The Press., 1909-02-03
Miss Mary FltapatrIok s ln. New


 3 The family of Fl, s. Ford have re
 moved to Norwich.
 8 part of the lumber arrived thil week for the residence of Charle } Meyers. IT.
 Miss Katrina DaDalt and George
 Pancisra are to be united in marriage , at St. Edwards Saturday. The Loyal Helpers will meet al : 7,15 o'clock next Tuesday evening with Miss Florence Wagner
 The annual masquerade of the Teu. tonia association was held at the West Main street hall last Friday evening. } It proved a very enjoyable event, al usual The 14th annual masquerade ball ) of the German club will be held. next week Friday evening. Music will be by Lynoh's orchestra.
 News has been received of the death of Miss Antoniette Piocini in Italy. The young lady went to Italy several months ago, and the news of her death comes as a shook to her friends here.
 Mrs. Otto Ladish entertained a party of friends one evening last week, the occasion being her birth day. She was presented with 2 beautifuI punch bowl by Henry Roehms, in behalf of those in attend ance.
 Ebenezer H Pillow and Mis- Jennie E. Pillow of Norwalk3 were married by Rev. R. M. D Adams at the Episcopal church last Wednesday. The couple are friends of MT. and Mrs. Reuben Converse, who attended them lat the ceremony.
 E The new local branch of the Knights of Columbus will start with about 80 mem bere, and will be known as Stafford council It will be several weeks before the organization is per fected, as the medical examinatit ns will have to be passed on.
 Next Sunday afternoon at 3.3O Rev. H. A. Blake will speak at the reading room His subject will be "A mans word. '' There were 5S in attendance last Sunday to hear Rev. MT. Hersey speak on Success. His talk was both instructive and inter. esting. s
 DaDalt Bros. take exceptions to the inference that they are engaged in illicit business in intoxicants. They claim that a number of their custom CTS had dubbed together to buy the grappa seized last week and they were simply delivering it for the con- venience of their patrons.
 Irving Judson Chaoe is still gaining and bids fair to recover. He now denies that he is married to Nellie Harris, the notorious woman whom he shot a short time ago. An attorney representing Ohace has been in town this week looking after the interests of his client in the Ellis estate. There will he no contest, in | all probability, relative to the interest of Chace 1.-the estate.
 Misses Mary wildey and Ellora Mix issued invitations to fourteen of their friends to attend a poverty surprise" party at the home of Miss Wildey last evening, all guests to appear in costumes indicating poverty. Games and refreshments were enjoyed and at 10 o'clock all were requested to take partners for a moonlight stroll The surprise came in when the home of Miss Mix was reached, where ice cream and cake were served, and games and music entertained the jolly | party until midnfght. .. $ +.s <+
 Miss Mary Converse is spending a | few days in Hartford, where she heard | Mischa Elman, the Russian violinist, last night. Tonight Miss Converse, with several from here, will hear Mrs. Edmund A. Burnham of Syra- ouse, N. Y, formerly of this borough, in Mendelssohn's "Elijah'' at the Fourth church. Mrs. F. F. Patten, Miss Alberta Eaton, Miss Florence Washburn, Miss Martha lyric, Mrs. | Reuben Converse. Mrs. M. A. Harris, Mrs. Christopher Allen, Mrs. T. F. | Mullen and MT. and Mrs. 0. E. But- terfield expect to attend the oratorio.
 The fair of the French club now has four more nights to run. It has | been very successful, and no doubt | seems to exist that the club will clear | good balance. The various con- tests are receiving good patronage and the entertainment features are appre- ciated. Saturday evening no admission | will be charged and the prizes will be distributed. There will also be an auction Saturday evening. The program this evening is said to be the best yet offered and admission will be free. Among the artists to be present | this evening are Prof. T. Davignon of New York and Prof. J. D. Goddu of Holyoke, violinists; A. Geofron, tenor; Miss Goddu, alto. and T. Du- quette, the famous bass singer.
 orcuttville.
 Mrs. Victor Bushee of Monson is visiting her brother, N. Lanigap.
 Mrs. John Lynch and Miss Nettie Needham are recovering from severe colds.
 New slate, black boards have been put into the schoolhouse. They were much needed. .
 Stafford.
 Do not fail to read Law and Order staten mt.
 Stated communication of Wolcott | lodge. No. 60, A. F. & A. M., Thurs day evening.
 Miss Alice Matthews is home from l Northfield on account of scarlet fever