The Press., 1894-05-31

D01ng stopped. ClClzen'S banu was 0S- pecially commended for it's excellent play ing, which was universally spoken of with pride by residents and with admiration by visitors. In the afternoon, when the cer- emonies were in progress at the cemeter- ies, the borough was indeed deserted village"
 At the Stafford Springs cemetery, be- side the ritual service and the dirge play ed by the band, as at all cemeteries, there was prayer by Rev. MT. Bartholomew, the address by Rev. MT. Adams, and ben ediction by Rev. MT. Brown, also singing interspersed by the school children under lead of High School Principal Bagnall, and closing with America" by all the people.
 At the Catholic cemetery, in addition to the G. A. R. ritual, there was ser vice conducted by Fathers Coyle and Mo Carthy, an address by Father Coyle, and solo singing by Miss Maggie Sullivan, all very impressive, as were the ceremonies of the day at all the cemeteries. There was large attendance of people at every cemetery, and everything was seemly and in good taste.
 Stafford Hollow.
 Mrs. Clara H. Banks will lecture in Spiritual Hall next Sabbath at 1 and p. m. All are welcome.
 Regular meeting of Stafford grange June 9th. Subject for general discussion, "The hay crop and having" also music, recitation by J. M. Larned, readings by Miss Francis, and lecturer.
 w. B. Batchelder is home from Bos- ton for few days.
 (Correspondence.)
 The ladies' aid society of the Baptist church will meet next Wednesday (June 6) afternoon for work, and supper will be served as usual. l...... The mission band will meet next Saturday afternoon in the chap el at o'clock... The Y. P. s. c. E. consecration meeting this evening. Gods call. What is our response?" Eph.- A.: 1-6, IT, 32.
 West Stafford.
 (Correspondence.)
 -Dea. Orwell Dimock, who is very sick, is reported more comfortable. Dr. Newton is attending him. His three re- maining children are with him-E. O.. Dimock, Esq, of Rockville, Mrs. Mary Marcum of East Hartford, and Mrs. F.. w. Preston, who lives on the home farm. His neighbors and many friends are earn es5ly praying for his recovery. If it is the will of God, it is hoped that he and his faithful wife may be spared many years to the community in which their la bors of love have been so abundant and are so much needed at the present time. 70. A. Richardson was in South Wind sor over the Sabbath, visiting his son, Willie Edwin.
 School in Dist. No. 12, taught by Annette May Stacy, closed Tuesday, 29th. That the school was really successful was amply proved by the excellent exam ination. The exercises were attended by a number of parents and friends. Glasses in the different branches of study were very interesting and proficient for schol- ars of their ages.
 Relatives have received cards an- nouncing the marriage of Ernest w. Howlett and Jennie E. Hunt of Hampden, Thursday. Congratulations. Geo. Andrews, from Staffordville, made brief stay with his son, Charles A., early in the week.
 Mrs. E. D. Dimock and Mrs. s. D. Richardson, with others, attended church at East Windsor Hill Sunday morning. I MT. and Mrs. Samuel Rockwell pleas. antly entertained D. J. Glazier and wife at their home in Stafford Street, Tuesday Mrs. Chas. Whitaker, from New Haven, is at home with hel parents, M A. Cady and wife.
 This is the season when Cupid is or the wing. Of late he seems to have alighted in several places in and around our village. Miss Mary, daughter of E. w. Preble, was married at her home tht 24th, to Fred M. Graves, from Maine They will reside in Orcuttville, where MT. c. has erected fine cottage.
 W. A. and Mrs. Dimock, with his sister, Mrs. Hattie Pease, from Somers were in town Tuesday. staffordviIle. | (Correspondence.) ! | The long -wished-for rain has beer here delighting the farmers.
 Strawberries, two boxes for 8 quarter and quite nice ones, too.
 Planting is nearly over; oats and DO tatoes look promising; cut-worms ant potato bngs bid fair to be fine crop.
 Mrs. Andrew Ledoyt and son, Frank made short visit in Springfield last week
 The Christian Crusaders passed thro town on their way to Wales. May tn, good works prosper and prove lasting Some here in Stafford are already forget ting their good resolutions.
 Rev. MT. Solandt has returned iron his fathers funeral. Many kind ant sympathizing friends welcomed his re turn, as he is highly esteemed by all.
 Blanche Greene is enjoying an attacl of the mumps.
 Tt is rumored that Peel & Mccarthy mill is closed for the rest of the week fo repairs.
 Mrs. c. M. Greene, accompanied b Mrs. Willard Dimmick, have enjoyed very pleasant drive to Enfield. ROCKVILLE. Mrs. John Brown, 76, died suddenl at her residence in Orcutt block Sunda evening. She was sitting in chair an talking to her children apparently as we as she had been for some time, when sh instantly expired. Heart disease was th cause. She had been troubled with thi disease for some time, but continued | get around. She leaves two daughter' the Misses Brown, who conduct 8 mill