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The Press., 1915-03-10
National Elaos.

The American flag in it's present form wls adopted ill the year TIT. and the only changes made ill it since that time have been the addition of new stars for the new states as they came into the Union. Our British cousins often refer in affectionate terms to their ensign as the flag that has 'braved thousand years, the battle and the breeze" But they forget that the Union Jack in it's present form dates only from 1901.
 The French tricolor was adopted in 1794, the Spanish flag as now display ed in 17S5 while the German and Ital' ian flags are no older than the empire and the kingdom respectively.-Wa ington Star.
The Press., 1915-03-10
ASHFORD. Westford

Arthur Eugene Burril, son of Justin M.. and Amanda (spear) Bur Till, died at the home of his parents in westford yesterday of tuberculosis. He was born at Worcester, Mass. i, Aug. 6, 1890, graduated from Wor- cester South high school. class of 1910. He was a teacher in the Vest ford Village school for three years and then took a course at the Bridge water, Mass, normal school. He was offered and accepted the position of principal of one of New London's grammar schools which he retained until about five weeks ago, when i'll health obliged him to give it up. He was particularly adapted for teaching and was held in high esteem by those who were acquainted with him. Be- sides his parents he leaves five brothers, Oscar H.. Elmer E., Her. bert B., Everett M., John H., and four sisters, Alice F., Bertha N, Mary A. and Grace A., all of this place. He was a member of Ionic Lodge of Masons of Stafford Springs and will have a Masonic funeral. Prayers will be held at his late resi- dence, followed by services at the westford Baptist church, Friday, at 2 D. m., and the interment will be in the wes tford cemetery.
 Warrenville.
 The Christian Endeavor service on Sunday evening was led by Thomas Bebbington.
 Mrs. ". O. Brown has been visit ing relatives in Ashaway, R. l., the past few days.
 David Mathewson recently made business trips to New York, Boston and Providence.
 W. L Durkee and son, Milton have been busy with their teams drawing timber to Eastford.
 There have been several eases of sick ness in the village recently. Al present l.. A. Baker is seriously ill.
 Mrs. Milton L. Durkee and Miss Jeannette Woodbury visited schools in Eastford and Woodstock on Wednes. day of last week.
 The musical entertainment given by the O. A. O. orchestra in Baker $ hall on Friday evening was largely attended and much enjoyed by all.
The Press., 1915-03-10

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf- 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 Weltha Weeks executrix on the estate of Lyman E. Weeks. 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 their claims against the same to tn executrix, and directs that the public no tice bt gwen Of this order by advertising the samt once in some newspaper having circulation il said District, and by posting a copy cn th' public sign post in said tow n of Stafford, near est the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record
 MARCUS B. FISK. Clerk.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Scattered.

Pat was employed on an engineer ing job a few miles out of the city and was carried to his work by an express train. which accommodatingly slowed up near the scene of his labors. One morning. however, the train rushed through the cut without reducing speed, and the superintendent of the job looked in vain for Pat. At last he saw much battered Irishman limping back down the ties and called to him:
 Hello, Pat! Where did you get off"
 Pat turned stiff1y and, waving his hand toward the steep embankment. sighed: ......
 "Oh, all along herev'-Life.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Moose Meadow.
ELLINGTON.

John Thompson has left for trip to Florida.
 Walter H. Skinner has the contract for carrying the mail between Rock vile and Ellington for the present.
 The weekly Thursday evening prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. O. P. Pease.
 Miss Edna L. Kibbe, who has been spending the winter with her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. B. Kibbe, recently returned to New York.
 Crystal Lake.
 A. M. Richardson was in Hartford last Friday.
 Miss Gladys Dimock entertained Miss Mullen of Stafford Springs Sun- day.
 Clifford G. Charter of Rockville spent the day recently at A. U. Charters.
 There was a large party Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Wm. Kibbe, card playing was indulged in and a bountiful supper was served.
The Press., 1915-03-10
A Remarkable carear.

In the United States was that of John Quincy Adams. This career extended over forty eight years and embraced fifteen years ill the diplomatic service as minister to Russia, Prussia and the Netherlands, five years as senator, eight years as secretary of state, four years as president and sixteen years as a representative in congress.
The Press., 1915-03-10
keepino Mulberry Leaves.

Mulberry leaves. the chief diet of silkworms, can be preserved for long time in cold storage if placed in well ventilated boxes of not more than three cubic feet capacity at tempera- ture of between 33.S and 36.6 degrees F. The silkworms eat them just as if they were fresh.-New York World.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Our Moral Codes.

Our mors codes were invented not to prepare men for heaven or for Uto- pia. They were invented by men who were none too good themselves to pro tect themselves from people who were not much worse. There are great diff ferences in human beings as to the amount of knowledge and wisdom which they possess, but there is small difference in regard to the amount of goodness or rascality that they mani fest.-Mowry Saben in Forum.
 At the Station.
 How dare you kiss me. sir!'
 'sYes. and he has kissed me tool.
 Beg your pardon. ladies! l am all confused. I'm looking for my wife Munich Fliegende Blatter.
The Press., 1915-03-10
A Suffer,n. Iaa,

Those detectives have just arrested IS osteopath as felon."
 That must have been painful luty."
 "Why painful?"
 Didn't it give them bone felon on .heir hands Baltimore American.
The Press., 1915-03-10
INISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro D bate Court, March {, A. D. 1915.

Estate Of Edwin Wallace, late of Sturbridge, Mass. deceased.
 Upon the application of Merietta L. Wallace praying that an order may be granted to sell tho real estate of said deceased, as by said spplfca tion fully appears, 1t is
 OIdered, That said application be heard and determined at he Probate Omce in Stanord, tn said district, on the 17th day of March, A. D 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 having a circulation in said District, at least i've days before said hearing.
 ROBERT H FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1915-03-10
RESTRICT OF soMERs, ss. Proba

! Court, March 8, A. D. 1915
 Estate of Della H. Dtmock, late of Somers, iI said district, deceased.
 Upon the applic tion of Ernest 5. Fuller, ex ecutor of said estate, praying that an order o sale be grant ed to sell ali of the undivided in terest of said deceased, as per application or file more fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Somers, in said district, on the 20th day of March, A. D 1915, at g o'clock in the forenoon, and that pub lie notice be given of the pendency Of said appli cation and the time and place of hearing there. on, by publishing the same once in some news paper having circulation in said district, and post in the town of Somers, in said District, at least six days before said day Of hearing
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge
The Press., 1915-03-10
Compromise.

Dear lady. your child grows prettier every day" "Oh. you exaggerate sir"
 Well. then, let us say-every other day."-Man Lacht.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Sure.

''Why do we always speak of the sil- very moon"' asked the boob.
 .'On account of it's quarters and halves. I suppose replied the cheerful idiot.-Cincinnah Inquirer.
The Press., 1915-03-10
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pr

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro. U bate Court, March 10. 1915.
 Estate of Myron P. Avery, late of stafrord, in said district, deceased.
 Upon he application of the adminis rator, real estate of said deceased, as by said applica- tion fully appe rs, 1t is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate of1ce in Stafford. in said district, on the 18th day of March. 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 he time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, at least i've day before aid time assigned
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1915-03-10
AT Court of Probate holden at Staf- ford within and for he District Of Stafford.

1OFd, W1Gnln anu TOT IUV UIStIICI VT SNd1UIu' on the 27th day Of January, n. 1915.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK. Judge
 On motion Of Idella l.. Fuller. admintstr etrix on the estate of FTedus A. Fuller, late or star ford. within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months De al lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administratrtx, and directs that public notice oe given of this order, by advertising the same said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town Of stafford nea,e St the p'aca where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record. -
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Chance In the Meals.

Roarder--Here's a nickel I found in the hash Landlady-Yes, put it there. You've been complaining. I understand, about lack of change in your meals.- Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1915-03-10
TAXES.

Notice is hereby given that Town Tax of l. mills on dollar has been laid on list of 1914, and will be due and payable on the first day o April, 1915.
 l hereby give notice that will be at the Towr Hall, in Town of Holland. every Monday 1T April, from 10 o'clock m until o'clock p. m for tne purpose of rerefvihg sad taxes, ana will receive the personal tax at the same time All taxes remaining unpaid until April 3O 1915, will be subject to interest at the rate Of per cent. per an1um, and all lawful charges
 N o. WARD, Collector. Holland, Conn., March 9th, 1915.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Meek Reproacn.

Lady ,who has given tramp plate uf scraps, You must feel the humilia, tion of begging for food Tramp It's not that so much. mem. What hurts me is that In depriving the pore in nercent fowls of d feed London Teie graph
The Press., 1915-03-10
The Cure.

..l thought Skinfiint was dying?
 He was. until he heard the doctor ssy something about paying the debt of nature and he yelled for his clothes and got we'll" Philadelphia Ledger
The Press., 1915-03-10
Ara Court of Probate holden at Tol

A Ia Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land, within and for the District of Holland, on the 1st day of March A. D. 1915.
 Present. JOHN E. FAHET, Acting Judge.
 On motion of Emma J. Holman. executrix of the will of Marion B. Sparks, late of Wilmington, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred ltors of said estate exhibit their claims against the same to the executTix. and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising In a newspaper having circulation in said dis trict, and by posting copy thereof on the pub lie stgn- post fn said town Of Wfllington nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record
 JOHN E. FAHEY, Acting Judge
The Press., 1915-03-10
To Mothers in This Town.

Childt en who are delicate, feverish and cross will get immediate r. lief from Mother Gray'a Sweet Powders for children. They cleanse the s' Oma ch, act on the liver, and are recommended
 for complaining chi dren. pleasant remedy for worms. At all druggists. 25c Sample mail ed FREE. Address, A. s. Olmsted, LeDoy Y.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Houston Nurseries

Trees, shrubs, etc., at big bargain prices, about half what agents ask you. Some surprising prices that will keep dollars in your pocket. Everything ab- solutely the finest of stock, guaranteed true to name. Not disappointed cus- toner last year. Our catalogue is brim full of valuable information. Send for a copy to-day. It's free.
 HOUSTON'S NURSERIES,
 Mansfield, Conn.
The Press., 1915-03-10
.Ready-to-Wear White Goods

Seems a little early to advertise along this line, doesn't it?
 But we wish to call your attention to the fact that we have received fresh from the manufact- urers an excellent assort- ment of white goods, con- sisting of Infants Slips and Petticoats, Infants Short Dresses. and Girls Dresses up to IA years. Ladies' Home Journal Patterns Will Bring Pleasing Results. <<<<<~<~
 The. Howard Store
 National Bank Building.
The Press., 1915-03-10

LOR SALE-N & M Motor Cycle.
 1' Ftrst-class running order; just overhauled !; luggage carrier; horn; new belt extra grip and belt connector: leggings and tools; tires first class Price S30 if taken at once. Address NORRIS |. MOORE. MOnsOn, Mass:
The Press., 1915-03-10

Itching bleeding, protruding or blind piles have yielded to Doan's Ointment 50c at all stores.
The Press., 1915-03-10
The Sexes,

One half the world cannot under stand how the other half could live without it.--Exchange.
The Press., 1915-03-10

I AUNDRI-Wet Washngs So, Dry kJ 75c We also wash Blankets Quits. Car. pets and any thing washable. Laundry team will call al Stsford Hollow sud SlAHo' dvtlls very Tuesday for orders. Work guaranteed. STAFFORD SPRINGS LAUNDRY.
The Press., 1915-03-10

EOR SALE-Nine Work Horses. One ! pair of colts. four years old. dak gray, weigh about 2SoO, all broke single; black ho SC The rest are elder and cheaper These horses are at hard work every day. My reasons for selling are that am tired of leaming and inc tend to give 1t up Address,
 WILII\M T. BENTLEY, Telepho e COT nection. '3w5O
The Press., 1915-03-10

ENGRAVED CARDS furnished at The lL Press office-5O cards and script plate 90 cents ;60 cards and old English plate from sl.bo to t2.bo.
The Press., 1915-03-10

TOR SALE-Fence Posts.
 STEPHEN PELlZZARI, Stard Sp'gs 50
The Press., 1915-03-10

NOR SALE - New Milch Cows and \ Springers, also cur Berkshire Brood Sows Green Mo1ntafn Seed Potatoes: price 75 and 40 cents per bushel.
 5Otf " BOWLER, West Wilmington.
The Press., 1915-03-10

TWO furn,shed rooms to let. Inquire \ at The Press office. 5Otf
The Press., 1915-03-10
SOMERS,

The Piedmont dramatic society will present the four-act comedy, "Cran- berry Corners" in Piedmont hall Thursday and Friday evenings.
 Oren T. Burden, 71, died at his home Saturday night. He was born in Somers June 25, ls43, the son of Marvin and Harriet (Kibbe) Burden. He was educated in the public schools of the town and had been a lifelong resident. He was painter by trade, but after having suffered a paralytic shock two years ago he had been unable to follow his trade. He was married AZ years ago to Louisa Ripley, who survives him with his daughters, Elizabeth Ripley, wife of Ernest W. Avery. and Elsie Louisa. The funeral will be held at the chapel Friday morning at 10.30. Burial will be in the West cemetery.
The Press., 1915-03-10

Sin writes histories. goodness Is si lent. Goethe.
The Press., 1915-03-10
n.so year. If paid strictly in advance. si-2

si-5o year. If paid strictly in advance, SIPS
 Resolutions. obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are always glad to have nescs Items sent In. but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier, If possible. It Is often neces- z.rv to sbrfdss items that are received the lat tsr part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday m orninx 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 subscrio- CTS until a definite order to discontinue Is re- celved and all arrears are paid in full
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub lishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
The Press., 1915-03-10

EOR SALE-Two seated Surrey, Sin l gle Carriage. Harness, Sleigh-at bargain, 2W5O JSkPH ROBERTS, Stafford, Conn.
The Press., 1915-03-10

HARMS SOLD also exchanged fol \ Boston and other city properties.
 J. L. BROWNING, Real Estate. Staffordville, Conn.
The Press., 1915-03-10

' OST black and tan Airedale dog. 1L Tag No. CRIBS. Suitable reward for return to VIM. H. BRACKET, South Wilmington, Ct.
The Press., 1915-03-10
Somersville.

MT. and Mrs. George E. Keeney are at Sea Breeze, Fla, for the month.
 Miss Florence Burlingame is spend ing several weeks at Waltham, Mass.
 Richard Scoles has sold his farm to people of Granby and will move to East Longmeadow, April l.
 Mrs. Marion Pomeroy of Mystic has been with her brother, Mayro Keeney and Mrs. Keeney for several days.
The Press., 1915-03-10

Impure blood runs you down-makes you an easy victim for disease. For pure blood and sound digestion = Burdock Blood Bitters. At all drug stores. Price, x1 OO
The Press., 1915-03-10

T o RENT Basement in German Club building. Suitable for storage,
 EDWARD MANN.
The Press., 1915-03-10

EOR SALE-Hay, SIS ger ton in barn. , pply to JOSEPH c. CONNnR,
 #2w4y Vest Main-St.
The Press., 1915-03-10

D THOROUGHBRED HOLSTEIN D COWS for sale-due to calf in April or May '2w48 Call P. O. Box 705, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1915-03-10

MISS ELSIE M. TEAL, Teacher of Nl Pianoforte. Corcoran Avenue Stafford Springs. '15ly
The Press., 1915-03-10

r AM ready for HORSE CLIPPING \ again. Give me a trial. I will clip your horses at your own place or at my stable.
 JOHN SENA.
The Press., 1915-03-10

NURSE - H. spita trained graduate,
 " Terms by arrangement. MRS. BROWNING: Stanordvtlle conn. Phone 1-23 -3m46
The Press., 1915-03-10

Y Remington Visible Typewriter. Will sell at sacrifice for cash. MISS r. G. LANG,
 2w49 601 Windsor. ave, Hartford
The Press., 1915-03-10

EOR SALE-Day old chicks from 8 J heavy laying strain of utility K. Reds also eggs for setting FRANK E. CONVERSE stafford Springs, k. D. No. 3 4Stf
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EOR SALE Cheap-An Edison Pho II graph and 40 records $10 %.
 HE JONES, Jeweler.
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West Wilmington.

Miss Edna Bugbee was home over Sunday.
 The poles for the electric lights at the depot have been set as far as Charles Pobuda's.
 An act was recently passed in con- gress to give all carriers on standard .soutes $12OO after the first of July, 1915,
The Press., 1915-03-10

DUGS WOVEN from old carpet, in lG grain and brussels and carpet weaving Write for particulars. c. SCHUIZE, 5 ham berlain St., Rockville, Conn.
The Press., 1915-03-10

ITO RENT-Tenements at Forestville 1 Low rents large gardens. T. F. MULLEN
The Press., 1915-03-10

DROP. JORDAN opened Jan. lst 8 I SCHOOL OF MUSIC in the Kuslansky new block. Piano and Organ Tuning. Pianos for sale and to rent. Everything in music
The Press., 1915-03-10

MICHAEL ROBERTS, Auctioneer 1x1 At your service. Residence, West Staf ford -. 51f
The Press., 1915-03-10

The Manner In Which the Sock and Shoe Problem Was Solved by Our Military Men Has Given Uncle Sam the Best Shod Soldiers In the World.
Evening star., 1915-05-13
Little Qpfle
&'BeHii8ie
BY THORNTON W. BURGDsA
Copyright, 1915, BY J. @. Loyd)
Peter Rabbit Learns by Sitting
Still.

Did you know that you could learn
something by sitting perfectly still?
You can: that Is, you can II you use
your eyes and use your ears and all the
other senses that Old Mother Nature
has given you. Peter Rabbit discovered
it quite by accident You know how curl
GUS he is. 1t seems as If his curiosity
never would be satisfied. On the day
that Little Joe Otter invited him to call
at his home and then promptly disap-
peared. Peter could think Of nothing but
that homo and wonder where 1t was.
Whenever he got the chance he went
over tho Green Forest to look for Little
Joe and HIS home He had hoped up
and down the banks of the Laughing
Just AZ wise as before
At last ono day he sat down just a
little way from a great big tree with
spreading roots near the bank of q
little pool in the Laughing. Brook. He
was tired: also he was discouraged.
Il don't believe Little Joe has home
a ALL" he muttered. Then. because he
brown heap and closed his eyes. How
long he slept Peter never knew. When
he awoke IL was very, very still there
in the Green Forest. He felt rested.
ana therefore In a better frame of
mind. He decided he would sit there
little longer and enjoy his beautiful
surroundings. and then he would go
back to the dear Old Briar Patch.
Now. when Peter sits perfectly still
II is very hard to see him. He looks
like nothing so much an a little brown
heap of dead leaves. and this was the
way he was looking then But all the
time he was watching this way and
that way to see what he could discover
Quite without any warning at all there
was a rustling of leaves between two
Evening star., 1915-05-13
IN: s::.sa!!,ehf @l|s
Movies at Sea.

Moving picture Advertisements. shown
upon the great ocean liners. constitute
new method of advertising which
seems TO promise good results Large
nrms are having films made, picturtnR
their places of business and the prod
ucts handled The steamship com
panies which are continually alert to
supply diversion for their passengers
to lessen the tedium of the trip are
glad to exhibit these films in their
sa Ions.
Some OF these pictures are exceeding
ly valuable in showing the processes OF
manufacturing, Ono OF the most COM
plete is provided by an automobile com
pany. II depicts the different processe.
in the manufacture OF every part OF the
motor. from procuring the wood. rub
ber. steel and iron. down TO the finish
cd product as II 10 delivered to the
customer. The welfare work among the
employees is also interestingly portray
ed.
Large department stores have SUP
piled a trip through their different de-
partments, prepared in the form of
play Several firms are Joining together
In the production of films which will
direct the foreigner as to the best
places to stop, and also to shop, upon
arrival in a large American city. Ar
rangements are made by which these
films can be shown either in one par
ticular steamer or in all those opera ted
by a certain line.