The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-12-06

E. Prentice.
One of the most enjoyable Thanksgiv-
ing gatherings In this vicinity was at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James A. johnson
In Hydeville, when they entertained as
guests MIR. and Mrs. George FL. Melville
Of Westerly, r. L., Mrs. J. N. ellsworth
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ellsworth and
daughter of Worcester. Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Boardman Of Poquonnock, and Mrs.
Fred johnson Of Union.
Report of the first intermediate depart
ment, Miss Gertrude Wightman, teacher {:
No of scholars registered 27 average at
tendance % 81; scholars perfect 10 at
tendance, Henry Barsaleau, George A.
Clarke, Frank Hassett, Lulu I. Ide, Miner
L. Squier, Charles Moore; not absent,
but tardy once, Clifton II. Colburn.
Thursday last seemed to be an unus-
ually quiet Thanksgiving day, and IS far
as we could learn there were but few
large family gatherings. The rain In the
evening did not tend toward putting a
more cheerful aspect on the situation,
and proved an important factor In the
light attendance at the dance given by
the band in Spiritualist hall that evening.
Among those who were with relatives In
the village were Attorney and Mrs. W..
A. King and son of Willimantic at
Mrs. Kings parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d.
Cady; Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Burley of
Holyoke with their daughter, Mrs. q. FL.
Pinney; Elmer Druley of Tufts college
with his parents at the Universalist par
sonage; Miss Geniveive Dimmick OF
Westfeld, Mass, with Mr.. and Mrs.
Monroe Dimmick; Edmund Roberts and
son, Arthur, of Brightwood with their
family. George Latham spent the day
with his parents in wellington; MIR. and
Mrs. Russell Colburn and son, Clifton,
with relatives at New London.
Hydeville.
Harry A. Ledoyt has returned from
Smithville, N. J. He is intending to re-
main at home this winter.
StaRordville.
Geo. E. Duncan has gone to Monson to
work, as fireman for Heritage & Hurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Thompson re.
turned from their wedding trip last week
Miss Susie West of Worcester. Mass.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. W.D. Roberts
Mrs. Elderidge Is quite Ill at the home
of her sister, Mrs. L. Pinney of Man
chester.
The M. E. Sunday school has decided to
hold Christmas entertainment on Christ
mas eve.
Isaac M. Agard and family of Rockville
spent Thanksgiving with their folks ir
this village.
Robert Walbridge and family have
moved to Wales, where he is employed
as engineer.
Mrs. Glare L. LeMonde is spending 6
few days in East Brookfield, Mass, witt
her daughter and sister.
Two deer were feeding in Ezra L. Col
burns house lot nearly all day last Thurs.
day, and seemed perfectly at home.
Although there has been very low watel
in the reservoir, and in all the wells
around here, we think some of the people
have not been dry by the amount of beer
brought in last week.
Scholars of the intermediate room, Miss
May Colburn teacher, neither absent mol
tardy during the fall term: Leila J. Bow
den, Irving F. Bowden, Bessie J. Duncan
Charlotte E. Pagan. Whole number O.
scholars 10; average attendance 1876.
Mrs. Winter and son spent Thanks
giving In Willimantic, Mrs. Comings II
Union, Mrs. Booth and Miss Booth, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Bowden and children anC
Mrs. W. Chaplin at Stafford Springs, Mrs
w. d. Roberts at Worcester, Geo. Eator
and son, at Willimantic, A. S. Eaton al
Sturbridge.
The following is the report of the schoo
for the past term grammar departments
perfect in attendance, Maggie Pagan
Lizzie Gilthrop, Merl Hughes, Charlie
Peel. Primary department, perfect In at
tendance, Bertha Belcher, Willie Smith
Maud Brown, Fred Taylor, Florence
Guenther; number Of pupils 80; average
attendance 25. 9.
West Stafford.
Preaching service will be held as usua
next Sunday afternoon at one O'Clock.
Miss Mabel Truesdell returned t,
Springfield Monday, after having spen
several days with her parents.
Mrs. J. r. Newell and Miss Josephin
spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs
Philo Atwood at Willimantic.
Rev. H. T. Barnard has accepted tn
call to the Congregational churches ii
this place and Staffordvile, and is expect
ed to preach next Sunday.
Surprise parties seem to be in vogue Il
this vicinity, another being given las
week Wednesday evening for Miss Berth
Ellithorpe, which proved to be very en-
| ioyable event.
N. Jerome Worthington, "a, for man
years an honored and much respecte
citizen of this town, died at his heme 1
CRANKY, Mass, early Saturday morning
His illness was only of two weeks durs
ton, pneumonia inducing heart failur
being the direct cause of his death. Th
deceased was born In West Stafford, an
was for many years the village black
smith. Owing to falling health he sol
out his business to Michael Roberts, tn
/ to CRANKY. He leaves a widow, on
daughter, Lila j., and one son, Fran
H., who reside at home, also five brotf
ers and four sisters, all of whom were
attendance at the funeral, which was hel
from the church in this place on Tuesda
afternoon at one O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Be
of the CRANKY Congregational church o
ficiating. The burial was in the cente
cemetery.
| TOLLAND.
E. P. Aroine, Jr., of New Haven sper
Thanksgiving at E. 8. Agard's.
Mrs. E. HI. Tilton gave pleasant dane
to about thirty young people Wednesda
evening.
Hon. Charles Underwood left town
spend the winter in Newton. Mass, La
Wednesday.
Edward G. Bryan and family of Yves
field, Mass. have been the guests OF Mr.
s. L. Coyle.
There will be service and sermon at til
Buff Cap school house next Sunday at
Sunday school at 2.
Miss Marian B. Agard has been HON
from Mt. Holyoke college, accompanie
by her friend, Miss Cossitt.