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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
SUTTON.
JONATHAN WALES PAINE,

JONATHAN WALES PAINE.
Jonathan Wales Paine died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilder Hol-
brook, Monday evening, Feb 21. He was
born in Worcester Jan. A. 1912, on the
old Paine place, now owned by William
Lincoln as Willow Farm. He was the
son of Gideon and Polly Bines Paine,
one of the Oldest Worcester families In
1854 he moved to Sutton, which has
since been his home. OF eight children
only two are living, Mrs Wilder Hol-
brook and Mrs S. A. Fuller. The loss,
a year ago. of his wife, Lucina Bartlett.
who had been his faithful companion
for over fifty years Mr.. Paine mourned
deeply. Funeral services will be held
at Mrs. Holbrook's this afternoon at l
o'clock.
BAPTIST CHURCH SOCIABLE.
The Baptist Church sociable held at
the house of Munroe Wallace in West
Sutton, Tuesday evening, was a great
success. over a hundred were present,
some from out of town. There was lit
erary and musical program, followed by
a baked bean supper A large share or
the literary entertainment was given by
members of the Putnam Hill school, To
Mrs Dermott, the teacher, great praise
is due for her untiring zeal in training
the little folks for their songs and reci-
tations. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace also
proved themselves excellent entertain
ers. The proceeds, amounting to. &615.
will be sent to the Christian Herald for
the Cuoans who are suffering.
OTHER NEWS.
The funeral of NJ. NJ. Hoyey took place
at his late home Sunday afternoon. The
bearers were H. c. Batcheller, Warren
Harris r. W. Linton, E. L. Snow, H. L.
Ray and w s. Holbrook. The inter-
ment was in the cemetery at Sutton
Centre.
A. Lincoln Kirk, the impersonator and
humorist, will give an entertainment in
the First Congregational Church We'd
nesday, March 9, under the auspices OF
the Y. P. S. c. p. The proceeds of the
entertainment will go towards defray-
ing the church debt.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
BROOKFIELD HAPPENlGNS.
The Business situation-The East Brook
field Road Plans Agreement Signed.

Brookfield, Feb. 23-John Mulcahy
received a communication today from
William H. McBlnain, the shoe manu-
facturer that was burned out at Bridge
water two weeks ago. A letter was writ
ten Mr.. McEanain last week by a busi-
ness man of this town, asking him to
come to Brookfield to meet the board
of trade at a meeting that would be
appointed for his convenience. Mr. Me-
Elnain wrote that it looked at present
as if he should do his business in
Bridgewater as before the fire. 1t is
understood that the business men of
BridgeWater are to build new factory
of larger proportions.
The article in the Spy of February 19
about the coming boom to Brookfeld
received the attention of outsiders, and
much good is to be the result in busi-
ness enterprises.
Walter Sawin, engineer for the Wor-
cester Construction Company, was in
Brookfield Tuesday night TO see the se-
lectmen. He had with him the plans
and specifications of the proposed route
of the electrid railroad from East
Brookfield. The selectmen looked the
plans over, and signed the agreement.
They have already signed the franchise.
THE ELECTRIC ROAD.
Deputy Sheriff w E. Tarbell was in
Boston today attending a hearing be-
fore the railroad commissioners concern
ing the electric railroad from East
Brookfield to North Brookfield. The
Boston and Albany railroad was repre-
sented, but made no objections.
ANOTHER MILLER SUSPECT.
Deputy Sheriff Tarbell also called on
Chief Wade at the police headquarters,
Chief Wade has received a notification
from North Sidney, Cape Breton that
suspect is held by the police there. They
found man answering "Mueller's''
description in an old house, and he ans
wers the description sent out. The chief
sent word to send a detailed description
and a picture. A picture is expected
this morning
TOWN TOPICS.
Bills were posted today, announcing
the auction at the Newton farm to be
held Saturday, Feb. 26, at il 4, m. All
of the personal property will be sold by
L. S. Woods, Jr., auctioneer by order
of Timothy Howard and w. E. Tarbell,
administrators. The wnoie town is
planning to attend this auction.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mrs Leonard Latin this after
noon, for Harvey S. Olds Rev. w. L.
Walsh conducted the services. The body
was placed in the tomb.
The committee on the Washington So
cial held at the Methodist Church, last
night, turned over $25 to the church
fund
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
FITCHBURG.
EXPLOSION VICTIMS MAY RI
COVER

EXPLOSION VICTIMS MAY RE
COVER.
Fitchburg, Feb. 23.-T.ucien Farrar
and George II. Lawrence, two Of the
victibs Of the boiler explosion at Gard
ner, We're reported late tonight from the
Burbank Hospital, rs being still in a
dangerous condition. They passed a
comfortable day, all things considered
and, should no change for the worse set
IN, their chances for recovery are good.
a STILL ALARM"
CAief Murnane of the fire department
was called to Music Hail, this evening,
on a still alarm" and when he ar
rived, found the fire department assem-
bled. On behalf of those present he was
then presented with a gold watch and
chain. He was taken completely by
surprise, but thanked his men for the
gift.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
PATRIOTIC NIGHT.
Grafton Changers Meet Various News
Notes from Grafton.

NOTES from Grafton.
Grafton, Feb. 23.-Tonight was patri-
otic night with the local grangers and
every number on their program was
more or less of patriotic nature. The
entertainment was as follows: Lincoln's
famous speech at Gettysburg, delivered
by John H. Chaplin; Washington as a
statesman, Rev. Lyman NJ Greenman;
paper Washington as a farmer" Eva
b. Banster; poem, recited by Mrs. Liz
zle JoRnson, and music and singing by
Harris G. Stowe and Ida A. Putnam
The next meeting will be held March
y when the milk problem will be the
chief topic. Hon. John E. Mcclellan will
be the principal speaker.
John j. Shea, who was killed in the
Maine catastrophe, was a former fellow
workman of Jay r. Shangraw, cleo
trican for the Grafton Electric Light
Company. They worked in the same fac
tory in New Hampshire for some time,
and were close friends. Shea Joined the
navy about four years ago, and Mr..
ShangraW says he was a courageous fell
low about 80 years of age.
". Joseph E. Norcross of this town, and
one Of the promoters of the Central
Massa chusetts League, says that it was
not sent to the Lyceums to attend the
conference to be held at Kennedy $
hotel, Saturday; and no attempt was
made to shut that team out of the pro-
posed league.
William Loynd, proprietor of Elm
wood poultry yards, shipped 20 choice
white Plymouth Rock fowls to Edward
NJ. Abbott of Brookline, Mass, this
morning. This is the second consignment
Mr.. Loynd has made to Brookline with
in month.
The republican caucus will be held in
the town hall tomorrow evening. The
democratic caucus and the electric road
hearing will occur the following night
At the meeting of the history class al
the Unitarian Church, Thursday even
ing, Luther, 1917 to 1921" will be the
topic.
The study class will hold their regu-
lar meeteing in the vestry of the Bap-
tist church tomorrow evening.
The republican town committee met
last evening. and prepared list of can
didates for nomination
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
WEST BROOKFIELD.

CRUELTIES TO ANIMALS CHARGED
George Leary was arrested by Sheriff
Putnam on the charge of cruelty to
animals. He was brought before Trial
Justice Bush. who fined him $40 He
could not pay the fine, and was given
till Feb. 26. He was defended by Law
yer King Of North Brookfeld. The wit
nesses were Ed Clennen, Henry Keep,
DR.. Coules. Mellen Smith, George Hol-
com and Putnam
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Grange met in their hail. Wed
nesday night The meeting was in
charge Of Miss Dodge
The G. G. Club held concert and
dance in the town hall, Tuesday eve
ming. The concert consisted of music
furnished by Hoone's Orchestra, assist
ed by Mrs. II. T. Mathewson of Brook
field. Dancing lasted till l a. m. About
100 were present.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
NEW BRAINTREE.
rARMERg Glue MEETS.

FARMERS CLUB MEETS.
In spite of the storm, between so and
80 attended the meeting of the Farmers
Club Feb 22d inst Many were present
from Oakham. The address by George
X Tufts was in part historical sketch
of the action of the town in matters OF
education during the nearly $50 years
of its existence; z description of the
schools, schoolmasterS and school COM
mittees, and in part a clean and COM
prehensive presentation of the main
features of and arguments for district
superintendency. The question for dis
cussion was. Can the farmer lessen his
hours of labor without detriment to his
interests?" and was participated in by
Messrs. Wetherell, Gray, Pollard, Shedd.
McClenathan, Benlow and Lincoln. Mr..
Webb created some merriment by sub
stituting Rev. F. H. Boynton in his
place and he turned the tables on Mr.
Webb later, At times the debate was
very spirited between Mr. Boynton and
the others. Mrs. Bowdoin read an es-
say in place of Mrs A. E. Thompson.
A male quartet, consisting of Messrs
Bishop, knight, Miner and Shedd, sang
patriotic songs and the day was one OF
the most enjoyable of the season. The
next meeting of the club will be held
at the town hall, March s. and be en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. E. Il Havens,
The address will be by Rev. c. w.
Loomis of West Brookfield.
DEATH OF JOSIAH BUSH.
Josiah Bush passed away at l a. M,
Wednesday, very quietly, at the age OF
92. in 1896 he removed with his family
from North Brookfield to New Braintree
and bought the old Penninan tavern
and farm adjacent Here he reared a
FAMILY of IA, of whom 10 survive. His
wife died 10 years ago. Now the home
stead, of which he has been the head
for more than 60 years, will probably
pass to strangers. The funeral will be
Friday at L p. m. at his late residence.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
UxBRIDGE.
HIS CASE SERIOUS.


Thomas Fleming of this town met
with a serious accident Tuesday night,
as related in Wednesdays Spy, by fall
ing down through the railroad bridge
between here and Millville. He was
found lying in the road at about II
O'Clock, and medical aid was summCned
at once. Several ribs We're found to have
been fractured, and internal injuries
were received, necessitating his removal
to the Worcester hospital Wednesday
morning. His case is Considered serious.
HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
The graduating class at the high
school is making arrangements for an
entertainment to be given some time in
March; the proceeds to be used in de-
fraying the graduation expenses Boston
talent will undoubtedly be secured
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
UPTON.

The D. of L. and Q. u A NJ. held a
fair and entertainment in upper town
hall Tuesday evening. 1t was well at
tended considering the weather. The
members were assisted by the Oriental
Male Quartet. After the entertainment
the usual sale of candy, ice cream, cake
and cut flowers were held.
Walter Eames. one of Upton's most
prominent young men, died at the resi-
dence of his mother on South street,
Tuesday evening, after an Illness OF
nearly a year. The immediate cause of
death was hemorrhage. He leaves a
wife and mother
The Boys Club held fair and enter
tainment in Knowton Hall Tuesday
evening. An entertainment was given
consisting of a farce entitled Stand by
the flag" a flag drill and vocal and in
strumental music. The proceeds will go
for the benefit Of the Unitarian Sunday
school library.
Charles Nelson and Daniel Benson
captured the silver vases offered by
Manager Harris for the largest score on
the regulation and candle pins. Mel
sons string was 210 on the big pins,
and Benson's 10S for the candles.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
NORTH GRAFTON.

A concert was given for the benefit of
the st. Andrews free reading-room,
Tuesday evening" in -Barker's Hall. It
was success financially.
Wednesday evening, Evening Star
Lodge, I. o. o. r, held it's regular week
ly meeting. There was a rehearsal of
the first degree
Stearns l.. Davenport has been drawn
juror to superior court
Henry HolbroolS Lodge, I. O. G. T.,
hold meeting in Larmour's Hall to-
night.
Mrs. A. ]. Whittemore gives her regu-
lar weekly dancing lesson in Barker's 5
Hall tomorrow evening. ....-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
coNsTJMPTION POSITIVELY CURED

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant, of Chill
howie Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money could
procure. tried all cough remedies he
Id hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting UP in q chair; was
induced to try DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, and was cured by use of two bot
ties. For past three years has been at
tending to business and says Dr.. Kings S
New Discovery is the grandest remedy
ever made, as it has done so much for
him and also for others in his commu-
nifty. Dr. Kings New Discovery is
guaranteed for. Coughs, Colds and Con-
sumption. 1t don't fail Trial bottles
free at Bush & Co.'s drug store.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
FIsHERvILLE.

Many attended the benefit dance given
in Aliens hall TOR the benefit of the
Farnums Brass Band. Tuesday evening
Music was furnished by Steere's and
WoodcocEs orchestra Of North Graf
ton.
A barge will carry all who desire to
attend the republican caucus, in Graf
ton, tonight.
DR.. LaForce has moved to Springfield,
where he will open an office. His drug
store in Farnums will be opened soon
by Providence man.
Miss Ida Pratt the teacher, being i'll,
there was no session at the Saunders
Vile primary school, Wednesday.
Edward Patterson of Saundersville is
slowly recovering from an attack of
pneumonia
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
SPRING NEEDS.
What Everybody Requires at
This Season.
Some Things Are of the Utmost
Importance to You.
This Will Tell You Just What You Most
Need Now and How to Get It.

In the spring changes always take place
in our systems which require attention.
There is tired, languid feeling, depres-
sion, the digestive organs become de-
ranged, the blood is bad, causing the
complexion to become affected and the
person feels an inability to work.
At such time a spring medicine is abb
solutely necessary, and DR.. Greene
Nervura blood and nerve remedy is the
medicine you want. 1t will overcome all
these conditions. It will invigorate the
blood, regulate the digestive organs, clear
the complexion and make you feel strong
and wall
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
THE SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

Prince Consort Lodge, No. 20, S. of st.
G., held a meeting in Pythian Hall, Day
building, Wednesday night. One mem
ber was initiated. The committee on
new regalias for the degree staff. to take
the place of those destroyed in the Day
block fire, reported that they have been
ordered and will be here for the next
meeting. One application for member
ship was received and accepted
1t was voted to hold a concert, supper
and ball to celebrate st. Georges day,
April %, and to invite with the Worces-
ter lodge the uniformed Sir knights and
Daughters Of st. George,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
souTHBoRo.

Friday evening last a speaking con-
test was held in the town hall by pu-
pills of Peters high school, to get money
towards graduating expenses. The
prizes for best speaking We're awarded, J,
first, boys, to Robert W. Buck. a
fountain pen; first, girls, to Sadie Nc
Grath second, Helen Knight. Each of
the latter received a book Of poems.
Monday evening the grange held its
regular meeting.
Sunday morning after service at st.
Marks, Mr.. Whittemore, tlE organist.
gave an organ recital.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
JEFFERSON.

The trees and telephone wires in this
town present a sad appearance after the
storm All the trees are more or less
broken.
Charles Goyett of Worcester is spend
ing a few days with his father on
Princeton street.
George Guertin of Dayville, Conn, is
spending few days with his parents.
Arthur Norm Of East Cambridge
who has been spending a few days with
relatives, returned home Tuesday
Lenten services were observed We'd
nesday evening in ST. Marys Church.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
HOW TO LOOK GOOD

Good looks are. really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive, you have bilious look;
if your stomach be disordered, you have
a dyspeptic look; if your kidneys be af-
fected, you have pinched look. Secure
good health, and you will surely have
good looks. electric Bitters'' is good
Alternative and tonic. Acts directly n
the stomach, liver and kidneys. Purifies
the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
boils, and gives a good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at Bush
& Co.'s drug store. so cents per bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24

O'Reilly.
The Ladies Aid Society of the North
bridge Centre Congregational Church,
held an entertainment and turkey sup
per Tuesday evening. j. Richmond
Childs read history of Washington,
and Mr.. G.. Gill entertained the audi
ence with his phonograph. The re-
ceipts will go for the benefit of the
church.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ F.
Church held their monthly meeting
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Elmer Aldrich.
The Young Mems Literary Club will
give play, Thursday evening, March
2, entitled "An Old-Fashioned Town
Meeting"
The Y. P. S. C. E. held conservation
meeting Tuesday evening in middle hall,
Memorial building.
Charles Don of Maple street has start
ed in the milk business.
Owing to the high water in the Mum
ford river, the fiashboards on the shop
dam have been taken off.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
EAST BRooKFlELD.
A SOCIAL TIME.

Tarbells Hall was the scene of a very
enjoyable time Tuesday evening, the oc-
casion being a dance managed by JOS.
Seymour. About thirty couples com
posed for the most part of the unmar-
ried portion of the French-speaking ele-
ment of this place, embraced the oppor-
tunity of having at least one dance be-
fore Lent holds sway. Boucher's Or
chestra of Spencer furnished music for
dancing until / O'clock
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
THIS OPPORTUNITY SHOULD NOT BE
LOST.

The world is filed with suffering people
who can't seem to get well or find out
what their trouble is. Such people often
times cannot afford the time or expense OF
by the best physicians. 1t is for just these
people that -brs. Greene. of 81 Temple place,
Boston, Mass, who is without doubt the
most successful specialist in curing dis
eases, makes the following offer. He in
vites you all to write him about your
complaints, tell him how you feel, and he
blaming the meaning of every symptom,
telling just what your trouble ls and how
to get cured Write him Immediately 1t
will doubtless result In your cure.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
BUcKLENs ARNICA sA1vE.

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bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
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giStEA
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
NORTH BRooKFIELD.

VIM Fisher died at his home on
South Main street, Wednesday. His fu-
neral will take place tomorrow at 2
p. m.
Lent began with devotional services
at st. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wed
nesday.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
AUBURN.

The ice storm has done incalculable
damage to shade trees, especially elms,
which seemed to suffer the most Many
roads We're hardly passable and riding
was dangerous on account of the falling
ice and limbs.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
A CARD

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your cold or cough. We also warrant a
25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
pay.
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o. j. Carroll & Co.
Frank G.. Rourke & Co.
#. H. Fales, Holden.
Albert e. Booth. Leicester.
D. H Gregory & Co, Princeton.
II. J. Wizard. East Brookheld.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
WITHIN NSVlLLE.
ONE OF THE BRAYEsT.
Corporal S. F. Keyes to Speak on Battle
of Gettysburg.

Robert C, Conant, commander of
Rowse R. Clark Post 167, G. A. R., has
secured Corporal S. F. Keyes, formerly
of the second Massachusetts infantry,
one of the bravest regiments in that
greatest battle of the war for the Union,
to give an illustrated lecture on the
battle of Gettysburg, Friday evening,
March 4. Mr. Keyes has delivered this
lecture in many places in Boston, and
has always had full house.
Robert c. Conant. commander of the
Rowse r. Clark Post 1877, G. A. r., will
attend, the reception of Department
Commander Bartlett, at UXbridge,
March 3
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24

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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
A BUDGET OF MATTERS.

Morton H. Carr has received his di-
ploma from the United States School of
Embalming in New York
The young men of the west end or
ganized a drum corps Monday evening,
and celebrated Washingtons birth
day.
The general committee of the pro-
posed Y. NJ G, A. think they will accept
the offer of Pythian Hall at 81 per Sun
day, as their headquarters. The COM
mittee will hold another meeting Friday
evening in Memorial building to effect
permanent organization.
All the business houses in town
closed their doors Tuesday at 1 o'clock,
in honor of the Father of Independence.
Miss Mary Puliotte and Alfred Pion,
both of Linwood, were married Tuesday
morning in st. Patrick's Church. Rev.
P. f. OReilly officiated.
Adelard Border and Mary Cornoyer,
both of Rockdale were also married in
st. Patricks Church by Rev. P. S.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24
GREENDALE.
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY ENTER
TAINMENT.

TAINMENT.
H. Lester Green, assisted by Mrs.
Green, will give in the vestry of the
Peoples Church, under the direction of
the Greendale Village Improvement So
ciety, a two evenings parlor entertain
ment of magic, legerdemain and second
sight, beginning this evening. A large
circle of Mr. Green's acquaintances and
friends of the society from the city will
attend
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-24

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