The Press., 1893-10-12
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LOCAL NoTIcEs.

MISS k. F. nOTTlSHnS, IdSc $ UlOCk. Satisfaction guaranteed. 2w
 Buy no Hosiery until you have seen those Gordon dye Fleeced Lined Hose for ladies and Children at A. w. Walkers.
 Ladies perfect fitting Underwear for sale at A.sW. Walkers.
 Gall and get bargains-at Tips, Wings, and Black Feathers at E. L. Burr's.
 Nov is the time to get a Crayon Portrait cheap. A good Crayon and nice Frame for only $5-one-half price; just think of 1t. At Woods, the photograph CT. This offer for 60 days only. Cab inets $3 dozen.
 A. W. Walker offers ladies' Fur Capes from $3.75 to $25 each. Call and ex- anime and get prices.
 Large stock of Black, and Colored Dress Goods, in plain and plaids, at A. W. Walkers.
 Owing to the failures of many mort gage companies located ill the west, there are great number of people who are at loss how to care for their western invest ments. We would refer any desiring in- formation to the advertisement of Geo. W. Moore & Co.,, of Hartford, Conn.
 Miss Russell has just returned from market this week with the latest styles in Hats and Bonnets, and Novelties in Trimmings. Call and see them. You will not be urged to buy. 2w
 A new lot of Japanese Napkins just received at The Press office at prices low CT than ever.
 New lot of Dark Wrappers at E. L.. Burr,s.
 New dress goods just opened at E. L. Barr's.
 STAFFORD.
 Commencing next week the stores will close on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
 -G. W. T., G. R. Morris, will visit Harmony Temple of Honor, No. 30, next Wednesday evening. A full attendance is desired.
 Letters remaining in the office at Staff ford Springs Oct. 12: Grace Faith, Daniel Harrington, Sheldon Munger, E. Tulit, l.. Westone, W. W. Wooledge.
 Mrs. David's afternoon dancing class duvenile) begins next Saturday.
 A wall decoration in the reception room connected with the office of Dr. l.. F. Eaton is the skin of an enormous dia- mond back rattle snake brought from Florida by Dr. Eaton's father, Albert c. Eaton. The whole skin is, without head, about feet in length, and terminates with perfect set of rattles. If it were not for hideous suggestions it would be counted pretty sight, being perfect and handsomely marked.
 E. J. Sweet has returned from the worlds fair.
 -S. w. Green of Southington was last week guest of his son, s. W. Green, Jr., book keeper for Gary Bros.
 Next Saturday, at p. m., the local bi- There will be eight events, one of them being an exhibition ride by c. R. Newton, the swiftest flyer in Eastern Connecticut, and claimed by many to be the champion amateur of the state. Most of the races will be handicap, and some interesting contests may be looked for. Admission 15 cents. The management includes some of the best known citizens of the borough, and 1t is intended to make it an interest ing affair, to give every patron full mon ey's worth, and the gross proceeds to go to the Stafford Springs High school, eith- CT to the library, laboratory outfit, or any other use where it may do the ost good.
 1--The office of Richard & Armstrong's market was entered on Friday night last and about $2Q in silver stolen. It Is not usual to leave money in the office but on this night g bag of change had been locked in drawer in front of win dow, and the act was probably noted by the thief, who pried off fastened blind and entered through window which was never kept entirely closed. No attempt was made to steal further than to break open the drawer and take the bag of sill yer. On the same night the passenger depot was entered, but nothing stolen ex- .cept quantity of unstamped tickets for .sWillimantic.
 The Central woolen mill will not start up October 18th as expected by many. The only information now given out is that it will not start this month. It is hoped that this means that it will start at the end of the month.
 A large number of friends gathered last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ezra T. Converse on Village Hill, Will lington, to aid in observance of the 50th anniversary of their marriage. A large proportion of the guests were from Staf- ford Springs, where most of the married life of the couple was passed previous to their purchase of the farm on which they now live. Deacon Converse has been a business man of the borough, also for years was deputy sheriff, and for most of the time for 30 past years has been dea- con of the Congregational church. Mrs. Converse is a native of Stafford, her maiden name Colburn, being one hon. ored in the towns annals. They have but two ochildren-Albert E. Converse, builder, and Frank E., painter. Rev. A. J. Me Leod made short address to the couple, speaking most feelingly, yet in humor- ous vein, alluding to the presence of the many friends as testimonial of their ap- preciation of their good records as mem- bers of the community, alluding to MT. Converse's good services in public offices and in the church, and in token of which he presented them with dish containing chiefly gold coin, in all $90. Other small, useful presents were also bestowed. Mr.. Converse's reply was fervent in expression of appreciation. He could not say that the affair was surprise to him, but this portion of 1t was utterly so. Hearty con- gratulations followed, and then by details the party sat down to an abundant repast and were we'll served by the nearest neigh bors of the couple. Among the contribu- tions to the presentation fund the follow ing each gave five dollars, the balance being made up in smaller sums: John A. Foster, E. c. Pinney and Samuel Rock well. Mir. Converse has five sisters living, two of whom were present.
 The Staffordville Band came to the borough last evening and gave J w Dim