The Press., 1895-09-26

resume his work at the Philadelphia Den- tai College.
 About 50 of the older people were present at the love feast at the Methodist church Sunday morning, and it proved an impressive service. The Epworth League furnished those present with flowers and sent boquets to those who were unable to attend At the regular morning service the pastor preached special sermon ap- propriate to the occasion. Presiding FL der George Fl. Bates was present and took charge of the evening service. At all the services during the day the old hymns were used, and the familiar strains awak- ened many pleasing recOllections among the older members of the congregation.
 -Stetson's "Uncle Toms Cabin" is booked at the opera house for Oct. 30.
 The far famed Belchertown cattle show will be held tomorrow. Several from this town are planning to attend.
 George P. Sisson died at the home of J. 0. Howard, last Saturday morning, of a complication of diseases. The deceased was GA years of age and formerly lived in Stafford. He leaves widow and two sons. He was member of De Soto Lodge, I. O. o. F., of Springfield. Tho funeral was held Monday morning from MT. How ards residence, Rev. T. c. Druley of ficiating. A delegation of Wauseon Lodge of Odd Fellows assisted at the last rites, and the body was taken to Shelburne Falls for burial.
 Ionic Lodge worked the third degree Tuesday evening.
 Willis H. Reed left Monday for Wes- leyan University.
 The drummers' and fifers' convention at Crystal Lake last Wednesday, on ac- count of the weather, was postponed un- til Friday, Oct 4. A free dinner will be served to all drummeIs and fifers, and Miss Nellie Miles of Boston, vocalist and pianist, has been engaged as an extra at traction.
 Painters are busily engaged improv- ing the appearance of the Central Woolen Company's mill.
 Contractor WrigIey of Amherst has been engaged this week on the new Main street sidewalk, and has it nearly con- pleted.
 The weather since Tuesday has been quite an improvement over the torrid wave of the three preceding days.
 Fred Squiers, an employe of Keefe Bros, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for drunkenness and breach of the peace. He was brought before Judge Chandler in the evening, pleaded guilty, and was fined $1 and costs.
 States Attorney Reed Is taking va cation of one week.
 Ionic Lodge of Masons has voted to invite District Deputy Brigham of Willi- mantle to make an official visit at the second meeting of the lodge in October.
 -Michael Hassett, employed by the Warren Woolen Company, had mirac- ulous escape from a serious accident on Tuesday. His sleeve caught on a belt, and he was quickly drawn up over the shaft in the room where he was working. The strain on his sleeve tore 1t out, which probably saved his life. He is somewhat lame and sore, but has not been obliged to discontinue work.
 Henry King of Willimantic spent Sun day with his son, Lawyer King.
 Mrs. Joseph Clark has been enter taining her father, MT. Burnham, and her niece, Miss Maude Burnham, both of Pal mer.
 E. L. Burr is on a business trip to New York
 Mrs. J. c. Northrup and Miss Jennie Stewart, guests of Miss Alice Chamber lin the past week, have returned to their home in Johnstown, N. Y.
 Mrs. Ada Bundrick of Brooklyn, N. Y., is guest of her uncle, Wm. Burwell, on Crown-st.
 Mrs. Edward Brown and Miss Kate Bliss go to-day for few weeks stay at Brooklyn, Conn.
 Geo. T. Davis of Albany was in town this week in the interest of the we'll known New England Business Directory, pub lished by Sampson, Murdock & Co.,, Bos- ton. The book will be ready for delivery some time in January.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church will be held next Wednesday afternoon, Oct 3, at o'clock, in the chapel.
 The Chautauqua circle will meet next Wednesday evening with Rev. and Mrs. J. l. Bartholomew.
 MT. Sanford Washburn of Philadel- phia is visiting his sister, Miss Amelia Washburn.
 Mrs. Harriet Pebbles of Hartford is visiting at Woodlawn.
 Two building lots on Furnace avenue have recently been sold by F. F. Patten, one to Gilbert w. Amidon of Ashford, and the other to John W. Armitage of to build a house on his lot in the near future.
 Isaac Rogers has opened a barber shop in Tilden's block.
 Charles Stevenson has accepted po- sition in the Genital Clothing House.
 Mrs. T. c. Lathrop goes to New York this week to attend the millinery openings
 Ernest E. Smith, son of Edgar B. Smith, returned to the American School for the Deaf at Hartford, the 11th. He expects to graduate next year.
 J. R. Washburn of WatertOwn, N. Y., was in the borough last week looking up the history of the Washburn family. His grandfather, Moses Washburn, went from Stafford to northern New York in 1911.
 Miss K. F. Horrigan is in New York the millinery openings.
 Walter McKendrick has moved into F..F Patterns new cottage on Edgewood.
 Miss Jessie Sidaway has purchased a new grand piano, and Mrs. Thomas Will Hams has a new upright.
 Stafford Hollow.
 Mrs. J. A. Simonds returned Wednes- day and the store shows the effects of her visit.
 Tax Collector B. F. Colburn adver- 5ises to be at the Stafford post office Oct. 9th, and at the Phoenix WOolen Co.'S office,