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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22
UNSPOKEN SYMPATHY.
little Children Who Were Remarkably
Careful Not to, Hurt an Uncle's Feelings.

little Children Who Were Remarkably
Careful Not to, Hurt an Uncle's Feelings.
He was big, burly, good natured
conductor on country railroad, and he
had watched them with much interest
as they got on the train. There were
two handsome, round faced, rosy cheek
ed boys and three sunny haired, pretty
little girls of various sizes and ages. A
grave, kind looking gentleman, evident
ly their guardian. got in with them,
and the conductors attention was soon
caught by the fact that the apparently
eager conversation was carried on by
means of deaf and dumb alphabet, the
gentleman joining in so pleasantly that
the conductor beamed on him with APP
prevail. Naturally kind hearted himself,
it pleased him to see this trait in others,
but his honest eyes were misty as he
thought of his own noisy crowd OF
Youngsters at home and contrasted them
with this prim little company who
smiled and gesticulated, but made no
sound.
1t was plain they were off on holt
| day jaunt, for they all had satchels and
wore festive Ego away" air, and the
conductor, whose fancy played about
them continually, settled it in his mind
that they belonged to some asylum and
were going with their teacher for va
cation trip He couldn't help watching
them and nodding to them as he passed
through the car. They returned his
greeting in kind, being cheerful little
souls, and he began to look forward
with regret to the time of parting.
At length at one of the rural stations
the gentleman kissed the young ones
hurriedly all round and got off the
train. They leaned out of the windows
and waved enthusiastic farewells as the
car moved OH. Then the biggest "little
girl" took brown paper bag from her
satchel and distributed crackers in even
shares. The conductor in passing smiled
and nodded as usual as the little girl
held out the paper bag to him.
"Do have some," she said.
He started back in sheer amazement.
"Whatl' he exclaimed. "You car
talk, then-all of your"
"Of coursel'' they cried in chorus.
The conductor sank into the seal
across the aisle. 81 thought you wer,
deaf and dumbi" he gasped.
"Oh, how funnyp' cried one of TIT
rosy checked boys. "Why, that wa
Uncle Jack, poor fellowi He was borr
that way. We wouldn't talk while HI
was with as; IL might hurt his feelings
. you know. Hello, here's our station
Come ON, girlsl' And the FIVE troope,
noisily out and waved their handler
? chiefs from the platform as the trail
moved on. Belle Moses IN sc. Nicholas
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22
The Ayes Had IL.

There is certain representative in
the house from "a western state whose
secretary as young woman. She Is
pretty, and she is as bright az she is good
looking. being also the possessor of a
pair of beautiful brown eyes. The other
day she called on cabinet official to
ask q favor for constituent. The grave
and digniied head Of the department
hooked at her and said, my dear young
lady, Lam afraid / cannot do what you
ask, although your big brown eyes
-.Thep the ayes have it," quick as q
rzash the young woman said. And she
got what she requested. New York
Tribune
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22
Avoid the IL ush.

Harry W. Francis Il Co., expert wall
paper cleaners, are prepared to take
orders for work now. Beware OF travel
ing paper cleaners. We use the only pre-
paration for the work. We do it right
and work on all grades OF paper.
Francis Compress Compound has been
used on the walls OF some OF the best
houses in Detroit with success. Office,
800 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22
Clrxer Woman.

~sThere is no use trying 10 deny IL, -
- mid one man to another "Blims is
GhadIy married hate to say it. but 1t e
I'D"
-AsIIow do you know
~~By talk I have just had with him. -
-ssDocs he complaint"
emo. That's the pathetic part Of It.
EHs vas telling me how good natured
60 .clsvsr his wife IL because thii
zuunins abe showed him how to faster
So bracss 20 his trousers with hair
-. "-Lcudm TIT Bits.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22
Buckien,s Arnic saIve

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Scores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chil.
biains. Colns. and all Skin Eruptions
and POSITIVELY cures Piles, or no pay re
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by d. T
Macdonald, Calumet. and Belhumeur
Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

George B. Secord. the well known con-
tractor OF Towanda, N. Y, says: Il
have used Chamberlain Cough Remedy
in my family for long time and have
found it superior to any other" For
sale by Sodergren & SodergreD, Drug
Rists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

What pleasure Is there in life with q
headache. constipation and biliousness
Thousands experience them who could
become perfectly healthy by using De-
Wits Little Early Risers. the famous
little pills. SODERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

Don't annov others by your coughing,
and risk yonr life by negIecting a cold.
One Minute Coukh Cure cures coughs,
colds. Group, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles,
SODERGREN & SODERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

Until the clo-e OF the lenten season. we
expect to keep in stock. at the Calumet
market, salt water and fresh water fish,
sailed, smoked and fresh. Fresh fish ar.
riyes on Thursday evening.
Z. r OsTRANDER 4 Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22
To lIndertakera.

For sale, the second best equipped
hearse in the copper country; is of the
best make being built at Sterling, iii. 1t
is pearly new having only been out
twelve times. To be sold cheap. Apply
to Manner & Hunt. Laurium Livery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

After years OF untold suffering from
piles. b. w. Pursell Of Kuitnerville. Pa,
was cured by unng a single box OF De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Skin diseases
such as eczema, rash, pimples and OBJ
stinate sores are readily cured by this
famous remedy.
SopERaREN & SOpERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

Richard klnsman has moved bis shop
from the rear OF the postofiice to the first
building on OAK street, west BIC. Schenk's
sample room.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

Smoke Shaug's Klondike cigars, man
ufactured by L. N. Shaug. SO Pine street,
Red Jacket,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

To RENT-Two rooms over the restau
rant next to the postofice. Apply to
Mr.. Frank ]. Goodsole, ORD. L. Hooking,
Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

New millinery, best assortment at
Gartner's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

Visitors always welcome at the studi
OF Steckbauer & Borough.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

We are here to make your photos and make
them right.
The qualities can be noticed at sight;
Materials the best, workmanship the same,
IL the photo don't suit who 10 to blame
Not Steckbauer & Borough.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

FoR SALE-The building occupied by
Richard Kinsman al a shoe repairing
shop, situated TO the rear OF the postof'
fee. For particulars apply to j. E..
Hooking, Hancock Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

Clothes cleaning, dyeing. repairing
altering and pressing promptly and
neatly done. All work guaranteed &c
prove satisfactory,
MICHIGAN DYE WORKS.
Over 312 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

New furnishing goods at GartDer'r.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

New spring goods at Jacob Gartnsr's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22
Over 312 Fifth street.


Hail % Rent.
The Temple OF Honor IL to rent every
Wednesday night and every second and
third Tuesday In each month. For
terms, etc., apply at the hall.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

New mems hats at Gartner's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-22

&c M bracing ,655 acres on the mineral range,
S] 7e6 ecree In fee. 9Ss acres surface only max
razf0.y68 acres south of mineral range with the
hardwood still standing. together with seven
ria outlet thence to Lake Superior. Plant at
< sAe mine and Lake all In good order and ready
lar operation. Enquire for further partio-
.znx q from w. X. VIVIAN, supt:
Delaware Mine p. o. Keweenaw 90. Mich.
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-01
AN OLD GRANGE.
Barre Observed 25th Anniversary.

Barre, Oct. 31.-The 25th anniversary
of the Barre Grange was celebrated in
it's rooms, in Smith block, Friday dur
ing the day and evening, a large num-
Der of persons being present, as We're
also delegates and guests from oranges
and farmers clubs in neighboring
towns. AT noon an elaborate dinner
was served to nearly 200 people, and so
much food was left over that a 15-cent
dinner was served on Saturday. After
Fridays dinner the exercises of the oc-
casion commenced with singing by
members of the grange, after which
was an Introductory address by Worthy
Master j. f. Rice, remarks and the
obituary record by P. M. Harwood ad-
dresses by Rev. A. F. Bailey, Hon. IT,
P. Root, Sanford B. Cook of Petersham
George Manley Of Hardwick, Harry Al
len of the Hubbardston Grange, Gen.
Chamberlain, by former members from
Gardner and other places and by 9TH
ers. Mrs. D. d. Hilton read the pro-
phecy and Mrs. Henry r. Rice present
ed an able comprehensive history of the
grange during its rs years existence,
and a vote of thanks was unanimously
extended to her for her literary effort
Mrs. George .Ws7G'ook rendered. two fine
songs during the afternoon and eve-
ming, and after a thoroughly enjoyable
social time and more singing, the
guests at a late hour took their de-
parture, well pleased with their enter
tainment and the pleasure of the oc-
casion.
Mrs. t. H. Spooner and daughter
Eleanor left town last Wednesday for
California, where they will remain dur
ing the winter, Mrs. Spooners i'll
health demanding milder climate
Within about a year Mrs. Alice M
Hathorne, Miss Hathorne, Mrs. j. D.
Wadsworth and Miss Jessie Cook have
gone and still remain in California, and
in two or three weeks DIR. and Mrs. J.
o. Cook and Miss Cook will leave town
for the same destination.
There was a large attendance of plIr-
chasers at the auction sale of DIR. ]. O.
Cooks household effects, in the town
hall, Saturday. and very satisfactory
prices were obtained.
A cider mill has been established in
the old saw mill near Heald village
and large amount of apples are being
daily pressed.
The selectmen have appointed A. G.
Wheelock and Matthew Walker ballot
clerks and Harry F. Boutwell, and Mat
thew Walker telleFs for the state cleo
ton, next week The warrant calling
the meeting states that the polls will
be opened at 10 o'clock and may be
closed at 2 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Elliott, who have
been making an extended visit with
friends in Philadelphia and other
places, have returned to their home, on
James street
George T. Brigham has hired the
Arson E. Rice farm in the northwest
part of the town and VIII move his
family there in a few days.
At the close of registration Saturday
evening, only about a dozen names had
been added to the list of voters. and
this nur1ber. is more than offset by the
names of those that have been erased
on account of death or removal from
town. Last spring the assessors re-
turned the names of 626 persons who
were liable for a poll tax of which
number only o'Csaye seen fit to regis
ter
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-01
DIED in WARREN.
N. D. Wires Was a Former Resident Of
North Rrookfeld.

NJ. D. Wires Was a Former Resident Of
North Brookfeld.
North Brookfeld, oct 31-M. D.
Wires, a former resident of this town,
died at Palmer yesterday, after an i'll
ness of several years. Mr.. Wires for
merly owned the store now occupied by
William Gleason, and about Is years
ago he sold out and accepted a position
in Washington, where he worked until
five years ago his health failed and he
moved back to Milford, where he has
since resided most of the time He
leaves two sons, Daniel P. of Milford,
Mass, and Harrison P. of Rockport,
Mass. The remains will be brought
here for tomorrow
c. L. Bush, the Main street shoe
dealer, left a dog in his store last eve
ming to catch rats. This morning the
new shades in his show window and
also that of Mr.. Reed, We're entirely
torn up, besides the two show windows
were a wreck.
The new post Office outfit has arrived
and will be set up at the end of the
week
The high school foot BAH team had
three of their players disabled at South
bridge Saturday and played the last
half with only nine men They feel
that if they can have a return game
with Southbrdge, they can give them
a close game.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-01
A Spencer Car
Man
FATALLY INJURED.
Walter Norton, a Suburban
Conductor, the Victim.

Spencer, Oct. 31.-Walter Norton of
Summit street. conductor on the
Worcester and Suburban electric rail-
way, was fatally injured about the head
while at work this afternoon. Mr.. Nor
ton was coming into Spencer ON his
regular trip at 2.20, and as the sand box
would not work on one of the new vesti-
bule cars, he was on the front platform
sanding the tracks. When he arrived
on Main street Mr.. Norton, while lean
ing out over the rail, struck one of the
electric poles and was thrown violently
onto the sidewalk
He was knocked unconscious for about
five minutes, bleeding badly about the
forehead and lips. His forehead was
very badly hurt and swollen up over
twice its original size, while his lips
We're badly cut, in which it was neces-
sary to take three stitches.
1t was not thought at first that Mr..
Norton was fatally injured, but dur
ing the latter part of the afternoon he
failed rapidly, and at 7.30 o'clock this
evening he passed away Mr.. Norton
was married last June to Miss Edna
Lyons. He was one of the most pop
ular young men on the road, and to-
night the sad circumstances of his
death are the talk of the entire town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-01
Clean OF
Hope
FOR OLD MILLBURY.
Whitney Plant Sold and
Work Begun at Morse's.

Millbury, Oct S1-The business in
Mnlbury began to boom in earnest Co.
day when a gang OF worknen were put
at work cleaning up the old Morse shop
on West street and laying a new floor
at the plant The shop is perhaps one
of the finest built in the country, and
was erected two years ago The floor
will be Of hard pine, covering a space
of $4,000 square feet.
The windows of the shops wifi not
arrive until Wednesday, and then Supt.
Robinson will put an extra force of
men at work putting them in. AS soon
as the floor and windows are in $4,000
worth of machinery will be placed In
| the plant. The boiler house will, be
built as soon as workmen can be
found and the boilers set. The old well
for the water supply will be cleaned
out and enlarged SO that it will not
be necessary to use the sewerage
water in the boilers The owners are
thorough, hustling business men and
VIII enlarge the plant as the business
requires 1t is limited that a spur
track will be put in from the shop to
the tracks of the n. Y, N. II. H. r. r,
tracks.
1t was learned this evening from a
reliable source that the old Whitney
landmark mill property in Bramanville
had been sold to the North Brookfield
Manufacturing Company, and that the
old ruins were to be removed and
plant build
Daniel Dunn sprained his left should
er this evening by falling from
team. He was attended by DR.. Rob-
ert Booth.
Ioa+o,.l n rT;lI in.,,a5.t - ~ a. ror.
Telephone Company of Worcester. was
in town today.
John Whitney was out today ,exercis-
ing his driving stallion, Rob Roy" Mr..
Whitney will put him into training in
the spring
John Lasseire is building a board
walk around the residence of Druggist
E. E. Wood on Main street.
S. X. Larvire has gone to Douglas,
where he intends to purchase q, hotel.
Frank Studerfont of Marlboro was
in town today.
Joseph Miner was arrested this even
ing by Officer Archie P. Martin for dis
turbing the peace.
Miss Mae Baldwin of Boston was in
town today, the guest Of Miss Annie
Smith
Prof. Henry.C Smith of Harvard Col
lege was in town today, the guest OF
Judge John Hopkins.
John Noe who was injured by fall
ing from team last Saturday. is re-
ported as much better today and the
attending physician, Or. Harry c. Mar
tin thinks he will recover.
Word was received from Edward &c.
Cunningham of M battery, Second
regiment, which is stationed mt VIM
throp, Mass, today. Mr.. Cunningham
says he has gained Is pounds since he
Joined, and says he was given hard
tack for the first time today. The regi-
nlent will leave for Cuba, November :.
A Polander was struck by the 6.35
train out of Worcester this evening,
His left foot was cut off and his Shout
der badly mangled.
The members OF the Millbury w. c.
r. u. are invited to meet at the room
of the Worcester w. c. t. U. in Y.
M. c. A. building, Nov Sd, at 10 o'clock,
to consider plans for the next state
convention to be held in Worcester.
The regular meeting of the w. G. T.
U. will be held on Friday afternoon at
o'clock in the parlor of the Second
Congregational Church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-01
DEACON "EDD GONE.
sudden Death Of c. E. Gilbert at West
Brookfield.

Sudden Death Of c. {. Gilbert at West
Brookfield.
West Brookfeld, Oct. S1.-calvin Ed
ward Gilbert, an old and respected res
ident of this town, died suddenly this
morning about o'clock. He appeared
to be in his usual health yesterday, and
attended church twice, and arose from
his bed about 10 o'clock to get a drink
of water, and about O'Clock he was
found dead in bed. Mr.. Gilbert was
in his list year, and was twice mar
ried His last wife survives him. He
has been connected with the Congrega
tional Church in this town for many
years, and has been deacon in the
church SO long that he was universal
ly known as Deacon Ed, and his death
was a great surprise this morning. He
left four children by his first wife
Lewis A. Gilbert, who resides in
Brookfleld, Mrs Charles L. Gilbert and
Mrs. w. H. Bruce of West Brookfield
and Mrs. l. II. Bassett of Springfield
Miss Nellie Foster has been appointed
as assistant town clerk.
DR.. Thos. Hiland was in West Brook
field today. He has returned from
Portage Lake, Me-, for the winter
Five names were added to the voting
list Saturday evening.
The citizens of West Brookfield We're
much disappointed at the failure Of the
foot ball team from Leicester Academy
to appear on Saturday afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-01
MANY WERE PRESENT.
southbrldge Citizens Show Respect for
Late Townsman.

Southbridge, Oct. 31.-The funeral of
the late Joseph o. Bourque was held
from Notre Dame Church, today, and
attended by many Of his friends Mr.
Bourque was liked by all who knew
him. and many took this last oppor-
tunity of showing their respect to his
memory. Interment was in Evergreen
cemetery.
by the Knights of Pythias Wednesday
night, will now be held Tuesday night
to avoid conflicting with the Webster
celebration.
Lieut.. M. E. Putney returned Satur-
day night, but went to Boston again
today he being still on duty Lieut.
Putney regrets that the Sixth regi-
ment was called home, as they had
just become situated so they could
enjoy themselves.
The board of registrars held their
last meeting Saturday night, and over
80 names were added to the voting
list.
William Wizards first art talk and
reading will be next Thursday evening,
at the Y. M. c. A. lecture room.
Richard Childe spent Sunday at the
home of his parents, in Woodstock,
Conn.
Hayes Bracket and Miss Marion
Bickerstaff, two well known young
people in town, were married in Mum
son today by the Rev. r. ]. Nichols,
formerly of this town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-01
BOYS CAPTURED.
Northboro officers sezs TWO Lyman
School RunaWaYs.

SSHOOl FNuIaWaYS'
Northboro, Oct. Sl.-Two boys be-
longing to the Westboro Reform School
escaped from the latter at o'clock last
night. The two boys travelled as far as
Northboro, and bunked out here for the
night, being captured this forenoon
about 8 O'Clock vas they were passing
the electric power station, by Bert
Goldthwait and Owen Duffy. The boys
were about Is and, Is years old One of
the two boys has escaped three times.
Duffy and Goldthwait received So apiece
for their capture.
Miss May Sweeney and Miss Mary
Fitzgerald are the guests of Miss Mary
Valentine
A fine looking bay horse recently
purchased by c. ]. Mask attracts a
great deal of attention.
Frank V. Gay has gone to Gardner to
take charge of a drug store.
Charles Morey is painting the inte-
rior of c. B. Frost's store.
Frederick Cox, who has been work.
ing in Connecticut for the past six
months, has returned home.
G. B. Wood has opened his lunch
room for visitors.
Miss Ethel Sargent of School street is
to hold Halloween party at her home
tonight, which all her class are to
attend.
The following is list of names OF
voters registered by Town Clerk Gill
man Howe, Saturday, Oct %;
Edward H. Burnap, Frank E. Blais-
del, Clarence E. Bailey, Elmer B.
Bates, Charles A. Conway, Judson F..
Cousin, Welcome L. Cook, Lynne w I.
Clapp. Bertell L. Dickerson, Samuel A.
Libby, George E. Morgan, George A.
Martin. Burtis w. Sargent, Moses
Thayer, E. E. Thomas, Elmer L..
Thompson, John F. Wheeler, Carl E.
Walker, Maryot N. Wicker.
A large number of friends attended
the Halloween party given by Elmer
Valentine at his home Saturday eve
ming. The young persons enjoyed them
selves with games and all sorts of
pranks, from to $50 o'clock. Among
those present were Miss Lucy Allen,
Misses Julia and Louisa Coffin, Miss
Alice Day Miss Mary Allen, Miss
Lucy Russell, Miss Marguerite Hinck-
ley, Mr.. Palmer, Mr.. Elmer Mellen,
Mr.. Homer Prouty, Mr. VIM. Meanor,
Mr.. Holland Coffin.
Henry Bowler of Taunton is visiting
his brother Charlie on Hudson street.