The Press., 1900-11-08

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to cast their ballots.
Arrangements are being made for
concert by Citizens band In the opera
house on December 18th, assisted by out
side talent and vocalists.
The ordination and installation Of Rev.
E. A. Burnham is fixed for Friday, Nov
ember 90. His father, Michael Burnham,
D. D., of st. Louis, formerly OF the first
church of Springfield, will be present.
At recent meeting of the M. B. society
of Grace church the following officers
were elected: President, Helen Butter
field; vice-president, Ellora Mix treas
urer, Ada Gaunt secretary, Marjorie
Martin. The next meeting will be with
Ellora Mix Saturday at $50.
Eight tall ghosts patrolled Highland
Terrace last week Wednesday evening.
Many persons beheld the apparition and
quaked in consequence. One anxious
friend, noting the intense pallor Of the
group, summoned medical aid, after which
the spooks with some difficulty disappear
ed into the dark shades of night.
The ohrysanthemums at the greenhouse
of the Stafford floral company are now at
the best and present very beautiful ap-
pearance. ALI who desire are invited to
call at the green house and see the dis
play. The company has developed some
of the new carnations and samples are now
on exhibition at the Baker furniture ware
rooms. -....
Election returns were received at the
business mems club Tuesday night, and
the rooms were we'll filled with those who
were anxious to get the returns. Walter
Scott furnished bottled mineral water,
doughnuts and cheese for those present,
and the evening proved very enjoyable.
The returns as they came In seemed to
meet with general appreciation among
those assembled.
Marcus A. Smith, IS, died suddenly
Tuesday from the effects of a stroke of
apoplexy. Mr.. Smith had been as we'll as
usual, land his death was very unexpected.
Some years ago he had sinking spell.
which may have been slight shock, but
had no further trouble at the time. He
has had trouble with his heart recently,
and was examined by DIR. Sullivan short
time ago, who found that organ in a very
bad condition. Tuesday morning he went
to the barn to do the chores as usual.
Later he came back to the house, COM
planned of feeling bad, and laid down on
a lounge. He become insensible and medi-
cal aid was summoned. Restoratives
were applied, but he did not regain con-
seriousness, and died about Q O'Clock in the
afternoon. Mr.. Smith came to this town
from Canada when young man, and was
first employed by Thrall and Rowland,
tanners and curriers', with whom he re-
NAMED four years. He was next employ
ed by E. G. Dennis, and remained with
him twelve years. Afterwards he was en-
ployed by E. O. Dimmock in the meat
years. In 1876 he went into the meat
business with w. P. Bidwell, and after a
short period bought out his partner and
carried on the business by himself for
several years, when he sold out to Rich
ards & Armstrong. For the past few
years he has lived retired, looking after
his place and his real estate interests.
Early in life he married Miss Marietta
Sibley, who died May 6, 1897, after about
forty years Of married life. The many who
have enjoyed the hospitality of the Smith
homestead will regret to learn that the
kind and hearty host Is soon to be laid
beside the gentle, womanly hostess, whose
death caused such universal regret. Mr..
Smith never sought public office, but gave
his time outside of his business to the
home which he enjoyed so we'll. He was
a successful business man, and during the
active business years of his life accumula
ted competence. His only surviving
relative is a twin sister, Mrs. Harriet
Robinson, who resides in Ontario. The
funeral will be held at the house to-mor
row at 1 p. m. Rev. E. A. Burnham will
officiate.
Stafford.
Miss Maud Chamberlin of Hydeville IL
spending week with friends in Spring
field.
Miss Grace Mead is visiting at New
Haven and expects to remain there TO-
quite an extended time.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmidt have movet
into the Riverside company's house re
Gently vacated by Frank Lasbury.
Among those who were home to vot'
on Tuesday were Theodore Mead of New
Haven, and Roswell Warren of Warren
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Soule have re
turned from Appleton City, Mo-, wher
they have been visiting their daughter
Mrs. Howard.
Notwithstanding the fact that the tow
Is now under no-license law, there ha
not been as much drunkenness aroun
the polls at any election in the last 2
years as there was Tuesday.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptis
church will meet for work next Wednef
day afternoon and will serve supper fror
$50 to O'Clock, with Mrs. Arthur Ae
ans and Mrs. Joseph Corners as host
esses.
Advertised letters in Stafford post o.
fee: Mrs. George s. Fletcher, Mrs. N
Tappan, Mrs. Mag Tucker, Miss Laur
Stafford, Florence Corbin, John Ready
Henry Rood, Geo. M. Towle, w. L. Ga
lagher, Rev. John L. Grant.
The choir of the Baptist church wi
render special music, consisting of solo
duets and anthems, at the evening sel
vice next Sunday. Pastor Williams wi