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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
Simple and Impress
i've Service
AT WHITINSVILLE.
c. W. Lasells New Horse
Has a Promising Future.

Whitinsville, Feb. 23.-All that is NOR
tai of the late Henry F. Woodmancy
was placed in the receiving tomb at
Pine Grove cemetery this afternoon.
The funeral was held at the home of
Mr.. Woodmancy, and the spacious res
idence was thronged by company of
friends and relatives who truly mourn
ed the close of the useful life. His
employees were there, his fellow crafts
men, the Free Masons, were there, and
his friends were there. Worcester
Commandery, knights Templar, were
officially represented by Eminent Com
mander William L. Davis and Henry
Flint. The employees of Mr.. Wood
nancy, 30 in number, headed by Ber-
tram R. Sweet and four men who had
been in the employ Of Mr.. Woodmancy
for the past 20 years or more, attended
in a body. The old employees We're
Louis Dickinson, Daniel McSheehy,
William McSheehy and Edward
Barnes.
Rev. John r. Thurston, present pas
tor of the local Congregational Church,
off1ciated. His sermon included Scrip
ture reading and prayer. Beautiful
and impressive music was furnished
by the Schumann Quartet of Worces-
ter. which was the really impressive
the services. an opportunity was given
those present to look for the last time
upon the face of the dead.
IL is rarely that so many rare and
magnificent flowers are seen as those
left by loving friends. They included
some OF the most valuable species ex-
tant, and were made up in beautiful
and artistic designs. both emblematica al
and otherwise. Among the more no.
ticeable offerings was a magnificent
floral bank, with a flora spindle in re-
lief This bank was inscribed, "Our
Foreman" and was placed at the head
OF the casket This token was from
his employees in the Within machine
WORKS; floral keystone from Tyrian
Royal Arch Chapter; square and COM
pass from Granite Lodge, F. and A.
county Commandery, knights Tenn
pIar. There was a profusion of ether
MOWERS. including orchids and other
rare flowers.
There was no Masonic service, and
the only formally in the proceedings
was the escort duty done by the en-
ployees on the spindle job, who pre-
ceoed the hearse to the grave. The
bearers We're Robert Foster, w. Eugene
Johnson. Henry L. Owen. Bertram r
Sweet, Emory B. Burbank, Robert
Sproat
The Ladies' Literary Circle will meet
tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs.
e. A. Adams, Cottage street. In re-
Spouse to roll call. the members will
give quotations from Byron. Papers
VIII be read on "England's influence on
the world; an essay on Byron" bv
Mrs. David Smith, one of Will Garlic
IONS poems, by Mrs. s. G.. Graham.
Criglnal conundrums will be included
IN the evenings program.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
Pills and PurgatiVes

which act quickly upon the bowels
are dangerous, and destroy the nu-
cous Innings of the stomach and
bowels.
The Carlsbad Sprudel Salt acts
gently, but effectively, 1t is pos
tive cure for constipation, stomach
disorders, kidney and liver COM
plants.
Mrs. NJ. E. Goodwin, OF Edinboro,
Pa, writes:
81 had my druggist get few bot
ties for me, and it has helped me
so much that | want others to learn
of its merits.
Beware of limitations. The
genuine imported Carlsbad Salt
has the signature of Eisner &
Co., Sole Agents, New York. on
every bottle.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
WATCH THIS HORSE.

If the words of horsemen who have
been watching closely Of late years
are true. it is highly probable that a
tWo-minute horse is owned in this
town. Last week at the Eesg sale in
New York, c. w. T.asell bought Ru-
plnste1n, horse with record Of pos.
and paid $4,000 for the same. In get
ting this horse, Mr. Lasell secured not
only handsome and superb roadster
with a fast mark but one of the hest
prospects for his class in the coun-
try.
The horse was bought for roadster.
but it Is likely he will see work on
the track this coming season. The
horse has been racing for the past five
years, Dut there is not a blemish on
him, and he is as sound today as the
day he was foaled.
Judges who have been Watching the
morse, have no heSitancy in saying that
they believe he will make the record
this season. Rubinstein has gone a
half mile in 50 seconds, and what he
will do later will be watched closely
by horsemen. He IS good gated
horse and goes on the pace all the
time in race, but can beat 2.30 in a
trot.
,Rubinstein first started in June, 1894.
Since then he has been in SO races. q
of which he won, and in the other nine
he was inside the money. His record
was made at Hedrick, Ia, Aug %, 1896.
He won the race in straight heats, pac-
ing the first mile in 2:05 IA, the second
in 2:06, and the third mile in 2:O5. Last
fall he paced a third neat in 206 which
shows that he is not losing ground.
J. Jerome Nansteinburg of South
Suction gave his Sunday school class
in the Whitinsville M. e. Church a
sleighride last evening. After the ride
they drove to MIR. Vahsteinburg' S
house. where a supper was served. At
ter the supper, games We're INDUCED
in, and very sociable evening was
spent. They returned nome at IL
o'clock, midnight.
Thomas Lunny is confined to his
home on Cottage street with inhamma-
tory rheumatism.
Joseph Dunkley of Main street is con-
fined to his home with a severe ILL
ness.
Rev. Father Daley of st. Patrick's
Church preached the lenten sermon in
Millbury last evening.
Blanchard Brothers of North Tx
bridge commenced work yesterday
building the cellar for the new five
tenement building, which Lawyer Fla
herty is to build on Johnston avenue
William Childs Of Providence visited
old acquaintance in Whitinsville yes
terday.
Mrs. Harry Steele and sen Harry of
Worcester have been the guests of Mrs.
James Brown of Main street.
Miss Fox of Worcester is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Vale of Main
street.
Mr.. Brooks of New York is the guest
of friends in town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
LEAVES NO FAMILY.
Death OF Mrs. E. J. Elliot Removes a Fa-
milar Name From Barre.

Barre. Feb. 2S.-The funeral services
or Eliza j., wife of A. N. Elliott, were
held at her residence on James street
Wednesday noon. Mrs. Elliott was the
only daughter of the late Cyrus At
wood, and was a ntive Of this town
being nearly so years Of age. She was
married to Mr. Elliott about So years
ago, and since then they have resided
IN Philadelphia and other places until
ABOUT four years ago, when they re-
turned to Barre, Mrs. Elliott was
Mighty respected in the community
For the past two years her health had
been failing and recently she went tc
the Massachusetts general hospital for
treatment, but her disease, an internal
cancer, was so far advanced, that she
died there last Saturday. She leaves
no family, their only daughter having
died some years ago. Interment was
In Glen Valley cemetery.
There will be but one caucus in town
previous to the annual town meeting
and that is called for next week Fri
day, March g. the chairmen of the re-
publican and democratic parties unit
ing in the call
The "mugwump BALI at Williams
hall Wednesday evening was a very
successful affair." a large crowd being
on the floor, and dancing was contin-
ued until after midnight. The cos
tunes were elegant and unique, and
there were many surprises at the un-
masking. The balconies were filled
with spectators and the occasion was
greatly enjoyed by ALL
Washington's birthday passed of
very quietly. The banks were closed
all day, and the stores in the after
noon and evening. The shoe shop
which is rushed with orders, and the
other shops We're in operation as usual
The grammar school house was the
only public building~that displayed g
flag
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
PREPARE FOR BOOM.
East BrookfieId Mills Expect Rush OF
Business.

I East Brookfield, Feb. ga large
Yforce of men was set at work today
putting in new flooring in the brick
shoddy mill, owned by Bates & Taylor
of Worcester. The entire building will
be repaired in preparation for the new
machinery, which will be set up soon.
Rev FIR Flynn, who has been visit
Ing his mother Mrs. Maria Flynn of
West School street, returned to his
duties at North Adams today.
Mrs. Addie LeF'aVour has returned
from Southbridge, where she has been
making a visit.
Mrs. Charles Doane and little daugh-
ter, Mabel, are spending a few DAYS
with Phiny Doane of Main street.
Owing to the scarcity of soft coal in
town, the Esther mills have been shut
down temporarily.
Frank c. Parmenter of Gloucester is
here for a short time.
A Washington party was held at the
Podunk chapel tonight, and was large
ly attended An entertainment CON
sisting of songs, patriotic Rotations
and drills was given, followed by a
salad supper. A goodly sum was real
lied.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
RVILLE.
Voters Are Determined to Secure Repre-.
sentation in Board of Sslectmsn.

Baskerville, Feb 23.-The operatives
In the mills in Farnums and this place
are expecting a raise in their pay. In
Farnums the people have asked for a
raise, and it looks as if they would get
it.
Word was received here yesterday of
the death of Clemence Gendron of Web
ster. Mr.. Gendron lived in this place
and Wilkinsonville nearly all his life.
The schools closed yesterday in obser-
vance of Washington's birthday.
The people of this part of Grafton will
make a decided stand to have two Sc
lectmen in the south part of the town.
Ellsworth e. Howe and Thomas Will
marth will run for the nomination, and
there is some talk of running Park H.
Webb and Willard ]. Humes, Webb
ran for selectman last year and was de-
feated by a few votes, and a strong
feeling is for him.
Work was commenced yesterday en-
the addition to the Saunders cotton
mill
Joseph Gauvain of Webster is visiting
friends in. this place.
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CHARLTON CITY.

Charlton City Feb. 2S.-Miss Winni-
Lreu Wheelock of the grammar school
returned to her home in Greenyille
saturday. The school closed with the
number much lessened by the storm
ana sickness. There were no special
exercises, but there were several Wis
ltors the last two days. as Miss Wheel
ock has made good reputation for
her work since teaching here, and has
Deen invited to take the spring ternt
Inc pupils neither absent nor tards
are: Myrtle Raymond, George RAY
mond, Eula, Lena and Marion Riqh
Esther Sheridan, Harry Carpenter
Roger Hill and Eddie Sheridan. Sarah
Meehan and Gertrude Simpson had the
same record till the storm shut them
in.
The new grip invalids are Edward
Sheridan, Seth Carpenter and wife
Mrs. Marcus Carpenter, and Mrs. Har-
RE March. Roy Brainard's is the
most severe case, and he is not yet
able to sit up.
Mrs. Michael McCurn and daughter
Elsie Of Oxford are visiting Mrs. Pat
rick WEIGH
Louise Baker of Bridgeport, Conn, is
at Mrs, Derby's.
Michael McKeon has bought the Nc
lntyre place on the Sturbridge road,
and will take possession the first of
April
Marcus Carpenter and Harry, also
Grace Baker attended the /. G.. O. F.'s
ball at Southbridge Tuesday night.
Mr.. Perry of Worcester was the
guest Of Peter Camille, Jr., Sunday.
#. j. Lothrop went to Boston Thurs
day to meet his daughter ana spend
the night at his mothers in South Ae-
ton.
Mrs y o. Copp entertained her sis
ter, MrE Hamer, of Worcester, the
ed.
Philip Cormier Of Rochdale was in
town this week.
Chauncy Wakefield was called home
TO attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs.
Grover, who died at Mrs George
Pixies. Mr. Wakefield's mother Is
still quite i'll with pneumonia
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
PERSONAL WAR SKETCHES,
West Boyston Post Happily Remembered
by Ten Friends.

West Boylston, Feb. 23.-Washing-
tons birthday was observed last eve
ming, by camp fire and social in g.
A. r. Hall by Post 2S. An invitation
was extended to the Sons of Veterans,
Ladies Relief Corps and their families
A large number were present. The
evening exercises opened with a song
Marching through Georgia." by COM
rades of Post 2S, after which George F
Howe presented the post volume OF
personal war sketches valued at 500.
This book was donated to Post 2S by
ten of the citizens of this town-E. A,
Cowee, George F. Howe, DR.. George w
w. r. Walker, A, f. Scarlet, O. B.
Sawyer, Thomas Harlow, H. f. Nor
ton.
After the presentation, Chaplain
Fisher responded in a pleasing manner
The next selection was a song, Star
spangled banner" by Miss Ruth Har-
rington, after which a collation. OF
doughnuts, cheese and coffee was
served, followed by remarks from H. o
Sawyer, w. ]. Merriam and Thomas
Harlow. A song, entitled Take my
uniform to mother" by the Misses Eta
Katheryn Lillian and Corinne Ryan
was well rendered. Remarks were
made by Capt, f. w Cheever, First
Sergt. C. f. Bolton, Comrades j. G
Warner, L. A. Lasure, Silas Newton
Frank Sargent and j. Fisher. A song
entitled Just as the sun went down,
by Miss Eta NJ. Ryan, concluded the
entertainment, after which a socia.
time was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. H. ]. Hopkins is spending few
days with her parents at Nashua
! n. II.
F. W. Cheever, II. n, Cheever and
John Gallagher attended the. 18th an
nual encampment Of Massachusetts
division, S. of v, at Boston
Mrs. W. F. Coolidge is spending few
days with her mother, who is seriously
sick, at Jeffrey, n. H.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
uXBRlDGE.

Uxbridge, Feb 23-Nine recent con.
verts will receive the rite Of baptism
at the North Uxbridge Baptist Church
next Sunday evening. This is the re-
suit of the evangelical work Of Messrs
Greenwood and Estey.
The seniors and sub-seniors will have
rhetorical exercises at the high school
tomorrow.
The Young Ladies' Whist Club will
meet Saturday afternoon with Mrs. c.
g. Caprona
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
SHARP CONTEST.
Junior Y. M, C. A. Benefits by Boy Mem
bers' Rivalry.

Gardner. Feb. 23.-The Y NJ. c. A
junior membership contest closed, last
night 20 members being added, increas.
ing the boys department to 45 mem.
bers Hershey Bryant led with sis
names and Ora Barker had five to his
credit.
Adah Assembly gave a birthday so.
clal In x. of p. Hall, last evening
There were solos by Miss Frances Haw.
thorne, i. O. Brown and II. II. Mat.
thews; piano solo, Gertie Casavant;
duet, Ethel and Gertie Casavant; read
ings Mrs. Walter Marble, and tab.
leauX.
The U. o. G. C. Sewing Circle met
this afternoon with Mrs. Jennie Orr
23S South Main street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

bury, of Bolton, Saturday, with Wood
burys best coat, vest, trousers and
razor in his possession. Judge Stone
said: Ten dollars and COSTS" That
meant Fitchburg for Clark. Clark
was arrested by Constable Walter Cole.
| The court instructed the constable to
return the stolen goods to Mr.. Wood
bury, and that was all right until the
constable came to the trousers. and
then-there was only that pair-and the
prisoner had them on. There is no
fund for the purchase of trousers for
prisoners, and no officer was willing to
make the trip If the prisoner did not
wear trousers. and the prisoner fatty
refused to go without them. Mr. Wood
| bury cut the knot by consenting that
Clark should keep the trousers on un-
til the latter's old unmentionables
could be sent over from Bolton. Clark
was unwilling to tell where the gar
ment was. but finally did so. Mr.. Wood
bury has had his confidence similarly
abused before. Last spring he loaned
one of his men his best suit Of clothes
to go to dance in. THE fellow never
came back. l told Clark how it was,
and how fever did anything about 1t.
He thought I looked like a man that
would tamely submit to being done the
same way twice
Thomas Brown, otherwise Thomas
Linton, got six months on conviction
following the charge that he stole q
| pocketbook containing between SIS and
$50 from G. A. Fitch of Sterling.
Fitch testified to the amount of
money in his wallet. He carried the
wallet in his hip pocka+ He missed it
Saturday after he returned from Wor-
eester He thought he had lost it. He
thOnoht The eSf111 inc cd LII
ten or eleven S. dollar bills and one or
two 81 bills and some 81 bills
When Deputy Sheriff Bartlett count
ed over the money there proved to be
one SO bill, eleven IS. one 81 and five 81
bills. He told how he arrested Brown
for being drunk, and how when he
was searched at the police station the
money was found on the prisoner. An
drew Fitch testified that he had paid
the prisoner but 81 since he employed
him, George Fitch having previously
testified that day or two before the
money was missed the prisoner had
asked him TO buy a plug of tobacco, be-
cause the prisoner had no money.
Brown was defended by Town Solicit
or Thomas F. Larkin. Mr. Larkin did
not put his client on the stand, but
proceeded to his argument, saying, in
substance, that the governments case
was simply and solely that one man
having lost sum of money, a sum of
money was found upon another man.
Possession of money, mere possession,
was no evidence of guilt. A theory of
Innocence was as reasonable as a
theory of guilt. Mr.. Fitch believed that
he had lost the money, until this money
was found upon the prisoner, and it
has not been proved that the prisoner
ever had opportunity to steal Mr..
Fitch's money. The coincidence of Mr..
Fftch's description of the denomina-
| lions of the bills and the. number Of
each denomination might readily have
come from the fact that the money
taken from the prisoner was counted in
Mr.. Fitch's presence. Mr.. Larkin took
an appeal and the court fixed the bond
at $500 Brown could not find a bonds
man and went over.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24
RICE-HOBART.
Charming MIIbury Girl and Popular
Young Man Married.

Millbury. Feb. 23.-L. Clarence Rice
and Miss Williminna A. Hobart We're
married at the brides home on Canal
street, this afternoon, at $50 o'clock, by
Rev. Harry S. Mitchell, pastor of the
Unitarian church. The ceremony was
privately performed. After a short we'd
ding tour the couple will reside on
Canal street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

Thieves entered the hen coop of Lewis
Lemay on North Main street, some time
during last night, And stole eight hens.
Mr.. Lemay told a SPY man this after
noon, that he did not miss the hens
until some time in the afternoon.
The Jackson basket ball team of
North Main street went to Webster this
evening to play the Defenders of that
place.
Everett Wood and Charles Crossman,
the two crack players of the Millbury
Z. Y. M. l.. Asteam, go to Webster this
evening to play with William Nc
Cleay's team.
William McCleay of Webster was in
town today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

The postponed concert, which was t.
have been given last week Monday il
Smith hall, for the benefit of the Uni
tartan Church, will be given on Mon
day evening, Feb. q. 1t is understood
the same program will be presented by
the same talent.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

An entertainment was given in the
Methodist Church this evening, that
was arranged by Miss Ida A Sutton.
The program was: Guitar solo, Messrs.
Eastman, Streeter and Allen; song,
Frank Martin; reading, Miss Ruth Ro-
dler; solo, Mrs. H. NJ. Goddard; violin
solo, William McDuff; solo. A. f. Far
well; reading, Miss Ruth Rodier; solo.
MRS. 70: d. Howe; selection, March
ing with Sherman" Mrs. E. e. Howe;
vocal duet Come with me-" Mrs. q.
r. Howe and Mrs. H. M. Goddard :
reading, Ruth Rodier; solo, Mr. Far
Wei; selection, That same old smile, -
M. {. Cerrie; vocal duet, Mrs. H. M f..
G0ddard; guitar solo, Messrs. Eastman,
Allen and Streeter.
The democratin town cn,,, r,ittoA -
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

The democratic town committee met
ms evening. Routine business was
transacted.
a whist party was held at the resi-
dence of H. w. Hakes This evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-24

Walter A. CarR Of Bolton stung the
hand that fed him and Is overtaken by
nemesis. He said guilty to leaving
the home Of his benefaotor. Fred Wood
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-03-31
Welcomed Back.

On Thursday evening last large number of
the members and friends of the Bel Air Meth
odist Episcopal church met at the parsonage,
on Gordon street, and extended to their pastor,
Rev. Frank K. Isaac, cordial reception upon
his return as their pastor for the third year.
The kindly words ind cheerful smiles of the
visitors gave assurance to Mr.. Isaac and his
wife that the congregation were really pleased
at his return. Refreshments, "enough and to
spare" had been thoughtfully provided by the
ladies, and cheerful converse and music, both
vocal and instrumental, rendered the occasion
one of rare social enjoyment.
Mr.. Harry s. Carver, the newly appointed
recording steward, was the spokesman, and in
choice ana impressive words expressed, in be-
half of those present, the high esteem in which
the worthy pastor is held, and their thorough
appreciation OF his labors, and in hearty
manner assured him that their efforts would be
continued to render the incoming year truly
successful one. The manner and matter OF
Mr.. Carver's address were in full accord with
the high standard of the substantial token Of
appreciation by which it was accompanies
gold coin.
Mr.. Isaac made brief reply, in which he
spoke feelingly Of the kind treatment which
had marked his intercourse with the people Of
the appointment in the past, and the evident
sincerity which had characterized that past
and assured his congregation Of his earnest
desire to be faithful in the performance of his
pastoral duties.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-03-31
Personal Mention.

Miss Margie Keith, of Prospect, is the guest
Of relatives in York county.
Mr.. Jacob Larue has returned with his fami-
ly to Cardiff, after an absence ofabout year.
Mrs. Mollie Harkins has returned to Norris
vile, where she will reside in the future.
Miss Lottie Foard, of Aberdeen, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. James w. Knight, in Philadel-
Phia.
Miss Susie Osborn, of Aberdeen, is the guest
of relatives in Baltimore.
Rev. Wesley K. Davis, ID. d., of New York,
was guest of Hon. VIM. b. Baker, last week
Miss Myrtle Keim, of Havre de Ora e,is visit,
ing friends in the Monumental City.
Master William Lawder is seriously i'll with
typhoid fever, at the home Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry C. Lawder, Havre de Grace.
Miss Jennie NJ rtin, OF Gordonsville, Va, is
a guest of her cousin, Mrs. Geo. H. Burroughs,
Of the Spencer House, Havre de Grace.
Miss Kate Baltzell, who has spent the winter
in Washington, will pass the summer in Nor
way and Sweden.
Miss Elsie Hunter, of White Hall, Balti-
more county, is visiting her sister, Mrs. j.
Randolph Slade, of Sharon.
Miss Cora Hagan has returned to her home
at Fork, after an extremely pleasant visit to
her friend, Mrs. j. K. Slade, of Sharon.
The latest advices from Rev. William F.
Brand report him as still improving.