The Press., 1884-06-26

lana avenue, ana mas commenced WOrk up on house. The price of the lot was $1OO
 Regular monthly meeting of Torrent Engine Go. next Wednesday evening.
 --Of the 238 pupils, of the public schools in this village, registered during the term just closing, the following have been neith CT absent nor tardy Fred Sibley. Chas, Converse, Bernie Holmes, Frank Preston, Frank Richards, Burdette Banford, John Bellerose, Robert Fisk, Leon Bellerose, Mazarine Bellerose, Charles Marsdale. Ches. | ter Parkhurst, Ernest Remmert, Sidney Tuthill, Willie Tuthill, Charles Cushman, Gertrude Green. Grace Richards, Mary Bidwell, Myra Fenton, Ella Holt, Jennie Orcutt, Nellie Converse, Jennie Davis, Ida Hawkins, May Hawkins, Lena Oliver, Myr- nie Washburn, Mamie West, LillianScott, NellieR Richards, Eva Blythe, BlancheC Cleave- land, Grace Comins, Alberta Eaton, Clara Hopkins, Gertie Smith, Kittie Smith, Hat tie Weir.
 The jury at Holland yesterday fround verdicts convicting Peter Sullivan. and ac- quitting Merriman of keeping liquor with intent to sell It is said that one iuryman forced this result as compromise, and we hope for the credit of the community that the percentage of obtuseness was no larger than this. A lawyer engaged in the defence of Stafford liquor sellers on Tues day, showed bit of west-side jealousy, in alluding to a sale of liquor made on the day of the last Stafford fair. A witness swore that he bought liquor of the pris- oner, and the defence tried to convey an impression that he got it on the fair ground instead. ''Why," said the attorney, in his plea, "the devil himself was on that fair ground. Yes, I was there-" Further rnTr rkC lro1x,nol :, which his honor the judge joined
 On Saturday of next week fine game of base ball may be seen on the park, the Westfelds of Mass. and the Athletics of Meriden being the consestants. Game will be called at p. m.
 The schools in town nearly all close this week. Those in this village have passed through the initial term of new era. Parents who watch the progress of scholars, and those who visit schools do not need to be told how great is the inn provement over the old ways. And yet little could be expected of first term, with most of the teachers strangers to the scholars, and 8 school house and "ways" so different from the old ways. While the school has preserved good order, as all wis itors can attest, it is worthy of note that cerporeal punishment has not in 8 single instance been resort.
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 The St. Edwards church society will picnic in the Springs House yard on the 4th of July. All are cordially invited. An enjoyable time is guaranteed to all who will favor US with their presence. There will be various sports and games, in which the successful competitors will be awarded prizes. Go and witness the sport of tub racing, sack racing, target shooting, &c. Throughout the afternoon there will be choruses of popular and patriotic music rendered by the young folks. A full or chestra from out of town has been secured, so that all desiring to trip the light fan tastic will have grand opportunity, under the stirring influence of the best of music and on the largest of platforms yet seen in this place. The great feature of the after noon will be the independence day ora tion by the young and promising graduate of Monson, MT. John o. Hassett. ***
 GIVEN UP.
 For various good reasons the proposed festivities on the agricultural society's park July 4th and 9th have been given up. The abandonment of theaadYertised races this week at Willimantic cuts off many expect ed entries, though some good horses were booked for the fast classes here. The fail ure to secure as orator of the day 8 gen. Itleman of well known national reputation, was another reason, while the multiplicity of local entertainments~4 further gave rea- son for ahendonment. Furthermore the ReWer and fruit exhibit. He proposed game of base ball on the park ofS Saturday will, however, be played. '
 M. A. Smith was kicked by horse on the side on Monday, and an examination by Dr. Newton showed one or two frac- tured ribs, with bruises naturally accom- panylng such hurt.
 Last Saturday as Daniel Gilligan, ma- chlnlst at Granite mill, was turning piece of steel, a chip from it flew and imbedded itself in the ball of his left eye. It was re- moved by Dr. Richards.
 CLOSE CALL.-James Irving was out walking Sunday morning wishinga drink ot water he stepped through the open door, way at smith < Cooley's dye house for it. Seeing stone pitcher on the shelf, he took l 1t down and drank swallow before ascer- talnlng what the contents were-sulphuric | acid Coil vitroD as it had been poured from the carhoy. By prompt measures his suf- ferings were soon alleylated, though his condition is still precarious. He is attend | ed by Dr, Richards.
 Last Thursday, Louis Burrelle, son of John Burrelle, in stepping from a wagon, slipped and fell, striking his arm on stone, breaking the same, which is being 'ared for by Dr. David.
 Last Wednesday, zepherin Frigeau had ais hand caught in a belt and badly lacer 'teay and is now under care of Dr. David. WEST STAFFORD, NJ Report of school in district No. 13, or the term ending June 2Oth Katie L. \ Patten teacher: Not absent or tardy-I Lima Newell, Mabel Truesdell, Matte Graves, Josie Newell, LeRoy Harwood, Willie Eyarts, Forrest Cutler; Bertha 2atten and Arthur Evarts absent half lay !; Herbert Fletcher, Lonnie Graves, averton Hayes, Eva Fletcher, tardy but 'nce. Whole number of scholars 27 law rage daily attendance 25.
 MONSON.
 The dedication of the soldiers mol Iment at Monson on the 4th will attract n immense attendance. Probably over a c0ra of brand oIr,oxy y,rcko xu;1l Ios 4Lo