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The Press., 1916-05-24
HOLLAND.

Mir. and Mrs. o. +. Webster o1 Gassett, Vt, have moved into the Luce tenement.
 The Gardner grain rooms in the post office buildings have gone under new management.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Lee Metho dist church will meet Wednesday with Mrs John H. Steele.
 Mrs. Henry Greene, who recently sold her farm, has rented tenement in A. Estin Clough's house.
 Miss Sadie Willard of Rockville was the guest of her sister, Mrs, Frank T. Newcomb. over Sunday.
 Mrs. Medose Labonte, Wilmington, Holland side was committed Monday to the Norwich hospital for the in- sane. ....
 The Memorial day committee of the Congregational church are Mrs. O.. Hubbard West and Mrs. Lewis B.. Price.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Pulver and son of Hartford were the guests over the week -end of MT. and Mrs |. Tilden Jewett.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter Pearson have sold their place, known as the Gardner Webster farm, to Anton Kinder of Lawrence, Mass.
 Clarence Matcalf of Ellington was the guest Sunday of Mir. and Mrs Frederick Metcah and MT. and Mrs. Abial Metoalf.
 Mrs. Samuel Simpson gave little party Friday afternoon in honor of the birthday of her little guest, Brainard Bridgman, seven years old The children all enjoyed a very pleasant time.
 A surprise party was given Miss Ruby E. Brown of South Manchester by her aunt, Mrs. John H. Steele. at the Steele house Saturday evening. Twenty-two young people enjoyed the festivities of the evening.
 At the last grange meeting the topics were on birds, much useful and interesting knowledge was gained. At the close of the grange there was a presentation of seedling chrys. anthemums for each member to raise.
 Rev. N. B. Cook of the Lee Metho. dist church gave an address Monday on "The Adult Work of the Bible at the Holland County Sunday School association, district No. ?, held in the Second Congregational church, Storrs.
 Mir. Bill, blind singing manager of some of the blind musicians of Hartford, gave an entertainment in the town hall Monday evening. The entertainment was followed by a dance. Howard Ayers of the Hicks memorial school sold the most tickets, l2 in all, and he was given a dollar by the company.
 Children's day will be observed in the churches in June. The Sum- day school of the Lee Methodist church have appointed as committee Mrs. Myron G. Sparrow, Mrs. John I. Rhodes, Mrs. Clayton Clough and Miss Blanche Cook. The Congre- gational Sunday school committee consists of: Program, Miss Edith West, Mrs. Samuel Simpson, Mrs. Robert Miller, Miss Bertha Place decoration mmittee, Miss O. Hubbard Vests class.
The Press., 1916-05-24

Mrs Ernest W. Cooley and son of Burnside have been spending some time with Mrs. Cooley's parents, MT. and Mrs. John M. Bowers.
 Mrs. Margaret Meeker fell Monday and broke her arm. She was attended by Dr. W. B. Bean of Rockville who carried her to the Hartford hospital
 The annual meeting of the Holland County Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers will be held in the Congregational church, Holland, Friday, June ? Program as follows I1O.45, devotional service; To-. 30 business. Reports from churches presented by the Register; HOO, general topic: Going forward. The World War and the Missionary Situation, Rev. D. Brewer Eddy associate secretary American board, Boston, Mass. 12. co, denominational cooperation, ''Dr. A. B. Goats, score tary Baptist convention Hartford Rev. Sherrod Soule, Connecticu 1 Home Missionary superintendeht .O0, dinner; 2 %, presentation o1 new recruits, annual meeting of the Holland County Foreign Missionar, society, with address by pr. George O. Reynolds of Van, Turkey. -..
 (From another correspondent) e
 Walter Pearson, having sold hi farm, expects to move to Hartford very soon. ' ~ &e gHs saa s: ss., ',,.s l MT. and Mrs. Oscar Leonard enter tained Mrs. Joslyn, MT, and Mrs Robert Butler and two children and ] Miss Edith Hunter, Sunday. ... Lawrence Couch lost two good cow | last week and third was also poisoned from arsenate of lead left il the lot by the person who had potatoe' on the piece last year. p.
 Measles are prevalent in the White district, some of the children from the Raisch, Gottier, Amidon ant Ludwig families being i'll at present Ruth Ludwig has complication O measles, tonsilitis and pneumonia.
The Press., 1916-05-24
WELLINGTON.

Miss Gardner went Monday after noon to Glastonbury for visit. Miss Emma F. Robbins is with Mrs. Gardner during her absence.
 Many here are hoping to attend the Holland County Sunday School con vention that oonvenes at South Will lington Thursday morning and after noon.
 Mrs. Jennie Sharp Braman who is in attendance upon the Baptist north ern convention writes, "It is a great pleasure to be here and to see and talk with MT. Merriok. This is a wonderful city, some' of it's incest people being from New England."
 There were 6s at Bible school and rather more than average attend anoe at the preaching service, treating upon the meaning and purpose of life and presenting as ideal the social life of country community that centered about the church life, ser. mon that should have practical results. The farmers of Wilmington should be particularly interesting in the talk to be given Wilmington grange Friday night at 8. 80 o'clock on County farm bureau work by Irving G. Davis of the Connecticut agricultural college. Holland county is the only county in Connecticut at the. present time which has no farm bureau organization and does not have the services of county agent. Farm bureau work is doing much for the advancement of agri- culture in the seven other counties of the state. Groups of farmers are assisted in cooperative buying and selling. boys and girls work is organized Considerable oyer $2, 900 is available for the support of this work from federal, state and county funds. The grange willingly share the privileges and benefits of this address with the people who are in. terested. ...
 Mrs. Emily Shaffer Carpenter, widow of Judge John B. Carpente ] whose advanced age and consequent feebleness has been mentioned in this column from time to time passed away Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Carpen ter was 90 in January, and although born in North Coventry in the early days of the old glass industry wher I the work alternated between tha,
The Press., 1916-05-24

On Saturday, May 27. at I p, mn VICTOR RAs
 the Kingsbury monumental works, will sell at
 public auction, the following extraordinary
 good furniture and household goods cook stove, parlor stove, stove-pipe, base board for
 parlor stove, three burner blue flame kerosene stove and baking oven, fireess cooker. small {. foot kitchen table, kitchen chairs and a rock. ing chair to match, refrigerator, large sfoot dining room table and dining room chairs, writing desk, beds, bed springs, 3 mattresses, bedroom chair, bureau, center tables, sewing machine, slightly used splendid Sl50 parlor oT-
 gan, nickle- plated 8S5 valve trombone, wardrobe, 25 yards wool ingram paror carpet large and small rugs, 2S inch square splendid parlor 1 table, mahogany parlor rocking chair, carpet sweeper. parlor lamp, picture frames, large and small kitchen lamps, lantern, high-speed Wizard washing machine, brand new all copper | wash boiler, wooden and a galvanized wash tubs, wringer, glass wash board, wash bench, | mop, set of five Mrs. Potts sad irons with Hne box, ironing board on stand, stepladder, lace
 curtain strelcher, kitchen linolenms, large lot | homemade knitted carpets, door mat, pieces
 straw mating, lot of crockery, lot of glassware,
 toilet sets, lot of cooking utensils, lot of tin. | ware, lot of jugs, lot of Mason jars, i2 spring. roller window shades lot of curtain rods, large | and small window screens, window washing brush, 5-gallon and gallon oil can, clothes bas- | ket provision basket, poultry drinking foun. | tain, piece poultry netting, piece of zinc, coal | hod washing pail, drinking water pail buck saw, lot of sawed wood and other things too numerous to mention.
The Press., 1916-05-24

A. T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford. within and for the District of Stafford on the 22d day of May, A. D. 1916.. Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge. On motion of the executors on the estate oi Cyrn Johnson, late of stafford, within said dis trict, deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall
 Ue ssem t. eIaE ,I, Sme t nthts t as s the Probate Ofiice in said district, on the 31st day of May, 1916, at 2 o'clock, afternoon, by
 post in said town of stafford, and by adver tising the same in @ newspaper published fn
 Stafford and having @ circulation in said dis
 trfct. Attest. MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1916-05-24
UNION.

MT. and Mrs. l. F. Reed are recovering from their recent illness. ....
 Wm. Horsman and Louis Roberts arc repairing roads this week.
 H. R. Howard and family enjoyed an auto trip to Clinton, Mass, this week.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Raymond Towne on. tertained Mir. and Mrs. Barrows of Wash ingtof, D. C., while MT. Barrows was en- gagged in forestry work on the Meyers es- tate.
 ~ No white Sunday in May, yet It looks now as though there may be plenty of ap- pie blossoms for Memorial day. Every thing Is from one to two weeks later than usual
 Memorial Day will be observed at Un- ion Center, in much the usual manner Woods band of Stafford, will provide the music and the line of march will start at 1O.3O a m., for the Center cemetery. Rev. T. A. Williams will offer the prayer at the cemetery and deliver a short ad- dress at the monument. The afternoon program in the church will commence al 1.3O, and will consist of recitations by the children of the public schools, music by the church choir and the band. The speaker::of theIday will be::announced from the pulpit, at the church next Sunday morning Mrs. Willard Richards will have charge of the flowers, and of decor atingithe church. Mrs. Richards requests all interested in decorating the church to meet in that place next Saturday af ternoon at o'clock. Mrs T. o. New ell has charge of the dinner for the sold iers and the band, and all contributions of food will be received by her at tho Town hall. c. w Thayer will look af ter the decoration of graves in the East cemetery. Thos A. Hudson has charge of the arrangements at the Center -. .e 20. Mashapaug. Wm. Boovia has Q new Ford runabout ':E T. A. Hudson is painting his residence
 F. A. Moore is in Woodstock, shearinl his large flock of sheep
 Mrs. 0. H. Walker has opened hel summer home for the season.
 A. B. Wells is putting in two new dami on the former Edw. Wallace property ant enlarging the mill pond. .
 za Gurleyville. 5E Miss Ethel Simonds is spending few days with friends in East Thompson.
 Mrs. w. D. Walker returned last Fri day from visit with relatives in Ware Mass.
 George Clark gave 8 very interesting selection of sacred pieces on his victrola in the church Sunday evening, inter spersed with remarks on music by Prof Frank Smith. :
The Press., 1916-05-24

was less than sixteen much against his will and to- avoid arrest. He ascertained later that he had been de- oeived and that he was in love with another woman. It Is thought that these two factors lead to his crime which was the murder of his young wife The couple moved about from one rlace to another until in 1859 when they went to live in Wilmington. about three and one- half miles from Stafford Springs Warren enticed his wife into the water of stream near. by, known as Roaring Brook, and held her under the water until she drow ned. Next day he went to the spot and found that tie body had fioated . short distance and he hid the body somew here else Later when people began to get excited and searched for her he went to Stafford Springs in the evening and hired . team and drove back to WilliDgton and took the body to tho place where it was found in the bushes near the stream not far from where the Staf. ford Springs electric light station is now located. On the following week Warren went to Belchertown where he was arrested and taken to ths
 Northampton jail and later brought to Holland jail whero'irs escaped from the jailer. but was afterwards recap. tured. At his trial later be pleaded guilty to murder in the second hsgres and was sentenced to state prison for life. 4at
 Merrow.
 .IrA Wilcox is confined at his s-b0ms with German measles.
 Miss Harriett Msrr0w bas bssl Istaying at her nome here for fl sb0rt vacation of a week,
 Merritt Usher. who is working
 for I F. Wilcox, is at home for few ldays working on his own farm. RaipI
 Hagen is helping him.
The Press., 1916-05-24
ASHFORD. Westford

ss Everett and Gladys Barlow were in Southbridge over the Sabboth..sf
 MT. and Mrs Berten of Woodstock, were guests of MT. and Mrs. Albert Spink Sunday. ''FN
 H.C. Barlow motored to Ware, Mass. Sunday, with MT. and Mrs. Fred Newell and son Henry, and Arthur Blair.
 c. Collard Adams of Cromwell, will make the Memorial day address in the Baptist church in Westford, Tuesday. He was preaching at the Methodist church in Eastford at the time of the funeral of General Lyon, having charge of the military exercises at that time. He is a man of very extensive historical knowledge, and a fluent speaker on all subjects. It is sincerely hoped that all old soldiers of the Civil war; also all Spanish war veterans, together with the widows and children of those deceased, and all interested will join in these ser vices. It is hoped, also, that the ladies and friends in Westford will aid in every way possible, in serving members of the band, veterans and their friends on that occasion. !,
 Warrenville.
 Mrs. George Lipps of Westford Hill has been engaged in dressmak ing in this vicinity the past week.
 Rev. B. O. Bugbee returned Satur- day from Kennebunk, Me, where he has been spending number of days.
 Mrs. Harriet Lanphear has returned to w., l.. Durkee's after visit of several months with relatives in South Ashford.
 Earl R. Wright and daughter, Anna Mildred, are at their former home
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given that we have this day made application to the StaffoI d Savings bank for duplicate deposit book of No s177, issued by said bank in favor of susan Coleman and Florence H. Converse, the 0r1gfnai deposit book having been lost. Any one nndtng same or hay, ing same in their possession is hereby notified to return said book to said bank or to the under signed. SUSAN HI. COLEMAN,
 FLORENCE H. CONVERSE.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, May 10. lsis. sw
The Press., 1916-05-24
COLLECTORS NOTICE porouor of Sta ffOrd C0r;uors

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough of Stafford Springs list of 1915 and the street sprinklin assessments, are hereby notified that l am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May lst, and on all taxes not paid by June 1st interest at per cent. per annum will surely be charged together with legal fees for collect. ing. For the purpose of receiving the same will be at the store of w. K. Hanley every Thurs day from May lst to June lst 1916, from c. m. to D. m. PATRICK ]. MURRAY, Collector.
 stafford Springs, Conn, April l9, 1916.
The Press., 1916-05-24
FOR SALE

A farm of le0 acres with a Broom house and barns, 9 sheds and hen houses; also a horse' 6 years old, good driver and worker. Two never failing wells of water Located on R. F. D. route; also on telephone line situated in town Of Union, Conn.,, near Stanord line. as...
 Apply to EVERETT K. MATHEWS,
 .2w6 stafIordvllle, Conn.
The Press., 1916-05-24

THE PLEASURES of electricity in the home cannot be fully enjoyed unless the wiring, installation work, fixturee. etc, are of the best. Breakdowns, short circuits, etc, are exasperating besides dangerous because of the danger of fire so make sure of Dependable Work, of Good Materials, fixtures, etc., by having the contract handled by
 D. J. STEPHENS A SON.
The Press., 1916-05-24

For any pain, burn, scald or bruise, ap ply Dr. Thomas Eclectic OIL the house hold remedy. Two sizes, 25c and 50c al all drug stores.
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THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER

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 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub lishing. endorse the opinions of our correspond enB.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births marriages and deaths inserted free.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re :eived and all arrears are paid in full. We are always glad to have netOs items sent In, but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon. or earlier, if possible. It Is often neces sary to abridge items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a. m.
The Press., 1916-05-24

A T Court oi Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafrord, on the 14th day of May, A. D. 1916. Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the administrator on the estate
 of Sarah A. Fafrman, late of Stafford within said district deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall
 be given that the administration account in said
 estate will be exhibited for settlement at the
 Probate Offce in said District the 31st day of
 May, 1916, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting 2 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., 1916-05-24
ELLINGTON.

An interesting meeting of the w. c. T. U. was held Friday afternoon with Mrs J. T. Mcknight. Topic, housekee ping vs. homemaking.
 Work of grading around the new church was begun Monday morning and will continue through the week, or unti completed The aid of men and teams was solicited. The men are given g din ner each day in the Town hall by the women of the church.
 At an adjourned town meeting held Monday evening for the purpose of ex amining plans for the proposed new school building, it was voted to leave the matter of final selection in the hands oi the building committee. It was voted to instruct the selectmen to call a specia meeting to see if the town will issue bonds to the extent of $4O,O to pay $25, 5,5OO on old indebtedness and $l4, ,5O( to pay for the school building. ; Mrs. Horatio Dresser of Boston, gave a lecture on domestic science before the Woman's club and invited friends, Satur day afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. T. Mcknight. A wide range of subjects was discussed, including scientific man agement, which can be applied to the smallest detail of housework, food and dress. Mrs. Dresser proved delightful speaker and could inspire the most dis. couraged housekeeper with fresh courage to. work out many time and labor saving problems in the kitchen.
 Crystal Lake.
 Mrs. Philo Kibbe and son are visit. ing friends in Westford.
 MT. and Mrs A. M. Richardson spent Sunday in Hazardville.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Charter and daughter, Florine of Montery, Mass. I, spent Sunday with relatives here, returning Monday. ,ss
 MANSFIELD.
 John Warren died Wednesday after. noon at the home in Mansfield of Joel w 01AO0s AAO OAOeuOAs DO0V1t W 00 uuO to hardening of the arteries. He was 77 years old and had lived in Mans field since short time after he was pardoned, June 15, 1912. He was on December IA, 1859 convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life Imprisonment. This was but five days after his twenty first birth day. He outlived seven wardens and served under nine, including Ward A. Gardner, the present warden. He was born December g., 1888 in Coventry, the son of Ziba and Phoebe o. Baloii) Warren. There were five other chill dren in the family. but few of them are living now. The funeral was held at o'clock Friday afternoon, and burial was in the Storrs cemetery. The crime for which Warren spent al. most fifty three years in prison was during the third week in June, 1859. He had married g irl, Julia E. Town of Relchertown, less than year before this time when she
The Press., 1916-05-24
EOR SALE-Two carriages, parlor or " gan, lady's bicycle.
 tf5 W. A. ABBOTT, Stafford.
StaffordyilIe Cemetery Notice
MICHAEL ROBERTS...r,....,,,, Auction
 A U TION
Auctioneer

People wishing their burial lots cared for this season, please notify l., C. TURNER, Sexton.
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Stafford.

SC&1IOf0.
 Mrs. Wm. Lucy is in the Johnson hospital for an operation for appendi. oitis. t........ ...+.:f +5.
 Miss Helen Anderson is spending g fortnight at her home in Suncook, N. H. .. s.:
 The topic for Y. P. 0. U. next Sunday is Heroes. Leader, Julia Lougheed. |"
 Mrs. Florence DeCou of Orange, N. J.. is the guest of MT and Mrs. Marc Hatch. :: @~.>f r. Rev. I. P. Booth represented the local Universalist church at the reoen, state convention.
 The members of the Y. P.- O. U. will serve a supper tonight from to 8 in the dining room of the Universalist church.
 Herbert ,rhresher has been laid upon his back and under surgeons care for more than a week as result oi kick by horse on May 15. ~ State Superintendent J. M. Cromp ton of New Haven spoke last evening before an interesting company ir grange hall on the propagation and preservation of birds. animals, fisl and game in our state. The special numbers consisting of music and read ings were much enjoyed, especially the Somers Mandolin club.
 Tickets are now on sale for the Travis York ventriloquist entertain ment to be given in Memorial hall Friday evening. This entertainer, who comes with a wide popularity, and is accompanied by an aooom' plished pianist, is presented unde, the auspices of the Pinney school. A three.piece orchestra is to play for dancing after the entertainment. &s, Stafordville. .......
 There will be mass at St. Joseph s chapel next Sunday at 9 o'clock.
 John MorreM is making many i'm. provements on his house and property.
 Frank Bosworth of Westford visited his brother, Herbert Bosworth. a few days last week.
 Miss Catherine Silk of Boston was home with her mother, Mrs. Rose Silk, over Sunday. .~ .:
 Mrs. Wm. Chandler and Mrs. Frank Belcher visited relatives in South Go ventry over Sunday. ...,..-
 MT. and Mrs J. W. Erickson of Monson were with her mother, Mrs. Helen Larges, over Sunday.
 Miss Gladys Preston's subject for Sunday evening in the M. E. Church will be .tChristian Service.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis zabilansky and son, Charles, were recently the guests of her parents in South Willing ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Allison Lyon moved to Palmer, Mass, last Saturday. MT. Lyon has a position as motorm an on the trolleys.
 Congregational Church Notes: The usual supper will be servedj in the vestry Thursday evening, beginning at 6 o'clock. Next Sunday. morning the pastor will speak upon subject in keeping with the thought, of Me- morial day. Sunday evening service will be at the usual hour.
 Methodist Churoh Notes: The pas tors subject for next Sunday morning will be "The Prayer of Petition. :" Sunday evening Miss Gladys Preston of West Stafford will preach. Miss Preston was formerly teacher in the primary school and many will be glad of the opportunity to hear her. The annual salad supper will, be served in the vestry June l.
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| express wagon with top, delivery wagon good for bread or milk, blankets, etc. Inquire at The Press ofilce. 3tf
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YOUNG Cow for sale giving 6 quarts
 phers Incubator. PAUL GENHOLT, OrcuttSilie.
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N'ANTED-By an elderly woman, a W place as housekeeper or light housework' Box Hi. South Wilmington, Conn.
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N 'ANTEr-Sales lady. Apply at
 " BOSTON DRY GOODS STORE

|CAME upon my premises May 10th, a ' Red Yearling Bull owner can have same
 by proving property and paying charEes. ln-
 ouiTe of Francis Chance, State Line. or Francis
 co Guadliarda.
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A UTOMOBILE PARTIES taken an, "A where and at any time. Telephone 37-2S tf3 PAUL GINH0LT.
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HOUSE and Window Cleaning at reas-
 m onable prices. Call at 8 West Main St, or address P. c. Box 33s, M. MALAY, Stanord Springs. oW'