The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
WIN Brown met with streak of bad

Will Brown met with a streak OF bad
luck Saturday night. He had been over
to West Stafford after some grain, and on
his way back, just as he was coming out
of that village, at the foot of the hill, be
met Gary's heavily loaded 'bus on its way
to Crystal Lake. He turned out to go BY,
but the. bus. struck him, starting the
horse into furious run, and badly wreck
ing both carriage and harness. Mr..
Brown was thrown out, but was fortunate
enough to escape any serious injuries.
About the most noted ball ever held in
Stafford was at the dedication of the
Granite mill at the Springs, now known
as the Central Wooden Cos mill, fifty-six
years ago next Tuesday, Washington's
birthday 1912 It had been looked for
ward to by the young people for weeks,
and for months afterward 1t was the talk
of the town. Mrs s. E. Dwight, at that
time Miss Martha Francis, says that she
remembers it well. and that she was one
Of the dancers on this delightful occasion
Washington Alden, now living in James
town, n. Y, was her escort at this ce1e-
brated ball. There. are probably others
but the instances must be rare where both
partners are alive and well al; the present
time.
Owing to their success, and also by re-
tho 90 JpHfop MoI}oino
company prolonged their stay In the town
hall another week. The audiences have
been fully as large, IL not larger, than
last week, while their most excellent en-
tertainments have given the same general
satisfaction. During their stay here the
members Of the company have proved
themselves gentlemen In every respect
and will leave many friends on their de-
parture. Many who have purchased their
medicines speak very highly of the bene-
fits received, while as for pulling teeth
we'll, the writer speaks from experience;
having had fifteen pulled In about ten
minutes, and without the least particle Of
pain. Tomorrow evening they give a
social dance at the close of the entertain.
ment, and Saturday night will be their
last appearance here: W. M. Goldie, the
proprietor, intends to go to South VIII
lington tomorrow, and If suitable ar
engagements can be made they will COM
mence a series of entertainments in that
place Monday evening. ELL.
stafOrdviIle.
"A new line of Piano Scarfs-bargains,
Prof. T. F. Jordan, library building.
VIII Rock is now loom fixer for the
Summit Wooden Co.
James Bentley of Rockville has accept
ed che position of boss finisher with the
Staffordvile Wooden Co.
W. P. Amadon has taken an agency for
wall papers, and. advertises the same In
the other column.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ. E.
church will meet with Mrs. Willis Winter
at Hydeville next week Thursday after
noon and evening. All are cordially in
vited.
The reading circle will meet next Mon
day evening with Mrs. W. Z. Duncan.
The exercises consisting of quotations,
readings, patriotic songs. etc, will be in
honor of Washington's birthday. -
Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Van Natter at
tended the ministers convention of the
Norwich district, held at Putnam, on
Monday and Tuesday. They were the
guests of Mrs. Thos. Rawley while there.
Several of the singers of this village,
together with singers of the Hollow, are
rehearsing under the leadership of J. W.
Dimock, for a cantata, which will be
given at Stafford Hollow and also at Stat
fordville. IL. t.. 49,. 'N.t<@ H..
West Stafford.
Y. P s. c.. E.. subject next Sunday
evening, every Christian missionary. y
Leader, Miss Alice Graves.
/ G. P. Bradway Is taking business
trip. He will stop at Tunervllle and sew.
eral other places In that section of the
state. F." ..' !.
There will be meeting of the Junior
G. E. society next Saturday afternoon.
Subject, Lessons from the life of Jacob. -
Miss Eunice Broadway, leader.
The entertainment given last week by
the Willing Workers was a very enjoy
able affair. The attendance was large,
and the society netted over 1922.
The Ladies' Industrial Circle will meet
In the church vestry next Tuesday after
noon and evening. A corn supper will be
served from to Z, after which an enter
tainment appropriate for Washington's
birthday will be given. Admission cents,
supper 10 cents. Mrs. Am. Shepard and
Miss Alice Graves, ladies in charge. All
are cordially invited.