The Press., 1891-01-01
The old Holland Go. Mutual Insurance

I Go. is distributing through Agent Ohand- Ter one of the prettiest calendars of the season, fit to deck any office or residence. There is brisk demand for them.
 The young people made an early move for sleigh ride party to Rockville, and Tuesday evening was selected as the time. Tue snow fall scared some, but seventeen couples were plucky enough to brave all Those who know what the Rockville hotel I is will not be surprised that they bring back good report of the hot turkey supper served, and the opportunity given for d .ncing and other social enjoyment.
 Z Attention, comrades of the G. A. R.. veterans and citizens: meeting will be held in the vestry of the Congregationalist church of West s afford on Tuesday even | ing, Jan 6h, and in the town hall on Thursday evening, Jan. 8.h, in the interest of G. A R fair Members of the com. mirtee will ba present. to explain,the pnr- poses of the far and tn interest the cltl- ms generally in it's obj cts. Meeting af 73o
 The Christmas ex-, cises of the Meth o}ist church DO -sessed mach interest. Al the appointed hour the Sunday school, I led by the superintendent. Mr. Q. G Ei- lis, sh pulaering bag of fl ,ur, filed from the vestry into the auditorium, all bearing gifts for the worthy. At the altar com mittee of young men, under the chairman ship of Mr Eruest T. Taft. received the | gifts aad dep lsited them within the chan- 1 eel. The gifts embraced great variety, and large number was distributed the following morning. The cantata, entitled sThe Old Candy Man," was fellcitously rendered, and while all acted we'll their parts, Mr. w. O. Miner was especially happy in the leading part. His apprer tice,' Muster Hodgson, the "luIlaby" scene, and Master Walker, the president of the exercises, were charming features
 The whole was crowned with gold when the deftly conceived game of 'Tiddledy- Winks" WAS played with the pastor, Rev Edgar F. Clark, who, all unconscious, re- cei7ed the gift of $13O in gold. His genu. inc surprise on resuming his seat, and learning the generosity of his people, 1t would be d;ffi:ult to describe. It was a golden milestone in the march of life The trimming of the orchestra was the liust admiration of all, and reflected great Icredit on the committee.
 DEATH OF DANFoRD KNowLToN.5
 Danford Knowlton, whose continued failing health has been mentioned in these columns, died early on Monday morning. } MT. Knowlton was a native of Eastford.
 When a young man he went to Hartford and engaged in the wholesale grocery busi-
 ness. From there he went to.New York city, and for many years was engaged ID
 the importation of sugar, quite recently
 retiring from business. His wife was
 daughter of Park Rockwell of Rockwell
 Hill, Stafford. A number of years ago,
 upon the death of Mrs. Knowlton's pa- l rents, they partially removed their resi-
 dence to Stafford, and Mr. K. began to ar Iange his affairs preparatory to retiring upon 8 well-earned competency. They
 built an elegant new residence upon the old homestead, and in many ways beaati , fled the vicinity. Soon after Mrs. Knowl. ton died under operation for removal of g , tumor, and from that time MT. Knowltop't
 health has also declined. He has spent
 considerable time in foreign travel, vainly i seeking restoration. He leaves behind
 three children, of whom the daughter, Miss Gertrude, is best known, having beer more regularly resident of Stafford She
 is now in Europe for health benefits. The
 two sons, D. Henry and Miner R., have
 been with thcir fathex during the later
 months of his-l Mr. KnowltOn was [ pleasant man, who madeS friends Qt q whe
 became acquainted witI ufEs His aucceaf in business life was na1nral sequence ol his energy, push and natural talent fol
 business. He had many relatives in Wind ham annntY and saEsA lyeta w 7G a1ao1 | Kuowlton of Stafford s .| sister. He was neaErelt mented Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, Who fell in
 Wilson Greek, Missouri, early in the war of the rebellion.
 Prosecutor Eaton, with Bailif Helm, yesterday raided the Central House and the saloon of M. Mccarthy, with no suc- cess at the first place, though about 15 gallons of liquor were found at McCarthy's.
 Hanging in the lobby of the Savings
 Bank of Stafford Springs are number of photographic views, some taken in Staf
 ford Springs, but most of them in the vi. cinity of Maylandean Park, showing the lake from different points The artist haf :. we'll pictured the fine work of nature, and
 the charms of this summer resort. The pictures we'll advertise the attractions oi
 this beautiful lakeside park. Several Staf
 ford Springs residences are also in the collection.
 The ladies of the w. c. T. U. hope te
 open their reading room in the First Ma tional Bank building next Monday even ing, with an entertainment commencing al | 73O All who are interested are invited to come in, especially young men an6
 boys. The W. O. T. U. wish to publicly
 thank all who have so iberally pledged their support for the coming year, ane
 hope that others who have not yet beer l solicited will respond to their cali
 The Charles Gerald dramatic compa ny, now at Oronoco Hall, is the most de serving of the best class of patronage o s any dramatic troupe that has been her for long time. The company seems tt |. be,made up of ladies and gentlemen of goot F ability, who give legitimate dramas, fret from ooarseness and clap-trap. They ap , pear in exceptionally fine costumes. S.
 far they have had light patronage, but de , serve better. Tonight they give 9Th , Pearl of Savoy" and the memorial build d ing fund of the G. A. R. is to be a bene r ficiary. It is an object for all intereste' IF to help swell the audience.
 Edward Murray, blacksmith. em a ployed at Comins' shops, aged about e years, was found dead upon lounge g j. his home early this morning. Decease l. had been drinking heavily during las al week, but was at his work on Monday an ,f Tuesday, also for an hour or two yesterda ,e morning, but was advised by his shof .s mate, Joseph Connor, to go home, as D
 had evidently then been drinking agair