The Press., 1897-03-18

understood that Mir. Hyde was here for the purpose of selling the homestead property, having received an offer Of $2 900 for the family residence, including the Green place, and what land is enclos- ed by the highway, from Elder GoodelI, but MT. 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 fine line of spring goods, and the village now has a shoe store de- serving of their support. It is expected l that Hugh will have one of the rear rooms | fitted up in first-class shape, with easy chairs, curled hair head rests, etc, for the exclusive benefit of his evening visit l orS.
 Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings 1 furnished considerable amusement to the village, as the town house was occupied by Lewis Turner, who styled himself l 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 CARD wish to express our sim cere thanks to all our friends and neigh bors, who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our little boy. Mir. and Mrs. C. A. Duncan.
 There is 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 p. m.
 Mrs. A. $. West, and daughter, Miss Susie of Worcester, were here Tuesday, to attend the funeral of c. A. Duncans little boy.
 i 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. NJ. 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 a pleasing entertainment. The usual features of minstrel company will be presented, to conclude with the farce, "The Ticket Taker." Admission l 15 cents.
 l The birthday party, held last Thursday afternoon and evening, by the Ladies' Aid Society, of the Congregational church was well attended, and proved to be a very enjoyable occasion. The ages of those who accepted their invitations uas very encouraging, ,as indicated by the responses made. The largest amount sent in was 5000, 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 $74.60. 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.
 UNION. Mashapaug.
 R. Harlow Back of Boston passed last Sunday with his parents in Mashapaug. Miss Mattie Kinney recovered from the grip sufficiently to resume her teaching last week, after an interruption of two weeks. The winter term of her school closed on Thursday
 Mrs. Amos Reef has been very i'll with pneumonia, but is now thought to be inn proving. Her condition was considered hopeless upon Saturday. There was medical council on Sunday. Lyman Moore is making extensive re- pairs upon his home. The house is being equipped with running hot and cold water, drains and a modern bath room. Monday, while fishing on his private pond in Bigellow, with friend, Chelsea Young caught pickerell which weighed four pounds and eleven ounces.
 The lecture which was to have been given at Mashapaug, March 9, is indefi- nitely postponed owing to the continued i'll health of Dr. Pitner, who was expect ed to speak. Those who purchased tickets in advance may recieve their money, by applying at the M. E. Parsonage, or of those from whom they purchased. WALES. l Mrs. J. H. Converse, 77, passed away last week Tuesday. Mrs. Converse came here from Stafford, Ct., seventeen years ago with her husband, who died several years ago. She had been a great sufferer, her mind being quite demented for two years. She leaves three sons and two daughters. Miss Mary of Wales and Miss Floria of Monson.
 Mrs. Sophia $. Walbridge, 79, died last week Tuesday. She has been in feeble health for several years, but pneumonia was the cause of her death. She had spent most of her life in Wales. She leaves one son, Peter Walbridge. Her funeral was held Friday, Rev. George w. Davis officiating.
 Bridget Welch. 70, died at her home Saturday, and the funeral was held at St. Patrick's church, with burial at Palmer. The deceased leaves three sons and one daughter.
 The remains of Mrs. A. H. Hughes of Boston, were brought here last week Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church and the body was placed in the tomb. She was