The Press., 1909-12-15
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 Preble 0 Bumstead have placed a new engine at their box shop at Or outtyille.
 Mics Dora Todd of Brattle bofO, Vt. was the guest of Mrs. T. H. RafRtery over Sunday.
 Missss Annie and Alice Herring of Rockville were guests over Sunday of Mr and Mrs. J. J Clark.
 Richard Houseman. . former. resi- dent, has been appointed superintend- eut of a woolen mill at Franklin.
 The Red Men will kindIe the regu. lar council Ire Thursday evening and eleOt officers for the coming year.
 Miss Jennie Mahan won first prize and Edward Ssea cancellation prize at she whist party given by MT. and Mrs. A. J. squires last Friday even. ing.
 Alfred siswiCk. has taken position with she Stafford Springs Mineral Water O.. in place of Carl Helm, who is to give all his attention to the livery busiuess.
 New teIephones have been placed as f flows: ". O. Damon. residence. 68; A. H Amidon, residence, 2-6; R. Serafin, saloon, 62-2; E. Tobin. residence. staffordville, 1-23
 The annual meeting of winter post, G. A. R., will be held this evening, instead of tomorrow evening, as an uounced on first page, the post having changed their plans since the first announcement. ...
 At the meeting of the Knights of CoIum bus. held last evening. the fol lowing officers were elected: G R.. ". E Hanley; D. c. K, M. O'Hal- loran; recorder, W. J. Williams; financial secretary, E. E. Fitzpatrick i; chancellor, Lott O'Halloran; warden, T. J Dwyer; inside guard, W. J. Hanley; outside guard. John F. Carey; trustee, Wm. simons; chap lain. Rev. F. J. o'Niell; lecturer, pr. J. P. HAnley.
 A very able presentation of the drama. "valley Farm.'' was given last evening by the senior class Hard and effectual work was evidenced in every detail. The play is of the "Old Homestead" type. and while at times pathetic, many humorous situations are interspersed. The music, both vocal and instrumental, was enjoyed, and confections and salted peanuts were readily sold. The entertainment will be given at Me moriaI hall, Stafford, this evening.
 At the meeting of Ionic lodge, held last evening. the following officers were elected: w.. M, R. Fl. Fisk 1; s. w., David Robertson; J w., ". H. Reed; treasurer, George Siswick; secretary, H. E. Burwell; s. D.. O. P. Hodgson; J D., Isaac Mason; s s., J. O. Martin; J. s.. Ora Walker; i; organist, John T. Wood; tyler, H O Butterfield. James Stretch, the retiring master of the lodge, was presented with & past masters jewel, the presentation speech being made by R. H. Fisk The newly elected officers were installed by Past Master Bissett. ......s.
 Miss Minnie Duglas of Old Mystic was the guest last week of Mrs. Wm. Walbridge.
 N. Adelbert Jencks and Henry Walker visited in East Longmeadow, Mass., the latter part of last week.
 Mrs. Ellen B. Burke was granted 8 divorce from George E. Burke last Friday in the superior court at Rock ville. on the ground of desertion, and allowed $200O alimony.
 Baptist Church Notes:. The L. A. society meets for work Thursday after noon. and will serve supper from to 8 o'clock. Hostesses, Mrs. J. B. Hough, Mrs. Henry Pero. =
 Wm. Park has bought of H. F. Oady the two small houses near the bridge and they will be torn down All interested in the appearance of the village will appreciate the i'm provement. --,--.-..,...--.--
 The ladies of the Baptist society will holds sale of fancy and useful articles and candy at the church yes. try on Tuesday evening. A Larkin booth will be ohe of the principal features. Admission free.
 As was expected, Dr. Forbes illus trsted lecture on astronomy last Thursday evening drew . large audi snce, who gave close attention to the strange and startling truths discussed in the story of the high heavens.
 Regular meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening. The lecturer has requested each member to come prepared to take part in the lecturers hour. either by reading, singing or recitation. Exergreen decorations will be acceptable.
 Advertised letters: Miss Lucinda Town. Miss Ethel Oavanaugh, Miss May Gilligan. Mrs Peter Johnson. Alfred Needham, Cornelius M. Avery, Stanistow KrOayrik. Lillian; Grass, Samuel Thompson, Mrs A. Water man, Fred Truman, Stanley Sheels.
 About thirty members of Stafford grange called at the Universalist par soDage last Friday evening, completely surprising Mr. and Airs. Hsrsey. The evening was passed with singing and games, and before leaving John N. Larned. in behalf of the grange. presented Mir. and Mrs. Helssy with . handsome lunch cloth. ~-rs-5 #f
 The neigbhorhood was shocked this morning to hear of the sudden death of Miss Susan M. Sessions She went