The Press., 1898-05-19

GnlS Sk0Gcn IS not only prominent III secret societies but has a wide acquaintance throughout the state because of his politi- cal work. He is a republican, and has the reputation of being hustler. MT. Abel central committee, and has served two terms on the republican town committed H. $. Abel was born at Bozrah, Sept. 21, 1857. He received his education In the schools of his native town supplement- ed by course at a select school at Frank lin. Later he took business course at the Eastman business college. He located in this town in January, 1882, buying the clothing business owned by l.. K. Lord in the old blue front block. When the op4ra house block was built in 1888 he removed to his present location, where he has carried on successful business ever since.
 John H. Mullen, proprietor of the For estville mill, is quite i'll.
 The German club is to have dance at its hall next week Saturday evening.
 Regular meeting of w. R. c. tomorrow evening. A full attendance is desired.
 Regular communication of Ionic Lodge, F. & A. M., next Tuesday evening.
 The Central Woolen company is build ing new retaining wall along the canal in the rear of the plant.
 James Comins arrived home from Phil adelphia this week for a vacation from the pursuit of medical knowledge
 Contractor Converse has finished the large storebouse that he has been build ing for the Warren Woolen company.
 Norbert Bellerose has severed his con- nection with s. F. Maine, and will take 8 short vacation before he resumes work at his trade
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson, who were married at Whitney, Vt., May 3d, have commenced housekeeping on West Main street.
 Michael Mullin has been attending the state tiremen's convention at Stamford this week as 8 delegate from the local fire company.
 A. w. Kingsbury has finished his con- tract at South Coventry, and gun Is now mounted on handsome pedestal near the Nathan Hale monument.
 Adelbert Needham received carload of horses Monday and advertises them for iI sale in another column. He also adver- tises some horses taken in trade.
 A. w. Walker will give Saturday a handsome souvenir spoon of Rear Admir- al Dewey and the Olympia to his cash T customers, who purchase goods to the amount of one dollar or more. \ The junior class of the High school H will entertain the senior class at the Springs House Wednesday evening, June 1st. Bissett's orchestra will furnish mu. sic and supper will be served. A committee appointed by the Central Vermont railroad met committee of this town at the station this afternoon and held conference relative to the extra train service petitioned for some time ago. l The programme for the may festival at St. Edwards church is not yet completed but there will be an interesting literary and musical program each evening. A unique featurwill be cake walk, arrange ments for which are nearly completed
 Miss Agnes Mcdonald returned yester- day from a short vacation in Hartford and vicinity. She was accompanied by Mrs. John Smiledge. Miss Lena Whit ford has been in charge at the Western Union telegraph office during her absence
 Some mischievously inclined person has been meddling with the hydrant from which Gary Bros get water for street sprinkling purposes. To meddle with any part of a fire apparatus is a serious offence, and an effort will be made to dis courage any further attempts of this kind
 About 30 of the friends of Miss Amelia Ellis made her birthday surprise party last Saturday evening. Dancing, sing ing and games were the enlivening ele- ments of this enjoyable occasion. Re- treatments were served and received hearty attention. Miss Ellis was pre- sented with an umbrella and ring.
 COUNTRY CLUB NoTEs.-There are some who do not seem to realize that the grounds of the club are private, and are for the use of members only. Nearly any pleasant day the past week outsiders came on the field, much to the annoyance of the members, especially the ladies. A notice will be put up at the entrance to the grounds, and it is hoped that that suggestion will be needed in the future .....f pleasant Saturday, Gary's wagon cite will leave the station for the grounds If the patronage warrants this arrange ment will be kept up all summer.T The best record for the course is 35, and the best ladies' record is said to be 5O..... George Eaton was the lowest bidder on the club house, and will begin work with out delay. Members should hand in their scores to the secretary, so that ar engagements may be made for handicap tournament in the near future.
 Stafford.
 Just received at H. F. Cady's 125 bushels of Rose potatoes. Price $1.25 per bushel.
 ;l Subject for the meeting of the Y. P. s. c. E. this evening-"Our Bodies Gods Temples ? All invited.
 Owing to the stopping of work at the Summit mill in Staffordville, Russell Col- burn has accepted similar position with the staffordville Woolen company of the same place.
 Miss Agnes Pero has resigned her posi- tion in the Riverside mill and hereafter will be employed in the new variety store at the Springs, recently opened by her uncle Henry bio.