The Press., 1891-08-20
STAFFORD.


 The last pages of the premium list of the Stafford Springs Agricultural Society will be put to press as soon as next Mon- day. Advertisers should bring in cards which they desire inserted. It is book of 40 to 45 pages, and each advertisement is opposite reading matter. 1,200 copies will be distributed, about all to persons who ask for them and will keep them for reference, fact worthy of the considera- tion of advertisers.
 Because of interest in our Stafford schools Prof. Bagnall has refused work in his special line of mathematics, and higher salary than he now receives. An attractive position was offered him in the preparatory department of Oberlin college. The Y. P. s. c. E. of Willimantic have kindly invited the society of Staf- ford Springs to join them in excursion to Watch Hill next Tuesday, Aug. 9, go- ing by regular Block Island train. Fare from Stafford Springs $1.50.
 The "Maine foresters" this year will be a larger body than usual, under con- ductorship of Rev. E. F. Clark. Among new recruits will be J. J. Ellis and c. F. Harwood, c. G. Ellis, and W. A. Segar. Already rife practice is en regle among the anticipating nimrods.
 The Springs House is doing about it's average summer business, having beside a goodly number of resident boarders, all of whom express fullest satisfaction with the present management. Among the of Bloomfield, who will spend several weeks in getting benefits from the water and air of Stafford. Mrs: Wells of Bos- ton, Mrs. ". Penney and child of Boston, Miss Harrison, who is taking Miss Bug hee's place as telegl aah operator while the latter Is on her vacation, Miss M. B. Martin, who has opened dress making rooms at the house. and F. I. Champlin of Norwich. -.....-... ..-.
 W. F. Howe, grocer, in the American House block, announces closing-out sale of his stock, to begin Aug. 20th. See advertisement.
 Camp meeting people generally came home on Monday, though a considerable number staid over to take in the w. C.. T. U. meeting on Tuesday, and also to enjoy cottage life on the beautiful grounds when the multitude had gone away. All speak of this years meeting as one of exceptional profit and interest. Among the noted clergymen who have partici- pated are Rev. Dr. s. Chesney of New Haven, Rev. Dr. Charles Payne of New York, Rev. Dr. J. W. Webb and others. Evangelist Thomas Harrison labored ear nestly in his peculiar style, resulting ill much good. There were large number of conversions and Christian awakenings. The daily average attendance was 1000.
 Samuel Rockwell was purchaser oi the Ira Sisson place at the recent auction sale.
 The death of Frank E. Webber, form erly of Stafford Springs, was not unex- pected news to Stafford Springs friends, who have known of his long and hopeless illness. He leaves widow and two chil- dren, who have the benefit of his member ship in the Stafford Springs lodge of A. 0. U. W.
 Stafford grange will have it's an nual picnic this year with MT, and Mrs John A, Foster, who have generously of. iered for the purpose the use of the grounds about their home. The time Is Wednesday, Aug. 25th, if pleasant; il not, on Friday. The attendance of all patrons is desired, and these are at fiber ty to invite friends.
 MT. Vinton had very good sized audience to hear his talk on Burmah anC Burmese missions at the Cong egationa chapel last Tuesday evening. He made the subject very interesting, and the ster eopticon and display of native costumes etc., added to the interest.
 -J. W. Dimock is pushing work upol his new house on High street. Day i the builder.
 
 vertised to be given in the c Congregations church last Sunday evening was no faul 9f the party who sent the item to Tn Press, and who very distinctly wrot Tuesday evening"
 A case that stirred up much interes was tried on Monday before Justice A. \ Nichols. On complaint of Robert lyle a oolored man was arrested for taking clock from Tyler's house. It seems tha an agent had sold Tyler clock upon tn instalment plan. The agent had late this village, and there remained to be pal upon the clock about $1.50 of the origins price-$8. Barselow's brother one da this week drove up to Tyler's house wit the colored man referred to and pointin to the clock through the open door ( an unoccupied room told him that h owned the clock and would pay him $ to go into the house and get it, which wa accordingly done. This is the story g the colored man tells 1t, and upon It's na ration the case against him was nollet and Barselow was proceeded against an fined $1 and costs, from which he appea ed The clock is supposed to have bee turned over to his brother by Barselov and Tyler has yet to regain possessio, Reed defended Barselow in the cas, Turner appeared for the complainant while Sage looked after the interests ( the "man and brother"