The Press., 1901-06-27

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aunt, Mrs. Henry Cummings.
Ralph A. Booth of Morrisville, Vt, Is
spending his summer vacation helping his
uncle, Luther Crawford, in haying.
Mrs Henry Holtham and Rev. George
Williams have been attending the minis
ters' conference at West Woodstock this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew O'Keefe were
called to Broad Brook last Friday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. O'Keefe's aunt,
Mrs. Norris.
1t was a pleasant surprise when the
band gave an open-air concert last Thurs
day evening, and all the more enjoyed
because unexpected.
A. w. Sands was unfortunate enough
to lose a sum of money somewhere in the
square last Saturday evening, and adver-
tises for it in another column.
From a letter received from Dwight
Weston it appears that he is greatly
pleased with his situation, and anticipates
much pleasure during the summer.
Mrs. Laurens Crawford and daughter,
Mrs. Joseph Satterlee, and grandson Of
Highlandville, Mass, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Crawford at Pasture
lands farm.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
church will meet for work at 2 p. m. on
Wednesday and serve supper at $50.
Hostesses, Mrs. Carl Green and Miss
Edna Goodell.
A children's day concert will be given
in the Baptist church on Sunday evening,
when an interesting program will be
given by the church and choir. The pas
tor will preach in the morning.
The stopping of the mill has caused
quite number of the employees to accept
positions in other places. Several are at
present employed In the different mills at
the Springs, and Frank and w. P. Las
bury have taken temporary positions in
the Ellis mill at Monson.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Grundy was quite badly burned Tuesday
by getting hold of a bottle of carbolic
acid and spill ng some of the contents on
itself. DR.. Sullivan was Immediately
summoned, and it Is not expected that
any serious results will follow.
The "Clippers" went to Staffordville
last Saturday and were defeated by the
nine of that place. The return game will
be played on the local grounds next Sat-
urday afternoon. Erdon Moore will be
the pitcher, with Charlie Dimmock as
catcher, and the boys say they are going
to win Game called at four o'clock.
James Pelky and Miss Adella St. Marie,
both of this village, were married at St.
Edwards rectory last Monday afternoon
at O'Clock, Rev. Felix O'Neil perform
ing the ceremony. The newly married
couple left on the afternoon train for their
trip, which will include visit to Provi-
dence, Rocky Point, and other places,
and on their return will make their home
in this place. The bride is we'll known
in this place, where she has resided nearly
all her life, and where she has large
circle of friends among the young people
who will wish her every happiness in her
future life. ..-.
Bert Needham has been wearing a
bandage around his knee this week, and
it was by no means worn as an ornament.
Bert and Cliff Wightman went up to
Staffordville Saturday afternoon to attend
tho ball game. They were driving Bert's
pony, attached to road cart. Just as
they were driving out of the entrance of
the lot, on the start for home, one of the
wheels of the cart suddenly crashed to
the ground. throwing both boys out.
The lads escaped with slight injuries,
but the frightened pony dashed into a
barb-wire fence and was terribly cut
about the legs before he could be extri-
Gated. 1t was at first supposed that the
pony would have to be killed, but it was
taken to w. V. Odell's barn, and 1t is
now expected that the animal will recov-
er. The pony is a general favorite in the
village, and much regret is felt for his
unfortunate condition.
staRordville.
Mrs. George Ormsby has so far recov-
cred as to be able to be out of doors.
Mrs. R. M. Chamberlin's sister, Mrs.
Bennett of Palmer, is making her visit.
The Congregational Sunday school will
observe children's day with concert next
Sunday evening.
Raymond Ormsby has accepted posi-
ton with the Willimantic Linen Co. The
friends of Mr.. Ormsby will regret his de-
parture from this place, as he was a
young man of good habits and was we'll
liked by all who knew him.
Leander Duncan, SO years of age, died
of heart trouble on Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Duncan was born in Warren, Mass.
He followed the trade of tailor until the
war, in which he enlisted In the 25th
Regt. Conn. Vols, and after the war he
took up the trade of machinist, at which
trade he worked until about fifteen years
ago. He leaves a wife, five sons and one
daughter. Funeral will be held Friday
at O'Clock.
West Stafford.
Andrew MaGill of Amherst, Mass, is
spending few days with friends.
Albert Wetherby, "a, was drowned
near New London Monday forenoon. He
leaves father, mother and two brothers.
The family recently moved here, the elder
Mr.. Wetherby having hired the Holmes
place, being now engaged in the man.
ufacture of chucks. Young Wetherby
was on the sloop Saona, and the small
boat connected with the craft had drifted
away. The young man stripped and
swan to the smaller boat. just as he
reached it he threw up his hands and
sank. 1t Is thought that he was taken