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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-09
BARRE.

Barre, Feb Sat the annual meet
ing OF the Central Cheese Co1npany
held Monday, Charles F. Atwood was
erected president, George N. Harwood
secretary and treasurer and George r
Rice, Daniel N. Rice and LemueI p
Rice directors
Denls Mccarthy, a well-known resi-
gent OF Smithville, died at his home
Su1uay' OF apoplexy. Mr.. Mccarthy
t neau tiVeu IN TINS vicinity for a num-
yer Oh years and was employed in vari-
Jus saw mills, but for the past few
years mad engaged in numbering on his
own account. He was an honest and
upright man and was highly respected
ne leaVes family, all of whom have
arrived at mans estate.
a very pretty wedding occurred q T
81 Joseph's Church, Monday morning
Ine contracting parties being Michael
rice and Miss Anne Black. FIR. Pen
dergast performed the ceremony.
Inc remainder of last summer
make OF cheese was shipped from the
central cheese factory, 80 boxes being
sent to Boston for the account of tbe
c. Brigham Company.
+ II. Collins, who has had a dancing
school in Massasoit Hall, will give 3
reception to his pupils and others. in
Williams Hall, next Monday evening
music being furnished by the Athoi
orchestra, with violin solos by Miss I
EDITH smith and cornet solos by Miss
Harriet Ahearn.
The Barre Water Company held tic
annual meeting Monday evening. when
George W. Cook was elected vice-presi-
dent. Frank A. Rich treasurer. Hard
ing Jenkins clerk, and these. with DR.
George a. Brown, ]. c. Bartholomew
Charles III. Follansby, A. N. Elliott and
George P. King, for the board of direct :
ors. Subsequently the directors chose
Or, George A. Brown president and
George w. Cook superintendent Of the
water works. The report of the treas
the company to be in a prosnerous cor9
dition and increasing its business every
year. The sum of $500 has been maid
on the debt during the year: the capita1
stock is $4,000; bills payable amount
$34, sos. 10 Gu at
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-09
QUINAPoxET PERSONALS.

Quinapoxet, Feb. s.-A musicale was
held at the home of Mrs. William An
derson last night, with songs by Miss
Julia Cummings and Margie O'Day,
violin solos by John Hallihan and Miss
Annie NJ. Anderson, and piano selec-
tons by Miss Annie T. Anderson.
The Quinapoxet Whist Club met at
the home of Miss Florence Brown to-
night.
Miss Esther Hendricks, who has
been seriously i'll at her home in Hol-
den, has resumed her duties as teacher
IN the Springdale school.
The members of the North Woods
school went on a sleighride last night
Among those who attended were Miss
Bertha Potter teacher, Misses Bertha
Holbrooke, Mary Fennel, Mamie Hol-
brooke, Allen Moulton, Vincent Cavan.
augh, William Cavanaugh, Herbert
Chamberlain, Albert Chamberlain,
William Holbrooke and William Stone.
Timothy Anderson has returned home
after short visit with friends in
Blackstone.
c. Jones has gone 10 work as boss
fnisher in Quinapoxet wooden mill.
Miss Lizzie White is seriously i'll at
home in North Woods
Mrs. Herbert Currier has returned to
her home in Oxford, after a visit with
her sister Mrs. Charles Anderson.
Mrs. Frank Daley, who mas been i'll
for the past two weeks, is GONZALES
cent.
Nicholas Cummings returned home
after visit with friends in Spencer.
Miss Minnie Cutting is spending a
Few days with relatives in Leomin-
ster.
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WILKIN SONVILLE.
satinet Mills Shut Down Temporarily for
Lack of Orders.


Wilkinsonville, Feb. S.-The satinet
mill of Fred E. Smith of Woodbury.,
closed Tuesday evening for an indef-
mite period. The employees were told
the cause of the shutdown was the lack
of orders. Some of the help have money
due them.
On account of the storm the concert
and supper of st. Johns church has
been postponed until Friday evening of
this week.
Ezra w. Marble returned from Can
ada last evening. He left here two
weeks ago with Benton NJ, and raced
on the ice at Ottawa, Canada, and won
several good purses. The climate in
canada did not agree with Mr.. Marble
ana he is laid up with bad cold. Ben
ton NJ. is in good condition.
5. H. Arnold has returned to this
place from Boston
Miles Toomey who has been a patient
at the Rutland hospital for consump-
yves, is the guest of his sister, Mrs.
John ii. Small of this place. Mr.. Too
mey is feeling somewhat better but is
not entirely cured.
The storm has affected the steam and
electric railways today. some of the
steam trains being 40 minutes late. and
the electrics have made no attempt to
run on schedule time but have been
satlsned with keeping the tracks clear.
oscar N. Jacobs is sick at his home
on Main street
The no-school signals blew TODAY
Ihere is a rush of work at the Dud-
ley shuttle shops now.
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TIED UP.
Grafton Electrics Find the
Storm too Severe for Traffic.

Grafton, Feb S.-The Consolidated
failed to give Graftonites service at all
during today for the first time since the
opening of the road. Two cars arrived
at the top of the hill at 6 o'clock this
morning, but after that time there was
not car to be seen. The snow pillow and
crew worked most of the forenoon and
all of the afternoon trying to break
through, and a car was started from
the city late in the afternoon, but after
experiencing much difficulty failed to
reach this end of the line. The Grafton
and Upton kept up with schedule time
most Of the day and only varied a few
minutes. Everything was at a standstill
all day. Business men stood in their
stores and houses watching the storm,
and no one ventured out on the street
except when necessary.
Those who took the early morning
electric to Worcester were much de-
iayed before reaching the city, and to-
night had to remain or take the steam
road accommodations.
The meeting of those interested in
forming a temperance society failed to
have success this evening, on account
OF the weather, and another date for
meeting will probably be set.
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ALL BUT NINETY.
Mrs. Mofit Was SchooImate
of Clara Barton.

oxford. Feb. S.-Mrs. Hannah Moffit
quietly celebrated her S9th birthday to-
day She was born in Dudley, Feb s,
1910, and was the daughter of Joshua
and Sally Wetherell. Mrs. Moffitt
moved to Oxford when she was little
more than year old, and has lived
mere ever since. She married Rufus
Mo1ntt in 1928, but her husband died
IN 1861. Mrs. Mofiitt has two children
nVlng, Mrs. L. z. Thayer and Decatur
MoIntt, with whom She makes her
nome Mrs. Mof1tt enjoys good health,
out had the grip this winter
MRS. Mof11tt, having lived in town SO
Years over so years in her present
nome, has many interesting recollec-
tons of old times. she remembers
when there were but few houses on
the PLAIN, and some of those little bet
ter than huts. There Is hardly per-
son now living on the plain who lived
there when she was young She was
schoolmate of Clara Barton.
one OF the most interesting facts
that she relates, is concerning the old
OAKS that are still standing at the
south end of the plain. This was told
10 her by old Deacon Ebenezer Humph-
rey' VINO said that a great many years
ago, when the people of Oxford de-
penoed wholly on the forests for fuel
there came a great snow storm, and
no team was able to cross Oxford plain
Tor 40 days. 1t was in remembrance
of this, and to guard against the re-
currence of it, that the old oaks We're
spared
There will be social dance
at Huguenot hall. North Oxford,
FRIDAY night under the auspices of the
Young Ladies' Alphabetical Club The
officers will be; Floor directress, Miss
Anna Corcoran; assistant. Miss May
Evans; committee of arrangements
Misses Rose Grimley, Lena Richards
and Lizzie Killoran. McKenzie's or
chestra will furnish music.
H. A. Larned has returned from New
Milford Conn.,
The schools were not in session this
afternoon owing to the storm.
Joseph Brown has congestion of the
lungs.
Joseph c. Fish, living at Esek JOS
Inns while coming down town last
night, about $50 o'clock, was knocked
down and run over by wagon driven
by Fred Adams. The old gentleman
was but slightly injured.
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FACTS AND FIGURES.
interesting Data GIeaned From New
Braintree Town Report.

New Braintree. Feb s.-The report
of the several departments of the town
for the year ending Feb. 1 is already in
the hands Of the printer, and win he
distributed about the middle of the
present month.
me public library has received 81
volumes during the past year, mostly
oy purchase. 1t now numbers 1926 vol
umes. 1871 volumes have been taken
out during the year by $50 persons rep-
resenting II families.
me town clerks report shows 10
plrtns, marriages and deaths for the
year. Copies have been made by the
clerk of the town records from private
papers of the deaths in town from I772
to 1900. These records were originate
made by Deacon Jonathan Woods.
The financial report of the schools
SHOWS the ordinary expenses to have
been 1900; cost of superintending
$SlO; permanent repairs, 1892 Towards
the payment Of school expenses. S722
has been received from the state and
county, and there is due on account Of
salary of school superintendent from
state $780, making the net cost Of
schools about the same as the town ap-
propriated for ordinary school ex-
penses.
The total cost of repairing highways
and bridges was S1091; cost of poor.
1910; care of cemeteries, $50; printing,
$SS; salaries of town officers, 1858: IL
brary, $s9; contingencies, s507; the cost
or opening roads was heavy, SS43.
The liabilities of the town are $1,000
assets, 1852; net debt, $11S2; decrease
for year, $24.
At the Farmers Club meeting YES
terday the attendance was small. Chas.
Smith Of West Brookfield delivered the
address on the Management of the
horse" There was no essay. The dis
cussion on Best method of keeping
1aewing lands productive" was quite
lively The next meeting will be at
VIM. c. Goodfield's, Feb. q.
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STREETS WERE DESERTED.
Whitinsvlile Was in the Throes of the
Storm Yesterday.

Whitinsville, Feb, SAN old-time snow
storm struck Whitinsville this morning
The streets of the town have had a de-
serted appearance during the whole day.
Mrs. Thomas Flynn of Cottage street is
confined to her rooms, threatened swith
pneumonia
William Riley of Main street. one of the
town Oldest residents, is critically i'll al
MS home from a complication of dis
eases. va
Mrs. Thomas Braham of the east end is
reported seriously i'll:
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodsman of the Ues+ e,d
are rejoicing over the birth of baby bow,
About IS attended the dancing class Of
Miss E. Bertha Smith in Prentice Hail
last evening. Ion
The A. o. H. opens the second week of
us bazar tomorrow evening in Mumford
There was summons meeting of Court
Rockdale, II. of A., this evening
Orlando Holland Of Main street is con-
fined to his home with grip.
Mrs. Cummings of Elm street is seri-
ously i'll with pneumonia
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Reagan of East
street welcomed a baby girl to their
household last evening.
The Noami Sewing Circle met this af-
ternoon with Mrs. w. II. Searles of Cot
tage street.
St Elmo Chapter, R. A. NJ, held its
meeting In I. o. o. F. Hall last evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-09
NEW ROAD.
circulated for High
way in Southbridge.

Southbridge, Feb. S,-A plan is now
being worked up and petition circu-
lated for a new road to West Dudley.
A new road was talked about a year
ago when the question of changing the
old road at Sandersdale was considered
by the voters, but the latest scheme is
one entirely new and lays the high
way out in wholly different locality
as the latest proposed road starts at
point known as Fort Sumter and passes
under the railroad and through the vii
lage of Sandersdale, avoiding crossing
the river twice and the railroad once
as the old road does.
The movement for the new road a
year ago did not meet with much favor
and it is doubtful if the new plan Will
be any more successful.
The grip which has been SO prevalent
in town for the past month or more is
now on the wane, the number of cases
being very much less than a week ago
and fewer new ones reported. 1t did
severe work while it lasted and two
cases terminated in pneumonia and
proved fatal.
At the time of the last snow large
party was organized to enjoy a sleigh
ride and dance at the new Brimfield
hotel, but the sudden thaw prevented
the party going The storm of yesterday
and today promises good sleighing and
the former arrangements are to be
carried out.
Edward S, Boyden resigned his posi-
ton in the gold department of the
American Optical Company and left to-
day for Torrington, Conn, where he has
secured a position with the Coe Brass
Manufacturing Company of that place
Mr.. Boyden was very popular in
Southbridge and had many friends.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-09
HARD LUCK
Worcester Whist Club Fla,
Trouble.

North Grafton, Feb. S.-The MIN
Year Whist Club" of Worcester exper
fenced the most eventful outing in il
history last evening, when it's % mem
oers made their first debut to New Ed
land Village, via the Consolidated cleo
trio railway. At Z o'clock. the part
boarded one of the old Laclede cars al
city hall, which the company ran partl
Tor the convenience of the party. but
more especially because the regular cat
mad damaged motor.
everything went well until the cal
reached the steep climb just south VI
turnout NO. z, when the motors faile1
20 note, and after about is minutes
backing and creeping on the part OF thI
car the party conceived the idea I'd
get out and push" They got out, but
didn't push. Instead, ladies and ALL
LOOK quarter of mile ramble up thd
narrow path where Akarman's ponies
sometimes trot with sublime ease, and
there they waited in the darkness and
the cold, vainly hoping that MotormaH'
FRANK Miller would succeed in coaxing
his little pony over the crest of the
hill. but the car refused to obey, and tn,
power was applied and reversed Unit
both motors burned out. and there was
hothlng left for the frost Slnitten Wha
players to do but to return to the nof
cold and disabled car and await deye-
opments.
The car quietly slid down the inclin
until it reached turnout No. 2, and then
it stopped. Conductor Albee immedt
ately went to Akarman's farm, MIL
distant, from which place he telephone
to headquarters, for there was no tele
phone attachment in the old car.
Thus left, the whist players were In d
fretful mood and endeavored to fnl
Some one suggested
game of whist, but 10, not one Of the y
had a solitary card-such a whist part
and quiet seemed about to reign. whsr
the burned out fuse startled the lad
members by filling the car with sunc
eating smoke, and the live fire could n
seen through the car floor. much N
their fear. A few handsful of snow anl
the fire was put out.
The relief car arrived after so min
utes of waiting, and the party spent III
latter part of the evening very enjoys
BILE at the home of Charles II. Nelson
this village, where preparation hal
been made for their reception at o
earlier hour.
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NORTH GRAFTON.

North Grafton, Feb. S.-The electric
cars have not been running since IN
storm. N Sii0"
Andrew Flynn is sick at his home. on
Perry street vi
MISS Atkinson. who has lust re-
turned from a trip in China will give n
lecture in the Methodist church here on
Sunday at $50 p. m. vi
Company proclaimed the no-scbnoi
alarm this morning at o'clock.
A sleighing party of rs from Wast,o,o
visited Lanlord Ripley of the OuinsiSa :
mond House, last evening, and had
supper. 'eu
valentines are beginning to show in
the different store windows.
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JEFFERSON.

Jefferson, Feb. S.-The Jefferson
grammar schools closed at noon TODAY
on account oe the storm.
l.. A. French of New HAMPTON has
secured work as boss dyer at the Jef-
ferson mill.
The Northwood school children took
q sleighride last evening to Worcester.
There were 20 in the party. and they
We're driven in one of Herbert Hol-
brooks barges.
Henry Corey and wife of Worcester
are the guests of Miss Mary E. Corey
of Fairview avenue.
Thomas Burns has returned from
Worcester, where he has been visiting
relatives.
Rev. James Pendergast of Otter River
Is the guest Of his parents at the Mt
Pleasant House.
James Foley of New York was in
town today on business.
John Brown of Worcester is visiting
relatives in town for a few days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-09
BULLETS
Crash Into a Home
in Marlboro.
WHO is TO BLAME F.?
Matter Reported to State
Police for Investigation.

Marlboro, Feb. S.-Henry How ard, II
Hudson street, reported this morning
to the state police that a bullet had
crashed through window in the sleep
ing apartment Of mis- residence early
this morning. He had not retired when
the unwelcome message dropped near
him. At first it was thought that the
bullet had been sent on a message Of
death from rifle. The matter was
reported to N. G. Burleigh of the state
police, and later to the local authori-
ties. An investigation mas led the po-
lice to think that the bullet was sent
into Mr.. Towards house from a sling
shot 1t must have been thrown from
quite a distance and sent to it's desti-
nation with unerring ann. Mr.. How
ards home is SO situated that it COM
mands a fine view of the surrounding
nelghoorhood. In front, large field
stretches far into the distance, and it
is easy to see objects in the roadway
Mr.. Howard has a son working in a
factory, and also keeps a couple of
boarders who are thus employed.
Quletness and peace reigned in the
vicinity of the factories, this evening,
as the operatives came from work. The
state police were present, so were the
locals, while the omnipresent picket
walked to and fro in front of the fac
tories. The raging storm added a tinge
OF dreariness to the picture. The strik-
ers still maintain their old time cour-
age, and think that they Will surely
win.
said John H. Murray to a Spy re-
porter today: I'VE are just as strong
as we were when we came out on this
strike, and we will continue so for an
indefinite period. Our chances of win
ming are just as good as ever" The
Iasters and stitchers are particularly
hfn IN their position, and have given
the manufacturers more trouble than
any other of the branches.
4aIklng with a Spy reporter today
manufacturer said: we have these
men defeated, and it's time they knew
II. Our new help is doing as good
work as ever was turned 6nt in o1,r
factories, and we have all the men We
want at present"
MANY OF The merchants of this civ
nave declined TO continue taking the
orders for commodities that have been
issued to the strikers by the labor or
carnations. Ever since the fight he
san, the labor organizations have is
SUED tnese orders, and they do not like
the attitude now assumed by the mer-
chants in refusing TO honor the orders
me labor men say that they have met
me bills as presented to them by the
merchants
Inc scheme is now to purchase the
commodities in general demand bv the
strikers at wholesale either in New
Aork or Boston, and sell them at cost
prices to the strikers
John F. Tebin of Boston and Charles
Trotman Of Springfield, of the Brewers
mon We're in town this afternoon and
addressed the strikers.
Inc strikers will have a mass meet
ing in the city hall Sunday afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-09
RELATIVES WE'RE ALL THERE
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Pierce Observe Their
50th Wedding Anniversary at Leominster

S~N' ''SN'N6 az GCObi'HoACt-
Leominster, Feb. S.-Mr and Mrs.
Amos Pierce of Nashua street celebrat-
ed their golden wedding anniversary in
most pleasant manner yesterday and
in accordance with time-honored Gus
tom the relatives and friends gathered
at the home to congratulate the happy
couple. The Oldest son was the only
relative that was not present of the
children and grandchildren. Mrs.
Pierce not being in good health, general
invitations were not issued. This, how
ever, did not prevent all from having
right royal time, and several remind
ers or the day were presented the
couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were married in
Ashby, where they resided for several
years. Later they lived in New Ipswich
and Enfield, N. H., coming to Leomin-
ster about 80 years ago, Mr.. Pierce was
an only son. Mrs. Pierce has two bro
theirs, John M. Baldwin of Fitchburg
and Charles Baldwin of Worcester.
The local political pot has begun to
boil in earnest, and the coming town
election promises to be the warmest for
years. There will be two caucuses held
this year If plans do not fail, something
which has not happened before. This
year the two parties will nominate town
officers and then it will be seen who are
the best men.
This will be sort Of blow to the
old-line politicians, who have never had
but one set of candidates. If il is car
ried through IL VIII revolutionize the
local political situation.
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HOLDEN.
Farmers and Mechanics Club Listens to
Timely Addresses.

Holden, Feb. S.-Aaron L. Potter was
the host of the Farmers and Me-
ehanics' Club meeting held in Memorial
Hail. today. There was small attend
ance, owing to the bad weather. In
the morning, Ought we to change the
method of electing town officials, and
choose one-third each year?' was the
SUBJECT discussed by l. NJ Ball. L. II.
Howe, f: 7. Holt and A. A Metcalf.
Followlng the dinner, which was
served in the lower hall at 1890 o'clock.
PRESIDENT II. H. Goodell of Amherst
Agricultural College, sroke on the s1lb-
Ject, What advantage, if any. will
accrue to the average farmer by the
building of the Veterinary hospital at
Amherst?"
Edward f. Howe and wife are Wis
ting Nathan Howe at Worcester.
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UPTON.
A Narrow Escape From Fire From an oil
Lamp at George eurdeck's House.

Upton, Feb. S.-Last evening persons
living in Mr.. George Burdick's house on
Maple avenue had an exciting time.
through the breaking sof an oil lamp.
The lower part of bracket lamp fell
out, the oil took fire and for few
minutes it looked as though the house
was doomed as the fire got between the
partitions and was gaining rapid head
way when assistance arrived. After a
few minutes hard work on the part of
neighbors, the fire was extinguished
and no serious damage done.
Conductor Frank Howe of the Graf
ton and Upton railroad is suffering from
a severe cold.
The no-school signal here does not
pertain to the high school, but this
mornings session ended at 10 O'clock
on account of the small attendance.
The date OF the hurdy gurdy party
In knowlton Hall is Feb. II, instead OF
the 14th.
Charles Potter Is suffering from a
painful felon on his left hand.
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