The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-02-26
MS. +. B; NEWTON,
srAFFoRp SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Miss Elizabeth O'Brien of Monson has
been visiting friends here.
Mrs. I. J. Chace visited Mr.. and Mrs.
II. ID. Converse at Palmer yesterday.
Miss Rose Dundears Of Meriden Is the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. Fred Bernardo
Charles Tyler Bard Of Norwich visited
his brother, DR.. Bard, the first of the
week.
Richard Bsnford Of Springfield was the
guest Of his sister, Miss Jennie Banford,
Tuesday.
William E. Brown OF Holyoke, q son of
Ohio Brown, has been In town a part of
the week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Pinney have return
ed to their home after spending a few
days In Boston.
Herbert M. Crawford Is better, and,
while he Is not yet out of danger. his
friends hope for his recovery.
Mrs. w. E. Demond and sons, Miles and
Daniel, returned Tuesday from a visit
with relatives at North Adams.
j. d. Leach has been In Boston part
Of the week purchasing merchandise for
the spring and summer season.
John Bissett was before the borough
court Monday on a charge of drunken
ness. Judge Psrkess made 1t fine OF
%, which was paid.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Crawford of Wor-
eester and Mr.. and Mrs. George Cardinal
Of Palmer were In town Tuesday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. II. M. Crawford.
The presentation Of 1.-The Parish Priest''
was witnessed by q fsir-sized audience
Tuesday evening. The company was q
capable one, and the entertainment was
thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
A turkey dinner was served at the
Springs house Sunday, and IL guests
were entertained. Special dinners will
be served each Sunday until further no.
tlee for the benefit Of the townspeople.
Robbins & Patterson have finished FILL
Ing their large Ice houses at Orcuttville.
The demand for this ice has induced the
firm to increase It's storage capacity from
time to time, until there are now five
large houses beside the pond. A spur
track gives exceptional advantages for
shipping, and the business Is proving
quite profitable
Nine couples went to Wales Monday
evening on a selgh-ride, and enjoyed q
supper and dance at the Wales hotel.
There were a number Of couples from the
Hollow joined the party, and about % Of
the young people at Wales joined In. the
festivities. Those who were from here
speak highly of the entertainment fur
nished by Landlord Gaudette.
The body of Maurice A. Horrlgan, 80,
OF st. Louis was brought here for burial
In st. Edwards cemetery Tuesday. Mr..
Horrigan had been employed In st. Louis
for the past thirteen years, but spent the
early part of his life here. The deceased
leaves two brothers, Michael Of Provf-
dence and John of Philadelphia, and two
sisters, Miss Kate Horrigan Of Provi.
dence and Mrs. Daniel NJ. Brown of Indl.
an Orchard.
Services will be held In Grace EpIsco.
pal church every Wednesday and Friday
evenings during Lent, with an address al
each service. The following are the sub
jects OF the sermons for Sunday mornings
during the Lenten season LIST, "Christ
the strength of the tempted" 81, "Msr
In trouble;" Sd, THAT / may please
Him :" 9Th, 1.-The baptism Of repentance
for the remission of SINS" 9Th, 1.-THE
three leavens )" 9Th, "Ssmaritanism par
Of the universal creed" Easter day, "Tht
two going to Emmaus-"
Mr.. and Mrs Anthony Adams enter
tanned the members Of the grand army
relief corps and invited guests at the
grand army hall Tuesday evening. Il
was Washington party, and there were
about rs present. A number appeared
In costume, which added the spice Of va
riety to the appearance Of the party. Mr.
and Mrs. o. NJ. Brown attracted much
favorable comment for the excellence o.
their reproduction Of the colonial cos
tunes. The entertainment consisted o
colonial games and spelling match. Ii
the Ratchet hunt Allen Brown took frs
prize and Mrs. ]. ]. Clark second prize
Miss Amy Arnold took the prizs on an
swers to questions relating to colonia
history. Some Of these questions arouseC
warm discussion among those present
Light refreshments were served, and tn
party broke up at q late hour after
pleasant and unique entertainment.
Mrs. Herbert NJ. Crawford died las
Saturday evening at her home on Willing
ton avenue Of pneumonia, after an Illness
Of about one week. She was but "a year
Of age, and one Of the saddest circum
stances connected with the case Is tn,
three small children left mstherless
While Mrs. Crawford lay dying her hus
band was critically III with the same dis
ease and unable to be with her. He wss
not told Of her death at the time. TIL,
deceased was born In Plattsburg, N. Y.
but has resided here for the past 20 years
with the exception Of two years spent ir
Chicago. Those who knew Mrs. Craw
ford speak In the highest terms Of hel
loyable character and unselfishness. Be
sides her husband, she leaves three chill
dren, George, Hugh and Ruth. Hel
mother, two sisters and two brothers alst
survive her. Her sisters are Mrs. Ross
Miller and Miss Emma Cardinal, and th'
brothers, Frank Of this town and Georg'
Of Palmer. The funeral was held from
st. Edwards church at o'clock Tuesda!
morning, and the burial was In st. Ed
wards cemetery. The bearers were Dan
lei Sullivan, James Hurley, NJ. J. Has