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The Press., 1919-05-08
"Father Of the Short Story"

The father of the short story was Giovanni Rnccaccio. an Italian novel, Ist and poet, who died at Certaldo a43 years ago His "Decameron," col lection of short tales. each complete in itself. practically marked the be gInning of the short story. Boccac- cio was born about 1913. and his words reflect the immoral-or unmoral- snirtt of the times In which he lived, and a majority of his tales are or character which would now land the author in jail. if he could find pub fisher to offer his works for sale. De spite their mmorality-possibly De ceuse of 1.-the "Decameron" mas been translated into nearly every Ian suage and Is still widely read. Lit ersry critics ranked the work as masterpiece. Balzac and many other modern authors have found inspira- ton Tn the works of the celebrated Italian. His faults were those or ms tim-and for the matter of that. or A much later time, for as recently as s century ago stories were told In mixed company which would now scarcely be tolerated by stag party"
The Press., 1919-05-08
To North Pole by AlrpIane.

An expedition to be led by Capt. Robert A. Bartlett, explorer and navi- gator of Peary's ship Roosevelt, will be sent to the polar regions next June to survey the North pole by airplane. The plan was conceived by Rear Ad- miral Peary. discOverer of the pole.
 Bartlett Is Newfoundlander, forty three years of age. He began explora- tons 22 years ago. wintering with Peary in the Kane basin in 1897. He commanded the Roosevelt in its fa- nous trip of 19O5-9, reaching the eighty-eighth parallel. He was with the Canadian government arctic expe- dition in 1913-14; his vessel was crushed by the ice, and Bartlett, with IT others, reached Wrangel island. He left 15 there, and with one Eskimo crossed to Siberia on the Ice and re- turned with a rescuing party.
The Press., 1919-05-08
Be Master of Your Jcb.

Some folks peter out because they get cold feet. That's not elegant Ian guage, but you |no" what it means better than you do any fancy way of saying the same thing. And since this is written for your benefit you had better pocket any mock modeSty ant get ready to roll up your sleeves and clean up. There are too many of the de!icate-tingereG class who want to DC at the manicU,>t'> when they ought to be at the WaShtuh and the WorA bench. We like t0 see Wcll-kept hands but we have learned that in most cases the chap who is contributing to progress has other jobs for his digtS So beware of getting afraid of the job. You are supposed to bc master of it. If the thing gets hard give II few extra illnkS and you will ad vance for the effort. In these days we must keep warmed up by the job an when the job is kept warm it works a1 Ci -(Ipit
The Press., 1919-05-08

stock picture work that afforded him a living, and had encouraged him to make an effort for recognition from the art institute.
 "And oh! Lesbia," wrote Alan, "my very being is enwrapt in picture, the theme of which is the end of that beautiful day when last we saw one another and our souls seemed to merge into a new world of sweetness and beauty. The Days End'-it shall be the effort of my life and the one star may shine on us to lllumlne our paths to fame and fortune."
 It was little after when letter written in an unfamiliar hand came to Lesbia. It was signed "Giles Larne," and it told the anxious and alarmed I,esbia that her fiance had broken down from worry and Overwork and was in a serious condition. At once Lesbia arranged to go to the city. An aunt resided there; she went to her home and then to Giles Larne, who in formed her that Alan was in hOspi- tal and, according to the doctors, in
 for a long siege of sickness.
 Lesbia stood spellbound, as for the first time Larne took her to the studio and showed upon the easel "The Days End" The tears would come as she recognized how Alan had imbibed and expressed the soulful beauty of that eyentful eventde. And there in the
 far west was the star-their star! That is where Alan broke down"
 explained the faithful old veteran
 He tried all kinds of paint to get the
 glow and sparkle of the star and
 failed. The picture goes to the art
 exhibition, however"
 "Oh, MT. Larne.' burst forth Lesbis
 impetuously, "I have a thought, grand thought" and she spoke words that caused the old artist to quive1 with the rareSt excitement.
 When Alan Rawleigh was convales cent 1t was Lesbia who announced tt him that not only had his picture taken the first prize but a rich connois seur had offered a fabulous price fol | 1t. He was spellbound as he viewed | his work in the grand gallery | The shining star seemed fairly tt | pierce his vision. It was that unique emphasis that had charmed thousands Mothers diamond inserted in the ! canvas" whispered Lesbia, and Alal
 Rawleigh understood.
 | Another was substituted before tn | picture was sent to it's purchaser, 10 | the original one that had brought fam l ond fortu0o was worn hV IeSbia O1 ! their wedding eve.
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The
 Day s End
pyright. 1919. by Western Newspaper Union.)
By ALDEN CHAPMAN

Copyright, 1o19 by Western Newspaper Union.)
 Lesbia Travis arrayed herself as if for a state occasion. Her gowns were few and not strictly elegant, but she looked pretty as a picture as she left her room, pausing to bestoW light but loving kiss upon the engagement circlet upon her finger, only few days old. Then its presence seemed to act as incentive and reminder. She opened drawer in the bureau and from faded, time-wOrn velvet jewel case re- moved a ring with an old-fashioned setting surmOunted by brilliant white diamond.
 Her eyes were tender and misty as 1t reflected light rivaling the pure intensity of her own bright eyes. Mem ory was sentiment and pervading. "ln honor of Alan" !" she whispered devout- ly. "Surely he is worthy, and 1t is our last meeting for long, long time."
 The ring was about all in the world of value that Lesbia possessed. Her mother had bestowed it upon her a few days before she died and Lesbia
 
 Alan Rawleigh looked like an artist, and was one. The delicate refinement of his face attracted even those Of cOarser mold. Art had been his pas sion, and the scope and encouragement of a small inland city had become too narrow for his ability, his ambition and his genius.
 Cn11 Ivy hn do 6UinO-"hpfnrp eventide it shall be light" !" Air and sky were in harmony with subdued sentiment. In the west the last rays of the sun formed fanlike splendor, while a mellow hyacinthine hue, ex- quisitely diversified. formed a curtain of loveliness and spread over the canopy to the east Lesbia found Alan on the porch, half-reclining in a hammock, his poetic glance fixed on the far glowing horizon.
 "The days end p he murmured soft ly, as Lesbia joined him.
 "How beautiful !" she said fn an awed, yet enraptured tone, and then, her hand resting in his own, they sat mutely engrOssed under the spell of a silence that was eloquent. Soul spoke to soul, but better thus, for the holy calm of the hour seemed to lift them into higher sphere. They watched the shadows come, the radiant sky col ors fade and darken. Then one glow ing star came out, only one. 'I shall think of you whenever gaze at that star" spoke Alan, "anC that will be every eventide. Oh, my precious one! this hour of happiness is the supreme moment of our exist ence."
 That star, that one evening, Les bias presence the uplifting soulful ness of all nature nodded their eterna l fibers inseparably into the warp ant | wool of Alan Rawleigh's career. After l he had gone to the city, weekly | a letter came to Lesbia, always cheer. | and full of optimism. He had foun' l studio room with a veteran pOrtrai | painter, one Giles Larne, and his friendship and cooperation hat
 brought new joy into Alan's life. H.
 had introduced Alan into advanced ar
 tistic circles, had found him son3
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Duty.

If has been asked what Is at the present day the Duty of which we have spoken so much? A complete re- ply would require volume, but may suggest 1t In a few words. Duty con sists of that love of God and man which renders the life of the individ- ual the representation and expression of all that he believes to be the truth, absolute or relative. Duty Is progress siye. as the evolution of truth; 1t Is modified and enlarged with the ages; 1t changes It's manifestations accord Ing to the requirement of times ana circumstances. One period claims the pen of the sage, another requires the sword of the hero. But here, and everywhere, the source of this IS Goo and his law-its object, humanity Its guarantee, the mutual responsibil- ity of men-its measure, the intellect of the individual and the demands or the period-its limits, power.-MaZ- yini
The Press., 1919-05-08
Gautier and His Cats.

One of Gautier's peculiarities was love for cats. AS soon as he could conveniently do so he afforded him. self the luxury of twelve of the hand somest felines that money could pur- chase. It was an interesting sight to behold this Hercules in his writing room playing with his regiment of cats, whom he had taught to love one another as they did himself. When some of them broke a valuable object of art-his study, by the way, was a curiosity shop-he seriously deliberat- ed upon getting rid of them; but when the man he had engaged came to re- move the obnoxious pets, he relented and sent him away. He named each one of them after some well-known person to whom he fancied it bore re- semblance, physical or otherwise. He seldom wrote anything without cat or two in his lap.-Maurice Mauris.
The Press., 1919-05-08
NOT STRONG ON NAVIGATION
Records Show Weakness of the Span- ish Sailor in That Highly lm-
 portant Matter.

The Spaniards of early days were most adventurous explorers, but, for all their discoveries of distant lands, very poor navigatOrs. After coming upon the Solomon islands in the west ern Pacific, they could not find them again, and they were lost for 15o years.
 The water supply of their ship was kept in big earthen jars. AS 1t was impossible to provide in this way enough to drink for a long voyage, they took to sea many large mats. which when it rained were spread to catch the drops. From the mats the water was drained off into the jars.
 Probably 1t was no fault of Colum- bus, but his first voyage to America, which occupied two months time, was mainly drift. When he landed in Cuba he thought he had reached Asia, and sent an expedition inland to treat with the great khan of Tartary. Later his flagship, the Santa Maria, ran aground off the coast of Haiti, the na- tives of which island welcomed him most hoSpitably. He noticed three or four of them whose naked bodies show ed scars which they attributed to bites inflicted by man-eating saw | ages of another island called Can iba. Whence the origin of the word cannibal-the island inhabited by these anthropophagi being Porto Rico. , Less than 100 years ago Spain still claimed ownership of the whole Pa cfic ocean, declaring 1t a Spanish lake on the strength of Balboa's discovery in 1513 Acting upon this idea, the l Spanish government ordered the com mnndante of San Francisco to seize
 the Columbia, the first vessel that
 carried the American flag around Cape I Horn.
The Press., 1919-05-08
NOTICE.

TO the legal voters of the town Of Union You are hereby warned to meet at the Town II all in Union on Monday May 18th, al 2 p. 10, for the following purposes: lst--To choose moderator. 2d-1o see fl the town win instruct the select. men 10 complete the necessary repairs Of the highways.
 3d-1o see If the town will appropriate t6O0 to make said repairs in article ,. 4thFHo see if the town will instruct the SO. lectmen to borrow necessary funds to meet eK- pense of article !.
 k. A. BRADWAY,
 K. C. BARROWS, selectmen
 THOMAS HARMAN. JR.,I Union, May b. lQig
The Press., 1919-05-08
Rusty Steel,

To clean rusty steel, oil well the rusty parts and set aside in this state for two or three days. Then wipe dry with clean rags and polish with eln- cry or pumice stone. When very rusty and a high polish Is desired rub the article with little slack lime.
The Press., 1919-05-08
TAX NOTICE.

All property owners in the town Of Willing. ton are hereby notifed that hold a warrant to levy and collect a tax or four mlls on the dollar on list Of 1918, payable May ist, 1918 Interest will be added at the rate Of per cent after June lst
 every business day throughout ihe year to cole lect said tax also the personal tax signed, JAMES SERVlLE, Jk, Dep. Tax collector,
 south Wilmington, conn.
The Press., 1919-05-08

HAVING sold my farm on New Lon | don Turrpite. e. I offer the following for sale: New Mccormick flowing Machine, Pland, Jr. Cultivator Sulky Flow, also one handsome family native raised Farm Horse. 8 yt ars old, weighing I12O lbs, absolutely reliable, without a fault. With assurance of kind treatment and good care. make p'ice very low to some kind person in the country Private residence. Pole 29-12O4 Main-st., Willimanttc.
The Press., 1919-05-08
DISTRICT OF SOMERS, ss. Probate U Court, May 5, A. D. 1919.
 Ertotn of I mes RnrthMick. late of SOmerS,

U Court, May 5, A. D. 1919
 Estate of James F. Borthwick, late of Somers, in said district ,, r, r,
 Upon the application of Benjamin Pinney: admtntst rat or praying that an order of sale be anted to self ali the real estate Of Said de- Ceased, as per application on file more fully ap- pears, 1t Is ,,,..,ou ,,,o ,oora ona determtned at the Pi obate Office In Somers. In said District, on the 18th day of May, A. D., 1gl9 at o'clock in the forenoon, ana that notice he given to all persons interested In said estate, Of Ihe pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, py pup fishing the same once in some newspaper nav inc circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post Tn the town of Somers, in said district, days peIoie soid hearing CHARLES $. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1919-05-08
TAX NOTICE.

All property owners in the town Of Union are hereby notited that have a warrant and taA book 10 collect tax Of 33 mills on do lar on list Of 1918, payable May 1st, 1919 A per cent interest will be added after June 1st 1 will be at the Town Hall May lst and May 90 for the purpose Of collecting above tax.
 Union, April 21. T. o. NEWELL, Collector.
The Press., 1919-05-08
BOROUGH TAX NOTICE.

All persons liable for taxes on property in the Borough Of stafford Springs are hereby notified that tax Of four mills on a dollar is due May lst, 1919. said tax is payable at par until June lst, 1919. All taxes unpaid after June lst VIII De raised at per cent. per annum. For the convenience ot tax payers, will be at my Insurance office In Convelse building, Main street, every saturday during the month of May.
 F. J. MURRAY, Collector. Phone 2s-2.
The Press., 1919-05-08
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

U bate Court, April 2, 1919.
 Estate Of David Nj. Newell, late Of Union, In said dist rict, deceased.
 Upon the application of Silas H. Newell, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, represented inteState, as by said application on file fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in stafford, in 19l9 at Il o'clock in the forenoon, and that pub lie notice be given Of the pendency Of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same once in some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Union, in said District, D da ys before said hearing.
The Press., 1919-05-08
The Fly and the Flea.

A fly and flea in flue were im- prisoned Said the fly: "Let us flee." Said the flea: Let us fly" So they flew through a flaw in the fue.
The Press., 1919-05-08
A T a Court Of Probate holden at So El within nnA Lnr Inc II-L l.L..L .E ....l..

A T Court Of Probate holden at Som A CTS. within and for the district Of Somers, on the 29th day of April, A. D. 1919.
 Present, CHARLES x. FULLER, Judge
 On motion of Benjamin F. Finney admipis. trat0r on the intestatc estate Of James Y, Borth. ceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al. lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising Tn A newBpa. per having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign.post in said town of somers, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record. CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1919-05-08
.AUCTIONEER
H. c. BARLOW...-
 uy< yrVNTNAI

H.C BARLOW............... ..AUCTIONEER A UCTION - The farm and personal A property of the late c. Rosebrook oD Auction on Saturday, May 10th, commencing at 12 m.. consisting of the following: Farm, l63 acres Moving and Pasture, 600 cords Wood, 2CO Ties goo apple orchard. small fruit, room hous, in good repair, new chimneys. 2 good wells of water. barn and other out buildings on R. k 3; flve minutes from school and about 2H miles from Stafford springs. Two Cows, Farm ing Tools Cutaway Harrow, Flows, Cuitivators, GrindsJone, OK Yokes, Hoes, Rakes and O her Sm Il tools too numerous to mention. Buggy, Harness, Ladder, Crosscut Saw, Shotgun, stoves Tables. Chaiis, Bedsteads, Feather Beds. Blu reaus, Di- hes. etc. also Work Vice, Tool Chest and good assortment Of Carpenters TOOLS II stormy, next fair week day.
 D. L. ROYCE, Administrator
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NOTICE.-The annual meeting of the
 W stafford Cemetery Association will be held at Grange Hall Wednesday, May 14th, at 80 p m JOHN Nj. LARNED, Secretary.
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DLAYER Piano, good as new, only
 S25O: also Ludwig Upright Piano. fine con- dition Sl15, and 70 new pianos GIBBS PIANO CO, 71 Main St., SpriL gheld, Mass. 3w4
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NOTICE.- Any person found fishing lN in Fenton River or other brooks within the territory I own or control in M Moose Meadow will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
 F. Il. PREMIER.
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TOR SALE.-On account of death in
 family. we will sell our place in West Staf ford MISSES SARAH and MARY SMITH BradWay Station. lIt
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DOG TAXES.

' he time for issuing Dog Licenses for the year 1919 begins April list and ends with the close of business May ist owners ot dogs should Dear this In mind.
 J. CARL CONVERSE, Town Clerk. Stafford, Conn, March 25, 1919. pw
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Attest. MICHAEL D. oCoNNELL, Judge.
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf

A ers within and for the District of Staf- ford on the 30th day of April, A. D. 1919.
 Present, MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
 on motion of Mary K. Smith, conservator on the estate Of Henrietta smith, incapable, Of Stafford, within said district.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the conservator account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Ofice in said District, the l4th day of May, 1918, at o'clock, afternoon, by posting a copy of ths order on the public sign post in said town of stafford, and by advertising the same In a newspaper published in stafford, and hay- ing a circulation in said district.
 Attest, MICHAEL D. o'CoNNELL, Judge.
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l.. FURNESS GARAGE, Furnace J Ave. Automobile Repairing and washing
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EOR SALE-Two high grade Holstein ] Heifers, just freshened. Tel. 33-l2.
 T. F. MARTIN, Ellitnorpe's Crossing
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EOR SALE--My farm of 60 acres; be- l tween West St afford and Orcutts, two miles from stafford Springs. Reason for selling, III health For particulars telephone 73-12, or ad dress EDWIN BLAIR, k. D. 1, stafford Springs
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HANGING at Crystal Lake every Sat urday evening during the season. Old fashioned and up-tO. date dancing. Admission, gents soc, ladies 25c, including war tax.
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VXvANTED Second hand saw mill w suitable to run by water power.
 CP. BRADWAY, West Stanold d.
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EOR SALE-Two New Milch Cows and y z Pigs 5 weeks old. Also tons or good Hay Four Pastures to rent or sell. '2w6
 JOHN MICHALER, k. +. D. 3.
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NOR SALE-Overland Roadster. Been n run less than 1900 miles; practically new Also light driving harness
 J. H. MCCARTHY, StaffoTdvile.
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DICYCLES = Columbia, Pope. Flying
 ID Merke, rebuilt wheels and supplies. BURT $. CHAFFEE, Stafford Springs, R. D l.
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EOR SALE-1 pair light double team N harness-reaSon 2w3 k. w. COOKE, Wales, Mass
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WANTED Hand Embroiderers for W home work Good pay. steady work
 MISS McAUSLAND. ( all at Mrs. J c. Meyers, West Wilmington.
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~ URNSEY Heifer and Calf for sale M It's desirable one. '2wG
 c. k. KELLOGG, West Stafford. Tel. 38 1
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EOR SALE-Potatoes. K. l. Red Hhtcning Eggs. ALSO fPssn psaaa EFF eggeIs w. A.
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l. OR SALE-Three New Milch Cows.
 -3w4 MAX LOHSE, K. D. 5.
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EOR SALE CHEAP Timber from the II old hotel at Staffcrd Hollow.
 w. D. GRAVES.
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A 4-9O Chevrolet Touring Car. Nic' A condition, starter. lights, denountabl' rims, etc. Price right.
 C.P HODGSON, Administrator.
The Press., 1919-05-08
4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the District Of stafford,

A ford, within and for the District Of stafford, on the 5th day of May, A. D. 1919.
 Present, MICHAEL D. o'CONNELT, Judge.
 on motion of David B. Needham, administra- tor, d b. n. on the estate Of David BelCher, late or stafford, within said district deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice snail be given that the administration account with said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said district, on the 1Ith day of May, 1919, 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford, and by adver- Using the same in a newspaper published in Stafford and having a circulation in said dis trtct. -
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EOR SALE-TwO-hors Flow.
 IN HIRAM WALBRlDGE, Staffordvllle.
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A ANTED - Competent Cook. Apply W to MRS. w. II. HALL, So. Wilmington.
The Press., 1919-05-08
EOR SALE-As we have given III

EOR SALE As we have given up l' farming. one good bay horse, years ol1. sound, weight 12S5, extra good worker and driver, used to all kinds Of farm work. He is well built, short legged and very good looking. Also 7-year-old dapple grey horse, weight 100, sound, good driver and worker; he Is a little thin in flesh; price sl75. Also our family horse Prince, g years old, fat and pretty has been driven and used by an elderly lady; sound and a good worker single or double, price $65 to some kind person who will give him good home. Good driving harness SG; democrat wag. on n good condition SIS Mover Concord buggy Sl4 one good nve-year-old family COW lot or good household furniture; one extra nice Eld- Ing saddle, nickle spurs, briole, riding whip all compete Call at II Union-st., Willimantic,
 onn..-top floor, left.
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EOR SALE-19l4 five passenger Buick. II In good running condition. bargain:
 Tel. 37-6. A. F. SPELLMAN.
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TPHOLSTERING, Mattresses made U over and Furniture recovered.
 J. T. MEEHAN, Palmer.
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HARM WANTED, any size and loca- tton Quick sale. Write all particulars at once to BRIONNE, l16 Nassau st., New York
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FOR SALE Casey Bros, the well, I known contractors and teamsters. have just finished a large contracting job and have 1o offer to the public 2s young sound horses and them are some nice blocky horses, aged to II years old, all sound and in nice healthy condi tion Every horse sold on weekst trial Prices $45 for single horse to $176 for pair. Trucks, harness, low gears, tip carts, wagons. See fore man at our stables and office, 341 Main street, Norwich, Conn. Horses delivered Tree.
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EOR SALE - Five tons First Clas
 T HAY. J. c. MEYER, West Wilmington
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TOR SALE-The 3.tenement house II (known as the Capt. Solva Converse place.. Fv' v'rything in good repair. Three barns, plenty of garden room-good rich soil. Inquire Of Peter or John ranciera, West-Main.st 32tf