The Press., 1918-05-30
peath of Artist Charles Mitchell.

Death Of Artist Charles Mitchell.
 A.. Mitchell was called to Pitts.
 burg, Pa, Monday evening by the
 death of his brother. Charles Mitchell, SI. Mir. and Mrs. Mitchell have made many friends in Stafford where they have spent several months in their frequent visits to this country Their home is in Tayport, Scotland, where Mir. Mitchell has painted many of the beautiful pictures which he has sold at his exhibits in several large cities in this vicinity. The family spent last summer in Prospect Bay, Me-, going Go Pittsburg in December on account of Mir. Mitohell's health. Mrs. Mitchell and two young sons have the sympathy of their host of new friends, but at this sad time her relatives and old friends seem far away. The funeral will be held Thursday in Pittsburg
 ". R. O. meeting next Wednesday.
 Harry Wise of Camp Devens was home over Monday.
 Frank Dolan of Hartford has taken the position as clerk at the Springs house.
 Miss Emily Mills is spending ten days with friends and relatives in New Milford and Winsted.
 A number of boys and girls will receive first holy communion at St Edwards church a week from next Sunday.
 The Polish and Slavish members of St. Edwards church were attended last Sunday by a priest who spoke both languages
 Nearly one hundred girls of, St. Ed wards church were admitted tu mem- bership in the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin last Sunday evening.
 The ". O T. U. are planning a medal speaking contest to be held in the Methodist church at Staffordville. Friday, June Tth, under the direction of Mrs Frank l., loher.
 The ladies of the Congregational church. wIn hrli their missionary meeting with Mrs RPes on Tuesday afternoon This is the time for the dues of ths Foreign Missionary society to be paid.
 The Foresters' nine defeAted the Rockville SpO,tsrs at the Fair grounds Sunday by the score of 2 to The batteries fur the visitors were Brennan and Sharkey, for the Foresters, Panoisra and Dolan Serafin was umpire.
 The monthly union service will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday evening, when the Rev T. Basil Young of New York will give an address on the work of the General Wartime Commission of the churches.
 Representatives of H. A Manning & Go. of Springfield publishers of directors, are oanvassing the town for a directory for Stafford and vicinity. It has been a long time since has been issued for this town and a reliable one is much needed. Louis k. Chaffee's nomination for postmaster for the local post office has been confirmed by the senate and his. name appeared in the Congressional although he has not yet eceived an official notice of his 
 Miss Agnes L. Hawthorn, assistant uperintendent at the Johnson hos- 'ital, has served a notice of her which will be effected Friday. Miss Hawthorn has enlisted | in the American Red Cross and | expects to be called into service early | in June.
 The L. A. A. O. H. had another of their delightful socials last Thurs day evening. First prizes for whist, which were thrift cards, with stamps. being won by Mrs. F. Fitzpatrick for the ladies, and James Sullivan for the men. while Miss Alice Pagan and Eddie Ladish were given con- prizes
 A hearing was held in the borough | court Tuesday As the result of a raid | on the homes of Angelo Gasparrini | and Louis Festi at Staffordville, Fri day, the 17th, on which date a large variety of intoxicating liquors were seized The court alleged that the liquor WAS held with intent to sell, and Judge Heald ordered it to be destroyed.
 Mrs. Edna Reed Hainsworth has received B oablegIam that her hus- band, A. A. Hainsworth, who has been engaged in Y. N. 0. A. work | in Egypt, has been i'll in a hospital there. He is now on hls way to France. Mrs. Hainsworth's twelve year old son, Waldo, who attends school at Hilton, N. H., broke his arm a few weeks ago and at first it | seemed as though a stiff elbow would | result, but the latest reports indicate thnk ik uufll nprpa mt aIl ri1ht