The Press., 1891-04-30
STAFFORD,

ROquefOrt and Neufchatel cheese at ElllS 1,
 STAFFORD.
 The M. E. Sunday school has made additions to it's library, increasing the numbering of the books from 492 to 549. Representative W. E. Hanley has bought of Augustus Spellman his resi- dence on Church-st., including land suff1- cient for two or three building lots.
 The contest for the easy chair at St.. Edwards fair became one of expressing interest, and was decided Monday night by the following vote:
 Dr. P. R. Watts, 949
 Dr. c. B. Newton, 386
 Dr. c. H. David, 1898
 Dr. T. s. Rafftery, 2,O894 The votes represent 10 cents each. The chair is an elegant one, being upholstered with cloth bearing fine decorative floral needlework, the work of the Sisters of Mercy. Dr. Rafftery has reason to feel proud of this elegant piece of furniture, as we'll as of the manner in which it comes to him.
 Preparatory to retiring from the pro- prietorship of the Springs House Land lord Segar advertises an auction sale of his portion of the hotel furniture, includ- ing chamber sets, and all variety of cham Der, parlor, dining groom and kitchen fur niture, and furnishings, making large and important sale. Begins at 10 a. m.
 M. P. Hanley, late superintendent ot the Home mill at Staffordville, has taken the position of manager of the Jamesville mills at Worcester, and removed his fam fly there.
 Ion or before the first day of May is the time for registering dogs. Town Clerk W. H. Black will be at AbePs store in this village during the day, on Friday next, to accommodate dog owners, and those who wish can leave the required de- scription and fee at that place in advance of the time and call for the license at their convenience.
 -Wm. R. Potter has returned from Florida, and is much improved in health. He has obtained pension since he left Stafford, with two years arrearages. Charles Roberts of this village has also obtained a pension.
 J. R. Cumpson's troupe drew good house on Thursday night, and as evidence of good satisfaction given a larger au- dience on Friday night. MT. Cumpson as Karl" in "Karls Promise," captured the good will of his auditors at the start The entire troupe was composed of actors of good appearance and fair ability.
 The following list gives the officerine of the M. E. church for the year just be- ginning:
 TRUsTEEs-Robbins Patten, Orrtn Converse Julius Converse, Luman Orcutt, Charles Warren Alvarado Howard.
 SENTIMENTAL Comins, E. K. Taft, A.Whiton F.F.Patten, R.S.Converse C.G. Ellis, E.A.Cleave land, P. R. Watts, Joseph Clifford, c. F. .Harwood G. c. Cleaveland. s. F. Maine, L. S. Converse.
 RECORDING STEWARDS. F. Maine
 CLASS LEADERs-W. c. Miner, Jos. Clifford.
 SUNDAY YSCHoOI-Superintend Wm.Lee as sistant, s. F. Maine; secretary and treasurer, E A. Cleaveland; librarian, Carrie Eaton.
 CHICHESTER C.Miner; ORGANIsT-Jno. Wood SExToN-Emory P1erce
 DISTRICT STEwARD-C. F. Harwood.
 UsHERs-Wm. Lee, c. F.Harwood, Jos. Clifford L. s. Converse.
 DELEGATE TO CAMP MEETING-A. N. Nichols.
 LADIES' AID SoCIETY-President, Mrs. R.S Con verse; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. E. ACleave land.
 WoMAN's FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY-PreSi dent, Miss M F. Taft; secretary and treasurer Mrs. E. A. Cleaveland.
 HOME MISSIONARY SocIETY-President, Mrs H F.Clark; secretary and treasurer Mrs. F. R. Watts EPwORTH LEAGUE-President, Miss G. A. Wash burn; treasurer, Dick Ellis
 The first of the usual spring fires along the hillside, south of this village broke out on Tuesday but was easily ex tinguished.
 The flag recently procured for tn Stafford Springs public school buildin; will be raised on Tuesday, May 5th. Tn original plan of having the raising ol arbor day is changed for the reason tha the desired presence of Secretary Hine o the state board of education could not b had on that day. Program of exercise at the church: March, organist, Johl Wood; singing, "Flag of the Free j; prayer, Rev. E. F. Clark; address, Charle D. Hine; singing, "America;" march John Wood, organist. Program of exer cises at the school house grounds: Sing ing, Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean :; Reclamation, The American Flag, Grac w. Brockbank; Reclamation, The Star and Stripes, Karl c. Adams; declama tion, The Old Flag, Kate I. Lord; sing ing, Emblem of Liberty;" oration, Der his J. McC Carthy Reclamation, Union an Liberty, Clara K. Baker; flag drill, eigh first grade scholars; raising of the flag singing, "The Star Spangled Banner Since the program was made up assuranc has come of the probable attendance an participation of A. B. Merrill, principa of the State Normal training school a Willimantic. Exercises at church at 3 r m., at school house grounds immediatel following.
 Winter Post G. A. R., of Staffor Springs is one of the four posts invited t attend the dedication of the Windso Locks new memorial building June 10th
 We are authorized to state that tn time for muzzling dogs will expire Ma 1st.
 -Dr. E. N. Clark has opened his denta rooms in Foster Block, over the Centra Clothing House.
 MT. and Mrs. Amasa Colburn of Sout Coventry made short visit with friend in Stafford last week.