The Press., 1897-05-06

MISS EQlCn BlSS6GC mas returned from a weeks visit in Chicopee Falls, Mass.
 Mrs. John Mccarthy, who has been Ill all winter, is now able to be out again.
 Chas. Fisher, son of Paul Fisher, has been taken to the Middletown insane retreat.
 Mrs. Geo. Howe and son, of Spring field, Mass, are visiting at Andrew Whiton's.
 Miss Clara Harwood, of Norwich, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. F. A. Harwood.
 Mrs. P. B. Johnson goes this week to Hubbaldston, Mass, where she will spend the summer.
 Miss Katie Horrigan has been in Bos- ton this week purchasing hats for her millinery business.
 Rev. Thomas O'Keefe, of Monson, ac- companied by Mrs. Outerson and Miss Outerson, were in town Monday.
 Charles R. Newton will do his first racing this season on the Charles River park, near Boston, May 29 and 31.
 George Bassow has returnedsfrom Bur- lington, where he has been studying med icine at the University of Vermont.
 Nelson M. Towne has sold this week two houses connected with the Elllthorpe estate, one to Frank Champagne and one to Joseph Bissette.
 John M. Leach has room partitioned off and nicely fitted up for his ice cream business. He expects to have 1t open for the public the last of this week
 Their are two more slight cases of scarlet fever in the borough, young son of Beaumont Taylor on Furnace avenue, and daughter of Dana Gary on South street.
 w. B. Demond advertises the Day house on the corner of Benton and Pros- pect street for sale at a~ction, May 14th, at p. m. This is modern and 8 very desirable house.
 w. P. Bidwell is soon to put on the lake at Mashapaug power launch about g feet in length. The boat is handsomely built, and will be quite an addition to the fleet. Kerosene will furnish the motive power.
 The Stafford High school nine were easily defeated in a game of ball last Sat- urday by the Willimantic High school team, by a score of IS to 5. A game will be played Saturday with nine represent ing the Central Woolen company.
 The new book cases are now in place at the library, and the center of the room has been cleared, giving neat and roomy appearance, which is appreciated by the patrons. About the only thing that is needed at the library now is books. | Lawyer Stevenson removes this week to Torrington. In the two years that Mr. Stevenson has resided in town he has shown himself to be an upright, honorable citizen in all his dealings. The best wishes of his friends go with him to his new field.
 Business at the Springs House is in- creasing each week Travelling men appreciate the accommodations furnished and put themselves out to reach this town for nights lodging. An effort will be made to increase the summer business this year.
 Rufus Moulton was before the court yesterday on complaint of Mrs. Wright, neighbor. It seems from the evidence that Moulton has been throwing eggs, and that some of them came quite close to Mrs. Wright. In view of the fact that Moulton pleaded guilty, and promised to mend his ways, Judge Chandler fined him $1 and costs.
 The tOld Homestead" will be present. ed in Monson next Tuesday night by the same company which presented it here short time ago. Considerable interest is manifested in Monson, and the indications are that the organization will score anoth- CT success. Negotiations for an extra train are in progress, and one will be run if sufficient number of names can be pledged. All who wish to go are request ed to leave their names with Richard Fisk, at the National bank, or with J. F. Chamberlin, who has charge of the trans portation department. All names should be in by Saturday night at the latest.
 Complaint is being made to the bor- Ough authorities that the public safety is endangered by bicyclists riding on side walks, coasting at high speed along the principal streets, and scorching in Q reck- less manner. Several very narrow es- capes have occurred by reason of absence of bells from wheels that have shot past by daylight as we'll as during the evening. Stringent rules are about to be adopted, and the offenders will suffer the full pen- alty of the law. A word to the wise is sufficient. To those who are not wise, probably nothing but costly contact with the law will teach regard for the rights of their fellow-beings. The May supper at the Methoi st church, Monday evening, proved popular attraction and drew a good crowd. The supper, which consisted of chicken pie, cold meats and other desirable viands, reflected credit on those who prepared the menu. After the supper an elaborate musical program was presented. In addi- tion to local talent, Miss Martin, the violinist, and Miss Chapman accom- panist, both of Rockville, assisted at the concert. The program was as follows Piano duet, violin solo, chorus of boys, cornet solo, vocal solo, piano solo, male quartette, violin solo, chorus of girls, horn quartette, mixed quartette. The chorus of boys and the girls chorus were pleasing features. Eli Hall won applause with his cornet solo, and the other solo, fsts were given hearty reception with several encores.
 Mrs. Mariet, wife of Marcus A. Smith, died last evening, after a long illness. Mrs. Smith was born in Stafford Springs, November 25th, 1832, and has lived here all her life. She was married A years ago this month to MT. Smith. Mrs |