The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-04-13

the west road Leading to the springs, just
south of the Ike Cady place, is the natur-
al outflow of this spring. Steep Gutter is
rather lonely neighborhood, there not
being house between the residence OF
Jarvis Hyde and the CAPTAIN Abe Francis
place near Ellithorpe's. though If one don't
mind the steep hills. 80 steep that they
have caust the death OF at least two per-
sons, 1t is delightful ride over through
the woods on a summers day. But not
| alone in the spring is Steep Gutter noted.
They used to relate to the writer stories
of the big snake of the Gutter that fairly
made his hair stand on end, particularly
that spot on the top of his head where
there isn't any. His snakeship was forty
feet long, as large around as a stove-pipe
and when he WAS seen crossing the road
his head would he In the woods on one
side, ami his tail In the woods on the
other si'ie Of the highway. But that was
years ago; the narrators are now telling
their stories in another and, We trust. q
better world, where the snake must also
be, for it has never been seen or heard of
since.
Stanordville.
Carl Moore has accepted position In
the store of H. F. Cady at the Hollow.
Rev. MIR. Purdy, the new minister at
the M. E. church will arrive Saturday.
W. V. OdelIs store has been connected
to the telephone exchange and as it is
pay station the people will find it very
convenient. ...- .t.
Almira, 65, wife of Charles Eager, died
last Tuesday morning after long sick
ness. The funeral will be held to day at
= ~,
The Lincoln Athletic club will give an
athletic entertainment consisting Of dumb
bell drill, four-round glove contests,
wrestling contests, ETC., Saturday even
ing at O'Clock. Admission 25 cents.
West Stafford.
Mrs. Chas. Kellogg Is entertaining Miss
Barber Of Hartford.
Fl. A. Glazler and family move this
week to Ellington street.
Charles Beasley of New York is the
guest of his niece, Mrs. Jennie Van Hey
nigen.
Bert Cooley, who has been employed
by c. Hitchcock during the winter, has
gone to Ellington.
Word was received in this village last
week Tuesday of the death of Mrs J. G,
Clark Of Windsor Locks. Mrs. Clark
was former resident of this town and
we'll known here. Her death comes as q
shock to her many friends here, few
knowing of her illness. Besides her hus-
band she leaves one sister, Mrs. Emeline
Denison, of Somers, and two brothers, U.
s. and Am. Shepard of this village, who
have the sincere sympathy of their friends
in their loss.
Early last winter, choir in Stafford
vile and one in this place, took up as a
study, "The Great Light" sacred
cantata, by Finley Lyon. These choirs
have decided to unite and give two con-
certs, one in each village. Arrangements
have been almost completed, by which
one of the finest quartette choirs in New
England will be present to assist, The
concerts will likely be given on the even
ings of the 23d and Gath of May. Here
after the..rolls will be called at the rehears
ais, and only those familiar with the
music, can sing at the concerts.
Zenas Fairfield. rs, died at his home
early Monday morning after lingering
illness. Mr.. Fairfield was born, and has
always lived in Stafford. He has been g
faithful member of the Advent church To-
many years. He married Miss Anna
Janette Fairman. She, with one son
Frank z. Fairfield, survive him. In tn
death of Mr.. Fairfield the town loses ar
upright, honest citizen. The family
mourns the loss Of an affectionate hus
band and father, and with them the com
munity sympathizes in this hour of thei
affection. The funeral services we're he'll,
at his late residence Wednesday after
noon at / O'Clock, Rev. Amasa Morse @
Putnam officiating.
WELLINGTON.
Painter and Paperer Wood and L. w
Holt are canvassing for wall paper thi
spring.
> We were misinformed as to the time c
the stated meeting of the grange. 1t
tomorrow evening.
F. W. Pratt was the successful bidde
! for this vicinity creamery route, and ha
entered upon his labors.
Rev. S. w. Clarke is to remove 500
to Westford, where he Is to act as paste
l of the Congregational church there.
, Sanford Fl. Niles Is not in very goo
health just now, and his neighbor, l.. v
!, Holt, has been troubled with asthma
{ late.
Regular meeting of the local w. G.
U. in the Baptist church parlors Satul
! day, 18th inst, 8 p. m. 1t Is hoped tn
weather will permit large attendance.
Joseph Sparks, one of our older res
> dents, is in about his usual health. Hi
neighbor, Widow William Snow, ha
i passed the severe winter quite comfor
ably. She enjoys the hospitality {
4 George Hurd and Mrs. Warren, who ar
caring for the former.
A quantity of maple molasses has bee
made In this locality this season. Re,
s. W. Clarke shipped some of his
Springfield, while G. IT. Preston SOL
I some of his by rail to Newtonville, Mas
y The latter was QWid pro quo transaction
' We have heard of no other shipments.
i. A sociable will be held with Mrs. Cha
, Thresher and Mrs. c.. H. Hobby, Frida
= evening, 2lsC inst, at their home.
t good time is expected and all are invited
/. The whang doodle family will be presel
q as side show, where they can be see
: for five cents. This family is we'll wort
+ seeing. Ice cream, candy, etc., will h
e for sale.
Neighbor Wishwell has watched tn
advent and run of the bicycle mania wit
considerable interest. He notes that it
r ve'y contagious, for one thing, and pol
ders, had it appeared while he was cit
, dweller, would he have succumbed; {
/ may he be natural immune There al
q some such. He acknowledges the wheel
beneficent mission for men, women an
i youth of leisure, in need of daily exercise
9 who live where there are smooth an
t level roadways whereon they may glid