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The Press., 1917-12-06
Ongs.

. TonsS were said to have been invent cd in China E. C. 1122. but representa- tions of them have been found on the Egyptian monuments E. C. 22O0 Tn India they are claimed as in use since B. C. 300, and their principal employ ment in that country, where fires dur ing the most of the year are superfiu- Ous, was to facilitate the handling of dead bodies in the funeral pyres. Ser enty pairs cf tonGS. some l5rolzc, some iron have hc2n taken iron the ruins of ILnn1lp'
The Press., 1917-12-06
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the cal There is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness. and that is by constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness Is caused by an in- famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eusta chian Tube When this tube is infiamed you have a rumbIing sound or irn- perfect hearing, and when it Is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to its normal condition hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness caused by catarrh, which is an inhamed condition of the mucous sur faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system.
 We VIII give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cir. culers free. All DrugRiSts, 75c
 E. 2. CHENEY 6 co, Toledo. O.
The Press., 1917-12-06
FARMERS AND rAE WORLD WAR,

.. The farmers tools of production in wartime become of importance second only to the needs of the army itself. Food production is a patriotic duty, and the farmer is in the second line of defense. Every effort is needed to increase production, to feed our armies and allies. Food prices are forced higher because the demand is i'm creased greatly and the supply is Him. ited.
The Press., 1917-12-06
tA * j. * * 4. * * * %#4As
kIa;.i's Sans Souci.

The palace oi Sans &,uci, erected by Christolhc. tho black leader of Haiti. is situated in the hills above the level vale of Milot with background of forest ana foreground Sprinkled with the palms and huts of simple cul- tivators. Dilapidatcd ruins and tan gle of tropical trees are the ruefu! rem nants of the glory that was once the palace without care and the garden O. delight of the king of slaves.
 It was off the coast of Haiii. near the site of this palace. that the flagship of Columbus was wrecked. and here Inc left most of his men when he returned to Spain for aid. Upon his return to the settlement, which he called la Navidad," lie found the whole party dead, including an EngliShman named Allard and an Irishman, who was GIL tered on the Santa Maria's books as William of Galway National Geo graphic Magazine.
The Press., 1917-12-06
ARMIES ARE NEEDED AT HOME.

If this war lS to be won, we shall have to put several armies in the field, the army of soldiers in the trenches, the army of food producers in the fur rows, the women's army of food con- servers, beating back the attacks of that wOrld-old camp follower of war famine, and a patriotic army of civilt- ans in the business and political world. The Banker-Farmer Oct, 1917,
The Press., 1917-12-06
AIIn the Days Work,

A PittsGeld woman arose at o'clock, trimmed one hat and finished a dress for her daughter, canned fifteen quarts If preserves, baked bread, did the washing. enameled a bedstead, cleaned the parlor and repotted half a dozen plants, wrote two letters, prepared three meals and put up one dinner, cleaned the cellar and took care of the furnace. answered the telephone, gave store orders, raked the back lawn and then went up street to see show,- India lnnOliS News.
The Press., 1917-12-06
A River In Brazii.

The state of Sac Paulo in the repub- lie of Brazil, has river that carries one of the longest names of any stream in the world. The name is of Indian origin and is 'Tamanduaetehy" and is also called without saving anything iu length river of the Great TamanOir" ."
The Press., 1917-12-06

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro. IJ bate Court, Dec 4th, 1917.
 EAtaie of Alonzo L Howard late Of staford, ia said district. deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his min- istration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it tG
 Ordered, that the 18th day Of Dec. A. D. 1917, at o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate office in stafford be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance Of said adminstra- tion account with said estate, and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons tn- terested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper havs ing circulation in said district, and hS posting a copy on the public sgn-post in the town of Stafford, where the deceased last dwslt. Certified from Record,
 ROBERT Il. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1917-12-06
Air MoNAnaARke

The movement of air is variously designated, according 10 its velocity, as l zephyr. breeze. wind. gale or hur- ricane.
 A dense or thick fog. according tu *he weather bureau. dhscures objects at distance of 1 .00O feet.
The Press., 1917-12-06
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PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Handkerchief Menace,


 < Thepocket handkerchief should + be abolished. because it is a : '. source of infection long after . F person has recovered from such { 4 diseases as infantile paralysis | < and even common colds, says Dr. $ *@ r. Robbins in the Medical Rec . x ord. ''The day will come" he 2 < says. ''when the customary cot : * ton rag is replaced hy the cheap ] +z' and clean Japanese paper nap | < kin. which is burned after it has 2 ts been used. Infants and chiI- ] %@ dren are helpless against the I %@ rubbing of strange handkcr- I +St chiefs over their perspirihg and I * grimy faces. The public roller !: k towel of the past was innocuous 1 x as compared to the family pOck- 7' ct handkerchief. Bitter expert ] e ence will drive home the lesson j x that neglected noses. mouths and ] 2' thrOats arc largely. if not cxclu- I 4 sively. responsible fer inc utt- j < mate cripplimg of the mfOrtu- ] t$ nate victims of disease and i"- < < norance," !
The Press., 1917-12-06

The legal voters of the Borough Of Stafford Springs are hereby notified and warned to meet at Borough Hall, in said borough, Monday, De cember 10th, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the following purposes 1st-TO elect officers for the ensuing year and term.
 2d-To hear the report Of the Court of Bur gesrRs and Treasurer for the year ending Oct. Ist, 1917, and act on the same. 3d-To see If they will vote to lay a tax to de- fray the current expenses and reduce the bor- ough indebtedness
 4th-To see if they will vote to instruct the Court of Burges2es to take action in the im- provement of Furnace Avenue to junction with Edgewood Street, and appropriate sum to cov- CT the expense
 5th-To do any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 Articles 2, }, 4 and will be acted upon at o'clock D. m at which time the polls close. Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Dec. 4h, 19lT.
 J. NJ. LEACH, Warden.
 ENOS E. PENNY,
 II. r. WISE Burgesses.
 A. W. KINGsBURY, Attest: VIM. II. HEALD, Clerk.
The Press., 1917-12-06

Joe Miner, who is in the navy and just returned on 8 transport from France, had forty eight hour leave and visited his parents and other friends here Saturday, returning Sun. day. He expects soon to sail again for France.
 There was a pleasant family gather ing Thanksgiving day at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. U. Charter. Those present were Charles Charter, who was ss years of age that day and Frank Charter and Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Dorsey of Rockville, also Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Ludwig and sons, Harris and Norman, of Manchester.
 There was pleasant family gather ing last Sunday at the home of Henry Neff. His four children with their families were with him and prepared a most bountiful dinner in honor of MT. Neff's birthday and also to oele: brate Thanksgiving day. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Wm. Shearer of Crystal Lake. MT. and Mrs. Francis Sturtevant of West Stafford, MT. and Mrs. Geo. Neff of Holland and Mir. and Mrs. Froidevaux of Collinsville.
The Press., 1917-12-06
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro.

bate Court, December 6, I9l7.
 Estate of catherine Kane, late Of stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon he application Of N. D. o'Connell, Rds mlnistratoF, praying that an order may be grants ed 10 sell the real estate Of said deceased, As lY said application fully appears, it ia
 Ordered, That said application be heard ana determined at the Probate Ofice, in stanort. In said District, on the 18th day Of December, A. D. l9l7 at o'clock in the afternoon, 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 puh= fishing the same once in some newspaper have Ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public Blgn-post in the town Of Stafford, in said district, i've days be- fore said hearing.
 ROBERT Il. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1917-12-06
CROP PRICES AND
 DOLLAR VALUES
Commodity Prices Are High, but Crops Are Aigher-The Dollar Is
 Cheap.

When is dollar not a dollar? Re lative values shift so rapidly these days that q dollar has no definite value. It is merely a question of how much of the commodity you want, you can get for the commodity you have to exchange-whether that commodity
The Press., 1917-12-06

ThE CHKIsTMAs GIFT SUPERB. The contracting with us for having your home wired and equipped for elec- tricity Is a gift to every member of the family that they will enjoy every day of the year. Highest grade fixtures and materials only are used 1.-the workmanship Is expert and thorough when we handle your contracts. Estimates gladly submit. ted. ]. D. STEPHENS, SON < co.
The Press., 1917-12-06
w. E. HANLEY 9S 60.
 REMEMBER THE DATE, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Dec. 6, 7,8.
NOTICE.

HOUSEHOLD Furniture wanted and III sold at the shoe repairing shop Of F. CARO- CART, Man street. l9tf
The Press., 1917-12-06
W hen Rubbers Become Necessary

ard your shoes pinch. us' Aliens Foot-Ease the Antiseptic powder to be shaken into tEC shoes and sprinkled into the foot-bath Just the thing for Breaking tR New shoes. It gives rest and comfort to tired, SWOoleD, aching feet Sold everywhere, I5c. 32-33-8
The Press., 1917-12-06

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION of 1O The First National Bank of Stafford springs at Stafrord Springs, in the state of conn at the close of business, Nov 20, 1917.
 ''' shown on b and cS S.............1. Sis7 SOO 1t
 item 5Sa cc''.. .t......... .$isOOO si6s,ses E OverdraftS unsecured. d................. 3S5 Sl yaiTe). ~ ~ .................i.... .o @ 5OOOO OC ~ Der cent. and per cent. ...'.... ~ 5 900 OC Securities other than U s. bonds mot
 pledged e. c" a9S,77O co
 A cent. of subscr'ptionj. @ ........... w 5000 co
 Bank. ......................... s5,l6l q
 and trust compares other than
 included in items 13. l4 and l5.. 144,SS0 Sh Checks on banks located out side or
 and other cash items. ..'e ... ........ 0,iOO 90 Redemption fund with D. s. treasurer - o
 and due from U. s. treasurer. S,oOO OO inV0ISS pToximStei @ I.' OU o 4,ssl Os
 Total al.........................sn sn6,946 5i
 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in,. .......... SO,OOO % SuTplus fund, .,..................... 50,000 00 Tndivided prcfits. 3,isi 44 Less current expenses, in. - terest and taxes paid. 6.15O 10 a7,33t 3i moi, earned Spproximate1 i,1Gs b4 Circulating notes outstanding. .".... M.OO W Net amounts due to National banks f39 2} Net amount due to banks, bankers and
 trust companies (othFr than in-
 clrded in 90 or 3D ......, ...... 3SlO3 ;S Total of items 3I and B. $3s,Sis q individual deposits subject to check, IlS,s.; IS Certificates of deposit due fin less
 money borfowed) ~ ........... .. s74ta Ii Total demand depo-ts ether than
 bank depoSits) subject to Teserv~,
 Items, B, 34, 35, 36, 31. 3S, S9 and
 40........................& &4o3 Itl <. Bills payable, other than with Federal
 Reserve Bank. including all obll.
 Fowed, S1Sl0 other than redisc"G6ts.... 5000 % Liabilities others than those above
 TS1 TiSeTt1 Loan. c .!............" lSO %
 Total. S7i6,946 5t Liabilities Tor redlscounts, including those with Federal Reserve Bank . ,,0 oo rOtss se doS9hnSsnt I5sa lTs iia6ilities O and dC).....s.............. .. lS.UUU " State of Connecticut, County of Holland, ss: T F G Sanford cashier of the aDOve-named hank. do solemnly swear that the above state fnent is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Y. q. SANFORD, Casnler. Subscribed aud sworn to before me this 3Oth day of November, 1917. ,.,,. Correct-AtteSt:
 R;W, sMATH' NlTP' DlrectoFs'
The Press., 1917-12-06
Going to Land Him.
.And she nccented him 2o

"IIe was engaged three times before he proposed to herr"
The Press., 1917-12-06

And she accepted himT'
 Yes. but she's insisting on an imme- diate marriage. Profting by the ex- perience of the other girls she isn't going 10 take any chance on his break ing another engagement. Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1917-12-06

EOR SALE Single-cpmb Rhode Island 1T Red tullets and CocEerel, Orders taken for dressed fowls and chickens.
 W. H. BUMSTEAD.
The Press., 1917-12-06

FLDERLY gentleman (American) de-
 1L sires furnished room, with heat, light and bath privilege, with or without board, in private American family. Permanent, if suited. Ad- dress, with full partIeulars, P. o. lock.boX l..
The Press., 1917-12-06

NY YANTED.- Married foreman for
 w small dairy farm. Age and experience in first letter. A. C.
 NOR SALE-A Fur Overcoat. Ad N dress Box 1, Stafford Springs.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11

Mrs. w. Z. Caldwell and w. F.
Edmonds entertained at the home
of the latter ON Friday, Jan 5th.
Rock and 500 were enjoyed
throughout the afternoon, also a
guessing contest of which Mrs.
p. G.. Freeman being the lucky
one to receive the prize. Later
a salad course was served. Those
present were: Mesdames John
Pyle, Mabel Smith, Ben Posey,
George CHASER, w. H. Caldwell,
Earl Edmonds, Will Hammonds,
John Ryan, Ernest Creason, Wal
ter Cason, Ethel Peavler, Pat
Freeman, Bruce Powell, w. n
Phebus, c. NJ. Rayhill and Miss
es Gertrude Werner, Fay and
Pansy CHASER and Vivian Cald-
well.
w. G.. Roberts will leave this
week for Detroit to work for the
Dodge automobile people.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
ROUTE FIVE NEWS.

Moving is the order of the day
now. People are getting fixed
for the year.. S. Burcham was
IN Union City Tuesday on bust
ness.-Miss Madaline Green has
John Brown drove over to Rev.
Lamkins and We're united in the
holy bonds of marriage. We wish
them long and happy life-The
young people enjoyed a singing
at Bob Escue s Sunday night. -
Leila Howard was In Union City
Monday.-Fred Barnes had the
misfortune of losing a nice mare.
Miss Hazel Barnes visited Miss
Eva Osborn Sunday.-Thurman
and Garrett Pruett were pleasant
callers in this community Tues
day.-Mr. and Mrs. Bert Howard
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John How
ard, of Crystal, Saturday and
Sunday.-Thomas Story visited
friends in McAnna Sunday ID.
A. Grey, of Crystal, spent Satur-
day night with II. w. Howard
and family.-Mr. and Mrs. Hub
ert Vaught attended the part at
James Hicks Saturday night. =
lack Wilson carried nice lot of
hogs to Union City Tuesday.-Mr.
and Mrs Herman Howard visited
relatives in Woodland Mills Sun.
day.-Miss Bessie George spent
Tuesdays night with Leila Will
liams.-Mrs. JOHNNY Rogers is at
tending the bedside of her moth
er, of near Bethel, who is very
ill.-Mr. and Mrs. Thelbert Hicks
spent Sunday with James Hicks
and family.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
RIsoLuTIoNNs OF RESPECT

whereas, 1t has pleased Al
mighty God in His infinite wis
dom To move from our midst ON
the 18th Of December 1916. our
Bro. Hing Ingram, therefore, be
IL
Resolved, that BY his untimely
death, Hickman Lodge No. 1894,
IL. L. .. 4. Elks, has lost a true
and faithful brother, his family a
loving and indulgent son, and
the community a brave and loyal
citizen.
Resolved, That we cherish the
memory of our departed brother
as affording a rare example of
the union of Elkdom principles.
Resolved, That the Hickman
lodge desires To express to the
family of our departed brother
Its deepest sympathy in their be
reavement, and the assurance of
affection and respect which Will
always accompany his memory.
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the
minute books of this lodge, a
copy published in The Hickman
Courier, and a copy mailed to
the family of the deceased broth
err.
H. G. Barrett,
Ed. Prather, Jr.,
ID. p. Leibovitz,
Committee.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11

An unusual sight and one posi-
bly, never witnessed here before
was seen on last Thursday when
two funerals, that of Mrs. Frances
Haley and Miss NADIA Crawford,
daughter of Mrs. Mamie Craw-
ford, were brought across the riv-
err from the Missouri shore on the
ferry boat at the same time, both
funerals, one behind the other,
going to the city cemetery and IN
terment taking place at the same
time. Miss Crawford resides in
the Dorena vicinity and Mrs.
Haley a few miles back from
Three States.
Listen Friends: Try some of
my Sugar Loaf Bread, Canned
Goods, String Beans, Corn, Lima
Beans, Beets, Peas, ETC., at Bet
tersworth s.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11

The S. +. Club met with Mrs
j. W.Flynn Jan. Sth. The after
noon was spent in crocheting and
election of new officers. Those
elected were Mesdames L. n
CreaSon, Pres, p. G. Freeman
Vice Pres, j. n. Pyle, Secy, W.
Z. Caldwell, Treas. Two new
members were voted In, being
Mesdames Jim Laird and Joe
Wall. After the business was at
tended to the hostess served the
clu with caake and wine, after
which they departed reporting d
pleasant afternoon, and the club
will meet with Mrs. VIII Ham
mond IN Jan. 18th.
Subscribe now and get the Feb
ruary number of the Pictorial Re
view and start the new story OF
Martie, the Desirous," by Kath-
leen Norris. Phone me at 102
or see me and i will be glad to
take your order.-Miss Homer
Green.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11

Mrs. W. G. Burrus and daugh-
ter, Dorothy, of Roswell, n. NJ,
spent the holidays with Swan
Burrus and wife. Miss Dorothy
has returned to Nabana, Ills
where she is attending school.
Mrs. Burrus will visit several
weeks here with relatives before
returning.
Our good young friend j. B.
(Judge) Jones is arranging to
hold a public sale on the 23rd,
preparation to going to Baltzer,
Miss, to look after a saw mill fo1
S. l.. Dodds, on his Roundaway
plantation. He expects to leave
about Feb. LIST.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
MEASLES EPIDEMIC.

Hickman, and especially the
west end of town, is in the midst
of measles. From what the ply
sicians are able to gather, there
was a case or two at a Christmas
tree gathering, in West Hickman
and from this, it spread rapidly.
Thus far, only one death has re-
suited, and this was a woman, As
years old, who was i'll of pneumo-
MIA and contracted measles with
it. Several new cases are report
ed each day
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
IN REACH-OR QUIT

Suppose . fire broke out today
in the house, office or store ad-
joining you how would you stand
in regard to . fire insurance poll
cyl Have you got one ut ALI
Is it in . sound and reliable COM
panyi Now - the best time TO
think about 1t and to take out q
policy II you haven't one. You
can't get it afterwards you
know. See NJ about q policy at
once. The cost is smal-the
benefits great.
HELM e. HELM
HICKMAN. XIV.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All parties who hold claims a
gainst the estate of G. M. Brown,
deceased, are hereby notified to
file same properly proven on or
before March LIST, 1917, with the
administrator, or same will be
forever barred.
All parties indebted to the es-
tate are requested to settle same
at once. - Mrs. C. M. Brown,
Admrx.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
HICCOUGHED SIX DAYS.

Alex Cobb, of the west end, for
six days and nights was a victim
of that peculiar ailment, hic-
cough. DIR. j. NJ. Hubbard sue
ceeded in stopping the trouble
Tuesday. Outlines this trouble
proves fatal when it reaches a
protracted form and is difficult
To stop.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11

If you want something good
to eat that is right up-to-now, see
Bettersworth.
We deliver; phone us your or
der-E. b. Prather.
Business is quiet.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
News Snapshots
Of the Week
HAD HAND AMPUTATED.

A. w. Davie, a good farmer
living southwest of town, who
has suffered some time with can
Ger ON his hand, had the member
amputated last week.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11
HILLMAN WILL RUN.

w. l.. Hillman, of Clinton, says
he is again a candidate for Rep
resentative and will try to visit
every precinct in the district be-
fore August. Mr.. Hillman was
defeated in the last race by
Hon. w. j. McMurry.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-01-11

The local lodge of w. o. w. is
contemplating the purchase OF
furniture and fixtures of the local
lodge of Moose; also taking over
the Moose lease on the city hall.
Mrs. A. Reeves, of Dyersburg,
is visiting Mrs. r. B. Brevard.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL
ARTISTS WIN RECOGNITION

Hammonds excellent art work has re-
ceived recognition. says Vanetts Todd in
Hammond School News" In the state
food conservation poster contest held
recently, Hammond posters were includ-
ed in the best fifty chosen from the en-
tire state They were hung for q few
days in the John Heron Art Institute
IN indianapolis where the final judging
took place.
First. second and third state honor
able mentions were awarded respect
lively 70 Elizabeth Lockard of Short
ridge high school Indianapolis: Edith
Longsworth of the Manual Training
high school of Fort Wayne; and Earl H
kuhmy of the Washington hight school
The posters submitted by Hammond
in the contest were drawn by Edna
Muelberger. William Gescheidler and
Frances Todd. Recently they receiv-
ed respectively. first. second, and third
local honorable mentions from Miss
Foster for their poster contest work
Alice Hammond's poster was OF special
merit end was also submitted in the
contest at Indianapolis. 4
Those deserving special mention for
having done creditable work in the local
contest are Clarence Minae, Russell Oltz
and Evelyn Hilton.
The Indiana department Of the United
States food administration awarded first
second and third local honorable mem
tions TO the three best posters drawn
by high school students Of Indiana. The
first purpose OF the contest was to ad-
vertise food conservation in Indiana.
The second was 10 arouse the interest
Of school children in the movement.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-03
PROCEED WITH
GARY TRIALS

Judge c. F. Greenwald in Gary Su-
perior court today in ruling for the
states contention that evidence ex-
tending two years back may be in
troduced in the Gary grand jury in
dictmept cases blasted hopes Of law
yers and several defendants who wish
to confne all charges within the
period specified in the true bill case
The court today resumed the trial
Of Dan White, a colored politician
and ssloonkeeper charged with oper-
ating a disorderly saloon. 1t was at
Whites hall that many OF the chief
meetings OF colored men in the inter
est Of the Hodges mayoralty cam
paign were held. One OF the witnesses
against White today was Mrs. Grace
Warrington Cummins. matron of Gary
'Neighborhood settlement house