The Press., 1897-03-18
E. Henry Hyde and wife, of Hartford,

E. Henry Hyde and wife, of Hartford, were at the Gov. Hyde homestead from Friday of last week until Monday. It is understood that MT. Hyde was here for the purpose of selling the homestead property, having received an offer of $2, ,OOO for the family residence, including the Green place, and what land is enelos- ed by the highway, from Elder GoodelI, but Mr. Hyde refused to entertain the proposition at that price.
 Workmen have been busy the past few days fitting up the rooms recently vacat- ed by MT. Barsalou, which are now occu- pied by Hugh Jenkins for his increasing shoe business. He has opened his new quarters with 8 fine line of spring goods, and the village now has a shoe store de- serving of their support. It is expected that Hugh will have one of the rear rooms fitted up in frst-class shape, with easy chairs, curled hair head rests, etc., for the exclusive benefit of his evening visit ors.
 Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings furnished considerable amusement to the village, as the town house was occupied by Lewis Turner, who styled himself a Shaker doctor, and who was assisted by his sister. His principal business was to sell medicine, but in so doing, he gave an entertainment which, though it con- tained some chestnuts, ranked well with those making more pretentions. One of the features of the three evenings was the gift of diamond ring to the person hold ing the lucky number, and that fortunate individual turned out to be Miss Mabel Edson.
 StaffOrdville. A GARD We wish to express our sin- cere thanks to all our friends and neigh bors, who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our little boy. Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Duncan.
 There is a good deal of sickness here at present.
 Mrs. J. o. Booth will sell her 20-acre tract of land, and her farming tools. hay wagons, etc., at auction Saturday, at 1 p. m.
 Mrs. A. $. Vest and daughter, Miss Susie of Worcester, were here Tuesday, to attend the funeral of c. A. Duncans little boy.
 w. D. Roberts cut his foot quite badly while chopping in the woods on Friday last It will be sometime before he is able to be around on it. The cut was on the top of the foot, and several cords and arteries were severed. Dr. Newton was called and dressed the wound.
 The Y. M. s. c. minstrels at the Con- gretational vestry this evening will no doubt draw large audience. The young men have been rehearsing for some time, and will give pleasing entertainment. | The usual features of minstrel company will be presented, to conclude with the farce, "The Ticket Taker." Admission | 15 cents.
 The birthday party, held last Thursday afternoon and evening, by the Ladies' Aid Society, of the Congregational church was we'll attended and proved to be a very enjoyable occasion. The ages of those who accepted their invitations vas very encouraging, ,as indicated by the responses made. The largest amount sent in was | $1O.OO, while many seemed to reach the century limit. A bountiful supper was served. An entertainment was given con- sisting of music, reading, and original poems. The history of the church was given by Mrs. Bottum. Rev. Chas. H. Vaille spoke with feeling, of his relation ship with the church in former years. Much pleasure was added to the occasion by the cordial words of Rev. c. H. Van Natter The receipts were Ss74 6O West Stafford.
 Mrs. J. A. Stacy who formerly.lived in this place and few months ago moved to Springfield Mass, passed away quite unexpectedly on the 11th inst. The burial was in Hampden on Monday. The sorrow ing family has the sympathy of the con- munity