The Press., 1894-02-08
UNION. (CorrespOndence.)

UNION. (Correspondence.) Brother J. H. Hale, of South dlas- tonbury, installed the following officers of Mashapaug Lake Grange, No. 101, last Thursday evening: M, R. B. Horton; O., H. F. Corbin; O., Ernest Corbin; L., Mrs. Emily Young; s. w., c. How ard; A. S., Wm. Webster; L. A. s., Ad- die Horton; F., Mrs. H. F. Corbin; F., Mrs. Sarah Twist; O., Mrs. Willis How ard; secretary, l.. M. Reed; G. K., Will lard Richards. The treasurer-elect, Geo. D. Colburn, was absent. Addresses by Brother Hale and others were much en- joyed by those who braved the storm. At the grange meeting Wednesday evening the subject was History of our Grange" by L. M. Reed and others. Mrs. Susie Lawson was sick the past week with tonsilitis. F. l.. Upham has been confined to the house the past week with grip. -E. w. Upham, who has been confined to the house with erysipelas about his face and head, is able to be out doors again.
 Several from Union attended the sur- prise party at Emma Keach's, North Ashford, Monday evening. Mrs. Roscius Back spent the Sabbath with her son, R. Harlow Back, in Boston.
 The Congregational Sunday school chose the following officers the past Sum- day: Superintendent, R. B. Herton; as- sistant do, H. F. Corbin; lady assistant do, Mrs. Roscius Back; librarian, Geo. Towne; assistant do, l.. A. Upham !; treasurer, R. Back. Mashapaug. {Correspondence.)
 The ladies' benevolent society of the Congregational church met with MT. and Mrs. Roscius Back, Jan. 25th. About fifty guests were present to enjoy the eve- ning's pastimes, and all reported very pleasant time.
 There are four steam saw mills with in two miles of Mashapaug. That does not bespeak "hard times" Is the tariff off from lumber?
 ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake Correspondence3 After spending several weeks at home, Mahlon Taft has returned to Springfield. It has been very profitable to have him with us during the recent re- vival meetings.
 -Lemuel Slater has lost his horse.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Aborn were at Crystal Lake one day last week. William Murray, for many years a resident here, died last Thursday, and was buried in our center cemetery, the funeral services being held on Saturday. Mr Murray was born in England, coming to America at the age of 21.
 The eighty-fifth anniversary of the birth of Solomon Neff was observed Jan. 31st by the holding of a prayer-meeting with himself and wife, by their children and grandchildren. He received hand some present.
 John Carson, of East Longmeadow, Mass, has bought MT. Buffers place at Crystal Lake.
 I Mir and MT. Miles Aborn and MT. and Mrs. Leveret Charter were at Crystal Lake last Sunday from Ellington Street. Also MT. and Mrs. Lucius Mckinney from West Stafford.
 At the morning service in the Meth odist church next Sunday morning s sub- ject of unusual interest will be presented. Come and hear it. | Mir. and Mrs. Clark Gates of Moodus are spending few days on Newell Hill this week.
 By the kindness of Eugene Neff 8 jolly sled load of about twenty from Crys tai Lake attended the Crusaders meeting at West Stafford Tuesday evening.
 -Wm. Streeter has been spending sev. eral days here.
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 Leon P. Dodge, with his wife and child, from Moore's Corner, Mass, have been the guests of his mother Mrs. G. H Glover, during the week..
 The storm of last week reminded us of the blizzard of 1888. For a number o days the roads were impossible in some sections of the town.
 Those who did not secure their ict