The Press., 1888-12-06

t61blF0 N1lldk6 udN MubCuC0 W1tu SuSt 1HlCA est the case of little daughter of Alvarad
 Howard, who in October, 1885, fell an hurt her elbow The injury did not seen
 great at the time. Later, she fell again Striking heavily on the palm of the sam hand, though the later accident may no have had relation to what followed. l. the following month of February swell ling of the forearm was noticed, which fo
 a time was treated by ordinary methods
 and not regarded with much concern, bn
 when showed after time to Dr. Breck O l Springfield was pronounced to be case o
 carcinamo, and immediate amputation ad
 vised. The parents hesitated, and called
 on eminent surgeons Tn Boston, New
 York, and other cities, and out of diverse
 opinions the theory crystalized that it wal
 unlikely that an operation could give re
 lief, as the system was already impregnatee
 with the resultant disease, and amputatior
 could not eliminate it. The disease is {
 rare one, and the physicians of q large
 part of the country have watched this case
 closely. Medical authorities in Europe, as
 we'll as in America. have been consulted.
 MeanW hile the swelling has increased un | til the bulk of the forearm was enormous
 and quite recently the swelling burst, and
 the fbrous matter protruded. The relief
 of amputation was then decided upon, and last Wednesday Dr. P. R. Watts, assisted
 by Dfs. Rand of Monson, and Wilkins oi
 Palmer, removed the member. It meas ured about the largest place 21S inches,
 while at the point of amputation above the elbow the measurement of the arm was but 4s inches. The operation was entirely successful, and the child came out of 1t bright and cheerful. The slow growth of the injured part and the apparent little in jury to the health of Fhe child during the period is marvel to the physiciaae, and is to be attributed to a previous good con- dition of health, and to good treatment and unremitting care. Until within q short time the child has played out of doors, and during the past fall has often seen out at play. Always a favorite with those who knew her, the interest in her has been in- intensified by her sad misfortune, and this interest will not diminish. The parents have the sympathy of ,reeching com munity, this being the second peculiarly terrible misfortune that has visited them through their children. Their first born, bright little girl, was several years ago stricken down with diphtheria in it's m ,st malignant form, which did it's work quick ly, denying the privilege of a caress, and necessitating nasty burial at midnight The child now afflicted is years old.
 A marked feature throughout the case has been the "grit'' displayed by the little sufferer. She has all through insisted up- on knowing all about the matter. and as much as possible has been made clear to her. She submitted to the operation without hesitation, having before inquired minutely as to it's details and results, and went into the fullest particulars in mar rating to visitors just what was to be done by the surgeons, and how it was to be done. Up to the moment of unconscious ness from the effects of the narcotic given she never faltered or showed dread of the results.
 There has been much excitement in the village for some days past over the mysterious disappearance of G. B. M. Knowlton, of the Beckwith Card Compa- ny. MT. Knowlton and G. B. MarsdaIe on Thanksgiving day went to B Eastford, where MT. Knowlton's mother resides. Coming back the carriage was overturned near Lyman Stanton's 1house, and both were thrown ont. MT. Marsdale was so severely injured that he was assisted by Knowlton to Mir. Stanton's house, while Knowlton dR9ye towards home. His man. ner thereafter was attributed by those who saw him to a state of intoxication, but it now seems probable, and is generally be- lieved, that his head was in some manner affected by an injury sustained in being thrown from the carriage. He was first seen on Village Hill, and his condition was such that Calvin Porter, suspecting intox- ication, took the team from him, and walk ed Kuowlton down to the village, leaving word at the stable where the team could be found. Hs left Knowlton at his shop lying on a pile of shavings Knowlton seems to have soon left there, and applied at the house of ". H. Smith for lodgings for himself and MarsdaA. MT. s. told him that their boarding place was but few rods distant, and pointed 1t out, and, concerned about his condition. soon fol lowed him to see if he went right, but he stable and inquired if Marsdale had re- turned. Later, some one, supposed to have been him, was heard to enter his boarding place, but evidently soon went out again, as he was not there in the morning. He had left his overcoat and watch. Friends have since been inquiring and searching, but no positive clue is found as to bis whereabouts after leaving the house. On Tuesday a considerable party went out and searched the vicinity. Yesterday morning $10O reward for his discovery was offered by Judge Chamber lin, on behalf of his friends.
 Marsdale was brought to his boarding place on Frid ". Dr. Newton found some of his ribs squarely broken of, the ends having been pressed into the lungs, in which condition he had been for hours awaiting the medical assistance which he was expecting Knowlton to send him. To all appearances Knowlton had no reeollec- tion of the place or circumstances in which he had left MaIsdale. The latter is now doing well, and will be out in few days, though for some time he may be unfit for active work.
 The Congregational ladies will have their fair on the evening of Dec. 18th.
 The drawing of articles at St. Edwards fair on Monday evening closed the fair The vote for vestments closed on Saturday evening. Result Monson, 5000, Stafford, 5000. The winners of articles were: gold ring, Mrs. Joseph Clark sofa pillow, Father Synnott; table cover, Anna Hassett glass set, M. O'Halloran :; pair blankets, John Brosnan toilet case, Alice Reardon fish ing tackle, Tim. O'Shea ton of coal, D. J. Leroo ditto, Michae1Doyle lounge, also Woolen shawl, Hannah Desmond statue sacred heart, Thomas Murnighan ehina-tea set, Katy Taylor parlor stove, Thomas Warren; toilet set, Mrs. O Halloran; clock, Katy O'Shea; The Press, Mrs John Lynch; 100 cigars, Ida Brown chamber