The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-30
MOURN HOWARD.
North BrookfieId Cit
liens Feel Loss
Keenly.
A STERLING CITIZEN.
DeroSier Wants to Meet
Bowler at
Pool.
A STERLING CITIZEN.

North Brookfield, Oct. 29.-The sudden
and unexpected death last night of Sc
lectman John j. Howard as announced
in The Spy this morning, has called
out heartfelt expressions Of sympathy
from all quarters of the town. The
townspeople unite in considering his
loss distinctly personal one, as we'll as
loss to the town itself Selectman
Howard had host of friends in North
Brookfleld, who admired his quick, en-
ergetic manner of doing business and
his frank, outspoken way of expressing
his opinions in public gatherings, how
ever strong the opposition might have
been. These friends now tender to his
family sympathy which, while it will
not lessen the loss will tend to allie
viate the grief Of his wife and chill
dren.
The sudden demise of Mr.. Howard is
rendered doubly sad by the fact that
one of his children is still i'll from the
effects of an operation he underwent a
few days ago, and another has not yet
recovered from a severe sickness. Mrs.
Howard is well nigh broken down un
der the pressure, as are the other mem
bers of Mr. Howard's family. Until late
yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Towards re-
covery was expected although for two
days he had endured terrible suffering.
Consequently, the announcement of his
death was a great shock and was re-
ceived with surprise and sorrow on all
sides last night. Few men are better
known to their townspeople than was
John ]. Howard to the people of North
Brookfield. For years he had been in
the grocery business on North Main
street, formerly with his father in the
firm, e. Howard & Son, and since the
death of his father, Eugene Howard, a
few months ago, he has carried on the
business with his brother Mortimer
Howard.
While always active in politics. he
never was a candidate for office until
last spring, when he was nominated
and elected on the citizens ticket He
was Of an aggressive and progressive
type, that made him the right man
in the right place as a member of the
board Of selectmen, and when The Spy
reporter Informed Selectman Fred M
Ashby of the death last night, Mr.. Ash
by expressed deep sorrow as well as
surprise. The family, of which Select
man Howard was a member, is one
Of the best known in town. Two of the
sons were ordained priests and another
is DR.. Henry Howard, rising young
physician of Pittsfield. FIR. Michael
Howard died several years ago in Holy
oke and FIR. James Howard is stationed
at Worcester.
Selectman Howard was married nine
years ago to Miss Nellie Daniels, who
was a teacher in the public schools
here and a graduate of the North
Brookfield high school, He was mem
Der of Court North Brookfield, F. Of A.,
and had recently sent in an appica-
ton for membership in div. Is, A. 0.
H. The funeral services will be held
ler .3.~l.
mass of requiem at st. Joseph's church
at 10 o'clock. Rev H, ], Wren, pas
tor Of St. Joseph's parish, alluded to
Mr. Howard's death in a strong sermon
this morning.
If Alfred Bowler of Spencer really
believes he is better pool player than
Uric Hirbour of this town, and has
money to back his opinion, he can easily
be accommodated. This statement is
authorized by Alfred Derosier, one Of
Mr.. Hirbours hackers, who has read
some statements purporting to come
from Bowler. Derosier further says
that Hirbour will be backed for any
amount that Bouvier's friends want to
lose in finding that he is not in Hir-
bours class.
Hirbour told The Spy man that he
does not take much stock in Bouvier'S
talk, as the latter could get but SIS 10
back him a few nights ago, when the
men were to have played for a purse
of $50. This statement is vouched Cor
by North Brookfield sports who at
tended the match with the intention of
backing their man.
Dr. George R. Spooner, clerk of the
board of health, has fumigated the
house Of Daniel Mahoney on Gilbert
street, Mr.. Mahoneys daughter Flor
ence having recovered from her recent
attack of diphtheria. The only case
now in town is that of Annie, daughter
of Felix Jeletores, who lives about
mile from the village.
The concert and dance to be managed
at town hall Friday night by Battery
B band of Worcester is expected to
draw a crowded house, and already
tickets are selling fast for the event.
The banns of marriage of Edward
McCourt of Worcester and Miss Mary
Mccarthy of this town We're an
nounced this morning at st. Joseph's
church.