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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

The crown donned by the monarch
Of Austria, which was made originally
for Stephen of Hungary some eight
centuries ago. has been stolen, lost or
pawned.
One one occasion it was pilfered by
a queen who fled across the frozen
Danube with it. and there, being in
need of ready cash, she pawned it for
$500 ducats. When it was finally
traced and recovered it was placed in
a fortress in Hungary and guarded
night and day.
At the tine of the revolution it was
burieI in a forest to prevent it's being
annexed by the Austrians, and it re-
manned under tho soil for nearly a hun
dred years. The crown is adorned
with ifty-thrce fine sapphires, fifty
good sized rubies, one emerald and 33S
pearls. The gems are sunken in Il mass
Of pure gold, and the crown weighs al
together about fourteen pounds.-Ex.
change.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
WILMINGTON.

New officers were chosen at the
grange Friday night, the names will
be given at the time of installation.
The statistical report of churches
Just received gives Wellington $685.. 80
bsnevolences and for all purposes
$274.sS. Benevolences from the
two Sunday schools ss7.31.
Ben g. Robbins and wife are
housekeeping temporarily at the Con-
verse house at the fair grounds ex-
tension, Stafford Springs. while he
has employment there with his team.
This is good weather in which to
cultivate our sympathy for the Alaskan
mission, and Mrs. Preston is sending
suggestive letters to all the Sunday
schools In Ashford association hoping
for subscription from each one, az
has been the custom for several years.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
South wellington.

Don't miss our first annual sale. Big
bargains In everything. Read the circu-
lars. Come early. 3 Katzowitz 4 Co.,
Kuslansky's new block, Main-st., Stafford
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Colburn, son Wal
ter and Miss Ruth Ellis spent Sunday
with friends in Atwoodville.
VIM. H. Brackett has been kept at
home several days with neuralgia. Miss
Clara Miller is still in the care of nurse.
On the whole there is not so much sick
ness as there was q week ago.
Zero weather is favoring ice men, who
are making the most of it and storing
several hundred tons of ice each day.
The first cake was run into the ice house
Saturday afternoon and the chain has
been kept very busy most of the time
since.
Wilbert G. Ruby has been appointed
town fire warden and has accepted the
post. That he is we'll qualified for the
position from every point of view, there
can be no question. He is centrally To-
Gated, his interests are largely in the for
ests, he has an automobile, telephone
and general knowledge of the town as
to it's roads, streams, woods and people.
The Glee club from Storrs college
played to small audience here last Fri
day night. 1t deserved large one, for
the entertainment was irst-class. 1t Is
thought by some that the small attend
ance was due to the fact that few years
ago q Glee club from the college, in COM
ing here second time, gave q repetition
Of the program given the first, which was
a disappointment to those who attended
both, and was not forgotten.
The Get Together club is we'll estab-
lished in its new quarters and having
some enjoyable evenings. We were in
error in stating that they met Wednes-
day evenings, as that is the date of the
Endeavor prayer meeting, and they meet
on Thursdays instead A lot of new
chairs arrived Monday and that evening
our new pastor, now a member, met
with them. Applications for member
ship are received at every business meet
ing and things are looking prosperous
for the coming winter.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
DANGER IN GASOLINE.
This Substance Is Seven Times More
Powerful Than Dynamite.

This Substance Is Seven Times More
Powerful Than Dynamite.
Do you know that gasoline gas is
seven times more powerful than dyna-
mate? asks the National Cash Register
News in an article on the use of gaSO
line with safety in the home. Gasoline
is q thin. water white liquid which
evaporates rapidly and throws Off vast
quantities Of vapor very inflammable
and explosive when mixed with air 80
Substances like cotton, linen. silk.
especially when unwashed and undyed.
become more or less electrified when
rubbed or moved quickly in bath Of
gasoline. the gasoline becoming mega
lively charged. Gasoline being bad
conductor. the generated electricity ac
cumulates and reaches such tension
that sparks are possible, igniting the
gasoline and causing fire and explosion
Weather conditions affect the: results
decidedly. the dry air of winter being
more dangerous. than moist summer
air. Gasoline explosions in garages are
often brought about by static electric
ity. fact definitely proved
In case of fire tight cans are liable tO
explode. throwing the burning gasoline
all over the premises, thereby augment
ing the fire. For this reason gasoline
should be stored outside the house.
preferably in safety type cans cans
with fine wire gauze in neck and
spout.
Gasoline used for cleaning should be
used outdoors. at least fifty feet from
any fire. light or burning substance.
never in an inclosed room. The heavy
vapors travel long distances and are
highly explosive. Never clean gloves
on the hands The rubbing or agitating
Of clothing In gasoline should be &C
complished by means Of dry stick. p.
Gasoline stoves should never be filed
with II light or fire within fifty feet of
the stove.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

All male persons residing In the town Of Stat.
ford, between the ages of u and 90 years, fun.
less legally exempt are assessed a personal tar
OF two dollars for town and state expenses. The
undersigned has been appointed by the select
men to receive said tax, which win be due on
Will be at the stores of A. Bidorini, Stafford
springs Feb 2. rom a. m. to p. M; H. M.
Jenkins stafford, Feb; 3, from 10 a. m, TO p. m. !;
m. M. Barlow, West Stafford, Feb. I, from III
a. m. to p. m. at my residence at other times.
stafford springs, Conn.,, Route i, BOZ 20.
Jan. IL, 1916 Rw
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
Pretty Steady,

Mike Reagan applied to Mrs. Stone
for Il position as chauffeur and gave
the name of q friend as reference.
Mrs. Stone sought the friend and
asked:
"Mr. Brady. your neighbor, Michael
Reagan. has applied to me for place
as chauffeur. Is he steady MANI e.,
Steady" cried Brady. ''Indade.
mum. If he wuz amy steadier he'd be
News.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
Argus Eyed and HYDRA Headed.

The term ARGUS eyed means watch
full. According to the Grecian fable,
Argus had 100 eyes, and Juno set him
TO watch all of whom she was jealous.
When Argus was slain she transplant
ed his eyes into the tail of the peacock.
Hydra headed" Is term derived
from the fable of Hercules and the
hydra. The hydra had nine heads, and
Hercules was sent to kill 1t. AS soon
as he struck Off one OF its heads two
shot up In Its place.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

A It a court OF Prob tte holden at Yer.
~ non, within ami for the District OF Elling-
ton, on he 18th day OF January. A. n. 1916.
Present. JOHN K. FAHEY, Judge
said district, deceased -
Upon the application OF Dwight d. Gardner,
praying that letters or admit istration be grant,
ed on said estate az per app cation on file &c is
trdered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate ONCE in vernon. In
said district, on the Goth day OF January. 1915 at
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, and that notice be
given to all persons interested In said estate OF
the tendency OF said application and the time
and place az said hearing thereon, nv publ. hing
copy OF this order once In the Rockville Jour-
nal, the Rockville Leader, and rhe PR ss news.
papers having circulation in said district, nc
least six days before the day OF said hearing, TO
appear II they re cause at said time and place
aud be heard relative thereto, and make return
to this court. JOHN k. FAHEY, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

A T Court g Probate holden at Stat
"A ford, within a d for the district OF STAFFORD,
on the 13l h day OF January, A. %. 1915.
Present. ROBERT II FISK, Judge.
ON motion OF thu executor on the estate OF
John Gompper. late OF stafford, within said
district deceased.
IL 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 ONCE In said District, on the 27th day OF
JAM, 1916, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting q
copy OF this order on he public sign post In said
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.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, 90. Pro.

~ bate Court, January IS. A. ID. 1915.
Estate OF Libwood y. urtis, late OF STAFFORD.
in said district deceased
Upon the application OF Horace u. Austin,
praying hat an inst ument In writing purport-
ing TO be the last will and testament OF said
deceased, may be proved. approved and admit
ted 70 probate, as per application on file fully
appears. IL II
ordered. That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate once. In stafford, in
said District, on the 25th day OF January, A. ID.
1916, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, and that mo-
tce be given OF the tendency OF said application
ana the time and p ace or hearing thereon, by
publishing the same once In some newspaper
having circulation In said district and by
posting copy thereof on the public sign post In
the town OF stafford, In said dist riot.
ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
Full Particulars.

The prosecuting witness in the dam.
age suit against the city was giving in
his testimony.
Now, then. Mr.. Bleedem,' said his
lawyer. "you will please tell the jury
where you were injured"
ION my knee. in my feelings and
right in front of the city hail." rapidly
answered the witness. fearing an OBJ
lection on the part Of the other at
torney.-Case and Comment.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
NOTICE.

The members OF the Board OF Relief OF the
town OF STAFFORD, Conn, will be in session on
tuesday, FEB. 1st. ne vestry OF congregational
church, West STAFFORD, wednesday, Feb al a.
Town Hall, stanord. Thursday, FEB 30. at nor.
ough Hall. stafford springs, from Q m. 70 4 q.
M, to hear appeals from The doings OF assessorM
a + SsiSts1i ksEkbrN, bs 81
r. L. UPHAM, Relief
STAFFORD, Conn.,, Jan, ~, Ibi6
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

s7One of the ushers approached man
who appeared to be annoying those
about him. '
Don't you like the show?''
ayes, .indeedr'
Then why do you persist in kissing
the performers" .
why. 1n-man alive, l wwas-n't
h-hissfng. I w-was s-s-imply s-s-s-ay-
Ing to S-s-s-sammie that the s-s-singing
Is s-s-s-superb.' York Globe.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
.Join:nu Ambar

Two surfaces Of amber may be unit
ed by smearing them with boiled lin
seed oil, pressing them strongly to-
gether and heating them over a clear
charcoal fire. To keep the parts in firm
contact it may be well to tie them With
soft iron wire
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, So. Pro.

~ bate court, January II. 1915.
EStai e OF AlonZo ID. Charter, late OF STAFFORD
In said district deceased.
Upon the application OF Lila NJ Charter,
praying that an instrument in writing puF-
porting to be the last will and testament OF
and admitted to probate, as by application on
file fully appears, IL is
Oldertd, That said application be heard and
determined at he Probate once in STAFFORD, in
said district, on the 26th day OF January, A. ID.
1916 al O'Clock In the afternoon, and that
notice be given to all persons Interested In said
estate, OF The tendency OF said application and
the time am place OF hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once In some newspaper having
a circulation In said District. al d by posting a
copy thereof on the public sign post In the town
of STAFFORD In said district.
ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
UNION.

The Ladies Benevolent association
will hold q social at the town hall
next Tuesday evening, unless it is
stormy, then the following evening.
Hostesses: Mrs. Mary Horton and Mrs.
Lyman Moore. Ladies' are requested
TO Garry cake. Mr.. Beeohman will
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
couldn,t Eoroet Il.

Saturday night some miscreant lug
ged off whole cord of my wood, and
somehow / can't forget about it," de-
alared Silas.
..Have you tried to forget it'' in
guired his friend.
Eyes. Sunday morning l went to
church. hoping 1 could get it off my
mind. and before I had been there five
minutes the choir started in singing
The Lost Chord so got out. Judge
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM.

ulSrlODeTS LOT IOlAD0 county.
We, partners under the meme of Bid.
orini x Piccin, hereby apply for a license
to sell spirltuous and Intoxicating liz.
uors, ale, lager beer, kline wine and
cider at Bidorini Block, Main Street,
town OF Stafford. My place of business
is not located within Two hundred feet in
direct from any church edifce or pub.
lie or parochial school, or the premises
tanning thereto, or any post-ofIice,
public library, or cemetery
Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Jan.
uary A. ID. 1916.
ALFRED BIDoR Nj, BATTIsTA PiccIN,
Applicants.
We, the undersigned, are electors and
taxpayers, OF the town of Stafford, own.
ing real estate, and hereby sign and en-
dorse the foregoing application of Bid
orini q Piccin for a license, and hereby
certify that said applicant is a suitable
person to be licensed pursuant to said
application.
Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Jan.
uary, A. ID 1916.
Fred Novogroski, Peitro DaDalt,
Benjamin Campo, Anthony Adams,
Joseph Levene.
l hereby certify that the above named
signers and indorsers are electors and
tax payers, owning real estate, in the
town of Stafford.
d ted at Stafford this 18th day of Jan.
uary, A. ID. 1916.
MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
Something to Smile At.

'"Try to smiles'' said the head Of the
department store. ..Look at yonder
clerk. He is always smiling"
HE finds it easy to smile. He sells
face powder to pretty girls. l sell col
lar buttons to old grouches. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
Rock Meadow.

entertain after the supper with
stereopticon lecture.
Rock Meadow.
Myron Heck filled his ice-house last
Monday with 15-mch ice.
The Helpful Circle will meet with Mrs.
Julia Csatlos Thursday afternoon, the
27th.
Mrs. Walter Heck, In Stafford, who has q
little son born last Saturday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
unioue American Families.

The Harrison family, like the Adams
family Of Massachusetts, on it's illus
trious genealogical tree carries the
names of one signer Of the Declaration
of Independence and two presidents Of
the United States, and in this record
the Adamses and the Harrisons stand
apart in a class by themselves. These
distinctions In one family, it can be
noted, will never again be equaled.
They remain unique in the history of
the country.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

taxable property:
Total grand list, 1886, 795
$40 dwelling houses, 245,O8O
SS4 barns, garages, etc., s5,665
10 stories, halls, ETC., 1920
8 mills, 80, 500
7,470 acres of land, 242,676
379 horses, 22,65O
1874 COWS, 33,77O
Automobiles, 1876, 575
Goods of merchants, 112,5OO
Goods of manufacturers, $4,000
10 per cent. additional, 1O,679
The tax rate is 1S mills.
The seventy eighth annual meeting
of the Union agricultural society was
held in the chapel of the Congre-
gational church Monday afternoon.
Plans were made for holding the
seventy eighth annual cattle show
and fair in Soners next fall, the date
to be decided upon by the executive
committee. Reports were made by
the officers showing the society to be
in good financial condition. Election
of officers followed with these results
President, John Hunt, Somers; vice.
president, James T. Miskell, Broad
Brook; secretary, 8 Dwight Peroival,
Somers; treasurer, Charles A. Thomp.
son, Melrose; marshal, Marcus A.
Kibbe, Somers; town committees,
East Windsor. James T. Miskill, F.
A. Hamilton and Walter Price;
Enfield, William K. Henry, Harry
]. Bridge, Olin s Olmstead; Filing
ton, John MoKinstry, ]. 7. Mcknight
and John Miller; Somers, Benjamin
F. Pinney, O. s. Fuller and Ernest
". Avery.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

Granite or limestone masonry, well
dressed. weighs 165 pounds per cubic
foot: mortar rubble weighs 154 pounds.
dry rubbIe 1913 pounds and well dress
ed sandstone masonry IA pounds.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

Real merit OF any kind cannot be
long concealed. 1t win be discovered,
and nothing can depreciate II hut n
mans exhibiting II himself. 1t may
not always be rewarded as 1t ought.
but It will always be known.-Chester
field.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
ATa Court of Probate holden At Tol

A L Court OF Probate holden at Toll
IA land, within and for the district OF Toll
land, on the l0i h day OF January, A. ID. 1916
Present, EDWIN y. AGARD, Judge.
ON motion OF j Crandall. administrator ON
the In estate estate OF Rachel Ctandall, late
or Holland. within said district, deceased
This Court doth decree that six months from
above date be allowed and limited for the credi-
tors OF said estate TO exhibit their claims against
the same TO the administr raj or, and directs that
public notice be given OF this order by advertis-
Ing the same once in some newspaper having a
circulation In said district, and by posting COPY
on the public sign-post In said town OF Holland,
where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from Record
EDWIN i. AGARD Lndpa
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

What rae may reasonably be ex.
pected TO he the last on earth2 The
Finnish
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
NOTICE.

The members OF the Board OF Relief OF the
TOW n Of oiland will be In session AZ Town IIsIi
POLAND Street, Feb LIST, Feb 9TH and Feb aIst'
from q. m Until p. m to hear ali appeals
from dofngs OF assessors
SAM'L JOHNSON, l Board
HAIRY BARTLETT, OF
ALFRED LUDWIG, Relief.
Toliand, Conn.,, Jan. 10, 1919.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

Cheapest accident insuran ce-Dr.
Thomas Eclectic oil. For burns, scalds.
cuts and emergencies All druggists sell
it, CSC and Soc
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
Sians of Sapienee,

"Pa, why do people call the owl the
bird Of wisdomY'
Because he's got sense enough not
to come out and fly around until all
boys of your age are in bed."-Boston
Transcript
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

A loving heart Is the beginning Of all
knowledge-Carlyle.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

church. a Speed Indicator. Owner can
have same by proving nroper'y and paying for
this ad. Inquire at The Press Office
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

Aliens Foot-Ease for the Tro ps.
Many war zone hospitals have o'dered Aliens
Foot Ease, the anti optic powder TO shake into
your shoes. for use among the troops, because ~
gives rest and comfort to tircd, aching. swollen
feet and makes walking easy. At druggists ev-
erywhere, 25c.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

U1ANTED-2 to 10 Barred Rock Year
w ling Hens-all pullets. Price must be
right. Telephone 1918. az
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

VA OMAN-Wants housework Wash
w ing and ironing and house cleaning.
MRS. SUSAN CANY, r. + II. 3,
+3w42 Stafford Springs Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

ITO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
The tax lists are now at the Town Clerks
office at Union. and are open for inspection.
Board of Assessors, Town of Union.
January 49, 1916.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

THO RENT Oh EA Bakery with
I large oven. Or would make a store house.
INQUIRE F. H. BAKER, Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

T OST-Dec. %, somewhere In the bor-
IL ough, or on the road leading to Mashapaug
by way of Stafford Street sum of money In a
brown envelope. reward is offered for re:
turn of the same to FRED A. MOORE, Nestford
Avenue, Borough. '2w29
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

TO RENT-My house OH Edgewood.
Z Inquire of j. G. ARrIN, Harness shop.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

FOUND - Dog, large. yellow. short
haired, young. MICHAEL DTBOL0.
X. ID 8 STAFFORD springs
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19
VI GOD CHOPPERS WANTED
w 4w39 PETER MORGENSON. Buff Cap

OST-A diamond from a ring, in the
IL highway between Stafford Street and the
post-offfce. $50 reward will be paid the finder
on returning the same to
J. S. COLE R. f. ID. No. 2
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

NEW OPENING-The Garvais store
IN has been opened with a complete line Of
Beds and Furniture. JOHN SENA.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

TOR SALE-Five-mon old Scotch
i Collie tmpot ted stock; color, yellow, len-
on and white. inquire at The Press Office. t1-3
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

Tor SALE - A good horse. weight
1850 lbs. Sound ann kind. Afraid or moth
tnp RAPHAEL FON rANELLA. 37tf
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-01-19

TOR SALE-Extra good New Mich
II Cow. w D. RUBY, X. D 8, stat >p'gs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-23
FAIR AND WARMER"

Selwyn & Company will present their extraordinary farce success, Fair and Warmer" Avery Hop woods topmost achievement in mirth- making, at the Grand Tuesday night. This delectable bubbling farce, with uncountable laughs in it's three acts, ran so long and so profitably at the Eltinge theatre that before the end of its first six months, it had been heralded all over the country as the farce-hit of it's decade, and demands for it's out-of-town presentation had poured in to insure it's welcome when Selwyn & Company should send it on tour. New York critics held a tour nament of adjectives over Fair and Warmer" each striving for emphasis to describe how funny it really was. These reviews were echoed in the out of-town press, so that Fair and Warmer" needs now no further intro duction. Selwyn & Company send it here with an admirable company of farceurs. Seat sale tomorrow at Florence Drug Co.,, at soc, 75c, $l and $50.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-11-23
HALf-CfNT DROP
 IN COTTON TODAY

The third successive break in as many consecutive days in the cotton market today carried the price 112 points, or S5.60 per bale, lower than the high point registered by January futures just prior to the publication of the census gining report Tuesday morning. January contracts in New York closed today at 20 cents even, against 20.48 at the close yesterday. Local buyers are being congratulated upon their sale early this week of practically all the big lot of cotton in Conway, at about the highest point the market has reached this season.
 So few bales are being received that little effect on the local market is be- ing shown by the severe breaks in the big markets. A small number of bales were sold here today at 20 IA cents. One buyer stated, however, that he could not sell the same cotton for over 19 1-2 cents.
 Cottonseed are unchanged at $55 per ton today.