The Press., 1912-09-11

daughter of Henry and Eliza Brown, in Stroud, England, who died in 1865, leaving two children, Rose and Fred erick. He came to this country the following year. A year later he was joined by Miss Ellen V. Williams of Stroud, England, and married in Wales, Mass, June 6, 1867. He had had the respect of the entire commun- ity. He had long been employed by the Phoenix Woolen company as finisher. The funeral was held from the Universalist church Tuesday afternoo1 at o'clock, Rev. Wm. E. Gas4in of that church officiating, as- sisted by Rev. Percy Norwood of the Episcopal CT 2urch. The church was draped in white, with fern decora- tions, making ar excellent background
 or the many beautiful floral pieces. Clarence Wood of the Episcopal church presided at the organ and the quartet, Miss Lulu Ide, Miss Isadore Durham, F. J. Glover and F. A. Lasbury, sang three selections. Burial was in the Hillside cemetery MT. Beard is sur vived by his widow and their three children, Eva and Lindsay of Stafford, Mrs. Maude Furness of Hartford, and a daughter, Mrs Rose sHoldridge of Monson, by his first marriage. There are four grandchildrep, George Beard of Acworth, N. H., Percy and Law ton Furness of Hartford and Cyril Holdridge of Monso3.
 Staffordville
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Moores and daughter visited relatives in Monson over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Hansen of Rock vile moved last week iOto one of the silk tenements.
 Miss Dina Smith Of Springfield has been the guest of Mrs. H. O'Brien and Mrs. Leo Schindler.
 Miss Helen Hulett of Providence, R. l., as the guest last wee of her cousin, Mrs. Henry O'Brien. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra s. Colburn and grandson, Merton l.. Thompson, spent last Wednesday in Holland, Mass.
 Charles Calkins and Miss Hattie A. Converse of Wilbraham, Mass. were guests at Ezra s. COlburn's last Sun day.
 Mr. and Mrs. Erza s. Colburn and Merton l.. Thompson visited at Charles D. Colburn's, Palmer, Mass, last Saturday.
 Mrs. Ira Bradwav, Mrs. Mary Heck and Mrs. Lima Booth were the guests of Mrs. Farley Walker ia West Wood stocl rece~ tly.
 Rev. Ernest F. Neumann O. New Britain preached an Interesting ser mon in the Methodist church last Sunday morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Tefft of Nor W 'ch and Mrs. Spencer Lyon of Can terbury were the guests of MT. and Mrs. T. M. Lyon last week.
 The Ministerial association was to have bee1 entertained by Rev. Marian H. Jones Monday, but because of the death O. Mrs. Hamilton the meeting is postpO~ ed. ..
 Louis Festi, fireman at the Garland mill, was seriously burned last Satur- day nor ing, whe- a stesm pipe about the boiler burst. But for the thou5htfu ness O. MT. O'Brien the burn might have been more serious. MT. 2esti was take to the Johnson hospital and is recovering.
 Congregational Church Notes: The pastor preached last Sunday from the text, He that hath this hope purifieth himself. '' The children's sermon precedes the regular service. Last Sunday it was "What are you to be when grown up?'" Y. P. S. o. E. S bject, ''The power O. prayer, Pss 3A:1-22. Leader, F. A. Bridges. rdid-week meeting Friday. Subject, "Sources of courage" Luke 12: 22- 34; Eph. 6: 1O-24.
 After the wedding of Miss Eliza beth Giltrop and Leo Schindler last week the bridal party was fol- lo.Fed by 25 of the wedding guests to Palmer, where they were found in the parlor of the Converse hotel. They were showered with rice and confetti. The gifts were numerous and included cut glass, china, silver and linen, also a very beautiful bookcase and writing dcs,- combined from the overseers of the Garland Woolen company. On their return home Saturday eve1ing a good number of their friends were invited to their home, where games, music and refreshments ts were enjoyed by all. .~
 The people of this community were shocked when they heard of the death O. Mrs w. D. Hamilton, wife Of Rev. Wilfred D. Hamilton, pastor of the local Methodist church. Mrs. Hamilton was taken to the Johnson hospital Saturday evening, where it was soon learned that her condition vas critical. She passed away about 8.3O Tuesday morning. She was an estimable young woman and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She had talent above the average person and was doing much good among the young people of our vil- lage. Much sympathy is expressed for the young pastor and her bereaved pare-ts. The funeral will take place in the local Methodist church Thurs day afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Horton officiating. Burial will be in the Plainville cemetery.
 West Stafford.
 Mrs. McIatire is ill.
 Mrs. Augustus Holmes is under the dOctOr's care