The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-21


been preparing estimates for the new hall
have as yet handed In their figures.
Edmund Sullivan met with quite seri.
Gus accident Monday afternoon. He was
unloading oil at the basement door Of Fl.
F. Cady's store, when his fingers slipped
from the barrel, letting him fall back
wards. His head struck the platform
making quite wound, and rendering him
unconscious for short time.
Mrs. Arthur Hedges, who has been
stopping here for some time on account
OF the Illness of her little daughter, made
an attempt to reach her home In West
field last Friday, but on reaching the
Springs 1t was found that the child was
not able to endure the trip and they had
to return. Mrs. Hedges will try again
next Saturday to reach her home.
Chandler Needham, we'll known In this
village, died at an advanced age at the
home of w. K. Simmons in Wales last
Tuesday morning. The deceased was
one of the old Stafford moulders, and for
a time lived In the George Puffer house,
now occupied by David johnson. He
was married during his residence here to
Miss Lauraette Howe, daughter of the
landlord of the old Howe tavern. He
moved from this village to Worcester
about the time Nathan Washburn en-
gagged in the manufacture of car wheels
and was In Mr.. Washburn's employ for a
number of years afterwards. His later
years were spent in Springfield, going to
Wales, his native town, a year or two
ago to be cared for By friends. His wife
died about three years ago and was buried
in Wales. Mr.. Needham, at one time
during his residence In Worcester, was
well provided with this worlds goods,
but an attempt 10 get the better of Mr..
Washburn for patent on the mode OF
casting car wheels resulted In costly It'll.
cation, in which Mr.. Washburn came out
the victor. This, and a natural propen.
sity to engage In other expensive Law
suits, was the means of leaving Mr.. Need
ham poor man In his old age.
stamordville. 49,.
W. V. Odell went to Springfield Satur,
day on business trip.
Garret Donahue has been on the sich
list for week or more.
The roof of the Summit mill has re-
ceived new coat of paint.
The little daughter of E. j. Roberts ID
dangerously Ill with brain fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest M. Goodell spent
Sunday with Mrs. Goodells mother II
Westford.
F. G. Drummond of Westford has
moved into Fred Sanger's house, near the
machine shop.
James Ferry, aged SO, who fractured
his hip about four months ago is SO fal
recovered as to be about the house, will
the aid of crutches.
R. M. Chamberlin's auction last Satur
day was decided success. The goods
sold at fair prices. Judging by the clowd
Mr.. Chamberlin is popular as an auction.
Ger. e."
Mrs. Hannah Eddy, for several years q
resident of this village, Is i'll at her home
in New London, and on account of her ad.
vanced age no hopes of her recovery are
entertained. Mrs. Eddy Is most estim
able lady and has many warm friends
here. 3D..
Homer Odell was the victim of pecu-
liar accident Monday afternoon. While
driving one of the store delivery wagons
he received a kick from the horse, just be.
low the knee. In consequence Mr.. Odell
will be laid up for several days, possibly
weeks, and DIR. Frank Newton is attend
ing him..
The Epworth League of the Methodist
church recently held a business meeting
for Reorganization, when the followerinl
officers were elected: President. Rev. w
w. Smith; first vice president, Mrs. Enn'
Mccarthy ; second vice-president, Mrs
Fl. A. Bosworth third vice president
Mrs. Grant Hammer; fourth vice. president
Miss Drill Holmes secretary and treas
urer, Miss Grace Booth.