The Press., 1885-07-09
Russell Gilmore of this town drives

black horse winch is branded with the U s. and c. S. marks, having served on botl sides during the war of the rebellion. He was captured by the confederafes, and fol a time used in the famous black horse cav airy. Naturally he begins 10 show signs of age, but has done good equine service in his day. isA cation ut her fathers GA. N. Nichols) i1 this village. She is teaching music in New Jersey, and a friend of her's, Miss Keeney, who is teacher at the same insti tuition, is also spending n srason here to get the benefit of the mineral spring, boarding with Mrs. Carrie Stevens.
 -. Hollingsworth this week removed from the Central to the Tontine House. MT. H. has been for many weeks, and still is seriously ill, hut Mrs. H. very capably manages the business, as she has its re- moval to new quarters. 'ta 33sAtts lt.--L. w. Crane has sold his house on Sohth-st. to Gary Bro's., who will occupy it with their families Prof Rooms lecture on Tuesday even ing was very pleasant and remilneratiye treat to those who gave their time in lis tening to it. He explained why the gov ernment festered these deep sea research es, how it was prosecuted and the results, using black board, showing miniature travis and dredges, and also pickled speci- mems of wonderful forms of life found in deep waters. The subject had almost a fascinating interest for the listener, treated as it was by an intelligent enthusiast in the work. The specimens exhibited were very numerous. but comprised but Q small portion of those in Prof. Ks. laboratory. The wonderful exhibits of those almost seeming to form connecting link between animal and vegetable life, and the means by which different varieties are adapted to their homes miles below the ocean surface, the modes of defence and protection given to the small and weaker, the new facts learned abont the habits of fish already known of, all gave the speaker themes, and made the time of his discourse seem very brief to the listener. 5-..... Rev. s. R. Free of Willimantic on Tuesday took position, as the captor of a six-pound bass at Crystal Lake, at the head of the record of 1885. . -rgr.. 7.
 Aaron Wetherby has made an ex- cellent photograph of the group of fifteen young men employed in Whiton's shops at West Stafford, 8 neatly framed copy of which was presented by his associates to A. l.. Cutler, who left for Colorado last Mon- day. as. f.9ai at.e-.. -a .= Miss Minnie Fenton is home for vaca- tion from the State Normal School.
 The finest berries we have eaten this season have been tue ''Sharpless" from w. K. Parks, West Stafford. The fruit is large, fine favored, hardy, and yet tender in the mouth. 2t
 The Stafford Aquednct Company have about completed laying pipes from MT. Hicks s springs on the south mountain to Main St., there discharging into the main pipes to reinforce the present supply, which is now insufficient
 George O. Marcy, of the well known firm of Marcy Bros. died at Maiden, Mass. yesterday, from csncer in the back He belonged to family well known in this vicinity, and was young man of good business qualification and character. He was usually epgagaisia travelling for the firm, chiefly 1in the soath-west. He has served as member of the legislature from Union, and was S3 years of age. Funeral services will be heldat the Marcy home stead in Union on Friday at 2 D. m, and his brothers of Ionic (masonic) lodge will attend s.& 2sG-
 Tuesday nights shower was good one. The weather since has been scorch- ing. The combination has been good for growing vegetation, but is rapidly using up this last invoice of moisture.
 Mrs H. T. Congdon of Willimantic, formerly of Stafford Springs, has taken a cottage on Fishers leland, and will accom- modate few boarders during the season. A good chance for her acquaintances who desire few days of comfort and sea air minus hotel charges.
 There has been considerable internal disturbance caused during the week by eating ice-cream. The work seems to be confined to no one make of cream.
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 Austin l.. Cutler and family started on Monday for their western trip. If cour- age and hopefnlness will bring them safely to their destination, and restore health to the invalid, then success will attend the venture, for of that prime quality there seems to be large measure So may it be, the friends they leave behind devontly pray.
 <. -Rnmors of business at the 'sTape Mill'' continue to fill the air. Let it come, any thing useful, aud let it come to stay. | Crops are suffering for lack ofathe needfni rain l: the light showers of late have not penetrated the hills where the ! moisture is needed Some of the neigh boring towns have been more highly favor ed. Onr turn will come in due tiTne. -The Fourth with ms passed very much like any other day nevertheless, let us not forget to praise the God of battles who has given us g; country, and at all times of anxiety and peril has given us men to maintain the honor of the glorious old flag. The star spangled banner, may it evermore wave, till the worlds last oppres- sor is laid in bis grave.
 l sTAFFORDvu4LE. .s s. .ay, .a, 1 The 9th anniversary of the wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Russell Colburn was cele- brated on the 4th inst by gathering of about thirty friends from Palmer, Monso on and New London, who presented them with. an elegant lounge, and other articles of value. Refreshments were served in abundance.
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 Samuel 5. Fuller, democrat, has held the Mansfield postmastership for thirty years past, through all the changes of ad- ministration. T ' E-s S@~A (coRREsPONDENcE.)
 -E. B. Hubbard, native of Mansfield, but for many years in business elsewhere, moved to Eagleville in 1849, purchasing third interest in the Eagle Co. In 1856