The Press., 1892-10-20
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contributed food and other articles for the dinner given by them on the fair grounds, also for the generous patronage accorded them by friends. Per order.
 A CARD.-Mrs. Wm R. Potter desires to thank all friends, especially those of Winter Post, G. A. R.. for kindness shown during the sickness and at the burial of her husband.
 CARD OF THANKs.-We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who as- sisted us in our recent sad bereavement, and also at the funeral of our son and husband, Wilbur Symonds.
 MR and MRS. WM. SYMoNDs.
 MRS. NETTIE o. SYMoNDs.
 The Misses Russell are in New York this week getting the latest styles in Mil linery and Dress Making.
 See specimen goods in light stands, etc., with the new electroloid finish. At R. s. Converse's.
 The latest styles in Millinery received this week at Miss Russell's.
 New Lamps and Crockery at M. G. Moore's.
 Ladies' and Children's Winter Wraps at E. l.. Burr's.
 Ladies Dark Print Wrappers at E. L.. Burr's.
 = 1s case ladies' Jersey ribbed vest and pants at 45c. Extra good value. Call and ex- anime
 Mrs. T. c. Lathrop returned from New York this morning with new fall millinery goods.
 Extra bargains in lace curtains at A. W. Walkers.
 Bed Blankets this week at A. w.. Walkers.
 Extra bargains in Ribbons at A. w. Walkers
 Ladies' Initial Handkerchiefs, two for 25 cts, best yet, at A. w. Walkers.
 Call at A. W. Walkers and see the largest stock of Fur Capes that was ever shown in town-all lengths and prices.
 Bargains in Fall and Winter Dress Goods just opened at E, l.. Burr's.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis. Fresh premium butter from the FL lingtOn Creamery, at Ellis.
 Do not fail to see Sherry's Working World on exhibition at the fair.
 STAFFORD.
 The business card of Curtis & John- son, architects, of Hartford, will interest friends of the junior member, who is son
  ly of Stafford, graduate of Sheffield school and who ranked at head of the class of 'S6, taking prize for efficiency in mechanical engineering. MT. Curtis is a first-class engineer and architect, of 40 years employ, much of the time in service of U. $. government. The firm planned and directed the making of the elevated railway at Hartford station. They are thorough masters of their profession.
 -Wm. Potter, a well-known veteran of sumption at his home in the borough. He was a native of Wilmington, but most of his mature life had been spent in the borough. For a time he was employed in Cushman's mill at Monson where he received injuries from an elevator accident from which he never fully recovered, cul- minating in lung trouble which finally caused his death. His two last winters were spent in Florida. He enlisted Sept. IS, 1861, and re-enlisted March 4, 1864. He was captured at Drewry's Bluff, Va, May 16, 1864, and endured the horrors of Andersonville prison until Feb. 26, 1865, when he was paroled, having in the inter- val made one desperate attempt for lib- erty, but being retaken before he had reached the lines of safety. He was mus tered out Dec. 21, 1865. He leaves widow and one small child, also three grown up children by former wife. His funeral was largely attended at the M. E. church on Sunday, the G. A. R. being present in large numbers.
 Springfield papers announce that E. E. Penny, formerly of Stafford Springs, has embarked in the jewelry business op- posite the post-office in that city, the firm being Eldredge & Penny.
 MT. and Mrs. David E. Johnson and their son Edward, of New Haven, have been visiting in Stafford.
 The pastor of the Methodist church will preach next Sunday morning on ''A tribute to nature; or autumn pictures in Stafford Springs"
 Rev. Dr. Harris preached last Tues day at Hazardville, before the minister's association.
 Wilbur Symonds, whose accidental shooting was mentioned last week as having occurred on Tuesday D. m., died on Thursday morning, having been un- conscious to the last, and, happily, appar- ently free from intense suffering. He was removed to his home on Wednesday, His funeral was attended on Saturday by large number, all the stores being closed and the clerks attending in body. Beau tiful contributions of flowers in profusion attested d wide extending friendship for the deceased and deep sympathy for the friends. The clerks contributed the prin- cipal flower piece, ''The Gates Ajar." MT. Ellis, his employer, returned home air iY. +iy,oo k< okH It is long time since any event has so thoroughly stirred our community with heartful sympathy for all afflicted, and very largely for the innocent cause of the accident, one of our most highly respected young men, whose agony of mind over the death of his friend surpasses, of course, that of any other.
 Miss Lizzie Farnsworth has gone to Meriden to attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Alice Hale.
 The programs of the schools for ob servance of Columbus Day will be borne in mind. Exercises at the school house at 9.30 a. m. At the M. E. church at 7 p. m. Go early in the evening to get good seats, as there will be room full. No admission fee. It will be day of days for the children, and it is always nice to see the children in full tide of enjoyment and absorbing patriotic inspiration. The evening entertainment at the Opera House, under the auspices of St. Edwards s parochial school, will also be an enjoy able feature for many attendants. There are people enough to fill both places.
 The executive committee of young mems republican club will hold a business meeting at 8 o'clock tonight. Members of club are requested to call at club room and get uniforms. It is expected that the Harrison and Reid battalion will parade on Tuesday evening.
 Letters remaining in the rost-office at Stafford Springs Oct. 20th: Alphonse Bauteau, Gilbert Gilmore, Wm. G. Hall, F. P. Hanun, Amos Pease, J. M. Parks, Thos. Stevens.
 An eclipse of the sun takes place to-