The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-03-13
We are now in the midst Of the seed

We are now In the midst Of the seed
catalogue inundation.
We hear that Judge Holman's illness
has developed into pneumonia.
Mrs. Jason Allen has sold forty acres
of land In the southwest part of the town
to Charles Thresher.
The N. Y Examiner states that Rev.
G. Ell. Browns church In Newport, VT,
has recently paid off a heavy debt Of long
standing.
We hear on all sides much appreciation
and commentator of the services of Geo.
Richardson as preacher In the Wellington
Methodist church.
We hear that maple sugar making has
begun here and there about town. Geo.
E. Lyon, for one, generally turns out a
fine product. Allegations of watering
sap are now In order,
The new teacher of the Glass Factory
school, Miss Maud E. Trip, of Ellington,
is first-class teacher. 1t is hoped, not
only by the district, but by all lovers Of
thorough common school education, that
her services can be continued. AS we, as
we'll as others, have said often, this fire.
quent change of teachers Is poor business
for any school.
Transfers of real and personal property
are brisk these days in the neighborhood
IS d kok3
of Ashford has bought of J. Erskine Pasco
house and land the latter recently bought
of M. II. Whitford. The new purchaser,
with his wife, will soon move on the prem
sen, Jr., who lately bought the Nichols
| store, goods, etc.
South Wellington.
Clarence 8. Gergler of Rockville is
visiting at VIM. Carols.
The Richardson cottage remains vacant
although tenements are In demand.
"Why I believe in foreign missions
will be the subject upon which Rev. Mr.
Snow will speak next Sunday. There viii
be some special music, including a solo
by Mr.. Denman. A cordial welcome ex
tended to all.
A Missionary Study Circle will be form
ed by the pastor, under the auspices o.
the G. E. society next Tuesday evening
The Conquest Missionary Course and ex
cellent series of studies In missions, pre-
pared by the Baptist Young Peoples
Union of America will be pursued. This
work will be most interesting and profit
able and all are cordially invited to joir
the circle.
VIM. H. Hall, first committeeman o
this school district, has received a com
munication from Chas. d. Hine, secreta
ry of the state board of education, rela
tive to the attendance of children a
school. He calls attention to the fac
that the law requires regular ATTENDANCE
except In case of legal excuse, whicl
are, physical or mental inability, and lacl
of clothing. There are no other legal ex
cuses for children between the ages O
seven and fourteen.
Il The Christian Endeavor social held Il
the hall last Saturday evening was al
ranged by the new social committee, an
although not as elaborate as some, wa
quite enjoyable and afforded social ever
ing for those who attended. The kitche
scene was easily the attraction Of tn
evening. Mr.. Shows reading was niue
enjoyed. Charles Flagg recited 9Th
Height of the Ridiculous in a masterl
way" Other numbers were appreciated
In money way the affairs was also
success.
Our Sunday evening praise and praye
services are beginning to occupy an import
ant place In the religious life of our com
munity. To Christians they are season
of spiritual refreshments to the youn
people they afford a pleasant and profit
able way of spending their Sunday even
I ings, while some who cannot attend sci
: vice in the afternoon are thereby enable
to meet with the Lords people. Tn
meeting last Sunday In spite of unfavol
dUlO WOoGnOI was pIOuOuuC0O NY oOLuo I'LL
best that we have ever had. These meet
!; ings begin at 7.15 with hearty son
? service, followed by prayers and test
? mony. All are welcome.
!, Moose Meadow.
Charles Mckinney spent Sunday wit
his parents here.
Mrs. E. A. Bates spent Saturday wit
friends In South Wilmington.
Mr.. Richardson was the guest of M
and Mrs. Bartlett on Monday.
a Mrs. Young and son have gone to Har
O ford for weeks visit with friends.
J. Master Edward Green has returne
h from a visit with friends in Willimantic
p The Ladies' Aid society will meet vii
= Mrs. Jason Allen March 21st. All al
II welcome.
Mrs. Bishop has gone to Holyoke aft
Il a visit here with her daughter, Mr.
: George Wilson.