The Press., 1906-11-14
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 Rev. Samuel Willis Clarke, re- tired Congregational minister, died at his late home Monday forenoon be- tween II and 12 o'clock. He was born in Buckland, Franklin county, Mass, Feb. z, 1928, consequently being in his 79th year. His first parish was in Warwick, in that county and state, having been ordained there. He filled various parishes in that state, and was acting pastor until a short time ago of the Congregational churches of Westford and Ashford. While settled in Westford he was stricken with paralysis. and has since declined in health rapidly. A few days ago he was again seized with his old malady. and finally suocumbed on the day before mentioned, passing away peacefully and painlessly. He was twice married, his first wife living but a few weeks after their marriage. A widow, nee Catherine Bruce, and two daughters, Mrs. l.. K. Scott of Springfield and Mrs. Eveline Bliss of Holyoke, Mass, sur vive him. He leaves also four grand children. He had been in the gospel ministry between 80 and 40 years, and had acoeptably filled the various pull pits above indicated. His was a bright and useful life until his sudden stroke. He was firmly rooted in the tenets of his denomination, was good preacher of the old school and always led an exemplary life. He was fond of music, had fine, smooth voice, and when the American board of foreign missions, some years ago. met in Springfield, Mass. was among the solo singers. At last accounts lie had a brother, a missionary of the Ameri- can board in Turkey. He, with his wife, came hither from Springfield, Mass. where they were living with their daughter, Mrs. Scott, No. 85 Princeton street, in January, 1898, having bought the old Taylor place, just south of the Hill. While living in Westford the house was closed for most of the time. The deceased was always busy man, and had made various improvements in the premises. He was quite ingenious, having re- ceived patents for number of devices which had employed his leisure. His funeral will be held on Thursday at ? p. m. in the Congregational church. The services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. Gardner, assisted by Rev. o. W. Wolfe and wife, the burial following in the lot recently purchased by the family in the new cemetery extension. The widow inn mediately goes to Springfield to live with her daughter, and the old home will soon be offered for sale.
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 Leon Woodworth spent Sunday with a friend in Springfield.
 For the month of October there was one birth, one marriage and no deaths in town.
 Wm. H. Hall has lately bought the Legrand Johnson property of Mrs. Louise M. Johnson.
 Wm. Converse has moved from the Fisher place, owned by George H. Nichols, to Morrow.
 Wm. F. Essex is taking a vacation and recruiting his health, which has not been of the best lately.
 Mrs. Janette Shaffer of Derby is visiting her daughter. Mrs. George H. Nichols, of this village.
 A. D. Charter of Stafford Springs spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. John R. Neil. in this village.
 During the past 12 months there has not been a single trial before a ustice of the peace in this town.
 The regular meeting of the W. o. T. U. will be held in the hall Satur- day at 2.3O p. m. At this time will occur the annual election of officers.
 Burnis Wilbur has bought of E. o. Eldredge the house and other build ings, together with 12 acres of land, being a part of the Lucius Eldredge property.
 Robert Battye entertained 8 num- Der of his young friends Wednesday evening, they having arranged to give him a surprise party, which they certainly did.
 Communion service, which has been postponed from last Sunday on account of the small attendance at services, due to the stormy day, will be ob- served next Sunday.
 It is safe to say that there were doors locked last Thursday night, fol- lowing the news of the murder of Mrs. Williams, that hadn't been locked for some time before.
 William Maine received a check Monday from an insurance company with which he had an accident policy. The check covered the amount due for disability for nearly four months, due to an accident on July 4th, as a result of which he has not been able until recently to use his right hand, and even now it is partially disabled. The $35 per month, however. will help somewhat to pay for the lost time, medical treatment, etc.
 Miss Christine Tinling, an Eng fish W. O. T. U. worker, who has ad- dressed audiences in England, Scot land, Wales, Canada and various parts of the states, will speak in the hall Friday evening at 7.3O under the auspices of the. local W. O. T. U. Miss Tinling is described as @ bright, attractive young woman, fine speak CT, the daughter of an English clergy man, and has been engaged in the work of the W. O. T. U. since her