The Press., 1897-03-04
STAFFORD SPRINGS,

bOquet on Monday evening last.
 Yours with best wishes,
 FRED A. SWEET.
 STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 George c. Fenton is ill at Orange.
 Regular meeting of A. o. U. w. this evening.
 Miss Gertrude Butterfield is i'll with scarlet fever.
 Prayer meeting, as usual, at the NJ. E.. church this evening.
 Mrs. C. H. Baker is spending the week with relatives in Danbury.
 Regular communication of Ionic Lodge, F. < A. NJ, next Tuesday evening.
 Communion and reception of members at the NJ. E. church next Sunday morning.
 Dr. Snow, the oculist and watch re- pairer, has moved from Tilden's block to the old blue front building.
 There is some talk of playing "The Old Homestead" in Memorial Hall, Mon son, on date soon after Lent.
 Ethel, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Whitaker, is ill with scarlet fever at the home of Frank Willis on Holland avenue.
 Adelbert Needham will sell by auction tomorrow, at 10 a. m., at his Springs House stable, 35 western horses, and a carload of carriages.
 Christian Endeavor topic at the Con- gregational church next Sunday evening :: Opportunities to do good, seeing them, using them" Miss Wilhemena Adams, leader.
 H. E. Burwell and G. s. Baker left Tuesday evening for Washington to be present at the inauguration ceremonies. They are guests of Prof. Edgar Frisby, of the United States naval observatory.
 It has been reported in some of the daily papers that Paul Bennett was con- nected with the horse thief case at Bol- ton. It seems that MT. Bennett is busy this winter chopping wood and attending 10 his own business, and has not been in the vicinity of Bolton at all.
 Mss Ellen A. Barnes died Saturday at the home of Mrs. George Adams, Stafford Street, where she had been boarding since last August. The cause of her death was SaUarrh of the stomach. The funeral was held Monday from the home of Mrs. Ad- ans, Rev F. L. Batchelder, officiating. The burial was at the Street.
 Arnold & McKendrick, of Stafford Springs, have written Secretary R. B. Johnston, of the Pittsfield, Mass, board of trade, from England, where they are at present, stating that they have bought machinery for their card clothing factory, which they will open in Pittsfield at once upon their return. This industry will af- ford employment to about 100 people, Springfield Republican.
 Henry F. Starkweather, who was as- saulted by J. J. Himmeler at Wilmington last Saturday afternoon, was brought to the Springs House, and attended by Dr. Newton. Dr. Conins was called to ex- tract tooth that had been loosened in the fracas. In addition to the loss of two teeth, the injuries consist of bad bruises on the head. The patient will soon be able to take legal steps, if he wishes to.
 The bill to amend the borough charter, presented by representative Leach, in accordance with the desire of the bor- Ough, as expressed at the last meeting, is to come up to-day before the committee on cities and boroughs. The bill provides that three members of the court of bur- gesses shall be chosen each year, for a term of two years, and is an improvement because of the fact that there will alwaye be at least three experienced men on the board.
 Fred Sweet made his debut at the Opera House last Monday evening in J. E. Com. erford's company. There was a good. sized house, and those present were well pleased with the entertainment. Sweets work received favorable comment, and ii is the general opinion that he will make a success of his chosen profession. Mr Comerford has always been a favorite here and his last appearance has strength ened his popularity. The leading lady Miss Doris Huntington, is student ir MT. Comerford's school at Boston. She was favorite with the audience, and de. served to be. "The Violin Maker" was the first piece put on, in which Sweet appeared as Sandro, dashing young ap- prentice. Joseph Degrasse, who took the part of Filippo, hunchback and cripple, did very well. In Don Cesar Sweet was cast as Sagarillo, friend O. Don Caesar, part which he took cleverly and with force. He returned with MT ~A,su,l 4 II
 Fl. F. Mccarthy, the shoe manufactur er, who has expressed desire to locate in town, was seen last week by w. E Hanley Mir. McCarthy does not make any extravagant demands, and it seems that there is chance to get another in dustry in town. The concern needs $50Ot in cash, as Joan, and offers as security STOOD worth of machinery. This loan is second year, 5000 each the third anC fourth years, and $20OO the fifth year In addition to this it is asked that thu town abate the taxes for a number o move here, hire an establishment, anC employ about sixty hands to commence with. The old card shop, owned by Sam uel Rockwell, has been spoken of as { building that could be utilized for tn, present needs of the business. The banl would undoubtedly lend the money ol good security, and if twenty-five responsi hle men could be found to back the pape for the required amount, the risk to eacl would be but $200. The industries ar the life of any town, and no opportunit, should be lost to secure new business even if it is small. MT. Mccarthy woult like to come to Stafford and talk matter over with the business men of the town.