The Press., 1913-02-05

MT. and Mrs. Clarence s. Preston of Boston were in town Monday.
 Mrs. Annie Butler of Danbury is guest of her aunt, Mrs. G. H. Baker.
 The Diamond Spring fish line man ufactory is now in operation at West Stafford.
 A broken rail seriously delayed the morning trains from the south on the 10. V. this morning. | -5~ ra9
 Stephen Dezso, who was injured by a saw recently at his farm in the north part of Wilmington, is making g Igood recovery.
 To-day is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Regular services ap- propriate to the day were held at St. Edwards church.
 Judge w. H. Heald attended the meeting of the executive board of the state association of fire insurance agents at Hartford yesterday.
 The men of the German club will hold dance at the club rooms on Westford avenue Saturday evening, with music by Lynch's orchestra.
 A surprise party was given Carl Peters at his home Friday evening by number of schoolmates. Games were played and refreshments served.
 sEAfter closing out his stock here O. P. Buskirk, the local jeweler and optician, will locate in Danielson. He was in Hartford yesterday pur- chasing fixtures for his new store.
 There will be concert by out-of town talent at the Congregational church the 1 1Sth for the benefit of the Johnson hospital piano fund, under the auspices of the executive commit tee Norman Greaves and Miss Albina Brunelle were united in marriage at St. Edwards church Tuesday. Jo- seph Brunelle, brother of the bride, W Brunelle, sister, was bridemaid.
 MT. and Mrs. Innocent Fontanella sail from New York Saturday for an extended visit in Italy. Peter Pan- ciera will sail at the same time for a month in the old country, in the hope that the change will benefit his health. >s.:ss
 The regular meeting of the court of burgesses, scheduled for last even- ing, was postponed until next Tuesday evening, owing to the fact that War den J. M Leach is still in the hospital. MT. Leach expects to leave the hos pital Saturday and be present at the next meeting.
 Representative J. A. Mix intro duced bill yesterday in the legisla- ture making an appropriation of $2bOO for Johnson Memorial hospital, and resolutions for disappointment of W. H. Heald judge, and M. D. O'Connell, deputy judge, of the borough court of Stafford Springs.
 Congregational Church Notes: Thursday evening mid-week service. Topic, "The slow, sure growth of the Kingdom of God," Mk. 4:26-29. Friday evening union Lenten service in Congregational chapel. Rev. I. P. Booth will preach on ''The life worth living" Next Sunday the pastor will preach in the morning on the theme, 'Is worship a waste when there is work to do?" and in the evening on the topic, "The Great ''
 Stafford.
 Philip Barton of Cornell university is a guest of the Fred Wildey family.
 Mrs. Melissa Burley has gone to the Johnson Memorial hospital for treat ment.
 Mrs. Mary Jacobus is spending few weeks with relatives in South Orange and vicinity.
 Willard Sistare has returned to Springfield after spending a week with relatives.
 Miss Minnie Hunt has returned from visit with friends in Hampden and Springfield.
 J. M. Dimmick has very fine veranda just completed at his resi- dence. The work was done by B. E. Warren.
 Miss Ethel and Malcolm Sault have gone to Queensbury, N. Y, where they expect to spend a few weeks with relatives.
 Annie B. Brown has resigned her position as assistant to state supervisor of the Suffield schools and accepted a superior position at Portland, Me. Her many friends wish her success in her new position.
 It is agreed that "The Oolonel's Maid," given by the members of the high school last Friday evening in Memorial hall, was one of the best ever given, nearly every seat in the house being taken.
 The first in the series of Lenten in- ter church services at the Universalist church Friday evening at 7.3O. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Horton of the Springs Methodist church. Topic, "The supremacy of Christi Many young people have expressed a wish to attend a dancing class, and such class is being formed. Any one interested may learn full particu- lars at the post office. It is expected the first lesson will be given in grange hall next Wednesday evening.
 Universalist Church Notes: Satur- day at o'clock at the assembly room the sewing class. Sunday morning