The Press., 1883-09-27

handed us last week, just picked from a bush at W. A. Francis in West Stafford. It ordinarily blossoms in June.
 The ladies of the M. E. church benev- 'olent society will resume their socials Wednesday afternoon and evening, Oct. 3d. A missionary meeting, in connection w1th the above, will be held at o'clock. All are cordially invited.
 IF. w. Preston, auctioneer, has sold the Harvey Bidwell farm in Willington to N. s. Delphia for $500, and the Anson Lull farm in West Stafford to Nelson Ga rew of Monson for $1 ,01O.
 The dam at the Staffordville reservoir is being raised two feet.
 Fred. Leach, for some. s.tlme past with Ellis, the grocer, this week goes to the ser vice of Holden & Ellis, at Palmer.
 The town meetings occur next Mon day. The Republican caucus for East Stafford will be held at the town house on Friday evening that of the democrats on Saturday evening.
 AFTER THE FIRE.
 The insurance adjusters have got Tn their work, and quite generally to the satisfac- tion of the sufferers. These gentlemen COul1 uOb lCcl ObtlOl W1oO t4A11CIOAO u11SA fairly disposed when seeing the really good work performed in controlling the fire, and the honest and hard effort made to save goods from the stores burned. The ruins are monument that our fremen can point to with much pride, and are wonder to visitors. ....s-.. .-.- -.. Lord & Eaton's loss was considerably below The Press estimate of last week. They put the value of their stock before the fire at less than $5, ,000, and accepted little over $11OO, in settlement. Their grocery stock was mostly saved, also much of their other stock.
 . M. A. Smiths insurance on goods aOith- in the market was but $500, and the ad- justers had no hesitation in paying him in full. EtFf
 Messrs. A. W. Walker, J. J. Gallivan & Co.,, L. Arnold, M P. Shahan, Drs. Clark and Tiffany occupants of Rockwell's block, were paid damages caused by removal of goods, and by water. ....-. .- Burwell's jewelry store is now located in Pages block, old stand of c. Fl. Stevens; M. A. Smith, butcher, in east store, Til den's block Savings bank of Stafford Springs, in west end of Dr. Eaton's block ]; and Lord & Eaton next east of them. Dr. Smith, dentist, is for the present at his residence, and M. Rowland, tailor, is in Rockwell's block, east end.
 Col. Warren's loss is not yet adjusted by the insurance companies, which pro- pose to replace the building rather than pay the $6, 800 of insurance. It is only a question of time when they will think oth- erwise.
 Miss Julia Bugbey, dressmaker, was really the greatest sufferer by the fire, hay ing had no insurance, and losing sewing machine, furniture, and much of her ward robe, which was temporarily kept there. Her patrons have generously made up 8 cash testimonial of sympathy, amounting to over $40, which helps mitigate the loss Harmony Temple of Honor, as stated last week, lost everything, and had no in- surance.
 At the outbreak of the fire, Willimantic was appealed to for help, and & steamer and company was got ready to send, but the order was soon countermanded. Thanks to our sister borough for the good dispo- stion manifested. May she never need a reciprocity. Also Springfield, in response to call, had an engine ready to send.
 Levi Arnold wishes to thank those who helped remove his stock during the fire of last Thursday, especially for the good sense
 
 the same.
 Dr. Smith wishes to return thanks in this column to his friends for their efficient aid at the fire, in removing his property. I wish to return thanks for my insurance money, which is more than all the others have together, for it insures me of the love, sympathy and friendship of many people, which is far more to me than money, and the money prize for its full value, which is to the very generous amount of $140, and keep sakes of two bright pennies handed me by two little folks that wished to help make up the loss. Many thanks to all. But I don't ad- wise any to neglect your insurance.
 JULIA A. BUGBEY.
 SUNDAY SERVICES.
 Methodist Episcopal church Rev. J. B. Hawkins pastor. Preaching by the pastor at 1O:45 and 6:30; Sunday school at 12 m. All are welcome.
 Elder D. c, Dudley will preach at Or cuttville next Sunday at 61 p. n.
 -Chas. s. Lane of the Hartford Theo- logical Seminary, class of '84, preached at the Congregational church last Sunday, and as result of having highly pleased his auditors is engaged again for next Sun- day.
 sTAFFoRDvILLE.
 Rev. J. J. Cooper, pastor of the Meth odist Episcopal church, will preach next Sunday morning at II a. m., and at 7 o'clock in the evening. Sunday school at 12 m. All are welcome
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 We desire to acknowledge by expressing our hearty thanks and gratitude for all kind ness and help rendered to us by friends and neighbors during our dear parents illness, and for the deep sympathy extended to us in our sore bereavement. Mss J. HATCH.
 Mss A. HATCH.
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