The Press., 1890-11-13

MT. George Mabbets, of Pawtucket, R. l., an experienced manufacturer, has been engaged by Julius Converse to take the agency of the Mineral Springs Mf'e Go. Mir. Mabbett has for years been facturing in New England. He will take charge Jan. l. An addition of 20 feet is belng made to the comp nys stone dye house. an improvement called for by the additional facilities needed for scOiOEing stock and piece dyeing.
 The Band of Hope will meet nexi Sunday afternoon at three o'clock in the Congregational church.
 The presentation of the memorial vol tune to Winter Post, G. A. R., ct Oro- noco Hall this evening will be an event oi uncommon interest. At 6 30 sharp the Post, and Camp of 5. of V, and w. R. c. will meet at Society Ha l, from whence, headed by Citizens Band, they will escort Dept Commander Broatch of Middletown and staff to Oronoco Hall. Interesting speaking, band music, aud slnging by male quartette and chorus will be the hall entertainment, following which the Post and auxiliary corps, with invited guestss will enjoy camp fire at the G. A. R. rooms.
 Prince Besolow, son of an African chief, will lecture next Wednesday even- ing at the Methodist chpich.s Subject, Darkest Africa" Lecture will begin ct eight. Admission, adults, 25c. ; children, 15c.
 -R-gular meeting. of Wm. Horton Camp, S of ", next Tuesday evening. Every member is requested to be present. as 1t IS the meeting tor the annual election of officers. . k
 -Wm. Milan has taken the photograph rooms in Tait's block, having leased the implements and hired the rooms. Mir. Milan is known in town as a good work man.
 -Washburn's eight-horse team yester- day transported the new boiler from the depot to Peel X McCarthy's mill at Staf- fordville.
 Last Tuesday evening Mrs. Almira Howlett, who lives with Dwight Glazisr, West Stafford, mistaking the door fell down the cellar stairs. Dr. Newton, who was called, found her injuries to consist of two or three fractured ribs on her right side, an ugly scalp wound some inches long, besides general bruising over her body. She is 86 years old, and an invalid from chronic cough.
 The size of the unexpected triumph having dawned upon them, the democrats jabilated the second time on Monday even- ing with procession, using what cam palgn torches they could muster, and Drooms for the balance of those in line. Citizens Band indicated the step to march by, and the route included Q visit and serenade to elect .Hanley, after which buses were taken to the Hol- tow, where Senator-elect Pinney was hon. ored in like manner. Cannon firing in both places emphasized the good feeling of the victors.
 Cards have been sent out for the we'd ding service of Fred G. Sanford, assistant cashier of the 1st National Bank of Staf- ford Springs and Laura A., daughter of B. A. Dudley. of Norwich. The ceremony will be performed at the 1st Universities church, Norwich, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18th, at ' 30; reception at home on rhames-st. same evening. The pretty new cottage just built by Judge Chamber lin, corner of East Main and School-st. is for the occupancy of Mir. and Mrs. San ford, and will be- their. home after Dec 10th.
 The funeral of the late l.. W. Crane will be attended at his late residence on East -Main-st. at 2 p. m. today, Rev. Geo. R. Dickinson officiating. All stores will be closed in the borough.
 "A special train will be run to Willi- mantle on Saturday evening. The attrac- ton, advertised elsewhere, is Richard Golden, the celebxated Yankee comedian, in his great character, "Old Jed Prouty. l" Reserved seat tickets are on sale at the Stafford Springs depot at 75eenss. z Round trip railroad fare $1. Train leaves Halmer at 6, Stafford Springs at 6 35, and stops at all stations. Indications seem good for 8 large turn out.
 Next week will be given one of Rev. E.. F. Cark's interesting forest sketches, to be followed by others.
 <-R s. Converse has sold his grain and feed business to B. 0. Dennis, who will carry it on at the same place, in connec- tion with his grain store and mill on South street. Mr. Converse will continue the furniture business in the same building, and will also add the business of undertak- ing.
 70. F. Holcomb has gone on a business trip to Florida.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at 3.45, Friday afternoon, in Johnson's Block, upstairs.
 The talk of deputy sheriff now most ly narrows down to the names of D. Fl. Parsons and D. F.. Mullen. U. Tilden, who has been spoken of, has not been a candidate, and does not desire the place.
 Those persons who would like to take up the Chautauqua course of study are re- spectfully invited to meet in the parlors of the M. E. church Friday evening at 7.3O o'clock.
 The Jerry Cohan company is we'll known in Stafford Springs, and always draws big houses. They will be at Gro. noco Hall on Monday and Tuesday even- ings next, and will serve up attractions specified in advertisement in another col. umn. Jerry Conan" has been for 20 years before the public in the character of "Dub- lin Dan," and Mrs. Conan is the original "Colleen" Nora. They give comedy and farce, with character songs, dancing, etc. Tickets on sale at Fl. s. Abel's.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 The Young Mems Social Club an- nouncs their annual Thanksgiving concert and ball to be given at the town hall, Nov. 27th. Alstrom's orchestra is engaged. Prof. Jams H. Losee, prompter.
 Rev. Mir. Druley's third talk to young people. next Sunday evening, will be "On Virtues"
 SPAFFORDvLLE.
 w. F. Peel has an apple tree which is bonntifully decked with full bloom ablos-