The Press., 1896-01-09
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 John B. Carpenter, of Spencer, Mass, visited at Ezra $. Colburn's last week. :;
 Tyler E., Lula E. and Master Otis E. Carpenter, Of Sturbridge, Mass, are spending several weeks with their aunt; Mrs. Ezra S. Colburn. ~. :. Services will be held at Buff Cap next Sunday at 3 p. m.
 Mrs. ID. A. Pomeroy of BroOkfield, Mass, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. D. Shaw.
 Mrs. Maria E. Pease, of Springfield. and Lawyer H. s. Stevenson were united: in marriage at Indian Orchard by Rev. MT. Hutchins of the Congregational church Monday. MT. Stevenson has been O resident of Stafford but a short time, but during the time he has been in town has made many friends who wish him much happiness in his new relations. MT. and Mrs. Stevenson are to mako their home in the Taft cottage on Fisk avenue.
 Officers of Ionic Lodge A. F. < A. M., will be installed at the meeting next Tuesday evening.
 Tho funeral of Thomas Whitaker, who died so suddenly last week was held Saturday. The regular Episcopal burial service with music by the church choir, occurred at Grace church and was fol- lowed by the Masonic service at the Con- gregational church. Notwithstanding the bitter cold weather there was very large attendance, which with the beautt- full floral tributes, showed plainly the esteem in which the deceased was held. The floral tributes consisted of floral book from the Masons, gates ajar from employees of the Warren company, several smaller pieces from friends and relatives and profusion of individual offerings. The pail bearers were James Norton, George Sisson, l. T. Wood, Robert Buck ley, James Ellis and J. G. Shuttleworth.
 Peter Gerard, 6, a little son of MT. and Mrs. John Gerard, died Tuesday morning of diphtheretic croup. The funeral was held in the afternoon.
 0. W. Holden, who has purchased William Milan's photograph business has arrived In town, and will al once fit up the studio in first-class shape. MT. Holden was in business here several years ago and built up g reputation for good work.
 At the meeting of the court of bur gesses held last Thursday evening Officer Louis Helm and Street Commissioner Chas. G. Ellis were continued in office. Steps were taken toward the renewing of the contract with the Electric Light Co. for lighting the streets.
 Peter Shahan, local agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, has paid to the beneficiary of the late Thomas Whitaker the amount of the policy.
 There will be soeiable at the Congre- gational chapel next Wednesday evening. Ladies in charge, Mrs. W. ". Burwell and Mrs. Lewis Mclaughlin. There will be an entertainment by ton little darkies. Supper and entertainment ten cents.
 At the annual meeting of the Con- gregational church last Thursday evening Deacon E. F. ConEerse was reelected for three years, and Will H. Heald was re- elected clerk.
 G. G. l.. Dean was elected chair man of the Maiden, Mass, Board of AL dermen at the organization of the city government Monday. He also retains the position of chairman of the finance committee which makes his fourth year on this committee, one In council and three in board of aldermen, the most im= ment.
 The G. A. R. are to have fair con- mencing January 27 and lasting to Feb. 1, inclusive. All denominations are to take hold and make the affair as success full as possible. There will be an enter tainment each evening followed by a dance All contributed articles may be left before Saturday, January 25, with Mrs. Charles Reynolds or Mrs. Dwight Shippey.
 The case of the Mineral Springs con- pany against J. w. Mccarthy was heard before the supreme court in Hartford Tuesday and yesterday. Lawyers Reed and King have been down looking after the interests of the defendant. No de- cisiOn has yet been rendered.
 Timothy Drake gave lecture on the Passion Play" illustrated by stereopti- con views at St. Edwards hall last eve- ming before an appreciative audience. In addition to the lecture 8 phonograph with megaphone attachment furnished a pleasing diversion.
 There are several cases of diphtheria in town. The law Is such at present in Connecticut that these contagious dis eases can be handled in very good shape. Quarantine can be enforced and the re- suits are very satisfactory as compared with the ch go-as-you-plPase methods of few years ago.
 A light snow fell Tuesday afternoon and evening, but not enough to make sleighing.
 Rev. John Clark, former resident of Stafford, who has been assistant at St. Bern&rd's parish at Rockville, has been transferred to St. Francis Xavier parish in Waterbury to assist Rev. Fath- CT Curtin. The Waterbury American says:
 Rev. Father Clark is one of the bright est young men in the Catholic priesthood in Connecticut. He received his classical education at St. Michael's college, Tor onto, and from there went to the Grand seminary, Montreal, where he studied philosophy and theology, and was finally ordained in December, 1891. He was i'm mediately appointed to St. Bernard's par ish, Rockville, succeeding Father Curtin; who left that city to begin his first duties of pastor in New Milford. Since that time Father Clark has been the assistant of Father Furlong in Rockville, and has endeared himself to the people of that city. Although but four years in the priesthood. Father Clark has been recOR-