The Press., 1903-07-09

Gertrude Davis, eldest daughter Of @.
FL. Davis, has returned from her school
In Palmer, Mass.
We have great admiration for one wom-
an, at least, In this town, because she has
the courage of her opinions; we may not
always agree to those opinions, but, new
ertheless, we admire the courageous spir-
1t manifested.
The following list Of Revolutionary SOL
diers who went from Wellington has been
sent us as an addition to the list given in
the issue of June 25th: In Wadsworth's
brigade, Capt. Parker's company, there
were Sergeant Samuel Dunton, Abram
Weston, drummer, Gideon Noble, fifer,
Privates Zsbulon Crocker, Caleb Holt
and the Eldredge brothers, Samuel, JOS
eph and Zoeth In other companies, Tim
otby Pearl, Seth Vinton, Timothy Pool,
Joseph Scott, Jesse Eldredge, Philimon
Holt, John Merrlck, Nathan Jennings,
Frederick Pearl. All, with the exception
of Samuel Eldredge and Frederick Pearl,
are buried In the old Hill cemetery.
south wellington.
Covenant meeting In the hall Saturday
evening.
Communion service will be observed
next Sunday.
Louis Gergler drove over from Rock
Vile Sunday.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
bert CahoOn yesterday morning.
The dresser tenders have been granted
ten-hour day with the same pay.
Albert Richardson returned Monday
from visit with his sister in Troy, N. Y.
Special Communication OF Uriel lodge,
No. "a, F. & A. M, Saturday evening,
July II. Work In the Sd degree.
Edward James has gone to work In VIII
limantic 50 as to take advantage Of the
opportunity to continue his studies In
electrical engineering at the electrical
works in that city.
The glorious Fourth was properly ush-
cred In, and with equal propriety ushercd
out, in the good old-fashioned way by the
South Wellington picnic and celebration
committee, which included practically all
who were willing to help. South Willing
ton was moved bodily into Riverside grove
for the day. Probably $500 has been
expended In one way and another In clean
ing up the grove, building platform
digging we'll and putting in pump, etc.
the company bearing all the expense, be-
sides furnishing teams and many other
things for this picnic. The ball game
opened the days entertainment, and was
walk-over for the locals, the score be.
ing 80 to 4. A bountiful dinner was
served, 191 tickets being sold. The ex.
ercises on the platform, which included
the playing by the band, Leslie FL. Kor.
per leader, were very much appreciated.
The exercise in which Charles N. Flagg
Jr. and Miss Elizabeth Hall impersonated
''Uncle Sam" and Columbia" was very
fine. Several songs were given by the
Bohemians present, one of which was
their national anthem. In social way
the picnic was decided success, sort
OF a home week crowded into one day
with no unpleasant incidents to mar the
day. The weather was all that could be
desired. The CLANS behaved we'll and the
Holsters didn't crowd themselves into any
one. 1t is true that the clam chowdel
got hot, but the lemonade kept cool
through the whole of it. A fine display
of fireworks by w. Ell. Hall In the even.
ing put the finishing touch on the days
festivities.
Moose Meadow.
III. L.. Tennent of Willimantic spent
Sunday at e. A. Bates.
Mrs. Roland Squiers Is spending the
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinney.
Mrs. George Wood and son of Stafford
Springs are guests this week of Mr.. and
Mrs Rounds.
Miss Alice F. Horton of Fair Haven
a.
the past two weeks, has returned home.
Mrs. E. A. Bates has returned from q
short visit at Bellingham, Mass, where
she attended a reception to her former
pastor, Rev. 8. s. Hues.
Nearly forty attended the Methodist
Sunday school picnic, held with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jason Allen on the Fourth. Speak.
ing and singing by Margie and Marion
Fenton was listened to with interest. A
ball game and other out-of-door sports,
together with plenteous spread, aided
in making the occasion enjoyable to all.
Roaring Brook.
A very interesting and profitable meet
ing was held at the Roaring Brook school
house Friday evening, under the leader
ship of Rev. G. L. Snow.
At the session of the Roaring Brook
Sunday school last Sunday the quarterly
report was read by the secretary. 1t was
voted to buy new lamps to be placed In
the school house.
A very enjoyable time was had at the
picnic which was held at William Ruby's
house July 4th. Nearly so were present
to enjoy the festivities. A bountiful din
ner was served, consisting of clam chow
der, cake, pies and sandwiches. Over
six dollars were realized.
t.. Da1eville.
Il. G.. Donovan has taken the picking job
- Mr.. and Mrs A. T. Brown of Hartford
were In town Friday.
A good many from here spent the 4th
at Crystal Lake, Eastford.
Dwight Newcomb passed the Fourth
with relatives In WIllimantic.
John Dennis has commenced work in