The Press., 1889-02-07
Last evening, about ten o'clock, a black

Last evening, about ten o'clock, a black horse, rather thin in flesh and covered with sweat, attached to all open back buggy of peculiar make, the whole an in expensive rig, was seen being driven from Stafford Street, accompanied by one per son. The hennery of Adorno Fisk was visited during the evening aud thirteen | fowls stolen. Tracks indicated that the equippage described had been at his place, as well as at others The team and driver could be identified by the party who, saw it. It is evident that poultry stealing in this vicinity has been reduced to system. and it will be good thing if this clue can be followed up.
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 MIR. EDITOR II am not working quietly for the post office, as intimated in the last Sunday Republic III. No one has asked me to be postmaster. I suggested to the honorable Republican correspondent that the appointment of Miss Marcia Whiton would be good solution of the problem if J. V. Squier should fail of capturing the golden fleece The object of my ann bition will not be made public before Harrison has secured a secretary of treas ury, Yours truly. M B. FISK. | BOROUGH COURT -RIsLEY, JUDGE. On Tuesday four boys were brought be- | fore the court, Frank and Burt Rumrlll, charged with breaking into Holt Bur wells shop and stealing two guns. EVi- dence showed that the latter broke in and took the guns, passing them to his brother | Both waived examination and were bound over to superior court. Walter kempton and Louis Pergee plead guilty to breaking into E. A. Buck & Co.'S powder house in noao,ol,ox or1 ofo five EaOS Of powder; fined each $7 and costs, It was urged in attenuation that nothing but the theft of one keg was proved upon Kemp ton, he having no part ill the breaking, while Pergee got mixture of mercy i'll his dose of justice because of having been a witness for the state. Both got off easy. Burt Rumrill was also included in the powder case, and this offence was also included in his bond, he waiving eximina- ton on this charge also.
 l -.. . STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 -Wolcott Lodge meets Saturday even- ing. -
 The Stafford grange will have aspe- cial meeting next Tuesday evening, l2th, for conferring decrees or to do any other discussion appointed for the last meeting l WdS PoClPO uhtii e4AoG tAiAOs
 A small barn belonging to Ex- Gov. B. Fl. Hyde, located short distance east of his residence, was burned last Friday. MT. Putney, the farmer in charge. had left the premises about II a. m., and one hour after the premises were on fire be- yond all hope of saving. The building was not valuable one, and the contents were about tons of hay and two very valuable Devon COWS, one the property of Gov. Hyde, the other of Mir. Putnev, all which were burned. There was insurance of contents sufficient to nearly cover the loss. The cause of the fire is a mystery.
 There will be meeting in the interest of the creamery at the town hall next Wednesday, Feb. 18th, at 1.30 p. m. It is desired that all those who have pledged stock or COWS, or who wish to do so, will be present, also all who are in any way in- terested in the creamery, as it is wished to push the matter as rapidly as possible.
 Rev. J. F. Simmons will preach in the Universalist church next Sunday morning and evening. Morning subject Sabbath Observance Lesson from the Life of Jesus." Evening subject "The Worth of IIife." All cordially vel come
 Rev. Mir. Priest of Monson, who sup piled the Universalist pulpit last Sunday, preached both morning and evening, to the great satisfaction of his hearers He is highly esteemed in Monson for his abil- ity and worth, and for the genuine, manly fidelity of his work.
 On Tuesday evening the well-knovn and excellent drama, "Above the Clouds, '' was given in Central Hall, Monson, under the auspices of and for the benefit. of the Universalist society. A load numbering sixteen went up from Stafford, and were more than repaid for the effort. The en. tertainment was exceedingly grand in every respect, and the large hall was well filled. The Stafford friends, for the trip, entrusted themselves to the tender mercies and skillfnl horsemanship of MT. Fred Glover. The confidence was not mis placed. MT. Glover has very fine omni bus, easy to ride in, and complete in all the arrangements.
 sTAFFoRDvILLE.
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 While working at the circular saw il his brothers shop Monday forenoon, w Perry Amadon accidentally sawed off the ends of two fingers and thumb on his Jeff hand. Dr. Newton attended. Mir. An ado1 is insured in the Travellers.
 Geo. Andrews has been laid by few days with slight attack of pneumonia. MT. Newell is preaching a series O. sermons on "The Legal Evidence of tht Truths of the Bible" The third sermon next Sunday will be on "The Principles O. Modern Evidence applied to the Bible. The subject of the lecture next Monday evening is "Great Orators.
 An entertainment will be given Thus day evening, Feb. 14th, at the Congrega tional vestry, Staffordville, by the "Idea Minstrels," consisting of vocal and instru mental music, plantation songs, jokes, etc. including the amusing farce, 'My Uncle the Captain Admission, 15 cents.
 The ladies of the Methodist church are arranging for grand chicken-pie sup per next week Wednesday evening. Il will prove an attractive social gathering for young and old. Ice cream will bt served. A fish pond in which all may try their luck will be provided. Supper only 25c. children 15c. If stormy, next fai evening.
 WEST STAFFORD.
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 There will be social dance at Wash burns Hall this (Thursday) evening John Comfort does the prompting,