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The Press., 1921-03-17
ENGAGED IN SPLENDID WORK
New York School Devoted to the Task
 of Making crIppIes and -Unfortu- mates disappearing.

From his association with the late Rev. H. Boswell Bates, founder of the NeighborhOod house, George A. Mer- ritt learned how little was being done to make crippIes self-supporting ana how common almost universal, was the belief that owing to various affllc- tiOns these unhappy ones must always be a burden on others. This was nor his belief, and so strong did he holu an opposite conviction that, with the aid of a few charitable persons whom he inspired with it, he founded the Path school at SO West Twenty-Fifth street. New York, in order to teach trippIes commercial and railroad teleg- raphy and thus give to them that greatest boon, a means of livelihood. This school is still young, but it has already proved itself many times over. It trains legleSs, armless. and de- formed persons. but especially the young who are thus afflicted. either in the course laid out by the school or ln some other line most suitable to lndl- vidual cases. It is free to all. nOn-sec- tarian. and it has already in it's short life lifted nearly 50 poor creatures from d state of dependence, or even Denury, to positions where by honest labor they earn from SIP to SIS per week and have the joy that comes from self-suppOrt.
The Press., 1921-03-17
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER
THURSDAY, MARCH IT, les1.
Rs a year In advance. When not paid

n a year An advance. When not p@A& In advance, at the rate of 82.26 year.
 Entered as second-class matter at the post oflce at Stafford Springs Conn, under the act of March>s. 1879.
 ResoIutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks inserted af 6 cents 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 oflce by Tuesday at 12 m.' otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to It's 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 abridge items that are re- ceived after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at g a. m.
The Press., 1921-03-17
FOOL THE CUSTOMS OFFICERS
Canadian and Maine Farmers Said to . Have ingenious Systems of
 Smuggling Devices.

Entirely aside from questions or tariff reform, reciprocity and free trade with Canada would help to put an end to the constant laWbreak1ng that goes on along the border. 1t IS estimated that eight thousand persons are engaged in smuggling goods across the line.
 One instance has been reported Tn which a party of schOolboys cOastlng in an old pung down hill that slopes across the boundary, apparently for fun, brought with them at every trip chest of tea, until fifty chests had been smuggled into Maine, contrary to law.
 Again, an "aQueduct" of small lead pipe, half a mile long, was secretly laid from a tavern in the Dominion to public house on the other side or the line, through which hundreds Of barrels of gin and other liquors were pumped. Nor are such ''aqueducts' always restricted to liquors. A woOd- en spout was used for years to convey oats across the boundary.
 The Iawbreakers were New Bruns- wick farmer named Cudiey and neighbor across the line named Arm strong. Armstrong raised about six hundred bushels of oats on his farm and sold ten times that quantity to the lumber camps. The customs Off- cers watched his premises and searched them at times, but were heV- CT able to discover anything wrong until after he moved away, when they found a square spout, made of boards and buried under the snow and piles of brush, which extended from Cud- ley's barn to bin in the Maine mans granary. Inside this conduit was a long belt provided with tin cups ana attached to winch that could be turned by a crank in Cudley's barn. | Yauth'S COmDaniOn.
The Press., 1921-03-17

Mrs. Hannah Whiting, 94, died in thehome of Henry Farnham on Jones street Sunday morning at l o'clock, after a weeks illness with the grip. She had been in poor health since Christmas, but had been about again until about week ago. Mrs. Whltlng was born in Lawrence, N.Y., and A wears ago came to Somers, where she had lived ever since. She was charter member of the Somers grangs. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Mrs. BaiIy of Providence, R. l., and Mrs. BisseI of Brattleboro, Vt., also a son. in-law, Henry Farnham of somers' with whom she had lived for many years. The funeral was held at MT. Farnham's home Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The burial was in the West cemetery Rev. John S. Curtis of the Congre- gational church oficiated.
The Press., 1921-03-17
SOMERS.

At the adjourned town meeting 22 mill tax was levied.
 Mrs. Anna l.. Pomeroy is entertain ing Rev. and Mrs. Earle H. Thayer of Springfield.
 Mrs. Jessie. Foote has been enter taining Miss Joy Rose of Chicopee at the home of Mrs. w. A. Pease.
 MT and Mrs. George GunmO have sold their farm on East Main, street to the Misses Egan of Springfield.
 Ernest s. Fuller has returned home after spending some time in Orlando, Fla, with his father, Charles s. Fuller.
 Mrs. s. D. Percival and son, Ster- ling, have been visiting Mrs. Per cival's sister, Mrs. Howard Leech, i'll Springfield.
 Miss Lillian Battige has returned to her teaching in North Dana after spending a week with her sister, Miss Edith Battige.
 Carroll P. Moore has gone to New York state Ranger school, Dranch of Syracuse university at Wanakena, N. Y., to take up forestry.
 There will te a dance in Piedmont hall this Thursday evening, given by Hurlburt and KibLe. Whites orches- tra will furnish the music.
 Mrs. John Hunt and John Hunt, Jr have returned after several days visit with Mrs. Hunts niece, Miss Emily Kelly in New Haven.
 Mrs. S. J.-Curtis, Mrs. John Hunt and Mrs. w. B. Scofeld entertained the Ladies' Aid society ill Piedmont hall Friday afternoon and evening. Mrs. H. NJ. Gager, who has been spending the winter with her daugh' ter, Mrs. Harry L. Burdick in Chicopee Falls is a guest in the home Of hel son, Benjamin A. Gager.
 MT, and Mrs. w. P Fuller anC Willard c. Fuller of Springfield spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. RaymonC s. BugI ee.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roy Philips have returned from their wedding trip anc are visiting Mrs. Philips's parents Dr. and Mrs. Edward Russell.
 Miss Julia Carpenter of New Jersey who has been engaged in relief WorF in India is the guest in the home o | her cousins, Misses Clara and Elsl' Russell.
 Miss Esther Worthington, daughter of M. J. Worthington of Prink street and Earl Fuller, son of MT. and Mrs Bert c Fuller were married in Spring field last week Wednesday ty Rev Earl H. Thayer, a former pastor O the Congregational church, the doubl' ring service being used. After wed ding trip they will make their hOm' in this place. -.. .
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ELLINGTON.

Tax Collector Steele will be at the store of George Kies next Monday from 1 to D. m.
 A new individual communion ser vice has recently been purchased and was used last Sunday for the first time.
 Mrs. D. H. Curtis, who has been ill for a number of weeks, at the home of her son in Stafford Springs, has so far recovered as to return to her home here.
 MT. and Mrs. L.. F. Darcy and son, Oliver, of Rockville and MT. and Mrs. E. A. Ludwig and children, Harris, Norman and Grace Ludwig of Burn side were with their parents, MT. and Mrs. A. U. Charter, on Sunday.
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wuLINGTON.

LThe girl scouts are rehearsing nlay. "The Modern Cinderilla," to be given March 31st.
 Miss Ruth Davis has gone to Prov idence for time to assist Mrs. bach- eler in the care of the children
 Mrs. Kate L. Emo, wife of Jesse |. Emo. died Sunday at her. home HI Mansfield. The family have the sym pathy of old friends and nelghoors here. --.~
 The senate yesterday adopted the hill authorizing the Wilmington Ceme- terv Association, in addition to the rights and powers, now possessed Dy it. to take over the cemetery property of the Moose Meadow cemetery.
 George w. Vinton, 91 years old, died yesterday morning at the home of his nephew, Frederick O. Vinton, Tolland County sheriff, in Eagleville. Death was due to the infirmities of age. MT. yinton was born in Wilmington on May % 1880. the son of David and Eunlce (Cummings) Vinton. He is survlYed by his nephew and niece, Mrs C. w; Wollsey of Montclair, N. J. Funeral services will be held at the Vlnton home tomorrow afternoon at O'CLOCK: Rev. Leonard Smith of Spring Hill will officiate. Interment will be Ill the Willington Hill cemetery.
 South Wilmington.
 Holman Hall was home for the weekend.
 Miss Mary Warren of Morrow is as s;s+inO in +he home of Elmer J. Math- ews.
 Rev. MT. Sloat will occupy the pulpit at Memorial church next Sunday ait ernoon at o'clock.
 Jerry Novotny was removed last Tuesday to the Johnson Memorial nos pital to be operated on for appendlcf- tis.
 Regular stated communication Ot Uriel lodge A. F. and A. M., Saturday evening at 730. Work on the E. A. degree.
 Mrs. Sarah E. Mathews is quite i'll at the home of her son, Elmer J. Math- eWs. She was threatened with pneu- mOnia.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Weigold and children of Hartford and MT. and Mrs. c. Weingold and son, of Willimantic visited at the home of MT. and Mrs Walter Mather last Sunday.
 Misses Hazel Bracket, Isabelle Ser vice. Esther Snow, Mabel Potter, Esther Potter, May Cahoon and Elizabeth Cahoon attended the older girls con ference at Stafford Springs last Sat urday.
 It is expected that all who took part in the last minstrel show given here will go to Hartford Friday even ing, and witness the performance oI Eddie Cantor in the Midnight Round CTS at Parsons Theater. Because of the serious illness of her son. George, Mrs. Elmer J. Math- ews. president of the Holland county Sunday school association was unable to attend the meeting of the execu- tive committee at Stafford Springs on last Friday.
 The meeting of the w. c. T. U., with the l.. T. l.. is postponed until next Thursday at p. m., in Memorial church. Mrs. Plumb, county presl- dent, is expected to be present. The meeting will be interesting. Make an effort to be present.
 Master George Mathews is critically Iin with complications of whoopine cough and double pneumonia. There is slight improvement at this writing but he is not out of danger. Miss Mary Curran of Willimantic and Miss Celia Fitzpatrick of Stafford Springs trained nurses, are in attendance.
 A meeting was held at the home O Miss Rose o. Hall last Tuesday even ling for the purpose of organizing
The Press., 1921-03-17
Received: One Wife,

It was the privilege of factor of the HudsOn's Bay company, who did not care for :ne facilities at hand, to order for himself a wife through the company. which provided all of life's necessities to those of its agents who made proper application. One such transaction is noted in an old receipt book of the company as follows: "Re- ceived one wife in fair condition; hope she will prove good though she Is certainly rum one to look at."- Worlds Work.
The Press., 1921-03-17
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE
 Tn-n og GA-AoI

All persons liable by law to pay taxes to the Town of Stafford are here by warned and notified that I have received a bill and warrant to collect a Town tax of eighteen and one-half mills on a dollar on list of 1920. And for the purpose of receiving same will be at the office of Patrick J. Mur- ray & Son. 23 Main Street. Stafford Springs, Connecticut, on the following dates: between the hours of g a. m, and D. m., Thursday, March 24th; i; Thursday March S1et; Thursday, April 7th; Thursday, April 14thi and Thurs day April 21st. eThe last day on which taxes may be paid as listed).
 For the same purpose l will be at the store of H. F. Cady in Stafford Hollow on Friday March 18th, between the hours of 10 a. m., and D. m. At the store of Phelps & Cunningham in Staffordville on Friday April 1st be- tween the hours of 10. a. m and 4 D. m; At the store of c. M Barlow in West Stafford on Friday April 9th, be- tween the hours of 9 a. m. and D. m.
 Interest at the rate of per cent per annum, plus legal collection fees win be added to all taxes unpaid on April goth, 1921. ..--.----T--.
 PATRICK J. MURRAY, Collector. -
 Dated at Stafford Springs, Connecti- cut. this 10th day of March, 1921.
The Press., 1921-03-17
Rule of the Road.

There is some conflict of opinion about the rule of the road. In the matter of the walking public, the rule in England has always been keep to the right" In France 1t has always been keep to the left" and those who have spent the best part of tke last five years on the continent have got into the way of keeping to the left. Tn driving this is reversed, and some difficulty was experienced by those who had been brought up upon the old adage. When you go Jeff you go right, and when you go right you go wrong" i'm driving-Christian Science Monitor.
The Press., 1921-03-17

local committee for town Y. M. c. A.
 Officers were elected and by laws ana constitutions were read and accepted. Work is to te started right away. t
 is hoped that all male residents Will be interested in the work. MT. F. r. Hardy of Rockville was the organizer.
The Press., 1921-03-17

passenger. Day or night service Careful driver. Telephone 181-2
 PAUL GENHOLT. 4tf KEROGAs BURNER-COnverts amy coal or wood range or heater into a gas stove in minutes. without boring holes in stove. Unexcelled for cooking, heating and baking. No smoke, dust or ashes; fumes go up hue. Bconomi- cal and labor saving. JAMES FITZ GERALD. R. F. D. 2, Box IS, Stafford Springs. 4Stf
The Press., 1921-03-17

The school enumeration of the state for 1920 shows 345,595 children of school age (4 to Is years o1d), an in crease of 13,O69 over the 1919 enumer- ation. Holland county shows gain of z29 and Windham county gain Of 24O. The enumeration of towns in this vicinity for 1919 and 1920 follows:
The Press., 1921-03-17
AUCTION SALE.
 HORSES
100

Tuesday, March 22, 1O.3O A. NK.,
 Rain or Shine.
 2 fresh carloads of Western Horses, and 50 Head of good Big Second Hand Horses. Every Horse sold with our 1ronclad Guarantee or money refunded in cash. I always have 30 Head of Green and Second Hand Hofses on hand. run an auction here every two weeks. Come to this sale and save yourself money.
 Ed. Hamilton Auctioneer
 HUGH P. HAMILTON, Tel. 19S6-S 375 Main St. Norwich.
The Press., 1921-03-17
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stafford Springs Cemetery Association will be held in the Library rooms on Monday evening, March 18th, 1921, at 7.30
 c. F. CHANDLER, Secretary. Stafford Springs, Conn, March 16th,
The Press., 1921-03-17
PARAMOUNT THEATRE

THURSDAY Lois Weber Production, To Please One Wo- man.. The fascinating, nervetngng oldest and newest game in the world! Now in a thrilling Motion Picture! Filled with the glamour of lovely gowns and beautiful Staged in lavish richness and Played by notable A Super Special Also Burton Holmes. FRIDAY Clayton "he Price of Possession Beauty, Love- Luxury and Adventure trail of romance, blazing half around the world Story by Winfred Boggs. Also Hall Room Comedy, "Howing Success" SATURDAY, Harry Carey in Blue Streak Mccoy Also News reel and Topics of the Day. SUNDAY Lieutenant Lockear, The Daredevil the "The Great Air Robbery" Super Production Also News reel.
 MONDAY Harry T. Mercy in "The Sea Rider Also Fighting Fate" 10, "The Stolen Bride" with William Duncan. TUESDAY Wanda Hawley in "Her Beloved Villain. Adapted the Famous French Play La Veglione" by AeXan dre Bisson and Albert Carre. Also Magazine reel WEDNESDAY, An Allen Duran production, "The Scoher Mary Thurman, James Krkwood, Philo Mccullough Mitchell and Noah Beery first National Attraction Also Magazine reel.
 TOWN HALL
 Winifred Boggs. Also a Hall Room Comedy, "Howling Success"
 WEDNESDAY, Roscoe (Fatty) Arbucke in The Life of the Party from story by the Famous Eiumor Irwin S. Cobb a Special, Also Burton Holmes. COMING-Cec B. Demilles Production Something to Think About with great cast including Gloria Swanson Theo dore Roberts Elliott Dexter and Monte Blue.
The Press., 1921-03-17

AT a Court of Probate holden at Staff ford, within and for the district of Stafford. on the 18th day of March, A
 Present MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL. Judge.
 on the testate estate of Georgia E. Reed, late of Union.l Conn. within said district, deceased.
 months from the above date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executor. and directs order, by posting a copy on the public sign-post in said town of Union, near est where deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1921-03-17
Aucti.,neer.
AUCTION,

-AUCIAUNs
 I will sell at Public Auction, March 26, 1921, at E. E. Weeks place. ls miles south of Ashford P. O. at 10 o'clock.
 FARMING TOOLS.
 l two horse Deering Mowers in good Disk Harrow. eight-foot Sled, 1 good Single Sleigh, 1 end-gate Seeder, 1 new Stone Drag, 1 Extension Wagon Pole, 1 Single Driving Harness, pair Work Harness, l OK Cart, OK Pole, OK Yokes, Odd pieces of harness, Several Horse Collars, 1 Flow. riding attachment for blow, twenty-foot Ladder, Neck Yokes, whiffletrees,- Eveners, several Chains, Cow Bells. Scythes, Snaths, Forks. Hoes. Rakes. Shovels. Corn Knives. Wire sStretcher, and variety of small tools and useful articles.
 HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
 1 Organ. 1 Monograph with several Records. Sewing Machine, l Washing Machine, three burner blue flame, Oil Stove, 1 Book Case, 1 pair Folding Bed. Springs, l Dress makers model, Chairs, Stands, Fruit Jars. Dishes, Lanterns, etc. Also one 12 ga. Shot Gun. Terms Cash Sale Rain or Shine. I also have several tons of No. 1 Hay to dispose of before April 1st, at Auc- tion or private sale.
 B. E. VIEWS. Storrs. Conn.
The Press., 1921-03-17

AT A COURT OF PROBATE held at Stafford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of March, 1921.
 Present. MICHAEL D. O'CoNNELL. Judge.
 Estate of John Warren. of Newton. Massachusetts, an incapable person. The conservatrix, having made writ ten application to said Court, in accor- dance with the statue. for an order of sale of the whole or part of the real that said application be heard at the Probate office in Stafford. on the 22nd day of March, 1921, at 10Ho'clock in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be given, by publishing a copy of this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said district and that return be made to this Court.
 Attest,
 MICHAEL D. o'coNNELL. Judge.
The Press., 1921-03-17
MlslA of. ArtiRtR."

An island in Lake Como Is to be known as the "Isle of Artists" Ana thereby hangs a tale. The owner Ot the island, Sig. Caprini, was great ad- mirer of King Albert of Belgium, and In his will he left 1t to him with the wish that 1t might serve some noble purpose which Italy could share. King Albert, through his minister of arts and sciences, has handed over the property to the Italian government with the object of making the spot restful retreat and center of activity for those who have devoted their lives to art. Under the Academy of Milan villas are to be built for artists and the place will be transformed into little capital for promoting the fine and industrial arts in the Italian lakes dis trict.-ChicagO Daily News. SULKY FOR sALE-Frencl1 gray An- ish, leatherette. hood, reclining back. Inquire Wm. J. DUCHARME, 569 High St. Borough. ~1 TENEMENT-Of Four Rooms furnish ed up to date. Plenty of wood, enough to last all summer, in the shed. just the place for newly married couple. Furniture is insured for one year.
 Box 724, Post office. "1w WANTED-WOman to wash and iron at the Johnson Hospital.
 HUPMOBILE TOURING CAR-E9r sale cheap. HIRAM WALBRIDGE, Staffordville.
 WANTED-Man to contract hew ties and cut logs-big job-StaffordS Springs. Apply BAGDASARIAN, 46 Lincoln St., Worcester. Mass. FOR SALE, EGGS.-Fancy White Leg horns for matching, from flock that commenced to lay when 5 month, & daYs s1a RRaRs Gr spTines mFse WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK-Hatching Eggs $S for l$ Heavy laying f4sn stEain; $15. MRS. FRANCIS SMITH, Stafford vile. Tel. 672. -...-. ING.-Yes! my experience and fine line of Furniture Coverings to select from. will make your old Furni- over. J. T. MEEHAN. IT Cross St., Palmer, Mass. WANTED-Girl for general homework.
 MRS. A. I. MITCHELL. LOST OR STOLEN-A Iady's Gold "E A. w" Finder will please leave the same at The Press office Reward.
 1W51 RIDING SADDLE-BrOwn Leather, Good. as new. Price $6. w. A. BRUCE, Westford Avenue, Tel 61-13.
 OVERLAND TOURING CAR-in good condition, for sale at bargain price.
 c. H. MOORE. FOR SALE-FOur young Cows, Calves by side, 2 to freshen soon, good ones. VIM. D. RUBY, Stafford Springs, R. p. 3, Box 34. t2w51 WANTED-A good Farm Horse.
 Louis Schmidt, West Wilmington. q FORSAEE-Ome bay horse, harness, 2-seated Canopy, 1 Concord Buggy, 1 Cutter and IS hens; also 1 Coal Heater. HENRY ROY, R. F. D.2, Box 16, Staff ford Springs, 61tf
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Watch, Clock and
 Jewelry Repairing

Will receive prompt att tention if left at my home on Prospect St., near Church. Phone 74-4.
 ENOS E, PENNY.
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AT A COURT OF PROBATE held at Stafford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of March.
 Present, MICHAEL D. o'cONNELL, Judge
 Estate of Susanna Pucek. late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator, having made written application to said Court, in accordance with the statue. for an or der of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described therein, it is or dered that said application be heard at the Probate office, Stafford, on the 23rd day of March. 1921, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice there this order in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and that return be made to this Court.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL. Judge.
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DRY HARD WOOD-FOr Sale.
 B. D. ELLIS, West Stafford, Tel. 1874
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WANTED-TOp Carriage i'm good com T37I %3w49
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HIGHEST PRICES-paid for Live Poultry, Veal and Fresh Eggs. Tele- phone 67 HARRY MARKOFF.
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H. c. Barlow, 4
 AUCTION.

l will sell at Public Auction. on Thursday, March 24th, at 10 o'clock a. m. at my place, one mile north of Ash ford Center, known as the John Fitts place, the following property:
 One good horse, all right, 2 good Cows giving milk, 1 Heifer coming in in May, Pig, 40 Hens. Two Geese, one Duck, or Tons of good Hay, Farm Wagon. Buggies, ? Sleds, l Harness, One two Horse Swivel Plow, ? one-horse Swivel Flows. Cider mill, Hay Cutter, 2 Grind Stones, Stone Boat. Cider Barrels. Ladders. 12 Bu. Potatoes,
 HOUSEHOLD GOODS
 8 Stoves, Chairs, Tables and etc, and many Small Articles.
 If very stormy the sale will be the next day. GEORGE HNATH.
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DOUBLE HARNESS-FOr Sale at bargain w. A BRUCE, Westford Avenue. Tel. 61-13.
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HAY FOR sALE--WALTER BLICKs 0rcuttville. SVtF'
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BUTTONS COVERED-vvith dress ma terial. ALICE WEBSTER, StaHord
 Phone 2-5. 4StI
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FOR sALE-FIrst Glass IncubntOrS GEORGE 5s H. LORD, Stafford Springs.
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AT Court of Probate holden at Staff ford, within and for the district Of Stafford. on the 14th day or March, A.
 Present, MICHAEL MCDONNELL. Judge. istrator, on the intestate estate of Susanna Pucek. late of Stafford. within said district. deceased. - months from the above date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that the public notice be given of this order, by advertising. the same once in some newspaper having a posting a copy on the public sign-post in said town of Stafford. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Record,
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNEL4L. Judge.
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FOR SALE Single Comb Rhode
 Island Red Eggs for matching, from Heavy layers. $1 for 13. T, F. MARTIN;