The Press., 1894-08-23
SOMERS.

Hartford Courant correspondence Considerable comment is made over the recent commitment of 14-years-old boy named Daniel A. Sadd to the state re- form school at Meriden. It appears that the members of family named Acker- man, who rove around wherever the port able steam saw mill is placed, had lived on premises belonging to Sadd's parents, and had been ordered to vacate. Being somewhat enraged they took revenge by entering complaint to Grand Juryman Kibbe, charging that the boy had a re- volver and threatened to shoot. At any rate Justice Perry heard their evidence and sent the boy to Meriden. It now ap- pears that the alleged revolver is as harm less as the clothespin with which Mrs. Sarah Gowdy in the adjoining town of Enfield threatened to shoot her son. In short, the revolver does not revolve, the lock and hammer do not work, and the wooden handle is one which the Sadd boy manufactured himself. Neighbors give the boy good character, and an eye- witness goes so far as to say that he is not guilty of what he was charged with. Prominent citizens of the town say that after the boy had been at Meriden for one or more terms it would be perfectly prop CT to have him released.
 (Correspondence3
 East Central Pomona Grange met with Somers Grange Aug. 15 for the first time since it's organization. The morn- ing session was occupied by business and the conferring of the 9th degree upon class of eight. A bountiful spread was provided in the town hall at noon, at which about one hundred were seated. Some sixty or more attended from the neighboring towns. The afternoon ses- sion opened at o'clock in the usual form of the 4th degree, the worthy master placing the meeting in the hands of the worthy lecturer, Miss Adelaide E. Sper- ry, of Bolton, who announced as the topic for the afternoon "The needs of our rural towns" After an opening song by B. Little, accompanied by organist A. w. Kibbe, recitation, "New England Weather" was given by Brother Larned, of Stafford grange, which was much en- ioyed. Brother Wells, of East Windsor, gave practical talk upon Better roads, and how to make them" Sister Avery, of Somers grange, read an essay upon Better educational advantages" which was practical and to the point. Sadie Gilbert gave fine recitation, "The Pick ct Guard" Next came a violin solo by Brother Allison Kibbe, of Ellington grange, which was we'll rendered. An essay by Sister Crawford, of Stafford grange, on Better Social Privileges,' was read, also one by Brother Eaton, of Tol- land grange, on ''Enemies the farmer has to contend with" A song by Brother E. Little and Sister Laura Kibbe, of Somers grange, closed the lecturers program. A few remarks were made by Bro. Hough, of Poquonnock, secretary of East Central Pomona. A vote of thanks was extended Somers grange for ample provision made, and with closing song and in due form the meeting closed, all feeling intellectu- ally and socially benefited thereby. Miss Carrie Hyde, who has been wis., iting her aunt, Mrs. Randolph Fuller, re- turned to her home in Northampton Mass, Monday.
 Noah Pease, who has been i'll for several weeks, is not as well, and fears are entertained for his recovery.
 Mrs. Samuel Hulburd and son, Bert, returned from the Willimantic camp ground Tuesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Brainerd are contemplating carriage drive to South ington to visit friends.
 Miss Mary Hadsell, former teacher of the high school, has been spending a few days in town.