The Press., 1893-08-03


 STolland, Conn EMILT E. RooT
 Reduced prices on Shirt Waists and all Summer Goods at B. l.. Burr's.
 -Closing-out sale of ParasolS and Sun Umbrellas at A. w. Walkers.
 If you want @ good Summer Corset for 50 cts, call at A. W. Walkers.
 -Mark-down sale of Ladies' Shirt Waists at A. W. Walkers.
 New lot of Ladies' Waists, Wrappers and Suits at E. l.. Burr's.
 Buy no Hosiery without Gordon Dye stamped on every pair. For sale at A. W. Walkers.
 STAFFORD.
 We have been in receipt this week, through kindness of Mrs. M. 0. Thrall, of copies of the "New England Assembly Daily" from the Lakeview assembly grounds at South Birmingham, Mass. Recognition Day (the commencement day of the c. L. s. O. was Friday. July 28. Among the graduates of the class of '93 were Miss H. E. Bacon of Hartford, Misses Minnie and Nellie Thrall of Stafford Springs, and Miss Nellie Cutting of New ton, Mass.
 Mrs. Kate Foster, who has spent some years in Germany with her daugh- ters, has returned to this country, and has been for several weeks past at her former home in Pennsylvania. She is expected to visit Stafford Springs soon.
 M. D. Jewett is building dam on the stream west of the fair grounds, pro posing to make an artificial lake and es- tablish pleasure resort as rival to Crys- tai Lake. For several reasons many peo- pie look upon it as great plant-a place to plant money that will never sprout
 P. H. M. Brooks. formerly of Staf- ford, and for many years past foreman of the milling department at the U. s. arm- ory in Springfield, has been appointed foreman at the U. s. water shops in that city.
 The publishers of The Press come, perhaps, as near as those of any paper in Connecticut to being able to say that it's patrons-advertisers and subscribers are voluntary ones. Itnever bores it's patrons into becoming such, but it none the less appreciates patronage, and treasures evi- dences of friendship and good will.
 The new row and sail boat recently put upon Crystal Lake, by the Bakers of Stafford Springs, is said to be the best eraen boat in the county.
 There will be an excursion to New York and Coney Island next Saturday night. Special train will leave Stafford Springs at 9.15 p. m., and returning will arrive here early Monday morning. Fare for round trip, $2.25.
 - Mrs. John Dodds and daughters, Mary and Mabel, are visiting friends in Ashaway and other parts of Rhode Island. |. Among the considerable number who are occupying cottages at the Williman- tic camp meeting grounds are: Mrs. w. W. Ellis, Mrs. Robbins Patten, Mrs. A. N. Nichols, of Stafford Springs, and Prof. and Mrs. ". A. Gardner, of Wash ington, D. c. The camp meeting will commence Aug. 14th.
 Services as usual at the Congrega- tional church next Sunday.
 Samuel Jackson has removed his residence to Springfield, where he has for some time been employed.
 People will regret to hear the report that Dr. E. N. Clark is about to remove to Providence and form business part nership with his brother, Dr. s. M. Clark. Dr. c. is popular, both in a professional sense and in the social life of the borough
 Discussion of the merits of two rival trotters owned in town brought about a challenge and acceptance, and last Satur- day Rockwell Boy," owned by John Rockwell, showed his heels to Moose, /" entered by Rockville party, winning easily, the time given being 2.51. The advertised purse was $1OO. Those who know Rockwell Boy' are predicting a career for him.
 A ten per cent. reduction in wages has been made at the Mineral Springs Co.'S. mill
 The following are this week at Crys- tai Lake with their families: Otis Chap man, Robert Buckley, Charles Comins, George Howes, W. W. Lathrop, H. O. Butterield, Chas. Meyers, Levi Gary, David Bissett.
 Leroy Waldo and Miss Edith Waldo are spending a few weeks at Henry Gil martins, Stonington.
 Mrs. H. E. Gilmartin, of Stonington, has been spending few days with her mother. Also, Ernest Cushman and Joseph Gilmartin were in town over Sun- day.
 R. s. Hicks has sold the two houses on Willington avenue, recently removed by him from the railroad company's lands, one to John Bolieau, the other to Joseph Angeline. Also has sold the bal, ance of his land adjoining these houses 15 acres-to Henry Bolieau.
 pr. Jeremiah O'Shea, of Danielson. vile, was last week visiting his father Timothy O'Shea, In the borough, being on bridal tour. Mrs. O'Shea was form erly Mary Tigue, also of Danielsonville.
 70. L. Suenderhauf and wife, of Hol yoke, closed their visit in the borough &his week, and are now on trip to the seashore. MT. s. now has furnishing goods store at Holyoke, his condition o1 health having obliged him to give up his position in the mill
 Arthur Burnett, of Somerville, N. J. has been put in charge of the s. s. cleo. tric light works. He is an experienced hand, having last been in charge of the plant at Catskill, N. Y., but recently fol a short time disabled by fall. MT. Sc gar, who has been temporarily in charge will go to Monson.
 New and larger water pipes are to be laid on Grant avenue to supply the fire hydrant to be located there. Also a sew. CT will be laid from -Main-st as fal as the new house being erected by Mrs. S. N. Page.
 Albert Curtis, of Menlo. Iowa. is