Connecticut western news., 1908-02-27
ASHLEY FALLS

Mrs. R. P. Lee is visiting friends in Plainville.
 Ralph Hurlburt had telephone put in last week.
 A Conundrum supper will be given in the hall, March 6, by the league of the M. E. church.
 Rev. MT. Anderson preached in the chapel Sunday evening.
 B. A. Pierce made business trip to New York last Thursday.
 Miss O. DurranK made shopping trip to Great Harrington lasC Friday.
 Rev. Mir Snyder of Sheffield, made several short calls in the village Friday.
 Wright Gordon of Springfield, Mass. spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. R. P. Lee.
 Several members of the G. A. R. and w. R. c. attended the reunion at Win sted Feb. 22.
 Frank French of Bristol, Conn. was the guest of his aunt Mrs. K. M. Smith over Sunday.
 Mrs. Emma Turner of New York, was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Geo. Welch over Sunday.
 Mrs. James Allen returned home from House of Mercy Thursday having been there two weeks.
 Mrs. Geo. Wood was called to Collins vile Sat. on account of sickness in her daughters family. Geo. s. Adams of the firm of J. s. Wolfe O., Pittsfeld was in town on a business trip Friday.
 Miss Mabel Bartholomew of Canaan, lN~~. "A ing friends and relatives.
 The Red Mills Feed Company have been doing considerable business at the station the past week, having had sever al cars of grain to unload.
 Mir. Irving J. Bowen whose illness was chronicled in last weeks NEWS is improving very slowly, symptoms of hv- CT trouble being evident.
 John Hall spent few days last week with his brother. on his way to Indiana where he has fine position. Miss Jessie M. Ball and Mrs. Edward Ball were the guests of MT. and Mrs. W. Donsbough the past few days.
 Mrs. Dougal McGregor and son John joined the M. E. church Sunday by let ters also Mir. and Mrs. E. L. Woodford. Stephen Collier who has been ill with rheumatism for sometime Is gradually improving and able to perform some of his duties. ..s, Mir. and Mrs. s. Ball returned to their home Thursday after having made an extended visit with friends and relatives in various parts of the state.
 Geo. Blodgett arrived home from Chi cago Saturday, bringing car load of horses as far as Millerton. Monday drove from Millsrton to Ashley Falls. The fellow who has girl living on the other side of the river is rather un- fortunate just now as 1t is case of walk ing about three miles around and through the fields at that. J. H. Turner whose illness has been previously chronicled is not gaining health very rapidly and it is a long time before ultimate recovery is expected.
 MT. and Mrs. F. F. Smith had a party at The Maplewood Inn Friday evening for the pleasure of the young people. Music and various games were the princi- pal features of the evening refreshments being served. All claimed to have a very delightful time.
 A business meeting was called at the home or MT. and MrS. w. A. Beatt1e re- gently for the purpose of organizing the young people into a society in order to plan and rehearse for home talent play and musical combined. It is hoped the plan will be successful as the young people desire more amusement in the village than it now offords them.
 A reception was given to Mr. and Mrs. George <. House at the home of Mrs. C.. F. Sweet last Thursday evening by friends and relativesfof the bridal pair. After the couple were showersd with rice etc., at the station, all proceeded to the home of Mrs. Sweet where a bounti- full spread was awaiting the guests, pre- fared by Mrs. Sweet and her daughter, Miss Agnes. A very pleasant evening was spent and many thanks are due the J hostess for her hospitality. MT. House resumed his duties as agent at Chapin. vile station Feb. 24th.