The Press., 1900-12-13

The entertainment at the meeting of the l.. and D. society last Saturday even- ing was very good, and included 8 cornet solo by Robert Pratt, accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Hall on the piano, reading by Geo. Richardson, and piano duett by Mrs. w. H. Hall and Miss Farwell, which was all very finely done. The de- bate, although not causing the fun that the previous one did, was closely con- tested, the two principal disputants being w. H. Hall for manufactures and c. A. Cosgrove for agriculture, the former win ming two to one. Next Saturday evening there will be a mock trial in the hall. The charge will be theft of chickens. Walter A. Allen, plaintiff; Wm.. H. Bracket, defendant. Counsel for the prosecution, T. 0. Denman and Leo. Korper; for the defense, John Stark weather and Geo. H. Bracket. Wm. H. Hall will preside as judge. At this writing the jury have not been selected. In spite of the obstacles in the way of
  pected that good case will be presented, entirely free from bitter speeches, and that the case will be characterized by gentlemanly courtesy and good feeling West Wilmington. The social will be held on Thursday evening in the chapel.
 The school seems to be prospering un- der the care of Miss James.
 Rev. W. T. Johnson preached to large congregation Sunday afternoon.
 Rev. MT. Moor, known to many in this vicinity, was present at the service last Sabbath.
 The Sunday school voted to have a Christmas tree, and appointed Mrs. War ren to have the management.
 The all-day meeting held last week was success. The old friends of Rev. MT. Nickles were glad to hear him preach again. Rev. c. H. Purdy preached in the afternoon.
 MANSFIELD. Mansfield grange held it's annual cleo tion of officers Monday night with the fol- lowing results: M., H. A. Ballou; O., H. Patterson; L., w. A. Stocking; s., R. Dallas A. s., H. V. Beebe; chaplain, President Flynt; treasurer, 0. l.. Beach,; secretary, c. H. Savage; G. R., c. E. Waters; F., Mrs. W. A. Stocking F., Mrs. H. A. Ballou; O., Mrs. 0. l.. Beach; L. A. s., Miss Anna M Conger. The grange has just taken in a class of ten new members.
 Free rural delivery as announced to be- gin on the 18th Is not to be so free as was anticipated. There is no end to the dis satisfaction with it, as proposed. It is understood that the mail will be delivered to those houses only which border on the main highway, and then only in boxes To- cated at the roadside. Those who live back from the main road must place boxes at the roadside also to receive their mail. Further, there will be but one place where outgoing mail can be deposited. If per- sons desire to obtain stamps or to send out registered letter they must meet the carrier. The daily papers that now reach this part of the town at 12 m. or 8 little earlier, will arrive hereafter at sum- t.-Hartford Courant. Gurleyvil1e. William Ingalls, mill that has been idle waiting for repairs has started up again. l Preparations are being made for con- cert and Christmas tree in the M. B. church. '
 Group meetings are to be held in the M. E. church this week commencing Tues day evening.
 | MT. and Mrs. F. c. Dunham and daugh- ters, Arlene and Marguerite, visited in Chaplin recently.
 Henry c. Barlow, wife, and Leslie of Westford have been visiting his sister, Mrs. H. A. Mason.
 School in district No. 12, taught by Edna M. Mason, closes this week for a three weeks vacation.
 Mrs. Norman Durham, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. Fenner, has returned to Willimantic.
 Charles M. Smith of Worcester, Mass, gave very interesting lecture in the M. E. church last Friday evening. Subject, "Andersonville to freedom"
 Bert Allen who worked as sawyer last year in William Ingalls, steam saw mill, died at Hartford Nov. 8. He went to the hospital and had an operation per formed and died soon after.
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