The Press., 1898-02-17

Will Brown met with 6 streak of bad luck Saturday night. He had been over to West Stafford after some grain, and on his way back, just as he was coming out of that village, at the foot of the hill, be met Gary's ily-loaded bus on its way to Crystal Lake. He turned out to go by, but the. bus struck him, starting the horse into furious run, and badly wreck ing both carriage and harness. MT. Brown was thrown out, but was fortunate enough to escape any serious injuries.
 About the most noted ball ever held in Stafford was at the dedication of the Granite mill at the Springs, now known as the Central Woolen Co.'S mill, fifty six years ago next Tuesday, Washington's birthday 1S42. It had been looked for ward to by the young people for weeks. and for months afterward 1t was the talk of the town. Mrs. s. E. Dwight, at that time Mise Martha Francis, says that q be remembers 1t we'll. and that she was one of the dancers on this delightful occasion. Washington Alden, now living in James town, N. Y., was her escort at this cele- brated ball. There are probably others now living who attended this dedication. but the instances must be rare where both partners are alive, and well al; the present time. f.
 Owing to their success, and also by re- quest, the Sawankee Indian Medicine company prolonged their stay in the town hall another week. The audiences have been fully as large, If not larger, than last week, while their most excellent en- tertainments have given the same general satisfaction. During their stay here the members of the company have proved themselves gentlemen in every respect and will leave many friends on their de- parture. Many who have purchased their medicines speak very highly of the bene- fits received, while as for pulling teeth well, the writer speaks from experience. having had fifteen pulled in about ten minutes, and without the least particle of pain. Tomorrow evening they give a social dance at the close of the entertain ment, and Saturday night will be their last appearance here. W. M. Goldie, the proprietor, intends to go to South Will lington tomorrow, and if suitable are engagements can be made they will com. mence a series of entertainments in that place Monday evening.
 StanordviIle.
 A new line of Piano Scar arfs-bargains. Prof. T. F. Jordan, library building. Will Rock is now loom fxer for the Summit Woolen Go.
 James Bentley of Rockville has accept ed the position of boss finisher with the Staffordvile Woolen Go.
 w. P. Amadon has taken an agency for wall papers, and advertises the same in the other colnmn.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E.. church will meet with Mrs. Willis Winter at Hydeville next week Thursday after noon and evening. All are cordially in- vited.
 The reading circle will meet next Mon- day evening with Mrs. w. k. Duncan. The exercises consisting of quotations, readings, patriotic songs, etc, will be in honor of Washington's birthday. "a Rev. and Mrs. c. H. Van Natter at- tended the ministers convention of the Norwi district, held at Putnam, on Monday and Tuesday. They were the guests of Mrs. Thos~Rawley while there: 1 Several of the singers of this village, together with singers of the Hollow, are rehearsing under the leadership of J. W. Dimock, for 8 cantata, which will be given at Stafford Hollow and also at staf- West Stafford. Y. F. s. c. E. subject next Sunday evening, Every Christian missionary" 7" Leader, Miss Alice Graves.
 l. c. P. Bradway Is taking a busiaess trip. He will stop at Tunerville and sev. eral other places in that section of the state.
 There will be meeting of the Junior c. E. society next Saturday afternoon. Subject, Lessons from the life of Jacob ' Miss Eunice Bradway, leader.
 The entertainment given last week by the Willing Workers was very enjoy able affair. The attendance was large, | and the society netted over $22.
 The Ladies' Industrial Circle will meet in the church vestry next Tuesday after noon and evening. A corn supper will be served from 5 to 2, after which an enter. tainment appropriate for Westinghouse birthday will be given. Admission cents, supper 10 cents. Mrs. AM. Shepard and Miss Alice Graves, ladies in charge. All are cordially invited.