The Press., 1912-01-10
ASHFORD. Weatford

ASHFORD.
 Westford
 H. A. Eastman saw three fine deel eating apples near the store Saturday D. R. Barlow, formerly of West ford, who has been g roof contractor in New Haven for the past eighr years, sailed Saturday from New Yorl on the steamer !" Brazos'' for Calves ton, Texas. He will spend two ol three months down south on a pleas ure trip and will probably visit Okla hotna and California, and does not OK. pect to return much before the late spring,
 Oscar Hughes of Ashford, who wat arrested Friday on charge of assault, appeared before Justice of the Peace Nathaniel L. Knowlton Monday al West Ashford and pleaded guilty tc the charge of simple assault. He wal fined BIO and costs, which amounted to $36 36, and he paid. He was charged with having committed an assault on Herbert Squires on the night of December 23, and at first 1t was the intention to charge him with murderous assault, but this was changed to simple assault. It is said that Hughes had bsen drinking and he attacked Squires and beat him severely.
 Warrenville.
 David Mathewson was in New York on business last week. -. ...
 Miss Mrytle Chapman of Westford Hill visited MT. and Mrs. O. D. Ohap- man last waek
 Robsrt M Baloh met with an accident last Thursday which ordi- narily would have proved very seri- ous. While on his way home from Willimantio with his loaded team, in attempting to jump into the wagon, has feet slipped and the wheels passed over both legs As it was, he sus- tained some bruises and a sprained wrist, which will prevent activity for a few days. ..-
 silas Allen, who was suddenly stricken with stroke of paralysis while at work in his handle mill on Christmas day, died Saturday night, Dsc 3O Mir. Allen had passed the age of 73 years and had been in good health until the time of his death. He was carpenter by trade, had lived the greater part of his life in Ashford and was a we'll respected citizen. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. F. V Harris of White Plains, N. Y., Miss Jennie Allen of Norwich, and Mrs. George Smith, with whose family he had lived for the past few years.
 Ia a community where destructive fires have been comparatively few in recent years, we have bsen surprised by two instances within ten days, one in the edge of Chaplin and the other in Ashford Last Thursday afternoon the house of Mrs Ada Whitehouse of Ashford was destroyed by fire For tunately the barn and adjoining build ipgs were saved The neighbors who came to her assistance were able to remove considerable furniture. The house was also insured. The family at present are occupying the little house which was saved.
 The subject of the prayer meeting last week was "My favorite hymn, and why ?'' Subject for this week, lt.My tavorite gospel and why ?'' Sub- j8ct of the sermon Sunday was "The parable of the leaven." The com- munion service was observed at the close of the service. Ia the Sunday school during the year several have obtained gold pins for perfect attend. ance. Ruth Case and Edith Platt re- oeived pins Sunday. The same sys. tenn of award pins will be continued in 1912 The Christian Endeavor service at o'clock was in charge of Mrs. R. H. Wright.
 The annual installation exercises of Ashford grange, No. 90, were held in Bakers hall Wednesday night. The exercises this year were not open to the public, az in some years past. w. Barron of Daniel ou, we'll known in grange oirrl+s, was present to induct the new officers into Cffice He was assisted by Mrs. F. Benne tte of Ash. ford grange and Miss Eva Spaulding of Highland grange, No. 113 The officers to serve for 1912 are the fol- lowing: Master, George Lipps; lec- turer, Miss Marie Lipps; overseer, Robert M. Baloh; chaplain, Rev. B. 0. BuRbee; steward, Ray ymond Baker l; assistant staward, Thomas BebbiDg- ton; lady assistant steward, Miss Bernioe Bennette; treasurer, A. D Baker; secretary, Mrs. A. M. Bassett; i; gate keeper, Clarence Lee; Flora, Miss Cora Lee; Oeres, Mrs Louis Baker; Pomona, Mrs. Lizzie Noel.
 HOLLAND.
 Schools opened in town Monday.