The Press., 1907-11-06
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probate: "I give and bequeath to the Ecclesiastical society, connected with the Congregational church at said Stafford Springs, the sum of ten thousand dollars in trust, to hold and manage the same with full power of investment and re-investmeDt, and to use the net income thereof for the support of music in said church. " The above is the only public bequest.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Howard were at Monson over Sunday.
 Mrs. Grenier of South street is much improved after an illness.
 Mrs. Joseph Gaulin is we'll on the road to recovery from an illness.
 Malcolm Beckwith spent Sunday with friends in Sandersdale, Mass. ..
 Mrs. Henry Bolieau. IT,, of Glyn- ville. who has been quite ill, is more comfortable.
 The people of Stafford will have 8 chance to witness "The Passion Play" upon canvas within week or so.
 J. D. Ward, who is with the Kick apoo company. was bitten by dog 8 few days ago. He was attended by Dr. O. B. Newton.
 The lecture, "Across the desert to Mt Sinai.' by Rev. Dr. E. ". Bishop of Concord. will be given at the Con- gregational church Nov. 18th. Stere- opticon pictures add much to the lecture.
 Amenity whist club has reorRanized with 20 mem bers, and the first meet ing was held with Mir. and Mrs. Louis Helm last Thursday evening. Prize winners were A. W. Kingsbury. W. H. Smith, Mrs. W. H. Smith and Mrs. E. l. Burr.
 At town hall for one week, commenc- ing Thursday evening Kiekapoo Med icine Co. New attractions just added the Boughton Family Musical, Singing and Dancing Specialties. Biglow up to date Motion Futures. Zuluelio, the Famous Lady Magician. Frank Morton, Com edian Ventriloquist w. J. Fftts in his Illustrated Songs. Admisson Free to Adults Thursday and Friday evening.
 Martins Photographic Studio now open every day.
 Mrs. F. J. Glover visited friends in Monson last week.
 Mrs. J. E. Sullivan. who has been i'll for the last week. is improving.
 State Master Wood of Ellington visited Stafford grange last evening.
 Miss Annie Shippy of Hartford was the guest of Mrs. Jennie Glover over Sunday.
 Rev. A. B Todd is at New London assisting Rev. ". F. Newton in special meetings.
 G. D. Ide and daughter, Lulu, are attending the Sunday school state association convention at Waterbury.
 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Putney of Springfield have been the guests of his sisters, Mrs. Elvira Holmes and Miss Mary PutDey. .
 Mir. and Mrs. NJ NJ. Kinney of Somers and Mrs Cordelia Chapman of Westford were guests of Mrs. l.. 5. Gooden one day last week.
 The first lecture of the course to be given under the auspices of tue H. E. U. the coming season will be in Memorial hall Nov. IA by Dr. Oscar Haywood, southern orator.
 Universalist Church Notes: Next Sunday morning the subject of the sermon will be "The Bible. ''-At 6 30 p m. the Y. P. O. U will meet in the assembly room. Topic, .'The mission of onward" Leader, Miss Annie Brown.
 Baptist Church Items: The Ladies Aid society will serve ohicken-pie supper in the chapel Thursday at p. ID. Adults, 25c; children under 12, 15c. Sunday, at morning aud evening services, Rev. J. F Smith of Rangoon, Burmah, will speak of his missionary experiences among the Burmese.
 Unclaimed letters in. Stafford post office: Mrs. William Carl, Miss Pamilio Chapuc, Miss Mary Smith. Mrs. Sidney H. Little. Miss Rosaliaz Brvoska, Mde Louis Routhies, Messrs. Stetson & Young. Albert Collette. William Wilbur, Frank Perkins, Y. H. Reed, Sim Devenlyn, Leonado Geleso. N. Aixercovorxor, Miss H. R. Beadle.
 West S-AfTord.
 Bernice Dimock of Ellington is with her cousin, Mrs. George Barlow, for a time.
 A chicken-p pie supper will be held at the church tonight from 6 to s. Price, 25 cents.
 Mrs. Janette Newell is to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. H. s. Witter, in Hartford.
 Junior 0. E. meeting next Saturday afternoon at 2 30 Topic, "What God expects of us.' Leader, Lillian Battige.
 Gladys Avery was given a surprise party at her home last Thursday night. Between 40 and 50 young people were present and a good time enjoyed. Refreshments were served
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 Martins Photographic Studio now open every day.
 J. H Mccarthy was in New York on a business trip last week.
 Mrs O. s. Hopkins and family moved to Springfield last week.
 There will be a chicken. pie supper held in the Methodist vestry next week Thursday evening
 Mrs A. Arthur West and Mrs. Philo WAsk Wera puaaka of ralakivaa