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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
CLINTON POLITICS.
Local Pot Beginning to Simmer Pending
Annual Meeting.

Clinton, Jan. 25.-Six weeks from last
Monday the voters of this town will
choose their officers for the ensuing
year, and as usual the campaign which
will be waged by both sides will be ex-
tremely warm. For weeks past it has
been increasing in intensity with the
setting Of each days sun, but in the
few weeks left the heat win rise mate
rally. Both sides realize what is at
stake the coming year. There are to
be two vacancies in the board of Sc
lectmen, both caused by the expiration
of the terms Of two of the five mem
bers Of the board, DR.. Walter P. Bow
ers, the present chairman, and Martin
Murphy, the ex-chairman. DR.. Bowers,
is a republican and Mr.. Murphy is of
the opposite political stripe. At this
writing it does not look as II either will
be a candidate for election. At any
rate, the present chairman will not be
up for his party's support, as he gave
it out some time ago that he would not
be a candidate for reelection upon any
consideration, as his largely increased
practice since the departure of DR.. Per-
ley P. Comey for Worcester, together
wifi the fact that the illness and Sc
NJ Morse throws upon DR.. Bowers the
responsibility Of the executive depart
ment of the Clinton hospital. and the
constantly increasing duties Of the
board of selectmen make 1t impossible
for him to carry on the work, as he be-
ieves 1t should be done. 1t IS under
stood that the case is not the same with
Mr. Murphy, but that on the contrary
he seeks a denomination. 1t Is also
learned that Mr.. Murphy and his
brother, Thomas, who was chief of po-
lice last year, are both struggling for
one Of the nominations, and that
Thomas stands In much better favor
with the leader of the democratic or
ganization than does his brother.
DEATH OF NJ MeGRATH.
Michael McGrath. well-known hack
man of this town, died at his room at
the stable, Tuesday forenoon Mr.. Nc
Grath was member Of the local court
Of Foresters
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
MARRIED go YEARS.
Southbridge Couple Round Out
Notable Event.
Reception in Dressers Opera House
Largely ttsnded-sketch Of Life
of Aged Couple.

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Iiubardeau
were rendered a reception in Edwards
Opera House, Southbridge, Tuesday eve
ming, by 100 of their friends and rela-
tives. in honor Of their Goth wedding an
niversary that occurred last Saturday.
1t is seldom that two people have the
pleasure Of seeing the seth anniversary
of their marriage, and still more rare
to find an old couple in the excellent
physical condition Of Mr.. and Mrs. HUI
bardeau now To a stranger, seeing
the venerable couple receiving friends
and acknowledging congratulations, 1t
would seem almost miracle that Mr..
Hubardeau was a man of 50 years OF
age, and his wife was rs. Both enjoy
almost robust health, and exhibit an
activity and agility often denied those
Of fewer years,
Mr. and Mrs. Hubardeau have been
residents of the town for the past 20
years. During their long married life
they have been blessed with fourteen
children, only six of whom are now
alive to do honor to their parents on
this memorable occasion.
Mr.. Hubardean with his weight OF 81
years, is still far from being feeble, and
Cetu accomplish WndL ally lIldn LllSAb
consider q good days work. During his
past life he has taken good care of him
SELF, been temperate in his habits, and,
although not total abstainer from spir-
ituouS liquors, has always used them
with moderation. One thing that will
be of interest to the devotee of the pipe
Is that Mr.. Hubardeau has always been
an inveterate smoker, and even to the
present day finds much comfort and So
lace in his pipe and tobacco. His mem
CRY is still perfect, and he car interest
a company for hours, going over the
scenes and events OF his early life. Mrs.
Hubardeau enjoys with her husband
the blessing of perfect health. The aged
couple are natives Of Canada, where
their early life was spent. They now
live on Neil street, Globe Village, in a
coy little house, surrounded by all the
comforts of a long life well spent
The old people took keen and ap-
preciative interest in their reception, and
when the party broke up and the hap
py old couple returned to their home, 1t
was the sincere and heartfelt wish Of
all present that they may be permit
ted at the close of the coming decade,
to again see the old people still united
and congratulate them on their 10th an
niveTsary
Mrs. Joseph Proulx, a well known ell
derly lady of the town, and mother of
Proulx Brothers, the well known mar
ketmen died at the home of her daugh-
ter on Hamilton street, Monday after
| noon. She has been in Ill health for
over year, and of late has failed rap
| idly Mrs. Proulx was the mother Of IL
children, eight Of whom are now alive.
She was CT years old.
The Southbridge and Sturbridge
Street Railway have petitioned for a
franchise to lay track on Mechanic
street, from Main to Charlton streets,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
WHITINsVILLE.
TO BRITISH COLUMBIA


John Dorothy, better known as Steeple
Jack, has gone to British Columbia. He
cleaned the large chimney in the Whit
in Machine Works, put the weather
vane on the Methodist Church, and on
the cotton mill at Linwood. He has
also cleaned the largest chimneys in
New York and Pennsylvania.
SLEIGH WRECKED.
A double bob runner sleigh came to
grief while passing the Linwood mill,
Monday evening, The rear runner came
off, and the body Of the sleigh was
broken so badly it could not be re-
paired.
Harry Shaw. a student at Yale Col
lege, is confined to his home in North
bridge Centre with la grippe.
WILLIAM WOOD DEAD.
William Wood Of Upper Hill street
died at his home Tuesday morning, with
consumption, after long illness. He
was 20 years old and had worked in
the machine shop until about three
years ago. One sister and three BROTH
ers survive him, besides his parents. He
was well liked by all his associates
A FALL IN MILK.
George Gill's horse made a lively run
Tuesday morning, through the town,
and spilled about two hundred quarts
of milk
VILLAGE PICKINGS.
William Rollins of Main street has
gone to Webster to set up machinery
for the Within Machine Works.
Miss Maggie Carroll Of Nova Scotia
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. LETTERS
of Maple street.
Miss Conant OF Waltham Is the guest
or Mr.. and Mrs. J, Parsons of Forest
street.
Daniel Mcneil, while taking a barre
of flour from a grocery wagon, slipped
on the ice and fell on his back, the bar.
rel falling on his breast. 1t Is feared
that one of his lungs is affected and
that he is otherwise injured.
The foundry of the machine works
which has been operated only three
days a week for nearly year, will run
four days week hereafter.
The son and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
De Rosa of the east end are i'll with ty
phoid fever.
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smoking hot turkey supper served by
Leander Whittemore, Tuesday evening,
and all helped to do justice to the feast.
Speeches were made by the officers, and
there was a general good time.
The five-incf steam pipe for the en-
CINE at the power station is in position
and ready for work.
Three cars were run half way between
the regular trips on the Worcester and
Suburban from the Union station to
Gates lane, so that there was a 10-min-
ute service from Union depot to Gates
lane Tuesday afternoon.
Work was commenced Tuesday by r..
M. Bond cutting ice on Sargent's pond.
The ice is of good quality and will be
packed about u inches thick The house
back of the Leicester was filled Tuesday
and work will commence today filing
the big house on Water street,
The Social Whist Club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. L. M. Waite Thursday
evening
Among the assets Of the Mass. school
fund, as printed Tuesday, are $4,000 In
Leicester water supply notes. The
assets are mostly gilt-edged securities
such as Boston and Albany railroad
stock, and show the district has good
financial credit.
The church institute this evening will
be conducted by the pastor on the sub
ject, "The deepening of religious life"
Earnest Guilds, Jack Gilchrist and Ar
thur Arnold decided to see who would
come out ahead in a half-mile race on
Sargent's pond Tuesday, and at the fin.
ish Gilehrist led Arnold, with Guilds
third.
The boys at Leicester Academy COM
menced practice in the gymnasium
Tuesday, and were divided into five
squads for different work.
John Lucier, who has been clerk al
the Worcester Public Market, entered
the employ of j. Trainor, Tuesday.
The electric heaters in most Of the
cars of the Worcester and Suburban
have been strengthened by the addition
of more coils of wire, and the result al
present is satisfactory to every one.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
LEICESTER.
WHISTLE footed.
Successful Trial of the Local Fire Alarm
Service

The new fire signals were tested Tues
day afternoon and made noise enough
to satisfy the most critical. The differ
ent numbers we're easily counted, and If
the general public can fix the numbers
of the various districts in their minds,
they should know where a fire is located
at any time in the day or night. The
numbers will be easy to remember If it
is borne in mind that the sum of the
figures in all the numbers, except the
no school signal, add UP seven. The first
figures run from l to and the last
from 6 to / backward. The repetition
of each number four times gives ample
time to awake any one, and gives a
much longer signal than the old meth
cd. 1t has been suggested that a pro-
Gonged toot should be given to wake the
people up, so that they will not mistake
43 for 81, etc. During the trial Of the
whistle member Of the Barre depart
ment called up Leicester and Wanted to
know If any help was needed.
GRIST OF LOCAL NEWS.
Forty members Of the John Boyle
O'Reily C. and L. Society sat down to
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
RoCHDALE.

John Mccarthy of st. Louis is visiting
his brother Frank of Rochdale.
Mrs. Benjamin Simmonds OF Ware is
visiting friends at Rochdale.
Chaffee Bros. Of Oxford have moved
their saw mill to the Wilson lot in STAFF
ford street.
Miss Mary L. Strapp has severed her
connections at A. H. HowaQth & Sons
mills
The young people of Rochdale are
making arrangements for a sleighing
party to take place in the near future,
William Thomas Strap visited friends
IN Cherry Valley this week.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
PETERsHAM.

TOWN COMMITTEE ORGANIZE.
The republican town committee has
organized as follows: B. ]. Bennett,
chairman; S. B. Cook, secretary, and
John A. Carter. treasurer. The full COM
mittee are: B. ]. Bennett, NJ. E. Hill
dreth, S. B. Cook, e. C. Dexter, ]. A.
Carter.
1897 are: Marriages 10, births 16. deaths
"a; of the births 10 were males, 3 fe-
males; of the deaths II were males, 10
females.
Sanford B. Cook has been recomrnis-
stoned justice of the peace for another
term, and has been duly qualified.
The second of the fortnightly town So
ciables was held at Memorial Hall, Sat
utday evening, with good attendance.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
SHREWSBURY.
FuNERAL on Mr.. p1ERcE.

FUNERAL OF MR.. PIERCE.
The funeral of VIM. d. Pierce took
place at his late residence at 2 o'clock
p. ny Tuesday. There was large num-
Der of relatives and friends present. The
floral offerings were numerous and ex-
tremely beautiful. The music was by a
male quartet from Worcester, under the
leadership of VIVA Powers; they sang
most impressively, three numbers, II
cannot always trace the way" Nearer.
home" The eulogy was pronounced by
Rev. p. A. Lathrop of the Congrega-
tional Church, Of which Mr.. Pierce was
member.
Mrs. Thomas Kehoe, who has been
very i'll with infammatory rheumatism,
is rapidly gaining.
The selectInen desire the people of the
town to report to the constable cases of
tramps begging, that they may be ar
rested and punished according to law.
Mrs. WaterhouSe, wife Of the pastor
of the M. e. Church, has been i'll for
number Of weeks but is now much i'm
proved.
The Ladies' Relief Corps held their
meeting Tuesday afternoon
The 10 cent supper of the ladies of the
Congregational Church takes place
Thursday evening. There will be q fine
program, especially in the musical part.
Many people will make the most of
the eleven O'Clock car on the Worcester
and Marlboro line to attend the play at
Lothrop's opera house this week.
Mrs Frank Fayerweather Of West
boro was visiting in town Tuesday.
John c. Newton is talking of selling
his place and moving into the centre Of
the town.
Henry Wesson, engineer at c. O.
Green & Co.'s factory, was out walking
Tuesday and probably will be at work
in a few days.
Arthur Mitchell is obliged to be away
from his work on account of bad cold.
Harry Eaton, son of John @. McInnes
Of Worcester, was in town visiting Fred
NJ. Hickey, Tuesday.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
MILFORD INDUSTRIES.
Shoe Company's Annual Meeting situa-
ton at clapp, Huckins & Temples.

The Milford Shoe Company held its an
nual meeting Monday evening, ana it was
quite largely attended. The reports of the
officers showed that a large volume of
business had been done the past year at a
very small margin OF profit The amount
OF wages paid to employees during 1897
was about $l52 600. Following are the Of
tcers elected for the ensuing year: Di-
rectors, Il. l.. Wires, W. f Draper. q
+. Clahin, G. A. Draper, e. S. Draper. q
+. Scott, w. w. Jenckes, f. j. butcher
Jesse A. Taft; clerk, J. A. Taft; treasurer
w. w. Jenckes; auditor, c. A Sumner.
committee to select an auditor for stock
holders, according to law passed in 1891
Eastman - -
From present Indications it looks as If
g, crisis is approaching at the factory Of
Clapp, Huckins & Temple, as a result Of
the controversy over the reduction of
wages ordered to go into effect in the
stltchlng room two weeks ago. -Four,
operatives Immediately left at that time
refusing to accept the provisions Of the
rev price list, and have remained firm
since. Efforts to secure help to take their
places have failed except in one Instance
and the business has been Virtually naraf.
yzed. A number Of hands have been iSse
Ior week on account of the trouble and
To-Day the cutters are out and ahoi1f an
operatives of the stitching room were also
laid off: Unpleasant rumors Of Dossible
eVentualities are in circulation. and me
outcome Of the affair can only be con-
Jeotured. eo'i-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
WEsTRoRo.
HELP pIssATTsFIED

I1ILE DISSATISFIED.
Some Of the help In the saddle Iacing
department at the factory Of ]. H. Hunt
& Co., dissatisfied with the prices paid
for new work, went out Tuesday. They
claim thar they cannot earn over 81. %
per day at the price then paid.
LOOKING FOR SHEA.
State Detective Joseph Bean was in
town Tuesday, looking after a barber bv
the name Of John Shea. Shea left town
MONDAY afternoon ard has not been
George and Fred Rice, foremen Of the
I,tivHe ing rooms at the Humber factory,
VIII leave for the Copper river reeion
Alaska, next month, with the WORCESTER
people. On their arrival at the gold fields
tney wall strike out for themselves Two
same time 'iie
work is progressing for the new rail-
ROAD bridge on East Main street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
FITCHsuRe.
A GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Osborne Observe
Interesting Event

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Osborne ceIe-
orated their golden wedding Tuesday at
their home on Whittemore street, in a
quiet way, Mr.. Osborne's health pre-
venting more extensive observance Of
the happy event. Old friends called and
rendered their congratulations, and
their immediate relatives in this city
were also present at dinner. They were
remembered with several presents be-
hitting the occasion, and although Mr..
Osborne's health was not as good as
could be wished, the occasion was in all
respects happy one.
Fifty years ago at Ashby Samuel Os-
borne, son of Samuel and Rachael Glib
SOM Osborne, and Harriet Whittemore,
daughter of David and Phoebe Brown
Whittemore Of Fitchburg were married
by Rev. Mr.. Doggett of that town. They
settled in Ashby and lived there II
years, when they came to this city,
where they have since resided. Mr.. Os-
borne went into the meat and provision
business, and was in business for him
self here for over 10 years. AT different
times, he has had store under the old
city hall, In store on the site now oc-
cupied by Chamberlain & Huntress'
store, and last in the store now occupied
by E ID Shattuck Day street
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
BIRMINGHAM.

Monday might in Masonic Hall, Alpha
Lodge presented a past masters jewel
to Edgar Potter, who was master Of
R1iddlesex lodge of Masons I'm 1S74-75.
The lodge was presented a large photo
master Of Alpha lodge, 1S76-79, by Fred
NJ Esty, on behalf Of the members of
Alpha and NIiddlesex lodges
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26

Mothers whose children are troubled
with bad colds, Group or whoop.ng-
cough will do well to read what DR.. r.
2. Robey Of Olney, Mo-, says on this
subject He writes: For years we
have used Chamberlain Cough Re-
NEEDY, and always keep it in the house
II is regarded In cur family as a speci-
fc for all kinds OF colds and coughs
The 20 and 50 cent bottles for sale by
whittier Drug Company, 40 Main
street; A, c. Woodward. 1888 Main
street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
NoRrHBoRo.

The delegates from this town to the
Federation of Women's Clubs at Maiden
Tuesday, were Mrs. Coffin and Mrs. Cap
ron.
The meeting of the Whist Club, which
took place at the hotel last night, was
well attended.
Ezra Bigelow returned Monday night
from his visit to friends in New Bedford.
STATE ROAD.
Engineers are surveying on Main street
for the new state road, or continuance
of the road which has just been made. It
is expected that at some future time the
road between Shrewsbury and Marlboro
Will be macadamized.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
RUTLAND.
HAD PLEASANT TIME.

HAD PLEASANT TIME.
The Sunnyside Improvement Society
met at the home Of E. f. Preston, on
Maple avenue, Monday, Jan. "a. About
IS were present, and very pleasant
and social time was enjoyed by all. The
party broke up about 10 o'clock and de-
parted for their several homes.
The next meeting viii be held Feb. z,
at the home of Sylvester Prescott.
The republican town committee has
organized with c. w. Dodge, chairman;
L. /. Spauldlng, secretary; II Hath
away, treasurer.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow a cough to run until it gets be-
yond the reach of medicine, They often
say 'Oh, 1t will wear away but in most
cases It wears them away, Could they be
induced to try the successful medicine
called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on
positive guarantee to cure, they would inn
mediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price 2oc and Zoe.
Trial size free. At all druggists.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
SUTTON.

H. S. stoclwell has recently received
two Devon heifers from A. II. Bronson
of Vernon, N. Y. These animals are al
most perfect specimens of the breed.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
HOLDEN.

Rev. VIM B. -Oleson lectured Tuesday
evening on Hawaii. This was the sec
ond entertainment in the H. v. /. S.
course
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
AsHBURNHAM.

The republican town committee Sat
urday organized for 1898 by the choice
Of ]. A. Dickerman for chairman; w. B.
Whitney. secretary; j. w. Felt, treas
urpr
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
uXRRlpG:

The Tourists observed their 10th an
niversary at the residence of Nj. L.
Johnson, Monday evening.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
If THE BABY is CUTTING TEETH,

Pc sure and use that weIl-trted remedy,
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teethinR 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums allays all pain. cures wind
collie and Il the best remedy for diarrhoea.
TWeuty-fiYe cents a bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
FIRE AT oAKHAM.

Farm Buildings Of Patrick King Totally
Destroyed.
The large and fine farm buildings
owned by Patrick King, situated in the
westerly part Of Oakham, were totally
destroyed by fire early Tuesday morn
ing. The fire was probably caused by a
defective chimney, and started shortly
past midnight. Every effort on the
part of willing hands proved futile, and
the extensive buildings were soon q
mass of smoking ruins.N The large loss
is partially covered by insurance
WEST BOYLSTON.
The grange installed it's officers Jan.
IA for the coming wear
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
a CARD

we. the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money c" 80 cent bottle Of
Greene's Syrup Of Tar, If 1t fails to cure
YOUR cold or cough. We also warrant a
Is cent bottle to prove satisfactory or no
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
oA-asl.s-ys71.s--es...
The fac N -. 4. =.

ST have been victim to terrible head
aches" writes G. f. Newman. Dug Spur
Va land have never found anything to
relieve them so quickly as Ayers Pills.
Since I began taking this medicine the at
faeks have been less frequent, till they
have cessed altogether
Those who wish to practice economy
should buy Carriers Little LIVER Pills.
Forty pills In Wall only one Pill o. dose.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26

Albert w. Andrews.
o. j. Carroll & Co.
Frank G.. Rourke & Co.
r. H. Fales. Holden.
Albert e. Booth, Leicester.
d. ii. GreEory & Co., Princeton.
II. j. Wizard. East Brookfeld.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-26
SPENCER WOMEN.
Monday Club Royalty Entertain
Their Sisters.
{. A. Gilman of Youths Companion Gives
a Practical and interesting Illus
trated Lecture.

By invitation of the Monday Club, the
several women's literary clubs of
Spencer and the Topic Club Of Leices-
ter assembled for an evening of social
enjoyment and intellectual entertain
ment at the parlors of the Massasoit
Hotel. Tuesday evening. The entertain
ment consisted of an instructive illus
trated lecture by E. A. Gilman of the
Youths Companion. There was an in
formal reception in the parlors of the
hotel from 7,3O till o'clock, when the
lecturer was introduced.
The subject of the talk was the
Process used in illustrating the Pc
riodicals of the day." and it was ex-
enpliied by artists original drawings,
plates, proofs and prints loaned Mr..
Gilman by leading American publish
erS.
GOOD TINE COMING.
The arrangements have been COM
pleted for the John O'Gara hose power
ty and burlesque concert and ball at
town hall, Friday night. Hoon's orches-
ira of North Brookfeld will furnish the
music and give a concert OF five NUM-
Overture, "Orpheus" ]. Offenbach.
Cornet solo, "Old Kentucky home" L.
]. Mason, by George f. Heck.
Selection, Jolly robbers" S. V. Sup
pc. -
Clarinet solo, "Home, sweet home, >"
Robinson, NJ. A. Martelle.
Galop Comique, "Pig under the gate,
Brooks, a
10, mill
O'Clock, with an intermiss1on Tor iuncn
at 70 o'clock j. Fl. McKennaa Will be
prompter. The decoration of the hall
will be a novel departure from the or
binary and in keeping with the whole
affair IL the weather is stormy, car
riages will be in attendance. cars VIII
leave over the w, B. e S. electric road
after the dance. -
Some 30 friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Lal-
Their G. Prouty surprised them at their
residence, So lincoln street Monday
night. it being the S1st anniversary of
their marriage. Luther G. Prouty and
Miss Sarah Disco were married at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roswell Disco, Jan. "a, 1851 by
Rev. James Cruickshancks, then pastor
Of the First Congregational Church.
They have resided in Spencer ever since.
They were not aware that Monday was
the anniversary of their marriage till
their friends dropped in upon them Mon
day night. The company assembled at the
residence of Tennyson o. Bemis and pro-
eeeded to Mr. and Mrs. Prouty's resi-
dence in a body. The evening was
passed in card playing and other social
amusements, and refreshments were
served.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Bemis, Mr.. and Mrs. Amasa
T. Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton A.
Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson Q. Be
mis-, Mr.. and Mrs. David w. Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew E. Putnam, Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar A. Abball, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Sugden, Mrs. Amos Kit
fridge Mrs. Frank M, Prouty, Mrs.
Edison Prouty and others. These left
several tokens of regards and wishes
for many returns of the happy occas-
ion