The Press., 1891-10-22
STAFFORD.

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 STAFFORD.
 The Girls Library Club will have their annual meeting at the library room on Friday at 3.30 p. m.
 Farmers and stock dealers will bear in mind the sale of the towns oxen at auction on Haymarket Square on satur- day at p. m.
 A very harmonious meeting of the electors of the borough on Friday last voted unanimously to accept Grant-ave. as public street when surveyed to the width of at least 33 feet and laid out to the acceptance of the city officials, the lay out to extend from East-Main-st. to in- tersection of new street running at right angles with Grant-ave., and from it to East-st. It was understood that no land damages were to be incurred by the bor- ough It was voted, also unanimously to renew for ten years existing contract with the Stafford Springs Aqueduct Co. for rental oi 30 hydrants at $50 per year each, with use of water from same for fire purposes only, and further (also unani- mously) to authorize an increase of not more than ten in the number of hydrants, to be located by the court of burgesses, as needed, locations to be submitted in each case to the freemen of the borough for ap- proval,
 -Messrs Webster and Harwood re- turned from their Maine trip last Satur- day morning. They brought with them a fine doe shot by MT. Harwood. These two gentlemed were the only ones of the party who had killed deer up to the time of their leaving, that killed by Mir. Web ter having been eaten in camp. The game was becoming quite plenty, how ever, and it is likely that others of the party will enjoy the pleasures of success in pursuit of big game. The others will remain two or three weeks longer. Since the above was in type news comes that W. G. Ellis has shot a fine buck.
 Mrs. Eddy, of Orcuttville, has sent to this office number of twigs of rasp- berries, bearing fine perfect ripe fruit. And few evenings since our tea table bore dish of fine garden ackberries, contributed by Mrs. L. W. Crane; and E. Burley this week sends us ripe strawber- ries. Charles Reynolds also contributes to our collection & cluster of raspberries, ripe and green.
 At the stated communication of Ionic Lodge, F. A. M., next Tuesday evening, an important business matter will be con- sidered.
 Manager Gray announces special train to run between Palmer and Willimantic to give people of Stafford and other places a chance to see the presentation of the great spectacular production, "The Sou dan," at Loomer Opera House, Willi- mantle, on the evening of Nov. 9th.
 The Epworth League will give the older people of the M. E. church recep- tion on Friday evening at 7.30 o'clock. This invitation includes all those persons attending the services of that churches pecially the strangers. The Epworth League and young people of the Sunday school are requested to meet in the par lors of the church at 7.15 o'clock.
 The signs indicate that something is to be done soon at the Mineral Springs Mfg Co.'S. mill, though nothing can be said officially.
 Mine parties have given notice as ap- plicants for liquor licenses, all but one at the Springs, the exception being at Staf- fordville. Stafford Hollow people seem to oppose the giving of any licenses for rum shops to be located at that place, and probably will carry their point, but the names of citizens of that place appear as recommenders for parties wishing to sell at the Springs.
 At the annual meeting of the Conn. State Teachers Association, held at New Haven last week, Prof. F. A. Bagnall, o1 Stafford, was chosen one of the vice presidents. --~.- .z- ..
 A teachers institute is to be held al Stafford Springs Nov. 18th. It is pro. posed to secure the presence of a number 0f persons prominently associated with educational work, and full list of speak. CTS and topics will be given next week.
 James Russell, young man vel known in this place, and son of Robert Russell, died on Monday last of consump tion, at Broad Brook. MT. Russell was worthy of the high esteem in which he was held by large circle of acquaint ances. Most of his life was spent in this village. He learned the machinists trade at D. E. Whiton's shop in West Stafford removed to New London when the shops were taken there, but was soon after com. pelled by failing health to leave the busi ness. A season spent in Florida seemed to give benefit, but the disease steadily increased its grip until the inevitable finally came. He leaves a widow, daugh, ter of E, O. Truesdell of West Stafford but no children. Funeral services were held at his fathers residence on High-st yesterday, Rev. MT. Aver of West Staf ford officiating.
 A beautiful floral piece was sent by brethren of the o. U. A. M., and dele gation of members attended the funeral of James W. E. Russell. Robert H Small, a longtime shop-mate of deceased in Stafford and New London, was also present.
 The organ pumps at Grace and St. Edwards churches are run by water mo tors.