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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26

during this weeks sale. Twt
items this morning judg'
many others by them:
Antique Bedroom Suits, II
pieces: Dresser, with FAX
30 bevel glass, Serpentine
top and two swell draw
ers; handsomely carved
bed; wash stand with
SplaSher back; good soft
top mattress; good woven
wire springs; two feather
pillows; two cane seat
chairs; one cane seat
rocker; center table, "a
in. top. HERE'S the ac-
tual worth Of this set,
individually:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
Curtains and
Draperies

mdt(ll llCSC LOW piiSSo VII
Curtains and DraperleS in any
store in this country-but you
can't. Quality'S the best
always.
Real French Fish Net Cur
tains, 315 yards long; very
desirable artistic designs,
worth $I.75, at 9Sc
Saxony Net Lace Curtains,
beautiful designs and Su-
perb quality, worth $3.50,
at 50. 40
Tapestry PortiereS, full width
and length, knotted fringe
at both ends; large line OF
colorS, worth $500, at 81. 9S
French Fish Net, fifty in.
wide; fully worth 25c yd.,
THIRD FLOOR.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
THE GREAT STORE.
Furniture
Bargains

Tremendous Furniture SELL
ing here in January. Think
of it! Values of a lifetime
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
Aprons

Extra large size; good quail
ity cambria, wide hem and
tucks, embroidered and
rufiled edges. About 100
styles, all told, includlnga
lot Of Tea Aprons. All at. 21c
MAIN AISLE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26

Mems, Women'S and Chill
dren's Fast Black Super
fine Quality Hosiery, in a
complete line of sizes,
worth at the least sc pair.
Today at 6C
Women's Extra Fine Quality
LiSle Thread Hosiery,
Richelieu ribbed, superior
faSt-black, worth CSC.
Today, special at 24'
Women'S High Ora de,
Fleece-Lined Fast Black
Hosiery-none better Il
any price. Special at 81
MAIN FLooR-MAIN AISLE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
Hosiery Bargains

Great day for hosiery, this
one. Just about enough of
the lots advertised to last un-
til night; but the early CON-
ers will get the pick of. the
choicest lots:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26

Bedstead.... .$a7.so
WaShStand.
aDle. l.2o
Chairs. ...... 2.Io
Rocker ....... I.So
Springs -. ass
Mattress ..... 2.oS
Pillows. .... 2.98
Total. .$4I.55
During this last January week
the suit complete for
$1,000
and you'll marvel at its
elegance and cheapneSS.
ChiffOniere
Built Of handsome solid pol
ished Oak, with five large
drawers, worth at least
$3.50. Very special at s3. 40
FOURTH FLOOR.
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THE GREAT STORE.
Dress Goods
Bargains

Beautiful patterns in Dress
Goods. New as the morning,
pretty as the rainbow, rich in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
Examine Mill
bury Mill.
SIEVE RAJ COTTON
Men From Boston and Prov
idence In Party.

Milbury. Dec. PA party of bust
ness men arrived in town at S.47 o'clock
this morning, looking for favorable
site upon which to locate. The party
came from Providence and Boston, and
it is likely that they were cotton manu-
facturers.
The party evidently had the spot
picked out, which they intended to
visit, as they boarded the T. O'Clock
car and went to Bramanville. where
they found Augustus S. Winter, one
of the owners, who escorted them to
the mill. The party looked over the
premises and found everything in first
class shape and well adapted for man
ufacturing of any sort.
The Spy man was unable to locate
the names of the visitors or the bust
ness which they were in. This after
noon the flood gares were opened and
the water let into the pend in front
of the mill. This movement is thought
by many to mean business" and it is
expected that the plant is sold though
| this fact has not been established.
The closing of Dority pond by the
board of inland fish commissioners has
caused considerable comment in town.
and many believe that they have the
privilege of fishing there until the pond
is legally posted. Today several fisher
men were at the pond and appeared to
have little fear of the fish Wardens.
Yesterday three fishermen fished all
day, and came away unmolested with
nine large pickerel.
John NJ. White and Everett Walling
hunted the Potter hill district in West
Millbury this afternoon, but failed to
capture "Reynard
Today Lake Singletary was practical
ly abandoned all the fishermen being
Disguised with the way the fish had
acted during the past few days. Henry
and George Flagg and Charles Harris
were out with the ice sleds and ac-
commodated the ones who wished to
try their patent sail sled
A meeting of the directors of the
Millbury Savings Bank was held to-
day.
Patrick May has gone to work for
henry Marley, in place of Fred Locke
resigned
Charles Burtt Millbury's famous cen
ter is to play with the Marlboro indie
pendent team against the Marlboro Y
M. c. A. team this evening.
William Nield returned to his home in
Providence today.
Charles Ashley, who has been visit
ing friends in town for the past few
days, returned to his home in Haverhill
today.
Fred Graves returned to Wampote to-
day.
Daniel McGrath and John Durkin re-
turned to Hyde Park today
Thomas L. Sullivan returned to
Fitchburg today
The public schools opened today.
Joseph Beeso went to Boston today
on business trip.
Charles Shurn of Worcester is the
guest Of his aunt, Mrs. George Hall of
North Main street.
The c. Y. NJ. L. A team are to play
the Burke athletic team of Lowell in
the town hall, Saturday evening.
Daniel Fitzpatrick of Boston is Visiting
friends in town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
Spencer Higg
Alumni
HOLD A REUNION


Spencer, Dec. 27.-Odd Fellows hall
presented a delightful scene tonight at
the annual reunion of the Spencer high
school alumni. OF the 100 members Of
the association, most of them were
present. The affair this year was very
informal and consequently most enjoy
able. The committee tried a new scheme
this year, and instead of holding ban
quet at the Massasoit hotel, the ban
quet was done entirely away with,
While dancing and an entertainment
were substituted i'll its place. Bemis'
orchestra furnished music for dancing.
Besides the dancing, E. P. Crerle OF
Worcester, humorist, gave several Sc
lections during the evening in order to
make it more enjoyable. Refreshments
Of ice cream, cake, and fruit punch
were served by Caterer William Il.
Searls of Spencer.
The floor was in charge of Lewis w.
Dunton and Leslie Mann. The officers
of the association this year are: Pres
ident, Chester B. Allen, Camden, Me;
ice-presdent, Mrs. George l.. FaXon,
Spencer; secretary and treasurer,
Charles Estes, Spencer. The executive
committee consists of Leroy Ames,
William J. Heffernan, Matte A. Jones
and Mary E. Bemis,
Among those present at the reunion
tonight We're Mrs. E. NJ. Bliss, Mrs.
Charles H Allen, Alice Ames, Laura
F. Bacon, Mary E. Bemis Mrs. Charles
A. Bemis Mrs. LeGrand Stone Mrs.
Emily Bemis, Misses Carrie and Lulu
Allen, Annie J. Ward Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles e. DuntOn, Henry H. Wheeler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Barr, Addie
Comins, Sue Morse, Frank K. Bacon.
Mrs. George l.. FaXon Margaret
Sloane, Christopher ]. Carr William
E. Trail, Harry Vernon, Daniel Coffey,
John f. Dillon, DR. Charles Barton
Eva Munroe, Annie Tucker Sadie Con-
don, Minnie Howe. Louis Snow, Thorn
as X. Faxon, Lille Mann, Walter
Prouty.
Florence Jones, w. J. Heffernan, Nj.
and Mrs. E. o. Snow, Lewis Dunton,
Linus Fl. Bacon, Edith Rowland, Harry
d. Billiard, Misses Eliza and Mary
Achim. Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Hathaway,
Mary Woodbury.. Alice Bullard Julius
r. Sibley. Ray B. Marsh, George e.
Boyden, Nellie Goodnow, Fred A. Liv-
ermore and wife, Aston p. Grout and
Kate Donnelly, Leslie Mann.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
Grand Social
Affair.
GEN TILE MEMS CLUB
Inaugurate Social Season
at Southbridge.

Southbridge, Dec. 27.-The town hal
presented a handsome picture tonight
as the merry dancers whirled in a gay
two-tep or dreamy waltz. The event
was the social given by the Elmhurst
Club, the well-known gentlemen
club that occupies handsome quarters
in the bank block.
The social is the first the club has
ever given, and the committee were
agreed that the affair should be a
brilliant one, and right well they sue
ceeded, for the occasion was a striking
ly complete and enjoyable one, and as
the last strains of the final waltz died
away the universal wish of the com
pany was that many more similar af-
fairs should take place.
The town hall that has often looked
beautiful, never looked better or con-
tanned a more handsome company, and
only words of praise can be spoken of
the Elmhurst Club and their able COM
mittee.
Many guests were present from out
of town and helped to make the event
a success. In their first effort the Elm
hurst Club have scored a victory and
may rest content that they have Civ
en- their friends a most enjoyable eve
ming, the committee who so we'll carried
out the work entrusted to them were
c. Howard Edmonds president of the
club, c. A. Rice, W. r. Olney and S. D.
Perry.
The Cercle Canadien have added to
the attraction in their pleasant rooms,
on Main street, a large bagatelle board,
and it is proving quite an attraction
for the members and many contests
have come up. The present club rec
ord, and very good one, is held by
Octave Either, at 1860 points; but many
are trying to break it, and it is in con-
slant danger of being replaced by a
better one.
The funeral of Miss Christine Phil
lips, who died Sunday last will be held
today, from the home of her parents,
South street.
Miss Jennie Boyd, who for the past
few days has been the guest of her
brother, William A. Boyd, returned to
her home, in Providence, today
Miss Bertha Weatherhead of Pough-
keepsie, n. Y. has been the guest of
her brother George Weatherhead, and
family for the past few days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
WESrBORo.

Westboro, Dec. 27-One Of the pair of
black horses belonging to Edward Ark
Wen fell on the ice this afternoon and
was considerably bruised. The horse
was not shod, and was hitched, with
It's mate, to a wagon used for carting
coal. In turning into the ally between
the Goddard and Kimball stores, the
animal slipped and went down in a
heap, breaking the harness.
Mrs. Lucy Eddy died at her home on
Church street this morning. The de-
ceased was rs years old.
Charles c. Davis of Worcester was in
town today.
Frank Utley of Company c, Fifth
regiment, U. S. ", is stopping in town
for a few days.
Miss Alice Cleaves of Roxbury is WIS.,
iting friends in town. Miss Cleaves was
formerly a Westboro girl
Selectman Henry l.. Chase and fam
fly returned today from a visit with
friends in Maiden.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
Trouble
In Marlboro.
WINDOWS BROKEN
In Big Shops by Stones
Thrown by Angry Strikers.

Marlboro, Dec. 2Z-Today was day
full of incidents and excitement as far
as the big shoe strike is concerned. This
morning the J. A Frye factory opened
its doors for those of the help that
wished to return. A number respond
ed to the invitation of the firm.
The strikers say the number does not
exceed so, while those connected with
the factory place the figure higher.
The pickets of the strikers were on
duty shortly after o'clock in the morn
ing. and it is supposed that a report
.of the conditions existing at the factory
was soon reported at labor headquar-
ters
At noon a crowd Of about 500 sympa-
thizers Of the strikers gathered in
front Of the factory to watch the oper-
atives come from work. Three po-
lieemen were on duty, but they had
nothing to do as the gathering was I'M
usually quiet and orderly.
Inc ilrst operatives to leave the fac
tory We're the girls, Is in number. They
marched through the crowd without
hlnchlng, and not d word or objection
able action greeted their appearance
The male help followed, and they were
alIoWed to go their way in peace.
IN all 81 left the factory by the front
entrance, and q few are said to have
gone out the back way. Several re-
FUSED to go back in the afternoon.
me upper leather cutters are the lar
Eest number working in the factory
although there are some employed in
1he sole leather, stitching and other de-
partments.
AT the lasters' union rooms, informa-
l'on was given out that not a laster
was working. AS the day passed on,
Ine feelings of the strikers sympa-
Lniaers seemed to intensity, and the re
SUIT was another large crowd at the
FACTORY in the evening.
A detail of nine policemen was on
auly and they kept the crowd moving.
~ I9ur o'clock the stitchers were al
IoWed TO leave the factory.
beEond an exchange of angry glances
.IeFe was nothing done that would stir
the passions.
little later the police left the vicin-
i'y OF lhe factory. The crowd began to
, uiillIliSh and it was thought that there
would be no further trouble.
AT o'clock the cutters and other dag
help came out About this time a NUM-,
yer OF stones We're thrown at the fac
toIy' Four or five panes of glass were
broken IN the office and factory win
VOWS as result of these actions. Three
p1oHcemen returned to the factory after
t ms occurred, but none of the stone
lhroWers We're discovered.
= Two men working in the factory were
lo9lioWed up Chestnut street by a crowd
Oh people, who evidently did not APP
prove OF the place where they were en-
pioyed. After showing their displeasure
az the Two mems action. the impromptu
escort caused them no further trouble
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
uxRRlpGE.

UXbridge Dec. 27.-The funeral Of
Mrs Sarah Wood was held at pa
o'clock today at the home of her son
Samuel T. Wood. Several selections
were rendered by a quartet, composet
OF Daniel p. Hill, LIE Roy s. Farnum
William Whitmore and George c. Alb.
ellis. Revs. G, A. Roys and f. l.. Bris.
tol OBLIGATED. The bearers were Charles
=. Brown, Ephraim Brown, Charles %
Crocker, Jonathan Croker Charles A
Taft and Charles e. Seagrave. The
burial was in the family lot at Prospect
Hill cemetery. Rev. C. A. Roys con.
Quoted the services at the grave.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
NORTH sROOKFlELD.
Funeral of Mrs. Duncan-Dr. Smith Gone
West After Wife.

Funeral Of Mrs. Duncan-Dr. Smith Gone
West After a Wife.
North Brookfeld, Dec. 27-The flu
neral services over the late Mrs. Will
liam Duncan We're held at her home,
on Summer street, this afternoon at .
o'clock. Rev. John L. Sewell Off
ciated and the Apollo Quartet sang
The interment was at Walnut Grove
cemetery.
D. c. Perkins, who for number of
years has been in charge of the town
farm, expects to resign his position in
the near future and remove his family
to Newport News Va, where he viii
engage in business.
Joseph Huard and Anna Ledoux,
both of this town, were married at St
Josephs Church, this morning, by Rev
FIR. James p. Tuite. This evening a
reception was held at Castle Hail.
where the happy couple received their
friends and dancing was enjoyed.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker have
returned from their visit to Licking
ton.
Miss Florence Campbell has returned
from her visit to Worcester.
w. H. Quigley's private dancing class
will hold a reception to their friends, at
Castle Hall, tomorrow evening.
DR. L. A. Smith left this evening on
a visit to Harrisburg, o., and The Spy
is in a position to announce lex
elusively'' that the popular doctor will
be united in marriage to Miss Ota
Marty ChenoWeth NJ D.. at the home
IF the brides father, in Harrisburg,
Dec. 80 This announcement will be
surprise to the many friends of DR..
Smith.
The high school alumni cleared $33
at their dance last night
The new republican town committee
will meet and perfect their organiza-
ton the first of next week.
The plan of holding informal meet
ings to discuss town topics" as
brought out in todays spy, meets the
approval of all, and an attempt will be
made to hold them in the near fu-
tf1rp
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
GREAT FISHING.
Wickaboag Lake Gives Forth Large Pick
erel and EeIs.

GI6l anu GSiSs
West Brookfeld, Dec. 27.-Lake
Wickaboag for the past week has been
dotted with spots of black over its sur
face, which, upon investigation, prove
to be fishermen who are trying their
luck in fishing through the ice, and
most of them are we'll pleased with the
catches they make.
Yesterday a party from Spencer con
sisting of T. n. Guerein of the Waldo
House, Fred Gendreau, J. b. Gendreau,
Peter Bonnie, William Moulton, Fred
Arseneault of Spencer and Joseph
Prieur of Marlboro, carried home with
them one black bass which weighed
four pounds and three ounces, one eel
of about four pounds weight, so pick
erel and 20 white perch weighing al
together little more than 80 pounds.
Another party from Brookfeld, consist
ing of Thomas Mack and his friends
carried home about go pickerel and
perch of rather smaller weights: and
local fishermen are making more than
their average catches.
Mrs George A. Hamilton received a
telegram last evening that her father,
]. e. Merritt Of Bangor Me, was not
expected to live through the night.
This morning she took the first train
east, hoping to reach home before he
dies.
Master Workman ]. w. Houghton
and Recorder George Messenger of
Wickaboag Lodge. No. 1888, A. O. U,
w, visited Quabog Lodge, A. o. u. w,
at North Brookfeld, last evening.
Tomorrow evening the annual church
reunion Of the Congregational Society
will be held at the church
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

McKenna for drunkenness, and were
arraigned in Judge Curtis private room
this morning, to answer to the above
charge. Both men pleaded guilty, and
We're each fined IS, which was paid.
The missing team, which belonged to
Goozy, has been located in North
Brookfeld by Deputy Sheriff Draper.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
NORTHBORO.

Northboro, Dec. 27.-The satinet and
blanket mills at Woodside are closed
for week on account of a broken shaft
in the finishing room.
The large smoke stack to be used at
the American camera shop is being
erected today.
Timothy Shea, while playing at his
home this forenoon, hit his head agains,
stove, cutting cash across his fore
head which required four stitches for
repairs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

McGlynn e Proctor's valuable mare
died yesterday.
James c. Brown of forest street WIS.,
tied friends in Worcester the past few
days.
John Whitelock of New York CITY
Is the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Whitelock of Main street.
Rev. John T. Madden, r. p, of Web
ster, was the guest of Mrs. Henry Law
ton Of Pine street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

after Christmas what? exclaimed
Mrs. Cawker with a look into the future.
Economy" replied Mr.. Cawker SEN
tentiously.-Judge.
Don't nebber complain dat somebody
hab made a fool O. you" said Uncle Eben.
''Mebbe all he done was to expose yoh
true character. Washington Star.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

There was a Christmas tree at the
Northbridge Centre Congregational
Church last evening, and the vestry of
the church was crowded. After the
distribution of the presents d social
evening was enjoyed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

The children of the Dutch church
held Christmas sociable yesterday af-
ternoon, which was largely attended
Refreshments were served and a pro-
gram was carried out. A sociable time
was enjOyed by al present.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

The engagement of Charles Albion
Barton Of Uxbridge to Miss Carolyr
e. Daniels of Blackstone is announc.
ed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

Suit the people because they are Trad
Of bitter doses with the pain and gripiug
that usually follow. Carriers Little Liver
Pills One pill dose.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
GRAFTON Az EASE.
Provision Of Telephone System a Protec.
ton Much Welcomed.

Grafton, Dec PIN compliance with
the recent orders posted by the order
of Superintendent Akarman, the Con-
solidated road is to have a telephone
connection at each of the turnouts
along the Grafton extension, and also
one at the trestle bridge on Akarman's
farm, and another at the terminus of
the line in the center of the town.
Telephone instruments are to be carried
by the crew of each car and are 10
be used in communicating with head
quarters in case of a car having to
wait an unusual length Of time at any
of the turnouts for the car bound in
the opposite direction.
These orders have been issued since
the Leicester accident and are very
gratifying to Graftonites, who do not
care to figure in similar wreck.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28
VERY PECULIAR FREAKS.

Spencer, Dec. 27-Deputy Sheriff
Henry P. Draper and officer G. L. Bull
lard arrested Arthur G. Cooley at noon
today for insanity. Cooley is about %
years of age but did not know enough
to tell where he was born, or where he
makes his home. Last January young
Cooley came to town and went to work
as d farm hand for Herbert L. Jones
of Wire Village.
Cooley worked for Mr.. Jones until
July, when he left town. During this
stay with Mr. Jones, he noticed that
Cooley was d peculiar young
man, and seemed to have spells when
he was absent minded, but did not
deem his trouble anything serious. One
cold night about a week ago, while Mr..
Jones was working about his barn.
young Cooley again made his appear
ance, and not having anywhere to go,
Mr.. Jones kindly offered him a supper
and lodging under his roof. The next
morning when Mr.. Jones returned from
peddling his milk, he found Cooley bus
lily at work, doing the chores about the
barn
Mr.. Jones then told him that if he
wanted to stay with him a week or so,
until he could find employment, and
work for his board, he was welcome to-
The young man seemed to grow worse
during his last stay at Jones', and
could not tell whether he had MIXED a
COW or not.
Last night he left the Jones farm not
saying where he was going or what he
was going to do, but simply packed his
grip and got out. This morning MI
Jones received a letter from Cooley,
asking him to be at the post office at
u o'clock this noon.
Mr.. Jones Immediately notified the
officers, who at 10 o'clock laid in wait
for the insane man. At ~ o'clock Cooley
alighted from a Worcester and Subur-
ban electric, and was proceeding to the
post office, when he was arrested by
officers Draper and Billiard. Mr.. Cooley
made no objection to being taken to the
station, not seeming to realize where
he was going or who he was with
The letter to Mr.. Jones was written
with a fine hand but in a rambling
manner which would indicate that the
mans MIND was unbalanced. When
Cooley was asked by the officers if he
knew Jones of Spencer, he replied
that he never knew such a man, and
did not know where Spencer was" He
could not say where he came from,
stating that everything was a blank to
him.
Medical Examiner e. w Norwood
and DR.. f. r. Wheeler examined the
man and pronounced him insane He
was committed to the Worcester in
sane asylum, and will be taken to Wor-
cester tomorrow by Deputy Sheriff
Draper.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

La grippe is having it's evil effects
upon many residents here, and seems
to be epidemic among the older inhabi-
tants. Local physicians are kept busy
by the unusually large number Of calls.
and their number of patients is increas-
ing every day which is due to the very
changeable climate during the past few
weeks.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-28

wheat shred brown bread and wbeat
Shred ats steamed fruit pudding. eith wi,e at
or h., by Speaking to the driver Of team
VIZ og le Ge or postal to Shredded