The Press., 1892-01-28

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 STAFFORD.
 The thirteenth annual exhibition of paintings at Gill's art galleries in Spring field is now ready for the opening next week. Invitations are out for the open ing view on Saturday evening from 8 to 10. From what we hear we judge that those who are expecting much of the 1892 exhibit are not to be disappointed.
 The regular Friday afternoon exer- cises at the high school for the study of American literature will this week con- sist of an informal program of recitations, essays, quotations and music from the writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes. The friends of the school will be welcome.
 The Electric Light Co.'S. dam is con- pleted, and the gates closed. Work up on the building is about beginning. Its construction will not take long, as no elaborate structure is required at the out set.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. of the Congrega- tional church go to Holland next Sunday, if not too stormy, to join with the Holland society in observance of Christian En- deavor day 'Busses leave the church at 2p. m., sharp.
 On Friday evening, Feb. 18th, the '.Dairymaids' FestivaI' will be given in the opera house by scholars of the high school for the benefit of the library fund. The success of this popular cantata when given elsewhere, the interest for which it is to be presented here, and the labor which is being expended in it's prepara- ton, will assure 1t 8 most enthusiastic re- ception by Stafford people.
 ! Rev. E. R. Brown will preach at Grace church next Sunday.
 The first train south yesterday morn ing was over two hours late on account of a collision on the line near South Vernon, Vt. The rooms of the Savings Bank of Stafford Springs are being frightened up by new wall and ceiling decorations, in- cluding new oaken panelings in the ceil- ing of the main banking room.
 R. s. Converse has been appointed a sub-registrar of deaths in place of M. A. Cady, who resigns.
 .~.i Il. Letzeisen, who has discontinued his recently established stage route to Rockville, has bought out the well =estsb.- 1Ished restaurant business on Church-st., MillimaHtie, and has engaged as chef Charley Geer, one of the best caterers in this region, Geer giving up his restaurant business here to engage with Letzeisen.
 -Wauseon Lodge, I. O. o. F., meets next Tuesday evening.
 The Hartford poultry show. held last week, was one of the highest, class in grade of exhibits ever held in that city, and those who got premiums there value them so much the more on that account. c. w. Comins showed his already much premiumed collection of silver-beal ded Polish fowls, and his list of premiums is 1st on cock, hen, cockerel, bullet, and on collection; 2d on hen and bullet; 3d on bullet; also six specials.
 -J. A. Mix is about to give up the man. agement of the Woodlawn dairy business, and will take charge of the Stafford Springs Electric Light Co.'S. works, when ready for operation.
 5 Placer Gold; or How Uncle Nathan Lost his Farm" the charming dramatic production to be given at the Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week, is realistic portrayal of old time New England life, brimming with wit, stirring incidents, and originality. It will be presented by home talent, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church, assisted by Miss Alice c. Ingalls,, of Willimantic. The following is the cast of characters: Nathan BardNell, farmer, J. M. Leach. 2salnsy Ssre Beardwen his sons, Hole fHIoleomD' JoeMurphy, Bardwell's hired man, M.o'Hailoran.
 
 Richard Lynn. sw1ndlers, J. H. segar, sames san,sg Monroe chum to Ned, F. W. Burwen. Maria BardweI, Nathan's wife, Mrs C. H. King, BeiieBardWell, ,the orphan, ssFrancesNenning daughter, Miss Grace Westcott. Matilda, cfosby's hired girl and '' "''' eipsy. the wsif, living at cros. - o0iA :, man Tickets, 25 and 35 cents, are now on sale, and the selection of reserved seats begins to-day at Abel's store. The best amateur talent of Stafford Is enlisted, and the en- tertainment deserves to, and no doubt will, draw crowded houses.
 q (Correspondence.)
 The school in the Orcuttville district closed on Thursday, Jan. 21st. Notwith- standing the fact that the .'grip" put in it's work to some extents the term, under the superb management of Miss Belle A. Archer as teacher, was eminently suc- cessful one Her examination was most creditable in every particular. The names of the scholars who were neither tardy nor absent during the term are: Eva Brown, Myrtle Brown, Flora Basso, Eva Davis, Ethel Davis, Jennie Gilbert, Ger tie Orcutt, Grace Robbins, Blanche Rob bins and Kate Riley. W.
 Suicide. -
 Martin Northnick, living in one of Geo. o. Cleaveland's cottages on West Main street, cut his throat with 6 razor on Tuesday morning, causing his death in a few minutes. Mr. N had been sick with the grip, and had announced his intention of resuming his work, weaving, at the Central wooden mill on that morning. His wife had tried to dissuade him from beginning work until he became stronger, but he insisted, and at the usual time left the house. Soon after his wife found him fin the woodshed nearly dead, his throat gashed and the razor beside him. He hod rof,,rrad fx, tI,e hs,,uo ,,y, l,S,y,, +r Io,