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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30

Il: j. Mathieson's delivery team
became frightened while standing
near the depot Wednesday forenoon
and ran away. They made the trip
from the depot to Mr.. Mathieson's
place of business without interrupt
ton, but left parts Of the wagon
they were hitched to along the
route. They ran up on the side
walk In front of Mr.. Mathieson's
feed store and one Of them slipped and
fell and they were then caught. No
great damage was done.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30
SOME TOUGH BOYS.
Two Are Convicted Of Petty
Mg, Larceny Tuesday ! %
". ~. Morning. : - 81

The police On Monday gathered In
a batch Of small bows. all Of whom
live in the southeastern part of the
city, on = charge of petty larceny.
Several small theits are charged to
them which they don't deny One
was the theft OF q hand sled from the
display in front Of Tomelty's store
and the other was, in the language
oi one Of them, the ''copping" OF
sacks from a farmers wagon.
Two of tho boys, Eddie Batters
and Earl Lucia. pleaded guilty ke-
fore Justice Sheldon this morning
and were sentenced to jail for one
day. Their parents also asked the
police to administer a good .horse-
whipping to them at the expiration
OF their sentence John Jendreau,
another boy OF about the same age.
IL in the lookup charged with being
implicat ted In one the above named
offences. At tae hour Of writing be
had not had a trial. Fl Another hoy
was taken into custody on suspicion
of stealing a roll OF. tar paper from
EiIenbecker & Goulet's hardware
store. He was released.
A reporter OF tue Transcript visited
the three boys in jail, and found two
Of them smoking cigarettes, and the
other one asking for one.
They seemed to be afraid OF losing
their regulations, for they threatened
the reporter with dire consequences
II he published anything concerning
them. The parents OF all tho boys
are highly respectable and law abid
ing citizens. and 1t is evident that
these boys have got In trouble by
being allowed to conRregate in
crowds, when they will commit Of
fences that none Of them would think
of When alone.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30
EARLY MORNING BLAZE.
Home ct S. C. Crowley Badly
III Damaged by Fire Mon
day Morning.

The home Of 8. C. Crowley, on Sec
sODd street and sixth avenue north
soast, was visited by fire at about 8
O'clock Monday morning. Mrs.
Crowley and her two children were
alone In the house at the time, Mr..
Crowley being away In the woods,
\ md their escape from suifseation
was q narrow one.s The fire origin.
ated in the partition between the
sparlOr and the. stairway, against
u.s. hich the chimney rests, and is sup
posed to have been started by the
Soysrheating Of the chimney, az two
pieces of dry pine studding rested
against the chimney. ,sss ...~>..
The bedroom occupied by Mrs.
Crowley was on the other side OF
the stairway, and she was awakened
~ the smoke that nearly suff,'cated
her and the children. She succeeded
IN getting the children out of the
building and gave the alarm. to
which the fire department. responded
promptly. and although the fire was
difficult to reach, being In the par
Stitions and floor joist, the fire was
soon suppressed.
81 It Is impossible at present to give
sa very accurate estimate Of the loss.
One partition and the stairway were
destroyed and the furniture was
badly damaged BY smoke and fire.
Mrs. Crowley 3 purse. which contain
tanned $40, in paper money. was de-
,strOyed, making a clear loss Of that
amount to them.
# The house is the property Of H. A.
Baxter, a conductor on the Northern
Pacific. and the loss on the building
10 fully covered by insurance. The
goods were also insured.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30

President hellen passed through
the city Tuesday with a party Of
Northern Pacific officials for their
annual trip over the line. In the
party were J. NJ. Hannaford, general
traffic manager: John ". Kendrick,
general manager. and f.. H. Nc
Henry, chief engineer. They expect
to be gone ten days or two weeks.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30
Working on Ball League.

Duluth News Tribune: Consider
able correspondence is passing be-
tween tho managers of the teams
that 1t 10 proposed will combine into
d Duluth-Superior-Red River valley
baseball league for next season, and
the matter may come to a head in q
few days. The formation OF the
league now depends, it is said, on
the action of the Red River valley
Ebaseballists, az the Duluth and Su.
,perior people are ready to join the
league aud are waiting for the others
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30
- Council, Meeting,

Council Meeting. '1
The city council met in special ses-
sion Tuesday evening. Il
The application Of George Emder
for a liquor license was considered,
and granted, and his bond, with ]
w. Berg and ]. Mecusker as sure
ties. was approved.
The following bills were allowed:
Hose Co No l, services at Schilling
lire ...................... q
Chemical Co No l, services at Crow
ley f1re."................. 70
I w Montbiand, hauling fire appa-
............'........... W
wv Jones, reeling hose....."............. 50
w Mott Co, chemical engine sup
"
Hose Co No l, service at Crowley
f1re W
McGregor Bros, to hauling poor to
81
F Werwitzki, to ~ days special
police w
w B Jones, repair and mdse city
nan . i1c
J Schek, saving wood for city hall OO
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30

Tho administration has decided
to annex Wake island, somewhere III
the Pacific.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-30

CA. Nelson. of Scandal Valley, was
in the city Wednesday. Mr.. Nelson
and Others have bought oak stump.
age in the town OF Rail Prairie. The
logs will be cut and sawed into rail.
road timber and hauled to the rail-
road at Pilla9er. A man named
Larson is putting In a small saw
mill to do the saving.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
BRooKFIELD.l
Mr.. GA1vIN,s LECTURE.

MR.. GALVIN'S LECIURE.
The illustrated lecture which was to
have been given in the town hall last
Tuesday evening by G. O'Connel Calvin
of Worcester, and was postponed on &C
count of the storm, will be held next
Monday evening. The lecture is to be
given under the auspices OF st. johns
Catholic Church. Mr.. Calvin is q for
chile speaker and carries his audience
with min in his description Of scenes in
England and ireland. His Illustrations
are Of the finest, and those who maybe
privileged to hear him villa enjoy a
rare treat
The whist party of the Ladies' After
noon Club, to which the gentlemen
were invited, that was to have been
held Tuesday evening. at the home OF
Mrs. Annie Latin, was given Thursday
night. The party was conveyed thither
in barges, and nine tables were filled
Before leaving, the gentlemen rendered
the ladies a vote of thanks for the very
enjoyable evening, also to Mrs. Latin
for her hospitable entertainment.
Mrs. Jessie Hobbs is very Ill at her
home on South River street.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
a SERIOUS BLAZE.
Il 5s ett's Shop Burned With Loss
of $4,000.

Il & 5sett's Shop Burned With Loss
of $4,000.
LeouJnster, Feb. 4-This town was
Yisltea ~ serious fire about 2,10 a. M,
t7aag md as a result the large wood
wosNny factory of H E. bartlett is In
ruins The fire originated on the sec
on3 ior Of the ell over the boiler room,
and efore the arrival of the fire de-
par lent obtained firm grip on the
ul J building, and the only part of the
piao- that is left is a small cottage
hoH e near by. The weather was ex-
raDlely cold, the mercury registering
way below zero and the fremen had a
t5ugh nights work. Several suffered
wagh frost bitten fingers and ears. The
aunual ball Of the department was not
over when the alarm was rung in. There
vas narrow escape from loss of life
vt the fire, and to Officer Corkum is due
The credit that there was not. The north
wing Of the house ad1oined the factory,
and in a room facing the burning build
ing an old woman by the name of Eliz-
abeth Gibson was sleeping. The smoke
had penetrated her room, when she was
discovered and removed from her per-
ilous position. The loss is estimated at
$4,000, and the insurance Is $500.
During the progress of the fire Fore
man Johnson of the hook and ladder
company had a finger broken by a
spliced ladder falling upon his hand.
The plant will be rebuilt on the same
site or in the vicinity.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
EXPIRED IN CHURCH.
Sudden Death Of Frederick Marcele in
ST. Joseph's Catholic Church.


North Brookheld, Feb. Awhile Fred
erick Marcelle was sitting in the Catho-
lilo Church this morning at 10 minutes
before Z, awaiting the commencement
of the O'Clock mass, at which he was
to receive communion and offer wor-
ship, he was suddenly taken i'll. His
daughter Rose was sitting a few seats
In front Of him. Noticing her fathers
Illness, she rushed out of the church to
the store OF r. Howard & Son, asking
for a sleigh to take her father home
During her absence her father had
passed away, being given the last sacra-
ment by Father Tuite, who happened to
be in the church. The sisters Of mercy
We're also present. AT the time of his
death none Of the other parfshioners
had arrived. It was a very sudden shock
and placed the community in a state OF
excitement.
When Mr.. Marcelle left his home this
morning he felt as well as ever, and his
sudden death was due to heart disease.
He was born in Canada At years ago
He leaves a wife and three children. He
has kent q drug store on North Common
street for several years. The funeral Will
take place Monday at O'Clock from 81
Joseph's Church.
Arthur Sevelier appeared before JUS
tice Boutwell, this morning, on charge
of the larceny of a pocketbook from
I,udger Hamel Justice Boutwell, upon
hearing the facts of the case and every
thing being settled between the parties
concerned, let him go on probation
The funeral of Lottie st. Clair, years
IoId, who died yesterday, took place FRI
day from the home Of her parents on
Spring street.
The town hall was crowded Friday
ax,arIner of the Edison VitaEraph enter
Nainnent. Several interesting moving
pictures were given, interesting and
amusing the audience. This is the .fifst
entertainment of this kind given here.
ana was we'll attended and appreciated
by our townspeople.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
A LIVELY MEETING.
Blackstone Valley Agricultural Society
Take Action on E. Douglas Claim.

Uxbridge, Feb. 1.-The Blackstone
Valley Agricultural Society held an ex-
citing meeting this afternoon, when Is
members were present. The society
was called to see if the society would
vote to settle the suit with the East
Douglas Base Ball Association, and to
borrow 500 to pay the same. At the
opening of the meeting, John E. Hollis
showed his hostility to the proposition.
He made a strong argument against the
paymenl 9f any money. The president,
James l2aley. favored the settlement.
EX-Prea.1enf 9aDlel B. Taft reviewed
the VIII affair, nj said he would not
vote O. way ey mother.
Cha Il, Seas ave, Edward Parker
and p n. = lnson favored settle
ment
EdWia II Tutta caused discussion by
raisi legal points and asking ques-
ton
F. 5;y gore was called for, and it
wa 3y9le4 ay vote of to 8. 1t is
rel - hGt an injunction will be
pls 60 IN 5ae society to prevent the
paying 81 Ghe money.
Gs9lEe u uffum left town for the
EiaudiSe F'day afternoon.
z. Hape Of East Glastonbury,
Conn Fil! deliver an address at the
lower own hall Saturday at p. m,
on gov Is make New England agri-
er}tuse more profitable" This will be
tRa frss Of the farmers institutes.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05

public schools will remain at half mast
until after the funeral, which Will take
place from the Universalist Church.
SELECTMEN'S DoINGS.
The selectmen drew orders on the
town treasury. Thursday night, for the
payment of teachers and janitors of the
common schools, amounting to $1S74. 49,
for high school, s345; for electric street
lights, $357.21.
JUSTICE CURTIS CONVERSES.
Fred Vaudeville was taken before
Justice A. w. Curtis, Thursday night,
by Officer ]. A. Spencer, charged with
intoxication, when the following CONVEX
sation took place:
Justice Curtis-Mandeville you are
complained Of for being drunk last
night; what do you say?
MandeVille-Gullty.
Justice Curtis-You have only Just
got out of Jail?
Mandeville-O, yes; have been out a
month.
Justice Curtis-Wen, I will give you
three months more.
Mandeville-I'n leave town, If you
will give me a chance.
Justice Curtis-And go somewhere
else to make trouble; no, the best place
for YOU is in Jail.
He was taken down Friday morning.
A COMING PROGRAM
Luther Hill Camp, S. of ", will OBJ
serve Union Defenders day" Friday
night next, and invitations have been
extended to F. A. stearns Post, the w.
r. C. and Ladies' Circle, to be present.
The boyhood of Abraham Lincoln" +;
Rev. Flint NJ. Bissell on Lincoln in
politics. Capt. Emerson Stone, on
Lincoln during the rebellion" and
George III. Larcum on "The assassina-
ton Of Lincoln"
Mr.. and Mrs Noah Sagendorph with
their son Arthur started Thursday for
two months excursion to California.
LIVELY RUNAWAY.
AS VIM. F. Woodman was driving
down Mechanic street, Thursday night,
with a horse and sleigh belonging to
VIM. T. Hayes and accompanied by Mrs,
Hayes, the horse started to run. AS it
reached Chestnut street. Mr.. Woodman
guided the frightened animal toward
VIM. A. Forests store. The horse
brought up against the building, and
Mrs. Hayes and Mr.. Woodman were
pitched out. Mrs. Hayes had slight
cash cut in her head, but Mr.. Wood
man escaped uniniured. The horse ran
short distance down Chestnut street,
where 1t was captured. The sleigh was
somewhat shattered.
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Some Of the boarders of the Massasoit
Hotel have formed themselves into
1.-THE Massasoit Social Club" and will
give whist and dancing Iarty at the
hotel this evening.
There will be ''Klondike party and
sale at Odd Fellows Hall, Monday
evening.
| Rev, Sherman W. Brown at the peo-
PIES service, Sunday night, will take
for his theme ''The victory Of the higher
life"
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
GRAFTON HOSPITALITY.
Members eff Wide Awake Whist Club of
Worcester Royalty Entertained.


Worcester Royalty Entertained.
Grafton, Feb. 4-The following mem
bers Of the Wide Awake Whist Club Of
Worcester enjoyed a sleighing party TO
Grafton last evening; E. E. Brown,
Daniel A, Harrington, W, II. Inman, M
B. Belcher, NJ. P. Roach, Fl. B. Wesley
Q. A. Middlemas, Charles S. Park, VIM
L. Lawton, F. NJ. Harris, H. s. Parker.
George A. Park, Charles NJ, Booth, Vim
G. Breed and their wives, Miss Nelhe
A. Abbott and Or. w L. Thayer, At
O'clock they sat down to one Of Land
lord Alfred j. Kirby's excellent 81 sup
pers, after which whist was enjoyed
until IL o'clock, when the merry com
pany pronounced their evening a success
and commenced the homeward journey,
HILL TOWN NOTES.
William Loynd, proprietor Of the Elm
wood poultry yards, shipped fifteen
prize-winning white Plymouth Rock
fowls to DR.. J. G, Robinson Of Hando-
yer, this morning
The Foresters VIII hold dance IN
Barker's hall, North Grafton, Saturday
evening. The officers Of the floor win
be c. ]. Sullivan, manager; j. ]. Gynes,
ii. Goodnow, M. Bertrand and A Mac
ker, assistants.
Franklin Lodge of Masons held their
regular meeting In Masonic hall last
evening.
The public library win close Saturday
for the annual enumeration of books.
Wednesday was the date set, but on ac-
count OF the storm many who had
books could not return them.
Principal of Schools George Rugg win
speak on Sharing profits at the
meeting of the Mems League in Fisher
vile, Monday evening.
Cashier A. A. Simmons will deliver
his postponed lecture before the Farm
ers' Club Tuesday evening, at Grange
hall. Lectures free.
Grafton and Upton trains are now
running on time, with the exception Of
the one due at $40 p. m, which is de-
layed by having to wait for the train
from Boston, which still continues to
arrive at North Grafton 20 or 80 min
uteS late,
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
OXFORD.
GRTsT OF TOWN NOTES.

GRTST OF TOWN NOTES.
Mrs. Gilbert Ward, who was taken to
the Memorial hospital at Worcester,
Monday, for treatment, had a tumor re-
moved Tuesday and was reported to be
in very comfortable condition, Friday.
A gang OF men with teams are clear
ing the public highways under the direc-
lions of Superintendent of Roads Frank
lin H. Harwood.
Charles B. Sherman and Mrs. Reuben
Rich Of Sutton avenue attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Asa Rich at Boston,
Friday afternoon. es-v
John Smiths orchestra OF this town
played at dance at Millbury. Thurs
day night.
T. L. Currier OF Worcester visited
friends in town Thursday.
A crowd of young people took sleigh
ride Thursday evening, stopping at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew p.
Howarth at Howarthville, where a
candy pull was in order.
The Oxford brass band held rehear-
sal Friday night, under the leadership
of James c. Tufts, who was elected
leader in place of L. H. Cudworth at
their last meeting.
Michael Lynch Of this town visited his
parents at Webster, Friday.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
JEFFERSON.
A NARROW ESCAPE.

young colt Wednesday, and when near
Frank Mongeaw's place. the horse took
fright and made side movement. up
setting the sleigh with it's occupant.
Mr.. Gleason pluckily chung to the
reins, although he was dragged nearly
a quarter of mile, and finally stopped
the horse near the Fitchburg depot.
Mr.. Gleason escaped with a few slight
bruises, but the sleigh and harness were
badly damaged.
The Eagle Lake Hotel was reopened
to the public Wednesday, Proprietor l..
G. Petts receiving congratulations from
his many friends.
Joseph Plant and wife Of Providence
are the guests Of John Spring.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
NORTH GRAFTON.

Sunday morning. at 1890, Rev. W. F.
Rowley wili speak in the Baptist
Church. Text, Gods victory over de-
feat At Gas p. m. there will be mis-
sionary concert, and at $50 p. M, Y. P.
S, c. z. Will hold its regular meeting
The following services will be held at
st. Andrews Sunday; 5 a. M, holy eu-
charist II a. M, holy eucharist (choraD
and sermon; 1918 p. m, catechism: 7.S0
D. M, evensong and, sermon.
Fred Hale, who has been under the
weather for some time, has resumed
work In Worcester.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05

KMR JOHN WALLET, OF Jefferson,
AVA Wis, than whom none is more highly
esteemed or widely known, writes,
In 1890 had a severe attack of LaGrippe
and at the end OF four months, in spite of all
physicians, friends and good nursing could
do, my lungs heart and nervous system we're
SO completely wrecked, my life was de-
SPARED OF, my friends giving me up. could
only sleep by the use Of opiates. My lungs
and heart panied me terribly and my cough
was most aggravating. could not lie in
one position but short time and not on my
left side at all. My husband brought me
DR.. Miles Nervine and Heart Cure and be-
gan taking them. When had taken a half
bottle of each was much better and contin-
Jung persistently l took abouta dozen bot
Ties and was completely restored to health to
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
WEATHER SENDS


Those who don't like cold weather but
had settled down with the idea that this
was going to be mild winter. suddenly
changed their minds last week. judging by
the way good many were hunting for
the quickest way to Florida. This spell OF
freezing weather served as an Impetus 70
the already good business being done by
the Tampa Bay Limited and Florida Spe-
cial over the Plant system: Engage-
ments were numerous at their ONCE 20
week ~
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
RocHpALe.

Miss Lillian Saunders was pleasantly
surprised by a large number OF her
friends at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Lenahan, on Mill street, Thursday eve
ming. Refreshments were served and
all retired by early dawn
Robert King of Boston has been Wis
iting his mother, Mrs w. /. King OF
Stafford street
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
A SURE SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.

The only time we are sure that our
readers get something for nothing is when
those who are sick or out of health accept
the great offer of free consultation by let
ter of DIR. Greene, "a Temple place, Bos-
tom Mass. who is beyond doubt the most
famous and successful physician in curing
disease. You can write DR.. Greene about
your case, and he will send you his opin-
ion, advice and fully explain your disease
free. If you follow his directions cure is
sure flfF
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
SUTTON.

The Grange meeting which wa to
have been held Wednesday evening has
been postponed to Monday evening, Feb.
Z.
Fred Batcheller will conduct the En-
deavor meeting Sunday evening.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
GA
.: y: !: !; lhzazzsx 3! !: !

Unlike most proprietary medicines. ths
formulate Of DR.. j. C. Ayers SarsaparillA
and other preparations are cheerfully sent
to any physician who applies for them
Hence the special favor accorded these
we'll known standard remedies by the
worlds fair commissioners.
Do not purge or weaken the bowels but
act specially on the liver and bile, A
perfect liver eorrecter. Carriers Little
Liver Pills.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
A CARD

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money c. so cent bottle OF
Greene's Syrup OF Tar, IL 1t fails to cure
your cold or cough. We also warrant
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or.no
Albert w. Andrews 80
o. j. Carroll & Co.
Frank G Rourke & Co.
F. H. Fales. Holden.
Albert z. Booth. Leicester.
ID. II. Gregory & Co., Princeton.
II. ]. Wizard. East Brookfield.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05

the surprise Of ALL"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
BTyc III,A7e "A MICA sALvE,

The 7s falF The world for cuts,
bruises. D3reis 1iN salt. rheum. fever
sores, I ter enep hands, chilblains,
corns snG d Fkin ruptions, and posit-
lively cure plles, no pay required. 1t
is guaFautea 80 I've perfect shtisfac-
tion o. monty cef hded. Price rs cents
per box We ssls py Bush & Co.. drug
gists.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
vILLAGE PTCKINGS.

At the special meeting held by the
Ladies' Auxiliary to Division 10, a. O.
H., it was decided to hold a social and
dance in Mumford Hall, Friday even
ing, Feb. Is.
Benjamin Bates of Maple street has
returned from the south, where he has
been setting up machinery for the
Within machine works.
Miss Meader of Vermont, who has
been the guest of her brother, Artie
Meader, Of Main street for the past few
weeks, returned to her home Friday.
Miss Sherry of Grafton is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ferry Of Main
street.
Work commenced on the new Catholic
Church Friday.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-05
WHlTlNsvILLE.

A CoMdENDABLE PROVISION
The Within machine works have put
glass windows in the cab Of the motor,
which runs from their shops to Whitins
station. Heretofore the motorman had
to stand all kinds of weather. The
glass windows are to be put on all sides,
except the south side. which has to be
open so that he can see In front and
back Of him. ~