The Press., 1912-08-21

Roscius Back of Sodthbridge, Judge, Harry E. Back and family Of DaAiSa-' son and Mrs. s. B. 1iHt of WesSAopa. Beautiful and appropriate responses were given to the rollJcaI. An ael- dress by Judge H. E. Back was inter esting and inspiring. After giving delightful "reminiscences of his. boy hood days in church and. Sunday school, he sounded notes of hope, and cheer for the future of the church and town. Later an able and fitting ad- dress was made by the pastor, Rev. Hugh F. Graham. Much regret was expressed because Rev. George Curtiss of West Haven was unable to be pres ent, but 8 letter from MT. Curtiss. was read and much enjoyed. Other leet6eTTss were also read from absent or. former members of the church, all of them filled with spirit of love and loyalty for the Told home church. '' Al though these letters were not written for publication, there is so much of help and cheer in their pages that we trust the writers will pardon a few brief quotations. Rev. George Curtiss wrote: II still take deep interest in my old home church and the friends of long ago. There are some younger folks in Union, too, whose career I watch with great interest. Union: is kind of training school: where men and women grow up to db good in the world. T am glad that the old church still holds forth the word of truth to enigbten the region all around. I send hearty greetings to the assembled church and my mes sage of good cheer. '' The following is from Mrs.. Josephine Walker CorS bins letter: I congratulate you that you have been able to maintain your existence when so many of the cbun- try churches have been forced to dis band. It would be sad time for the old town if there could be no religious services held there'' Miner H. Corbin of Brimfield wrote '' May the bright and cheering light of the old church never grow dim, nor her faith and joy in Christ waver. , from the pen of Dr. George N. Lawson of Middle Haddam, was the following ''This little church has always been, and hope, always. will be, like a mother leading her children into right paths, and wherever their work may fall, whether here or in distant places, they will always cherish her memory and spread her bene6cent influence. z Most cheering and helpful greetings were also received from MT. and Mrs, Melvin Booth of Brimfield, Mass. MT. and Mrs. William H. Horton of Mon.s son, Mass, and others, but space will not allow more quotations. Next year will be the 175th anniversary of the founding of the church here at Union, and it was proposed to observe that event in some fitting mannefs t,,g
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 Roman swifet is in Hartford.
 Mrs. and Miss Hayden of Providence are guests at the Walker home. ....
 A. J. Bliss has returned for few days from a trip into New Hampshire, ahis early home.; .x*;}. :. :,:.::::. >Hsi 'FiS
 The laying off of large numBdr" of men at the Wells farm has brought many people in here seeking j to hire labor 5ettfs
 < MT. and Mrs. Ernest Corbin land family of sonlers are occupying, Mrs. Corbin's fathers home for :a few weeks. .= .s .@.... $-.k
 MT. and Mrs. o. Johnson and MT: Park and his sons were guests of A. T. Mitchell at Point Pleasant island last Saturday. =~,'s~" -s. ii :&-.-'i ! >Ef
 Harry Ryder has closed a contract to go with Fred. Hall as tail sawyer soon after Sept. 1st. Charles Morse is cutting logs for Edwin Wallaee.s ''1' E. G. Walker is covering the east. part of the state in his machfne,s in looking up notes and information flor the state tax commissioner and the state forester. j
 H. c. Fisk of Stafford was visitor in town last week. MT. Fisk is n1ak- ing a thorough study of country life. the elements that destroy our annual crops, and is working out many reforms and betterments. at .his home in Stafford. e3