The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-06-15
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

w. r. G. meeting tomorrow evening.
Regular meeting of Winter Post, q. A.
R., next Tuesday evening.
Tickets for class night can be obtained
by alumni of the high school and ex-mem-
bers of the class of '99 on application to
Miss K. l. Lord or Miss G. o. Chapman
before Monday morning. 49,.
Antonio Frannolli gave birthday party
Tuesday evening to a number of his
friends. Music by the Italian band and
bountiful refreshments held the attention
of the guests and helped to pass the
evening very pleasantly.
The first of the challenge match games
took place at the golf grounds last Friday
afternoon. F. G. Sanford of the second
team was challenged by D. F. Burrett,
and maintained his position on the team
by defeating MIR. Burnett six up and four
to play. r. w. Smith OF the second team
lost his position b. being defeated by
Rev. E. w. Bishop two up.
Mrs. George w. Campbell was before
the borough court Monday charged with
assault and breach of peace. The case
was brought by Attorney Danahey on be-
half of Geo. w. Campbell, her husband.
The court found the defendant guilty, and
she paid a fine of SO and costs. Robert
Hampston was before the court on the
same old charges of vagraucy and drunk
enness. He divides his time between
Tolland and this town, and will be at
Tolland for the next three months. In
the case of Michael Donahue, charged
with drunkenness, Attorney Danahey ask.
ed that Judgment be suspended on the
payment of costs, to which the court &C.
coded.
Joseph Gilmartin of Stonington and
Miss Freda Slater were married at St
Edwards church Yesterday morning at {
O'Clock. Rev. Il. c. Gragan ocficiated
Ernest Slater acted as best man and Miss
Minnie Nothnick was bridesmaid. Aftel
a short wedding trip the newly married
couple will make their home In Stoning
ton A reception was held at the HON.
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Slater, parents
of the bride, last evening. There were
about SO or 80 guests present. Dancing
refreshments and general sociability were
features Of the evening. The young
couple received many presents, Of which
$500 In cash, the gift of Mr.. Slater to tn,
bride, was one of the most Important
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmartin left on the frs
train for the south this morning will
things coming their way.
The races and ball game at the Agri
cultural park last Saturday Afternoon
drew about three hundred people. Hy
drada, owned by Gary & Charter. won tn
running race from Flitto, the Rockvill
horse, in two straight heats. Hydrada
in fine condition, and turned the trac
easily in "a The ticycls race betwee
II. D. Converse and Charles Bassett wa
won by FL. o. Converse. The ball gam
between the Eagles and South Wilmington
was won by the home team by score {
1e too. Following is the score by innings
2 8 5 6 z 9
e. Miiillngtons, 3 8 80 81
Applications for privileges on the par
during the annual fair are beginning t
come in. The toy balloon privilege is
big demand, as there are several VIII
want It, Other privileges have bee
asked for, but the management, In MOI
cases. will favor those who have bee
here in former years.
The kirmess at st. Edwards has bee
the amusement attraction this weel
There has been a good attendance eac
evening, but the hall was not large enoug
Monday evening, when 1.-The Spy of &c
tysburg" was presented. The seats wei
all taken, and the standing room was ais
utilized. Much interest was manifesto
In the presentation, as the cast was 81
tirely new and composed of young
members than the old dramatic societ
hao nlor In 10 g
The new company was drilled by 4
OHalloran, and the way in which thu
handled "The Spy of Gettysburg" Mo
day evening was very pleasing. tt
young people were easy on the stage al
knew their lines. The makeup of ii
characters and the stage settings we
right up-to-date. The paIlor scene vi
of particular merit. The first appearan
of the junior dramatic society Of St. E.
wards was 80 well received that 1t
hoped an opportunity to see them In a
other play will be accorded.
!. A warrant has been posted calling
special town meeting for next Mondi
afternoon at o'clock at the town ha
The object of the meeting is to vote
the extension of the macadam road fro
the present terminus at the north end
point near the Congregational chur'
at Staffordville. There Is some diversi
of opinion as to the advisability of til
move. Some think that good gray
road Is preferable to the macadam, al
would like to see the extension made
gravel. Unless better gravel road G.
be made than has thus far proved possit
1t would seem that macadam Is the pro
or method. Other towns have expe
mented with gravel. In Monson a go
gravel road rolled with the steam roll
was extended from the macadam. T.
gravel washes when there Is q heavy raj
while the macadam Is not much affecte
There may be way Of building graz
highway that will wear equal to macada
and hold its shape, but as we know abo
what to expect from maeadam 1t 10 pr
haps the better way to complete this ro
OF macadam and try gravel on some 9th
road.