The Press., 1898-09-22
Miss Carria Aldrinh 81 orow Hill and

last Sunday at the Baptist parsonage by
Rev. f. L. Batcheldel.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Baptist
church will meet for work next Wednes-
day and will serve their usual supper
from 80 until o'clock.
Quite good-sized delegation from this
place attended the fair at Sturbridge last
Friday, and number went over to the
Rockville fair yesterday.
A number of the members of the uni
versalist society are in Hartford attend
ing the Universalist state convention
which Is being held at that place yester-
day and to-day.
Rosie Warren has severed his connec-
tion with the H. F. Cady store and Is at
present enjoying visit with friends in
Monson. Jas. Sibley Is assisting at the
store In his place.
John Moore's family have received a
letter from him, and his friends will be
glad to learn that he reached his destina-
ton none the worse for the trip, and II
anything was feeling little better.
Mrs. Jennie Hagsn Jackson will speak
in the Spiritualist hall next Sunday at
1915 IL the morning and z in the evening
and again the next Sunday at the same
hours. A cordial invitation Is extended
to all, and those who avail themselves OF
the opportunity Of hearing this gifted
speaker will enjoy a rare treat.
Id
vice at the Universalist church last Sun
day were treated to an agreeable surprise.
The pastor, Rev. T. G. Druley, took the
text for his sermon from the occasion OF
the death Of the two men at the Springs,
and those who were fortunate enough to
hear him are enthusiastic in their praise
OF the address.
Mrs. Mary Beebe has been for several
days visiting her sister, Mrs. Elisha Hor-
ton, at Meriden. They both went from
that place to South Manchester few
days ago to make the family of Lucius
Pinney a visit, and while being shown
about the town by Mr.. Pinney, Mrs. Hor
ton in descending the stairs of the new
hall just completed slipped and fell, strik-
ing on her head. The injury was quite
serious, she being unconscious for some
time and at present it is not known just
what the result will be. Mrs. Beebe Is
still with her and Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G.
Beebe were there Tuesday.
StafEordviIIe.
Toooyob MoO11iro hoe aoooDfod a nOGition
as boss spinner at Forestville.
VIII Giltrop, who is now at work in
Mechanicsville, was at home over Sun
day.
Wallace Melbourne has gone to New
York to take course Of lessons on the
piano and pipe organ.
Rev. J. A. Solandt occupied the pulpit
at the Congregational church last Sun
day, after an absence of three months.
Mrs. E. G. Eldredge has returned after
visiting relatives in Manchester, Hartford
and New Britain for the past six weeks.
West Stafford.
Miss Nellie Gordan is the guest of her
friend, Miss Eva Fletcher.
Mr.. and Mrs w. Sunderland of Somers-
Vile, called on friends last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Truesdell are visit
ing their son, w. E. Truesdell, in Burn
side.
The Ladies' Industrial circle will meet
this afternoon and evening. All are In
vited.
The young people are preparing for an
entertainment to be given Friday evening,
Sept. Both.
Miss Lottie Fairfield is spending the
week with her cousin, Mrs. John Cameron,
in Rockville.
M. s. Upper and w. P. Pease have
purchased fine lot Of poultry from a
lady in Hazardville.
Subject of the Y. P. S. G. E. next Sun
day evening, ''What Is true success 2"
Leader, Miss Edith Broadway.
A nice monument has recently been
placed in the south cemetery, near Crystal
Lake, in memory of the late Willie E.
Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Roberts, with a
party Of friends, took carriage drive to
Spencer, Mass, last Saturday, returning
home Sunday evening.
ssIs this the way to the poorhouse P"
asked one man of another, as he pointed
In certain direction, "No, but this is, :"
he answered, as he pointed to whiskey-
flask sticking out of the inquirer's pocket.