The Press., 1893-02-09
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 Ladies new Cotton Underwear in latest styles. Good quality of cotton, and made with lock stitch. Bought di- rect from the manufacturer, we are able to sell very cheap, considering quality and make. Miss M. T. Russell.
 FURs.-It is not too late to buy good article. Alfred Williams & Son have a full line of Sacques, Mantles, Capes and Trimmings. Making up new styles foI next springs wear. Prices to suit.
 Closing out sale of short lengths in dress goods at A. w. Walkers.
 A Large Lot of Japanese Paper Nap kins at The Press office at reduced prices. "A. w. Walker offers this week about 30 pairs of Corsets at 59 cents per pair. Former price from 75 cents to $1. Call early and have your choice.
 Special Bargains in Ladies' Cotton Underwear at A. W. Walkers.
 Mark down sale of Ladies' Winter Garments and Shawls at A. w. Walkers. Will close out Ladies' and Children's Cloaks at low prices at E. L. Burr's.
 Now is the time to buy a Jacket Cape or Shawl, and A. W. Walkers is is the place.
 Short pieces of Winter Dress Goods at reduced prices at E. l.. Burr's.
 Closing out sale of Winter Millinery. We have good assortment of Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, also Feathers, Tips, Ribbons, etc., which we will close out at AhaI oa4 nh f0,.4 4hn avf fxU0 weeks. Miss M. T. Russell
 For Engraved Cards leave your plates and orders at The Press office.
 STAFFORD.
 In ordering goods now designate Am- erican Express Co, and save extra charge that will be made if shipped by Adams Express Co.,, as formerly.
 The young people of St. Edwards church. have in rehearsal for early pre- sentation the play, "A Celebrated Case, ' which has had such run at the large city theaters.
 The Congregational ladies' social, in charge of Mrs. Burwell and Mrs. Ander- son, was postponed from this week to next week Tuesday evening, when the presence of everybody is invited.
 The late MT. Blaine was the subject Of two pulpit discussions in the borough last Sunday evening. Both MT. Mcleod and Dr. Harris were personal aequaint- ances of the deceased, and like all who best knew him most thoroughly believed in him.
 pr. and Mrs. T. C.. Tiffany of Willi- mantle, formerly of Stafford Springs, are said to have been for over month in en- joyment of the society of an infant daugh- ter. May the entire family Hive long and prosper"
 Notice has been served upon the court of burgesses of a claim for damages by reason of injuries got by falling upon an icy sidewalk. The claimant is Mrs. Kibbe, who drives the West Stafford and Crystal Lake mail wagon. The burgess es will investigate the case and act as the interests of the borough and justice in the matter may seem to require.
 The ladies of Grace church will give chicken pie supper in the Sunday school rooms of their church on "St. Valentines day in the evening"" the 14th inst, when each person will receive memento ap- propriate to the day. Admission 15 cts.
 James E. Hurley, Jr., is to-day rep resenting Wm. Horton camp as delegate to the state encampment at Rockville Other members also attending are F. G. Sanford, E. A. Cleaveland and Wm. B. Whittemore.
 Ionic Lodge, F. A. M., meets next Tuesday evening.
 Many Stafford friends of the groom will read with interest this item from the Ware Mass. News of Feb. 2d: "A very pretty wedding knot was tied Wednesday at the house of Rev. James Boyle, at 5 o'clock The bride was Miss Katie Fitz- gerald, popular young lady, sister of Chief Fitzgerald, and the groom was Sam uel s. Jackson, of Stafford Springs, Conn. who has been clerk for M. c. Moore oi that place for several years. The bride wore beautiful dress of pearl gray ben. galine silk. Miss Mary Moran, the brides maid, also wore pearl gray silk dress The best man was John W. Williams, o1 Stafford Springs. Only few of the rela tives and friends were present at the cere mony. After the wedding a reception was given to the newly welded couple al the house of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shes p% vi bod I, cred to congratulate MT. and Mrs. Jack son. Here an excellent time was had by all, and when the bridal party started or their wedding tour they were given goot send of. On their return they will take up their residence on Central-st., Stafford Springs, with the good wishes of all theil friends for their future happiness. There were many and valuable presents, whict include from Maurice Fitzgerald, plusf rocker; Mrs. Maurice Fitzgerald, silver butter knife and one-half dozen knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shea silver service; MT. and Mrs. John Dugan china tea set; T. Fitzgerald, willow rock CT and purse of gold; Miss Katie Nc Nancy, silver knives and forks; Mis-. Mary Moran, parlor table and ottoman Miss Mary c. Sheehy, silver tea spoons and sugar shell; Mrs. Meany, silver frui knives; Miss Maggie Coran, gold butte knife; Miss Annie Carroll, silver cak' knife, Misses Nellie and Mamie Sheehy silver pickle castor; MT. and Mrs. Jame Hampston, of Providence, R. l., willow rocker; Misses Katie Moran and Bridge Houlihan, parlor vase lamp; Misse Bridget and Josie Higgins, parlor vas lamp; Miss Maggie Mccarthy, parlo vase lamp; Miss Mary Raleigh, eommod set and glass set; Miss Mollie Houlihan