The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1892-11-03
HOME NEWS.
NoTICEs.

Cloaks and Fur Capes just received at E.
L. Burr's.
Slippers! Slippers. Come and see
them, at 8. F. Names.
Fresh premium butter from the Ell
lington Creamery, at Ellis.
Pretty, pretty, Babies Shoes, at s.
F. Names.
See specimen goods in light stands,
etc., with the new electroloid finish. At
r. 8. Converse's.
Ladies' and Children's Winter Wraps
at E. L. Burr's.
Warm Flannel Shoes at s. F. Names.
Ladies' Dark Print Wrappers at 3. L..
Burr's.
Extra bargains in lace curtains at A.
w. Walkers.
Ladies, Initial Handkerchiefs. two
for 25 cts, best yet, at A. w. Walkers.
Call at A. w. Walkers and see the
largest stock of Fur Capes that was ever
shown in town-all lengths and prices.
Bargains in Fall and Winter Dress
Goods just opened at e, L. Burr's.
Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy,
Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis.
STAFFORD.
Mrs. Marcus Washburn and her
daughters have gone to Atlantic City, N.
j., to spend the winter.
Ionic Lodge, F. "A. M, meets next
Tuesday evening.
At the 46th annual session of the
Connecticut Teachers Association, held
at Meriden last week, F. A. Bagnail, OF
Stafford Springs, was elected vice-presi-
dent of the association.
Mrs. Cyril johnson, of the Connecti-
cut board of management, accompanied
by Mr.. johnson, attended the dedication
exercises of the Columbian exposition
buildings at Chicago, going on the special
train provided for state and fair officials
and invited guests James M. Carpenter
of this village also attended. All C; m
home much impressed with the magni-
tude of the coming fair, and of the smart
young city that fathers it.
Mrs. G. III. Dodson, of Geneva, ILL.,,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. Alden,
on Grant-ave.
The subject of DR.. Harris discourse
next Sunday morning will be, "The Evo-
luton Theory of the New Birth. Is it
Scriptnral?" In the evening, Politics
and the Pulpit"
The household furniture used in the
Springs House is to be closed out at auc-
tion on Friday evening, Nov. 4th. This
includes wide range of articles, useful
and necessary in housekeeping, such as
bedsteads, bedding, kitchen utensils,
ranges, crockery, etc. 1t is understood
that the house is to be closed for the win
ter.
j. FL. Filler and wife, of Providence
R l., have been celebrating the 25th an
niversary of their marriage by weeks
visit with Mrs F.'s brother, Mr.. John
Dodds, of this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter Colburn had
been married So years Oct. Doth.
One of Lucius d. Colburn's sheep
was killed by dog last Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E.
church will serve supper in the parlors
of the church Wednesday evening, Nov.
9th, from half past five until seven.
The annual meeting of the Stafford
Springs Agricultural Society last Satur-
day, on account of the necessary absence
of many officers and members, was adj
journed for two weeks. The reports of
the committees were accepted and prem
iums awarded by them at the late fair
ordered paid. The election of officers
and most important business was deferred
until the next meeting.
Meeting of the w. r. G. tomorrow
evening.
The rain affected the attendance at
the annual meeting of the women's mis-
sionary societies of Tolland county, held
with the congregational church yesterday,
but there were nevertheless considerable
number from out of town, Rock Vile being
particularly well represented. The meet
ings were very interesting, an especial
feature being the missionary address by
Grecian lady; other addresses were
"Work among the Indians" by Miss N.
Dexter, ''junior work." by Miss G. E.
Wells, secretary, Looking backward
over 25 years." by Mrs. J. M. Talcott.
Those who own dishes used at the
G. A. R. dinner on the fair grounds can
get them by calling at A. N. Nichols
residence.
Letters remaining in the Office at
Stafford Springs, Nov. Sd: Miss c. A.
auckland, Mons Victor Olbec, Mrs. w.
Tenney.
The weighing of the mails sent and
received by the New London Northern
railroad at Stafford Springs for thirty
days was completed Saturday night. The
amountreceived was 1888 pounds, amount
sent 4,087 pounds, total 1890 pounds,
making an average of 431 pounds daily.
The largest amount in one day was 529
pounds.
Stafford Hollow.
Stated communication OF Wolcott
Lodge, F. A. M, this Thursday eve
ming.
Unclaimed letters remaining in Stat
ford post-office Nov. list: Kate Bremen,
George w. Carey, Charles Crosdale, Miss
Elsie Graydon, 2, Robert Kibbe, Mrs.
Abbie Mcneil, Harry Provins, Pierre
Proder, Mrs. VIM. Sands, Mrs. o. F.
Washburn.
Charles Green has moved from Wales
into Mrs. Geo. Barton's house.
WELLINGTON.
NeTIcR.-The republicans OF the Town OF VII.
lingt0n are hereby notified to meet in caucus al
the Town Han on Saturday, Nov. 9TH, at O'Clock
p. M, to nominate representatives and justices
and to do any other business proper to be done
at said meeting. Per order Town Committee.
Oct 31st, 1899.
Correspondence
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