The Press., 1895-05-16


 in the shoddy mill of Rawiter & Bro. on River-st. The entire building seemed to be envelOped in flames at the beginning, and from the first the work of saving the main factory building seemed hopeless. The building being, from the nature of the business, bad risk, the proprietors were at present carrying no insurance, but had made use of every safeguard against fire in the lower room, where risk was greatest, in form of sprinklers, hose attachments, etc. The fire, however, seems to have begun on the second floor, and in the excitement of getting ready to combat it the hose was burst. The de- partment could do nothing but protect the boiler and dye houses at the west end of the building, and large storehouse at the east end. The former were saved, and it was thought that the storehouse was also, as the fire was got under con- trOl, and the prOprietors and many others had gone home, when suddenly the store house burst into flames in every part, and was rapidly consumed, appearing to have been on fire for long time inside. The only insurance, some $14, 800, was upon the building and contents, and it was to- tally destroyed. The loss upon the entire plant was not far from $38, ,O0O-$20, ,O0O upon mill and machinery, and $15,OOO to 1 $18,000 upon stOrehOuse and contents
 The establishment gave employment to but about a dozen hands, but the several mills of the Rawitser Bros. were largely dependent upon this one for stock, and their business will be much embarrassed until it is rebuilt, which will be at once. It was two-story brick building, with stone basement. The basement walls have been through previous fires and are yet good, as are also some parts of the brick walls.
 E. c. Dennis bone grinding mill was badly broken one day last week by a piece of Iron which had passed into it with quantity of bone. The mill is one that was set up in Holland some twenty-five years ago by T. c. Lathrop, and MT. Den his deemed it best to order d new mill from EastOn, Pa, in place of attempts at repairing, and it is now being put in read mess for running.
 A case tried before the borough court, Chandler judge, was that of M. P. Sha- han vs. Town of Stafford. One of MT. Shahan's tenants, some time ago, was supported by the town in all respects save the providing of shelter. MT. Shahan mo- tified Dr. Newton, then selectman, that he should look to the town for rent. Dr. Newton went out of office month later, and his successor, A. D. Cady, denies that the notice was transmitted to him. Soon after demand for the rent was made, when Mir. Cady replied that the town would not hold itself liable. The court decided ad- verse to MT. Shahan's claim, and the lat ter appealed.
 The circus which comes next Thurs day has attractions that go to make up a particularly attractive street display.
 Geo. Simonds, for many years en- ployed in Stafford Springs meat markets, has gone to New London, where he will take the place of foreman in Smiths mar ket on State-st. His family will remove there at the close of the school year.
 A. o. U. w. meets this (Thursday( evening w. R. c. Friday evening; Wau- seon Lodge, I. o. o. F., and Wm. Horton Camp, s. of ", Tuesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. J. V. Squier are spend ing few days at their home on Highland Terrace, but have not yet returned from Hartford to stay. They have as guests Mrs. Squier's brother, Fred King, and wife, from Chicago.
 Rev. Joseph A. Ticknor, of West Claremont, N. H., will off1ciate at Grace church next Sunday Service at Buff Cap at p. m.
 Advertised letters: Mrs. John Brooks, Mir. Waffle Pickett, Mrs. Frank Taylor.
 Ernest Cushman, now living in Ston- ington, has bought a building lot on Westford avenue, next to James Woods, and purposes now to return to Stafford and build upon it.
 MT. and Mrs. F. N. Crane, with their household-family and boarders- spent Sunday at their Crystal Lake cottage. A considerable party also spent the day al Mashapaug, starting on the trip before the rain began.
 Exchanges were made last Sunday morning by Revs. Messrs. Mcleod anc Druley, and Messrs. Bartholomew anC Solandt, though in each case the rain pre- vented large attenddnces.
 The following officers of Harmony Temple of Honor were installed last even ing: Joseph Clifford, w. c. T.; T. C. Feeley, w. V. T.; s. F. Clark, w. R. Ernest Taft, w Al R.. Lewis Mclaughlin w. F. R.; A. Howard, w. T.; s. F Pease, w. U; Henry Benton, w. D. U. Rev. A. J. Mcleod, w. o.; Chas. Cur nan, w. G.; A. B. Converse, w. s.; A L. Howard. P. w. c. T.
 -Scribner & Smiths circus, which ex hibits here next Thursday, claims to have in Bazel the largest elephant in the world
 A word in the ''local notices" tells where portrait work like that now attract ing attention in the post office window can be had.
 The Woman's Library Club give { musical and literary entertainment in con nection with few experiences next Tues day evening at the Congregational chapel commencing at 8 o'clock Admission Il cents. Those who have their dollar tC present to the library club, are asked tt bring IL at that time, or hand It to th treasurer, Mrs. Spellman.
 The body of James Neville, formerl, of Staffordville, was brought to Staffort Springs this morning for interment in tn Catholic cemetery. He died of consump tion at Tewksbury, Mass.
 The sudden death, last Tuesda, morning, of Mrs. George Bradway, living north of Staffordville, near the Wales line, has created considerable excite ment, and the case was looked into b, Dr. Newton, county medical examiner Mrs. Bradway worked in the mill at Hyde ; vile, and daily drove to and from he work. The horse came home alone ol Monday night, and her husband starting out to look into the case, found Mrs. B 1 L.<,, L. l. L I-.:- l.