do you do?" he said cordially. " place for an invalid, so fresh was can I do for you?" so attractive. Lily Maude flushed a litttle. "I ***** to see you about papering a bedroom," "Tired, Margaret?" she replied shyly, "but I have'nt any "A little, Your old Range money. It's a room at the parsonage," The minister's wife tried to smile, but plus a little money she added. "The minister's wife is corn the effort was a failure. The jolting of Harnesses, Collars, Will be forgotten in an hour Wednesday and Thursday of this week Just like a las'; year's withered flower^— ing there to live, and she's sick. I beard the train jarred on the tired nerves, and Whips, Lap - robes, . will get you a new When you and I are dead. » them talking about it. The church don't through the car window the prospect was feel able to do anything, and I—I just not alluring. LoDg stretches of buffalo We won't be missed a little Trunks, Suit-Cases, Just keep this inin ytyour can't stand it to think of her going into a grass flashed by, interspersed with white Fill OPENING DAYS FOR There will be no lack of pegs to fit room like that I" patches of alkali; and every turn of the window screens,ham­ The holes we leave behinijd. She looked up with the flush still on car wheels was taking her farther from her face. "I can scrub, Mr. Robinson, her old home. Still, if she could only mocks, farming tools, Glenwood The world would dance and stag and play and I can wash," she went on, shyly, get well I And wonderful recoveries were Makes Cooking If you and I "and I thought—for I studied it all out— made in the pure, invigorating hardware,LawnMow- The New Millinery! They'll crack their jokec the Same old way that perhaps you might let me work for to which they were hurrying. ers, Kow-Ease Easy When you and I are dead— your wife to pay for it Will it cost very Yet how she dreaded it all! New scenes, The collection of fashionable Hats which we present We think we take up lots of space, much?" strange fanes, and perhaps the new is at But when we've run our little race Horatio Robinson looked down into the friends would not be like the old tried A. R. LEETE, THOMPSONVUXE, CONN. on this occasion surpasses in beauty and elegance any It won't take long to fill our place small face. When you and I are dead. ones she was leaving so far behind. "That depends on the quality of the "Cheer up, dear,' the minister was say­ A. T. LORD'S, former showing. The productions of our own milliners 81 Main street, Thompsonville. are shown side by side with Pattern Hats from Paris,the paper," he answered, kindly. * "If it's ing. "We'll soon be there. HOW THE PARSONAGE WAS cheap " "I wish we could go straight to the creations of the most noted French milliners. "But it must not be cheap," broke in parsonage," she answered. "Somehow I PAPERED. "Lily Maude, hastily. "It must be pretty dread hotels—and strangers." We send out no cards this year, but want every wo­ and bright; not too bright, you know, "Never mind;" was the cheerful an­ The little parsonage stood bleak and but something that will be pleasant to swer. "We'll soon be settled, and your Again Over Twice as Large as any cheerless in the wintry sunlight. A win­ man within a day's journey of Springfield to accept our look at." room shall be first, Margaret. I'll make dow was open, and the February wind, s! cordial invitation to come and see the beautiful new Hats "How's this, then?" said Mr. Robinson, it as easy and comfortable for you as I Other Business School in Hartford, sweeping through the empty rooms, rat _ _ _ it taking down a roll of paper from a shelf can. and materials. tied a torn shade that had been left there above him. "You'll have to wash a good "You always do that," was the grate And new Pupils entering almost daily. Between by the last tenants. Deacon Cummings many days, though, to pay for this," he ful answer. '''I'm ashamed to murmur 150 and 175 pupils now in daily attendance. Miss Gerber, who came to us last season, and whose and the Sunday-school superintendent added, shrewdly. "Perhaps you wouldn't when I have the children and you. artistic work has won such favor, is still our chief de­ stood viewing the cottage with specula­ J like that." "Gray Rock," shouted the conductor, I have a large variety of signer. tive eyes. But Lily Maude's hands were clasped and the minister rose. "There's the salary to raise," the dea­ She was looking at the paper. "Oh, I "Home, Margaret," he said, tremulous con was saying, "and the extra expense We also show at this time shouldn't mind that at all 1" she answered ly. "Come, children." Monuments on hand. Mar­ of the new furnace must be met. No.we'lj quickly. "I am used to washing, and It was a little station, and only two or have to let the parsonage go. I know it that paper—it's beautiful, Mr. Robinson. three were standing on the platform. does need papering, but we've our hands ble and Granite Work of Will you really paper the room and let Among them was a tall man with a New Suits, Coats, Wraps and Waists. more than full already." me work for you?" weather beaten face. It was Deacon The Sunday-school superintendent Horatio Robinson looked at her kindly. Cummings, who came forward hurriedly all kinds made to order. The showing is broadly representative of all that is looked disappointed. He was a sharp business man, but he had to meet them. He took the minister's "I think we could manage it," he sug­ PUBLISHES FACTS ONLY. new and best in Women's Outer Garments. It is the a good heart, nevertheless. hand, shaking it warmly. Then "he 1405 young people placed in situations in eighty-three months. gested mildly, "if—" "I don't see how I can refuse you," he turned to the woman. "No, we can't 1" putin the deacon, de­ Of the 700 pupils which attended the four business schools ot Hartford culmination of preparations long made and carefully said smiling. "When people show a dis­ Ive a carriage right here," he said, last year, over 500 attended Huntsinger's. cidedly. "The parsonage '11 have to go carried out. The styles you will see here foreshadow with position to do their part, I like to do mine anxious at the sight of her pale, worn $18 per month pays for tuition, the use of text-books, and all station ery and supplies used at school. as it is." So you like the paper, do you? Well, your face. "Let me help you. authority.the fashions of the coming Fall and Winter. "But his wife's an invalid," persisted Call to see the school in session. taste is good, for it is the handsomest She sank into the cushions exhausted. the Sunday-school superintendent, still E. M. HUNTSINGER, The collection is complete and perfect in every detail, and thing I have." The children sat quietly together, wide- more mildly, for, like all the rest of the 30 Asylum Street, Hartford. includes many styles that are exclusively ours. "It's lovely," said Lily Maude, dream­ eyed and wondering. M. J. 1 church members, he stood greatly in awe ily, still gaziug at it. "Oh, I hope she'll We're in your hands," the minister of the determined deacon. be pleased I" said, smiling. "What will you do with "Yes, she is," the deacon assented, a OF THE Mr. Robinson was touched. He looked us?" Railroads. Physicians and Surgeons. little reluctantly. ' 'Hasn't been able to at the slight figure, and something rose "You'll see," was the genial answer. THE SALE OF - do a thing for over a year, I understand. in his throat. In a few moments the carriage stopped. ARTFORD AND SPRINGFIELD P. PAE80N8, M. D., Lung trouble, you know. That's why • PHYSICIAN AND SUKGEOS. "I'll do the work for you to-morrow," Deacon Cummings alighted. "This is STREET RAILWAY CO. E they're coming West. Well, it's hard Thompsonville H he said. "It isn't every one I'd do it for, the parsonage," he said. "We thought it Residence and office No. 45 Pearl street, for a pastor on a small salary to have a rhompsonvllle, Conn. Office hours, 8.00 to 9.00 High-Grade Black Silks but you're a brave girl." would be pleasanter for you to come On and after August 3, 1908, cars will a. m.; 2.00 to 8.00, and 6.00 to 7.30 p. m. Orders sick wife. Hard for him and the children. straight home, so we did what we could. Monumental Works. leave the Waiting Station at _ may be left at E. N. Smith's drug store. I should like to see the parsonage papered, Lily Maude grew radiant. "Thank you! Thompsonville is continued this week. Thank you!" she cried, gratefully. "And Some time I'll tell you the story of how but it's quite out of the question. The For Hartford and Warehouse Point at I'll work my very best for your wife 1" it was all brought, about. Your wife's Pearl Street, sun comes in finely at the windows, that's room is ready for her, and the ladies seventeen (17) minutes and forty- Music* Etc. These splendid Black Silks are the productions of the one consolation, and soap and water is she added, quickly. seven (47) minutes past the hour. "I'm not afraid of that," was the an­ have spread a supper for you, in the Thompsonville, - Conn. For Springfield and Chicopee at twenty- leading American manufacturer. They are all new, this another. They'll have to put up with dining-room. Welcome to Gray Rock, JEA P. ALLEN, things as they find 'em. It's all we can swer. "You can go up to see her this five (25) minutes and fifty-five (55) dear friends, and may the new home minutes past the hour. TEACHER OF MUSIC, season's goods, of standard quality. Because of over­ do to raise the salary." afternoon and talk it over. She won't work you hard," he added. "She's not bring you health and happiness." H. S. NEWTON, Superintendent. Also agent for the finest Pianos and Organs production we bought them much under value. A moment later the two men walked "I am sure it will," said the minister's sold hi this vicinity. Can. refer to scores ot away, leaving Lily Maude standing by that kind." North-End purchasers. Musical merchandise of every de­ wife, taking the deacon by the hand. scription on hand, or obtained at short notice. the scrub pail. Lily Maude was washing I don't mind work," replied Lily OMERS AND ENFIELD ELECTRIC The manufacturer's name has for many years been ' *1 am sure, too," said the minister. RAILWAY CO. Llndsey's block (room 1), Thompsonville, Ct. the floor. She had been hired by the Maude, blithely, "as long as I can please S well known to hundreds of our customers, and would, if folks. Here's the key, Mr. Robinson. It's The tears were in his eyes as he half committee for that purpose. The last led, half carried his wife across the minister had been unmarried, and the the bedroom off the sitting-room. That's On and after August 24, 1903, cars will Miss Emma L. Parsons, we were allowed to use it, add great interest to this sale. to be her room. I heard the ladies talk­ threshold into the pretty room awaiting be run through without change parsonage had been rented. But with her. Gently, very gently, he laid her from Somers to Springfield We have agreed, however, to withhold it. his departure a new order of things was ing about it." Lily Maude smiled again, and Chicopee, Mass. and then hurried out. upon the pillows of the soft bed, with all being brought about. A new pastor was its snow-white draperies. She put both Cars will leave Somers, going north, on Teacher of Piano, But these values speak for themselves, as the first The man looked after her thoughtfully. coming, and with him an invalid wife arms about his neck and murmured: the hour, reaching Thompsonville at day's selling demonstrated. •Well," he said, as he turned to his work, 38 minutes past the hour, arriving and three small children. And Lily "He maketh me to lie down in green No. 48 PEARL STREET. Maude was to scrub and wash windows 'I like a spirit like that. There's some in Springfield at 22 minutes past pastures; He leadetb me beside the still the hour. BLACK TAFFETAS. BLACK PEAU DE SOLES. and woodwork, to make ready for the promise to a girl of that kind, and waters.'" A Good Way Returning, leave Court Square, Spring­ some Christianity. Willing to scrub and 19 inches wide, value 50c, at 85c yd 24 inches wide, value $1.50, at $1.10 yd new occupants. field, at 22 minutes past the hour, Thompsonville, - Conn. 19 inches wide, value 55c, at 45c yd 24 inches wide, value $2, at $1.50 yd Lily Maude was pale Mid small and wash to pay for papering a room for some­ to judge the character Thompsonville at 2 minutes past the STOPS THE COUGH AND WORKS OFP THE hour, and arrive at Somers at 45 19 inches wide, value 65c. at 57^c yd stoop-shouldered. Her hair was color­ body that's sick. That's religion. Such COLD.—Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets of a store is by the • quality 23 inches wide, value 874c, at 65c yd BLACK SURAH. less, and her blue eyes, her only beauty, frail little creature as she is, too! I cui e a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. minutes past the hour. FEEDEEIC C. ABBE. <4 inches wide, value $1, at 75c yd Price 25c. of the goods it sells. H. S. NEWTON, Superintendent. 36 inchas wide, value $1.25, at 98c yd 24 inches wide, value $1, at 75c yd looked out serenely upon a world that think I'll go to hear that new preacher had never been an easy one to her, for when he comes. I'm interested in his Teacher of Music BLACK SATIN DUTCHESSE. BLACK PEAU DE CYGNES. Lily Maude's mother was dead and her family already, and I'll do my best work Miss Annie Peck of New York, who EW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND 21 inches wide, value $1.25, 98c yd father a cripple. Lily Maude made the on that papering, as sure as my name is has achieved fame as a mountain climber, A Better Way N HARTFORD RAILROAD CO. Studio, Mulligan's New Block, 19 inches wide, value 6£§c, at 49c yd living now for both. She was only six­ Horatio Robinson 1" accompanied by Dr. W. G. Tiglje, presi­ 19 inches wide, value 75c, at 59c yd BLACK MOIRE ANTIQUE. THOMPSONVILLE. 21 inches wide, value $1.25, at 98c yd teen, yet her small, hands were already The room was finished, and Lily Maude dent of New Mexico, and two Swiss is to know that a store car- TRAINS LEAVE SPRINGFIELD, GOING SOUTH, 23 inches wide, value $2, at $1.50 yd calloused and toil-hardened. stood by it in awed, admiringsilence. Mr. guards, has successfully ascended Mt. ries nothing but the best for New Haven and way stations, con­ Pianos, Sheet Music, Self-players. Sorata in Bolivia, the highest peak in the necting with express trains for New BLACK PEAU DE SOLES. And the new minister's wife hasn't Robinson had himself added a handsome goods obtainable, and sells York, at 5.45,6.40,7.45, 9.35 and 11.50 BLACK HEMSTITCHED. Andes. This is the first time the summit 19 inches wide, value 87-Jc, at 69c yd been able to do a thing for over a year." border. The unsightly walls were hidden, the same at the lowest pos- a. m.; 1.50, 2.27, 3.45, 4.30, 6.40 and 21 inches wide, value $1.25, at 98c yd 19 inches wide, value SI, at 87-Jc yd Lily Maude had heard what the deacon and Lily Maude's heart was full of joy. has been-scaled. 9.00 p. m. Sundays only—Accom­ had said, and she knew something of "Isn't it beautiful!" she cried, ecstatic­ sible margin consistent with modation for New Haven at 6.45, fair and upright dealing. 11.50 a. m.; 9.00 p. m. H. THORNTON, D.D.S. what it meant. She had been used to ally. "And, oh, I'm so glad, so glad to EAT ALL YOU WANT.—Persons troubled LONGMEADOW—5.51, 9.44, 12.00 a. m.; B. sickness all her life. Was not her father think I could do itl" with indigestion or dyspepsia can eat all MANSLEY'S BLOCK, they want if they will take Kodol Dys­ 1.58, 3.53, 4.38, 6.48, 9.08 p. m. helpless now, and had not her mother The door opened. Lily Maude looked pepsia Cure. This remedy prepares the THOMPSONVILLE—5.58, 6.54, 7.58, 9.53 a. Thompsonville, Conn. been an invalid for three years? up and saw Deacon Cummings. m.; 12.09, 2.06, 2.41, 3.59, 4.46, 6.55, stomach for the reception, retention, di­ The Only Way 9.16 p. m. Sundays, 6.59 am; 12.09, OFFICE HOURS—8.80 a. m. to Forbes & Wallace. She looked up at the grimy walls re­ Well, Lily," he began, pleasantly, gestion and assimilation of all the whole­ 12 m; 1.30 to 6 p. m._ Evenings-'^ 9.16 p. m. gretfully; then taking her broom, she 'you did your work well, I see. Every­ some food that may be eaten, and enables the digestive organs to transform the is our way ; this may seem BRIDGE—6.02, 6.58, 9.58, a. m.; &&&' Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets, Springfield, Mass. walked into the small bedroom. Here thing's clean as a new pin." 12.14, 2J1, 4.04, 4.51, 7.00, 9.21 p. m. be made by 1 same into the kind of blood that gives egotistical, but it's true. We WAREHOUSE POINT—6.07, 7.05, 10.03 a. A Just then his eyes fell on the newly- the walls looked worse than ever. There health and strength. Sold by E. N. buy for cold, hard cash, and m.; 12.20, 2.16, 2.50, 4.09, 4.56, 7.05, were soiled finger-marks upon them, and papered walls. "Whose work is this?" Smith. 9.26 p. m. some one had torn from them strips of he demanded. sell for same. By turning WINDSOR LOOKS—6.12, 7.08, 8.09, 10.08 N. WILEY, D. D. S., paper, laying bare the plastering. Lily Maude turned pale. our money over oftener, as a. m.; 12.25, 2.21. 2.55, 4.14, 5.01, "Mr. Robinson's, sir," she faltered. 7.10,. 9.31 p. m. "And she hasn't been able to do a thing they say, we are content WINDSOR—6.21, 7.19, 10.20 a. m.; 12.37, Dental office in Smith's block, Main St, HOME: COMFORT. for over a year, and will have to lie here "Yes, yes, but who is to pay for it?" with a smaller margin. .05, 4.24,5.12,7.21, 9.42 p. m. Thompsonville. in a room like this," thought Lily Maude. Lily Maude looked up bravely. "Iam," a Specialty. It's too bad 1 I'm afraid it will make sir," she answered. "I am going to scrub Doesn't this sound rea­ LEAVE HARTFORD, GOING NORTH, for Springfield and way Office hours, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. her worse instead of better." and wash for Mrs. Robinson until it's all sonable? necting with the Boston & THE SINGER SEWING-MCBINE! She leaned on her broom handle medi­ cleared up. You see, sir," she went on, R. R., and all points on the tatively. "If I could only do some­ timidly, "I heard them tell about the cut River line, at 5.55, 8.02, 9.10 and thing," she whispered slowly. "I be­ minister's wife being sick and not able to Give Our Way 11.00 a. m.; 1.25, 4.15, 5.25, 6.10, DOUBLE LOCK-STITCH, VIBRATING.SHUTTLE ! . 7.00, 7 58, 9.20 and 11.25 p. m. lieve," she added, "I believe I'll try. This do anything, and all that, and these walls Sundays only—Accommodation for SOLD ON INSTALMENTS—OLD MA- room has to be fixed some way." looked so bad I was afraid when she saw a trial and you will find Springfield at 1.25,7.58 and 9.45p.m. By noon the next day Lily Maude's them she'd get worse. Things like that that you can buy your WINDSOR—6.10, 8.15, 9.23, 11.12 a. m., UNDERTAKER and IBALMER, * ; CHINES EXCHANGED. work was done. The floors were clean, trouble sick people a good deal. I know, I.37, 4.28, 5.38, 6.21, 7.12, 8.09, 9.35, II.39 p. m. the windows shining, the woodwork spot­ for I've been with them all my life. I 45 AND 47 MAIN ST., Especially adapted for family sewing, and more generally used WINDSOR XOOKS—6.21, 8.26, 9.35, 11. less. She had done her best. As she hope you don't mind my doing it, sir?" Meats & Groceries a. m.; 1.48, 4.39, 5.50, 6.29, 7.22, ' throughout the world than all other machines combined. turned the key upon the house, her thin The deacon looked down upon Lily 8.18, 9.46,11.52 p.m. THOMPSONVILLK, . . . CONN. WAREHOUSE POINT—6.26,8.31,9.39 a. m.; The self-threading vibrating shuttle is the perfection of simplicity. Its face was full of purpose. She hurried Maude in her worn and shabby dress. 1.52, 4.43, 5.55, 7.27, 9.51, 11.57 p. m. down the walk, a shabby little figure in Then, like Horatio Robinson, he felt cheaper, better, and save LEIN, BROWN & CO., movement being shorter than in any other vibrating-shuttle machine, less BRIDGE—6.81,- 8.36,8.3r 9.45- - her worn skirt and jacket. . Her hands something rise in his throat. Hold On. more money than you ever 1.56, 4.48, 6.00, 7.32, f9.56,12.03 y i K effort is required for its operation. were bare, and the sharp winter wind thought possible by so do­ a41, 9.50, 11.33 UNDERTAKING AND "No, no, Lily," he said huskily, "you a. M.; 2.01, 4.53, 6.06, 6.41, 7.37, EMBALMING. had already made them blue. But Lilly did right, quite right." He went hastily Don't Let Go of Your Money until ing. . 8.28, 10.00, 12.08 p. m. Sundays, Maude was not thinking of anything so out into the next room. you get it's value in return. 2.01, 8.28, 10.23 p. m. 80 Main St., Residence 37 Pearl St. small as her' own discomfort. She was The whole parsonage was papered, and Ask any one of the LONGMEADOW —12.16, 6.44, 8.48, 9.59 Thompsonville, Conn. Klein, Brown & Co., used to facing cold winds; used to scanty Don't shove it out even when you have ; 2.09, 5.01, 6.14, 7.45 p. m. out of the deacon's own pocket, at that. hundreds of families that Telephone connection. General repair work of all kinds done at reasonable prices.. fare and shabby clothes; „ used to hard plenty, for you might just as well save Then somehow the* story of what Lily some for future use. trade with us, they will tell •Leaves] Telephone connection, 42-6. 80 Main St., Thompsonville, Conn. work and poverty and deprivations. Maude had done crept out, and others you that ours is truly an SUFFIELD BRANCH. * She walked rapidly until she turned went to work. A carpet was put down You get a chance to save on into the principal business street; then purchase here. Every day we add to our SUFFIELD TO WINDSOR LOCKS—6.50, 9.17 that matched the bedroom walls. Rich reputation and to your savii . m.; 12.10,1.28,2.10,3.55,5.30,6.10, she slackened her pace, halting at a cer­ old Mrs. Jones, opening her heart and Economic Way." .50 p. m. Epstein's Express. tain Bhop door. Here samples of wall her purse-strings, sent over a beautiful WINDSOR LOOKS TO SUFFIELD—8.27,10.09 paper were displayed in the windows, to­ . m.; 12.26, 1.50, 2.57, 4.40, 5.51, brass bed. Some one else added cover­ Look! .30, 7.23 p. m. This will save your Life. gether with a number of cans of paint ings, and kindly hands hung dimity cur­ and Heavy By inducing you to use and a few picture frames. Lily Maude tains at the windows and spread a rug on 8 CAKES OF SOAP and For tyPocket' Manes • ••a entered. In the rear of the shop some the floor. Easy chairs and pictures com­ One Pair of SHEARS f i from the T Invalids. one was busily working. It was Horatio fl pleted the pretty room, an ideal resting- / ... st. Ind Y^&?U Robinson, the proprietor. 3 Japa Cura Medicated Skin Soap, and Thompsonville, Conn. He looked up at Lily Maude. "How one 6-inch full-nickel plated Shears, all . " : ~"-iv WHAT IS LIFE ?—In the last analysis for 25c, at :.- -vV-J. The only Guaranteed Cure* nobody knows, but we do know it is un­ Market and Grocery) Ask Palmer Cure. NO Pay. Tour Drug BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE has world­ der Btrict law Abuse that law even |g gist will warrant it, wide fanqe for marvellous cures. It sur­ slightly, pain results. Irregular living C.J. SULLIVAN, Prop'r, about that Pleasant home in SCITICO. 1i ABSOLUTKS.Y CURES passes any other salve, lotion, ointment means derangement of the organs, re­ Smith's Pharmacy, House nine rooms, barn, large lot, Drip, Influenza, Authma, Bronchitis, or balm for cuts, corns, burns, boils, sulting in constipation, headache or liver garden, water in house. On Main si wit sores, felons, ulcers, tetter, salt-rheum, trouble. Dr. - King's New Life Pills E. N. SMITH, Ph. G.. with steam and trolley Whooping Cough, Pneumonia, or any What more do you want ? Low prioe. Affection of the Throat and Lungs. fever sores, chapped hands, skin erup­ quickly re-adjusts this. It's gentle, yet J;:," 98 Main St., Thompeonville. tions; infallible for pileB. Cure guaran­ thorough. Only 25c at E N Smith's drug N. P. PALMER, TRIAL BOTTLES FREE. Every trolley car stops lie Bmhr jqm. &> . opete «d . teed. Only 25cat ifi N dmitb'* itore, this village.

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