The Press., 1905-12-06


 Mir. and Mrs. F. Faulkner start fol New York to-day for few days.
 Mrs. E. T. Russell was with hel parents in Springfield for Thanks giving.
 Samuel Jackson and family oi Springfield were here for Thanks giving.
 Owing to a later engagement fol his entire band, Casper Simonds will not be present at the Grace church fair next week.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Tobin of Meri- den, MT. and Mrs. James Tobin of Holyoke, Mir. and Mrs. George Pier son, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tobin of Hol- yoke were with MT. and Mrs. John Tobin for the good old New England holiday.
 It is hoped that the new school house at Crow Hill will be completed in time to be used next term. The room used at present is in the home of F. l.. Richardson. It is too small, and as it was not designed for school purposes, both scholars and teachers are subjected to more or less incon- venience.
 Winter Post, G. A. R., held it's annual meeting last evening, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Commander, An thony Adams; senior vice, A. H. Sim onds; junior vice, A. L. Howard 1; chaplain, O. W. Sanford; surgeon, John Mccarthy; quartermaster, J.W. Witt; adjutant, J. W. Witt; officer of the day, John S. Arnold; officer of the guard, G. B. Marble; delegate, John s. Arnold.
 The annual fair for the benefit of Grace church will be held next Tues day and Wednesday evenings in the basement of the church. Hand paint ed china novelties from Mrs. George Howes of Worcester will be on sale, also useful and fancy articles, home- made candy, preserves and food. Each evening the play, "Timothy Delano's Courtship," will be presented. Doors open at ' o'clock. Admission, 5e :; children, loo.
 The body of Mrs. Phylura M. Brown, widow of David Brown, was brought here for burial in the Stafford Springs cemetery Monday afternoon. Mrs. Brown died early Friday morn ing at her home in Holyoke, aged S3. Her death was due to weakness incl dent to old age, although she was confined to her bed only about two weeks. Mrs. Brown was a member of the well-known Ellithorpe family, and lived at Ellithorpes crossing. for years. She also lived at the Hollow, but for many years her home has been in Holyoke. She leaves one son, A. D. Brown, of Stafford Hollow.
 The Thanksgiving supper given by the ladies of St. Edwards church was partaken of by 600 persons. Social ly and financially the event proved success, thus rewarding the, earnest efforts of the ladies and gentle men who had planned to provide an evening of innocent reflection for body and mind. St. Edwards hall was tastefully decorated with wreaths and festoons of laurel and ivy. The great tables ran the full length of the room, transforming the place into veritable banquet hall. Whole families partic- ipated in athe festivities. Little mouths and big ones were busy with chats and smiles and edibles around the well-laden tables, while music md drama added pinch of savor to he scene. : Both in and of the stage there was quite a continuous perform ance from 6 till 10. o'clock. Nearly all the provisions were contributed. The managers desire to express sincere thanks to the following Stafford mer- chants: William G. Ellis, who do- mated all the coffee; Michael P Brown, the sugar and pastry; Joseph Fregeau, the bread; Augustin Gar vais, the vegetables, etc; Napoleon Pero, the large quantity of dishes needed. The promoters of this sue- cessful venture promise solemnly that on the next similar occasion no gastric void will accidentally remain un- filled.
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 William Ingham is in New York.
 Patrick Shea is able to be out and around again.
 Claude Pinney of New York spent at his home.
 H. G. Durham of Hydeville spent Thanksgiving in Terryville.
 Fred Glover and family spent with relatives in Wood stock.
 MT. and Mrs. M. W. Leonard and Helen, spent Thanksgiving in Hartford.
 Frank LeDoyt has accepted posi- tion as fireman on the Central Yer uOu6 Ih1AfOhu.
 Miss Mildred MacCalIum and Miss E. Taylor have been in Springfield for a few days
 Mrs. Wm. Dunham and Miss Isa- dore Dunharn have been visiting rela- tives in Springfield.
 George Colburn and Eidon~ Moore of Indian Orchard spent Thanksgiving at Russell Colburn's. @
 Y. P. s. O. E. meeting tomorrow evening at the Baptist chapel, subject of which is "Our one excuse. ;t
 Subject of the Y. P. O. U. next Sunday evening, "Some homely Christian virtues-self-control. 7"
 MT. and Mrs. Reuben Burley of Holyoke spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. E. H. Pinney.