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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
FLORIST.

Lodges from the surrounding towns
have been invited to attend. and it is
expected a large delegation will be
present from each. An oyster supper
Will be served during the evening to
the visitors. Between 630 and 7.30 an
oyster supper will be served to the
public The committee in charge are:
w. II. Adams, Mrs. II. S. Phelps, Mr..
h. l.. Phelps, G. A. Hodgerney and
Fred W. Cheever.
Il. o. Tyler of Methuen, formerly Of
this town, is spending a few days
here.
Lawrence Cavanaugh has his new
house on Prospect street nearly fin
ished, and will occupy it in March.
Stephen Hall has sold so acres of land
and barn which stands on 1t to Mr.
condor of Worcester Mr.. Condor is
to erect new house soon, and Mr.
Hall will build a new barn. The land
disposed Of is a part of Nh. Halls farm
on Prospect street.
Chas. Humphrey, who enlisted from
town two weeks ago II the Ninth L.
5. infantry, informs mis- friends that
the regiment is soon to be sent to the
Philippines
Frank Hall, who has been sick with
scarlet fever, is slowly improving.
w. A. Landy and family are visiting
friends in Jefferson for a few DAYS.
On account of a wreck, the Boston
Sunday papers did not reacn town to-
day until 5.15 p. IN.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
TOWN TALK.
Electric Road Hearing Ex'
cites All Whitinsville.

Whitinsville, Feb. 26.-AIl is ready for
the hearing on the franchise question Of
the Blackstone Valley Electric Railway
Company. 1t is thought that not a great
deal will be heard on the Northbridge Hill
route. While new street railway COM
pany is being organized by town parties,
there has been no petition for a franchise
presented to the selectmen for right to
extend tracks in any part of the town
The hearing is the topic of conversation
on all sides, and the outcome of the hear
ing will be closely watched. There will he
but three members of the board of Sc
lectmen present tomorrow They are
Messrs. J. V. Prentice. Robert Foster and
f. s; Berry G. =. Pollock, one of the
members, is travelling in the south for his
health, and death has removed the chair
man, f. r. Taft. The three members
form quorum and the hearing will go
on.
Church street is the favorable mark for
the Blackstone Valley Company people
for their entrance into the village. The
grade crossing at RiVerdale is a question
that will be considered.
II. Percy Smith of Worcester gave A
sociable to his friends last evening at the
home of his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
David Smith of Hill street The Whitins-
Vile Mandolin and Guitar Club was pres
ent, and played several selections during
the evening with stirring effect. Games
were INDUCED in. Refreshments were
served and very sociable evening was
,spent by those present.
The Sunday school class of Mrs Charles
Watjin in the M. Il. Church paid her a
surprise visit and helped her celebrate her
birthday at her home on Church street
last evening. Most of the members were
present, and they spent very sociable
evening. Refreshments were served
Fred Walker Of Prospect Hill badly
damned his finger in the Within Machine
Works yesterday.
Robert Goodnow and Fred Lane of Bath
Me. are the guests of friends In town
Thomas Crompton and Jemes Watson
VIII leave tomorrow for Fall River in the
interest Of the Within Machine Works
John Leary is visiting friends in West
Warren.
A large number turned out this morn
ing and evening to hear Rev. n. w. Dew
eneau of Worcester, who was present at
the NJ. +, Church
George Banfeld and family of Water
street moved yesterday to Worcester.
where Mr. Banfied has secured work in
the Star foundry of that city.
Allie Jeffers Of Worcester is the guest of
his parents on Maple street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

eases resulting from improper and in
sufficient nourishment = lung, nerve,
liver and blood troubles. It contains no
alcohol to inebriate or create craving for
stimulants. An honest dealer won't
offer you an inferior substitute for a
little extra profit
In a letter received from A. D. Weller, Esq, of
Pensacola Escambia Co, Fla BOX SO, he
states: Il have, since receiving your diagnosis
of my case as stomach trouble and liver COM
plant, taken eight bottles of the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery and must say that am trans
formed from walking shadow las my friends
called me- to perfect health. I value your
remedies very highly and take pleasure in
recommending them to any and all who suffer
as did. -Four months ago did not think to
be in shape to assist our Uncle Samuel in
case of hostilities, but thanks to you, now
ready for the Dons.'"
Keep your bowels open. DR.. Pierces
Pleasant Pellets will do il without gripping.
All medicine dealers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
TEACHERS LECTURES.
Attractive Course for the Pedagogues
Announced.

The dates for the teachers lecture
course have been selected by the sub
committee appointed by the PRINCIPALS
to make such choice.
The lectures will take place in Eng
lish high school hall and will begin
each evening at o'clock. The dates
and subjects are as follows: Thursda,,
evening, March 8, Seven ages I'm tbe
life Of the bird" Mrs. Olive Thorne
Miller of Brooklyn, N. r.; Tuesday eve
ming, March IA, THE value of the bird
in our lives and how to attract him TO
us, Mrs. Miller; Thursday evening
March 30, THE teacher and the state"
Prof. John M. Tyler of Amherst COT
legei Thursday evening, April s, BE
glnnings of life by Prof. Tyler. The
illustrates 80
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

parish priest, Daniel j. Heffernan;
Mary O'Neil, Elizabeth Begley; Nora
ONeil, Sadie Condor; Katie Hennessy
maid of all work, Jennie Lee. Mrs. F.
A. Kendrick, soprano soloist, will also
assist on the evening of the perform
ance.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
II IS BREAKFAST TIMEI
"Don't want any.,, "It,s time to

II 5 TIME 10 go 10
work !" leave me
alone" There YOU
are, limp as a rag,
lying in bed when
there's good cold
cash waiting for you
down town. But
your head is heavy.
Your eyelids are
lead. Your tongue
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
REMEMBER THIS.

After all this talk on effort.
On one point no courage lack:
When you cease to struggle forward
You are surely sliding back.
Chicago Record
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
MERELY A THEORISr.

The man who knows IL all, It's true,
Can brag to beat the band
But when there's anything to do
He never lifts a hand.
Chicago Record.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

SeINlce' the reverend gentleman spoke
on the subject, 'Leaven in the meal"
Both services were largely attended.
Twenty members of the Woman's Re
lief Corps gave Mrs. A. H. Tourtellotte
q very pleasant surprise yesterday af-
tefnoon at her home on Lincoln street.
Mrs. Tourteuotte never dreamed that
such move was on foot, and left her
home to attend Mrs. Reynolds auc-
ton. She had hardly heard the auc-
tioneer's voice, however, before she was
called home. When she arrived, she
found, greatly to her surprise, the house
with open doors and in full possession
OF her guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Tourtel-
lotte VIII move to Marlboro Wednesday,
where they will open boarding house,
and it is in view of this fact that the
surprise was given The afternoon and
evening were spent in social manner,
supper being served at g. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Lizzie Prouty, Mrs
Alice Pollard, Mrs. Bowen Mrs. Lizzie
putnam, Mrs. Louisa Prince, Mrs. Ella
Mann, Mrs. Anna Hutchins, Mrs. An
gle Knowlton, Mrs. Minerva Prouty.
Mrs. Emma Prouty. Mrs. Abbie
Haynes, Mrs. Annie Pierce Mrs, Sara
Carpenter, Mrs Jennie GrinneI, Mrs.
Bessie Estes Mrs. Effie Gray and Mrs.
Harriet Bidwell.
Rev. Robert e. Smith suppIied the
pulpit at the Methodist Church TO-DAY.
taking for his subject, Perfect salts
faction. The regular gospel service
was held at o'clock. Wednesday af
ternoon the Ladies' Aid Society will
meet with Mrs. James Carey Grove
street.
Rev. G. H. Dolan of the Church Of
the Holy Rosary celebrated the regular
masses this morning. At low mass he
preached very able sermon on "The
trahsn guration. Next Wednesday
evening Rev. FIR. Spellman of SPRING
neld will preach q special sermon in the
church auditorium.
FRANK A. Shaffer, employed as plumb
er for George H Marsh. spent sunday
with relatives in Springfield.
| William d. Smith, who has rerentIv
secured a position in Marlboro. will
move his household effects there Tues
DAY. George NJ. c. Norwood will occunv
the tenement on Pleasant street vacated
by Mr.. Smith.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert Boyden of wor-
cester spent Sunday with Mrs. Boyden's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Wilson,
Main street.
| mrs: Thomas Q. Marvin OF Winthrop
IS visiting relatives in town.
=; Newton Prouty, Jr., of Harvard
6oilege, and his sister, Marion r.
Frouty' OF the Mary A. Burnham
scnool, Northampton, spent Saturday
ana sunday with their parents. Mr. and
Mrs. G. N, Prouty of Cherry street
| Miss Florence, also of the Mary A
Burnham school, spent Saturday and
sunday with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Il. II, Dunton, Main street
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

Rev. E. C. Downey of the Universal
list Church preached the second of his
lenten sermons today, taking for his
morning theme, What is it to be. a
Christian?" At the o'clock evening
service. the reverend gentleman spoke
on the subject. "Leaven in the meal"
Both services were largely attended.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

The signing of agreement to play for
the championship Of the checker fra
ternity of Worcester county as com
pleted by Arthur H. Newton of this
town and Charles Lawson of Worces-
ter, and announced in today's Spy, is
a delight to all concerned in the local
checker talent
All that now remains to CRAFTY local
sharps is to have Samuel Ross of Spen
Ger accept the challenge of William e.
Fletcher of this town, which appeared
in connection with the challenge of
Mr.. Newton. Mr.. Ross recently stated
IN an evening paper that he desired to
learn who Grafton's best PLAYER was
and he would then play him. He has
long refused to play A. H. Newton, v no
was recognized as champion by all the
Worcester papers this morning. al
though Mr.. Newton would have been
delighted to play with him in seasons
past. Mr.. Fletcher feels that it is only
an injustice to have his challenge re-
fused in view of the fact that he has
defeated the other leading players Of
Spencer-players who rank very nearly
as high as Mr.. Ross.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

The warrants for the annual town
meeting have been drawn up and post
ed. They contain thirteen articles the
first eleven of which deal with the
regular routine business and the ap-
preparations annually made.
Article 12-To see if the town will
appoint an agent to bring suit and de-
fend any suit that may be brought
against the town, or act thereon.
Article 1910 see If the town will
raise and appropriate the sum of $500
for the purpose of repairing and i'm
proving the highway known as the
Westboro road in the eastern part of
the town, between the residence of
Seth Stockwell and the residence of
John Hodgeny, or act on anything in
relation thereto, as petitioned for by
Seth Stockwell and nine others.
The road referred to in article 10 is
one OF the poorest kept of any in the
town, considering the travel which
passes over it, and has long been a
source of much complaint from those
who live in that section and travellers
who have frequent occasion to pass
that way.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

tastes bad. And you don't care. It's
liver - liver - liver. And stomach -
stomach-stomach. You don't know it,
but it's so.
There's just one remedy that will put
vim in you-by giving You clean bowels,
a healthy stomach, a lively liver, and
blood that is rich and red and don't stag
nate. 1t is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 1t puts an appetite IsRstNR
in your stomach, a move to NUM-
your bowels, life in your liver,
and the stuff that builds q
bone, flesh and nerve in your 633TT RlSS1Eaa
blood. 1t will E
!: !: !. :. :: ! !" !.
make you sleep lTR n
at night, wake eEsSB 3 5SSL3SH n
in the morn aS9@ | lk-|J !
meals and work M~
with a zest. 1t W.
cures all dis
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27
For Worcester Drink
ing Men.
IN GRAF TON
Means This, Says Rev. B. A.
Robie-Other Evils.

Grafton, Feb. 26.-At the West church
this morning Rev. B. A. Robe made the
following remarks as a prelude to a
sermon which had no bearing upon the
license question:
1 have previously set forth the evils
of intemperance, and think they have
been so we'll understood that there is
no necessity of entering into the sub
ject to any great length today, but l
wish to call your attention to the town
meeting which is to be held March 6,
at which many matters of vital import
ance to the town are to be considered
not least of which is the license Dues
ton.
II Grafton is license town during
the coming year, it is likely to be a
cesspool. so to speak, for the inflow on
our electric road of drinking men fronA
Worcester on the Sabbath, and also on
week days. This condition will be
enough to make us wish the electric
road had never been built but the
fault will not be with the electric road:
1t VIII be with the citizens of this town
1t IS necessary for us, l believe, to
unite all our forces to secure the re-
suit that We desire, and have our town
go no-license." It seems to me that
anyone, whether he is a strict total alb
stainer or not, who desires order, pros
perlty and peace to our town, will vote
No" Over go people in this town did
not vote on the license question last
year; If they had, the town would in
all probability have gone for mo
license" 1t was simply a sinful indif-
ference on their part trust every
voter In this house will vote for no
Incense, but that is not the only thing
TO dove must induce others to vote in
just that way.
A sermon on religious freedom and
dogmatism followed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-27

E. o. Tyler of Methuen, formerly Of
this town, is spending a few days
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

Editor of Bystander: A demo-
crat whom l have"been acquainted
with for several years asked me in a
good naturedly spirit as to what l
think as to w. J. Bryan defeating
William Mckinley for President of
the Uniied States in 1900. And 50
now, if you will kiddly allow me a
little space in your colums l will
thus give the world my best opinion,
as far as w. ]. Bryan defeating
William Mckinley is concerned.
William McKinley's record as Presl-
dent is one which is just as much
impossible for ]. w. Bryan to defeat
as it would be for him to turn the
Mississippi river up hill. Now since
William Mckinley pesiding as Presi-
dent of the United States, the whole
country has been wonderfully blessed
with JOY and prosperity. And nov
surely the people are not so foolish
as to deprive themselves OF this
grand and glorious blessing by de
feating William Mckinley for w.
Bryan. No, never.
JACOB HOWARD.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
PROGRESS or THE RACE

It's noteworthy fact Aotwithstand
ing the claim by some that the Negro
is not progressing. While we have
some colored people in every COM
munity that lis acting the part Of a
digger, some that is disgrace to our
race and shame to humanity, some
that will never make anything, if
good opportunities were offered to
them. 1t is true that we have some
who gamble, shoot craps, drink beer
and do any and everything that is bad;
stand on the street corners laugh, talk
in loud and boisterous manner; even
women and girls will do this. It is
this element of the race that injure us,
% . race from moral and social stand
point, yet let us take the optimistic
view. look at the progress made by a
few in each locality, town and hamlet.
Only few years ago we had none,
now we have few in nearly all pro-
fession trade and branches of business;
some doing well and highly respected,
some that have q good name and a
bank account, some highly educated
and refined which proves to8the public
that we are progressing, that we are
rising degree by degree and of course
there is great room for improvement
and there is always room atjthe top of
the ladder. So let the parents use
more care in the training of their
children and keep their minds employ
ed on something good and elevating.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
Bryant said it was their duty to
teach the common people that they
must contribute to the compaign
fund.

The first biennial convention Of
the National association of Colored
Women of America held its three
days session in Chicago this week.
1t has held one other meeting, when
it was organized, that was in 1896.
1t is not federation of clubs, but
an association Of clubs for the per-
pose of discussing the serious ques-
tions of interest to the race and
further to foster al that is best for
the intellectual and Moral develop
ment of the colored race. This
association represents more then
800 clubs of which nearly every club
will be represented. The present
officers are: President, Mrs. Mary
Church Terry Of Washington, D. c.;
Vice President, Mrs. B. x. Bruce
Of Indianapolis and Lucy Thurman
of Jackson, Mich, Secretary; Mrs
{. S. Smith of Nashville, Tenn,
Treasurer; Mrs. Silone Yates of
Kansas City, Mo.
The convention is composed of
some of the best and ablest colored
ladies that our race has produced
and they all seem to be working for
one common end and that is for the
betterment of our race.
Among those present are: Mes
dame John A. Logan, Mary Terrell,
Booker T. Washington, Lucy Thur,
man, Z. S. Smith, ]. Silone Yate,
w. r. Harper and Mrs. senator
Cullum and Miss Victoria Iompkins
Of Washington; D. G.
The principal questions of discus
sinn-Lyching, Separate Car Law,
Disfranchisement Laws of the South
ern States and migration.
On Saturday evening a grand ban
quet will be rendered the association
at the Sherman House. The Prsi-
dent of the local Chicago committee
is. Mrs. John Jones; the widow Of
the first colored member of the
Chicago School Board. We are
proud Of such meetings and hope
it will be productive Of much good
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
2LELEBRHIION AT
= LUCERNE, MO.

Lucerne, Mo-, August 16.-The
Emancipation celebration given here
to-day was the occasion of the larg-
est and most enthusiastic crowd ever
gathered in this town. From mid
night until noon to-day long strings
of teams, wagons, buggies, hacks,
and people horse back could be
seen coming in all directions. The
beautiful shady grove furnished a
cool resort for all. The shows,
swings and stands of every descrip-
ton were there to make noise and
furnish entertainment for all. The
following programme was carried out:
4 Mr.. Pulbins was master of cere-
monies. Music by the Powerville
Band; Prayer, Chaplin S. H. Reed;
Singing by the choir; Reading of
Proclamation of Emancipation by
C. ]. Reed; Music by the band;
Singing by the choir; Address by
the orator of the day, ]. T., Thomp-
son of Des Moines, Iowa; Music by
the band; then there was speaking
BY a few local white men, who show
ed their appreciation by,their earnest
remarks. But the speech of Mr.. J.
L. Thompson was the main attract
ion and the theme of much comment,
and the audience of nearly 5000
people of which only about one
tenth was colored loudly applaud
him. He spoke over an hour, and
his many speeches in this part OF
Missouri are admired. Another
celebration about 80 miles of thi:
place is trying to get him to COM
back next week. He left on thu
midnight train for Bethany, Mo.
where he will speak to morrow,
This is day long to be remembered
! in Putnam ,cornty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
SiIner Men in Contr0le.

SiIuer Men in C0ntrOle.
Fred E. White, the fusionist candi
date received the nomination for
Governor, NJ. J.. Bevis, Lieutenant
Governor; A. Van Wagenen Supreme
Judge; w. H. Calhoun, Raiload
Commissioner; P. B. Hoist State
Superintendent,
Mr.. Bryan was quite a drawing
card, filling both Auditorium and
Tabernacle Tuesday evening, his
speech had the same old ring, he
is against everything-Trusts, i'm
perialism, expansion and foreign
alliances-16 6 to being his greatest
hobby. He dictated the policy Of
the party, the party defeating S. 81.
Bashor and Cato Sells. Mr.. Sells
was the popular man and At one
time had sufficient number Of dele
gates ia nominate him On the firt
ballot, but the party lash was appied
and he had u withdraw from she
field. ri his address II the chairs
man 81 she county ccmmitte ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
IOWA CITY BREIFLETs.

Frank Roundtree of Grinnel is In the y
city the guest of Miss Cora Brown.
Messrs Shippe and Thompson Of Chlca- II 4
90 are laying Stone on the New $, U. |.
collegiate building.
Rev. Portor filed Rev Rhiueharts
pulpit in Cedar Rapids Sunday, Rev.
Rhinehart will return the compliment.
Aug 9th.
MIR. and Mrs, VIM. Brown will occupy
the residence vacated by Mr.. Lewis ana
family.
Elmer Brown left Tuesday for Grinnel
| where he will make an extended vlslte.
Miss Ada Diggs is in Cedar Rapids.
Messrs. w. Patterson. 7. Patterson
S. Patterson, Paul Ward, John Jonee,
n. D. Short and Milton Thompson at
tended the A.. NJ. Z. rally in Cedar Rapids
lSundsy. 515 S.s
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. q. Dameron AND
little Helen spent sunday in Cedar Raplds
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs q, q, Brown
lMr. and Mrs. g. H. Wade.
Mr.. and I,Ars. Lewis are moving to
Yinton this week.
Misssa Maggis and Bsssis Mason spsat
lsuaSAy Is Csdar RAPIDS No gusst 81 NJ
q Il
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tion addres.

The series of entertainments given
by the A. M. E. church have been
fairly well attended. On Monday even
ing at the concert there was a good
crowd in attendance, and = good pro-
gramme. Tuesday evenings enter
tainment was principally of papers by
Messrs Humbard, Woods and Gould.
Mr.. Gould received the prize, hand
some book, for the best paper, his sub.
ject was ''Life Of Robert q. Ingersoll.
Wednesday evening . play entitled
"Popping the Question was presented
TO q large audience. This closed the
entertainmet with the exception OF
those contesting for the trip to Buffalo
and the bicycle as for further time
which was granted and they will make
their finale report September 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

Quartette furnished the music accompsn.s
led by the guitar and mandolin cinb, Rev.
Burton was presant and addressed the
association. Prof. Brown delivered an On
cellent address before the association on
The Benefit to Society OF Moral ana Chris
ton Obligation. Prot. Jackson read !
very excellent paper. g
Rev. Burton Of Marshalltown again
of1lciated in Rev. Grifith's pulpit Lass
Sunday.
VIM. Rhodes driver In No 8 mine was
struck by train Of five loaded cars Mon
day and sevsrly injured, hs \ resting
quietly at this writing.
Mother Carr il suffering from an At
tack Of erysipelas in the lower eztremetieaj
she is somewhat improved at this writing.
W. P. Jones is in Grinnell where his
fine horse Mack has entered in the races;
Rev. T. L. Griffith and wife returned
home Tuesday from an extended visit 70
Abba and other cities. .3sss
District Sunday School Superintendent,
Mrs. Josie Meadows spent sunday In the
city and delivered an excellent addre's
before the A. NJ. +. Sunday School. Nj
Meadows is serving her second term d
District Superintendent, from the interest
she has taken in the work bids fair for
Aother term. l
-aF - " x
Mr.. J. H. Lewis will lead the. Mems
meeting Sunday. the Quartette and Man
dolin club will furnish the music, ali men
are expected to attend. *, Al n &55