The Press., 1911-01-25
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 The vote of ths republican repre sentatlves of Holland county yester day, 13 to 2, to turn down John O
 Wightman of Stafford as county com missioner and name R H. Leonard ol Rockville for the place was a big suR prise here. and also to Mir. Wightman who had been told by At least 10 oi the representatives that they were iE favor of his re-appointment and knew of no opposition. It was not ever known here that the selection was tc have been made yesterday. Mir. Wightman has been one of the best commissioner the county. has had; and this change, which. hos, been worked up very quietly. cannot help but cause a good deal of feeling heres The Rockville Leader of yesterday claims shat R. H. Leonard and his brother, Senator Leonard. of Book vilIe, did not know of the intention of making the change until yesterday morning. F. o. vintOn of Mansheld was nominated by exclamation to suC' ceed himself. Representative L. J.. Storrs of Mansfield was elected for county auditor. l..z~ y
 Mr. and Mrs H. B. Mowry and children of Sterling were guests of Dr. and Mrs. c. Perciva1 Bard the first of the week. -..7- o',.s- 4 
 The Woman's Foreign Missionary ] soceity of she Methodist church will meet with MRs. A. o. Eaton Friday at 3 o'clock. The second chapts1 sdtf 1" Western Women in Eabtefd Landssa will be taken up. aud the MyisSeeesfryv' srv' Box in the January 'Woma6u's Mtg sionary Friend" will be used. -':>.'7 aaS
 Adelbert Needham. Marahal RoIieau, and James Sullivan were at Dana Center, Mass. the latter part of last week on . fishing trip. Good sport Is reported and they brought homo samples of their catch to use as GOT. roborative evidence. The party stop. ped at Landlord H. E. Newton's hotel
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 One of the plsasantest gatherings held in this village for a long time was given lass Friday evening, when about fifty friends responded to. the invitation of Mrs. Arthur. B. Spell. man. and at o'clock called - at / the home, giving Mr. SpelIman . eenpine] birthday surprise party. The hcst1 proved himself equal to the occasion, however, and . merry time followed. 5 Bountitul refreshments, in the form 7 of 'sandw iches, cake, OoRee, fruit, and candies. were served. Ip:, behalf. ,ofI the friends ". R. Pzeble ,pEesanted Mir. SpeIlman with leather uphol tered Morris chair. At an "eafly's hour the guests departed, wishing the genial host many happy returns of January 2Oth. '.} ''5a 1
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 Nr. and Mrs. John Bagsette ere reL oeiving congratulations on the birth ofsa son last Thursday. -, TX 4
 The young people of the Uniyersa. list church have been busIly engageii1 duEtpg the past week preparing forI the pink tee and entertainments to be given this evening. Supper, IS cent. entertainment, loo.
 The ladies of the Upiversalist church will meet for work next Wed. nesday and serve the usual mopthlY1 supper from 6 to 6 :Hostessahs. Msuses Margaret Glover, ElslO OUFbin, Blanche shippey, Blanche Seulso
 BapAaSs Church Notes: Cottage meeting this Wednesday evening htI Mrs. Webber's. The Ladies' Aid SO. Oiety meets for work Tbursday after noon and will serve supper at 8I o'clock. Hostesses. Mr1. Oscar Sam. ford, Mrs. Emily GoOdell. .-7: =
 Frank Ballou was badly frightened by what appeared to be . bear. while returning to hIs home from: Stafford. l ville recently. His narrow escape from serious injury has SO worked up- on the nerves of Robert Walbridge that he insists upon company to, and from the mill. ..~z.e ....z.. '7 - At the annual meeting 7l sofses4 tha Ladies' Aid society Jappary l 2ths the following officers were elected: PFes- ident, Mrs. Anna Oonnors vice .presi dents, Mrs, John Wightman and Mrs J. B. HOugh; secretary and treaGnfeI,l Mrs George Jenklns: asaistant, Mrs John WiRhtman; solicitors, MEa, 4. l B. Todd. Mrs. Thomas Black; al: rectors, Mrs. Asa Harris, Mrs Eva Bugbee. Mrs. Henry Thresher.s Mrs
 Marc Hatch; auditor, Herbert Wight man.
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 Miss Lizzie Brandon is on the sick list.
 Mrs Forest Smith is quite i'll with iDflammatOry Eheumatism.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ezra s. Oolburn took . trip to southbridge, Mass. Mon. day. ...
 Mr. Plata of New York oity has ac- cepted 8 position as book-keeper in the Garland mill. Ests+4
 Junior O. E. will meet atss IteJne BeIcher'S on Friday, 3 p. m. 1oy0S leader. ''' ~s
 Mrs. Joseph MOrranger has .been dangerously i'll wish pneumonia, but iS slightly improving. ..
 Mrs. B. K. Thompson of WIllIman- tiO was recently the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Little.
 Those who heard Rev. John Ballan- time last Sunday morning received an inspiration and uplift which. will last them many . day. 3: ..ri
 On Thursday evening. Feb. 2, there will be Q clam chowder supper