The Press., 1898-06-02

JOHN H. In the death of John H. Mullen, which occurred last Thursday, the town loses valuable and capable citizen. Mir. Mul- len, by his quiet, unobtrusive way, up- right business methods and sterling man. hood, made many friends who were palned to hear of his death. But go years of age, his career ended when by the general rule it should be just beginning. Among the many excellent characteristics that this young man possessed, there was none more marked than the fairness with which he treated his employees. There is @ uni- versal feeling of sadness among the oper- atives of the Forestville mill when they think of the death of John H. Mullen. They know they have lost loyal friend as well as just employer. It is not nec- essary to enamerate his private virtues. His hlial care and thought for his wid- owed mother during the years past may be taken as an index of his character, that Is more striking than any words that can be written.
 Mir. Mullen's death was caused by tu- beroulosls of the stomach. He has never been robust, but no anxiety had been felt for him until within a year. The pro- gress of his disease caused him to take a trip to Florida a short time ago, in the hope of receiving some benefit. The change of climate and environment pro- duced no beneficial change, and he re- turned to his home for the brief interval that preceded his death.
 A. O. U. w., meeting this evening.
 Winter W. R. O., meeting tomorrow evening.
 Harmony Temple of Honor meeting next Wednesday evening.
 Regular meeting of Winter Post, G. A. R., next Tuesday evening.
 Richard Ritter of Monson has taken a position at the Springs House.
 Mir. and Mrs. I. c. Baker have com menced housekeeping in Springfield.
 W. P. Fuller and H. R. Kibbe of Som- CTS visited friends in town yesterday.
 Mrs. Julia Griggs of Monson Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. O. M. Brown.
 Col. Robinson of New York city is the guest of MT. and Mrs. John Smiledge.
 DT. c. H. Snow will be at his office in the Blue Front block this week and next.
 Ralph Richards was at his home in Blackstone over Sunday and Memorial day.
 k. K. Warren has built an addition to the residence of Dana Gary on South street.
 Frank Hastings, of the B. D. Pierce Go. of Bridgeport, was in town the first of the week.
 At the Buff Cap school house next Sum- day there will be Sunday school at 2 and service and sermon at 8. All are cordial. ly invited.
 Y. P. 5. c. E. topic at the Congrega. tional church Sunday evening, "Christ'f mission on earth" Miss Margaret Cool ey leader.
 Rev. J. 1. Bartholomew will give 6 special temperance address at the MethO dist church Sunday evening. The Tenn pie of Honor will attend In body, anC the members are requested to meet d their hall at 8.3O.
 Raymond k. Whitaker, 15 months old infant son of MT. and Mrs. Wm Whltta ker, died last Thursday of tuberculoui meningitis. The funeral was held Satur day afternoon, Rev. J. l. Bartholomew officiating. The burial was in the Staf ford Springs cemetery.
 The firm of Humphrey Mccarthy { Co, shoe manufacturers, has made an as sisnment for the benefit of It's creditors Lawyer P. J. Danahey has been appoint cd trustee, and there will be a hearing oI the matter next Wednesday.
 Mrs. Amelia LaValley, 87, died sunda, evening of tuberculosis of the stomach after an illness of long duration. Tn deceased leaves one daughter and a hus band. The funeral was held from St Edwards Tuesday morning, and tn burial was In St. Edwards cemetery.
 Prof. T. F. Jordan has taken engage ments to furnish music for summer re sorts this summer that will keep 130 me busy during the season. He will suppl the Plymouth boat, Head House at Cit Point, Pilgrim Park, Winthrop beach Pacific House at Nantasket beach, Centr House at Centre Hill, N. H., Kebo Val ley Club at Bar Harbor, Me, Frankli gagements.
 The following concert will be rendere by Citizens band at their stand this even ing:
 "star spangled Banner"
 March, hHeroes Of the Maine," Lewis Baritone solo, "Tramp, Tramp" with l William Stewart. | March, Remembrance Of Dewey" Schoepp< Selection, ''kecollections of War" Beyel | schottische, way Down in Cuba," Vandercool March, Stars and Stripes Forever" Souss If stormy the concert will be postpone till next Tuesday evening.
 Memorial day was observed much 1 the usual manner. The forenoon was oC cupled with decorating the soldiers grave in the different cemeteries in town. Tn Stafford cornet band accompanied tn procession, and rendered music appropr ate to the day. At 2 o'clock the procet sion formed to march to the Staffor Springs cemetery and conclude the exel cises of the day. These services include the regular ritual work of the grand arm corps, singing by the school children, an an address by D. J. Mccarthy. Tn speaker of the day Is not entirely unknow to Stafford people, and his address ws considered an enjoyable and instructiy feature of the occasion. The addree was carefully prepared and ably delive ed. Both Mir. McCarthy and the Gran Army are to be congratulated-the Gran Army for giving the honor to one of Sta ford's sons, and Mir. Mccarthy for tl