The Press., 1896-02-06
-Nelson Pease has taken a position at

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 Christian Endeavor Sunday was eb- served at Holland, last Sunday, and 8, bus load went over and attended the services, which proved very interesting. ~.
 A remonstranee signed by about twen- ty-five residents in the vicinity of Crystal Lake has been presented to the county commissioners, asking that license shall not be granted to Margaret Bowler for the Crystal Lake hotel.
 A turkey supper and entertainment is the attraction at Grace church this evening. The comedietta, "A Cup of Tea," will be presented, with some of the leading character artists which this church possesses in the cast. Supper and enter tainment, 25 cents.
 Miss Mildred Cushman, who was ad- vertised on the fliers scattered around as a spiritual wonder, gave sleight of hand exhibition at the Opera House last even ing before small audience.
 The manufacturers of Stafford are to give dinner at the Springs House next Wednesday evening. The event has been arranged partly as a return of the hospi- tality enjoyed at Rockville short time ago.
 -Adelbert Needham is to take the stable in the rear of the Springs House, and will at once commence preparations for opening livery that will be credit to the new hotel. There are to be some changes made, but whether there is to be new barn, or the present structure re- paired and moved back has not yet been decided.
 A special train will be run Saturday evening, Feb. 29, to Willimantic, to give those who wish a chance to witness Rice's "1492," which will be presented at the ager Gray considers this his star attrac- tion for the season. Those who attend will have to purchase admission tickets with excursi on tickets.
 The store soon to be vacated by the Bell clothing company has been hired by J. Simmons of Palmer who will engage in the same line of business. Samuel Simmons of Monson is to assume charge of the store. The new firm will be ready for business about March 1st.
 The Grand Army fair, which closed Saturday evening, was a great success socially and financially. The attendance was all that could be desired, and all agree that they had a very good time. The amount of business done by the booths and various voting contests was not as large as in other years. Andrew Whiton received the largest vote in the merchants contest, and can now carry a gold headed cane if he desires. A. E.. Converse was the contractor to receive the largest vote and won the level. Charles Reynolds baby took first prize, and Dr. Rafftery's second. The organi- zation will clear by the fair over $4OO.
 Much satisfaction is expressed by those who know the reputation of the Fiske Jubilee Singers over the fact that they have been booked for the Opera House for Saturday evening, Feb. 18th. The phenomenal success of this Organiza- tion is due in part to the high character of the entertainment presented, and in part to the first class musical talent rep- resented. There are at present eleven people in the company, each a soloist. F. bo EO lost none of his power during the many years that he has been singing in public. His bass solos are as enjoyable as when he first made his debut many years ago.
 The Methodist ladies will hold a so- cial in the church parlors next Wednes- day evening. Hostesses, Mrs.J 0. Cleave- land and Mrs. Nettie Symonds. Supper at six o'clock. An entertainment will be given, commencing at a quarter before eight o'clock. Supper and entertainment, 10 cents.
 Fred Edwards of Thorndike has talk en position in the Chicago grocery store.
 Miss Mollie Lathrop is visiting friends in New Haven.
 pr. c. H. David has gone to the new hotel to board, but will retain his rooms on East Main street for the present.
 Colonel Warren has gone on a trip to Washington and Richmond, and will prob ably visit the Pacific coast before he re. turns.
 Last Friday Bonnie, the two-year- old son of John Erickson, Ellithorpe cross. ing, fell from chair and broke his right arm just below the elbow joint. Satur! day, Miles, the two-year-old son of Wm E. Demond of Grant avenue, fell upon 8 glass bottle. A broken piece cut through the lower eyelid an inch in length, touch. ing the eye ball without cutting through it. The escape from serious injury to the eye was very fortunate. Both cases are under treatment by Dr. Newton.
 E. w. Muzzy of Bristol, Conn.,, has been appointed manager of the local cleo tric light plant. MT. Keeler has beer transferred to Rockville.
 At the annual meeting of the Stafford Springs Electric Light and Gas company held Monday, the following officers were elected: President, E. c. Pinney. o Stafford; vice-president, D. s. Plume, o Waterbury; treasurer, A. M. Young, O Waterbury. G. c. Blakesley, of Water bury, was appointed secretary.
 It is reported that Samuel Rockwell will erect buildings on his lot, opposite borough hall, to be occupied by M. D Blair for livery stable.
 Baker X Go. have now in flower { rare orchid, the original of which cost tt import $50OO, and is considered the fines in the country. It will be on exhibition at their store tomorrow.
 Mrs. c. H. King and daughter arc visiting friends in Hartford. An eniOvahle social was held at thG