The Press., 1894-08-23
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 bnriai of my wife. MYRoN O. KEMP. West Stafford. Closing Out Sale of all Remnants and Short Lengths in Dress Goods of all kinds at A. W. Walkers. Special sale of Summer Gloves and Ladies' Cotton Underwear at Miss Rus sells.
 A few Print Wrappers to be closed at a low price at E. l.. Burr's.
 Ladies' Summer Under Vests, with long and short sleeves, white and ecru, at E. L. Burr's.
 -Eyerything in the line of Stationery at The Press office.
 Japanese Napkins at The Press office Ladies and Children's Sun Umbrellas at E. L. Burr's.
 Job Lots in Stationery at The Press office.
 Wedding Cards and Announcements at The Press office, either engraved or printed.
 Local Note Paper at The Press office . Toe. a quire, quires for 25c.
 Ferris Corset Waists at E. L. Burr's.
 STAFFORD.
 The annual reunion of the Chaffee family is to be held on Wednesday, August 29th, at Flynts Park, Monson.
 -'Newton of Willimantic" is purely thread city combination of words. New ton himself doesn't go back on his town, but is best content to be known as New ton of Stafford Springs. He belongs to the Willimantic cycling club, and that young city likes to make moon Of itself out of the reflection of the glory from
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 A. O. U. w. meets this (Thursday) evening; Ionic Lodge, F. A. M., Tuesday evening.
 In the very liberal excursion oppor- tunities given the patrons every year by the c. V. railroad none is better appreci- ated by people of this vicinity than that to Saratoga The date fixed this year is Thursday, Aug. 30th. Fare from all sta- tions S2. Train leaves New London at a. m., South Coventry 8.25, Stafford Springs S. 54, arrives at Saratoga at ?. 55 D. m. Returning, leaves Saratoga at 5. lO D. m. on Friday, leaving Miller's Falls at ID. m., and arriving at Stafford Springs not far from 9.30 p. m. The route is through the Hoosac Tunnel crossing the upper Hudson and through the beautiful Saratoga Lake region. A special ar engagement is made whereby parties can enjoy an excursion from Saratoga to Mt. McGregor by payment of 75 cents extra.
 A considerable number from Stafford attended the bicycle races at Willimantlc last Friday, most of them drawn by inter est in the success of Charles R. Newton, who was not only the favorite of Stafford, but seemed to be of the entire crowd up on the grounds. He was first in each of the three races in which he competed, winning in the mile open fine chrono- graph gold watch, in the ] mile open also a gold watch, and in the mile scratch a diamond scarf pin. The news of Newton's success received early by his friends at home realized anticipation, and while ex- citing no surprise, awakened an enthusi- asm that materialized on the arrival of the train in the presence of the Citizens Band and rejoicing crowd, who seized upon the victor and carried him to wait ing hack, and he was taken to his home under escort of the band, the cheering crowd, and amid the blaze of fire works. Newton and Jordan lowered the record of the track in tandem race.
 Two drunken women were taken from the 4.30 D. m. train north on Saturday. They got on at Willimantic, and soon were engaged in disgraceful fight with each other, using vile language, and ter rorizing all who attempted to interfere. One of the two was quite spunky upon being arrested the other, damsel of 200 pounds weight, fortunately was more tractable, and yielded to persuasion of her single attendant to the lookup. No one appearing with charges against them, they were set at liberty when quieted down and sobered, when they at once en- gagged transportation to Palmer. Their destination was Springfield.
 A case will be tried to-day at Bridge port, in which Dr. David brings suit against the town of Stafford for $50. The selectmen claim to have paid Dr. David his full bill ($114), and to have discharged him because of the excessive amount, and to have taken his receipt for the payment of the bill. The bill sued for was ple- sented later.
 Miss Celia Holt, of the borough, and Mrs. John H. Mccarthy, of Staffordville, are at Block Island for a week.
 MT. and Mrs. s. w. Page are at Lynn, Mass, visiting MT. Pages sister, Mrs. Hamonnd.
 E. N. Washburn, with his daughters, last Saturday went on carriage. ride to Granby, Mass, Miss Florence Washburn remaining for visit.
 MT. Wrigley, of Amherst, is on his annual period of increasing the mileage of concrete walks in the borough.
 Miss Mollie Lathrop is at Cottage City.
 E. E. Segar, of the Mather Electric Co.,, of Manchester, accompanied by Mrs. Segar, is spending the second week of his vacation visiting his father and sisters in the borough.
 Sheriff Mullin now occupies the west tenement of Geo. B. Bucks new house on East-Main-st.
 Irwin Hewlett, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is spending vacation with his parents on East-st.
 Mrs. Chas. l.. Dean, of Maiden, Mass. and her son John, are guests of Mrs. D's sister, Mrs. E. c. Dennis.
 Miss Lena Siswick is spending week with her brother, John Siswick, in Provi. denee, R. l.
 Two raids were made at Crystal Lake hotel, last week in search of liquors. One on Wednesday brought small re. suits, but late on Saturday night, acting upon information given, Officer Helm, oi