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The Press., 1919-02-27
tsShinplastersW W

One Of the curious forms of money t6 which the United States govern n1ent has resorted was the "shin- plaster currency" These bits of paper money were called "shinplasters" by reason of their size and not because of the use to which they were put
 It was a strange condition of affairs which led to their issue. The Civil war had put great strain on the finances of the United States. Metallic money grew scarce. In the first place it was exported and in the second place it was hoarded in vast sums. The government had issued green hacks"' to take the place of silver dol- lars and five and ten dollar gold pieces, and as dimes, quarters and halves had also grown scarce it was decided to issue fractional paper currency. It was seriously needed. because there was. great inconvenience throughout the country from lack of small change. Merchants used postage stamps. tokens of various forms, their own promises to pay or script, and even buttons were employed as small change, to be later redeemed by the merchant in goods. It was to meet such conditions as these that the gov ernment issued small paper notes in denominations of 10, p and 50 cents.
The Press., 1919-02-27
AS HAVE OTHER HUN THINGS
Man Complains That His German Made Clock Has Completely Gone
 to the Bad.

My old alarm clock has gone to smash. That may not be news item
 nor it may not interest you, but up at our home the fact that the alarm clock wouldn't go any more was an event Of interest. It was ticking away on the shelf at a quarter to Il the night of July r. I took it up to wind 1t. One twist. and-rattletebank, siss boom ah.
 Something went all to pieces in the works.
 More twists, shaking, putting the clock to ear and final determination that it was done for. I thought to look 1t over before depositing it in the ash can, On the back was scratched the month and day of the purchase in 1912. I was looking on the face for the last time and studying it closely. Then down at the bottom l saw in small letters: Made in Germany" There 1t had been ticking away on the shelf year after year. sounding its alarm regularly, and yet never before had I noticed that detested inscription. Probably if I had 1t would have gone into the ash can long before. '
 Just like a lot of other Made in Germany" things that we didn't know were around until we found them out. But the old German clock is busted, the works have gone to smash, it has sounded it's last alarm, and as l medi- tated on 1t I thought how true of everything else Made in Germany ' including the juggernaut war machine, 40 years in the building, with which the kaiser was to ride untrammeled over all the rest of the world. The works ''is busted."--E. B. K, In Syra. cuse POst-Standard. ~.."-.-.
The Press., 1919-02-27
Pronoun Little Used.

The form ''thon" has held it's place in the language. with occasional use, for sixty years. It is defined as mean- ing "'That one; he, she, or it; q pro- noun of the third person, common gen. der; contracted and soliditied form of that one,' proposed in 1858 by Charles Crozat Converse of Erie, Pa. asi Q substitute in cases where the use of restrictive prOnoun involves ei- ther inaccuracy, or obscurity, or it's unemployment necessitates awkward repetition As an example is given the substitution of Each pupil must learn thon's lesson" for Each pupil must learn his or her lesson. Litter ,ary Digest.
The Press., 1919-02-27
y.5o 6 year in advance. When not paid in

sl.5o & year ia advance. When not paid tn advance. st the rate of s1 .75 year.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards oi thanks in serted at one-haR advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub Itssins, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy tt office by Wednesday at 10 &. m otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subserIb- ers until definite order to discontinue Is re- eeived and all arrears are paid h full.
 We are always glad to have Rs,rs items sent in, but request that they reach US by Wednesday morning. or earlier fl possible. IL Is often nee- esssry to sbridge items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at ..
The Press., 1919-02-27
Chinese Playing Soccer

During the past few years the Chi ueSo have been making tentative ex- perinlcntS in the Way of playing aSSo- ciation, football. |; game which. is 3e- coming popular among the Chinese wOrkmen in France. II seems that the Chinese in New York are now run hing an association team and. like practical men. have engaged the pres
 ent secretary of the United States
 Football association as their manage
 for uexr Seasun.--LondOn Field r
The Press., 1919-02-27
A T @ Court of Probate holden at Staf

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 24th day of February, A. D. 1919.
 Present, MI 'HAEL D. OCONNt II Judge.
 This court doth direct The admins, raj or or the intestate estate of orwell D. Preston, late of stafford. In said district deceased, represented to be insolvent, to give notice to all persons 1n' crested in the estate of said deceased, to ap pear uf they see cause) before the Court Of Pro- bate to be holden at the Probate Off1ce in Staf- lord. in said district, on the 9th day or March, A. D 1919. at 10 o'clock il the forenoon. to be heard relative 10 the appointment oi com misstoners on said estate, by posting sad order of notice on a public sign post In said town Of stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last welt ar by advertising the same in some newspaper having a circulation in said district. Certified from Record,
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-02-27
ELLINGTON Crystal Lake

Mrs. J. c. West and Reta Doherty Of Snipsic visited at Mrs. A. U. Charters last Thursday.
 Arthur Tessier, who served some time in France and was wounded last August, has recently received his dis charge and called on old friends at Crystal Lake last week, stopping over night with A. II. Charter.
The Press., 1919-02-27
NOTICE.

The legal voters Of the town Of stafford are hereby nolifled and warned to meet at he Town Hall, in said S' afford nn saturday, March Sth A D. 1gis at 30 o'clock ?. m., for the following purpO>c to Wit:
 ITO see If the Town will vote to lay Tax to raise money to defray the current expenses Of the town for the year ensuing. And to do any other business proper to oe done at said meeting stafford, Conn.,. Feb 26, 1919.
 WI. R. PRTBLE,
 ENt \ F. PENNY, SeloC men
 DAVID 3ISSETT,b
The Press., 1919-02-27
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pr,

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- U bate Court, Feb 20, 1919
 Estate of Sapella L. Hancock, lat" of MonSt n. Mass, deceased.
 Upon the application Of Fr elon Q Ball Of Moi son. Mass praying that ancillary admin's- tration may be gran ed, as by said appiica- tton fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate OfIice in stafford in said district. on the 9th day Of Mar h, D. 1919, at II o'clock In the forenoon. and that notice be given of the pendency of said spplica- ton. 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 post ing q copy thereof on the public signpost in the town of stafford, in said district.
 MICHAEL D. ICCONNELL. Judge
The Press., 1919-02-27
OF STAFFORD. ss.

nISTKICT OF STAFFORD. ss- Pro- l) bate Court, Feb. B, 1919.
 Estate Of Jennie F. Chandler. late of stafford. In said district deceased.
 Upon the application of WI ian 5. Chandler, D -aying hat le ters Of administration may te grant, on said estate, represented intestate, as per application on file fully appears. 1t Ia
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate office in stafford. In at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons interest ed in said estate, Of inc pendency of said applica ion and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub- fishing the same once in some newsp 'peT having a circuIation in said district. and by posting copy thereof on the public sign. pos, in inc town of Stafford, in said district, days be- fore said hearing.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-02-27
Governor Holcomb and Promi- nent Committee Urge Drive
 February 23.

Connecticut'S last wartime drive Is fer the Relief in the Neer East, the suffering Armenians, syrisns, Persians and Greeks who have survived che ter rlble erue,ties of Turkish and German Turkish misrule and devastation dur ing the war Connecticst's quota Of the nations contributieE es &10, ,sks3s fato has been fixed at $6oo,szvo to Si,ooo,- GOO. and Governor Rolcomb, address ing the district lea6'efs whom he sum- moned to a luncheon st the Taft Hotel in New Haven recently, said, "Why, if we here in Connecticut could only realize the te--'.,' situation and con ditiOns in Armen16 and Sy Ia we would raise the whole $3O,OOO, 900 right here in Connecticut in one
The Press., 1919-02-27
A T a ourt of Probate holden at S'af.

A T a ourt of Probate holden at Staff "A ford. within and for he district of Stafford, on the 18th day of February, A. D. 1919
 Present, MICHAEL D. rtONNELL, Judge On motion of Geno Pradel. administrator on the 1ntesta1e estate of Giovanni Pradel, late or Stafford, within said dist rl"t. deceased
 This court doth decree that six months Do al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said esta' e to exhibit their claims against The same to the admiL istrator and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having circu. lat1on in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in said town of Stanord, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record
 MI,' tEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-02-27

William Bumstead at Stafford Springs Friday night: MT. and Mrs. Charles Billings, MT. and Mrs. B. D. Cooley, MT. and Mrs. John Kibbe, MT. and Mrs. Frank Kibbe, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Field, MT. and Mrs. V. Kibbe, MT. ana Mrs. Mark Kibbe, Miss Mary Kibbe and MT and Mrs F. E. Reid.
The Press., 1919-02-27
Bank Holidays Are Many.

Because of holidays, civil and relig' ious, throughout the different countries there are only S4 days out of veal in which banks are open in every part of inc world nj nnce,-Peorlc'S Home Journal.
The Press., 1919-02-27
INCOME TAX IS
 TRulY %oSUlAR.

The payment of income taxes fskes on . new significance, which should be understood by ' every citizen. The taxation sys- ' tenn et this country is truly pop- ' nlar. of the people, by the peo- pie and tor the people. Every [ citizen is liable to tax, and the amount af the tsa is graduated according to the success and for tune attained by each individual in ayailing himself of the oppor- tunities created and preserved by our free institutions. The method and degreA>of the rao is
 determined by no favored class,
 but by the representatives of the people. The proceeds of the tax
 should be regarded as a national
 investment. Daniel c. Roper.
 Conmissioner of Internal Reve-
 nue
The Press., 1919-02-27
Cottage House For Sale

GRANT AVENUE-Best Residential Sectlor splendid opportunity to procure good home Liberal Terms. MRS II. l.. SULLIVAN, 5 Huntington Street. New London, Conn.
The Press., 1919-02-27
Try a Rumor Next Time.

Snitcher-Listen, Tellitt, I've got to get another room. I don't like the landlady.
 "Tellitt-Why not?
 Snitcher-She asks too much of me. Wanted me to take a room upstairs the other day. when couldn't even get my arms ar"nnd her, let alone the roogu.- '"r't'-,l;>; Magazine.
The Press., 1919-02-27
ASHFORD

The attention of the Ashford town
 authorities and Connecticut Humane society having been called to con ditions at the home of Willard Wells
 resulted in the arrest on Friday after
 noon of Wells and his thirteen-years-
 old son, Theron. A hearing was held
 at the home of Mrs. Mary White ill
 North Ashford on Saturday afternoon
 before Justice Frank H. Floss. Lawyer
 Harvey of Willimantic, legal repre-
 sentative of the State Humane society
 was the prosecutor. Wells was
 charged with incest, his daughter
 being the victim. Wells pleaded not
 guilty and asked for a continuance Ill
 the case. which was granted untli
 Wednesday. Bonds of $2,5OO were fixed. Wells, being unable to furnish
 suretv was taken to the county jail
 in Brooklyn. Theron Wells, his son.
 was charged with assault on his
 mother on a date in January. The
 circumstances in the case was that
 the boy first assaulted his sister. The
 mother reconstructed and the boy
 grabbed her by the throat. He plead
 ed guilty and was sentenced to the state reformatory for boys at Merlden where he was taken by Deputy Sheriff John H. Fitts of Hampton. At the hearing yesterday Lawyer c. L.Torrey of Putnam appeared for the defend ant. The latter presented no evidence. The witnesses for the state included the eighteen years-old daughter or Wells. who told of the dates on which the crime was committed. Mrs. Wells also gave testimony corroborating that of her daughter. Wells was bound over to the next term of the Wlndham county superior court under bonds o1 s1 900, furnished jointly by oscar Baker and Bert Gardiner of Ashford.
The Press., 1919-02-27
Fsa. e se ksasah 2.

h most CT Gonnectleat's thirty sfgsaSs campaign districts. the fdensical dis tricts used in the United War Work CTS campaign last November the Near East Relief Campaign will he waged Fhe week of Febrpery 29 to March 3. ip the Hartford, Bridgeport, New Ha- zen and few other districts local cir- seizastances have compelled post ponemsnt to rie week O .aress Fo :, inclusive
The Press., 1919-02-27
UNION

There will be a service at the church next Sunday.
 Miss La Fleur of district No. F spent the weekend with her parents at Chestnut Hill, Willimantic.
 A good number attended an old fashioned neighborhood party at the home of Mrs. w. Richards Saturday evening. Games were played. The music was much enjoyed Olin Willis played his accordion, and Miss Bessie Dillingham; presided at the organ. Cake and ice cream was served at the close of the entertainment. Friends were present from Westford and Wales
The Press., 1919-02-27
SOMERS

In the casualty list of Saturday Charles E. Leathe of Somersville was reported as having cen slightly wounded
 Mrs. E. $. Lyman and \. Vail Smith attended an executive conference of the Holland County Sunday School as sociatiOn at Rockville Friday
 Mrs. Willard Prior of Worcester is visiting Mir and Mrs. H. A. Prior. Miss Ruth Prior, who has been spending two weeks at Worcester. has returned.
 Rev. Charles x. Lowell of Spring field, who supplied the churches in this town at one time, has accepted call to the Congregational church of Monson.
 \ stereopticon lecture on Spring time in Japan" was given Sunday night at the church by Rev John S. Curtis. Mir. Curtis preached his first sermon for three weeks Sunday morn ing. having Leen confined to his home with illness.
 \ rally to rouse interest and en- thusiasm for relief of the near East was held Tuesday evening at Pied mont hall. Rev. s. A. Apriham of Suffield addressed the meeting. Mr. Apriham is a native Armenian, who has cen in this country some time.
 The following attended the 25th anniversary of MT. and Mrs.
The Press., 1919-02-27

l. OR SA l4E.-On account of death in
 family, we will sell our place in West Staf. ford. MISSES SARAH aud MARY SMITH
 BradWay tatiOn. tSWf0
The Press., 1919-02-27

DAIR OF HORSES for Sale, weight ! 28l0. VIII exchange for cattle.
 +Gw40 R. F. b. 1. Box 56, Ellthorpe
The Press., 1919-02-27

k'OR SALE Place known as John
 Nichols farm, stafford street. ILquire on the prt misses or CT w. 0. JUDD.
The Press., 1919-02-27
Rock Meadow

Samuel Heck is at home for his summer vacation.
 John Flynn, grandson of Myron Heck, has been discharged from the T. $. navy.
 Quite a number from this vicinity attended the birthday party at. Mrs. Willard Richards at the Center Satur- day evening.
The Press., 1919-02-27

A T a Court of Probate holden at Ash "A ford, within and for the District Of Ash ford on the 6 day of February, 1919.
 Present, JAMES E. A. KNoWLTON, Judge.
 Esrate of Gilbert E < Amidon. late Of Ash- ford in said district deceased Charles x. Ami- don and Ht nry N. Amidon, administrators
 Ordeed-That six months from the date hereof. and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate. and the said administrators are di- rected to give public notice 10 the credit ors of said est ate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, bv posting a copy Of this order on the public sign. post within the town ot Ashford, and by publishing the same three times in some weekly newspaper having circulation in said Probate District, and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 Attest, JAMES E. A KNOwLTON, Judge. .
The Press., 1919-02-27

<T d Court of Probate holden at Staf-
 V ford. wfthinand for the District of Stafford on the 26th day Of February. 1919
 Present. MICH >EL D O. ON ELL. Judge.
 On mo ion of Adelaide Peirola, executrtx on the testate estae of John B Pe1rola. late of Stafford, within said disI rict, deceased.
 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 executrix, and directs that public notice be given Of this order, by advertising the same once In some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of stafford, nearest the plac" where the deceased last dWeit. : Certified from Record.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge
The Press., 1919-02-27

A ANTED--To buy one good Horse,
 W also all kinds Of one horse Farming Im- plements. Give full particulars when answer ing. Address The Press.
The Press., 1919-02-27

your ouirs carpees rr sGe Rugs se or anything 1H @ that is washable, done at the stafford springs laundry. 32tf
The Press., 1919-02-27

HOUSE FOR SALE on Holland Ave. Il ! Six rooms and In No. cOndilion.
 @4W49.c GEORGE w CAMPHEIJ
The Press., 1919-02-27

k OR SALE - Farris Diamond Banjo, Gibson MandO Celo Gibson Mandolin
 New instruments at reduced prices. Gibson Agency. E. D. RORBINS. t. EASf- -Maln-St, !
The Press., 1919-02-27
HOLLAND

Mrs. Harry Bartlett is visiting her sister. Mrs. Hickman, in Arlington. N. J.
 Governor Holcomb has appointed Oscar A. Leonard a trustee Of the State Training School and Hospital.
 Private I. Tilden Jewett, who has been in military service at Camp Devens, Mass, is expected home soon.
 Mrs. Marion Baker is recovering from successful operation for ap- pendicitis. performed in Boston, Mass.
 Harold Clough, who cut his knee while chopping wood in the woods some days ago, is again in school al though his knee is stiff.
 Leslie Metcalf, who has been with the army in France, is now i'll the army hospital at Camp Devens, recov- ering from an operation
 Mrs. Pease. who has been spending the winter at the Steele House, is planning to return to her home i'll El- Iington the latter part of the week.
 August E. Ridder has sold the small farm which he purchased from MT, Green to Mrs. Mary Smalensky, who it is stated comes from the vicinity of Waterbury.
 Corporal Orris Ayres, who has been with the American army in France, IS reported to have arrived in New York
 
 The Kings H RRe discharged.
 ,r,,as aaasnoo,t Herald society met Sat Helen Luhrsen. The organization is missionary society for children. The society will hold sale Friday even ing at 7.30 o'clock at the Methodisl church. The proceeds will go toward buying badges for the children.
 Edna NJ. Luce, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Luce, died at the Stafford hospital on Saturd;lg morning. The body was brought a5 Skungamaug cemetery for intermel to return home about the middle ot the week.
 Rev. Edward T. Mathison's illus rated lecture on the Holy Land, given ill tine town hall Friday evening, vas well attended. Many school chill lren were present. MT. Mathison l donated his services to 1 promote the drive for relief in the | Year East Mrs. Taylor received telephone | message Monday afternoon from the 1 Iospital at the Mount Vernon School i or Boys at Northfield. Mass, that | fer son. Theodore, was i'll d critical l following an attack of in- l luenza some weeks ago. His heart ! las been seriously affected by the dis 1 ,ase. Mrs. Taylor left at once for l ,lount Vernon The Study club met with Mrs. l.. E. | Hall on Monday evening. William B. | ludlow continued the story that the | ,lub is writing, further complicating | he plot efore passing it on to Mrs. 1 simpson, the next contributor. Sam | Iel Simpson read an original story, | Whiskers.' a somewhat numerous 'Ortrayal of certain Holland incidents. it may be said, was just l dog, who. when in company with ther dogs, found great sport in wor- ying chickens. Miss Mildred Abbey intn nd work of The Little Grandmother f the Revolution"
The Press., 1919-02-27

1 trlct5 used in the United War Work CTS campaign last November, the Near ] East Relief Campaign will he waged [ Ehe week of Februsry 23 to March 5. IT. t!le Hartford, Bridgeport, New Ha- 7ea and few other districts local cir st5znstances have cG.aDelle7 6 post ponemznt to fte week O .tarfs, | F1 g inclusive
 : Governor Has Strong Aidesi:"
 Governor Hoicomb is honorary state chairman and Professor NJ. w. Jacobus of Hartford is chairman of the Executive Committed Besides Chairman JacObus, the executive com mittee consists of Rev. John c. Mur- ray, Joseph w. Alsop. Robert Scoville, Henry w. Farnum, John H. Goss, Will liam H. Hall, George c. Hubert, Rabbi H. w. Ettelson, John c. Kebabian, Professor E. K. Mitchell, Meigs H. Whaples, George w. Wheeler, Judge Isaac Wolfe. Frank G. Vibberts, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Miss Caroline RnntZ- Rees and Miss Edith Woolsey.
 United Support Assured.
 The state headquarters of the Re-
 
 street, Hartford, using section of the office of the Food Administration, which has been directed by President Wilson and United States Food Ad- ministratOr Herbert Hoover to coop crate in the campaign. Connecticut Food Administrator Robert ScOville has appealed to all his local food ad- ministrators, and Joseph w. Alsop of the State Council of Defense has ap- pealed to the chairmen, of all War Blu reaus to do their utmost to aid the campaign. Clergymen of all denomi- nations have pledged themselves to the task. and such organizations as Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs and Young Mems Christian Associa- tions have also promised their support.
 Prominent Men Enlisted. !
 The Executive Committee has elect cd officers as follows: Professor M. w. JacObus. chairman; Joseph W. Alsop. Henry w. Farnum, John H. Goss Rob- ert Scoville and George w. Wheeler, vice chairmen; Miss Eleanor Tudor Green, secretary; Meigs H. Whaples, treasurer: George S. Goddard. cam- paign librarian, and Lowry w. Statler, campaign director.
 Looking Toward Connecticut.
 Many states have already made their quota, but two New England states, Connecticut and Massachu- setts, and one or two other states have been delayed and for this reason are being urged to speed by the nationals headquarters, which is daily receiving calls for aid from the American consu- lar officials in Turkey and the Near East. None of the recent appropria- tion of &1OO,000,OOO by Congress Is available for these dying Arnenians and Syrians because they are unable. to furnish the required credit or guar. antics for repayment. T
 District chaIrmen Named. |
 Some of the district chairmen al. ready selected are as follows:
 Ansonia district (Oxford, Sey1nour). L. F. Anchutz; Litchfleld district Ga. naan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Morris, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon), Rev. w. J. Brewster; Middletown dis trict (Amston, Gilead, Chatham. Crom- we'll, East Hampton, Hebron, Middle field, Portland), Rev. w. H. Hall; Mil. ford district (Dsvon. Woodmont), l
The Press., 1919-02-27

VA ANTED-Second- hand and broken W down Bicycles and parts. 35
 BURT S. CHAFFEE, stafford Springs, K. D 1.