The Press., 1897-07-08

quietly passed, there being almost an en- tire absence of fireworks in the evening. The intense heat was an important factor in keeping things quiet, the thermometer standing at 96 in the shade the greater part of the afternoon.
 staffordviIIe.
 The heat so overcame Bert Corbip while working in the hay field last Mon day that he was obliged to stop work.
 Wewere all glad to hear the ringing of ths Hope mill bell last Monday morning, it being the first time for four years. There will be an ice cream sale at the NJ. K. church next Thursday evening, all are cordially invited.
 Arthur Duncan and wife of Worcester, Mass, spent theEfo ;rth with friends in town.
 Bert Moor of Holyoke, Mass, and Mir. Ed. Moor of Cambridge, Mass, spent the Fourth with their father, Geo. Moor. Ernest Washburn and wife returned from their wedding trip last Saturday evening.
 Mrs. Azubah Ferry of Windsor Locks, Conn, Is a guest of her son, Geo. Ferry. The Congregational Sunday school held their picnic at Evergreen Park last Satur- day. A good number attended, consider ing the day.
 Mrs. Geo. Hyde and two children are guests of Mrs. A. s. Eaton.
 It Is very welcome news to Staffordville that Mir. Cole of Jacksonville, has bought the Hope mill property and will start 1t as soon as possible.
 MT. and Mrs.C. White have commenced housekeeping in the tenement over Willis Belcher.
 Miss Madge Andrews is'in Springfield, the guest of Mrs. Wadsworth.
 Miss Alice Bowden Is to spend fe W weeks in Longmeadow at Mrs. Bliss.
 Miss Elizabeth Heck is in Longmeadow dress making, and is to remain there a week or more.
 The Y. P. $. c. K. chose the following officers Sunday evening for the ensuing six months President, Mrs. Mary Dim mick vice-president, Mrs. Arthur West; secretary and treasurer. Emeline s. FL dridge.
 George Andrews spent the Fourth with his family, returned to Thompsonville Tuesday, where he is employed.
 A Christian Endeavor Union of the societies of Stafford is to be held in the Congregational church Friday July 23rd. The full program will be printed later.
 MT. l.. Pinney visited his friends in StaffordvilIe on the Fourth.
 Mrs. .Azubah Ferry is making her annual visit with friends in our village. She is with her son, Mir. George Ferry.
 West Stafford.
 The body of George Greaves, 29, who died in Middletown, was brought here for interment. The funeral was held Satur- day at the church, Rev. J. A. SOlandt officiating.
 John F. Chamberlin and wife from Springfield were in town Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. s. Tupper, w. P. Pease and wife took a carriage drive Saturday to Forest Park, Springfield, thence by trolley to Holyoke and Chico pee greatly enjoyed the day.
 Mrs. Van Heynigen entertained her uncle, Chas. Beasley and other New York friends over the Fourth.
 l.. Mckinney and family from Thomp- sOnville were at his fathers over Sunday.
 Alburtus Baker, wife and children, lRebecca and Raymond, from Addison, visited relatives here this week.
 The Sunday school picnic at Evergreen was a quiet but pleasant affair.
 ELLINGTON.
 Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 Rev. O. E. Thayer is home for a few days.
 Mrs. Amanda Chapman is visiting rela. tives here.
 Henry Lewis and wife, of Hartford visited Ira Lewis, Monday.
 Albertus Baker and family, of Glaston bury, were the guests of his father, Den nison Baker, over the Fourth.
 The patriotic celebration of the Fourth at Ellington, Monday, was one of the best for many years. There must have beer more than 2,OO0 in attendance. The day was ushered in soon after midnight by tho ringing of church bells, and bonfires were lighted. Many people were present early in the morning to see the parade of an tiques and horribles, which started at 1( o'clock. After the parade, which was enjoyed by all, the greased pig was cap tured by Edgar Aborn, after an exciting chase of about five minutes. The climb ing of greased pole followed, which ere ated a great deal of amusement. A free dinner was served at one o'clock, and fret lemonade all day. After the dinner there were speeches, songs, a bicycle parade and a ball game. In the evening there was fine display of fireworks. The Stafford cOrnet band of twenty pieces gave a concert during the day and even ing. The music rendered by the banC was very much enjoyed. Judge F. M Charter was president of the day anc Perlin Charter vice-president.
 ASHFORD.
 David Bisco of Dudley, Mass, has bought the Experience Amidon farm ane expects to move on to it in the fall.
 Miss Hattie KnOwlton has gone to Ober. lin, Ohio, to attended the graduating exercises.
 George Knowlton has gone with tho California '97 excursion. WestfOrd CorrespORdence. MT. Olin Griggs has a new Victor cycle Mrs. Edgar Kidder Is visiting her siste in WOonsocket, K. I. George Herbert and Everett Barlow spent the third at Weeks Island, Mans field
 George Baker, Jr., is visiting friends here.
 Mrs. John Scarborough visited hel