The Press., 1904-07-06

Stafford
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 STAFFORD STRINGS.
 Edwin FarneIl, Jr., of woonsocke is a guest at the Springs House
 Dr. G. L.. Nichols of Hoboken ant s. W. Muzzy of New York have beeI spending a few days in town.
 Miss Jennie Orcutt joined th' Brooks party for Watch Hill last Sat urday.
 Miss G. S. Beckwith spent the 4tf in Longmeadow with her sister. Mrs. Burbank.
 Mrs. Owen Donahue and her neph- ew, Barney Ward, have gone on tril to Ireland.
 Miss Giovanna Campo and Miss Elizabeth Campo of Old Mystic are guests of John Cini.
 The announcement is made of the engagement of Benny Cini and Miss Jennie Campo of old Mystic.
 Louis Helm and George Siswick spent the Fourth at Mashapaug. A good catch of bass is reported.
 Walter Scott of the Springs House has purchased Warwick automobile, with which he will keep the dust moving the coming season.
 The Athletic base ball team defeat ed the Indian Orchards Blues on the fair grounds Monday afternoon by score of 8 to 4. It was Stafford's day.
 Joseph Loborish was before the borough court yesterday morning, charged with drunkenness Judge Parkess made it a fine of one dollar and costs
 Mrs. Louis Festi, 2S. died yester- day morning of septicaemia, after an illness of about one week. The de- ceased leaves a husband and two children. The funeral will be held from St. Edwards church to-morrow forenoon at 9 o'clock
 The 4th passed quietly in town, with few accidents, and none serious. Quite a number went to Crystal Lake, but the bulk of the people who did not attend the ball game passed the day quietly at their homes- Land lord Scott had an exhibition of fire works on the Springs House grounds that pleased those who witnessed it.
 MT. and Mrs. John O. Fisk of Rock vile, MT. and Mrs. James Fisk of Woodstock, Mrs. Clara Chamberlain of Worcester, Francis Fisk of Springfield, George Fisk of Boston, Miss Mary E.. Fisk of Hartford, Mrs. Anna Richard son and daughter, Ruth, of Preston City were guests over the Fourth at the homes of E. Y. Fisk and Henry O. Fisk at the street.
 A cottage at the corner of Prospect and Church streets caught fire Mon- day afternoon. The house was owned by Timothy Shea and was occupied by Charles Mccarthy. The alarm was rung in about 1.25 and the depart ment responded promptly. The fire men were able to check the flames be- fore the house was consumed, although the roof was burned off The house was insured for $500 in the Etna in- surance company, and this amount will cover the loss. MT. McCarthy's s furniture was removed and there will be a loss from breakage and water, with no insurance. The theory is ad- vanced that the fire was caused by a fire cracker on the roof.
 There was a pretty home wedding at the home of Judge and Mrs J. F. Chamberlin on East Main street last Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, when their daughter Miss Gertrude Elvira Chamberlain, was united in marriage to Robert Rowland Fisk. The full Episcopal service was used, Rev. Vim. Morrall of Grace church officiating. The bride wore white chiffon volle made over silk and carried a white prayer book. She was given away by her father. The wedding march was played by Mrs M- B. Fisk. mother of the groom The house was daintily decorated with maiden-hair fern and roses. A reception followed the ceremony, and Mrs Lewis Mabrey of Norwich catered. MT. and Mrs. Fisk left in the early evening for their wedding trip. which will include 8 trip to Nova Scotia. They will be at home on East Main street after August 15. Both the bride and groom are life long residents and de- servedly popular. Their many friend wish them much happiness.
 Stafford Springs started the ball rolling Saturday by winning from the St. Jeromes of Holyoke. The visit ors were weak in the box and the local players pounded him at will. Sullivan of the local team played a strong game, striking out 12 men.