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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-15
WOMEN
Burly Pair Who Were
Finally Captured.

Millbury, Nov. 14.-Oficer C. II. Smith
was called this afternoon to arrest two
strangers who were creating a disturb
ance on Grove street at the residence Of
Herbert A. Ryan. The two men were
under the influence of liquor and were
trying to force Mrs. Ryan to give them
something to eat
Then the pair started in TO chase women
and children who were going along the
street and everywhere children could be
seen making their escape from the mad
men as they called them.
officer Smith came to the rescue of the
little ones and succeeded in capturing the
men. One gave his name as w. H. Me
Henry Of East Boston while the other
said that he was plumber and hailed
from South Boston At the jail Officer
Smith found several articles which would
indicate that the statements of the pair
were true and that they were on the
road.
Motorman Michael Shea saw deer
just above the woods switch this morn
This is the second time within the past
few weeks that this little animal has
made its appearance in this locality, and
a party of local sportsmen are to look
up the stranger tomorrow.
Thieves entered the hencoop of John
Bebeau on the Grafton road Sunday
night and succeeded in stealing several of
Mr. Bebeau's pet fowls. This is the sec
ond time within the past few weeks that
his henrooStS have been tempered with,
and he intends to report the matter to
Chief Dolan today.
tramp giving his name as John Reed
came to town this morning and buncoed
all the residents of South Main street for
food and money. The stranger had his
hand In a sling and said he received his
injury while at work in the Woonsocket
rubber works.
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THAYER LOST SIX VOTES.
But Walker Gained None on southbridse
Recount

Southbridge, Nov 14-Through the
efforts of William Heron. chairman of
the republican town committee. a re-
count was held on the Thayer- Walker
vote. today, resulting in a loss to
Thayer of six votes that were blank
hut had been counted for Thayer. Mr.
Walker made no gain on the recount
except by having his opponent lose six
votes. The vote now stands: Thayer
622, Walker 44o, blank "a.
The old Plimpton block, which for
long time has been a familiar land
mark on Mechanics street, was moved
today to lot in the rear by its new
owners, the American Optical Com
pany. The lot where the large build
ing formerly stood will be used by the
Optical Company for an extension of
their works.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Rice returned
Saturday night from few weeks we'd
ding trip, and will make their home at
the Pines Main street
A very pleasing harvest concert was
given at the NJ e. Church last evening
by the Sunday school children.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
len Dobson died at their home yester-
day, after short illness with whoop-
ing cough.
The Southbridge Brass Band fair had
very successful opening Saturday
evening They gave an excellent en-
tertainment.
The Hamilton Wooden Company and
the Central Mills Company started this
morning on their winter time schedule
The ladies of the Universalist Church
will hold a grand fair, opening Dec.
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WANT BOUQUETS.
Grafton Citizens Believe Consolidated to
Be Regular Gold Mine


Be Regular Gold Mine.
Grafton, Nov. 14.-All evidence taken
into consideration, it appears as though
the citizens of Grafton expect to reap
millions from the Worcester Consoli-
dated Street Railway Company before
that company is through with the many
little questions which have arisen be-
tween it and the town. The latest claim
is that Mr. Akarman should use his
influence with the directors in behalf
of the company furnishing electric
lights to illuminate the roadway from
Grafton centre to the top of Dolliver
hall in North Grafton as a token of ia
VofS received at the hands of GraftOn's
genial board of selectmen.
Clarence r. Pratt and Clarence Ell
lott, when asked by The Spy man to-
day to name a few of the favors rem
dered the company, said that the loea-
ton granted on Deliver hill was much
nearer the centre of the street than it
would have been had it not been so diff
ficult to build a shoulder on to the road
at that point, as for three or four hun
bred yards the ground slopes almost
vertically away from the highway, and
were it not for the alleged generosity
OF the town, would require the expen-
diture of ten or fifteen hundred dol
lars by the New Jersey stockholders.
That the suggestion is a good one,
cannot be doubted, when the complaints
made by Grafton people of the electric
light service along the read mentioned
are remembered. The Grafton Electric
Light Company has about six of its
lights to cover the stretch of a mile,
and these lights have been generally
spoken of as worse than none,'' on
account of the binding effect they have
on travellers along the road in a dark
night; the only place where one can
see at all is directly under the light,
and. when a. few yards away, it is
darker than if there We're none.
One or two series dropped from the
Consolidated's feed wire would greatly
add to the safety of the road, and
would be only a little juice which might
otherwise leak to the Grafton water
pipes.
Another phase of the Consolidated's
history is appearing, and that is that
it will be required to move back a wall
along the causeway and for several
rods south Of the same as a result of
taking down the elm trees. This is to
be an extra expense of several hun
bred dollars, and it is said that three
members of the town board can be de-
pended upon to demand the work from
the company.
A quiet wedding took place at st.
Philips Church last evening, when
Thomas w. Maroney and Miss Bertha
Laughlin were united by Rev. John r.
Murphy. They will reside in Grafton.
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of the local Universalist Church, read
a very fitting poem in honor of the dead
soldier, written by Miss Mary Prouty.
Bugler George Hack of West Brook
field sounded taps over the grave, fol-
lowed by three volleys fired by a squad
of Mr.. Green's company.
Rev S. w. Brown then pronounced
the benediction, and the thousands of
people turned their steps, sorrowfully,
twoalds their homes, having paid their
last respects to one of the most popu-
lar young men that ever died in Spen-
Ger,
The bearers at the funeral were seven
of the deceased's classmates who
graduated from the David Prouty high
school in SO, who We're: John B. Trail
John F. Dillon, Harry Bean, Eric Rich-
ards John F, Dillon, John f. O'Gara
and Charles E. Estes.
The floral tributes were exceedingly
beautiful, among which were A design
of a national shield, with his name,
company and regiment upon it, from
the remaining members of company
H, Second regiment; twenty-one roses,
from his grandmother; a beautiful pill
low, from the Sons of Veterans; a
shield upon which there was placed u
beautiful knapsack. from his shop
mates: an open book from the David
of carnations, from the Volunteers Aid
Association; a floral tribute, from the
Woman's Relief Corps; pillow, from
the H A Grout hose company; and
q wreath from the Dexter Bullard EX-
tinguisher Company.
After the exercises at the cemetery
the line again formed and marched to
the Grand Army hall, where the Wom
ans Relief Corps served light refresh
ments.
One singular feature of the decora-
lions at the church was the absence OF
a United States flag, there not being a
flag in the church.
The funeral of the late Warren Dra-
per, who passed away yesterday after
noon, will take place Wednesday after
noon, at 2 o'clock, from his late home
on Grove street.
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ANDERSON FOR MAYOR.
Fitchburg Citizens Temperance Party
Nominate the Ticket.

Fitchburg, Nov. a. The expected hap
pened this evening when the convention
of the citizens temperance party was held
and Samuel Anderson was placed in nom
nation and proved to be the unanimous
choice of the delegates for mayor. His
nomination is conceded to be the strong
est one that the party could possibly make
and his election is prophesied by those
will be a difficult matter for the inde-
pendent party to produce a man who will
defeat him, not excepting the present in
cumbent, Mayor Rockwell
The aldermen chosen are also strong
men and of the leading citizens, and,
taken as a whole, the ticket is the strong
est one that the party has presented for
consideration for years. The aldermanic
nominees are as follows: Ward /, N E.
Sleeper; ward 2, Andrew Pratt; ward 3.
D. +. Sheldon; ward A, j. &c. Putnam:
ward ;, W. G. Hidden; ward g. Robert
Lawton W
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than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice a
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
g suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. I had spells
which would last for two days OF more.
thought l would try Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tirely cured. Mis-. JOHN FOREMAN, 20
N. Woodbury. Ave, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
Is only one OF thousands.
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LEICESTER.

Leicester, Nov 14-The Topic Club
will meet on Tuesday at s o'clock with
Mrs. j. o. Murdoch. Up-to-date topic.
Col. Waring and. his work" Among
the study subjects win be: Printers
and painting. 175O-1SO0" John Paul
Jones and the revolutionary navy" and
others.
Special meetings will be held at the
Cherry Valley Methodist Church every
evening this week at 745, with the ex-
ception of Saturday. The evangeIists
Mr.. and Mrs. William Park, VII! con-
duct the meetings. Mrs. Park spoke
this evening and Mr.. Park takes charge
Tuesday.
Mrs, Susan A. Belcher was taken to
Memorial Hospital today
New planking has been laid under
the Worcester and Suburban tracks
over the bridge near the blacksmith
shop at Cherry Valley. Tracl1master
William Mcpherson is in charge.
Oliver Arnold, Jr., attended the fu
neral of Private Fred b. Taft at
Charlton today.
The full report Of the Fl. q. Smith
Injunction case is printed in the court
columns Of this issue.
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JEFFERSON,

Jefferson, Nov 14-Thomas NARROW
of Quinapoxet street is having the in
side of his barn repaired.
John and Eben Frazer of Worcester
spent Sunday with Thomas Holden of
Princeton street.
David Bigelow of Hubbardston spent
Sunday in town.
Patrick Fox of North Broolxfield is
the guest of Miss Bridget Fox Of Fair
view avenue.
Mrs. Luther and Florence Bacon of
Main street are visiting relatives III
Millbury for few days.
Miss Josie Cummings Of Quinapoxet
is the guest of Miss Katie Dowd Of
Princeton street,
William German of Leominster spent
Sunday with his parents on Blow
street.
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NO JOKE.
Advertising in
Hard Luck.
KINNEYS SCHEME
Brought Him a Visit From
Secret Service Man.

Leominster, Nov. 14.--Some weeks ago
Oscar F. Kinney, proprietor of the Col
umbian hotel, hit upon novel scheme
to advertise the house, and soon put the
scheme into operation. The advertise
ment was in the form of a five dollar
bill, printed about the same size, and
from a cut loaned by a friend
The imitation was good one, and in
fact it would take close scrunity to tell
it from the genuine, although there
was no attempt on the part of Mr.. Ken
ney to use for any other purpose than
an advertisement.
The honey of the affair, however, was
all extracted this morning, when De
tective Redfern of the United States
secret service put in an appearance
and after some conversation, confiscat
ed the cut and all the bills on hand.
Mr.. Kenney was naturally somewhat
surprised, but handed over the prop
erty without making any talk. He is
the last man to take to the counterfeit
business, and the detective admitted
that it was small business, but that
he was obliged to do his duty
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BERLIN.
Funeral Services eff the Late Charles D.
Eager, Former Resident in Town.


Berlin, Nov. 14-The tragic death of
Charles D. Eager has been the chieftop-
ic of local interest for the past week,
as he was well known and popular. On
Monday, November Z, he was engaged
in lowering a case of books from a
third story window at 10 Milk street,
Boston, when the check rope by which
he was governing the descent Of the
case, broke, and he lost his balance. and
fell to the ground He was conveyed
to the Massachusetts general hospital,
where he remained until his death.
which took place late Thursday night.
He was conscious most of the time,
and though realizing his position, was
very calm. A Dost-mortem examina-
ton showed that his spine was broken,
as the doctors feared from the first
and also that his skull was fractured
his injuries being such that medical
skill could avail nothing. His wife
remained with him while he lived, and
his brother was also With him much of
the time.
Mr.. Eager was married October 6,
this year, to Miss Mary d. Peabody of
Chelsea, and they had begun house
keeping in that city. He leaves a
daughter by previous marriage, Mari
on, seven years of age. His mother,
Mrs. l.. II. AmeS, and his brother, w.
S. Eager, reside in this town, and his
half sister Mrs. M. A. Beaman; resides
in North Leominster
Mr. Eager was born in Westminster,
January 27, 1861, his father being Au-
gustus Eager, chair dealer. Several
years of his early life We're passed in
Clinton, since which time he has re-
sided in Berlin, until his employment
for the past few years as foreman for
his cousin, f. M. Babcock, truckman,
at 266 Washington street. Boston While
living here he conducted meat bust
ness for several years. His first wife
was Miss L. NJ. Southwick, who died in
1893 They had three children, of whom
two, Harold and Mildred, died in in
fancy.
The funeral took place Sunday after
noon from the Congregational church.
Rev. Robert A. MacFadden of Chelsea
and Rev. Arthur Peabody Pratt con-
Quoted the services. A quartet render
ed Some Time Well Understand" and
Saved by Grace. :, The u. 0. G.. c., Of
which Mr.. Eager was noble command
err attended in a body, and the Berlin
Grange was largely represented.
The above organizations, the Central
CONGREGATIONAL church and Y. P. S. c.
e. of Chelsea, and the Berlin c. f. So
ciety contributed beautiful floral offer
ings, as did several Boston firms and
many individual friends. Mr.. Eager
was member of the Congregational
church, and treasurer Of the Christian
Endeavor Society.
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OXFORD.

Oxford, Nov. l4.-Miss Eva Wakefield.
who has lately returned from Stratton.
VT, is teaching school in Dudley for a
short time.
The annual inspection Of Charles
Deyens Post, No. 27, G. A. r., will take
place tomorrow night.
Elisha Spaulding and family of Wor-
cester were the guests of w. ii. Eager
Sunday.
Members Of the Order of the Eastern
Star went to Douglas today.
Mrs. M. w. Stoclwell of Franklin is
visiting at W. /. Whittaker's.
Miss Clara Wells Of Providence, r. r.,
is the guest of w. H. Eager and family.
Mrs. Henry Whitney and daughter of
Auburn are the guests or Mr.. and Mrs.
n. K. Morse,
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FlsHE RvILLE.

Baskerville, Nov. 14.--The Mems
League connected with the Union Con-
gregational Church has arranged to
have w. ]. Humes Of Company c, SEQ
ond Massachusetts, give talk on
Cuba at its meeting on Monday eva
ming, Nov. 2lst. Mr.. Humes has seen
quite q little of Cuba, and the talk
will be very interestinG,
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1T WAS A NARROW ESCAPE.

The family of j. F. Smead narrowly
escaped suffocation Friday night, the
details of which have Just become
known. Mr. Smead was the first one
to notice that anything was wrong. and
this was Saturday morning, when he
found the house full of coal gas that
had escaped from sitting room stove
He complained to his wife Of being i'll,
and his wife attempted to assist him,
only to fall on the floor, on getting out
of bed, in a dead faint. The son awoke
and he, too, was taken i'll. Mr.. Smead
was able to crawl out OF bed and get
some water. which he threw into his
wife's face and revived her Five min
utes more would have seen a tragedy
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CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by male physician is
hard trial to delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear of can
Ger, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such woman leaves
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FIRE IN BAKERY.

Fire was discovered in the cellar Of
Bassett & Bakers bakery early this
morning, and before the fire was ex-
tinguished the cellar was badly burned
The cooking was done in the basement
and a large quantity of supplies We're
damaged. The loss will be about $3.50
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For itching and chatting Fay stowell used
(Ornlfort p OwdeY

She says it makes the skin feel so soft and
smooth, relieving and curing irritation mmed-
ately. It's strongly endorsed by Mary j. FallOn,
Trained Nurse. of Boston. Druggists sell It,
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morning. Iney were let OH with rep
rimand.
The case of Lewis L. lombard against
George S. Palmer, both of WestboSo,
was heard before Judge William r.
Fowler in the first district court this
morning.
1t seems that last Wednesday after
noon lombard, who resides on Glen
street. was on his way to town in n
gig, and when at a little distance from
his residence he met the defendant,
Mr.. Palmer, coming in the opposite di-
rection Bombard turned out TO pass
Palmer, but the latter did not. and a
collision took place, in which the wheel
of Bombard's gig was taken off. The
road at the point where the teams col
lided is very narrow, and when the
complainant turned out on mis- right
side. his right wheel ran along, scrap
ing the wall. If Palmer had turned out
he would have avoided the collision, us
the road on his side was wider and
there was plenty of room between the
road and wall on his side.
Mr.. Palmer stated to the court that
he was on his way home from this vii
lage, and when near the residence OF
Bombard he met him coming out of the
yard, with his horse going at a fast
clip. Palmer says at this point that
there is a pile of rocks at the side of
the road and that he turned out as far
as he could without striking these He
also stated that when Bombard reached
him he turned out, and when opposite
the forward wheels of Bombard's We
hicle, the latter slapped his horse with
the reins and pulled him directly to-
wards the centre of the road, and his
wheel interlocked Palmers rear one.
Judge Fowler decided that Palmer
was at fault, and therefore fined him
SIS. ]. w. Slattery was counsel for the
defendant.
John Burns, whose case was contin-
ued until today, on the charge of
drunkenness, was sentenced to serve
80 days in the house of correction. He
appealed and was put under $50 bonds.
his bondsman being John T.. Donahue.
Frank Bonin for disturbing the peace.
was fined So, which he paid
An attachment was put OH the ma
chinery of Herbert D. Penny by John
T. Trowbridge. The amount of the at
tachment placed was $500. The case will
come up before the court on the sew
enth day of December next
Arthur l.. Kingsbury, formerly EN-
ployed as foreman of the packing
room at the Westboro Steel ard Brass
Bedstead Company, went to New York
tonight, where he will occupy a sim
liar position with firm there
About 20 members of the w. r. C.
of this town attended the annual in
spection of the w. r. c. at Upton this
evening.
Miss Emma Cooke of Medfeld is Wis
iting Miss Anna Smith for q few davs
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DIR. Bun's Cough syrup win prov. -.

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physicians office
here she has I'M
,rgone a critical
animation with
impression, more
less, of discour-
agement.
i This condi-
A ton of the
IN minddestroys
AN the effect of
IA advice; and
s he grows
MA worse rather
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ARE READY
For Vigorous
Business.
THE NEW ROOMS
Occupied By Clinton Bust
ness Mems Association.

Clinton, Nov. 14.-The Business Mems
Association opened its new quarters in
the bank building, tonight, with ire
mendous eclat The room was visited
by most of the gentlemen prominent in
the business and social life of the town,
and was pronounced just what the as
ISOLATION needs by everybody. The
room has been furnished with a hand
some oak table and a plentiful number
OF chairs. The walls have been refin-
lshed in a main color of light blue that
gives comfortable effect
Inc quarters were open to the inspec-
ton of the public until 9 o'clock. when
the members of the association and
their guests, to the number of rs per-
sons in all, went to the big dining
room and sat down to an elaborate
luncheon prepared by the Clinton
House chef.
The association entertained as guests
some 10 or more prominent gentlemen.
The guest of honor was Congressman
George w. Weymouth of Fitchburg.
Mr. Weymouth was also the principal
speaker.
7. F. Larkin, town solicitor, and
George 5. Gibson, a member of the
board of water commissioners, also
made brief addresses.
PRESIDENT Warren Goodale officiated
as postmaster, and did full justice to
his responsible position.
the gathering was more thoroughly
representative of the best interests Of
TINS town than any other that has con-
Vened here this season. 1t was an en-
tire success from every standpoint. and
mas encouraged the association to the
pelief that it will be profitable for the
business men of Clinton to meet fire.
quently in the same way.
The menu follows:
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SOUP.
Chicken, with rice.
Escalloped Oysters.
Turkey, with cranberry sauce.
Banana fritters, with wine sauce
Vegetables.
Mashed potatoes. Squash. Stewed corn.
Cold meats
Tongue. Ham. Roast beef.
Vanilla ice cream.
Assorted cakes, Fruit Coffee.
Congressman Weymouth arrived
early in afternoon and remained all
night He was the guest of Walter f.
howard, at the home of the latter.
Congressman Weymouths remarks
were listened to with marked interest
by those present.
Town Solicitor r. F. Larl1in spoke
briefly but pointedly regarding the
towns legal affairs
George f. Gibson, a member of the
board of water commissioners, created
the sensation of the evening when he
came out Internationally in favor of
making Clinton city. He thought
the time had arrived when Clinton
should throw off it's swaddling clothes
and he entrusted the preliminary plans
to Representative ELECT S. Ives Wal
lace
Capt. p. F. Cannon of Co. X received
royal ovation as he entered the ban
quet room.
Those present included the prominent
and representative men of the town.