The Press., 1886-06-17
-The A o. U W. have . banquet and

-The A. o. U. w. have banquet and re-initiation at their rooms tonight, and this is the occasion of all the year when the presence of every member is most de- sired. Each member is requested to bring one table napkin.
 Mrs. Danford Knowlton, who went to New York some ten days ago, to undergo operation for the removal of an ovarian tumor, died on Tuesday, while undergoing the operation. She was native of Staf- ford, and at the time of her death with her husband lived upon the farm on Rockwell Hill, where her girlhood days were spent, though much of her life was passed in New York, where her husband has been in business most of his life as sugar im- porter and refiner. Mrs. Knowlton was a lady of rare refinement and culture, and in her death severely mourned by all who knew her. She went to the operation ID which her physicians had told her lay her only chance of life with rare courage and fortitude, and died within twenty minutes from the beginning of the operation. She will be buried in the family plot at Green wood cemetery in Brooklyn, N. Y. MT. Knowlton is lying sick at his residence on Rockwell Hill, and is unable to attend the funeral. The family will be deeply sympa- thized with by large circle of friends in their undue share of affliction.
 Service at Hydeville next Sunday at 4 D. m. Residence of Geo. F. Beard, Esq. Daniel Fairman, Esq, who has been in failing health for some time past, is gradually sinking, and cannot survive long. The town will lose in him citizen who in his life has been very useful and highly respected.
 -Children's day will be observed. with appropriate exercises, at the Baptist church next Sunday at 1 P. m.
 -I promised writing book to each scholar in the Springs and Foxyille primary school who was neither absent nol tardy during the term just ended. The children can procure their presents by ealing at The Press office next Saturday afternoon, and their names will be published in the next number of The Press There were many who missed Mabel Converse from the class that was graduated with so much honor from the high school last Friday One of the brightest and most interesting members of the class, she won the good will and kindly regards of alt who knew her, and gave high hopes for the future. But her ann bition was too strong for the fragile bodys and she was obliged to leave her home and school and seek milder climate. Returning a few weeks ago, she was present at the exer- cises on Friday, and shared with her more fortunate mates, though she received no di- ploma, honors and applause 50 freely given and so we'll deserved. She goes to Dakotr next week and very high will be the hopes of the many friends she leaves in Stafford, that she will return fully restored in health to the circles that love and admire her.
 t9E c. MAxHAM.
 sTAFFoRDvILLE.
 P, Next Sunday will be observed as chil- dren's day at the Congregational church i; floral concert in the evening with recita- tions and songs by the children. Exer- cises to commence at '. 80 p. m.
 There will be strawberry and ice cream supper in the M.. E. vestry on Thursday evening q 7th. ) All are invited.
 The Hope Mill property has been sold by the Stafford Savings Bank to par ties who propose to set if running. The following names among those mentioned in connection with the enterprise will give confidence in the fullest expectation of good management and push Cyril John son, Julius Pinney, Lucius Pinney, A. s. Eaton and M. P. Hanley. The mill is stocked with machinery ready for running, and upon the question of how far this may answer the purpose of the new purchasers depends the answer to the question of how soon the wheels may be set running. But in any case the sale to such parties is the most encouraging thing that has hap pened to Stafordville for long time. sss 5sss |. S5