The Press., 1900-11-08


resentative by large and complimentary
vote Tuesday, has been lifelong resi-
dent of Stafford. The Fosters have been
prominently Connected with the town for
several generations. Mr.. Foster Is son
of Col. VIM. A. Foster, and lives at the
old homestead on Stafford Street, and is
successful farmer. He was born in
1849, and received his education in the
public schools and Monson academy, sup
plemented by courses at Woodstock and
Bacon academies. He has been staunch
republican and has served the town In
various capacities. He has been first Sc
lectman twice and has served four terms
In all on the board. He has also served
on the board of assessors and on the
board of relief. Mr.. Foster is a man of
good judgment, and will creditably rep
resent the town in the legislature.
Miss Maude Odell George opens her
dancing school in Maccabees' hall this
evening. The indications are that there
will be stable class.
Edward Powers of State Line was be-
fore the borough court yesterday charged
with drunkenness. The evidence in the
case was conclusive, and Judge Parkess
gave him 80 days.
The ladies of Grace church are to have
their annual fair the 4th and 5th of Deem
Der. The latest report Is, that the rummage
sale receipts are over 1920. The sale
was such success that another Is plan
ed for just after Easter.
Probate Judge Marcus B. Fisk was
placed in nomination by both republicans
and democrats. He has held this office
since 1894, and his endorsement by both
parties shows the appreciation of his
faithful and valuable services.
Patrick Hennessey of Boston, an ex.
perienced bother, has been employed by
the Stafford Springs mineral water com.
pany. Everything is now ready but the
label, and as soon as this Is secured the
sale will be pushed. Already several or
ders have been received.
LePaige & Whall's company did not dc
a good business In town last week. The
company remained over this week Mon
day and Tuesday evenings and gave en-
tertainments, but did not retrieve thei
fallen fortunes. This was their las
stand. as it was decided to disband ant
return to New York.
The Current Events club will meet will
Miss Celia Holt next Monday evening
The following Is the program: Quota
tions, Shakespeare's 18th Night, Histor,
and Plot, Miss g. Ghamberlin; read
ings, Mrs. Kingsbury and Mrs. Mix; cur
rent events.
Harmony Temple of Honor will opel
their reading room next Saturday even
ing. All members are invited to be pres
ent. The order has recently added quit
a number of members, and the room Cal
be used evenings for games and reading
Every effo1t will be made to make tn
surroundings attractive, and the new
room will undoubtedly prove popula
resort during the winter months.
b George A.. Moore, the optician, wei
known here, was the victim of seriou
shooting accident In Palmer, Tuesday
Mr.. Moore, with two companions, wa
hunting, when bird was raised. One q
the sportsmen shot at the bird, and MI
Moore received a part of the charge
the face. He loses the sight of his RICH
eye, and fear Is felt for the left. Ever
effort will be made to save the sight c
the left eye, and the many friends of MI
Moore hope that it may be spared to him
; Miss Anna L. Turschmann, daughte
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Turschmanr
I was united in marriage saturday after
, noon to Paul T. Schmidt of Ellington
The ceremony was performed by Rev. 7
D. Martin, Jr., of Grace church. Tn
wedding took place at the BRIDES home
which was att1actively decorated for tn
occasion. The bridemaid was Miss Ar
ME Younghaus, and Max Turschmann,
brother of the bride, acted as best mar
A reception at the Teutonia club wa
held Saturday evening, with dancing an
refreshments. After brief wedding tri
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmidt will reside at Stat
ford Hollow, where the groom is en-
ployed.