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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
ENGAGED DANCING.
Worcester and Marlboro Railway Men Ar
range a NJ cry ] me.

H'6O "Cttf utC-
Northboro, Jan. 26.-The Worcester and
Marlboro Street Railway Benefit Associa-
ton held it's first annual dance in town
hall this evening. There was a large
number present. John W. Kellette was
moor director, and his assistant was w.
II. Barry. The aids were members of the
association. Among those present were:
Fred Wallis, John Rice, Clarence Wing,
Bert Goldwalth, Frank Norton, Ralph K.
Sargent, William Ellsworth, Henry St,
Onge, Fred st. Onge, John Rhodes, Will
nam HoWes, George La Parte. Charles
conway, Edward c. Alden, Frank Hamil-
ton, Herbert Whitcomb, William Gold
rlcn, Edward Miller, Herbert Morse and
Wne, Wllham Frank and wife, Miles IL
lL1angsWorth, Matthew Rice, Henry Munroe,
William Keegan, Carl Walker, Frank
BlaisdeL, Frank Russell, Walker Russell,
henry Raul Samuel Slyne, Frank Krouse,
Phlll1p Miller, Johnny White, Edward
Ellsworth, Charles La Porte, Herbert
Brigham and wife, Lucy Russell Mary
Welsh, Sarah Hines, Hattie Illingworth,
A1ce BouVier, Charles and Grace Reddy,
Lizzie WEIGH, Nellie Ellsworth Maggie
Fales; Mary Gushing, Celia Shabbet. An
ME EliWorth, Mary Labourt, Josie Con-
way, Madge E. Bills, Edith Davis, Mrs.
THOMAS White, Edward F. Carberry, Har-
n n2 Rubie Smith, William Wilder E. S.
Mrs; Frank Russell, Harry Illingworth,
Fred Simpson, Percy Dane, Mrs, Fred
Simpson, Mrs. Rose N Mack, Edward
benWay, Miss Jennie Bartlett
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JUST A RIPPLE.
BIT Of Excitement in Grafton on Account
o. Small Attachment.

Grafton, Jan. 26.-At o'clock this eve
ming Collector II. G. Fisher of Worcester,
on behalf of Harrington L. Nichols of
| this town, placed an attachment on the
millinery stock of Miss Jennie E. Kerr to
| secure a grocery bill of about $14. The
action was the outcome of long strained
business relations between the parties
concerned, and had its beginning in a
little dispute over an account which, in
the opinion of Mr.. Nichols, has not been
balanced for about two years. According
to the reckoning of Miss Kerr. however,
| the bill was not correct, and for this rea-
son she refused to pay it.
Each party when seen by The Spy man
| Immediately after the attachment was
placed, stated that the other was at fault,
and Miss Kerr was much surprised at the
| turn matters had taken, as she did not
propose to be antagonistic to any business
concern in town, and especially took the
| matter heavily in view of the fact that
| the Kerr family has been regular GUS
toner of the prosecuting firm for the past
80 years. having traded there before the
| present proprietors took possession.
To avoid further trouble, the attached
| said that the small sum would be paid
| and matters Strengthened out with Mr.
| Nichols in such a way as to permit of the
| usual
A committee composed of Dr. and Mrs.
Robert A, Pierce, Stanley II. Holmes,
| Mrs. George Hartness and Miss Elmira
Nelson conducted a subscription party
in. the town hall this evening. Games,
whist and general amusement were en-
joyed by a company of about 80, composed
of people from each section of the town.
At 10 o'clock refreshments were served
In lower town hall, after which the party
was continued until midnight
Among those present were Scion r.
Smith and wife, J. Frank Hall and Miss
Flora Frost. Joseph A. Dodge and wife,
J.. Arthur Mcclellan and Miss Ethel Ro-
bic, Henry M. Prout, Mrs, Charles lie
land, Joseph d. Goddard, Miss Fannie
stowe and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Elliott.
Music was furnished by Ivan s. Keith
Of Boston and DR.. and Mrs, Robert A.
Pierce Of this town. The gathering was
composed largely of members of Masonic
orders.
The Foresters held regular meeting in
G. a. X. Hall this evening, The aii-ab-
sorbing topic and subject of interest was
the fifth annual concert and ball OF the
society, which will be given in the town
hall Friday evening. The Light Infantry
/ Orchestra of Worcester will furnish music.
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COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.
Milford Republicans Don War Paint for
Spring Campaign.

Milford, Jan. 26.-The republican
town committee met last night in Judge
Fales' office and organized for 1899 as
follows: Chairman, Lowell e. Fales;
secretary, Harry c. Tilden; treasurer,
VIVA. C. Gilman. The committee voted
unanimously to hold republican eau
Gus at date to be selected later, for
the nomination of candidates for town
offices.
The feeling was quite decided that
the republicans should control and be
responsible for the conduct Of the eau
Gus placing in nomination the candi-
dates for which they voted.
1t was equally we'll understood that
the caucus thus called was for the
nomination Of fit men for town Offices,
without regard to party afflliation, and
not exclusively republican.
The caucus can only be legally at
tended by those who have voted the re-
publican ticket within year.
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RUTLAND.

Rutland, Jan. 26.-At the regular
meeting Of the Historical Society, to.
morrow night, there will be continu.
alton of the study of Spanish history
The following papers will be read: Tive
papers on Cuba" Miss Carrie Nun.
roe and Dennis A, Smith; Porte
Rico, its products and people," Mrs. +,
M. Hanff; Current events" e. W
Ward
Lyman A. Baker, while out fox hunt
ing, Tuesday, succeeded in killing two
foxes. Two others We're started. but
were run in by the dogs.
Rev. Sydney Crawford has had
charge of the high school during fine
Illness Of the principal, A. A. Head.
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A COUNTER SUIT.
A Peculiar Case Deve oped in the Tx
bridge Court.

bridge Court.
Uxpridge, Jan. 26-William Blair and
Levi Montville, both of Linwood, were
before the district court this morning.
Blair was charged with assaulting
Montville and had to pay a fine of So.
Blair then swore out warrant for the
arrest of Montville, alleging that Mont
vile sold him the liquor which caused
him to assault him. He said he bought
a pint of whisky of Montville, although
he did not pay for it, Frank Goodnoe
also testified that he bought three pints
Of whisky from the defendant, but got
trusted for it.
The defendant admitted giving the
whisky to Blair and Goodnoe, but said
he received no money and therefore,
there was no sale.
He was ordered to pay a fine of $50,
in default Of which he was committed.
John t. Mcdonald, baggage master
at the local station. is on the sick list.
Arthur e. SeagTave has had a slight
relapse, but is reported better today
than he was yesterday.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.
Auburn Votes to Appropriate 5000 tc
freak Out Roads.

Auburn, Jan. 26.-At a special town
meeting held at the town hall at Q
o'clock this afternoon article second
was as follows To see if the town
will borrow and appropriate money for
miscellaneous expenses. w. F. Stone
was elected moderator. ]. P. Eaton,
chairman of the selectmen, read a
lengthy statement, and explained what
the money was needed for, the largest
item being for 1925 for the breaking
out of the roads at the time of the
November blizzard. Some of the other
items that were read the money for
them should have been raised at the
last annual town meeting, but it was
not. After much discussion, it waa
voted to borrow and appropriate the
sum of nine hundred dollars for mis-
eellaneous expenses. For a special
town meeting, there was quite large
attendance.
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CHARMING RECEPTION.
Miss E. 3. Smith of Worcester Enter.
tanned WhitinsvilIe Pupils.

Whitinsville, Jan. 26.-Miss Edith
Bertha Smith of Worcester gave her
dancing class a social this evening in
Mumford Hall. The Whitinsville So
cial Orchestra furnished music for
dancing, which began at o'clock and
lasted till / o'clock Abells Bros. of
UXbridge furnished refreshments.
There was a large number present, and
a sociabie evening spent. Parties were
present from Uxbridge, Douglas and
Upton.
The funeral of John McGuinness took
place this morning at o'clock, in the
auditorium of st. Patrick's Church.
There were many friends of the de-
ceased present, many coming from the
surrounding towns. Rev. P. S. O'Reil-
ly officiated with a requiem high mass
The bearers were Michael Feen, John
Leary, John Feen, John L. Sullivan
all from Millbury Lodge, A. O. H, of
which he was a member. Burial took
place at Millbury.
The funeral of John Patterson took
place this afternoon from his grand
parents home, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ran
friends present. The casket was hid
den by flowers, which were in very
beautiful designs. Rev. John R
Thurston, pastor of the Congregational
Church. officiated. The bearers were
Arthur Ashworth. Alexander Pittien-
dreigh. Herbert Rankin, Malcolm Pit
teindreigh, James Johnson, John Meal.
lister. 1nterment in Pine Grove GENE.
terry.
Rev. P. S. O'Reilly celebrated a re.
QUEEN mass yesterday morning in the
chapel of Our Lady, for the repose oil
the soul of the late Mrs. Patrick Cor
man. The mass was largely attend
ed.
A baby girl has been welcomed tc
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh
| of East street.
George Rae Of Forest street, who was
thrown from a carriage last week dur
ing a runaway, is able to be up an6
about.
Lawyer Flaherty has ground staked
out for another block which he will
erect shortly on Johnston avenue. The
house will be four-tenement, with
brick basement
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WASHINGTON TOURS. Ar.

including side trip to Mount Vernon
ana Alexandria, under the personallv-
conducted tourist system OF the Penn
a5ylvania railroad, leaving New York
Jan 90 "a FEB. and 2S, March IA and
Side trip to Old Point Comfort Itjn.
erary of D. N. Bell, Tourist Agent 2o5
washington street, Boston.
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SIITTON

sutton, Jan. 26.-The Star Whist club
met with Mrs. Hollis Richardson last
evening The ladies' prizes were won
~ MIS- o. p. Smith and Miss Joanna
9arvln; the gentlemen's by Charles A.
ti 9, ana Ransom Richardson.
Endeavor society are planning Sor =
social Feb. "A. Valentlne,s riaht
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of that town. Mr.. Sheehan, with the
other members of his family, came to
this. town about year ago, and he was
employed as clerk in the grocery store
of Cronin Bros, on Elm street, from
which position he resigned several
months ago. to accept a more lucrative
one with Rev. FIR. Quail, pastor of ST.
Bridget's Catholic Church. which posi-
ton he held up to the time Of his
death.
Although he was we'll known before
he came to Millbury, his large circle of
friends has been Increased three-foId
and all his associates say IF he had
MS taults they were not in evidence. New
presumptuous, but always reliable
cheerful, obedient and thoughtful, what
wonder he won the affections of his
companions and all whom he came in
contact with.
He was past chief ranger of Court
IraIton NO. o., and was very promi-
nent among the different branches of
Foresters in this section of the country.
he leaves besides his mother, Mrs. FL
len T. Sheehan, two brothers, Frank ]
Sneenan, conductor on the Millbury di-
vision of the Worcester and Suburban
ROAD, and Thomas H. Sheehan of Mill
bury; one sister, Miss Nellie T. Shee-
nan, also of this town. His funeral
Will be held from st. Bridgets Catholic
church, Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
OFFICER c. II. Smith today arrested
George Burrough for drunkenness. AT
Aldrich village. Burrough was drunk
around the Aldrich mill, and when or
dered by the superintendent, Lewis
Aldr1ch, to leave, he refused to go. and
the officer was called and placed him
under arrest
A meeting of the United Worknen
was held in their rooms, in Cronin's
block, this evening.
A lecture was given in the Baptist
church this evening, by Rev. q. %,
Lombard @-'
George p. Cooke, who has been visit
ing friends in town for the past few
days, returned to his home, in. New
York, today
A polo team is being organized at
the Millbury high school.
The 'Yalos" basket ball team of the
west side will play the Defenders Sat
urday evening.
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CHARLTON CITY.

Charlton City, Jan. 26.-The grip vic
tins are improving, but the disease still
holds sway here.
Mrs. Robert Mason and child are
among the afflicted ones.
Mrs. Andrew II. Pike has lust return
ed from visit to Marlboro.
MISS Winnifred Wheelock returned
Monday and the school is open with
10 absent on account of sickness.
Walter Heard is employed at the fer
rule factory.
Fred Dighton of Cherry Valley spent
SUNDAY with Mrs. Booth, who is cared
LOT IN her illness by Mrs. Dighton.
MISS Mildre1 Vincent, who has been en-
ployed at the Boston Store, Worcester
went to Springfield Wednesday to take
a similar position with the M. d. Steb-
bins Bicycle Company.
BESSIE Vincent comes out from school
each night,
Charles Halsey went to Providence
saturday and returned Monday.
roland Akers of Southbfidge was al
nome over Sunday.
The family of T. Henry Derby, WOE
called to Worcester Monday. and he
died Tuesday morning at the insane
asylum and will be buried in Worces-
ter. Edward Derby will go tn bridge.
port, Ct. to look for work.
CHARLES Hayes dlslocated his shoul-
DER Friday night by catching his skate
heel. '''s NN'' *
George Whitney has moved his fanj.
~ TO worcester, where he has employ
ment. p'o'
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben White have a
l2-pound daughter added to their fam
lily '' Ae'iii'
Miss Nellie Horton of South Wind.
nam, CT has been the guest of her
aunt Mrs. George Horton.
George W. Horton reports his safe
arrival at Washington, louisiana
where he has charge of cotton mill
The weather is like ours in July, call
ing for the thinnest clothing. Orange
groves are in full bearing. and cotton
pickers are busy harvesting cotton.
Miss Florence Taylor of Worceste,
was at Mrs. Edward ASers' Tuesday.
Your complexion. as we'll as your tenn
ner, is rendered miserable by disor-
dered liver. Improve both by taking Car
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GOOD TIME AT PODUNK.
Entertainment and Supper Enjoyed BY
East BrookfieId People.

East Brolkfleld, Jan. 26.-The supper
and entertainment at Podunk tonight
was a great success, the capacities Of
the chapel being taxed by the crowd
present, The chief features OF the eve
nings entertainment was a presenta-
ton of the "Deestric5 Skule of Blue
berry Corners" the make-ups being es-
pecialy good. The singing of several
old time songs completed the program,
after which bean supper was enjoyed
by all. A large party from this place
was present, including Henry Neisch,
Ridabel Grant George Putney Marion
knight, Thomas Daily, Bird LeMonde,
Victor Moreau, Lottie Moreau, Daniel
| Daily, Robert Hayward and wife. A
large load was carried over by Warren
| Upham, while many went In private
! conveyances.
Quite a number of people enjoyed a
sail on Moreaus ice boat today, a high
wind making the sport very enjoya-
| BILE.
Miss Mary Rice of Main street is
visiting in Springfield.
Frank McKeon moved his family and
household goods to Blackstone to-
day.
Twenty-eight dollars We're taken in
by the ladies of the w. G. r. U. at their
supper Tuesday evening.
Charles Woodbury. of Woonsocket. r..
l., has been making Il short stay at
Warren Upham's on Prospect street.
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A WARRANT
For Special North Brook
field Meeting is Posted.

North Brookfield, Jan. 26.-As a result
of the citizens meeting at the town
hall, Monday night, the selectmen
caused to be posted this morning a
warrant for town meeting to be held
Wednesday evening, Feb. l, to act on
the following question:
ITO see if the town will vote to ac-
the acts and resolves of 1895, entitled
AN act to authorize towns to place
the administration of their highways
under single highway surveyor" or
act amounting in relation thereto.
Members of Concordia Lodge, X. of
p, went to Worcester this afternoon
on invitation of the grand lodge, to ex-
emplify the rank of knight at the dis
trict meeting held in the knights of
Malta hall. Among those who went
were Elmer Churchill, Jesse M. Tour
telotte, George Deane, William Walsh,
Henry Simmonds, John P. Ranger, Ro-
land Hatch, George Rollins, Eugene
Farrer, William French, Charles
Thompson, Severett Pierce, Fred M
Ashby, Charles Kendrick, Fred H.
0"SNShS l. ANo hohNeNlllo, LISN LNSCNJ ]Al
phonse Berger, Allen Jones, Charles
Dickinson, Frank Conger, Thomas Nc
Comb, Henry Hamburg, Miles Bever-
idge.
Deputy Mrs. Herbert Bryant of Wor-
cester, assisted by G. P, Mrs. A. o
Boyd, G. M. at A., Mrs. F. H. Gates
and G. A. M. of A, Mrs. w. E. French
installed the following officers of the
Pythian Sisterhood at Castle hall, this
evening: C. c., Mrs. C. G.. Thompson
v. G., Mrs J, H, Donaldson; P, Mrs
Edward Smith; K. of r. and S., Mrs
George Dickinson; M. Of F.. Mrs. H. o
Bemis; M, of E., Miss +. Bliss; M. al
A., Mrs. Elmer Churchill; A M. of A.
Mrs. George H. Howe; M. O., Mrs. Free
Stearns; l. G., Mrs G. H. Kemp; o. G..
Mrs. George Twiss; organist, Mrs. c
A. Kendrick
John D. Samson of George street, fol
many years freight agent at the B. &
A station, is confined to his bed ant
not expected to recover.
After their first meeting with Francis
Batcheller, president of the company
terviewed him again Wednesday ant
received their old wages back.
The overseerS of the poor have re
ceived another application for warder
at the poor farm, from M. S. King O.
Barre.
Daniel H. O'Leary has resigned hi:
position as clerk for James Downey
and his place will be taken by join
Duprey, on Feb. l.
Edward Herlihy has resigned his pc
sition as clerk for w. A. Forest.
At their regular meeting this week
the selectmen drew 16 orders, amount
ing to $165.S0.
A bowling team with William Fen
nell as captain, defeated a team will
Henry Barnes as captain, by the score
of 1928 TO 1918 at candle pins last eve
ming, at the Delude alleys.
Hon. Theodore C. Bates was in town
today inspecting his property
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27

If THE BABY is CUTTING TEETH.
Be sure and use chat old and weIl-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething 1t soothes the
child Softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy
for dlarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bot.
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George Plante of this town, brakeman
on the train between this town and
East Thompson, was thrown from the
platform near East Thompson, yester-
day. Plante was picked up uncon-
scious and brought to his home here.
1t is hoped he is not seriously hurt, and
/ that he will be around all right in a
short time. The train was moving at
20 miles an hour when he fell
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A large party from here attended the
Unitarian festival at Sturbridge town
hall last night, and a very pleasant
evening enjoyed, Dancing was the
principal amusement, and a fine turkey
supper helped to make the event a
success.
George S. Potter, who has been laid
up with the grip for week, has gone
to his home in Arlington, Ct, to re-
cuperate.
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At the meeting last evening of the
committee on arrangements for the
fourth anniversary of the Knights Of
Columbus, it was decided to hold the
event in odd Fellows Hall, Dec. Z.
Dancing and refreshments will con-
stitute the principal part Of the pro-
gram.
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Your complexion. as we'll as your tam
per, Is rendered miserable by' disor-
dered liver. Improve both by taking Car
ter's Little Liver Pills.
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ALL ARE GUESSING.

'0u1HOTIuge TIM Tn the CLUTCHES OF the
Grip.
Southbridge, Jan. 26-Southbridge
has not for many years, had the
amount of sickness that there has been
for the past few weeks; the grip has
been the universal trouble. A large
part Of the townspeople have been af-
fiicted, and those who have not are
wondering how long they can stave it
off.
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This town viii be in mourning to-
morrow The funeral Of DR.. Thomas II.
OConnor takes place at 10 o'clock
from 81. Johns Church. The remains
have been on view at mis- late home
All day long they have been visited
by friends, and persons wishing to see
his face for the last time. Flowers
have been sent from many sources and
surround the casket in banks. The
members Of Gibraltar Council, X. OF
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Prayers were said at 10 o'clock this
morning at the home of Eugene Car
penter, in the southern part of the
town, over the remains of Mrs. Charles
Bailey. After the services, the body
was conveyed to the Bailey residence
in Smithville.
The Spencer bowling team feels some
what sore over the drubbing it received
last night at the hands Of the Casino
team in Worcester. All the members
of the team can say for themselves is
to wait until we get them UP here.
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NJ. o. Shea demonstrated today that
he is a fast man with the saw. In the
rear OF Rev FIR. Madden's residence
Lake street, stood a cord of hard white
the pile was a revelation. He anishaS
the job in just two hours and AZ min
utes, record breaking time.
Mr.. and Mrs Burton Upham of Low
ell are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horace
BALDWIN for couple Of weeks Mr.
upham was member of Co. q an
Massachusetts, regiment in the spS am
lsn war and since his discharge has
p pup given histories of his camp
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Besides being a general good fellow,
N. G. Giles is certainly fast man on
the track, and in Music hall, this after
noon, he defeated Arthur G. Pattison
it's proprietor, in a mile race around
the hall. Thirty-two laps constitute a
mile IN Webster,s only playhouse, and
at the finish mick" was ahead one
lap. The time was 9 1-2 minutes. pat
rick Prout was referee and timekeener
Quite crowd witnessed the race