The Press., 1894-10-04
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MANSFIELD.
 (Correspondence.)
 Since the Frenchman, named Martin, was found dead in the morning at his boarding place near Eagleville his death, believed to have been caused by alcoholic drink, move has been made to learn where the liquor comes from that has of late been so plenty in that section. Prosecuting Agent Perkins traced one source to a man named Donovan, another source to Wm. Place, both of whom had for some time been on the sly dealing out and promised to sin no more in that line. The last trail the agent got onto fetched up at the residence of Ephraim Thomp- son, at Eagleville. MT. Thompson runs dancing pavilion, and it is said that it is not an extra civil place at late hours of the night, of which the better class of people in the village justly complain He, too, is in the meshes of the law, and begins to think the way of the trans gressor is hard.
 A branch of Salvation Army struck Spring Hill about three weeks ago, and are quartered in the little Baptist chapel at that place. They seem to think the devil has a strong hold on Spring Hill, and, if much talk, long prayers and the sound of many instruments prevail, he will have to seek more quiet place to get any rest.
 Frank Freeman died at his home, Spring Hill, last Thursday, of cancer in the mouth, at the age of "A years. His was peculiarly hard case. Last Febru- ary he discovered a sore spot in the roof of his mouth, and so rapid did it spread that he went to New Haven hospital for treatment, and while there underwent three operations at different times, by cut ting and cauterizing, without avail. He then counseled a noted doctor at Rome, N. Y., and was advised that there was no help for him. He returned, and soon af- ter was treated by specialist in such cases at New London, who, by words, gave encouragement that he could cure him, but he gradually failed till death came to his relief. He leaves wife and 13-year- old daughter to mourn his de- parture.
 Monday was lovely day for the town meeting, which was fairly we'll attended. The report of seleLtmen and treasurer show the town in good financial condi- tion, with saving of 1000 in expenses ovei the previous year, mostly owing to improved method of repairing roads. The honors in election of town officers were about even,-the democrats take the town clerk and treasurer, and repub- licans majority of selectmen.
 The apple crop is nearly all gathered, and on the hills is an average yield of bearing years, but along streams and val leys there is little or no fruit.
 Storrs.
 (COrrespondence.)
 pr. Waterman has received from the department of agriculture at Washington quantity of tuberculin with which to make tests for tuberculosis.
 The foot ball game played at Willi- mantle between the Willimantic and Storrs terms, resulted in victory of 6 10 4 in favor of Storrs.
 The thirteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary societies of Holland county, was held in the Congregational church at Storrs, Wednesday. There was full atteddance.
 Prof. Rooms attended the executive committee meeting at Hartford, Tuesday. Catherine H. Barbour of San Sebas- tian, Spain, is the guest of Mrs. 0. g. Phelps.
 The farm and horticultural depart ments of the college made large exhibits at the Wiliimantic fair this week.
 Fred Nobles, formerly of South Gov entry, is running on meat cart for c. w. Turner of Willimantic
 A lecture was given in college chnpel Wednesday evening. by Miss Virginia Dox, in behalf of the New West Educa- |