The Press., 1896-03-12

Nearly two dozen people attended tht Sunday School Union from here. They all had 8 most enjoyable time, as is usual with these meetings.
 (From another COrreSpOndent.)
 Y. P. s. c. E. this evening at 7.3O Subject, "Heroes of Missions" to be found in Matt. 26, 3i-41.
 A special collection for missions ir Alaska will be taken at the Baptist Sun. day school next Sunday.
 StaR0rdville.
 The "Old Folks" concert and supper was postponed last evening on acc Ount oi the bad weather until Friday evening.
 (Correspondence.]
 Fred Smith has rented part of the house, west of the store, owned by MT. Skinner.
 Mrs. Charles Allen, of Cherry Val ley, Mass, spent few days with Mrs. R. M. Chamberlin recently.
 W. P. Amidon is slowly improving after severe illness.
 Arthur West and wife, of Manchester, spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs E. J. Beecher, of Milford, Conn. is spending few weeks with her broth CTS, s. B. and w. P. Amidon. -C. A. Duncan, who has been con- fined to his home by illness, is able to be out once more.-
 In the death of Ransom Brewer, aged 60, which occurred at his late home last Friday morning, our village suffered the loss of an old and respected inhabit- ant. MT. Brewer had been in ill health for some weeks, but his death was a sur- prise, as his indispOsition had not been at any time considered dangerous. He was son of the late Dr. Brewer of this vil- life Was passed on farm, in that part of the village known as the Hall district but for many years past he has been en- plOyed as a weaver in the various mills in this vicinity He was a man of kindly disposition and exemplary habits, and was held in high esteem by his many | friends and acquaintances. Deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Coleman, of Stafford Springs, and brother, Chaun- cey, with whom he lived. The funeral was held from the M. E. church on Sun day afternoon, Rev. J. l. Bartholomew officiating, and was largely attended by relatives and friends.
 West Stafford. (COrrespOndence.)
 The subject, "How can we help our pastor" !" for the Wednesday evening meet ing, was of unusual interest and brought out fair attendance. The meeting was led by Dea. D. J. Glazier. If the many suggestions made were adhered to it would scheer the pastors heart and light en his labOrs in marked degree
 Minnie Corbin, from Brimfield, Mass. is visiting her grandmother this week.
 Josephine E. Newell closed the school in district 16, Tuesday, 10th. The examination was we'll attended, and showed improvement, thoroughness, dis cipline and natural aptitude on the part of the teacher for her work. Miss N. is to teach the spling term, which com mences April first.
 Worthy Master J. M. Larned and wife pleasantly passed the day with MT. and Mrs. Glazier one day last week. MT. L. has recently been chosen deputy of the state grange.
 We noticed with pleasure Francis A. and Mrs. Lasbury from Stafford, and oth- CT genial faces from Orcuttville, at divine service Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Gould enjoyed call from Mrs. w. H. Skinner from Rockville on Saturday last.
 Charles R. and Mrs. Andrews, with M. Roberts and wife, took drive to Springfield last Friday.
 Charles Van Heynigen expects to go next week to Thompsonville, as an en- ployee of a bicycle manufacturing con- pany.
 (FrOm another cOTespondent.)
 Next Tuesday evening there will be supper and entertainment given in the vestry. The men will cook the food, set the tables and wait upon them. They will also furnish the entertainment by trying someone for stealing chickens, or some other offence.
 Levi Lull, who has so greatly i'm proved the exterior of his property known as the "Edson Place." is now renovating the interior by painting, papering, etc. His son, Wilfred, will occupy it as soon as it is ready. Mir. Hanson having removed to Mir. Ander. sons house.
 The Center school closes Friday of this week. It is hoped that the parents will keep up the good old-fashioned cus- tom of visiting the school
 Widow Mary Dimmick is very sick with pneumonia.
 On Tuesday last Miss May Worth ington and Miss Alice Wardwell fortu, nately escaped 8 serious accident. As they were returning home from the Springs, near Baldwin's corner, the king bolt to the carriage broke throwing the young ladies forward, and the high wind blew the carriage over. The horse, with the forward wheels attached, ran and was stopped by o. s. Preston, who assisted them by the loan of a wagon to return home.
 SOMERS.
 [COrrespondence.l
 The Y. P. s. c. E. will hold socia in the chapel Wednesday evening.
 The house on the Calvin Langdor farm, now owned and occupied by Jert Warrington, narrowly escaped destruc tion by fire Monday evening. The fire