The Press., 1896-10-22

the help not being used to the WOfK. lie has been away several days, and returned Tuesday with a gang of about dozen o1 Italians, with whom he thinks he will be abl,, to push the work still faster. The Italians are for the present quartered 1T the building erected last year for then near Hydeville. The first accident oc' cured last Saturday, when Thomas Nc Crohan fell from the ledge about ten feet landing on his head. making scalI wound of four inches. It was thought al first that he was killed, but he revived Dr. Newton was called and dressed the wound.
 StaffOrdville.
 A CARD.-We thank our neighbOrs anC friends, who were so kind during the i'll ness of our daughter and sister.
 MR. AND MRS. GEO. T. FIsKE.
 MAY FIsKE CLAYTON.
 Staffordville Conn, Oct. 20, 1896.
 MT. Editor The ball players of this place were considerably surprised thai the one who wrote the item regarding the game of ball played at Staffordville Sat urday, Oct. 10th, should condescend tc use the word probably, in stating why the Staffordville team declined to play more than seven innings. A positive assertion that we were afraid to play them would have been much more complimentary tean was an article which left doubt in our minds. I wish, however, to correct this statement trifle, and give the rea- son as it was. The ball which was being used became so ragged that the pitchers on both teams were unable to handle 1t, hence the game was called. Trusting this correction will be duly appreciated, remain yours sincerely,
 JAMES ToB1N, Captain.
 Mrs. Nettie White and Lester Brewer who have been sick with typhoid fever are reported on the gain.
 At the M. E. church last Sunday even- ing the pastor gave a very interesting talk to the young people, subject, "What Books to Read" Next Sunday evenings service will be conducted by the Epworth League, subject, "Little Foxes."
 Messrs. Peel & Mccarthy have each very promising colts sired by Alcyo, win ner of the free for all race at the fair.
 Quite large number from this place attended the rally at the Springs on Mon. day evening. All were we'll pleased with the address.
 Lucius Colburn recently shot a blue heron that measures six feet across the wings. He shot it to keep it from de- vouring pickerel and gave it to Rev.J. A Solandt to have it mounted.
 Miss Belle Fisk, daughter of George Fisk, after long months of suffering passed away last Sunday afternoon, the funeral was held at her home Wednesday
 Mrs. Charles Eager met with quite ar accident last Thursday evening. As she was going down stairs with a lighted lamp the heel of her shoe caught in tht carpet, causing her to fall, cutting hel head and bruising her body considerably. As she fell the lamp went out of her hand striking the post of the balusters, and in breaking the lamp set fire to the carpet and some of Mrs. Eager's clothing. Al though hurt and much frightened, she succeeded in smothering the blaze witt rugs and beating with broom before sh' called help. Dr. Newton was called anc dressed the wound on her head, and sht is now able to be around again.
 Arthur West, who has been working for his brother in Rockville, has returned and taken a position in Messrs. Peel { McCarthy's mill.
 Elmer Root, who has been spending his vacation with his father, has returned to his position in government service sta toned at Sacketts Harbor.
 The eighth convention of the Nortf Holland Sunday School Union will b. held in the Congregational church nex Wednesday. Following is the program Afternoon session at 2.30: Devotional w. E. Demond; business; words of vel come, Rev. J. A. Solandt; response b. President E. c. Pinney; relation of tn Sunday school to the church service Rev. T. c. Druley; discussion method of Bible study, by books, Rev. c. H Ricketts discussion collation.. Even ing session at 7: Praise service, s. F Maine; the use of helps in Bible study Rev. o. G. Terry; discussion; the Bibl among other books, Rev. A. J. Mcleod
 There was very pretty home wedding Staffordville last Thursday, where Vii liam Brainard Batchel3er and Mary Ell | Walbridge were married. The ceremon was performed by Rev. F. L. Batcheldel father of the groom, assisted by Rev. H M. Vaill. The room was prettily decorat ed with autumn leaves. Little Rut Walbridge and Gladys Phelps, neices ( the bride acted as flower girls. Tn bride wore a pretty travelling dress an carried bouquet of roses. After tn ceremony lunch was served, after whic Mir. and Mrs. Batchelder left to take tn 2.3O train for Boston. They will be z home after November 1st at "A WalnI street, Somerville, Mass.
 The democrats will have a rally Satu day evening. Candidate for senator, F s. Stevenson, and probably some otht speaker from out of town will addres the meeting.
 West Stafford.
 The house and barn owned by l.. Warrington, ill West Stafford, wei burned Saturday night. The place is Ill occupied, and the origin of the fire is Ill known. The loss is about $1 ,6OO, ar there is $1 ,OOO insurance in the the Mi dlesex Mutual
 We hope a goodly nuMbNr will be attendance next Sabbath to listen to tf , reports of the delegates from the Hartfol ) convention.
 The Ladies' Industrial Circle met la Tuesday. Work in the afternoon WI , faithfully adhered to. Ladies in chars ) were Mrs. Henry Mckinney and MT Myron Tupper, who served an excellel supper. An entertainment was enjoye , in the evening.