The Press., 1897-12-16
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A short calendar session of the superior court was held in Rockville Friday morn ing. The following cases were disposed of: Richard D. Robinson vs. Mary Made gan, administratrix, a hearing on motion to correct complaint and motion to default for failure to answer. Judge Robinson ordered that motion be held in abeyance ant, be notified that he be allowed to amend by claiming alternative relief in- stead of both legal and equitable relief. Baker Harness Company vs. J. s. Thomp- son, ,motion for appointment of committee; Judge l.. T. Tingier was appointed con- mittee. Columbia Brewing Company vs. Frank Steppo, motion for judgment by default. judgment ordered to the amount of $505.24. Charles L. Bosworth vs. AL berta M. Bosworth, motion for allowance to defend, judge ordered that $3O be al- lowed and be payable on or before March 1, 1898. Savings Bank of Stafford Springs vs. Thomas H. Rafftery, ct ux., on 8 hearing in foreclose ex parte then occu- pied the attention of the court. Treasury Alvarado Howard testified to the claims being $2, 900 anG interest $203. 33; total $2, ,203. B, the bank holding note signed by Mrs. Rafftery. The claim and costs amount to $2,244.23. J. s. Smiledge of Stafford Springs testsfied to the property being worth at forced sale $500. AS Judge Robinson was about to grant the foreclosure message was received from Dr. Rafftery, asking for a continuance until p. m., when he could reach the coult. Consequently the case was con- tinued until tomorrow. Lawyer J. H. Reed will appear for Dr. Rafftery. Law yer R. H. Back appearedfor the bank.
 HattieF. Merrill applied for divorce from Howard M. Merrill on the grounds of de- sertion. The decree was held awaiting an affidavit as to the length of her resi- dence in Connecticut. Mrs. Merrill is living in Bridgeport but was formerly of Mansfield.
 The case of Shepard against Hendrick Belknap, both of Ellington, over a right of way, occupied the time Tuesday and Wednesday. There is about five acres of land involved, and more has already been spent in fighting it than the land is worth. The judge reserved his decision.
 WALES.
 Miss K. F. Horrigan of Stafford Springs will occupy the room in Royce's block, Friday and Saturday, with line of milli- nery and fancy goods.
 G. H. Lamphear Is building large ice- house on Pratt Brook. He will flow sev- eral acres of land, and will engage in the ice business extensively next season. Rev. George Weston Davis, pastor of the Baptist church, gave reception at their women friends last week Wednesday evening. MT. Davis has for some time lived at the hotel, leasing the parsonage. He has recently moved into his house, however, and the reception was in the nature of house warming: MT. David told the boys that he would provide a | supper, but that the girls must bring cake | and such articles, as he could not cook | everything for a proper spread. He served a baked bean supper cooked by himself MT. Davis also promised the boys treat, and gave 1t in shape of tansy cheese, | which he had made for the occasion some | months ago. He served cranberry beans from Maine and pepper-sauce from South Carolina. There was attendance of about | 50.
 | ASHFORD.
 Westford Correspondence. A union meeting of the Ashford church. es will be held in the Westford Congre- gational church, at 2 p. m., next Tuesday, for the observance of "forefathers' day" | write this to let you know what would not do. I would not do without Chamberlain's Pain Balm in my house if it costs $5. .00 per bottle. It does all you recommend it to do and more.-J. R. WALLACE, Wallaceville, Ga. Chamber lain's Pain Balm is the best household liniment in all the world, and invaluable for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and bruises. Be ready for emergencies by buying a bottle at the drug stores of E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. l. Phil lips, South Coventry.
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