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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
DEATH OF E. c. COLEMAN.
Other erookfield News Moulton's Shop
DifficultY-FuneraI of Martin HYland.


Brookfeld, March 15.-Enoch C. Cole
man, aged 70 years 10 months died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. George
Allen, at Rice Corner, Monday. He had
shock Sunday, but went to bed that
night feeling fairly well. Mrs. Allen
went as usual to call him at O'Clock
and found him dead.
Mr.. Coleman was born in Connecticut,
and came to this town aoout Is years
ago, and worked for Alvin Hyde in his
sawmill until a year or two ago. He
was a widower and leaves two daugh-
ters and one son. The funeral services
will be held at his late residence We'd
nesday at O'clock, conducted by Rev.
j. r. Chaffee.
AT MOULTONS FACTORY.
The situation at c. H. Moulton's fac
tory is changed little today. The
treers will hereafter be paid 10 cents and
10 cents per dozen, where before they
were paid s cents and IA cents. This is
a slight cut-down in this department.
The only trouble resulting from the
cut-down is with the scourers. They re-
ceived 212 cents and used two wheels,
and they were cut to 11a cents and used
only one wheel, One wheel didn't do
the work satisfactorily and they were
told to use the two wheels at the cut
price. They refused to work and left
the shop, About 800 dozens are waiting
to be secured
The stockholders of the factory have
taken no action in regard to the cut in
prices but some of the Workmen in the
factory who subscribed money for the
benefit of the stockholders have said
they could not pay their subscriptions.
John Murray of Marlboro, state agent
of the Boot and Shoeworkers' Union of
America, has been in Brookfield the past
two days. He came to attend the fune-
raj Of his father-in-law, Martin Hyland
Agent Murray says the prospect for or
ganizing new unions is bright at pres
ent. Ten charters were issued last week
to new unions, and many more applica-
tions are pending. A branch organiza-
ton of the Boot and Shoeworkers' Union
of America has been organized in Brook
field since Monday morning, and a char
! ter is forthcoming. The union has MEM
bers from all departments Of the c. H.
Moulton & Co.'S factory and more MEM
bers are expected.
There are now three unions in Spencer
and one in North Brokfield
FUNERAL OF MARTIN HYLAND.
The funeral of Martin Hyland was
held from st. Mary's Church this morn
ing. Rev. M. ]. Murphy conducted serv-
ices. The burial was at the Catholic
cemetery at West Brookfeld. There
were many floral offerings from friends
and relatives High mass will be cele-
brated for the dead at st. Mary's Church
| Wednesday morning.
! c. l.. Ellis and William H. Albee will
represent Brookfield in the whist tour
nament of the Brookfields, Warren and
| Spencer
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
LANCASTER CAUCUS.
seIectman Flood May Be Retired After
Fl Years of Service.

Special Dispatch to the Spy.)
Lancaster, March 15.-Politics are wax
ing warm in this town over the election of
town officers. The citizens caucus is to be
held in town hall Thursday evening at
p. m.
1t is the custom in this town to hold only
one caucus, and nominate the candidates
without resa7d to regular party lines.
Only one candidate is nominated fol, each
office and a. Nomination is virtually an
election. Therefore the principal contest
between the different factions of the town
occurs at the caucus instead of the annual
town meeting, which is to be held next
The usual quietness and certainty Of the
town election IS disturbed this year, and it
nominations for the principal town Off
GERS.
This is partly due to the fact that the
younger men in town are taking more than
usual interest in the election.
The closest contest is expected to come
in nominating a man to fill the vacancy
which is to occur in the board of select
men.
The principal candidates are William H.
Blood, the present incumbent, and Porter
J. Lewis, prominent business man of
South Lancaster. Mr.. Blood has been a
member of the board for q years, and has
a creditable record in that capacity. While
there are no charges of neglect or inability
brought against him, it IS believed by a
be settled on any man for life.
Mr.. Lewis is a man of great business
ability and large experience.
Another nomination which is doubtful Is
that for water commissioner. The candi-
dates are William H. Blood, who holds
that office at present, and Allen G. But
trick, rising young attorney, who prac-
| tees In Clinton.
For town treasurer there are also two
candidates-Henr F. Hosmer, the present
! incumbent. and Edward A. Conner, a
4 young lawyer, who has an office in Gin
/ ton.
! For the, other town offices there is prac-
/ tically no opposition to the reelection oil
| the present incumbents.
OWL CLUBS BALL.
| Invitations are out today for the annual
complimentary ball given by the Owl Club
of this town, Friday evening of this
| week. Birds Orchestra Of Marlboro has
been engaged for the evening. This is al.
ways considered the social event Of the
J season in town.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
WILLIAM j. PATTERSON.
Death of Esteemed MiIbury Man-Long
with MlIbury Cotton MiIIs-sketch
of His Life-other Notes.

Millbury, March 15-The many friends
of Mr.. William j. Patterson will be
grieved to hear of his death, which
occurred this afternoon at about 4
o'clock, although it has not been unex-
pected. Mr.. Patterson was born in the
city of Belfast, Ireland, and came to
this country when very young. He lived
in New London, Conn, for some time,
coming afterwards to Millbury to work
at the Pinafore Briefly mills, for two
or three years. He entered the employ
Of the Millbury cotton mills about the
year 1874 or as boss weaver, and con-
tinued there until about three years
| ago, being always spoken Of in the
highest of terms by his employer and
his Weavers. He leaves two brothers
and two sisters to mourn his loss.
Mr.. Patterson as politician was a
| staunch republican, and did not believe
in secret societies Of any kind. He was
a member of the Second Congregational
Church, and at one time was Sunday
school teacher. He leaves a family Of
five to mourn his loss, a widow and
four children, William, Jr., James of
Wales, Mass, Mrs. Mamie E. Stewart
and Mrs. Sarah Richardson of Boston.
While employed as boss weaver in the
Millbury cotton mills, he was surprised
three times by his weaYers. The first
surprise took place on his 5Sth birthday,
when he was presented an elegant
chair Another visit was paid to his
home on his 60th birthday, and he re-
ceived a gold-headed cane. Some three
years ago he decided to retire from the
mill, and his many friends took leave
of the opportunity and he received an
elegant silver water service lined with
gold and bouquet of flowers. Arrange
ments have not yet been made for the
funeral. He was married to Sarah Nc
Neil and was 81 years old.
LOCAL NOTES.
Mrs. c. A. Church and her two chill
dren have gone to New York.
Miss Clara Paradis of West Gardner
is the guest of Miss Alma Paradis, on
Maple street
Joseph Lemay is receiving congratula-
tions on the birth of baby girl.
The West Millbury mail team has
again changed hands, and is now the
property of Whitinsville party.
Miss Josie NJ. Cronin has entered the
employ of Charles Padula as tailoress.
A baby girl has been born to Mr.. and
Mrs Gregory Dandureau of Smith viii
lage.
The selectnen will meet I'M their
rooms tomorrow night for the last time
before election.
Mrs. Moses -Cylex has returned from
Whitinsville, where she has been the
guest of her brother, Gilbert Cody.
a few followers of the Millbury basket
bali team accompanied them to Clinton
this evening.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
ERAROUSED
The Hoodlum Nuisance to Be
Stopped at ALI Costs.
New Electric Light Plant viii Soon Be in
operatlon--A Grlst of Personals and
News Notes.

In view of the actions of hoodlums
who set out to paint the town red ev-
cry little while, the selectmen have Civ
en- each member of the Leicester police
force charge of certain portion, and
each will be held responsible for any
thing which the hoodlums do in his dis
trict. Patrolman Patrick Hanlon has
the district between the city line and
Brown street in Cherry Valley.
John Chenery will follow up wrong
doors between Brown street and Au-
burn. Matthew Trainor will have SUI
pervision between Auburn street and
Golfers corner. This includes also the
outlying land on either side of Main
street. james A Quinn and James M.
Butler will protect the stores and Chin
ese laundries in Leicester Centre. Walk
err Woodhead looks out for Rochdale,
George Hockey for Greenville, while
Harvey NJ. Stevens takes charge of
Lakeside and Meanwhile.
One of Leicester's officials told Spy
reporter Tuesday that chief of police
would be chosen next week. No APP
plications for the position have yet
been received. The two truant officers
will be Matthew Henegan of Leicester
and Cherry Valley and b. F. Barnes in
Rochdale and Greenville.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING.
The adjourned meeting of the select
men was called Tuesday evening. A
few appointments were made besides
the orders that were drawn. Licenses
were granted to Charles Sleeper at
Leicester hotel and to E. w. Wheeler at
Rocadale. Fence viewers appointed
were Jerome Bottomly, Edward War
rem and Edward Carleton. Field driv-
ers are Joseph L. Cone, Joseph Brophy.
S. Brown Estabrook. Dennis S. Butler
and James A. Quinn
NEW ELECTRIC PLANT.
AT last all the machinery of the Raw.
son Electric Light and Power Company
in the power station of the Worcester
and Suburban Street Railway Company
is put up and ready for the $50 horse
power engine to be started to supply
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
AS SHE REQUESTED.
Funeral of Clinton Suicide Is Observed
Simply.

Clinton, March 15.-The remains of
Mrs. N. L NJ. Tucker were inferred in
Woodlawn cemetery this forenoon at IL
O'Clock No friends were present except
the lady who came to Clinton yesterday
and was so careful not to reveal her
identity.
AS no word has been received from
the persons notified by the authorities,
they conclude that the dead woman was
truthful when she wrote; My name Is
N. L. NJ. Tucker; I have no friends"
Everything was done in accordance
with her written wishes. No prayers
were offered at the grave, and there
were no burial services. The hearse
was driven direct to Woodlawn, followed
only by one carriage in which were I'm
dertaker Murphy and the lady friend.
On the return, this lady stopped at tho
station, saying she was going to Boston,
but took the 11.30 express for Nashua,
taking with her the belongings Of Mrs.
Tucker
This Is the last, so far as the Clinton
authorities are concerned, of the most
mysterious case of suicide that ever
happened in town.
TOWN NOTES.
William H. Nugent, the Church street
baker, has been forced into insolvency
by ]. W. Munro & Co. of Boston. heavy
creditors.
Hon. H c. Greeley and wife left this
morning on a three months trip to
Washington and vicinity, for the benefit
of his health
In the district court, this morning,
Thomas D. Tate, a Mechanic street
druggist, was tried before Judge Stone,
on the charge of having liquor in his
possession with intent to sell He was
found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine
Of SIS. David Walsh, his counsel, took
an appeal. Charles G.. Bancroft APP
peared for the government. P. H. Nor
rlson gave bonds for Tate's appearance
in the superior court.
The committee for building the new
fire station have returned the plans to
the architects for revision The COM
mittee expect to meet again the first OF
next week to pass on the changes.
Charles G. Bancroft of Clinton has
gone west on a business trip for three
weeks, and will visit Chicago, Omaha
and other cities.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
WITHIN SVlLLE.

EPWORTI- LEAGUE ELECTION.
The E. S. Best Chapter, No, 2a22, Ep-
worth League of the NJ E. Church,
have elected the following officers: Pres
ident Edward Beaman; first vice presi-
dent, Henry H, Mclean; second vice
president, Albert j. Brown; third vice
president, Hiram L. Reynolds; fourth
vice president, Joseph A. Johnston; sec
retary, Mrs. J. George Smith; treasurer,
RAYMOND C. Smith The arrangement
of the church services is as follows:
Preaching Sunday, 1890 a. m; Sunday
school, IL M; Junior League, p. m
prayer meeting, p. M; class meeting,
Tuesday, 730 p. M; Epworth League,
Thursday, 7.30 p. m; business meeting
of league, first Thursday in each month
roll call, first Thursday in month.
The Rathborne sisters Of the Eureka
Lodge K. of p, will have an entertain
ment and dance in Prentice Hall, Fri
day evening. J. George ingalls,, our To-
cal comedian, will take part in the en-
tertanment. Music will be furnished
by the Whitinsville Social Orchestra for
dancing, James Brown prompter.
a reception and banquet will be given
by Division 49, A. o. H, in Mumford
Hall, Wednesday evening.
Mr.. James Connors and son of New
ton Upper Falls are visiting friends in
town
Mrs. Graham of Pawtucket, r. l., is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George Par
ker of Forest street.
The Reading Circle connected with the
M. Z. Church will meet with Mrs. John
Simpson of Main street, Friday even
ing.
Rev. r. c. McKelvey of New York will
hold meetings beginning Wednesday
evening, in the United Presbyterian
Church.
There was small fire in the Grove
woods this morning. A large number
of electric light poles and ties were
damaged. 1t is not known how the fire
| started.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
ADJOURNED MEETING.
Shrewsbury Town Fathers Make ApprO-
priatons for Current Year-other Notes.


Shrewsbury, March 15.-The ad-
journed town meeting was held in the
town hall Tuesday morning and result
ed in the following appropriations: For
schools $3.50, superintendent of schools
1898, roads and bridges $4,000, road and
bridge ratings 5000, clearing sidewalks
Of snow $50, replenishing the treasury
$500, snow biHs and new road $1,000
support of poor $1400, payment of town
debt $1,000 town hall repairs $500, care OF
street lights $500, new straet lights $25
public library Gin addition to dog fund
500, cemeteries 500, for memorial day
SIS; amount appropriated S1o,9 There
was considerable discussion over the
way the railroad company had left the
public roads. There also was a discus
sion over the way the selectmen had
! taken care of the engine house and the
fire department; 800 extra was voted
the selectmen for the work they had
done on the railroad. The meeting adj
journed at IL m.
Voted to request the selectmen not to
accept passes on the railroad.
EPWORTH SOCIAL.
The Epworth League held it's regular
monthly meeting and social. The pro-
gram of entertainment, which was most
~ musical, follows A round in four
parts, Mrs Prairie, Miss ]. Gamache,
Messrs. Chaplin and Harlow vocal solo,
Harry Harlow; reading, Miss Cora AL
drich; duet, Misses Mabel and Flora
Maynard; reading Miss Mary Wesson;
solo, Mrs. Prairie, and concluding with a
medley quartet introducing IA melodies.
This was followed by a social evening.
There was a good attendance. The pres
ident called attention to the fact that
the next meeting would include a power
ty party, for the purpose of raising some
money and wanted all to create an in
terest among their friends to come out
and help make it a success.
IN BRIEF.
William Kehoe was notified Sunday by
John Loring that he would have to
move this week, rs he was going to
move in himself.
Lawrence Gazette is now driver of one
Of Barnard, Sumner & Putnam Compa-
nys delivery wagons.
Robert Clapp has purchased a new
horse.
The Ollie Torbett Concert Company
will give an entertainment in the town
hall March 28, under the auspices of the
Y. p. S. G. E. The company consists of
the following artists: Ollie Torbett, F.
Erickson G. Froholin G. Smith, e. Shill,
Miss Lucie E. Monson, w. LaWenmark
and G. Kindlundh.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16

of Worcester. Fifty guests were pres
ent at the wedding. Among those now
living are: Mr.. and Mrs. William FELTON,
(Mr FELTON, is now on the board of Sc
lectmen of New Braintree and has
served in this capacity many years.,
Sullivan Converse of West Brookfield,
Jonathan Bush Of North Brookheld,
and Edward Tyler Of New Braintree.
The bridesmaids were Sarah Tyler
Nichols and Maria Granger; the groons-
men were Charles Anderson and Otis
Eddy.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler and their friends
look back with qualification upon the
simple marriage ceremony and the
pleasantly of the occasion. The we'd
ding dinner was served by Landlord
Theodore Tyler of the New Braintree
Temperance House. where the ceremony
| took place.
In 1855 the married couple moved to
| the Bowdoin farm. MIR. Tyler was un-
| accustomed to farming but he readily
acquired the art Of filling the soil, and
in few years he had turned a dilapi-
dated farm into prosperous home
/ tead The Tyler farm was formerly
he odd Reed Tavern" and is consid-
rably over one hundred years old. It
was well known in former days as a
post-house at which stage drivers
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
TWlCHELL MEMORIAL.
Fine Granite Fountain to Be Erected in
Athol.


An unusual article in the AthoI town
meeting warrant is one in regard to ac-
cepting a beautiful granite fountain
which is offered in memory of Ginery
Twichell by his widow, Mrs. C. B.
Twichell. Miss T. H. Twichell and Mrs.
George S. Hale, widow of the late
George S. Hale of Boston Mr. Twichell
was a native of Athol, and gained
wealth and prominence before the days
of railroads, as proprietor of the line of
stages between Barre and Worcester,
later between Brattleboro and Wor-
cester, and afterward between Boston
and Worcester. When the Boston and
Worcester railroad appeared he was as
sistant superintendent, and afterward
became it's president, and Mr.. Hale was
counsel for the corporation during Mr.,
Twichell's administration. The two
were close friends, and Mr.. Hale came
to Athol before his own death and
sought information from H. M. Hum
phrey and other well known residents
concerning the birthplace of Mr. T@fch-
ell and other facts Of his early career
Mr.. Hale signified his intention of doing
something for the town in memory OF
his old friend. He had not completed
the arrangements at his death, how
ever. His son, Richard w Hale, a
young Boston lawyer, has interested
himself to see that his fathers wishes
are carried out. The photograph Of the
proposed fountain, as already modelled.
shows a handsome structure of green
notified granite, with an iron super
structure, affording abundant and suit
able drinking facilities for people.
horses and dogs Mr. Hale desired that
it be located on or near the upper viii
lage common--a very suitable and con-
venient position. The town has seldom
had an opportunity to act on such a
matter as this, and there Is no doubt
that it will express lively appreciation
of the gift and the motives which have
prompted it.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
BASKET BALL.
Home Team Wins from MillburY,
Score 16 to 10.
Clinton SeIsctmen Make Appointments
Funeral Of Mysterious Suicide OBJ
served as She Requested.
Especial Dispatch to the SOW

Especial Dispatch to the Spy)
Clinton, March 15.-Cllnton won from
Millbury in a hard contested game Of
basket ball tonight, 16 to 10, in Dexter
rink. The game started with rush. the
ball having been in play hardly a minute
before Millbury made a goal It was
scarcely longer before Clinton Gagged the
ball, The first half of the game was par
ticularly fast. ending with score of 3
to 8 in favor of Clinton.
The last half was somewhat slower.
During the first 10 minutes of the last
half, Barrett of the Millburys turned an
ankle, and was replaced by Wood Two
minutes before the end of the game
Wood received quite a bad cut over the
eye, and the time expired before the
game was resumed. Millbury had a
heavier team, but this advantage was
more than counteracted by the snappy
playing of the home team. Over 500 were
present, including a large number OF
ladies. Great enthusiasm was shown by
footing tin horns and so on. The lineup:
Clinton. Millbury,
Leighton, {, Rogers
Rodger, r f f, Crossman
Carruth c, Burt
narrower, T b T b Ashton
Porter l b b Barrett
Timer, Gibbs: sub, Wood; scorer,
Reilley
The selectmen met tonight and made
the following appointments: Chief OF
police, Thomas Murphy; patrolmen.
George Burk, James Craig, ]. H. Nc
Gee, John McGraill, William O'Tooie-
Michael McLane; cemetery copnittee.
George Morse, C. L. S. Hammond. H. n.
Bigelow George Meldrone. Walter Dance
overseers of poor farm, Lawrence Fury.
The changes were as follows: Poor farm,
L. H. Parker; chief of police. j. 81. VII
loughby; patrolmen, Lawson, Mitchell.
O'Malley, Murphy and Green.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
FOR TOWN TREASURER.
Contest Looked for in East Douglas-The
Old Dam Is Torn Down-other Notes.

Old Dam Is Torn Down-Other Notes.
East Douglas, March 15.-There are a
number of stirring local questions to be
decided at the annual town meeting
next Monday. Matters are now being
warmly discussed which are important
to the town. Both parties have made up
their list of town officers whom they ex-
pect to elect. For town treasurer there
is to be a heated contest between the
hardware merchant, w. E. JONES' who
has filed this office for the past u
years, and a new candidate, ]. w. Wix-
tead, prominent merchant In this
and some other matters the annual
March meeting promises to be an excit-
ing one.
Full blown May flowers have been
picked during the past two or three
days
The Douglas high school, which closes
! this week, gives its long anticipated
drama in Central Hall Wednesday eve
ming The proceeds are 10 be used to
pay expenses of the graduating exercis-
es next June, and also to purchase APP
! paratus for use in school,
| Workmen have been busy the past
| few days putting in a new dam under
the public bridge near the Lovett mill.
| This Is an old landmark IN town The
| old dam was built more than so years
| ago, and has stood all the freshets Of
those years up to last Thursday, when a
| leak was found. The immense timbers
composing the foundation OF The old
structure were badly decayed,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16

physician, he purchased the Bowdoin
farm on which he has since resided
MIR. Tyler was for four years warden
of the New Braintree poor farm.
Mrs. Tyler was the daughter Of Chas.
Learned and Mary Washburn Learned
Of Berkshire. VT, She received her
education at the district schools of Berk-
shire, and among her school teachers
was Alney Stone, who is now district
judge at Westford When II years
old, she came to Barre to live, and three
years later moved to New Braintree.
After a courtship of four years, Mr..
and Mrs. Tyler were married in New
Braintree by the Rev. William King, a
well-known circuit Methodist preacher,
who of late years occupied the pulpit
of the Laurel Street Methodist Church
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16

and scores of friends will assemble at
Tyler farm to congratulate the elderly
couple on their golden wedding.
When Dwight Tyler was four years
old his parents moved to New Braintree
where his father. Theodore Tyler, ma
tive of Brookfield, became proprietor of
the old New Braintree Temperance
House." a country inn long since de-
stroyed by fire Dwight Tyler attend
ed the local district schools, and was
early in life apprenticed as shoe
maker, which vocation he followed I'M
til 1849. He was for many years sexton
Of the local Congregational Church, and
for two years was postmaster of New
Braintree. His health failed when he
was young man, and nearly half a
century ago, acting on the advice of his
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-16
soUTHBRIDoE.

The funeral of Miss Mary Fyfe was
held at the home of her aunt, Mrs. An
drew Hall, and was largely attended by
friends of the deceased. The floral offer
ings We're very beautiful. The services
were conducted by the Rev. Sylvanus
Hayward, and there were musical selec-
ton by a quartet consisting of Mrs. H.
N Carpenter, Miss Genevieve Williams,
Messrs. E. R. Durgin and c. F. Hill. In
terment was made in Oak Ridge ceme-
tary.
Francis Lavale, who has. been resi-
dent of the town but short time, died
at his home on Charlton road Monday
night. Lavale came to Southbridge from
Manchaug about two months ago. and
was 80 years of age. He leaves widow
and four small children. His funeral will
be held today