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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
UNITARIAN CONFERENCE.
Large Attendance at 3lst Annual Meet
ing in Westboro.

The S1st annual meeting Of the Wor-
cester Unitarian conference closed
Thursday In Westboro at p. m The
attendance was quite large, considering
the weather. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing yeari President.
Jonathan Smith, Clinton, vice presi-
dents, Rev. Geo. s. Ball of Upton, Tohn
c. Otis Of Worcesteri Secretary, Rev.
James @. Duncan, Clintoni treasurer
Edw b. Tolman, Worcestert directors
Lucien Lord of Athol, Mrs. James H.
Wall Of Worcester, Rev. A. 3. Bailey OF
Barre Rev. w. F. Greenman of Fitch
burg, Mrs e. w. Bachelor of West
Upton, Rev. A s. Carver Of Worcester.
TO LEAVE THE HUMBER
I. S, Bowdtsh, assistant manager Of
the Humber Association QimiteO, at
Westboro. Is 10 sever his connection
with the company shortly, on account
Of i'll health. Mr.. Bowdish has been fp
poor health for more than year, and
he thinks that a change of climata
might prove beneficial His associates
on the commercial staff Of the company
gave him a complimentary game sup-
per, Wednesday evening, at the Nation
al House. The menu consisted Of oys-
ters on half shell. quail partridge, duck
and rabbit, served in Landlord Sula-
wants best style.
FIRE ENGINEERS REPORT.
The annual report of the board Of ffra
engineers of Westboro is ready for the
auditor. They report 2S alarms during
the past year, but only five of them
were attended by any loss. The total
loss by fire and water was $1427 diVtd-
ed as followsi Loss on buildings, $12STy
on contents, $170 The loss in 1895 was
$2737.50 and S525, respectively.
They also report an unexpended bal
anee Of S256.11 Of the appropriations
"A telephone connection between the
village and the reservoir for fire pIT-
poses, is recommended by the board.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
WEST BRookFlELD.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.
Fitting Celebration of Founding Of
Town Being Agitated.


West Brookfeld can celebrate her
golden anniversary this year. The town
was Incorporated March 5, 1S4S The first
town meeting, which was held the same
month, was called under the incorporat-
ing statute by Elisha Hammond, a JUS
tice Of the peace and lawyer Of West
Brookfield, and was addressed to George
s. Duell, as principal inhabitant of the
village of West Brookfield This first
town meeting assembled in the old Con-
gregational Church that stood where
the present structure now stands.
The amount of the tax levy at that
time, 81 800, as compared with the pres
ent year, was only one-flfth as great,
yet the population was more than one
half what 1t Is at present. West Brook
field has had her ups and downs, and at
one time had a population Of 2000 but
now she has only 400. It's people, many
Of them, are descendants of the early
settlers.
1t has been suggested by West Brook
field citizens, says the Springfield Re
publican, that exercises in the way Of
celebration of the 50th anniversary
ought to be held. The sons of the men
who were the first officers Of the town
are living in the town and are well able
to prepare and deliver historical ad-
dresses. A simple gathering Of the peo-
pie of the Brookfields to listen to an adj
dress from ex-Gov. Daniel H. Chamber
lain, son OF Ell Chamberlain, one Of the
first board of selectmen, with remarks
from e. Is. Lynde and other sons Of the
founders of the town would be instruct
i've. The idea as outlined is to have
prominent people from the other Brook
fields bring words of greeting and en-
couragement. A good old-fashioned din
ner should be given and everything pos
sible done to make the occasion a fami-
ly reunion on the birthday celebration
Of the youngest Of the Brookfields. OF
all the men named as the first officers
Of the town only three are known to be
alive. They are Rev. Leonard S. Park
er, the clergyman who opened the meet
ing with prayer, now living in New
Hampshire; Mandley Pierce, one OF the
first selectmen, and Warren Blair, one
Of the highway surveyors, both Of whom
are residents of West Brooltfield.
A COMING GAME SUPPER.
A number Of worcester fishermen, with
party of friends, who recently passed a
day in this vicinity fishing, have deter
mined to show their appreciation of cour-
tesies extended towards them by Mr.. Mes
singer, proprietor of the West Brookfeld
House. II. return for the fatheTly manner "a ne
in which Mr.. Messenger attended to the
wants of the disciples of Isaac Walton
they have determined to give him game
supper. The affair will take place about
February Is, and Will be attended by some
Of the jolliest fellows in the state,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
OAKHAM.
LADIES' DAY.


An impersonation of some Of the for
mer presidents and glimpses Of colonial
life were the chief features Of the day.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs.
H. A. Crawford, president Of the day,
A report Of ladies' day, 49, was given
by Mrs w. w. Russell, secretary A
song was given by Mrs. Paquin, Mrs.
Boyd and Henry Stone. A view Of some
of the former presidents was given, In
cluding George Washington and Mrs.
Martha Washington, Florinda and Nor
ton Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Mrs.
Jefferson, Bert Tobin and Susie Gleason,
James Monroe and Mrs. Elizabeth *.
Monroe, Arthur Reed and Edna Boyd,
Andrew Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, Irv-
ing Mullett and Kathie Billiard, Abra-
ham Lincoln and Mrs. Mary Todd Lin
coin, Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Conant, James
Garfield and Mrs Lucretia L. Garfield
and Mother Garfield, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s.
Crawford and Mrs. Jason Allen, Grover
Cleveland and Mrs. Frances f. CleVe-
land, E. w. Mullett and Mrs. John Keep,
William Mckinley and Mrs. Ida sax
ton Mckinley, Henry Crawford and
Alice Allen.
A brief sketch Of their lives was read
by Mrs. G. M. Ayres.
There was a piano solo by Mrs, Geo:
Washington; reading, Paul Revere,
by Florence Boutwell,; tableau, History
Of Maud Muller" Miss Lila Hitler; the
Judge was impersonated by Edward
Crawford; poem, read by Florence Both
well; farm journal. Miss Florence Sar--
gent; tableau, Maud Muller" revised
and brought down to date. In the lat
ter the parts were taken by the same
characters. Music by Mrs. Myron Ken
non; tableau, Spinning wheel song;'
poem, read by Mrs. G.. NJ. Ayres; CLOS
ing song by Mrs. Paquin, Mrs. Boyd
and Henry Stone
The Farmers and Mechanics Club
will hold their annual supper on Jan, Is.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
LEoMlNsTER.
A STRANGE CASE.
Young Woman Becomes a Raving Man
lac Through Religious Excitement


lac Through Religious Excitement.
Leominster and vicinity are much ex-
cited at the present time over a
strange case in their midst.
At her home in North Leominster.
Miss Eta j.. Marshall 2S years old, one
OF the best known young ladies of the
town, Is confined in staight jacket, a
raving maniac the result of too deep
seated religious enthusiasm, which re-
suited in fanaticism and insanity. The
members Of the family claim that her
present condition is due in great meas
ure to persecution on the part Of a few
ultra-zealous Seventh Day Adventists.
The young lady has for some time
been an earnest worker among the menu
bers OF the Baptist Church.
A visit to her home Thursday evening
by a correspondent to find out her con-
dltion, discovered a deplorable state Of
affairs, The rawlings OF the young wom-
an could be heard all over the house.
She screamed and sang, and has kept 1t
up to such an extent during the past 4S
hours that her voice is husky.
IT is stated that she has been so
worked upon regarding the Adventist
faith by certain person that her mind
is totally unbalanced The person in
question was denied entrance to her
home when it was found to what extent
the affair was being carried.
So interested did the young lady be-
come that several local pastors called
upon her and attempted to dissuade her
| from the religious thoughts that We're
in her mind. They succeeded in a certain
| degree. After this the young lady went
on a visit to Marlboro, and here her per-
secution was continued. 1t is stated that
she received a letter from person in
I Leominster, advising her to forsake her
! home and all that hindered her from
| embracing the Adventist faith, which
was termed as the true religion"
| After this, for a time, 1t was not sup
| posed that her mind was unbalanced,
until last Sunday evening, when she left
her pew in the Baptist Church, assembled
| into the pulpit, took a stand beside the
pastor and began to preach the teach
ings Of the Adventists. Subsequent in
vestigation proved that she had been
seen again by the adherents Of the faith,
and that she had been attending meet
| ings unknown to her parents. Mean
While the young lady Is under the care
Of physician,
The outcome of the case is awaited
anxiously by large number of interest
ed people.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
WEST BoYLsToN DINNER.
The 32d Annual at Congregational Church
Relocation of Massachusetts
Central Road,
Especial Dispatch to the spy.Y

Especial Dispatch to the Spy
West Boylston, Jan 20.-The 82d an
nual turkey dinner of the Congregations
al Church and parish was held In
Thomas Hall, Thursday. The inclem-
ent weather caused a disappointingfy
small attendance there being only
about half the usual number present.
Forty-two we're served at dinner, and
the evening attendance brought the
number present up to 1873.
Two bargeloads Of people were expect
ed from Worcester, and preparations
had been made for them, but one Of
the barges did not come OH account of
the hard rain. The other bringing %
from Belmont Church. arrived at $50 D.
M, amid great cheering.
After supper all adjourned to the
main hall, where this program was Civ
en-: Quartet, annie Laurie Miss Eva
Cole, Mrs. Ernest Putnam, w. D. Gil
patric, Harry Harlan; song, "a min
ute" Charles w. Reed, with encore,
king of the forest am TIT soprano So
To- "Call me back" Miss Eva Clark,
with encore, 'Blackbird'', duet, Forest
BIRDS Miss Eva Cole and Mr.. Reed.
Short speeches were made by Edward
A. Cowee and William N Hinchley.
The people regret that illness prevent
ed the attendance Of the pastor, Rev. S.
A. Harlan.
SELECTMEN MEET TODAY.
The West Boylston selectmen have
called an informal meeting of citizens
in Thomas Hail. Friday night, at
o'clock, to discuss the relocation of the
Massachusetts Central Railroad. There
is to be hearing ON this subject at the
office of the metropolitan water board
i'll Boston Monday afternoon.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
BIRMINGHAM.

The large plant of the Dennison Man
ufacturing Company is to be made still
larger. The box department at Rox-
bury is to be moved to South Framing
ham early in February. Plans are pre-
pared for the erection of another large
brick building in the rear, of four floors,
and somewhat like the last one built.
This is to contain that branch of the
companys business which is now IN
Brooklyn, N. Y. This factory makes
plush jewelry boxes, sealing wax and
other supplies.
The birmingham Electric Company
has decided to close it's power plant, on
Claf1in street, arrangements having
been made with the Natick Electric
Power Company to furnish the service
for all electric lighting purposes in
Framinghan.
Framingham has a directory printed
after seven years deprivation.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
WEBSTER.
JAcKowsKI FINED.
Tax Delinquent Who Resisted officer Ap-
pears in Court.

Tax Delinquent Who Resisted officer APP
pears in Court.
William Jaclrowski and younger brother
Adolph, who were the principal figures in
the poll tax fracas last Monday evening,
occurring on Main street, appeared before
Judge Bartholomew in the local district
court Thursday forenoon to answer to a
charge of resistance to an officer.
Tax Collector Frank. E.. Deon took the
stand and gave the following facts; I;,.,I, That
Jackows&d on the street and requested
him to pay his due poll tax. Defendant
refused, and hot words issued, when Mr.
Deon, VINO had the authority in his hands
in the shape Of a warrant for arrest from
the assessors, laid hold of William and
attempted to take him to the lookup, but
had authority to commit him to Jail, and
resisted.
Mr.. Deon did not prove strong enough to
powerful fellows from the Nutmeg state
to assist him.
They were Rufus Conan of Putnam,
Conn, and William A. Prince Of New
Boston, Conn, and also Officer Thomas
Farrell and Special Policeman Robert
Gatzke.
While this was going on Adolph, brother
of the arrested young man, seeing that
his flesh and blood was being beaten,
ran to the rescue and attempted to hinder
the arrest, but by the combined efforts of
all four William was finally landed in the
lookup. He has since paid his taxes.
Hon. Charles Haggerty appeared for
Adolph, and succeeded in getting him dis
charged, but his brother fared worse be-
ing fined $40. Paid.
Mr.. Deon, during his oratory, i1lciden-
tally remarked that there were nearly 300
uncollected poll taxes yet, but emphati-
cally stated that they will be collected.
REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE.
The republican town committee organ
ized Wednesday evening as followsi Chair
man, A. r. Snow; vice chairman, E. L.
Spalding; secretary, Albert H. Davis;
treasurer, H. H. Steinberg.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
HUBBARDsToN.
FARMERS, 1NsrGTurE.

A farmers institute by the Worcester
West Agricultural Society was held Thurs
day The attendance was not large on ac-
count of the very unpleasant weather. c.
D. Richardson Of West Brookfeld was the
chief speaker. He gave an interesting lee
Other speakers discussed the subject, din
ner was served, and a pleasant time was
enjoyed.
Miss Edna Winship has gone to Central,
N. Y, to visit friends, and will be away
several weeks. About 20 friends gave her
very pleasant surprise visit Wednesday
evening
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
BASKERVILLE.

The second week night meeting of the
Mems League of the Union Congrega-
tional Church at Fisherville was held
Tuesday evening in the lecture room of
the church, and was largely attended. The
dent, Joseph A. Young. Two new mem
bers were voted in, after which A. A.
Simmons, cashier Of the Grafton National
Bank was introduced and delivered an
address upon the subject of Money" He
will probably continue the subject later
on, speaking on Paper money"
The next meeting Of the league will be
which time Prof. George Rugg of Graf
ton will read paper upon the subject Of
profit sharing.n
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
LOCOMOTIVES FOR ENGLAND.

Schenectady, N. Y. Jan. 20.-The Cen
trail underground railway Of London,
England, has placed with the General
Electric company of this city an order
for 80 electric locomotives. the largest
order of it's kind ever given. The loco
motives will be of 800 horse power, and
each will weigh 45 tons. They will be
able to draw train of five cars, weigh
ing $50 tons, at the rate of Is miles per
hour. Plans for the largest direct cur
rent railway generator ever made are
being prepared for the Louisville Street
Railway company. The generator will
be of 1000 horse power, and viii weigh
81 tons.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
ROCHDALE.

Andrew Howarth and son are having
the boiler in their mill on Mil street re-
paired.
The members Of the Ladies' Tea
Drinking Society met at the home Of
Mrs George H. Miner, on Dale street,
Wednesday afternoon, and enjoyed a
delightful 5 O'Clock tea.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Christ
church is to hold a business meeting at
the home of Mrs. q. G. Carlton, Thurs
day afternoon, to make arrangements
for the coming fair.
NJ G. Clark of Greenville is having
Boardman Bros. put Stamford heater
in his new house on Clark street.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21

Singing Society of Worcester "a voices,
will give a concert from to 10. Dane
ing will continue from 10 to 2.
The Uniformed Rank, K. Of p, held
a dance in odd Fellows Hall, Thursday
night. There were about so couples on
the floor.
SELECTMEN DRAW ORDERS.
The selectmen Thursday night drew
orders for about $1,000, The largest item.
$1s9, was for sewage disposal
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
CHARLTON.

Arthur Baker has removed to the
north side.
The DIR. Taft family have returned to
the old homestead at the centre.
Henry Hendeen, having spent several
weeks visiting relatives in Providence
and Worcester and friends in Brook1eld,
Is again in town.
An auction sale of hay and grain and
all the wood and lumber on the M. D.
Woodbury. farm is soon to take place.
1t is expected that the post Office at
Charlton Depot is soon to be removed
from the store of Frank Knight to the
store Of H. [. Gould Co.
An appraisal Of the estate Of the late
Moses D. woodbury. has been made, A.
NJ, Phillips, Edwin Baylies and Carlos
Bond being the appraisers.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
NORTH GRAFTON.

The ladies' Of the Baptist Church met at
the home OF Mrs. c. A. Merchant on Main
street, Wednesday afternoon, and formed
Ladies' Aid Society. The organization
has now 12 members and they elected the
following officers; Mrs. @. NJ. Thompson,
president; Mrs. John j. Clarke, vice pres
ident; Mrs. c. A. Merchant, secretary;
Miss Mary A. Strong, treasurer. The so
ciety has a three-fold object-First, to aid
the church financially; second, to seek
out and help the poor, and third, socia-
bility. They meet once in two weeks.
William Patton, proprietor Of the shoe
lace factory. is in town.
Mrs. A. J. Whittemore of Worcester
win give her second dancing lesson in
Barker's Hall this evening.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
AsHBURNHAM.

WORCESTER NORTH INSTITUTE.
The first in the series Of winter insti-
tutes, held under the auspices of the
Worcester North Agricultural Society,
occurred in Grange Hall at Ashbum-
ham, Tuesday, and was a most success
full gathering.
Elmer D. Howe of Marlboro, past mas
ter of the state grange, spoke in the
morning on Book farming VS.. moon
farming" and in the afternoon ON RE
fections Of a hayseed." There was a
general and lively discussion following
the latter paper. At noon 100 people sat
down to dinner.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
WARREN.

The Tuesday Club held it's annual meet
ing with Mrs. C. A. Deland, Quaboag
street. Tuesday afternoon. The following
officers were elected; President. Mrs. e.
j. Buck; vice president Mrs. Edward
Spencer; secretary, Mrs: W. 2. Lincoln;
has nearly 80 members, and has just been
received into the state federation of wom-
ems clubs.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
SHREWSBURY.

The funeral Of William Rice was held
at the house Thursday at p. m. De-
spite the rain, many friends and relatives
were present. Rev. Mr.. Waterhouse of
the NJ e. Church ofTiciated There was
singing by quartet. The floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful.
The cars on the W. and NJ. road were
delayed on account Of the snow Thursday
Henry Wesson, who is Ill, is reported to
be mast recoYerY.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
THE STATE GRANGE.
w. C. Jewstt Of Executive COMMITTEES APP
points Deputies for 1898.

At meeting Of the executive commit
tee of the State Grange. Master Warren
C. Jewett appointed the following depu-
ties for 1898; Marcellus Boynton, Web
ster; 7. E. F1arity, Townsend; Herbert
Sabin. Amherst; b II. Stevens West
Acton; G. d. Richardson, West Brook
field; Edward A. Fuller. North Andover.
Charles Hinckley. Lee; 1. N. Day, South
Hadley; John Clifford, Sutton; C. A..
Stimson, Royalston; j. e. Goodell, West
Boylston; Charles M. Rice, LeominsterI
George w. Roraback, Westheld; H f.
Maxwell, Stoughtoni Rev. A H. Wheel
ock, Mills.
Special deputies: William N. Howard,
South Easton; +. II. Plumb, Springfield,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
HARVARD.

Joseph Chaffin died, Jan. IA, after
about weeks illness from heart trou-
bic. He was probably the oldest per-
son in town, being over 30 years old.
For many years he was station agent
at Harvard. He was twice married and
three children survive him-Mrs. Will
liam Dudley of this town, Mrs. Herbert
Bowers of Aver, and Henry, station
agent at Lancaster centre. A daughter
of Mrs. Chaff1n by former marriage,
Mrs. Nancy Hardy, lived with the aged
couple. The funeral was held on Mon
day.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
NOT RESPONSIBLE.

Boston, Jan, 20.-Dr. Jelly and DR.
Draper, two experts on insanity, have
decided that Francis Mclaughlin is not
mentally responsible for the murder of
his wife Margaret at their home in
South Boston, some time ago. McIaugh-
lin, who has consumption, shot his wife,
and then attempted to commit suicide.
because he expected to have to go to a
hospital.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
CLINTON.

George w. Morse has purchased the
Comey property on High street.
The st. Johns cemetery committee
has returned from New York, where
they have been viewing the removal Of
bodies from q cemetery in Brooklyn
The committee met Thursday night TO
frame its report, to be submitted to the
metropolitan water commissioners, next
Monday.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
70 RECEIVE PRESIDENT DOLE.

Washington, Jan. 20.--The war depart
ment is making preparations for nota-
Bile reception to President Dole upon his
arrival in Washington. Orders have
been given to have all the troops sta
toned in this city and vicinity assem-
bled at the station under the command
of Col. Sumner. and fine parade will
mark the trip of the visitor from the sta
tion to his hotel, where he will be
called upon by the high officials of the
government.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
NoRTHBoRO.

Miss Ellen Williams has succeeded in
selling her farm, situated in the westerly
part of the town, to Mrs. King of Rhode
Island Miss Williams has been desirous
of selling her farm for the past two
years.
Alexander Genett came on from Ohio.
H. Mrs. Genett was to have gone to
Ohio the first Of this week, but being
taken suddenly Ill, her husband was sum-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
CHECKER CHAMPIONSHIP.

A. ]. Kirby Of Grafton and Samuel
Ross Of the Worcester Y. M. C. A.
Chess and Checker Club wild play the
remaining games for the championship
Of the county, in Curtis Hall, Saturday
evening, beginning at o'clock. They
met last Saturday at Spencer and
played the first six games winning one
game each and four draws.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-21
RoYLsToN.

The annual turkey dinner of the Con-
gregational Church win be given in the
vestry Feb 8. Dinner wiEl be served from
12 to Q o'clock and from 6 to s, and this
will be followed by musical and social
The brass band will give its first public
concert in the town hall early in Februa-