The Press., 1896-03-19
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 It ia at the Chicago Grocery oaly, that W. s. & Co.'S prime old Java colAes is to be had. Price 364c. per ID. . Don't buy Rubber Boots until you see what my prices are. s. F. Matne. -Damask tray cloths only 19 cents, worth 25 cents, at E. L:$ BAIrr's. - v ." ~
 Kid Gloves in the New Spring Shades, at Miss Russell's. 19m3t
 -Designs in Stamped Linens, Jewel and Motive Patterns also, in Honiton Embroidery, at Mics Russelrs. 19m3t
 If in want of Lace Curtains go to A. W. Walkers where you will find 8 large assortment from 75c. to $2. 62 per pair: also, Chenille Curtains from $2. 25 to $6. 90 per pair. j.. .'- z EThe Chicago Grocery has put in a fnll stock of the celebrated W. s. & Co.'S Prime Java Coffee. This coffee is put m from the purest Java stock, and those who appreciate delicious cup of coffee, should secure package of this prime old Java. -:.
 III you WNbUb b p0EIcCb .ALhAAs3 SOG0Ov buy the steam moulded, at E. l.. Burr's.
 "A. W. Walker Is showing large as- sortment of Black and COlOred Dress Goods and the Prices are low. Call and examine and get prices.
 There is no injury to hands or fabric by using Ki-Loo.
 A new and pretty assortment ot Laees and Lace Collarettes; also, Persian Rib bons, at Miss .Russelrs! 19mSt
 A. w.. Walker has received this week another large lot of those Spotted Muslins; both White and, ;Colored, suit able for Long Curtains or Sash Curtains; also, Poles and Rods for same.
 York State Hand-picked Beans 5c. qukrt at Ellis. Read his advertisement.
 .r>,4~ STAFFORD.
 x7Preaching service at Grace church. this evening at 7.30.
 HI. c. Fisk has bought of E. H. Hyde 8 timber lot near Stafford Street,
 -Rey. W. H. Morrison will preach at St. Johns church, Rockville, Friday.
 The billiard room at the Springs House has been fitted up with two new tables.
 Rev. W. H. Morrison will hold a ser vice at Buff Cap next Sunday at p. m.
 Tho annual meeting of the Stafford Springs cemetery association will be held at borough hall next Monday evening, at 7.3O
 An Epworth League social at the parlors af the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow (Friday) night at 7.3O o'clock.
 W REG. supper Friday evening from 5 to '. Hostesses Mrs. Wilbur, Mrs. Cleaveland and Mrs. Reynolds. Regular meeting at o'clock.
 The household furniture and fixtures of the Central House will be sold at pub lie auction next Monday, beginning at 10 a. m. The same will be sold in lump or in lots to. suit purchasers.
 -C. Patterson, of Norwich, is to open a candy kitchen in the vacant store in Rockwells block. He will have man to manufacture the goods on the prem ises, and expects to open Saturday. ..
 -Adelbert Needham has hired the Central House barn, and will carry on his livery and feed stable there until the Springs House barn is ready for him. Chas. Anderson has charge of the stable.
 Next week we shall commence to publish the contents of diary of a sol dier, a member of the 18th Connecticut Volunteers, covering the entire year of 1884, which will be of interest to all, es- pecially old soldiers. r. At fine meeting of the Library Asso- cistion held last Friday afternoon, a committee consisting of Mrs c. H. Barber, Miss Celia Holt, and Alyarado Howard was appointed to confer with MT. and Mrs. Cyril Johnson in regard to the proposed gift of the Mineral Spring office building for the library and a reading room. The officers of the Stafford Springs Agricultural Society are tired of having their buildings mutilated and other damage done at the fair grounds, and will take radical measures to prevent any more depredations, A liberal. reward Is offered for any tnfermation that may lead to the arrest of ti1e guilty parties.
 Snow enough fell Sunday and Mon day so that 1t was good sleighing Tues day. Many people took advantage of the opportunity thinking it might be the last chance for sleigh ride this season, and the streets presented an animated appear ance in consequence. Among the turn outs that attracted special attention are those of Dr. Smith, L. D.: Gary, Baker Co.,, Samuel Rock we'll and J. D. Fenton.
 pr. David's carriage tipped over at the corner of Edgewood and Furnace-ave. Saturday forenoon, The team was driven by the boy who works for the doctor, and man named Paul was riding with him. The boy was thrown out when the car riage capsized, but Paul was unable to. extricate himself from the wreck. until it had been drawn several hundred feet by the frightened horse. Neither Of the oc- cupants were injured to any extent, which seems almost miraculous under the cir cumstanees. The carriage was badly smashed. het%accident was caused by too quick turn in the icy road, which is at this point very dangerous in the winter months.
 Next Wednesday evening Faust" will be played at the opera house for the benefit of the high school library. The play itself has 8 national reputation of being one of the best attractions ever put on the stage It will be presented by Joseph Callahan and company, Mir. Cal lahan needs no introduction to the people of Stafford, he beipg one of the most pop ular actors of the day. The-company is the same as has supported Mir. Callahan in his metropolitan engagements the past season. The people of Stafford will have the opportunity of seeing truly metro