The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07
E G. Dennis is III with the grippe.

Earl Barrett OF Westford has taken a
position with w. P. Bidwell & Co.
Charles Bolieau has returned from his
trip to eastern Massachusetts, and his
health Is much improved.
Miss Gertrude ChamberlIn has been
quite Ill at her home on East Main street,
but Is now more comfortable.
William Benton, who ls at the Spring.
field hospital, continues to gain and win
be able to return to his home In a short
time.
Mrs E. A. Burnham has gone to Alba
ny, where she Is one of the soloists at the
May music festival. She Is accompanied
by Miss Hattie Werner.
John Findelsen of Springfield has been
appointed administrator OF the estate OF
the late VIM. Wobbecke. No disposition
Of the business has yet been made.
For the benefit of those who wish to at.
tend the semi-annual Sunday school rally
Of the North Tolland auxiliary at the
Hollow tomorrow, buses will run at 6
and $50 p, m. Many from here are plan
Ing to attend.
L. B. Baker, who Is spending some
time at Sarsnae, In the Adirondaeks, Is al
home for visit. Mr.. Baker Is much Inn
proved In health. w. L. Warner, we'll
known former resident, Is at the same
town for his health, and Is showing some
Improvement.
The golf season will be opened Satur.
day afternoon, with a mixed handicap
open to both sexes. starting at O'Clock
as before. The program for the following
Saturday will be announced by the cap
tain, ]. II. Valentine, later. The organi-
zation of a team for this season Is talked
of.
The Pastime club will have an athletic
exhibition at the Lincoln athletic club
rooms Friday evening, May 18th. The
principal bout will be between Jack Muir.
ray and Peter Remoulds. There will also
be bouts between A. Bertrand and j.
VIrgen, and Jack Crane and ]. LaFourd.
Admission 75c and 900.
The program for Memorial day Is about
completed Rev. George Thompson Of
Springfield, VT, has been secured for 9
speaker, and the Stafford Springs band
under the leadership of r. ]. Lynch, will
furnish music for the occasion. The or.
der In which the various cemeteries will
IA vfa4kod uwall f.a kha o~ws,r n 4. L. R,~..-,.
years. Rev. VIM MorraIl of Grace
church has extended an invitation to the
post to attend his church the Sunday pre-
eeding Memorial day and the Invitation
has been accepted.
At meeting Of the court OF burgesses,
held Tuesday evening to consider the sub
ject Of repairs necessary to the macadam
on the upper end Of Main street, there
was some difference of opinion as to the
best course to pursue. Mr.. Ames, the
expert, who was called here to examine
this section Of highway, was OF the opin-
lon that 1t should be entirely rebuilt.
Some OF the burgesses shared his opinion,
while others thought It could be repaired.
1t was finally voted to instruct the war
den TO make such repairs as were neces-
ssry.
The sugar party given by the Temple
Of Honor last evening proved q very
pleasant social event, and the attendance
was large. While the sugar was being
prepared an entertainment was given.
There was music by male quartet, In
Guiding Stephen Pease, Jacob Wagner,
81. T. Burwell and Raymond Eaton, and
: ladies' quartet. composed Of Miss Ethel
Robinson, MISS Mabel Pease, Miss Ivy
Eaton and Miss Jessie Pease. A reading
BY Harold Comins and a recitation by
Miss Mabel Pease were features Of the
program. The sugar was served on large
cakes OF Ice In the center OF the hall.
Dancing concluded the festivities of the
evening.