The Press., 1885-07-16
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 II have now in stock the best $2 Ladies Kid Button manufactured-ev pair war ranted to give full satisfaction. have also line of Bows Low Shoes for 95e., equal tc any $1.25 shoe made. W. E. Hanley, sign of the big boot, Oronoco Block.
 Bargains in Black Silks and Cashmeres at A. W Walkers.
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 A committee of citizens of Stafford, with some of tho selectmen of Ellington, recently passed over the road from this village to the Square Pond post office, via the south end of the lake. The Ellington officials were disposed to b. reasonable ID conceiling improvements obviously called for. Such as changes ln the ronte near the lake where the road by following the small stream may avoid the succession of sharp pitches. The road may be made easy of grade at Q not excessive cost, and there is no sense in compelling travel to the same point. The fixing of this road will shorten the distance between Stafford Springs and Rockville more than one mile over the road through Poland, also make an easy road between Ellington center and the sberough. It will further add much to the attractions of this place as n summer resdet to bring this lovely lake within a short and easy ,ids, and Il 10 benefit the Dimock's pleasure grounds at the lake. Stafford will of course be willing to im- prove it's end of the road to any reasonable extent. Considerable has already been done upon the road within the borough limits
 Frank Taylor, Miss Lillian Page and Alice Miss Vaughn from this village are at the Atlantic House Watch Hill, for the sea- son, as an orchestra for the hotel parlors, playing respectively the cornet, violin and piano.
 The annual picnic of Grace church Sunday school which was to have been held next week has been postponed until August.
 Henry Stephenson, formerly of Staf- ferdville, now of Danielsonville. who has just been admitted as law practitioner at the Windham County bar, was in town this week.
 The Messrs. Rawitsers have made con- siderable improvements about their resi- 4lenee on South-st. within the past few weeks, including alterations in the interior, changes of partitions, &c. Hard wood floors have been laid in kitchen and din-
 
 of Albert E. Converse, who is considered to be the best workman in hard woods in this vicinity, having made good reputa- ton in his work upon Hon. H. R. Kibbe's house in Somers. The lawn of the Raw itser mansion has been extended, the gard ener's cottage enlarged, and other im- provements made. The grounds and con- servatories are matter of village pride, being we'll kept and abounding in the finest towering and foliage plants, both of rare and common species.
 The Tilden Block hotel, just taken by MT. Hollingsworth, is to be called hereaf- fer the American Hotel
 -E. Pnffer is remodeling the upper floor of his Central House, to make more rooms, all of them opening into railways. The floor was originally planned for ten- ement.
 Yes, my son, the lamb is more lov- able animal than the hog, but the hog is generally very much latter than the lamb. If you would have people love you, be 8 lamb but if getting ahead in the world be your sole object, by all means be hog. --Bostoaa Tzaascript.
 List of letters remaining in the post office at Stafford Springs, July 18th i: Ja- cob LBelcher, John l.. Dean, John Din neen, L. M Cummings, Michael Donahue, Addison Gardner, Daniel Holland, Mrs. Daniel Lynch, Charles McCurnan, Law renee Ryan.
 The Stafford Savings Bank at it's an nual meeting on Wednesday chose for of ficers, Gardiner Hall of Wilmington, presi- dent vice presidents, w. M. Corbin, l.. F. Rawitser secretary and treasurer, R. s. Hicks; directors, l.. w. Crane, G. c. Parkess, E. O. Dimock, Davis A. Baker, D. F. Fairman, G. H. Baker, James Mo- Langhlin, James Risley; loan committee, l.. W. Crane, G. c. Parkess, D. O. Dimock, James Risley.
 -Dea. Willard Orcutt was last Satur- day presented with a horse, ph@ton, har- ness, halter and blankets, also good COW, the gift of many friends, the wherewithal having been collected by Mrs. J. F. Mer- riam. Dea. Orcutt and wife, who are get ting old and infirm, last fall broke up and had winters home with children at Chico pee, and returned this spring to the farm. This present from friends is timely and warmly appreciated by the worthy couple, and the giyers feel that their contributions have been most worthily placed. and with them give hearty wishes for future com- fort and happiness of the recipients.
 --C1GlZCuS Dhllll HUI itS hHuudl HC6tlllS last Monday evening, and chose the follow ing officers Leader, Herbert Parker ]; assistant leader, Thomas Booth presi- dent, David Bissett ]; secretary, Elmer Booth assistant secretary, Timothy Des- mond treasurer, Geo. w. Eaton property man, Wm J. Butterfield; finance commit ice, H, Parker, w. Dimock, F. Webber, T. Desmond A vote of thanks was pass ed to MT. Minor for his iberality and kindness to the band in lettering their bass drum in elaborate style with gold let ters, and without charge.
 Col. c. l.. Dean, who has recently re- moved his residence to Maiden, Mass. where for business convenience he has long had transient home, was in town on Monday on business connected with the Lathrop estate, and was accompanied home by his ward, Miss Mary Lathrop, who will spend her summer vacation with Col. and Mrs. Dean. The colonel has gained considerable in flesh since his recent ill., ness.
 Rev. J. F. Hawley's subject last aun- day evening was Stafford Springs, and gave a picture of the villages growth, in size, refinement and morality. It was on the whole picture of progress, though treated fairly, candidly and without sstaf- fy" giving. The needs of the village were pointed out, with it's claims upon it's citizens and upon the capital accumulated here. Much credit was given to the woman for