The Press., 1901-01-24


There are few cases Of the grip in the |
village. Mrs. VIM. Nichols is sick abed |
with it, and Stephen Slingsby is recover
ing from a severe attack.
Warrants have been issued for the
arrest of certain parties. on complaint of
school agent Simmons, and others have
been warned that they must send their
children to school.
The pastor desires to express his sim
cere thanks to the management of the L.
and D. society for kindly and courteously
giving up their use of the hall for the
sake of the recent special meetings.
The junior base ball team, known as
the South Wellington Tigers, believe In
taking time by the forelock, and are to
meet at Captain John Wadsworth's house
next Saturday afternoon at $50, to elect
officers for the ensuing year. ...
Those present at the prayer meeting In
the hall Sunday night were favored with
Duet by Messrs. j. Lawrence and Rob-
ert Pratt, on the bass horn and cornet.
Miss Ida Hall and T. A. Denman also
sang 1.-The Prayer of the Wanderer."
If the census taker had delayed his Ia
bors In this section until now, South Will
lington would have shown one more in
habitant to her credit. A son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kingsbury last
Saturday morning, and the numerous
friends are rejoicing with the parents of
the prospective president.
Origin Hall has originated an idea that
may revolutionize the manner of making
coffee The idea is embodied In simple
but effective device, Gan attachment to
coffee pot), by means of which all the
strength Of the coffee Ii extracted, giving
a clear amber fluid that would be the
pride Of any coffee maker. Mr.. Hall will
probably apply for letters patent soon.
| A rare musical treat Is In store for our
near neighbor, Storrs, next Tuesday even
ing, Goth, at college hall. 1t is to be
violin recital by Miss Rebecca Holmes,
one of the finest vionists in America 1t
was no small matter to secure this dis
tinguished performer for an evening at
Storrs. South Wilmington will doubtless
be represented on the occasion, and why
cannot folks from other parts Of the
town, who are fond of good music, en-
brace this rare (for these parts) oppor-
tunity?
| We are glad to be able to announce
that the L. and D. society's entertain
ment will be given next Saturday evening
at 7.15. The entertainment will consist
Of debate on the question, "Resolved,
that labor saving machinery Is benefit
to the working class in this country" al
so readings, vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. The past meetings have met with
much favor, and an effort has been made
to arrange good program for this COM
ing meeting. The annual election of Off
GERS will also take place on the above
mentioned evening.
The quality and thickness Of the Ice
that Is being harvested since Monday
morning by w. R. Perry is of the best,
and everything favorably. The weather
leaves nothing to be desired, the machin-
cry for moving the ice Is on its best be-
havior, and 1t certainly Is grand sight
the half mile train of ice moving steadily
into the great ice house at the rate of two
tons per minute on the average, and, o.
course, reaching quite little above thai
at times. The people here rejoice with
} Mr.. Perry over the successful beginning
and the good prospect for the completion
of the Ice harvest.
State School Officer Simmons has been
in town the past week, looking after VIC
lators of the law regarding the attend.
ance of children In school. He related
one experience he had while In town.
: Calling at house where there we're chill
J dren that had been absent from school
he noticed children at the windows as he
drove into the yard. Upon entering the
house he was informed that the children
were sick In bed, and he was shown the
children, but they had been put to bed at
such short notice that there was not time
to remove their boots, which stuck out
from under the quilts at the foot of the
!, bed.