The Press., 1918-12-12

. of Hawk Par~ons. estern desperado He and his hand are captured hv federa troops, tut effect a sensational escape Heading 'oT the q. sert. they come across pauv Of travellers, who have become .osI and whose water supply has been IexhaustPd In the party are the Rev Luke Ingram and his beautiful wife. Ruth. Also Pa amnurt Nack -Sennett comedy, "She Loved Him Plenty , Wednesday, Madame I'etrova in "The Law of the Llnd.'
 Regular meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening.
 F. A. Lastury has received two gold bars in recognition of his large sale of war savings stamps.
 Twins, son and daughter, were torn to MT. and Mrs. Wm. Murray at the Johnson hospital last Friday morning.
 The men of the Universalist parish are to provide their annual supper next week Thursday and plans seem to be progressing toward the usual jolly gathering.
 Miss Rachel Glover is making good recovery from a serious operation performed in a Worcester hospital |1ast Wednesday. Her mother, Mrs. F. J. Glover. is the guest of friends in Worcester
 The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church will meet for work and serve their usual supper next Wednesday instead of Thursday. Hostesses: Mrs. Agard. Mrs. Green. Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Manderson.
 The Mission Circle of the Baptist church will hold flower social in the chapel tomorrow evening at 73O. There will be music, games, refresh ments and Japanese mystery packages for sale. Admission, 10 cents.
 Mrs. Henry Grundy returned to her home last Saturday from the Johnson hospital where she underwent an Op- eration. Her many friends will be glad to know of her improving health. Her sister, Mrs. Alfred Oberg of Brooklyn, N. Y, is with her during her convalescence.
 The Victory social at grange hall last Friday evening proved to be the most successful affair held there in a long time, both supper and entertain ment being greatly enjoyed by all The Phoenix Liberty band became so popular with the dancers that it has been decided to hold a Band" dance once every two weeks, beginning Fri day evening, Dec. 20.
 H. F. Cady has sold his building which was recently badly damaged by fire to the Wollcott lodge, F. & A. M. The work of tearing out all damaged parts commenced last Monday and the building is now without a roof, chim- neys leveled and much of the sides torn out. Although it will not be en- tirely taken down, the building will be made as good as new, the roof being raised seven feet making a fine hall for the new lodge room. w. D. Graves is doing the carpenter work and Cam DO the stone and mason work.
 StaffOrdville
 Mrs. Fred Smith is ill with influ- enza.
 Mrs. William Smith is quite i'll at her home
 Chas. Marchant, ST, of Waterbury has accepted a position in the Hyde vile mill.
 R. l.. Walbridge has accepted a po- sition in the Riverside mill at Staff ford Hollow.
 MT. Mohr has accepted the position as janitor of the, M. E. church to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of c. F. Williams.
 MT. and Mrs. David Welsh and MT. and Mrs. Herbert West and little son of Philadelphia were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. PhiIo West.
 William Clayton was granted a di- vorce from his wife, May Clayton, in the Superior court in Rockville on Tuesday morning on grounds of de- sertion.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will serve their an- nual harvest supper in the vestry Thursday evening. Adults, 25 cents; children, 15 cents.
 Mrs. Arthur Hedges of WoIIaston, Mass, has been teaching the primary school for few days this week in the absence of her daughter, Miss NJ. E. Hedges, who has been i'll.
 Mrs. Wesley Bradway was the guest of her son, c. R. Kemp, and family in Fairview, Mass, few days last week. MT. Kemp and his daughter, Lucy, ac- companied his mother home on Sun day by automobile.
 Methodist Church Notes: The pas tors subject for next Sunday morning will be 'The centenary and what the war has done for us. The Epworth League topic for Sunday evening will be How was won to Christ" A special meeting of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety was held at the home of Mrs. J. G. Rishton last week Thursday even ing. Special plans were made for the future Mrs. Rishton was elected sec retary and treasurer to fill the va eancy caused by the death of Mrs. c. who had rendered faithful service since 1905 and for which the ladies expressed their appreciation.