The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-08-29

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tic. Mics Addie 10 to remain there. and
will enter the state Normal school at the
fall term.
Miss Mary e. Smith has just returned
from ten-days' visit with friends at
maple Lodge" Long Plains, Mass. Her
brother, Milton Smith, spent Sunday at
the same place.
Mrs. Nella Weston has returned from
Lake Pleasant and was accompanied by
her niece, Miss Nella Hassett OF Belize
Vile, N. j., who will remain here some
time for visit.
Preaching service will be resumed In
the Universalist church next Sunday at
the usual hour, and 1t 10 expected that
Rev. r. L. Masseck Of North Attleboro,
Mass, will occupy the pulpit.
Hazen Conklin, who has been stopping
with +. w. Chaftee for some time. has
accepted position In the store OF W. N.
Flynt d Sons at Monson, and will COM
mence his duties September Let.
Pastor Williams subject for next Sun
day morning will be "The hammers are
broken the anvil stands" The evening
subject will be 1.-THE first strike and the
glorious victory, or Master and man."
Miss Agnes Putney, who has been bat
thing with serious illness for long
time, still continues without any marke
Improvement, and the sympathy Of the
community Ia extended to her In her af-
Fiction.
A large crowd Of Gypsies, consisting Of
seven teams, pulled In and occupied the
camp ground on the macadam road last
week Thursday evening. They made q
only short stop, taking their departure
Monday morning.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Baptist
church will meet for work next Wednes.
day afternoon, and will serve supper at
g. 80. In addition to the usual supper,
Ice cream will be on sale. Hostesses
Mrs. Thos. Black and Mrs. A. II. PEBBLE
II. +. Cady is having the two large
rooms In the rear of the old Beebe store
remodeled into comfortable tenement
and when completed will be occupied By
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Jenkins, In connec
ton with their store. q. r.. Burke is do
Ing the work. A we'll is also being dug
In front Of the store for supplying the
tenement with water.
James and Henry O'Neil of New Yorl
city arrived Saturday evening, and or,
making several days' visit with theil
father, Eugene O'Neil. It is thirteen
years since James has been in town be-
fore. Mr.. O'Niel has given his house ,
new coat Of paint, and made other Inn
provements on his place, adding much tx
Its general appearance.
A party OF five ladies from this village
three from the Springs, two from tn,
Street, two from Staffordville, togethe
with some invited guests went to Masha
paug last Friday and were entertained O
the island camp Of Louis Helm. Thu
ladies are very enthusiastic in their prais,
| of Mr.. Helm as a host and entertainer
and say that his skill In preparing fish
for the table would be credit to an,
noted chef.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. A. d. Cady occurred last Fri
day evening and the occasion was cele
brated in quiet way at their home b,
the children who were able to be present
It was complete surprise to both Mr.
and Mrs. Cady, and all the more enjoya
BILE because 1t was so. A pleasant even
ing was spent, and the worthy coupl,
were presented with tapestry carpets TO
the double parlors, dining-room chairs
etc., as souvenirs of the occasion.
The lawn party on the Universalis
church grounds last Thursday evenin,
was most decided success. It was goo,
evidence that the young men were full,
equal to the ladies in getting up an affai
of this kind. The music by the band wa
greatly enjoyed, and the singing by
male quartet, consisting of Messrs. w
P. Lasbury, Frank Lasbury, E. Fl. Pin
ney and F. J. Glover, was one of the lead
ing and most pleasing features of tn
evening. To those who had not had tn
pleasure of hearing them before thei
singing was delightful surprise. Takin
1t altogether, 1t was the banner law
party of the season. About $25 was re
allied.
The fifteenth annual reunion of tn
| Chaffee family was held at Evergree
park yesterday. The day was simpl
perfect, the attendance was large, an
the occasion was greatly enjoyed by a
present. At noon the Widespread table
past, after which the party was photo
graphed by Charles Davis and Burt s
Chaffee. The business meeting followed
and these officers were elected: l.. Z
Chaffee, secretary; Monroe Chaffet
Chadwick Davis, Charles Smith, Wesle
Broadway, Mrs. s. F. Chaffee, Mrs. Emo
line Joslyn, Mrs. A. G. Thompson, Mrs
F. w. Chaffee, committee. It was vote
to hold the next reunion at the sam
place on the last Wednesday In Angus
1902, but In case of rain on that day to b
postponed until the first Wednesday l
September. The balance of the day wa
spent at croquet, boating, and other quit
amusements, when the meeting was ent
ed with speech by Chadwick Davi
Members were present from Brookfielt
Indian Orchard, Springfield, Monsoon, Pa
mer, Stafford, and other places.
Staf1Ordville.
Try the Ginger Ale made by the Sta
ford Springs Mineral Water Co. 1t is a
right. On sale at Mahlon Vests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Washburn are vi
iting at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sharp have move
into their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra s. Colburn visite
Holland last Saturday.
J. Morton Morse of Springfield is spen'
Ing few days In town.