The Press., 1892-05-12
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LOCAL NOTICES.
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 A. W. Walker has opened this week
 large line of Parasols and Sun Um- rellas.
 A CARD.-The subscriber desires to hank Winter Post, G. A. R., and other riends for kind attentions shown at the hte deeease and burial of his brother, Henry S. Strung. Adolf Strung.
 Those desiring new Spring Millinery Will do we'll to call on Mrs. B. J. Badger, ooated in Tildenss Block. 28a4t*
 The Best Fools Gap and Legal Cap ht The Press office only 15c. a quire; 10 Ib. Fools Cap 12c. quire.
 -Gilrs Art Store, Springfield, is popu- Iarizing Art by selling Bamboo Easel with framed picture for $1.4S, or the easel for 29 cts.
 Special bargains in Ladies' and Chil- drens Spring Garments at A.W. Walkers.
 A. W. Walker is showing large line of Ginghams, Toile Du Nords, Outings, and other goods for the warm weather trade.
 Bargains in Ladies' and Children's < Spring Garments at B. l.. Burr's.
 For Infants and Children's Bonnets, in Silk Lace or Muslin, call at M. T. RusselIs.
 400 Ladies' and ChiIdren's Hats, la test styles, in fine straw and lace brads. Will be sold at half price, at B. l.. Burr's.
 A. W. Walker is showing the largest stock of Colored Dress Goods that was ever shown in town.
 New styles in Black Dress Goods, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Light Spring Shades in Dress Goods, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Special bargains in Kid Gloves, at A. w. Walkers.
 The Norwich Folded Paper Carpet Lining for sale at A. W. Walkers. An entire new stock of Wall Paper and Carpets at Converse's. Call and in spect.
 -Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefort and Neufdhatel cheese at Ellis. Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis
 New Summer Millinery in all the latest styles at Miss M. T. Russells.
 A. w. Walker will hold special sale to begin on Saturday, May ', and con- tinue for one week, when he will offer ex- tra bargains in Ladies' Cotton Under wear, Infants Robes and Short Dresses, Chil- dren's Silk and Lace Hats and Bonnets. Call and examine and get prices.
 STAFFORD.
 The following is seven days record of the Holstein COW, Crosse Doll, of Wood lawn dairy: April 24th, 59 lbs. 25th, AZ lbs. 26th, 58 lbs. 27th, 60 lbs. 2Sth 62 lbs. 29th, 724 lbs. 30th, "A lbs. to- tai, 4321 lbs. Whole amount for the month of April, 1646.
 Henry s. Strung was instantly killed at the Fox mill crossing last Saturday evening by the steamboat train. Accord ing to the engineer he appeared to mis- calculate his distance from the engine and attempted to cross in front of it. Dr. Newton, medical examiner, was called, but did not consider that the case called for the holding.of an inquest. His neck and both legs were brek en, his ribs crush ed, and he appeared to have died instant Iy. He was bachelor, aged 75 years, living alone, was U. s. pensioner and member of the G. A. R. Upon his per son was found $10 in. money, and $2O more at his rooms. Winter Post attend ed his funeral, and 8 brother who came on paid all expenses of burial.
 -Orren Sykes, who was injured last summer in a runaway accident, is out again, upon crutches.
 Not but what the picture is of handsome man, but Senator Pinney is, still better looking than She Times DOT trait makes him out to be.
 -Ephraim Half, who died at Amos. sparry Co.,, Iowa, April 26th, was born May 3, 1913, in Stafford. He died as he had lived, trusting christian. He has been for many years a greatworker in the Methodist Episcopal church, wher- ever his home was. Rev. John D. Coyle. was gone of the masters of ceremonies at the dedication of St. Joseph's cathedral in Hartford last Sunday.
 CosrRIBUTED LooALs.-C Charles Kemp fell from a load of wood the other day, and two wheels ran over him.. ...... MT. Bramble Cat the State Lfne), while stand ing upon load of wood last week, driv-. ing, fell of, and was unconscious for some time.
 As Samuel Jackson was driving Gro .cer Moore's team down West-Main-st. hill last Saturday, the horse -ran and: could not be controlled until in turning the corner into Mafn-st. horse and wagon overturned. Jackson, zMho. was pitched some distance, was picked up uncon- .scious, and supposed for a time to be se- verely hurt, which happily proved not to be the case. John Lillie, while returning from iStaffordville last Saturday evening, was overturned and badly cut about the face, Dr. Rafftery being obliged to take eight ,een stitches to hold the torn skin in place. One eye was injured also, and it is likely ito be some time before he is out again.
 - Miss Mary Newton enterfained drive whist party last Friday e7ening.
 Rev. MT. Beyington is In town, and will probably preach ateGrsee church on Sunday. >.f Mrs. Blanche Norris, of Newton, Mass, is guest of Mrs. J. " Squier.
 The w. c. T. U. Convention.
 Mrs. Forbes, state president of the W. 0. T. U. will conduct meeting for the Loyal Legion at the Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, at half-past four. Mrs. Chapman and other ihdies will be present. Mother, see that kour children get the benefit of this f1seting. Mrs. Forbes will also hold an informal meeting with the local union, in the same place, Tuesday evening, at o'clock. All come. members of the w. c. T. U. and others interested.
 The convention will begin Wednesday morning in the Congregational church at half-past nine, and the. afternoon session in the same place at 1.15. The evening session will be held in the M. E. church, commening st 7.30. The pDblic are cor dially invited to all the sessions. A col lection will be taken. both afternon and