The Press., 1899-01-26


most cheerfully cast my vote accordingly.
have that confidence in the voters OF
Stafford that leads me to believe that
they will vote upon this matter in the
way they they believe will be conducive
TO the best interests Of the greatest num-
Der concerned. 1t is hoped that there
will be full expression of sentiments
upon this matter before the time OF the
annual meeting, SO that it may be thor
oughly understood in all its phases.
j. r. wASHBURN.
stafford.
Miss Burke, who has been the guest of
Mrs. Adelbert Needham, has returned to
Springfield.
Mrs. Lucius Blodgett, at the Village,
has been quite seriously i'll for some time,
but is now improving.
Subject for the meeting of the Y. P. 5.
q. e. this evening-"A students prayey"
A meeting for the day Of prayer for Col
leges. All cordially invited.
Mrs. Huldah Wakefield was called to
Springfield Tuesday to attend the funeral
of her sister, Mrs. Harriet Parker. who
died of cancer the Friday before.
What with moonlight venings, good
skating, big bonfires, and lots OF young
people, the pond presented an animated
scene the first few evenings of the week.
There was another dance in the town
hall Saturday evening under the auspices
of the same parties at the Springs who
gave the other two. 1t was a very quiet
affair.
1t appears that the number of cases OF
grip In the village is on the increase. Mrs.
Lydia Wilson is one of the latest victims
of the disease, and has it in a most ag-
gravated form.
The "Stag" club had another meeting
Monday evening, with quite an Increase
in membership. 1t was also noticed that
there had been a decided Improvement in
the playing OF some Of the members.
Word has just been received of the
death of Mrs. Fred Smith, which occurred
at her home in Wales at 2.15 this morn
ing. Mrs. Smith has been Ill for long
time and her death was not unexpected.
Rev. John Cameron was again absent
from the pulpit of the Baptist church last
Sunday and his place was supplied by the
Methodist clergyman of Hamden. 1t was
announced that Mr.. Cameron would be
present next Sunday, which 1t is hoped
may prove true.
Miss Beth Sprague, who has been suf-
fering from serious attack of the pre-
vailing malady, is now improving. Dur
ing her absence her school has been in
charge of Miss Gertrude Wightman, Miss
Cady taking one grade of Miss Wight
mans school to help out.
Quite little excitement was caused
for short time Saturday evening by the
burning out of chimney tn the tenement
occupied by Joseph Miner in Abner Need
hams house. 1t made big blaze, and
it was at first feared that Mr.. Needham
would have to be moved, but 1t was soon
extinguished without any damage.
The Friday Night club held their first
meeting for the season last Friday even
ing 10 Spiritualist hall, with Mrs. Henry
Gerould and Mrs. Il. E. Burke as host
esses. The meeting was a successful and
pleasant one. Consolation prizes were
won by Mrs. Myron Leonard and G. E..
Burke, and first prizes by Mrs. Jennie
Glover and Walter Ellis.
Quite pleasant gathering was held at
the residence of Hugh Jenkins Saturday
evening, the occasion being the eightieth
anniversary of the birthday of Mrs. Dunk
lee, mother of Mrs. Ed. Wilton and Mrs.
George Latham. The evening was much
enjoyed by those present, and Mrs. Dunk
lee was presented with a handsome silk
dress as a souvenir of the occasion.
Among the out-of-town guests was anoth-
er daughter, Mrs. Jennie Whitford OF
Willimantic, who, it will be remembered,
we spoke of some time ago as not expect
ed to live from the effects of shock, yet
she has almost entirely recovered. and
was able to be present as one Of the most
lively guests of the evening.
The many friends of Rev. F. L. Batch
elder will be pleased to learn that he Gel
ebrated his eighty-fourth birthday last
week Tuesday at the home of his son, W.
B. Batchelder, at East Milton, Mass His
children and grandchildren were present,
and very enjoyable evening was passed.
A pleasant feature of the occasion was q
birthday card received from little Rachel
Glover (four years Of age) of this place,
whose birthday occurs the same day as
his, and who styles him cher twin" Mr..
Batchelder is the only surviving member
Of a large family of children, with the ex.
ception of one brother, a returned mis-.
sionary from India, who is eighty-two
years OF age, and whose birthday occurs
the same day as his, the seventeenth Of
January.
Abner Needham, who was so badly in
iu1ed by fall on the ice about two weeks
ago, died very suddenly and unexpected,
about 11.30 O'Clock TUESDAY morning
Up to very few minutes before his deatf
it was supposed that he was getting along
nicely, and no thoughts Of his immediate
death were entertained. Mr.. Needhan
was born In Wales, Mass, January 31st
1916, but came to Stafford nearly sixt.
years ago, where, with the exception o
three years, he has since lived. He wa
married early in life to Miss Mary Worth
ington, who died a number Of years ago
He was married the second time Marcl
18th, 1878, to Mrs. Hannah Nichols, VIII
survives him, as also do two children,
son and daughter, Adelbert Needham an
Mrs. Chauncey circuit, both well know
residents of this town. Mr.. Needhan
was man who was most liked by thos
who knew him best, Of quiet and retir