The Press., 1915-01-20

', . MT. and Mrs. Christopher Ale
 have been in New York few days. Peter Reynolds has severed h
 connection with Armstrong's market l Mildred, daughter of Joseph Gal vais, is confined to the house by dipf theria
 The rehearsal of the Staffor Choral union will take place to-moI row evening.
 Wilfred Eaton is at home from tn Worcester school of technology fo the mid winter recess.
 The F. B. s. will hold their meet ing tonight, and the installation o officers will take place.
 Gilbert Swift. the photographer has been on two-weeks' vacation a his home in Bellows Falls, Vt. l Harmony Temple of Honor vii hold an important special meeting il Society hall next Monday evening a 8 o'clock.
 John Wigmore, who was manage of the Springs house about three years ago, is in town renewing olt acquaintances.
 Benjamin Arnold was operated or yesterday for hernia at the Johnson hospital. Dr. Alcorn of Thompson vile performed the operation.
 Francis Hampston, son of Michael, has taken the position of chauffeur for Geo. L. Crooker of Providence and has started with MT. Crooker for his winter home in Tampa Bay, Florida.
 The hostesses for the supper at the Methodist church this evening will be Mrs H. Alden, Mrs. O. P. Hodg son, Mrs P. G. Gordon and Mrs. R E. Kaddy. The supper will be followed by an entertainment
 The Italian TlIolese society will hold masquerade ball at their hall near the fair grounds on Saturday evening. There will be six prizes for dancing. The prizes are on ex. hibition in the Warren store window.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con. |gregational church will hold a soci- able in the chapel Wednesday even- ing, January 21. Supper will be served at 6.15. Hostesses: Mrs. G.. Percival Bard, Mrs, Arthur W Kings bury, Mrs. George Rumbelow
 D D. G. M. Carol and suit of East Hartford installed the following officers of Wauseon lodge, I. o. O.. F., last evening N. G., Frank Smith ; V. G., H. M. Jenkins; R. s.. C.. W. Comins; P. S., s. F. Clark ; treasurer, F. J. Chandle-; Chap |, John Bartlett; War, H. s. Ford i; Con A. E. Snow;. R. s. N. G |, E. K. Taft; L. S. N. G., NJ. J. Eaton; R. S. V. G., J. J. Clark ]; l. s V. G., Marshall Bolieau; R. s. S., E. F. Engley; L. s s., Edgar St. Marie; 0. G., F. J. Buttertield ; I. G., Thos Hayes; P. N. G., Carl Green.
 Stafford.
 Miss Mary Putney remains critically i'll at the Wesson hospital in Spring field.
 Miss Doris Murray returned to her home last Friday from the Johnson hospital where she had received treat ment for the past month.
 Word has been received here of the death on Monday of Rev. Wm. Cas- kins, former pastor of the local church, at his home in Derry, N. H. The funeral will be held at the home to-day, and the burial will be at Nashua, N. H.
 Baptist Church Notes: The mid week SC vice will be omitted this week on account of the annual roll call which occurs this evening. Supper will be served at the vestry promptly at 6 o'clock, followed by the roll call. Responses from all members are earnestly desired and from membe ot the congregation. At 7.3O ser vice will be held in the church with Dr. A. B. Goats of the state con- vention, and Rev. A. B. Todd, former pastor, as speakers. Special music will be given.
 Mrs. Jennette Francis, 81, who died last week Wednesday murning was the daughter of Paul and Mar garet Harvey and was the youngest of a large family, all of whom are now dead She was truly Stafford woman, having heen born and lived here her whole life, and is buried on one of it's hillsides. When light hearted, happy maiden she became the wife of George B. Francis, Stafford man, who took her to the old homestead where she spent many years as a loving wife and daughter. The sud- den death of her hus band on his 51st birthday cast such gloom over the home they sold the farm and came to the Hollow to live. She was possessed Of keen intellect and cheery disposition, was capable in business and model housewife Her tender care of the aged father and mother in their declining years won the respect of us all, and more than once we have heard Mother Francis say, Met has been very good to us. " It is sad that her own last days must