us by Tuesday
noon. or earlier, n possible. 1t Is often neces-
sAry 10 abridge items that are received the lat
ter part OF Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday
morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 Q. m.
Communications received without signatures
always committed to the waste basket without
attention
This paper Is mailed regularly to Its subscrib-
ers until q definite order to discontinue Is re-
csived aud all arrears are paid In full.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing, endorse the opinions Of our correspond
ens.
The Press., 1915-11-10
In the Hospital.

That policeman who has just come
In HIS professional afliction.'' f..
"What might it be?''
HE has couple of felons on his
hands. baltimore American.
The Press., 1915-11-10
FOR SALE

The property of the late Octave Pinard stu.
ated in the town of Union and cont ains 40 acres
more or less consisting of wood and timber
land and ~ ass land Must be sold at once 10
close the estate,
M. ID. o'C0NNELL, Administrator.
26tf stafford Springs Conn,
The Press., 1915-11-10
CHRYSANTHEMUMS

The queen of the autumn flowers can
now be seen at the greenhouses In nil its
varying types from the much adj
mired big blooms TO the small button
or daisy lowered kinds in all the colors.
One hundred and twenty-five varieties
will pass your view during the season.
All Florists Plants and Cut Flowers
in season.
Designs in Natural Flowers for all oc.
casions arranged to order.
Stafford Conservatives
East Main Street
The Press., 1915-11-10

"The Heart of Midlothian" was not
original with Sir Walter Scott The
name was lirSt applied to the old jail
in ICinLU"%h. Wh.ch is III. capital of
Midlothian county, The Jail was torn
down in 1;>;1.
The Press., 1915-11-10

The next Telephone Directory goes
to press November 3Oth. Place your
order now
The Press., 1915-11-10

To feel strong, have good appetite and
digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life,
use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family
system tonic. Price, ST..
The Press., 1915-11-10

Brighten the day for yourself and
others by keeping in touch by tele-
phone.
The Press., 1915-11-10

One cigar day less will pay fol-
residence telephone service.
The Press., 1915-11-10
f. wAYLAND PRIEST ..AUCTIoNRER.
AUCTION SALE

At the parsonage, wellington Hill. will sell
at auction several articles OF household furnt-
ture, including two bedroom suites, stoves,
at O'Clock, Thursday, Nov 18th.
X. w, BARROW.
The Press., 1915-11-10
Miss G. S. Beckwith
East Main Street

The electric light Is the one light for
commercial purposes-it gives that bright,
inviting Illumination that shows the mer.
chandise at It's best-it Is easiest to ham
die and II produces the maximum In real
return as to attracting trade. Holiday
trade isn't far on-why not see Us to-day
about having IL In your establishment.
ID. j. STEPHENS & co.
The Press., 1915-11-10

When Rubbers Become Necessary
and your shoes pinch, use Aliens Foot Ease. the
Antisepttc powder TO be shaken into the shoes.
For Dancing parties and Breaking In New Shoes
it Is Just the thing. IL gives rest and comfort to
tired Eollen. aching feet Sold everywhere, sc
The Press., 1915-11-10

TOR SALE-Horse, weight 100 lbs,
i color black, price 500. Gentle, suitable
for a lady to drive. FREEMAN f. PATTEN.
1Ny2
The Press., 1915-11-10

EOR SALE Three Parlor Coal Stoves
Il and one alright Wood stove.
l.. II STEVENS Highest.
The Press., 1915-11-10

A T a Court OF Probate holden at Stat
~ ford within ami for the District OF STAFFORD,
on the 18th day OF october, A, ID, 1915.
Present. ROBERT II. FISK. Judge
on motion or Herman Raw itser, executor on
he estate OF simon Rawitser. late OF New York,
N ", deceased
This court doth decree that six months be nj
lowed and limited for the creditors or said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same TO the
executor, and directs that he public nctice be
given OF this order by advertising the same
once In some newspaper having a circulation In
said District, and by posting a copy on the
public sign post IN said TOW Of stafford.
Certified from Record
MARCIrS "a FISK CiarR
The Press., 1915-11-10

IN ZAP TENEMENT TO RENT.
G b. GARY a SON
The Press., 1915-11-10

k'OR SALE---Right down cheap-A
new combination parlor. pool aud billiard
table J. ). SMlLEDGE, Stafford Springs, 22tf
The Press., 1915-11-10

Tor ShLF-House and harm and some
i land just right for a poultry farm, within
five minutes walk OF the trolley. Would like to
exchange for a small farm back
22tf EXCHANGE, box 5S2, stafford Springs.
The Press., 1915-11-10

I.NOR SALE - Cottage property, on
L Grant Avenue. f. q. SANFORD. SIT
The Press., 1915-11-10

THIMNEYS Cleaned and Repaired.
Y Telephone 1874 b. &. ALBERTY,
'Sw27 K.F. /.
The Press., 1915-11-10

DIGS Rugged growthy type, 2 months
i old, $3.50; months, $3.50. Bred sows,
young boars, also sows with litiers. NEW ENG.
LAND LIVE STOCK CO., Peabody, Mass
The Press., 1915-11-10

FOR SALE - Three-tenemen house
ana four acres OF land, situated at Forest
vile. Apply 10 4. II. MULLEN.
The Press., 1915-11-10

OTICE.-As my son. Gordon Handel.
~ has lett nv bed and board. b reby forbid
all per ons hal borfng or u usting him on my ac-
count, as ! shall not pay any bills OF his con-
tracing after this date FRANK HANDEL.
" est STAFFORD, oct. 80, 1915. 3w3O
The Press., 1915-11-10

EOR SALE = Two-year old Holstein
IL heifer one heifer and pigs.
JOHN DONICK, Chestnut Hill, West Stafford.
The Press., 1915-11-10

ENGRAVED CARDS furnished at The
ILPress oiice-5o cards and script plate 10
cents 30 cards and Old English plate from 81 20
to I'll 50.
The Press., 1915-11-10

HEAP-Two Stoves, one for coal and
one for wood-heaters. X. l.. BURR.
The Press., 1915-11-10

CPECIAL i-WOOD SAVING will
- saw wood at the following rates One to
cords soc, cords S5c, over cords 7bc per cord
l asst week. Tel. 524. JOHN SENA, 2stt
The Press., 1915-11-10

AUNDRI-Wet Washings So, Dry
IL 75c' We also wash Blankets Quilts, Car.
pets and any thing washable. Laundry team
with call ut stafford Hollow and StafIoi dville
every Tuesday for orders. Work guaranteed.
STAFFORD SPRINGS LAUNDRY.
The Press., 1915-11-10
West Wilmington.

William Bentley has nice black
driving horse which he has recently
purchased.
DR.. Converse and family motored
to West Warren, Mass, Sunday and
visited his brother law, DR.. Moore.
Miss Bertha Clarke of Billerica,
Mass, has been visiting her uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. William Con.
verse.
The linemen that have been board.
ing at Clifford Hemmeler's have
moved to Jennie Church's, Wilmington
Hill.
The Press., 1915-11-10

FURNISHED ROOMS to let for ladies'
IL MRS. NOEL M PEASE Grant-ave 32tf
The Press., 1915-11-10

IA GOD SAVING. - Having purchased
w new machine, am prepared TO saw
wood at IS cents a cord .Bwg.
GEokGS VI KNIGHT. West wellington.
La Junta tribune., 1915-11-27
o.'o.' A..r.s. so- c....,o.p...

Fred q. Hilvcrt. western manager
for 8. A. Oerrard 4 Co..of Cincinnati.
has this week announced an ex-
ceptionally good average price paid
for cantaloupcs for last season. Ger
rard shipped eiGhty-two cars during
the season for the japanese associa-
tion Of the Swink country. Accord
Ing 10 Mr. Hilvert's figures. the grow
ers received an average Of more
than 90 cents for standard crates.
and - cents for flat crates on all
melons shipped. The flats we're Eden
Gem melons. - NO pink meats were
shipped.
Account sales received By the Ger
rard company rscsatly showed that
the average cash price for the first
sixty-nins cars was much higher. but
the last thirtsen cars shippsd
brought the average down 70 The fig
ures quossd. The amount Of money
received b. The swiak growers b
considered about he best average
made this year b. a. sssoe3atioa
shipplns - many cass.-Roeky Tord
Tribune.
La Junta tribune., 1915-11-27
Death Of Raby Heaea smiling.

Ruby Helen Shilling. the little
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. @. Shil-
ling. died 1t the family residence on
Belleview avenue Tuesday morning
at 7:40 o'clock, after short illness
OF malignant jaundice.
Ruby was born In Knoxville. Iowa,
January ~. 1905, ana died In La
Junta. Colo. Novmeber 20. 1915. be-
ing . years. 10 months and 3 days Of
age at the time Of her death. She
leaves to mourn her death her par
ents. and four sisters.
The funeral was held Wednesday
morning at O'Clock at the Stark
King undertaking parlors. the SER
vices being conducted by Rev. EN-
manuel Payne.
The body was hipped to Knoxville.
Iowa. where It will be laid to rest be-
side that Of an only brother, who
died in this city about sixteen months
ago. The remains were accompani-
ed by the sorrowirg father and
mother.
La Junta tribune., 1915-11-27
psasA q Mn. sas.s. lssff.lr..

Mn. James Heffairs. . former
vell knevn Old tine rssldsat ee this
~. 1is1 vesy suddsaly q Der hems
= OAKLAND. Calf. last saturday. q.
~ - lllnsss of Only elk days from
Doounoala. Her three laughter
voso With her duriag hss illssss aad
1ooah. Ths fuassal' took place last
moo1ay sftssneon. unAss the auspl-
- - ths Oakland ledge Of E1ks,
W. teok full charge aad naAs all
osUuoge0eats.
Mn. Hesfairs was The wife el
Sa0ss Hoffmirs. Who lived 10. thia
~ n ths early days. aa1 The neth.
- - Thomas 3. Hoefnire. the we'll
taewn attorney ee Pusble. saA aiss
. cosnse resllsat o. this elty. Jaasl
lgeenlse died ID Pueblo aboue twelve
1ooss ~. ths rsoaiss belaO beeush(
- ~ aty aal insesssl b vAisview
ooDelssy.
La Junta tribune., 1915-11-27
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