The Press., 1889-04-11
Nelson T. Smith of Rockville, son of

the late ChaunCey Smith of Sfanord Springs, died of consumption on Friday and was brought to Stafford Springs for burial on Monday, a considerable delega- tion of brethren from the A. O. U. w. of that village, of which he was member, attending. The membership carries with it life insurance of $2000. Deceased was the eldest of large family of boys, having many friends and relatives in Stafford. His mother was for several years and until recently matron of the Holland County Childrens' Home.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Brown celebrated their silver wedding last Thursday even- ing, inviting in their friends. About forty attended, and numerous presents of silver ware and money were made Members of Winter Post, to which MT. Brown be- longs, presented a large cake, decorated with silver pieces to the amount of about $15, which was complete surprise. MT. B. is a veteran of the Mexican. war, as we'll as of the war of the rebellion.
 -Adelbert Needham has begun upon 8 new house to replace the one burned last fall
 Daniel K. Smith, who has been for some tinfe in poor condition of health, has removed to John Fosters house, Staf- ford Street.
 Regular meeting of Winter Post, c. A. R., next Monday evening. A full at tendance is desired, as arrangements for memorial day will be perfected.
 Miss Marcia G. Whiton has received the appointment of postmistress at Stafford Springs. This surprises no one, as 1t has for some time been expected. Miss Whiton has had the office very largely under her care for many years, and if any one crit iclses the appointment upon the question of her capacity or of her accommodating disposition and desire to acceptably serve the patrons of the office, we have yet to hear of 1t.
 A society of "sons of the revolution" is now being organized in this state, all descendants of revolutionary soldiers being eligible to membership. The surprising fact appears that there are living in the state number of children of revolutionary sires, nearly all of whom, however, are about four score years of age. One ex- ception exists, John A. Brown of Holland, one of our county commissioners, who is but 57 years of age, is the son of one revo- lutionary soldier and grandson of another. His father enlisted in the army when but IA years of age, his father being already a a colonel in the service. The younger Brown was large of his age, and served from 1776 through the war, being cap tive on prison ship at the close. He was married three times, John A. Brown and two other children being borne to him by his third wife, after he was 70 years of age His first wife was killed in the de- struction of his house by hurricane in Rhode Island. She held 8 child in her arms at the time of her death, which es- capped injury. By second wife he had a large family of children, none of whom are living, though John Brown of Stafford Springs, F. M. Brown of Hartford, ex- major of the Putnam Phalanx, are surviv- ing grandsons. Commissioner Brown, there fore, is very much the junior of most of his many nephews, and has grand-nephews who are older than himself. In his young or days he was called "little John" to dis tinguish him from his matured nephew, who was known as 'sBig John." But he has since got over being little, in any sense.
 Springfield Republican: Miss Marcia G. Whiton, who was nominated Tuesday to succeed her father in charge of the post-ofice at Stafford Springs, Conn, for the ensuing term of four years, has prac- Dctiaellx &a fRR direction of the office F60fs ssh8 aBE seven years, and is admitted II " 0SAAh&S1&8k@ @AA&A 4OR0OA40@b0 @A4AC WAO are concerned in the good management of the local services, to be better fitted for the position than any other who could be named. The present incumbent was al- lowed by President Cleveland to serve out his term, which did not expire until a short time since, although considerable pressure was exerted by local democrats to secure the place. MT. Whiton's term of service has been about 20 years. J. V. Squier was nominated to succeed him Jan. nuary 3U by MT. Cleveland, but the nomi. nation was chung up" by the senate. The The office is worth about $1 800 year, and the United States government will proceed on the basis that woman who does given work as well as man could do it should have mans pay.
 -Bolieau is running new express wag on, built by Comins. Miss Myrta B. Fiske was organist al the Congregational church last Sunday and is expected to fill that position per manently.
 No preaching or other services will be held at the M. B. church next Sunday, tht pastor being at conference. | A. J. Turner, Esq, who has been sicl at the Springs House, has recovered sui 6ciently to go to his friends in South Gov try. ..
 The Central Woolen Go. have decided to change the old Granite mill from cot ton to woolen mill. Preparatory to tn, change new floors are to be laid and othel repairs made. Equipment for about , four set mill will be put in, and it is ex pected to turn out woolen good within few weeks. P. B. Johnson, builder, vii do the work of repairing it, and will als. begin at once upon important additions tt the buildings. An addition of brick, 2 feet, will be put upon the south end of thu main building, covering the ground nov occupied by the wheel house. West O this extention building 43x47 feet, also of brick, will be made for boiler and dy, house, the walls being 16 feet high. Tn, additions will make the premises of sui fcient capacity for sets of woolen ma chinery, should business prospects in tn, future warrant an increase.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid Society was held in the M. E. churcl parlors yesterday. The following officer for the year were elected: Mrs. M. 0 Thrall, president; Mrs. Reuben Converse vice president Miss Minnie Thrall, sec, and treas. Miss Mabel Ellis, collector Mrs. J. Converse, Mrs. o. Converse, Mrs C.G. Ellis, managers; Mrs. Andrew Whiton Mrs. Frank Orcutt, parsonage committee
 The next meeting of the society will b the annual May day festival, consisting 0
 dinner, supper, sale of fancy articles an' -A--.k kAs..