The Press., 1900-06-07
ohlldren's day will be observed in the

OQ1lur0uS U6y WAn U0 OU5oKN0u Au UAO hall Sunday, June IT.
 Silas Clark and wife have left the em- ploy of the company, and are now visit ing in East Hampton.
 As Rev. 0. A. Piddock was unable to be here last Sunday, there was no preach ing service in the hall.
 Next Sunday it Is expected that Chas. l.. Snow will assume his duties as pastor of the Baptist society in Willington, and will preach in the hall at the regular hour. Miss M. B. Lord held an evening meet ing at the hall Tuesday evening, and an- nounced that she would also be here We'd nesday and Friday evenings of this week and Thursday evening of next week. Shopmates and friends of the late o. 0. Essex contributed fifteen dollars to be used in purchasing floral pillow, as mark of respect and esteem for one whose sterling qualities as neighbor and citi- zen will be lasting monument in the minds of those who have known him the best.
 | The death of Charles C.. Essex, who has been suffering for a long time from an internal ulcer, occurred at his home in this village at o'clock, Monday after noon, June 4th. Deceased was 56 years of age, and had been employed for about 26 years as overseer of the dresser room for Gardiner Hall, Jr., & Co. His trouble had obliged him to give up his position in April, 1899, since which time his health had steadily failed until the end, which he himself had realized was neal and al- though suffering greatly at times, he bore up wonderfully, and tried to appear cheer full under the most distressing circum- stances. MT. Essex had served the town in various capacities, including term in the legislature. He was a staunch repub- lican, and was chairman of the town con- mittee at the time of his death. He was a member of Ionic lodge, No. no, of Free Masons, and belonged to the order of Maccabees and also was member of the Royal Arcanum. As kind and obliging neighbor, he will be gratefully remem- bered by those who have been in posi- ton to appreciate the services he was al- ways so willing to render. Besides a brother and sister, he leaves wife, one son and daughter. The funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this forenoon, and the burial was at Willimantic.
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 Miss Lord, who is holding meetings about town, is expected to conduct ser vice at the M. E. church next Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Children's day will be observed at the Methodist church next Sunday. Sermon to the children at 9 p. m. In the evening at 7.3O the children of the Sunday school will give service of song and recitation entitled "Joy and praise." Everybody come.
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 The exercises Memorial day were well attended and all was successful from begin. ing to end. Both citizens and veterans do all they can to honor the memory oi the dead soldiers.
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold It's annual meeting for election of officers ir connection with its gathering at the home of MT. and Mrs. Robt. E. Webster Friday afternoon and evening".
 Children's Day will be observed at tn, M. B. church next Sunday. The pastol will preach special sermon to the child ren at the morning service. A concer will be held in the evening under the aus pices of the Sunday school. Miss Flora E. Bromley sister of tqt l Methodist pastor, returned to her home in Norwich, this mo rning. Her return is due to slight illness. Her many friends in: this village will regret this fact anc sincerely hope for her speedy recover.
 and her return here for the summer.