The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-04-11

Springs to Hartford via Willimantic, SO q
Springs to Ha; tford via proposed trolley,
William Young of Norwich visited
friends in town yesterday.
Samuel Rockwell shipped large herd
of cattle to Charlton this week.
William Hanley, Jr., who is employed
In Boston, was home over Easter.
DR.. c. B. Newton Is nearly recovered
from the grip, and has resumed his prac-
tice.
Rev. John c. Clark and Miss Jennie
Clark of Bristol are in town for few
days with relatives.
Mrs. A. II. johnson and daughter of
Willimantic have been guests of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Farnsworth.
Emory Pierce has resigned as sexton
of the Congregational church, and Sidney
Tuthill has taken the position tempo
rarily. 49,. ..-.:
Services will be omitted at the M. E.
church next Sunday, as Rev. Mr.. Wads-
worth Is attending the conference at
Taunton.
Attorney Danahey, who is to open an
Office In Willimantic, will retain his office
here, and will be in Stafford three days in
the week.
a. R. Howard has been elected one of
the aldermen Of Appleton City, Mo. He
won out In democratic ward against a
strong old-time democrat.
Rev. John Talbot Smith, the celebrated
writer and lecturer, will give lecture at
st. Edwards hall next Wednesday even
ing at O'Clock on 1.-The popular play"
| The continued rain for the past week
has made trouble in many places, but
has done no damage here. The streams
are full, but there have been no washouts
The plan of closing four evenings each
week, adopted by the grocers last fall,
has proved so satisfactory that 1t will
probably be continued during the sum-
mer.
Alvarado Howard has hired the Holt
cottage on Grant avenue recently vacated
by Walter Scott. Mr.. Howard will re-
model his present residence, and it will
be used as an Office by DR.. e L. Nichols.
The Easter concert at the Methodist
church last Sunday evening drew large
audience. The decorations were very
pleasing, and the exercises were up to the
usual high standard which prevails at
this church.
MIR. and Mrs. Walker Of Dorchester
we're in town yesterday to attend the
funeral of George Cleaveland. MIR. and
Mrs. John cleveland, who have been
visiting In Providence, returned to attend
the funeral.
Mrs. Michael Hampston, IS, a former
resident, died at Washington, R. L., last
Monday evening. James Hampston, MIR.
and Mrs. Lawrence Hampston and Owen
Kelly of this town attended the funeral
which was held yesterday.
| Michael Donohue was before the Dor.
ough court yesterday morning, charged
with drunkenness. Judge Parkess sent
him back to Tolland for four months.
Joseph LeBreush was also before the
court charged with drunk enness and
breach of the peace. He was fined 81
and costs.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho.
dist church have selected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President,
Mrs. #. y. Patten; vice-president, Mrs
w. Ct. Ellis: secretary and treasurer
L 3ont b.,v., {ch a.
tee, Mrs. A. n. Nichols and Mrs. Au.
gusta Taft. ......
Duffy's Jubilee company will appear al
the opera house next week Thursday
evening. Charles Frey, an Irish come
dian, plays the part of Senator Duffy
The play Is a musical farce comedy, anG
Ia said to be full of fun. Tickets are or
sale at H. s. Abel's clothing store. Prices
so, 80 and 25 cents. .....
The Easter concert at the Congrega
tiOnal church last Sunday evening had 6
large attendance, in spite of the rainy
weather. The children rendered theil
parts very nicely. especially the singing
The results from the teaching of voca
music In the public schools Is very evi
dent to one attending a concert In which
the children take part.
Ionic lodge of Masons will hold so
cial and dance at the lodge rooms mex
Wednesday evening for masons and theil
friends. Cards and crokinole win be pro
vided for those who do not care to dance
Tickets will be 70 cents, and % cents fol
extra ladies. David Bissett will act al
prompter and will arrange for the music
Every effort will be made to make this
the most enjoyable sociable Of the season