The Press., 1913-01-29
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Gilbert Wagner is home from Bos- ton Teck for vacation of ten days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Beckwith of Hartford were in town over Sum- day.
 MT. and Mrs. IL. Cady of Spring field were guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank Barrett over Sunday.
 Theodore Martin of Orcuttville, for three weeks by illness, is able to be out.
 John s. Arnold and daughter, Miss Amy Arnold, and Walter Alberty of Monson leave to-day for Lynn Haven, Fla, for the balance of the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. George L. Dennis have returned from a trip to New York, where they engaged passage for a southern trip, to start March 12. They will visit Cuba, Panama, South American ports and Porto Rico.
 The annual apron sale of the Con- gregational Ladies' Aid society will be held next Wednesday evening, with the regular social and supper at 5. 45 p. m. Hostesses, Mrs. J. Carl Con- verse, Mrs. G. Percival Bard and Mrs. Lewis Mclaughlin.
 John T. Bolieau was hurt at Smith & Cooleys' River street plant Tues day morning. In slipping belt his sleeve got caught in a picker, draw ing his arm in between a pair of gears. His forearm was badly lac erated, but no bones were broken. pr. Stretch was called and had him re- moved to the Johnson hospital. It will be several weeks in all prob ability before he recovers.
 The Current Events club will meet next Monday evening, with the fol- and new; history and general des- cription; London tower and bridge; east side philanthropic work. Com mittee, Miss G. A. Washburn, Miss G. s. Beckwith, Miss Jones. Instead of the usual music, Miss Mena Adams will give a reading. Hostesses, Miss s. l.. Comins and Miss M G. Meyers
 Principal Tucker of the high school is still incapacitated at his home in East Hartford. The committee have not yet tried for a substitute, and will not unless it appears that his return will be uncertain. Miss Smith has recovered sufficiently to resume her duties. Miss Martha H. Allen of Southington has been engaged to take Miss Rich s classes, as the latter has applied for leave of absence for month
 James Hurley, 79, died at his home Tuesday, after long illness of weak ness incident to old age. MT. Hurley was born in Ireland Jan. 29, 1884. He came to this town when the local railroad was in process of construction and had resided here ever since, with the exception of about four years that he was in the army. Mir. Hurley en- listed at Providence as a private in Company E, 5th Regiment, R. I. Volunteers, Oct. 15, 1861. Hes took part in the Burnside expedition and saw active service at Roanoke Island and at the battle of Newburn. Later he participated in the siege of Fort Macon at Beaufort, N. O., and still later he participated in engagements at Whitehall, Deep Gulley, Gum Swamp, Trent River, Little Washing ton and Raleigh. On Jan. 4th, 1864, he was honorably discharged in order | to re-enlist in his own regiment for three years as a veteran. He was mustered out Feb. l, 1865, at the | close of the war. The deceased is | survived by his widow, two sons, James and Daniel, and a daughter, Mrs. John Gary, of Woonsocket, RI. A sister, Mrs. John Mccarthy, also survives him. The funeral will be | held from St. Edwards tomorrow | morning at 9 o'clock