The Press., 1883-11-22
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-Auderson& Helm will close out their livery stock at auction next Wednesday, as advertised elsewhere, there being no barn procurable suitable for their use.
 The recent sale of the old Oronoco property on Main-st. at $65 per foot front 196 deep), perhaps is the highest valuation ever put upon real estate in Stafford. But to this must be added the probable cost of excavating the lot to fit it for building purposes, which, added to the first cost, will bring 1t to pretty near $80 per front foot, which valuation has quite a metro politan sound.
 There was general resetting of watches and clocks on Sunday, according to the "revi-ed" time.
 M. A. Smith on Friday came into town with drove of 612 turkeys, which he bought just over the Canada line, and brought to Palmer by rail, driving them the rest of the way, taking two days for 1t. They are all fine young birds, and in good condition. Some 400 will be slaughtered for Thanksgiving, and the balance kept for Christmas. The birds are social and make themselves at home generally ill ths vicinity of MT. Smiths residence, where they run at large, recognizing their tenn porary home, however, and not straying far away. Being usually young cocks, they are belligerent, needing frequent off ces of the peace-maker At night they decorate the trees of the entire neighbor- hood in the fowlest manner.
 We have heard of many dandelions being picked this fall, and Miss Fife Kim ball of West Stafford sends two fresh look ing specimens picked on the 18th inst.
 Rev. B. E. Warner of South Man chester had warm greeting from his many friends in Stafford Springs when he came to minister as of old at Grace church. Since Mr. W. went to South Manchester he has built and dedicated fine church edifce. He now has oversight of St. John's parish at Rockville, in addition to his own parish, but has the aid of divin- ity student in the work.
 Post Department Commander Geo. s, Smith of Norwich, assisted by Department Inspector Crary, visited Stafford Springs last week Thursday evening, and instituted the new Winter Post, G. A. R., and in- stalled it's officers. The new post has an enthusiastic send-off, and & successful ca reer is assumed. The officers installed were: H. c. Mclaughlin, post command CT; Andre Cummings, senior V. command CT; John Lilly, junior " commander; D. H. Parsons, adiutant; A. N. Nichols, quartermaster O. W. Sanford, surgeon E. K. Taft, chaplain A. H. Simonds, of fcer of the day A. Adams, officer of the guard; D. K. Green, sergeant major; J. c. Cleaveland, Q. M. sergeant.
 A barn belonging to Cornelius FIaher- ty at Center-st. burned about 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning. The building was locked, and, before it could be got into, two COWS stabbed there were suffocated and were consumed with the barn, also about three tons of hay and buggy. The loss is estimated by MT. Flaherty at $500, and he gets $150 insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown, as when first observed the building was on fire in all parts.
 Lord < Eaton are rapidly clearing the way for his new block on the Oronoco site, having nearly finished the removal of the earth. The ledge will take more time, but on the whole looks less formidable when uncovered than was expected. The excavation will be 70 feet back from the sidewalk, giving stores 60 feet deep and a ten foot driveway m the rear.
 "A great improvement is being made in disposing of some of the dirt from Lord s excavation on Main-st., in widening the grade of the railroad track from the Spring st. bridge along the river bank to the vest.
 The sale of Lees restaurant in Dim- ock's block to James Morris, falls through by reason of objection of Lees landlord. Morris has opened in Tilden's block.
 Judge Loomis has decided, sustaining Judge Booth in his acts from which ap- peal was taken, in the settlement OF the E. A. Converse & Co.'S. estate. 3
 The Holland County Sunday school Union met at Union last Tuesday after noon, and in this village in the evening. The attendance was not large at either session, but those present considered that they profted well thereby.
 The churches will be run by 'Stand- ard time'' next Sunday,
 Johnson of Palmer is moving the rem, nant of Warren's block to the site where it is to be rebuilt-on East -Main-st.
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