The Press., 1896-02-06


 The Chicago Grocery has put in a full stock of the celebrated w. s. & Co.'S Prime Java Coffee. This coffee is put up from the purest Java stock, and those who appreciate delicious cup of coffee, should secure package of this prime old Java.
 A Hand Laundry will be opened in the stone house, West Main-st., Feb 3d. All kinds of laundry work solicited.
 2W GEO. D. SHAW. NOTICE. Bros. have taken, in connection with MT. Murphy, of Monson. his Sunday paper route, and will distri- bute the Springfield Republican, and Un- ion, Boston and New York papers, as usual, to old customers and new ones, at your homes, every Sunday morning.
 STAFFORD.
 Seats for. Uncle Hiram are having a ready sale at Abel's.
 Regular service at Buff Cap next Sun- day at 3 p. m. Win. Tuthill, of Middletown. N. Y., is a guest of his son, A. w. Tuthill.
 State Attorney Reed has made a sub- stantial addition to his law library.
 Ernest Winter and wife, of North
  Towards.
 Judge Chamberlin has sold lot of standing timber in East Wilmington to Franklin Bramble.
 Rev. w. H. Morrison of Grace church returned last Saturday evening from a brief visit to New York City.
 Eight were received on probation at the M. E. church last Sunday. The col lection for the Armenian sufferers amount ed to over $50.
 H. D. Vining, of Springfield, was the first man to register at the new Springs House. The guests and boarders speak in the highest terms of Landlord FOwle's table service.
 The Chautauqua Circle will meet with MT. and Mrs. Bartholomew, on Fri day evening. Lesson-Growth of the American Nation, chapters 1, 10 and Il :; Round Table talk, The effect of improved machinery upon the wage earners.
 The second annual concert and mas querade ball of the German Singing soci- 
 evening. Some unique costumes are ex- pected. Music will be furnished by Lynch's orchestra, with B. J. Mullin for prompter. The floor committee are, E.. Mann, P. Schmidt, and H. Rister.
 Most of the young ladies have made up their minds who they will take to the leap year ball next Wednesday evening. Considerable fun is expected because of man" idea has not prevailed to any great extent in Stafford. There is no fear but the ladies will carry out their plan in a graceful manner.
 At the last session of the legislature law was passed allowing old soldiers, who had not for any reason been paid the bounty voted by the town, at the time of enlistment, to file claim against the town, and the town should not be allowed to plead the statute of limitation. Under this law two claims have been filed against the town of Stafford, aggregating about $1 ,5OO
 Final arrangements have been made for the evening singing class. Prof. Swank, an advanced student under Prof. Zuchtmann of the Springfield Conserva- tory of Music, will be in town on Monday of each week. The class will meet on next Monday evening in the vestry of the M. E. church. All are cordially invited to meet the professor, whether they will take the course or not.
 It really seemed that sleighing would result from the frequent storms of the past week. It was fair sleighing yester- day morning, and many got out on run ners for the first time. Rain commenced falling about noon and wheels are again in vogue. There has not been a winter for years, when the weather has been as cold as this, that there has been so little sleighing.
 The attraction at the opera house Friday evening will be Isaac T. Wood. hull in "Uncle Hiram" The play is real istic and deals with New England farm life. The saw mill scene and the narrow escape of Uncle Hi is very exciting. Seats are now on sale at Abel's. This company has been playing in all the large cities and good entertainment is assured.
 Rev. G. R. Dickinson of Cedar Rap ids, Iowa, has had the degree of D. D. conferred on him by western college o high rank, because of excellent work if literature. MT. Dickinson was formerly pastor of the local Congregational church and his Stafford friends will be pleased tC learn of this tribute to his worth.
 -Dr. G. l.. Nichols is boarding at the new Springs House. His hours at his Main street office will be as usual, to 3 and to 9p. m. Night callers will finc him at the new hotel.
 The public opening of the new hotel Tuesday evening, drew crowd of people It is estimated that about 1000 visited thu new house between 7 o'clock and mid night. Ice cream, cake and coffee were served in the billiard room to those who were able to get there. The guests hac the freedom of the house and looked ii over to their hearts content. Dancing il the dining room, with music by Bissett'E orchestra, had it's attractions for many All were much pleased with the new ho tel and Landlord Fowle's hospitality.
 MT. and Mrs. E. L. Burr entertained Amenity whist club Tuesday evening.
 Miss Chamberlin entertained party of young lady friends with duplicate whist Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Ruth Walker visited her sister