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The Press., 1915-01-20
FalIers Called Mental Detectives.

According to a Brooklyn physician, most accidents, as well as divorces and crimes, are in reality due to de fective mentality. When person gets caught in maze of traffic and does not know whether it is better to go backward or forward he is, according to this doctor, a target for everything coming his way.
 The indecision or lack of judgment leads to frequent accidents with the same individual. Of 112 persons who were questioned in four semiprivate hospitals forty-six had had previous accidents anG thirty-two more than one such accident. Out of about 5O.0GO examinations of defectives there was scarcely case that did not show many scars. Inquiry among eight au tomobile owners showed that the opin ion commonly held of reckless chauf feurs among their fellows was that the reckless ones were not quite nor nal, or, as they phrased it, were "crazy. ."-New York World.
The Press., 1915-01-20
MANSFIELD.

Sold everywhere. In boxe-. 1oc.. 2sc.
The Press., 1915-01-20
THE CHURCH AS
 ASOC|AL CENTER
A Broader Sphere for ReIlgion-NeW
 Field for the Rural Church.
Dy Peter Radford
Lecturer National Farmers Union

Lecturer National Farmers Union
 The social duty of the rural church Is as much a part of its obligations as its spiritual side. In expressing it's social interest, the modern rural church does not hesitate to claim that it is expressing true religious ln- stinct and the old-time idea that the social instincts should be starved while the spiritual nature was over- fed with solid theological food. is fast giving way to a broader interpreta- tion of the functions of true religion. We take oNr place in the succession of those who have sought to make the world fit habitation for the children understand the social duty of the rural church The true christian re- ligion is essentially social-its tenets of faith being love and brotherhood and fellowship, While following after righteousness, the church must chal- lenge and seek to reform that social order in which moral life is ex- pressed. While cherishing ideals of service, the rural church which t. LdlLS Iu0 lullGSL llSdSuI0 OI SuCC0SS is that which enriches as many lives as it can touch, and in no way can the church come in as close contact with it's members as through the avenue of social functions
 The country town and the rural community need social center. The church need cffer no apology for it's ambition to fill this need in the com munity, if an understanding of it's mission brings this purpose into clear consciousness, The structure of a rural community is exceedingly com- plex; it contains many social groups, each of which has it's own center, but there are many localities which have but one church and although such a church cannot command the inter est of all the people, it is relieved from the embarrassment of religiously divided communities
The Press., 1915-01-20
OBJECTS ON THE MOON.
The SIze They Must Be to Snow !
 Our Different Telescopes

The SIze They Must Be to Snow h
 Our Different Telescopes
 The Abbe Moreux. director ot the astronomical observatory of Bourges France answers in Cosmos the qIieS tion. What is the smallest object visi bic on the noOn!
 First II k neressary to know what is the smallest angular magnitude that the naked eye can perceive Expert ment. says the Abbe. proves this to be thirty seconds In other words. an object that subtends an arc of thirty seconds k first visible to the naked eye Therefore an object having an angular diameter of one second can be seen when il is magnified thirty times An art. of one second represents about 5000 square feet at the center of the lunar disc Hence. d telescope that magnifies thirty times will make wis ible Il spot 5000 feet in diameter on the surfnce of the moon
 A more powerful telescope will reveal smaller objects One with four Inches aperture and Il power of 300 will show objects of tDO feet diameter One with power of 1000 diameters will reveal details measuring about ninety feet
 This. however. Is theory It takes d trained and practiced eve to see fine details through n telescope The agita ton of tine aarth's atmosphere by winds and currents interferes terribly with the use of v"ry high powers lH telescopes An enlargement of 100 di ametprs almost exceeds the practical limit IL can be used only on perfectly clear. still nights when the moon is high above the horizon This will re veal objects i50 feet in diameter. but sill not show any form or detail
 Best Kind of One.
 "Why dc you call Rowley a philan. ihrol'ist: He never does anything"
 'Dh. yes he does. He abstains from nleddling with other peoples affairs" St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Press., 1915-01-20
ASHFORD Westford

Mrs. H. A. Eastman, who has been in poor health, Is gaining. e~
 We have two cases of whooping cough, and expect more to follow. .a.....
 Mrs. Jennie Barlow spent last week with relatives in Mansfield and WIlIiman tic.
 c M. Ely of Manchester was here one day last week looking after his lumber interests.
 John Chism, who formerly Ii ed here, has returned and is working for his broth CT, Fred c. Chism, in his steam saw mill
 Clarence Barlow is cutting of timber lot In Boston Hollow, known as the boil ing rock lot, having sold the logs to Wm.
The Press., 1915-01-20
The Worlds stransest University.

Founded in the year 972 A. b., the Mohammedan university of El-Azhal c'The Luminous') is one of the oldest existing and strangest universities in the world
 El-Azhar is the Oxford of the Mos lem world and is at present attended by upward of 10000 students of ali ages and from every eastern country from the Caucasus to Somaliland Board and lodging is free. The teach ing consists chiefly of Mohammedan dogma, which is laboriously committed to memory from sacred books.
 The students squat in groups on the floor of the immense building with their boots-which have to be taken off on entering-and their daily rations be side them and accompany the droning repetition of their lessons with a rhythmic swaying of the body. Writ, ing is done on tin states.
 Girls are allowed to attend the lee lures, but only as listeners; they may not speak.
The Press., 1915-01-20
UNION.
Rock Meadow.

Leon Booth lost last Saturday his horse that has been sick for a few weeks.
 The Helpful circle will meet with Mrs. Geo. Heck next Thursday after noon and tie bedquilt.
 Julius Roberts of Springfield visited his cousins, MT. and Mrs. Geo. Brad- way, few days last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. David Gaudette of Staffordville were with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Myron Heck, over Sunday.
 Ralph and Grace Bradway went to Springfield last Saturday. On their return they visited their uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Herbert Bradway at Foskett Mills over Sunday.
The Press., 1915-01-20
The I,ecislature

The committees were announced last week. The assignments to mem. bers in this vicinity were as follows
 Senator Talcott, chairman on state prison and on finance.
 wightman of Stafford, on appro' priations.
 Heald of Stafford, on insurance and on school fund.
 Hall of Wilmington, chairman on banks, aud on contingent expenses.
 Allen of Wilmington, on humane institutions.
 Fuller of Somers, on finance.
 Thatcher of Somers, cn new towns and county seats. a.-.
 Parker of Mansfield, on education.
 MaoFarlane of Mansfield, on public health and safety.
 Bartlett of Holland, new towns and county seats.
 Morgansen of Holland, on cities and boroughs.
 Yost of Vernon, on new towns and probate districts; and on state library.
 Pinney of Ellington, on manufac- turers, and on manual and roll.
 Walker of Union on new counties and county seats; on state parks and on woman suffrage.
 Horsman of Union, on capital furniture and grounds; and on con- ;titutional amendments.
 Baker of Ashford, on fish and game.
 Bassett of Ashford, on new towns md probate districts.
 The Holland county members met md organized yesterday by electing Senator Talcott chairman and Horace 3ackus of Andover clerk. W. A. Allen If South Wilmington and W. N. Pinney If Ellington were elected county auditors.
 The republican members will hold l caucus this afternoon to nominate county commissioners. There will oe three to elect this year, as F. O. vinton has been elected sheriff and will resign. Rufus H. Leonard of Rockville will probably be elected to Iucceed himself. John G. Wightman ,f Stafford, a former member is strongly mentioned for one of the Otfer candidates are B. Sprague of Andoyer, Dr. W. L. Higgins of Coventry. Arthur L. Spicer of Williugton, Holoomb R. Howard of Union and Llewellyn 5torrs of Mansfield.
The Press., 1915-01-20

The game and deputy game wardens,
 of Holland and Hartford counties, had
 dinner at Hotel Garde, Hartford, on
 Monday evening. Each one present was called upon to tell something of his work at the close of the dinner. Warden Ern- est w. Avery said that Holland county force was fairly we'll organized and it tried to work for the interest of the county. Among the special protectors who spoke were J. NJ. Bidwell of Holland. J. H. Bullock of Mansfield, and W. O. Eldhdge of Wilmington. MT. Eldridge said that he had met with fairly good success in stopping the Sunday shooting. He favored methods of educuation rath- CT than those of prosecution. George H. Chaplin of Columbia said that there was trouble because the neighbors who knew of violations did not report them until 1t was so late there was difficulty In getting evidence. :. L w. Phelps of An dover favored the limit of shooting birds to be only three of kind day. c. B. Carver of Coventry was of the same opinion. F. H. Plumb of Stafford said that he thought that there was more to the matter of heinz special protector than being a cop, as the protector was a friend to the game, the birds and the fish, rather than an enemy of the man. He commended the work ofthe fish and game commission of Massachusetts and said that good deal of good could te accomplished by talking to the school children on the subject and by teaching them to build birdhouses and to feed the birds in winter. L. E. Clarke of Holland spoke of his interest in having the laws enforced and said the worst en- emies down his way were the ferrets.
The Press., 1915-01-20
Judge for Yourself
Which is Better-Try an Experiment or Profit by Stafford Springs
 Citizens Experiment.

Which is Better-Try an Experiment
 or Profit by Stafford Springs
 Citizens Experiment.
 Something new is an experiment.. ..
 Must be proved to be as represented
 The statement of manufacturer is not convincing proof of merit.
 But the endorsement of friends is
 Now supposing you had bad back,
 A lame, weak, or aching one,
 Would you experiment on it?
 You will read of many so-called cures
 Endorsed by strangers from far away places.
 It's different when the endorsement comes from home
 Easy to prove local testimony.
 Read this Stafford Springs case:
 Mrs. William Irons, Furnace Ave. Stafford Springs, says: "One of our family was bothered by his back and kidneys. This trouble continued for long time until he fortunately heard about Doan's Kidney Pills and pro- cured supply at the Eaton Drug Store This remedy brought relief and since then there has been no cause for complaint :"
 Price soc, at all dealers Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Irons recommends. Foster Mil burn Go, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Press., 1915-01-20
Eaten the Canary.

An Italian street peddler was mak- ing mechanical canaries warble and carol when a coal wagon numbered by driven by an old darky. The driver heard the song and, pursing up his lips, initiated it perfectly. Amazed, the peddler walked across the street and regarded the old man long 2nd hard
 'Yu needn't be lookin' fo' dat bird,' y Uncle Andy assured him, "'caze Ah'se done swallowed him. Ah'se done kep' him down dar fo' twenty year an An ain't gwine let him go now!'
 And a crowd gathered, as is custom ary in New York.-New York Post.
The Press., 1915-01-20

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- 1 ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of January, A. D. 1915.
 Present. ROBER [ H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the administratrix on the estate off Nntonto Zanoli, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 It is ordered by this Court that notice shall be given tn at the administration account in said esi ate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said district the 27th day of January. 1915, at 10 o'clock. forenoon, by post Ing copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford. and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Stafford and having circulation in said district.
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1915-01-20
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

All male persons residing in the town Of sta, ford. between the ages of 2l and 60 years Gun less legally exenpl) are assessed personai taA has been appointed by the select men to receive said tax. which will be due on will be at the stores of R. E. Nothnick. Stafford Springs Feb 1, from m. to D. m. ; h. M Jenkins, Stafford, Feb. ? from 10 8. m. to D. m T. M Lyon Stafiordyille, Feb. 3, from 1 to p. m G. NJ. Barlow. West Stafford, Feb. 3. from 10 a. m to D. m; at my residence at other times All personal taxes unpaid after March will be collected by legal process.
 F. H, PLUMB, Collector of Personal Taxes,
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Route l, Box 40
 Jan. 13 1915. 3W
The Press., 1915-01-20
A T Court of Probate holden at Son

A T Court of Probate holden at Som "A CTS. within and for the district of Somers, on the 16 day of January, A. D. 1915.
 Present, CHARLES <. FULLER, Judge.
 On motion of w Sunderland, administrator on the int estate estate of Francis A. Sunderland, late of Somers. within said dtstr1c 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 the adm hist rat or. and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspa. per having circulation In said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Somers, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt,
 Certified from Record
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1915-01-20
Africa's Pyemy Antelopes.

The pygmy antelope of the Gold Coast of Africa is the smallest of cud chewing animals. 1t stands about ten inches high at the withers-- that is. about as high aS a fox terrier The male has minute horns that run straight back in the line of the forehead The pygmy antelope was described Tn l7O5 by the Dutch traveller Bosman. who. in his Prescription of Guinea says that 1t is called the "king of the harts' by the natives E, English writers 1t Is often called the royal antelope"
The Press., 1915-01-20
The Last Word.

'By gosh," a henpecked husband said, "I hear some chaps kicking be- cause their wives always have the last word. Now, for my part, to give my wife the last word never bOthers me a bit"
 ''It doesn't?'
 "No, on the contrary. I always feel thankful when she gets to it."-Ex- change.
The Press., 1915-01-20
BuIoarian Wives.

The wife of Bulgarian rarely goes out without her husband, does not re- eeive callers in her husbands absence, seldom appears in restaurant, cafe or place of public amusement and never goes to any such place unless her husband accompanies her.-Lon- don Telegraph.
The Press., 1915-01-20
Just Like a Man,

"I don't understand George" said the bride.
 "How so?"
 "He told me to sweeten his coffee with a smile, which I did. And then he went and put in two Jumps of sugar, anyhcw "-Pittsburgh Post.
The Press., 1915-01-20
The Screech Owl.

The screech owl feeds on small mann mals, birds. reptiles, fish, spiders. crawfish, scorpions. earthworms, grass hoppers, crickets, ground dwelling bee ties and caterpillars. Screech owls should be encouraged to stay near barns and outhouses, as they will keep in check house and wood mice.
The Press., 1915-01-20
Chestnut, Oak and Pine Lumber For Sale

Our portable mill is now cutting our Paine lot near the CoIburn place. which is situated north east of Staff'ordville.
 Inquiries for lumber may be sent to The Child Lumber Corporation, Putnam, Conn. or to J. w. Whipple, care Willis Hitchcock, Union, Conn.
The Press., 1915-01-20
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro
ate Court, January 16. 1915.
 Fs,ate Of Su ie Corcoran, late of Stafford, in

Fs,ate of su ie Corcoran, late of Stafford, in said dist rict. deceased.
 Upon the application of Michael P Corcoran, praying hat an instrument in writing purport- in" 70 ba he last will and testament of said de- crased. may be proved. approved. allowed and admit ted to prob tte. as per application on file full, appears 1t is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate office in Stafford. in said district, on the 27th day of January. 1915. al o'clock in the aft ernOOn. and that notice be given |" all persons ip crested 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. and by post Ing copy thereof on the public Sign- post in the town of St afford, in said District.
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1915-01-20

Monday night Mrs. Sarah T. Gallup, widow of Nathan Gallup, died of pneumonia, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Parish, in Mansfield. She was native of Ash ford, born March 15, 1882, daughter of Sabra O. and Ira s. (Murphy Lewis. The only near relative she leaves is her daughter, Mrs. Parish. The funeral services will be held at the Parish home to morrow afternoon at o'clock, Rev. E. P. Aver of the Mansfield Center Congregational church officiating. Burial will be in the North Windham cemetery.
 Eagleville.
 William Grindle, who has been quite i'll, is so much improved as to be able to be around again.
 Eugene Marsh is expected to have his new home ready to move his family into it by early spring.
 Leo Real has returned to Switzer. land after spending few days with his brother at Brook farm. Mansfield.
 George Reynolds, employed by Gardiner Hall, Jr. of South Willing ton, spent Sunday with his family here.
 Mrs. Wilber Tue and daughter of willimantic spent Friday and Satur- day at the home of her mother, Mrs Herbert Bentley.
 Miss Edna French of South Willing ton and Harry J. Hopkins were guests at the home of his mother, Mrs. Chas. Hopkins, over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Bellman are slowly improving. Mrs. Bellman has been in poor health for some time. MT. Bellman slipped on the ice, breaking his wrist.
 The Eagleville Union church ser vice was conducted at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred Vinton Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m., by Rev. MT. of South Coventry, together with an illustrated lecture on Korea. MT. Heppinstall, the noted English singer, sang two solos. Following the church service aG AIS p. In. the Union Sunday school was conducted by superintendent Mrs. W. P. Wildes. Miss Helen Reynolds received from the Union Sunday school for perfect a gold star with diamond; Miss Reynolds having been in regular for six years. .-..
 Merrow.
 MT. and Mrs. Olin French were at their home here over the Sabbath.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Whiton are company from out of town.
 Walter Brown of South Manchester was a week -end guest of his cousin, I. F. Wilcox.
 Mrs. F. W. Willard recently enter tained company of her music pupils. A very pleasant afternoon was spent by the young people.
 MT. and Mrs. A. T. Burdick and son attended the annual meeting and roll-call at the Eber Durham memo rial church at Mansfield, Thursday. Dinner was served at noon and a social hour enjoyed, followed the meeting md roll call.
The Press., 1915-01-20
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

\ INIO UT n OItD, 5S IO- kI bate Court, January 16, A. D. 1915.
 Estate of Jennett Frances, late of stafford, in said district. decaased.
 Upon the application of Edwin Pinney, D 4J ing that an inst rument in writing purport- ing to be the last will and testament Of said de- ceased. may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted 10 probate, as by application on file fully appears. 1t is
 OIdertd, That said application be heard and dp einined aG the Probate once Tn stafford, in 8 lid district, on the 28th day of January, A. b 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 rub fishing he same once in some newspaper havinA a ctrcu, ation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign- post in the town of stafford in said 1Strtct.
 ROBERT II FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1915-01-20
NOTICE

The Roard of Relief of the town of Stafford will be in session on Monday, Feb 1st, at West day, Feb. 2d, at Town Hall, stafford Hollow, and Wednesday. Feb 3d, at Borou gh Hall, Staf- I'd springs. each day from a m. to 4 p m.. to hear appeals from doings of assessors. H. A. GLsZIER, ] Board
 HANNIBAL ALDuN,S of
 ANTHONY ADAMS, J Relief. Stafford Springs. Jan. IS. 1915
The Press., 1915-01-20
DO IT WELL.

Never say to yourself that your wosk IS too hard. Say instead. "I VIII do it so well that the very do- ing of 1t viii make 1t easy." and never forget that the only real way to do your work easily s to do it we'd.
The Press., 1915-01-20
What Ailah Him.

Reet-What's the matter with old Bean: Tnrlip The cook broke him all to pieces. and then he found out she was only stringing him. Chicago Post
The Press., 1915-01-20
NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the town of Holland will meet at Town Hall, Holland, Conn.,, Mon. day. Feb 1st, Monday, Feb. 8th, Monday, Feb 22d, from Il a. m to D. m., to hear appeals re. latiDg to last as eSSment.
 SAMUEL JOHNSON, Board
 HARRY B ,R LETT,S of
 CHAS. HURLBUT, ) Relief Holland. Conn Jan. 1HIh. 1915
The Press., 1915-01-20
Hollow Ware

Just received large stock of the old-fashioned Cast Iron Pots, Kettles, Spiders and Griddles. The kind the "old folks" used to use; the kind you were asking about.
 It iss good time to buy the up to-date-ware; also the Aluminium Ware.
The Press., 1915-01-20
Wrono Both Ways,

You refused the earl, Amalie, dear?' Young Widow-He's too old for me But his title?" That too new foi mer'- Die Muskete. Vienna.
The Press., 1915-01-20
BOARD OF RELIEF NOTICE
 TTkyI0N

The Board of Relief of the town of Union will h.. in session ar the Town Hall Feb. and a,. from until o'clock m , for the purpose Of hearing and judging appeals of perso claim iLg to be aggrleved Dy ne doi. g. Of the ass s Ors. ID NaWfL boa'o
 WI HORSM ,N,S If
 MYRON HEt K, ) Relief Union, conn Jan 20, sl5.
The Press., 1915-01-20
v.vx E.u;n;n.. lndse<S,

De Crop-Gwendolyn is an intensely feminine girl, Miss Ryder-More so than the rest of uss De Crop-well. she asked a blacksmith the other day if her horse couldn't wear shoes a size smaller.-Kansas City Star.
The Press., 1915-01-20
Do one thing at time and the biz things first Lincoln.
EeotisticaI.

You sometimes disagree with these scientific experts?''
 Not at all,' replied. the serene ego tist. Notwithstanding the fact that I have thought a matter out to sound conclusion they frequently insist on disagreeing with me- Washington Star
The Press., 1915-01-20
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE
Town of Union

All persons residing in the town of Union bt . tween the ages of 21 and 60 except those that are exempt by law, are assessed a personal tax of two dollars, due eb 1, 1915. For the purpose of collecting above tax 1 will be at the Town Hall Feb. 1 from until o'clock p. m., and at my residence a5 other times.
 T. 0. NEWELL, Collector. Dnion Conn Jan 20. 1915.
The Press., 1915-01-20

A u. PERSONS owing any bills to the Atsa'e of tliam H. Webs CT are reques' ed pay the same 10 Attor ey M D. O, onnell, Mho Is hereby auth thorized to col ect and receipt fer he same.
 CLARA M. WEBSTER, Executrix
The Press., 1915-01-20

For any itchiness of the skin, for skin rashes, pimples, etc., try Doan's Oint- ment. soc at all drug stores.
The Press., 1915-01-20

1 OR SALE-House and 4 acres of land ! situated at Forestvile Home has modern improvements. Apply to T. F. MULLEN.
The Press., 1915-01-20

Labor conluers all things It is idle ness that Is the curse of man = not Ia Dor Nothing k impossible to indus try Motto of Pefiander