The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-24
Anniversary
Observed.
AT NO, BROOKFIELD.
Diphtheria Cases Are Many
in Number.

North Brookfeld, Nov. 23.-Mr. and
Mrs. James Miller celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary this after
noon with an informal reception at
their home on South Main street.
Deacon" Miller as he is always called
by his acquaintance, is the youngest
son of Comfort Miller and was born
June IS, 1923, and was married to Julia
A. Lincoln of Oakham, Nov. %, 1848,
and has lived in New Braintree and
Barre but spent the greater part Of
his life in North Brookheld He has
always been interested in town affairs
and much sought after for positions re-
curing trust and good judgment.
In 1857 he represented the town Of
Barre in the state legislature, serving
with credit to his town. After moving
to North Brookfeld he was made a
member of the school committee and
served in that office during 1852 when
he enlisted in co. T, Forty-second regi-
ment, Massachusetts volunteers, being
made a corporal. After the close Of the
war he went to work for E. &, A. Fl.
Batcheller, and became superintendent
of their great factory, applying himself
diligently to every part of their work.
He was instrumental in pushing that
firm to the head of the boot and shoe
trade.
He resigned his position there a few
years ago and retired, but still held his
place as one of the assessors of the
town, in which capacity he has been
a material help for many years. He
has been a deacon and a great worker
in the Tucker Memorial Church for
many years
Mrs. Miller is one of the old Lincoln
family of Oakham, and in her many
years among the people of this town
has endeared herself to old and young
by her quiet and loving ways.
Their union has been blessed by seven
children, Of whom five are still living
Mrs. Emerson Stoddard Of East Brook
field. James E. of Warren, Horatio L.
OF Worcester, Mrs. Edgar Grout of
Hopkinton and Mrs. William Gordan of
Chicago, Ill.
Many people from New York, Boston.
Worcester East Brookfield. Oakham
and many other towns We're present at
the reception this afternoon, and the
venerable couple received many pres
ents, including a handsome solid silver
loving cup from several friends in Bos-
ton and this town. Refreshments were
served and the affair presided over nv
ms children, all of whom were present
but one.
The N. B. II. S. foot bali team will
line up against the Barre athletic
team tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
good game may be expected al
though North Brookfeld will be with
out the services of their star quarter
pack, Maxwell, owing to illness.
Thanksgiving will be observed in "A
quiet way here. There VIII be a union
service at the NJ. y. Church at 80 i'm
the morning, with = sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. n. l.. Porter. Many people
Will give dinner parties and in the eve
ming German will be given at town
nall, WHICH promises to be a swell af-
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. D. FifeId and
Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Young left town
today to spend a week at West Brook
neld, after which they will go to Los
Angeles, California.
The diphtheria scare is present in
town and many people are asking whv
the board Of health does not adOnt
some strict measures in regard to lis
spread A number of people are III
with it in the centre of the town. and
today ten years old son of John
RoWIen Is very low with it in it's worst
form, and not likely to recover. 1t
evidently has secured a foothold here
and unless the board of health under
takes a general cleaning up at once
more sickness is sure to result.
1t is understood that Hon. T. C.
Bates will soon put the water from his
Well-known spring on the market
calvin Hoyle, am old resident of
TINS town, will leave for Chicago next
week Where he will reside.