The Press., 1901-01-31
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Winter Post, G. A. R., meeting next
Tuesday evening.
George A. Moore of Palmer visited
friends in town yesterday.
Miss Mena Adams, who has been i'll
with the grip, Is able to return TO bust
ness.
Henry M. Bartlett of Willimantic and
E. s. Farnell of Woonsocket have been
In town part of the week.
The Stafford worsted mill, which has
been closed down for repairs to the ma
chinery, resumed operations yesterday
morning.
There is to be match game of bowling
at the Teutonia club tomorrow evening
between a team representing the club
and team from the outside.
Advertised letters: Mrs. Fidelia E..
Bishop, May L. Pierce, Miss Carrie
Mayo, Lucy Pierce, James Pagan, Pat
rick Mcguire, G. M. Senseman, George
W. Avery.
At the Orcuttville school house next
Sunday afternoon there will be Sunday
school at g Is, and at 3.15 there will be
evening prayer and a sermon on the late
queen. All are cordially invited.
Grace church notes: Evening prayer
and Bible class tomorrow evening at
7.30. Holy communion at 1915 a. m.
hn xril of hot iroo IN
"Victoria, the queen and the woman"
A. G. Rodman, who purchased some
valuable seaside real estate In the town
of Marshfield, Mass, some time ago, Is to
develop the property. He will build one
cottage this season and more later, IL he
does not dispose of the balance Of the
land in building lots.
John H. Parish of the state school for
boys has been In town this week to get
the consent of Judge Parkess to the dis
charge of Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, who
was recently committed to that institu-
ton. The boy is not in good health and
is having trouble with his eyes. Judge
Parkess willingly consented to his dis
charge.
The masquerade held by the Teutonia
association at their hall last Friday even
ing proved pleasant social event and
drew good-sized crowd. A large pro-
portion of the dancers wore masks, and
there we're some very fetching costumes.
The music was satisfactory, and the club
neglected no details for the entertainment
of those present.
Program of the praise service at the
Congregational church next Sunday even.
ing:
Anthem, "Christ for the World" E. S. Lorenz
Anthem, 1.-THE Lord Is My Shepherd"
Rudolph Blomquis1
Male quartet, THE Cross it standeth Fast"
W. s. Martin
Anthem, "Arise Shine" Finley Lyon
Onertory, Violin solo, selected,
Prof. Jordan.
Contralto solo, selected,
Mrs. Burnham.
The pastor will give short talk in keep.
ing with this service of song.
James Dexter Fenton, 70, died at his
home on East Main street Monday even
ing, about II o'clock, of heart trouble
Mr.. Fenton had the grip about sever
years ago, and the trouble dates from thu
attack. This winter he has been obliged
to be very careful, as any unusual exer
ton caused him much Inconvenience
Last week he had a bad spell, but rallied
and seemed better than usual. Monda,
evening his daughter, Mrs. Simpson, wa!
out, and Mr.. Fenton staid with the chill
dren. He seemed in good spirits, ant
was feeling we'll when she returned. Fl,
retired as usual, but had not been in BET
long when he called for his daughter
She went to his room, but he was unabl
to speak, and died almost instantly
James Dexter Fenton was born in Brim
field, and was q son of Mr.. and Mrs
James Fenton. He was one of famil
of six boys, of whom William Fenton o
Palmer Is now the only survivor. II
spent his early years on his fathers farm
and came to this town when young man
Mr.. Fenton was employed in the woole
mills here, and was at one time superin
tendent Of the Orcuttville mill. OF lat
years he has not been actively engaged
but has given his attention to his real es
tate interests. The deceased was twic
married. His first wife was Miss Marth
G. Alden of Stafford, to whom he wa
united in March. 1858. After about
year she died. In November, 1868,
married Miss Mary M. Cutler of thi
town. Three children were born to MI
and Mrs. Fenton. OF these Minnie, tn
oldest, died In 1898. George g., In bus
ness at Orange, and Mrs. ]. A. Simpson
who resides at home, are survivors. Mrs
Fenton died Oct. "a, 1887. Mr.. Fento
was good citizen, devoted to his HON
and family, and will be greatly MISE
among a large circle of friends and az
quaintances. He was shrewd In business
and was one of the type of men who's
conservatism and judgment are valuabl
to the community. He was not active /
politics and did not seek office, althoug
he has served the borough In the court {
burgesses. In the civil war Mr.. Fento
served as corporal In Go. D, 25th regimen
Conn. volunteers. The funeral will b
held this afternoon at ! O'Clock, Rev. I
A. Burnham of the Congregational churo
officiating. The burial will be in til
Stafford Springs cemetery.