The Press., 1889-01-31
-Adelbert Needham will start west week

-Adelbert Needham will start west weel after horses, and expects to bring two car loads on his first trip. He has decided t, build g. house on or near the site of his re gently burned residence near Stafford Hol low, but will first add 40 feet to the lengtl of his bari, making it full 100 feet in length
 We breakfasted this morning on sir loin from Dimock's market, cut from tn, Rockwell OK mentioned last week. Pity that such steaks are not more common Twas delicious.
 >-Hartford Times: Ransel Fl. Agard who died of pneumonia at Holland on Sun day last, was born in Stafford January 9 1915. He came to this city when young man and kept grocery store on Asylum street for twenty years and also at Vernon for five years, and has lived in Holland as a farmer for the last eighteen years. He was identified the most of his life with the M. D. church, was a leading steward and trustee, and large contributor to the cause at the time of his death. He was naturally very retiring in his manner, but led very exemplary life. Deceased leaves w:d ow, Maria Sumner, and two sons, William A. and Edwin S., to mourn his loss also two brothers, one in Staff ord ,and Mason Agard, of South Manchester, -: -.
 -F: N. Crane has been kept from his business sinc5 last week by severe illness, but is getting better.
 The president has sent to the senate for confirmation the appointment of J: V. Squier to be postmaster at Stafford Springs. Postmaster Whiton's term expires within a few weeks.
 -.E. A. Buck x Go. will about March 1st remove their hardware store in, Palmer from Central street to the Nassowanno block on Main street. @s@,' A There are cases of scarlet fever in this village, and measles are tor isl among the children of West Stafford. ..~ -,
 The reception given to Rev. and Mrs Clark at the M. E. church lust evening was fully attended by the saciety and yis- itors from other <churcbes, 5and proved a very pleasant occasion. MT. e. made kind remarks in refere11ce to his relation with the church, also gave an instructive talk on geology, with illustrations. The socie- ty extend thanks to him for his kind en- tertainment, also wish 10 express grati- tude to Rev. A. B. Drew for his generous gift of delicious Florida oranges. which kept him ia sweet remembrance during the evening" i> :, <: **.. :E STAFFORD HOLLOW. :>. @z:..i; tCorrespondenGeD l.
 Rev. J.. F.. Simmons will exchange Pulpits2 next Sunday with, Rev.. Ira A. Priest of Monson. ..: ~4... *.. ,
 The. lecture of Rev Dr. Hamilton fast Tuesday evening, on "Placed and Mis- placed People, drew out a good audience The lecture: was admirable in thought and phrase, and swas spoken with great ora toricai power. It is to be regretted that the young people do not take more inter est in. the lectures. The work is being done with them especially in mind, and those who stay away may live long enough to realize that they have foo]ishly wasted a fine opportunity of education. We were glad to see more young people at Mir. Hamilton's lecture than at either of the others. It must be that all were interest ed ~and.profted. < The next lecture will be an illustrated one by Rev. G. l.. Perrin of Boston. Subject, "From Ocean to Ocean," Date of lecture and other de- tails given in due time.
 Stafford Grange meeting next Tuesday evening will be largely occupied with the problem how to make the farm pay-a oA 1POAthuCC WHA
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 One of the pleasantest gatherings of the season was that which met at the home of M. J. Colburn's on last Thursday even- ing. We'thought Santa Claus had taken 8 strange fancy this year in coming so early. It must be the old gentleman is getting tickle-minded, but nevertheless all were thankful for his return, and the gen. eroslty; of his store, for the :diuing room es- pecially presented more pleasing aspect, with the long table laden with dainties, and the walls decorated with everereen, from which were suspended many tokens of remembrance. After having provided for the inner man all enjoyed the remain der of the evening with games, etc. and at a late hour returned to their homes, wish ing the kind host and hostess many more such happy days.
 Don't forget the entertainment at u e Congregational church tonight.
 We think the Springfield chap would not make 8 very good violinist, for he has too many strings to his (bow) beau.
 WILLINGTON.
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 Winter hath also heart of joy,
 His pictures weird give hints to art,
 His beauty warms like solar dart