The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-21

mill, which was badly twisted by high
wind a few weeks ago, was taken down
by out-of-town parties yesterday. As,
soon as repaired the same parties will re-
place It.
The evenings of September 18th and
18th have been decided upon as the open
ing dates of the new Memorial hall, and
the regular Joe Jefferson stock company
In Grip Van Winkle'' has been secured
for the attraction on that occasion. The
company has been engaged for the two
evenings at cost Of $500, and is the
same, identical Jefferson stock company,
with the one exception that young Joe
Jefferson takes the place of his father.
More particulars later.
Some time In the spring, Miner Fair
man concluded to stock down piece OF
land and sowed 1t to oats which he had
purchased Of J Glover & Son In the 0rdi-
nary way for feed. No great results were
anticipated, but as the oats matured they
showed remarkable results. Mr.. Fair
man brought down to the store an average
bunch of the oats, which was over five
feet In height, with the heads all full,
large and Of fine quality. This speaks
volumes for the quality Of feed that Clio
yer & Son are selling.
staMordyille.
Mrs. Arthur West was In Wales last
week.
There will be mass at st. Joseph's
chapel at $50 Sunday morning.
Miss Eliza Chaffee Is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ieaac Agard, in Rockville.
Mrs. Rose V. Cook and son Of Wales
were in this village Wednesday.
George L. Eaton of Montville Ia the
guest of his brother, A. s. Eaton.
Chauncey Brewer is attending the camp
meeting in Willimantic this week.
Mrs. Henry Butterfield visited her son,
Albert Wheeler, in Southbridge last week.
A. s. Eaton visited his sister, Mrs.
Alonzo Ferry of Flskdale, Mass, Satur-
day. .:
George W. Chaplin and a friend of
Hampden, Mass, visited A. s. Eaton last
week.
Mrs. Will Crane and daughter, Dor
othy, of Willimantic are visiting friends
here.
Ethel, the little daughter of Frank
Brown, Is slowly recovering from a Sc
we're illness.
Mrs. Thomas Odell visited her sister,
Mrs. Sam. Mellen, at the Springs several
days this week. .. .......
Miss Alice Colburn of Enfield is visit
ing her grandfather, Ebenezer CoIburn,
of Colburn Hill.
Miss Rachel Bowker, formerly of Hyde
vile, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Andrews Tuesday.
Mrs. John Booth was the guest Of her
daughter, Mrs. George e. Webster, at
the Springs for week.
The Misses Bessie j. and Ruth M.
Duncan of Monson are spending two
weeks with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Brewer returned
from Monson Monday, where they have
been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Oliver
Bliss. -
Miss Grace M. Booth returned We'd
nesday from Worcester, Mass, where she
has been spending a fortnight with Mr..
and Mrs. A. 8. West. ..,.. go -
Miss Effie Hollingworth, who has been
spending her summer vacation with her
aunt, Mrs. Lucien Washburne, returned
to her home in Hartford to-day.
Mrs. Herbert E.. West and child Of
Somerville, Mass, who are spending the
summer with her parents here, have gone
for week or two to Springfield, Bristol
and Hartford.
Rev. Frank W. Gray, Miss Eva A.
Brown and Miss Lizzie Giltrop are among
those on the sick list. Reports as to the
condition Of Rev. Henry M.Vaill continue
to be of discouraging nature.
Thomas Odell, for a number of years
night boss carder at Peel & McCarthy's
mill, has taken position as foreman Of
the carding room in a mill in Dayville
He left to enter upon his new duties Wed.
nesday. .- ...
West Stafford.
Mrs. FL. A. Pownall Is at Snipsic for g
weeks vacation.
Michael Roberts Is entertaining his
mother from the Springs.
q. M. Barlow attended the Price Brown
wedding at Brimfield, Wednesday.
E. j. Leach was summoned last Satur.
day to attend the funeral Of his grand.
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Neff are enter.
tanning their daughter, Mrs. Busher, Of
Rockville.
F. 2. Fairfield's valuable dog, Collie
was killed by the cars at the crossing last
Saturday. "a
Mrs. Elizabeth Shearer, with Mrs. Jose
prime Glazter and children OF Ellington
were guests at d. J. Glaciers last week.
The Junior Endeavor society held &
lawn party at Washington Graves, Tues
day evening. Cake and ice cream were
served and a general good time was ca
joyed by all.
Marshal Broadway is the owner of new
horse. 1t seems to be question among
the public whether to call the animal All
Climber or Sky Scraper. Either name
applies well to It's disposition.
The Y. P. s. @. e. held berry picni,
one day last week, and gathered nearly
seventy quarts of nice large berries, which
were sold to parties at six cents per quart
Prizes were awarded to those who sue
ceeded in picking the largest amount
mOnO the 1adiaa Miaa Gartrudo Rarlnu