The Press., 1902-02-13


-Ladies' 81 25 Wrappers SO cts. for
one week only at e. L. Burr's.
During the time of contagious dis
ease patronage the Maverick laundry.
where all goods are thoroughly disinfect-
ed. f. Simmons, agent.
A new line of Hamburgs of latest de-
signs at A. L. Howard's.
Ladies' Waists at reduced prices at
e. L. Burr's.
SWAN Fountain Pens. Always relia-
BILE. For sale at The Press office.
The best 90 Shoes for ladies is the
Ethel. f. Kreisel.
japanese Napkins 10 cents hum
dred, 800 80 cents, at The Press office.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
w. e. Hanley is in New York on a
business trip.
have returned from brief visit at Hol-
yoke.
Mrs Charles Beck with, Miss Louise
and Malcolm have returned from vaca-
ton in Brimf1eld.
A son was born Feb. to Mr.. and Mrs.
James 81. Williams of Blackstone, Mass.
and grandson to John Brosnahan of this
borough.
d. w. Breen is working for the Modern
Woodmen, an insurance order, in South
ington, and expects to organize camp
there this week.
Tomorrow Is st. Valentines day, and
the dealers are showing about the usual
collection. The comics are nearly as Sc
we're this year as formerly.
Richard W. Ellis was i'll several days
the first part of the week with slight
attack of the grip, but can now be found
in his usual place in the Ellis grocery.
Mrs. Charles Fox, Salisbury Hyde, and
Mrs. Thomas Fox Joined Raymond par
ty at Springfield last Thursday morning,
en- route for the Pacific coast, to be gone
about three months.
Adelbert Needham has purchased two
large wood lots in Wilmington, one from
Samuel Rockwell and the other from
Mrs. Asenath Holt of Washington, D. c.,
former resident of Wellington.
A contagious disease sign was placed
on Gary Bros. Office by some wag Wed
nesday noon during the absence of the
firm. A joke is all right, but it would
seem as If there might be a more delicate
way to have fun with a reputable business
firm.
A purse of $41 was presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Ducharme last Saturday even
h., hair frfn hn 70 hoo
been one of the worst sufferers in the
epidemic, and much sympathy has been
felt for the survivors. The recipients de-
sire to thank the contributors for the
purse and the good will behind the dona-
tions.
Nothing can be done at present toward
concluding the deal for the large farm In
New Hampshire which the local syndicate
Is negotiating for. Nelson Towne will go
to the location and look the property over
as soon as the weather is milder. Snow
Is two or three feet deep at present In the
section where the farm Is situated. 1t Is
probable that there will be no permanent
organization of the stockholders until al
ter Mr.. Towne makes his report.
The funeral of Henry NJ. Bartlett took
place In the Congregational church at
Deerfield, Mass, last Saturday afternoon.
There was large attendance and beauti-
full flowers. A delegation of Odd Fell
lows from Ware lodge, Poeumtuck lodge
of Greenfield and the eneampment degree
In Wiliimantie was present at the grave.
Mr.. Bartletts favorite hymn, "Nearer
My God To Thee" was sung. The burial
ceremony Of the Odd Fellows was render
ID - ha LODI
Notwithstanding the Iigid legislative
enactments relative to the sport, cooking
mains are occasionally pulled off in this
vicinity. The proximity of the town to
the state line makes only a short drive
necessary 10 secure comparative safety
There was main Monday evening, anc
while the utmost secrecy was maintained
as to the place and participants, enongt
has leaked out so that it is known tina
the pit was not located ten miles ava.
from the borough hall. Monday evening
was brisk one for those engaged in TIT
livery business.
In a letter to Health Officer Nichols
Prof. C. A. Lindsey, secretary Of tn
state board of health. writes thanking
him for the full and detailed statement O
states that he fully appreciates the diff
Guilty of successful isolation and disinfec
ton In crowded habitations, and that |
seems that Mr.. Nichols tried to apply al
the means which can be used to contro
the disease, and that the failure was be
cause the conditions did not admit O
their successful application. He sue
gests that If the borough could have ha
an isolation hospital, to which the frs
cases of diphtheria could have been re
moved and cared for 1t would have bee
far more economical for the borough, an
In view of some other like invasion In tn
future, asks If it would not be we'll to b
better prepared by providing for the car
of primary cases.
Miss Marie Emma David and Franci
Joseph Cardinal were united in marriag
Tuesday evening by Rev. F. J. O'Neil
Joseph Connors acted as best man, an
Miss Bella LaRue of Putnam was bride
maid. Directly after the ceremony th
newly-married couple were driven to o.
cuttville, where they took the train fo
Palmer en- route to New York for thei
wedding trip. In taking the train at o.
cuttville Mr.. and Mrs. Cardinal shove
an amount of Weldon which indicate
their ability to cope with the varied an
perplexiDg problems OF married life
Had they taken the train at this static
their loving friends would have give
them reasons for remembering the OF
casion for some time. After returnin
from the wedding journey Mr.. and Mrs
Cardinal will make their home with tn
groom's mother for time before begir
ming housekeeping. The contracting pal
ties are well known and popular, an
have the best wishes OF large circle {
friends and acquaintance.
A borough meeting will be held at th
borough hall next Tuesday at 2 p. m.
see what action the voters will take
the matter of the judgment awardiu
$4,000 to James Wood what action wi
be taken in regard to the claim of DR..
f. Eaton against the borough, and to 81
If the voters will instruct the court