The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-22
MANSFIELD.

The school in the 9th district has been
closed part of the week owing to the
death and funeral of the teachers aunt,
Miss Sarah A. Barrows.
The mercury for several days lowered
at or below zero reminding one that
Candlemas day was clear and bright,
but the advance Of SOILS rays are encour-
aging.
Winter put in another appearance bring
ing along the biggest snow storm of the
season. There was enough of the "beau-
tiful" to make good sleighing had it been
more evenly distributed, but Old Boreas
decided the matter and the consequence
was drifted roads.
Miss Sarah Ann Barrows died very
suddenly early Saturday morning at the
home of her sister, Mrs. M. B. Whitney.
She returned Friday night apparently In
her usual health but was taken violently
i'll about a. M, and died an hour later,
despite all medical aid that could be ad-
ministered. She was 20 years Of age and
q daughter of the late Deacon Salmon
BaIrows. Her twin sister, Joanna. died
several years ago at her western home.
She leaves besides three brothers, Deacon
Joseph Barrows for many years resident
of Eastford, Frank Barrows who resides
with him and s. o. Barrows of Ellington.
She was a native of this town, where she
had always resided with the exception of
the time spent with her western sister.
She was woman OF unobtrusive man
ners. usually prefering the quietude of
home where the humble duties of her
6oi1v lifn xyoro rorRoryood with tho faith
fulness Of Martha whom Jesus loved.
She was for many years constant men,
Der of the Second Congregational church
lat Storrs. Her funeral took place on
Tuesday, at IL a. m.
Mansfield Depot.
Mrs. A. e. Botham is visiting friends
in Hampton.
Mrs. Merritt Smith is spending a few
days in Hartford.
Mrs. Bidwell who has been visiting her
grandpar ents, has returned to her house
In Manchester.
Mrs. Sydney Perkins and children have
been visiting at VIM. Corbit's.
Prof. La Forte's reception at Hillside
hall last Thursday evening was we'll at
tended. A nice supper was served during
the evening.
Miss May Robinson of Willimantic has
started dancing class, which meets Sat
urday afternoons.
A church fair was held in the college
chapel last Thursday. Many articles
were given by friends. The sum of $Sl
was realized.
Professor Jones of the Vermont agri.
cultural experiment station lectured il
the chapel Friday afternoon on Fruit
Flowers and Bees.''
The monthly reception will be held Fri
day night and Saturday evening. There
will be an entertainment for the benefit O
the Athletic Association.
TOLLAND.
VIM. L. Ayers and wife are the parents
Of another son, born Monday.
Owing to the severe storm there wer'
no church services on Sunday.
Richard v. Chapman of Boston an.
Miss Margaret MacGregor were at Mrs
E. A. Tilton's over Sunday.
Mrs. W. A. Agard went to South Had
ley, Mass, to spend Washington's birth
day with her daughter, Miss Marion B
Agard, Of Mt. Holyoke college. FLORA.
There will be services and sermon a
Buff Cap next Sunday at 8 p. m.
| Alder Usher secured cross fox Will
hunting on Loren Reeds land In tn
southwest part Of Tolland last week.
weighed ten pounds. The skin Is silve
gray, with tinge of red on the back.