The Press., 1896-04-02

bag, and opened it out of curiosity. The men returned to this village and reported their ghastly find. Officer Helm and Med ical Examiner Newton, accompanied by two of the men, started in the rain at g o'clock in the evening for the scene of the tragedy. The body was found and brought to town. A post IuOrtem exam inatiOn by Dr. Newton revealed the fact that the child was alive when born, and that it had died from strangulation. It was thought possible that the body might have lain for several days. Coroner Phelps was summoned, and in connection with State Attorney Reed, at once went to work to discover the author of the crime.
 Owing to circumstances connected with the case, Mrs. Eldred Blair was sus- pected. The child was found near her home, and there were other facts that led to the suspicion. Mrs. Blair was brought before the coroner for examina- tion. She denied all knowledge of the affair, but 8 part of her testimony and her appearance were such as to strength en the suspicion that had previously ex- isted.
 The coroner's records show that child by Mrs. Blair was smOthered in it's cradle several years ago. It was claimed at the
  at present it is thought that there may have been foul play on that occasion. At present the evidence is entirely cir cumstantial, and in all probability the woman will not be prosecuted unless tes- timOny can be secured having d more di- rect bearing on the case.
 Stafford.
 Mrs. J. A. Simonds has received her stock of Spring Millinery, which she vii be pleased to show tOall.
 (Correspondence)
 The new heading looks well, and is most appropriate.
 Mrs. Nellie Weston spent last week with friends at New Salem.
 Miss Mary Rogers, of Norwich is visiting at Miss Grace Mead's for few days.
 There was no preaching service at the Universalist church last Sunday, on account of the pastor, Rev. T. c. Druley, being suddenly called to Indiana to at tend the funeral of his mother.
 Moving day is being quite largely celebrated here this season. Some cele- blate before and some after the regular day We note the following: Joseph Dorsey has moved from the north end of the double tenement belonging to the Riverside WOOlen Co.,, which is opposite Ed WhitOns residence, into the cottage just east of it; Frank Brown has moved from the Gerould house into E. c. Pin ney's tenement, out of which Leon Morse moved last fall; Henry Goodell has moved into B. H. Hyde's tenement out of which w. H. Jenkins has just moved J. W. Witt expects soon to move into the Gerould house lately occupied by Frank Brown.
 Easter will be observed next Sunday at the Universalist church, and the fol- lowing program will be carried out: Or gan voluntary; responsive service, "Glo- ria Patri;" responsive reading; anthem, 'tChrist is Risen;" scripture lesson; an- them, selected; prayer, response; hymn :; Easter sermon; communion; anthem, "The ConquerOr of Death ;' dOxOlogy ; benediction. There will be an Easter concert by the Sunday school in the even- ing at 6.30.
 The body of Mrs. Martha M. Leonard was brought from Hartford, Tuesday, for burial. Mrs. Leonard has been ill for some time, and died at the home of her daughter in Hartford, Sunday, at the age of 70. She was the widow of Milton | Leonard, formerly 8 prominent man in town affairs, and daughter of the late Walter Smith, of Monson. She was one of seven children, of whom five survive Reuben, Melville and Eliza of Monson, | Charles of Stafford, and Julia of the city 1 library staff in Springfield. She also leaves three children-Myron w. Leon- ard, chairman of the selectmen of Staff | ford; Mrs. Martha c. Lombard and Mrs. | F. H. Aldrich of Hartford.
 The Stafford cornet band has arrange ments nearly completed for the dance next Thursday evening, and good time may be expected. Music will be furnish ed by Bissett's orchestra. (From another correspondent.)
 There will be church covenant meet ing at the Baptist church Friday evening, at 7.3O...... Bible class will meet with Mrs. Clarence Parker next Tuesday even- ing at 73O. Come The Ladies' Aid Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon for work. Will serve clam chowder from 5.30 until o'clock Sup per 15 cents. A cordial invitation to all. 1.-The Mission Band meet in the chapel next Saturday, at o'clock.
 (From another Correspondent.)
 A surprise party was rendered to Roswell H. Warren last Saturday evening in honor of his eighteenth birthday, which occurred the 29th.
 Staffordville.
 (CorrespOndence.)
 Willard Dimmick this week removes to Hydeville, where he has been employed for some time past.
 Not very lively prospect for our village the coming season. The Stafford vile WoOlen Co.'S mill is about to sus- pend operations for an indefinite period, some of the machinery being stopped all ready.
 Easter will be observed in the Con- gregational church next Sabbath by an appropriate service in the morning and a concert by the school and choir in the evening.
 Owing to the inclemency of the weather, Rev. A. J. Mcleod did not preach in the M. E. church last Sabbath, as was expected.
 The bright and pleasing drama, ''Re- becca's Triumph" will be presented in the Congregational vestry next Wednes- day evening, with the following cast of characters
 Mrs. Rokeman, wealthy lady, Mrs. Rathbun Mrs. Dela1ne, widow, Mrs. Swift Clarissa Goldman, SpinSter Mrs. Dimmick Rebecca, Wa1f, Miss Roberts Meg, Vagrant, Miss Kahn Dora Gaines, Mrs. White Sadie Morrill,, Miss Moore Jennie WOodman. Mrs. Holmes | Nellie Dunbar, Miss U. Belcher Grace Greenwood, Miss E. BelcheI Maria Gray, Mrs. West 6uSSle Green, Miss Heck Katie COnnOr Irish, Miss Andrews Gyp, colored, Miss Dtmmick