The Press., 1895-10-24
STAFFORD.

STAFFORDs
 Regular meeting of Harmony Temple of Honor next Wednesday evening. The semi-annual election of officers will take place, and full attendance is desired.
 A raid was made on James Sullivan's pool room on Main street last Friday af- ternoon. A bottle which contained water mildly favored with whiskey was the on- ly thing found. A hearing was held Fri day night, and Sullivan was put under $75 bonds to appear the 25th to answer to charge of reputation. John FIlrness became surety. It is evident that the prosecutors of the illegal liquor sellers are in earnest.
 The play, "Side- e-tracked," is booked for the Opera House Nov. 25th.
 -C. c. Collins of Denver, Col, made a mile in that city in d race last Thursday in 2.O2 4-5. This beats the worlds con- petition class A record made by c. R. Newton at Springfield. A race between the western rider and Newton would prove quite interesting if it could be ar ranged.
 -Dr. M. R. Griswold, who was found guilty of arson in Hartford last Wednes- day, was, on Thursday, sentenced to ten years in state prison.
 Twenty-Five years ago last Monday Miss Priscilla Davis of Calais, Me-, be- came the bride of Rev. A. J. Mcleod, and in honor of this anniversary MT. and Ms. Mcleod received their friends in- formally from four till six and from seven till ten, at the parsonage. The house was tastefully decorated with autumn leaves, ferns and cut flowers. MT. and Mrs. Mc- Leod received in the south parlor, assisted by Mrs. McLeod's sister, Miss Davis. The dining room was in charge of the ing the dining room the guests were es- corted to the study, where large num- Der registered. Many friends called, and very interesting present consisting of 85 silver dollars on silver tray was left by the members of the church and society.
 Nils. M. Rowland has gone to Wor- cester to spend the winter with her daugh- ter, Mrs. George w. Howes.
 The assessors will be at H. s. Abel's store Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day, the last three days of the month, for the purpose of receiving lists.
 John Hanain was brought to the home of his brother, in this town, Satur- day morning. He left Springfield Friday and went to Palmer, where he had a se- rious accident. About 8 o'clock Friday evening he was struck in the back by an engine in the New London Northern freight yard. He was badly hurt, but managed to drag himself under the platform of the freight depot, some distance away. He laid there all night and suffered fearfully. In the morning he was found and medical assistance summoned. The report of the doctor was that no bones were broken, but that he was injured internally. The injured man is at present at the home of his brother, Michael Hanafin, and will probably recover.
 The dancing school which commenced last evening is to'be taught by David Bis sett and Miss Edith Bissett who will learn the new dances from Reilly of Hartford. The indications are that there will be a good sized class.
 Mrs. Henry W. King and Mrs. 0. R. Alger, of Willimantic, are guests of Law yer King, on Grant avenue.
 -Luman Orcutt of OrcuttviIle sustained a shock Monday. He is now comfortable, and his recovery Is hoped for.
 At the adjourned annual meeting of the corporators of the Stafford Library Association, the following officers were elected: President, w. H. Smith; vice president, F. H. Baker; secretary and treasurer, Alvarado Howard; directors, w. H. Smith, F. F. Patten, Christopher Allen, Chas. Warren, c. F. Harwood, F.. H. Baker, A. Howard, Miss Celia Holt, Mrs. J. V. Squier, Mrs. E. 0. Dennis. It was voted to continue the library free to the public for the coming year. The li- brarian's report showed the increased use of the library to be a gain of about 400 per cent. in subscribers, and about the same increase in books in circulation. Whole number of books in library, 1936 Books issued during the year, 8157; of which 5239 were fiction, 2349 juvenile, and 569 history and general literature. The income of the library, now that it is free, is small and depends wholly upon the gen. erosity of the public for it's support, and the friends of the good work the library is doing will do we'll to bear its needs in mind, and remember that it's success de- ponds upon their thoughtful attention to it's needs.
 A public subscription has been start ed for the relief of Mrs. Griswold of Hart ford, the wife of Dr. M. R. Griswold. She and her two daughters are destitute, all of the family funds having been expended in the doctors defense.
 The body of Miss Mary Enright, a former resident, was brought here from Somers for burial, yesterday.
 The annual meeting of the Stafford Springs Agricultural Society will be held at Borough hall next Saturday afternoon, - at 3 o'clock.