The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-04-30


were at Mrs G.. Fl. Bakers over Sunday.
Thomas Murray has taken q position
with the Central Vermont railroad at the
station.
Otto Ladish has moved to the John
Wood farm on Village Hun, which he re-
Gently bought.
DIR. g. Louis Nichols Of Hoboken, N.
j., formerly physician here, Is spending
g few days In town.
Mrs. Catherine Hicks. who has been
spending the winter I'm Worcester, Is ex-
pected home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Sibley, who have
been living at Willimantic for some time
have returned to this borough to live
The school committee at the last meet
Ing voted to buy new flags and STATE for
school houses where they are needed.
w. E. Hanley, Mrs. T. H Rafftery and
Mrs. A. o. Comlns attended the funeral
Of John Leahy held at Monson yesterday.
Rev. Il. ]. O'Neill acted as sub-deacon
at the high requiem mass for John Leahy
at st. Patrick's church In Monson yester-
day. --
The Temple of Honor will have a sugar
party at their hafi next Wednesday even
ing. Dancing will be feature Of the oc-
caslon.
James Peirola Is convalescing after an
attack Of pneumonia. John Peters, who
has been IN with the same disease, con-
tinues to gain. ~
The marriage Of Benjamin Rockwell
Arnold of the borough to Miss Winola
Inez Hicks took place at the homo OF the
bride In North Greece, N. Y, yesterday.
Morgan q Hoyt's moving pictures, &C.
eompanied by Howe's Ladies' military
orchestra, gave very enjoyable entertain
ment at the opera house last evening to
full house.
A meeting win be held at the NJ. E
vestry next Monday at p. M, for the
purpose of organizing PASTORS confer
ence. Ministers In Stafford and vicinity
OF all denominations are invited to be
present.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
be glad to welcome all friends of former
years and many new ones at their May
supper and entertainment to morrow
evening. A chicken-pie supper will be
served, commencing at i've o'clock, and
the entertainment will begin at eight
o'clock Some Of the young ladies will
give an illustration of the proper way to
conduct q business meeting on strictly
parliamentary principles, while readings
and vocal and instrumental music will
complete the evenings program. Supper
tickets, including entertainment, % cts.
entertainment alone, 10 cts. Ice-cream.
candy, flowers and fancy articles will be
on sale.
stafford.
Mrs. w. e. Clark OF Hartford Is a
guest of her sisters family, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Wslbridge.
Miss Mary Jennings OF Windsor Is max
ing her annual visit among relatives and
friends In the village.
Peter Bariteau has rented the Needham
barn for livery stable and moved all his
teams there yesterday.
The monthly covenant meeting of the
Baptist church will be held Saturday az
ternoon In the chapel at 3 80.
Misses Sarah and Jane Sessions have
returned from quite an extended visit
with relatives at Providence and East
Douglas. ..a
Michael Fallen OF North Adams has
been secured to take charge of the finish
ing department at the Phoenix mill, and
Is expected here to-day.
There was slight fire In the picker
house at the Phoenix mill about IL o'clock
last night, which was quickly extinguised
by the automatic sprinkler. Not much
damage was done.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the aptist
church will meet for work next Wednes-
day afternoon and serve their usual sup
per at 5.45, with Mrs. Henry Holtham and
Mrs. Hiram Rathbun as hostesses.
Let all lot-owners, or those Interested
In Hillside cemetery, note the time OF the
annual meeting of this association, as ad-
vertfsed In another column, Saturday az
ternoon, May Sd, at three o'clock, and
endeavor to be present at that time
Louis Hassan seems to be having
streak OF bad luck. He had only recov-
cred sufficiently to resume work when he
met with another accident Monday, which
will eonfine him to the house for some
time. He was cutting timber on q wood
lot at the Village, when, In Telling tree,
one of the large branches caught him In
the back OF the neck.
One Of the most pleasant events that
has yet taken place In the new Memorial
hall was the meeting of the Country club
whist club last Monday evening. The
party was given by the lady members
OF the club residing In this section, and
their efficiency as hostesses made the
attended. There were ten tables In all,
and the prizes were won by G. F. Beck
with and Miss Gertrude Chamberlain
Of the Springs. Dancing followed the
whist playing, with music by Lyneh's
orchestra and Prof. Fields as prompter.
Charles Converse of Hydeville returned
last Friday from visit with his brother,
Albert, In the soldiers home at Noroton.
f, H. \. L.
description of the beauties of this institu-
ton, and of the comforts and pleasures
provided by the state for Its old soldiers.
He says that there are very few rules to
be complied with, that the veterans are
treated with every consideration and
kindness, and that nothing more could be
desired. He also met 8. B. Nye and Le-
snder Rood, both former residents of
this village, but who are now inmates of
the home.
The semLannusl Sunday school rally
Of the Tolland North Auxiliary Of the
Connecticut Sunday School association
will be held In the Unlversalist church
next week Friday, w. E. Demond, presi-
dent, presiding. Program, afternoon ses-
sion: $50, Devotional service, Rev. ]. P.
Marvin; 3 45, Business, election of re-
cording recretary; 4 90, Address, follow
ed by discussion, The Home Department
feeder to the Church and Sunday
School," Mrs w. r. Prince, state home
department superintendent 4.45, Gener-
81 discussion, conducted by Geo. 8. DEM
Ing, general secretary, and all are ex-
pected to come prepared to .enliven this
discussion; $50, Closing. Collection.
Evening session: 100, Praise service,
led by Richard w. Ellis, member of the
state hoard of fifrecfore 9Dooaal v,o,,sIo
church choir; 7.30, Address, 1.-The Sum-
day school teachers preparation" Rev.
Geo. ID. Gould, Rockville, chairman Of
state normal committee; 500, Closing
words by members of the auxiliary. Col
lection. Anthem. The meeting will be
held regardless Of the weather. During
tine intermisslon there will be supper
and social hour. supper will be served
to all delegates and their friends by the
ladies Of the society. A generous Offer
ing Is requested, to keep all bills paid
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