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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13
m.vor Wright Row Goe. To Church

A lady writing from New York city
70 a friend here states that Mayor
Wright is now in that place. h says
last Sunday b saw him in church
and that His Honor had a most defect
ed appearance. -Aa $1,000
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02

Webster, March 1.-E. D. Clemans,
clerk OF the Webster fire department,
has completed his report for the past
fiscal year, and has submitted it to the
Spy readers, as follows: The record of
fires the past year from March list, 1889,
to March /, 1898, was one false, Ii bell
and 40 still alarms. The first false
alarm was rung in from box %, Chase
avenue, $40 p. m, March Sth. An alarm
from box p, 2.25 a. m, April 18th, called
the department to the dwelling owned
by Mrs. d. w. Crosby, Merino Village,
Dudley
At 1.45 p. M, April 25th, the depart
ment was called by box "a to the barn
OF Maurice P. Glare. The department
did excellent service Mr.. Clare's loss
was $500; insurance paid, 5000. Daniel
Carey's residence, loss 5000; insurance
paid, $500; household goods of B. F.
Bracken, loss of $100; insurance paid
$25. Cause incendfary.
Box rs, at 2.40 p. M, May Sth, called
department to a grass fire near the res
idence of Philip Pearl, High street. No
loss.
An alarm from box 21, at 11.43 a. M,
June 18th, was responded tc by the de-
partment for a roof fire in one of the
Stevens linen factory dwellings, Jericho
village. Loss SIS.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
PAXTON.

Mr.. Will c. Hamilton met with a very
severe accident on Saturday evening
last. He was attending a select party at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs Merrills,
of this place, and near the close of the
evening he was taking a part in some
minor athletics when he broke his right
arm between the elbow and shoulder.
DIR. S. Woodward of Worcester set the
fractured member.
Another accident of a less severe char
acter occurred on the same day to Capt
S. Clapp. He had occasion to go down
the cellar stairs when he fell upon his
side in such a way as to fracture rib
1t is believed.
George Bejune and Miss Katie Block
were married recently, and will reside
in this place for the present.
The wedding of Miss Edith Richards
occurs Wednesday at Hartford, Conn
She is well known here, where her
grandparent resides, and where she
spends portion of her summer vaca-
tion.
The Ladies' Social Union hold regu-
lar meeting Thursday evening Of this
week in the lower town hall.
A change in the long established firm
of N Clark & Co. has occurred. Nathan
iel Clark, the senior member who has
been in business here for over thirty
years, retires, and his son, Walter E.
Clark, assumes the entire control and
ownership Mr.. Clark retires on account
of failing health.
In speaking Of those who took part in
the late dramatic entertainment, the
names of Miss Barwick and Mr.. H. Rob-
inson, as among those who acquitted
themselves with great credit, were omit
ted.
The telephone line here was complete
ly crushed by the late storm However,
the enterprise of the company has been
such as to fully restore the line.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
RECEPTION TONIGHT.
Department Commander W. H. Bartlett of
Worcester to Be Honored.

UXbridge, March "wednesday even
ing H. H. Legg Post %, G. A. r., will
tender reception to Department Com
mander w. H. Bartlett Of Worcester, at
the lower town hall. At the close of
the reception, speaking will be in order.
Besides Commander Bartlett, remarks
will be made by Commander Rice, Hon
A. A. Putnam, Charles H. Bates, Ar
thur E. Seagrave, Edwin F. Tuttss, Mrs.
Hugh McEwen and others
Thomas Creighton, Is years old, died
at his home at Hecla Village, Monday,
Of brain fever. The funeral will be
held Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock
at st. Mary's Church.
BUFFUM HEARD FROM.
+ George E. Buffum, who is on his way
to Klondike, has been heard from by the
Sons of Veterans. When the letter was
written, he was on his way from Seat
tie. So far he reports everything as
pleasant and enjoyable.
AGAIN HONORED.
Tuesday Edwin F. TuttIe received a
communication from Mrs Estella w.
Richards of East Weymouth president
of the Massachusetts Division Of the La
dies Aid Society, rendering him the
position of division judge advocate. Mr..
Tuttle held the same position under Mrs.
Cook of Melrose, the retiring president.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
FIsHERvlLLE.
VALLEY VILLAGE NOTES.

VALLEY VILLAGE NOTES
At the Mems League meeting on Sun
day evening, Rev David HOWE dis
coursed on "The modern Goliath-the
saloon" Mr.. Howie gave a fine tenn
perance address to a large audience.
Mrs. H. M. Goddard of Millbury sang
solos during the services.
Mrs. H. N Hersom is at Memorial
Hospital, Worcester, to undergo an OPP
Grafton.
A. A. Simmons of Grafton gave a fine
lecture on Paper money" before a
large audience of men at the parlors of
the Mems League, Monday evening.
Thomas D. Wilmarth and wife spent
Sunday in Rhode Island
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGill spent
Sunday at his fathers home in Whitins-
vile.
A supper will be given by the S. E.
U. of the Union Congregational Church.
Friday evening, followed by a concert,
assisted by the Mandolin and Guitar
Club of Worcester.
Maude Brown led the Y 2. S. C. e.
at the parlors of the Union Congrega-
tional Church, Sunday evening
Alex. Could who was hit with fly
ing shuttle in Baskerville Manufactur-
ing Company's mills, is able to work
again.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02

Mrs. Seth Kitchen, in Leominster.
Services will be held at II o'clock, to-
morrow, in Leominster, and the body
viii be brought to Webster, where the
final rites viii be performed in the
Episcopal Church, directly after arTiv-
ing in town. The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Mott,
will officiate, and the interment will oc-
cur in East Village cemetery.
IN INTEREST OF MORE PAY.
Sheriff Glare, Hon. Charles Haggerty,
E. S. Hin, Lawyer Berger and others
will attend a hearing granted them by
the commissioners in Boston, tomorrow,
for the purpose of agitating an increase
in Judge Bartholomew salary. and the
appointment of a court. clerk to officiate
both in Southbridge and NNebster.
Frederick T. Chase left town this
forenoon for New York city, where he
contemplates entering upon a business
career.
Henry A. Lueth, former Webster
youth, now situated in Boston, was
elected. president of the Boylston Push
Club, yesterday.
Webster has 900 men of the ages
ranging from IS to 40 years, that are en-
rolled in the militia.
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.
The Webster Reading Room Associa-
ton is arranging to hold grand con
cert and ball in Music Hall either or
Easter Monday or Wednesday. This
| affair will take the place of the Ode
Fellows usual ball. The committee or
| arrangements are Arthur G. Pattison
| Colin S. Campbell and Patrick Prout.
Tiger" the old and well-known horse
| belonging to the Sovereigns Of Industry
grocery store, died from heart failure
Monday morning Tiger was 20 year:
old, and has been in the service of thi!
grocery store for the past IA years.
A letter has been received from Rob
| ert Goddard, who is in the saw mill busi
ness at Ashville, N. c. The letter state;
that business was never so rushing a:
| at the present time.
A slight error appeared in the Webster
column of the Spy last Saturday, which
stated that so per cent of the subscribed
stock Of the Webster and Dudley Elec
trio Street Railway Company was to b.
paid in before March 18th. 1t shoulC
| have read 10 per cent.
| Mrs A. A Sly has returned from
two months visit in Athol and New
York city.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
DEATH OF J. w. HUNT.
One of AthoI's Most Prominent and InfIu-
entiaI Citizens Gone.

Athol, March 1.-James W. Hunt, one
Of the best known citizens of Athol, died
at his home, this morning, after several
months of suffering from heart trouble.
He was born in Prescott, June 1. 1921.
a son of Samuel H. Hunt. He was en-
gagged in farming and driving sheep and
cattle from Vermont to the Brighton
market up to 1855, and served the town
of Prescott as selectman, assessor and
overseer of the poor for 12 years in sue
cession. He came to Athol in Novem-
Der, 1885, and was engaged in the
grocery business for fourteen years. In
1851, in company with others, he pur-
chased the Pine Dale property. For tlhe
last rs years he has been engaged In the
numbering business. He was one of the
selectmen of Athol for three years and
assessor for eight years, and has been
guardian and trustee in the settlement
of many estates. He was largely inter
ested in the building of the Baptist
church. and sung in the choir Of that
society for upward of 20 years. He was
married twice, his first wife being
Sophia L. Harkins, whom he married
May 23, 1874 She died Nov %, 1879. and
he was married a second time, Aug. s,
1881, to Lizzie NJ. Rugg. He leaves a
widow and two sisters, Mrs. Earle and
Mrs. Samuel Shaw.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
JEFFERSON.

Telephone wires here are being re-
paired. A large gang of men have been
working for the past few days, and the
different lines are getting into shape
once more. Rev. FIR. Burke of Holyoloe
gave an eloquent sermon at the vespers
in st. Mary's Church Sunday even
ing.
Miss Mary and Annie Perrault of
Millbury were the guests of Miss Mary
Gardner Sunday.
The Holy Name Society will hold their
meeting in the church vestry Tuesday
night at 730 o'clock.
Joseph Boyle and Miss Ida Nugent of
Leominster spent Sunday in town, the
guests of Mrs. Edward Rivers.
Napoleon Messier of Worcester, who
has been visiting at Albert Richards,
returned from Oakdale Monday. where
he spent few days with relatives.
Charles Reynolds returned from Oak
dale Monday, where he spent few days
with relatives.
Miss Agnes Roache is spending few
days in Millbury.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
GREAT MILLBURY.
Milford Basket Ballers Bite the
Dust at Marlboro.
Strong Even Team Work in Marlboro
City Hall Does the Pretty Trick.
lspeciaI pIgpatoh to the spyl

Especial Dispatch to the Spy)
Marlboro, March Marlboro had its
first real taste of basket ball this eve
ming, when the Millburys defeated the
Milfords' Y. NJ c. A team in the city
hall by a score of Is to / The game
was the result of a long controversy be-
tween the two clubs. Earlier in the
season the Milfords defeated the Mill
burys at Milford, but for some reason
refused to play a return game at Mill
bury. Both teams agreed to play the
second game at Marlboro. Milford and
Millbury sent a good sized delegation to
back up their respective teams while
Marlboro contributed enough people to
swell the attendance to about 500 The
Millburys exceeded their antagonists in
weight, an average of IL pounds per
man separating the teams in this re-
spect. The Millburys played with bet
ter Judgment than their opponents, who
threw away several fine opportunities to
score. Burtt of the Millbury team par
ticularly distinguished himself His
throws at the basket were superb. FIVE
of the Millburys' seven goals were Sc
cured by Burtt. The other members of
the Millbury team also played we'll j.
Kynock did the best work for Milford.
Considerable money changed hands on
the result. Lineup and score:
Millbury 10. Milford I.
Wood ...........,.........r f Tucker
Burtt .,.................. j. Kynock
ashton T b ............,..... b Macuen
Chase b ..............u 1 b Blacklel'
Goals from field: Crossman 1, Burt 5,
Ashton 1, ]. Kynock; goal from free try,
Wood /; fouls called on Bla2kler Timers
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
OXFORD.
VARIOUS NEWS BRIEFS.

VARIOUS NEWS BRIEFS.
The oxford Grange, p. of H, No. 12S,
are making elaborate plans for next
Tuesday evening, which is Ceres
night"
The funeral services of Charles d.
Jenkins took place from his late resi-
dence at North Oxford this afternoon
at o'clock. Rev. John G., Stanton of
the North Oxford Baptist Church Off
ciated. The remains were placed in the
receiving tomb at Oxford, but will later
be transferred to the family burial lot
at Riverdale, in Northbridge The
bearers were Charles Wallis, Nathaniel
Hyde, Rufus Holliston and George Da-
Wis, all of North Oxford.
Archibald Turner OF Willimantic,
Conn, made flying visit to town Tues
day.
Mrs. Henry Nye of Boston is the guest
of George Leary and family Of North
Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
81. s25.6o-WAsHINGToN TouR.

Mr.. C. S. Alexander announces his an
nual personally ly-conducted tour to Wash
ington, D. c., leaving Worcester via Nor
wich line April 1st. returning April Sth.
Four days in Washington, with visits to
Alexandria, Mt. Vernon and Philadelphia,
also privilege of stopover in New York
city returning. All expenses included in
above rate, and side trip to Old Point
Comfort, Fortress Monroe and Hampton,
Va, may be taken for $5 90 additional.
For full particulars address G. S. Alex
ander, principal normal training school,
Fftchburg. Mass. -"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
SHREWSBURY.
VARIOUS TOWN NOTES.


The wagon of Arthur Young lost a
front wheel, Saturday evening. The
occupants were thrown out but no one
was hurt. t.--, s.
Mrs. Crocker is to move from the
lower village to the centre of the town
this week, and will occupy the house of
Arthur Pratt
The Junior League met. Sunday di-
rectly after Sunday school,
Geo. Gates has the contract to build
the new house for Clarence Cook.
Next Sunday evening there will be a
union no-license meeting at the Congre-
gational Church. Rev Eldrldge Mix of
Worcester will be the principal speaker.
Rev. ]. E. Waterhouse attended the
funeral of Mr.. Brewster at his late home
in South Shrewsbury, Sunday.
The Sunday schools of the Congrega-
tional and Methodist churches voted to
unite in inviting the Sunday school con-
vention Of Worcester county to hold its
next meeting here the middle of next
month.
Fred Chaplin is in town for few
days.
The Junior League will hold it's first
quarterly supper and social Friday next.
Mrs. G. NJ Boutelle was suddenly
CdllSu W LSoullHSleT tIaSJ saturday, on
account of the illness of her sister-in-
law, who died Sunday afternoon of ap-
pendicitis. She will return the last Of
the week.
A young lady from Nortl1boro is de-
sirous of forming a class in bird study,
the class to begin in the middle or last
of March. The terms are very reasona-
BILE, and any one interested can commu-
nicate with Miss Mary Gamache, who
will tell them all particulars
Among old residents of the town who
are likely to come back here to live, is
Samuel Bullard, who may build house
on the old Bullard farm on lower Main
street Many will recall the place as
the scene of the brutal murder of John
Bullard 25 years ago. The house grad
ually fell into decay, and it was set on
fire and burned down, four or FIVE years
ago.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02

l desire to attest to the merits of Cham
herlains Cough Remedy as one of the
most valuable and efficient preparations
on the market. 1t broke an exceedingly
dangerous cough for me in "a hours, and
in gratitude therefor. l desire to inform
you that | will never be without It, and
you should feel proud of the high esteem
in which your remedies are held by peo-
pie in general. 1t is the one remedy
among ten thousand. Success to ito. r.
Downey, editor Democrat. Albion, Ind.
For sale by Whittier Drug Company, 40
Main street: Bush & Co., 56 Front street;
A. c. Woodward, SSS Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
MOCK TOWN MEETING.
Tatnuck Farmers Club to Hold One Fri
day Night.

The Tatnuck Farmers Club will hold
mock town meeting in Tatnuck Hall,
Friday evening, March 4, at 7.30 p. m.
The officers of the club wish to an
nounce that they have prepared long
and interesting warrant, full of articles
of the greatest Importance both to the
town and the country. The public is in
vited.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02

cd to the mayorship of a city unless he
enjoys the confidence and esteem of his
neighhors. George W. Humphrey is the
popular mayor Of Swanton, Ohio. and un-
lows This is to certify to our apprecia-
tion of Chamherlain's Cough Remedy My
family and neighbors have tested it, and
we know it Is an excellent remedy for
coughs and colds. George w. Humphrey
Sold by Whittier Drug Company, 49 Main
street; Bush & Co, IS Front street; A. c.
woodward $50 Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02

About the only consolation the emperor
of China has. in his. trouble is that he
didn't borrow it.-Puck.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02

Young Physician (excitedly)-"How did
you learn about me?" Messenger-"Rang
all the bells till 1 found one at home. -
Truth.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02

- CARD
we. the undersigned. do hereby agree to
refund the money CT so cent bottle Of
Greene's Syrup of Tar, II 1t fails to cure
your cold or cough. We also warrant a
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
pay.
Albert W. Andrews.
o. j. Carroll & Co.
Frank G. Rourke & Co.
II. H. Fales, Holden.
Albert e. Booth, Leicester.
d. H. Gregory a Co., Princeton.
H. ]. Wizard. East Brookheld.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
DIED AT LEoMINsTER.

Albert Fake ereceived telegraphic dis
patch today, announcing the death Of
his only child, Gertrude Inez, aged 4
years, II months and 26 days, at the
residence of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-02
WORCESTER .couNTY-

Charter e d Fe bruary. 1928.
Il Deposits put on interest the first of each
equarter.
He to 1.
STEPHEN SALISBURY, President.
81 CHARLES A. CHASE, Treasurer.
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One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is v7hst u was msde fos.
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The Millinery Openings.

Tuesday and Wednesday were the re-
cept.on days OF the modists for the present
mlll1nery season and the ladies were onf
IN force to inspect and admire the new
creations. Fashion is unusually canri-
clous at present and the changes of sfvIe
are so radical that the most clever mil
inner can hardly remodel your passe hat 40
as 10 give II an up-to-date appearance
AT the Bell store Miss Stewart has ex-
empnned New York styles In a most
creditable manner, the showing being conn.
plete and pleasing. New York trimnere
use almost no ostrich plumes this season.
they having been sapplanted by corled
and straight quilts, wings. breasts and
olros and fancy feathers In great variety
The call for military effects Is still great
as shown BY the popularity Of cannon
ball roeettes, the national blue. ate Wer,,,
ruby shades are the latest fad In new col.
orings, but black and white are consid.
~ ~ p rtcularly stylish color combine
s sH,n everything droops this season.
t !. ~ S.eNsrt says, the upright style of
~ ming being carefully avoided. Velvets
- ~ In uoLe 70 vogue than usual, being used |
~ All sneoes and In generous quantities. |
rs rslVs. mats are also more worn than felts /
~ lesoing hats at the Bell store, as well /
~ sn0se OF the other milliners, are well
On me race, nearly all being turned mn
y sne 'front.'. The bonnets here are larger
snsn usual and much trimmed. Few
Movers are used and these only az under
Thinning. Here the milliner's pride are
. new LIANT belle and Louis XVI. bows
~. me pretty applique work. the stitched
'"sc's so stylish with tailor-made cos
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WANTED. FOR Bale. ETC.

Suits and overcoats to your measure, y
and upwards. tt q. b. FISH.
Office newly fitted up to rent over
Tewksbury's store.
in town. tt LUKE PARISH.
Central Vermont and B. q NJ. mileages
to rent. MRS. ii. A. LEONARD
WANrEp:-At once, capable girl to do
general homework. MRS. EFT eALIsBURY.
All parties having accounts ~Itn IA,
Randolph Foundry are requested to settle
at onIe. 2pw
For Sale: One white Chester boar, 1-2
csnts per pound. Pigs, - each, also three
shoats. E. V. STEELE, Randolph.
LosT:-Blne overcoat placed by mistake
in wrong carriage AT Iunbridge fair. In
formation thankfully received by ID. e.
Whitney, e. Randolph.
CARD OF THANKs:-W We wish to extend
our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our
friends and neighbors who assisted us
during the long sickness, death and burial
OF our dear wife and mother, also for flo
raj offerings.
Mr.. SAMUEL SPEAR AND FAMILY.
Please get your cider, boiled cider and
jelly made quickly as the season will be
short. Will exchange boiled cider and
jelly for apples at present. Will buy 0
few good sweet apples for jelly. No Bit
ter or half sweet wanted for that purpose.
DIX j. CAMP.
The members OF the Braintree Branch
Baptist church wish to extend their thanks
to the kind friends who helped us in vari
GUS ways in the building and furnishing
of our church, to Mr.. j. B. Holman, the
builder. to the singers at the dedication,
and to those who contributed to,the fund.
BRAINTREE BRA NcH CHURCH SOCIETY.
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tunes, the novel twin trimmings and the
numerous skiilful devices which make
millinery more fascinating and compli-
Gated each season, are attractively dis
played.
Mrs. Draper is assisted by Miss Bracket
of Boston, whose fashionable creations
received much attention at the opening.
A dainty lavender bonnet made OF mil
liners folds and adorned with Lavender
thistles and white aigrettes was particu-
larly admired. Dark red and the new
shade of blue are the dominant colors
here, and are shown to advantage on sew
eral handsome hats. Fancy hat pins are
much used as ornaments this season.
Miss Thwing again has charge OF Mrs.
>. ). Clark's store, which was never more
attractive than this season. The hats OF
the halo shape are especially Compliment
ed, but all seemed to meet with approval.
A handsome one of new blue, trimmed
with tips and faced with shirred white
satin, has a large knot of blue velvet
faced with white at the 'front.', narrow
ruffies OF white ribbon and folds on the
brfm, and Is finished with pearl : and
Rhinestone ornaments. The new petunia
shades and the wood brown coiors are
leaders here. Cocoa and waters were served
% visitors on both opening days.