The Press., 1888-02-23
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 Sunday school at Orcuttville at D. nl. Preaching by Rev. A. E. Drew at 4 r. m. next Sabbath at same place.
 W. R. Potter, who was some time since injured by the elevator in Cushman's 8 mill at Monson, was recently visiting friends in Stafford Springs. He had a narrow escape with his life, being squeezed up into small mass by the elevator, but IS getting well, thanks to an exceptionally robust physique.
 The grange will hold a meeting next Wednesday evening for receiving applica- tiOns, balloting, and initiation.
 Farmers to the west of us are scratch ing bravely to get all their powder wood delivered before March 1st, when the talk ing of it will cease.
 A. Needham will next week Wednes- day morning unload here two carloads of selected western horses, all weights, colors, suited to every use, and at varying scale of prices.
 The reading circle, in place of the usual meeting next Monday evening, will assem- ble at the Congregational chapel, with in- vited friends, and listen to paper on the moon. Admission will be by card, but any one who has friend who is member of the circle can easily get one of these, tor can get one at the door.) The moon is a proper subject for reflection ,and no doubt those who attend will be con- Vinced that there is something in it. whether it be man or not. There has al- ways been much that was not known about the moon, and we are glad that somebody has decided to stand up and tell 1t. Moon rises at 8 p. m.
 "A. N. Nichols and John Lillie attend sd the war prisoners rennion at Hartford yesterday.
 The Stafford Springs Athletic assoeia- tion organized last Thursday evening, ac- cepting by laws reported by the committee, and choosing David Bissett president :; James Warren vice president J. Carl Con- verse secretary Fl. s. Abel, treasurer J. T. Melbourne, Jerry Donahue, Frank Ohls, directors T. 0. Tiffany, Henry O. Butter field, J. M Leach, auditors. The association starts with 100 members and $100 in the treasury, and for the present meet at bor- ongh hall on Thursday and Saturday even- ings.
 That the Stafford Agricultural Society is in danger of going into a decline IS no secret. 1u0 new DOdEQ O1 oX6cutlVe OIL cers found debt of $8,00O upon the so- ciety, s, 900 of which is in the form of mortgage upon the grounds. The society and the fairs that have been held here have been big source of local pride. The soclety hogan under discouraging cir eumstanOas, but has built up reputation as giving yearly one of the very best fairs held in New England. Its reputation is attested by the army of imitators. It has earned and expended upon its grounds at least $2O, ,00O, and now through apathy of the people whom it has benefited seems likely to go under. The officers feel dis couraged at the lack of interest of the community which ought to work with them, especially of those who from the nature of their business get most benefit from the fairs. A very little effort on the part of each of the many interested will continue the life aud prosperity of our ag- ricultural society. Shall the start be made2 The officers are ready to do their part if the community behind them will show any interest. We may say that at least $1 ,O0O of the society's debt, some put it at $l 300, is in consequence of the confusion made by change of officers at the last fair during the first day, of which many took advantage in various ways to fleece the society.