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The Press., 1915-07-14
HE WENT BY THE RULE.
But He Should Have Halted Moment
 and Noted the Exceptions.

But He Should Have Halted Moment and Noted the Exceptions. It is not bewildered foreigners alone
 who fall into the traps for the unwary that our confusing grammar and or | biography lay. Many despairing American with no natural aptitude for spelling hesitates or flies to the diction- | ary long after his student days are over because although he remembers the rule. he does not remember the ex- captions.
 And in our rules of spelling, pro- tested one unfortunate prOfessOr-EOt of orthography-"it isn't even a case of majority rules;' it's merely plurality. Sometimes, Pm sure, the minority of exceptions to a rule isn't beaten by the words that comply with it by more than one.''
 Sun recalls all illustrative incident of his school days. His teacher was self satisfied and young thought he knew it all-but did not.
 There was in the class young lady who rejoiced i'll the good Scots name of Gillies. When the class was organ
 izing the professor" read her name as
 "Jillies." The young lady protested.
 but in vain; g before f is soft'
 Well, of course an eighth of quart
 is a jill, but what of fish's gill? And
 the "know it all'' teacher should have
 been hanged on a gOibbet, but even
 he would not have asked the hardware
 man for jimlet. Not in his jiddiest
 moment of pedagogic authority would
 he have said, Hilbert, tive me a jilt
 wheeled jig," if he wanted the livery
 man to supply him gig with gilded
 spokes for his holiday diversions. Not
 even he, snapshot arbiter of linguistic
 niceties, would have asked at the li-
 brary for Jibbon's Decline and Fall''
 And if he has a daughter will she be
 jirl? But Gillies must be called Jillies
 because .'g" before "i" is soft-Youths
 Companion.
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NapoIeon III.

Kinglake, the British historian, gave a curious explanation of the origin of the title of Napoleon III., assumed by Louis Napoleon. He said that when Louis Napoleon's adherents were manufacturing public sentiment to re- ceive him q subservient minister, who was preparing a proclamation, wrote these words: "The peoples cry will be 'Vive Napoleon =" The printer mis- took the three exclamation marks for three Is, and the proclamation was so issued. This was considered a good story when it was related, but it has lacked confirmation.
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MANSFIELD. Mansfield Depot.

Miss Anna E. Hall of Boston spent the Fourth with her mother, Mrs. G. W. Stedman. | Mrs. Stella Badges of Willimantis was guest of her mother, Mrs. Emily Platt, last Monday. | MT. and Mrs. Carlton Pollard o1 Willimantic are at his fathers, Henry Pollard, few days. Mrs. Mary l.. Durkee of Manchester | has been home with her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Bowers, few days. MT. and Mrs. Wm. Stedman and daughters are spending few days at Groton Point, taking in the sea breezes.
 Rufus Tilden, wife and daughter of Norwich spent few days last week with his sisters, Miss Augusta and Mary Tilden.
 The meeting Sunday evening, led by Mrs. Ida Smith, assisted by her Sunday school class, was very inter est- ing, the children reciting several pieces and singing by the class Three little girls sang two pieces alone without the organ which was fine. The choir sang several seleo- tions, with Miss Anna B. Hall at the organ. Every one went home pleased with the exercises.
 Merrow.
 Edgar Schubeler recently purchased Ford automobile from the Jordon Bros.
 Mrs. G. w. Morrison and two children from Willimantic, were visitors at Mrs. A. Robinson's Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Watrus and Miss Green of Willimantic were visitors of MT. and Mrs. Olin French, Monday.
 Several from this place have been pick ing entrants for Henry Whiton and Pres ton Asterhout at Mansfield Depot.
 Mrs. R. L. Squires and children and Mrs. Scott and daughter of Eagleville, were callers at A. Robinson's Sunday.
 Mrs. Albert Potter of South Coventry was guest of MT. and Mrs. Merritt Usher during the middle of the week.
 Wilfred Burdick and sister, Miss Mar ion Burdick of Chaplin, spent the week. end with their brother, A. T. Burdick and family.
 Miss Harriett L. Morrow, teacher at the Kingston, R. l., state college, has ar rived at her home at Terrace farm for the summer vacation.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mathews and two children of South Wlllington and MT. and Mrs. E. B. Durkee and little daugh- ter of Mansfield Depot. where visitors at Hillside cottage Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. I. F. Wilcox and chil- dren and William Martin of Rockville, motored to Summit, R. l., Sunday and visited relatives. Mrs. Phebe Wilcox, who has been spending several weeks in Rhode Island, returned to Morrow with the party.
 Gurleyville.
 Raymond Bates of Willimantic is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. O. H. Conant.
 Miss Lila Simonds of Willimantic spent Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. E. Simonds.
 Rev. J. B. Ackley had to return home last Sunday afternoon. The evening services were led by Edward Bates.
 The young people held a box social last Saturday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Robbins. A pleasant time was enjoyed by those present.
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Miss Harriet R. Pease Wednesday afternoon which will close the work of the Junior society until after the first of September.
 Miss Lillian Peak gave a dinner party Wednesday to several of her friends in honor of Miss Bertha Hast ings of Palmer. The guests were Miss Edith Andrews of Springfield and Rev.
 MT and Mrs. H. 0. Newell of Son. ersville. The hostesses and her guests
 have all been members of the faculty of Piedmont college.
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Nor So Often.

With hungry people the table is not of so much consequence as the spread
 A very fat man who had just retired from the grocery business was one day thus mischievously greeted by a friend: Il say. old man, you are fall ing since you retired! You have got so thin I scarcely knew you!" "Per- haps so," replied the grocer T cer- tainly don't weigh so much as did when I was in the grocery trader-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Hou.ekeepersl Home Owners !!

IfYou could have every wall and ceiling in your hozse bright tclean and cheerful, and the window shades like new. without the expense and inconvenlence,ofrepsper C calciminIng or buying new window shades, you'd be delighted, wouldn't you3 CLIMAX CLEANER removes all dust and grimc, brightens the eolorings, and at the same lime ft acts as a disinfectant and germ destroyer without damaging the surface to which it is applied leaves the walls clean. pure and hsalthfuL It makes no dirt, but takes all aiEi That's Just what you can have by letting CHARLES l.. JOHNSON clean them for you.
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ToLLAND.

The annual fair, given under the auspices of the ladies of the Congre- gational church, will be held in the town hall July 21 and 22d, both afternoon and evening" Fancy work, food, candy and ice cream will be on sale. The fWhite Elephant table will be in evidence as in former years. Supper will be served both evenings. The entertainment for the first evening consists of stereopticon lecture with colored views, "The Northwest Coust, by Rev. MT. Case and varied musical program. The entertainment the second evening will consist of musical selections, mono logues and the farce, ''Chums. ' Admission each evening, 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children
 Excursion to Watch hill and Block
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Excursion to Watch Hill and Block Island, July 22. See ad. on page 3.
WELLINGTON.

Miss Dodge has returned to New
 York.
 Colds are unusually prevalant for
 this season.
 Miss Emma Rose of Vernon is
 visiting MT. and Mrs. Darrow.
 The rain has helped the hay crop quite good deal, the farmers say. Miss Alice W. Pratt and Miss Edna
 Bugbee are still at Quonachontaug
 Beach, R. I.
 Miss Cynthia Leet, who when a young girl used to visit her sister, Mrs. J. G. Himeler, here, was with the
 North Haven party Sunday. The change in the running time on
 the Central Vermont brings the early
 mail in time for the R. F. D. carriers, who now get their Hartford Courant
 on the day of publication for the first time since the R. F. D. went into operation.
 Clifford Himmeler, who was in- jured by flying scrap of steel while at work in his blacksmith shop Saturday, was taken to the Williman- tio hospital where he is making good recovery from an accident which threatened serious consequences. ' South Wilmington.
 -July-August mark down sale at s. Katzowitz x Co.'S store successor to 5. Kuslansky. S10 suits for $5.98. Big bargain. Read the circulars.
 MT. and Mrs. Lucas Safranek are entertaining friends from New York.
 Jos. Radla returned Saturday from 8 visit of several days in New York oity.
 George H. Nichols and Paul Benson returned last week from an extended trip through northern New England.
 MT. and Mrs. Hiram Colburn and children of East Hartford were week. end guests of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Col burn.
 Wm. James returned to his work Monday, after several weeks of en- forced idleness, due to blood poisoning in one forefinger.
 Posts are being set for railing on the west side of the state road just north of this village, where a railing is badly needed.
 The family of W. H. Hall are at the shore, near New London, MT. Hall spending what time there that can be spared from business.
 It is claimed that the 1915 auto register will not cost the state cent, and the 80, 1000 auto owners in the state that have waited six weeks for copy, and are still waiting, feel that the state is getting nothing for noth. ing.
 Wm. O. Eldredge has yielded to necessity and had telephone installed in his house. He is in the Williman- tic division and his call, is 5O2-42. While he has felt the need of one fors ome time his appointment as deputy sheriff decided the matter, and hOW hO ID III tOuCl WlbH bDOs0 n6 ndS business with, except when "the line is busy"
 The forthcoming report of Super visor l.. T. Garrison states that the following pupils were perfect in at tendance the past year: Charles J. Pobuda, Mary Kollar, Mary Radla, Josephine Barovioka, Agnes Pobuda, Louise Schmidt. Glassfactory Kate Balazs, Helen Balazs. Potter: Good win Squire. Moose Meadow: Kate Becker, Francis Busse, Marie Hak, Klecak. Daleville: Wayne Morse, Donald Reed. Center: Louise Schmidt has record of perfect attend ance for the last four years. Dale- vile ranks highest in average attend ance: 9S per cent. The registration was 273. The average attendance, 266. Total school expenses, about B, 673. %. The average attendance grant from the state will be about $4, 900.
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RESTRICT OF ASHFORD. ss Pr

1J bate Court, JuIy 7th. 1913.
 Estate of Annie L. Ch1sm, late of Ashford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Charles D. Ch1sm, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate. as per application on file more fully appe ITS, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Ashford, in said district, on the 22d day of July, A. D. 1915, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting 8 copy thereof on the public sign- post In the town of Ashford. in said district at least seven days before the day of said hearing.
 OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
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AddiSon and "Clio y

Joseph Addison, the English essayist, used the pseujlonym "Clo" When he wrote a manuscript in the city he an notated it with Il e." when in London;
 "L:" when in Islington. where he lived
 "I." and when in his office. "O." the whole spelling Clio.-London Express.
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At 2-3 the Usual Price

We win sell the remainder of our still complete variety of Bedding and Flower Ing Plants. There are Geraniums, Salvias, Rsliothropcs, Verbenas, Lobelias, Adger- stuns, Begonias, Dusty Millers, Coleus, Cuphias, Feverfews, Fuschias, Petunias, Vincaa, CAnnas, etc Now Is the time to plant Cabbage and Celery for next winter B use. We have them in several of the best varieties al So per doz., S5o per 100, $2.5O per 1000. Also we still have some Pepper and Egg Plants, as well as the seasonable Cut Flowers, at the
 Stafford conseryatories, East Main St.
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A T Court of Probate holden at Ash

"A ford within and for the District of Ash ford, on the 7th day of July, 1915.
 Present, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
 Estate of stephen Dwight Dunham late of Ashford in said district deceased Ransom B. T1frt, Administrator
 ordert d-That six months from the date hereof, and the same are limited and allowed he creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and the said administrator is di- recled to give public notice to the creditors of said esr ate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post within the town of Ashford and by publishing the same three times in some weekly newspaper having circulation in said Probate District, and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 3-15 Attest, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
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D1sTRICT OF ASHFORD, ss. Probate

1J Court, July 10th, 1915.
 Estate of Ignac Prokop, late of Ashford in said district. deceased.
 The executrix having exhibited her adminis- trat1On account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, that the 24th day of July. A. D. 1915, at l o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in Ashford, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administra- tion account, with said estate, and this Court di- rects the executr1x to cite all persons inter- eSted therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hay ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Ashford where the deceased last dwelt.
 OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge,
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RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

IJ bate Court, July 13. 1915.
 Estate of Maria A. Saylor, late of Stafford in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of G. Percival Bard praying that an instrument In writing purport- ing to be the last will and testament of said de- ceased, may be proved, approved, allowed an6 admitted to probate, as per application on file fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered that said application be heard and de termined at the probate office in Stafford fl said district, on the 21st day of July, 1915 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub. fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of stafford in said district.
 ROBERT H. FISK Judge
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Only . Near Red.

Little Lola Gin berth of the sleeping car)-Mamma, I want to go to bed! Mamma-Why. you are in bed, dear. Little Lola-No, I'm not. I'm on big shelf.-Chicago News.
The Press., 1915-07-14

To feel strong, have good appetite and digestion, sleep sour dly and enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family system tonic. Price $1.
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Excursion to Watch Hill and Block Island, July 22. See ad. on page 8.
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NOTICE

The legal voters of the town of Stafford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Town hall, in said district, on Thursday, July 22 1915 at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of seeing what action the town will take in the matter of abat- ing the taxes on property known as the Hope Mill property in Staffordville.
 And to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting. Dated at Stafford Conn., this 14th day of J uly, 1915.
 WM R. TREBLE, o.,.
 LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. [ oeiectmeh.
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Slaves to Success S

Rebellion an;! stU,'Ao. lineSs-hoW they hinder and hinder and spoil our work If Il girl is going to master music she must first become its slave. surrender ing her whole being to the principles al tlln lCnlS of music. If boy is to Glastcr d trade or profession he Bust give himSe!f up to it. If a man is to be ;l great leader of the people Ee must surrender himself to the well flare of the ncDple.-ChriStian Herald.
The Press., 1915-07-14

If you are considering the installation of ELECTRIC LIGHT in your home or business establishment read this:
 t'As in every other line, electrical WIT ing and fixture installation done right in most efficient. It is better to pay for good work and materials at first than to be continually harrassed with repairs, re- placements, etc., with their added cost Have your work done right in the begin ming, contracting with
 D, J. STEPHENS & SON.
The Press., 1915-07-14
Horne-Made
 Undermuslins

Garments of this par ticular make prove espec- ially satisfactory, both in fit and wearing qualities, These undermuslins are shown in Corset Covers, Drawers, Short and Long Skirts, Night Rob e S, Chemises and Combina- tions.
 Ladies' Home Journal Patterns VIII Bring Pleasing Results.
 The. Howard Store National Bank Building.
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THE PRESS
"WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1915.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER
s1.5o year. If paid strictly in advance, s1.

sl.5o year. If paid strictly in advance, sl.25.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-haf advertising rates Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are always glad to have netos items sent .n, but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon. or earlier, If possible. It Is often neces- sary to abridge items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a. m.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until 6 definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ens.
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FOR SALE AT CRYSTAL LAKE

-Four Cottages and Fifty Desir-
 able Building Lots on shore of
 Crystal Lake; also Two Good
 Farms. Cottages to rent for
 season; also Land to camp on. Plans sf Cottages and Building Lots on display ai shs following places T. Y. Garvan, Real Es s&ss. Room !. Prescott Block. Rockville, Conn. Loais Koelsch, at Hotel. Crystal Lake. Conn. Hsnlsyis Shoe Store, Stafford Springs, Conn.
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 cut who made deposit therein withdrawal heeom for period No book Name, Account opened. Amo duo. stss Hannah Ashton Jan l. 1871 s@G | Mrs. Aware Mch. I5, 1893 ls6 Bridget Broder April l l Boucherd Apr is 488 2466 Burton Collins Jan. 1, 1871 88l
 
 Myron F Crawfor Sept l5, | James E.. Connor May | 5275 Walter Connor Aprl 1887 1893 9263 Ida A. Clark 3, Wesley j. Curtis July Curtis Jan 1 s151 Louisa Curtis Jan l. 1886 AZ se4e Mrs Lizzie B. Cullen Jan H. 1889 785 Ss65 Phla M. Curtis July l, 1890 200 sSee Samuel Curtis July l. 1890 1928 C.. Essex, Trustee I, 9S Henry g ,s ss E;ssds sst9 Gsansn Ta1s5 May May 1873 1873 ,s 1, Sophia Hyde July l. George Hughes May 7ol4 Ralph H. Harris Nov l, 1894 Edgar M Hawkins Jan. 2s, 1880 1, Kaylor fife Luu Apr g. 1880 6el eo Emma IuddingtOn Sept i, 1890 2S47 A. 6, Charles Noseey July 554o aOH Byron Moore June as 1885 W. Needham Sept l. 1878 As4 GncePai Dec1 15 1876 sOao7 P2el Edward A. Stone Apr lo 1873 1885 | Sage Jan Society ofstaTooavune s7 1875 lIas so, Mch l. 1889 sss R Trask 2e 1856 lOS@ |. Freddie L % E. Walcott Ia 27, m 3l65 Gertrude Woolcot Jan. 20, 1, M A.. Nov. 15 3289 Charles Willis 390O Frank H. Warrington Aug. 29 1890 434S Mrs Hannah E. Williams Apr 3O 1892
 Total $256Oss State Connecticut, Holland County,
 
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 CHAs F. HAYWOOD Treasurer. subscribed July
 CHAS F. CHANDLER oaryP
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Lopsided EIiqht.

Aid tridin% flriOusiy up)-General. the enemy has captured our left wing. What shall we do: General-Fly with :he other.- Boston Transcript
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, sa. Pro

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro lC bate Court, July z, 1915
 Estate of sanford West, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The administrative having exhibited her ad- mtnstration account with said estate to this court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered-That the 20th day of July, 1915, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate office in stafford be and the same is assigned for a hear ing on the allowance of said administration ac- count, with said estate, and this court directs therein to appear at said time and place, by pub- fishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a town of stafford, where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 ROBERT H. FISK Judge
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A T a Court CI Probate holden at Staff A ford, within and for the district of Statrord on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1915. Present. ROBERT H. FISK, Judge. On motion of the executor on the estate of susie Corcoran, 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 Omce In said District on the 21st day of July, 1915, at 10 o'clock, forenoon. by posting a 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
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A T Court of Probate holden at Staf-
 "A ford, within and for the District of Stafford on the 18th day of July. A. D. 1915.
 Present, ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Everett K. Mathews on the esta' e of David s. Mathews, late of Union, in sa,i district, deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account m said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said district, on the 2lst day of July, 1915, at o'clock, afternoon, by posting copy of this order on the public sign Using the same in newspaper published in Stafford and having circulation in said dis trtct. Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk
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Excursion to Watch hill and Block Island, July 22. See ad. on page 3.
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SartoriaI Advantage.

'''Fhere is something very picturesque about the Scotch custume'
 Yes, and it's economical too. A man doesn't 'haye to bother about keeping his trousers pres~td' Washington Star.