The Press., 1888-08-16
STAFEO RDo


 The Stafford Springs Agricultural So- ciety have taken the only available dates left open for the holding of the fair, Tues day and Wednesday, Oct. 18th and 17th. Mir. Converse being obliged to decline serving as corresponding secretary, the so- ciety is fortunate in securing as a substi- tute W. P. Sweetser. The society is well officered, and never before had so thorough backing of the people. Stafford Springs never 30 thoroughly appreciated the bene- fits of the fair as when there seemed pros pect of losing it. The capital stock, ,$5 ,000, is all subscribed, and more could have been easily placed. It is desired, however, to extend the interest among as many people as possible, and those desiring stock in small lots will be accommodated by a di- vision of that held in large individual blocks, if making application soon. Many are sanguine that the stock Nill evidently be at premium, though the takers have not gone into it as a speculation.
 A fair quality of peaches are now sold at 12 cents per quart, but people are not yet ready to give up the delicious Geogia watermelons for them.
 Horace Towne has sold hls interest in the Springs House livery stable to Wyron Blair, his former partner, and has bought $ out Ferry's livery stable at Palmer.
 -~An excursion to Newport is advertised for ne4t Wednesday, 22d, via. N. l.. N R. R. and steamer City of Worcester. This immense boat is too large to be likely to be uncomfortably crowded, has comforta- ble staterooms, and aunple deck and cabin room. Train leaves Palmer at 7.O5 and Stafford Springs at 7.39 a. rn., and fares are $1.75 for the trip for all stations be- tween Palmer and South Coventry, incln- sive. The schedule of time gives three hours q to p. m.) at Newport. Tubb's military band, an orchestra for dancing, and refreshments will be provided on the boat
 Meeting of the A. O. U. w. this even- ing at 8 o'clock. Miss Minnie Fenton of this village has been engaged to teach in the grammar school room. She is a graduate of the Normal school, also has had experience as teacher.
 L The Browns and the Athletics, two rival hines of the borough, had an inter- esting game on the park on Saturday last, the Browns scoring IA runs, and the Ath- leties 13. The feature of the game was a home run by Mack of the Browns.
 I-Michael Mccarthy was tried before Judge Chandler in the district court on Monday, and on reputation fined $3O, and for keeping liquor with intent to sell $50, with costs added in each case. : -'Big Nell'' was taken to Holland by Officer Mullin on Monday. Last week she vas arrested, and fine imposed as a warning, but on the second arrest she was ''sent up" without option. She is an in- dustrious and generally inoffensive wo- man, but when in just the right frame of mind liable to get excited into turbulence.
 w. J. Aborn's auction sale, advertised in another column, will be an attractive place for farmers desiring to ''sort up" in stock and tools, also for those wanting modern or antique furniture.
 "A new sign on Dennis building, South-st., indicates that Frank W. West colt has established shop there for pat tern makings (handy in connection with Holt x Burwell's machine shop), wood working and saw filing. MT. W. Is a su- perior worker in wood.
 Julius O. Anderson is cutting a piece of sowed corn, much of which is 104 feet high.
 Regular meeting of the ". W. R. O., Friday evening, Aug. 17th.
 The room over the post office has been taken as headquarters for the agricultural society, and meetings will be held there, and the secretaries usually be found there evenings.
 -J. M. Lord has been appointed as member for the Stafford Springs Agricul- turai Society of the Eastern Conn. trotting circuit committee.
 PERSONALS.
 Elisha 2. Ellis, son of 2. w. Ellis of West Stafford, is candidate for congress in the 4th district-on the prohibition ticket.
 Elmer F. Colburn, of Springfield. Mass, is in Stafford spending his vacation.