The Press., 1885-04-30

and lamps, royal copper and forged iron work. He makes speciality of gas and lamp globes. This is something new for Sprinfeld
 II have this week recsived another large invoice of Spring and Summer Boots and Shoes for ladies', gents misses and children. have now the most complete line at the lowest prices to be found in this vicinity. All goods sold will be exchanged if not found satisfac- tory. I give particular attention to special orders, and will furnish any kind of boot there is made at short notice, and guarantee a fit every time. Wm. E. Hanley, sign of the Big Boot, Oronoco Block. @w
 -Parasols and sun umbrellas a large stock and lowest prices, at A. W. Walkers.
 sTAFFORD.
 -Adelbert Needham arrived here this morning with another lot of horses which may be seen at his place, near Stafford Hollow.
 The first lot of shad arrived at Towne's market on Monday. and are now received daily, fresh from the Connecticut.
 E. E. Butterfeld has removed to his house on East Street, just purchased from F. A. Pierson.
 Gary Bros, have new street sprink- Ter, a vast improvement on the old, and commenced running it, being, as in past years, paid by subscription. It is worth what it costs to the merchants who have goods exposed to dust, and IS worth much in comfort to every one who travels on or in the vicinity of Main St.
 Il. K. Lord and wife are stopping 8 short time in town, but will return to Parker, Dakotah, where they have spent the summer, and where MT. l.. is engaged in general commission business.
 The Perry Potter auction on Satur- urdsy, iu Wilmington, advertised in anoth- CT column, is sale of interest, from the variety of real and personal property of- fered
 The ice cart is on its rounds.
 Mrs. Sanford Holmes of West Stafford picked on Friday last arbutus which had bloomed out of doors, and sent to this of flee generous boquet-fresh, fragrant and beautiful.
 Mrs. T. c. Lathrop has just returned from New York with new stock of spring and summer millinery.
 Within the year two out of town churches have tried to recruit for their force of salaried singers from the Congre- gational choir in this village. two of it's singers having had inducements held out to them.
 The Band of Hope concert which was postponed last Sunday on account of the rain, will be held next Sunday afternoon, at haf-past three, at the Congregational church.
 Deacon and Mrs. Willard Orcutt. who have been spending the winter in Chico pee, Mass, have returned to their home at Stafford Street.
 Rev. E. M. Taylor will begin his pas toral duties at the M. E. church on Sun- day.
 The May dinner and supper at the Methodist church parlors tomorrow will be pleasant social occasion, beside being rare chances for the securing of good, square meal at little cost. Dinner from 12 to 2, % cents; supper. 5 to 7, 15 cents. An old-fashioned broiled dinner, also chicken pie, ice cream, etc. A table of fancy articles will also be sold. House. keepers will probably notify their fami- lies that their doors will be locked at meal times tomorrow, but the latch string will hang out all the same at the M. E. church basement
 Alvin Harwood of West Stafford died on Thursday last, aged 94 years. We have before spoken of the remarkable cir cumstance of the two Harwood brothers being the oldest persons in the town. Orrin Harwood yet lives, at the age of 96 years, and is often seen out upon the street, apparently good for many years yet of life. Alvin Harwood leaves three sons and two daughters, all over 60 years of age, besides six grandchildren, and twelve great-grand- children.
 The defamatory publications about the towns distresses and pauperism have not so hurt it's credit but that it's four per cent loan is to be placed upon better terms for the town, than that just put upon the market by Willimantic. This result is creditable to Selectman Newton, who has given good and discriminating attention to the work. Bids are abundant to take the bonds at par. But also offers are made take the lot at small premium.
 -Dr. J. M. Peebles of Hammonton. N. J. will speak at the Spiritualist's Hall, next Sunday, at and p. m.
 Hard times told upon the entertain ment of Winter Post, G. A. R., last Friday evening, but about 200 being present, and the receipts but trifie above expenses. Miss Sayage's readings gave excellent sat- isfaction, and in addition Q fine musical entertainment was provided by home tal- ent, including Citizen's Band, Misses Med bery end Snow, pianists, Miss Page violin ist, Frank Taylor, cornetist, and Mir. Des- per bass soloist.
 Burgess Lord declines to be street commissioner.
 The following officers of Orient Chap ter, R. A. M, chosen at the annual con- vocation, were installed last evening A. 0. Eaton, HIP :; w. H. Champlin, R. j; James Mclaughlin, s. c. F. Harwood, T. :; E. E. Butterfeld, s. J. V. Squier, e. of H.; David Bissett, P S.; J. M. Lord, R. A. C.; F. A. Close, Sd V; Ly- man Cushman. 2d "; Christian Mann, lst w.; H. c. Mclaughlin, tyler.
 ID. H. Parsons recently had credit in The Press for pot of calla plants bearing five buds and blossoms. It should have read nis,e buds and blossoms.
 Harmony Temple of Honor last even- ing chose officers ss follows Stephen Pease, W. c. T.; H. M. Day, W. V. T. /; E. A. Cleveland, R. i; A. J. Turner, A. R. !; Samuel Maine, T. R. A. L. Burdon, T. ; J. l.. Dean, 0. J. T. Melbourne, U. C..