The Press., 1902-07-24

Rev. george thompson mas been spend
ing vacation with his mother, Mrs.
Emily Thompson.
The many friends Of L. 8. Goodell will
be pleased to learn that he has so far re-
covered as to take dinner with his family,
and on Wednesday he spent few minutes
on the walk In front Of his house. Mrs.
M. G. Cone Of Boston, who has been here
for six weeks helping care for her father,
returns to her home to-day and Miss Olive
Goodell, who has been here the same
length of time, will remain for the pres
emit.
It is expected that Rev. Charles Puffer
of Salem, Mass, will preach In the Uni
versalist church next Sunday. This will
be the last service to be held In the church
until September, as 1t is to be closed dur
ing the entire month Of August for re-
pairs and improvements. The principal
improvement will be the addition Of the
new pipe organ, which Is to be completed
and In place by August 90. Rev. J. P.
Marvin left Monday morning for his sum-
mer vacation, which will include visit
to his old home and number of other
places.
e. j. Roberts received word Monday
that his stolen team was at Cranston, r.
l., where Ross had tried to sell or ex-
change 1t, and falling to do either he had
left the team. An advertisement In the
Boston Globe put the Cranston people on
the track and they Immediately notified
Mr.. Roberts, who left Tuesday for that
place and was expected back last evening
with the team. Ross was arrested In
Putnam and held by the authorities there
awaiting the arrival of Deputy Sheriff
Helm, who left on the train this morning
for the purpose of bringing back the pris-
oner.
stafYordville.
Mrs. Glare l.. Lemonde Is Ill at her
home on Colburn Hill.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Harrington last evening.
Howard A. King of Hartford is spend
ing part of his vacation here, visiting
his wife's relatives.
E. J. Roberts has heard from his team
which was stolen over a week ago. 1t
was left at Cranston, r. I.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne and Miss Effie
Hollingsworth of Hartford are guests OF
their aunt, Mrs. Lucian Washburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown and Miss
Myrtle Brown were among those who at
tended the merchants excursion Tuesday.
The recent rains have raised the water
in the reservoir several feet, and 1t now
lacks only about eighteen inches of being
full.
Miss Mamie Hammer has been absent
from the store and post Office several
days on account of illness. Her aunt,
Mrs. W. V. Odell, is gaining slowly, and
Is now able to set up little.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet In
the Congregational vestry Thursday az
ternoon and evening. Supper from to
7.3O. The president, Mrs. James Swift
assisted by others, will have charge.
Harry g. Cady held very pleasant
party at his home last Saturday evening
In honor of the twenty-first anniversary
of his birthday. Twenty-one of his
friends gathered at the table, where re-
freshments were served, after which mu-
sic and singing followed. All had most
enjoyable time and left behind them many
tokens Of remembrance.
West Stafford.
G. P. Broadway Is at Block Island for a
week.
Miss Bertha Ellithorpe Is visiting In
Providence.
Miss Mabel Graves Is with her brother
In New London for few days.
W. II. Holmes saw two very pretty
deer near Pomeroy bridge last week.
Quite large number from this plac'
enjoyed the excursion to Watch Hill ant
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George Chickering and Richard Royc,
have returned to their work In the ma
chine shop, after two-weeks' vacation
There will be a lawn party at C. P
Bradway's next Tuesday evening. Ic
cream and cake will be on sale. All ar
invited.
George Neff has recently purchased o
F. A. Sturtevant his share In the mill o
the firm of Neff & Sturtevant. Mr. Stur
tevant expects to purchase another mil
for himself.
Edgar M. Lull of Enfield, a farmer
died at the Hartford hospital Tuesda
afternoon Of consumption, after being a
the institution day. He was So year
old and was native of Stafford. He wa
married. -Hartford Couroaat.
Those who attended the Sunday schoo
picnic at Syndicate grove last Thursda,
were we'll repaid by the enjoyments o
the day. Rowing, swinging and fishin
were the principal features. The mem
bers of the Sunday school are indebted t
Mr.. and Mrs. Gold for free use of boat
and kindness in making 1t pleasant 70
the children.