The Press., 1902-11-20

 but is much better.
 Mrs. David Belcher Is having her house and barn painted. The work Is being done by Willard F. Harrington and sons. John H. M,Carthy has fine new horse which he purchased in Ware, Mass, thls week. The animal Is reported to be quite speedy.
 Mrs. Garrett Donahue, the Misses Liz zie and Rose and Garrett Donahue, Jr., and wife attended the funeral of . rela- tive in Willimantic Wednesday.
 A mistake was made in giving the date of the Congregational Ladies' Aid society fair and sale in The Press few weeks ago. It should have read Dec. 9. Ernest Washburne of Meriden arrived here Saturday to take the place left va cant by John Kennedy, who goes to Mys- tic to become superintendent of Rawit- ser's mill in that place. MT. Kennedy's family left town to-day.
 Special preaching services were held at St. Joseph's chapel last week. Rev. w. J. Shanley of Hartford officiated Friday evening, Rev. J. B. Dougherty of Hart ford Saturday evening, and Rev. J. Smith of Norwich Sunday evening.
 George Pinney Andrews, 66, died at his home in this place this morning about half past three. He had been i'll for several months with Bright's disease, and was great sufferer. MT. Andrews was born in Staffordville, March 29, 1886, and was the only son of Robert Warren and Nancy Bowker Andrews. He was me- masterhand in the shops where he was employed. He resided all his life in this town with the exception of one year in Chicago and two years in Ohio. MT. An drews was a fine musician, and an especial iy accomplished vio1inist, and was mem- Der of the Staffordville orchestra for many years. He leaves widow, son, Charles, of New London, daughter, Mrs Herbert E. West, of Somersville, Mass, and 8 sister, Mrs. Henry Chamberlin, whose husband died only few months ago. The funeral will be held at the house Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Henry M. Barnard of the Congregational church of which MT. Andrews was lifelong atten- dant will conduct the services Inter- ment will be the Staffordville cemetery
 OBITUARY.
 Mrs. Sarah Perkins, wife of Alba Per kins of Willimantic, was born in South Woodstock April 18th, 1843. She came to this village many years ago and after 8 few years residence here moved to Willi- mantle, where she lived until her death, Nov 1st, 1902. Mrs. Perkins was a woman of rare qualities and endeared herself to all with whom she associated. In the year 1881 she united with the Methodist Episcopal church in this place, and at once became interested in the var- ious enterprises of the church. While she was of somewhat quiet and retiring disposition, still her voice was often heard in praise of her Saviour. Many are there who have been thrilled by her testimonies and led to higher life. Last May her health failed and she began to show .signs of 8 decline. Amid all her suffering however, she was not heard to complain, but with patience she waited the time when she should hear her Saw ior's voice and be welcomed home. Her dear husband was conscious for many months of the fact that there was no hope for her recovery, and this was a \ great burden for him to bear. He has the deepest sympathy of his many friends in this place. The son who mourns the loss of mother; many can understand how he feels and the sister who was by the bedside so faithfully has the sympathy of many here. Her body was inferred in the cemetery in this place, amid the tears of many friends, to wait the trumpet call of the resurrection morn.
 I am home in Heaven, dear ones; o so happy, and so brlghtl There Is perfect joy and beauty ,l In this everlasting light. I All the pain and grief are over; ,l Every restless tossing passed; l am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last!
 Did you wonder so calmly
 Trod the valley of the shade? | An! but Jesus love illumined
 Every dark and fearful glade. tl And He came Himself to meet me
 In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus' arm to lean on, . Could have one doubt or dread2
 Then you must not grieve so sorely, For love yOu dearly still: II Try to look beyond earth's shadows, q Pray to trust our Fathers will.
 There is work still waiting for you
 So you must not idly stand; Do 1t now while life remaineth,- Il You shall rest in Jesus' land. When that work is all completed He will gently call you home, i, Oh, the rapture of that meeting! Oh, the joy to see you come! ..ts-.va CHARLOTTE MURRAY. West Stafford. 0. F. Root spent Sunday at his hom' a here.
 tl Eddie Nef is stopping with friend here. | Miss Myrtle Smith Is working for MT ? Shearer at the town farm. 1I E. J. Leach, of Hartford was guest a i, ,tW. D. Graves last Sunday. al Mrs. Laura Holmes returned to Wash 1 ington, D. O., Monday for the winter l.l Miss Stella Bartlett of Willington visit . ed her former teacher, Miss Josephin' Newell last week.
 Il Miss Carolyn Neff and Miss Josephin l Newell, teachers in the center school, ob 8 served yesterday as visiting day.
 George Dwier, who has made his hom with Mrs. Holmes, has gone to the chil dren's home in Springfield, Mass.
 D. L. Ellie and his men finished worl ! Al. Il IL.