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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
North Brookfield Will
Prosper.
GOOD SIGNS APPEAR
Republicans Happy Over
Their New Gain.

North Brookfeld. March 10.-The
wave of prosperity which has fallen
over the country OF late, although not
making itself felt in North Brookfield
at present, gives promise to either di-
reotly or indirectly benefit the people
during the coming season.
The past two or three years have
been trying ones to the laboring class
and merchants alike, but they have put
their shoulders to the wheels and man
aged to come out in some kind of
shape. Signs seem to point to the fact
that q fair seasons work will be given
to the employees Of the two shoe fac
tories.
At Fl. II. Brown & Co.'S factory, the
season is somewhat backward. in COM
parison with last years, but this is
accounted for by the fact that the job
bers are not buying as early as last
year. A large number OF samples have
been made, and they expect to receive
their share Of the orders. They have
put in a large amount Of leather, espe-
cially of upper leather
At the Z. & A. Fl. Bateheller Com
pany's factory, work is beginning to
show some activity, and lists are leav-
ing the cutting room four weeks ahead,
something that does not usually hap
pen at this season of the year. Car
after car OF leather Is arriving every
day. and their storehouses are begin
ming to be well stocked at the Stand
ard Manufacturing Company's factory
on Summer street. Last year was the
most prosperous season in it's history,
and this year promises to eclipse the
last
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
AT PORT ROYAL.
Whitinsville Marine Drown
ed by Accident.

Whitinsville, March 10.-News was
received here this afternoon by Mr..
and Mrs. John White of Maple street
Of the death of their son, Wesley, at
Port Royal S. C. The young man met
his death by accidental drowning,
Assistant Postmaster Henry w. Dol
liver received a letter from Port Royal
asking for information regarding Yves
ley White. The letter stated that
White was drowned in Port Royal
harbor, Feb. 10, but his body was not
recovered until March 3.
Mr.. White was a marine in the I'm
tied States navy, having enlisted four
years and four months ago, and his
term Of fiSe years enlistment would
have expired on Thanksgiving day.
He was born in Woonsocket, r. L.,
27 years ago. Ten years ago he came
to Whitinsville and went to work in
the shops of the Within machine
works, where he remained until he en-
listed in the navy. White was for a
time on the United States cruiser
Raleigh, but for the past few months
has been stationed at Port Royal.
The news of his death was received
here with much sorrow, and his par
ents are nearly Frustrated by grief.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
ALFRED BURRILL, North BrooktIeId.
The NORTH pROOKE!ELD CREAMERY

Is located in the town Of North
Brookfeld, Worcester County, the best
grazing district i'm the state OF Massa-
chusetts
Its patrons furnishing cream are pro-
prietors of the best diaries in New
Bralntree, West and North Brookfeld,
and they furnish cream in accordance
with the rules and regulations made by
the creamery manager
The creamery Ia located upon the hill
side, with good drainage and surround
ed by an abundance Of shade trees.
The building is fitted with modern
machinery for making butter, and is
under the management Of Supt II. A.
Richardson, a thorough and efficient
butter-maker who has made butter
making life study.
The butter is put up IN one pound
prints and FIVE pound boxes and each
package Is stamped with the monogram
n. 3. c., and no butter is genuine
North Brookheld Creamery without
this stamp.
II Is our desire that every family in
this vicinity should use this butter ana
Wa solicit your patronage.
Please call upon your grocer or mar
ketman for the butter and take no 9TH
err. See that II Is stamped North Brook
field Creamery. The price viii always
be satisfactory.
RI. E. CUMMINGS, Prop,
North BEOokftsId, Haas.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
At Spencer Was Much
Concerned.
A MISSING BOY
Finally Turns Up and Makes
Parents Happy.

Spencer. March 10.-Great excitement
prevailed among the people of the west
end today, when it was discovered that
Philip, youngest son of Paul Shay, had
not returned home last evening. Philip
is but years old, but very bright for
boy of his years.
Mrs. Snay, in an interview with The
Spy man. stated that Philip had left
the house at o'clock in the forenoon.
to play with his companions. He did
not return home at dinner time, but she
took no notice Of this thinking that he
was playing with his schoolmates. But
at supper time when he had not return
ed, she became anxious and told her
husband.
One Of the missing boys brothers was
sent out to locate him. The boy re-
turned TO the house at o'clock with
no news Of the missing child.
Mrs. Snay became almost Frustrated
Elth fear at the news, and told Mr..
Snay to notify the police. The father
before doing this, searched around the
Bemis mill pond and a swamp in the
vicinity where the child was in the
habit Of playing. Mr.. Snay thought
his child had possibly been playing near
N.NS PSA01 uiA0 III LEtlu8 10 E0dCU some
OBJECT, had lost his balance and fallen
into the water.
NO trace of the boy being discovered,
MI. Snay started to find the police and
place the case in their hands, He met
OTioer Draper and stated the facts, and
the latter started out to do all In his
power to find some trace of the child.
All the evening and part Of the next
DAY passed but no clew to the lost boy
could be found. One of the lost child S
companions, Napoleon Potvin, reported
70 Mr.. Snay that he had seen the boy
Philip at the mills at 1 o'clock playing
on bags Of waste
About 11.30 today, Mrs. Snay, who was
sitting at one Of the windows, gave a
loud cry Of joy and sprang to the door.
There stood her lost son, looking as
happy and unconcerned as If nothing
had passed. After the confusion had
abated the question was asked where
had he been. He stated that he wanted
to see his uncle, Louis Finion, who lives
at Gibbs farm, about miles out on
the Charlton road, and SO started and
walked the distance.
he arrived at the farm late in the
afternoon tired and hungry. His uncle
had gone to Spencer and did not arrive
home until early in the evening Mr.
Finion welcomed him, but thought 1t
strange that he had walked the dis
lance and asked him if his parents had
known of his intention in visiting him.
He answered that they knew nothing of
his departure, but that it would be all
right.
The chnd's parents were so over
| Joyed that they never thought OF
Furnishing the child. Mrs Shay smiled
| this afternoon for the first time in two
days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
IN BAD SHAPE.
birmingham Taxes Remain
NEGLECTED.

South birmingham, March 10.-The
committee of five which have been in
vestigating the books of Charles IL
Frost. tax collector of birmingham,
have submitted report to the effect
that three experts engaged by the com
mittee to examine books found that
Frosts accounts are in very bad shape,
and that taxes aggregating more than
$l06,00O remain uncollected as follows:
1893. S44,S31; 1897 $26, 600; 1898, $17.-
600; 1895, $4,000; and 1894 $1,000. 1t
appears that the tax collector who was
reelected att the town meeting last
Monday has also submitted report.
In which he accounts for the large
amount Of uncollected moneys by stat
ing that he has been unable in many
cases to get the amounts due from the
citizens. He also admits errors in his
DOCKS. but says they are the result Of
pad figuring. 1t is not inferred that
anything dishonest was done by the fax
collector
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
Spencer Man Returns
From Klondike.
MILLIONS IN GOLD
But it is Very Hard to Pro-
cure the Metal.

Spencer, March 10.-After is months
of residence in the Klondike, where all
sorts of hardships were Astounding,
John Abbott returned today to his old
home in Spencer.
In an interview with The Spy man,
Mr.. Abbott told the following story.
He arrived at the Klondilze with his
partner, r. F. Burns, in due season.
Both men started in to work at wages
averaging 81 an hour. Mr.. Abbott stated
that a large quantity Of gold was evil
IDENTIFY there, but wes difficult to secure.
Mr.. Abbott became acquainted with
Charles Andrew. second richest mine
owner in the country. Nh Andrew pays
his help $3.50 an hour and Christmas
presented every man with $1,000. Mr..
Abbott started from San Francisco one
week ago Monday night. but was snow
bound in Colorado for one day. Mr. Alb
bolt states that all trade is accomplish
ed by the exchange of gold dust. He
was "a days coming from Klondike to
San Francisco, and escaped the severe
storms which ragged in that section.
While in San Francisco, he met two
former Spencer men, Arthur Woodbury.
and Fred Bean who are working in
that city
Mr. Abbott estimated that gold
amounting from s19,000,00o to $4,000, 900
will be taken from the gold mines this
winter. Mr.. Abbott intends to go from
Spencer to Lynn. where he has secured
a position.
Three papers are printed in the Klon-
dixie, appearing daily. A large number
of people died of fever in Dawson city
| last summer. At one time over 700 per-
sons were sick. A liquor license. will
cost at least $4,000.
! About 10000 people were present when
the steamer left the wharf.
|. President Charles D. Lamson of
Worcester Gas Company, Superintend-
ent William Coughlin of Worcester
| light station, and Isaac L. Prouty, ap-
pointed by Receiver Dodge, were at the
Spencer Gas Company appraising the
property.
AT the Selectmen's meeting last even
ing, the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed to serve on the jury for the
following year: Charles A Bemis, L..
N. Dennis. H. N. Carter, Alexis Lar
iviere. James Mulhall, Victor Morse, II.
C. Jones. Frank Collette, Jr., Luther
c. Prouty N. f. Craig, Joseph D. God
dard. Michael ]. Dillon and James
Holmes.
Napoleon Luxor, an operative in Isaac
Prouty & Cos shoe shop, met with a
painful accident this afternoon An
eyelet was driven into the forefinger of
the left hand, making 1t necessary for
the victim to go to DIR. Wheeler, where
the wound was dressed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
ENTERTAINED ROYALTY.
West erookfieId High School Society Ar
ranged Program.

West Brookfield, March 10-The Lit
erary Society of the West Brookfield
high school gave an entertainment last
evening in G.. A. r. Hall, which was
not only well attended, but which elicit
ed continuous applause in all the parts.
Where all did so well, it is impossible
! to discriminate in the praises due them,
for while one would applaud the humor
of Kendrielk. the defamation of Baker
/ or the forensic eloquence of Woods or
| Chamberlain in debate, there are 9TH
ers who would prefer the musical duet,
the male quartet or to listen to the
vocal solo by Miss Cunningham, which
was so exceedingly well sung as to de-
mand a recall.
| The tableauX also should not be de-
MED their share of praise, for who can
| look unmoved upon bevy of beautiful
young ladies artistically' grouped, and
not give them their well-earned praise?
Praise should also be given to the
teacher. Miss Smell, and the superinten-
dent. Edward Dixon, who have been
most assiduous in their efforts in max
ing this the most successful entertain
ment ever given by the high school
pupils.
The following is the program: Duet.
Misses Woods and Conner; declama-
ton. Baker; piano solo, Miss Conner;
essay Miss Johnson; male quartet
! Woods. Haskins. Carruth and Ken
drick; recitation, Miss Connor; plano
solo. Miss Woods; debate, Resolved,
that Cuba should be annexed TO the
| United States Affirmative, Haskins,
1901, Woods, so; negative, Carruth,
1901. Chamberlain, 80; vocal solo, Miss
Cunningham; comic paper, Hendricks
tableaux by young ladies: l. The Niobe
orr Of Ia hut
of Virginia; 4. Dance OF the muses.; 5,
Blind Nydia; 6, Three graces
Edward Dixon, superintendent Of
schools is seriously i'll at his home
on Central street Mr. Dixon is suffer-
ing from the effects of fail on the
ice one week ago yesterday. He struck
violently on the back Of his head, and
the injury is a great deal more serious
than was anticipated at the time.
The little friends of the Misses Ethel
and Bertha Baker knowing that thew
were about to move from the village
soon, gave them a surprise party on
Wednesday evening About 20 Young
ladies and gentlemen met at the hotel
at o'clock, and proceeded to their
home. where most pleasant evening
was spent in games and amusements
Of aH kinds. Refreshments were fur
nished. consisting of cake, ice cream
etc. and they departed well pleased
with the results of the surprise.
The Misses Nettie and Allie Messin-
ger leave today TO spend their vacation
in Rhode Island
Mrs. G. X. Watson Of Foster hill Is
seriously ill.,
J. A. Carter of Petersham is visiting
Elisha Webb.
The Hon. d. III. Chamberlain was able
TO go out of doors for the first time
today, since his return from the south.
Selectman Herbert Dodge is on the
jury in Worcester.
Town politics are beginning to boom
and an interesting article on the school
question is promised for the Tuesday
edition.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree IA
refund the money on a so cent bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar IL II
fails to cure your cold or cough. We also
warrant 70 cent bottle to prove salts.
factory or no pay.
Albert w. Andrews
o. J Carroll e. Co.
Frank q. Rourke q Co.
f. II. Fales, Holden.
Albert E. Booth, Leicester
ID. II. Gregory & Co, Princeton.
II. j. Wizard East Brookfield.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

An important change has been made
in the plans for the buildings at the
centre. 1t has now been decided that
the car house will be buiit of brick
instead of wood.
A party of four from Worcester had
supper at Bacon's last night.
The Glee Club are making active
preparations for the minstrel show in
April.
Mrs. Mary Dewitt Freeland has
moved into the tenement lately occu-
pied by j. w. Bixby.
Charles Bond of Buffalo. y. Y. who
las been visiting friends fcre, is now
visiting in Worcester.
The registrars Of voters will meet
at Memorial Hall on Wednesday,
March Is, from 7.3O to $50 y. M. a.
Engine Hall, North oxford Wednes-
day, March %. from 8 to . ?. m. and
at Memorial Hall Saturday, March 25,
from II noon to 10 o'clock .. M, TO
make corrections and additions TO the
list of voters.
All lower grade schools closed today
for two weeks vacation.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
FRENCH VOTERS.

The French Naturalization Club met
last evening and drew up plans for the
coming campaign. A committee com
posed of Eugene Marchessault, ]. N.
Dufault. L. e. P. Moreau, Frank Col
lette, ST., Peter Richard and e. CO.
meault we're appointed to make ar
engagements for a caucus to be held
Thursday, March is, to elect candidates
for the town offices. All French voters
of the town will be present to combine
and support their candidates. The So
ciety is composed of over 400 voters, and
will be an important factor in town
election.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
BORDER CITY NOTES.

Shrewsbury, March 10.-Fred Chaplin
is spending few days with his father
There will be a Congregational par
ish meeting Monday evening.
Seth Hanson OF Gorham, w. H.. is
visiting at Charles Parkers.
Asa b. Knowlton returned to his
home in Riverside today
Miss Emma Wesson arrived in town
today, and will spend few weeks with
her mother.
Rev. 70. A. Lathrop OF the CongreRa-
tional Church. and Rev E. T.. Ayers of
the NJ. T.. Church. will exchange pulplts
next Sunday morning, March Il.
j. Il. Knowlton has been away from
his work sick for the past few DAVIS
Edward Gleason has lately purchased
a new horse
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
A TIE VOTE.

Upton Recount for selectman Develons
No Election.
West Upton. March 1Q.-The board OF
registrars held a recount for selectman
tonight on the petition of 3. A. Jour
dan. When the vote was announced
at the town meeting b. A. Jourdan re-
ceived 202 votes and VIM. Wellington
ZOE. At the recount 1t was found that
Mr.. Jourdan received 203 and Mr. We'll
lington also 203 making 1t de. 1t
win be necessary to hold another town
meeting TO elect the selectman-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
GOD BLESS DUKE OF ARGYLL"

(From The indianapolis Journal)
you Americans" said the Scotch
man, suffer from an itch for noto-
riety."
"An itch for notoriety," responded the
American, with spirit. "is better than
a notoriety for
But at that point they clinched.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

The new school board will meet to-
morrow afternoon at their room in the
High school to organize and attend to
the regular business OF tnat body
The w. c. r. U. win meet tuesday
next with Mrs. Asianna Hobbs.
An Uxbridge division of the Daugh-
tiers of Revolution, so long projected Is
now fairly under way. They met yes
terday afternoon with Miss Kate Ca
prom.
The newly elected town officers were
duly sworn in yesterday
Special town meeting Saturday,
March IS, at 2 p. m.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

She is so lively and volatile" said
one Of her admirers. ....
Il positively must dissent" said one
who no longer admired, having become
passe, as IL were. Anything volatile
quickly dries p."--Indianapolis Jour
nal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
FALL IN MILK,

An accident which resulted in large
expense to Henry Gately occurred this
forenoon. Mr.. Gately is a milk man,
and while delivering milk to one Of his
customers near the depot, left the team
for a few minutes. The horse becom-
ing frightened at the steam cars, gal
Hoped up Cherry street leaving milk
cans and milk behind him The horse
was soon stopped, but not until the
harness had become broken. 1t was
repaired soon after, and the owner
started home minus a large quantity
of milk
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
TEACHER CENSURED,
Accident at Warren School The TAX of
the Town.

Warren, March 10.-At q meeting Of
the school committee held yesterday
afternoon, Miss Morris was averely
criticized and censured for her care
lessness in allowing the class ir chem
istry to perform dangerous expert
ments without her attendance and per-
sonal supervision.
1t was voted that hereafter all ex-
periments shall be performed by the
teacher, and that the pupils shall not
be allowed to handle dangerous chem
icals.
The Kings Daughters meet with
Mrs. George Shumway this afternoon.
George Hinchliffe has rendered his
resignation as leader of the Congrega-
tional choir. ,Na5
A. N. Foster will lecture on "A BIZ
cycle tour through the SOUTH" next
Tuesday evening, at the Universalist
Church,
The opera Snow White" at the
town hall this evening was well pre-
scented; the appearance of the children
in their parts and their singing were
very pleasing and much appreciated,
as was also the acting and singing OF
the older members, the work Of Mr..
Wass, Miss Bessie Smith, Miss Ger
trude Sperry and Mr.. Newell being es-
pecially noticeable. On account Of the
expense, trouble and time the conduc-
tor and some of the leading parts have
been to, there will be a matinee to-
morrow afternoon as benefit to these
members of the company.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
ON ST. PATRlCkS DAY.
Blackstone Valley Society Will Hold an
Institute.

UXbridge, March 10.-The Blackstone
valley Agricultural Society viii have
farmers institute in the town hall
Friday evening, March II, beginning at
E45 o'clock o. S. Senter Of Springfield
Will speak on How to have
good roads with or ,titlout
state aid and their benefit
to the community" Mr.. Senter is a
popular speaker, and as 1t will be the
eve of the adjourned town meeting, the
subject should be of great interest.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

The Union League basket ball team
is making arrangements with the War
rem team for a game here next week.
The Union League team is now in con-
dition and will make the visiting team
hustle.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
HAPPY REPUBLICANS.

The North Brookfield republicans are
naturally glad to know thatSthis town
will next year be allowed four delegates
to the state, county and congressional
conventions. gain OF one over the pre-
vious apportionments.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

The sewing circle of the Unitarian
Church are making preparations for
their rainbow fair, next Thursday eve
ming. Fancy articles cake and candy
will be on sale. A hot turkey supper
is to be served at 6 O'Clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

The board of registrars have notified
over a hundred voters of the change
in their residence on the voting list. The
board are making arrangements to
print a new voting list before the
spring election.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

Many persons keep Carriers Little Liver
Pills on hand TO prevent bilious attacks
sick headache, dizziness, and find them
Just what they need.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

The newly organized lodge. Worces-
ter division, 40, Order of Railroad Te-
legraphers of North America, will hold
their first concert and ball at Harris
Hall. Oakdale, Friday evening, April
7. Persons Of eminent talent have been
secured, and will appear during the
concert. A valuable ring Will be given
to the holder Of lucky tickets.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

At the special meeting of the library
trustees. last evening, the plan to elect
a new librarian was laid on the table
until the next meeting. 1t is under
stood several new candidates have pre-
sented themselves
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
CA 6 TT @ T Z A..
a The Kind You Have Always Bought
' &C.: !; are As1HzNzzsx5;

why don't vow try Carriers Little Liver
p,iisS They ard q positive cure for sick
headache ana ali Gh6 Ills produced by dis
ordered liver.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
THE DoRcAs SOCIETY.
West Boylston Residents Were Royalty
Entertained.

West Boylston, March 1O.-A large
number Of people attended the Dorcas
Society concert at the Congregational
Church last evening. Following is the
program: instrumental, selected, by
Mrs. w. T. Holmes and c. W.
Reed; quartet, THE millers WOO
ing" Miss Eva T. Cole. Mrs. e. c..
Putnam c. w. Reed, H. J. Harlow;
reading, selected, Miss Ella c. Cole;
song, Rose tide" Miss Grace Cole;
duet, "The fishers" w. D. Gilpatrick.
c. w. Reed; song, "Merrily roam,"
Miss Eva r. Cole; reading, selected,
Miss Ella c. Cole; quartet. Among
the lilies" Miss Eva e. Cole, Mrs. e.
c. Putnam, w. D. Gilpatric, II. j. Har-
low; song, 1.-THE garden by the sea-"
Miss Grace e. Cole; trio. Miss Eva f.
Cole. c. w. Reed, w. d. Glpatric;
reading, selected, Miss Ella C. Cole;
trio, Might sinks on the wave" the
Misses Eva, Grace and Ella Cole.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

A lodge of !. o. G. r. will be organ
lied in town soon. Arrangements are
being made to hire room in the old
boot shop on Prospect street, which will
be papered and painted. making a con-
venient and pleasant hall
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11

A party of young people started out
last evening at 7.30 on a straw ride for
Charlton. The party was composed Of
Fred Sorell, Gertie Smith, Frank Jones,
Maud Sibley. Elton Mullett, Florence
Hewlett, Harry Cutler, Blanche Page,
Foster Wheeler and Gilla Ashman. The
party rode in one of Starts barges,
driven by Willie Jacobs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-11
MARK OF RESPECT.
Big Shoe Shop Will Close on Account of
Funeral.

Oxford, March 1O.-The shoe shop will
shut down tomorrow on account Of the
funeral of Mrs. o. F. Joslin.