The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-10-30
Edward Mullens Of Glynville has taken

position at Providence.
Robert H. Fisk was home from the
New Haven law school over Sunday.
John Stephens of Indian Orchard has
taken position as plumber with Hodgson
& Smith.
Mrs. George ]. Gordon and son of
HazardvilIe are guests OF Mr. and Mrs.
w. g. Ellis.
George Cullen of New Britain has taken
the position at the Springs house vacated
by NJ. ] Bowler.
Mrs. George Fl. Siswick has returned
from visit with her daughter, Mrs. s. s.
Taylor, of Worcester.
Calhune, Chace & Weston's 'sLight of
Gotham" company will be the attraction
at the opera house November 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. HARDWOOD returned
Tuesday from visit of few days with
their daughter, Miss Grace, at Milford,
Mass.
M. OHalloran has been spending part
of the week in Palmer, where he has been
furnishing house for Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Todd.
Rev. G. 8. Davis Is Ill at his home with
the grip. His pulpit at the Methodist
church was occupied last Sunday by
Amos Nichols.
Miss N. M. Wilton, Miss E. A. Wilton
and Miss Lillian Eddy left this morning
for Pasadena, CAL, where they will
spend the winter.
Peter Hennessey, who has had charge
Of the Mineral Springs bottling works,
has resigned his position and returned to
his home in Boston.
There will he an oyster supper and
dance at the Crystal Lake hotel Saturday
evening. Music will be by Hayden's or
chestra. Prof Fields, prompter.
Georgel Stevens, employed by Harvey
Chapman & Co., who has been i'll for two
weeks, Is now more comfortable, and ex-
poets to return to work next week.
W. M. Crawford is suffering with in
flammatory rheumatism. He was taken
while In New Hampshire and was obliged
to abandon his trip and return home.
The first social of the season at the
Congregational church will be held next
Wednesday evening. Hostesses. Mrs. G.
Butterfield and Mrs. W. E. Demond.
Edward Ember, while packing wood In
a car Monday, damned one of his fingers
so badly that amputation was necessary
near the first joint. He was attended by
DIR. Bard.
Boarders at the Springs House present
ed William Segar, the retiring manager,
with nice bath robe last Thursday even
ing. The presentation speech was made
by DR.. Bard.
The seven months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ackerman of Wellington
avenue died Saturday after long illness.
The funeral was held Sunday and the
burial was In Wilmington.
Sixteen names were added at the last
meeting of the registrars, making total
in the district of 715. In district No. 1
fourteen names were added, making to-
al OF 291, and total In the town of 1905
The democratic caucus for the nomina-
ton of representatives and justices of the
peace will be held this evening. Frank
Silk and w. S. Walbridge are mentioned
In connection with the nomination for
representatives..
Mrs. w. J. Williams became the pos
SCISSOR of the horse at the entertainment
and drawing held at st. Edwards hall
last Thursday evening. The entertain
ment consisted of musical selections and
q one-act farce. The occasion was thor
oughly enjoyed by those present.
Robertson & Co. will take down the
wall between the Abel store and the pres
emit quarters, making large, roomy store
on the ground floor. The doors will be
left as at present, but the two show win.
dows adjoining each other will be thrown
together, giving the largest window In
town for the display of goods. A new
floor will be laid and other minor changes
made.
Herman Rister's house was entered one
day last week In the absence of the fami.
ly and the front room carpet was ruined
by being cut in many places. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rister are employed in the Central
mill and the children attend school. which
gave the perpetrator chance. This IL
not the first attention that Mr.. Ristel
has received. Some time ago six of his
chickens were poisoned. He has Offered
reward of 80 for the conviction of the
guilty one.
DR.. Smith, town health officer, by vote
of the county health officers, In a COM
munication, requests the teachers of the
schools of the town to inform the children
under their charge that regulation viii
soon be published, requiring all children
| attending school to have a certificate O
| vaccination or evidence from physician
| that 1t would not be prudent on account
| of sickness for said child to be vacci
/ mated. The notice Is given in advance as
to allow a reasonable time before the
| regulation becomes mandatory.
At the opera house next Tuesday even
ing will be presented for the first time ir
this town big scenic production of 70
mantle play, ga Royal Prisoner" intro
ducing Miss Susette Wiley in the princi
pal part, The manager claims that it Ii
one of the strongest attractions at the
opera house this season. Maurice dc
SAKE, formerly known as the Duke oil
Courland, was a cousin of the Empress OF
Russia, and In their childhood days had
often whispered words of love to each
| other. Fate had separated them, and II
was not until many years after that they
saw each other again. When Elizabeth
first assembled the throne ths duke had
joined forces with the French, and, hav.
ing captured many Russian provinces
was looked upon by his many allies as
heir to the throne. Elizabeth eventually
suppressed the French and captured the
duke, who was Immediately thrown into
prison. His escape was effected by g
young lieutenant named Alexander BAYOU
movski, prisoner In the same prison
And then comes the thrilling climax,
when the young lieutenant Is about to be
put to death by the empress. Reserved
seats are on sale at Ell s. Abel's. Prices
25, 35 and so cents.
Miss Bridget Riley, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Michael Riley of Orcuttville
was united in marriage to Horace e.
Todd Of Palmer Tuesday. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. F. J. O'Neill al
st. Edwards church at 9 O'Clock. Mr.
Todd Ia froiOhf oCpduotor ~, Tho Gov,