The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-01-30

with sickness.
Stafford grange will observe th'
goth anniversary of it's organization
! Feb. s.. An invitation has been ex
tended to Mashapaug Lake, Tollant
and Somers oranges. 1t is also ex'
pected that some of the state officers
will be present. It is desired that
every member of the Stafford grange
will be present prepared to aid in
making it the most enjoyable meeting
since Feb. 4. 1887.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Bap
fist church held their annual business
meeting January IT, and the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. George Jenkins; first and second
vice presidents, Mrs John Wightmau
and Mrs. Henry ThresEer; solicitor,
Mrs. Asa Harris; directors, Mrs
Thomas Melbourne. Mrs. Marc Hatch
and Mrs. Joseph Connors. The la
dies, in appreciation of the services
of Mrs. Asa Harris, the retiring presi-
dent, presented her with a silver
berry spoon.
The ladies of the Universalist So
ciety will serve a chicken pie supper
at the church next Wednesday even
ing from 6 to 8, to be followed by an
entertainment consisting of music and
a farce, "Six to One," with the fol-
lowing cast of characters: Mrs. Pom
eroy Dodge, of Newport, Eunice Park
Gladys Quincy, her Boston niece.
Louise Dawson; Nina Crosby, Of New
York, Lucy Matthews; Maud Law
ton, of Philadelphia, Margaret Glo-
yer; Ethel Davies, Of Chicago, Isa-
dore Durham; Aline De Valence,
French. Mabel Park; Eliot Champ
ney, nephew, Ralph Booth. Supper,
25c; entertainment, loo.
Last Sunday was observed as Young
Peoples Day at the Universalist
church. Harold B. Pinney and Miss
Margaret Glover of the local union
read the scriptures and led the re.
sponsive reading at the morning SER
vice. The pastor preached from the
text "His windows being open toward
jerusalem Daniel $40. The mes
sage was to young people particularly.
In the evening there we're two ad-
dresses by members of the union
"The young peoples missionary
movement, by Miss Isadore Dun
ham. and "The missionary work of
the Y P. O. o." by Miss Mae Mao
Callum. Special music was rendered
by a choir of young people, and Miss
Lucy Matthews sang a solo. The
young people gave evidence of the
valuable training, both in correct
thinking and free expression, which
they have received from work in the
union.
| West Stafford.
CARD OF THANKS We W sh to express
our sincere thanks to those who were SO
kind and thoughtful during our lete be-
reavement.
MRS. CARL HANSEN AND FAMILY.
Several are suffering with the grip.
Ralph Gold returned to his studies
Monday morning.
Miss Eva Roberts was home from
Springfield over Sunday.
Miss Winnifred Mcclellan has ac-
cepted position in Springfield.
Dwight Glazier took a teaspoonful
of aconite, mistaking it for cough
syrup. This, combined with an at
tack of the grip, puts Mr.. Glazier in
somewhat serious condition.
Much credit ia due the hostesses,
Mrs. Eugene Cady and Miss Agnes
Holmes, for the excellent supper they
served in the vestry last Friday even
ing. The hash entertainment passed
off very we'll and created great deal
of amusement in the audience.
Carl Hansen, aged SO, who died
last week of bronchial pneumonia,
leaves a widow and nine children.
Two, Mrs Norvel Chapman and
Henry Hansen, live in Rockville ;
Mrs. John Ramsey, Lena Hansen,
John and Lourie live at home; Peter
and Andrew in town and Chris in
Ellington. He also leaves a sister,
Mrs. J. O, Sorrensen, and two broth
res, Lourie and Henry, all living in
Buff Cap.
staRordvIne.
s. l.. Heck visited friends in War
renyille last Sunday.
Miss Jessie Potter Is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. j. Farnum, in Worcester.
Last Sunday morning eight persons
Joined the Methodist church on pro-
baton. ....a
Rev. J. E. Fischer will preach to
the Y. M. Q. A. in Fall River, Mass,
next Sunday.
Presiding Elder J. I. Bartholomew
will preach in the Methodist church
next Sunday morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert O. Barlow of
Chaplin were the guests of Mrs. Bar
lows sister, Mrs. Frank E. Belcher,
over Sunday.
Next week Friday evening there
will be bean supper and experience
social, "How I earned a dollar"
held in the Methodist church vestry.
Junior O. E. meets Friday after
noon directly after school with Ernest
and George Belcher. Subject, Nor
decai the faithful. - Conservation
meeting.
Christian Endeavor meeting this
evening in the Congregational vestry.
Subject, "What Christian Endeavor
means to me and to the world" Con-
secration meeting.
State Forester Austin T. Halves was
recently the guest of Rev. and Mrs.
Eoou AZ Houor oud Mro Roor