The Press., 1897-02-25
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| ing, 26th. 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 its 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 l wholesome extermination on his own premises will avail him little if neighbors, rats pour in to fill the gap
 Speaking of vermin, a certain party mailed this correspondent a 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 | O0 tAAo AAOs OOuu Ds w John,'' as everybody called him for more than generation, died in Mansfield last week Wednesday, at the age of 89 years. He came to this town from Coventry, R. l 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 11.3O 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 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 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 Johnsons chiefly on &C., count of Lathrop Manning and wife, the latter being sister of the deceased, who, although in comfortable health, were not able to drive to the church. l Even the honor of being the correspond ent of the chief local paper has it's amus- ing side. If we write complimentary notice of anybody, dead or alive, it rubs the backs of the majority of everybody to brighten the column by truism or an innocent squib, eager hands are stretched out to seize co0t; 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 state? It confessedly would save her good deal of money by having one good lawyer, on a fair salary, instead of being obliged to feed whole pack -of- lawyers biannually, or otherwise.
 The winter term of Roaring Brook school, Miss Kate Ward teacher, closes Saturday, 27th.
 Gertie Morse LaJune and her husband, 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 eorrespondent) George T. Barrows and wife, of Paw tucket, R. l., are receiving congratula- tions on the advent of a ten pound boy (Charles Irving), born Feb. 20th.
 A soap-bubbIe 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 10 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 8 cents. The entertainment will begin at 7.45. This play comes very highly recommended by people of Stafford and others who have seen it played. It is given for the benefit of Grace church oi the Springs. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance.
 Miss Hester Hall and lady friend from Storrs agricultural college were at home over Sunday and Washington's birthday.
 Representative W. H. Hall attended a college reunion at Middletown on Wash ington's birthday.
 Gardiner Hall is having new hard wood floor laid in the hall, laying it over the other floor, and intends to have fl vanished, which will make it present g very neat appearance. There was nc meeting Wednesday evening, but it is hoped that It will be ready for the usual services Sunday.
 . Quite number from this place attend. ed ''The Old Homestead" at Stafford Springs last Tuesday evening. All but , one report an enjoyable time, and that one, through some misunderstanding, had lost her ticket.
 The annual election of officers of the Endeavor Society was held at the hall last ruaal, Wodnosdoyz ouoninn Tho Rol