The Press., 1896-01-30
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 tMatter under this head cents per line.ls CARD.-We wish to thank the neigh bors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and burial of our aunt MRS. E. D. SPELLAIAN & FAMILY. CARD.-T wish to express my thanks to neighbors, friends, and members of the German club, who so kindly assisted dur ing the sickness and burial of my hus- band, Louis Augustin,
 Mrs. MINNIE AUeUsTIN. Hydevile. Jan. 27, 1898.
 It is at the Chicago Grocery only, that W. $. & Co.'S prime old Java cofee is to be had. Price 364c. per lb.
 -Glosing out sale of balance of low priced bed blankets at A. w. Walkers. Don't buy Rubber Boots until you see what my prices are. s. F. Maine. A, w. Walker offers this week one case Ladies' Bingham Wrappers at 75 cts. each. They are we'll made and worth more money.
 The Chicago Grocery has put in 8 full stock of the celebrated W. s. & Co.'S Prime Java Coffee. This coffee is put up from the purest Java stock, and those who appreciate delicious cup of coffee, should secure package of this prime old Java.
  the stone house, West Main-st., Feb. 3d. All kinds of laundry work solicited.
 2w GEO. D. SHAW. The Wrought Iron Range company, whose numeI ous agents are at work in this vicinity, are selling ranges to many of our best families. The Otoego (N.Y.) Farmer publishes many answers to letters sent to all parts of the state, to parties who had bought and used the "HOme Comfort" ranges, and the replies contain only the highest praises for said ranges, and that their dealings with the agents were very satisfactory. The company is rated at one million dollars. Their ad- vertlsement In another column will be of interest to readers.
 STAFFORD.
 MT. and Mrs. C. Allen, Miss Allen, Mrs. J. J. Ellis and Miss Maude Ellis are enjoying 8 visit to New York.
 Regular meeting of the court of bur- gesses at borough hall next Tuesday even- ing at 7.30.
 way water wheel at his bone and grain mill.
 Rev. w. H. B. Allen, formerly rector of Grace church parish, preached Sunday from his old pulpit.
 Choral Even Song will be sung at the evening service at Grace church next Sun day evening There will be the usual service.
 Mrs. Margaret Bowler has applied to the county commissioners for license to sell liquor at the Crystal Lake hotel. This indicates that the hotel is to be un- der the same management as formerly. pr. Eaton and Dr. Nichols attended reception given by Miss Nina Young, at the Converse house, in Palmer, Tuesday evening.
 The Mineral Springs company has started work on heavyweight samples for use next winter. The public will be glad to see the machinery in operation again. Milton M. Brown, of Monson, has been playing first violin for Bissett's or chestra during the progress of the Grand Army fair. This orchestra will furnish music for the dancing at the opening oi Springs House Tuesday evening, and fol the dance of the Stafford band, which has been postponed until Wednesday evening. Music lovers have treat in store for them in the concert that is to be given by the Fiske Jubilee Singers, Feb'y 18th. These singers have appeared to crowded houses in all the principal cities of Eu- rope and the United States. The mana ger of the Opera House Is to be congratu- lated on securing so good an attraction for February.
 All is hurry and hustle at the new Springs House. The new furniture is aT- irving, and 1t Is quite evident that Land. lord Fowle means to have the furnishings of the hotel compare favoIably with n uch larger hostelries. Everything will be ready for business, in all probability, by the first of next week. The opening will be held Tuesday evening. Ice cream coffee and cake will be served in the bill Hard room, down stairs, and there will be dancing in the dining room. Everybody is invited from all parts of the town.
 The weather for the past week ol more has been very enjoyable. It haf been cool enough to be exhilarating, anC there have been no sudden changes. Int absence of sleighing is felt by liverymeI and owners of fast horses. It is so latt now that 1t is quite unlikely that there will be any extended period of sleighing The ice harvest is all that could be wish ed for, and the dealers and others have put in supply of good quality and thick ness. The large ice-houses above Or cuttville owned by Norwich people hav' been filled with ice from the Orcuttvill' pond.
 Rev. MT. Adalain preached at tn, Congregational church last Sunday morn ing. Mir. Adalain lived in Armenia unti four years ago, when he came to thi country to complete his education ct An dover, and the sufferings of his country men is the subject nearest to his heart His wife and four children are in one o the towns in Armenia, and have not dare' to go out on the street for three months In this town 1000 Armenians have beel butchered within short time. It is no surprising that the talk was interesting as the speaker was too thoroughly il earnest to have made it otherwise. 4 collection for the unfortunate people wa taken at the close of the sermon.
 The Grand Army fair has been tn amusement center of attraction this week The fair opened Monday evening. Sev ersl members of the department G. A. R were present and assisted at the opening The evenings entertainment consisted c addresses by the visitors and local speak CTS, and closed with character song b Fred Sweet. The principal attraction of the fair, in addition to the entertain ments, are: the fancy goods booth; tn homemade candy booth; the dancing