The Press., 1892-11-17
STAFFORD.


 The Springs House is to be opened again under proprietorship pofFredHolmes. William A. Segar, the last permanent landlord before the house began its recent cratic career, is to be manager. It looks as if the business were in good hands.
 Il. K. Lord, of Parker, South Dako- ta, is spending few days with relatives in town.
 There is talk of organizing local board of trade, and meeting may be called soon to talk over the matter.
 The Monday club is about resuming it's winter routine of social gatherings.
 Conductor James Williams, formerly of the N. l.. N. railroad, is now conductor upon the electric motor road in New Lon don.
 The county commissioners, at a meet ing held in this village on Tuesday, grant ed licenses to five of the eight applicants; all the places and parties licensed being those favored last year, and including the entire number, excepting the Springs House, application for which was not pre- scented, though, as appears by notice giv- en in this weeks Press, it is to be. The three druggists were given the usual li- censes, and the parties given bar licenses are Mccarthy on Center-st., Bernhard and Grady on Main-st., and Central House and Symonds on East-Main-st.
 The adjourned annual town meeting will be held at the town hall on Monday next at 1 p. m. The business is the choosing of minor town officers, as sex tons, wood measurers, sealers, etc., to vote levy for the town tax, and to act upon a special clause relating to an ap- propriation for memorial day.
 It is reported that Rockwelps block, opposite the depot, is to be fitted for ho- tel purposes. The building has been so elevated as to admit of two stories below, making four in all, and there is room for any additions needed in the rear. The location is good one for hotel purposes. Judge Squier's term of office in the Stafford probate district begins on Wednes- day, Jan. 4th.
 The jubilation of the democrats does not yet abate. They have right to feel happy, and will probably exercise that right. To the victors belong the smiles.
 The Methodist and Congregational churches have a union service at the Congregational church on Thanksgiving day at 10.45 a. m.
 One of the victims of politics was the man who before election sold load of wood in the borough. When half un- loaded he was inquired of by the woman of the house concerning his politics. "Well, incline to support Harrison, ' was the reply. ''Then, be gob, ye may just load up yer wood again" he was told, and there was nothing for him to do but pack it on again.
 The fixing up of the electric street lights last week was highly commendable. A motive appeared, however, on Monday when the Electric Light Go. proceeded to envelope each light in colored paper as part of the democrat jollification.
 -Elam Ellithorpe continues to wear his Harrison hat, and is we'll equipped fo1 those who would chaff him. He voted for Harrison in 40.
 All persons holding mite-boxes fol the Temple, given out by the local W. O. T. U. are requested to leave them with Mrs. T. c. Lathrop during the month oi November. Please be prompt.
 At the Methodist church, next Sun. day morning, the pastor will deliver 6 Thanksgiving discourse, entitled: Young America and His Republic
 The Stafford Springs Agricultural So ciety last Saturday chose as officers fol the ensuing year: E. c. Dennis, presi dent; M.sP. J. Walker, G. Hall, Jr., W D. Holman, vice presidents; c. F. Beck with, recording secretary; Charles B Gary, corresponding secretary; W. D Heald, treasurer; B. c. Pinney, l.. A Aborn, Adolph Korper, M. H. Kinney H. s. Abel, J. M. Lord, John A. Brown H. 0. Wheeler, Theodore Lyon, Adolpl Rawitser, James Mclaughlin, J. c. Ander son, directors; E. c. Pinney, Adolpl Korper, auditors; J. c. Anderson, super intendent of grounds. The report of tn treasurer will be put in shape, audited and published when premiums have beer paid and accounts fol the year adjusted A committee was appointed to see abou securing land for enlarging the grounds.
 T. i, as salesman at W. G. Ellis grocery.
 The St. Edwards church fair vii have for attractions this evening drama "Luck of the Golden Pumpkin" also character song by M Mullins, "The Presi dent Elect.'' Friday evening, char acter chorus, "Man in the Moon,a by nin girls clarinet and piano duo, Mir. Nc Guire and Miss J. Clarke; recitation s'Briar Rose," chorus of five; solo, .s Fear no Foe," by MT. Mcclure. Admis sion, 10 cents, each evening"
 The fine stone work along the street and the grading being done about c Aliens new residence on East Main-st. help out the assurance given, as the hous hears completion, that the premises ar to be a great addition to the borough list of fine residences. Chas. Roberts doing the grading in a manner to ad materially to the good reputation he getting for this line of week. He ha good taste, and does his work in thor ough manner.
 Orin sikes has gone to Florida t spend the winter.