The Press., 1907-12-04
STAFFORD SPRINGS,

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 STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 Mrs. W. H. Stafford is visiting in Boston.
 B. P. Cooley is on business trip to Maine.
 Ed. wslch is going to Chaplin for he winter.
 Mrs. All. Howard is visiting rela- tIves in Monson
 Bishop Tierney confirmed class of IF at St. Edwards last Friday.
 John Fletcher of Hampden is stop ping with MT. and Mrs. E. L. Burr.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Stuhlbach are boarding at Wallace Morse's for the winter.
 Miss Sarah Lucy has finished the millinery season here and has gone to Monson.
 Miss Eva Furness, who is training for a nurse at the Backus hospital, Norwich. is spending 8 few days with her parents.
 Rev. O. D. Fisher of Storrs will exchange pulpits with Rev. H. A. Blake at the Congregational church next Sunday. oa
 MT. and Mrs. Domiuico Tonon have gone to the Adiroudaoks for time, in the hope that the change will bene- it Mir. Tonon.
 The ceremony of 40 hours devotion was observed at St. Edwards, begin ming Sunday morning and ending Tuesday morning.
 Owing to the increase in business the American Express company have ordered a regular express team to do their work. which will be here in 8 day or two.
 Arthur Squires. the young son of MT. and Mrs. A. J Squires, has a broken arm. the result of fall few days ago while playing in the base ment of the school building.
 There was a family gathering on Thanksgiving at the home of E. J. Sweet Those present were the fami. lies of Walter A. Sweet of Worcester, Clifford A. and Fred A. Sweet of Monson and Mrs. A. E. Bucklin of Providence.
 A horse cwned by J. NJ. Armstrong ran through Main street at a lively rate Tuesday afternoon, causing some anxiety until it got safely by the teams standing by the various busi- ness places. The animal was stopped at the Rhode Island plant and very little damage was done.
 If no news is good news, the case of Dr. James Stretch, who left here about three weeks agr. is progressing satisfactorily. Nothing has heen heard from the doctor since a letter was received saying he was in New Haven for treatment His many friends here hope for his early return.
 WAlsh's glass blowers will he at Borough hall for a week, commencing Monday. Dec. g., under the auspices of Harmony Temple of Honor. In- oludsd fn their program of amusement are orchestral concerts, moving pictures. illustrated songs and dancing Three hours of continuous amnse- ment is assured General admission is 2D cents; children. 10 cents, and reserved seats are 10 cents extra.
 Among those who were in town for Thanksgiving are MT. and Mrs. Ed moud Bassow and daughter and Miss Jessie Brunelle of Springfield, W. J. Williams of Ohicopee Falls, Miss Louise Webster of Boston. Miss Flor. encs Smith of Rochester, N. r.. Miss May Smith of Orange. Mass. Alvin Smith of Springfield. Mrs. J. 0. Con- verse and children of Springfield. Will Foster of Palmer. ". D. Tuthill of Hartford. MT. and Mrs. Vaughan Brown of Monson.
 The ladies of Grace church will hold their annual fair and entertain mens next week Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Dec. 11th and 18th, in the basement of the church, with the usual attractions, a mystery table being a new feature this year. Each evening the farce, Betsy Baker" will be presented with the following cast of characters: MT. Marmaduke Mouser, Dr. F. l.. Smith MT. Orummy, R. H. Fisk; Mrs. Mouser. Mrs. Richard Fisk; Betsy Baker, laundress. Miss Morrall. Ad- missioHs 15e, children. loo.
 The very successful-fair of St. Ed wards closed last Saturday evening. The gross receipts footed up @111T. After the bills are all paid it is ex- pected there will be a net profit of about 5000. Considering the nature of the money market this result is very gratifying. The financial suc- cess of the fair is one feature, but as a social. event it also ranks high. Every effort was made by the various committees, and they are to be con- grAtulated on the general satisfaction felt by the attendants.
 The following were the prizes awarded: Sideboard, Mrs. Garvey, | Japanese vase. Holyoke; baby carriage robe. Mrs. Moorei box cigars, Mar garet Black; two shirts, Kate Riley box groceries, E. Fregeaui umbrella, Hazel Allen; load wood, O. Fl. Meyers; boys suit, Mrs. O'Connell bottle perfumery, ]. Gleason; shaw ing set, Mrs. D. Rrowni box cigars, N. Desmond box soap, D. Brown 25 pounds sugar, M. Mullins; mani cure set, Ed. Shea; sugar and soap, Ida Fregeau shotgun. A. O. Comins ham. G. O. 'Bensoni case maple