The Press., 1897-03-18
WELLINGTON.
 See Collector Dimock's notice. Correspondence.


 hand, however.
 Geo. A. Cosgrove remains quite i'll from the grip.
 Mrs. Ida M. Bronson, having been call ed to case in Asbury Park, N. J., went thither yesterday.
 The regular meeting of the G. A. k. post and the w. R. c. Saturday evening will be postponed on account of sickness of members.
 Dewitt Squier and wife have removed from the premises of Joseph Sparks to Frank Richardson's farm, the old Fair field place, State Line.
 The Springfield Republican says that indications are that the Starkweather- Himmelar case will be settled out of court for about $2OO.
 Lucius Preston lost good new milch COW last week
 John G. Ryder has bargained for the Edgerton place, now owned by Augustus Spellman. Mrs. Starkweather vacates April 1st, removing to New York, it is said.
 A student from the Yale theological seminary will supply the Congregational pulpit next Sunday.
 The grange held no meeting last Friday evening, the principal officers being down with the grip.
 Adams, of Rockville, has recently placed monument on Albert Sharp's family lot in the new cemetery.
 Davis Baker, a respected citizen of this town for nearly thirty-seven years, died at the home of his son-in-law, Geo. B. Pierson, Holland side, 9th inst, of Bright's disease. He was born in Pom fret (now Putnam) seventy-two years ago, coming hither from Union, buying the old Leonard Holt farm, near the Hollow This was his home until he went to live with his only child, Helen, Mrs. Pierson, some two years ago. He was au industrious and successful farmer an upright man in all his dealings. and a good neighbor. He was a staunch demo- crat all his life, adhering to his party's fortunes through good report and i'll re- port. Rev. MT. Ackley officiated at the funeral the Sunday following the death, the burial taking place at the east ceme- tery, Holland. The widows home re- mains with her daughter.
 (From another correspondent)
 There will be a basket sociable at Wes- ley chapel, Holland side, on Friday even- ing, given by the neighbors. Rev. Chas. H. Brown, of Willington, will give talk illustrated on "Ramblesin Mexico" Ad- mission cts.
 South Wilmington Correspondence.
 Miss Edith Scott spent Sunday visiting friends in Stafford.
 Origin Hall has received from a Chica- go firm 300 samples of clothing
 Mrs. w. H. Bracket spent Sunday wis., iting old friends and relatives in Willi- mantle.
 Quite number from this place attend ed the ball at Hillside Hall last Friday evening.
 J. W. Harrison has fine large scroll saw for sale. He has not used it for some time, and it is bargain to the pur- chaser.
 Quite a number of sleighs were out here after the snow-sto1m last Sunday. The hail and rain made good bottom, and sleighing was pretty good.
 There was Christian Endeavor prayer meeting held at w. H. Brackett's last Thursday evening. George o. Richard son lead, and beneficial hour was spent.
 The hall is now ready for use, and here- after meetings will be held regularly. The new floor is a great improvement over the old one, both in looks and dura- bility. It is of hard wood, and has been shellaced and vanished two or three times.
 Here is some South Wilmington knowl- edge. Two of our young fellows were talking about the pedals of bicycle, and one remarked: "Them treadles ain't ball bearing" "Oh, what are you giving us?" said the other; Git aint the treadles, its the paddles"
 Accidents will happen" said one of our popular young men last Saturday night. as he drove from his office in Will limantic, and left his sister down in that city to shift for herself. "Well," he ad- ded, ''it wasn't my fault, and next time she goes off with boy she can come back with him."
 After a number of postponements the South Wilmington Literary and Debating Society held 8 meeting in the hall last Monday evening. There was good crowd present, and the meeting was a success in every way. Tennyson was the subject for the literary hour, and there were number of his poems read. Rev. | c. H. Brown gave an account of his life. Miss Ida Hall favored the audience with one of her fine solos, entitled Sweet and l Low,' the words being written by Ten. nyson. Following the literary program came the debate on the question. "Re. solved-That women should not be given the right of suffrage" The question is so worded that the negative of the de. bate is the affirmative of the question The affirmative side of the debate, that woman should not have suffrage, was supported by Representative W. H. Hal and Mrs. Ida Bronson. The negative that they should have suffrage, was up held by w. H. Brackett and Miss Lillian Scott. Mrs. Bronson did not expect tC l u0UdlS Wu0u Sl0 coul6 luy SO SI1S WdS uOl expected to be prepared; however, she presented an exceptionally strong argu ment. MT. Hall did not think ten min utes enough time, and it certainly was not for him, as he did not get warmed uI until the second time he spoke, and ther he made things interesting for the other side by bringing up some pretty strone points. Miss Scott also had some fint points, and she made things hustle. MT Brackett closed up the debate with ( strong plea for the women and prohibi tion. The judges appointed were Mrs Austin Rowland, Mrs. H. c. Gurley, anc Arthur H. Eldredge. They decided two to one in favor of the negative side. | was stated that one of the debaters wrote one of the judges ballots; but it is no so, as each judge wrote their own vote as the writer can testify. The debate was opened to the house, and quite 2 number spoke. The house was also al | louo6 fo vOto on nonritc 0f fhp oI1nc