The Press., 1918-09-05
UNION
D. M. Newell has returned to Springfield.

D M. NeWSI1 naS returned LC
 Springfield.
 Rev. I. P. Booth of Stafford is
 moving into the parsonage this week
 Judge J. H. Reed and Mrs. Reed of
 Stafford Springs were recent guests at l.. M. Reeds.
 Mary Sedlak has accepted a posi- tion in the Fabyan Mill at Stafford vile and began work last week. To Miss Charlotte Wyle of Hartford was the weekend guest of Mrs. Harry Palmer at the Marcy homestead.
 Mrs. Harry Royce of Longmeadow with her friend Mrs. Ernest Corbin of Hazardville called on their friend Mrs. W. Richards recently.
 Last week John Jubon threshed for E. M Horton and John Rizner. Rockmeadow farmers are still wait ing for their grain to be threshed.
 Andrew Rizner is in the service in France and his friends have heard from him several times since his arrival. He is still in the hospital service as he has been since his en- listment.
 Attorney Reed H. Walker of Orange, Mass, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. F. w Moore and her granddaughter of Sturbridge, were guests of l.. M. Reed last week.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. M. Reed frequently hear from John Sellers who is still performing the duties of quartermast- CTS clerk, lover seas" His severe gassing has prevented his return to the front.
 Many Union friends are sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs. Lyman Moore. She has been ill with heart trouble since rempving to Southbridge and has recently gone to Worcester for hospital treatment
 Labor day passed quietly and in dustriOusly as most days do in our little town. There seems to be work enough to keep the farmer and every member of his household occupied about 365 days to the year in these war times.
 Miss Susie M. Lawson spent a few days with the Lindsay family at the Island at Mashapaug, and after at tending the Old Home gathering, left for Middle Haddam and Reading, Pa, where she resumed her teaching work on Tuesday.
 Word has been received here that Captain Roscius H. Back, son of Judge Harlow R. Back of Washington, (state), has been wounded in France. A Boston paper reported that his mother had received word of her sons death, and many friends are relieved to hear that there is yet hope of the young Captains safe return.
 The Old Home gathering at Mt. Ochepetuck last week Tuesday was we'll attended and greatly enjoyed. The weather was beautiful and the air exceptionally clear so that the long distance view, which could be greatly interested those present. About 125 people were present, some of those from out of town being ROscius Newell, Three Rivers; his son, Rev. Harry Newell, Vt; also his brother, Henry Newell, West CarrOltOn, Ohio, with his daughter, Ruth; MT. and Ms. Gilbert Willis and Mrs. Winch, South Manchester; Byron Moore and friends, Mansfield Center; Ebert and Emma Kinney, Putnam; Mrs. E. c. and Mrs. B. w. Bates, West Woodstock; Mrs. Mary COrbin and Mrs. Susie Gildersleeve, Nor wich; Elton Chamberlin, Three Riv- CTS, Mass; Hartley R. Walker, Or ange, Mass. Judge and Mrs. Joel H. Reed, Stafford Springs; Warren P. Keith Miss Alice Rindge, MT. and Mrs. Edward s. Keith and Mrs. Mary Lyon. Jones, EastfOrd; Mrs. Harriet M. Tiffany, Webster, Mass; Mrs. John c. Richness and daughter, Wor- cester; Mrs. F. l.. Upham and Mrs. Marion .Goodell, Stafford; MT. and Mrs. Y. E. Potter and daughter, New Mrs. Nancy Howard, West After an enjoyable lunch the company was photographed and then assembled for speaking, when several impromptu, but very addresses were given. Mrs. Lindsay presented an inspiring picture of the new and better world for which we are fighting and sacri- ticing in the present war. ROscius Newell gave interesting reminiscent ces and some lessons learned from the rich experience of his life. Henry Newell spoke of his pleasure in being back in the old town that he left AS years ago. Rev. Henry c. Newell spoke of the strong influence of per sOnality in these small towns. Judge J. H. Reed gave words of reminis- cence and good cheer. Hartley R. Walker, after referring to boyhOod experiences in the town, spoke of the future after the war and the need of for it. The importance of sending men of strong convictions to the next state legislature to vote for the national prohibition amend ment was brought out by two speak CTS. Prof. Bower of New Haven led the singing of patriotic and old-time songs and hymns. A spirit of good cheer and fellowship prevailed the gathering which made the day very pleasant one to all who attended.
 Rock Meadow
 Judge and Mrs. J. H. Reed spent last Saturday with her brother, Oscar Willis.
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