The Press., 1897-04-15

Jas. M. sibbey has accepted position in the carriage shops of J. c. Wright man.
 On account of sickness the Ladies' so- ciety of the Universalist church. had to omit the usual Wednesday afternoon social.
 Miss Mabel Buck, who was unfortunate to be taken i'll while stopping with Mrs. Chas. George, has so far re- covered that she was taken to her home Tuesday.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church have their usual meeting for work next Wednesday afternoon, and will serve their customary good supper from 5.S0 until 2 o'clock.
 z Albert Packard, who moved into the village only few weeks ago, moved back again to his former residence on Monday of this week.
 Mrs. Theresa Mcdonald moved yester- day with her family and belongings, to Somersville, which place she will In future make her home.
 Miss Gertrude Wightman left yester- day for an intended stay of two weeks in Hebron.
 Mrs. Wm. Potter moved Tuesday into the house owned by E. 0. Pinney, op- posite the residence of E. H. Pinney.,
 About as handsome a sight as is often seen Is beautiful hydrangea, in full bloom, in the window Of Mrs sFifrsnx Brown. ss zsas 1 s1
 Services at the Universalist church Easter Sunday will be more elaborate and richer than at the usual morning ser- vice. The choir is preparing special music for the occasion, among which are the following numbers: 1. He Is Rtsen,n Hobert i" Mary at the Tomb" l" Christ Has Won the Victory"
 After the sermon the communion will be observed and the missionary collec- ton taken. Services in the Sunday school will also be appropriate to the day.
 Last Saturday being the anniversary of the birthday of Miss Mary E. Smith, it was taken advantage of by her scholars, to the number of about twenty-two, tomake her pleasant surprise. The visitors carried their own refreshments, and asa token of their regard for thei1 teacher, and of their appreciation of hel labors in their behalf, they locked upon her wrist souvenir bracelet, and also presented her with another souvenir ir the form of g jewel case. The evening was an enjoyable one in every way, being devoted to sociability, games, etc., and among the games was one that furnished full as much amusement to the onlookers as to the participants. It consisted o suspending some apples by strings in the doorway, at about the right height, ther having their hands tied behind them, trieC to see the children who first could ca their apple. After many frantic attempt. Putnam Druley managed to come il ahead. The evening will be long remem bered by both teacher and pupils as anoth CT occasion when the bonds of friendship have been further strengthened between them. H.
 Stanordvine.
 Services will be committed at the M. E church next Sunday, Rev. MT. Van Matte Is attending the conference at South Man chester,
 There are quiet number of new wheel here this season, W. T. Peel rides { naeqiding, Thomas Odell, a Pierse. w k. Duncan Q Century, and seveea4 of tn young ladies have wheels of differen makes.
 The mum supper that was to hay been held at the M. E. vestry, las Friday evening, was postponed, on ac count of the weather, until next Thurs day evening.
 O. Smith has taken the position as bos fiinisher with the Staffordville Woole Co.,, E. E. Phelps having given up tn | position, which he has held for the pas five years.
 West Stafford.
 F. c. Ellis commenced work last wee for c. A. Kibbe in Holland. Mabel Truesdell is out on a new wheel
 M. O. Kemp who broke his leg severa weeks ago is improving fast, and will b out soon.
 | Orwell D. Preston has left his emplo, ment at the grain mill. W.Mahlon Stac takes his place.
 George Ellithorpe, having sold hi home-farm, moves this week to the plac formerly owned by Dea. Orwell Dimock
 w. $. Shepard has sold his span ( grays to Charles G. Ellis at the borough
 CorneliusDawes is employed as secti or hand by the N. Y. and N E. R. R. com pany at Scitico.
 The town-team for the west parish ha been purchased of Wm. Wood of Eas Windsor Hill, and with company of si men will make the usual repairs on th highways.
 Orson A. Richardson one of Stafford aged citizens Is in very feeble healt having been confined to the house a winter.
 L. A. Kibbe from Somers who was these parts looking for new milch GOV called on us Saturday.
 D. J. and Mrs. Glazier were guests c Henry Moore and wife and other relative in Hampden Friday.
 Rev. E. z. Ellis from Danbury is visi ing his several relatives here.
 Harry Grant Boyer has taken the CO tract for the mailroute from Crystal Lal to Stafford Springs via West Stafford.
 Pastor Solandt's sermon will be al propriate to the day, next Sunday. IT Sunday-school classes, the music by u choir, and he abundance of beautif flowers will all assist in making joyf this Eastertide.
 Mrs. W. A. Patten has returned fro
 several days stay in New London.