The Press., 1894-01-25
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friends who so freely extended to us their help and sympathy in our time of deep sorrow through the loss of our dear boy Willie. It is our prayer that God may save them from like affietion and pro- tect and bless them in this life and that which is to come.
 MIR. AND MRS. M. H. WEST. Staffordville, Jan. A, 1894
 Ladies and Children's Coats and Win ter Garments mark ed down at B. l.. Burr's. Ladies, would like to call your at tentionsto our new line of Cotton Under wear. Miss Russell. 18j3w Remnants in Dress Goods at low prices at E. L. Burrs.
 Woods studio is the place for fine Photographs. We are in it. $1.00 gets one dozen Photos. Call and see them.
 Ladies Flannel Shirt Waists marked down at E. L.. Burr's. Ladies' Red Underwear, half price to closesthem out, 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.
 Gents Underwear, in large sizes, marked down one third, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Crepe Tissue Paper at The Press of- flee. Large assortment.
 Ladies and Children's Fleeced Lined Kid Gloves at E. l.. Burr's.
 Horse Blankets from 95c. upwards at W. R. Rudge's. '.t..-
 We are prepared to furnish all kinds of Engraved Wedding Cards, Calling Cards. etc., at the lowest prices. We have fine line of samples to select from. Also embossed stationery of all kinds. Send your plates and orders to The Press office New plates furnished at lowest prices.
 Wax Paper, for butter, etc., for sale at the The Press office.
 We are now prepared to furnish badges of every description for societies, etc., at the lowest prices. A full line of samples to select from at The Press office. ~ STAFFORD.
 For a number of weeks parties have been looking about Stafford Springs for site on which to establish wool securing business, by new process, involving the use of naptha. Some local interests drew them this way, but the nature of the wa ter and it's freedom from lime deposit is also a reason. They first looked at the Foxville mill property, sold last fall at auction for $15 ,000, and, report says, of fered an advance of $2,000 on that price, but were asked several thousands of dol lars additional to the sum offered. As smaller plant will answer their purpose, they have been looking over various building sites; though so far no selection or purchase has been made, there is strong probability that some arrangement will be made to locate here. Local capi- tai will go into the concern, and we hope that local interest will aid in every way to encourage the establishment of the business here.
 The Monday evening club met this week with MT. and Mrs. J.F. Chamberlin. Stafford will be represented at this weeks hen show in Hartford by repre- sentatives from our first families of ply mouth rocks, langshans, and the various crested and spangled bellies and beaus of the poultry yard and when the premiums are awarded Stafford will, if merit counts, have a share of them.
 Mrs M. A. Smith, who has been in a very critical condition of health for some weeks, is now improving. The wide bHkOdu IALClCog HI bHO C0oO sUUC0LO 1O O great degree of regard and friendship on the part of very wide circle of acquaint- ances for one of the most estimable la dies of the borough.
 Miss Annie Crane gave skating party to her young friends on Monday evening, at Crystal Lake, some forty go- ing by buses, and the Crane cottage be- ing opened for the entertainment and comfort of the guests. It was one of the best enjoyed events of the season.
 J. Preston Davis, g farmer living in West Stafford, near the Monson line, was robbed of $125 and gold watch on Sat urday afternoon. The thief is undoubt- edly Charles Felton, who had been for ten days at work for Davis, having asked the privilege of working for his board. Davis went to Monson on Saturday, and on his return found that some one had broken into the desk where he kept his money, also that Felton was missing. Inquiry shows that Felton went to Martin Frawley's and got conveyance to Stafford Springs. He had evidently been drink ing, and boasted that he had over $200 in his pockets. At the depot here he bought ticket for New London, exhibiting gold, silver and bills in making the purchase, and seeming quite indifferent about pick ing up money he dropped upon the floor, saying that he had plenty. He took the train south, and no further trace of him is known to have been discovered.
 Feb 1st is now definitely fixed as the date for the removal of the post office. Meetings will be held at the Congre- gational church on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, conducted mainly by the Crpsaders, Like those held at the N. E. church in the early part :. of the week, these will be union meet ings. The interest keeps up well, and a large accession to the churches must re- suit from the meetings.
 -"The Young Peoples Social Club' announce dance at the opera house next Thursday evening. The management is much the same as that of last seasons leap year dances.
 -J. V. Squier, the newly appointed in- ternal revenue collector, will vacate his position as railroad station agent Feb. 1st. His successor is not yet named. We note by the Advance that the church at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the pas torate of which Rev. Geo. R. Dickinson went from Stafford Springs has had a year of unusual prosperity to follow the re- markedly prosperous year of 1899. Large gains ip church membership and to it's two societies of Christian Endeavor, meet ing all current expenses and contributing $403 for benevolences. The statistics