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Evening journal., 1921-04-15
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NEW YORK-Amcrica's premier
balloonists are on the trail OF the
Gordon Bennett cup. now the pos
session OF Belgium.
An elimination contest Will be
started from Birmingham, Ala. May
81. to select a strong team for the
international races at Brussels. Sept
H.
Three teams OF two men each and
three alternates are to be chosen.
Lieut.. Ernest DeMuyter, repre-
senting Belgium, with the balloon,
"Belgica", lifted the Gordon trophy
on Oct 23. 1920. and won the $1,000
cash prize that went with It.
His flight was 1854 miles.
II. 70. Honeywell, representing
America, with the balloon. kansas
City H." won second place, which
paid $500. His distance was 1901
miles.
italian balioonists took third and
fourth places. Americans carried
away fifth and sixth places while
France took seventh.
The elimination trial flights at
Birmingham will be free -for-all.
Among the pilots listed to COM
pete are John Berry. St Louis; Roy
Donaldson, Springfield ILL.,; II. e.
Honeywell, St. Louis; Ralph Upson,
New York City; Warren Rasor,
Brookville, o.; J. S. McKibben. ST.
Louis; Bernard Won Hoffman. st.
Louis, and the three army aviators
Of Moose Factory fame-Lieutenan
Louis A. Kloor. Stephen A. Farrell
and Walter c. Hinton.
officers Of the American Aero Club
expect about 80 entries in the Birm-
ingham event
Prizes have not yet been announc-
ed
The big stake is the chance to rep
resent this country in the Belgium
flights.
The international races are held
yearly in the country whose entrants
won the Gordon Bennett cup the
preceding year.
The first contest for the cup was
held from Paris in 1906. Lieut..
Frank Z. Lahm. u. s. A. represent
ing the American Aero Club, won it,
Americans have won the cup four
times. Germany twice and Switzer-
land, France and Belgium once each.
The longest flight made so far was
in 1912 when Maurice Bienaime,
French, flying from Stuttgart, Ger
many, travelled 1861 miles.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15
TOWN ALTERS NAME.
3y NeMsnaner Enterprlsa.

By Newspaper EnterprlSe-
YORK, S. C.-Six years ago, fol-
lowing a political fight, the name OF
this town established in 1898, was
changed from Yorkville to York.
The Yorkville Enquirer, country
newspaper, opposed the change, and
refused to accept It The staff was
given instructions to use Yorkvile
in the news columns. As a result
Yorkville gets more publicity than
York.
The management OF the newspaper
also refuses to accept checks made
in favor Of THE York Enquirer" as
sometimes occurs.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15
REMARKABLE
REMARKS

Ninety per cont OF runaway
husbands have blue oyeA"-T,
Lumsden, British court consul
I'VE don't want the largest army
and navy in the world, but we do
want the best" - Major General
Leonard Wood.
women wear extreme dress. not
to attract men, but to get ahead Of
me another. ."-Congres Alice
Robertson. Oklahoma
Americans are finding prose not
sufficient reading these days. They
feel the need of poetry."-Cari
Sandburg, Chicago poet.
''The Christian who is a kiTjoy =
caricature of Christianity
Bishop OF Sheffield, England.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15

There is frequent inspection Of the
engines. auxiliary machinery, pumps,
electric lighting plant. boilers and
lubricating system Of engine room.
by the chief engineer. There is
also inspection Of boats, rigging. an
chors and chains, deck fittings and
painted surfaces exposed to the
weather. by the deck officers. Then
there is inspection OF the deck crew
and exercise at stated intervals in
boat and fire drill.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15

fully fight fires than any other town
in Delaware as the company already
has one automobile fire engine.
Samuel NJ. Donnell Is seriously i'll
at his home on Main street.
DIR. George A Harter, junior war
den Of st. Thomas Episcopal Church,
has received word from Bishop Cook
to the effect that the Rev. Edgar
Jones recently elected rector Of st.
Thomas parish will arrive in New
ark, June /. The congregation Is
already planning to give the new
rector a rousing reception.
Bishop Cook will conduct services
at st. Thomas Church Sunday.
Your osteopath sees no medicinal
value in beer, but If he won't pre-
scribe. he needn't rub It in.-De-
] troit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15
Women's Wraps. SIS

Bolivia in brown and Copenhagen. Very
stunning model lined throughout with fig =
ured silk and elaborately embroidered in self 3
color silk
Evening journal., 1921-04-15

Methuselah, says a preacher, would
not have lived to the age of 969, If
he had resided in New York city.
But he would have seen more in so
years than he did in his 969.-San
Diego (Cal) Sun.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15
NEWARK NOW HAS
STUTZ TRIPLE ENGINE
Special to The Evening Journal.

FITINNIWI % T NIIN I''"ITITIH Jul TUT
NEWARK, Del, April 15.-
The new stutz triple automobile
FIRE engine ordered by the Aetna
Hose. Hook and Ladder Company
several weeks ago, arrived from the
factory yesterday. The machine is
on freight car at the Baltimore and
Ohio freight station and will be un-
loaded today or tomorrow. 1t is
likely that some exercises will be ar
ranged in connection with the hous-
ing OF the new fire fighting machine
With this machine Newark is
probably better equipped to success
Evening journal., 1921-04-15
Misses Coats. S16.9s
Misses Dresses, $17.75

Crepe de chine, taffeta, satin tricotine and
serge Of all the prettiest new shades and a
charming variety of styles.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15
Misses Suits, $25

Homespttn IN Tan and Hdrding Blue
Belted Jackets with inverted plaits, notch
collar and pockets. Another group is of serge,
cut on tailored lines. Silk lining.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15
Authority.

Are you sure it was just a year
ago today we became engaged.
dear2"
"Yes; I looked It up in my check
book this morning Boston Post.
Evening journal., 1921-04-15

later. Application blanks and infor-
nation may be secured at the office
of the State Board of Charities.
Church Building, Wilmington.
The Press., 1921-08-18
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER
rHuRspAY, AUGUST le. 1e9l.

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 Entered as second-class matter at the post office ct Stafford Springs. Conn. under the act of March 2. 1873.
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 We are not responsible for. nor do we by publishing. endorse the opinion of our correspondents.
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 We are always glad to have news items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday nOEAAAg. or earlier. if possible. It iS often nSs- sssary to abrIdG0 items that are TO- Oeivsd after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at .. m.
The Press., 1921-08-18
The regular meeting of the Rural

The regular meeting of the Rural Y. M. 0. A. was held last Tuesday and the usual business routine was car- ried out and short talk was given to the boys by R. Birdsall, followed by the regular pastime., There are at present twenty-three members and others have signified their intention of joining. Next Friday evening the boys will have social for members only and a jolly good time is being looked forward to.
 Mrs Sarah Mathews was pleasantly surprised last week Tuesday when her sister-in-law, Mrs. Francis Davis, and nephew, Prof. Geo. E. Davis, from Cincinnatti, Ohio stopped for a short visit. They made their trip from Ohio to Lewiston, Maine by auto, where Prof. Davis taught in the summer school at Bates, college. They were on their return trip home. Prof. Da- wis was former instructor in Hart ford public school.
The Press., 1921-08-18
coIumbuR Landlno Place.

For four centuries there have been dispute and disagreement as to the first landing place of Columbus in the new world. It is known that he land ed on one of the Bahama islands, but in that widely-scattered group there are 36 pieces of land, large enough to be classified as islands, and about 700 ''cays' or keys" like those which lie along the Florida coast, and in some cases pretty well out to sea. The early narratives have 1t that COlum- bus landed at or on a place which the native Indians called Guanahani, and which the Spaniards named San Sal vador, or Holy Saviour. Cat island has been given as the landing place of Columbus and so has Waiting is- land. Attwoods Key or Samana has been chosen by some as the place which Columbus called San Salvador, and other investigators who may be termed authorities have picked Turks island, and others have chosen the island of Mariguana.-WashingtOn Star.
The Press., 1921-08-18
HOLLAND.

Oscar A. Leonard spent some time last week in Gilead.
 Miss Mary R. Leonard left Monday for Hampton Beach, N. H.
 The Y. P. s. c. B. held their picnic at Crystal Lake on Wednesday of this week..
 Sumner Simpson of New York was the weekend guest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Simpson.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Leonard have returned from trip to New York and up the Hudson river.
 There will be no service Sunday morning in the Federated church ow- ing to the absence of the pastor.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Macwalty and daughter, Jean, of MOntclair, N. J., are the guests of MT. and Mrs. William B. Ludlow.
 Miss Margaret Anderson of East Orange, N. J., who has been spending some time with her aunt, Mrs. Samuel Simpson, has returned home.
 Mrs. Lorenzo R. Sparrow died We'd nesday of a complication of diseases resulting from old age. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 o'clock, at the Federated church.
 Word has been received here of the birth of a son, William Louis Ayers, to MT. and Mrs. Orris Ayers of WOr- cester and grandson to MT. and Mrs. William L. Ayers of Holland.
 Mrs. Mable Williston and daughters, Alice and Eunice, and Mrs. Paul Wood of Springfield MT. and Mrs. Fred Olds | of Andover, and MT. and Mrs. Willard and family were the guests on Sunday of MT and Mrs. MyrOn G. Sparrow.
 A Cabaret will be given Thursday evening at 73O at the home of MT. and Mrs. William B. Ludlow for the bene- fit of a French orphan that has been supported by some of our young peO- ple. The admission will be 25 cents and an additional charge of 50 cents for a table for four where light re- treatments are to be served. There will be fancy dancing, vocal and in strumental music and other enter tainment.
 The fair of the women of the Feder- ated church was a great success. The sale of the fancy and useful articles, candy, ice cream etc, and the supper served each night were great attrac tiOns. In the evening the plays at tracted a good crowd which filled the hall The first evening Truth the Mischief" was nicely acted by the younger girls, with music to complete | the program. The "Old Folks con- cert of the first evening was, much enjoyed, some of the costumes, being very ancient. A number of solos were given by members of the chorus. Mrs. Harry Bartlett was the pianist, ac- companied by Franklin DeHaven on the violin. The second evening the program consisted of music by young men from Rockville and vocal solos by Miss Mildred Pearson of Hartford and a play, "The Revolt" by the young ladies, each taking their parts in a very able manner. The fair net ted $330.86.
The Press., 1921-08-18

MT. and Mrs. George Gummo have as guests, Mrs. w. W. Boab of Akron, O., and MT. and Mrs. c. M. Rhine of Clearfield, Penn.
 At the Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday evening it was voted to omit the Christian Endeavor service for two Sundays.
 Mrs. Rudolph Dostal and daughter, Virginia, returned Sunday to Lud- low after spending several days with her mother, Mrs. J. s. Curtis.
 Miss Mabelle P. Gager returned home Friday after spending six weeks in New York city, where she took course at Columbia University.
 Miss Lucy Griffin and her nieces, Carol and Mary Griffin of East Gran by have been visiting in the home of her sister, Dr. Caroline G. Fuller.
 Mrs. Fannie E. Kibbe of Hartford and Mrs. Mary Russell of Boston are spending a week with Mrs. Kibbe's daughter, Mrs. Gladys-K. COmstock.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifton M. Ellis and daughters, Beulah and Harriet, are visiting MT. Ellis's parents, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Ellis, in West Stafford.
 Hugh D. Combs and his cousin, Miss Kathleen Dunlap, returned Sunday to New York, after spending their vaca- tiOn with MT. Combs parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Combs.
 Mrs. Gladys K. Comstock, Mrs. Ul- lie Dimock, Miss Elsie L. Burden and Joseph Cartledge of Waterbury are taking a motor trip to Niagara Falls, along the shore of Lake Erie to Pitts burg and New York City.
 Mrs. Anna L. Pomeroy, who was ac- companied by her nephew and niece, Carroll P. Moore and Miss Lucille D. Moore returned Saturday from a mo- tor trip to New York and Philadel- phia. Miss Marjorie A. Moore, who is psychologist at the Philadelphia House of Detention returned to spend | a three weeks vacation with her mother, Mrs. Susan P. Moore.
 Mrs. c. M. Gager has returned from a motor trip which she took with a party of lecturers of Oranges through out the state. The party numbering 85, left Storrs Agricultural college | Tuesday morning in 12 automobiles going to Boston and Concord, and spending the night at the New Hamp- shire Agricultural college in Durham They visited all the principal places as far as Lewiston, Me, and returned Saturday night.
The Press., 1921-08-18
ParaIa'a Sales Methods,

In Teheran are aristOcratic shoe shops where the styles of Europe and America are copied from Illustrations in catalogues that have somehow or other found their way out there. These shops have glass windows and real doors, and they display their goods in a way thought to be truly Partisan. The glass windows, though the panes are small, must have cost a deal of money, for glass Is almost unknown in Persia.
 The master shoemaker stands proudly at his door and welcomes a customer with the greeting, "All that I have is yours-my shop and all the goods" But once the prospective cus- toner is inside the shopkeeper forgets to be the Frenchman of the Orient and the bargaining methods of the East begin.
 The customer Is assured that the price asked is half the actual cost, while all the time a quarter of the sum named would buy the goods. If no business results, politeness Is still the order of the day, for Persian does not consign a man to Hades, but just insinuates, by referring to him as the "sOn of a burnt father" that his honored parent Is already there-ROland GarbOld in Asia.
The Press., 1921-08-18
PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

 THURSDAY, Thomas Meighan White and Unmarried" An absolutely unique plot full of heart interest and Suspense Adapted from the story Billy Kane White and Unmarried By John D. Swain. Also Burton Holmes. FRIDAY, Ethel Clayton in Wealth" By Cosmo Hamilton. Also Buster Keaton in "The Haunted House" SATURDAY. Hearts Up" smashing Drama, starring Harry Corey. Also News reel and Topics. SUNDAY, Pauline Frederick in Roads of Destiny soul stirring of the tragic forces of Fae-wth great and great cast By Charming Pollock Also News reel.
 MONDAY "Milestones" thrilling photospectacle a drama which involved three generations See S60 See 1890! 1921! Also Jack Dempsey in Dare Devil Jack Episode 14 "Terribe Vengeance" TUESDAY Bert Lyte in "The Price of Redemption" Drama vital and gripping that will hold and beathess Adapted by June Mathis from the widely read novel, "The Temple of Dawn" By A. R. Wylie. Also Magazine reel. WEDNESDAY, Marguerite Clark in Scrambled Wives" The stage by Adelaid Mathews and Martha M Stanley. A First National attraction. Also a Magazine reel
 TOWN HALL. SATURDAY, Ethel Clayton in Weath Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House. WEDNESDAY, and E. K. Lincoln in "The Woman Changed" romance of Broadways reckless love and South Sea isle where troubled hearts found peace. By Donn Byrne Also a Burton Holmes. COMING A William Brady Production, Life"
The Press., 1921-08-18
SOMERS.

Miss Marion Thayer of Enfield, Mass, is guest of her brother, Dr. Ralph Thayer.
 Miss Pearl Davis of Glastonbury is a guest of her aunts, Misses Emma, Bertha and Josie Davis.
 Mrs R. s. Bugbee had as weekend guests, her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. P. Fuller of Springfield.
 Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins of East Hart ford have been visiting in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Henry Holmes.
 Mrs. D. F. Tillinghast and daugh- ters, Anna and Mabel of South Coven- try are visiting her sister, Mrs. N. Hodgson.
 Miss Grace Holmes has accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart of Mon- son on a motor trip to Smithfield Pond, Me.
 MT. and Mrs. A. s. Hurlburt and daughter, Fife, and MT. and Mrs. Arthur Keery spent the weekend in New Haven Mrs. Sarah Wolfe has as guest her granddaughter, Miss Margaret Clough of Willimantic and Miss Angie Elliot of Manchester.
The Press., 1921-08-18
UNION,

Friends of l.. M. Reed are very sorry to hear of his illness this week.
 Miss Mary Sedlak returned to her home early this, week much improved by her treatment at the Johnson Mem orial hospital.
 Friends of Mrs. Roscius Back and son, Judge Harry B. Back, of Daniel son, were glad to meet them here at church last Sunday.
 L. M Reed, Miss Nellie Burleson, Mrs. F. L. Upham, and J. B. Sellers and family took a trip to Willimantic and Putnam last Saturday.
 Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Brown of North Adams, Ashley Clarke, MT. and Mrs. Willard Brown and son, of Springfield were guests of R. c. BarrOws one day this week.
 The heavy thunder shower at the time people usually start for church deterred some from attendance last Sunday, but there were thirty-eight at morning service and twenty-five at Sunday school
 There will be a special meeting of Mashapaug Lake grange next Tues day evening, to instruct a class in the third and fourth degrees. At the reg ular meeting this week a class of five received instruction in the first and second degrees.
 Woods band of Stafford Springs will be with us Old Home day. The fol- lowing people compose the reception committee: l.. M. Reed, w. P. Beeching, H. M. Lawson, George Thayer, Myron Heck, H. c. Coolidge, F. A. Moore, N B. Horton, A. M. Heck, and Mrs. Ella BarrOws, Mrs. Lizzie Richards, Mrs. H. R. Howard, Mrs. Capitola Walker. Rock Meadow.
 Miss Della Heck of Southbridge spent the weekend at home. Several families from here attended the Old Home gathering in Wales on Saturday.
 MyrOn Agard of Huntington, and George Agard of Cummington, were at Adelbert Agard's on Sunday. Miss Mary E. Agard and her aunt, Mrs. Elvira P. Snow, of Wales are visiting MT. and Mrs. Myron Agard in Huntington.
The Press., 1921-08-18

AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Somers, within and for the district of Somers, on the 10th day of August, A. D., 1921.
 Present, CHARLES s. FULLER, Esq, Judge. \
 On motion of Bert D. Cooley, admin istrator on the intestate estate of George E. Denison, late of Somers, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the admin istrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Somers, nearest the place where the deceased lase dWelt.
 Certified from Record,
 CHARLES 8. FULLER, Judge
The Press., 1921-08-18
WELLINGTON.
South WiIIingtOn.

We, the undersigned wish to ex- nress Our most sincere thanks and appreciation to our many relatlyeS and friends, who, in words and dee0s of kindness, or in any other way tried to help us bear our burden, m our recent bereavement in the loss or our son, and brother. We also wish to state that their deeds will ever live in our hearts, and to all those who sent floral offerings, will share in our appreciation of their kindness es. We are also thankful to Dr. Con verse for his untiring efforts and prompt attendance.
 From a broken hearted father, moth CT and brother.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Ladr,
 Rudolph Ladr.
 Miss Mary Westerfield of New Jer- sey is visiting here.
 MT. and Mrs. Jerome WOndrasek of New York are visiting at the home of his parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Vivian J. Ide of Willi- mantle were recent guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Elmer J. Math- ews.
 There will be a dance at the Bohe- milan hall at Sharp's mill Saturday night. Music by Klecak's SyncOpated orchestra of StaffOrdVille.
 Adfer Potter has been confined to the house this past week suffering from rheumatism, being unable to walk without the aid of crutches.
 The members of the Climax chapter, U. D. Eastern star, will hold an out ing in Halls Pine grove, Friday after noon at five o'clock. Luncheon will be St wed. It is hoped that all the mem bers who can will attend.
 At Memorial church next Sunday morning at Il o'clock the preaching service will be conducted by Rev. MT. Willard Osborne of Oakdale, Mass. There will be no Sunday school until further notice.
 Representative Wm. H. Bracket at tended a dinner last Saturday at the Pequot Casino, New London, which was given to the members of the ap- propriation committee by Ernest T. Rogers of New London. MT. Bracket is a member of the committee.
 All members are earnestly request ed to attend the meeting of the Get Toe ether club on Monday night at 8 o'clock It is very important that all members should try and be present. Any member who has list of names will please hand the list to the secre- tary so that he can have it at the meeting.
 Edward Ladr, aged g years, passed away on last Friday night after a short illness with diphtheria. He had passed the critical stage of the disease when he suffered an attack of paraly- sis which hastened his death. Inter ment was in Wilmington Hill cemetery. Funeral was held on Saturday after noon at five o'clock.
 There will be a meeting of the ex- ecutive committee of Holland county Sunday school association Friday aft ernoon at 2.3O o'clock in Halls Pine grove. It is expected that General Secretary WOOdin, will be present. This is an important meeting as plans for the county convention will be made and other important business will be transacted. Bring your lunch and have social time at the close of the meeting.
The Press., 1921-08-18
NOTICE.

The Fiscal Year of the Town of Stafford, 1921, will end August 31st and the Board of Selectmen will be in ses- sion on that day. Bills against the Town should be presented on or before date mentioned. Outstanding checks should be presented at once to the First National Bank for payment.
 The above is inserted by order of the Selectmen.
 Dated at Stafford, August 2nd, 1921. 4w18 J. CARL CONVERSE, Treasurer.
The Press., 1921-08-18
NOTICE.

The Legal Voters of the Town of Stafford, Conn.,, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Borough Hall in said Stafford. on Tuesday, August 2S, A. D., 1921, at 1.3O o'clock p. m., for the following purposes, to wit: 1. To see if the Town will approve the action of the Hyde Park Commis- sioners in granting permission for the erection on Hyde Park of the Col. Chas. Warren Soldiers Monument. And to do any other business proper to be done at said Meeting. Dated at Stafford, Conn.,, this 18th day of August, 1921.
 Wm.> R. TREBLE,
 GEO. J. FRAZIER,
 DAVID BISSETT,
 Ce1aotpoan
The Press., 1921-08-18
TAX COLLECTORS WARNING.

Preparatory to closing the tax books for the year as ordered by the select men on the 2Oth of August, Bills have owe any amount to the town. On the twentieth of August Levies will be placed on Real Estate while all per sonal property will be attached for taxes. P. J. MURRAY, Collector Town of Stafford.
The Press., 1921-08-18
womsn,s Riqhts Protected.


 Under the laws of Connecticut real astste conveyed to a married woman for services or acquired with funds earned by her services may be held oy her for her own use, the husband be- inc merely a trustee for the wife's estate after her death, and at ms death all of it passing to her helrS UT to those named In her will.
 Mean Trick.
 "That druggist played mean trlck on the gang" "How so?"
 He had a pretty salesgirl." "WeIl?"
 "GOt a lot of customers ana then married her himself" - LouisVllle COurier-JOurnal.