The Springfield herald., 1910-04-08
Field work affords splendid opportun.

Field work affords splendid opportun-
ity also for bird study. 1t is of the
greatest value because of the variety
that may be studied. Children enjoy
birds because they are alive.
Continued in next issue)
Miss Margaret Marsh and Miss Ger
trude Johnston, teachers in the SPRING
field school, Miss Mabel Boettger, of the
North school, and the Co, Supt., all
from Springfield attended. They went
in Mr.. Stewards fine Ford auto and re-
turned the same day, stopping on the
way back at Boston to take in the en-
tertainment. The day was fine, and
the trip a fine one.
Saturday afternoon the following
young people from, Springfield and vi
cinity left in two rigs bound for Bos-
ton, to attend the closing day enter
tainment and basket social: Lottie
and Effie Denney Lora and Willie AL
exander, Alma and Elmer Gordon.
Nellie and Ear, Whitaker, Earl Den
ney, Ray Brown, and Herbert HON.
sher. They returned Sunday having
enjoyed fine entertainment and So
cial, and a fine trip. The proceeds
from the social amounted to over
$2S. 90. the same to be used to buy a
book case and more books.
The entertainment consisted OF rec
itations, music, and two plays. The
program was interesting and enjoyed.
the close Of Mr.. Longs second
term in this district.
StOnIngtOn Items
Miss Dean of Konantz was
clerking for the Lamport Mere.
Co. last Saturday.
H. X. Ellis took dinner at
Len Thompson's, Sunday.
F. B. Twyford and family Wis
tied Mrs. Krise, Sunday.
Mrs, G. E. Konkel has been
sick for the past week but is bet
ter at this writing.
Edith Haney is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Pearly BOIL.
Chas, Walker returned home
from Grand Junction last Satur-
day. He reports a fine country,
a fine people and a fine time.
J. E. Gilmore left for Oklaho-
ma, for a short visit.
Dave Konkel was having work
done on his horse power at the
Heckethorn shop last Tuesday.
The Deans in their fine new
automobile passed through here,
Saturday and visited both Ston-
ington and Wentworth.
After Sunday School last Sun
day, ReY. Dean addressed the
people and as usual all enjoyed
his sermon. About 70 were
present.
We were made to feel sad to
hear of the death of Grandpa
Sterens last week. He was laid
to rest in the Stonington ceme-
terry last Wednesday.
Two autos were standing out
side the church last Sabbath,
during services. Now say Ston-
ington isn't up-to-date.
! The Pugsley blacksmith shop
has disappeared. Some say it
departed on the wings of the
northen wind which visited US
recently. Another report is tc
the effect that the proprietor
moved it to his ranch for a chick.
en- house.
Imagine the surprise and we
might say CONSERVATION of the
few people who happened to be
in town, Tuesday, when c. F,
Wheeler suddenly dropped into
Stonington. Come again Mr..
Wheeler and let us know Of il
in time to arrange for a demon
stration in your honor, compared
to which, a 18th of July celebra-
ton wouldn't be circumstance,
as you have been in the county
23 years and this is your first ap,
pearance to these parts. We
will always remember 1910, as
the year Mr.. Wheeler was al
Stonington.
Boston Items
Mrs. David Konkel left last
week for an extended visit with
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