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The Press., 1920-12-16
WHALE BIT OFF TOO MUCH
Atte' e'npt to Make Meal of Pacific Cable Proved End of Spor-
 tive Gre ature.

The direct descendant of the whale tail through the tranquil waters of the Pacific. off Mexico. He was hungry- hungry for q new sensation. All the thrills in that neck of the ocean were on land where the MeXicanS were con Querin2 Mexico. Idly he shot a column nf water through his nose into the air. What with the submarines out of the sea. life lsld lost all Zest for a whale. The submarine idea flashed through his brain and ticSled his ambergris. What a jolly lark. to be sure! He would dive below and scare the saul cer and octopus into fit. Down he went
 Now, the All-American Cable com pany, which took over the Mexican Telegraph company. hes some valu- able rubber-wound copper wires ly- ing on the bottom of the ocean off Mexican headlands. They met the gaze of our hero
 He seized the long thing in his mouth. Ii stuck. History has never recorded any whale who ever attempt ed to eat Pacific cable and got away with il. Our hero was no exception. He struggled and finally wound him self up in several thousand doll:rS worth of interrupted messages. When the cable repair ships hove to and grappletl for thp cable 10 find out what had interrupted cOmnunicatio7 be- tween Vera Cruz and Valparaiso, Chile. they dra@gcd to the surface very dead whalo. wound up in sev- eral hundred feet of hope'eSSly com piicated cable.
 Chief Engineer James M"wat. who went ashore. and lives in New York. says this is the first whale lie ever heard of that tried 10 eat a cable. And other members of tl,c crew of h.S ship yOuch for the story.
The Press., 1920-12-16
Buttons and Bachelors
By CORONA REMINGTON

,(e. 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
 Elizabeth Langston scowled at the reflection in her mirror and upbralded herself severely as she put the finish ing touches to her hair.
 He may be the loveiiest and most considerate employer stenographer ever had, and he may be killingly' gOOd-looking, too, but that's no reason for going crazy over him, especially as he's probably married and has dozen children" >.
 She had said the same thing to her self perhaps forty times during the past two months, but it had had little effect in changing her feeling toward the charmingly irresistible individual who dictated letters to her all day, and once in q while confided his busi- ness anxietieS.
 With gesture of impatience she jabbed final hairpin into her soft brown hair and started downstairs. Half an hour later she had reached the office and was glancing over the morning mail There were several let 'ters that she could not answer with out MT. rhOmpson's advice, so she rose und went over and placed them on his desk as usual. AS she did so her eye fell upon d hundwritten letter lying there. and before she realized it she had read it.
 My dear Mareie," it began. "I hope you won't feel I've been neglect ing you by my long silence, but every thing has been at sizes and sevens In the office lately and I've hardly had time to sleep. Things are getting strengthened out at last and hence forth you'll hear more often. Miss I.nngSton is the most wonder full Stcnographer l ever had-ahSolute- ly efficient and thoroughly charming. I'm sure It's too good to last.
 ''rno bad little Jacks had the measles. Look out for his eyes. I'm sending $500 to the National for you to check against. Let me know how things are coming along.
 Love to the boy and yourself.
 "JACK."
 Elizabeth sank weakly into the near est chair while the desk and type
The Press., 1920-12-16

mention her returning to work for his firm. That evening as the two sat alone on the old-fashioned veranda, Elizabeth decided to broach the sub- ject.
 'T-I think I'll go back to the office tomorrow. she said rather unevenlN
 "NO. you won't" he declared. to her amazement. "I know that, somehow, you didn't want to continue there, and the only reason I didn't let you sever your connection was because-because I've loved you ever since the first minute I saw you. but l was afraid that if proposed to you then you'd think you didn't know me well enough"
 Propose echoed Elizabeth blank ly.
 "Yes," he said, losing his last yes tige of self-possession, "for the last two months I've simply had to sit on myself to keep from doing 1t. but l ought to tell you, Elizabeth, that we can't live in the affluence you might expect. because Pm supporting my widowed sister and her little boy"
 "But-but l was sure you were mar ried," stammered the girl.
 "What made you think ssO" he asked, and Elizabeth felt the blood rush into her face as she realized the GuanCfary she was in.
 "Because-because all your buttons were on and on straight: and bachelors either have one Or two missing, or else sew them on wrOng," she ended triumphantly.
 "YOure left there," he laughed hap oily. "There's one off my coat this minute"
 "Then I'll sew 1t on some time, may be-" she said rather brcathlessly
The Press., 1920-12-16
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER
THURSDAY. DEC. l6. 1920

sz . year Tn advance. When not paid in advance. at the rate of S2.26 . year.
 Entered as second class matter at the post office at Stafford Springs. Conn.,. rndsr the act of March 3. 1879.
 Resolutions. obituaries or cards or thanks inserted at cents a line. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for. nor do we by publishing. endorse the opinion of our correspondents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Tuesday at 12 m.. otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to Its subscribers until a definite order to is received and all arrears are paid In full.
 We are always glad to have news items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning. or earlier. If possible. It Is often nec- essary to abIidge items that are re- ceived after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at g a. m.
The Press., 1920-12-16
PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

THURSDAY, Dorothy Gish in Little Miss Reoemoh' bs Harr. Also Burton Holmes ,-, ..,. FRIDAY Hobart Bosworth in Below the Surtace, 'as that of the sea- of fog and wreck ot danger daring boundess love- Pcuring the most sensational underwater adventures ever snown on ehe screen Story Luther Reed. A Thomas H. lnce super Special Paramount Aircraft picture. Also Fatty Ar buckle in His Wedding Night - z. ->., sATRDAY and MONDAY Ethel "A City Sparrow Story by Gordan. Also One reel pathe News s SUNDAY Farnum in Big Happiness" ADrama or Marvels Story Pan Robertson Cole Super special Also Pathe News
 Daniels in You Never Can Ie story py Grace Lowell Bryan Also Magazine Reel Jack-Knife Man. with an all-star cast A First Attraction. Also a Magazine reel
 TOWN HALL.
 SATURDAY, Hobart Bosworh in Below The Surface Thomas H. Super Special Story by Luther Reed Also Fatty Arbuckle in His Wedding Night" WEDNESDAY, Billie Burke in "The Frisky Mrs Johnson he Clyde Fitch Also Burton Holmes COMNG-Fatty Arbuckle in the world famous role of the Round Slim Hoover. Fatty Arbuckle, comes to his first big feature drama supported Acker Wallace Berry Mabel Julenne Scott Irving Cumnngs Forman and Guy Oliver, with hundreds Of Troopers Cowboys and Indians in Seven smashing reels laughter, Thrill Excitement. From the play by Edmund Day.
The Press., 1920-12-16
IALzAS

writer seemed to jump up and down in front of her. It was just what she had expected and just what she had told herself alf the time, yet when it came to facing the fact she found that she had not really expected anything of the sort. A moment later John Thompson walked into the office and immediately noticed that something was wrong.
 "Why. what's the matter?' he asked with concern You're as white as a sheet hope it's not bad news."
 "No-yes-that is Oh, cant tell you. It's really nothing much after all," she ended bravely.
 "Well, whatever it is," he said, plac- ing his hand gently on her shoulder, "just remember that sympathize and only wish I could help you. If you ever feel like telling me, and these's anything I can do-Tm right here
 His concern and sympathy made it all the harder 10 bear. and Elizabeth had difficulty in controlling herself, but she dragged somehow through the day and at last was able to go home. Reaching there she made nasty ex- cuse to her mother, said that she would not be down to supper, and rushed up to her room to think 1t over. By next morning she had de- cided to resign at any cost, and in the dark she rehearsed her little speech to her employer over and over, but when later in the morning, the moment arrived. she had forgotten every word.
 "Mr. Thompson" she began, her voice trembling. "Tve-Fve-Tm going to resign" she blurted out at last.
 "Ye godsI" he exclaimed. "! knew something went wrong yesterday morn ing, and if I'm to blame I'll apologize. Do tell me. I can't let you go like this"
 "YOu haven't done a thing. I wish I could convince you but I'm afraid you'll just have to take my word for It."
 "You're simply all worn out. That's what's the natter he said soothingly. "Take a months vacation in the cOun- try; ,hen !uu'll be fit as a fiddle again but don't go too far away, because want io "RlIH ONCI SOu anu SSC ho" you get along
 You're too good to me-" said Eliza beth gratefully, but Eve really decid- ed it's best to resign"
 'We!!, anyway, won't accept 1t until you've had months rest"
 They argued back and forth for half an hour or more, and Thompson won in the end. He chose the place and even engaged the room, and insisted upon her leaving the next afternoon.
 During the following days he was untiring in his attentions, and often she wondered whether she was doing right to accept so many kindnesses from him; yet he did nothing that she could actually criticise. He was simply most considerate employer, and from his letter to his wife, she knew how much he valued her serv- ices. It was doubtless half self-inter- est that prompted his actions.
 When the time finally arrived for her to leave the country, Elizabeth de cided naturally enough that she could not possibly desert him after accepting so much from him, although during the entire month he had never once
The Press., 1920-12-16
APOlIo's SamOSet Whitman's

Come in and get box of any one of these aud be convinced. Very pretty boxes. Ideal for an Xmas gift, from soc lb. to SIP %.
 Don't forget to get a Whitman Sampler"
 We also have some of those $1 boxes in Apollo's, You know the kind.
 Cornicopias and 1-2-lb boxes for the kiddies.
 For the gentlemen who uses to- bacco we have a very good assort ment of Cigars in boxes of 10, 25, 50 or 1OO's. Cigarettes of all kinds. Tobacco in jars and tins and nice line of Pipes.
 Salted Nuts of all kinds.
 Don't forget to order your Bricks" for the Xmas dinner.
The Press., 1920-12-16
SUPERIOR COURT

Last Friday at the session of the superior court Philip Dean was sen fenced to nine months in the county jail. He pleaded guilty to the charge of carnal assault on a female, and was sentenced to nine months term in Holland jail. Michael D. O'Connell of Stafford Springs appeared for Dean. The cases of Amanda White vs. c. E.. White and Jake Berkowitz vs. Frank Rasen were both slated. On the case of Israel Bernstein vs. John Pedro, Attorney Harvey reported that a set clement had been made. A request to hare the caec of Victor J. Bissonnette and William II. Heald slated till the next calendar session was made and granted. The following cases were continued: Ernest Smith ct al vs
 Nathan Lang, motion to, strike from docket; Willimantic Trust Company vs. George H. QuennaTd ct al, fore closure, order limiting. time for .e- demption; Daisy M. Fuller vs. Melvin l.. Fuller, judgement. The case of the Federation of Jewish Farmers vs. Nathan Pollack was restored to the docket. The case>of William F. Schuetz, charged with breaking and entering, was nolled, as he is in an institution. The case of John Kerse- vieze, charged with aggravated as sault was nolled. Salvatore Pizzitola of Hebron. was granted a divorce from Providence Pizzitola on the grounds of desertion. His first wife died in 1912 and left six children. He was married on November g, 1913, to a second wife, whom he said he ac- cepted on friends recommendation Then, he said, he found that his sec ond wife had husband in Italy. She deserted him on August 1. 1914.
 As Judge Haines was called in by the supreme court no session of the superior was held on Tuesday The next session will be on Friday.
The Press., 1920-12-16
TAKING MOTHERS PLACE

What would you do if you were crippled like I am? asked little girl of a strong healthy man, 'I can't run and play as other children do and I don't, have the chance of going to school all the time for mother is dead and, daddy works as hard as he can to care for us children, but he is sick so much that I must stay home and do the work and care for my brothers and sisters. If 1 was only we'll" she said. "I could do so much to help"
 As he looked into that pale, care worn face and saw her drag her deformed limbs along on crutches and with the earnestness of her voice still ringing in his ears-"If l was only we'll I could do so much, he inn mediately reported her case to the Connecticut Children's Aid Society, which is now helping the father care for the other children, and little Ma " is at the Newington Home for Crippled Children where she receives home care and schooling, and when sufficiently nourished to undergo an operation, the surgeon believes he can restore her to her normal self which will make her a producer and good citizen instead of hindrance to her self and burden to the community.
 Mary's one ambition is to get well so that she can go back home and help her daddy to care for brother and sister.
 You can share in making hundreds of children healthy and to place the abused and neglected in homes of peace and righteousness.
 While you are enjoying good health and a home-give during Holland County Week to the Connecticut Chill drens Aid Society-in order to spread it's good cheer to the children of the State. All contributions should be sent to MT. F. H. Holt, Rockville National bank, Rockville, Conn.
The Press., 1920-12-16
The Most Appreciated Christi
 mas Present You Can Give

Everyone likes music-why not give OKeh photograph records for Xmas. They are a never ending source of en- joyment.
 It's so easy to drop postal for com plete catalogue of the
 WONDERFUL NEW OKeh RECORDS, make your selection-send your order records delivered to your door post paid-your Xmas shopping is over. All OKeh records are ten inch double disc and sell for $1.00 each. Latest song and dance hits-all the old favor ites-something to please everyone. Better send today before the Xmas rush starts-we'll tell you all about our direct by mail service and free monthly bulletin of new records.
 MUSICAL PRODUCTS co. 142B Berkeley St. Boston, Mass.
The Press., 1920-12-16
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. PRO

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO- bate Court December 14th, 1920.
 Estate of Emeline A. Hewlett, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator, having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered. That the 23rd day. of December, A. D., 1920, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in Stafford. be, and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account, and this Court directs the administrator, to cite all said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, where the de ceased last dwelt, at least five days before said time assigned.
 Certified from Record.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1920-12-16
NOTICE OF LOST BANK BOOK.

Notice is hereby given that Pass Book numbered SS94 in account with The Stafford Savings Bank. Stafford Springs, Conn.,, has been lost or destroyed and that l, as the owner thereof, have made application to said Bank for the payment of the amount of the deposits represented thereby or the issuance of a duplicate or new book therefor. All persons are eau toned against purchasing or negotiat- ing said lost book and if found are re- dersigned or to the said Bank.
 CARL A. PETERS. 1920. 3w36
The Press., 1920-12-16
Lane Variety Store

We can't buy all the Candy" on the market, so we buy the Best"
The Press., 1920-12-16
ASSESSORS NOTICE Borough of Stafford Springs

All persons res sding in the borough of Stafford Springs liable to pay taxes. are hereby notified to return to the As sessors on or before the nrst day or list properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them on the first day, of December 1920. The Borough Assessors will meet at the store of C. P. Hodgson. Warrens block, each Tuesday evening, from to 10 during the remainder of the month for the purpose of receiving lists. All lists must be handed in by the first of January, or the additiRnal per cent will be added.
 H. O. BUTTERFIELD,
 c. P. HODGSON,
 BURT T. EATON.
 Assessors. Ctof
The Press., 1920-12-16
DISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. PR

DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, ss. PE1O- bate Court, December g, 1920.
 Estate of Barbara Erik, late of Will lington, in said district deceased
 The administrator, having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, That the 22d day of Decem- Der. A. D.. 1920 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate office in Tol- land, be, and the same is, assigned for hearing on the allowance of said ad minfstration account, and this Court directs the administrator. to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public signp post in the town of Wilmington, where the deceased last dwelt, at least five days before said time assigned.
 Certified from Record,
 EDWIN s. AGARD. Judge.
The Press., 1920-12-16
s,1hd,Iinn. the HookWorrn.

Efforts of the campaign against the hookwor,n in Jamaica conducted ny the government and an expert for the Rockefeller foundation already are felt. In We're, one of the largest snpar centers of the colony, the la horers now work six days week. whereas formerly they were able to work only three. On account or their improved physical condition large numbers of the workers are leaving Jamaica to work in the cane fields in Cuba.
The Press., 1920-12-16
ZELZ'S
There is No
 Record

Of the first Christmas CeIe ebration. No one knows when. whe e or how it commenced
 Gloves lead as popular and practical presents for men.
 Here you'll see a particu- larly attractive showing in the finest of tub silks in new colors.
 Prices from soc to S2.5O. And a beautiful display of rich silk neckwear to har- moniZe with the shirts. Store opens every night next week.
The Press., 1920-12-16
Lane Variety Store

Lane Variety Store
 OUR CHOCOLATE CANDY Now 40c a pound was soc a pound.
 All 4Oc Candies now 35c a pound.
 Our prices have been Low and we are making them Ower, but our Candies are Fresh, Pure and Wholesome.
 RIBBON XMAS CANDY in 2 Pound Boxes. S5c a Box.
 Finest Quality, Snap piest Flavors, Brightest CoIors.
The Press., 1920-12-16

NrOTiCt..- .-\ ow is q goo"! time to have l\ lour Qu4l,s. arpe,s. us or anything tha is washable. done t the stafford springs l.utIdr, 32tf
The Press., 1920-12-16

HIGHEST rRICES-paid for Live Poultry, Veal and Fresh Eggs. Te1e phone 57 HARRY MARRIOTT.
The Press., 1920-12-16

A 4-ROOM BASEMENT TENEMlINT- TO RENT, about minutes walk to mills Water nad closet in house. ln- Quire at c. H. Bakers store.
 WANTED-We want your plano tun- ing orders We have an expert Tuner in our employ and guarantee satis- faction. Reasonable prices. Telephone Wendh eiser Building. Rockville.
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The National Relief Asssrs.ce Ce.- pany of Philadelphia, Pa, offers the most liberal protection known. Acci- dent indemnity policies lowest rates. Represented by LEROY III. BATES. Stafford.
The Press., 1920-12-16

KITCHEN STOVE-For Sale. ~. *1W3S EVA JENh1No, CehIel o'
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IOST-BIack and Tan Hound
 *2W3S FRED DlMM1Ch, oldIoIu.
The Press., 1920-12-16

FISK TIRES AND TUBES.-FOr a linn. ited time we will sell 30x3 castings at $145O, tubes $2.35; 3Ox3k castings, ST. %. tubes $2.75. All firsts and carry factory guarantee of 5000 miles. Su- preme cylinder oil. 75 cents a gallon or Stafford 35tf
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BOARDERS and BOOMERS WANTED. Apply to MRS. LOUIS SAVY, at the
 City Hotel 25tt
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FOR SALE-Chev. Car, with winter top, just overhauled. all new tires, one extra. Will sell cheap. A. ZEMINA, West willington. *3w38
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Beginning Saturday, December 18th, this store will be open every evening until Christmas.
The Press., 1920-12-16

TO-RENT-Tenement on Furnace ave nue. MRS. CARRIE NEEDHAM, Golo Street
The Press., 1920-12-16

PIANO TEACHER MARY I. NEW TON.
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HARD STOVE WOOD FOR SALE Green and dry. 5 12 cord for green and $15 for dry delivered in StaHo ora; c. E. LACHAPELLE, Box 93, Stafford Snrinps *3w38
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-11
639, 1874 Registered for
Army in State---Crowder

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Enoch
H. Crowder, who served as provost
marshal-general during the world war,
Is a final statistical report to the
secretary Of war, shows that the total
registration of men liable to military
duty in Indiana was 639,S34.
This was 26S per cent. Of the regis
tration for the entire country. OF this
rumber, 23,79S registered as IS years
of age, 436,2O3 registered as between
10 and Sc and 1SO,032 registered as be-
tween 81 and As.
The indutions into the service in the
state under the selective draft law was
77,440. Of the number 73,04S were &C.
cepted$ on final examination and 1928
were rejected.
The cost of administering the Sc
lective draft law in the state of In
diana was s701, 03S.16 or $1.10 for each
registered man, $1.47 for each man
classified, 1858 for each man indicted
into the service and $3.50 for each man
accepted.
The cost of administering the selec-
tive draft act for the entire nation was
s30.65S, O94.S6.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-11
Johnson and Hall Voted
Lou in Clark's State
Basketball Selection

Heze Clarke, Indiana football and
basketball coach and expert, places
Ray Johnson, Earlham guard. on
the third all-state basketball team.
Lawler, Quaker forward. received hon
orable mention. Hall. chief of works,
and main point getter for Earlham.
was not included among the elite.
Clarke's choice follows:
First team-Cannon. PePauw) for
ward; Adam, (Wabash forward;
Dean, (Wabash) center; guards,
White and Miller, Purdue.
Second team-Forwards. Church,
(Purdue) Mehre, (Notre Dame);
center, Campbell. Purduc); guards,
Phillips, Undiana), Mendenhan, tDe-
Pauw).
Third team - Forwards, Winters,
Indiana State NormaD. Tilson, tPur'
duel; center, Pike, (Franklin); guards
Burns (Wabash); Johnson, (Earlham)
Honorable acknowledgements, Car
Isle, DePauw); Kashner, tWahash);
Hunt, CWabash); Jeffries. Qnd.ana) !;
LAWYER, (Earlham) Ellis, Crosse
Poly; Ward, (Notre Damc). Center
Curtis and Miller, DePauw); Stan
dau, (Rose Poly); Gilbert. Walpa-
raiso). Guards-Grater, CWabash);
Witter, 0ndiana Dentals); O'Brien,
(St. Joseph college); Brandy, (Notre
Dance; Goheen. (Valparaiso): Gipson,
OePauw); Reiking, (Rose Poly.