The Press., 1892-03-17
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 The Norwich Folded Paper Carpet Lining for sale at A. w. Walkers.
 Have you seen those All-Wool Dress Goods at % cts. y'd atA. w. Walkers?
 A. W. Walker offers this week a lot of Fast Black Jerseys at B cts. each. Call and examine.
 An entire new stock of Wall Paper and Carpets at Converse's. Call and in spect.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis We invite you to inspect our full and carefully selected line of Cotton Under. wear, also Dress Linings and Trimmings. Miss Russell.
 Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 Winter, Garments, Underwear and Dress Goods marked down at B. l.. Burr's.
 A good assortment of Face Veilings, Handkerchiefs, Jersey and Kid Gloves, at Miss Russell's.
 Linen Stationery of large variety at The Press office. We have linen paper in large sheets, and can make unruled Note Paper any shape desired.
 Ladies and Children's Lined Kid Gloves at E. L. Burr's.
 Do you know what large line of stationery of all kinds is carried in stock at The Press office? If you do not, call and see it the next time you require sta- tioneTy of any kind.
 Fine Stationery of all kinds at The Press office.
 STAFFORD.
 The return ball ," to be given by the gentlemen guests of the recent leap-year ball at the Opera House next Tuesday evening is to be an elaborate affair The number of tickets is to be limited to the reasonable capacity of the hall, so that over-crowding is guarded against Tick cts are $1.25. Southland's (Springfeld) orchestra will furnish music, and David Bissett will prompt. The committee of arrangements are: Geo. Lawton, E. H. Pinney, J. A. Simpson, Chas. Reynolds, John A. Foster, E. N Clark floor man. ager, E. N. Clark; aids, J. M. Leach, J. H. Segar, Chas. Reynolds, E. H. Pinney.
 Already dangerous fires in the woods and grass lands about the borough have started, and been with difficulty subdued. There is need of great caution for the next few weeks, until vegetation starts. Just as the bells began ringing for church last Sunday morning a fire alarm was given, and the usual peaceful sound of the church call was for few minutes changed to changer of alarm. A burn ing chimney on Harwood's building, corn CT Main and Church streets, had set fire to the shingles. A very little water ap- piled in time put it out. It was an ugly time for 8 fire, the wind blowing gale.
 "A few weeks ago l.. K. Lord, of Parker, Dakota, sent to several residents of the borough samples for trial of flour made at his new mill at that place. Lo- cated in the midst of the best wheat grow ing region in the world, and fitted with the best appliances and for the most mod ern processes, Mir. Lord does not see why he can not make as good flour as can be produced in America, or any other coun- try. And the judgment of some of the best bread makers in Stafford is that he has done this. Certainly in one kitchen, of which we have personal knowledge, the verdict is that no better flour was ever1used therein, and we do not know of 8 party who has tested the four who doesn't praise it in strongest terms. He coatemplates establishing an agency here. The close season for trout fishing will end April 1, and local fishermen are already getting things in readiness.
 At the auction sale last Thursday the Isaac Cady farm was bid of at $1 ,4O5, by c. F. Eager, Augustus speliman being g partner fn the purchase.
 Fred BurweII had drive whist party on Friday evening last, and Dr. and Mrs. 0. H. David on Monday evening, also Miss Lettie Myer on Monday evening.
 There is no general observance of St. Patrick's day beyond the dramatic enter tainment to be given at the opera house this evening, in which 8 thrilling war drama will be given by good talent.
 -E. Powers, the lumber dealer, has lost one of his team of draft horses by spinal meningitis, and the mate has also bcen in 8 critical condition, though it will probably live. The pair were a fine heavy team, considered to be worth $500.
 Union prayer-meeting at J. M. Larn. eds, Stafford Street, Tuesday evening, 22d, at 7.30.
 Thomas Burwell has been for several weeks in Georgia, with his brother Fred who went there, hoping to get the better of 8 pulmonary difficulty.
 Fred Burwel started last Saturday evening for Toledo, Ohio, where he will learn the machinist trade with his uncle George Burwell, who is superintendent o the Giant bicycle works at that place.
 Stated communication of Ionic Lodge No. no, F. A. M., next Tuesday evening
 By the parting of the freight trair upon which Fred Mcdonald was brake man, at Morrow, on Monday, he wal thrown beneath car and his leg badl. crushed. He was brought north on thu noon train. Dr. Newton was telegraphet to be at the station, and although engage ments prevented his going with the in 5ured man to Palmer as desired, the trail was held at the station few minutes while he dressed the wounds, staunchinl the flow of blood, and making the man a comfortable as possible while being takel to Palmer.
 -Dr. F. L.. Smith of Springfield ha arranged with Lathrep, the druggist, t enter into partnership. Dr. Smith 8 fe, years ago left a large practice here an removed to Springfield. He has 8 larg circle of friends here, aside from numer ous former patients. and everything i suspicious for prosperous opening fo the new firm. As soon as warm weathe comes the store will be largely reftte and improved, including tile flooring an new ceiling. Dr. Smith is already here
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