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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10
salvation Army "Mercy Boxes

Mrs N. Jefferies 527 Massachusetts ave-
nue., will begin taking the collections from
the Salvation Army mercy boxes" to-day.
giving receipts for the penny collections
that have accumulated during the last
quarter. Mrs. Jefferies is the local secre-
tary of this branch of the work. The money
from these small contributions is gathered
quarterly and turned over to the divisional
secretary for distribution in the slum res
cue relief work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10

in the opinion of the President, may require
the presence of an officer. The number OF
Indian inspectors is increased from five to
eight and one shall be competent in the To-
cation, construction and maintenance of ir-
rigatiOn works. The Dawes commission is
increased from three to four and provision
is made for the commission to make up the
rolls of the five civilized tribes and it is
declared that when the rolls are made up
and approved by the secretary of the in
terror they shall be final. The time fixed for
opening the Uncompahgre lands in Utah is
extended six months
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The secretary of
the treasury to-day sent to Congress the
draft of a bill which he desires passed to
authorize the consolidation of customs dis
tricts The bill reduces the number of dis
tricts from 120 to sixty-fve and, Il is con-
templated will cause a reduction in ex-
penses from $4,000 to $2S1 900. Economy
and better administration of the districts
are urged as reasons for the enactment Of
y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10

The Western Association of Flint Glass
Bottle Makers held its monthly meeting at
the Stevenson building yesterday Those
here were Alexander 2. Mckee of Ander-
son, F. j. Park of Wheeling. w. Va. A
Hamilton Of Pittsburg, D. V. Skellen OF
Yorktown, G. n. Agnew of Pittsburg, ]. c.
McCarty and j. T. Wilcox of Lapel. Moth
ing of particular Importance came up at the
Airnrt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10
indian Appropriation mn.

WASHINGTON. Feb 9.--The Senate COM
mittee on appropriations reported the Indian
appropriation bin to-day. The increase made
is $liSOOO over the House bill a proviso is
made in relation to detailing army officers
for Indian agents only at such agencies as.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10

At Holy Cross Cemetery. Sergeant Dennis
Murphy late of the United States army.
was buried yesterday afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock Rev. Dennis McCabe officiating A
squad from the arsenal where Sergeant
Murphy had been stationed thirteen years,
fired a salute as the coffin was lowered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations to
the Senate: John II. Bauman, to be re-
George w Stewart, register of land Office
al Visalia, Cal; Charles wilkins, agent for
the Indians OF the Umatilla agency in Ore
gOn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10
MckinIey WI snenl..

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 9.--The Cniversi-
~ Of Pennsylvania received word to-day
from President Mckinley that he will he
present on Feb. % at the annual function
of the university IN celebrating Washing
tons birthday and will address the faculty
will be present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10

MADRID, Feb 9.-Midnight-The De
LONE letter incident is regarded here as q
jingoist intrigue intended TO disturb the re-
lation between the United States and Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-10

DR. Henry W. Furniss who has been APP
pointed United States consul to Bahia left
Indianapolis last night for Washington Dr.
Furniss viii sail from New York, Feb. 10.
for his new post.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
BARN BURNED.
Belief Prevails That Wheel
er Mills Have Been Sold.

Millbury, Dec. 23.-The barn OF Henry
w. Blanchard in West Millbury was
destroyed by fire at O'Clock this af-
ternoon. An alarm from box was rung
In at 1886. Hose 2, Steamer and Truck
responded. The building was par
TALLY insured
1t was learned this evening from an
authentic source that A. w. Lewen-
thai Of Albany, N. Y, with an office az
521 Atlantic avenue, Boston, was go
ing to purchase the Wheeler mill plant
in the near future. Mr.. Lewenthal was
in town few days ago. and was per-
fectly satisfied with the plant and it's
surroundings. Mr.. Lewenthal will use
the plan as a wool-sorting shop and
will employ several hands.
The cambridgeport basket ball team
will play the Milburys at Millbury
Guards are to play the Lots" Decem-
Der 31st.
The Christmas program at the Sec
ond Congregational Church tomorrow
will be as follows: Cartata by the chill
dren, entitled. "Santa's Surprise Par
ty," which will be followed by refresh
ments and distribution Of the gifts. In
the evening, old English and German
carols will be sung.
Edward Army and Henry Flagg
caught 10 large pickerel at Lake Sim
gletary today.
ii. W Davidson, A. L. Allen and
Mary Crane have been elected trustees
OF the Union chapel, West Millbury.
The main shaft ut the Aldrich mills
has been repaired and the mill was
running today.
St Luke's Church will hold Christ
mas services in Armsby Hall, Sunday
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The annual meeting of the Millbury
National Bank viii be held at the
bank January 10, at 2 o'clock,
The Millbury division of the Suburb
an road are running extra cars to ac-
commodate the Xmas riders,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

!, SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phite8 is pure and palatable.
For years it has been used
for coughs and colds, for con-
sumption, for those whose
blood is thin or colorless,
whose systems are emaciated
or run down.
For children it means
health and strength, stronger
bones and teeth, and food
for the growing mind.
Baby gains in weight and
thrives when SCOTS Emul-
sion is added to its milk.
soc. and sI.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
uxBRloGE FUNERAL.

Uxbridge, Dec. 22.-The funeral Of the
late Michael Clark was held at st.
Mary's Church this morning at Q
o'clock A high mass Of requiem was
celebrated by Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald The
bearers were Thomas Shaughnessy,
ST., Thomas Barry, Mathew Mulligan,
Patrick Roach Sr, Patrick Gerety and
Michael Reilly, I'd. The interment was
at st. Mary's cemetery.
Stanley Nj. Wheeock of Williams
College. Edmond G. Sprague OF Wor-
cester Polytechnic Institute, Arthur
Sayles and Willie saben of Phillips
Exeter, Ernest M. Hopkins Of Dart
mouth and Miss Mary l. Gum of We'll
lesley are at home for the Christmas
vacation.
Father Mathew T. A. 3. Society
elected the following officers at their
meeting, Thursday evening: President.
Michael O'Brlen; vice president, Gilbert
Savage; treasurer, Eugene Houlihan;
recording secretary, James Mcnamara;
financial secretary, James Cornell;
spiritual director, Rev. T. J. Fitzgerald.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
GARDNER LADY DEAD.
Was wife of Ex Representative Kendall
Shops TO Close.

Gardner, Dec. 23.--Mrs. George Ken
dali wife of ex-Representative Ken
dali died at 3 o'clock this morning at
her home, 80 Mill street. She was 5S
years Of age, and leaves husband and
one son, w. Hobert Kendall, leader of
Kendall's Orchestra. Her father, Ste
phen Howe, who is 81 years Of age, also
survives her.
Mrs. Kendall was born in Newport.
N. H., but came to this town when
quite young, and has since resided here.
For several years past she has been an
invalid, and about a year ago went to
2 hospital in Boston for treatment. AL
though she was afforded temporary re-
lief, the physicians there saw that there
was no hope for her recovery, and she
returned home Memorial day. AL
though she was at the point of death
several times since, she rallied at
times
Mrs. Kendall was a member of d. G.
Farragut w. r. c., and of Sabin Re
bekah Lodge, ]. o. 0. F. The funeral
will be at her late home Sunday after
noon at 100. The members Of d. G..
Farragut w. r. C. win attend the SER
vices.
The Haywood Bros and Wakefield
companies factories will shut down
Saturday night for a week, for the an
nual inventory Of stock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
BROoKFlELD NOTES.
Matters Pertaining to the Holidays and
Personal Mention.

Brookfeld, Dec 23.-There was a
christmas tree at the Overtime River
school house, Thursday evening. The
tree was heavily loaded with presents.
The pupils acclaimed and sang songs.
Joseph Jerome Gadaire Of Boston spoke
a piece and received much applause
The parents of the children and invit-
ed guests were present.
All the schools closed Friday night
for two weeks.
The school committee held a special
meeting Thursday night, and made out
the pay roll
The following are at home for Christ
mas: +. 5. Ward, Harold j. johnson.
Of Harvard medical. 4. II ButterH ,,l,~l 4
OF Harvard law, George Webster and
friend of Dartmouth medical, Miss
Cara Reed and Miss Eliza Ward of
smith. ii. j. Chambers, Springfield.
Miss Edith A. Walker, Southboro: Hem
~ G. Grover, Ezra Grover and James
Grover and wife Of Boeton; Theodore
Davis, Marlboro; Carl Davis and lady
Of Springfield.
The Hon. George W. johnson and
wife, and H. J. Johnson, win spend
Christmas at Northampton.
The body Of Mrs. Mary O'Hara. was
taken from the tomb and buried al the
Catholic cemetery at West Brookfeld.
Thursday.
Frank Sherman cut the end Of his
right thumb off in the end setter at the
Brookfisid paper box shop, Thursday.
Jerome Gadairs and son OF Boston
are visiting Paul Gadaire IN the Over
the River district
The following Is The program Of music
20 be given az this Methodist church.
Sunday evening. Anthem, choir, ''Hark.
the Heavenly Angels Sing; chorus,
The Child Of Promise" and The
Christmas Belly; colo, ''The Song Thai
Shall Never Cease" W. 3. Hastings:
Jr.; chorus, Beautiful Bethlehem q
story; duet Mr.. Hastings and Mrs.
H. I. Mathewson; sole. THE Holy
CITY, by Mrs. Mataewson; postlude,
choir, Over Al III Battlements Of
Heaven"
C. A. Jefts. superintendent of the w.
3. & S. electric road. was in Boston on
Thursday
Mrs. x. M. Kelley entertained a
whist party Thursday night
At the First Congregational (Unitar-
ian) church, Brookheld, Sunday, De-
cember rs, the following program will
be given: Morning service at 10.45; or
gan, Christmas prelude, Whiting Miss
Stutson; hymn 5; anthem, THE Bless
ed Morning" Schneider; responsive
reading; re 9, 20, Sacred Infant, y
West; hyn scripture and prayer;
response, u loly Child" Nevin; So
10, "Cujus Amman from Stabat Ma
ter, Rossini, Mr.. H. S. Lytle; sermon;
anthem, Chimes Of Christmas" Dress
Ter, soprano solo and quartet; benedic-
ton, God Be With You; Christmas
postlude, Whiting, Miss Stutson.
Evening service at 4.45; organ, pro
cessional march, Whitney. Miss Slut
son; anthem, "Cantique de Noel" Ad-
am" tenor solo and quartet; responsive
reading; response, Peace Be or
Earth" Kjerulf; hymn 344; scripture
and prayer; response for five voices
ooh, Little Town of Bethlehem" Neid-
linger; solo, THE Angels Christmas
Song" Breuer, Mrs. B. Florence Reed
anthem, THE Blessed Morning, "
Schneider; sermon; anthem for five
voices, 1.-THE Tidings of JOY" Hammer
ell, soprano obligato and quartet; bene-
diction; postlude, Whiting, Miss Slut
son.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
DOWN THE VALLEY.
Schools Unite in chhstm S Exercises Big
shaft No Coos.

Schools Unite in christm Exercises Zig
SHAFT No Coos.
WiIkinsonville, Dec. 2S.-IThe primary
and grammar schools of this place
united today and had exercises in the
school house on Woodbury. street.
Quite a number of friends and parents
Of the children came in for the after
noon and enjoyed the efforts Of the
teachers and children.
The exercises consisted of singing and
reading and numerous drawings and
writings of the children were on exhi-
bition. After the exercises the teach
ers had treat for the children in the
form of a Christmas tree. The school
will close for weeks vacation, which
the teachers, Miss Evelyn Fairbanks
and Miss Maud Stratton, will spend at
their homes in Millbury.
The large main shaft in the finishing
room Of the Dudley shuttle shop, that
was bent by the flying grindstone on
Thursday, came back from Worcester
and was placed in position again today.
But after a few hours of work the
shaft was as bad as ever, and a new
one will have to be purchased. The
shops Will close on Friday for three
days and repairs viii be made.
DR.. Herbert Bennor Of South Franz
ingham is visiting friends in this place.
Harold W. Hodgkiss Of the Amherst
College is spending the holidays with
his father at the parsonage.
Peter Eigeant is very sick at his
home on Main street
Buy your Xmas boxes Of Bakers Low
ney's. Maillards, Hershey's and Spar
rows chocolates at GREEN'S
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

are billed for next week in Music hall
with q Xmas matinee.
Editor John w. ELAN OF the South
bridge Journal was in town to-day
The Worcester Brass Band gave
concerts at Hotel De Witt and Joslin
House balconies this afternoon, adver-
Using the Modern Merchandise Com
pany OF Worcester. They viii also
play here tomorrow.
Miss Bessie Wall is visiting in Bos-
ton over Christmas.
L. o. Harrell is in Boston for a few
DAYS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
ELsHERvIIIE

Baskerville, Dec. 23.-There will be a.
Christmas concert in the Union Con-
gregational Church on Sunday evening
at 6 O'clock. Rev. David HOWE will give
a short address.
Mrs. Charles Wilder is visiting friends
in West Boylston during the HOLIDAYS
Miss Carrie Mellen and children Of
Worcester are visiting Mrs. Albert
Fisher on Main street.
Mrs. Edward Carter is very i'll at her
home on Main street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
TO-NGAT AND TO-MORROW MIGHT

And each day and night during this week
you can get at any druggists Kemp S
Balsam for the throat and lungs. ac-
knowledged to be the most successful
remedy ever sold for coughs, Group, bron-
chitis, asthma and consumption. Gel q
bottle today and keep 1t always i'm The
house so. you can check your cold at
free 1NeeiS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

Commencing Jan. 1, the western ex-
road now leaving at TAO p. M, will
leave at ITO ,. m. This train connects
at Albany with the fast express for
Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincin<ati. Indian
apols st. Louis. also for Detroit and
Chicago.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
A soUTHBRIDGE DEATH.
George w. oIds Was Well Known and
tightly Respected.

h
southbridge. Dec. 2S.-Geoige w.
Olds. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A w. Odds,
died at his home on Dresser street this
forenoon, aged 80 years. Mr.. Odds was
born in this town and passed his life
here. His health has been poor for the
past few years. and few weeks ago a
serious throat and lung trouble APP
peared, and ne has failed rapidly since,
until he passed away. He had a nat
uraily joyial disposition, and was well
known and had many friends. He
leaves widow, but no children.
The following young men are home
for the holidays from their different
schools: William J. Henry and Charles
A Tetrault OF Brown University, John
a Paige Of Lawrence scientific school,
Harvard. and c. Arthur Booth, who is
an instructor at WilIiston academy.
Joseph Reno, a private Of CO. K. has
been transferred from the Massachu-
setts Sixth To the Massachusetts
Eighth. and viii join his regiment soon
in Georgia
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
OG2ERElY
RAND
som
Will clean
house from
roof to cellar
with an old
towel and a
bowl Of water.
Wont ash Clothes
Everywhere
% a1w IA bas1s
PAXTON.

Paxton, Dec 23.-Christmas eve is to
be celebrated by the children in the
town hall. A couple of Christmas trees
will be laden with the many good things
provided by Santa Claus. A special
delegate, Mr.. William S. Lincoln, is to
represent "Old Santa" and distribute
the many good things" provided. A
jolly time is anticipated.
The Rev DR.. George H. Gould and
wife contribute most bountifully to this
festive occasion, as has been their GUS
tom for many years. The young chill
dren as well as the older children re-
member them very gratefully.
Mrs. Luke Stratton is slowly conva-
lescing, and her friends have strong
hopes of her recovery.
Mrs. Alona Rogers is up and about,
after her recent Illness.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles D. Boyn-
ton occurred on the 22d inst. The Rev.
Dr. Almon Gunnison of Worcester Off
ciated. His address was a touching
tribute to the high character of the
deceased There was large attend
ance, more than a score being present
from the town of Charlton, her native
place. 1t was just 81 years prior to the
day and hour Of the funeral, that she
was married to Mr.. Boynton.
Miss Mary Streeter is teaching the
grammar school at the centre this win
ter.
The old school building has been
moved to its new house. beside the
town hall The alterations eontem-
plated in the building will not be made
till warmer weather prevails.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
SUNDAY FISHING.
4 Voice From Grafton SAYS "Baware Of
the Law"

Grafton, Dec. 2S-Sunday fishing at
Lake Ripple is coming to be an object
Of considerable interest to local Off
GERS, and the law is likely to be more
rigidly enforced hereafter. Fish are
quite plenty at the lake this winter, and
numerous fine catches have been made
by Grafton sportsmen and also by out
of-town parties. The latter, more thar
the former, are breakers of the Sunday
law, and although no warnings havs
been placed along the shores of the
lake, the officers will undoubtedly keep
a more careful watch of the fishing
grounds during the remainder Of the
winter.
The funeral Of Samuel Wild will be
held at the Baptist church, Saturday al
II a. m.
Arthur Bennett, formerly in the EN-
ploy of the Grafton and Upton railroad,
is now motorman on the Grafton ex
tension OF the Consolidated.
About half a dozen of the North
Grafton people who work in Worceste
shops have returned to their old meth
cd Of travel over the Boston and AL
bany, the electric cars not getting them
into the city until within a very few
minutes of o'clock, and causing them
to be late in arriving at the various
places where they are employed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24
BUckLEN's ARNIcA sAI,vE.

The best salve in the world for cuts.
Sores letter, chapped hands, chiibiains.
corns and all skin eruptions, and positive
~ cures piles, or no pay required 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 20 cents per boy
For sale by BREWER & co.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

medicine for sore throat, laryngitis, quin-
sy or tonsilitis. Every drop of 1t soothes
and heals. A % cent bottle of this won
one day.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

No Christmas table should be without q
bottle Of DIR. Siegerts Angostura Bitters
the finest appetizer, imported from South
America.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

RHEUMATISM causes more aches and
pains than any other disease 1t is due to
acid in the blood, and is cured by Hood s
Sarsaparilla which neutralizes this acid.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

HOODS PILLS cure biliousness Mailed
for rs cents by c. /. Hood & Co.. Lowell,
Mass,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

Buy your Xmas boxes of Bakers Low
ney's. Maillards, Hershey's and Spal
rows chocolates at GREEN'S.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-24

The chorus Will comprise the following
yotceH: Sopranos. Mrs. Charles p. Davis,
Miss Nellie F. RoveIl, Miss Alice H Hill:
contraltos, Miss Nellie II. Wood, Miss
Florence J. Mellen, Miss Mabel Pike;
tenors, E. D. Clemans, John Craig;
bassos, H. c. Leautt, William I Marble
Paul Marshall: organist, Miss Flora B
Gould; director, E. D. Clemans.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1898-09-29

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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1898-09-29
(5Ortisbuns fOIst.)

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