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Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
CHARLTON CITY.
FRANCHISE GRANTED.

fftAISC1lsE OTRANIEl)
The franchise for the electric road
from southbridge to Charlton Depot
having been signed by the selectmen
of southbridge, now comes the chance
for Charlton selectmeh to make or
break
Dwight Aldrich is somewhat i'm
proved.
Harry Aldrich is slowly improving
The last lecture in the course Will be
given by Rev A. P. Short OF Marlboro,
Thursday evening Feb. "a Subject.
'Shoestring circuit, or frontier preach
eT's experience"
The school board will meet ait the
Centre school house Saturday, the 18th.
at g a. m, to complete the work of the
year
Mr. r. 3. Grigson has closed his school
and with his family have returned to
birmingham to spend the eight weeks
vacation. His return for the next term
is anticipated.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
CHARLTON.
REGULAR WEEKLY BUDGET.

REGULAR WEEKLY BUDGET.
Allen Huntley Of Claremont, n. H.,
who formerly lived here and had his
home with the late ]. H. Hathaway, has
been visiting relatives and friends in
town.
Bert H.. Bond, while ehopping in the
woods lately, cut his foot so badly as
to require the services of DR.. Abel.
f. s. Ray is making preparations for
an addition to his barn to be used for
the storage of carriages and farming
tools.
A meeting of the junior Christian En-
deavor Society, held Tuesday evening at
the house OF w. F. Freeman, on Dresser
hill, called out a large attendance.
Rev. w. j. Herbert Hogan Of Wash
ington, D. c., who has preached for he
Universalist Society a portion of Slch
year, for the past two years, has been
invited by the society to return in the
spring, ard has taken the matter under
consideration.
According to returns to the town
clerk, there were in 1897 II marriages,
SO births and % deaths in town.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
CORDIALLY RECEIVED.
southbndge Couple rendered Reception
in Town Hall.

Southbmdge, Feb. 1.-THE town han
tonight was the scene Of a gay
assembly OF people, on the occasion
of the reception rendered to Mr.
and Mrs. Charles II, Tereault. on their
return from their honeymoon trip. Mr.
and Mrs. Tetreault were married In
Notre Dame Church, Worcester, Mon
day last The bride was formerly Miss
Celina n. Lapierre of Worcester, and
the groom was q very popular young
man of this town, as tonights reception
clearly showed. There was a large as
sembly of friends present, including the
brides family of Worcester, with other
friends. and many from Spencer, Web
ster and other towns
The reception last for about two hours
and was followed by dancing, music be-
ing furnished by Green & Peloquin's Or
chestra. Refreshments were served
during the evening from the banquet
hall in the town hall building. Mr., and
Mrs. Tetreault were the recipients Of
many beautiful wedding gifts and the
congratulations and good wiehes Of their
friends were countless. Whatever the
future may be, Mr.. and Mrs. Tetreault
will always have cause to remember to-
nights reception as one OF the happiest
occasions of their lives. Among the
presents received was a fine dining
room set Seventy couples were in the
grand march.
A PLUCKY YOUTH.
Joseph Kelly about II years of age,
employed in the gold stock room at the
American optical works, while wiping
the oil from the gear Of machine, ac-
cidentally got his thumb caught. crush-
Ing the end. DR.. F. H. DIN found it
necessary to amputate the end Of his
thumb. Young Kelly submitted to the
operation without taking any anaes-
thetic, and after the wound was dressed
he returned to his work.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
BURIAL AT MILLBURY.
Funeral of Mrs. Maroney Held in ST. Phil
ip's Church.

Grafton, Feb. 1.-THE funeral of Mrs.
Thomas Maroney, who died Tuesday
morning, as a result of poison accident
ally taken week ago, was held at st.
Philips Church, at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. Rev. FIR. John r. Murphy pro-
nounced the eulogy, in which he paid
high tribute to the life and Christian
character of the deceased. A large
number Of friends attended to pay their
last tribute to the departed Mrs. Ma
roney's maiden name was Amy l.. Ba-
shaw. She was born in Sutton and
spent her days there until uniting in
matrimony with Thomas Maroney of
this town, Dec 6, 1896. Since which
time she has resided in the eastern part
of the town known as Fitviile. Her
husband is the only survivor. The in
terment was at Millbury, where her an
cestors are buried. a4-
A FINE ENTERTAINMENT.
The Christian Endeavor of the West
Church gave an entertainment this eve
ming, preceded by the meeting of the
Ladies Sewing Circle. Among those
who took part in the program were:
Roland G. Usher, violin solo; the Fiske
sisters, violin selections; l.. Arthur Nc
Clellan, vocal solo; Ethel Robbie, piano
solo. The local talent was assisted by
Miss Daisy Jourdan of Worcester, WHO
read several diversified selections in a
most pleasing and accomplished man
ner, which showed that although she is
yet but II years of age, she possesses
much literary ability After the enter
ment refreshments We're served and an
iowa HE evening was Gsnpnf
HILL TOWN NOTES.
d. n. Gibbs has resigned his position
as a member of the town house com
mittee. Mr. Gibbs was elected in March,
1896, and his term does not expire till
March, 1899. A successor will be chosen
at the coming spring election.
Members Of Grafton F. of A. have or
ganized a degree staff and secured the
necessary paraphernalia.
c. c. Cook Of Milford has shipped two
carloads Of telegraph poles from the
Dunn woods to Boston.
The study class Of the Baptist church
held their postponed meeting this eve
ming. The fourth stage Of Pilgrims
Progress was studied.
The subject for discussion at tomor-
row evenings meeting of the history
class, in the Vestry of the Unitarian
church, will be Ivan Ivanovitch, Ned
Bratts and Ixion."
Burkett Of Worcester, a noted base
ballist, will give a smoke talk at the
club room of the Grafton association,
tomorrow evening.
George Crow, the victim of the naph-
tina fire at Forbush & Browns shop, is
now rapidly improving, and his many
friends will soon see him on the street,
unless he has a drawback.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
NORTH RRookElELp-

There will be meeting Of all those
interested in forming Catholic order
Of Foresters, Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock in Grange Hall
The Klondike Club win hold a dance
in town hall Saturday evening. Doyleis
Orchestra will furnish music, while c.
j. Sibley Will prompt
Mamie Parsons and Lizzie Wilson of
Worcester will dance at the Mardi gras
party at town hall, Friday evening.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
NEW BRAINTREE.
A COMING TREAT.

The Farmers Club will be entertained
Feb 22d at the town hall by Mr..
and Mrs H. H. Bush. The address will
be by George K. Tufts, on Our COM
mon schools and school superintend-
ency." The subject for discussion is:
Can farmers lessen their hours of la
Dor without injury to their farming in
terests?' The disputants are Messrs.
Wetherell, Grey. Merrill, Webb, Cham
berlain, Frost, Knight, Austin, Craw-
ford and Barr. The closing essay will
be by Mrs. A. e. Thompson Some of
the exercises will be commemorative of
the day
OTHER NEWS NOTES.
Josiah Bush is very low. DR.. w. S.
Bates of Barre attends him.
Fort Hill school closed Tuesday. Lily
Pond school will close Friday. and the
Centre school next Monday.
Royal p. Warner is still at the hos
pital in Springfield, where he went to
have his foot treated.
There is an article in the warrant for
the annual town meeting in March, to
see If the town will set out maple -. s
for shade on both sides of the higf1a Ay
between the residences of Geo. Thomp-
son and Mr.. Walter Allen, whers, until
recently ash trees have been for nearly
a century.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
A SHIP ABANDONED.

sydney, n. S. W., Feb. 1.-THE rug
Leveret has arrived and reports having
picked up a boat containing the cap
tain and three members OF the crew OF
the Gillian ship Atacana, bound from
Newcastle, N. S. W, to Sandiego. The
Tacama had been abandoned at sea,
Twelve of her crew who left the vessel
In boats, are missing,
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
WEsTBoRo.
WON GOLD WATCH.

Mrs Nellie Crowel is the winner of
the gold watch offered by ]. W. Brit
tain for the most popular teacher in the
public schools of Westboro, Northboro
and Southboro. The votes were counted
by Forbes and Ewell, Thursday after
noon and, although the number of
votes each contestant had was not Civ
en- out, yet the Spy was given the fact
Of Mrs. Crowel having by far the great
est number of votes, and she was de-
clared the winner Of the watch.
TAKEN TO JAIL.
Charles Carpenter Of southboro, poor
debtor, was refused the oatn, and GER
tificate that the oath was refused him
was issued by Judge Fowler. Carpen-
ter was taken to Jail by Deputy Sheriff
Newton.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
HUBBARosT

AT the citizens caucus, held Tuesday
evening, the following officers were NOM
mated. Town clerk, William H. Wheeler
selectmen, John Allen, A. ]. Greenwood
George Howard; school committee Allen
s. Woodward; oyerseers of the poor,
John Adams, Granville Warren, Fred M.
Clark; assessors, George E. Morse, Geo.
Howard, A. j. Greenwood: constables, II
A. Nichols, John Thompson.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
TOWN NOTES.
FlTCHBURG.
MARTTNDALE HELD.

Henry A. b. Martindale was arraigned
before the police court at Manchester,
N. H., Tuesday. charged with an as
sault on a young girl. He waived ex-
animation and was ordered to furnish
bail in the sum of $4,000 for his appear
ance before the supreme court. The wo-
man found in the rooms, Bertha e.
Getchell, was arraigned as an accessory
and held in the sum Of $4,000. Neither
could furnish the required amount of
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
MANY OTHER NOTES.

OKeefeas MINISTRIES VIII give miscel.
laneous entertainment in Williams Hail
Friday evening, the proceeds to be Civ.
en- to st. Joseph's Church to reduce the
debt on the church building
Business at the shoe shop is in a very
lively condition, and additional help is
needed, especially in the closing, stitch
ing and vamping departments.
Rev. George P. Knapp, a returned
missionary from Armenia, has severed
his connection with the American Board
Of Missions, having recently been chosen
secretary Of the national Armenian re-
lief committee He Will continue to hold
his residence in this town. Mrs. Knapp,
whom he married few years ago, and
who has resided here for the past 80
years-except for a few years when she
and her husband were In Armenia--is
called from home quite often to speak
before missionary gatherings in various
places. Mrs. Knapp is the youngest
daughter of the late Addison A. Hunt,
who was for a number of years-from
1854 to 1S69--a teacher in the Sycamore
street and other schools in Worcester
Mrs Kimball, who was stricken with
paralysis last week, died Tuesday, at
the residence of Frank H. Prentiss, in
the easterly part of the town.
The Village Improvement Society will
hold a fair in the town hail, next Tues
day afternoon and evening. There viii
be MANY articles on sale in the numer-
Gus booths, which will be in charge of
parties in costume and a number of
patrons will appear in the dress of the
last century. Gen. and Martha WASH
ington are advertised to be present
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
MILFORD.
STABBED HIS SISTER.

STABBED HIS SISTER.
Michel Ferruccio, an Italian, stabbed
his sister, Tuesday night. The cutting is
said to have resulted from row be-
tween the girls lover and Ferruccio
The latter was arrested and is held in
$1,000 for trial today.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
TAKEN TO JAIL.
M. rELr.ows, HOUSE RuRNRp.

Concord n. H.. Feb. 1.-THE residence
Of Charles l.. Fellows was destroyed by
fire here this morning. Loss $1,000. There
Is 5000 insurance.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
If THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH.

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums. allays all PAIN, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
PAXTON.

VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.
The Village Improvement Society will
give an elaborate entertainment in the
town hall on the 22d inst.
The drama entitled Among the
Breakers" will be the leading feature OF
the evenings program. The persons en-
gagged in the leading parts are: Lewis
S. Clapp, H. H. French, Herbert S. Rob-
inson, A. W. Dwyer, E. P. Keep, John
Catherwood, Cora Kirby, Lulu Brown,
Mamie Van Wick and Fannie Hamilton.
After the drama social dance fol-
lows with music by McAulley's Orches-
ira.
A hot turkey supper will be provided
for all in the dining hail. The doors
open at I and the curtain rises at 745
.. m. Seats are on sale at the post
office.
TOWN NOTES.
A W. Dwyer has taken the contract
to build the school house and j. P. Moul-
ton to put in the foundation.
Capt. Clapp is absent at his old home
in New York, but is expected to return
soon.
Mrs Ella c. TAFT of Gouveneur New
York. is home for q few days to visit
her invalid parents here, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Clark.
The Paxton Inn had the past week
quite large patronage, and all seemed
well satisfied with their entertainment.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
STEAMSHIP WRECKED.
40 Passengers and SO of FIachat's Crew
Drowned.

Teneriffe, Canary Islands, Feb. ,16-
The Campagnie Generate Transatlantic
line steamer Flachat bound from Mar
settles for Colon, was totally wrecked
on Anaga Point, this island, at O. clock
this morning. Her captain, second off,
Ger. eleven Of the crew and one passen-
ger were saved; 80 of the crew and 40
messengers were lost
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18

Any one can take Carter's Little LIVER
pills, they are so very small. No trouble
to swallow. No pain or gripping after taxi
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-18
BARRE.
RESIDENT FoR 50 YEARs.

RESIDENT FOR so YEARS.
Franklin Smith, who has owned and
occupied farm in the south part Of the
town for nearly so years, mas exchanged
his property with Abraham Langevin
Of Ware, for house in the north part
of Ware village. Local people regret
Mr.. Smiths departure from town. Mr..
Smith is one of the few men who can
call every one his friend, and during
his so years of life has always stood FOR
what IS good and true, and has been and
is prominent man of tine town. He
mas held various town offices, and at
one time was one Of the deputy sheriffs
Of this county. t
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23
Took Poison by Mistake.

ALAMEDA, Feb. 22.-Mrs. Martin Pet ronek of 2316 Santa Clara avenue had about 630 o'clock. She had been i'll and was feeling somewhat weak. Thinking that a little stimulant would do her good she went to cupboard where bottle Of could not see the bottle. Nevertheless she took quite drink from it. She had no sooner swallowed the liquid than she found she had made a mistake and had taken a big mouthfull of carbolic acid. pr. Sander was summoned immediately and by administering antidotes managed to save her life, though her throat was painfully burned by the acid, and she will be i'll for some time.
 Football Game.
 ALAMEDA, Feb. 22.-The game of foot ball between the Vampires of this city and the Oakland Recreation team in this city this afternoon did not turn out to be so interesting as was expected Three of the Alameda teams best men were absent and as a consequence the Oakland team had things pretty much their own way. The result was victory TOT the last-named team by a score of to O.
 Wood for Sale.
 ALAMEDA, Feb. 22.-At the meeting of the Board of City Trustees last evening 1t was reported that the wood from the trees in front of the Cohen property on Buena Vista and Versailles avenues had been taken to the corporation yard. There are about 150 cords of 1t and the clerk was directed to advertise it Tor sale It was some of this wood that caused the arrest of Donald Cohen. he having tried to carry it off while the street employees were cutting it down. No further steps have been taken by the Cohens to recover possession of the wood as yet
 Water Rates.
 ALAMEDA, Feb. 22.-At the meeting of the Board of Trustees last evening an water rates at the same figure for this year as for last. It was decided to hold a special meeting on Monday evening next when the ordinance will come up for Da SSaVe
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23
UTHE DUTY OF A CITIZEN
The National Holiday Marked by Patriotic Exercises and Ath-
 letic Events

OAKLAND, Feb. 22.-The various Catholic organizations fittingy celebrated Washingtons birthday this evening by a benefit concert at the Exposition building for the Sacred Heart Church, which was burned Thanksgiving eve. The attend ance was very large and the programme entertaining Colonel James F. Smith was the orator and spoke upon "The Duties of Citizen"
 The programme consisted of the follow ing numbers: Overture, orchestral open ing remarks, Chairman R. H. Hammond ; piano duet, Misses Annie and Tessie Heverin; recitation, Winning Cup" Lucy Donovan; specialties, Alex Rosborough; {; club swinging, Charles Slamberg; over ture, orchestra; oration. The Duties of a Citizen" Colonel James F. Smith; solo, Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," Miss Belle O'Brien: recitation, George F. Clark; recitation and air, Heart Bowed Down." R. E. J. Kern; "El Capitan," or cheStra.
 The Exempt Firemen enjoyed them selves at their annual ball at Armory Hall. They distributed fre-hat souvenirs to their guests. There was a large at tendance.
 The Haywards Athletic Club gave an in- teresting and very successful exhibition of field sports upon their new grounds Valuable trophies were awarded the win ners, the events being open to all resi- dents of the county
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

s,esms5s 1eays ss toE'css nr0saway wharf, , For ports in Alaska, 10 a.. m,. Feb. 5 10. 70. 26, and every fifth day thereafter.
 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. C.), Port Town send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and New Whatcom Buckingham Bay. Wash.), 10 a. m., Feb. 5. 10. 15, 20. 25, and every fifth day thereafter. connecting at Seattle with com- pany's steamers for Alaska and G. N. Ry.. at Tacoma with N. P. Ky, at Vancouver with C. P. Ky.
 mer. 10 a. rn.. Feb 13. 1s. 25 March 3. g. IS. n 27 and every sixth day thereafter
 For Santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon. Ca- yucos. Port Harford (San Luis Obispo). Gavi- ota, Santa Barbara, Ventura. Hueneme, San Pedro, East San Pedro Clos Angeles) and Newport, g a: m. Feb; 2 s: 10. 14. IS. 22. 2s. For San Diego. stopping only at Port Har- ford (San Luis Obispo) Santa Barbara. Port Los Angeles and Redondo Los Angeles), II a. m.. Feb. A. 8. 12 16 20. "A, 2s. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay, San Jose del Cabc, Mazatlan. Altata. La Paz, Santa Ro- salfa and Guaymas CMex.) 10 a. m.. March G. April B. and 2d of each month thereafter.
 The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates and hours of sailing.
 TICKET OFFICE-Palace Hotel. { New Montgomery st.
 10 Market st.. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23

feeble condition and told a peculiar story of being drugged and robbed.
 Maloney has been for years suffering from the effects of paralytic stroke. Saturday, February 12, he says while down town he met a friend. Billy Cur ran. and they went to a saloon on Pine and Dupont streets where they met Dan Crowley and a woman whom he knew only as Annie. They had two or three drinks and then ey all went to a lodg- ing-house at 512 Bush street Maloney remembers being put to bed, but every thing is blank to him between then and Tuesday night, when he awakened and found, his vest open and s37 50 miss ing from his inside vest pocket.
 He got home somehow. and since then he has been suffering from the effects of the drug which he declares was put in his liquor while in the saloon on Pine and Dupont streets. He was sent to the City and County Hospital and Detective Jerry Dinan will make an investigation into the story of being drugged and rob bed. His brother called at police head quarters and was advised to swear out warrants for the arrest of the people sus- pected of robbing his brother and he said he would do so this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23
TOOK POISON FROM 4 QUACK Narrow Escape of a Man Who PatrOnized a
 Peddler. Was Near Death From Acute Spasnls When Relief
 Came.
Charles Elliott Was Induced to Take Generously of Wornnwood
 Mixture.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 ono Proo Iuro1y Uoh %

sos Broadway, Feb 22.
 Charles E. Elliott was seriously pois- oned last evening through taking some medicine that had been given him by a travelling quack doctor.
 For some time Elliott has been suf- fering from dyspepsia, and about a week ago he was advised to place him. self in the hands of an itinerant ven- dor of nostrums. Elliott did so and was told that he was suffering from worms and that a decoction of worm- wood would soon effect a cure. The medicine was prepared and Elliott fol- lowed the instructions very faithfully Each day he became worse and was told that the medicine was of that peculiar nature that makes people sick before it cures them.
 Last night Elliott became violently sick and was seized with convulsions and spasms. When Dr. D. l.. Jones arrived the patient was in very ser ious condition and death was very was poisoned and that his whole sys- tenn was permeated with the irritant As soon as his wife had told Dr. Jones the story he decided it was the result of the "wormwood mixture" and acted accordingly. It was only after seve- ral hours work that Elliott was out of danger, and to-day he declares that no travelling doctor will ever sell him pills again.
 People should take warning by El- liott's case" said Dr. Jones tonight, and be very careful about taking med icines from fakers. Had Elliott taken any more his chances wOuId have heen very slim when I got to his house.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23
WAS A BATTING EXHIBITION. Will & Fincks Win From the Bush nell Alerts by Superior Stick
 Work.

Yesterdays game between the Will & F'incks and the Bushnell Alerts was a batting exhibition from start to finish, in which the former team had a shade the better. Both pitchers were hammered all over the lot, but the Alerts suffered through poor fielding. Shea was taken off first and put in the box and Mos- kimon was moved over to short. That the maneuver was faulty was seen early in the game. as Moskimon could not play the important position nor could Shea pitch. .
 stant improvement and 1t looks as if the veteran will continue for a great many moons. Poulter, the new find in ball circles. proved valuable man to the Will &z Fincks He bats well and plays good all-round game.
 I,nIloruinQ is the score
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23
CITY ATTORNEY W. A. DOW, Who Declares the Water Fixed Last Night B. Illegal, and Who Declares He Will Not Attempt to Defend Them in the Courts.

says that municipalities shall fix wa. Ter rates either by ordinance or rcsolu. ton. but the provision of the charter does not conflict with this, 1t simply specifics the method of fixing the rates more definitely.
 "In San Francisco case the Supreme Court held that it was not necessary for the water rate ordinance to be signed by the Mayor, but that decision was based on the provisions of the consol. idation act, which applies only to San Francisco. IT at act enumerates certain measures which must be approved by the Mayor and the fixing of water rates i not mentioned among these. There. fore, the court held that it was not necessary for the water rate ordinance