The Press., 1898-01-27


solid oak writing desk and chair to match,
the gift of the employees in the weaving
room of the Riverside mill.
Daniel McCullum Of Worcester, the
man who has been engaged as superin-
tendent of the weaving department at the
Riverside mill, arrived here to-day. Mr..
McCullum comes highly recommended,
and with record of eighteen years SER
vice with the Dedham mills and also for
many years with the Auburn mills.
If pleasant, the young people Of the
village have planned a sleigh ride for
Friday evening, and the start will be
made from in front of Cady's store at 7.30I
o'clock. 1t was desired to make an earli-
er start, but on account of the mill run
ming until 80 it was decided that this
was the best that could be done. The
destination Is Wales, where they will be
joined by another party of young people
of that place and general good time en-
joyed.
Two ladies from Wales, Mrs, Joseph
Rock and Mrs. Joseph Hills, had a mar
row escape from a serious accident yester-
day afternoon. They were driving down
the hill, just across the bridge, when the
horse hit his heels against the runners
and started into hard run. When in
front of Cady's store Mrs. Hills made
jump, and the deep snow in which she
landed prevented any serious injury to
her person. Mrs. Rock pluckily held to
the horse, which was finally stopped in
front of Ed. Roberts house.
Mrs. Norah Walbridge received news
Tuesday of the death of her brother,
George F. Whitney, which occurred at
Denver, Colorado, nearly six years ago.
He was member + the Stafford company
of the 10Th regiment, and received bad
wound i'll the ankle at the battle of Antie-
tam, Sept. 18th, 1862. He left Stafford
not many years after the war, and his
folks heard from him enthusiastically
for some time, when finally his letters
Mrs. Walbrdge's uncle of Boston, who
was here short time ago, that he might
be drawing a pension on account Of his
wound, Mrs. Hattie Kennedy, another
sister, wrote to the United States pension
office at Washington, making inquiries as
to his whereabouts. In due time reply
was received stating that he had been an
applicant for pension some years before,
but that all at once all proceedings on
his part were stopped, aud that at that
time he was living in Denver, Colorado.
Another letter to the authorities at Den
yer brought reply Tuesday saying that
he was admitted to the hospital In that
place February 10Th, 1899, and died there
the 29th of June following. The proba-
bilities are that the old wound had broken
out again. necessitating his removal to
the hospital for treatment.
John R. Aldrich, an old resident of
Stafford and veteran of the civil war,
died at his home on Crow Hill last Thurs
day afternoon, after a short illness Of only
a week, of pneumonia, aggravated by a
heart trouble. Mr.. Aldrich was born in
Oxford, Mass, March 1st, 1886, coming
TO Stafford when about sixteen years of
age, where he has resided the most OF the
time since. He was married in Union
May %, 1858, to Miss Orrie Howard, who
survives him. In 1862 he enlisted in Co.
D, the Stafford company of the 25th regi-
ment, and at the battle of Irish Bend, La
April 18th, 1868, he was wounded three
separate times, a fourth bullet passing
through his clothes. Mr.. Aldrich was
highly esteemed in this place, and his
blunt, straightforwardness of character
gained for him many friends. AS mat
ter of convenience as regards residence,
he joined Marcus Keep Post, G. A. r.,
of Monson, and was also member OF
Monson Lodge, |. o. 0. F. Besides a
widow, he leaves two sons; Arthur, who
resides in Springfield. and Ernest, who
lives at home, also two daughters, Carrie
and Jennie, who both live at home. The
funeral, which was largely attended. was
held at his late residence Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Harry Blackford,
officiating. The burial Was in the Butler
district cemetery, in the town OF Monson,
West Stafford.
bride Elect" Sousa's latest opera
Full score and piano duet, at the music
rooms, library building, Stafford Springs
L. A. Kibbe of Somers called on friends
the first of the week.
Mrs. G. R. Andrews is entertaining
friends from Staffordville.
Mrs. E. o. Wilbur has returned from 6
visit with friends in Meriden.
Alfred King, who has been quite sick
with typhoid fever, is slowly recovering
Miss Eugenia Ellis, accompanied by
her friend, Miss Lizzie Pease, has beef
spending few days at E. D. Ellis.
F. G. Ellis and w. p Pease now EN-
ploy several men in clearing off the wood
lot recently purchased of G. N. Patten.
Napoleon Pero has sold his farm to q
Fonteuala, whose house burned severa
weeks ago. Mr.. Pero will move to tn,
borough.
The school children were much pleased
Monday morning in finding a new pump
placed at the well. Other much need,
improvements will be- made in the spring
The 7. 2. s. g. E. will give social il
the lecture room next Tuesday evening
An entertainment will be given afte:
which supper will be served. Severa
new and pleasing games have been pre-
pared. All are cordially invited.
ELLINGTON.
Winifred, the infant daughter of Roya
M. Thompson of Ellington, private secre
tary to Senator Hawley, died yesterda
morning at Washington. Mr.. and Mrs
Thompson left last night with the bod