The Press., 1897-02-25
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Meeting of the grange tomorrow even- ing. a8th. Members will doubtless re- member the seed distribution. The Daleville mill has been running six looms for some time. It is hoped that with the coming business revival the village will resume it's wonted business activity. Albert Watrous is to relinquish the Blanchard farm and take the Keefe place this spring. Daniel Eldridge is capturing rats galore with the new wire trap. But he says this wholesome extermination on his own premises will avail him little if neighbors' rats pour in to fill the gap. Speaking of vermin, certain party mailed this correspondent valentine, at least we took it for such, from Stafford Springs last week. We suspected the na- ture of the missive, as we took 1t from the envelope, and threw it into the fire. So we know no more than the child unborn what the thing was. Next anonymity Another Of our old and highly esteemed citizens, one of the old stock, has depart ed this life. John B. Whitford, "Uncle John," as everybody called him for more than a generation, died in Mansfield last eek Wednesday, at the age of s9 years. He came to this town from Coventry, R. l., when six years of age. His home for many years was where Everett c. Rich ardson now lives. Although an ostenta- tious man, his long life here was both useful and commendable on account of his kindness of heart and spotless integ- rity. His wife. Louisa Wheaton, of Ash ford, died ten years ago. He joined the Baptist church here in 1881, and died in its fellowship. The funeral was held at the home of Legrand Johnson, whose wife was his niece, Saturday, at 11.30 a. m.. and the remains of the good old man were laid beside those of his wife in the old cemetery.
 Mrs. Annie A. Preston has an article in last weeks Youths Companion treating of an episode in the life of a well-known minister in this vicinity, Rev. Henry Bromley.
 The Daleville school was closed the past week. the teacher, Mrs. Dave, visit ing her grandmother in Torrington. Clarence Potter is now running a night lunch cart in Willimantic.
 Mrs. Solva Whitford Shafer, of Willi-
 mantle, with numerous other out-of-town relatives, attended the funeral of the late John B. Whitford. The services were held at Legrand Johnson's chiefly on &C., | oo,pf oF othror Moppipo opd xx,39o fba
 latter being a sister of the deceased, who, although in comfortable health, were not
 able to drive to the church.
 Even the honor of being the correspond
 ent of the chief local paper has it's amus-
 ing side. If we write a complimentary
 notice of anybody, dead or alive, it rubs
 the backs of the majority of everybody
 else the wrong way; and if we.endeavor
 to brighten the column by a trufsm or an
 innocent squib, eager hands are stretched
 out to seize coGt and they straightway
 proceed to put it on!
 | Union has a talented representative in
 our legislature, and he has introduced
 bright and timely bill, which we hope
 (but with doubting) will pass. It is to provide for an attorney general. The
 county has its attorney, the big city and
 the little city each has one, the small
 town even has it's 'tcounsel''-and why
 not the state2 It confessedly would save
 her good deal of money by having one good lawyer, on a fair salary, instead of being obliged to feed a whole pack -of-
 lawyers biannually, or otherwise. The winter term of Roaring Brook
 school, Miss Kate Ward teacher, closes
 Saturday, 27th.
 of Brooklyn, N. Y.. were at E. A. Morse's
 Sunday and Monday.
 Jennie Goulding, with Arthur Cole, of
 North Coventry, spent Sunday at J. B.
 Carpenters.
 (From another correspondent.)
 George T. Barrows and wife, of Paw
 tucket, R. l., are receiving congratula- tions on the advent of ten pound boy (Charles Irving), born Feb. 2Oth.
 A soap-bubble sociable will be held at the Congregational church next Tuesday evening. The one who can blow the
 largest bubble that will last the longest
 will be entitled to free supper. There
 will be chance for all to try. A bed.
 quilt is to be sold. All are invited. South Wilmington Correspondence. The play, "A Box of Monkeys" follow. ed by a roaring farce, will be given in the hall next Tuesday evening. Bissett's or chestra will furnish music. Admission g cents. The entertainment will begiI at 7.45. This play comes very highly recommended by people of Stafford ant others who have seen it played. It if n given for the benefit of Grace church o t the Springs. It Is hoped that there will 3 be good attendance.
 Miss Hester Hall and lady friend iron Storrs agricultural college were at home l over Sunday and Washingtons birthday Representative W. H. Hall attended { college reunion at Middletown on Wash ington's birthday.
 :. Gardiner Hall Is having a new hart wood floor laid in the hall, laying it ove the other floor, and intends to have 1
 vanished, which will make it present
 very neat appearance. There was nt
 meeting Wednesday evening, but it | hoped that It will be ready for the usua tt services Sunday.
 '- Quite number from this place attend y ed "The Old Homestead" at Staffor,
 Springs last Tuesday evening. All bu g. one report an enjoyable time, and tha @ one, through some misunderstanding, ha' !. lost her ticket.
 The annual election of officers of tn @ Endeavor Society was held at the hal last week Wednesday evening. The fol