The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1897-12-16
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Regular meeting of A. o. q. W., this
evening.
Dennis Mullens is erecting a stable near
his house at Forestville.
Regular meeting of Winter Post, G. A.
R., next Tuesday evening.
Mrs. C. P Hodgson is spending a week
with relatives in Providedce, r. I.
Regular meeting of Harmony Temple
of Honor next Wednesday evening.
The fair held last week at the Episco-
pal church netted about 800 for the So
eiety.
Regular session of Wausean Lodge, /.
o. o. F., next Tuesday evening. The
semi-annual election of officers will take
place.
The Current Events club will meet with
Mrs. j. A. Simpson next Monday evening.
William Makepeaee Thackery will be the
subject.
Christian Endeavor topic at the Con-
gregational church next Sunday evening,
"Our sins and how to get rid Of them"
Leader, FL. E. Burwell.
Mrs o. NJ Brown and son, Allen, who
have been visiting for the past few weeks
in Indiana and Southern Illinois, returned
home Saturday morning.
The election of officers of Winter post,
G. A. R., last week Tuesday evening,
has been declared illegal, and by orders
from headquarters new election will be
held next Tuesday evening.
Congressman Henry has recommended
that Joseph W. Chandler be appointed
postmaster of Stafford Springs. This
practically settles the matter, and the
appointment will probably be made with
in few days.
Anthony Adams Klondike window Is
attracting much attention. This display
Is original and interesting, and the brown.
les representing the miners adds the nee
essary appearance of life. A stream Of
water runs through the valley and there
is gold in sight.
The j. G. Rockwell dramatic company
which is well and favorably known in Stat
ford, will begin weeks engagement al
the Opera House on Monday evening
The company has a choice repartor of new
plays and introduces many interesting anC
wholesome specialties quite up-to-date.
Next Sunday will be observed as Fore
fathers Day" in the Congregations
church. Sermon by the pastor in the
morning on the religion of the forefsth
ers, and its direct benefits to the nation
and the world. The regular day, which
is Tuesday, is now observed quite extern
sively.
Mrs. Mary L. Snow, SO, wife Of Georg'
Snow of Wellington, died at the home o
her son, DR.. q. Fl. Snow, Tuesday morn
ing, of heart disease. Mrs. Snow hat
been In the borough for some time fol
treatment. The funeral will be held al
the Baptist church, Wellington, Friday
at p. m.
The Central Vermont railroad offers
special inducements for holiday travel
Round trip tickets will sell for fare anG
one-third between all the stations, New
London to Brattleboro, inclusive. Christ
mas tickets will be good going DecembeI
gath and 25th, 1897, inclusive, and goot
to return until January Sd, 1893, inclu
sive. New Years tickets are good fol
going December 31st, 1897, and January
1st, 1898, inclusive, and good to return
until January Sd, 1898, inclusive.
Edwin M. Crowley, who escaped from
the insane asylum at Northampton Sun
day, arrived In town Tuesday. WheH
the officers heard of it he was in thu
buggy of north bound freight. He lef
the train before Offcers Helm and Chap
nan got to him, and took to the woods
He led the officers and others who joinet
In the search q lively chase, but wal
finally captured about one mile from
town. He was hiding under young pins
tree when found, but his feet were Ii
sight. He made no resistance whel
found and was taken to the cooler. Yes
terday morning Oficer Helm went will
him to Northampton.