Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-31
MlLLBURY NEWS.
Death of Charles Winter.

Millbury, March 30.-The many friends
of Charles Winter will be much grieved
to hear of his death, which took place
this morning at 1890 o'clock. Mr.. Win
ter had been ailing for some time but
mis- death was unexpected so soon. He
was out of doors yesterday and did
some light work around the home of his
son, T.. A. Winter, where he has lived.
Mr. Winter was born in England and
came to this country when seven years
OF age. He has been always engaged
in the farming business
He came to Millbury six years ago
and has lived ever since with his son.
I, A. Winter, on Main street. He was
S5 years old at the time of his DEATH
and leaves two sons-T. A, Winter and
A. Winter-both of whom are in the
grocery business in Mllbury, also a
widow and a brother, to mourn his loss.
The funeral Will be held from the
home of 7. A. Winter, Friday morning
at 10 o'clock. The remains will be taken
to Belfast, Me, for burial. The body
will be accompanied by the two sons.
TO FIGHT RUMsELLERS.
There is much talk about a petition
being circulated for the purpose of call
ing special town meeting for the pur-
pose of appropriating money to fight
the rumsellers after the first Of May.
A Spy reporter called on one Of the Sc
lectmen this evening, and inquired in
regard to the matter. The gentleman
said that the selectmen did not see the
need Of calling such a meeting, as the
voters voted at the town election no.
license, and for this reason the select
men had the right and power to borrow
money to fight the rumsellers
The selectmen have $500 which was
raised for incidentals, and " this is not
sufficient they are willing to borrow
money If need be. A prominent citizen,
in discussing the matter this evening,
said that if such meeting was called,
some $4,000 wouldn't be any too much
to appropriate. He also said that some
Of our temperance workers are willing
to fight the liquor sellers at distance,
but when they come face to face with
these people, they want the selectmen to
do the fighting.
A number of these temperance workers
have appeared before the selectmen and
complained of this man and the other
mans selling liquor unlawfully, but
when asked by the selectmen If they
will appear against such people, they
say: "No; would much rather the Sc
lectmen would do it; or, if need be, hire
some person TO 10 II.
PAUL DUMORE DEAD.
The death of Paul Dumore, which has
been expected for some time took place
this afternoon, at the home Of Edward
Trombly, on Canal street. Mr.. Dumore
was born in Montreal, Canada, and was
81 years old at the time of his death.
He has lived in Millbury the greater
part Of his life, and has made large
circle of friends. He leaves three broth
ers, Levi, Charles, AIphonse and two
sisters, Mrs. Trombly and Mrs. Belle
vile. The funeral will take place Fri
day, and the burial will be In the Catho-
lie cemetery.
HERE AND THERE.
Manager White Of the basket ball
team went to Marlboro tonight, to Sc
cure, if possible, the Hudson basket bal
team for game in Millbury Saturday
night.
Thomas A. Dowd will attend the
| grand convention at Brockton tomor.
row. he being appointed delegate by the
a. O. H.
Mrs. McKeon and family, of the west
| side, have moved to Worcester.
! David Powers was seen on the streets
today with a new horse.
Alonzo Gill of Nort(hbridge is break
ing in as conductor on the Suburban
road, under the directions of Conductor
Walter Byford.
The mission at the Church of the AS
sumption came to close this evening.