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manhood fit for emulation by any one.
Capt. J. Erwin Ward was born in Up
ton in 1911; he never lived away from
his native town and always occupied
the house in which he was born. His
parents were among Upton's substan-
tial residents of century ago. and the
early work of the father, his general
love for prosperity and progress in the
community early found fruit in the life
work of the son, who was always a
citizen Of the first order.
Capt. Wards father was Jonathan
Ward, and he was one of the promi-
nent men of Upton in his day. Jona-
than Ward owned and operated for
many years the "old grst milf near
the Ward homestead on Milford street,
and with the father, the captain passed
the early days Of his youth. The ad-
vantages of schooling such as those
days offered were given Capt. Ward
but he never went further than the
grammar grade.
He passed part of the time after
leaving school in the mill operated by
his father, and then when a young man,
he opened a general store on the pres
ent site of Stephen B. Fiske's pharma-
cy. This business the captain contin-
ued for many years, and then he re-
tired to his farm, which has been and
is today one of the best in the town.
1t was in 1892 that Captain Ward
first met the woman who is now his
wife. She was Mrs. Eliza Ann Ward,
and widow of Judson Ward. the cap
tain's older brother. Judson Ward
died before 1882, and the meeting be-
tween his widow and younger brother
proved a love match, and they We're
married From this union, three chill
dren were born, one boy and two girls
These were Waldo F. Ward, who died
in Boston a few years ago; Miss Sc
lima M. Ward. who married Daniel La
kin, now residing in Worcester, and
Mrs. Melissa A. Stoddard, wife of ex
Postmaster George II. Stoddard. Mrs
Lakin died several years ago in New
York city. and Mrs. StoGdard is the
only child now living.
The wife Of CAPTAIN Ward was be-
fore her first marriage Miss Eliza Ann
Haywood, and she was daughter of
the family whose name was then, as
it is today, among the frs in the
towns history.
The funeral will be on Monday af-
ternoon at 2 O'clock from the First
Congregational Church, after which
burial will be in the North Mair street
cemetery. Rev. Alexander Wiswall,
pastor of the church, will officiate.
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HOTELS.

cises were most interesting and all de-
parted well pleased with the evenings
entertainment.
The tablet which has been erected
in the Congregational Church in mem
DRY of Mrs. Achsah Chamberlain, is
of very handsome design in marble,
with gold and black letters, and bears
the following inscription.
Usque ad Tubam.
In Memoriam.
MRS. Achsah cha m b erIain
OBJ, Sept. 16, 1880.
Act. So years and months.
For 81 years a member of this church
and for more than so years teacher
in its Sunday school
and heard voice from heaven
saying unto me write,
Blessed are the dead which die
In the Lord from henceforth
Erected by her grateful children and
grandchildren.
Ex-Gov. D. H. Chamberlain has been
instrumental in erecting this token Of
respect to his mother.
The pay roll at the Olmstead Qua
bog Corset Co. amounts to more than
$1,000 per week, and business is con-
stantly improving. One day this week
a carload of corsets was shipped from
the factory.
Miss Grace Wilbur, who is teaching
school at Chicopee, is seriously sick
and her mother left yesterday to take
care of her.
Miss Cora Weber from Westfleld,
Mass, and Miss, Luella Weber from
Worcester have come home to pass
Christmas with their father, G. p.
Weber, at his home on Ragged HILL
Miss Helen Lyman is home with her
mother from Mt. HolyolSe Seminary.
Miss May Willis, teacher at school
No. 4, has gone to her home in Winch
endon for Christmas.
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UPTON AND WEST UPTON.

Upton, Dec. 2S.-Many preparations
are being made by the Sunday schools
of the different churches for the annual
Christmas entertainment and tree.
The entertainment and tree of the
Unitarian Sunday school will occur
Monday evening at $50 o'clock under
the direction of three members OF the
Boys Club, consisting of three-act
play "The Widow Mullins Christmas"
the cast of which will comprise mem
bers of the school, followed by the tree.
The exercises will be held in Knowlton
hail.
The Congregational Church Sunday
school will hold their exercises Monday
evening at Z o'clock in the church
Morning Star will be presented by
the school. together with readings vocal
and instrumental selections. followed
by the tree.
The Unitarian choir will render their
second vesper services Sunday after
noon at clock.
At the Congregational Church. Sun
day evening, at Z o'clock, the choir will
produce the cantata, Prince Of Peace,
by Mrs. Ashford
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LIKE ELIJAH OF OLD.
George Washington Jackson Prays to tbs
Lord for New Hcme.

Clinton, Dec. 23.-Some time since,
the house owned by Rev. George Wash
ington Jackson was burned to the
ground. Since that time, the church
people and well-wishers of this colored
clergyman have contributed 5000 for the
benefit of George Washington, and as
a result, he is to have new dwelling.
1t will be frame affair, containing five
rooms. story and a half in
height, and today the first consign-
ment Of lumber was hauled by Lyman
Leighton.
Rev. George Washington jackson is
sure that the provision for new home
is the work of the Lord, and that he
had been praying for a new home. AS
an answer to these prayers, the money
had come to him just as the food came
to Elijah, who was fed by the ravens
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CAPTAIN WARD.
Death Of Well Known and
Aged Upton Resident.

Upton, Dec. 2S.--Capt. J. Erwin Ward
one of Upton's highly respected and
Oldest residents, died at his home on
Milford street at o'clock this after
noon. His illness covered a period of
about three weeks, the cause of death
being ailments incidental to old age,
although a fall downstairs which ne
suffered few nights ago, brought on
the more serious and attending features
of death,
The death of Capt. Ward was sudden,
and its announcement has cast a gloom
over the entire community, in which
for 81 years he had lived and labored
None knew the old man but to love him.
and all classes feel in his death the loss
of one who was an honor to himself, a
credit to his people and model of
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HOLIDAY NEWS NOTES.
WhltinsvilIe Has a Generous Crop Fol-
MANY Readers.

Whitinsville, Dec. 29.-Pioneer Castle,
K. G. E., held a concert and dance in
Mumford Hall, this evening, and fair
sized crowd was present. The Whit
insville Social Orchestra gave fine
concert, and also furnished music for
dancing.
Refreshments were served, and a
fancy table was presided over by the
Crescent Temple K. G. e. A large
number enjoyed the dance, which was
INDUCED in to late hour The affair
was a success both socially and tinan-
cially.
Frank Wade is seriously i'll at his
home with pneumonia on Fletcher
street.
The Epworth Reading Circle met this
evening and was largely attended. The
program was as follows: Selection,
Charles Wesley; James II, e. A. Bea-
man; William and Mary, Miss Lena
Smith; Bismarck, Rev. w. F. Lawford;
current events.
The program of the M. e. Church for
Christmas Sunday is as follows; At
1890, the service will open with a
hymn, THE star of the east by J.
c. Mozart; anthem, prince of peace,
William Eddie Marks; hymn, THE
Savior's advent" George F. Handel;
anthem, s'Joy to the world Charles A.
Gabriel hymn, Peace on earth and
goodwill to men,"
In the evening at s o'clock, there will
be Christmas concert entitled Chin
ing Christmas Bells
Mumford Lodge, A. Q. u. w, initial
ed two candidates last evening in their
quarters in Pythian Hall. d. D., F.
Bowen of East Douglas had charge of
the work.
Miss Della Lawton of Boston is the
guest of her mother, Mrs Henry Law
ton, of Pine street.
Walter w. Dudley of the Philadel-
phia textile school is spending the holi
days in town.
Andrew B. McGill of Broomfeld
academy is home for the holidays, on a
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel McGill, of Central street.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4.30 o'clock,
there will be a Christmas social in the
M. e. Church. All are invited, and a
good time is expected.
Edward Davis of Linwood, student at
Amherst College, is home for Christ
mas holidays.
w. Eugene Johnston of Church street
has returned from vacation spent in
Florida.
The Northbridge Centre Congrega-
tional Church will have a Christmas
tree in the vestry of the church Monday
evening. There win also be temper
anee concert Thursday evening in the
same place.
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nuts and layer raisins, 81 Pleasant
street. G. S. Allen.
See S. r. Iceland & Sons piano bar
gain counter.
The cheapest place for cigars and
pipes is at Shaws' ia Front street.
Closing out sale of all holiday goods
at cost. Frosts Stamp and Stationery
Co. sos Main street.
Try the 23 cent butter at 263 Main
street. Vermont Butter Company.
To select that peculiar just right
gift for a man is an annual riddle
James H. Feehan & Co., formerly
Quinn & Feehan, IS Front street, Of
fer a score of answers. You have but
to make a choice: Neckwear, Collars
Cuffs, Gloves Shirts Underwear, UNI
few items out of many, and all of
them are of interest to men.
st. Andreasburg Canaries. fine
singers; bird seeds and supplies.
New York Bird Store, Chandler street.
Chickering pianos-hnest in the world
ut LELAND ).
The long winter evenings and social
functions at this festival season all de-
mand recognition Of the dance. Prof.
Fortier, teacher of the art, 425 Main
street, extends a cordial invitation to
old friends and welcome to new
faces.
Try Creamerie S5-cent dinner.
Watches, rings and diamonds, goods
in all shapes. 1 can save you one-half
of your money. Come and see. A. b.
F, Kinney, A Front street.
For quick service and nice home
cooked food the Star Lunch Room is
unequaled.
Ice cream and fancy cakes. Feltons
Is Pleasant street. Telephone 245-S.
Absolutely fresh eggs at the Vermont
Butter Company, 26S Main street.
Diamonds in rings and studs, from
81 up. A. B. F. Kinney, "A From;
street.
Silver rented for all occasions. Coffee
urns, candelabras, cake baskets, knives
ana FORKS, etc. FellOn 5, 10 GleaSdHl
street. Telephone 1858.
For light lunch and a glass of beer
visit Quinn's, Central street.
Pianos $175 UP at Lelands
The best Of food properly served is
always to be obtained at J. H. Quinns s.,
Swiss Boxes at cost at Leland's.
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes-See our
corner window before buying. ii. F..
Shaw & Co., IA Front streee.
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PRESENTED A SWORD.

Last evening a handsome sword was
presented to Capt Peter F. Cannon of
Co. K, by Lieut., M. ]. Healey. The
sword is of the regulation United States
army type, and has a gold-mounted
hilt. The blade is of extra fine Dam
astene steel. The inscription on the
scabbard is, Peter J. Cannon" and on
the blade, Presented to P. j. Cannon
by Co. K A regulation belt was given
with the sword
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THE WORCESTER NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Worcester National Bank will be
held at the Banking House. Foster street,
of January. IL 1885, at e eleven ocioek I'M M
1st-To choose directors FOR the ensuing
year.
2d-To act upon the proposition to re-
duce the capital stock of the bank from
$780, 600 to S250,O00, as recommended by the
board of directors.
3d-To transact any other business that
may legally come before the meeting.
JAMES P. HAMILTON. Cashier.
Morcester. Mass. Dec. g. 1898.
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wH1rINsvILLB NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Whitinsville National Bank, for
the election of directors and the transac-
ton of any other business that may le-
gally come before them, will be held at
their banking rooms on TUESDAY, Jan
uary 10th, 1899, at 8 o'clock p. m.
GEORGE II. SPRAGUE, Cashier.
MhitinsVille Mass Dec g. 1898
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THE CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK or WORCESTER

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Central National Bank of
Worcester Mass, will be held at their
1899, at 10 O'Clock a, m, for the election
of directors for the. ensuing year, and for
the transaction of any other business
that may legally come before them.
WILLIAM WOODWARD, Cashier.
Worcester Dec s. 1895
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and
Happenings.
WHAT SPY MAN SAW.
Here Are Hints for Holiday
Buyers.

The merchants of Worcester present
many new attractions for the holiday
trade. Activity and hustle exists every
where. The prices have reached bed
rock and selections should be made now
while stocks are complete and the great
rush of the last few days avoided and
the novelties displayed are many and
inviting. Careful shoppers can be sup
piled and every taste gratified.
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Don't
Forget

That we are closed all day Monday
christmas Day., and do your
Christmas buying Friday or Satur-
day, or some of it earlier, if possible.
Poultry promises to come much finer
than it did at Thanksgiving, and the
prices now are very low for good
stock. AS usual, we shall have
great abundance and variety of Geese,
Turkeys, Ducks, Chickens and
Game. Fruit and Vegetables are
plentiful and cheap; Butter, Cheese,
Eggs and Canned Goods also ; and,
all in all, the supplies for your table
should not cost you big sum.
We shall be open late Thursday,
Friday and Saturday evenings.
If any new information of value
concerning Poultry and other Christ
mas goods in our line should come to
hand, we will keep our patrons in
formed through the columns of this
paper.
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IHE nXEnRn National BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the oxford National Bank of OK
ford Mass, will be held at their bank
1899, at 10 o'clock a. M, for the election
of directors for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of any other business
that may legally come before them.
C. B. SHERMAN. Cashier.
Oxford, Mass. Dec. 9Th, 1898.
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UNION CHAR TER
Surrendered at Sim Meet
ing-A Soldier Buried.

Marlboro, Dec 23.-The clergymen
of the city, with some of the business
men and the manufacturers, held a
meeting at the Preston house this af-
ternoon and talked over the labor dis
pute here. Among those present were
w. B. Rice, of Rice & Hutchins of
Boston; Mayor Hoitt and Mayor-elect
Plunkett. Rev. B. F. Hayward presid-
ed, and remarks were made on the sit
uation, and questions were asked and
answered, and views were exchanged
on the subject. It can be stated that
no definite action was taken.
The upper leather cutters held meet
ing this afternoon, and by a vote Of Is
to 10 voted to surrender its charter.
The manufacturers claim that this is
a weakening of the men, and shows
that the general trend of opinion is of
returning to work.
The union men claim that ii was a
snap meeting, gotten up in the inter-
est of the manufacturers, and that Of
the whole 152 members, only 2S were
present, and they also state that the
meeting was illegal, because according
to the constitution, if 10 men decide to
hold together a charter cannot be sur
rendered.
This evening Sadie Shea was arrested
by Officer George D. Brigham on
charge Of shop lifting. II is alleged that
Miss Shea went into the jewelry store
Of Harry J. Ogden and stole a brace
let. The police were notified of the
fact, and in short time had the wom-
an in custody. She is very progresses
ing in appearance and well dressed.
She is about "a years old. She was adj
mitted to bail in the sum Of 5000 short
ly after her arrest.
Hose returned today from a trip
to the south Their journey reached as
far as Jacksonville, Fla. During their
absence from the city they visited New
York, Washington, Richmond, Charles
ST. Augustin, Fla. They were the
guests of the fire departments in the
various cities. and were royalty enter
tanned wherever they went. They were
gone from the city II days.
The funeral of John Morgan of Com
pany K, Ninth regiment, took place at
the Immaculate church this morning.
Rev. Thomas B. Lowney celebrated
high mass of requiem, and the inter-
ment took place ,at the Catholic Gem
etery. Company r, Sixth regiment, and
Division 16, A. o. H, escorted the re-
mains from the house on Washington
4street to the church and also to the
grave. A firing squad fired three vol
1eys over the grave. Taps were sound
ed by George Denney.
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At the shoe factory, 40 Thomas street,
1 saw Mems and Boys Shoes that ap-
pear to be made of first class stock
and workmanship. They must wear
well, especially the boys shoes, and are
being sold at factory prices. Can be
seen Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings as well as during the day.
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Merchants
Company will be held at its office. room
No. Is in the Worcester Five Cents Saw
ings Bank building, No. S14 Main street,
in Worcester, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th
day of January. A. d. 1899, at IL o'clock
in the forenoon, to choose directors. and
clerk, as provided in the bylaws of the
corporation and to act upon any other
business that may legally come before
the meeting.
E. B. STODDARD Clerk.
Worcester, December 18th, 1898.
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THE GRAFTON NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Grafton National Bank of Grafton.
Mass, will be held at their banking
rooms on TUESDAY, January 10th, 1893.
at 10 o'clock a. M, for the election of d.
rectors for the ensuing year, and for the
transaction of any other business that
may legally come before them
A. A. SIMMONS, Cashier.
Grafton, Mass, Dec. 5, 1898.
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M1LLBuRY NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of this bank will be held at their banking
rooms, on Tuesday January 10, 1899, t.
3 ocloek p. M, for the election of direc-
tors for the ensuing year.
H. T. MAXWELL. Cashier.
Millbury Mass, December 20. 1898.
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MEETINGS. ETC.
NE BLACKSTONE NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Blackstone National Bank. for the
choice of directors and the transaction of
such other business as may legally come
before them, will be held at their bank
ing rooms ON TUESDAY, the 10th day of
January, 1885, at o'clock p m.
c. S. WESTON, Cashier.
UXbridge Mass, Dec s, 1898.
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The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Leicester National Bank will be
held at their rooms on TUESDAY, Jan.
TO- 1899, at O'Clock p. M, for the cleo
ton of directors for the ensuing year,
and the transaction of any other business
that may legally come before them.
PARKMAN T. DENNY, Cashier.
Leicester. Mass, Dec g. 1895
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worcester December 18th, 1898.
The QUINSIGAMOND NATIONAL BANK
OF WORCESTER.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
Worcester, Mass, will be held at the
banking rooms, 3l6 Main street. on TUES
DAY, January 10th, 1899 at IL o'clock a.
ensuing year, and for the transaction of
any other business that may legally come
before them.
HENRY P. MURRAY, Cashier.
Worcester, Dec. oath. 1898.
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Skates and sleds for everybody, with
prices to fit every purse. Lowell Arms
& Cycle Company.
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Lowell Arms & Cycle Company are
the only people who carry double-run-
ner slides and toboggans in stock.
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Just AS Good, Don't Go.

Every Salesman for BREWERIES in New England in
trying to make sales tells his prospective customer that
the Aes his house breWs are just as good as
Bowler Bros Qimited) TadCaster Ale.
Don't you believe him, for he is base fabrcaor his
wares but the nickel plate, while up to the
gold standard with its present standard of weight and
fineness. Don't experiment with your stomach and
find out your mistake afterwards when you have
called in physician to counteract drinking impure aes
Our TadCaSter AleS
Are acknowledged by the highest medical authorities to
be the standard of excellence The best places in the
city have them on draught, and they are bottled by
the following
P A. Doyle Mllbury Werner Washington Square.
W. McKcon Co., SoutbdgeSt Joseph Harper Souhbdg
Geo. Bebebach Co.. ST. Gein Hartgan Glen Street
Ciustaf Johnson School Street M F. ODay. Water Street
P. Mclaughlin Winter Street. P. OShea Mllbury Street
M. B. WaIh Salem Street Connors & Tno, Canterbury St
Samuel DAY. Cambridge Street A. Soucy Lamarne Street
A. Dupre, Suffolk Street. John A. Hartgsn Main ST.
Fonan Cou Washington ST E. A. Bradley, Ward Street
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He went to war and won renown
And then came home again;
He used to be a carpenter.
But now he wields a pen.
Chicago News.
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They are busy at Wilkinson's candy
kitchen. They now employ five candy
makers besides other help and are
making up four tons Of candy for the
holiday trade.
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For nice lunch or a good dinner
and delicious coffee, the Star Lunch and
Dining Heoom is the place to go.
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Sterling Silver, Button Hooks, Nail
Files. Blotters etc, 25c upwards, at
GREEN'S.
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In making out your Christmas list
do not forget the sideboard. The best
supplies in liquors and beers can be
obtained at Hewett's, Foster street.
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Buy pound of tea or baking powder
of d. A. Howe, and get a china souve-
mir cup and saucer, Of the principal pla-
Christmas. 27s Main St, Worcester.
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The line of Jewelry, Chinaware Sill
ments, at 1911 Front St, Commonwealth
building, is the most complete, includ-
ing articles in China, Clocks, Watches.
Table and Pocket Cutlery. Lamps, Eye
Glasses and many specialties Ior the
holidays. A. b. Hall e Co.
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Miss Mabel f. Warren and Miss Jen-
ME l.. Knight of Mount Holyoke College
are spending their vacations in town.
There have been many reports of the
serious condition of Conductor Harry
Henshaw, who was badly bruised in
Wednesdays accident. Dr. r. H. Gift
ford told a Spy man, tonight, that he
was getting along as well as any one
could whose nerves had received such a
Shock
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STATE HIGHWAY.
West 9rookfield Apportionment Assured
Social and Other Matters.

West Brookfeld Dec. 23.-All parties
owning lands on the proposed state
highway in the town of West Brook
field have signed a release for all
claims for damages, as abutters, with
one exception. Sumner Fl Reed claims
a bond from the town that they will
preserve his cattle drives nnder said
road, but will sign a quittance for all
other damages. AS this is a. matter
which can be easily settled, it is hoped
that the town will receive it's appor-
tionment of state highway for next
year.
Miss Sarah Edminster teacher in the
second primary school, has been so Sc
riously sick that there has been no
school in her division This week.