The Press., 1892-07-14
STAFFORD.

 lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 A new lot of local Note Paper at The Press office.
 STAFFORD.
 J. E. L. Robbins lunch business has grown into creating need of permanent quarters, and he has established permanent dining rooms in Tilden's block. See local notice above.
 Stafford Springs firemen have received notice from Secretary John s. Jones of the ninth annual convention of the Connec- ticut State Firemen's Association, which will be held in New Haven August 16th and 17th. The secretary says in his cir cular: ''The outlook promises one of the best conventions yet held by the associa- tion, and every fire department and com- pany in the state should make an effort to be represented.
 The First National Bank of Stafford Springs paid dividend of 3 per cent. July 1st.
 Regular meeting of Wauseon Lodge, I. O. O. F., next Tuesday evening.
 This week electric lighting has been arranged for in G. H. Baker & Go. $ store, the Central House, the post office, Clark s barber shop, Barselo's bakery and J. H. Segars store.
 The band at their usual Monday eve- ming concert this week introduced a few of the old time melodies, which are being played to-day by the best bands in the country. Next Mondays concert will consist mostly of new music, among which is the now famous quick march, 'Ta, Ra, Ra, Boom De Aye" MT. John Mathews will give bass solo entitled ''The Basso's Request" The band wish to make public acknowledgement of their thanks to MT. Hicks for his gener- osity in furnishing such fine light in the band stand. The band have ordered new uniforms of MT. J. M. Leach.
 Dr. Newton says that the present healthy condition of the town is unpre- cedented in his long term of practice.
 The old bakery in Bakers block was closed summarily Tuesday night by J. B. Weeden, one of the proprietors, who claimed that it was necessary for him to take prompt action to protect himself from complications of partnership. Most of the property of the concern was disposed of at short notice.
 The Congregational Sunday school had it's annual picnic at Evergreen Park yesterday, having to change their date from Tuesday, when the Monson Metho- dists had the ground. To-day Grace church Sunday school goes to Coogan & Bowler's grove, Crystal Lake, for it's rec reative holiday.
 Next Tuesdays excursion to Watch Hill will be the biggest thing in the ex- cursion line ever done from Stafford. In the first place, the very best class of peo- pie will go, and in Stafford the very best class includes all respectable poor, and none but respectable rich. The low rates are secured to let in the poor. It will be turn out of the people, not in any sense class affair, the only aristocracy being that of good behavior, an aristocracy to which it is expected the entire party will have the entree. The special train will start at 8 a. m., running express. The staunch steamer Block Island will give the water conveyance. Citizens Band go along as an attraction. The fare will be $1 for adults and 60 cents for children under IA, making the lowest proportion ate rates ever given to excursionists from the town to any point. Tickets may be had now at stores of J. M. Leach, A. w. Walker, W. E. Demond, W. B. Hanley, Chas. Eager, H. O. Butterfield, Stafford Springs; H. F. Cady, +. B. Holt, Staf- ford Hollow; w. D. Robertson, Stafford vile. We need not point out the greater comfort and convenience to those who avoid the run on the morning of the ex- cursion. Besides, after the number of cars needed is decided upon, there will be a limit to the number of tickets sold.
 When the alarm of fire was given a little after 9 p. m. on Thursday none were more surprised than those in the immedi- ate vicinity that the railroad freight house was the scene of outbreak. People had passed through and worked in the build ing scarcely two minutes before, and yet the cIy of fire was hardly heard before smoke and flames were pouring out of the building, and for several minutes it look ed as If it must be reduced to ashes. But hydrants, the engine power and firemen were in close proximity, and the fire was almost instantly subdued, the building being simply badly charred inside, but roof and sides left without break. The contents were considerably damaged by fire, water and smoke. A quantity of flour belonging to Smith & Northam was badly injured, but was insured. Rawitser & Bro. have considerable loss on stock and finished goods - insured. J. and J. H. Mullen, of the Forestville mills, lost considerable, chiefly warp beams. w. c. Ellis, M. G. Moore, E. A. Bailey, gro- cers, all had losses, none excessive, as did also w. G. Robertson, merchant at Staffordv1lle. B. 0. Dennis, G. H. Baker X Co.,, and J. G. Wightman were also losers, among others. Most of the loss falls on the consigners, the railroad being responsible only for freights of very re- cent delivery. The origin of the fire is not known positively, but is SUD- posed to be the playing of small boys with matches A few minutes before the fire quantity of excelsior beside a pile of lumber and near the freight house was found to be on fire, and by 1t was lying a lot of matches. It was no doubt the work of the same hands as the depot fire.