The Press., 1898-06-09

number of columns of their space in tell ing of the many important positions that Judge Smith has filled, and speak in the highest terms of his life and character. Judge Smiths first wife was a daughter of Parsons Cady, and cousin of A. D. Cady. The schoolmates of Judge Smith, number of whom are at present living in the village, will be interested to learn of the high distinction which one of their number had attained.
 stafrOrdville.
 CARD OF THANKs.-We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kind- ness and sympathy during the sickness, death and burial of my husband and fath- CT. MRS. ELIJAH c. ELDREDGR AND SoN.
 w. E. Duncan rode to Worcester last Tuesday on his bicycle.
 The children of the StaffordviHe school gave very interesting entertainment in the vestry of the Congregational church last evening. Everything passed off nicc- ly. The speaking and singing was en- joyed by all. The church was we'll filled. The proceeds will go for the school H. brary.
 The twelfth meeting of the North Tol- land Sunday School Union will be held at the Methodist church Friday, June 17th. Afternoon session at 2. 2.30-DevotiOnal ex- ercises; words of welcome, Rev. 0. H. Van Natter; response by president, F. J. Chandler; Essential qualifications for 8 successful teacher" Miss Celia Holt; |; 1.-The relation of the Sunday school to the home," Mrs. Frank Orcutt "How can we keep our young people in the Sun day school?" Mrs. A. A. Preston; busi- ness. Evening, at 7.30-service of song and prayer Available methods of Sum- day school york;" Rev. s. w. Clark.
 Died, in Staffordville, June 3d. Elijah Chapman Eldredge, aged 68 years. MT. Eldredge was born in Willington in 1880, where he spent large portion of his life and where he was highly esteemed, as was shown by his election to our state legislature, post which he filled with honor. He came to Staffordville nine years ago, and here, as ever, has com- manded the respect of the citizens of this village by his faithful work in the mill. Four years ago he was stricken with paralysis, and the second attack, last November, prostrated him and confined him to his bed, but under the faithful and unwearied devotion and care of his wife he struggled on for many months, until the end came on June 3d. His funeral service was held on June 9th, conducted by Rev. James A. Solandt, assisted by Rev. H. M. Vaill. The service was at- tended by a large company of his old friends and associates. He leaves wid- ow and one son, Will Eldredge, of Will lington.
 West Stafford.
 Miss Bertha Ellithorpe is out with a new Judge bicycle.
 Mrs. c. Clarke visited her brothers, A. M. and w. s. Shepard last week.
 Several ladies from this village attend ed the picnic held at Flynt's park yester- day.
 Miss Waite of New York Is spending a few weeks with her brother at Mrs. Chas. Kellogg's.
 Communion was observed last Sabbath and seven new members were received in- to the church.
 MT. and Mrs. Alanson Chaffee of Springfield spent part of last week with their sister, Mrs Mary Fuller.
 W. s. Shepard has sold his gray horse. MT. Shepard always deals in nice horses, the fine bay span he nows drives being no exception.
 Subject of the Y P. s. 0. E., next Sun- day evening, Christian courage: ex- amples from books or life." Miss Eugenia H. Ellis, leader.
 Arthur Holmes and family of Rockville accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Edson, visited at F. Z Fairf1eld's the first of the week Mrs. Edson will remain for some time.
 The home of M. A. Gold presents a very neat and attractive appearance with it's new window-blinds and other improve ments. The three elms, which have stood in their places for nearly one hundred years, add much to it's attractiveness.