The Press., 1893-03-02

rich and novel designs in The Press office window.
 Special Bargains in Ladies' Cottor Underwear at A. W. Walkers.
 Will close out Ladies' and Children's Cloaks at low prices at E. l.. Burr's.
 Large variety of Japanese Napkins 9, 45, 50, 60 and 70 cents per 100, at The Press office.
 Now is the time to buy 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.
 For Engraved Cards leave your plates and orders at The Press office. 1 See W. V. Odell's advertisement.
 Grand clearing-out sale of all Winter Garments for Friday and Saturday of this week at A. W. Walkers, s
 STAFFORD.
 -Ebenezer Colburn has sold the timber upon his farm to F. A. Pierson, who has set up steam mill for cutting it off.
 Miss Grace Westcott is absent from her place in Walkers dry goods store on account of a hard cold-not scarlet fever, as has been reported.
 The Mineral Springs Co: is putting in a new boiler, companion to one that replaced an old boiler last fall.
 Mention was made last week of the loss of a car load of horses belonging to Adelbert Needham, while en route to Stafford. The accident occurred soon af- ter start was made from the point of ship ment in northwestern Illinois: A car
 
 went down the embankment, and twelve horses were killed outright and others in jured. The railroad bears the loss. The other car load road reached Stafford Springs on Saturday, and considerable number have been sold. It is finc lot of beasts.
 March came in like a lamb nice, fleecy, white lamb. Snow flakes were falling when the midnight hour between winter and spring was striking. March list was sunny, but cool day. To-day is windy, but clear.
 Winter Post, No. A, c. A. R., regu- nlar meeting next Monday evening. A full attendance is requested, that we may prepare for decoration day. Turn out, boys, and help us. = x The winter term of borough schools closes next Tuesday. Two weeks vaea-, tion. Mrs. Dr. Welch has just returned to her home in Ohio, after three weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs. F. F. Patten, of this village. ,'
 Rector Brown of Grace church and family have removed from the rectory to the house of Mrs. l.. W. Crane, aunt of Mrs. Brown. =. -Get ready for marbles-as soon as the sidewalks begin to dry bit. %-The Monday evening club met this week with Mrs. James Mclaughlin, on ] Grant avenue. Society meetings: This evening, A. 0. U. w., and Wolcott Lodge, F. A. M. Next Monday evening, G. A. R.; Tues day evening, Wauseon Lodge, I. O. 0. F., and Stafford Grange
 At the Willimantic state encampment of the G. A. R., H. c. Mclaughlin was chosen one of the alternates to represent | oAO OVAAAA' AOPelL tluOA1 bU UAO lCbUlOndl eIl campment to be held in Indianapolis in September.
 About 20 couples of young people of the borough went on a >sleigh-ride last evening, taking in the Congregational la- dies social at Staffordville on the way.
 The fifth lecture of the course on Greek life will be read by MT. F. A. Bag nall at his residence, Friday, March 3d, et 7.45 p. m. Subject, "Games and the Theatre" There will also be discus sion of the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. Music will be furnished by the ladies.
 The orange tea at the M. E. church last Friday evening" postponed from "Wednesday evening, was favored with good weather and large attendance, and a very pleasant occasion it was made by music, recitations, an original poem read by the pastor, pretty decorations and abundance of we'll served refreshment and food.
 A rableimprovementis is being made in Abel's (Blue Front) clothing store in the enclosing of considerable space in one of the show windows with hard wood sash and glass, within which is to be set up handsome metallic show rack and other fittings for display of goods. An elaborate new oaken desk, with latest Improvements, is also a feature of the store.
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 Frank Bassine's fruit and candy store is closed by creditors, and he has named Charles Bolieau as assignee. ...
 The Press has often spoken of the need of enforcing the law to it's utmost vigor in case of resistance to an officer Offenders in this respect have generally got of lightly. It is grave offense. An officer should not be expected to tly muscle with every rowdy he arrests, and those who resist should pay for the luxury, not alone as punishment to themselves, but as warning to others
 See ". V, Odell's advertisement.
 The Opera House will be occupied on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sat- nrday afternoon, March 3d and 4th, by Bristol's educated horses. This troupe Of noble animals have been exhibited in aif the principle cities of the Union, and they drew immense houses wherever .ex- hibited. It Is wonderful what these horses have been taught to do. The advertised program seems almost incredible, but Those who have. seen the performance say that 1t is carried out to the letter. La dies and children and patrons from out of town should improve the opportunity and visit tho afternoon reception, when the price of Admission will be but % cents to all parts of the house, and children 15 cents. Evening prices are but 25 and 35