The Press., 1897-07-08

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.
 stafTordville.
 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 M. E. church next Thursday evening, all are cordially invited
 Arthur Duncan and wife of Worcester, Mass, spent thesfo 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 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 MT. Cole of Jacksonville, has bought the Hope mill property and will start it as soon as possible.
 MT and Mrs.C. White have commenced housekeeping in the tenement over Willis Belcher. ..s.-
 Miss Madge Andrews is'in Springfield, the guest of Mrs. Wadsworth.
 Miss Alice Bowden is to spend few weeks in Longmeadow at Mrs. Bliss.
 Miss Elizabeth Heck is in Longmeadow idress-making, and is to remain there week or more.
 The Y. P. $. c. E. 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. . Mir. L. Pinney visited his friends in Staffordville on the Fourth. r Mrs. .Azubah Ferry is making her annual visit with friends in our village. She is with her son, MT. 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.
 MT. 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 few days.
 Mrs. Amanda Chapman is visiting rela- lives 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 been more than 2,OOO in attendance. The day was ushered in soon after midnight by the 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 10 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 cre- ated a great deal of amusement. A free dinner was served at one o'clock, and free lemonade all day. After the dinner there were speeches, songs, a bicycle parade, and ball game. In the evening there was fine display of fireworks. The Stafford cornet band of twenty pieces gave concert during the day and even- ing. The music rendered by the band was very much enjoyed. Judge F. M. Charter was president of the day and Perlin Charter vice-president.
 David Bisco of Dudley, Mass, has bought the Experience Amidon farm and expects to move on to it in the fall.
 Miss Hattie Knowlton has gone to Ober- lin, Ohio, to attended the graduating exercises.
 George KnowIton has gone with the California '97 excursion. WestfOrd Correspondence.
 MT. Olin Griggs has new Victor 'cycle.
 Mrs. Edgar Kidder Is visiting her sister in Woonsocket, R. I.
 George Herbert and Everett Barlow spent the third at Weeks Island, Mans field.
 George Baker, Jr., is visiting friends here
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