The Press., 1901-02-28

i l0VtE8IlOnS IEOm LElO1uS living III V&Su-
lington to visit them and witness the in
auguration ceremonies next Monday. She
leaves this week for that city, and will be
away some time visiting other places Of
interest in the vicinity of the national
capital. During her absence Miss Edna
Goodell will have charge Of the house
hold.
All departments of the Pinney gram
mar school were closed Friday and Mon
day. The Washington birthday exer-
oises were held Thursday afternoon and
were we'll attended. The teachers con-
cluded to take Monday as school visit
Ing day, making quite little vacation.
Miss Wightman spent the time with rela-
tives at Hebron, returning to Whitman
tic Monday, where she was joined by
Miss Cushman, and the two visited the
schools in that place. Mics Elsie Nc
Callum spent the vacation in Worcester,
and Miss Mary e. Smith remained at
home.
Mrs. Charles Russell, 80, died at her
home on Stafford Street, last Saturday
morning, after long illness, the imme.
diate cause of her death being Bright's
disease The deceased, whose maiden
name was Lenora Betsy Burley, was born
In this town, on what was known as Bur-
ley Hill, in 1891. She was twice married,
the first time, March 14th, 1874, to WILL
liam Ruby, by whom she had two chill
dren, Melissa Lenora, now Mrs. Joseph
Burley, and who lives at home, and Glenn
intina Jane, who married Mr.. Stevens,
and Is now deceased. After the death OF
her first husband she was married the
second time, In Wales, to Charles Rus
Isell, In 1854, who survives her. By her
marriage to Mr.. Russell she was the
mother Of two children, William Emer-
lson, who lives at home, and Ada Louisa
who died a number Of years ago. Except
for few years of her life spent In Wales
lshe has been lifelong resident of this
town, where she was most highly es
teemed by large circle of friends. She
has been devoted member OF the Bap
Itist church for over thirty-seven years
land before her Illness was active In church
work. The funeral was held at her late
home on Stafford Street Tuesday after
moon, Rev. George Williams of the Bap
Ftist church officiating, and was attended
by a large number of friends, relatives
being present from Worcester, Wales
Brimfield, Spencer, Warren, Manchester
and other places. The floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful, hand
some wreath from the Baptist church ane
one from Charles Beckwith of the Dor
ough being especially handsome. Rev
!, George Williams preached most inter
esting sermon from the following sub
ject, 1.-THE sympathy Of Jesus" The mu
sic was especially impressive and inter
esting, as a quartet from the Universalis
church choir, consisting of Mrs. E. FL
: Pinney, Mrs. Nella Weston and Messrs
W. P. and Frank Lasbury, with Mrs. Fl
F. Cady as organist, were present ant
beautifully rendered gathering Home.
Rev. and Mrs. Williams also sang tn
duet, Saved by Grace" The burial wa
In Stafford Street cemetery.
= stamordville.
w. P. Amadon has an advertisement
In another column of interest to users o
wall paper.
West Stafford. -.. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mcclellan enter
tanned their uncle. Hermon Lovett OF Ell
lington last week. ~-
A daughter was born the 18th to Mr.
and Mrs. A. M. Lull of Ashland, Oregon
formerly of West Stafford.
q The mumps have become so prevalen
b.. In this vicinity that even several cats ar
= now afflicted with the disease.
8 The Ladies' Aid society will serve al
g other of their excellent suppers on ne1
8 week Thursday evening. A short enter
" tainment will be given after the supper.
All singers who are willing to assist
d giving an old folks concert, are requisite
a to be present at the first rehearsal, whic
10 Is to be held at the church on Saturda
J. evening at 7.3O.
TOLLAND.
Miss F. Daisy Wilton spent Sunday
. Andover.