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at the Universalist ohuroh next Sun- -Carl Kuehne returned Sunday from o'clock April 8, oonducted by her pas-tor,? Rev. Denton J. Nelly, assistedIIOTV1E NEWS.

NOTICES.(Matter under thla bead 10 cents per llne.1

Dosing the stomach doesn't ourecatarrh of the bread. Breathe Hy-o-m- ei

and its healing medication goesto the very place where the catarrhgerms are and destroys them. Com-

plete outfit 1.00. Anders Jaoobsensells on guarantee.

illness of consumption at her home inTorrington, Tuesday morning, April16th, aged 34 years. She was bornin Ellington, eldest daughter of Cal-vin H. and Minnie S. Tiffany, andcame to Somers when she was threeyears old. She married William L.Benton of Tolland twelve years ago,who, with four children, survive her.She leaves also parents, two brothers,Roland and Brainard, and a sister,Lenora, wife of Mr. Wadham of Wil-

limantio. She united with the Con-

gregational churoh in Somers and wasthe youngest charter member of Som-ers grange. She was of an aotivetemperament, and hopeful until to-

wards the last of her long illness thatshe might recover. It was her ex-

pressed wish that her associates inSomers should arrange the details ofthe funeral servioe and burial, and theservices were held in the Congrega-tional church, whioh was decorated

Albert Steiger Co.,"The Women's Store,"

SPRINGFIELD.

Opportunity Sale of

Fancy Dress Goods.

At 79cWorth $1 to 1.25500 yardsof Fancy Plaids, Stripes andChecks in Tans, Greens andBrowns. All new goods somein Dress Patterns allthe season's best stylos 50 to54 Inches wide. Per yard, 70c.

At 39-c-Worth 50o20 pieces of Fan-cie- s

In all the very latent nov-tie- s

in light and dark patternsChecks and Plaids in DIues,Tans, Greens and Browns. 80inches wide. Per yard, 39c

50 Beautiful Voile Suits.

$37.50 values $30.0045oo 37.50

50 " 4560 49

7o. " 55

75 " 60

oo " 75 .

i5 " 90

for the occasion by the loving bandsof her many friends in Somers. Rev.E. P. Root officiated and the quartet,Mrs. O. A. Pease, Miss Augusta Lom-

bard, S. D. Percival and GeorgeKibbe, sang the hymns of her selec-

tion, "It is wall with my soul,""Lead, kindly light," and "Go burythy sorrow." The bearers wereErnest S. Avery, Albert S. Hurlburt,Mahlon Russell, S. Dwight Percival,Valorous Kibbe and Georgo Goodwin.Bnrial was in West cemetery.

Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs.' 'Several years sinoe my lungs were so

badly affected that I had many hemor-rhages," writes A. M. Ake, of Wood, Ind."I took treatment with several physicianswithout any benefit. I then started totake Foley's Honey and Tar, and mylungs are now as sound as a bullet. Irecommend it in advanced stages of lungtrouble." Foley's Honey and Tar stopsthe cough and heals the lungs, and pre-vents serious results from a cold. Refusesubstitutes. Anders Jacobsen.

Aokton prevents Pneumonia

Ask for Allen's Foot-Eas- e, A Powder.It makes walking easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,Ingrowing: Nails, Swollen and Sweating feet.At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 26c. Don't accept any substitute. Sample fuse. Address,Allen S. Olmsted, LeHoy, N. Y.

Forbes & Wallace's

Aokton will break up a Cold In onenight,

MillineryFresh and Trim.

HATSRegular Levison Hats now refillour cases emptied by the rush ofbusiness.

We are Specialists in the Milli-

nery Business and Specializationmeans studying this particularfield only We believe we are ex-

perts.

S. LEVISON,The Leading Millinery House.H. P. Fletcher 4k Co's tloak and Suit

House Connects with our store.

CARRIAGES,ALL STYLES, on steel or rubber tire.

CONCORDS,A dozen makes and grades.

Road Waions, Business Wacons. &c.

A City Stock at Country Prices.I have been in business sines 1874, and

my increasing patronage is due to satisfiedcustomers. I guarantee all work as rep-resented. My facilities for repairing inall its branches are unsurpassed. I amcalled away every Monday. At all oth- - rtimes it win' be a pleasure to show youmy stock whether you purchase or not.

JOHN G. WIGHTMAN,. Stafford Hollow, Conn.

Telephone 2-- 3.

Forbes & Wallace's

500 PairsRuffled Bobbinet

good, strong net,1.25, l.SO,

Nottingham Curtains500 PAIRS, AT 89c500 PAIRS, AT 98c300 PAIRS, AT 1 5022 PAIRS, ODD LOTS, AT 39cSO PAIRS, ODD LOTS, AT S9c150 PAIRS, AT 69c

Piece GoodsFIFTY PIECES FINE CRETONNES,at, a yard ia0ART TICKINGS, DIMITIES ANDTapestries, at, a yard S59c

THE.

PRESTON'SHAVE 5,000 SAMPLES OF

WALL PAPERTo select from, from the leading manu-

facturers of the country.Telephone No. 3.

Forbes & Wallace's

Continuing the Department Removal Sale of DraperiesWe have determined to reduce the Drapery stock one half before moving it into temnorarv Quarters on the first floor- .- Therefore, we continue this unexampled opportunity to purchase from full

assortments, just when the demand is greatest, at prices seldom quoted except on broken lines at tieend of the season.

1000 Pairs of Cross Stripe CurtainsOne of the most desirable Summer Draperies, in an im-mense variety of pretty designs and colorings, at, a pair,75c, 89c, $I.OO, 1.2S, 1.50, !.75, 2.00, 2.25,2.50, 2.75 and 3.O0.

of Bobbinet CurtainsCurtains, in about thirty denigna, onwell made, at, a pair 75c, SI.OO,

2.00. 2.50, 2.75 and 3.00.

dav mom in nr. the oooasion being hisannual official visit to the society.

The annual meeting of the Universalist society will be held at thchuroh at 8 o'clock this eveningThe annual meeting of the Ladies'Sewing circle of the Universalistchurch will be held this afternoon

At a meeting of the Young Men s

band last Thursday evening Rev HA. Hersey was elected president;Rev. A. B. Todd, vioe-preside- nt ;

William F. Remmert, seoretary andtreasurer; Wesley Dimock, director.

Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles O. Ohamnlinof Hartford were guests of theirdaughter. Mrs. H. A. Hersev. at theUniversalist parsonage Sunday. Mr.rihamnlin went home Snndav. butMrs. Ohamplin is to make a more extended visit.

Charles Whiton and Jack Bradleyhave moved their household goods toMonson, where Mr. Whiton is to engage in the meat business. Both MrWhiton and Mr. Bradley have thebest wishes from their many friendsin this town, and all hope them thebest of success in their new location

Staffordvllle.George Drummond is quite illl.Mrs. Grant Hanner is confined to

her home by illness.Mr. and Mrs. Arthnr West are vis

itiag friends in Boston.

Charles R. Kemp of Palmer spenta few days with local relatives lastweek.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen S. West, Jr.,of Woroester were the guests lastweek of Mrs. West's mother, Mrs,Lina Booth.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational church will serve theirusual supper in the vestry Thursdayevening

Mrs. Sarah Potter announces theengagement of her daughter, MissGesina Potter, to Arthur StillmanBosworth of Staffordville.

A large company of people gatheredat the M. E. church vestry Mondayevening in honor of Rev. and Mrs.J. E. Fisoher. An enjoyable programwas rendered, consisting of solos, rec-

itations and reading. Interesting re-

marks were made by Mr. Amadon,Rev. Mr. Fogg, Rev. Mr. Hersey,Rev. Mr. Tyrie and Rev. Mr. Todd.Rev. Mr. Fischer responded. Lightrefreshments were served and all hada most enjoyable time.

Next Sunday at the Congregationalchurch the pastor will begin a seriesof three sermons to the youth, middleage and old age on the subject " Whyought I to become a Chrisitan?"Next Sunday the sermon will be tothe youth, on "It is time to begin totruly live." The evening servicewill be the monthly union servicewith the Methodists at the Congrega-tional church. Christian Endeavorservice this evening in the Congregational vestry. Subject, "Christ inthe continent of Asia, " the monthlymissionarly meeting. Friday after-noon, after school, the Juniors meetwith Edwin Fogg. Subject. "Whatwe may learn from the animal world, ' 'a Band of Mercy meeting. The Juniors are invited to tell any . storiesthey know about animals, especiallywhat they have seen themselves, andabout their pets.

WMt Stafford.Mrs. W. D. Graves is ill with

pneumonia.Morris Towne of Wales is employed

at Bradway's machine shop.Mrs. Henry Lufler of New London

is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lovett.Mrs. Orlando Avery is slowly re

covering from a severe attack of rheumatism.

Georgia Preston has recovered fromthe Bcarlet fever, and the quarantinehas been removed from the house.

Several of the young people attended the Congregational church inHampden last Sunday morning. Theyalso called upon Mrs. Abbie Fenton.

The Junior O. E. society will meetnext Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.Subject. "What can we learn fromthe lower animals?" Leader, BerthaGreaves.

Arthur B. Cushing of Stamford hasbeen hired to teach the West Staffordschool. Mr. Cushing has had 12years' experience and comes highly re-

commended.

TOLLAND.Carlton Ellis has sold his farm to

Mr. Marshall.Dr. and Mrs. Burgess were the

guests Sunday of Miss Luoile Agard.The funeral of James Stacy was

held Saturday. Rev. J. A. Woodconducted the services.

Prof, and Mrs. Samuel Simpson andson, Sumner, of Hartford have open-ed their summer home here.

Charles W. Brooks of Boston hasreoently been the guest of his par-ents, Mr. and Mrs. Adino Brooks.

Rev. J. A. Wood was unable topreach Sunday on account of illness.Rev. J. H. James of Rockville supplied.

The ladies' missionary meeting willbe held Friday with Miss LucileAgard. Topio, "The Hawaiian Is-

lands. ' '

Rev. H. T. Barnard preaohedSunday from the text, "Men andbrethren what shall we do?" Acts2:37. It was a sermon telling theneeds of the Congregational HomeMissionary society. The collectionfor that society will be taken nextSunday.

Mrs. Sarah G. Teft. formexlv ofTolland, died at her home in Daniel- -

son April 5, only two and one-ha- lf

weeks after the decease of her husband, Dea. Teft. Mrs. Teft was bornin Sterling, April 21. 1830. hermaiden name being Sarah Ladd.. In1848 she was married to Edwin L.Grant of Tolland, who died in 1867.To them two sons were born, CharlesGrant of Hartford and Lowell Grantof Burlington, Vt. In 1872 she wasmarried to Deacon Israel Teft of PlainHill, Norwich, and in 1874 theywent to Danielson, where they resideduntil their deaths. Mrs. Teft unitedwith the Baptist churoh in girlhood,and ever since has been a consecratedChristian. The funeral servioe washeld at the Baptist chnrch at 12

a short visit In Hartford.Mrs. E. A. Bnrnham of Syracuse,

N. Y., is a guest of Mrs. MarcusHarris.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duncan havebeen guests of Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeSiswick.

Mrs. Louis Helm is visiting herdaughter, Mrs. T. R. Prentice, atTurnerville.

No new cases of diphtheria havebeen reported, and quarantine hasbeen released on the home of NelsonMadsen.

James Warren and W. E. Hanleygo to Holyoke to-da- y to assist in the3d degree work of the Knights ofColumbus.

A. H. Adams has taken a positionat the Central mill, and wlil occupythe south tenement in the house nextto the church-- .

j. r . cecKwicn nas leasea lor aterm or years tne nsning rig tits onthe Stephen Papp farm on VillageHill in Willington.

Gary Bros, will run a bus to thededication of the Rhode Island worstedplant Friday evening for those whowish to attend the opening.

Little Mildred Walkley is recovering nicely from an accident a shorttime ago, in which her shoulder wasput out of joint and the shoulder bladebroken.

Treasurer O. F. Harwood of thesavings bank has been confined to hishome by illness for a few days, but isimproving and will soon be able toresume his duties.

Mr. Burr, principal of the normalschool, Willimantio, will lecture inthe Congregational ohuroh next Tuesday evening. Subject, "Some factorsin school improvement."

The Odd Fellows will observe the88ch anniversary of the order by attending tne metnoaist onurcn in abody Sunday morning. They willassemble at Odd Fellows hall at 10 am.

John W. S. Hancock, son of Manager Hancock of the local electriolight company, has returned from theMemorial hospital in Springfield,where he was sent for an operationfor his hearing. The boy has madea good recovery.

A forest fire burned over about 100aores between the borough and VillageHill Monday. A large number ofmen fought the fire, but could not domuch with it. Most of the landburned over is sprout land and theloss is not heavy.

The last meeting of the golf clubfor whist was held at Eaton's hallFriday evening, and a jolly party itproved to be. Ten tables for whistwere used until 10, when dancingwas enjoyed until 12 o'clock. Lynch'sorchestra played during the evening.Refreshments were served.

Charles Tobin, a former resident,now residing in Holyoke, was unitedin marriage this morning to MissElizabeth Corcoran, daughter of JohnCorcoran. The ceremony was per-formed by Rev. F. J. O'Neill. MissFrances McCarthy played the weddingmarch from Lohengrin as the bridalparty entered the church. Leonard'smass in D flat was sung by the ohoir.Mendelssohn's recessional was playedas the party were leaving the church.Wm. Tobin of Holyoke, brother ofthe groom, acted as best man, andMiss Catherine Corcoran, sister ofthe bride, was bridemaid. The bridewore point de-esp- over white silkand carried a bouquet of white roses.The bridemaid wore white silk mull.Immediately after the ceremony awedding breakfast was served at thehome of the bride. After a shortwedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Tobin willmake their home at Holyoke.

Stafford.Frank LeDay has been visiting

friends in town over Sunday.Frank H. Mead of Franklin, Mass.,

spent Sunday at bis old home.Christian Endeavor meeting in Bap-

tist church this evening at 7.30.Clarke Brown, who has been quite

ill at his home, is more comfortable.Linooln Luce spent Sunday at the

Park homestead on the macadam road.Clifford S. Wightman of South

Glastonbury was home over Sunday.Miss Clara Findeisen of Springfield

has been visiting relatives in townover Sunday.

Robert L. Furness of Worcester hasbeen spending a few days with hisfamily in town.

Fred Rabidean has accepted the po-

sition in H. F. Oady's formerly heldby Henry Barselean.

The annual meeting of the HillsideCemetery association will be held atthe town hall Saturday, May 4th, at3 p. m.

Charles Moore, a former residentof Stafford, and Henry Flynt of Mon-

son called on old acquaintances intown last week.

Regular morning service at Baptistchurch next Sunday. Subject forevening servioe will be "Modernmedioine man."

William K. Wobbecke has accepteda position as bell-bo- y in the Son-Ni- pi

Park Lodge at New London, N. H.,for the coming season.

A collection of six dollar was takenby the Universalist Sunday schoollast Sunday for the Connecticut Sun-

day School association.The experience social announced

for Friday evening of this week atthe Baptist church has been post-

poned to Friday evening, May 3.The Y. P. O. U. of the Universalist

churoh will give a special supper,followed by a farce, next Wednesdayevening. Price of supper, 15o; en-

tertainment, lOo.The Y. P. O.' U. will meet in the

assembly room at 6.30 p. m. Sunday.Topic, mission Sunday, "Home mis-sions: St. Paul' and Little Rook."Leader, Miss Annie E. Wobbecke.

Frank A. Lasbury has hired thestore in the grange hall, formerlyused as a market by Charles Whiton,and will move the post office and hisstock of goods there as soon as thenecessary improvements are made.

Rev. W. F. Dickerman, 'superin-tendent of Universalist churches inConnecticut, will occupy the pnlpit

by Rev. B.N. Hatfield, a former pastor,ana ev. u. ji. Barber. She waslaid to rest in the cemetery at Norwich by the side of her husband.

The funeral of Edwin O. Sparrowwas held from the M. E. churoh Fri-

day, April 19th. Mr. Sparrow diedvery suddenly from Bright's diseasein the town of Essex, where he hadgone with his wife to oare for anaged couple (his wife's aunt andunole). He retired in his usualhealth April 17, but was taken vio-

lently ill at about 11 o'clock and theend came before 10 o'clock a. m. Hebelonged to the Masons in East Hampton, and delegations from that bodyattended his funeral and assisted atthe bnrial. Rev. J. A. Wood of Tol-land conducted the services. Mr,Sparrow belonged to the Grand Armyof the Renublio. having served threeyears in the civil war, was in Co. O,1st Oonn. Heavy Artillery, and at itsclose received an honorable discharge.He also had held various town offices,both in Tolland and in East Hampton,where he resided ten years, but mostof his life had been spent in Tolland,where he was universally liked andrespeoted. He is survived by a wife,one brother in Rockville. a sister inHartford, and a grandson, EdwardHanson. Deceased was 60 years old.

WILLINGTON.C. F. Beckwith of Stafford Springs

reoently purchased the Lathrop-Wil- -

liams farm.Stephen Papp has leased the right

to fish in the brooks running throughhis farm, as per advertisement.

South WllllnKton.Michael Farra has bought a horse

of Albert Aldrioh.Origin Hall took his automobile

out for an airing Thursday for thefirst time this season.

That old war horse, Adfer Potter,is trying to get together a ball teamfor the coming season. Success tothe venture.

The Misses Alice and Julia Denman have been spending a few dayswith their sister, Mrs. W. E. Malo,of Pittsfield, Mass.

To those who may think that present legislation may have affected tax-

ation of dogs, we would say that thetax is same as last year $ 1.15 and$5.15.

Regular communication of Uriellodge, F. & A. M. , Saturday evening,the 27th. Work on the F. 0. degree.

Additional dogs registered: JohnFisher 2, Lewis Beloher, TheodoreMirtl, Andrew Whitman, D. L. Royoe,Frank Walton, Thomas Moriarty, Joseph Kingsbury, James Service, Jr.

The annual free-wil- l offering meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Willington will be heldin the hall Friday evening, at 7.15o'clock. A service of song and storywilL be given which will be sure tointerest a large audience. A cordialinvitation is extended to all.

Cpl. Wm. H. Hall, who is a 32ddegree Mason, has received an invitation to be present at the 43d convocation of the Edward A. RaymondConsistory, Nashua, N. H. An elaborate program is arranged. The invi-tation came through Napoleon Dieh-

ard, a member of the Consistory, whorecieved his first lessons in Masonryin Uriel lodge, F. and A. M. , of whichhe is still a valued member.

A good name is to be desireda riches." This is well illus

trated at present by the case of ourrepresentative to the legislature, O.J. Gurley, who, it is reported, con-

templates the purchase of an auto-mobile. If he had not got an established reputation for strict integrity,some might connect the lobby withthe automobile. But we want it tobe understood that when the invitation comes to take a ride in thatmachine, we shall accept it withoutany fear that tainted money was usedin its purchase.

HOMERS.Caed The family of William L. Ben

ton wish to express o the friends in Som- -

ers their heartfelt thanks for the tendersympathy and kind hospitality shownthem on the occasion of the funeral ofthe late Mrs Lucy Tiffany Benton.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt visitedfriends in Ware, Mass., reoently.

Christian Endeavor social at MissBelle P. Fuller's, Wednesday evening.

Miss Mattie Billings of Springfieldvisited her father, Andrew Billings,recently.

James S lattery and Mrs. GraceHunt have been appointed representatives from Loyalty Council, D. of L.,to the state council, to be held at NewBritain May 1st.

Nearly the whole of Rhoena Sexton's farm in the ninth district wasburned over by a fire Monday, whichcame from the west of them, the highwinds causing it to spread. A thousand rails were burned and the houseand barn had a narrow escape. Theneighbors bad lively work to get itunder control.

Mrs. Fidelia Arnold, 85, died ' atthe home of her daughter, Mrs. G.S. Burt, 83 Pearl street, Springfield,Saturday morning. Death was dueto a general phyiscal breakdown dueto old age. The funeral was held atthe home Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr.F. L. Goodspeed officiating, and theburial was in Springfield cemetery.Mrs. Arnold was born in Somers, andher maiden name was Pease. Shespent her early life in Somers, andwhen about 21 years of age marriedDr. Ebenezer M. Skinner of Warren.Dr. Skinner praotioed in Springfieldfor several years until obliged to gosonth for his health. Mrs. Skinneraooompanied him, and there he gaveup his practice and became overseerof the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Dr.Skinner died in the south, and hiswidow returned north to SixteenAores, where her father was thenliving. Later she married EmmonsArnold of Somersville, and lived there14 years. Mr. Arnold died about 30years ago, and Mrs. Arnold went toSpringfield to make her home withher daughter. She was a member ofthe First Congregational church anda regular attendant there as long asher health would permit.

Mrs. Lucy E. Tiffany, wife ofWilliam L. Benton, died after a long

Che br 's 43 is a wonder. At the local drug stores.

Those who are familiar with Chee- -bro's 43 will be glad to learn that it is onsale at the local drug stores.

Souvenir Postal Cards of the flood of1877 are on sale at The Press Office.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.Mrs. Catherine Hicks is spending

few days in Hartford.Miss Mena Adams, who has been

seriously ill, is improving.Robert W. Smith has received bis

new Corbin automobile, and has takenseveral trial spins.

Lewis Johnson, who has been employed by the United Gas and Imnrovement comnanv of Waterbury, hasreturned to town and taken bis old

position of book-keep- at the Centramill. Mr. Johnson will occupy one ofthe Ives tenements, and the other hasbeen rented by Wallace Morse.

L. H. Suenderhauf will open thegrounds at the head of Qlyn pond forinstruction in athletics and recreationearly in May. Boats will be placedon the pond and other arrangementsmade for the entertainment and comfort of visitors. The grounds will befree to churches and schools for outing days.

A team horse owned by Gary Bros.,attached to a coal cart, ran Tuesdayafternoon from near the Warren millsto the stable on Willington avenue.When turning the corner at Willington avenue the wagon collided with a

telephone pole, and split a pieoe aboutsix feet long out of it. Very littledamage was done, the driver jumpingoff without injury at the corner ofFurnace avenue and Main street.

The ladies of the Methodist church,following a custom established sometwenty-fiv- e years ago, will celebratethe first day of May by serving a Maydinner and giving an evening'B entertainment. The dinner menu will include chicken-pie- , roasted meats, salads, pies, cakes, etc , and will beserved from 5.30 to 7.30 p. m. Forthe entertainment. Miss FlorenceHolmes has been engaged for an even

ing of readings. She comes highlyrecommended as a reader of ability.Also there will be solos by MissEaton, Mis9 Washburn and Mr. Blackburn. Aprons, fancy articles, cutflowers home-mad- e candy and icecream will be on sale during the even

ing. Supper tickets, including entertainment. 35c; supper, 25c; entertainment, 15c Those contributingfood and fancy artiicles are requestedto bring them to the church by 4 pm.

Town Fire Warden H. O. Fisk announces the appointment of the follow

ing district fire wardens, whose dutyit is to attend to forest fires withintheir respective districts: . JWorthinaton. M. F. Davis, PatrickHassett, Henry Thresher, Elmer Blair,W. E. Deniond. E. O. Pinney, Fair-field & Roberts. Samuel Amadou,Miner Fairman, Myron Leonard,Frank Keefe, John Foster, SamuelRockwell, F. W. Chaffee. John Rock-wel- l,

William Preble, H. F. Cady,Ellis & Eaton, Wesley Bradway, J.M. Lamont, Lucius Colburn, NewelDelphia, Frank Belcher, Willis Bel-

cher, George Cooley, Charles Davis,Ed. Roberts, Edgar Smith, CharlesGlazier, E. C. Kellogg. Merrick Wor-thingto- n

and Ralph Wiers. The townand district fire wardens shall, so faras they are able, prevent and extinguish forest fires in their respectivedistricts, and see that the laws relatins to the protection of forest andtimber land from fire be enforcedThey will also have charge of allpersons and apparatus while engagedin extinguishing forest fires outsidethe borough limits. Duly appointedfire wardens may summon any maleresident of the town between the agesof 18 and 50 years to assist in extinguishing fires, and may also requirethe use of horses and other propertyneeded for such purpose. Any personso summoned and who is physicallyable, who refuses, or neglects to assist, or to allow the use of horses,wagons or other materials required,shall be liable to a penalty of not lessthan S5 nor more than f100. Thelaborers at forest fires, employed byfire wardens or their deputies, shallreceive compensation for their servicesat a rate not exceeding 20 cents perhour, to be determined by the select-men.

James Winslow Eaton, 52, diedsuddenly at his home in Springfieldlast week Tuesday night from aede-mi- a

of the lungs and heart paralysis.Although he bad been under the doc-

tor's care for the past three years, bewas on the streets the day before andretired that night in his usual goodspirits. Mr. Eaton was well knownin Springfield as the proprietor of theGranget towel supply company. Hewas born in Stafford January 18,1855, and was the son of Rev. J. M.Eaton. Early he showed a bent formercantile life, and was employed fora number of years in the general storeof Warren & Lord in this borough.In 1888 he moved to New York,where he was employed as buyer forthe upholstery department of the largedown town store of Lord & Taylor In1893 he went to Springfield, buyingout the Granger towel supply. Hewas prominent in fraternity life,being president of the past regents'council of the Royal Arcanum and in-

terested in Masonio and Odd Fellowscircles. He was married twice, hisfirst wife being Violetta J. Fairfieldof Stafford. His widow, who sur-vives him, was Ella D. Glover ofNew York. He leaves one sister,Cora A. Newell of Allston. Hisbrother, Charles W. Eaton, died lastDecember. Mr. Eaton was a man ofoptimistic temperament, a genial na-

ture, willing heart and helping hand.His funeral was held at bis homeFriday afternoon at 4 o'clock and waslargely attended. Services were incharge of Rev. O. O. P. Hiller ofWesley church, who read the scriptureand paid a tribute of esteem. Rev.Mark Denman of Memorial church, apersonal friend of Mr Eaton's, offer-ed prayer. Benediction was pro-nounced by Rev. J. Frank Chase ofAllston, nephew of Mr. Eaton. Theinterment took place Saturday in thefamily lot in Stafford Street cemetery.

Muslin CurtainsFIVE-TUCKE- D MUSLIN CURTAINS,at, a pa'r ..39cPLAIN HEMSTITCHED RUFFLEMuslin Curtains, at a pair. ..45cFANCY STRIPE MUSLIN CUR- -

tains, at, a pair 50cFIGURED MUSLIN CURTAINS, at, apair ;..59cPLAIN AND FANCY MUSLIN CUR- -

tains, at, a pair . . ..69cPLAIN AND TUCKED MUSLINCurtains, at, a pair..! .....75c

Muslins36-INC- H LAPPETS, YARD 9c36-INC- II MUSLIN, YARD,

12c and 15c36-INC- II IMPORTED MUSLIN, yard

26cScotch Madras

45-INC- ECRU MADRAS, YARD,

45-INC- H ECRU MADRAS, YARD.

30-INC- H BORDERED MADRAS,Tard ROc45-INC- II COLORED M A n 1? a aTard 37io and fiOc

JUSTICE J. ELLIS.

Justioe J. Ellis, the well-know- n

woolen manufacturer, died at hishome on Highland Terrace Tuesdaymorning at (.au, alter a long uinesa.Mr. Ellis had been in ill health forthe past three or four years, and forthe past few months had graduallyfailed until the end. He was a prominent and popular citizen, and hisdeath will be regretted by all withwhom he came in contaot. Genialand democratic in his intercourse withhis fellow citizens, he made friendseasily and held them. He had a pronounced sense of humor, and his wittysayings were a feature of any meet-

ing of congenial spirits. While hispopularity is the first thing thatcomes to mind in thinking of the deceased, the most important faotor ofhis character was his integrity. Hisbusiness associates and those whoknew him well say that he was rightly named Jutsioe. as a fairer and morehonorable man in his business relations could not be found. Justice istoo long a name, however, to be usedamong friends in New England, andit was as "Jet" Ellis that he wasknown and loved. Prominent amonghis characteristics was his modestyEndowed with a substantial amountof worldly success, he was the samemodest, cheerful citizen as a manufacturer as when he started in at thefoot of the ladder at the beginning ofhis career. He never sought political honors, but fonnd his enjoymentin his home circle or the companionship of his friends. Justice J. Elliswas born in Dana, Mass., March 10,1831, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Shep- -

hard Ellis. When quite "young hecame to this town with his parents,who located in Staff ordville. Hisfather was employed by the E. E.Converse Woolen company as a dyer.and he gave all his sons a practioalknowledge of this branch of the woolen business. Justice naturally followed in the business of dyeing in theearly years of bis manhood, and about1866 went to Wales, where he tookthe position of superintendent in theE. Shaw mills of -- that town. Afterabout six years in Walee, Mr. Elliswent to Monson and took a partnership in the Branch mill of that townWith Cyrus W. Holmes, Jr., nnderthe firm name of Holmes & EllisAfter about six years he sold out hisinterest in Monson and purchased ofhis brother, D. W. Ellis, the latter'sinterest in the mill at Orcuttville inthe year 1878. Julius Converse wasthe other partner in the concern, andthe mill was operated under the firmname of Ellis, Converse & Co. untilthe death of Mr. Converse in 1893,when A. D. Ellis of Monson boughtthe deceased partner's interest. Mr.Ellis had been connected with theOrcuttville mill about 29 years. InMay, 1865, Mr. Ellis was united inmarriage to Miss Sarah Scripture,who survives him. He a' so leavesone daughter, Mrs. Maude Oh ace. Oneof the saddest things in connectionwith the death is the fact that Mrs.Ellis is herself dangerously ill, and hasbeen for several weeks. Mr. Elliswas vice-preside- nt of the StaffordSprings Savings bank, and had servedas a director of the First Nationalbank. He was a member of Woloottlodge of Masons. The funeral willbe held from the Congregationalchurch afternoon at 2.30,Rev. H. A. Blake officiating, and theburial will be in the Stafford Springscemetery.

W. R. O. meeting next Wednesdayafternoon.

Station Agent Park hurst is able tosit up a little, but has not been ableto leave his room as yet.

Mrs. Cornelius D. Sullivan andgranddaughter, Miss Annie G. Sulli-van, of Worcester have been guests ofMrs. M. H. McCarthy.

There are Btill about 300 dogs un-

licensed, and there will have to besome hustling to get the legal require-ments filed before May 1st. It is prob-able that the number of dogs ownedin town is less than last year owingto'the prevalence of rabies.

Negotiations are pending betweenattorneys for the Consolidated roadand the Middle River Mfg. Co. andNew England Realty company for anamicable settlement of the land dam-

age on the property where the newelectrio road enters the village.

Andrew L. Saunders, 45, died atthe home of Mrs. St. Germain, nearCooper Lane, Saturday, after an illness of two weeks of pneumonia.Saunders was a Palmer man and wasemployed as a fireman on the electrioroad. The deceased leaves a widow.The body was taken to Palmer forburial Monday.

The steam shovel will be put atwork this week on the cnt, near thehead of Snipsio Lake, to be made inthe construction of the electrio road.The cut will be some 30 feet deepand will extend for a long distance.The company has built a long trestle.on which the donkey engine will runwith the damp cars, and the dirt excavated from the bank will be usedfn filling along the trestle.

The concert and danoe to be givenby the Rhode Island Worsted company Friday evening will' probablydraw the largest crowd of any socialevent in the history of the town.Yesterday James Warren had issued1000 tickets and another thousandwas expected. Musio will be by thePhilharmonic orchestra of Springfield.The concert will last from 8 to 9 30,and dancing will follow. Smokingaround the premises will be prohib-ited to avoid all danger of fire. Da-vid Bissett will be the floor director.

FORBES & WALLACE,Springfield, Mass.

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4 WE TAKE PLEASURE in Announcing to the AC y trade our readiness for Spring business. j:''--- S

We have made preparations to serve our patrons with theBest of Garments, the Finest Headwear, and the Most Choice

Haberdashery, for Men's, Boys' and Children's wear that theCountry produces or that money could buy.

We Sell Only The BestThe man who makes this his Clothing store who always

comes here for his Outfitting, will not only be assured of wear-

ing superior apparel, but he will also be sure of paying no morethan an article is worth. We're known as a "satisfactory Cloth-

ing House," and it is on this platform that we shall continue todo business.

' Very truly yours,

THE CLOTHIBB,QTAFFORD OPRINGO.

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