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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11
JAIL BIRD CAPTURED.
Joe" Griffin, Cambridge Convict Who
Escaped, Captured in Leomlnster.

Leominster, Nov. 10.-This town had
the novelty of entertaining a state
prison convict that escaped from the
East Cambridge Jail, last night, in the
person of one Joe Griffin, who was
serving two years sentence for larce-
ny Griffin formerly lived in Leomins-
ter, and to his old haunts he returned,
only to be gobbled by the local police,
who had been notified of his escape.
During Griffin's term of sentence he
was hostler and had more liberties than
the average prisoner, and, betraying
the trust imposed in him, took French
leave. He was arrested by Chief Las
selle and other officers and confined in
the station house until this afternoon,
when he was returned to Cambridge,
where he will serve the years remain
ing of his sentence and then be liable
to do time for breaking Jail. 1t is
stated that Griffin made an Intellectual
attempt to escape from the Leominster
officers.
Frank Ramemire was seriously in
jured at this place last night He fell
from a freight car near the depot, and
in such manner as to throw him be-
meath the cars, which passed over his
right arm, crushing that member bad
ly. He was removed to the Clinton
Hospital, where the arm was ampu-
tated
The most stylish wedding that has
taken place in this town in many years
was solemnized at the residence of
Hon. and Mrs. George f. Morse, when
their daughter, Miss Mabel Downe
Morse, was united in marriage to Fred
eric Nathan Dillon of Fitchburg,. in the
presence of the elite of the town and
many friends from Fitchburg. The
ceremony was. performed by Rev
George M. BODICE. William b. Page Of
Fitchburg was best man and Miss Mar
garet Dodge of Orient Heights was
bridesmaid. The ushers We're Kendall
Croker, Frank Hatch and B. f. Dill
Ion of Fitchburg, Franklin Freeman Of
Leominster. The couple will reside on
Summer street, Fitchburg, after they
return from their wedding trip. They
were the recipients of $3.50 in cash and
a large amount of cut glass and wall
liable silverware.
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EAST DOUGLAS.

East Douglas, Nov. 10.-Miriam
Chapter, Eastern Star, will be officially
visited by the deputy grand officers in
Masonic Hall next Monday evening
Rehearsals are being held for the an
nual public library benefit to be given
in Central Hall Thanksgiving night. 1t
will consist of two and a half hours
comedy, "The Gilded YOUTH and will
be produced by local talent, with the
exception of Mrs. H. A. B. Peckham of
Saugus, Mass, formerly of Manchaug,
who takes a leading part.
Marshall Potter, well known and
respected citizen, passed away Wed
nesday morning, at his home at the
Centre from Brights disease, after q
long illness. Formerly for a number
Of years, he was engaged here with
his father in the store business under
the firm name of T. r. Potter & Son.
The local grange held neighbors' night
Tuesday evening in G. A. r. Hail. Har-
risville and Sutton oranges were pres
ent. Supper was served, followed by
a literary and musical entertainment.
A highly pleasant time was enjoyed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11
BOYS VOLUNTEERED.
VII Furnish Christmas Entertainment at
Uoton-A Variety of News Notes.

Upton-A Variety of News Notes.
Upton, Nov. 1O.-The Boys Club of
West Upton have accepted the invita-
ton of the Unitarian Sunday school to
arrange for the Christmas entertain
ment. At meetinglast evening the
club voted to present Widow Mullen's
Christmas"
Miss Maude Knowlton has returned
to her home on Main street, after an
extended visit in New York
Mrs. William S. Hastings is visiting
Mr., Hastings sister in Worcester.
Monday evening the AL. Martz Spec
ialty Company will give an entertain
ment in town hall.
Mrs. Joel Clark, Main street received
a telephone message yesterday, stating
that her sister was very sick in Med
field Mrs. Clark left last evening for
that place.
G. A. r. ball has been undergoing
extensive repairs, in the shape of new
windows and painting.
Appleton P. Williams of West Upton
has presented the Upton high school a
fine large picture of the congressional
library at Washington. The picture
was hung today on the wall of the as
sembly hall.
Mrs George Southland is visiting in
Milford.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Con-
gregational church are going to send a
box of literature to F. Yates who is on
the scene of the Indian outbreak in
North Dakota.
Mrs. Joseph Wood and Mrs. Charles
OConnell are visiting relatives in Mil
ford
Frank Tracy is in town tuning pianos
and organs. Gerald Lincoln is assist
ing him.
Frank Croker and Henry Mcbride
captured 10 rabbits yesterday
George Allard of Whitinsville has
moved into the Adams lockwood place
on North Main street, Upton.
The "Mardi Gras" Club of Upton will
hold a concert and ball in town hall,
Upton, Thanksgiving eve. The com
mittee of arrangements are: George
Lassell, Martin Donnelly, Fred Walk
err Edward Barron; aids, George Roll
Inns, Henry Allard, George Donnelly;
floor director, Frank Rollins.
The "Sansouci' orchestra of Upton
will furnish the music.
Martin Shaughnessy, who is i'll with
typhoid fever, is now out or danger.
Henry Aldrich, William Wood, Sr
Frank DespeauX and Frank Howe,
with Aldrich's dogs captured a 17-lb.
coon last night.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Samuel
N Marsh, who died November 8, at her
home on Pleasant street, was held this
afternoon at her daughter Emma
home, in Upton. Rev. Harry G. Butler
officiated.
Upton and West Upton boys of the
high school will meet on the gridiron
Saturday afternoon
The people in John Holbrook's house
were awakened this morning by the
shaking of one of the lower windows
Evidently some one was trying to force
an entrance, so Mr.. Holbrook got up,
and after sending challenge from the
window overhead, all was quiet, and
nothing more heard that morning. but
from the condition in which the dog
was found this morning, whoever was
around had no good intentions. Mrs
Holbrook fed a tramp the afternoon be-
fore
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GRAFTON.

Grafton, Nov 10-The funeral Of Lin
us E. Newell was held from his late
home on Oak street at o'clock this
afternoon. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. Benjamin F. ROBBIE, assist
ed by Rev. Bailey A. Morse. There
was large attendance and numerous
floral tributes were offered. The bear
ers were Charles L. Pratt Clarence r.
Pratt, Charles Despeau and Henry
Hall, all old neighbors of the deceased.
Interment was at Old cemetery.
The Grafton grange held a regular
meeting in their rooms last evening.
The topic for discussion was, "Will it
not pay the farmers to thoroughly Gull
tivate small tracts of land rather than
to poorly conduct a large farm?" Ly-
man NJ. Rice led the numerous speak
ers on the subject, and the almost I'M
animous verdict of the debaters was in
favor of the small productive farm.
The harvest concert and ball of the
G. II. s., class of '99, will be held in the
town hall, Friday evening, November
25 Harry r. Brigham's orchestra will
furnish music, and those in charge of
the floor will be George Rugg, dires-
tor, with A. A. Simmons, Jr., Joseph
Bertrand, Harry Young and Earle Ban
lister, as assistants.
Station Agent John Birch is on a
three days hunting trip in the Pelham
district f. S. Clark, Jr., is acting as
substitute at the Grafton and Upton
depot.
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BRIDE IN THE WEST.
southbrIdge Man Married to Charming
Girl in ST. Louis.

southbridge, Nov 10. Charming Nc
Gregory Wells of this town was mar
ried last night to Miss Irene Kelly.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred T.
Kelly of st. Louis. The wedding took
place at the Lindell Avenue M f.
church in ST. Louis, and was a, note
worthy event j. Cheney Wells of this
town, brother of the groom, acted as
pest man. Mr.. and Mrs. Wells. after
FEW weeks honeymoon trip. will
make their home in a residence already
waiting for them at 35 Main street. Mr..
Wells is connected in business with the
American Optical Company, and a we'll
known man to the optical trade
throughout the country
Anatole Caron, treasurer of the Du-
paul Young Optical Company of this
town, was given very pleasant sur
prise party Tuesday evening, in cele-
bration of his birthday. Among many
other gifts, Mr.. Caron was presented
an elegant clock by his friends and en-
ployees at the optical works.
The High School Debating Club held
a very interesting meeting at the school
building last night.
Mrs. A. J. bartholomew was the
guest of friends In Boston this week.
The Chorus Girl is billed for Ores
ser Opera House, Nov %.
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WILL BE LARGE.
Friends of Francis j. King
To Attend the Funeral.

Leicester, Nov. 10.-The funeral of
held in the Greenville Baptist church
on Saturday afternoon at ESQ o'clock,
instead Of Saturday forenoon, as re-
ported this morning. The comrades of
George H. Thomas Post, 49, G.. A. r.,
will form in line at the house at 2
O'Clock. All are invited to turn out in
full uniform, and those who have no
uniform are requested to wear badges
outside of their coats. All ladies of the
w. R. c. who wish to attend are re-
quested to notify Mrs. j. Q. Jordan be-
fore Friday noon, in order that all may
have transportation. A barge will leave
the corner of Pleasant and Main
streets at l o'clock A mixed quartet,
consisting Of Miss Susan E. Knight,
Mrs. Lizzie Smith and Herbert Midg-
ley of Leicester, and Arnold Cooper of
Rochdale, will sing at the services.
The selectmen have petitioned the
officials of the Worcester and Suburban
for a special car for theatergoers, to
leave union station, Worcester, at 11.20
p. M, every week day, and the petition
was granted The first car on this trip
was run Tuesday. Heretofore ladies
and gentlemen have been compelled to
either leave the theaters early to catch
the II o'clock car out, or have been
obliged to wait in the cold until the last
car at 11.40.
The new schedule on the Worcester
and Suburban went into effect today,
and not more than one or two of the
car crews are the same as before. Six
of the men on the Leicester division get
10 hours work each day, eight get nine
and three-quarters, and six get eight
L. ol,
ten minutes regularly, with an extra
trip, which they can take just as they
wish making total of nine hours and
twenty minutes. w. D. Braman and
II. J. Gravel run six hours, and take
the extra theateT car, making eight
hours each day. The last regular men
have to console themselves with to-
tai Of six hours each week day, with
church car requiring five hours on Sun
day.
William Connors, who has had
charge of a gang of workHnen on the
fourth section of state highway in Lei
cester all summer, left for Auburn to-
day, where he will have charge of the
work on a section Of state road there.
1t is expected there will be a large
attendance at the entertainment given
on Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the
First Congregational church vestry. 1t
will be the first appearance in this part
Of the state of Prof. Josiah Josiferous
johnson and his talented freshmen
class.
James M. Quinn of Cherry Valley ex-
poets to start a meat market in the
basement of Matthew Trainor's house
on Golfers corner in the near future.
The school committee held their reg
ular monthly meeting this evening.
The overseers of the poor will meet
on Friday evening, and the selectmen
on Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Seaver will preach upon the les
sons of the elections, from the text Job
iv. IA: 1.-The old lion perisheth for lack
of prey"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11
FIRST IN THREE YEARS.
southboro Man Sentenced in Grafton
Court for Cruelty to animals.

Grafton, Nov. 10-Joseph F. Norvin
of Southboro was brought before Judge
William e. Fowler, in the district court.
this morning, and fined $50 for cruelty
to animals. He was unable to pay and
was committed to the county 1ail in
Worcester for five months.
The case was brought into court by
A. A. Simpson, acting for the Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Ami
mails. and besides his statement. that
OF Thomas B. Samon showed that the
man mad beaten and overdriven his
faithful beast
Norvin has a wife and two children
living in Southboro, and he felt the
matter keenly when he learned that a
term behind the bars was his fate.
1t was the first case from Southboro
tried in Grafton for three years.
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AuRURN.I.

Auburn, Nov 10.-The Auburn. Con-
gregational Church will be represented
at the ecclesiastical council to be held
at East Douglas next Wednesday for
the ordination of Rev. Charles P.
Pierce, by the pastor and Dea Thomas
5. Eaton. There will be no services at
the church next Sunday. Rev. Chas.
M. Pierce will go to East Douglas next
Saturday, and remain with his son.
Rev. Charles P. Pierce, until after his
ordination Wednesday.
The next sociable of the r., p. S. G..
r. will be held at the home of Miss
Bessie Stiles Friday evening. at which
an excellent musical and literary en-
tertainment is promised.
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OXFORD.

oxford. Nov. 10.-The road through
the Battey farm is about half finished.
The men did not go to work today, on
account of the weather. The work on
the electric road will be carried on out
side the town limits in a short time.
There was a union meeting at the
Methodist church tonight.
There will be a bean supper and social
Friday night at the North Church.
e. Pearson Hammond, the child
evangelist" is expected at the Meth
odist church in the near future.
George Barber intends to build cot
tage house on School street, near the
high school building
tainment and supper tomorrow night.
Mrs Charles Vinton is visiting in
Worcester.
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JEFFERSON.

Jefferson, Nov. 1O.-A reception was
held at the home of William Gibbs, on
High street, last evening. The occasion
was in honor of the arrival of George
Guertin and wife of Ware, on their
wedding trip. A large number of
friends passed delightful evening. A
collation. was served, after which sing.
ing and dancing were enjoyed.
Frank Wissell and Charles Rattell are
visiting relatives in Clinton.
George Flagg OF High street is Visit
ing relatives in Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11
MANY cooNs CAUGHT.
The Northboro Club Had the Most sue
cessfuI Hunt for severalYears.

Northboro, Nov. 1O.-The Northboro
Coon Club are having excellent luck
this season, returning from their hunts
every time with not less than three or
four coons. Messrs. Gates, Wood and
Guertin went to South birmingham
last night and captured three large
coons, two weighing II pounds each
and the other 26 pounds. Mr.. Gates has
charge of all the skinning and curing,
and has plenty of work on hand for
this coon season.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11
DAeos' EXPERIENCE.
TWO of Them Figure in an Exciting Run
away in Sutton.

Sutton, Nov. 1O.-Two Italians with
junk wagon, had serious accident
yesterday. They stopped near Vincent
Campbell's to feed the horse, when.
suddenly, the horse became frightened.
He ran, throwing one man down and
breaking a rib, while the wagon ran
over the others foot. The horse was
stopped near Rays store, but the
wagon was badly damaged
Miss Sarah Linnell leaves for Boston
tomorrow. From there she will go to
Hanover, N. H, for the winter
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11
HOLDEN LADIES.
A Pretty Entertainment Arranged Which
Was Much Enjoyed

Holden. Nov. 10.-The Ladies' Society
Of the Congregational church held so
cial in the church vestry, last eve
ming. Mrs. George S. Graham was hos
tess. Supper was served from TO S
o'clock, followed by a ,Aariety enter
talnment.
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woMAN's PROGRESS.

(From the Chicago Evening Post)
Gwen in China Woman is rapidly
supplanting man.
"How do you make that out?"
Haven't you noticed that the man
behind the throne is a woman?"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11
LOST HEALTH RESTORED.

Only those who have lost their health
realize what a terrible misfortune such a
thing is, and they would do almost any
thing to get back the priceless possession
Of vigor, vitality and strength, and with
life. Well, this can be done. DR.. Greene,
"a Temple place, Boston, Mass. the world
famed specialist. whose cures are so
much and so widely spoken of, can cure
YOU If there is the remotest chance. He
can do 1t when all others fail. You can
consult Or. Greene by letter, free If you
need aid write to him and tell him your
trouble His advice will be given you
free, and If you follow it you will be
cured. DIR. Greene is the discoverer OF
that wonderful remedy DIR. Greenes
Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-11

Any one can take Carter's Little Liver
Pills. they are SO very small. No troubla
to swallow. No pain or gripping after taxi
Ing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
BarnardPs Old Fort.

But few people in Barnard can go TO
the spot where Fert Defiance stood on
the farm now owned by james Cad
we'll. 1t was built in 1880 as a prottc-
ton for the settlers against the Tories
and Indians, and undoubtedly, with
fine one at Bethel, saved the inhabi-
tants from a second invasion. The
Tories carried away as prisoners Prince
Haskell, Timothy Newton and Thomas
Wright. Newton and Wright escaped
the same yelr Haskell was guarde
rcloser on account OF his being a survey
or, but was released the next spring
The fort was co mmanded by Captain
Benz. Cox, who held commission
from the United States. The garrison
was recruited from Barnard, Pomfret,
Woodstock and Stockbridge.
A diary, kept by Jonathan Carpen
ter from Pomfret, during the first cam.
paign, is in existence, and owned by r.
A. Perkins of the Rutland Herald and
will be published in the history of the
fort. Barnard should erect some kind
of monument to mark the spot where
the women and children took refuge
from alarms which were frequent dur
ing the fall of 1880.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
Our Neighbors
what They Iare Doing-Briefiy Told by
the Sifter's Intelligent star OF
Correspondents.
LONDONDERRY.

Snow, sleet and rain! making thus
far an exceeding unpleasant disagreed
BILE week for out of door work. The
farmers affirm that it is just the weather
for grass. Everything has its opposite.
No bitter without its sweet.
DIR. and Mrs. l.. s. Arnold returned
last week from New Yok where they
have spent the past month with the
family Of their son.
w. o. Childs Of Springfield, Mass,
is in town.
Richard Corey has finished work fol-
Dan Marden and is at home.
Miss Louise Babbitt, we are told,
will open her MILLINERY business Apr.
30th.
William Stoodley, who has had very
poor health for the past two years has
been much worse during the past week
AT present he is more comfortable with
prospects of soon being able to be about
again.
Schools commence Monday Apr. 25.
MIR. and Mrs. Beckwith have gone
to their home in No. Erymont, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
PERU.

Two weeks ago the sugar makers
had new lease which all were thank.
full for as it helped out the short
sugar season. Spring must now be
here for all the spring birds are, and
the fields are quite green.
Easter Sunday was observed with
an appropriate sermon followed by
an appeal for the suffering Cubans
A generous collection was taken.
The Easter flowers were made unu-
sually attractive by the addition of
two large boquets, the gift of Mr..
Fity of Boston to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce. The Cuban subject was con-
tinued in the evening and made inter
esting by pastor and people.
Mrs. Romano Spaulding has been
rapidly failing for several days past
VIM. Spaulding is with her
Mr.. Person Wyman was partially
paralyzed one day last week while
walking from house to barn and need
ed help to return to house. He is
now able to sit up part Of each day
He is improving.
Della and Susie Hapgood returned
to Mt. Holyoke College last week
stopping one day with friends in Ben
nington.
Lula Whitney returned TO Brattle-
boro high school last Monday.
Lester Farnum of Manchester at
tended church and Sunday school
here last Sabbath. He is visiting his
uncles, Wallace and Charles and
other friends.
Lovers of flowers are now seeking
the arbutus which is very profuse.
Miss Wavie Styles has gone to
Manchester to teach in the Roberts
district.
Charles Jenkins who is at present
with his father in Manchester spent
Sunday at G. W. Whitney's, going
from there to S. Derry Monday to
take the train for Newfane. In a
week he and his father start for Col
orado, hoping to their regain his
health.
Mrs. Alta Alexander is spending
few days with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Farnum.
Miss Ethel Farnum came homt
this week from Mortified, Mass
We are told she is through work fol
DIR. Wood.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

Secretary Gage has issued circu-
lar stating that in case any officer,
clerk or employee in the treasury de-
partment desires to leave the service
temporarily to engage in the military
service in the event of war he may be
reinstated at any time within one
year. Temporary appointments will
be made to fill places so vacated,
with the understanding that upon the
return of the employee the temporary
clerk shall be removed SO that tht
former occupant of the place can bt
reinstated.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
sIMONSVILLE.

Rev. ii, l.. Ballou spoke at the
church Sunday.
William Smith has been visiting his
brother in Drewsville, N. H.
E. d. Marsh returned to his home
in Boston Tuesday.
Last week Thursday the Ladies Aid
society met with Mrs. c. ID. Slate.
d. S. Dim ok has some very nice
beets for this time of the year.
Prof. A. r. Marsh of Cambridge,
Mass, entertained by joseph Thornton
this week.
Arthur Fuller of Springfield was in
town Sunday.
George Mullen of Mlddlebury was
pleasantly entertained at the Riverside
the first of the week by his brother,
J0hn PEABODY.
w. w. Pettengill of Montague,
Mass, was the guests Of 0. w. Leon
ard the first of the week.
Mrs. A. M. Stannard, who has been
visiting in Rutland, Springfield and
Bellows Falls returned to her home the
first of the week.
C. S. Leonard pulled parsnip re-
Gently that measured 20 inches in
length and s inches around.
Mrs. Stella Lockwood of Bellows
Falls is visiting at her former home
this week.
Ladd and Hilton's Orchestra fur
nished music Saturday night for the
hop at the Riverside which was enjoyed
by thirty couples.
Miss Nellie Hunt of Jacksonville is
the guest Of her friend, Miss sane
Smith.
Prof. J. B. Simonds OF South Lon
donderry was in town Tuesday.
Will D. Lockwood of Bellows Falls
was in town Tuesday and returned
ednesday, Mrs. Lockwood returned
with him.
Painter Brown of South Londonder.
ry is painting the school house inside
and out.
Frank Leonard was at home recent
ly.
N. r. Hutchinson is at work at "Ihe
Fullerton" at Chester.
Mrs. Eunice Brown recently visited
her sister, Mrs. F. |. Graves.