The Press., 1897-05-06
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In Boston.
Mrs. Annie Hampston has recovered
from IN attack Of the grip.
Alderman Bartlett, of Willimantic, has
been In town several days this week.
Miss Edith BIssett has returned from
a weeks visit In Chicopee Falls, Mass.
Mrs. John Mccarthy, who has been III
all winter, is now able to be out again
Chas. Fisher. q 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 HARDWOOD, Of Norwich, Is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. +. A.
HARDWOOD.
Mrs. P. b. johnson goes this week 10
HubbaIdston, Mass, where she win spend
the summer.
Miss Katie Horrlgan has been In Bos-
ton this week purchasing hats for her
millinery business.
Rev. Thomas o'Keefe, of Monson, nc.
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 20. and 81.
George Bassow has returned.from Bur-
llngton, where he has been studying med
Iclne at the University of Vermont.
Nelson M. Towne has sold this week
two houses connected with the Ellithorpe
estate, one to Frank Champagne and one
to Joseph Blssette.
John NJ. Leach has a room partitioned
of 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 a daughter OF Dana Gary on South
street.
w. e. Demond advertlses the Day
house on the corner OF Benton and Pros
pect street for sale at action, May 18th,
at p. M. This is a modern and a very
desirable house.
w. p. Bldwell Is soon to put on the
lake at Mashapaug power launch about
90 feet In length. The boat is handsomely
built, and will be quite an addition to the
feet. 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 10 to 8. A game will
be played Saturday with nine represent
ing the Central Wooden company.
The new book cases are now in place at
the library, and the center of the room
has been cleared, giving q neat and roomy
appearance, which is appreciated by the
patrons. About the only thing that lie
needed at the library now is books.
Lawyer Stevenson removes this week
to Torrington. In TIE 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, a
nelghbor. II 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
81 and costs.
The "Old Homestead" will be present
ed In Monson next Tuesday night by the
same company which presented 1t here a
short time ago. Considerable interest is
manifested in Monson, and the indications
are that the organization will score anoth-
or success. Negotiations for an extra
train are In progress, and one will be run
II 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 ]. +.
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 Dor.
ough authorities that the public safety ID
endangered by bicyelists riding on side
walks, coasting at high speed along the
principal streets, and scorching In a reck.
less manner. Several very narrow es
capes have occurred by reason Of absencc
OF bells from wheels that have shot pas
by daylight as we'll as during the evening
Stringent rules are about to be adopted
and the offenders will suffer the full pen
atty of the law. A word to the wise Il
sufficient. To those who are not wise
probably nothing but a costly contac
with the law will teach regard for thu
rights of their fellow-beings.
The May supper at the Method 81
church, Monday evening, proved populal
attraction and drew a good crowd. TIL,
supper. which consisted OF chicken pie
cold meats and other desirable viands
reflected credit on those who prepared
the menu. After the supper an elaborat,
musical program was presented. In add
ton to local talent, Miss Martin, tn,
violinist, and Miss Chapman accom-
PIANIST, both of Rockville, assisted at tn,
concert The program was as follows
Plano duet, violin solo, chorus OF boys
cornet solo, vocal solo, piano solo, mall
quartette, violin solo, chorus OF girls
horn quartette, mixed quartette. Tn,
chorus OF boys and the girls chorus wer,
pleasing features. Eli Hall won applause
with his cornet solo, and the other solo
lists were given hearty reception will
several encores.
Mrs. Mariet, wife OF Marcus A. Smith
/ diad laaf avantn0 altar a long iIInaoa