The Press., 1884-10-09

Treasurer Howard, of the Savings Bank of Stafford Springs, is out again, after nearly fortnight's confinement, hay ing narrowly escaped hard run of fever.
 Hon. John R. Buck, republican nom- inee for congress, will speak in this y1l- lage some evening next week-Monday or Tuesday, probably.
 The new memorial altar to Miss Ella Baker has been placed within the chancel of Grace church. Appropriate services will be held on Sunday morning next at 10 a. m. Rev. Beverley B. Warner will preach the memorial sermon. This altar has been paid for by the subscriptions of the members of the parish. It is made of fine black-waluut, richly carved. the work of R. Geissler of New York. The front is covered with carved ecclesiastical emblems, while along the base are these words: "In memoriam Ella M. Baker, May 8th, 1884. 2 It is beautiful tribute to the memory of 8 beautiful character. The service will be- gin with the litany and will be followed by 8 celebration of the holy communion. All persons are cordially invited to attend this as we'll as all other services at Grace church. MT. Warner will also preach in the evening. Service at 6.30.
 See the registrars notice. Applica- tions to be made electors must be handed to one of the registrars before p. m. next Thursday.
 ERRORS IN THE TowN REPoRT.-I find two or three errors in the printing of the town report. Not having a proof until they were all printed, had no chance to rectify it until too late. find on page 6, in the recapitulation of town officers, the amount charged to the selectmen is $183 :; it should be $185. On page the cash paid treasurer on list of 1881 reads $262. 81 ; it should be $292. .91. On page 13, in the treasurer's report, it reads debtor to cash of state school fund $1,272.5O; it should be $2, 2,272.5O. Please let the blame rest where it justly belongs. and oblige your humble servant,
 MINER c. KINNEY, Town Clerk.
 The Band of Hope had very pleas ant meeting Sunday last, and eleven new members were added. The present off, cers of the Band are Superintendent, Miss Geneva McMaster; assistant, Miss Jennie Cunningham secretary, Miss Sadie Comins treasurer, Willie Heald organ lst, Miss Lucy Parkess.
 The "Young Mems Dramatic Associa- tion" give dance at Central Hall, Thurs day evening, 10th, with Citizens Band orchestra, and tickets at 75 cents.
 Misses Kate and Fannie Bliss are building Queen Anne cottage on Grant avenue, for their own occupancy.
 -Washburn, Gary and Bolieau will each run comfortable 'busses to the fair grounds.
 Geo. Dennis returned home on Satur- day, having finished his collegiate course at Eastman's, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 T,~ Il II district is reported as having received $751 from town treasury. The figures should read $151, making difference of $500 in total footing. G. V. MAxHAM. STAFFORD HOLLOW. Speaking at usual times Sunday after noon and evening, at Spiritualist Hall, by Miss Beecher.
 The Ladies' Sewing Circle omits this weeks meeting on account of the fair. ssT The annual meeting comes nextWednesday, and full attendance is desired.
 As a last resort the license men re- | quested a second count of the license vote Monday, but the majority of 22 remained unchanged.
 It was somewhat ludicrous to see one or two young men perspiring under their overcoats at the election, but notwithstand- ing their zeal the village was blessod with unusual ire edom from drunkenness.
 Miss Beecher's lecture upon 'sthe tongue, it's use and abuse," Sunday even ing, was well attended, and, for the smost part, serious disquisition upon the evil | influence of the ''liar and slanderer, the tale bearer and backbiter, and innocent gossiper," ending with well expressed appeal to attack evil wherever found in public life. Next Sunday closes her en- gagement here.