The Press., 1902-02-13

men were engaged In shingling the roof
OF the new hall during the cold, buster
ing days of last week and there Is not the
least supposition that they got any fun
out Of the job.
Unclaimed letters, Stafford post Office
J. FL. Pike, u. Waterhouse, A. L. Kinnie,
Mrs. VIM. 81. Timmins, Mrs. Chas. 81.
Mills. two for Miss Anna Opdenhow,
Miss J. L. Palmer, Miss Eva Crop, Miss
Ada Burke, Miss Carrie Sickle.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Pinney left yester-
day for two-weeks' trip through the
south, their objective point being the ex-
position at Charleston, 8. c., and on their
return will make stops at Aiken, Rich
mond, Washington and other places.
Mrs. Albert Wilton, who has been
very i'll at her former home In Wilmington
for long time, was brought to her home
here yesterday and suffered no Ill effects
from the trip. Her brother, George La
than, went down and accompanied her
on her return.
Rev. Geo. Williams will be In New
Jersey next Sunday, and his pulpit will
be supplied In the morning by Rev. G. q.
and In the evening by Rev. FL. T. Barnard
OF West Stafford. All are invited to hear
these two eloquent preachers.
The chimney Of the boarding house
burned out during the high wind Of Sat-
urday night and the one on Hugh Jenk-
ms store followed suit last evening.
Both made big blaze and there were
some white faces at both places, but no
great damage resulted from either.
1t Is not altogether probable that Mr..
and Mrs. e. M. Wilton had forgotten the
fact that last Saturday was the twenty
fifth anniversary of their wedding, but II
they had they were pleasantly reminded
of the fact when they saw their relatives
swarming in at the door to assist In cele-
brating their silver wedding. 1t was q
pleasant family gathering, and there was
no part of the evening but what was fully
enjoyed. Both OF the daughters, Misses
Alice and Addie, were at home, and Mrs.
Whiton's sister. Mrs. Henry Whitford Of
Willimantic was also one of the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilton received a number
of handsome pieces of silverware AS SOU
venirs of one Of the most enjoyable even
ings of their life. p, x4.x. 49,,
Rev. ]. F.. Simmons. 80, q former pas
tor Of the Universalist church, died at his
home in Woodstock, VT, last Friday
night, after short illness of about one
week. He had been doing considerable
extra labor in his profession, and was
feeling overworked when he was taken i'll
with the grip on Thursday of the week
before he died. No alarm was felt at
first, but he continued to grow worse
and physicians were summoned. Moth
ing seemed to relieve him and he rapidly
failed until his death on Friday night.
Mr.. Simmons was pastor here for Q few
years, being succeeded by Mr.. Druley
twelve years ago, and had a large circle
of friends In this vicinity. He leaves q
/ wife and one son, Clarence. Funeral SER
vices were held in the church Monday af-
ternoon and were of very impressive
character, the platform being occupied by
eight clergymen, five Of whom took part
in the services. Rev. Mr.. White of Mont
pelier conducted the service, and Rev.
Mr.. Booth, another clergyman we'll known
in this section, also assisted. The burial
was In the new cemetery at West Wood
stock. e. G. Pinney Of this place was In
attendance at the funeral services.
The death of Mrs. Harriet Wiley Todd,
widow of James e. Todd, occurred at her
home In New Haven on Saturday, Feb. /.
She was daughter of the late Hon. CAL
win Wiley of Stafford, and was born In
ToIland April %, 1928. OF the twelve
brothers and sisters only three survive,
Asa Wiley, ESQ.,, who was we'll known In
Stafford many years ago, Letitia N, wife
Of Serene B. Todd of North Haven. and
Eliza A., wife Of Rev. F. L. Batchelder
of this place. Quite early In life she.
with her sisters, united with the Tolland
Baptist church, the church home Of their
oth ;g sat fSr tMsnty. years che h was
Of New Haven. Her girlhood days were
spent In the family of her brother-in-law,
DIR. Selden Sprague Of New Haven, and
she subsequently, assisted him in his Of
fee. After his decease she became asso-
l'ciated with Mrs. Huntley, a celebrated
lady physician OF New Haven, and event
ually succeeded to her practice. Natur-
ally she was endowed with those qualities
i which made her good nurse, skillful
physician, and most of all, a sympathiz
ling friend. 1t was her life's aim Co aid
all whom she could, and many lifelong
friendships began In the sick room. Her
declining years were gladdened by the af.
lection and watch care of her deceased
husbands two sons, James E. and Frank
/ E. Todd. The funeral service was con.
Quoted at her late residence Tuesday at
ternoon, February 4th, by the Rev. Mr.
Lucky, In whose family she had otter
ministered. Among those present were
Mrs. Asa Wiley of Bridgeport, Mrs. s.
B. Todd, Mrs. F. L. Batchelder, and Mrs
w. B. Batchelder.
H. staRordville.
| Miss Ruth Smith Is visiting friends ou
of town. .~ ...s.. ..t
Miss Ruth Smith is visiting friends IL
Portland, Conn. ..', '..
Mrs. Henry Butterfield Is reported
somewhat better.
Rev. Henry M. Vail is 80 far improved
as to be able to leave his room for shor
time each day. ...........
} Mrs. James Jones of Parkersburg
West Virginia Is visiting her brothers
w. v. and Thomas Odell of this place.
1t has been reported in this place tina
there was small pox In the family Of job
Heck In the town of Wales, but this /
not true. ....,
/ Yesterday being Ash Wednesday, tn
beginning Of Lent, services appropriate t
> the penitential season were held in 81
JOSopnS cnapol iasG evening.
>. Mrs. G. j.. Lemonde's daughter, Mrs
VIII. Paine, is Ill at her aunt's home
East Brookfield, Mass, and has temper
, arily stored her household goods In on
of her mothers tenements at Staffordvills
The Ladies' Aid society of the Congre
gational church will give shoe socia
with supper and short entertainment nez
! Thursday evening. Admission, includin
supper and entertainment, the size {
ones shoe multiplied by two. For exam
t pie, II person wears No. one shoe
t will pay two cents admission, which wi
entitle him to his supper and entertain
ment; again, should an unfortunate a
/ tend who wears elevens, he will be oblige
q i to pay twenty-five cents. Children az
l. mitted for five cents. The orchestra wi
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