The Press., 1904-12-14

For SaIe.-Se -ond- hard Type Writer at bargain F. E. Cady.
 -isO5 Calendar Pads at The Press of1c-four s'xss STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 The decorators are busily engaged improving the office of the Stafford House
 Quite . party of Knight Templars went to wiliimantic Monday evening to attend Q meeting.
 Dr. O. B. Lewis, a veterinary dentist from Springfield, advertises to be at Levi Gary's stables a week, commencing next week Thursday. Mr. and Mrs Charles F. Holcomb of Bridgeport are receiving congratu- latioDeapn the birth of a son last week. MT. Holcumb was formerly employed in the Savings Bank of Stafford Springs and has many friends here. -
 The first severe cold of the season < came Sunday, when the thermometer registered around zero. both night and .morning. Monday snow fell most of the day. and it did not clear up until yesterday afternoon The morning train from the south was three hours : late and other trains were delayed. Enough snow fell for sleighing.
 Edward Young, 21, died at his home oA Silver street Monday evening of qeorsnmption- The deceased has been Affected for long time, but had been able to be up and around until recent ly. His mother. two sisters and five bxuehers survive him. The brothers arc Joseph of Moosup, and Henry, George, Fred, Peter and Thomas of this iowa Tbe sisters, Miss Mary and Mrs- Elcid Daigle. both reside here The funeral will be from St. Edwards church to-norrow forenoon at 9 o'clock ...s.....-a..... .--..-.. ..
 Notice of petition for an electric ,. Hallway charter, to be presented to the next general assembly, is pub lished in the advertising columns this s2week This is done to conform to E>s the law, SO that those interested may be free to act if the opportunity pre- sents itself. It has become evident that the present holders of the charter do not intend to prosecute the work. and charter controlled by local peo- pie will probably be secured. The route to Somers, as we'll as those to Hampden and State Line. are includ- ed in the petition.
 Owing to age limitation the term Of Jndge G. O. Parkess of the borC ugh court expires in February. MT. Par kess has fulfilled the duties of the position with fidelity and acumen, and but for the constitutional require ment a change would not be consid- cred The logical candidate for suc- cession is Deputy Judge W. H. Heald, and he yill undoubtedly be appoint ed. MT. Heald is admirably. quali- fed for the position. The promotion of MT. Heald will make it necessary t6 appoint a deputy judge. and ac- cordIng to the tfme-honored custom a democrat will probably be appointed. The name of Lawyer NJ. D. O'Connell has been mentioned in connection with the latter appointment.
 The St. Edwards basket ball team defeated the Rockville team last Thursday evening at St. Edward's s hall 42 to 4. The line-up:- E St. Edwards. Rockville Ash teapt }. If rg, Zeigler Collins, g Monge Mack, c c, Neiil Mullins, 1 g If, Klatzer Shea, rg If, Vlicsch (capt.
 Bazkets from floor, Ash g, Collins 8. Mack 8, Mullins 3, Shea 2, Vliesch I. Free tries, Collins ?, Monge 2. Referee, J. Sullivan Time-keeper, E. Shea. Time, 2O-minute halves.
 In preliminary game St. Edward s Juniors defeated the r. A. A. 0. 13 to O.. The ine- ups
 St. Edwards. Y. A. A. o. Collins, If rg. Crane Shea (capt. If lg, W. Ducharme Dunleavy, c, J. Ducharme Sullivan, lg rg, Smith Roach, rg If, Vergen
 Baskets from floor, Collins 4, Dun- leavy 1, Sullivan l. Free tries, Col ins l. Referee, Sullivan Time keeper, E. Shea Time, 15 and To- minute halves.
 The Stafford high school basket ball team played a team Saturday representing the alumni and St. Ed ward's and defeated them in a score of 2S to B. The line-up:-
 High School. St. Edwards. RoIieau, If rg, Rouche Converse, If f, Hodgson Preston, c, Ash Parkhursk, lg If, Collins Beckwith, West. rg If, Furness
 Baskets from floor. Bolieau 6, Pres kou 4 Cuuverse 8. Collins 6. Rouche