The Press., 1908-07-01
MONhON.

their annual reunion at Forest lake
 Wednesday.
 Mrs. Fannie Brown is preparing to have 8 house built on her land in Park avenue.
 James Hale has taken the contract to put in the foundation for the new Ellis mill. The new factory will be very handsome structure.
 A cablegram from Dr. Fuller has been received stating his safe arrival in London. He expects to sail from there on the 3Oth on his return trip.
 Oswald Pagan, Howard Gath. Carl Sweet and Ralph Duncan are in camp at Evergreen park. They are having a good time and report plenty of fish, their best catch being 100. They will break camp Sunday night.
 Several people claim to have seen 8 big bear in the vicinity where the other one was shot by Fred Beckwith, some months ago. The new bear is said to be larger and less refined than the one that was shot.
 Miss Joanna Leary, teacher at No. 8 school, has received the appointment by the American civic federation to be one of a party of 500 teachers to go abroad for the purpose of studying the public schools in Great Britain and Ireland. They will go in parties of 10 and will be given special rates by the different steamship companies.
 Frank H. Johnson spent an un. pleasant ten minutes in an electrifi q tree during the storm Wednesday afternoon. A limb of 8 tree in front of O'Brien's store was broken by the wind and it is probable that crossed 8 live wire, as when MT. Johnson placed ladder against the tree and climbed to the limb to saw it off he received severe shock He called for assistance, and spectators who at |. tempted to climb the ladder also re. ceived shocks. The Palmer power house was telephoned to turn off the current, and MT. Johnson made his way to the ground He is under the care of Dr. Capen, who says that his injuries are serious although not per: manent. MT. Johnson will lose the use of his left arm for several WI eks.
 GIL Fuller has decided to sell his entire stock of shoes. and will go out of that business The sale began yes- terday. MT. Fuller has been in busi- ness here since 1883, and occupies one of the stores which is to be torn down. to make rooms for the new block which is to be built by B J. Hughes There is no vacant store which MT. Fuller can occupy while the new building is in process of erection, and as he must retire temporarily in any event, he has decided to make his re; tirement permanent. For few years past Mr. Fuller has been building up business as a florist, in which he has been successful. He will give that business his entire attention in future.
 A very pretty wedding took place at St. Patrick's church Wednesday at 10. 30 a. m.. when Miss Margaret A, daughter of John Barry, became the wife of James J. Farrell of West Springfield. The church was decorated for the occasion with ferns and potted plants, while at the house carnations and ferns predominated. During the nuptial mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Thomas O'Keefe, solos were rendered by James E. Murphy of Windsor Locks, Ct., who sang O Salutaris, followed by Miss Annie Coleman of Merrick, who sang Ave Maria. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin wedding march, played by Miss Mary who presided at the organ The bride was dressed in white silk princess gown, with baby Irish lace trimmings, and carried shower bouquet of bride roses. The bride maid, Miss Mary E. Barry of Hyde Park, cousin of the bride, wore light blue silk, with Renicene lace trin1- mings, with large picture hat. and carried carnations. The best man was O. Farrell, brother of the groom. The ushers were James s. Dunn of Palmer, John s. Sanders of West Springfield, James Barry and, A. L. Royce of Monson. The brides gift to her attendant was a gold brace let set with chips. The best man re- ceived a set of cuff links set with topaz. After the ceremony a recep- tion followed at the home of the bride, guests being present from Boston, Springfield, Merrick, Holyoke. Pitts field, Norwich and Windsor Locks, Ct., Palmer and Monson. Miss Barry has been one of the most popular of the younger set at St. Patriok's church, and both she and her husband have the best wishes ot B host of friends. The couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts, including cut glass, sill yer, furniture, bric- a. brac, linen and several checks. After 8 ten days l trip to the Hudson, Washington and MT. and Mrs. Farrell will reside at 40 Hanover street, West | Springfield, and will be at home after