The Press., 1902-03-27
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at the Baptist church last Sunday, the
pastor. Rev. George Williams, read his
resignation or began to read 1t, but his
utterance became 80 choked by emotion
that he was unable to proceed and handed
the paper to the clerk, who finished the
reading. Sobbing was audible In various
parts Of the house. Immediately after
the congregation was dismissed the
church sorrowfully convened In the chap
oil to take action on the resignation.
There was great reluctance to accept It,
but as 1t was understood that the PASTORS
decision was irrevocable, 1t was finally
voted that it be accepted. Mr.. Williams
Is going to Cape May, N. j., to large
and promising field. He expressed ten
der appreciation of the kindness shown
by his people during his pastorate and his
deep interest In the welfare of the church.
The resignation will probably take effect
very soon.
staMOrdville.
Grant Hammer has been spending week
In New York.
John A. Colburn of Enfield, visited his
father last week.
A. s. Eaton spent Friday and Saturday
In Hartford and Manchester.
John Colburn of Enfield visited his
father, Ebenezer Colburn, this week.
Miss Grace M. Booth went to Spring
field Wednesday to have her eyes treated.
Ernest Moore is home from Monson and
lie confined to the house with an attack of
grip.
About sixteen people from this village
| attended the cantata given In the West
Stafford church Tuesday night. :-
Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Bosworth of
Springfield, Mass, has been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bosworth.
R. M. Chamberlin took stage load Of
twelve to the Hollow last Thursday night
to attend the play at the Town hall.
R. M. Chamberlin and Lyman Cushman
of the Springs have been appointed ap-
praisers of the estate of the late Henry
Butterfield.
Mrs. James Jones who has been visiting
her brothers for the past month returned
to her home in Parkersburg, West Vir-
ginia, last Thursday.
The members of the Congregational
church and society are requested to meet
in the vestry Tuesday evening to choose
trustees for the Roswell Needham fund.
Rev. w. W. Smith of the Methodist
church will preach his farewell sermon
Sunday night. His people regret to lose
him "a the church has been prospered
during his pastorate and he has the esteem
of the entire community.
| School closed Tuesday for a vacation OF
two weeks. Report of the intermediate
room, Miss May Colburn, teacher: Whole
number Of scholars, 10; average attend
ance,. 1910. Leila J. Bouden not absent,
but tardy once.
| Instead of the usual midweek service
there will be union meeting at the Con-
gregational church Friday. evening at z
O'Clock. Rev. W. W. Smith of the M.
E. church will deliver the sermon. The
sacrament of the Lords supper will be
administered.
The Troubadores will give an enter tain
ment at the Town hall, Hollow, Tuesday
evening, for the benefit of the Congrega-
tional church. The Staffordville orches-
| ira will furnish music. Admission, 90
cents children, ten cents. If you want
to enjoy an evening of solid fun, don't
miss seeing this performance. Those who
have seen 1t and know whereof they speak
are sure everybody will be we'll satisfied.
| Easter Sunday will be observed at the
Congregational church by appropriate
music and sermon in the forenoon. In
the evening, at O'Clock the Sunday
school will give concert, assisted by the
choir. Rev. and Mrs. FL. T. Barnard will
sing. This will be the fret opportunity
the people Of this vicinity have had to
hear these two accomplished singers,
whose voices have elected much commend
alton and praise from different sources.
Marietta A., widow Of Andrew J. Bos
, worth, died at the home of her son, Her
bert A. Bosworth last Thursday, age 81
, years. The funeral was largely attended
! at the Moose Meadow church Sunda,
: afternoon, Rev. w. W. Smith of this plac
officiating. Mrs. Bosworth was the onl,
? child of Mr.. and Mis-. George Wilton
who always lived in Westford until thel
death. She was born In Westford, Sep
TENDER 10, 1843, where she has lived tn
most of her life. She was married to A
J. Bosworth April, 1862, and has bee
the mother of eight children. six of whor
: servive her-George F., of Springfield
Mass, Herbert A. of Stafordville, Fran
N. of Westford, Arthur s. of Moos
Meadow, Mrs. Lucy Kemp, of Staffor
Springs and Mrs. Lillia Goodell of Stat
ford. Mrs. Bosworth has been grea
sufferer for many months, but her kin
q words and prayers will be missed In tn
home she left. The interment was In tn
Westford Hill cemetery.
Il West Stafford.
a Miss Nora Patten was home frol
d Somersville over Sunday.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Kibbe and Mis-
Q Gladys, of Somers, were the guests {
n relatives here on Saturday. ..
j. By the way, "Lon," the removal {
that fence was a happy thought and ste
8 in the right direction of village improve
ment.
Mrs. Alice Buck and daughter, Daisy
who have been spending some time
y Thompsonville, have returned to the
L home here.
Mrs. George Newell will remove tn
week to the house owned by Alonzo She
ard, who has been thoroughly redec,
rating the interior.
!, Mrs. q. 8. Aver of Hartford Is in tow
: for few days, coming for the purpose
: attending the concert given at the Col
- gregational church on Tuesday evening
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