The Press., 1894-11-22

denly that morning. Perhaps these rem- iniscences will bring others to the minds of other residents of Stafford.
 (From another correspondent.)
 Ray Palmer will be the hymn writer with whom we will spend the evening n ext Sunday, commencing at 6.30, at Bap- tist chapel. ... Mission Band will meet next Saturday, at o'clock, in the chapel. ."Some applications of the Golden Rule," Luke 6: 27-3s, will be the subject Of the B. Y. P. s. c. E. this evening at 73O.
 Hydeville.
 (Correspondence.)
 Jarvis Hatch butchered two pigs re- gently, one months old, weighing 266 lbs. the other, T months old, weighing 335 lbs.
 Much sadness is felt in the communi- ty at the death of Ina M. Cor verse, a much beloved young lady, who was sick four months with quick consumption, for the last four months being confined to her bed. She bore her sickness patiently and cheerfully. During the last few days of life she could not help giving expres- sion to her sufferings in moans, and part of the time her mind was wandering. She had been the housekeeper since she was 13 years ol l, and performed her home duties as ably 8 an older person might have done. She a kindly cared for her mother (Amelia l.. Converse) and her sister (Mrs. Charles N. Smith) in their last sickness. Much sympathy is express ed for her only sister, Hattie A. Converse, now left alone.
 A ten weeks term of school closed on Tuesday, the 18th inst. The district was we'll represented ill attendance at the closing exercises, which were finely ren- dered by the students. The following attended every day during the term: Morris Greene, Fife B. Dunbar, Alice Durham, Isadore Durham, George B. Morris, Arthur c. Smith, William Dun- bar, Nellie Dugdale, Maud L. Beard, Arthur Sherman. Average attendance, 79 25-31 per cent.
 West Stafford.
 The New York Sun of Nov. 18th gives an account of a fatal accident to former resident of West Stafford: 'Sam- uel R. Davis, 67 years old, was knocked down by trolley car at 142d street and Third avenue at 7.45 a. m. yesterday, and is believed to be slowly bleeding to death at his home, at 563, East 142d street, from internal hemorrhage caused by the accident. James Kelly, motorman of the car which ran down MT. Davis, was arrested, and was placed under $2,OOO ball. According to the story told by the witnesses, MT. Davis was trying to cross the avenue when a downtown car came along. When it had passed MT. Davis started across, and ran in front of an up- town car which was going at full speed. Motorman Kelly, who was ringing the gong, as is the custom when two cars pass, put on the brakes at once, but too late Mir. Davis was struck by the car and thrown nearly ten feet. Kelly suc- ceeded in stopping the car just as the fender touched Davis's prostrate form"
 Staffordville.
 (Correspondence.)
 A large company of friends of Mrs. Mary King and her daughter, Miss Della Buckland, gathered at their home last Friday evening, giving them a complete surprise. A very pleasant evening was passed in social conversation. Their pastor, Rev. H. D. Adams, in behalf of the company, presented the mother and daughter with 8 package of money amounting to $8O, after which ample jus tice was done to substantial refreshments, and the company separated, each realiz- ing the pleasure that comes from impart- ing aid and sympathy to tighten the bur- dens of others in life's journey. Charles N. Smith, of Hydeville, and Miss Grace M. Little, of this place, were joined in marriage at the home of the bride on Tuesday, the 2Oth, at p. m. They took the 43O p. m. train at the Springs for their wedding tour.
 The Epworth League of the NJ. E. church held their annual meeting for the election of officers on Tuesday evening in the vestry of the church. The follow. ing were chosen: President, H. D. Ad ans; 1st vice do, Mrs. Hattie Peel 2d, Mrs. Lima Booth; 3d, Milton Smith secretary and treasurer, Miss Belle Craw ford.
 The Staffordville Woolen Co. art putting twelve new looms into their mill thus doubling their producing capacity largely the financial life of this village during the hard times of the past year and all people wish them the greates success in their efforts to increase thei business.
 Homer Odell, one of the Christian Crusaders, who formerly lived in this place, is here resting for few weeks. | Quite a number of the people of thi place went to the grange meeting at Staf ford Hollow Tuesday evening.
 Rev. B. B. Hopkinson, of Union will preach in rhe M. E. church next Sun day morning, if not stormy, in exchang with the pastor, Rev. H. D. Adams. MONsON.
 W. H. G. Temple of South Bostol delivers his lecture, "Some Home Pic l, tures," at Memorial Hall next Wednes day evening, for the benefit of the senio } class. Something good is expected, tn speaker having quite 8 reputation as humorist, as well as an interesting speak 7 CT in all respects.
 The Monson fire department gives it : 7th annual concert and ball at Memoria ) Hall on Thanksgiving night. The Firs Regiment Orchestra of Brattleboro, Vt 10 pieces, will furnish music, with Pro1 A. H. Hines as prompter. Ball tickets $1 concert tickets, 25 cents; gallery,