The Press., 1917-10-25


 l -Mail Carrier Sanger. beginning Oc- tober P, will charge the following fol carrying passengers: from Stafford Springs to Stafford 20cts; to Hydeville 25cts; to Staffordville 30cts. l Mrs. Geo. Jenkin ins is slowly re- covering from her severe illness.
 Lucius Hassen of Pittsfield, Mass :, called on old friends last Friday.
 Orgawas. in a Japanese entertain ment of music and stories, at Me- morial hall this evening.
 Mrs. Alfred Collins and son, New ton, of Worcester are guests of Mrs. James A. Johnson.
 Mrs. Albert Boardman and daugh- ter of Norwich were guests of Mrs. James A. Johnson last Sunday, mak ing the trip by auto. Raymond Park was home for the week end from Camp Devens. He was transferred from this camp to the one at Atlanta, Ga.. last Tuesday. Mrs. Julia Johnson returned to her home last Monday after several months spent in Enfield. MT. and Mrs. Geo. Rhodes of Boston will make their home with her.
 Baptist Church. Notes Sunday morning service-Subject: My Brothers Keeper. '' Mrs. Manderson will occupy the pulpit in the morn ing. At the evening service Dr. Batohelder will give stereopticon lecture on "The Story of Glad Day. !" Collection.
 Woods orchestra of five pieces will furnish music for the halloween social at Memorial hall, Friday evening. It will be a costume party as in past years. As for several years past h ot frankfurts and rolls, dOughnuts and coffee will be served during the even- ing.
 West Stafford. Albert Cordner has purchased Metz car,
 Mrs. Frances Burt of E Long, meadow is visiting Mrs F. Z Fair. field.
 MT and Mrs. Leonard Kingston of Holland visited MT. and Mrs. Charles Mcclellan last week., -... ..:
 The 0. E. harvest social was not held on Tuesday evening, but was postponed until Nov. 6.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Andrew Ruff of Troy, N.., r., were guests of MT. and Mrs. M. l.. Bradway last week.
 MT. and Mrs. G. F. Shepard have returned to Somerville, Mass, after spending several days with MT. and Mrs. A. E Tutein.
 Next Tuesday evening the Ladies Aid society will serve it's annual chicken pie supper from 5.3O to 8 o'clock. The menu will include chicken pie, potatoes, turnips, salad, rolls, cake and coffee. The price will be 50 cents.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Preston and Hall Preston of Auburndale, Mass. MT. and Mrs. P. Wayland Preston, Jr. of East Weymouth, Mass, and MT. and Mrs. G. Victor Maxham of South Royalston,; Vt., have been at the Preston home having been called here by the death of their father.
 The following resignation, was read last Sunday; "To the church and members of the ecclesiastical society of Vest Stafford, dear Christian friends and fellow members In the providence of God, after the acceptance of your unanimous call, I have been privileged to serve you for these many years, and do now resign my office as your preacher and the pastor of this church, and would suggest if you deem it best to accept this resignation. that it take effect by the close of ber, that being the full com plation of ten years home life among you. s. It is with a deep sense of thankfulness that we look back upon all you kindness and goodwill, and we shall ever cherish with grateful hearts your friendship and love However, feel that the time has come " hen another leader may secure a heartier moral kupport in the spiritual welfare of the church. I commend you to God and the word of his grace
 Yours in sincere friendship, John Winthrop Ballantine, Pastor