The Press., 1898-01-13

appointment as postmaster of Stafford
Springs is substantial evidence that his
work for his party is appreciated.
Mrs. Stephen Hiscock and daughter
Miss Grace Hiscock, evangelists, of New
York City, will have charge of the even
ing service at the Baptist church next
Sunday. A cordial welcome awaits al
who attend.
Last Monday was the eighteenth ami.
versary of the birthday of Arthur Con.
ners, and his young friends gave him a
reminder of the fact in the nature of a
surprise party. Ice cream and other re.
treatments were served, and a general
good time enjoyed by all.
For several days large force of line
men have been at work in this vicinity
removing the poles and wires of the
Western Union telegraph line, which runs
through this place. The line has been
discontinued, and the removal of the poles
will add much to the looks of our streets.
The Wednesday evening meetings at
the Universalist church are attended by
large audiences who take deep interest
in the discourses. Don't forget that the
third meeting of the series will be held
next Wednesday evening at 7.30 O'Clock
and that the speaker is to be Rev. G. W.
Biddle, D. D., of Brookline, Mass.
The entertainment in the town hall last
Thursday evening, considering the bad
weather, was well patronized, and the
Grange will add some fifteen or twenty
dollars to their treasury in consequence.
Too much praise cannot be accorded the
young people who presented the play, for
with possibly one or two exceptions, their
work would rank with the best in met
ropolitan stock company.
Early last Saturday morning there was
standing by the side of H. F. Cady's store
a saw-horse, and on it was full-sized OK
yoke, with both bows in and turned up
ward. On one bow was tackled large
card with the word "Sands," and on the
other similar card with the word, 'Bus-
ter" What was the meaning, or how it
came there we know not, but everybody
is at liberty to draw their own differences
s. Taylor, who has been connected with
the Riverside Wooden company's mill for
the past three months, has resigned his
position, and in about two weeks will
leave here to assume full control of two
large mills at Spencer, Mass. His de-
parture causes much regret here, where
he is highly regarded by all classes. It
Is understood that his family will remain
here for the present.
The Experience" social and supper at
the Baptist church last evening was we'll
notwithstanding the bad wealth
er. The supper was much enjoyed and
the experience" of the ladies', told in
rhyme, was well worth listening to. One
OF the most pleasing features of the even
ing, and one that was appreciated by all
In attendance, was duet by Miss Gertie
Wightman and Miss Annie Taylor.
While at work last Tuesday making
repairs on the box shop at the DIR. Mann
place, Ellithorpes, Louis Morse met with
quite an accident, which will confine him
to the house for few days. In some way
a large stick of timber fell, striking him
on the head, and but for a plank which
he held in his hands receiving a part of
the blow, it would have been a serious
matter for him. AS it was, he was made
insensible for time, the side of his head
badly cut, and his shoulder somewhat
bruised, necessitating the services of a
physician.
StaRordvilIe,
Ernest Washburn, boss spinner at the
Summit wooden mill, is very sick with
the pneumonia, but at the present writing
10 little better.
The Christian Endeavor society Of the
Congregational church held memorial
last Sunday evening in memory
Of Mrs. A. s. Eaton.
Herbert West, who has been confined
20 the house for about two months, is once
more able to be out DOORS
Thomas Rawley, superintendent of the
summit WOODEN company,is now boarding
with Mrs. ]. o. Booth.
The young people of the Home reading
circle will give an entertainment at the
VI. E. vestry next Tuesday evening,
consisting of select readings, character
songs, mandolin solos and uuartettes
oy male voices. The pleasing farce,
Wanted, Confidential Clerk, will also
% given. Ice cream will be on sale. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
West Stafford.
Martin Pomeroy, who has been quite
sick, is now convalescent.
Mrs. Lima Newell Aver of Hartford is
spending the week with her mother.
The Willing Workers are preparing for
IN entertainment to be given Feb. 7th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Skinner OF Rock
Vile called on friends the first of the week.
Miss Mabel Graves, who lives at dis
'ance OF nearly two miles from the church,
has not been absent from Sunday school
or over two years.