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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
A FAMILY REUNION.

A family reunion was held at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. II. Searles
on North Main street, thiS afternoon.
The occasion was the Gath birthday Of
Mrs. d. II. Searles. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ellen Ward of
Warren, Rhode Island; Mr.. and Mrs.
Margaret Searles, Worcester; Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick Fleming, Worcester; Mr..
c. r. Gates and family, Worcester
Mrs. ]. Henry Searles and family
Worcester, Mr. and Mrs. c. Il. Searles
and family, Worcester; G. II. Searles
and family, Millbury. and many people be
from Millbury. In the evening at l.SO
o'clock a banquet was held in the din
ing hall.
Louis Varney, Charles Holman, Fred
Belleville and William Hamelin fished
Manchaug pond today and captured
81 pickerel.
The largest weighed pounds. The
total weight of the "a was 81 pounds.
Joseph c. Sullivan Of Maiden is visit
ing friends in town.
Fred Searles of Worcester Is the guest
of William G. Emerson.
Miss F. C. Templeton of Worcester Is
the guest of H. F. Marley.
Henry C. Crane Of Marlboro is the
guest Of H. L. Kenney> of Wheeler's
village.
Rufus r. Crane has resumed his du-
ties at bookkeeping at the firm of Jas.
H Ferguson 81 Co., after an illness of
three weeks.
The Hudson basket ball team left
Millbury today and all admit that Mill
bury is the hottest basket ball town on
the map.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
STILL UNHAPPY.
Coal Dealers Filled With Gloom and
Fears Of Famine.

Coal dealers Of Worcester are not SO
enthusiastic over the Geographic dis
patches stating that ths feo fields be
tween the Amboys and New York have
been broken through and that nearly
100 900 tons of coal have been brought
to that city during the past few days.
ut is a good thing for the dealers In
and about New York" said one Of the
Worcester dealers to n Spy man yester-
day, but 1 can't see where we come
in for congratulations. AS a matter
of fact, very little Of the ccal handled
by the Worcester trade comes by way
of New York. 1t may be possible that
a little of this big supply that New
York has obtained viii reach here; but
it will be mighty little.
Then, too, much Of the coal that
has come in there is hard coal for
house supply, and II we could get 1T, 1t
wouldn't be just what we need the
most. We are short en- soft coal Tor
the factory supply, so short that ]
wouldn't want TO tell you just how bad
the situation is. What we are looking
and longing for is something in that
line from our regular channel of sup
ply. We have reasonable expectations
of relief within a short time, but II
another spell OF cold weather sets H.,
somebody will have 10 suffer and suffer
had1V -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
FUN AT PAXTON.
sombre Judge and Earnest Council APP
pear In a Mock Trial.

Paxton, Feb. 22.-Jrhe mock trial held in
the town hall tonight under the auspices
OF the Paxton Village Improvement So
ciety was an unqualified success. A hot
turkey supper was served, and dancing
followed until / o'clock. The following
appeared In the cast:
Judge, Hon Bunker Hill Clay, l.. Bill;
Plaintiff, Miss Araminta Clovertop, Mrs.
e. p. Keep; Defendant. Mr.: j: Barry
more De Brown-Smythe, E.. Fl. Burnett;
lff), Robert Streeter; Mr.. Jay Cooke Bus
by Ca wealthy broker), John Catherwood;
Mr.. Augustus Fitz-Allen Thompson "a
drummer by profession and a fiirt by ma
ture). c. N. Glidden; Mrs Cynthia Ann
Busby (sister of plaintiff, who lives on the
avenue) Mrs. r. A. Merrill; Ethelinda
Caroline Mary Anderson Busby "a pre-
cious child OF 16. daughter of Mrs Busby),
Miss Florence M. Daniels; Clerk, of Court.
tice of the peace. J. u. Mcdonald; Dis
trict Telegraph Boy, Thomas G. McDon-
aid; Sheriff, George w. Cowden; Hon
Allen A. Fogg Counsel for plaintiff, w
s. Lincoln; Hon. Daniel Webster Givem-
htz Counsel for defendanD, e. p. Keep;
Jurors. M. r. Head, Clifton Parkhurst,
A. Hardcase. Henry G. Games; IT, r..
Greenhorn, George Van Wick; Hans
3weilsggr Carl, Carl BroQni Gen ,s Skater after
Frank W Pike; Hannibal Washington
Napoleon SNOWFALL, II. fl French; Icha-
bod Numbskuil, Claredon Waite; N.
Swindler, Richard Phelps; Pat Moriarity,
E. A. Merrill; Monsieur Auguste Bette
Noir John f. Daniels; p. d. Quick,
Henry w. Walbridge; Supernumeraries,
Joseph ID. Whitney, George Rowell.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
RIDE WAS POSTPONED.
Bad sleighing Causes Disappointment at
Oxford.

oxford, Feb. 22.-The high school was to
have had a sleigh ride to Worcester today,
but on account of the poor sleighing it
was postponed. A number of scholars
went up on the train, however.
Joseph G. Woodbury. of Springfield, late
of the Second Massachusetts volunteers
is visiting in town.
Most of the stores closed at noon today.
All of the schools were closed today
Evangelist Morton concluded the revival
meetings here last night, and returned to
his home in Hartford this morning.
party from here went on sleigh ride
to Rochdale last night.
town today.
Mrs. Christopher Allen is sick with
pneumonia. 81
field.
Miss Flora Pope's Sunday school class
had a sleigh ride today.
improved.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
ALL ATE TURKEY.

RochdaIe, Feb. 22.-Prof. e. W. Ellis
served a frst-class turkey supper to a
party from oxford, Tuesday
Among those present were: Arthur A g..
Allen, Mulvina A Forth, Arthur Math-
ews, Hattie Forth, Joseph Bassett Ger
trude johnson, Joseph Guard, Alice West,
Joseph Derby, katherine Derby, Daniel
Sullivan, Joseph Forth, Philip Guard,
Josephine Forth, E. Welsh, Alice vii
lace, Della Rondow, Jessie Forth, Eta
Fortin Edward Magyar, May Magyar and
j. Donahue.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
BI-ME TALLIsTS.
Routine Business Transacted by League
in erookfied.

Brookfeld, Feb. 22.-The Central Mas
sachusetts Bi-metalUc Club held its regu-
lar monthly meeting at Fraternity Hall
Tuesday evening The regular routine of
business was carried out, and Thomas F.
Clarke, Jr., of Warren was elected finan-
cial secretary. Speeches were made by
W. d. Shines of East Brookfeld, James F.
Hill of Warren and w. J. Tagean of West
Warren. The debate on Expansion" was
postponed until the next meeting, at West
Brookheld in March. F.. NJ. Ashley of
North Brooktield was unable to be pres
ent for the debate. The following will be
chosen: EX-Gov. d. II. Chamberlain and
Alfred White of West Brookheld; f. NJ.
Ashby, North Brookfield, and w. j. Ia
gean, West Warren.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
WANT TO JOIN.
Milford High Would be Welcomed lntc
High School League.

Upton, Feb. 22.--The board Of directors
of the Upton High School Base Ball Asso-
citation have received a letter from the
Milford high stating their desire to be all
lowed to join the High School Base Ball
League which was formed last spring
among the following named schools:
Grafton Whitinsville, Westboro and Up
ton. II is the intention of the directors OF
the league to allow three more school
teams TO toin the league.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
Wedding at Spencer
Yesterday Afternoon.
REED = SQUIRES,
United Beneath a Canopy
Of Flowers and Lace.

Spencer Feb 22.-Amidst a profusion
of beautiful flowers and under cam
opy of rich white lace, Miss Lottie
Squires. youngest daughter of Lyman
Squires, Pleasant street, was united in
marriage at 2.SO o'clock this afternoon
to Percy Reed of Amherst. The cere-
mony took place at the home of the
brides parents, 81 Pleasant street. Rev.
Sherman w. Brown, pastor of the
First Congregational Church, officiat-
ed the ring service being used.
Promptly at 2,3O the bridal party en-
tered the parlor and took their places
beneath the beautiful canopy. Miss
Josephine Balloon, an intimate friend
of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while
Herbert Squires, brother of the bride,
was best man. The bride was attired
in a beautiful gown of white mousse
line. de sole, with ribbon trimmings,
While the bridesmaid was dressed in
plain white muslin. Both bride and
bridesmaid carried carnations and
wores pink roses in their hair
At the conclusion Of the ceremony
the newly married couple We're given a
reception by the relatives and invited
friends, who were present at the mar
riage ceremony. At five o'clock the
bride and groom left Spencer amid
shower Of rice and scattering of old
shoes for g. short wedding trip, at the
completion Of which they will reside in
Amherst, where the groom resides.
Myrtle Howard, an old and respected
resident of Spencer, passed away at $40
NtC RtV10r h 80. No. IL,
street. Mr.. Howard has been in poor
health for some time past but for the
last three weeks has been sinking rap
idly, death finally coming this morning,
the cause being attributed to old age.
The deceased was rs years of age, and
was born in Cork county. Ireland, May
!, 1920. When Mr.. Howard was rs years
of age he emigrated to the United
States, coming directly to Spencer,
where he has lived ever since.
When Mr.. Howard first arrived in
Spencer he was employed as farm
hand in North Spencer, but when
Isaac Prouty first began to manufac-
ture boots and shoes in the village of
Spencer he entered his employ as a
treer, where he worked until twelve
years ago. Mr.. Howard worked in the
q same stall freeing boots and shoes for
over 80 years. For the past 10 years,
however, he has led a retired life, living
with his daughter, Jennie NJ. Howard
at his late home, Maple street. The de-
ceased is survived by two sons, Tim
othy j. of Spencer and John A. of Wor-
cester, besides a daughter, who has
been already mentioned.
During Mr.. Towards 50 years of life
in Spencer he has become well known
and highly respected as a townsman
and citizen. The funeral will take place
at O'Clock Friday morning from the
Church of the Holy Rosary Rev. G. ii,
Dolan will officiate at the services, by
the celebration of high mass.
Little would people think who had
the opportunity of passing through
Spencer today that it was a legal hol-
iday. All stores, factories, and other
places of business with the exception
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
MARY F. o'coNNoR.
Death of Old Catholic Resident In Mill
bury

Millbury. Feb. 22.--Mrs. Mary f.
O'Connor, one of the oldest and most
esteemed Catholic women CT Millbury,
died at her home on School street this
morning at o'clock after short i'll
ness of a complication of diseases. She
was born In county Harry, Ireland, in
1910, and came to this country in 1859.
In 1860 she married Patrick O'Connor,
from which union survives one son,
Michael p. O'Connor, proprietor of the
Central Cafe, and Miss Annie F..
OConnor, both OF Millbury. The flu
neral will be held Friday morning at 0
~ clock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
ANOTHER TRIAL,
After Some Failures soutbbndge Y. p. S.
G. E. Starts Afresh.

southbridge, Feb. PA Christian
Endeavor society has been organized
Vat the Baptist Church, and the mem
bership is already quite large. Societies
OF this kind have been formed in this
church before, but were never very
long lived Considerable interest is
manifested in the present society, now
ever and il promises to be a success.
The sofiicers are: President, r. A.
Teckyyith: vice president, Anita l.. Ca
DIV: Secretary and treasurer, Winifred
Nj Kinney, and the following chair
men bf the different committees.
Prayer\ meeting, DR.. r. W. Edwards;
social Mrs, r. f. Heron; lookout, Miss
N. era &c Bartholomew; missionary,
Miss Nellie TopDin, and music, Arthur
r. Aldr3ch. ..,
William d. Edwards entertained
party of friends at the Newark, the
lake po1kooapog, this afternoon and
evening.
Tba Ia Aies of the Central Baptist
Cbrrcb yEill hold rainbow festival
in the chlurcn Nestry toHi"iio"
ing. >,,,, a.,
A sleie hing party from North Ok
ford wasl entertainer az the - a.
Dresser Ifouse last evening.
The MAIN works of the American OPP
tieai Conlpany shut down today In
ceiabratiSn of Washingtons birthday
Most nf She stores were closed in the
afternoonl
"sbe T.. 4 good whist player for wom-
an, isn't she2' .,o,... e. n,,,so.r II
Yes; sme Always pays III
Puck.
"Emel;ne has the blues again
"What's the matter nowY'
"Weil~S she had to spend the sixty-1vt
cents me had saved towards goinl
abroad fe-Detr0n Free Press -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

The annual turkey dinner which is
given every year at the town farm,
will be served at ! o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Those who will be present
are the members of the overseers of the
poor, boards of assessors and select
men, besides many other influential
citizens of the town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

leg. Willie then attempted to walk to
his home, but it was of no use, and he
had to be taken home in H. P. Howl
anus grain team. Although the leg is
not broken, a very painful injury was
indicted
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
FARMING QUESTIONS.
West Brookfield Club Held Profitable
Meeting.

M6bllHB.
West Brookfield, Feb. %. - The West
Brookfeld Farmers Club met at the town
farm today. A large congregation of
farmers and their friends began to as
sembIe early this forenoon, and when
dinner hour arrived there were about $50
who were able to do justice to the ample
viands set before them. At 1890 o'clock
the meeting was called to order by the
president, A, C. White, and Secretary l.,
H. Chamberlain read the report of the
preceding meeting. The essayist, Mrs. S.
IL. Reed, being unable to be present the
Rev. G, w. LOOMS read a paper on MI
nicipal government Of Cities.
After dinner the Rev. B. p. Frink read
a paper on the question as to What re-
suits should be considered as the estimate
ened to with great attention and ELECTED
a great deal of applause. The question
was afterwards participated in by Mr..
Elisha Webb and e. B. Lynde Of this
renee and the Rev, Mr.. Martin of War
rem, Deacon Cheney of Brookfield and
Mr.. WarAeld of Buckland, Franklin coun-
", who is visiting his son here. and Mr.
Barr of New Braintree, 1t proved to be
one of the most interesting meetings Of
the season.
Sullivan Converse who lies 30 danger
ously i'll at his home on Central street
has received a letter from Sandusky, o.,
stating that his BROTHER was dead The
letter was read to him, but it did not
seem to affect him much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Webb, George
Messenger and e. c. Mitchell attended
the meeting of the Brookheld Whist Club
at A. II. Kings, Brookfeld, last evening
G. Il. Berry Of Waltham, Mass, is Wis
iting friends here.
Samuel Wass has given up the position
as janitor at the Congregational Church,
and VIII devote more time to his tea
route.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
AllcCckS
POROUS RLASTERS
GET THE RIGHT PLASTER

There are others, but you don't want
them. When you need plaster you
need it, and there's no time for expert
menting and finding out mistakes after
ward
ALLoooK's Porous PLAsTERs are quick
and sure, and Acknowledged by the high
est medical authorities and everybody
else to be the best remedy for pains and
aches of every description.
Do not be persuaded to accept sub
stitute. Allcock's have no equal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Miss Mabel Morse of Boston and Mr.
and Mrs. H 7. Hyde of Southbridge,
all of whom have been guests of H. P.
Rowland and family, of Pleasant street,
returned to their homes this morning.
Frank Collette, proprietor of the
Spencer Blue store, is spending a few
days IN New York.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

CHRONIC NASAL CATARRH poisons
every breath that Is drawn into the lungs.
There Is procurable from any druggist the
remedy for the cure of this trouble. A
small quantity Of Ely's Cream Balm
placed into the nostrils spreads over an
inhamed and angry surface, relieving i'm
mediately the painful Inflammation.
cleanses heals and cures. A cold in the
head vanishes Immediately. Sold by drug
gists or Will be mailed for 20 cents by
Ely Brothers sc Warren street, New
York.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Children deprived of fats
and mineral foods have
weak bones, habby flesh and
thin watery blood.
The milk of nursing
mothers, enfeebled by chron-
ic diseases, or long contin-
ued nursing, produces the
same results.
SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil partly digeSted and
with the hypophosphites,
forms a fat food which acts
on the infant through the
mothers milk, giving rich
blood, strong nerves and
sound flesh and bones to both.
soc. and sI.oe. all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York.,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

DO NOT PUT OFF until tomorrow the
duty that ought to be done today II
your blood is impure and you feel weak
and weary, take Hoods Sarsaparilla al
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Physicians will tell you DR., Siegerts
Angostura Bltters Is the best Of all tonics
and stomach regulators. Druggists sell
II.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

The ladies of the Universalist church
served a fine cold meat supper at $50
this evening, in the church dining
rooms.
Quite number of Spencer people at
tended the Washington entertainment
and dance given in the Paxton town
hall, this evening. Among those who
went were Harry Kingsley Charles
Hobbs and John E. Snow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

believer desping being
WELL as sufferer and had suffered from
trouble and terrible blind writing
pound The result astonishing used advocated
childbirth
merits thrown the with that all
beconvnced that there's their sufering/
Million WOmenave been Benefited Mrs. Pnkam Advice
Omfort P ower s s n :.s?I ~ : 's NJ @
sove skin
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
HEALTHY MATERNITY.
Help They Received From


The climax of life force in is capable motherhood
The first requisite for good mother is good health
Health of body health of the generative organs
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Joseph d. Goddard has declined to be-
come a. candidate on the town house
committee and has decided to run for
the position of auditor, which carries
with 1t a small compensation, while the
former is a. mere "honor."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

Grandma-"Ah, my dear, the men are
not what they were fifty years ago"
ethel - "Wel granny, you know fifty
years will change any man. STRAY Sto-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
DIAMONDS.

We lead for bargains, as heretofore,
We can give you more for your money
than any house In the city We carry =
big line OF unset diamonds opals, rubiea
and sapphlres. You select your own sets
ting and have them set any style you de-
sire, as we have full line Of new IA Rs
mountings.
FIAGG BROTHERS. sss Main ct. [
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

"she IL 4 good whist player for wom-
an, isn't she2' .,o,., t. = ,,,,,ts,,.r -
YES; sne always pays III Whisper
Puck.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

"Emeline has the blues again
"What,,s the matter now
"Wniit She had to spend the sixty-hve
oenta me had saved towards going
abroad. DetroH JEee Press. .----.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22
LITERARY NOTES.

Mr.. Lawrence Irwin, the son of the
actor. is staying with M. Sardou, and
is busily engaged in translating the
Robespierre play which the French
playwright is writing for Sir Henry.
Mason A. Green of the Rutland Her
aid has been chosen to write the biog-
raphy of Edward Bellamy. He was
Bellamy's associate editor On the New
Nation, and his intimate friend for
many years.
Rudyard Kipling's Echoes" La
hore, 1884, the earliest and scarcest OF
his books, in the original wrapper
brought $137 at recent London book
sale. The first edition of Department
tai Ditties,' Lahore, 1886, brought $50.
, Two literary memorials of consider
able interest have come to light lately.
One Of them is tortoise-shell case.
with ivory tablets, which belonged to
Milton; the other is Shelley's guitar.
which has come into possession of the
Bodleian library. The Milton memen-
to was given to one Richard Lovekin.
Of Nantwish by his aunt, Betty Min.
shall, who was the poets third wife,
and died in 1877. The Shelley guitar
narrowly escaped being taken to Mas
sachusetts, but its owner, Mr.. Edward
.Silsbee, has handed it over to the uni
sversity which expelled Shelley.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22
WAS NOT so CLEVER,

lmpudence occasionally meets with
it's just reward, and possibly none
would envy the feelings of the youth
who, when Sir Evelyn Wood was ap-
pointed quartermaster- general of the
British forces, attempted to- show his
wit at the expense of his wisdom.
Sir Evelyn was little known at the
Office, and it happened that some of the
clerks in a certain room were engaged
in "larking," when a quiet-looking gen.
tleman walked in. The most impudent
of the young men, thinking that the
stranger was a visitor who had by mis-
take come into the wrong room, de-
manded in a peremptory voice:
What is your business here?"
my business?" repeated the stran-
ger, in a tone of mingled surprise and
sternness.
eyes, sir, your business" persisted
the clerk.
"It is with the duke" was the an
swer.
HE has been suddenly summoned to
Windsor, and Lord Wolseley's in bed
with the mumps," ventured the young
man, bent on carrying on his joke at
the expense of this inexperienced stran-
ger, as he deemed him.
"Your name, sir!" demanded that
stranger, in an imperative tone.
my name is Plantagenet Zama, dis
tant relation to her gracious majesty"
Indeed! and mine is Sir Evelyn
Wood. I am quartermaster-ge to
the forces, and I see now how her
majesty is served
The unfortunate clerk, who was not
vet aware that his impudence had cost
him dear, looked round with grin, ex-
pecting to meet with applause for his
talent, and became suddenly aware that
his companions were working away
| with the most extraordinary earnest
| ness. Instantly the full force of the
situation dawned upon him.
"Horrors!" he calculated. Il took
| you for crank with a grievance!
and then he subsidized.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22

and with evil intent on human hand
or neck, they do not handle their Of
fensive weapon with skill, and 1t takes
them twenty or thirty seconds to got
their sting in working order. The
manufacture OF wax by the bees is an.
interesting commercial problem. Bees
seorete wax by eating honey, and as it
takes about fifteen pounds of honey,
worth ten cents a pound, to make one
pound of wax, which will seldom
bring more than rs cents pound. bee
ra1sers do not encourage the manu-
1acture OF wax by their swarms. PEI
t1tlons have been coming in to the De-
partment Of Agriculture for years ask
Ing that the government introduce
these giant bees into the United States.
Many years ago several individuals
tried to get the bees for themselves by
sending to the United States consuls
IN the east and asking that queen bees
OF the desired race be obtained and
forwarded to them. No attempt at
bringing them here has ever been sue
cessfu1, though Prof. Benton was pre-
vented only by illness that deprived
the bees of the proper care, which he
alone could give them, from bringing
TO the United States swarm Of these
honeymakers which he captured in the
jungle. While Prof. Benton was sick
IN bed, en- route to the United States,
with these bees, no one else on the
vessel would attend to them and they
all died.