The Press., 1889-01-10

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 Tickets to all points west for sa'e at the office of the N. L. N. R. R., Stafford Springs. J. V. Squier, agent.
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 Rev. J. H. Muller of Ellsworth, Conn.,, will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday.
 The Philadelphia College of Con- merce Journal speaks of two graduates of the college, Geo. s. Davis of Stafford Springs and Frank M. Toop of Rockville, who have secured positions in that city, the former with Markham & O., coal deal CTS, the latter with John Wyeth Bro., we'll known chemists. Of Davis the Jour- nal says "Connecticut may be celebrated for wooden nutmegs, but one thing IS cer- tain, if Davis is fair sample the state has 10 wooden headed boys.
 -S. E. Fairfield, Esq, of New York, while out walking with his wife one even- ing in that city, took ''short cut' through . disreputable street, and had thrilling experience, crazy drunken roug h assault ing him with huge draw knife. From his speech it seems probable that he took Mr. F., who wears smooth shaven face and long cape overcoat, for 8 Catholic friest, and resented seeing him, as such, walking in company with lady. For time 1t seemed as if the rum crazed assail- ant would do mischief with his savage weapon.
 John A. Foster last Saturday butch cred two hogs, one weighing 57S pounds, the other 40 pounds.
 Julius Converse has one of the finest Holstein bulls in the country. His sire is an imported animal and valued at $5000. His family belong to the very upper crust of Holstein circles. Arthur Crane is out again after long spell of sickness.
 hall Saturday evening. -Oaicers elect of Winter Post, No. A, were installed on Monday evening by J. commander in chief. The newly installed are: John O. Cleaveland, commander j; Francis Patton, s. v. 0. D. l.. Converse, ". 0. Anthony Adams, quartermaster j; E. K. Taft, surgeon J. w. Fitzpatrick, chaplain; Francis A. Adams, O. D. 1; Fl. N, Benton, o. G. Henry c. Mclaughlin, adiutsnt; W. J. Butterfield, serg't major. On tho same evening and at the same place the following newly elected officers of. Winter W. R. Corps, No. 25, were in- stalled Git being joint session of the post and corps) by Mrs. Hattie s. Durfee, department president, assisted by Mrs. Augusta B. Hammond, department secre- tary. The work was performed by these ladies gracefully, and with true martial spirit very gratifying to the members of the post, who witnessed it. The thanks of the corps and post are due these ladies, net only for the fine work done, but for their timely words of encouragement and advice. The ladies of the corps are to be congratulated on their future outlook The retiring president desires to thank the members for their uniform kindness and asks that the same be accorded to her suc- ceesor. Stand shoulder to shoulder, press on in this great work of charity; remem- Der our watchwords, Fraternity, charity, and loyalty." Refreshments of cake and coffee were served and the camp broke up at late hour with three cheers for the relief corps from the post. The newly installed officers of the corps are: Presi- dent, Mrs. Annie Mckinney, S.V. P. Mrs. Nellie J. Burley, J. V. F., Mrs. Louisa secretary, Miss Clara Nye treasurer, Miss Lucy M. Parkess chaplain, Mrs. Lucy A. Cummings; conductor, Miss Nellie J. Fitzpatrick asst conductor, Mrs. Thomas Hodgson :; guard, Mrs. Martha F. Dwight asst guard, Mrs. Francis Lord.
 The Band of Hope will hold public meeting at the Congregational church Sum- day afternoon at three o'clock. The exer- cises will consist of songs and recitations by the members. All are invited.
 Charles Comins' Silver Bearded Polish fowls have recently won for him at Meri. den show 1st prizes on bullet and cockerel, and at Danielsonvllle show 1st prize for bullet snd 2d for cockerel. The same pair took first premium at the Stafford Springs fair.
 There are few cases of typhoid feve, in the borough, and, as usual, in places where local causes account for it's appear. ance.
 The list National Bank of Stafford Springs on Tuesday elected at its annual meeting the following board of directors Charles l.. Dean, M. A. Marcy, B. O. Fl. Smith, E. o. Pinney, w. Fl. Cooley Cyril Johnson. The showing of business for the five months during which the bank has had existence was highly satisfactory to the stockholders.
 The Congregational ladies' sociable next Tuesday evening will be conducted by Nm. W. H. Smith and Mrs. Charles Butterdeld. All are invited.
 Judge Loomis has dismissed the ap peal of Julius Converse, relative to High land Terrace sewer assessment, on the ground of it's not being taken within the limit of time prescribed by the borough charter.
 -Wm. R. Potter has removed to the Hollow, and will work in the repair shor pf the Riverside mill.
 Meeting of the A. o. U. W. this even : ng at 8 P. m.