The Press., 1894-03-15

tend the meetings of the Y. P. s. 0. B., held every Thursday evening at 7.30 in the chapel of the Baptist church. This evenings subject, Systematic benefi- cence-why, and how mnch?" will be found in Mat 8: 7-12.......N Sunday evening the service will be opened with Bunyan's vespef service No. 8, Through the Enchanted Ground" Many have en- joyed these services, having missed not one of them.
 Staffordville.
 (Correspondence.)
 The Christian Crusaders closed their labors here Monday evening. They have worked faithfully and earnestly for the past six weeks, with good results, and now the young converts to new life are determined to put on the armor and carry along this good work. "A Home Crusade Union" has been organized, and we feel assured that they are prepared to fight the battles of the Lord and win victory over all sin and evil. The hand will hold their meetings Tuesday and Friday eve nings, at o'clock, and Sundays at p. m. We wish them God speed.
 We are very glad that MT. Ebenezer Colburn has so far regained health from his recent sickness as to be able to ride out. We miss these old, familiar faces when laid aside with sickness.
 MT. Warren Chapin, long time and respected citizen of Staffordville, aged 89 years, is in very feeble health.
 West Stafford.
 The center school closed on Saturday for three weeks vacation. Scholars neither absent nor tardy during the term Bessie L. Mckinney, Eugenia Ellis, Grace V. Holmes, Mabel E. Graves, Farnie c. Stevens, Joseph Mullen, Frank Cahill, George Ramsay. Number of pupils reg istered, AZ; average attendance, 362.
 (Correspondence)
 George w. Davis, aged 43, died at his home in the north part of the town Saturday afternoon. The funeral was at. tended at his late residence by Rev. c. L. Aver. Burial in the center cemetery al Somers. He was the youngest son of the late Dea. Alden Davis, and was promi nent member of the West Stafford Con gregational church and of the Somers grange. He has been sick for over two years, and bore his sufferings with remark able patience and fortitude. MT. Davis was we'll known, having held various towr offices, and was highly esteemed. H. leaves 8 wife, two little sons and many friends who will deeply mourn his untime ly death.
 Mrs. Joseph A. Washburn, who hal been sick a long time, is much better. Joshua Allen died of heart failure a the town home Friday. Burial Sunday p. m., in the north cemetery. He wa. 65 years of age and a native of Scotland -Congregational singing in church jus | now.
 The new tything-man is giving gen eral satisfaction. The center schc ol, taught by Misse Mary E. Smith and Edith Bradway, closed Saturday. This is the largest school il the west parish, numbering nearly on' hundred scholars. The two schools hav been taught the past season in the sam room, making it very crowded and annoy ing to both teachers and pupils. Nor that the district will be called upon t, furnish better school facilities in the nea future.
 | The grandest thing in connection witt the worlds Columbian exposition was tn parliament of religions. Robinson Davis has returned to Nev York City, after spending several month at his summer residence Ion the hill"
 pr. Park was in Somers one da, last week.
 Charles o. Smith and daughter ,Grac Adella, from South Windsor, are payinI a visit to his parents and brothers.
 M. A. Gold is owner of one of tn finest wo-year-old colts in this vicinity.
 A. M. Shepard was out of town Fri day.
 A wasp on church window pane capable of creating considerable disturb ance.
 The long winter has made good de mand for hay.
 We saw the first flock of wild gees go north on the morning of the 5th inst. Parties who have seen the decorate china in Walkers store, ordered fro1 Germany and containing local views abou town, speak in high praise of this fine an beautiful table ware, and are inpatient awaiting the arrival of a second invoice c these goods, which are to contain some c the pretty and romantic Crystal Lax views. Diamond Ledge, just north of thi place, on the farm of M. A. Cady, coul furnish handsome views. These good will have ready sale, and those wishin to secure sets of this ware should order a once.