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The Press., 1916-07-06
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Miss Ora Charter spent Saturday with her sister, Hazel, in Manchester.
 MT. and Mrs. Myron Storey of Hart ford were at A. M. Richardson's on Sun day.
 Miss Jennie Busher of Rockville spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Bessie Richardson.
 The strawberry supper held last Thurs day evening was we'll attended and sum of $26 was realized. MT. and Mrs. Dennison Baker went to Meriden Monday, where they spent the 4th, and returned Wednesday. Wilton Dimock and Warren Neff took a trip Sunday to Willington, Stafford and other places on their new bicycles.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. Benton and MT. and Mrs. Burdette of Stafford Springs were at Denison Bakers on Sunday.
 Mrs. Geo. Willis and son, Clifford, in company with Mr. and Mrs Geo, Bar low of West Stafford, motored to Hart ford Sunday and visited Elizabeth Park.
 Peter Thompson has been spending a few days in Springfield with his sister, Mrs. George Curry. Miss Blanche Soule of Stafford has been spending few days with her sister, Mrs. H. R. Howard.
 George Towne has been quite i'll with measles. His son, Harold, is now con- valescent from the same trouble.
 Mrs. Raymond Hathaway and children and Mrs Eugene Young and little daugh- ter are spending few days with friends in Stafford.
 Thomas Hudson, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Hudson of Mashapaug, was drowned in Wallace pond. while on his way home from Southbridge, last Tues day night
 A mail box on Route No. 3, which has been discarded by the carrier, has made very comfortable home for MT. and Mrs. Robin. When last examined, the box contained a nest with four eggs
 Several from the vicinity enjoyed the parade and celebration at Southbridge last Tuesday. Mir. and Mrs. H. R. How ard, Miss Blanche Soule and Mrs. G. R. Towne were among those who returned for the fireworks in the evening.
The Press., 1916-07-06
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 Community Celebration.

Few were they who went from here to seek pleasure elsewhere on the Fourth, and many were they who came to enter into the enjoyment of the second community celebration of the great national day, from which may be inferred that they expected muoh-and expectations were met to the full capacity. The programs carried out were of such variety as to find wide favor among different tastes embodied in the great throng, as crowds are measured by Stafford tape, that gathered on Hyde park, where the days doings took place. But the pleasure that issued because of the excellency of the programs was not the only pleasing sensation that many experienced, for relatives once again reunited and friends once again re- newed old friendships, and all in consequence were better disposed to enter into the true spirit of the occasion. While the program of the committees in charge of the oele- bration proper did not start until the scheduled hour of 1 o'clock, there was something going on throughout the town all morning. Not the least of the occurrences by a big margin was the automobile rides given ohil- dren by the owners of thirty -four local cars and a truck. Three hun- dred kids" it is estimated, came from all parts of the town in time for the start, which was made at Q o'clock from the Central Vermont railway station, and they were given an hours spin to Staffordville and return that was crowded with sen- sations long to be recalled by the ''kids.'' '' Only a few of the children had been in automobiles before, and remarks attested that they were as thankful as they could be for the thoughtfulness of those who took them for their first ride. Sport followers were entertained in the morning by the Glynville Stars and the Emeralds of South Manchester | who played a game on the park | diamond that resulted in a win for | the Stars after ten hotly contested innings by the score of 10 to 9. Itl was close to 1 o'clock that the activities commenced in earnest. It was then that the first event of the sports program was run of. There was a sack race for boys and a sack race for girls, a centipede race for boys, an obstacle race for girls, a nail driving contest for girls, an elephant race for boys, a little girls race, boys foot race and a dog race. All the events were we'll filled and kept the crowd at a high pitch of interest throughout. One of the features was the pig chase. A big pig, said to weigh 100 pounds, was let out of
The Press., 1916-07-06

box and a host of men and boys at
 once started to endeavor to catch him.
 He made it a merry and exciting
 undertaking. but was finally captured
 by 8 man of experience in that line,
 Joseph Gagne,a a farmer " hose property
 the pig became by virtue of his catob-
 ing 1t. The greased pole climb brought
 out many who wanted to get the ham
 shoulder, offered to the highest
 climber. Ernest Caloheri, a young
 boy. mounted the highest and was
 later seen struggling home with the
 ham. Richard Valentines dog, Mike,
 won the dog race. Prizes for first,
 second and third in each event, not
 counting the pole climb and the pig
 chase, were awarded by Miss Katherine
 Mitchell, the Carnival Queen, who sat in the spendor of a flag and ribbon decked canopy of wood, surrounded
 by her ladies-in waiting and attended
 by little boy oouriers. This was
 one of the outstanding attractive
 features of the event Ribbons of
 blue, red and white, respectively,
 went to first, second and third in
 each event, excepting the two noted.
 All through the duration of the sports program clowns provoked laughter
 with their antics and makeups. There
 were loops, "a hackman, woman" clown smoking a cigarette, clowns like those found in pantomime acts,
 hobos, little clowns, "Charley Chaplin" and dude" clowns. At different times different clowns tried to ride mule that did not want them to. The clowns added much to the big success of the observance. But after everything is weighed, it has got to be admitted that the baseball game between the Merchants and Manu- lecturers for "The New England Champions" banner of the cloth from which grain bags are made is entitled to placement as being the event that induced the longest and loudest laugh ter. The Merchants, garbed as and the Manufacturers, clad in kilts and what one sees with them when one sees a Highlander, marched onto the field to the music of the Italian band, the Merchants lockstepping in true prison fashion. Then they took | the field, lining up as follows: Manu- lecturers, O. B. Pinney, 0; James Sheppard, p. If; Farley Patten, If, p; Harold Pinney, l Donald Mitchell, 3; Fred Wildey,s; Richard Valentine, }: Fred Mullen, If; Charles Newton, If. Merchants, Joseph Leturey, o; Walter Parkhurst, p, g.; Joseph srunelle, 8, p; Charles H. Moore,
 ! Dr. O. B. Tsohummi, ?; Eli 'arizeau, s; Fred Novogroski, If; larry Burwell, assistant back stop md also outfielder at same time; Richard Fisk, If; Richard W. Ellis, f. After the lapse of three comedy innings, the Manufacturers emerged victorious by the score of l 5 to'1O. The Manufacturers scored 2 runs in the first, one in the second and two in the third. The Merchants got their tallies as follows: Two in the first and eight in the second. They | were blanked in the last inning. The spectacle of seeing many of the prominent men of the town running about in their hereabout strange dress will not soon be erased from the minds of onlookers. After this game | the Monson and Stafford mines, long rivals, olashed for the second | time in the day. At the conclusion | of the game activities were temporarily |
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suspended, affording time for supper before the return to the park for the fireworks display and the band concert
 by the Italian band in the evening.
 The concert by Prof. Parisi and his charges who had also rendered, selections throughout the afternoon, called out general approval as evidenced by the applause following each selection. The fireworks display bore out the assertion made before hand that it would be the best ever held at a similar observance for a town of this size. The display con- oluded with the words Good night" in liquid-1ike flame. The big success that has oloaked the efforts of the committees who worked so con- soientiously for the success of the celebration, it is hoped will incite them to again manifest the spirit they have shown for two successive years The people of Stafford are appreoiative and thankful for the enjoyment the oommi mittees made possible.
The Press., 1916-07-06
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

Local Notices.
 IMatter unfer thls head 10 cents & linel -Underwear of all Kinds, also in Ex- tra sizes, at Nasserman's Store. A fine lot of Ladies' Waists, special for $l.OO. Come In and look them over. Wasserman's Store.
 Have your Suit made by us. Guaran- teed to fit. Modern Clothing Go. Suits from s10 up, made by us. gusran- teed to fit. Modern Clothing Co. You can get the NJ. S P. Abdo re ducer corset, special for $l.0O, at Wasser- mans Store.
The Press., 1916-07-06
Fine Subject.

Fine SubJecf. Madge-When you took the long walk with Dolly how did you find so much to talk about? Mavjorie-We happen el to pass girl we both knew Judge.
 For any itching skin trouble, piles, eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald head, herpes, scabies, Doan's Ointment is highly recommended. soc a box at all stores
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
EXCESSIVE MEAT EATING

Most people who are troubled with hatulency eat more meat than is good for them. Flatulency is wind on the stomach. Excessive meat eating or de- fectiye nerve force is responsible in most cases.
 Cutting down the amount of meat ln your diet and taking course of treat ment with Dr. Williams Pink Pills to strengthen the weak nerves that control the digestive processes IS well worth trying if you have wind on the stomach, sour risings in the throat, a feeling of weakness in the stomach and palpita- ton of the heart Dr. Williams Pink Pills are recommended for thin blood and weak nerves, whatever the cause. --. Send today to the Dr. Williams Medl- cine Co.,, Schenectady, N. Y, for the diet book "What to Eat and How to Eat. '' It gives information regarding the tonic treatment for many forms of stomach trouble. There cannot be perfect digestion without a sufficient supply of red blood and there is noth- ing better than Dr. WilliamG' Pink Pills to enrich the blood and tone up the stomach.
 Your own druggistsells Dr. Williams Pink Pills or they will be mailed, post paid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box, six boxes $2.50, by the Dr. Will Hams Medicine Co.,, Schenectady, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
CONDUCTING MASS
 AS CANNON ROAR
Russian Pope's Prayers Accom-
 panied by the Din of War

At the Front With the Russian Army, April 30.-Under a small tent dirnly lit by candles, a mile from the firing line, a Russian pope conducted a midngiht Easter service to the Oc- casional cannon shot and the inter- mittent glare of Austrian rockets. It rained, and the solemn-faced soldiers who stood with bowed heads before the improvised altar were drenched. The green and gold robe of the pre- late entrusted strangely with the dun of the uniforms and the black and white gowns of a half dozen sis
 ters of mercy who stood huddled in the doorway of an adjacent cottage.
 Around the pope's neck was sus- pended a crucifiX upon a ribbon of the Order of St. George, awarded for service on the battlefield. Now and then the chanted words of the ser vice were partially drowned by the splashing and grooming of guns and ammunition-cartS lum bering past through the heavy mud; but even the teamsters seemed impressed by the solemnity of the hour and urged on their struggling beasts in subdued tones. Six rough soldiers composed
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
FIDDLER IN COURT.
Leaves Team Unhitched on Street.
 Judgment is Suspended.

Julius Levine, a peddler, was be- fore Judge James T. Meskill in police court this morning charged with vio- lating a city ordinance in that he left an unhitched horse on a city street. Ocff1er Axel Carlson arrested Levine yesterday afternoon after he had left his horse unhitched and in front of a fire hydrant at the corner of Main and Commercial streets.
 Lawyer Albert A. Greenberg ap- peared for Levine this morning and explained the situation to the court, after which judgment was suspended. The lawyer explained that as Levine was rounding the corner into Com mercial street a friend called to him from the sidewalk so he stopped his team right there and got off to talk and was imm ediately arrested. Levine likewise denied knowing of the or dinance.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
BELGIAN REFUGEES
 ARE ON DECREASE
The Million Once in Holland Now
 Number Only 65,0OO

Correspondence of the Asso. Press).
 The Hague, Netherlands, May 12.- The number of Belgian refugees in Holland has declined from 100000 after the fall of Antwerp to about 65,OOO, according to official informa- ton. Belgians continue to arrive in Holland from their native land, driv en out by the hard conditions of existence there, but this accession ap parently is counterbaianced by the outflow from Holland-to France, Great Britain or the United States.
 Of the 65,00O still enjoying Dutch hospitality, 1000 are now accom- modated in the four specially erect
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02

the choir which assisted in the ser vice. their voices blending With the rising and falling tones of the pope.
 All evening long Austrian rockets in greater mum bers than usual pierced the blackness. Out in trenches each little group of soldiers was having it's own little celebration of this greatest of Russian holidays The lights from their candles apparently had aroused the suspicious of the enemy, whose trenches as far as the eye could reach were at this hour aglare at intervals under their calcium bombs.
 Finally under his dripping tent the pope turned to his rained-soaked troopers elevated the crucifix and shouted: Christ has risen" Mur- murs of response ran along the line and was echoed by the white-fa sisters, He has indeed risen.'
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02

tants receive meat. fish or fat oa1iy' They are not compelled to work, put a, small wage is offered as an induce ment to do so; and the wooden houses are being constructed which can be first used here and then, af- ter the war, perhaps, transferred in sections to Belgium to serve as homes there until the many ruined houses can be rebuilt. This work is being paid for largely out of $1S0,000 raised in Denmark, with the English Society of Friends lending cooperation"
 Excellent arrangements have been made for the education of Belgians. Under the direction of a Dutch-Bel- schools already have been esta blished in various parts of Holland. There are 240 classes and 4,500 scholars, with instruction given by certified Belgian teachers. Secondary schools have been set up at The Hague, Am sterdam and Middelburg, and an atheneum at Flushing is attended by 125 pupils. There are technical schools for interned Belgian soldiers and for refugees, who are taught mechanics, shoemaking, joinery and other trades.
 Grants are made to all these edu- cational institutions by the Dutch and lgian governments.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
HOW TO REDUCE
 YOUR WEIGHT
SIMPLE, SAFE, RELIABLE WAY.

A SIMPLE, SAFE, RELIABLE WAY.
 People who are over-ourdened with superfluous fat, know only too well the discomfort and ridicule that over stout people have to bear.
 If you are carrying around five or ten pounds of unhealthy fat you are unnecessarily weakening your vital Or gans and are carrying a burden which destroys the beauty of your figure.
 There is no need of anyone suffering rom superfluous fat. If you want to reduce your weight in ;a simple, safe and reliable way, without starvation diet or tiresome exercise, here is a test worth trying. Spend as much time as you can in the open air, breathe deeply and get from The Clark & Brainerd Co.,, or any good druggist a box of oil of korein capsules; take one after each meal and one before retiring at night.
 Weigh yourself once Q week so as to know just how fast you arc losing weight and don't leave off the treat ment or even skip a single dose until you are down to normal.
 Oil of korein is absolutely harm less, is pleasant to take, and helps di- gestiOn. Even a few days treatment has been reported to show a notice- able reduction in weight, footsteps become lighter, your work seem easier and a lighter and more bouyant feel ing takes possession of your whole being.
 Every person who suffers from superfluous fat should give this treat noent a trial
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02

ed refugee camps or wooden Villages at Ede, Nunspeet, Gouda and Oden. The others are living with private families.
 Besides approximately $4,OOO,ooo or s5,ooo,o00, supplied to refugee Releians through donations, the Dutch government has contributed about s5,OOO,OOO. A sum of $2,ooo'- 900 has been voted for the current year and, unless peace arrives mean while. another $1,000,00O propaply will be granted. An offer of relm- bursement by the Belgian govern ment has been declined
 Needy Belgians are free to enter the refugee villages. If private fam- lilies maintain them, the Burgomaster is empowered to allow fourteen Amer ican cents a day for each adult anu eight cents for each child.
 The refugee camps, each or WHICH is controlled by Q, government coiii missary, are we'll organized anu equipped, and have churches scIoolo' shops and post offices The lnhaol-
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02

recommend it to any woman suffering from female weakness. You may pub fish my letter if you wish. ''-Mrs. JAMES CoNLEY, 516 St. Clair St., Frankfort, Ky.
 No woman suffering from any form of female troubles should lose hope until she has given Lydia K. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound fair trial.
 This famous remedy, the medicinal ingredients of which are derived from native roots and herbs, has for forty years proved to be most valuable tonic and lnvigorator of the female organism.
 All women are invited to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi- cine Co.,, Hymn, Mass, for specia1 adv1ce,-it will be confidential.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the se- lectmen of the Town of Plainville will give a hearing in the Town hall of said town on Monday, June 19, 1916, at o'clock p. m., concerning the acceptance of the layout for the highway on Forestville avenue. A map, showing the boundaries of said highway, may be seen at the town clerks office on and after saturday, June 3.
 Dated at Plainville this second day of June. 1916.
 WILLIAM J. JOHNSON.
 CHARLES H. CALOR.
 WILLIAM c. HART.
 Board of Selectmen.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02

do my own work, had to hire it done. l h e ard so much about Lydia E. Pink hams We g ta ble Compound tn a t I tried it. I took three bottles and I found it to be all you claim. Now I feel as well as ever 1 did and am able to do all my
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
NOtiCc.

Notice is hereby given that the se- lectmen of the Town of PIainville will give a hearing in the Town hall of said town on Monday, June 19, 1916, at o'clock D. m., concerning the acceptance of the layout for the highway on North Washington street. A map, showing the location of the boundaries of said highway, may be seen at the town clerks office on and after Saturday, June 8.
 Dated at Plainville this second day of June, 1916.
 WILLIAM J. JOHNSON.
 r-~rA Te [ >EG IT CAT,OR
 WILLIAM c. HART. board Of SeIactrpen
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
STRICTER EX ATTONS.
Rigorous Search for Defects in Bodies
 of Army Recruits.

Washington, June 2-Steps were taken by army officers today to guard against future pension claims for dis abilities not incident to military ser vice. Army medical officers were in structed through a bulletin issued by the chief of staff to examine recruits with special care, even though they are enlisted from state militia organ izations whose medical standards are equal to those of the United States army
 The circular cites the fact that thousands of cailms for pensions based on physical defects possessed at the time of enlistment have been filed in past years, because careful physical reports on recruits were not kept.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
Want Marriage Permitted.

Vienna, May 14.-To protest against the legal prohibitions and hindrances to marriage in Austria, the Austrian Womens union is or ganizing a series of demonstrations. In a manifesto issued to the public the union declares that it is surpris- ing that at a moment when there is general desire for an increase of population the state itself prevents whole categories of persons, especial ly women, from marriages.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
Booty from MOewe,

Amsterdam, May 1S.-One of the features of the German war exhibi- tion held in Hamburg late in May was an exhibit called The Gold Booty from the Moewe," the German commerce raider Three of the four teen original cases in which the gold was taken from the British steam ship Appan was packed were dis played, the cases being filled with in.itati gold bars
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
Gets Job in the Trenches.

London, May 20.-A man who de- scribed himself as professional rabbit-catcher and with some experi- ence at rating, claimed exemption from military duty on the ground that his services were invaluable to his country. He said he had killed 10000 rabbits since August His plea was denied on the ground that he would make an excellent rat catcher for the trenches.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-02
HELP FOR WORKING WOMB Some Have to Keep on Until They Almost Drop. How
 Mrs. Conley Got Help.

Here is letter from woman who had to work, but was too weak and suf- fered too much to continue. How she regained health -
 Frankfort, Ky-"I suffered so much with female weakness that I could not
Evening star., 1916-01-21
FEATHERS ON TURBANS OF STRAW.

pie at the beginning of each season.
This is not a novel idea, but 1t is
| worked out in a new way on this tur-
! ban and it is we'll done. The amazing
| feature of this hat that is going south
| is the placement of the long. black
| feathers on the crown. They are mere
wisps of aigrets and sometimes de-
nuded ostrich plumes or stripped pea
| cock feathers are used.
| The latter has come back into fash,
ion in desultory way. in its original
brilliant coloring. not on hats, but as
! a headdress, and the dyed peacock
| feather is used on turbans- 1t is a
| pity that the feather in its natural
| coloring is not used on hats. and it is
strange that. with the influence of
! Chinese millinery, they were not
brought into use.
On this black turban the feathers
are so daringly placed that they need
more room than hat usually gets.
If the woman who wears it is not un-
usually tall, she will come home with
broken wings.
Three years ago the milliners showed
disposition to do the most daring
things with feathers. quilts and aig-
rets, and then they pave up the at
tempt and went back to simple effect.
1t looks as though they are starting
in on the old idea, to judge from the
amazing way in which these two slim
aigrets are swirled out from the
crown of the turban.
Probably women do not really care
for small hats. for even when they have
a chance to wear them there is usually