The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1906-01-24

l.. B. Alberty has the contract fol-
building the new Grow Hill school.
: house.
The loan exhibit Melted the Congre-
gational Ladies' society little over
, seventy dollars.
Mrs. Grace Walker Commerais of
Newtonville, Mass. has been guest
of Miss Mary Cony erse.
Mrs. Elmer Nj. Young, %, a daugh-
ter of VIM. R. Ridge, died Tuesday
afternoon at Willimantic. She is sur
vived by her husband.
The Stafford Business Mems asso-
citation held meeting last evening,
and voted to hold their annual ban
quet in February, as usual. R. W.
Ellis, r. Fl. Fisk and J. M. Leach
were chosen a committee of arrange
ments.
The condition of Furnace avenue
is normal for wet weather-about one
foot of mud. Between Main street
and the blacksmith shop it is the
worst piece of highway inside the
borough limits during the mud season,
and should be macadsmized.
Adolfo Bartolomeoli was brought to
DR.. Smiths office last Friday from
Bramble's wood lot, Staffordville,
with long cash in the foot, extend
ing from the great toe to the instep,
received while ohopping wood. No
serious results are looked for.
The surveyors who have been work
ing on the proposed electric road have
been called off, and have left town.
At Rockville the same thing has hap
pened. The situation again brings
out the rumors that the New York,
New Haven and Hartford are after the
proposed route.
The cracker social at Grace church
last evening proved an enjoyable
occasion. Miss Alberta Eaton sang
several selections and was heartily
encored. Readings by Miss Ella
Jones and piano duet by Mrs. R. H
Fisk and Miss Carolyn Brown were
also features The farce, "That Boy
Tom," was presented by members of
the dramatic society.
At the annual meeting of the First
National bank, held last week, the
following directors were chosen
Charles l.. Dean, W. H. Cooley, J.
F. Chamberlin, Christopher Allen,
T1H IT, ~
Sanford. e. @. Pinney, George L.
Dennis. The directors chose Cyril
Johnson, president; christopher AL
len, vice. president, and f. G. San
and profits of $4s. 92O, and is in ex-
cellent condition.
st. Edwards hall, which has been
improved and remodeled, was opened
last evening with first class vaude-
vile entertainment. The attendance,
in spite of the weather, was large,
and all we're pleased with the bill |
presented. The singing of Mr..
Quigley was especially enjoyed. The
hall presents an attractive appearance
and the new parlor scene, which has
been added to the equipment, attracted
favorable comment. The entertain
ment will be repeated at Memorial
hall, Stafford Hollow, this evening.
STAFFORD.
Eat Gorton's Codfish-no bones
Oscar Colburn saw two robins yes
terday.
Frank LeDoyt visited friends in
town over Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Fisk have been
spending few days in Boston.
Cryil Johnson is on a business trip
to different parts of New Jersey.
Master Arthur Hutchinson fell off !
q bed in his home Tuesday afternoon |
and broke an arm.
James Barry, former resident of |
this place, is in Backus hospital, Nor
wich, with a broken leg.
Subject of the sermon next Sunday |
morning at the Universalist church |
will be "Are you truly happy ?''
Mr. and Mrs. G.. Cahill of Hyde
Vile are receiving congratulations on
the birth of a daughter last Sunday
evening.
There will be business meeting of
the Markham Castle, K. o. K. A,
next Monday evening at 100. Each
member is requested to be present.
Christian Endeavor meeting to-mor-
row evening at Baptist chapel. Sub
ject, Home missions in our cities, {"
Luke 10: 41-48. Leader, Mrs. Thorn
as Black.
Frank A. Lasbury has taken pos
session of the post office. 1t will re-
main in it's present location until the
improvements in the nearby building
are completed.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-
fist church will meet for work next
Wednesday afternoon, and will serve
supper at 5.4o. HostesseJ, Mrs. Asa
Harris and Mrs. Charles Phillips.
Miss Margaret Glover entertained
party of about 20 of her friends at
her home last Saturday evening. The
evening was spent in games, etc., and
a very pleasant evening followed.
The subject of the sermon at the
Baptist church next Sunday morning
will be "Turn back-stand still-go
and it will have three
texts: Exodus 14:2, "And the Lord
spoke unto Moses saying, speak unto
the children of Israel that they turn
back" Exodus al :3, Fear ye not,
stand still;" Exodus 141 Is, "And the
Lord said unto Moses, speak unto the
children of Israel that they go for
ward"
The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-