The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1906-02-14
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emy was at his home here over Sun
day.
Miss Marguerite Morrall was home
from Ingleside seminary, New Milford,
over Sunday.
Ed. Collins froze one of his ears
while riding from Monson late Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Cooley have
returned from a visit of a few days in
New York city.
Samuel Kuslansky has purchased q
house and lot on Benton street of Mrs.
Daniel Sullivan.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. G. Baker of Spring.
field were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. O.
B. Pinney over Sunday.
Mrs. E. A. Maynard has returned
from Chatham, N. Y, accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. Stupplebean.
Misses Jennie and Bessie Tilden are
taking a vacation and are visiting
friends in Hartford and New London.
The Masonic social, which was to
have been held last Friday evening,
was postponed until Friday evening
of this week.
Miss May Smith of Orange, Mass ,
Miss Florence Smith of Hartford and
Alvin Smith of Springfield were with
their parents, DR.. and Mrs. F. L.
Smith, over Sunday.
Nicholas O'Rourke of Monson has
taken a position as boss finisher at
the Patton mill. Mr.. O'Rourke is
we'll known in local manufacturing g
circles, having formerly been en-
ployed at the Hollow.
The First National bank has made
a contract with the Remington &
Sherman company of New York, and
will expend about $4,000 on improve
ments to the vault. A nest of rs safe
deposit boxes will be added and other
made.
The masquerade ball held by the
German club last Friday evening drew
a large attendance. The music by
Jordan's orhcestra gave universal
Prize winners were Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Mann, Mrs. Henry
Bolieau and Frank Parizeau.
Miss Emma Gary, who made rep
utation last season as a rider of
running horses, has had several offers
10 ride the coming season. A New
z ork amusement manager is negotia-
ting to secure her for a relay race,
riding three different horses in the
,ace, with so seconds to change on
zach half mile. She has not yet de-
,ided which offer she will take, but
will probably ride the coming season
and seleut the chance that seems the
most promising.
There will be a social at the Metho-
dist church next Wednesday, with
special features appropriate to the
celebration of Washington's birthday.
At six O'Clock supper will be served
by Mrs. J. J. CLARK, Mrs, P. G. Cor
don, Mrs. Fl. O. Holt and Mrs. A. J
Tilden. In addition to the usual
menu, salads and cold meats will be
served. At 45 there will be an en-
including a "Betsey
Ross Sewing Party" and flag drill.
Supper and entertainment, zoe.
Either alone, 15c.
The funeral of Mrs. George L.
Dennis was held from her late home
Saturday afternoon at 1 O'Clock, Rev.
E. A. Burnham of Syracuse, N. Y, a
former pastor of the local Congrega-
sional church, officiating. There was
a profusion of floral tributes. Music
was by a quartet composed of Miss
Hattie Werner, Miss Margaret Cooley,
8. A. Ray and Fl. E. Burwell. The
bearers were F. G. Sanford, E. F.
Engley, DR.. A. o. Comins and G. s.
Baker. The burial was in the Stat
'ord Springs cemetery.
Mrs. Susan Thrall Smith, rs, wild
wv of Chauncey Smith, died at the
nome of her son, Harry D. Smith, in
ellington, near the Rockville line,
Thursday morning. She was stricken
With a shock Tuesday morning.
Jhauncey Smith, her husband, was
of a well-known local fam
ly and died here in 1880. Mrs.
Smith spent the early years of her
ife here. She is described as a wom-
IN of quiet, retiring disposition, but
endowed with many lovable qualities
Mrs. Smith is survived by five sons
clifton o. of East Longmeadow,
Mass, Edward O. and Charles T. of
North Brookfield, Mass, F. E. of
Greenfield, Mass, and Harry D., with
whom she made her home. The fu-
leral was held from her late home
at 10 a. m, and the body
Vas brought here and placed in the
vault.
W. H. Hall and Lawyer M. D.
)'Connell represented the local base.
'all association at the meeting in
Monson last Saturday. Three teams
besides the local team were represent
'd-Indian Orchard, Ludlow and Mon
on. The delegates agreed that the
eague plan was good one, and will
10 report to their respective organiza-
ions. The local delegates were in
avor of six-team league, and an at
empt will be made to find two more
cams to go in. The local delegates
we're also in favor of each team in the
eague posting a forfeit of 500 to
inish the season. The salary list,
,ver which there is liable to be diff
erence of opinion. was spoken of,
'ut no action can be taken until the
is perfected There will
'e another meeting in Mcnson the af-
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