The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-03-08
vital statistics for 1904: Births 10,

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Vital statistics for 1904: Births 10,
marriages 8, deaths z.
4 Communion was observed at the
Congregational church Sunday.
A New York Bohemian was looking
at E. A. Morse's place last week.
We hear that there is prospect of a
sale.
Dwight B. Gardner witnessed the
inaugural ceremonies at Washington
Saturday, as appears from the timely
receipt by us on Monday of Wash
ington paper containing full account
of the ceremonies.
When a good thing falls to fellow
there are always three classes to be
taken into accountable first those
who are sympathetic and glad :;
second, the Indifferent, and third,
the jealous and envious ones.
We made out a deed last week of
the farm, the old Experience Taylor
place, mile or so south of the Hill,
where our paternal grandmother,
Martha Taylor Preston. was born.
She was the first bride ever married
by the then young pastor of the
church, the late Rev. DR.. Hubbell
Loomis, subsequently the first presi-
dent of Shurtleff college, Ill. The
young minister was so embarrassed
that he made some mistake and had
to go through the ceremony twice.
Here also were born and reared the
bride's brothers, the late Dea. Asa
Taylor Of the Congregational, and
later of the Baptist churches here, and
also the chorister of both churches,
the late Dea. Abner Taylor of Lee,
Mass, and sister, Lucretia, wife of
the late Dea. Chandler of Longmead-
ow, Mass.
south Wellington.
Arthur Devereaux is improving, but
is not strong yet.
w. E. Battye spent Sunday in New
Britain with relatives.
Mrs L. E. Wadsworth was in Hart
ford two days of last week.
Mrs. Albert Richardson is visiting
with relatives in Troy, N. Y.
James Smith is now studying the
mysteries of amateur photography.
Charles W. Eldredge of Indian Or
chard spent Sunday with his parents.
Miss Fannie Denman is spending a
few DAYS with friends in Medford,
Mass.
Stetson's "Uncle Toms . Cabin"
troupe passed through this village by
team Monday morning. on their way
to Stafford. ~ -: - <4 >...:....
This is the time Of year when
"young mans thoughts lightly turn
to love, :" but the older ones are think
ing about garden seeds, sweet peas
and setting hens. -
MisssIva Latham, who had to give
up a-her work in Willimantio some
three weeks ago and has since been at
home under the DOCTORS care, was
taken to the Norwich hospital for
treatment last, Saturday.
d. OSbN4S .0u11kIs dSS1SOdAb H1SS1OA-
airy superintendent of the Connecticut
O.. E. union, will come from Middle
town to address the Endeavor society
at their regular meeting in the hall
this evening. All are invited to at
tend, whether members or not.
The stereo- phono exhibition given
in the hall last Friday evening was
deserving of a larger and more ap-
preciative audience. Mrs. Ingalls, of
Willimantic gave the entertainment,
which included views Of Willimantic
and one Of South Wilmington, taken by
L. e. Korper. It.: %:%
-. III Moose Meadow.
Miss Lillia Fenton is staying at Ed.
Burdick's this winter. Mrs. Burdick
is in poor health. >.
One of the most enjoyable sociables
held in this place in long time was
that at Miss Della Eno's last Friday
evening. .....
The Ladies' Aid society will serve
bean supper at the supper room of
the M, E.. church here Friday even
ing of this week. There will be an
entertainment after supper.