The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-21
TOWN LOSS
Death of Samuel III.
Howard.
CARLETON is OUT.
He Wants No Part of a
Leicester Office.

Leicester, Feb. 20.-SamueI Harring-
ton Howard died at his home on Main
street, shortly before o'clock, this af-
ternoon. MI Howard had been in fail
ing health for the past two years. He
did not take to his bed, however, and
his final sickness came very suddenly.
The old gentleman was down stairs this
afternoon, and appeared to feel as well
as usual. About 4.45 he complained of
feeling sick, and went to bed where he
passed away at ). Heart disease was
the probable cause
MI. Howard was a native of Leicester
! and was the son of Ebenezer Howard.
who lived on the old Howard place near
the Spencer line. He was born March
2S, 1923, and his age was 75 years, 10
months and 20 days. When a young
man he left his native place for Utica,
n. Y, where he gained a knowledge of
the card clothing business. In 1852 he
returned to Leicester, and for 10 years
was employed as machine runner in the
| j. and j. Murdoch card clothing fac
tory From 1865 to 1875. he lived at
North Andover, where he was employed
by the Davis & Furber Gard Clothing
company After leaving Andover. he
resided in Worcester until he removed
TO the Main street residence in Leices-
ter, seven Years ago.
Thirty-eight years ago he married
Miss M. Augusta Kent of Leicester,
daughter of William Kent, and his
widow survives him. There are three
children, Mrs. Helen A. Campbell, Wife
OF DR.. j. Campbell of Newton, NC:
Mrs. G. w. Won Ladau of Brookline
ana Frederick H. Howard, music
teacher and vocalist of Denver. Col
MI Howard was one of a family of
seven children, and there are now liy-
ing, Charles A. Howard of Howard. Cut-
Ter & Lamb, and Albert H Howard of
the hrm of Howard Bros. manufacture
ing company on Washington square.
worcester. Mr.. Howard was greatly
esteemed by his friends and nelghbors
he was remarkably pleasant and oblig-
ing, and was always willing to go out
OF his way to do friends a favor.
Leicester, Feb. 20.
Editor Worcester Spy:
Dear Sir-Will you kindly insert the
! letter below under your Leicester news
| column:
To the Voters of Town of Leicester:
| My name having been used as a pos
slole candidate for the office of select
man, would respectfully announce
mat my business will make it utterly
impossible for me to accept even a
| nomination for that office.
Everett Carleton.
A hearing in regard to locating a
! nlghWay over the route of the old road
from Marshall street to the Paxton
line, was held on the premises at 2
O'Clock this afternoon. There were
| present Messrs. E. e. Smith and w. A.
| Bell of the board of selectmen. Civil
| Engineer Nathan A. Craig and several
| of the abutters. 1t was voted to lay
out the road and that Mr. Craig should
make plans and specifications and file
them with the town clerk before Sat
urday.
The boys of Leicester Academy. VINO
intend to form cadet company, held
a meeting this afternoon. It was voted
that the boys should purchase military
leggings to add to the effect of their
uniforms. Drill will probably COM
mence soon.
small party Of friends of Mrs.
Laura j. Willard gathered at the
home of her daughter Mrs, C. G.
/ otCaiiS, llllS dl IeIHOOn, IN lOQOr OF nel
seventeen birthday. Ten friends from
| Worcester and Leicester were present,
and afternoon tea was served. A large
number of flowers were sent by friends.
| including a bouquet of seven large
American beauty roses, hyacinths in
| bloom, two bouquets of 70 pinks each,
and bunch of bridal roses.
| The Epworth League of the Sander
| TNla -
series of cottage prayer meetings to
! be held at the homes Of shut-in mem
! bers of the church. The first service
! will be held at the home of Mrs. Frank
| Washburn on Tuesday evening at 7.3O
O'Clock.
Two Italians living back of the old
| White card clothing factory paid a visit
to friends on Mechanic street. this af
| ternoon, and two of them got into a
fracas. window was broken and one
man got his head split open by a blow
from a chair. Friends Of the injured
man We're looking for an officer. but
nothing further was done
On Thursday evening Feb. o al
! though chilling winds and zero wealth
er reigned out of doors, a charming
air of hospitality prevailed in the home
of DIR. and Mrs. F. II. Clifford, when
the fine old comedy, School for scan
dal,' arranged and conducted by Mrs.
| clifford, was read. Among those who
| took part We're Rev. and Mrs. N. Sea
Yer. Rev. and Mrs d. C. Reid. Mr.. and
! Mrs. II. o. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. H. l..
| Watson, Miss Mary Il. Joslyn, Mrc Ell
| len Woodcock. Mr. Cate of the academy.
! Mr. Hart, principal of the grammar
school, Mr.. Robert Olney of the Valley
and Mr.. F. Willard Trask. Refresh
ments were served. and all felt. as
| they said good night to the genial host
have been read under pleasanter aus
pieces, or with more spirit and mean
ing.
The Topic Club will hold their regular
meeting with Miss Carrie Thurston. on
! Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock Up
to-date subject, THE Nicaragua
canal" Study subject, THE French
revolution the reign of terror"
Thomas Wilding has purchased three
new house lots on Bottomly avenue
next to his present lot, and will build
a cottage house soon.
I Thomas Mcnamara resumed his
work as conductor on the Suburban to-
day, after an absence of seven weeks.
through sickness.
| Several Leicester boys expect to APP
pear in court at Worcester tomorrow
on the charge of assaulting Chin
! Chuey, the local laundryman, during
the past few days.
1t was said on reliable authority to-
night that Edward Calvin would be al
lowed to resume work on the Suburban
in case he should desire TO do so.
Mrs Mabel Longley Of Athol is the
guest of Charles NJ. Marsh
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
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