The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-04-05
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

%O.JV each. Odll anu oAdmlu0. Ii We
have not the size you want we can get 1t
for you.
Miss Beckwith is now prepared to
show the latest styles of the season In
Millinery. All are cordially invited to a
display Of trimmed goods, Friday and Sat- |
urday, April 9th and 7th, and patronage
respectfully solicited.
A. w. Walker is showing a large as
sortment of Pulley Belts, in both leather
and silk, from % cts. to SO cts. each; al |
so Buckles and Slides, so you can make
your belts.
"A. l.. Howard has just opened his
first invoice of Shirt Waists. They are
very attractive assortment. Call and ex-
anime them.
Geo. A. Moore, optician, in Stafford
Springs every Friday. Leave orders at
Butterfeld's Hardware Store.
-Children's Dresses, White and Cling
ham Aprons, at E. L. Burr's.
Only first-class work allowed to leave
Maverick laundry. f. E. Converse, ag't |
"A. W. Walker is showing large as
sortment of Ladies' Shirt Waists, from a
SOC cotton to a $5 silk one. Special value
In Black Sateen Waist, in all sizes, |
from 80 to A.
of GiBghams, Madras Cloths and Per- |
Gales for summer wear. Call and examine. |
"A. w. Walker is showing good as
sortment of Ladies' and Misses suits from
$500 to $25 90. We have over forty in
stock and receiving new ones most every
day. Call and examine and get prices.
"A. w. Walker is showing Ladies'
Dress Skirts from $1.19 to $40 90 each.
Special value in rain skirt at five dol
lars, better one at So 90.
House Dresses for spring. They are
beauties. Call and see for yourself at
E. l.. Burr's.
Carpet Warp spoiled all colors at E.
L. Burr's.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Mr.. and Mrs W. P Bidwell were in
Hartford yesterday.
Charles Davis Of Hampden spent the
Sabbath with his family.
The ladies of Winter W. R. G. will
serve supper tomorrow night.
Robert K. Bennett of Dayville is spend
ing week with his brother, E. A. Ben
nett.
The annual rental of pews at the NJ. E..
church will take place next Monday even
ing at g.. 80, sharp.
H. s. Abel has been in Hartford this
week attending sessions Of the state
central republican committee.
E. s. Farnell Is i'll with the grippe at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Walter
Scott. Mrs. Farnell is with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Nichols have re-
turned from Livingston, N. j., where
they have been spending the winter.
The American Athletic club will hold
social dance at their hall on Westford
avenue on Saturday evening, April 21st.
Workmen are busy cleaning the loose
dirt and other debris from the business
streets under the direction of Highway
Superintendent Parkess.
The 18th musical service at the Congre-
gational church last Sunday evening was
enjoyed by large audience, and was one
of the best of the series.
Miss q. s. Beckwith in another col
umn announces that she is ready for her
customers, and will hold her millinery
opening this week Friday and Saturday.
The Current Events club will meet with
Mrs. 81. Alden, on Edgewood, Monday
evening. Quotations: Medicinal knowl-
edge; Hamlet, Act ", read and discuss
ed.
Sunday evening at the Congregational
church the choir will render one or two
choruses from Stainer's "Crucifxion,"
which was given by the Choral society
last year.
The parishione1s of the Methodist
church, as we'll as the other friends OF
Rev. Julian S. Wadsworth, will be pleased
to learn of his reappointment to this field
by the recent conference.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will hold their usual supper and social
next Wednesday evening. Supper at
O'Clock. Ladies in charge, Mrs. g. G,
Parkess and Mrs. E. Z. Taft.
Miss Esther Chandler has resigned hel
position in the post office, and is succeed
ed by Charles Moore. Miss Chandler
has proved capable assistant in the Of
flee, and regret is felt that a new position
which she Is about to accept will probably
call her from town.
The board of directors of the Stafford
Country club held meeting Saturday at
ternoon, and elected the following officers
President, Christopher Allen; vice-presi
dent, j. 81. Valentine; secretary, J. Car
GnnUQraQ. Ho0lou
Is expected that the grounds will be open
ed next week Saturday.
Acopy Of the Salem (Ohio) News ha
been received which gives an account o
the opening of the millinery department
of Converse & Co., who recently wen
there from here to locate. Their frs
opening was an elaborate one. An or
chestra was in attendance, and each Wis
entering the building.
John McCIohan, g., died suddenly a
his home last Friday evening of hear
disease. Mr.. McCrohan has been resi-
dentiof the town for about 80 years. II
leaves a widow and seven children. @
the children Dennis, John and Jeremia
reside In Providence. Thomas, Jane
and Miss Margaret reside at home, and
married sister, Mrs. Mary Mccarthy, ais
resides In town. The funeral was hel
Monday from St. Edwards, Rev. R. c
Gragan officiating. The burial was
the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Eliza Young Washburn, 80, viii
of Nathan Washburn, the car-wheel mai
ufacturer, died Saturday of pneumonia
The deceased had been In failing health fo
some time, and the attack Of pneumoni
was too much for her feeble strength