The Press., 1894-02-15

prices at E. l.. Burr'S.
 Trunks and Travelling Bags at cost at Rudge's.
 Mark down sale of Ladies' and Chil. dren's Winter Garments and Fur Capes at A. W. Walkers.
 Ladies' and Children's Fleeced Lined Kid Gloves at B. l.. Burr's.
 Horse Blankets from 95c. upwards at W. R. Rudge's.
 STAFFORD.
 The borough meeting of last Monday evening adjourned for one week, the storm preventing any very large attendance, and those present, while favorable to an elec- tric fire alarm, deeming it unwise to vote the expenditure at a meeting of such small attendance. The condition which con- fronts the borough is that the authorities of Grace church parish are unwilling to longer have their bell used as fire alarm. At the last fire the only alarm given was the blowing of a locomotive whistle. The warden and burgesses recommend the putting in of the Gamewell electric fire alarm system, and proposition was laid over, for consideration at the adjourned meeting, from Enos E. Penny, of Spring field, who offers to put in the same with one box complete for $450, and to put in additional boxes for $50 and expense of wiring each. It is suggested that the alarm box be put in Haymarket Square, with perhaps an additional box at the ,,,,o& on5 ~f Main ct
 The Milford column of the Worcester (Mass.) Spy, of Feb. 6th, contains the following announcement, which is of in- terest to Stafford friends of Mir. Dilworth ::
 Charles J. Dilworth of Worcester, and Miss Elizabeth B. Neff, prominent west side young lady, were quietly married at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. George Neff of Beach-st., Wednes- day afternoon. Rev. George A. Putnam of the First Congregational church per- formed the ceremony before small party of immediate relatives and intimate friends. After a wedding breakfast MT. and Mrs. Dilworth were conveyed in a carriage to Worcester, where they took & train for a short trip. They will reside in Worcester. where Mir. Dilworth is con- nected with the Adams Express Company.
 Rev c. H. Puffer, of Salem, Mass. is visiting in town this week, and filled a preaching engagement in Monson on Wednesday evening.
 A heavy snowfall on Monday after noon and evening made a material addi- tion to the large quantity already upon the ground Warden Nichols found it necessary to use scrapers to level down the snow shoveled from the walks.
 Winter Post, G. A. R., meets on Monday evening. Reports from the en- campment which met this week will be presented.
 MT. Cutie, from Seymour, Conn, who is 10 have charge of the dyeing at the Warren Woolen Co.'S. mill, will occu- py the Ives house on East-Main-st.
 -Ebenezer Colburn has been sick for some time. He is now able to sit up, and seems to be on the gain.
 A. H. Burnett, who has had charge of the Stafford Springs electric light plant, has gone away, and the place is now filled by D. F. Burritt, from Elizabeth, N. J., who is assisted by W. T.. Warner, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who is well known here,
 Torrent Engine Company has receiv- ed back the steamer which has been at Amerman's boiler works in Hartford, the state inspector having condemned the boiler. It has been put in good condi- tion, with such new parts as were needed, the total expense being little over $200.
 Anthony Adams, J. c. Cleaveland and Rev. T. c. Druley this week repre- sent Winter Post, G. A. R., at the de- partment meeting in Hartford.
 Miss Lillian Eddy is stopping with friends in New London for the remainder of the winter.
 John s. Dodds, for several years wool sorter at the Mineral Springs mill, has left for like position at Peel & McCar- thy's mill at Staffordville.
 Mrs. Q. J. Holmes, of Redlands, Cal, has returned from visit to Philadelphia, and will remain for g short time longer with Stafford Springs friends.
 zFhe ladies of the ". E. c. have a sewing society with ''sooial tea" on Fri day afternoon in Society Hall. Regular meeting in the evening.
 Regular meeting of the A. o. U. w.. this evening.
 During the Lenten season services are being held at Grace church Wednes- day and Friday evenings at 7.3O o'clock.
 Miss Marcia Dawes of Cummington, Mass, is guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. M. Leach, on Edgewood.
 Mrs. Dexter Colburn, who died Feb. 9th, of bronchial pneumonia, caused by the grip, was 66 years, months and 2 days old. She was confined to her bed only five days, and had her senses to the last. Eight weeks previous to her death she accidentally scalded her foot. She suffered great deal, but bore it patient L., e LnI 1v, Loo 1oI