The Press., 1892-02-18

line from the ssvillage" precinct of Staf- ford, died suddenly of pneumonia, brought on by the grip, on the 7th inst. MT. Brad- way was practical farmer, and was con siderable of a land owner. Heswas father tof Charles F. Bradway, machinist, of West Stafford Father John E. Clark, recently or dained in the priesthood, has been ap- pointed assistant in St. Bernard's parish, Rockville, and has entered upon his du- ties. He visited his mother in this vil- flage last week, and aided Father J. D. Coyle for two days while the latter was absent from town The Leader says she is a young man of much ability, and will fill his office here acceptably.o
 -Fox's mill is being closed, the stock on hand being worked up, and the mill property is understood to be on the mark ct on sale. The employees at this mill include many lifelong residents, some of whose removal will be considerable loss to the town. Many have gone to Mon son. The family of D. J. Sullivan are mostly at South Glastonbury in the mill of Franklin Glazier. The cloth inspect or, MT. Holtsinger, removes to Philadel- phia. David Collins, loom fixer, has gone to Westerly. Frank Willie, for twenty years in charge of finishing, has been en- gagged as cloth Inspector at the Warren Woolen Co.'S mill.
 SCHOOLS No schools next Monday. Friday, 26th, Longfel1ow's birthday exer- cises will be held. The public cordially invited in the,p. m...... Winter term closes on Thursday, March 4th, for 2 two weeks vacation.
 Thomas Rigney, formerly boss finish CT at the Mineral Springs mill, now of Bound Brook, N. J., was, with his fami- ly, 8 visitor in the borough over Sunday. John Mccarthy is just out, after c se- rious attack of grip and pneumonia. Dur ing his sickness he received news that he had become a $12 per month U. s. pen- sioner. Calvin Smith and John Lillie have also been recently put upon the pen sion list. Harmony Temple of Honor celebrated it's 14th anniversary last evening, with exercises of speaking, music, etc. Re treatments were provided.
 The school district meeting called for this evening at borough hall is to take action upon an important matter, and the call, as published in another column should be duly read and considered. If the pl esent rate of interest paid upon the districts debt, A and per cent, can by bonding be reduced to per cent, it is an important item of saving. Further than this, the bonding system should provide for an annual paying of 8 portion of the debt, thus getting into road that should be travelled at once-that leading to Q liquidation of the debt. It is being ques- tioned whether school district can issue bonds in the same manner as prescribed by law for towns and boroughs. If this is not allowed under the law series of notes will serve the purpose as well. The committee of arrangements for the camp fire of Winter Post, No. A, G.. A. R., to be held in their hall on Friday evening, 26th inst, have planned a fine entertainment, consisting of singing by a quartette, cornet and violin playing, reel tations, and "reminiscences of army life, which will be very inter esting. A colla- tion will be served of baked beans, hard tack, bread, doughnuts, hot coffee and tea, etc. All old soldiers and comrades of other posts residing in town are cor dially invited to be present, also all mem bers of the post, Woman's Relief Corps, and Sons of Veterans.
 The news of the death of Philo Wright, of Wilmington, was received with surprise here last Tuesday morning, as but few knew that he was sick. His death is a considerable loss to his town, | of which he was valuable and respected citizen, ex-selectman, and ex-representa- tive. He was man of noticeably large stature, therefore the more widely known. | He was also successful farmer, and had good repute as butter maker.
 The Boys Club has not received much attention this winter because of the prevailing sickness. Consequently there have been no new books and games, as was intended. The attendance has been as good as could be expected under the circumstances, The committee have now voted to keep the room open till April 1st, and subscriptions will be received for the first quarter of 1899. The committee de- sire to again thank all who so liberally aided them last year with their money. l An those who have heretofore either been interested in or members of the the Loyal Legion (Band of Hope) are in- vited to meet at the Methodist church, Sunday 3 p. m., for the purpose of elect Ling an assistant leader, secretary, treas urer and musical director for the coming three months. An expression of the choice of teacher will also be taken from members of the band. Mrs. H. Alden, l leader.
 At the Dept. W. R. C's. convention,
 being held in New London, Feb. 17-19th,
 Winter W. R. o. is represented by Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. i Lewis and Mrs. Reynolds.
 l A party of young people, mostly flom
 the borough, gathered at the residence oi
 Selectman and Mrs. John A. Foster, or
 Stafford Street, last Tuesday evening
 most of them going in two bus loads. Il
 was 8 leap-year affair, gotten up and ex fpenses paid by young ladies. The roomy
 mansion gave good accommodations tc
 the twenty-four couples present, and
 dancing and whist were leading recrea-
 tions. Pease's orchestra furnished mu-
 sic.
 The ladies' soeiable at the Congrega.
 tional church parlors next Tuesday even I ino will be conducted by Mrs James auG