The Press., 1896-07-16

were the cause of his death. By the chain that binds the past to the present is broken. The deceased has enjoyed 8 strong memory and his anecdotes of the early days of Stafford have been of inter- est and made him a pleasant companion for those interested in the past history of the town. As a business man his word has always been as good as his bond and he has enjoyed the confidence of all with whom he has had dealings. He had been very active in business until he lost his health, and gave his attention success fully 10 clearing wood lots and producing lumber. He was too modest and unas- suming to push forward to any great ex- tent in politics, but has been honored with many local positions and offices of trust. His religious views were rep resented by the Methodist church of which he was member and an active supporter. He was one of the directors of the savings bank of Stafford Springs. MT. Orcutt leaves 8 widow, but has never had children. The funeral will be held from his late residence Saturday.
 Much interest is manifested in the merchants excursion which is to take place next Tuesday. Business places will close and it is probable that the mills will shut down and give the operatives a chance to get breath of salt air. The Stafford Cornet Band will accompany the party and furnish music. Probably a larger number than usual will go to Block Island this year on account of the steamer landing at the new dock this year, and thus giving two to three hours on the island. The low price of $1.OO for the round trip to Watch Hill for adults and 50 cents for children under IA years of age, places the outing within the reach of all. The number of tickets will be limited as usual to the seating capacity of the train, and it will be we'll to procure your tickets before the morning of the excursion and avoid the rush at the depot. Tickets may be obtained at the stores of H. s. Abel, Anthony Adams, w. c. Ellis, s. F. Maine and G. J. Bailey, also | from the stage drivers. R. M. Chamber lin and w. Belcher. One of the best shore dinners is promised at Watch Hill for soc per plate. The train will leave al 6.45 a. m., and will run express to Nor. wich, there connecting with the steamer Block Island thus giving an opportunity to enjoy the sail down the Thames river
 The efforts on the part of Landlord Fowle to run a first class hotel in Staf
 ford are appreciated, and many out-of
 town guests visit the new house. It is the general verdict that the service is first class in every respect. The summer has not been favorable for summer board CTS, but there have been many of these guests already. At present Phillip Wads worth and wife, of Suffield, and K. A Vessel and H. B. Phinney, of Lynn, art among the guests. The register for the past week shows the following entries
 Miss Alberta Moore, New Britain; B. B Allardice, T. O'Reilly, IT,, Providence
 F. s. Moore, A. c. Emory, w. H.Wright J. D. Phillips, J. E. Norcross, J. l. Main, R. L. McLane, Boston; c. w Walker, Detroit, Mich.; K. A. Vessel H. B. Phinney, Lynn, Mass. E. J. Full Ter, wv. Foster and son, F. s. Burdick H. D. Vining, Springfield, Mass. Wm D. Holman, Holland; Charles $. Reding New York, c. o. Button, Binghampton
 Henry M. Bartlett, Willimantic; Austi1