The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-01-04
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Vital statistics, 1899: Marriages, 8;
births, "A; deaths, IL. y
DR.. Charles A. Rider recently visited
HE mother, Mrs. Della A. Rider. III
We are under obligations to Congress
man Henry for public documents. 81
There will be an adjourned meeting Of
the board OF relief Wednesday, 18th inst.
Charlie Carpenter, who used to live
with the late Edward Morrison, is Low
attending Moody's school at Gill, Mass ,
we hear. Z
Winfield Slater's new barn 10 nearing
completion. When finished, with Its ca
pacious cellar, It win be . handy, SER
viceable affair.
Among recent festive occasions in this
vicinity were the paper wedding Of Chas.
Korner and wife, and the East Wellington
Endeavor social, both at George Lyons
List Of letters remaining uncalled for
In post ONCE Jan. Sd: A. GruH, Plsten
Sill. Factory. L. Dziminkouski, Mise
Louisa Whitehouse, MIR. Weiner, VIM.
Tische, Union Augur Bit Co.
Mr.. Philbrook, who has supplied the
Baptist church two or three Sundays, re-
mains In town, this week, chiefly on ac-
count of the religious interest in South
Wellington, and will occupy the pulpit
next Sunday.
Notwithstanding the elements were
rather unfavorable, quite a number Of
persons from this vicinity attended the
New Years party at Gilbert Amidon's,
Westford, Monday night. The house
was full Of guests, and good cheer.pre.
vailed. -4r y q
We are requested to give notice that
the mid-week prayer meeting on the Hin,
which went into dissuetude while the late
pastor was In the legislature. and after.
will be revived this evening, when, 1t lie
expected, MIR. Philbrook will be present
and conduct the services.
Daniel Glazier Potter, a Monson, Mass.
prominent man, who died recently, was q
native of this town, son of the late Bar,
tholomew and Ksziah 0lazier Potter. He
was cousin of the late Mrs. 8. r. Pres.
ton. His birthplace and early home was
near the Juul place, Moose Meadow.
Frank D. Preston and wife are to spend
the winter with Widow Lucius Preston.
He has brought with him from Whitman.
tic a horse and carriage and some articles
OF furniture. He inherits the real estate
while. as executor of the will, he pays
over to the widow Cash funds In lieu Of
dover.
A very pleasant gathering was that al
Charles Thresher's Christmas day. -Four
generations were present, the oldest BE-
ing ~ years Of age, the youngest only
four weeks. Friends were present from
Westford and Stafford. In the evening
there was an entertainment, with recita.
lions, readings, singing, ETC.. after which
was q Christmas tree well laden with
gifts for old and young. The evening
passed all too quickly, and was much en-.
joyed by all. There were 81 present, who
sat around the we'll filed table and die
ample justice to the tempting viands
thereon. The guests returned to theil
homes Tuesday, feeling that they were
well paid for their drive to Wellington.
South willington Correspondence.
The railroad station Is still "shy" 8
stove.
The street lights about the village are
q great Improvement.
]. w. Harrison and wife spent Sunday
last with Mr.. Harrison's parents at Yam
TIC.
Miss Hester Hall and niece, Miss Elsi.
Kingsbury, have been visiting with rela
tives In Norwich the past week.
The ice run has been put 10 place ant
the snow is being scrapsd or the pond K
be 10 readiness for Ice harvesting.
Louis Dimock has purchased o shep
herd dog Of parties at Moosup. 9. p
Morrison has also one from the same lit
ter.
Mr.. Philbrook held service in the hal
Wednesday evening, and will also hols
services at the same place Friday even
Ing and will preach there Sunday after
noon.