The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-01

1E1ouUS III lulS pAdC0 Ados WOOMs
A son Warren Edson) was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Neff, Feb. 21st.
Clarence Newell has been quite sick
with the grip, but is now slowly recover
ing.
Mrs. Chas. Young and children of Stat
ford Springs are visiting at Dennison
Bakers.
At the quarterly conference held at the
church last week Tuesday s. F. Maine OF
Stafford Springs was granted license as
local preacher. The vote was also In
favor Of the return of the pastor, Rev. +.
A. Woodwork, another year.
An all-day service will be held at the
church this week Friday, beginning about
1890 O'Clock. Rev. F. A. Woodwork
will preach In the morning. Rev. W. I.
johnson of Tolland In the afternoon.
Rev. Geo. Williams of Stafford will be
present and will preach In the evening.
Rev. j. s. Wadsworth will have charge
of Intervening services.
A small party of young people assem-
bled at the home of Everett Charter last
Monday evening, to remind him Of the
fact that it was the 10th anniversary Of
his birth. AS 1t was a genuine surprise,
Everett was not at home when they call
ed, but was sent for and soon returned.
Games were INDUCED In, after which re-
freshments were served and a good time
enjoyed by all.
MANSFIELD.
Professor PEBBLES of Storrs occupied
the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday
morning, in the absence Of the pastor,
Rev. Leonard Smith.
During the heavy thunder storm Sat-
urday night barn situated on what lie
known as. the Bennett farm, and owned
by Mr.. Bosworth, was struck by light
ming and entirely destroyed. The barn
contained large quantity of hay and oat
fodder. Six head Of cattle which were In
the barn were saved. The loss was
about $500. There was only small in.
surance. The loss is a serious one fol
Mr.. Bosworth.
The &C. A. @. Lookout for February
has been issued.
J. II. Hale of South Glastonbury lee
tured in the college hall Friday afternoon
on "Details of Business"
| The senior class has selected Professor
R. w. Stimson, B. D., A. B., to deliver
the baccalaureate sermon.
The entertainment given by the Ath
letic Association Saturday evening proved
a success. The sum of $25 was realized
The first annual indoor inter- class ath
letic meet will take place March l6. A
handsome oak shield will be awarded t.
the class scoring the highest number O.
points. Professor Knowles will hav,
charge of the training of the contestants
four from each class.
| Mansfield Depot.
Mrs. M. D. Willard spent the Sabbath
in New Haven.
i Miss Mabel Dimock of Willimanti
was home over the Sabbath.
Miss Grace Snow of Jewett City spen
the Sabbath at David Shows.
Ernest Durkee entertained q party O
friends Friday evening at Crokenole.
| Miss Carrie Thompson, who has beer
spending several weeks here with friends
has returned to her home In Hampton.
Mrs. Ham, who has been spending sew
eral weeks with her aunt, Mrs. A. Z
Brown, has returned to her home In Bos
ton.
The Hillside club will meet with Mrs
Merritt Smith, Tuesday, March 8. TIL
club met with Mrs. G. Steadman last Fri
day afternoon.
| A. B. Campbell spent the Sabbath Il
Hartford with his wife who Is in the hos
pital, having recently undergone an opel
alton. She is very comfortable at preser
writing.
Mount Hope.
Mrs. Susan Griggs Is home again afte
being in Hampton nearly all winter.
Miss Lucy Copeland, who has bee
home on a vacation, has returned to Ere.
mont Dunham's In Gurleyville.
| David Russ dog, Prince, has succumt
ed to the distemper prevalent among til
CANNES. The family were very sorry
lose him.
Mrs. Joseph Bacon had surprise part
recently. She went to Woodstock
spend the day with friend, and on re
turning in the evening about fifty assen
bled to greet her. A baked bean supp,
was served also cake and coffee.
UNION.
At the quarterly meeting of the Youn
Mems Christian association, at Atho
Mass, last week, r. H. Back was electe
treasurer in place Of A. J. Hamilton, wi
now fills the position of president.
Sheriff P. B. Sibley of Windham cou
a ty and Labor Commissioner Harry ]
= Back are taking business trip to Wasl
l ington and through the southern state
4 They will be absent about week.
d Mashapaug.
Me asles are In the village to slig
q extent.
AO AA0NAOo Atu oOOAOty Will u4O0b
the parsonage Friday afternoon and eve
: ing of this week.
+ Mrs. Lyman Moore who has been co
J. fined to her home by illness, the pa
J. week, Is improving, and expects to be o
+ again in few days. 49,,
g A petition has been signed and hand
to the Hambleton Wooden Co., askil
o them to shut the gate to the village pom
q which will greatly help the looks Of Il
village.
The school was closed on Washin
% toms birthday. The winter term clos
on Friday of this week and vacation
three weeks Is to follow. Miss III.
Smith Of Warehouse Point Is the teach
IL High winds followed the thunder stor
of Saturday night in this locality, 81