The Press., 1896-12-17


 with price so low, that you'll surely and quickly pull your purse and make your purchase.
 For Sale-a 5x8 self-inking printing press; 12 fonts of type; lead d-cutter, cases, and cabinet complete. An instIuc- tive and profitable Christmas present for boy or girl. No reasonable offer refused. Address Box 336, Stafford Springs, Conn.
 STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 No new cases of scarlet fever are re- ported.
 Dr. L. F. Eaton spent the first of the week in Hartford.
 Miss Blanche Cleaveland is teaching in the Rock Meadow district, Union.
 The stores will be open every evening next week for the benefit of holiday shop pers.
 H. E. Cady, of Springfield, and James Dewey, of Palmer, were in town last Sat urday.
 Miss Bertha M. Baxter, of Bedford Canada, is stopping at her cousins, Mrs. L. D. Gary's.
 The annual communication of Ionic Lodge, F. & A. M., will be held next Tuesday evening.
 Landlord Fowle attended the meeting of the Connecticut Hotel Association al Meriden Tuesday.
 Epworth League subject at the M. E. church next Sunday evening -'"Present by the Holy Spirit
 There is to be a reception and dance al the Springs House New Years night Bissett's orchestra will furnish music.
 Y.P. S. c. E. subject at the Congrega tional church next Sunday evening Joys that were born into the world with Christ"
 MT. and Mrs. John G. Shuttleworth, who have been spending a vacation in England, started for home yesterday on the steamer Teutonic.
 The members of Harmony Temple o1 Honor have voted to hold their meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month.
 The ffremen are to have a social dance at Borough hall next Saturday evening Bissett's orchestra, with David Bisset prompter, will furnish music.
 Forefather's Day will be observed a the Congregational church next Sunda! morning, and Rev. A. J. Mcleod will de liver a sermon on the Pilgrims.
 The auction of robes and blankets which was to have been held at Need hams barn yesterday afternoon, wa' postponed on account of the weather.
 Manager Gray, of the Loomer Opers House, Willimantic, is to run specia train from from Stafford January 9th when Rtce's Comic Opera company vii play "Little Christopher"
 Adams Brownie window is attracting much attention. With the aid of cotton very realistic winter scene is presented and the Brownies, in their fantastic make ups and queer situations, are very pleas ing to the children.
 George Andrews little daughter, fiv' years old, died Monday of abcess of thu brain. Scarlet fever is said to have beer the primary cause of death. The funera was held Tuesday morning.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Foster entertained the Amenity Whist Club in their usua pleasant way, last evening. An oyste supper was served and much enjoyed Mrs. Henry Butteraeld and George Dennis won first prizes and Ms. Joseph Clarl and Henry Butterfeld also received prizes
 Henry G. Boyd has applied for licens at the Crystal Lake hotel. The count, commissioners will act on the matter il about two weeks. The last application for license for this house did not receiv the unqualified support of the citizens o Stafford land the other towns in thi vieinitys
 Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. L.. Rot bins mada them assurprise visit last Fri day evening at their home on Grove st and presented them with a nice eas chair. The house was we'll filled, an the guests enjoyed 8 social evening, fes lures of which were supper and 8 sOcis dance in conclusion.
 Stafford Lodge, No. 26, A. o. U. W will elect its officers for the ensuing yea this evening. Work in the J. w. and N W. degrees. The speakers of the ever ing promise lively and interesting mee ing. A full attendance is desired, as ma ters of importance come up before thi the last meeting of the year.
 Howorth's Hibernica will play at tt Opera House Friday evening. This con pany has been on the road for years an has always proved good drawing car' This year there are two Dans in the con pany, who look so much alike that the respective sweethearts are unable to te them apart, although both young wome are possessed of a rare degree of discrin ination. It is said that every memb, of the Howorth company is a specials The company carry, as in the past, pa orama of Ireland, including several thol sand feet of fine scenery.
 There is some inquiry as to the wher abouts of Stephen Smith, the man WI laid the concrete walk in front of the bar building and other places. MT. Smit has not completed his work for the bo ough, as it was intended to have him to dress and level up the walk around tl corner from Hurley Bros to Furna avenue. MT. Smith had some money d' from the borough. This money has be, attached by men who worked for hi when laying the walk. There is n enough due to pay the men and the oth debts which the contractor owes.