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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
A SOLDIER BURIED.
Military Honors Accorded Body of Pri-
vate Cutting

Lancaster, Dec. 15.-The funeral of
Private George T. Cutting took place
at the residence of mis- grandparents
in South Lancaster, this afternoon. The
casket was borne to the grave by Pri-
Yates Charles Z. Ackey, Charles w
Foster, John Y. Scanlon, Charles A.
Thomas Levi J.. Ferrin and william
T. Tierney Of Co. b., Fitchburg, Sixth
Massachusetts to which the deceased
belonged. Corp. Fred S. Moore was in
charge of the firing squad detailed to
the funeral, which consisted of Pri-
Yates M. O. Horton, Ralph Bonney,
Ethan Washer, William c. Brigham,
Robert Syme. and William X. Young
love. Rev A. NJ Osgood pastor Of
the Clinton NJ. e. Church preached the
funeral address.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
NoRTHBoRO.

Northboro, Dec. 15.-The bazaar which
IS now being held by the ladies of the
Unitarian Society, has so far proved a
success. The town hall has not con-
tanned as many people for a number of
years as attended last evening to gaze
upon the hard but successful Iabors of
the society. The hall was Handsomely
arranged and the good things literally
patronized.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
SIGNS OF MOURNING.
Huge Black stockin7s Cause People to
Express Condolences.

Whitinsville, Dec, ia lady resid-
ing on Fletcher street whose name is
withheld for the present, arose early
yesterday morning TO do u little wash
ing. She washed one pair of large black
stockings and hung them on the front
door to dry. a person passing by no.
ticed the stockings, and. thinking that
there was some one dead in the house
and that the stockings were crepe, soon
spread the news through the neighbour
hood that some one was dead down to
Mrs. --'s. In a very short space Of
time a large crowd Of neighbors had
locked in to ask who was dead and
offer their assistance. The lady Of the
house failed to understand the situa-
tion until she was told that there was
crepe on the door. Then she thought
of the stockings and explained it to
the neighbors, who INDUCED in a gen
eral laugh all around.
A general complaint is heard in re-
gard to the slippery condition of the
sidewalks Of late. Quite a number of
people have received some very bad
falls as a result Of the icy condition.
Several prominent citizens have gone
through eVolutions on these sidewalks
that would do credit to acrobats, and
gave vent to their feelings in words
that would not look we'll in print. There
is law in regard to taking care of
the sidewalks which will probably be
inforced.
Church street is being dug up in the
front of the new Congregational Church
where workmen are at work so as TO
put in a six-inch pipe to furnish water
for the water motor which viii run
the organ.
Paul ". Abbott is rapidly recovering
from d threatened attack of pneuma-
mia.
The windows for the new Congrega-
tional Church have arrived and are
being placed in position.
Mr.. Coburn of Grosvenordale, Conn,
drove to Whitinsville Monday on visit
to his sister, Mrs. Charles Houghton,
Of Forest street. While caring for his
horse yesterday, he was kicked twice
and thrown against the stall. His left
ankle was sprained and he was badly
cut about the legs.
Members of the committee represent
ing the Dutch population of the town
are getting subscriptions for their new
church, which they expect to soon build
on Willow street.
w. Eugene Johnston of Church street
is enjoying a vacation at Norwalk,
Fla.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16

IF THE BABT is CUTTING TEETH
Be sure and use chat old ana wen 80. -
f or ebjd Mrs WRRslows Soothing syrSpp
child, softens the gums alaS SooIhes the
lures for VINO collie and Is the best reb psih,
ior dlarrhoea- Twenty-Five cents i q hoty
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
PICTURES AND SONGS.
Entertaining Program Enjoyed by a
Leicester Audience.

Leicester, Dec. 15.-Rey J. H. Hum
phrey of the Cherry Valley NJ. E.
Church gave a stereopticon entertain
ment in the vestry, this evening. An
audience OF about 100 were present.
The lecturer began by showing a series
Of views, with a short description OF
each, entitled Around the world in 80
minutes" Then a number of miscel-
laneous slides were shown. Several
well-known songs, such as Rock of
ages" and "Suwanee river" were Illus
trated by views, and as the pictures
were shown the audience sang the
melodies.
A Leicester-b bound electric on the
Worcester and Suburban was stalled
on the switch at the corner of Ham
mond and Southbridge streets, about 6
o'clock this evening, by the breaking of
one wheel. Passengers on the South
Worcester branch of the Consolidated,
as well as on the Suburban, We're
obliged to walk around the car The
car had to remain in its inconvenient
location until new wheel was put on.
A masquerade party will be given at
the Leicester, on the evening Of Jan 3
by several Of the larger boys at Leices-
ter Academy. 1t is not intended to be
a school affair." but pupils of the acad-
envy are the only ones who are getting
up the affair."
Early in the week the executive
board voted not to allow any more
dancing in Smith Hall during the
school session. Several of the trustees
are opposed to dancing, on general
principles, and the reason offered is
that it interferes with the pupils les
sons.
There will be a special meeting Of the
Second Congregational Society Satur-
day evening, Dec. Il, at 730, in the
parish house.
Leicester Academy will close Friday
for the Christmas vacation of two
weeks. The other schools do not close
until Friday, Dec. 20.
The Ladies Charitable Society will
give the annual reception to the pastor
and wife, Rev and Mrs. David c.
Reid in the church parlor on Wednes-
day, Dec. rs, from to $50 p. m. All
members are most cordially invited,
and each member is asked to answer
his name when the roll is called by Civ
ing scripture quotation or some other
greeting. The annual church meeting
will be held after brief program, and
the yearly reports and other business
viii be taken up.
The last dress rehearsal for the en-
ltertainment to be given by the Lend-a
Hands Of the Unitarian Church on
Friday evening was held this after
noon. The doors will be opened at G. &c
and the entertainment commences al
730.
Charles w. Warren of Pleasant street
who has been very seriously ill., has
rallied and is much more comfortable.
Each year Rev. Nathaniel Seaver
Jr., takes subject relating to the Pill
grim fathers on the Sunday nearest
Pilgrims day, Dec. 20. His text on
Sunday will be 1.-THE religion Of the Pill
grims and Puritans"
At present it is fine sleighing from
Worcester to Leicester. but only a
slight thaw will spoil the footing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
CROWD CRIED "sCAs."
A Marlboro Employee Followed by Jeer'
ing and Dangerous Throng,

A Marlboro employee 7 olO"Su " d 0SSl-
ing and Dangerous Throng
Marlboro, Dec. 15.-Arthur H. Sanborn
of Hudson is a young man who has
been working at the NIiddlesex factory
This evening, as he came from work
he was followed by a crowd of people
who, by their language and actions,
showed that they did not fully APP
prove Of his course. Although a great
many of the crowd were not over q
years of age, they made it decidedly
uncomfortable for the young man. He
walked down East Main street and up
Main, the number following him
increasing every moment.
The size of the crowd increased to
such an extent that Sanborn became
alarmed and fed into Chaillet's jewel
ry store The crowd remained out
side the store, and some young men
showed their feeling by crying, 'Scab,"
and Bring him out here"
/ A Spy reporter had a talk with San
born as he waited in the store. He
said that he did not intend to do any
! a "sCab,' because he only went into
the shop to learn a trade. Although
4 he showed the strain that he was la
boring under, he did not hesitate to
give his opinion of the crowd. AS San
/ born ceased speaking, City Marshal
Curtis came along, and, taking the
young man under his protection escort
ed him to car
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16

Mrs. Daisy Ash is the guest of Mrs.
Wells, Main street.
Rartletts pond was covered with
fishermen today.
Mrs. Francis Meanor is the guest of
Mrs. Emily Metevia, River street.
Work in Proctor's button shop is
picking up again.
Fire Chief Melvin Wood says in case
OF flre he will not run out the new
hose wagon but will use the old one
instead.
Frank Hamilton is confined to his
home, with bronchitis
NJ. N. Wicker has resumed his duties
as Waterman in the electric car barn.
after an illness of two weeks.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
To Cure a Cough in One Day
TO Cure q Cola in One Day
10 Cure Sore Tnroat in One Day
To Cure Eoarseness in One Day

Take Cleveland's Lung Healer Csc. If it
flils 10 cure your money will be refunded
by:
Brewer & Co. Sc Front st: George T..
Fairbanks, 2S4 Main St. Burlington Phar-
macy; Martin +. mhite. 10 Front st.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
SCHOLARS WERE COOL.
And Made Their Escape From Burning
School House in Ordar

southbridge, Dec. IA slight fire
occurred in the school house at Sand
ersdale yesterday, though but HttIa
Damage was done. The fire caught in
IN e. basement pas from the heating ap
chIdren' although alarmed left tbe
pulldlng IN good order and no oneaAyas
9 nun No alarm was pulled in, as the
nre company of the Southbridge print
ing Company took care of the hia1a
Inc 5sa scholars in the various rooms We're S,1,,
alsmlssed until the damages were re-
Or; VIM. ]. Long of Andover is the
guest Tor a few days Of Fred r. Bisbnp
There will be a regular meatinr ae
a. \, II, A. o. H., in its rooms Sun
ve Mf. and Mrs. Thos Sanders spent
MeGinty is the SPORT is billed FOR
dresser Opera House Friday eveni no!
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16
WEST BROOKElEID-

West Brookfield, Dec. 15.-The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year at the meeting of the West
Brooktield grange last evening: Master,
DR.. Windsor Smith; overseer, John II
Webb; lecturer, Mrs. PhiIander
Holmes; steward, Levi Livermore; as
sistant steward, Fred Woodward; gate
keeper, Fred White; chaplain. Mrs.
Elisha Webb; treasurer, P. Holmes;
secretary Mrs. Samuel Mason: Pomona.
Mrs. Carrie Allen; Ceres. Mrs. Edith
Livermoroe; Flora, Mrs. Myra Sibley;
lady assistant steward, Miss Grace
Richards; eX-committee for three
years Elisha Webb
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16

The democratic city committee ten
dered a banquet to Mayor-elect Plum
kett and the members of that party
elected to the next city government,
at the Windsor House this evening.
About $50 We're present. The guests
commenced to gather in the parlors at
o'clock, and from that time until 8
o'clock, the American Orchestra fur
nished music. At the last mentioned
hour the march to the dining room took
place.
After discussing the elaborate menu
speechmaking was in order. and was
participated in by Mayor-elect Plum
kett, and various of the aldermanic
and common council candidates elect.
The affair was success in every par
ticular.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16

$4,000 in gold. pretty Christmas present
Read the instructions in half-plge lnounce-
ment, published on page TO- this issue. ANY
person can compete.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16

Mrs. B. NJ. Frink Miss Mary Lynde
and Miss Nellie Hayden are confined to
their homes with attacks Of tonsilitis
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mason returned
from their wedding trip last evening.
Mr.. John Joyne of st. Helena. Ont.
was in town on business yesterday.
f. L. Tracy, a representative of Swift
& Co, of Chicago. is in town today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-16

The Clinton Womens Christian Tenn
perance Union is making plans for q
reception to the newly-elected state
president, Kate Lente Stevenson. Of
Newton. The reception will take place
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A M
Osgood, Jan. II. The preliminary plans
for the reception were made at a meet
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05

the people better walks as well as i'm
prove the looks OF the otherwise pref
ty streets. There is no disposition to
burden anyone with unnecessary ex-
pense but we must have sidewalks of
some kind and it is far better and
cheaper to put down lasting walk of
stone curbing and br;cx filing rather
than a cheap, unsatisfactory wooden
affair always out of repair. Of course
there are those who oppose this upon
the grounds of expense. Property
owners who oppose good walks should
pause to think that a,gpod walk in
front OF their places adds just so much
to the looks and value. They should
consider the fact that no property is
maintained without expense; that if
neglected and permitted to fall into
decay it lOoses proportionality in value.
Another important fact should not
be lost sight OF: On many streets soms
have plank walks or none at all, while
others have good brick walks for all
to walk on and en- joy. Is it altogether
fair that this should be permitted? If
your neighbor supplies you with
good, safe pavement to walk on should
you not do likewise? The sidewalk
question is not open to argument; we
only print this article to point out the
necessity of having them. We are re-
liably informed that it is the intention
to enforce this ordinance to the letter,
peaceably and pleasantly if possible,
through the courts if necessary, treat
ing all alike. From time to time it
shall be cur pleasure to note the prog
ress of the improvement.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Good for Garrard.

The Louisville daily papers tell
the opening in that city of sealed pro-
posals to construc. Lock No. 8, on the
Kentucky river. The lowest bid was
that of Thomas Sheridan, of West Vir-
ginia, who agrees to do the work for
S1SS,00o. The article says all the bid
have been sent to Washington for
final approval, and it is thought that
work will be commenced this summer
1t further says the Lock will be con-
structed twenty-five miles above High
Bridge, four miles above Hickman.
fourteen miles below Valley View. The
dam will be on the Jessamine county
side of the river and the abutment on
the Garrard county side. The con-
struction of the new lock is to make
slackwater for Kentucky river packets
to seventy miles above hickman, OPEN
ing up to river freighting business a
large whisky, timber, coal and iron
field.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Fred Ka1ller Dead.

The many Lancaster friends of Mr..
Fred Kaehler were shocked to hear of
his death Wednesday morning. He
had been quite i'll of typhoid fever for
a few weeks, but no one thought he
was so near Deaths door. Mr.. Kahler
was probably thirty-five years of age
and had been man Of remarkably
good health. He was one of the most
prominent citizens in the upper end
of the county, where he had resided
and been engaged in business for a
number of years. Fred Kahler was a
friend that was worth having. He
was always ready to help anyone in
need and it looked like it was his
greatest enjoyment when doing favor
for one. He was an enthusiastic mem
Der of the Knights of Pythias and a
regular attendant at its meetings. The
funeral services were held at the Paint
Lie church Wednesday afternoon al
two o'clock. conducted by Rev. Craw'
ford. The Knights of Pythias then
took charge of the rem aims and, at the
conclusion of their beautiful ceremon-
les. inferred the body in Paint Lick
cemetery. He leaves a wife and one
small child to mourn his loss.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
ScOtt-ROut.

On Wednesday at high noon, at the
Clemens House in Danville, Mr.. Todd
Scott, of Nicholasville, and Miss Alice
Rout, of Marksbury, were united in
marriage. Rev. j. w. Lynch pronouLc-
ing the cerem ony in his usually i'm
pressive manner. Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Sc ,tt left
for bridal tour to Cincinnati and will
also visit Mrs. Keen, sister OF the
groom. at Shelbyville, before return
ing home. The wedding was a quiet
affair and also very great surprise to
the many friends of Miss Alice who
thought her very unwilling to re-
nounce her life of single blessedness-
Many good wishes attend them in
their journey and may their lines be
cast in pleasant places.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05

The Garrarl County Colored Teach
ers Institute met in the Court House
Monday morning at 10 o'clock. There
.rs about fifty teachers present and
the sessions have been very interesting
AID, they say, profitable to them. The
institute is conducted by Prof. w. D.
Thomas, of Frankfort Prot. Thomas
has a fine education. is good speaker
and. the teachers say his talks and ex-
plantations are as fine as they evsr
heard Prof. Shelby Lackey is acting
as president and Miss Josie Crawford
as Secretary. The Institute will come
to close this morning.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Letter from VIII Dunla ID.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July II, '9s.
My Dearest Mother:


My Dearest Mother:
1 suppose you think I am
dead, or something worse. Instead
am alive and in good health at pres
ent. although have been in the hos
pital four days lately with fever
something like malaria. Everyone in
camp has had touch of it. One in my
Troop died with it yesterday. Ihav
been printing tablets for soldiers
graves since the big battles. Since the
big fight have been trying to get pa
per and envelope to write to you, but
could not get any, SO will write on
this scrap. fold it up and try and get
it through.
After this, excuse me from war. It's
something horrible, and dead and dy-
all around. That first day duly y,
we'll ever be remembered by me. Our
regiment distinguished themselves
together with the 3rd, 9th and 10th
Cavalry, 18th and 10th In fantry, and
Roosevelt's Rough Riders, we charged
the hill we now occupy, the principal
point of vantage. Gen. Miles thanke
us personally. The total killed a nd
wounded Americans 2,0O2; Spanish
about 5000. My troop OF fifty lost two
killed and five wounded. The Spanish
formerly surrendered toby and we
have Santiago. the American flag go.
ing over it today.
We expect to come back to the Uni
ted States in few days, but don'l
know for sure. No Yellow Jack yet
Hobson and his men were released and
came by us the other day. l shool
hands with two of them. Love to all.
Your Son, WILL
The letter is written on piece Of
waste paper and was fastened togeth.
err with pins In one corner was writ
ten Soldiers Letter" and no STAMP
was necessary. Will has many friends
here who are heartily glad to know OF
his good health.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Jake. Swartz and the Mule.

Messrs. Jake Joseph and Ed Bishop,
went up in the country Sunday to see
some friends and get big dinner
(princip lilly the dinner). Ga the way
back their horse took sick and for a
time it looked as if the two men would
be compelled to walk off all the flesh
game by the dinner in hoofing it back
to town. They put their heads togeth-
err and came to the conclusion they
were in for it. ''By and by an Esquire
passed along" and Swartz told their
troubles A mule was procured an
the trio hit the town at midnight
about as hungry as when they started
out The friend who loaned the mule
was Ollie Terrill. and Swartz says he is
the cleverest fellow in the world.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
The Sidewalk.

The City Council has recently passed
a very wise ordinance regulating the
laying of sidewalks in and about town.
The conditions of the sidewalks in
Lancaster is disgrace to any towr.
On many of the prominent streets
planks have been put down as a make
shift for brick walk. In short time
they become pulled up and broken
full OF holes, nails stick up in them
and water st,nds on them in p lddles,
making walking on them q dreaded
task. In some places no walks exist
whatever, you take the mua. 1t is the
wish of the Council to correct this and
having this in view, had W. members
60 about town and examine and locate
the places where walks are needed and
make thar report to the regular coun-
II meeting. The sole idea l. to givec
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Special Sea-Shore Excursions. via Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway.

Speclai Sea-ShOre Excursions. via Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Ry., will
run the following excursions to the
Sea-shore on dates named. The tick
cts will be good going on regular
trains, to which necessary sleeping
cars will be attached.
On July 10 and August 18th, to At
lantic City and Cape May, via Wash
ington, round trip rats only sl4 90
from Lexington and correspondingly
low rates from other Central Ken
lucky points. Tickets good eleven
days returning.
On July ssth, round trip rate of
$l3 90 will be made to Old Point Com
fort. Va Tickets good going regular
trains and good returning twelve days.
This is the best time to visit Old Point,
owing to the interesting military man.
uvers. Send in your name for sleep
ing cars space or for any information
desired. Geo. w. Barney, D. p. A
Lexington, Kentucky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
The Contest.

Miss Julia Reid. who is managing
the arrangements for tn, ontest to be
CIV at the Court House next tn q
day .venin :, tells The REC DID she has
secured ten OF the bsst speakers in
this section of the state. and that the
6 ,ntest will be the best ever given in
Lancaster. The Lancaster band win
BE- present and furnish the music for
the occasion. The admission fee is
only twenty-five cents and you can
have . seat reserved by calling st
Stormes' drug store. Don't fail to at
tend.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Old Soldiers, Attention!

All members of the G. A. r. are
requested to be present at
the meeting Saturday week, the 18th.
as the Post wants to make final ar
for attending the m setting
at Cincinnati. All who expect to go
to the Cincinnati meeting must so re-
port at this time, as we must know eX-
actly how many men to make arrange
ments for. Jas. Dillon, Committee.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
ALWAYS the Case.

1t is singular, but nevertheless true,
that when a man stops taking news
paper he Immediately sneaks around
to borrow a copy to read. We know
OF several instances where parties
would become very wroth, and to 9th.
err parties run paper down. and inn
mediately borrow a copy to read. In
some cases they have the gall to ask
the postmaster to see copy in the o.
fee directed to subscribers
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Good for the Council

As mentioned elsewhere in The
RECORD, the Council is working hard
to secure better sidewalks for the
town. This exhibition OF push and
hustle on the part OF that body is COM
mendable and we do hope that they
will not weary in well-doing but push
to completion the undertaking.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Hold Your Orders.

will be better equipped than ever,
in the Fall, to sell You suit of
clothes, at the lowest prices, guaran-
teeing a perfect fit. l will have Sam
pies from best houses in Louisville,
Chicago. Philadelphia and BuffLlo.
Look before buying.
M. d. Hughes, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05
Civil Service Examination.

w. 81. Miller, secretary, writes US to
announce that an examination will be
held in Danville on some date between
October 1st and 18th for applicants for
positions in the Internal Revenue
Service. The secretary will furnish
necessary blanks upon application and
they must be filed by Sept. 1st. Write
him for further information.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-08-05

Read what our advertisers say and
you will know exactly where to find
what you want. People who want
bargains can always find them adver-
t:sed. In other words, if merchant
has anything extraordinary he is sure
t. let the people know it.