The Press., 1895-03-21

Mir. and Mrs. O. Allen entertained 8 large party of young. people whist being the amusement provided for-at their residence on East-Main-st. Monday even- ing.
 Amos N. Nichols was last week ap- pointed by the county commissioners a county prosecuting agent, and signalized his advent into office by engineering three searches. X large quantity of fliquor was found at Barbef's billiard room on Main street. At McCarthy's place, also on Main street, last year kept assa licensed sa- loon, now containing a. billiard table, 6 very small amount of beer was found in a keg claimed to be left over from license times. At Bernhard's, Staffordville, the officers were also successful in finding liq- uor. In the borough court on Monday Mccarthy plead guilty: to ''reputation,' , and Bernhard 10 keeping with intent to sell, the former paying.a fine of $l6 with costs to make total of about $50, the latter paying fine and costs of@$76. On Wednesday Barber Sppeared&be before the court and plead guilty, paying $60 fine and costs. t..
 The spring styles of bicycles are on exhibit in the store. windoWs. New fea- lures are intro luccd in many cases, and $1OO is generally the price for first:class wheels, as against $125 in past years. Good wheels are also to be had for $75.
 Very su,llen WAS the death last Fri day of Betsey Ann Norris. She, was one of four sisters (chlldren of the late: Ma than Norris) who owned a house together in this, their native town, three of these working at Smith & Cooley's shops, the other being housekeeper. Deceased, who was called Ann, was 46years of age. Re- turning from her work on Wednesday, as she was pulling off her rubbers, sis ter noticed that shc became motiOnless, and had peculiar look and twitching of the face. Upon inquiry as to the trouble, she replied, II cannot get up; feel as if was going to have shock"-the last words she ever spoke, being stricken with paralysis, and remaining unconscious un- til her death. At the funeral on Sunday, attended by Rev. A. J. Mcleod, large attendance of friends and profuse floral tokens from friends, neighbors and shop mates attested to a widely felt grief and regard. Beside the three sisters with whom she lived, was a fifth sister, Mrs. Frank Eaton, of Bolton. A brother, Ma than, recently deceased, was a well-known manufacturer of Charlton, in Worcester county, Mass.
 The publishers of Stafford Illustrated will be unable to interview all whom they would like to see in reference to having cuts of residences and other village prop city inserted. Already the number se- cured goes beyond expectation, insuring 8 larger book than first contemplated. Plates of buildings are furnished at cost, and are the property of those who pay for them after use in this book. Those wishing cuts inserted are invited to see tho publishers at The Press office, or to drop note if they wish an interview at any other place. Remember, it is not al- ways the most costly house that makes the prettiest picture. Those living at or nearest to Stafford Hollow can get infor- nation of Mrs. A. H. Simonds.
 A "Poverty Party" was the novel form taken by the regular social at the M. B. church last evening. Fines were imposed for various extravagances and peculiarities in dress, for flirting" etc. These were small in amount, but unless one "walked" straight amounted to some thing in the aggregate. It was an enjoy able departure from the stated program of the social.
 -Soo r0ti0o Of rouyo r1 oS thieving and rowdyism on the irgrounds. It means business. No one not connect ed with the society has any right to be upon the grounds.
 Dis. c. l.. Nichols and L. F. Eaton entertained 8 party at Oronoco Hall last Friday evening with whist and dancing, providing good orchestra and prompter for the latter amusement, also refresh. ments. It was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season.
 Will Clifford returned Monday from two weeks ve cation spent in Ware, Mass
 U. 8. Deputy Collector J. V. Squiel will spend a number of days, including next week, looking after incomes in the interest of our Uncle Samuel, and with Mrs. Squier will for time occupy theil residence on Highland Terrace.
 Advertised letters: F. Brown, James Harrill, Miss Emma Kann, c. E. Soper Mrs. Amanda Smith.
 Ionic Lodge, F. A. M., meets next Tuesday evening.
 -G. c. Parkess has bought a lot or Churchill-st, Springfield, Mass. ,nearF ores Park, upon which he will build house, to be occupied 1by his son-in-law, Enos Penney, who is in business in that city.
 The entertainment given at St. Ed wards hall on Monday evening in honor of St. Patrick's day was we'll patronized The exceptionally good musical program announced was well carried out. The vocal part was fine, and the orchestra. music was,a credit to Lynch's orchestra. The lecture on "Ireland's Faith snl Pa. triotism," by Rev. John Synott, of Mys tic, was fitting finale for St. Patrick'G evening celebration, eloquent and well delivered, notwithstanding that the speak CT was suffering from cold.
 West Stafford.
 (Correspondence.)
 The busy archer whe never draws hil bow at a venture, and whose arrows nev CT fall beside the mark, has plucked on' more arrow from his quiver, touched thu heart and ended the earthly life of on that was dear to us all. One of the sad dest events that has befallen our com munity was the death of Mrs. Myron F Davis, woman of rare merit, and highl,