The Press., 1900-11-08

It came as great surprise to the many
friends of Mrs. A. Fl. Weaver to learn on
Wednesday morning that she had sus-
tanned severe paralytic shock the night
before and that grave fears were enter
tanned for her recovery. This morning,
however, there Is considerable improve
ment in her condition, and 1t Is expected
that she will rally.
A series of ten semi-monthly Sunday
evening services will be held In the Uni
versalist church on the second and fourth
Sunday evenings Of each month. On the
second Sunday evenings the subjects will
be the give points of universalist fell
lowship,o which are: 1st, The Universal
fatherhood OF God; 3D., The spiritual au-
thority and leadership Of His son, Jesus
Christ; Sd, The trustworthiness OF the
bible as containing revelation from
God 4th, The certainty of a just retri-
button for sin; 9th, The final harmony OF
all souls with God. On the fourth Sum-
day evenings the following subjects will
be considered: In November and Decem-
Der, "The living forces In human life to-
day." which are: LIST, The material and
I'd the spiritual forces. In January and
February, Beginning the twentieth GEN.
fury, some Of its problems and resources"
The series will close on the fourth Sun
day In March with an evening with the
choir. The series begin next Sunday
evening at o'clock. Subject, "The uni
versal fatherhood of God"
stafTOrdville.
The young people of the Congregation
al church will present drama entitled
'tRebecca's Triumph" Tuesday evening
Nov. 9th. Ice cream will be OH sale.
-.1 West Stafford.
Mrs. ]. G. Clarke and daughter, Lora,
are visiting relatives in Hartford.
1t is expected that Rev. II. T. Barnard
Of Bradford, VT, will occupy the pulpit
next Sunday.
Miss Harriet LaRock, milliner for E. T
Russell and Co., was the guest of Miss
Lottie Fairfield over Sunday.
The Junior G. E. society will give ar
entertainment, consisting of dialogues anG
singing, on Friday evening, commencing
at T. 30 O'Clock. Cake and cocoa will be
served. A general invitation is extended
About forty young people from Somers
and West Stafford gave Daniel Avery {
pleasant surprise last Saturday evening
the occasion being his twenty first birth
day. Refreshments were served and thu
evening was thoroughly enjoyed by al
present.
The Junior society of Christian En-
deavor will give an entertainment In the
vestry Friday evening, commencing a
7.3O. Admission 10 cents, children under
ten years of age free. Cake and cocos
will be on sale after the entertainment
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
| UNION.
The result of the vote In Union Is a.
follows: Mckinley, 66; Bryan, s.; Wool
ey, 3; Mclean, So; Bronson, IS; Henry
IS; futile, 18; Thompson, So; Joslyn
Is. Robert B. Horton and William
Webster, both republicans, were electeo
representatives. The democrats did no
place any candidates for Representative
in the field. The following justices wer,
elected: E. M. Horton, L. M. Reed, Ly
man Moore, s. B. Goodier, G.. W. Brad
way, Oscar Willis.
Mashapaug.
Rev. G. B. Bromley returned to hi
home in Norwich on Tuesday.
| Mrs. A. H. Butterworth is slowly re
covering from her severe fall. This
though surprising even the physician VIII
attends her, will be gratifying to all he
friends and acquaintance.
The presidential election here was quiet
Bryan received five votes and Woolley 9
the rest being for Mckinley with the ez
ception of few scattering. There wer
about twenty stay -at-homes.
| Wesley Winch and family have arrived
and assumed charge of the grocery bus
ness, established by J. W. Winch. TIL
store has undergone thorough paintin
and repairs during the past week.
Rev. G. B. Bromley, of Norwich, Conn
preached at the Methodist Episcop'
church on Sunday, both morning and ever
ing. Mr.. Bromley is the father of til
local pastor, and was guest at the pa
sonage over Sunday. He preached
special invitation to the great delight {
both pastor and people.