The Press., 1909-08-25
Miss Carolyn Brown is at Byaeld.

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 Robert Smith was at Jamestown, R. l., over Sunday.
 Miss Christine Chapman of Spring field is the guest of Miss Ethel Moore.
 Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Adams have returned from vacation at Block Is- land.
 MT. and Mrs. 0. E. Brown are spending a vacation at Marthas Vine yard
 Miss Margaret Desmond is spending her vacation with Miss Marie Riley in Meriden.
 Mrs. G. H. Foskit and Mrs. H. E. Bubgee of Monson are guests of their sister, Mrs. A. l.. Howard.
 Edward Tobin. employed at the Whiton store, is spending a vacation at Springfield and Hartford.
 Frank Mccormick, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. Michael Mullins the past week, has returned to his home in Springfield.
 Miss Emma A. Wildey of South Orange, N. J., is spending a few weeks at the home of her brother, Fred Wildey, on Highland Terrace.
 Dr. and Mrs. Charles Mccarthy of Winchester, Mass and MT. and Mrs. John MoOarthy of Pawtucket, R I !, were in town this week for the funer- al of Mrs. Michael MoCarthy.
 The drummers and fifers will hold their annual convention at Crystal Lake Saturday. In addition to the usual attractions at the lake, there will be dancing and shore dinner.
 Timothy J. Desmond, a recent graduate of the Morse Business Col lege of Hartford. has accepted a posi- tion in the employ of E. A. Buck & Co.,, oil merchants of Worcester and Palmer.
 Mrs. J. Furness announces the en- gagement of her daughter, Eva, to F. A. Ensign of Pittsfeld, Mass. Miss Eva Furness is spending a week with her parents. MT. Ensign was in town over Sunday.
 Stovious Oonstanto was injured last Friday by being squeezed between loaded truck and the wall in the room where he is employed, at the Rhode Island plant. His injury was to his hips and back, and while his case is not considered dangerous, he is con fined to his boarding place. He was attended by Dr. O. B. Newton.
 Ellis & Eaton are now among the largest, if not the largest, timber holders in the state. In addition to the big Orcutt tract, they have re- gently purchased 315 acres between Ludlow and Chicopee of Keefe Bros. and Frank Moore. This tract is one of the finest in Massachusetts in the opinion of Frank Keefe, who is a good udge of timber land.
 The W. N. Flynt Granite company is setting up a derrick to begin work on the addition to the bridge at Fox ville. The bridge will be widened about six feet on one side and about eight feet on the other. This com pany also has the contract for ma. Main street. and will con- menoe work as soon as the necessary changes of the trolley track can be made.
 The Gem theatre has been enlarged and other improvements made. It is now S6 by 20 in dimensions, and has a seating capacity of 225. Six win dows give ample ventilation, and there are two exits in the rear. A large entrance and exit in front have also been provided. The operating machine will be enoased in steel by the end of this week. doing away with danger of fire.
 Engineers for the New Haven road were here yesterday in consultation with the local authorities. It was definitely decided to lower the trolley track about eight inches to conform to 8 grade in front of the post office and Baker blocks, and move it a trifle to the east. On the other side of the church the walk and eurbs will be raised to conform with the new grade. The grade of tracks at the upper end of Main street and near the Warren block will also be slightly changed.
 "Joshua Simpkins" will be the attraction at St. Edwards hall next Monday evening. It is said to be 8 we'll written pastoral play, with an interesting plot, the story being a happy blending of sunshine and shadow. The situations are said to be strikingly realistic, with an over flow of fun and amusement. There are several comedy parts in addition to that of Uncle Josh. which char acter is 8 whole show in itself. A sensational novelty is introduced in the third act in the shape of realistic saw mill scene, in which a monster circular saw is used, and which is said to actually saw through real timber. A fine orchestra is carried by the com pany, also a fine band of music, which will make burlesque parade about noon. Admission, 35 and 25 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents.
 Mrs. Margaret A. Mccarthy, 52. wife of Michael Mccarthy of the Stafford Hotel, died Saturday after noon, after an illness of several months of hepatio sclerosis. She sus- tained an operation at the Williman- tic hospital a short time ago, but it did not help her and she had been gradually failing until the end. Mrs. McCarthy was a home loving woman, faithful to all her duties, and leaves many friends. Besides her husband, two sons, Harry and Florence, survive