The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-03-08
WELLINGTON.

The telephone has been removed from
East Wellington.
/ William +. Squier has been appointed
postmaster at East Wellington.
Charles Westcott, who has been stop
ping at George Lyons for some time, has
gone to work for Augustus Miller.
1t Is amusing nowadays to see In some
fthe newspapers the cuts of distinguished
men-from the president of the United
States, down to the newly appointed hog
hayward.
"Who can decide which has done more
for mankind, the cow or the steam en-
CINE, the horse or electricity, the sheep
or the printing press, the dog or the rifle,
the ass or the loom?"
"A little girl who can write pleasant.
friendly letter, with good penmanship,
correctly spelled, with capital letters prop
erly used, etc., Is useful member Of So
ciety. Such letters were lately received
from South Coventry and West Stafford,
Then, too, such letters show what kind
OF school teachers are abroad.
Mr.. Snow occupied the Baptist pulpit
last Sunday. Eugene 8. Philbrook will
supply next Sunday. We understand that
these TWO young men from the theological
seminary at Newton, Mass, will alter
nately supply this pulpit for the present.
The society committee are f. w. Pratt,
Stephen Slingsby and W. d. Bracket.
Word reached here Saturday last that
Joseph Eldridge, formerly of this town,
but for many years a resident of Rock
vile, fell to the floor of his home, the pre-
ceding day, from stroke Of apoplexy.
He had been in an enfeebled condition
for some time. He died Tuesday night.
His age was 80.
There is much fault found Just now be-
cause the magazines come with their
leaves untrimmed. But the fact is, they
| are published in two kinds, those with
the leaves cut and those with the leaves
uncut. Patrons can have their choice,
For ourselves we prefer the leaves Of the
reading matter cut and the advertising
pages uncut. But there are others.
There was Christian Endeavor social
at the home of G. 8. Amidon, in the Hol-
low, Friday evening of last week, at
which were present, with their violins.
John g. Ryder, John F. WLitford, G. s.
Amidon, E. II. Burdick, Jos. Dimock
and Master Dave. Miss Jennie Church
presided at q. s. Amidon's piano. Bert
Cartier, who was present, donated largely
to the proceeds-$3.
1t Is understood, we hear, that the can.
tata. "Pillar Of Fire." will be given bv
members Of the faculty and students of
the Conn. agricultural college, at Storrs,
In the Congregational meeting house on
Tuesday evening, 18th inst, at 7.3O
O'Clock. Should the weather be unfav.
orable, the following Wednesday evening.
Admission, 10 cents; children, 10 cents.
Notwithstanding the bad state of the
roads, II the evening Is pleasant, we be-
speak full attendance.
Eliza Spaulding Whitford, widow of
the late Nelson Whitford. passed away
peacefully at the home of her son, John
F. Whitford, Sunday evening, at the adj
vanced age Of 81. Her death was due to
general breaking up of the system, hav-
Ing suffered from the infirmities incident
to old age for some time. She was born
In Eastford, but for over half a century
had been most respected resident OF
this town. Her husband died some nine
years ago. She was one of the old school :.
good wife, mother, neighbor and friend.
Four children survive her, Widow W.
ID. Irons of Stafford Springs, Henry Clay
Whitford of Willimantic, Mrs. Belle Nc
lntyre of Providence, R. l., and John F.
Whitford, as mentioned above. Prelimi.
nary services were held at the house yes.
terday, while at the following hour, IL
O'Clock, the funeral proper occurred at
the Congregational meeting house, Rev.
Mr.. Davies Of Storrs, the present supply,
officiating. She had been for many years
a beloved and consistent member of that
church. The interment was in the old
cemetery.
south Wellington Correspondence.
School closed last Friday for a two.
| weeks vacation.
| Mrs. Albert Richardson has purchased
an organ of W. F. Essex.
Frank Bowen of Manchester snent the
Sabbath at g. Hall, Jr's.
Miss Amy Williams of Willimantic has
been visiting at T. A. Denman's.
Viola Gergler is sick with the measles
which she caught in Warren, Mass.
Bert Macfarlane was in town last week
In the interests Of a firm of soap manu-.
facturers.
| The Misses Rose and Lizzie Hall have
been visiting in Pawtucket, R. l., the
past week.
| A new class has been started In the
sunday school with Mrs. VIM. Eldridge
as teacher.
Gilbert and Charles Worden Of Beckett
Mass, are visiting with their brother
Geo. Fl. Worden.
Stated communication of Uriel Lodge
+. q A. M, Saturday evening. Work In
the second degree.
Mr.. Perry finished filling his ice-house
last Sunday, and began taking down the
Ice track Tuesday.
William Nichols dog was shot by some
unknown person, and so injured that his
owner had him killed.
w. ID. Bracket has purchased horse
OF W. 81. Hall and carriage and harness
OF out-of-town parties, making a very
handsome turnout.
1t Is with mingled feeling of pleasure
and regret that we announce the marriage
OF John r. Neil and Miss Florence Char.