The Press., 1896-05-07
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES,

If you are in want of a pair of Cor
sets, try the Kabo, for sale by A. W.
Walker.
1t is surprising what quantity of
those Ladies' Suits and Skirts, there is
being sold at A. W. Walkers. New ones
received every week.
If you want perfect fitting corset
buy the steam moulded, at E. L. Burr's.
Ladies' capes and children's Jackets
at a very low price, at E. L. Burr's.
Ladies' shirt waists for 35 cts, better
ones for rs cts, at E. L. Burr's.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
NJ D. Blair is now located in his new
stable on River-st.
Rev. W. II. Morrison will hold services
at Buff Cap next Sunday.
Lawyer G. H. King, Of Bridgeport, Wis
tied friends in town last Saturday.
Grace church and the rectory are re-
oeiving the attention of the exterior dec
orators.
A special service will be held at Grace
church, at 1890, next Thursday, it being
ascension day.
Orrin Converse celebrated his 74th
birthday with family gathering last
Monday evening.
The high school base ball nine is try
ing to arrange game with the Whitman
tic high school team.
Several took advantage Of the special
train to Willimantic, Tuesday evening, to
see Camille D'Arville.
Four persons united with the Congrega-
tfonal church last Sunday-two by pro-
fession and two by letter.
H. o. Butterfeld, of the hardware firm
of Eaton & Butterf1eld, has bought out
his partner, A. c. Eaton.
Jarvis Cady has torn down the old saw
mill, owned by the Warren Wooden Co.,
which recently caught fire.
Augustus Spellman has tomato plant
at his home that is four feet high, and
has both ripe and green tomatoes upon it.
William B. and Sarah A. Brown have
recently purchased house, on the south
side of Tolland avenue, of the estate OF
Elan Ellithorpe.
A hearing was held at the borough
court Saturday in the Dimock matter.
After the hearing a settlement satisfac-
tory to all the parties was made.
The teachers of the borough schools
showed their appreciation of the services
Of Emory Pierce, as janitor, by making
him a surprise visit at his home last even,
ing.
Calvin Rand, who has been employed
by Gary Bros. for the past four years
has severed his connection with that firm
and taken position at the Springs house
stables.
Carpenters are at work on Otis Chap
mans house, and when finished his resi-
dence will present an improved appear
ance. An addition is to be built and 9th
er renovations made.
DR.. G. H. David takes exceptions to the
statements made at the divorce trial al
Bridgeport about him, which have beer
printed in many Connecticut papers, anC
is making preparations to prosecute his
detractors.
The Mineral Springs Co. has recently
purchased some new machinery. 1t is
expected that portion of the mill will be
started this week, and all the machinery
will be in operation vary soon. The CON-
pany has bought the stock of Mrs. A. B.
Matthews.
The W.iC. T. Q. will hold their regular
meeting Friday afternoon of this week, at
3 O'Clock, with Mrs. Hannibal Alden.
The president, Miss Washburn, is expect
ed to be present at this meeting. Dele
gates to the county convention will also
be chosen, and full attendance is de,
sired.
The 10th annual May dinner last Friday
at the Methodist church was, as usual, {
great success. A chicken-pie dinner was
served from 5 until 7.3O, and ice-cream
confectionery and flowers were solo
throughout the evening The entertain
ment was very much enjoyed, especial.
that part participated in by the littl
folks.
The class honors of the graduating
class Of the high school have been award
ed. Miss Annie Tobin, of Staffordville
is to be valedictorian, and Miss Clara B
Stacy, of West Stafford, salutatorian
The class this year is a small one, con
sisting of three members. The gradu
ating exercises will take place at tn
opera house June 10Th.
A musical concert will be given by tn
Handy family at the opera house mex
Tuesday evening. The family consist
of father, mother and six sons, the young
est being seven years old. All are nat
ural musicians and sing and play an
dance, and give concert and entertain
ment that will please all. Usual prices
Tickets on sale at Abel's.
About forty young people attended Mis-
Molly Lathrop's dancing party at tn
Springs House last Thursday evening
and had a very enjoyable time. Tn
Philharmonic orchestra, stationed benin
a screen of palms in one corner Of tn
dining room, rendered delightful music
David Bissett prompted. There wer
Is numbers on the pl Ogram, and severe
two-steps were added. Landlord Fowl
served refreshments at intermission.
William Lees child had a narrow es
cape Friday. 1t was sitting on the track
near the mill, when the up freight cam
in sight The engineer whistled and al
piled brakes, and owing to the grade wa
able to stop the train In time. The chill
was taken to a place of safety, and tn
train was backed down to get new sta
in order to climb the hill. Had a trai
come from the other direction nOthin
could have saved the little one.
The New York World of last Sunda
says of W. E. Gary: "Mr. W. E. Gar.
Of the Fidelity Mutual Insurance Comp;
ny, is, by those who know the history (
the Holmes case, admittedly one of til
best-posted men in regard to the doing
of the famous criminal Mr.. Gary e.
posed the Holmes insurance frauds, an
was the first to suspect that there migl