The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1915-12-15

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III. M. Swartfiguer will be at Burwell'
store Friday from 2 to 8 p. m.
Christopher Fontanella has returned
from a weeks visit with his SOD
Fred, in New Boston.
Carl Lasbury has brought sui
against Harry J. Parker of Hartford
to recover for injuries to the former 4
automobile in an accident on tn,
river road Oct. IT,. There will be {
hearing on the case in the borough
court next Monday at O'Clock.
There will be special photo play
at the Comique theatre next Tuesday
evening when Daniel FrohmaI
presents "The Eternal City," by
Hall Caine, with Pauline Frederick
in nine reels. The scene is located
in modern Rome. The play will
start at o'clock. The admission will
be 25 cents, and the tickets will be
on sale in advance at the theatre.
There was hearing before Judge
Fisk of the probate court Wednesday
morning ON the appointment of com
missioners to hear the claim of Mrs.
Susan ". Gary against the estate of
Nelson Towne. Mrs. Gary has pre-.
sented claim for services amounting
to 81, APO. Judge Fisk reserved his
decision, Nj D. Q'Connell appeared
for Mrs. Gary and Charles Phelps of
Rockville represented the administra.
tor, who opposed the appointment of
comm issioners. Emily M. Goodell,
through her attorney, W. A. King,
has made application for commission
ess on the estate of Emily R. Parry
on a claim OF about $4,000 for care.
Judge Fisk will give hearing on
the matter Saturday morning.
WILMINGTON.
There were IS at Bible school Sun
day morning, aud a short memorial
service for little Caroline Jansen.
Rev. Charles A. Parker was present
to preach the second time as a
candidate for the pastorate. Dea.
Pratt, chairman of the joint board,
read notice in conformity to the by.
laws that after two weeks the church
will vote regarding extending a call
to Rev. Charles A. Parker. There
will be preaching at the usual hour
next Sunday, but not by candidate
Rev. Mr.. Parker read from the 10th
chapter of Matthew and as last Sun
day did not particularize text, the
theme being "What think ye of
Christi A very fine logical dis
course showing the necessity of Christ
in the life and Christ in the home.
There was large and appreciative
At a meeting of Sun
day school officers and teachers Christ
mas plans we're considered, necessary
change having been made as Miss
Pratt, who was to choose her own
had been called to Suffield
to act as substitute teacher in the
village school, 1t was decided that
Supt Reed would provide tree and
purchase candy. Mrs. Smith, chair.
man of the committee on church deco.
rations, with the aid of the young
people, will look after the deco
rating. Mrs. Smith was chosen to
purchase the books to be given GER
tain classes. Miss Palmer and Misses
Nettie Copeland and Mildred Amidon
will purchase the gifts for the
younger classes and the oradle-roll.
The recitations are under the charge
Of Miss Pratt, and the music of Miss
Dunning. 1t was decided to hold
the exercises Chr istmas eve, the gath,
as there will be no pastor desirous OF
the service on the Hill,
and also at Memorial church. As
the exercises ON the Hill are held in
the audience room it is not easy to
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of Saturday evening.
South Wilmington.
Some snow storm Monday night.
Tuesday morning the lights and
telephones we're out of commission,
but automobiles we're running.
Annual communication of Uriel
lodge, r. & A. M, next Saturday
evening. Annual reports, election OF
officers and other business. w. M. j,
Edwin o. Smith especially requests
all members to attend who are able.
Rev. Chas. A. Parker of New
castle, N. H., preached here again
last Sunday and incidentally strength
ened the good opinion already formed
of him. Notice as required by the
church bylaws, was given Sunday
that a vote would be taken Dec 26th
on the question of extending a call to
Mr.. Parker to become pastor. This
seems to be somewhat of formality,
necessary of oourse) as there seems
to be no dissenting voice. Next
Sunday Rev. Leonard Smith of Mans
field will preach here and hopes te
meet all his old friends, his new
friends and those who have not hea1i
him previously.