The Press., 1910-05-25

grange, June Is pEOBEam u0VObo to flowers will be in charge of tn, Flora of the grange, Miss Anni Brown.
 Misses Rebena and Harriet McLarel of Galashiels, Scotland, arrived a the home of Thomas Dobson las Thursday evening after good pas sage on the Saxonia. They will mak' their home with Mr. and Mrs Dob son for the present
 Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Pinney ant family moved yesterday to Springfield where they have purchased 8 beauti ful home in Ingersoll Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Pinney have been lifelong residents of Stafford, and their re- moval leaves a vacancy that will be keenly felt. They will be greatly missed in everything pertaining tc the village life. especially in the Universalist church. where they have been constant attendants and members of the choir for many years The good will aud best wishes of all go with them to their new home.
 Mrs. Miranda Johnson, widow of David E. Johnson, died at her home Tuesday afternoon after 8 long and trying illness of heart trouble. which was borne with Christian patience and fortitude. Mrs Johnson, who was the daughter of Dexter Oolburn, was born in Stafford 75 years ago. She leaves two sons, William D. of Hartford and Edward E. of New Haven. Mr. Johnson died about four years ago. She will be very greatly missed by all who knew her, and es- peoially in the church she loved so we'll The funeral will be held at the Baptist church Friday at 1.3O p m.
 A most enjoyable meeting of Staf- ford grange was held May IT, when the gentlemen served 8 supper under the direction of Worthy Overseer Rol- linson, assisted by his very capable wife A supper of four courses was served by the brothers, who were attired in white caps and aprons, after which an impromptu program was given, Worthy Master LRrned acting as toast master. Songs were given by Miss Lulu Ide, duet by Misses Brown and Wobbecke, reoitations by Miss Ruth Durham and Mrs F. H. Plumb and J. W. Rollinson gave some of his mirth provoking stories. The mem bers hope to have similar contest in the near future.
 staffordville
 G Ernest Cooley was in Monson last Sunday.
 Miss Bertha Belcher visited friends in Monson last Sunday.
 John Morrell Is visiting relatives in Fiskdale, Mass, this week.
 A daughter was born to MT and Mrs. Wm. Converse May 17.
 MT and Mrs. F. M. Sanger and children visited friends in Wales last Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Beloher and Mrs. Will. liam Chandler spent last Sunday in Westford.
 Mrs Carrie Goodwill of Springfield Is spending a few days with local relatives.
 Mrs. Almira Chapman, who has been i'll at the home of Mrs George Cooley. has recovered and returned home last week
 Mrs. M. H. Holloran and family moved Tuesday to Clinton, Mass. |, where MT. Holloran has been em- ployed for some time.
 All those interested in decorating the soldiers graves Memorial day are requested to take flowers to the M. B. vestry Saturday evening and help prepare them.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Shepard is spending several days in Fiskdale, Mass., and will attend the wedding of her nephew this week, and before her re- turn home will spend several weeks in Canada.
 Mrs. Charles White had the mis- fortune last week to fall down her cellar stairs. Dr. Newton was sum- moned. Mrs. White was badly in. jared, and broke one or two ribs on the right side.
 Miss Miriam l.. Woodberry, score. tary H. M. s gave a delightful talk last evening at the Congregational church on the life among the lumber camps and ranches. An informal re- ception was held for her later in the vestry, at which refreshments were served by the Ladies' Aid. Bible class as usual next Tuesday. 7.3O p. m., at the parsonage. Junior o. E. Friday, 4 p. m. Miss Woodberry will speak at this evenings prayer meet. ing, at 7.3O. .......
 Methodist Church Notes: Rev. Robert Williams preached a most ex. cellent sermon last Sunday morning from the text Romans 6: 23, For the wages of sin is death." Friday evening at the prayer meeting the pastor will talk on Ps. 1O3. After prayer meeting the annual business session of the Epworth League will be held. Next Sunday evening the E. l.. topic will be Home missionary .class in 'Methodism and the re- public" in charge = the foreigner, Matt 25:3 Luke IT :19 Leader, Rev. MT. Williams.
 West Stafford.
 Blanche sturtevant has been visit ing friends in Norwalk.
 Rev. Mir. Banks of Springfield sup. piled the pulpit Sunday.
 M. o. Kemp and Joseph Pease viaikad in Tolland last waak