The Press., 1892-09-08
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 A. ". Walker offers this week 5 dog. Ladies' Night Robes at 39 cts. each, worth 50 cts.
 PERSONAL T. Small, Special Agt. for the Hartford Life and Annuity Co.,, is in town for few days. He has paid in this village (Springs) within few bursed over $6,O00, GOO since 1880. The low rates and ample security are desir- able for all who seek protection for their families. We have a womans division, same rates. I will call on any one who wishes for explanation if you will write me- H. T. Small, P. O. Stafford Springs, Conn.
 Lowest prices on Guns at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Bargains in Fall and Winter Dress Goods just opened at E, l.. Burr's.
 Ali kinds of Guns, Rifles and Hunt CTS Supplies at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Closing sale of Spring and Fall Garments, to make room for Winter Gar ments, at A. w. Walkers.
 Great Bargains in Summer Millinery at Miss M. T. Russell's.
 All kinds of Ammunition at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Now is your chance to save money, if you are in want of a Spring and Fall Gar ment. and A. W. Walkers is the place.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis. Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 If you want to save money buy your Guns and Ammunition of E. A Buck Go.
 A dollar saved is dollar earned, and dcllor bu frodiDu with E, A. Buck & Co.
 STAFFORD.
 -Needham will unload lot of west ern horses next Tuesday morning.
 The ladies aid society will meet in the M. E. church parlors next Wednes- day afternoon and evening. Supper served from 5. 30 to o'clock. A corcial invitation is extended to all.
 Democratic delegates to the conven- tion were chosen at caucus last Satur- day evening as follows: State, E. c. Pinney, c. H. King; congressional, A. D. Cady, w. E. Hanley; senatorial, A. J. Tilden, J. V. Squier; probate, c. H. King, Dr. c. H. David.
 WIT. 6I1u N1IS. OIlCA OOHNOlSO JuOU week Tuesday attended the reunion of the Blodgett family in Warren, held with the widow of Alden Blodgett, now living there, and aged 91 years Alden Blodgett was a grandson of Joshua Blodgett, the first white male born in the town of Staf- ford, and in early life was teacher in Stafford. He was a brother of Dr. Joshua Blodgett, also of David and Rufus Blod- gett, and of Mrs. Solva Converse-all now deceased. Mrs. Blodgett is Cady, and her brother, Frank Cady, of Stafford, with his wife and daughter, were among those present, also Mrs. Blodgett's chill dren, Dr. Julius Blodgett, of Worcester, Mass, Dr. Charles Blodgett, of Holyoke, Dr. Albert Blodgett, of New York, Frank Blodgett, of West Brookfield, Andrew Blodgett, of Springfield, and Mrs. Jennie Patrick Walker. of Boston, all children and grandchildren of Mrs. Blodgett, be- side many other family connections. Since similar reunion held last year the only death in the number among those then present has been that of MT. Patrick, her son-in-law. The reunion was made pleasant by the singing of Mrs. Walker, the well-known vocalist, and by the read ing of poem by Dr. Charles Blodgett.
 James Morris is growing some of the finest pears raised in this vicinity-Clapp's favorite and Bartlett's. Some specimens left at this office average in weight one- half pound each.
 Rev. J. H. James, of Rockville, will preach at the M. E. church next Sunday morning at 400 p. m. will conduct a temperance service on the Springs House grounds, the M. E.. church orchestra to furnish music. At 7 union temperance service will be held at the Congregational church. MT. James will address a meet ing at Stafford Hollow at 2.30 p. m.
 Rev. A. J. Mcleod presented the temperance topic in an interesting and thought provoking manner last Sunday evening. Later he will take for a topic, "Who is accountable ?''
 A. w. Walker now occupies his new house on Highland Terrace, the compile tion of which adds another to the pretty homes of Stafford Springs. The site is beautiful, facing down the terrace at it's southwest terminus, and the lot is very large one. It is cottage style, tower at one corner giving a cosey corner to the front rooms. Parlor, sitting and dining rooms connect by wide doors. All the finish is in natural wood, hall and dining room of ash, parlor and sitting room of sycamore. Water is brought from R. s. Hicks spring, and the house is thorough ly plumbed, having bath and water closet, cold and hot water supply where needed. A Richmond steam heater fortifies against the expected rigors of winter, the radia- tors being beneath the floor and the warm ed air conducted through registers. It is a cosey, well-built, well-planned house. A. E. Converse was contractor.
 The W. c. T. U. will hold a special meeting in the Congregational church to- morrow afternoon, at 4 o'clock. A full attendance is desired. Special business.
 -Dr. E. W. Finney, dentist, in War ren's Block, has sold his business to Dr. Lucius F. Eaton, who has taken posses sion. Dr. Eaton, since his graduation at the Philadelphia Dental College, has been connected with one of the best dental es- tablishm ents in Hartford.
 In compliance with petition, the N. l.. N. railroad officers are willing to put electric bell warnings at the Tolland-ave., :, West-st. and powder switch crossings. At the Spring-st. crossing accidents are not likely to occur with the vigilant watch always kept there by Station Agent Squier. The River-st. crossing has never been so well guarded, but, unlike the oth- CTS, we believe, has been quite free from accident.