The Press., 1902-06-12
Miss Grace Mead has returned to her

Claude Pinney arrived at his home here yesterday for the summer vacation. Mrs. Ladish is entertaining Mrs. Oscar Ladish of Lawrence, Mass, and Mrs ! Whitley and son of Somersville.
 E. H. Pinney made trip to Springfield yesterday in his automobile and was ir the city before seven in the morning.
 Timothy Collins advertises in another column to sell his homestead and person. al property at auction on Saturday, June 18th, at p. m.
 Many people in this village who have been in the habit of driving to Rockville will miss the genial and honorable propri- etor of the livery stable on Park street in that city, William Fitch, who died Sun- day evening from the effects of blood poisoning. MT. Fitch had kept a stable in that same location for many years and his place was headquarters for Stafford people, ,lwho held MT. Fitch in the highest esteem.
 Last Sunday was the 8Oth birthday an- niversary of the father of George Latham, and 1t was quietly celebrated at his home In Willington. Twenty-six members of the family from this village, Willimantic, and other places were present and greatly enjoyed the day. Among those from this village who were present were MT. and Mrs. George Latham, MT. and Mrs. E.. M. Whiton, and MT. and Mrs. Hugh Jenkins.
 Cliff Wightman received 8 letter this week from Putnam Druley in which Put speaks very enthusiastically of his service as naval cadet. At the time the letter was written the cadets were very busy packing up, preparatory to their annual summer cruise on shipboard. His vessel will be in New London harbor from the 1st to the 5th of July, when he intends to get leave of absence and run up here for day or two. His long vacation also occurs this year in September, part of which he intends 10 spend in this village.
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 CARD.--The undersigned wishes to ex- press his sincere thanks and gratitude for the kindness of neighbors and friends during his affliction, also for the beautiful flowers sent. HERBERT THOMAS.
 Rev. F. W. Gray has small, live alli- gator, Billy" by name.
 The fences, gate and arch at the ceme- tery entrance are being painted.
 Mrs. Allen $. West of Worces' er, ,Mass. Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Rob- erts.
 Alba Perkins and his son, Charles, of Wlllimantic have been making repairs on their house.
 Charley Ross has severed his connec- tion with J. G. Wightman, and will open the blacksmith shop vacated by Wilbur Alberty, at the old Foskit stand.
 George H. Eaton, accompanied by Carl Daniels and Arthur Johnson of the Springs, rode to Willimantic on his bicy- cle Sunday, returning by train Monday morning.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Congre- gational church will give supper in the vestry tonight. Supper from 6 to o'clock. Mrs. H. M. Vaill and Mrs. W. D. Roberts, hostesses. Everybody well come.
 There was very interesting Sabbath school concert at the Methodist church last Sunday morning. The church was tastefully trimmed with flowers. The children did their part we'll. Mrs. Ernest Corbin sang solo that could not fail to be appreciated.
 Lizzie, 34, wife of Herbert Thomas, died very suddenly last Thursday evening of heart disease. Mrs. Thomas had sui. fered from attacks of like nature for over two years. The funeral was held from her late residence Saturday after noon, Rev. H. M. Vaill officiating. In- torment in Stafordville cemetery. MT. and Mrs. Thomas came here to live about two months ago, and as both possessed musical talent of high order they mac many acquaintances and friends, all of whom express sympathy for MT. Thomas In his bereavement. MT. Thomas left here Monday with his grandmother, who was present at the funeral, and will spend some time at her home in Gardner, Mass.
 West Stafford.
 George Chickering was at home in Enfield, Mass, over Sunday.
 Miss Minnie Eddy of New London Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ralph Brown.
 Mrs. Henry Mckinney has returned from visit with her son at Thompson vile.
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet this afternoon and evening. A salad supper will be served at the usual hour. A cor dial invitation is extended.