The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-17
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Arthur Blackburn has returned from a
visit In Lowell, Mass.
There will be regular meeting of Win
ter post next Tuesday evening.
Edwin johnson of Hartford is out on
his annual hunting trip, and is guest of
Lewis E. johnson.
Mrs. j. ]. Ellis has gone to Buffalo
with Springfield friends to attend the
Pan-American exposition.
Mrs. F. D. Barton and daughter, Molly,
of Palmer were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Mclaughlin over Sunday.
The Stafford Springs Agricultural So.
ciety has purchased two and one-half
acres of pure woodland of Orrin Converse
The land is located just behind where the
stables now are. The increased space
will give a chance for a larger grand
stand and other improvements which are
contemplated.
The annual reunion of the 10Th regi-
ment Conn. Vols. was held at Wethers-
field Tuesday, by invitation of Wethers-
field grange. One hundred and seven
were present. OF Co. 1, which was COM
posed largely of Stafford men, eight re-
ported, among whom were A. N. Nichols
and Perry Amadon. During the past year
fifteen members have died. If the trolly
is running in Stafford next year the re-
union will be held here, otherwise at South
Manchester.
The attraction at the opera house next
Tuesday evening will be '"The Orphan
Heiress," with Lucie Villa, daughter of
Agnes Wallace Villa, In the stellar role.
There are twenty people in the company,
each carefully selected for fitness in the
role presented. The singing and dancing
specialties are very highly spoken of, and
the management feel confident that the
attraction Is one of the best on the road.
Tickets are 25, 80 and so cents, and are
on sale at Abel's.
The town school committee held its
meeting for organization at the town
cler ks office last Saturday. J. H. Reed
was appointed chairman and w. H. Black
secretary. The following committees:
School visitors. Alvarado Howard, W. Fl.
Black, E. A. Durham; buildings and
supplies, j. Ell. Reed, F. 2. Fairfield, W.
II. Black; auditing, ]. Fl. Reed, w. E.
Hanley; library, Alvarado Howard, W.
L D,r 4,
ton, Alvarado Howard school hours
and holidays, Alvarado Howard, F. 2
Fairfield, and E. A. Burnham. The
time of holding the regular meeting was
changed from the first Saturday In the
month to the last Monday morning.
Charles F. Miller, 80, committed sui
eide Sunday forenoon by taking carbolic
acid. Miller was of German parentage
and had resided in town little over a
year. He was employed In the finishing
room of the Faulkner mill. About three
months ago he was married to Miss Rose
Cardinal, and has since made his home
with the BRIDES mother. There seems
little doubt that he was insane, in view of
the circumstances attending the act. His
insanity took the form of morbid jealousy
with no cause whatever. Saturday he
tried to borrow revolver, but did not
secure one. Sunday he purchased four
ounces of carbolic acid at the Eaton drug
store. He seemed rational when In the
store, and Mr.. Pease, who waited on him,
nnfioo1 p0thiner in,
ance. Miller was in the drug store a
little later and bought cigar. He went
home and announced his intention of put
ting an end to his life and showed the
bottle containing the acid. Efforts were
made by members of the family to get
him to change his mind, and close
watch was kept on him. About noon he
went up to his room, and was followed
soon after by Frank Cardinal. AS Frank
entered the room the deIanged man had
just finished drinking the poison. He
had taken about three aud one-half ounces
and after putting the cork back in the
bottle, he laid 1t on the bureau. By this
time other members of the family had ar
rived In the room, and medical aid was
quickly summoned. After taking the
poison Miller walked up and down the
room few times. He took off his coat
and cuffs and asked them to prepare the
bed, saying that he was "dying man. =
He went to bed, and it was sooD all over.
Apparently he did not suffer much pain.
The doctor came, but nothing could be
done. In fact, If the doctor had been In
the room when it happened his life could
not have been saved. The reason he gave
for the deed was the love he had for his
wife. Mrs. Miller was not at home when
1t happened, as she had not returned from
church. The act was premeditated, as
he told the overseer of the department Of
the mill In which he was employed Satu1.
day that he should not be in Monday
morning. Miller was quiet, obliging
young man, and was not In the habit Of
drinking. The funeral was held Tuesday
morning, and the burial was In the Cath.
Ollie cemetery.