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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

Column For the Housewife
Useful Christmas Gifts.
Ohio made W.

Ohio made wool
Blankets from Ohio
grown wool. None
better the world over.
We show three repre-
sentative lines from
different Wooien mills.
The pretty effects in
plaid Blankets cause
surprise. Their new
Nness and quality and
shading all combin ed
are pleasing. It's nc
use saying there is
nothing new in Blank
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

Superior values
and a stock equal
to any wholesale
to select from.
1t s facts and
truth. We want
you to decide. We
are satisfied we
are on the right
side of your judg-
ment from the
quantity Of Lin
ems selling.
All linen, soft
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
Furniture.

To give real pleasure chose some
thing both useful and beautiful from
our stock of Christmas Furniture.
KENNEDY BROS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

Special attractions in Children S
Knit Wear as Hoods, Sacks, Bootees,
Mittens, Under Wrappers, &c.
ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

plaid hood and revere IN front, trimmed
with fringe Price $5.
All wool Golf Capes at S.. Plaid
hood and ruff1e. Seems scarcely pos
sible. The same garment is shown at
$8. 80 in Bellefontaine.
10 blk Golf Oapes with blk and white
plaid or striped hoods, also plain blk
silk hood. Quality OF cape, $40 grade.
Our price Sc.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

We regret that we cannot give the
concluding speeches of the Austin trial
in this issue, but it is physical impos-
sibility.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
FRAZER'S, 1877 Columbus St.

Home made mince meat, sold under
guarantee to be strictly pure, by the
pint, quart or gallon. New Meat Mar
ket, 113 North Main street.
Q1aitS
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
See our Holiday Goods
4 w. MURDOCH.

We have a small line of velvets, rib
bons, ,plumes, and laces we are selling re-
gardless of cost, at ]. M. Ahraham's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
ALFRED BUTLER.

Try the new Lockhart Art Gallery,
1244 West Columbus avenue, for fine
Photos. at moderate prices. 95eiSt.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

See our stock of Cut Glass. 1t is
firm, nothing but 1899 designs or styles.
FRANK BUTLER, 124 Main St.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
Rockers.

We have Rockers of all kinds and at
all prices for Christmas presents. Call
and see them. KENNEDY BROS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

Elegant value in blk Jackets at $40.
Three styles, full satin lined. Inspec-
ton and comparison solicited.
HI. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

Toy stoves, wagons nine pin game,
lolls and iron toys, at ]. M. Abraham S.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

We are headquarters for Holiday
Goods. Big stock and prices are right.
FRANK BUTLER, 124 Main ST.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
Dolls, Dolls.

What few dolls we haUe, ,We are clos
ing out at cost and less than cost. See
them at
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

Dishes and lamps cheaper than you
ever bought them, at ]. NJ. Abraham's IS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

GEN. WOOD has been appointed civil
Governor of Cuba.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
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NEW GOODS.

Kid Glove stock
replenished t h i 8
morning. Every
thing bright and
new. Only reliable
makes offered. Buy
the best at this store.
English z i q u g
Gloves, 2 clasp, in
| e a d i n g shades.
D-.@ 61
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

THE Republican National Convention
will be held in Philadelphia.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
Bargains.

No such values
seen outside of this
store.
Huck Towels. See
the size and quality
at 10 and l2iac.
Scotch Huck aud
Damask Towels at
15c, 18c and zoe
German Damask
and Huck Towels,
in new goods, at
2Sc and 3hc
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

If you want a toy stove at less thar
cost, 90 to j. M. Abraham's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

10 dozen fine Damask and Huck
Towels, some new and others the ac-
cumulation of year. They are 75c
and 81 values. All put in at SOC.
Linen Towels. Barnsley and all linen
absorbant Crash at &C to 15c yard
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

thing in this line has advanced fully
one fourth.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

Received by express
new addition to our
stock.
Three special Beaver
Oollarettes.
Q Beaver Scarfs.
2 Mink Scarfs
4 Martin Scarfs.
4 Electric Seal Cluster
Scarfs.
Child ems Fur Sets
opened. ALI fresh and
i
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
Big
Values.

Big
Values.
S5c Bed Spreads,
hemmed ready for use,
69c.
81 Bed Spreads for
75c.
$1.25 Bed Spreads
for SOC.
$1.50 Bed Spreads
for 81.
No such values will
be found later. Every
thing in this line ha
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
Golf Capes.

Received by express
8 more Golf Capes.
steel grey with blk and
white. deep f1ounce
and hood, deep fringe
trimming. Price $6. so.
All wool. Can't be
matched less than $40.
12 all wool, steel
grey Golf Capes with
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22

vantage to buy new goods. They cost
no more. Sets at 81, S1.5O, 81, $3.50
and So.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-22
Lot No. 2.
$I.OO

Black kid Everetts, turn
soles, St to IL. Black or
Tan Alligator, all sizes.
Velvet, Chenille EN-
broidered, 6 to IL. Big
value, low price.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

D. Waldo Kent and Mrs, Holman, OF
Leicester. and Mrs Lory Watson OF
Worcester Mrs. 1llery Holman OF
Leicester, a relative, and Mrs. A, H.
Coolidge of Worcester, were also pres
ent. The birthday of Mrs. G. w. Ol-
ney occurs on the same day with Mrs.
Holman. and she was also a guest
Mrs. Kent's birthday occurs in Few
days, and the occasion may be termed
a triple celebration. There were ten
around the table. including the imme-
date family. Mrs. Holman is in eN-
cellent health, and enjoyed the pro-
cee6ings hugely.
Hon. John e. Russell and wife re-
turned today from three weeks stay
at Boston.
John 7. Squires and w. Walter Gould
dispatched a snake measuring three
feet and a half from head to tail, pack
of the Leicester lunch room, today.
Daniel Gagen drove one-horse cart
too near the excavation for one of the
piers at the new Catholic cemetery, this
afternoon, and fell in, with his horse on
top. He was severely bruised, but his
full injuries cannot be aScertained.
A young lady boarding with Harvey
M. Stevens, at Lakeside, fell into the
mill pond above Brick City mill today
under peculiar circumstances. She
was riding home on bicycle when a
dog rushed out at her, and she twisted
the wheel in some way, running to-
wards the pond and pitching in. She
to catch hold of the bank and
escaped with a wetting.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
OXFORD NOTES.

Oxford, April 22.-The Oscar w.
Wood estate was sold today with all
encumbrances for s2O5O. The purchas-
er was George B. Newton of West
Boylston.
Charles Halves has sold his home
place to Edward Strack and Henry Pa
radise.
Moses S. Emmqns is visiting in Wor-
cester.
Mrs. Jennie Wilmington will occpy
the pulpit of the NJ. E. church Sunday
The executive committee of the Ok
ford high school alumni association
viii have a meeting on Monday eve
ming.
Archie Campbell is sick with pneu-
monia.
Miss Hannah Martin has taken
rooms in the house occupied by George
Morey.
Samuel Earle, who has been sick
with pneumonia, is somewhat better.
Byron Clark sold out his stock OF
groceries at auction tonight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

sition. Emory Arhour was elected
clerk After the election, the party
proceeded to the Star dining rooms,
where they sat down to a supper at
Chief Diapers expense.
Those present were: James d. Aid
rich. Emory Arbour, Edward Bowen,
Alfred Cole. Henry P. Draper, George
Dunn. Adelard Fleury, John w. Gale.
William H. Hathaway, Toussaint Rich
ard, Edward Bryant, George L. Bull
lard and Peter Graveline.
The new chief. Henry P. Draper, was
born in Spencer 81 years ago. and has
resided here ever since. He was made
an officer in 1882, and has been an Off
Ger of the town continuously since, and
is the Oldest officer in point of service
and years in town. He was made dep
utY sheriff seven years ago, and has
been reappointed each year since. He
also holds the Office of tax collector to
which he has been elected for the past
six years.
Mr.. Draper has always polied one
of the largest votes cast for an officer
at the annual town elections.
Ex-Chief George F. McKenna was not
present at the election. being in Spring
field on business.
officer Bowen arrested Adolph Gil
rouard OF North Spencer this afternoon
for drunkenness
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
DANIEL SULLIVAN DEAD.

Daniel Sullivan. for over II years a
resident Of Rochdale. died Saturday
noon. after a short illness. He was
Al years old and for four years has
been employed in Comins' mill Be
sides a wife and six children, he leaves
brother. John, employed on the Bos-
ton and Albany railroad, and three sis
tiers. Mrs. Mccarthy of Chicago, Miss
Julia Sullivan of Hartford, CT. and
Mrs. Lynch. The funeral viii take
place Monday morning, with a requiem
high mass in st. Aloysius church at 9
o'clock
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
Lowell Arms
3l5 MAIN STREET.
SANFORD EXPLAINS
What He said at the Meeting of the
North Dorchester Republican Club.

Whdt no Sdiu al tne Meeung OF the
North Dorchester Republican Club.
Boston, April 22-The following letter
has been sent to every Sunday paper
in Boston:
/ notice the following statement in the
Boston Advertisers report of the meet
ing of the North Dorchester Republican
Club
Mr.. Sanford regretted the absence
Of the other candidate who had been
invited but promised every vote Of the
club to Speaker Bates"
This is grossly incorrect. I promised
that every vote of the club would be
given at the polls to the candidate nom
mated by the convention. Both Gen
eral Guild and Speaker Bates have
friends in the club. General Guild was
addressing the Somerville lodges of the
Knights of Pythias and could not at
tend.
1 do not claim to pledge. did not
pledge and do not pledge other men.
have no desire to dictate in a square
contest in the republican party between
two honorable gentlemen.
Personally, I believe that Mr.. Guild,
who has been called upon to expcund
and defend the party's action in state
and nation for eighteen years, is the
better equipped for leadership in the
serious contest that awaits US in 1900
(Signed) Alpheus Sanford.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
THE PAXTON INN SOLD.
Hon. Ledyard Bill Succeeds
Boston Man in Owner
ship Of Hosiery.

Paxton, April 22.-There have been
several real estate transfers made here
recently, namely: A twenty acre pine
timber lot from Mrs. William H. Clark
to A. S. Groton; also about two
hundred acres from the same party to
Walter A. Clark This tract was for
merly known as the Bellows place.
There are no buildings in the premises
Also a five acre moving lot to an
other party.
The Paxton Inn," formerly the pro-
perty of Louis M. Child of Boston, has
been sold to Ledyard Bill. 1t is also
understood that the farm and stock Of
the Child estate, located partly in
Spencer and Paxton, is in the market
and if not privately disposed of it will
be sold at public auction.
The funeral of Mrs oliver Goodnow
took place yesterday at 2 p. m. from
the church. The choir rendered sew
eraI appropriate selections. The in
terment was in the local cemetery.
Flowers were in profusion. Wreaths
from the Ladies Social Union, from
Mr.. and Mrs. David Manning, Prof.
William F. Brown and wife, and Mrs
G. F. Cheney.
There was quite representation
from this village at the auction of
Fred Stearns in West Rutland when
a hundred head of stock was offered
for sale, likewise a good attendance
from here at the auction of n e.
Austin in Oakham the other day.
John F. Daniels is disposing of quite
a number of horses this spring, and
a fair prospect of increased sales as
the season advances. Mr.. Daniels IS
soon to renovate the Paxton Inn TO
he in readiness for the seasons pa
tronage. He is having quite a success
fIlI run at present and many of his
natrons are among the very best peo-
nle of Worcester and other places.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
DOWN THE VALLEY.

Wiikinsonville. April pa pleasing
entertainment and musicale was given
in Slater's hall last evening, under the
auspices of the Saturday Club. a large
audience was present and the club net
ted $25 on the entertainment, in which
the following took par,; Misses Bot
tomly and Adams, Miss Rosalie Moore,
Miss A. NJ. Pierce. Mrs. Lillian Chan
dler, Miss Abbie Gates, misses Moore
and Dudley.
Miss B. NJ. Bottomly is the guest of
Miss Lula Dudley.
Charles W. Hopkins of Farnumsviiie
has moved his large steam saw mill
and horses to Cape Cod. Mr.. Hopkins
secured the contract for cutting 100000
feet Of lumber.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
& Cycle Co.,
Open Every Evening.
VOLUNTARY PETITION.

Boston. April 22.-Fred E. Rowland,
an Acton Railroad conductor. filed a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the
United States district court this NOM
ing. His liabilities are s426, and were
contracted in Arlington, North Sam
bridge and South Acton presumably
while living in those places. The assets
are scheduled as furniture valued at
SIS The largest of the nine creditors
are G. H. Benton, Boston, s195; and F.
p. VIM, Arlington, $780,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
BURIAL or owEN MeEvoY.

The funeral of Owen McEvoy was
held yesterday morning at his laue res
idence, 10 Milton court, at $50 O'Clock
At o'clock a high mass of requiem
was celebrated in the Church of the I'M
maculate Conception by Rev Robert
Walsh. the pastor of the church, who
, also delivered an impressive euIogy
The pail bearers were: Timothy Lynch
Timothy Desmond Michael Foran
Richard Butler, James McManus and
Nicholas Sullivan. Rev. Robert Walsh
conducted the services at the grav- The
interment was in st. Johns cemetery
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
CHIEF OF POLICE DRAPER.
Veteran officer Elected to His Old Posi-
tion at Spencer

Spencer, April 22.-At the meeting of
the police this evening, Henry P. ORA
per was elected chief for the ensuing
year. Twelve eonstables were present,
ont of which ten voted for the election
of chief. Only two names were voted
on. the chief elected and the old chief,
George f. McKenna. Nine voted for
assistant chief. William H. Hathaway
receiving the larger vote over Edward
Bowen. the only two names for the po-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
sATIsFYING-NoURIsHING

Satisfy your hunger and completely
uourish your body by eating shredded
whole wheat biscuit. 1t can be served
IN hundreds Of different ways. II you
want the best toast IN the world. try
this recipe: Take a shredded Whole
wheat BISCUIT and with sharp pointed
knife. split in halves, toast TO light rosy
brown. in oven or over Goals; use but
ter cold.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
FOR MONDAY-at Our Busy
Notion Counter.

Black Brush Braid Binding for
8 I-2c yard
Real Aluminium Thimbles for
1c each
Black Pins for lea box
Double Skirt Betting for 3cbelt
Tracing Wheels for Sc e3ch
Black Enameled Darners, Sc each
100 yds. Sewing silk for SC spool
Special Hump Hook and Eye
for sc card
Feather Stitched Braid, &c piece
Eureka Wash Silk for SC pkg
Shaped Collars for Sc each
Remnants of Elastis for Sc piece
a yd. piece Velveteen, black
and coIors, for IL piece
Taffeta Seam Binding 7cpiece
Extra quality Horn Hair Pins,
&c dozen
Fancy Satin Belt, filled Elastic
supporters, 25c a pair
Pure Rubber Dress Shields, 3
pairs for 25 cents
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
Our Lining Dept.

is full of interest and profit
just now.
FOR MONDAY-Extra grade
Silesia, worth I5c, for
SC a yard
Good, substantial Canvas, worth
zoe, for
l0c a yard
Percaline, I yd. wide, worth
2oc. for
1Oc a yard
Fancy Stripe Percaline, I'd.
wide, worth 2oc, for
lie a yard
Extra Black Surah, worth zoe,
for
l2c a yard
Fancy dotted SiIesla, worth 25c,
for
l2c a yard
Remnants & yd. lengths) of
our 25c Silesia for
12ac a yard
Buckram, collar stiffening,
worth 25c, for
15c a yard
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

Buffalo. April %. = The laborers en-
ployed at the Union Car Works at Depew
struck this morning. They have been re-
ceiving 81 20 per day and want $50.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

Cheap bargain bicycles are cheap.
made t. sell. not to ride Get an up
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

The seIectmen met this afternoon 10
award the contract for doing the work
of relocating and establishing grades on
Waite street and opening sealed BIDS
from citizens of Leicester. Only TWO
bids were received, one from Jeremiah
Barry and Michael j. Rice in partner
ship and a second from G. d. Horne
and c. E. Perry. The bids were very
similar in regard to the amounts for
which different kinds of work would be
done, except that Horne and Perry bid
| 81. IS per cubic yard for rock excavation,
while Rice & Barry only bid SLID per
yard. Barry and Rice were awarded the
contract.
A sixth-class druggists license was
granted to Albert E. Booth. Messrs. r.
j. Dorsey and James r. Dorneg filed
the $500 bonds asked to insure the faith-
full fulhllment of the conditions in their
application for pool room and billiard
| license.
The board viewed Waite street after
the meeting. Then they looked over the
washout in Cherry Valley, where it is
proposed to build a channel, and looked
/ over Samuel Shepard's land, which is
overhowed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

At the weekly shoot of the North
Brookfield Gun Club, this afternoon,
the following scores were made Frank
Walker, IS; Milton Bosworth, 10; Henry
Walker, 70; A. w. Larkum, 8; Harry
Griffen 8; John p Mccarthy, s. The
angles were Is known and 10 unknown.
Members of the French speaking
class of people have taken offense at
the manner in which Road Commission
er Stephen Lotus, conducts his depart
ment, claiming that he win not give
one of their nationality employment.
Mr.. LOTUS states emphatically that he
makes no discrimination.
The 4. c. Bates Chemical Company
entertained the other companies of the
fire department tonight and the fire
laddies enjoyed themselves and the
good will of their hosts all evening. The
entertainment was purely an informal
affair and consisted of vocal and in
strumental music. There were quartet
selections and solos and an all round
good time. Refreshments were served
A North Brookfield base ball team
went to West Brookfield this afternoon
and got a fearful drubbing, West
Brookfield scoring till tired
The following program will be rem
dered at the high school Wednesday
afternoon, April %: Defamation, THE
minute man of the revolution George
William Curtis), Frank G. Weber;
recitation ITO the driving cloud
(Longfellow), Achsah L. Witter; "Des-
tiny of our country" Joseph Story).
George B. Mullett; piano solo. Edna r..
Bemis; "Phantoms," Lena Briggs
Our flag "a. P. Putnam). William d.
Rondeaa; One of the common people"
q. w. Hamilton), James OBrien; pi-
ano solo. THE old knights treasure, -
Grace NJ. Lane; THE new SOUTH
Henry W. Grady, Herbert E. Sargent:
The ballot box (Chapin), Edward w.
McEvoy; Democracy" Charles A.
Dana), Donald Smith.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

Mrs. Katherine F. Fuller of Cherry
Valley gave a luncheon in honor Of the
S1st birthday of her mother Mrs. Emily
r. Holman, to the surviving members
of the Sunday school class, OF which
Mrs Holman was a regular attendant
for MANY years. Only four survive out
of the many who have been members
Of the class, and all were present at
the gathering this afternoon. The class
met in the room known as the ladies'
parIor in the vestry Of the Frs Con-
ag,yeeationaI Church and took in Tie old
est of the ladies.
Teachers who have had charge of this
class were: Mrs. William Bond, Mrs.
preston Cummings. Mrs. Lucius Wood
cock and Mrs. Hannah Conklin, ali of
whom are dead. or late years, the
class has not met in that roam, but
fine survivors have been regular at
PENDANTS. The members present to-
dav were Mrs. Horace Warren, Mrs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23
A Great PetticOat
Opportunity.

We closed out the entire lot of
a manufacturer, and we bought
them way below usual price. We
will give you this great chance.
This lot of Ladies Petticoats,
made of twilIed and MORE perca-
line, in fancy stripes and colors,
has double flounce and dust
rufle. This Skirt always. sold
for SI.5o. We offer this'lot for
CSC each
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

New Packet Fasteners, 6 on card,
black and colors for 15c Card.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23

Rev. Albert Beal. the new pastor of
the Methodist church, arrived here this
morning, and received a cordial well
come from the people who are to form
his congregation and others whom he
met during the day. Mr. Beal will en-
ter on his North Brookfield duties to-
morrow and his people are eager to
hear him in the pulpit. His opportu-
mites for a successful pastorate here
are many, as the society is entirely free
from debt and has a balance in the
bank. In order that there may be no
misunderstanding and that due respect
may be shown to Mrs. Erasmus Has
ton and the memory of her husband,
the trustees wish The Spy to state that
it was with the money bequeathed by
Mr.. Haston that they were enabled to
clear the property of debt. Mr.. Has
ton left about $4,000 to the society, with
which it was enabled to place itself on
a strong financial footing. Mr.. Beal
is man of very pleasing appearance,
and has an engaging, affable manner.
He comes here from Conway, where
he has labored for the past year. His
college course was spent at the Ohio
Wesleyan university, where he obtained
the degrees of A. B. and A. NJ He
completed his education at the Boston
University Theological school, from
which he graduated in 1896. For the
next few days he will stay at the home
of Mrs. Samuel Stowell, on Spring
street. and when his family arrives,
next week, will go to live at the par
sonage.