The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-05-17
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STAFFORD SPRINGS.

IN Boston.
VIM. Foster of Palmer was at the
old homestead over Sunday.
Miss Bessie Newton of Monson il
spending a week with the Misses
Leach.
W. G. Ellis, the grocer, has placed
telephone in his store. His call il
23-2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert g. Eaton, who
have been in Florida, returned last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Allen
and Miss Beatrice Congdon returned
to their home Thursday evening.
John Bradley was before the bor-
ough court Monday, charged with
drunkenness and assault. He was
given go days at Tolland.
The German club will hold a dance
at their hall on Westford avenue Mon
day evening, the 29th. fuckers Or
chestra will furnish music and tick
cts will be SO cents.
In the absence of Rev. E. A. Burn
ham the pulpit at the Congregational
church was occupied by Prof. A. R.
Merriam of the Hartford Theological
seminary last Sunday.
The regular union service of the
Congregational and M. E. churches
will be held at the Congregational
church next Sunday evening at 7.3O.
Rev. Thomas Tyrie will preach.
The Delta Alpha Sunday school
class of the Congregational church,
taught by Mrs. J. W. Robinson, will
give COZ supper in the chapel Fri
day evening, to which a general invi-
tation is extended. A collection of
burnt work done by the class will be
ON sale.
A. J. Tilden is to remove from
town as soon as he decides on loca-
tion. This will leave vacant the po-
sition of probation officer. While the
duties of this Office are not arduous,
an appointment to fill the vacancy
will probably be made in July by
Judge W. H. Heald.
Miss Edna Reed will sail from New
York June 29th for trip to England
and the continent. The trip will be
made by party of four, Miss Flor.
ence Webster, former teacher in the
high school, being in charge. France,
Switzerland, Germany, Holland BA
gium and England will be visited.
The last organ recital for this sea.
son will be held at the Congregational
church next Wednesday evening. The
organist will be f. J. Benedict oil
New York. He has prepared a very
fine and delightful program for this
occasion. No doubt he will endeavol
to excel his best work previously
done here. He will be assisted -
Mrs. Burnham, and the concert bids
fair to be most enjoyable for every
music lover. Admission, 35 cents.
AS Richard Banford and John AL
den of Springfield were driving from
W. M. Crawford's, Sunday afternoon,
the holdback of the harness broke
and the horse ran along Willingto1
avenue. Near Frank Mogle's the
wheel locked on telegraph pole an6
the team came to an abrupt pause
The wheel was badly broken, and an
other vehicle had to be secured fol
the return trip to Springfield. Both
the young men escaped injury.
Deputy Sheriff Helm and Officers
Mellen and Hayes made a raid or
John Sena's place Sunday evening.
Several barrels of cider, a bottle OF
wine and a pitcher of cider were
seized. Several men were around the
place at the time, and the indications
were that business was in progress.
Prosecuting Agent O'Connell has had
number of complaints of this place,
but deferred action until his plans
were ripe. A hearing was held in the
borough court Monday afternoon,
Judge Heald presiding. Sena pleaded
guilty to charges of selling and keep
ing with intent to sell, and was fined
$40 and costs, which he paid.
In the practice game Saturday
Manager Harris tried out some new
players for the local team. Reynolds
of North Attleboro, Mass, was be-
hind the bat, and pleased the fans
with his ability at all points in the
play. Jack O'Rourke of Willimantic,
who is to be the captain, was pres
ent, and it is the general opinion that
he will add considerable strength to
the team. Green at Sd handled what
chances he had. Collins work in
the box was up to his usual ability,
and he seems to have more speed than
last year. Smith, who was coaching
the team at the Connecticut Agricul-
tural college, was not present. The
local players who are to play on the
team made good showing. Collins
and Reynolds played with the Ath-
letics, and the first team used Col
burn and Converse. Quite delega-
tion of local enthusiasts went up to
see the game. The Athletics won by
score of 8 to 2.
Edwin A. Buck, one of Windham
county's most influential men, died al
his home in Willimantic early Friday
morning after a ten-days' illness
e. l.
Buck had not been in good health,
having suffered from enteritis. He
came from old New England stock,
his chief connections being with the
Knowlton, Armour and Brooks fami
lies. Mr.. Buck was a cousin of Phil.
ip D. Armour. Mr.. Buck was born
in Ashford, February IL. 1882, being
the son of Augustus Buck and Lucy
Kn0w1t0n Rr00ks Ho attended kbe