The Press., 1908-07-22
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 John Randall Chandler, 8 sopho more at Yale, arrived Tuesday for 6 tWo.weeks' stay.
 A. dance will be held at Town'e grove Saturday evening, with music by Blanchard's orchestra of South bridge.
 Mt. OChepetuck Notes
 The vesper service Sunday after noon was we'll attended, there being 52 present. After the opening song service and Q solo by Miss Helen Bald win, an address was given by Rev. H. M. Lawson, who had just arrived from Sturbridge, where he had ex- changed for that day. He spoke on How to make the most of life. ' Among those present were Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Blodgett from Holland, Mrs. Carl Green and Mrs. Charles Chism of Stafford Street, Mrs. Cooper and children of New York city. Rock Meadow.
 Leon Booth was chosen as school district committee for the next year at the school meeting held recently.
 Miss Vera Willis of South Man chester visited one day last week with her aunt, Mrs. David Matthews, and her uncle, Oscar Willis, and family.
 The service on Mt. Ochepetuok last Sunday was we'll attended. Rev. MT. Lawson was present and gave a practical talk which those present very much enjoyed.
 Arthur Blodgett, accompanied by his son and little daughter. also his sister, Miss Della Blodgett of Holland, were with their sister, Mrs. Charles Webster, last Sunday.
 Sam Heck, who has been at home with his parents for about three months, returned last week to Spring field to resume his duties as salesman for a seed firm in Springfield.
 ELLINGTON.
 Ortive O. Eaton, 76, died at his home in Ellington yesterday. His death was due to heart trouble, with other complications. MT. Eaton was a native of Stafford, where 25 years of his life were spent. He went from Stafford to Ellington He had lived in the town of Ellington B years, and was actively identified with the affairs of the town. He was promi- nent farmer for many years, but at one time carried on the blacksmith g trade in Ellington street. A man of excellent business ability and sterling integrity of character, he was honored time and time again by his fellow townsmen. He had filled numerous offices. For eight years he was deputy sheriff, having served under Sheriffs O.,.O. West and E. B. Kibbe. He was constable and collector of taxes about nine years, and was selectman of the town of Ellington for three years. He had served on the school board and had held other offices About 20 years ago he represented Ellington in the legislature. He was also a prominent granger. Few democrats in Holland county were more. highly thought of than MT. Eaton. He was connected with the v Congregational church. Mr. Eaton was married 53 years ago last April. His wife was Miss Frances J. Newell, a lifelong resident of Ellington She survives him. There; ;] are, no children Mr. Eaton leaves one brother. Milo J. Eaton, of Stafford Springs. The funeral will be at-. tended from his late home in Filing ton Thursday afternoon at 9 o'clock. i .a, Crystal Lake.
 Owing to the shower last Sabbath there was no. service at the church. y Mrs. Dennison Baker has been en- company from Crowmell for the past few weeks. .ss.,s.
 Mrs. Ella Martin is, entertaining her.: brother, Leonard Holden, and family from HOlyOke, Mass, for few weeks.
 Ernest A. Loveland. who was kicked by 8 horse Decoration day, underwent an operation last week by DFs. Davis of Ellington and Newton of Stafford. He is in a weak condition.
 The remains of the late Charles G. Newell of Chicago were brought to Somers for ,interment last Saturday. Rev., J. A. Wood. pastor of the M. K chnroh hara nfficiahad ak kho