The Press., 1895-12-05

 Ladies Handkerchiefs, and other small articles of general usefulness are shown by us in greater variety and great, : CT abundance thisseason than ever, ana as usual our prices are right: :, :,$ } 2w = Miss M: T. Russell. ! < 1rJust the thing for Christmas pres : tnt for your friend- 50~ engraved cards and plate for $1, at The Press ofice.
 -F. N. Crane is eanvassing for "Jo- eiah Aliens Wife's'' latest book, tSa- mantha in Europe.
 Send aseopy of Stafford Illustrated to some friend for 8 hrtstnas present: Win have limited nunlher bouna ah pa- per in time for Christmas, at f6e. sbn cloth. $1,5o. At The Press office.
 Ali furniture at cost for the next SO days at Reuben Converse's.
 --Christmas Cards and Fancy Calen- , dars for sale at The Press office.
 STAFFORD.
 -Lathrop's frog window has attracted considerable attention.
 Frank Young was the guest of Dr. l.. F, Eaton the first of the week.
 The selectmen held their regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. Rebecca Page has returned from an extended visit with friends in Worces- ter.
 Hannibal Alden and Burt T. Eaton are Jurors for the December term of su- perior court.
 Mrs. Adelbert Needham, who has been quite i'll with pneumonia, is now more comfortable.
 Miss Leila Foster returned to her studies at Smith college, Monday, after spending Thanksgiving at home.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Allen entertained the Monday Evening Whist Club at their home on East-Main-st. this week.
 James and Daniel Otterson, of Wind sor Locks, have been the guests of their uncle, Rev. D. F. Lawler, during the kirmess.
 The merchants have already com menced to display their stock of holiday goods, and it is evident that Christmas is almost here.
 Miss Alice Walker who has been 5 spending the Thanksgiving Vaeation with her parents. has returned to her studies at Mount Ho1yoke. :. - |.
 The top floor of the Springs House is ready for the painters. Allen Hall < O.. of Boston, have the contract to do the papsR hanging and decorating, and will commence work in about two weeks.
 -Inthe matter of Eager against Charles Chamberlin, it is claimed by the other side that Mir. Eager has exaggerated his loss. MT. Chamberlin has offered to set tie for seven dollars, and claims that this will amply cover the loss sustained.
 Manager Gray, of the Loomer Opera House, Willimantic, has secured for Sat urday evening superb scenic production of Shakespeare's "Julius Cesar" with Charles B. Hanford, Elihu R. Spencer and Nora O'Brien in the cast. A special train will run 10 accommodate any who may wish to attend from Stafford.
 -G. H. Baker X Go. announce the opening of their store, which is to take place next week Friday, from until 10 p. m. The firm will add pianos and organs to their stock in trade, and H. B. BurWell will have charge of the new department A musical program is promised for the opening, with Hollands orchestra in at. tendance, and Pref. Hathaway, of Hart ford, as pianist.
 The weather thus far this season has been very mild. The nights have not been sufficiently cold to freeze over the ponds, and the lack of skating is begin ming to be a source of anxiety to tht young people. It is claimed on good au thority that it was nothing unusual in tht olden times to have good sleighing fol Thanksgiving, but 1t does not happeI very often nowadays.
 Contractor Hastings has finished thu mile of macadamized road at Stafford Hollow. Commissioner Sternberg, o Hartford, Was in town last Friday, ant gave his unqualified approval of the work The new section of highway is 2,813 fee In length and Is feet wide. The macad am is seven inches thick in the middl and'Rve inches thick on the sides. Th' road was surveyed by E. Y. Fisk, and 4 grade was established that saved a ris - and fall of feet. In one place the roa' was strengthened bys the removal of ledge.
 -E. B. Smith, who resides near Wes Stafford, vas in town last Wednesday looking foi his team, which strange hired the day before. The man wh' hired the team claimed to be in this vi einity buying telegraph poles, and wante to get to the station at the Springs t send. telegram and get a vallse.s Mi ai Smith became worried about his rig tn next day, as it did not return, and cam to the Springs to look for it. He visite the railway station and the livery stables but could find no trace of the man. or hi horse. The man wore dark overcoa and cap, and had side-whiskers. Tn A, weight 1 900 pounds. The wagon wa a side-spring buggy, in good condition and contained two blankets.
 "A conference of Sunday school super intendents, assistant superintendents an x-superintendents will be held in the con ference room of the Congregational chure tomorrow. This association is an az gressive and successful missionary agenc in Connecticut. The program is as fol lows; 10-devotional service, led by F. Maine; 10.20-"What are your plan for the observance of Christmas in Sun day school ?" with short addresses on thi topic by superintendents present; H. conversation, t0pic-"T Teachers meeting < Why hold them2 Why do we not, holt them? How may we hold them ?'' 12- intermission, collation.; 1-praise service led Dy VI: B. Demond; discussion soPic-W hat do the times demand of anD ins the Sunday school superintendent"
 Miss Myrtle Davis of Granby, Macs. is the guest of her uncle, E. N. Washburn