The Press., 1895-02-21
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iMatter under this head cents per hne) Mrs. Eunice M. Brown desires to thank friends who showed her kindnesses during her recent illness, and at the death and burial of her husband, Joseph h.. Brown, including members of Winter Post. G. A. R.
 Stafford Springs, Conn Anthony Adams store? If you have, those Commode Sets are sold at reduced plices for the next two weeks.
 Chinese Linen, the best Linen Note Paper made, for sale at The Press office. A. W. Walker is showing the largest line of Dress Goods ever shown in town, and the prices are very low. Call and ex- amino,
 Large assortment of Hamburgs and Laces at A. W. Walkers.
 A. w. Walker has received a line of Ladies Wrappers from 75 cents to $1.5O each. See advertisement
 Envelopes and cents @ bunch at The Press office.
 Sale will continue until all goods damaged by water are closed out at E. l.. Burr's.
 The largest line of Granite, Pearl, Agate, Fancy Earthen and Rockingham Tea and Coffee Pots. Anthony Adams. Some Cigars are called "weeds" be- cause they smell as though they came up wild in the woods. But Hurley Bros Cigars are delight to all.
 NoTICE.-When you are selecting your newspapers or magazines for the year re- member Hurley Bros. can supply you with any newspaper or magazine published in America. Newspapers delivered free of charge to your homes every day. We so- licit share of the public patronage;
 HURLEY BROS. Tinted Writing Paper, ruled and plain, also a large assortment of Box Pa pers, at very low prices, Gc., &c.,, 1Oc. and upwards, at The Press office.
 Watch for bargains in The Press of flee windows.
 Makes it hot for you-the dispenser of Hot Soda, Chocolate, Coffee and Broths at Hurley Bros.
 STAFFORD.
 Joseph L. Brown died at the resi- dcnce of his brother-in-law, A. N. Nich- ols, on Friday. He was native of Rhode Island, but most of his life was spent near Worcester. He was a veteran of the late war, serving a three-months enlistment in the Sixth Massachusetts, and passed through Baltimore with that famous or ganization on the 18th of April, 1861. Later he enlisted for three years in the Seventh Connecticut, under Gen. IIawley, and was mustered out as a sergeant. On his return he lived a few years in Willing ton and worked at his trade as painter in this vicinity. The burial was on Monday at Cherry Valley, Mass.
 Tomorrow being legal holiday, the banks will be closed to business.
 pr G. l.. Nichols has been indisposed for the past few days from bad cold and overwork His father, who is a physi- elan at Hobokcn, N. J., came on to re- lieve his son of his professional duties and to care for him for a few days, on Wednesday returned home accompanied by his son, who will take a few days rest, his professional work being meanwhile in care of a substitute physician.
 James E. Walker is home for few days from his business in New York City. He proposes on Friday to go to Washing ton to spend few days of his midwinter !. vacation at the national capital.
 kThe Press office has during the month
 .new rotary press and consider
 " of new type to the equip
 printing department.
 Y. tneets this (Thursday)
 F.A A. NJ. next Tues
 5. of the Congrega-
 on last Friday evening
 eighride, Gilbert s. Baker
 Expense and providing several
 -s6ur-horse sleighs for the compa
 lG'he trip took in Crystal Lake, and presidents along the line had notice of the passing7of the party in the changing of many COW bells attached to the horses. Upon returning the party were furnished at the church parlors with bountiful re- past, with hot coffee, also largely furnish ed by Mir. Baker, others also contributing to this.
 Frank L. Page from Providence, R. l., has come to make his home with his uncle, s. F.aClark, on Brown ave.
 The f1remen's fair had very suc- cessful opening on Tuesday evening, the gallery being filled to the extent of every seat and much of the standing room. Up- on the lower floor were the booths we'll furnished with all manner of fancy and useful articles, confectionery, etc. Many valuable articles, including $50 in cash, dinner set, tea set, etc., are on display to be disposed of The booths themselves are beautiful objects and credit to their builder, MT. David Bissett. Those in the center of the room are on castors and are removed to the sides when dancing begins. The patronage already assures a splendid financial success, and the pat rons are sure of full equivalent for their money in pleasure and goods received. Tuesday evenings stage entertainment was by children of St. Edwards society, who gave several pretty exercises, in cluding a melo-drama, "The Blue and Gray" also most Imaginable chorus in character-"The Shaking Quaker"- a gesture drill. The first and last in cluding beautiful marching evoIutions, the gesture drill being fine exhibit, last ing for some time, with constant change of figures and without break or fault In conclusion the word "welcome' was formed in it's succeeding letters. This exercise was the result of most evident patient training and intelligent apprecia- tion on the part of the little ones. Last evening the young people of Grace church provided the entertainment including a we'll presented comedy and a musical pro- gram. Little Cecile Davids dancing was 8 long to be remembered feature of the evening. This little miss graceful move rnents were a snecEac1e Later She recited