The Press., 1895-01-10


 all residents of the vicinity of Crystal Lake, mostly living in Stafford, all prom inent men, particularly active in the inc terests of the M. E. church, several being local preachers, Deacon Orwell was born in 1915 on what is known as>the Harvey Dunlap place, in Stafford, near Crystal. Lake, and always lived in that vicinity. About 1860 he removed to West Stafford, where he has since lived, during about all that time filling and honoring the of flee of deacon in the Congregational church. His was true christian spirit. He loved religious work, and found in 1t his life enjoyment, or most kindly. and winning nature, his life and example was continuous sermon. None could say aught of him but good. He filled several town offices, but was never a seeker after such honors, nor obtrusive in any way. His last surviving brother, Col. Ephraim Dimmick, 19 years older, who died in Stafford Springs many years ago, is also remembered most kindly by many old residents. A few people in West Stafford remember when, thirty seven years ago, the seven brothers assembled from their homes in many different states for a re- union, felt by them to beEtheir last, and on Sunday in body attended church at Square Pond" It was an impressive sight. There being twenty years differ ence in their ages, some were much ad- vanced in years, and the honor of high political office had been enjoyed by some. Deacon Dimmick Che clung to an old way of spelling his name abandoned by most of his relatives, including his children,) leaves one son, Erwin O., the well-known attorney of Rockville, and two daugh- ters, Mrs. F. w. Preston and the widow of Dr. Markham, of East Hartford, both of which daughters live in West Stafford. One son, Orren, died few years ago in Norwich, and daughter, Mrs. Miner H. Corbin, died recently in Brimfeld, Mass, both leaving children. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 12 m. at the house, and at the church at p. m. Burial at Stafford Springs cemetery.
 Stafford Hollow.
 (COrrespOndence.)
 At the annual election of officers of the Universalist Sunday school the entire board was reelected. The treasurer's re- port was to the effect that the receipts and expenditures were $44 during the past year, leaving $1O0 on hand. During the year 34 volumes have been added to the library and 10 volumes rebound. Sev- eral new members were added during the year, mole than filling the losses from va rious causes.
 The eeommunity was surprised to learn of a business change which was an- nounced on Monday morning, Russell Col burn having bought the stock of H. c. Holt and taken personal charge of the business. MT. Holt will collect the bills due him, and will probably remove to the Springs when his business affairs are set-. tied up.
 The night school will be opened on next Monday evening at 2 o'clock in the room formerly occupied by w. H. Black as his office. The scholars Willtbring such: books as they have. The corps of teach CTS is called to meet at Miss Smiths room at 8 o'clock the same evening
 The weather this week has been dis agreeable to- ttlose whose business re- quired them to be out in 1t. But certain 1 ly all Interested In tAe Weelen industry were glad that the streams were fi1Iing tip even a littie:@ There had begun to be some anxietysas to how long the supply of water would last. !. | Regular communication of Wolcott Lodge, F. & A. M. this evening. ~
 Regular meeting of Stafford Grange next Tuesday. ..evening.
 The concert and dance on Tuesday evening was 8 very pleasant occasion. The company was as large as could be zpected considering the weather, was 8 very pleasant one, and the music was very | fine.
 1 (From another Correspondent.) | At the annual meeting of the l.. A. s. of the Baptist church yesterday the fol- lowing officers were elected for the elsu- ing year: President, Mrs. O. T. Hulett; vice president, Christine Olsen; secre- tary and treasurer, Mrs. E. K. Warren :; directors, Mrs. H. Wakefield, Miss Mary Rose, Miss Mabel c. Buck ...... "The week of prayer-what shall it mean to us?" ChrOn. 6:18-21, 29-43, 7:1-3, is the thought of the B. Y. P. 5. C. E. this evening at l73O.
 West Stafford.
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 | This so far is proving an old-fashion- ed winter. Coasting and skating, which has been so much enjoyed by the young people, is temporarily suspended. ;.
 We regret to learn of the death of the only remaining child of Josiah Converse. We had the pleasure of meeting Miss Converse in South Dakota, where she was spending some time with relatives in hopes of benefitting her health. Mabel was lovable young woman, and MT. and Mrs Converse in this great bereavement have the sympathy of their many friends. Hon. $. R. Washburn (member elect of the legislature of '95-6) and daughter, Mrs. Dr. Wilbur, left for the capitol city Tuesday morning to be present at the opening of the legislature, and attend the governors reception. This is the eighth time the town of Stafford has honored MT. w. with a seat in the legislature oi the commonwealth. He represented the twentieth senatorial district in 1869. His experience in the house will mako him g valuable member. The senate of '62, il we remember rightly, like the present ) one, was composed of republicans, with } the exception of two democrats. -TheWest Stafford choir is rehearsing