The Press., 1883-05-10

t-vh6 hrem6n are expecting to make fine show at their parade to-morrow. Among other features five children will be in the procession, dressed to represent the Goddess of Liberty and other characters. l The, veterans meeting last Friday evening was adjourned, to be held to-mor row Hriday) evening at the Junior Tenn. plars' Hall in Rockwell's block at ' 80. All soldiers are invited. A full attendance de. sired.
 In the election of orators for his class at Middletown University, J. Carl Con verse of this village was one of the foul chosen, and had the highest number o1 votes. The four will compete for prize offered. s a.
 -Horace Town has sold his ice business U the Stafford Springs Ice Company, ? of which J. F. Chamberlin Is manager and treasurer, the office being at his store. IF. B. Harlow, for many years book. keeper for Rawitser Bros, is about to go upon the road as selling agent for Smith & Wesson firearms returning to 2 former occupation in which he was very successful.
 -Wilber Simonds is engaged in E. J. Chandler's grocery, taking the place oi Stephen Pease, who Is going vest | There is a strong expression Of feel ing favorable to having the new school house built of brick rather than wood, and 1t is the conservative element of the dis trict that most strongly favor this. The extra cost is estimated at $1 200 to 8, 800. The committee favor wood, claiming that the interest on $2, 500 would more than pay for the excess in cost of repairs to wood building over a brick one, also that it will be cheaper to make additions to 8 wood building. It is certain that additions will be required if the catholic parochial schools are ever discontinued, as there are now about 500 children of school age in the district The proposed building gives four school rooms, to accommodate 50 to 70 children each.
 The band think it reasonable to ask that one or more stands be built for their use in giving free out door concerts.
 -J. V. Squier has this week been repre- senting the Stafford Royal Arch Masons at the grand state convocation being held at New Haven, and was chosen senior stew ard of the grand chapter.
 The band did itself credit in it's out door practice last Saturday evening.
 At cemetery meeting held on Satur- day evening recent amendment of char ter by the legislature was accepted, and TuuoS LOT cOuGFO1 Ol STOuuuS duOPU0u. Is s. Hicks was elected president for another year; Andrew Whiton, vice president l; F.. F. Patten, treasurer, and W. D. Reald, secretary. w. D. Heald was also chosen superintendent of grounds, but declined to serve. He was strongly pressed to retain the office, and it is hoped that he may yet decide to do so. ... .TE-....
 Mrs. Sidney F. Needham died on Fri day, only two days after the burial of her husband. v, s"G 5--'
 The selectmen have appointed W. H. Spedding to collect balance of taxes on as- sessments of 1881 and 1882, in place of Geo. s. Adams, deceased. ..-
 Agent Fay and Sheriff Woodward of Rockville made calls on several Stafford Springs parties yesterday, looking for ev- idence of guilt, but friendly warning had been given, so that in each case the prem ises were found swept and garnished, and ready for inspection.
 John Orcutt, an aged and well known farmer, of the north part of the town, is in feeble health, having been failing for some months. .=.. .-.- 's
 Asher Knowlton, whose sickness has been mentioned, died at his residence this morning. Deceased moved from Ashford, his native town, to this place few years ago. He has been prominent citizen of Ashford, serving the town in its highest and most important offices, including that of legislator. He leaves widow and one child, who is the wife of J. F. Chamberlin. His funeral services will be held at his late residence on Saturday at D. m: