The Press., 1885-12-03
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 Jason Bugbee. Jr., is juror for this town.
 The original stockholders from this town of the now defunct Holland bank, chartered 57 years ago, were John Fuller, Rev. Hnbbell Loomis, Hiram Rider, Jona- than Weston, Willard Fuller and John Fuller. Jr. The director from this town was Hiram Rider, who was sheriff of this county nine years.
 John Brockbank, who used to live with the late Leander Hull, and subse- uuently with Thos. Anderson, has recent ly returned from soiourn in California. His home is in Monson, Mass. Mir. Brockbank doesn't have high opinion of the Chinaman as Ohinaman.
 The case of Mrs. Hancock against J. A, Brown was decided in favor of the de- fendant.
 An unsavory mess between husband and wife was stirred afresh few days since at the thread village, with sensa- tional denouement at the Sherman Bab- cock place across the river. Rum and jealousy led to an attempted suicide on the part of the husband, Mir. Southwick. Reports vary as to the seriousness of the pistol shot wound. In fact, there are many conflicting accounts about the affair. and from what we learn about the details the less said about them the better. It can hardly be called first class sensation.
 Miss Webster, daughter of Gardner Webster of Holland, has been engaged to teach the glass factory school next term. Stella Potters term closed last Wednes- day. The examination was said to be sat- isfactory.
 Rev. Lester Potter of Hartford, and Charles Potter of Michigan, brothers of A. J. Potter, visited him yesterday.
 The Congregationalists gave pleas ant entertainment at the town hall last Saturday night, consisting of readings by Mrs. Morris, c. G. Dave banjo solo by G. G: Marston speaking by Allie Robin son. A theatrical entitled 'Boston Dip" followed, the performers being Mrs. 0. H. Robinson, Mrs. 0. l.. Taylor, Miss Gertie Morse, 0. H. Robinson, Clayton Morse, Chas. F. Morris, G. G. Marston. The violin by Johnny Whitford and an organ enlivened the occasion, while re- treatments were served at the close.
 Law cases in this vicinity recently tried, and now on the docket as follows {: Hanson vs Hanson before Justice Essex concerning an old horse, Hanson for plaintiff, King for defendant. Hancock vs Brown, trespass on land before Justice Essex; Reed for plaintiff, Hunter for de- fendant. Gilbert lIde vs John Heath, two cases, foreclosure complaints in superior court, o. T. Preston for plaintiff. Horan vs Hoyle, defendants appeal superior plaintiff, Clark for defendant. Ella l.. Bridges vs F. A. Bridges, divorce, supe- riof court, c. T. Preston for plaintiff.
 Tt is pleasant to be remembered on ones birthday, as Mrs. s. T. Preston late ly found on receipt of fine hand made zephyr shawl from the willing and consid- crate hands of Mrs. Daniel Dimock. of Moline, Ill.
 10. F. Rider of the above locality is reported to be in improved health.
 .-The farmer who sells fruit even at low prices will open his eyes little when he finds how much moro he receives from an equal area in any kind of fruit than in ordinary grain crops. It takes quite 8 surface to produce $25 worth of oats, for instance, but this sum is easily realized from few choice vines or trees in full bearing, and with nominal expense for cultivating and gathering.
 A reading circle was organized at Dr. Wilson's two weeks ago. Rev. o. s. Morris was elected president and Mrs. Charles A. Rider secretary. The circle met last night at A. J. .Potter's. It will meet at the same place next Tuesday evening. We do not learn the names of the readers appointed.
 Mrs. Hannah Buckminster and her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Ormsby, went to Providence, R. I. yesterday.
 Letters remaining in post-office Dec. 1st: Patrick McNamera, care Jesse AL len, Welch Hosiery Mill H. E. Buxton, administrator Charles Augustus,C. Nich- ols.
 Tt is said that the 'ssuicide' at South Willington is around at his work, and the family reunited and that the murderous ball hardly entered the flesh.
 Mrs. 8. Taylor is improving at the hospital in Hartford.
 Tt is expected that Mr. Fuller will oc- cupy the Baptist pulpit next Sunday.
 The ladies benevolent society of South Wilmington hold their first meeting at the hall this evening.
 Henry Starkweather forecloses on the old Abel Johnson farm at the court in Holland today.
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 Mrs. Allen, living at Moose Meadow, was. thrown out of wagon by the horse running away few days since, and sus- tained fracture of three ribs on the left side of chest.
 The literary society met: Tuesday evening at the house of Mir. Judson Pot ter. The house was filled with an orderly and pleasant company. Next week there will be gathering for reading, music ard good time generally at the same place.
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 Letters uncalled for Dec. 1st :: Miss Nellie R. Hardy. Miss Hattie A. Frink, MT. Geo. A. Putnam, John Barrett, A. M. Waffle.
 Tho meetings to see what could be done to provide amusement and edifca- tion this winter have decided upon the following plan A committee of two la- dies and two gentleman are selected to . x>t~ sk.-~.. s,.