The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-04-03


of the Universalist church, arrived In
town this week and will commence his
pastorate next Sunday MIR. Marvin
comes to this church with the prestige of
most gratifying success In every parish Of
which he has had charge since his ordina-
ton, and the church is most fortunate In
being able to secure him as it's pastor.
He Is an earnest, pleasing, and most
forcible speaker, and holds the attention
of his congregation to the finish. He Is
the son of Hon. T. e. o. Marvin, and was
born at Portsmouth, N. H., April 21st,
1866, where he received his early educa-
ton In the public schools of that city.
On completing the public school course
he entered Tufts college, from which he
was graduate In 1888. His first pastor
ate was at Rochester, VT, where he re-
NAMED four years, and on receiving call
from the church at Derby Line, VT, he
accepted the same, his pastorate here ex-
tending over period of five years. His
next charge was at Weymouth, but his
stay here was of only one years duration,
when he received and accepted call from
the church at Winchester, N. H., about
three years ago. Here he remained until
this spring. The church at the latter
place was very 10th to part with him, the
relation of church and pastor being sever
ed with great reluctance on both sides,
but personal considerations and some
other influences, however, at last decided
him to accept this charge. He is nephew
of Rev. A. j. Patterson, who has been
Supplying the church here this winter,
and this fact, no doubt, was an important
factor in his decision. Mr.. Marvin's pas
torate here cannot fail of being success
full one, there being every condition on
both sides to make it SO. Mr.. Marvin Is
married and has one small child. His
household goods arrived Monday, and
i the week has been devoted to setting
them up in the Universalist parsonage,
which has been thoroughly renovated and
put In complete repair for the occupancy
of Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin
Mr.. and Mrs. Linus Putney have moved
from the L. 3. Goodell house to the Ger.
Guild place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Moulton of Spring.
field were guests Of MIR. and Mrs. Russell
Colburn over Sunday.
Rev. George Thompson of Springfield,
VT, is stopping for a few days with his
mother, Mrs. Emily Thompson.
Rev. George Williams will occupy the
pulpit Of the Baptist church for the last
time next.Sunday, amp will leave for Cape
May next week.
Mrs. George Ferry Is moving to WILL
mantle this week, and expects hereafter
to make her home with her daughter,
Mrs. A. ID. Spellman, In that city.
Miss Genevieve Dimmick, who has for
some months been stopping with relatives
In Westfield, Mass, has returned to her
home here to remain permanently.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
church will meet for work next Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will serve
their usual supper at 80 with Mrs. Hen
ry Thresher and Mrs. Oscar Colburn as
hostesses.
Mr.. Wilson, who has had charge of the
farm work on the E. O. Pinney estate,
has moved with his family back to WILL
lington, and the new farmer to take HE
place arrived with his household goods
yesterday.
The Citizens band minstrel entertain
ment, which Is to be given in the opera
house at the borough next Tuesday even
ing, will be repeated In the town hall on
the Thursday evening following, with the
addition of dancing after the entertain
ment.
The entertainment given by Chamber
lin & Harrington's Troubadours In the
town hall Tuesday evening gave good sat-
isfaction, and the merits of the different
entertainers In their various lines of work
is highly spoken of by those In attend
ance. JOrdan's orchestra also comes In
for Its full share of commentator. The
attendance was good, and as a whole the
affair proved to be success In all re-
Ispeets.
The funeral Of Mrs. Annie Cady was
held in Hartford last Saturday afternoon
at Q o'clock, Rev. John Coleman Adams
OF the Church of the Redeemer officiating.
The body was placed In the receiving
tomb of Ceday Hill cemetery until such
time as lot should be selected there.
The funeral was attended by number Of
relatives from this place, including Mr..
and Mrs. E. G. Pinney, MIR. and Mrs. 81.
F. Cady, Mr.. and Mrs. e. Fl. Pinney, and
Miss Mary Jennings. The severe storm
of that day prevented number of others
from attending.
Resolutions of the Baptist church of
Stafford, Conn.,:
Whereas, Our beloved pastor, Rev.
George Williams, has rendered US his
resignation for the purpose of accepting
a call from the Baptist church at Cape
May, Nj, and
Whereas, He has stated reasons for SO
doing that indicate the leading of Divine
providence, therefore
Resolved, That we feel panied to part
with him, but that 1t Is our duty to ac-
lcept, and thus to consent to his entering
upon the field thus providentially indi-
Gated.
Resolved, That he has endeared him.
self to us by his personal qualities and by
his able and faithful preaching Of the
Word.
Resolved, That we commend the posi-
tiveness of his utterances In defense of
"the faith once for ell delivered to the
saints, !" and bear testimony to his whole
some teachings on the moral questions Of
the hour. The ready and efficient help
of Pastor and Mrs. WilIiams viii be
missed from all departments OF the work.
Their contribution to the musical part OF
the service has been very great. Import
ant imnrnYamanfs In the alldifnrinm-