A CHEERFUL OL0 STATESMAN. AI JFOTTNIA ! C Mr. Caleb Cashing came in with the centu- THE CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY. ry on the 17th of January. Since that he has been a lawyer in large practice, a mem- Kna'wtce- uude. one the Hi. I way U«w» <»« « fcs»r ui.«l NOH.rH- ber of either branch of the Massachusetts ai„i with iis i)urn romi braacfae* and con- Legislature, a traveler and a writer of books ne ioas, lor.us Uic u.id quickest rotue be of travel, a member of the National Houae of CWMU Ohka-o au i aU iMi.il- '» Aiscoinsiu, N,i«ti Tn Michigan, Mumm-***, Iowa, Nebraska, 0MMtt$ Representatives, a Commissioner to China, a <"aiif .ruin auJ ttio ttexter n Territories. Its Colonel and a Brigadier-General in tbe Mexi- Dm .ill a aad California Line can War, a Mayor of Newburyport, a Judge Is the shortest aud b.:st route Lor ail points in North- of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, the At- ern Illinois, Iowa, Dakota, Nebraska. Wyoming, torney-General of the United States, Counsel Colorado, Utah. Nevada, • ^ahforuia, Oregon, China, Japan aad Australia. Us for the United States at the Geneva Confer- Chicago. St. Paul & Madison Line Volume 19. STAFFORD SPRIN&S, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1876, Number 25. ence, and lastly, Minister to Spain. After is the short line for Northern Wisconsin and Min- this large and multifarious experience of pub- nesota, and for Madisou, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Du- lic affairs, it gives us pleasure to say that Mr. luth aud all points iu the Great Northwest. Its "THE BEST POLISH IN THE WOBLD." BUSINESS DIKE0T0KY. "For My Sake." this is dangerous, and the faot, we have rea- C ashing does not by any means despair of the Wiuona and St. Peter Line son to behove, is not entirely unknown to Is the only route for Winona, Rochester, Owatoima, Stafford Springs. republic. On the contrary he is full of high Maukato, St. Peter, New lilui, aud ail points iu O Lord, our lives are blank with constant loss- tbose wbo favor the practice, but on tbe oth- hopes and the most exhilarating anticipations. es, Southern aud Central Minnesota. Its F. N. Crane, manufacturer of and dealer er hand, there is a general idea that if meat The Essex (Mass.) people have a custom of (rreen Bay and Marquette Line in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Our feet are sore with pain, be cooked ever so little, merely warmed TninkB, Fancy Mata, etc. , gathering annually in September at Salisbury Is the oaly liue for Jauenville, Watertown, Fond L)u Our hearis are weary with fast-coming cross- through, all peril is obviated. That this is a Beach; and there, on Wednesday last, Mr. i.ac, Ostikonh, Applelon, Green Bay, Escuuaba, J. W. Chandler, Insurance and Real es— subtile error will be clear from a brief consid- Nc^aunee, Marquette, Houghton, Hancock and tbe Estate Agency, Rockwell's Block, u; Notary Public. Cuahing addressed bis old friends and neigh- Lake Superior Country. Its CENTAUR We struggle, nor attain. eration of the cooking process. bors. Although he acknowledged a feeling Freeport and Dubuque Line I>r. H. Smith, Dentist, Office in War- The rationale of broiling is the subjection ran's Block, over Rowland's Tailor Shop. .Residence We watch for coming sails that never whiten of sadness at the recollection of the dead, he 1 e the only route for Elgin, Hockfo.d, Freeport, and The still, unyielding blue ; ot a large surface ot meat to a sudden higb yielded to the inspiriting influence of the all points via Freeport. Its corner Main and High-sts. LINIMENTS We look for light whose dawn shall never temperature. Coagulation of the exterior al- ne. He seemed to be mainly anxious to Chicago and Milwaukee Line STOVE POLISH Crawford & Banford, Dealers in bumen succeeds, and the juioes are prevented Is the old Lake Shore Route, and is the only one Doois, Sash and Blinds, Hardware of every descrip- brighten impress upon the minds of his hearers bis tion, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, etc. from escaping, so that they are oooked with iiassing through Evanston. Lake Forest, Highland JJEW STYLE OF The lame can be healed and the wounded made The mist-enshrouded view. conviction that tbe United States had gone Park, Waukegau, ltaciue, Kenosha to Milwaukee. Stafford Springs Steam Mill, Gran- the fibrous part of the meat, enclosed as it forward in morality, truth, and intelligence. Pullman Palace Cars whole. We now know just what the Centaur Lini- The grasp is loosened that we held so tightly, were between two shells. Roasting, or rather meut will do. They will not mend broken bones or dy Brothers, proprietora. Box manufacturers; also The steps we timed with, fleet; He is by no means of the opinion that as a are run on ali through trains of this road. Planing, 8croll Sawing and common Log Sawing, baking, as it is practiced in this country, it> people we are degenerating. "We are better This is the ONLY LINE running these cars be- O R O A N H cure Cancer, but they will extraet 'soreness, al- done in the best manner. Manufacturers of Granay On marble stones our household names gleam virtually tbe same process, the hot oven be- t ween Chicago and St. Paul, Chicago and Milwaukee, lay pain, cure Rheumatism, and a large range of flesh Bro's. patent Mill and Cross-cut Saw Set. whitely, than our forefathers," he said, "and we have or Chicaffo and Winona. ing substituted for tbe coals. Frying accom- not degenerated." Gen. Cushing went so far bone and muscle ailments than any article ever be- F. Taylor, Pictures, Frames,Mirrors, Graves thicken ronpd our feet. At Omaha our Sleepers connect with the Overland B. plisbes'the same end by the action of highly as to say that "there is not so much of cor- Sleepers on the Union Pacific Railroad for all points fore discovered. Window Shades and Fixtures. Pianos, Organs and FOR HARD TIMES. Thy white-walled city grows more dim and heated fat. Boiling is just the reverse, as the ruption, but more of intelligence, morality, West of the Missouri River. Scientific skill cannot go beyond the effects of Melodeons, for sale or to rent. Ou the arrival of the trains from the East or South, heat in that case is applied gradually, so that E. Puffer, Custom Boot and Shoe Maker, distant, tbe albumen can be coagulated uniformly and religion than there has been for the last the trains of the Chicago & North-Western Railway these remarkable preparations. Chronic The eternal shore recedes, half century." There were dishonest public LKAVK CHICAGO as follows : Rheumatism of many years' standing. Neural- and Repairer.—The best of Workmen and the best of through the mass. Now albumen ooagulates I can sell yon a new style AMERICAN OR- stock. Central Hall Mock.. The upward path we thought to climb per- Q officers under all past administrations, and Fer Council Blarin, Omaha aud Ca.ll- gia, Weak Back, Fever Sores, Weeping- Sin- at 142 Fah., and further heat redflpea it to ioruia, Two Through Trains daily, with Pullman J. H. Reed, Attorney at Law, offioe in sistent, the orator did not hesitate to name them. GAN well made, in an .attractive case, hav- ews, Sciatica, Caked Breasts, Distorted Joints, and a firm transparent body, so that a'gfooe of P:iiace Drawing Room aud sleeping Cars through to Rockwell's Block. Is blind with unchecked weeds. <( Even our commercial prospects ara brighter <*>uncil Bluffs. Sprained Limbs of tho worst kind are cured by the beef wbich is left unbastod," that is, un- ing TWO SETS OF REEDS, FOUR STOPS Wm. A. Comins* Horse and Ox Shoe- than those of England, France and Germany, For St. Paul and Minueapoliw, Two White Centaur Liniment, moistened, "during tbe cooking process, and/ Tbroach Trains daily, with Pullman Palace Cars at- ing, Machine Forgings and Repairing done to order. HORSES AT FAf R8. And so with a glorious anticipation of our aud KNEE SWELL for $85. It will destroy the pain and heal withont a Also, builder and repairer of all styles of Wagons. its exterior temperature not thus kept down, tached ou both trains. or a 8teak allowed to cook slowly over a slow country's future Gen. Cushing closed his en- For ureen Kaj and Lake Superior, scar all ordinary Burns aud Scalds. It will extract F. P. Blodgrett, M. I>., Physician and In a recent article on the betterment of Ag- couraging speech. Two Trains daily, with Pullman Palace Cars attach- Surgeon. Office No. 7, Rockwell's Block. Office hoars instead of a brisk fire, is likely to become en- ed, and running "thro ugh to Marquette. I will sell you a new style AMERICAN OR- the poison ot Bites and Stings, and the frost from ricultural Fairs, the N. Y. Tribune made these cased in a close orust, not inaptly termed The color of it may be a little rosy, but all Frozen Limbs. It is very efficacious for Ear-ache, 7 to 10 a. m., 1 to 4, 7 to 9 p. m. Residence at J. V. For Milwaukee, Four Through Trains daily, Squier's. suggestions: "leathery," which tends to prevent the further tbis is certainly better than croaking. It is Pullman Cars ou night trains, Parlor Chair Cars on GAN of five OCTAVE COMPASS, having Tooth-ache, Itch, and Cutaneous Eruptions. "We would have them bring the horse into much that a man of large experience, of cul- dav trains. Dr. M. R. Griswold, Dentist,—Offioe penetration of heat. It will be readily per- For Sparta and Winona and points in TWO SETS of REEDS with ONE OCTAVE Mr. Joeiah We.tlake, of Marysville, O , writes: in Rockwell's New Block, residence at Stafford Hol- the premium list mainly for his strength and ceived that thus, although the meat has been tivation, and of many years, resists that temp- Miuuesota, One Through Train daily, with Puljinan low. Office hours, 8 a. m. to 19,1 p. m. to 6.. After endurance; for his usefulness behind the tation to glorify the past at the expense of the of SUB BASS,and an OCTAVE COUPLER, "For years my Rheumatism has been so bad that I subjected to cooking a proper length of time, Sleepers to Winona. have been unable to stir from the house. The first 6i p. m. may be found at home. plow, and for heavy drafts. He must be mus- and although its exterior mayj£appear over- present to which a great many distinguished For Dubuque, via Freeport, Two Through cular, hardy and well-built, and these quali- Trains daily, with PuHmau Oars on night trains. SIX STOPS and KNEE SELL for $ 110. three bottles of Centaur Liniment enabled me to walk R. D, Davison, Attorney and Counsel- done, a part of its interior may be practically persons have yielded in tbeir decline." It is For Dubuque and l SAVINGS BANK. of the former as compared with the latter. Some one out west gives the following table No. 3 South Street, "My horse was lame for a year with a fetlock study the law of demand, not as theorists but of the order in which men give up their luxu- H kiil Railroad. On and after June 96, 1876, wrench. All remedies failed utterly to care, and I Office In Stafford National Bank. as economists. And they find that a hand- In one case the albumen has not coagulated, trains will leave as follows: PRESIDENT EDWIN A. BUCK. in the other it has. But in the latter instance ries under the pressure of hard times: "Books considered him worthless until I commenced to use some, sound and well-bred young horse, who go first; the book trade flattens under a pan- GOING EAST B. F. TAYLOR. Centaur Liniment, which rapidly cured him. Ihearti VICB PBBBIDENTS. has speed in him, will sell for from $300 to we know that a temperature of 142° has been H irtfordforProvidence.(Way) at 6.30am.,and8.80 ly recommend it. REV. GEO. W. FERRIS, GEO. M. IVES. JULIUS CONVER8E. attained, and that is two degrees higher than ic ; illustrated papers next, and then daily pa- $500, though he can pull but half-a-ton, while pers. If the pressure oontinues, the trade in p m ; Express, 9.45 a m. Stafford Springs, April 12, 1876. Manorville, Schoharie Co., N. Y. DIBCCTOBS. a muscular, hardy horse, with strength and the germ death point; hence we are thus ren- Boston, 6.30 and 9.45 a m, and 2.30 p m, via L. W. Crane, Charles Holt, pianos and fine furniture fallB off, but the la- "Dear Sirs: I have used your Centaur Liniment in endurance for heavy drafts, and good for dered certain that the danger is obviated, on B & P R R. my family, and find it to be of great value. Please G. H. Baker, R. S. Beebe, simple inspection of the oondltion of the boring classes begin to contract on furniture New Bedford, 6.30 and 9.45 a m, and2.3G pm. K. TAFT, send me two dollars' worth, one for the mules and Gardner Hall, Jr., Wm. M. Corbin, nothing else, brings only a quarter as much. from the start. Next it begins to cut off fine N & W R R North, 9-45 a m. Chester Scripture. If the farmer raises colts for profit, therefore, meat, which still is rare enough to satisfy any " South. 6 30, a m, 2.30 p m. horses. RILEY SICKLES. healthy taste. clothes and jewelry, and then it's getting pret* Willimantic, 6.30, 9.45, a m, 1.36, 2.30, 6.15, Druggist and Apothecary, Falls Station, Wyoming Co., Pa. R. S. HICKS - - TREASURER. be will aim to produce suoh a» bring the high- ty tight Put on another turn of the sore* and 9 50 p m. Express, 4.15 a m, 4,50 p m. It makes very little difference what the ease is, Deposits commence drawing interest on the 1st day est prices; knowing that style, and beauty, It is not difficult to perceive that the rav- and tea and coffee suffer; then all the fine Boston Express, via NY * NE RR, 4.15 a m, and Dealer in whether it be Wrench, Sprain, Poll Evil, Ringbone, of each month. Interest computed semi-annually. and speed will always be in favor for carriage 4,50 p m. Way, 1.35 p m. Csr All notes are secured by mortgage on real es- ages of that other fearful parasite, of the hog, groceries; and then the nicest kinds of pro- N L N R R, North, 6.30 a m, 2.30 p m. Scratches, or Lameness of any kind, the effects are tate. and pleasure horses. Hence a premium list the trichina spiralis, have been the cause of duce. If the screw still tightens, when worst " South, 6.30 a m. 2.30, 6.15p m. DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS the same. liverymen, Stage proprietors, Farmers, that should classify horses "mainly for greater care in the preparation ot pork; and Rockville and So. Manche»ter, 6.30,9.45 am, &c., should never be without the Yellow Centaur comes to worst, and there is no help from PERFUMERY. QAVINGS BANK of STAFFORD strength and endurance," would be as badly as the same thorough cooking* which destroys God or man, then whisky and tobacco begins • 1.35, 2.30. 5.10, 6.15, and 9 50, p.m. Liniment. It is sold everywhere, and warranted in O SPRINGS. constructed as one that should consider chief- Plainfield for Erovidence, 6.45, 8.40, a m,12jm, 12.25, its effects. the triehina likewise destroys the taenia germ, to cut off. But the dog's about dead when it 4.40 p m. WALE RESTORATIVES, (Located in Warren'g Block.) ly lumber wagons to the exclusion of fine both evils are obviated at once. Hence we oomes to that" Washinet'n for Providence, 5.40, T.50,9.40, am. 14-40, Laboratory of J. B. ROSE & CO., Deposits will draw interest from the 1st of each carriages, tow cloth instead of cassimeres, and find another cause for the diminution in cases 1.25, and 6-3S, pm. satnrays, 7.40 p m. month. Compounded semi-annually. beets and cabbages in preference to fruits and WateHrarr for Hartford, 8.10,11.50a m, and4,10 pm, PATENT MEDICINES, 46 DET-ST., NEW YOKE. of armed taenia noted by Regnault, while the General Sheridan is growing rather stout, Erovidence, 8.10, 11.50 a m. A. HO WARD, Treasurer, flowen. There is a fashion in horses as in prevalent neglect of precautions regarding Willim'tic,Norwich,and NLondon,4.10p m TOILET ARTICLES, &o., Ac. other things, and it promises to endure longer and looks more like the president of a country PRESIDENT - - B. W. PATTEN. beef and mutton may likewise account for the savings bank than the beau sabreur who rode Bristol lor Hartford. 7,8.50 am, 12.32, 4.50, 7.25 p m. than many other fashions which reformers of spread of the affliction attributable to those New Britain for Hartford, 6.00, 7.28, 9.1811.50 a m, Holiday Goods, and Toys. VICB PBISIOBNTB. all sorts seek, with better reason, but vainly, so gallantly down the valley of Virginia. 1.03 2.00. 3.30. 5.20, 7.20, 7.55 p m. WM. SMITH, ROBBIN8 PATTEN, meats.—Scientific American, When his exploits as a dashing dragoon first Charter Oak Park for Hartford, 6,15 7.45 a m, 3.45, to change. 5.35, and 8.15 p m NUTS, CHAS. WARREN. began to attract attention here, Secretary FRUITS, DIBBCTOBS. As to the method of trotting, we cannot see THE WOODSTOCK FAIR. Welles asked President Lincoln, who had seen GOING WEST. W. H. Cooley, Lucian Holt, Providence for Hartford, (Way), 7.10 a m, 6.30 p m that fast time is any better or worse, ethically The eighteenth annual meeting of the Wood him, what manner of man Sheridan was. Express, 12.25 p m. CONFECTIONERY M. P. J. Walker, Orrin Converse, 8. W.Page, M.H.Kinney, considered, for being made "neck and neck" stock Agricultural Society, the largest associ- "Well," replied Mr. Lincoln, "he is a brown, Conn. Western and Conn. Valley R Roads, Seneca IT. Page. or against time. It is not the horses, but ation of its kind in Eastern Connecticut, clos- chunky little chap, with a long body, short 7.10 a m, 12.25 p m. Cigars and Tobacco, A. legs, not enough neck to hang him, and such New Haven, New York, and Springfield K T O B I A A. HOWARD, SXOBBTABT AND TBBASVBBB. men, that make a race demoralizing and con- ed to-day. The display of horses, cattle, 7.10 a m, 12.25 and 5.30 p m. Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers, C taminating, when it is so. If the whiskey- fruits and flowers was especially fine, and the long arms that if his ankles itch he can scratch Plainfield,710, 10.10 am, 12.25, S 30, 5.30 pm. STATEMENT ot fhe Condition of the drinkers, and swearers, and gamblers would them without stooping." It would be hard O • STAFFOR- ladies' fancy work attracted considerable at- N & W R R, North, 10.10 a m, 3.30 p m Gents Furnishing1 Goods It is a mistake to suppose that Castoria is not LVUVGS RANK, at keep out of the way a race would be as harm- tention. Tbe annual address, entitled "The work for him now to buckle on hia spurs, N& W R R, South. 7.10, 10.10 a m, 5.30 p m. Stafford Springs, Cfl adapted to grown persons as well as Children. They less as it is innocent. But one thing is dis- Sovereign Remedy—Hard Work for Hard even if he stooped.—Parley. Washington and Hope,7.10, 10.10, a m, 12.25 Bauk,) Juf1*1,187«yCT' : Nations! 3.30, 6.30,6.25, p m. Saturdays, 11.00 )> m. PERKINS Sc HOUSE'S NON-EXPLOSIVE only need to increase the qnautity. Bnt children closed by a contest between horses which trot- Times," was delivered by Henry C. Bowen, a Willimantic for Hartford, 6.20,9.30, am, 12.10, £.,45 LAMPS and FIXTURES. have BO many complaints for which Castoria is " RESOURCES. ting alone fails to bring out,—and that is the native of the town. PARKER HOUSE ROLLS.—Take two quarts of 5.15, S.05pm. Express, 11.45 am, 10 pm. Loans on Real Estate $137,459 00 tamper and disposition, and spirit-qualities of flour and rub into it a tablespoonful of lard N L N R R, North, 9.30 a m, 5.15, 8.00 p m. He invites all his old friends and new adapted—like Wind Colic Sour Stomach Worms, BankStocks 126,796 00 Mr. Bowen attributed the present stagna- ** South, 6.20.9.30 am, 5.15, 8,05 pm. Tetter, Teething and Croup, that it ia especially the horse. In the emulation and excitement and a little salt; put in a deep bread pan and friends to call and examine his Stock. Town Bonds 7,000 00 of the race, you shall see what pluck, steadi- tion of business and bard times largely to tbe Rockville for Hartford, 5.30,6.50, 10.05 am, 12.35 recommended for them. Due from Stafford Nat'nal Bank, 18,084 83 growth of a class of idlers in the nation and make a hole in tbe flour, mto which poor one 2.40, 5.35, S.35 p m. %336,830 00 ness, submissiveness, intelligence and amia- pint of cold boiled milk and half a cup of South Manchester for Hartford, 7.15,10.20 am, 12,45 Its effects are more certain than Castor Oil. LIABILITIES. bility there are in a horse, as well as his vi- the expensive habits of the sge. He showed 2.40, 6.00, 8-45 p m. At lis OU Stand in Page's Block. Deposits $321, RS6 35 that the people are far from all being produ- yeast Cover the pan and let it stand over It contains no alcohol and is as pleasant to r ciousness, and all bad qualities, if he has any. nar!ford for Waterbnry, 8.25,11.10, a m,4.20 p m. Surplus, 4,500 00 cers now; there must be deducted the infirm, night; in the morning stir up and knead N R R, North, 8.25 a m, 4.20 p m. Thanking them for pa6t favors he hopes take as honey. It never gripes. By regulating Interest, 10,773 65 As a gauge of the "true inwardness" of a by honest dealing to receive his share of the the vagabonds, and the idle rich from the total well, and set in a warm place to rise; let it " South, 11.10 a m. 4.20 p m. the stomach and bowels the Castoria cools the $336,830 00 horse, there is as much difference between rise to a light sponge, which will take an hour Bristol, 6, 8.25, 11.10 a m, 4.20, 5.50 p m. public's patronage. blood, expels worms and prevents' feverishness, of our population. He said there must also Plainville and Oanal R. R., north and south, July 1st, 1876. trotting him in company and speeding him and a half; then roll it out on a board, half My drug store wil be open on Sundays,for quiets the nerves and produces health—then of We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we have alone, as there is in getting at the qualities of be deducted a large population of the ladies. 6., 11.10, a m., 5.50 p. m. Fifty years ago, he urged, nearly every wom- an inch thick, cut with an oval cutter, fold New Britain, 6, S.25, 9.55, 11.10a m, 12.30, the preperation of prescriptions, from 9 to 10 a, m course children can sleep in quiet and this day examined the books and securities of this a man by a solitary pull across the lake, or by Bank, and find the above statement correct, and in an actually earned ber own living. "They about two-thirds of it, lay them on tin sheets, 2.45. 4.20, 5.50, 6,45 and 9.50 p m. t o 5, and 8 to 9 p. m. mothers can rest. putting him into a college crew at the regetta. Charter Oak Park, 6, 8.25,11.10 a m, 12.30, our judgment the investments are all safely made, worked in tbe kitchen, at the loom, and at the let tbem rise an hour and then bake in a quick 4.80. 5.50, 6.45, and 9.50 p. m. Castoria is recommended by all physicians and in accordance with the laws of the State. If a young fellow is well-trained, high-spirit- oven fifteen minutes. HE PLACE TO BUY YOUR ed, plucky, cool-headed, sweet-tempered and spinning-wheel, and most of tbem were dress- J. T. McMANUS.AssistantSupt. T and nurses who have tried it, and it is having a rap- G. H. BAKER. ed in the very garments which their own skill- idly increasing sale. It is prepared with great care L. W. CRANE. brave-hearted in emergencies, you will find it In a thriving town of Michigan, a year or CHAS. HOLT. - out in tbe race. ful hands had made. And somehow they Presentation Goods after the recipe of Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Mass,, at managed to get along without a French dress- two ago, when the country was fall of agents, the Laboratory of J. B. Rose A Co., 46 Dey Street, JJOME MUTUAL FIRE But one thing is very clear: There should maker. How is it now ? Well, most women and almost everybody was agent for something IS AT New York. be a decided change in the management of —pardon me, Sir—most ladies toil not, neith- or other, a certain infant of that town, being INSURANCE COMPANY, er do they spin, and yet Solomon in all his blessed by the advent of a baby brother, was rpO THE WORKING CLASS. races—or "trials of speed," as the thin-skin- BXJR W EliL'S, SLATER, ned chaps say, wbo sneak off to a trot when glory was not arrayed like one of these." Mr. very inquisitive as to where the little stranger Stafford Springs, Conn. away from home "on business," but are very Bowen estimated that only a third of our pop- came from. Being informed that Dr. S—— MANUFACTURER OF Authorized Guarantee Capital, $100,000 loud in condemnation of those who love the ulation are now really producers. He contin- had brought it, he stood in a brown study for Who has the Largest Assortment of Cash Guarantee Capital, paid in ,$30,000 horse, just as they do any oth«r noble crea- ued : a moment, when, with the intelligent look of We can furnish you employment at which ture, without concealment. There should be one wbo has solved a difficult matter he asked: you can make very large pay, in your own lo OFFICERS: "As a nation, we are luxurious livers—more "Say, pa, is he the agent for them ?" Sand Instruments, a substitution of medals for purses at all so than any other on earth. More so than the calities, without being away from home over WATCHES, GEO. M. IVES . - - PEESIDENT. Fairs, and no plaoe given to the peripatetic night. Agents wanted in every town and English, the German, or the French. We eat B. W. PATTEN - - - VroE-PsEsiDENT. nags that travel around in the oare of third- and waste more food, and we consume more "Yes," he said dreamily, "we are always connty to take subscribers for Tlie Cen- DIBEOTOBS: rate jockeys to divide up the "premiums" at striving for a subjective goal. Unconciously, tennial Record, the largest publication Clocks, Jewelry, Military Coods, intoxicating drinks, tea, and coffee. We dress B. W. Patten, Julius Converse, rural exhibitions. Both the purses and hack it may be, but still we strive. We lean over in the United States—46 pages, 64 columns; G. M. Ives, L. W. Crane, more extravagantly than any otber people. In and Silver Ware, "trotters" should be oonfined to the regular answering the question, What shall we do ? I the verge of the infinite, longing to grasp its Elegantly Illustrated ; Terms only $1 per year. AND IMPORTER OF W. D. Heald, Chas. L. Dean, race courses. Tbe purse is the gambler's The Record is devoted to whatever is of inter- will say that we must labor—in any sphere in mysteries, and lost in the profundity of its Ever exhibited in Stafford. Particular atten- M. A. Marcy. stake. The medal is a certificate of excellence immensity." Yes," she replied, thoughtfully, est connected with the Centennial year. The J. F. CHAMBERLIN, Secretary, which God has placed us—with the determina- tion is called to my stock of MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, which the breeder can hang in' his stable, or tion to be content with such things as we have, "but, John, would you mind my putting a Great .Exhibition at Philadelphia is fully illus- R. S. HICKS, Treasurer. the farmer in his parlor. It is enduring, trated in detail.. Everybody wants it. The and not whine or oomplain about our posi- brown patch on those old duck pants of This company is now prepared to issue policies creditable, and means something. Make them tion or circumstances. We must work cheer yours ?" whole people feel great interest in their Coun- Silver Ware, 42 COBTLANDT-BT. ... - NEW YORK. upon the safer kinds of property, at of gold and silver, artistic and valuable; and try's Centennial Birthday, and want to know fully, industriously, and with noble aspira- Low Rates. they will be an incitement to honorable rival- It was evening. Three of them were kill- all about it. An elegant patriotic crayOn comprising the latest designs in FANCY AR. ST All Bund Instruments Warranted tions to better our condition and be increas- Insuring against damage by Fire, also damage by ry in a useful and honorable vocation. By ingly useful to others. Then we must live ing a cat One of them held a lantern, anoth- drawing premium picture is presented free to TICLES, such as such means as these, and by giving a new each subscriber. It is entitled, "In remem- •WSend for Price-List and terms. Lightninff when fire does not ensue. within our means—our actual income—and er held the cat, and the thiid jammed the pis- d91y and deserved prominence to other features of tol into the cat's ear and fired, shooting the brance of the One undredth Ann iversary of TOILET STANDS, CAED STANDS, VASES, CAS- A portion of tbe insurance business in Stafford always restrict our expenditures so as to be and vicinity is rspectfully solicited. the exhibition, the horse can be brought into relieved from all unnecessary care and anxie- man in the hand who held the cat, and the the Independence of the United States." Size, TOES, CAKE BASKETS, SYRUP CUPS, his true relations to the Fairs of the country, 23 by 30 inches. Any one can beoome a suc- QOAL! COAL!! Applications for agencies addressed to the compa- ty. We must live honestly, virtuously, and one with the lantern was wounded in the arm. CHILD'S SETS, Slc.. See., ny at Stafford Springs, Conn., will receive proper at- to the benefit of all concerned.—The Golden examplarily in the sight of God and man. The cat left when it saw how matters stood, cessful agent,"for but show thejpaper and pic- tention. Rule. ture and hundreds of subscribers are easily ob- LUMBER ! LXJMBER Standing firm and starting boldly from such a and that ill-feeling was engendered. Also, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, HAND- Stafford Springs, Conn., Dec. 12,1874. tf. position there is no room for doubt or fear tainecTevery where. There is.no business that A Full Assortment of will pay like this at present. We have many KERCHIEF BOXES, POCKET BOOKS, fOLLAND COUNTY MUTU- IS RARE REEF DANGEROUS 1 as to the future. If we haye health we shall At the "earnest request" of several young agents who are making as high as $20 per day COAL and LUMBER, surely have suocees." men, a Missouri paper publishes the following For several years past hygeists antf path- bit of information : "There is nothing so and upward. Now is thejtime: don't delay. And a large line of other Fancy Goods, all of SHINGLES, LATH, AL FIRE INSURANCE CO., The Woodstock Fair is one of the institu- Remember it costs nothing to give the busi- ologists have been closely studying the pro- tends to shorten the lives of old people and whioh I will sell at prices to suit the times. Of Tolland, Conn gressive invasion of the temiodea or tape tions of Eastern Connecticut. It is held in a to injure their health as the practice of sit- ness a trial. Send for our circulars, terms, MOULDINGS, and BUILDING MATE- town remarkable not only by its beauty, but and sample copy of paper, which are sent Give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. worms in the human species, in order to dis- ting up late, especially winter evenings, and RIALS, STATEMENT JAN. 1ST. 1876. cover all the causes which lead to the presence for its fertility and the intelligence and enter- more especially when there is a grown-up free to all who apply; do it to-day. Com- Very respectfully, prise of its inhabitants. This year the fair plete outfit free Jto'those'who ^decide to en- generally,will be kept constantly on hand at Amt. of Premium Liens, $362,213.76 of these terrible parasites and the means of daughter in the family." Amt Gross Cash Assets, 104,204.74 attracted an unusually large crowd of people. gage. Farmers and mechanics, and their sons Stafford Springs. W. W. BURWELL. Johnson's Sc, Brockbauk's old stand,at preventing them. While many vital points relating to the subject are still in controversy, The receipts for admission were larger than and daughters make the very best of 'agents. gTAFFORD SPRINGS,®YE WORKS before.— N. Y. Tribune, Sept. 15M. "Mister, how do you sell sugar to-day ?" Address, THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Reasonable Prices. Total Assets, $466,418.50 it has been demonstrated that we are attacked "Only twenty cents a pound, sir." "Can't Portland, Maine. 22j6m. The undersigned beg leave to inform the people CALL AND EXAMINE. The cash assets are as follows: by the armed taenia (taenia solium) and by the give it I'll drink my coffee without sugar, oi Stafford ana vicinity that they have started a 100 shs First Nat'l Bank, stock, Rockville, $11,200 00 non-armed tenia (tenia medio eanellata or >n- How to Vanquish the Stomach's Tor* SOOUBING, BLEACHING, and DTKINO ESTABLISHXBNT, C. J. HOLMES. 86 shs Rockville National Bank stock 8,600 00 mentor. and kiss my wife for sweetening. Good day where they are prepared to execute skilfully any Stafford Springs, Oct. 1,18TS. 76 shs Stafford National Bank stock, 7,980 00 ermis), that the germs of tho two entozoa are If the Enemy of mankind was permitted to sir." "Good day. When you get tired of TyjONUMENTAL WORKS of work entrusted to them. 100 shs Tolland County Nat'l Bank stock, 10,000 00 introduced into the intestinal canal through exert his diabolical ingenuity in the invention that kind of sweetening, please call again." We are now fitted up to Scour, Dye, and Finish Loan on collateral (security for same $1000,) 300 00 flesh food, and that the germs of the first us- J. H. COOK fc CO., all kinds of Ladies' Gentlemen's garments,any shade, Mortgage loans, ..... 61,965 00 of a new disease, be could scarcely devise one "I will." He called the next day. and with a superior luster. gABNESSES Personal loans, ...... a,63( 49 ually come from pork and tbose of the second more worthy of his genius than dyspepsia, Spring-field., Mass, Ladies' Shawls of every material-cleansed Due from agents ..... 299 30 from beef and mutton. It has furthermore The dyspeptic sufferer is tormented by symp- It is recorded of an old deacon, now dead, and re-finished. of* all kinds, Cash deposited in bank .... 10,656 98 been pointed out, by M. Regnault, that, while toms resembling those of almost every known who used to lead the singing in a country Real estate unincumbered ... 700 00 the number of attaoks of the armed taenia has Every description of CEMETERY WORK furnish Ladies' Waterproofs restored, Carpets Accrued interest ------642 97 malady, 'and is often worried into monomania church, that finding the concluding word of ed in Scotch, English and American Granite, Marble scoured, and colors revived. Feathers Dyed and Saddles, Bridles, Halters, Robes, not notably augmented, those of the non- by these conflicting and perplexing manifest- a hymn (Jacob) had not sylables enough to Curled. In fact everything in the Scouring and armed worm are becoming more and more and Brownstone. Inscriptions cut, Monuments and Dyeing line done on the most reasonable terms. Blankets, Linen Dusters and Blankets, 1104,204 74 ations. A favorite though absurd hallucina- fill up the music properly, he ended it thus: Gravestones cleaned and reset in the best manner, Losses reported and unadjusted, $3,400 00 frequent. tion of the victim of chronic indigestion is Gentlemen's Coats and Vests re-bound Trunks, Bags and Valices, For accrued taxes ... 75603— 4,15603 J a-a-a-f ol-de-riddle-cob. W. F. COOK, of the above firm, will visit Stafford and pressed, Ac. Also for sale, Carpet Yarn, Tbe cause attributed to this increase is first that he or she has heart disease. Dyspepsia any desired color. Feather Dusters, Bird Cages, Afnount of Net Cash Assets 100,048 71 has often been pronounced incurable, but ex- aud vicinity at regular intervals,and will take orders the therapeutic use of raw beef, and second, Said a pompous fellow, brow-beating his ALL GOODS WARRANTED NOT TO CROCK. Over 47 Tears of Successful Business. the habit of eating that meat, as well as mut- perience has shown that Hosteler's Stomach or all varieties of work. Baby Carriages, Sponges, Fish Baskets, auditors: "I have traveled round the world." BUBDON'ft GIBSON. Trunk Straps, Vacuum Oil, No Assessment has ever been made ton, (the latter, however, in a less degree than Bitters will vanquish it, together with the Replied a wit of the Addisonian school: "So We desire to express our thanks for the liberal on tbe Premium Liens. the former,) in a very rare state. Both beef constipation and bilious derangement which has this cane I hold in my hand, but it ia only patronage which we have received, and would re- Crosby's Axle Oil and Soap, Soc. LUCIUS 8. FULLER, President. J^TSY MAGAZINE, JOHN B. FULLER, Secretary. and mutton contain morbific germs, which usually accompany it. Diseases of the kid- a stick for all that." specttf ully solicit a continuance of the same, which CHARLE8 A. HAWKINS, Treasurer might well escape the scrutiny of a much neys and supposed rheumatic pains are also we shall endeavor to deserve. any weekly paper, GIVE ME A CALL. more rigid inspection of market food than it frequent ooncomitants of dyspepsia, but they, "Have you taken any remedy?" asked a any daily paper, JLOUB S FLOUR !! obtains nere; and these, lodged in some or- too, succumb to the above named invaluable CHOOL TEACHERS. CLERGYMEN, E. N. CBANE, physician of a sick person whom he had been gan of the body, speedily develope into the oorreotive. called to visit.—"No," said the patient, "I S CANVASSERS, any book Stafford Springs, April, 27 1876. We have just received, direct from the mills mature worm. Cooking the meat thoroughly or active, intelligent men or women without experi. From the Boston "Evening Traveller." haven't taken any remedy, but I've taken lots cnce in selling books, will find published may be had at or through 200 Barrels of is a sure safeguard ; but on the other hand, of dootor'a stuff." TAKE pleasure in informing the oitizena Choicest Flour, there are many who have no relish for well It is, perhaps, but a simple act of justice to PAWllT'Q Concise History of the CHANDLER'S News Office, I of the town of Stafford and vicinity that I have done beef or mutton, and, among the Ger- the proprietors of WISTAE s BALSAM or WILD I MlUfl 0 American People obtained a * • And areprepared to sell it at Lowest Prices. CHERRY for us to say, that our personal expe- "Hew are you pleased with the beauty of the easiest and Best thing to sell during this year. Also, an ENLARGED STOCK of mans especially, the meat is prepared in vari- Complete in 1,000 pages, elegant and cheap, it is the STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN. ous ways without being cooked at all. We rience in the use of this article has impressed French ladies?" asked a number of highly- book for tbe times, and takes on sight. It ie the Best HORSE-SHOER Groceries, bave frequently seen raw beefsteak served us favorably. One of the proprietors of the rouged Parisian coquettes of an English Familv History—has the Best Illustrations, the Best hat is second to none in the state, and am now pre- Traveller was entirely oured of a severe cough gentleman.—'Tm no judge of painting," was Good stock of STATIONERY, including pared to give them the best of horse and oxshoine Having sold our interest in the Grain business, we and eaten with the simple acoompaniments of Maps and Charts, the Best Bindinga, the Best endorse- 6 are able to give our attention more fully to Flour and of four months' continuance by the use ot the reply. ments by tbe Press, and so is the BEST SILLING BOOK NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES in latest every time. pepper, salt and vinegar. Butchers in New in the market to-day. Don't be caught by trashy Groceries, and hope by fair dealing to (Becure a con- York city chop finely the good meat whioh is this Balsam, and several ot our friends and styles, always on hand, also I also can sell them as good a Buggy, Rusi< tinuance of the liberal patronage we haye heretofore It is rumored that a New York baker has "Centennial Histories" when you can have for less ness Wagon, Farmer Truck, Ox Vac received. trimmed from joints or bones, and sell it in acquaintances, who have tried the article, money a STANDARD WORK, combining all the Strong on as any m or ou t of town. its hashed state, at a low price to the poorer have found it of great service in relieving invented a new kind of yeast, which makes Points. Any intelligent person can sell this book. Fruits in Season, Immediate attention is requested to unpaid grain bread so light, that one of bis pound loaves Large profits and no risk. 8end for description, bills. Respectfully, classes, wbo likewise eat it raw, and thus save them of severe ooughs and shortness of breath OpiuioaK of tlie Press, and Terms to Agents. J. B. Nuts, Confectionery, Toys, and Fancy Goods J5J ^m&JS&SSSSS^™"* the fuel required for cooking. As indicated ing, with whioh they have been afflicted. 5C do not weigh over twelve ounces. FORD A CO., New York. THOMPSON it WHITON. cents and $1 a bottle. Sold by all druggists. Thanking the public for their past liberal patron- Stafford Springs, March 18.1875. above, physioians often prescribe raw meat F. J. CHANDLER. age, I hope by doing good work at low prices to to tbe weak and debilitated, and it is no "Why should we celebrate Washington's END 25c. to G. P. ROWELL A Co., New merit a continuance of the same. "Come home, John, a rolling stone gathers York, for Pamphlet of 100 pages, containing very uncommon thing to see infants suck- birthday more than mine ?"' asked a teacher S O A DAY at home. Apent* wanted A GENCY ot Tolland County Mntu- no moss." "No I won't, mother, a setting in Boston. "Beeause be never told a lie!" lists of 8,000 papers, and estimates showing cost of &JLJU Ontfi and terms free. TRUE A CO., WM. A. COMINS. XX al Fire Ins. Co. at J, W. CHANDLER'S ing tender pieces of raw steak. Of course all hen never grows fat." Augusta, Maine. Stafford Springs, Aug. 19,1876, office, Rockwell's Block, Stafford Springs. shouted a little boy. OUR MEW YORK. LETTER. The Washington correspondent of the Bos- New York, Sept, 18, 187C. ton Journal tells the following :— BUSINESS In June, 1875, the secret service began to collcct evidence against au organization of NOW IK TI^E TIME has actually revived, and New York begins to counterfeiters in Alabama and adjoining coun- People from Stafford Springs and look like New York again. The hotels are ties in Tennessee. The result was tbo arrest vicinity persist in going to Spring- full, tbe jobbers are doing a large trade, and it of a large number of prominent citizens, field to buy their Clothing, Huts, may be safely said that we have turned the among wlioin were the superintendent of a Sabbath school, a church deacon, a foreman COTTONS! Cap.-t and Furnishings, is beetuso corner, and are once more on something like of the last grand jury, and the cqn4\ii neck. This free fashion of dressing the hair this time the' five robbers outside were riding Cotton and Wool is a great relief from the heavy styles that up and down, keeping rip a continuous fire at less than mar Icet prices ofto-'lay overheated and wearied the heads so long. from their pistols, shooting in the air, at QONSOLIDATEO! houses, and at people who bega i to come with Cotton The new hats have very high and sharp crowns arms. Then one rode to the door of the I bought my goods when Cottons were Low, and narrow brims, the shape as well as the bank, shouting, "The game is up ; we're beat, Having purchased the business and stock ahtN-fllV<& chlkf} for the next Sliirtin name, taken from that worn by the peasant tjome out." The three men inside sprang of goods of E. J. Brown, and a?so jnst re- ministrels of Home. It looks more modest over the counter, and rushed to tho door, eeived Heywood staggering from the vault to a ohair. Opera when trimmed with a scarf of net or soft silk The last robber turned with his hand on the $1,500 worth of NEW GOODS, with a feather curling like smoke around tho counter and fired the shot which killed Hey- obtrusive crown. But it will not be accepted wood. at my Old Stand, I now offer an immense Ac£ SEE by people who know the best style, who wait CALL D THEM Also a Good Assortment of stock of Staple and Fancy for the second importations, later, which are Henry Ward Beecher is as fortunate in hav- ing reckless enemies as he is happy in this DRY GOODS, and sure to be in better taste. possession of devoted friends. It -is safo to LADIES' SHOES, THE GREAT SHOOTING MATCH assume that had it been known a year and a concluded Thursday, excited avast deal of at- half ago that Mrs. "Woodhul! was suing for a which the ladies of Stafford will do well to ex- tention, and created much excitement. The divorce from her last affinity; that Mr. Monl- amine at once, as I propose to close out ton had involved his firm in such frauds upon result of each shot was telegraphed to the city, many articles at much less than and the various papers issued extras every the revenue as compelled it to pay $50,000 hour all day. If a real battle had been in penalty and forced him to retire from the COST, and all of them at partnership, and that Mr. Tiiton was addicted Rockwell's Block progress, there could have been no more in- EXTREMELY LOW PRICES. terest manifested. The immense Irish popu- to misadventures iu sleeping-cars, to the great lation were wild with delight over the pros- confusion of lady travelers, the "conspiracy Stafford Springs EAGLE STORE I have in stflck pect on Wednesday, that their team would car- to defame and blackmail'.' the Plymouth pas- tor (as his lawyers called tlie scandal) would 10,000 yards of PRINTS ry off the honors, the Scotch population were never have been so far successful as to roach 5,000 yards of COTTONS. jubilant ahd hopeful, while the Canadian and tho courts. What character the principal wit- Australian New Yorkers all cheered their nesses against Mr. Beecher possessed during Large line of Dress Goods of Fiueand countrymen to the echo. But they were all tho trial disappears "iitj the truth about. them Medium Qualities. disappointed. Here, as in Ireland and Eng- : now cVrfnes out. Tho latest scandal about Large slock ot Initios Shoes. land, the coolness, steadiness, and practice of Mr. Tillon has been unwarrantably ni.ule pub- the Americans, as well as the superiority or lic by ihe ,same scandal-mongers who, pre- Fancy Notions, Kid Gloves, their arms, made them victors. ' Field sports- tending- (o be his friends, urged him ou in Parasols, &c., &c. men affect to sneer at fhis careful markuian- bis prosecution of Beeclicr. He now doubt- Twenty pcr cent, i.ow cr liiun any Store I offer PRINTS at 5 to 7 cts., ship—this deliberate, long waiting shooting. less perceives ihat sr.ch chroniclo.rK.9f filth lit Town. '"If a man has got to fix his sights, and lie make n"6 distinction of reputations; stx'has COTTONS, O and 7 cts. down in fancy positions, and draw a long, no consideration, friendship finds no favor, ORIENTAL TEA STORE Other goods in proportion. careful sight, what use is he iu actual work ? and doubtless kinship would be disregarded. What could such a man do against Sitting —A'. Y. Tribune. 30, 40, 55, ancl 65 Ct*. Per Pound. Can't stop to givo more particulars, bnt Bull ? Why don't they practice shooting from coine and see for yourselves. My shelves aro the shoulder ? When I was a boy ttye go«u Just received direct from Japan, an invoice cro.wdetl, and I intend to relieve them, and to marksman was be who could take a sqmrrel - The captain of a privateer, who h id been of Japan Teas, picked a little more than in an engagement, wrote to his owners that reduce stock at any sacrifice. on the jump, or a deer on the'run." Thus, 30 clays since, from the private gardens of the the sportsmen who murder game for the res- lis had received but little damage, having on - Mikado,or some other place,or thereabouts, of Cull at either of taurants of New York, aucf use swivel shot- ly one of his hands wounded in the nose. . guns. They forget ihat this kind of shoolir.g the most peculiar Flavor and Streligth, BNTCNT EVES, re-;tore in TuUand County. TWO STORES, dan's sharp-shooters could keep batteries sr- Swucrh or liar:-'h. To remedy thum defect* use Glenn's Main-St., - STAFFORD SPRINGS. Sulphur Soap. Jlir.i/s UAIB DYE restores the tinge I claim that by having my TEAS fresh from lenced by picking off gunners at long range, of youth to gray locks. > and many an officer upon upon whose life the first hands, and making iheui a Specialty, fate of a field depended was disabled by these PALMER, MASS. and getting a largo discount from the prices thousand yard marksmeu. And as the coun- This is to certify that I have used Dr. E. W. paid by grocers, a-;• en so lecently picked a In New York city a respectable family pays In Andover, 12th, by Rev. Thomas Dow- few days age will improve them. Frame Body Brussels, Tapestry $1,500 annually for the rent of a house. A cine of a famous doctor who has saved thou- liug, Avern Pardoe of the Toionto (Canada) sands of lives by it in his large private practice. All Goods Warranted. Full and Brussels, and all Wool Carpet- physician charges from three to five dollars Globe, and Mary Jane, daughter of D. P. for a single visit, and furnishes no medicine. N.B.—The Tar-Balm ha% no BAD TASTE or accurate weight always given. ings. No old stock, but all NEW Goods, Sprague. smell. None but Fail-hank's Standard In the country it frequently requires a long In Monson. 12th, Rufus Flynt, and Addie opened this season and very desirable. Per- PRICES 50 CENTS AND $1 PER BOTTLE. Scales used. Yours, «£e., ride and great inconvenience to obtain a phy- A., daughter of D. G. Green. sons expecting to purchase carpets the com- sician, and when found he may not be able to Great saving "to buy large size. In Willington, 18th, by Rev. C. W. Potter, J. A. MEDBERY^ ing year will save money by making tbeir procure the proper remedies. The most re- "Pike's Toothache Drops" Cure Alfred B. McCoy of Marion, III. and Clara Oriental rJrEA Store. selections from this stock, as it is to be all markable ann unfailing remedy the -world has E., daughter of Edward Morrison of Willing- in 1 Minute. over seen, and onie which is endorsed by all ton. Sold by all Druggists. Stafford Springs, Aug. 10. lt>TG. closed out and store vacated. physicians, is now placed within the reach of In Palmer, 19th, by Rev. Father Lynch, M. every family, where it can always be kept for ( O'Brien of Stafford Springs, and Julia Hurlihy J. D. McKNICHT. immediate use. Danger arises from delay. , of Monson. CABPET ROOMS OVEK MCKXIGHT, NORTON One dollar or fifty cents invested in Centaur In Belchertown, 20th, Edwin D. Cushman Liniment will last a family a year. There is ( of Monson and Florence A. Sedgwick. HAWLEY'S DRY GOODS STOBE, no pain which it will not relieve, no swelling it will not subdue, wound it will not heal, or lameness it will not cure. It heals burns with- Hsep4'w* out a scar, and renders the bites of snakes and the sting of bees innoxious.

Artificial Teeth WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEELRY, SILVER aud PLATED WARE. Teeth Filled New in the Autumn of 1873, and now sold Teeth Cleaned in nearly every city and town in the United Cutlery, Spectacles, Eyeglasses, etc., etc. Teeth Repaired States, and endorsed by the Carpet and House I would call particular attention to my as- Teeth Extracted Furnishing Trade as the very best art i sortment of Foreign and American cle of its kind ever introduced to Watches, which I have constantly on hand iu Gold aud Silver Casds, including the. the public. American, Elgin, Springfield, (III.? Paul Breton, PLE IN CONSTRUCTION. DOES ITS WOBK PEB- Henry Beguelin, Droz & Perrot, Tissot, &c. ORCUTT'S: BLOCK, . AT ROCKWELL'S BLOCK. &TIt has no\v att uned the largest sale of Repairing promptly and neatly executed. "SfTStore closed at S o'clock, Saturday eve any Carpet Swc-per ever made. nings excepted.

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of Sterling Purity. FURNITURE WAREROOMS JAPAN, YOUNG HYSON and OOLONG Teas Cheaper tba.11 ever before offered in the United States. • G. II. BAKER, New crop JAPAN TEA, called the Eirly Pickings, formerly sold at $1.25 per ponnd by the Stafford Springs chest I now sell at SOe pcr pound. Our favorite GOc JAPAN TEA reduced to 50c pcr pound. Good JAPAN Tea 10c per pound. YOUNG HYSON, a fine article, from BOm % 1 pcr ponnd. BLACK TEAS, from 50c to $1 per pound. L. W. CRANE. OTICE.—I have on hand, at my miD^ Nice Summer Wood, that I will sell at markeN t price, delivered to any part of the village, ei- ther four foot or cut all ready for tlie stove. „ A.C .MUNIS. •••(••••••SMMMAAAAMMMMMAHSHIABAABAAMM R^Kville Correspondence. Willington. The Rhode Islund law protecting scallops IIOM 1: iv sow.-;. —List of letters remaining in the post office "Native" told "somebody" is mis-stated, but SUNDAY AND SOCT^RY NOTICES. (Coriespondence.) goes off on the fifteenth of September. This uncalled for during (he week ending Sept. 21: does not affect the issue, and may have been ODS at London Northern Uailroad. Mrs. Juliett Brad way, George Freeman, D. First Congregational church, E. B. Bingham, —A fine refreshing rain on Sunday. Was year there was a great rush of fishermen that Gr° pastor. Preaching at 10>£ A. M., Snnday school 12 misunderstood. If any information is want- day, and at East Greenwich about five hun- STJJCMKB ARKANGEMENT. commencing Mon- Hustings, Harry Magyre, John Turner, Her- there any one who regretted it ? ed *in regard to Mr. L's. later belief, it can day, Juuc 12th, 1S70. Tra'NS IIMW: Stafford AS fol- man Sclilott, C. C* Walker. M., prayer meeting at 6% I- M. dre I bushels were caught. It takes an expert lm\ s: Second Congregational «church, H. F. Hyde, pas- —Edward Morrison and wife havo lately le now be obtained, and if the gentleman wants to prepare scallops. Only the "eye" or heart PANIC PRICED Coi!i£ Kortk—7 «nd I 9,->Ja, ill., mid J..(9 tor. Preaching at 10,% A. M., Sunday school imme- A OAUD.—Mr. Editor:—Please permit me turned from their centennial trip. to bring out the "private diary" he can also or muscle is edible. The rest is rejected. )>. in., lor Palmer, Sprin^.ieid. Korttii!, Amherst, through the "Press" to thank the kind friends diately after; prayer me* ting i*. m. bave plenty of extracts from Mr. Loomis" Milier'e Falls, -j'itchburg, (i'.-.vinicld, BratUeboro, —William S. Pomeroy has opened a shop About three quarts of the marketable product who su generously presented me with a parse M. E. church, G. W. ."Miller, pastor. Preaching public statements by calling on NATIVE. ait & SMALL Hunt thinks tbe times are brightening at his able to a professor of the art. of boys in blue. Adjourned to Wednesday keep it in tbe barber's shops and the livery burgesses, passed September 9th, A. D. 1876 Fine Assortment paper Hangings. •ware-house, for he is selling black walnut stables, and it is not to be wondered at that —The equinoctial storms have set in a little evening, 20th. Be it Ordained : That all streets or high- chauilier sets as fast as he can get them made. earlier than usual this season, but the rain did our young men are all going to ruin. —The Congregational society have purchas- ways in the Borough of Stafford Springs, with- have received the past week a Fine Line of He warrants his goods to suit, and sells a A RJCBIDSNT. not come before it was really needed. ed the old Stafford Street church bell. It in the following specified limits or boundaries, Young Hyson and Olong Tea, complete set for $75. t —The sidewalk on Union-st. has been re- was taken down last Thursday and brought shall be known by their respective names as Coventry. here. This bell has a rich, deep tone, and Japan Tea, grown this season. Stafford. paired, much to tbe satisfaction of those whom follows": SOUTH OOVENTET. duty or pleasure calls to traverse that street at was considered the finest bell in Stafford. It SUNDAY AND SOCIETY NOTICE?. East-Main Street—from borough east line, near Ba- GOODS Sugar, from 8 1-2 to 11 lbs., per doll* —L M. Wood has bought the house for night. •was,'cast in Hartford, and cost originally $350. Methodist j£i>iscopal Church, Rev. Dr. A. J.Church ker's brook, west to Jlaymsrket square. merly occupied by E. P. Packer. It's weight is 1250 lbs. It will be placed in Main Street—from Hay market square west to in- Molasses, from 45 to 75 eta. per gallao. pastor. Sabbath services: Preaching at 10.45 a. —Report says that a certain man in town the tower of the new church in a few days. tersection ot Church street. •i.; Sunday school 1U.15 p. m.: prayer meeting 6.30 —Charles Corey was kicked in tho lower sold his wife to another man for $10, part of West-Main Street—west from intersection with ii. iu Class meetings on Teesday evenings at 7.45. —The two boys, Thompson and James,who Canned Goods. Prayer meeting on Thursday evenings at 7.45. part of his face, by a colt belonging to H. W the bargain being that the seller should be Church-st, westerly to intersection with Weat-st., Mason, last Tuesday morning, inflicting quite present at the marriage ceremony of the par- were present when the Green and Shurtleff near Hunry Thrall's.i Grace Church, Episcopal, Bev. Dr. Hawley, minis- East Street—from near East-Main-st., nearHeald's Flour, from $6.25 to $10.50 per bbl. t ter in cuarire, residence East Main Street. Services a severe wound. ties. girls took the poison that ended the life of the corner, northerly to borough line. 4 •at A. :.[., aud at G.Sj i-M. Sunday school at 12 v., —Mr. Samuel Wilson,"one'of the'oldest'and former, were examined before Justice Irons Crown Street—trom East-Main-st., near Wm. HECKER'S PREPARED FLOUR, immediately after morning services. Seats free. The —We are sorry to have to admit that Rock- READY - MADE CLOTHINC best-known citizens of our town, died at his on Monday for suspected complicity in the Smith's, south to Westford-av. publie are cordially invited. ville, formerly the abode of purity aud inno- affair, but no evidence was found to implicate School Street—from East-Main-st., near Asher READY - MADE CLOTHINC EXTRA CALIFORNIA GRAHAM FLOUR, Congregational Church, ltev. C. C. Painter, pas- residence in this village early Wednesday cence, is rapidly becoming different, if we them, and they were discharged. They prob- Knowlton's, south to school-house. tor. Sabbath services: 10*^ A. M. preaching service; morning. < Mr, Wilson has been a resident of may believe the many reports, that arejbeing ably supposed the girls were joking when Maple Street—From East.main-st., near Alvarado FINE WHITE CORN MEAL. ViY. P. M. Bible servioe and Sabbath school, this town for nearly 70 years ; was judge of circulated. Howard's, south to Cross-st. i . ii. evening service. Weekly prayer meeting they declared their intention of taking poison, Cross Street—from Maple-st east to School-st. MACKEREL by the pound or kit, Thursday evenings at probate for this district, and olerk and treas- —A friend wishes to know if oysters are even premising that they knew that it was a Willington Avenue—from East-main, near Smith urer of.the town,'for many years. He was W. Page's, south to borough line. as Cheap as oan be found anywhere. BLOCKJSLAND CODFISH. Masonic—Woicott Lodge No. Ctl, Stafford,.meets not fish, as he saw painted on a fish peddler's poisonous draught that they had prepared. Westford Avenue—from Willington-av.. east to .at Masonic Hall first Thursday a:.d third Saturday much esteemed by all as an intelligent and cart the words, fish and oysters. He says —On Saturday, Sept. 9th, Mrs. Calista borough line. PAINTS and OILS, •evenings of each month. Ionic Lodge, No. 110 Staf- reliable public officer, and was universally that wheie he came from it is all fish, from a Furnace Avenue—from East-main-st., near Insur- ford Springs, meets at Ionic Ilall Hi-si Monday and beloved and trusted as an honest man. His Sparks was very pleasantly surprised by her ance building, north to borough line. HATS AND CAPS, PURE BROOKLYN LEAD, aliird Friday evenings of each month. periwinkle to a whale, so long as it lives in friends from Stafford, who, without much River Street—from Haymartet square, south to funeral will.be attended to-day (Thursday) at the water. —Special meeting of Ionic Lodge next 2 o'clock. ceremony, entered her house, loaded her din- borough line. LIME, by the lb. or bbl., —The boys in blue organized on Tuesday ing table with the various substantial and Spring Street—from Main south to Springs House, CEMENT, Monday evening. —A man named Harvey, living on the road Fisk Avenue—from Main east and north to High. in great Variety as usual, —Mill owners, aud farmers—and ali the evening last, with the following officers : C.daintie s of life, so arranged as to tempt the Tolland Avenue—from Main south-westerly to bor- between South Coventry and Willimantic, S. Harris, captain; J. Wood, ist lieutenant; most fastidious appetite. Besides this they ugh liile. [Extra WHITE POTASH by the lb. or ean. restol mankind—have welcomed (Le generous was dangerously injured while at work on a Albert King, 2d lieutenant, and J. Heath, 3d placed in her hand $27 in greenbacks. Nu- Church Street—from Tolland-av., across Main, Coes' Phosphate of Lime at redno- aud numerous rain clouds for the past five well for Robert Hines, one" day last week. north to High. Furnishing Goods/* lieutenant. About v100 members were, eil merous other presents were received from ed price. days. Two men were in the well at work, and Har- High Street—from West-main east to Furnace-av. rolled that evening. friends who could not be present. After din Center Street—from. West-main, near High, west- —The young Eagles (juveniles) of this vil- vey was lowering stones to them by a tub op- erly to West. lage played the Stafl'ordville juvenile club on —We were amused a day or two since to ner they all enjoyed a delightful ramble gath- No. 1 Peruvian Guano, ' erated by a windlass. As he was about to ering grapes, accompanied by their cousin, West Street—from Tollaud-av. north to West-main. of all kinds, handsome and desirable. Saturday last, scoring 23 runs to the Stafi'ord- lower [the tub one of the spokes broke, and see one of our citizens couuting the holes that Somers Avenue—from Solva Converse's residence ville club's 17. had been recently filled in ou the sidewalk of Mrs. C. E. McCoy of Illinois." This kind and west to borough line. Lister#Bro'&. Coarse and Fine Bone. Harvey, in attempting to save the tub from generous token of respect will long be remem- Green Street—from West, north-easterly to West- Carpet Bagrs, Umbrellas, —Miss Cady, teacher of the primary school falling upon the men in the well was struck Union-st., and ns ho couuted, ne ran as fol- Main. v Sole Agent for the Celebrated Phila- in district'No. 2, being at the centennial, tbe lows ; one vote, two votes, 10> n> Eev- J- Chnrch repair to the din ning-room, where a bounti- pecially for Sour Stomach, Wind Colic, Worms New Goods eyery week:. D of Westfield, Mass.: my step-mother was the *>eef-roasts, ,[email protected] ; pork-roasts, .14<2>. 16 ; - , Stafford Springs, we* a soiendid ful,* §n€ officers and present for ac- grave, was so vividly brought to view that playing, nntil the wee small hours began to interchanged pulpit services with Baptist pas- many a moistened eye, and throbbing heart,, Approach, Mi'. Mfs. C. then received the healed without a scar. Rheumatism, [Sprains, Respectfully, ceptance next Saturday evening, to which tors, as with Rev. Mr. Temple in Southwick, B% V, HARWOOD, time the meeting adjourned. AU supporters felt the power of the speaker's eloquent de- good wishes of the party for the future, and Mass., and have supplied *the vacant pulpit ancj most $eab, bonp and »}U8olp ai|ruent3can W. G. ELLIN, of (he ticket are invited to be present then, scriptive language. The glory that was to congratulations for the past. The guests in Baptist churches,as in North Haven, Conn. be absolutely cured. There are two kinds. follow the universal kingly dominion over the then departed for their several places of abode, I have been a union man since I was convert- and become members of the club. At bor- The White Centaur Liniment is for family DEALER IN BROWN'S NEW BLOCK, MAIN-ST., ough hall. tyh«le garth was most admirably presented be- well pleased with the evening's enjoyment, ed in 1822, and have attended and sustained but regretting that such occasions, do not meetings to promote union among all denom- use, the Yellow for horses and animals. One —Gone to the centennial'dnring tbe week : fore the attentive audience, and, crowning GROCERIES STAFFORD SPRINGS. 3. "E. Scott, F. A. Warfield, E. J. Sweet,Smith the whole subject, Christ's triumphant entry come more often. inations, as in Derby, Ct. when I was connect- trial will convince the incredulous. VV. Page, E. D. Spellman. Bev. Dr. A. J. into heaven, and entering upon his mediatori- ed with Yale College. Those who have known Maroh 30, 1876. —The republicans made a good demonstra- Church, Charles Gary, Gilbert Chaffee and al office, left his audience mingling in thought me during my religious life can confirm my F F SELECTED TEAS, son, 13. W. Patten, Mrs. C. J. Holmes. Mrs. and imagination among the heavenly and sub tion at the jiag jiaiying in Rockville on Satur- r,Bsertiqn§, as a Baptist brother, who has day last. L L PURE OOFFEE, > M. A. Smith. Miss Emily Thrall, Miss E. M. lime. The speaker's final appeal to the un- known me for the' last eight qr nine y^ars, A horrible stpry is afloat concerning Samu- O © SPICES, " JAMES D. -GILL, Lane. Geo. Barber, Samuel Farnsworth, F. converted was really pathetic, as he asked if At 4 p. m. tbe procession formed in front did at the recent state Y. M. C. A. Conven- el Lester of Shelter Island, who recently sud- of the republican headquarters, under com- tion in Ansonia, Ct. u U SUGARS, .J. Chandler,Miss L. S. Cady, M. O'Brien and they were ashamed of such a Savior. denly died, as was supposed, at Norwich, and R MOLASSES, mand of Sheriff Paulk and aids, and accompa R vwife. All the services of the occasion, satisfied was buried at his home, to the effect that the Successor to GILL 4 HAYESs —By the borough ordinances published those who w-ere present. Long live the church nied by the two village bands the line of I make these remarks, to say, that I have man employed in filling the grave heard and everything in family supplies, found in a this iveek it will be seen'that names have been and eociety to bless this beautiful valley, o. march was to the Opera House, thence to no controversy with the Baptists, either in strange noises from the coffin, and supersti- White, Corbin & Co.'s, the New England Co., Willington or elsewhere ; that I was surpris- first-class Grocery Store. Fine Art Store officially given to the streets and avenues of —John B. Puite? Jing bought A. Beecher tiously fled. Ho returned, however, and, the borough, designating, as a rule, the ap- Florence, Hockanum, Rock and American ed when a rumor came to me that offence was though the sounds continued, finished his Boots and Shoes Clough's big team,'and Pariis.'tfce Sp^jjard, mills, at each of which, as the procession halt- taken by the Baptists at my discourse, and Has in atook the largest and most proaches to the village as avenues. Many is running it. work and said nothing about it for several FOR ALL. In this department I cap show ed, a beautiful |j'ig was raised, bearing the that a milder criticism was first to appear in days. When the coffin was finally opened, it considerable streets.do nofappear in tbe list, —The Misses Hicks have goiie to the Cen- choice stock of goods to be not having been accepted as town roads. In names of Hayes and Wheele*, and tfcres rous- the Tolland County Press and afterwards a was found that; fester had been buried alive, the best stocif of Roots and Shoes, for Men tennial, with their brother, Attorney Hicks of Home cases changes bave been made from ing cheers given. Tb& procession nest halt- severer one, in the san^e paper j and th^t I and had struggled terribly to free himself. and Boy's, Ladies', Misses' and Children, found; including Meriden. names long borne by streets, ag in the case ed at the intersection of Park Place and Main would "get it" for my disoourse. Really, I ever exhibited in Stafford, and at prices that —The Tolland dramatic company have pre- street where two large flags, one bearing the could not see why such a tempest should be of Prospect and South streets, changes which CAN'T GO TO CHUBCH. Why not ? O ! my are SURE to sell the goods. Books, had lietter not have been made, and which it sented to Rev. Mr. Seymour the contents of Hayes and Wheeler medalions were thrown to stirred up, since I was writing wholly of a cough would disturb the congregation. Cure pastor of a Congregational church, while giv- will be hard to get ali the residents to ratify their treasurv, the profits from their render- the breeze. Samuel Fitch, chairman of the it then with "Hale's Honey of Horehoundand Dry Goods. Stationery, Jby use. ing, last winter, of "The Serious Family." town committee, called for three cheers which ing a history of said church—of its prosperity Tar," a pure vegetable remedy, unfailing as and adversity and of the causes thereof. As a Picture Frames, —The editor of tbe Journal a&d F. H. were given "with a will," after which Rev. H. the Sun and mild and harmless as the sum- PRINTS, C O e —A great many persons are proposing to F. Hyde read the following poem, written by historian I felt justified not only, but obliga- ALPACAS, iouy a work giving a history and description Thompson of Rockville passed through town mer air. Sold by all druggists. Pike's Tooth- o o o Bronzes, &c. Theo. E. King ox Rookville; ted, to relate whas caused a considerable re- ache Drops cure in 1 minute. 4w BRILLANTINES, T T •of the great centennial exposition, which so last Monday. Deer hunting, should thiuk, as ductiqn of the church and society. As to T Admirably commemorates onr nation's lOfith they took in supplies of candy, chewing gum, HA If, 'fO * HE JfL^O. and other T T 'JL1 All'now selling'at Reduced Prices. publishing th§ sanje in the coqnfcy pr.psr, I The Connecticut litei^ry institution at Suf- DRESS GOODS, O O tbirth-day. Hone of these need look for a &c., at C. Young Co's. Hurrah for tho flag! to the breeze let it go; deferred to the judgement of two discreet o Three cheers for the red, white aud blue I fleld has recently commenced its fall term HOSIERY, IV IV w.ork more thoroughly prepared than that by [From "Retsel."] Tho' trampled and torn 'neath the feet of the foe, members of my church. Had I foreseen the rsr Mr. McCabe, now being offered by Mr. Card- with over 100 pupils from all over the coun- &c., &c. K H JAMES D. GILL, —School in Dist. No. 1 commenced Mon- Thank God! it has risen anew. excitement that it occasioned I should have try. The institution is now entirely out of er of this village. Tbe author * has spent PAPER HANGINGS, day, 18th—Giles Dimmock, teacher. When after the storni|the mariner sees, left out what I said of Mr. L.—that iB, out of debt, and the property cost over $100,000. FLOWER POTS, months »n inspection of the exposition, and The sky by the rniubow spanned, the disoourse to be published in the Press, CURTAINS, CROCKERY, FINE ART STORE, " -—prtd'Jf and Chas. Lathrop were burned has bad th* fnll aid and sympathy of those in So we look to the AH? as it floats on the breeze, though it would have been retained in the The United States fish commission have di- OIL CLOTHS, EARTHEN-WARE, out at the centennial, lo^t all their clothing The promise of pe icejto the land. charge. The vett is well supplemented by il- discourse to be preserved as history. And rected the forwarding of 500,000 eggs of the CARPETS, FRUIT CANS. excepting what they had on. Hurrah for the flag! that on every sea, Spring-field., - Mass. lustrations, and th« work will be wluable as a now, while others, even Baptists, say that California salmon to the Westport Trout asso- Farmer's preduoe exchanged at market prices souvenir of the exposition, and as a descrip- —Not much political excitement yet, too in everv clime may be known As th a tiuibleir, of .vulccimd,boundless and free furnished no cause for the criticisms, I do ciation, to be hatched and placed in public pOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. tion' of the wonderful exhibit in detail. busy with fall work. -Suppose they will wake not wish to fnnreaae of prolong any ill-feeling. Goods delivered in any part of the village. up pretty soon. The democratic caucus for As the breeze o'er the billowy foam. —The season for summer boarders has In valley and mountain, in citytand town, I have therefore concluded to let my asser- F. A. HARWOO T>, Property in Albany and East Alhany, N. Y. passed, and the Sprmgs House has nearly town officers is called the 29th inst. net, it wave on the freo mountain air; tions stand as they are, unless the facts to WILLINGTON, (Village Hill,) Ct., Feb. 18, 1874. will be sold low or exchanged for country property ^ Its stars and its stripes shall our liberty crown, substantiate are demanded. Dr. E. W. ROVOE & Co. Gents: For years I have House on Westerlo-?t. Albany, between Broadway fallen back to its ordinary transient business, —Some of the reformers think it may be been greatly troubled with my stomach; my food and Church. Price $8,500, clear of all enenmbnutee Sustained by our song and our prayer,- T3IANOS TUNED, REGULATED and aud we are happy to know that the departed necessary to oall for gov'-nl troops to protect EKASTUS COLTON did not digest well and headache followed. I have Building at No. 490 Broadway, East Albany, S-sto^ For under its folds is a plentiful land, been obliged to call a physician, and have been laid JL REPAIRED. - ries, wood, with brick basement and stores. Price jgueste have carried with them the very best us—but I fear if they succeed in eieoiing Til- $4,500, with mortgage of $1,500 upon it. smpresston of our hotel under its new regime, den & Co. there will be more need of theia Where the stranger may come and be blest, (Communicated.) up more than a week at a time. I have tried vari- And the ripening grain, like a golden band Willington, Sept. 18th, 1870. ous remedies, but fouud none that will cure the ORGANS AND raSXOPEQWi Tuned Parties having village or country property which and that the good name it has won this season then headache and set my stomach right t}ll I tried your and Rppaired. they desire to exchange for the above will address Shallencbcl6 ttje bojjntifql West. The last communication from your clerical A. G. MCLAUGHLIN, Ea.t Albany, N Y viU tell upon its business another year. Mr. All hail to the flag! and the name there engraved, Tonic B jtter-s, which I 1.4ve uged nearly'one year, and Mrs. Wood are considered, by those who —Shooting affray.—On Saturday evening correspondent here, wandered so far from the and in that time have not been laid np one day. Al- Orders from any part of Tolland County will re- Also, for sale, a bakery at East Albany. Of him who to "conquer or die!" though I have been threatened as hard as ever, when have bad best opportunities te see for them- about 11 o'clock Daniel Connell. while calling Stood ffrm to the right like a true man and brave, points at issue that it seemed hardly worth a ive prompt attention. reply, but the disposition since evinced to I feel the spells coming on I take one or two doses RICESOF GRAIN ana at the house of H. Pease on Buff Cap, was A* the storm of the battle drew nigh. of medicine and be well soon. I now recommend £lves adapted to make a success of hotel b Barnard W. Woodruff, who opened crow, if not altogether "out of the woods," Woodruff, who opened In war or in peace, to friend or foe, all those sutfering from stomach difficulties to try Prices ao Low as consistent witPh FEED to day at the OLD MILL. T pr0p08e t0 a d the induces me to ask the publication of the open- Z^if Zl . i7 °P* the door and fired at Connell. the ball strik- Was ever a nature more kind? Royce's Tonic Bitters and get relief. Good and Cai-eful Work, Nice Fine Meal from No 1 Corn, - - . mi aa ohcy of making thek house a pleasan1 ft and low . ,, „ „„„v Did ever heart beat with a friendlier glow, ing and closing sentences of the letter sent to Very respectfully, EDWIN F. HOLT. " " White Wheat Middlings, - - - l.'aa Rye Feedr - - - - _ t'jji Of love aud of justice combined ? Mr. Potter, who had no part nor lot in the FRANKLIN, Ct.. June 17.1874. Pianos and OrganN sold Extra White Fanned Oats, - - . IS criticisms offered,—and neither he nor any This is to certify that I have used Dr. E. W, Royce etssftfi-*T" *T st ^xr^^r.^r £ Then swell the loud anthem from Miine to the sea & Co.'s Magic Painkilling Discovery for a severe Provender, »1.40 Wheat Bran, tlliltt srffl!«-•*his — That beats on the far Golden shore— one else in town (unless it be Mr. Colton) case of Rheqn>atism qf several years standing, and at LOW PRICES and on EASY TERMS. I shall keep a stock of all kinds of Grain on For'ffhe home of the brave, and the land of the free" knew that suoh a paper had been sent to the considered by evjsry 0119 perfectly Incurable. By the hand, and sell at the lowest market PrlCeSurices good fare, at a price within the means of the —Scene : three cross roads. Dramatis per- Mill will be kept open evenings. * Shall be ruled by oppressors no'njoie. Press. Please compare with the statement, use of your medicine for two weeks I was as well as "STPlease call on or address •tsiioso bte economicallcongratulateyd disposedthat tbe .hig Thh ereputatio village ins ! sonse : Two peddlers Following this Hon. O. H. Piatt of Meri- . E. C. DENNIS* t lRt"ped.—What do vou peddle ? dated August 28th :— ever free from the complaint, A HANDY PLACE.-At Rosebrook a, -its jPteasant surroundings and medicinal waters 2d ped.^—Oider. What do you peddle ? den made one of .his best speeches on the po- RespectuUy, Mrs. MARY N. CRANDALL. 0. H. HOBBY, XX in the room next east of E. J. Brown's store, HOLLAND, Mas»., March 18, 1974. Residence: > •bear abroad, are not now counterpoised, as 1st ped."—Knowledge. Sir. litical issues, muchjincreasing the enthusiasm "Dear Bro. Potter:—I have heard that Stafford Springs. you can get any little job of repairing done, such as some one of the Baptist church is putting an Messrs. E. W. ROYOE & Co. Dear Sirs: I tried East Main-8t.f ihas ixiea the case at times, by the bad repute 2d ped —I should judge by the looks your of tbe occasion. one bottle of your Tonic Bitters about a year ago table cutlery, shears, or other similar articles, .of its bote*, accommodations. goods were about sold out. In the eveuiug'a meeting was held at Rock- article in the T. C. Press, in opposition or for a billions difficulty, and I must say they are just ground, or otherwise put in order for use, sewing AME upon the premises of the subscriber, machines repaired, or a thousand qther little jol5 And he whipped up to escape the anger of ville Hall, where a Hayes and Wheeler club criticism of what I said in niy centennial dis- the thing for those troubled wjth a hilious stomach, —A ten-yeer oid eon of John Hampstou, especially in the spring of tbe year.. I applied to July 8th. a heifer. The owner is requested to that cost bnt little, and gave many dollars in saving No. 1. ______* ' was organised, withJQwight Marcy president, course about Rev. Hubbel Loomis, ***** Cprove property, pay charges, and take her away. the purchase of new articles. Then yon can at the the 2d inst., fell through a scuttle in the I have sent up to the Press explanations of you for another bottle, which I am taking, and feel same place get first quality Confectionery, Fruit, Granite Mill, striking on the floor of the third F. H. Stickueviand^Fran^ Brown secretaries, thoroughly relieved. I can recommend the above Stafford, Sept. 8,18T6. L. G. FAIRFIELD. monson. 300 members being enrolled. the senses in which I used the words 'un- bftterslioth for Billious and Stomach Difficulties. Nuts, Cigars, and Tobacco. Drop In, and see what story below, fracturing bis thigb. One stoiy Please send me one-half dozen more, for we have we can do for you. below the one from which he fell Mr. Har- —John Brockbank and wife are at the oen- Hon. Charles It. Ladd of Springfield then gentlemanly,' 'treacherously,' and Pedo-bap- TORE and Tenement to Rent. tennisL made one of his Rtirring addresses, a good in tism,' which I have no doubt will satisfy some neighbors who are anxious to procure it. S ries. an overseer in the mill, was standing, Yonrs truly, C.B.DRAKE. Inquire at the Store of L. S. & H. Tilden. CURED WITHOUT —The Wesleyans play the Monsons at base telligent talk, free from slang and black- Mr. Sharp who has complained of what I CANCER looking down the scuttle, and him the bov . ,, . . - 0 , , Tilden's BIOCK, Stafford Springs. KNIFE OR PAIN, by J. M. COMINS, M. D., 345 baU at WlIbratani guardism. thus said, and will also satisfy all others. SPRINGFIELD, MASS., Jan. 1876. struck, bruising bis back and shoulders some- j < Saturday. Union. DB. E. W. ROYCE TO $20 per day at home. Samples Lexington avenue, New York. Book sent free. Had you not better go or send to suppress the & Co: It is with the greatest what This probably saved the boy's life, by —Last Friday a party left for the centen- ikJpO worth $1 free. STINSON & Co., Portlan^Me —The Monson band furnish music for the article to come out to-morrow. I mean go or leas'ure that I recommend you rMagic Pain Killing J^OTICE. All persons are forbidden changing his position in falling from head to pjaj, consisting of Winfield Kenyon of Geor- Bdiscovery as the best family medicine known to me. cattle-show at Palmer, T ursday and Friday. send this morning ?" d>iJ1 a Week to Agents. Samples FREE. picking any Fern 011 land owned bv me, under feet first. Mr. Harries fortunately had a firm gia, Misses Hattie and Rinda Marcy and Wil- It has cured in iny family one of the worst cases of 56$ (pl I P.O. VIOKERY, Augusta, Maine. penalty of the law, SOLVA CoNVERSl. —While the Palmer base ball club were liam Marcy of Union, Miss Annie Thompson The rest of the letter being devoted to a Neuralgia with two applications. For Sprains, bold of some object which saved him from making 8 runs at Monson last Saturday, the Bruises and Lameness it deserves the highest praise, OR SALE.—Houdan & Plymouth of Wales, and Albert and Miss Josie Kenyon reiteration of the objectionable statements, and everv family ought to have it in the house. HREE SECOND HAND WAGONS NRN being knocked down the scuttle. The boy is Monson boys skipped around the bases 86 he sold cheap. Addr^SB Box 195,8taf d Springs F deifif w«U is tfe efartge 1 Dt, Kswtoa. ot Woodstock Valley. the criticism was not suppressed. What Respectfnjjy, E. E. WILDER. T Rock Chickens, ftl.00 each. titteti H. O. SPARKS, WiHington Hollow, COBB, was not long in the house before she tried to kitchen, and sat down in the flag-bottomed AYING purchased the stock MfCf WHEELEB. H son, late P. H. Thompson & Co. make friends with him. chairs, while with a glowing cheek the girl that I have re-opened the Store lately c Poor fellow! it must have seemed very cast about in her mind for tho best manner in ness, keeping the best of goods and selling at fan- prices, hope to merit a share of tlie public patronat p Do you ever judge, reader, of the character strange to him at first, for I do not believe which to present her petition for food. Universal Costive Syrup. of the inmates, from the physiognomy of A full line of House and Carriage Painters Stock and Tools. Constipation is the mother and nurse ol the for that anybody had given him a kind word un- Before she had decided, the master of the lowing diseases: Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint,Head- their houses? I do. Aud when the stage til be came to Meadow Brook. house suddenly entered the kitchen, for it Builders Supplies, Doors, Sash, Blinds, &c., &c., constantly on hand. ^'IZ^^IS^ swept round the corner. I looked out eagerly, But be made ladders for her flower-vinest owa s now nearly dinner time. He was a large, Joliu Jewett been an invalid all the previous winter. fore she went up into the village to try her short notice. CHELSEA, MASS., March 10, 1S75. j He got him a new suit of clothes, and his French Plate, aud French and American Sheet, Colored, Rough, Fluted and Enameled GI.ASS, oni DK. JACKSON : Dear Sir—I esteem it a duty as well When soft April days, to which my mother face lost its downcast look, and, after harvest- luck." hand and furnished to order. Enameled, Cut and Ground Glass for doors furnished at short notice. as a privilege to give my testimony in regard to the ing was over, Farmer Reid made him an of- "No," shortly answered the farmer. "Din- | wonderful effects prodnced by yonr valuable medi- looked forward eagerly, came, they brought cine. About the iast of February I commenced no bloom to my cheek, no vigor to my step. fer to tary all winter. ner ready ?" And the rich mail turned away Respectfully, FRANK GRANT. i taking your Syrup, which has benefitted me more My constitution seemed to have lost all its re- So Justin stayed, taking Lucy's advice, and without one gentle word or kind look for two Rockville, April 1st, 1S7G. 20a 7 f ; than anything I have ever taken before. Prior to went to the district school, and, though he nameless children whom God had brought to -AT THE- I that time, my bowels did j»ot move more than once cuperative power, and the doctor said : i in six days, and many times not ottener than eight "Send her into the country, Mrs. May. If had had no education before, he went ahead his door. for ten days, aud then by compulsion; and I have that don't help her, she is lost to you.v of many an old scholar that winter. "Lucy, Lucy, don't stay here, I am afraid." ; even been conveyed from the water-closet in an in- Just before this Mrs. White had learned 'So Justin stayed with the farmer four And the little boy's lip curled and quivered as : sensible condition and subjected to powerful injec- years ; then he had a good offer somewhere he turned his face from the farmer's. j tior.s and various medicines with bnt . lhlle effect. through a mutual friend of my illness, and R T.T X T .5 A R S ; Cold feet ha.\e caused rue many sleepless hours, but the very day of the blunt physician's ultimatum iu New York state, and concluded to stop for "Lucy. Lucy, how those little, trembling ! siuce taking your medicine that trouble has ceased, the winter only. tones went down, down, down, into the man's F j My husband says 1 have not beer, so cheerful for brought a letter to my mother. BLUE FRONT. years as 1 have been t-ii.ce I commenced using your ' "For the sake of my old love," it read, "let Lucy Reid had grown into a young woman hard heart! How the days of his youth burst j Syrup. lean truly say I have not ie!t so well for by this time, and a handsomer one, children, out of their graves, and rushed through his I many years, and 1 attribute ihe agreeable chunge to all that may have come between you and me memory at that low, broken, "Lucy, Lncy !" (the medicine, which is all that you recommend it to be lost in the pleasure of better memories. these dim eyes never looked upon. I do not know how it happened, for Lucy might have He turned and looked at the girl; not sourly, be. Yours respect fully. The hills of Meadow Brook are clothed again had her pick among the boys for miles around, as before, but with a kind and eager question- MRS. MERCY B. COOLEY. with greenness, and now in this late May is The above is a true statement of my wife's condi- but somehow she took to Justin; and when ing interest. -AT tion and relief. .JOHN W. COOLEY. the time for Jennie to come to us. There is he left they were engaged to be married one a prophecy of health for her in the soft wind "What's your name?" The above statement was acknowledged before me year from that time.' "Lucy Wheeler, sir." on this 10th day of March, 1S75. that lifts the edge of my paper as I write. "Why, Grandma Deane! you are not going - ERA.STCS KCUS. Justice of the Peace. We know she is your all, and we will be very He staggered back and caught hold of tho We. the undersigned, know Mr. Jackson to be a to stop now ?" cried Cora, in alarm ; for the nearest chair. man ot fidelity: W. P. Dairy, (. ity Maisl.all; If. J, tender of your darling. ^tWilTyou not trust old lady had laid down her knitting. "And what was your mother's?" V Sfone, Publisher and Printer; Israel II. CerrJsli, Al- her for a single summer ?" derman; Samuel Bas^tt, City Clerk; Kiank II. "No, my child," she said, moving her spec- "Lucy Raid. She used to live at Meadow Brown, Druggist, Corner Pearl and Third-sts.; ~ And" before another week was passed my tacles and wiping her eyes; "but the rost is Brook. So I came here to get work; she 0m i I -cv- For parlors, Chambers, Kitchens, Libraries, Joseph Sweetsei1, City Hotel; James S. McGillivray, trunk was packed and marked, "Philander a sad story, aud 1 must hurry over it. told'me to before she died.') /jy Dining and Sitting Rooms, all of onr own Druggist, 257 Broadway; Dea. Andrew J.Bacon. 'Wliite, Meadow Brook." I do not exactly know how it happened, At that moment the angels looked down Adams Gallivan's. Geo. it. Guild & Co. manufacture find warranted superior and at NOTE.—This certifies tbat, having used Dr. 11. \V. t T. POTTET?, WIGHT & CO., pleasant smile, as she pinned her knitting There is no remedy known to medical science Stock Brokers./ 35 WALL STKEBT, NEW YORK. has grown a flower." which has proved itself more valuable in cases of Kid plain or go ragged Ives of the "Bee Hive." sheath to her waist. Cora and I looked at each other and at Un- ntty Complaints than the VEGETINE. it acts directly EMOVAL—200 Pianos and Or- "Why, I was telling Uncle Charlie what~a cle Charlie. Just then Aunt Mary came in. upon the secretions, cleanses and purifies the blood cold, hard man he is. You've always known and restores the whole system to healthy action. when it takes so R srans at Manufacturer's Prices. She had been out, and not heard of Grandma The following extraordinary cure of great sufferers The subscribers will sell their entire stock of Pianos him, Grandma Deane, and now did he ever Deane's visit. wbo had been given up by the best physicians as hope- DRY GOODS. and Organs, new and second hand, Sheet Music, Mu- do a good thing, or ever love anybody in his But Cora stole up to her uncle, and, wind- less cases, will speak for themselves, and should very little sic Books and Merchandise, at very near cost prices life ?" ing her arms about his neck, whispered : challenge tlie most profound attention of the medical for cash DURING SEPT EMBER, previous to remov- "Yes, he loved a girl once, I think I re- faculty, as well as those who are suffering from Kid al to their new store, 40 East 14th Street, Union Sqr, ' I shall believe it always, Uncle Charlie, ney Complaint. money to APER ANGINGS, October 1st. Illustrated catalogues mailed. Agents member." now I have heard the story of Farmer Keep, H wanted. Special inducements to The Trade. "Farmer Keep loved a girl once?" repeat- HORACE WATERS & SONS, that there is a blossom in the wilderness of THE BEST MEDICSNE. Manufacturers and Dealers, 431 Broadway, N. Y. ed Cora, with a half contemptuous and whol- EAST MAUSIIFIELD, August. 22, 1S70. buy a every heart." AND FANCY CARDS, 11 styles with name 10c. ly skeptical curl of her red lips. It was a sultry August day, in the summer Mr. Stevens : Dear Sir—I am seventy-one years of "She's forgotten," she added, in an under- age; have suffered many years with Kidney Com- & ZJPost paid. J. B. HPSTEP. Nassau,Rens.Co, N Y I passed at Meadow Brook. The wind, low plaint, weakness in my back and stomach. I was in NEW SUIT. T fniT(fr1 TnfRTY~brflliant. 9x11 chromes with tone, to Uncle Charlie and me, for Grandma and slumbrous as the hush of a mother's voice duced by friends to try your VKGETINK, and I thin! 4)10 iUl elegant folio, $1. BEATRICE, SNOW Deane was slightly deaf. at nightfall, crept up among the corn, and it the best medicine for weakness of the Kidneys I C URTAIN STORM, GOLD-FISH. FRUIT, and other popular "No. I haven't forgotten, neither," she ever used. I have tried many remedies for this com- AB Y C AI VK 1A G E S ! Call and see chromos each 2)4 feet long, onlv 50 cents each. NA- down among the rye and wheat fields, that lay laint, and never found so much relief as from tlie TIONAL CHROMO CO., Philadelphia, Pa. a31 4t said, placing her hand on Cora's hair. I have like broad green folds about the dwelling of 'EOETINE. It strengthens and invigorates the whole Large Stock, Good Goods B the largest, stock <>f Baby Carriages in town— held Lucy Reid on my lap too often, and Farmer Keep. system. Many of my acquaintances have taken it, M ATERIALS. at prices to suit the times—at the YVare-rooms of GENTS WANTED FOR T E GREAT rocked her cradle—poor, little motherless and I believe it to be good for all the complaints for O. 51. BAKJH5, Stafford Spring's. CENTENNIAL BOOK. There was no poem ©f flowers about the which it ie recommended. Yours truly, and we B1EAN IT? when A thing!—too many times to have forgotten. Immense sales. !X PAYS. Send for Circular. front yard; no graceful harmonizing touches JOSIAH H, SHERMAN, yyARFIELD'S 3SE-HIVE. P. W. ZEIGLER & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. 4t a31 Cora's look of incredulity was giving way of creeping vine or waving curtains about the Special attention to one of curiosity. old red homestead ; and yet it had a quiet, Pronounced Incurable. Ave say OB E IvT F E NT OX, him—found that JnstiB was a real prize. asked the girl. to be, very respectfully, AUSTIN PARROTT. NERVINE. At first he was gloomy and silent, doing his The old lady peered at her with dim eyeR. Dec. 1. 1872. No. 35 Gano St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Civil Engineer and Surveyor "No," said she. "There ain't but four on The New England-Family Medicine. Relieves pain work, and taking little notice of anybody. J.E. WALKER & CO. almost instantly, induces good sleep, helps the ap- But be could not stand it long before Lucy. us—Farmer Keep and the two hired men and Diseases of the Kidneys, Bladder, etc., are always Oi'ficc in Onion iSlock, petite, strengthens the system, and is altogether the unpleasant, aud at times they become the most dis- I would not like to have the heart that that me. Its harvest time just now, though, and HHHE PRACTICAL HATTERS. WILLIMANTIC, CONN. best family medicine and tonic now in use. At all girl's smile wouldn't thaw out. I reckon you'd find a place in the village." tressing and dangerous diseases that can affect the JL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Hat Manufac- drug stores. human system. Most diseases of the Kidneys arise BLUE FRONT turers. Elm-st., near Court Square, — Orders by mail promptly attended to. Al She was just like a bird around the old "Thank you. Bennie here, my little broth- from impurities in the blood, causing humors which Spring-field, illass. \ CENTS—80 Subscribers Daily. Best place, singing from morn till night, and her er, is tired, for we walked from the depot. settle on these parts. VEGETINE excels any known Gentlemen's Silk and Felt Hats of the approved charges reasonable 11 Family paper. Four $10 chromos free. Can you let us come in and rest awhile ?" remedy in the whole world for cleansing and purify- Clothing" House Fashions always in stock, and when necessary con- J. M. MUNYON & CO.,41 Tremont-st,Boston,Mass. blue eyes, that were like her mother's, seemed ing the blood, thereby causing a healthy action lo GENTS make $1S a day.—One "Sartin you can.'' formed for our customers freo of charge. Particular - to be sending out one laugh and her lips an- all the organs of the body. styles of liats made to order promptly, and all work A A CENTS Wehaveinpr^ssa new cam- other. I never wondered that her father float- The sight of tho child touched the heart of connected with the business done in the best manner. large life-like stt.el EHgravinffs of th XX. paign book, by a College Pres. L.L.D. Big ed on bat as he did, and, of oourse, Justin the woman, and th&y went into the larger i Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists A full line of Fall and Winter Styles in Silk and Presidential Candidates sell rapidly. Send pay, 50c will secure outfit and territory. Main-st., • »tafford Springs. Soft and Stiff Felt Hats now ready. for circular. N. Y. Engraving Co., 35 Wall Street, E. B. TREAT, Pub,, 909 Broadway, 2L Y. Box 3230, N. Y.