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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
.MILLBURY FIREMEN DEFEATED.

MiIlbury, July &c. H. Shaw of Bra
manville, who conducts a grocery store
has been missing small articles from
his store of late. This forenoon as one
of his clerks, w. Herbert Sutcliffe, was
passing the store, he saw three young
lads walking away with something il
their blouses. Sutcliffe gave chase an6
caught the young lads at the rear OF
the First Congregational church. Or
examination Of their blouses, he found
several bars of soap and two balls OF
Irvine.
One of the young lads confessed to
the stealing, and said that one of the
others had some stuff taken from the
store, at his home. Sutcliffe sent the
young lad dome, and the boy brought
sacK ball of Irvine and said his
mother had used the rest. This work
has been going on for quite while
and it seems the parents in all but one
case upheld the young lads in the work
A broken window in the rear of the
store was a means of access for the
boys. Sutcliffe allowed the young lads
to depart, but told their parents that
if any more such work was carried on,
arrests would be made.
Leroy Hall, more generally known as
Cody Hail." who was arrested in
Worcester Friday, was a well-known
character in this place and down the
valley. The crime that he was arrest
ed for is nothing new for him, for ii
has been his business for many years.
He has successfully eluded the police.
He Is the same man that played the
trick on the game warden Of Worcester
last fall, when caught in the act of
sharing partridge in the Purgatory
woods. Farmers in the vicinity will
feel relieved and will not have to watch
their hens so closely as when Cody
was at large.
The following young ladies of this
place, who teach school, have received
notice of reassignments to their re-
spective schools with an increase of
salary: Miss Lila M. Streeter, Ward
street school,, salary 5000; Miss Abigail
e. Callahan to the Quinsigamond
street school, salary $525; Miss Marga-
ret S. Brown, Upsala street school, sal
airy $3.50.
The subcommittee appointed to find
a location for the union church picnic
and report to the committee of ar
met at the Second Con-
church this evening, and
gave their report.
The Milibury firemens base ball
team played an interesting game of
ball with the F. l.. A. Foxes, in Fish
Ell vile, today. The game was close
and exciting. Donahue, the Fishers
crack pitcher, retired from the game
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
NORTH GRAFTON.

North Grafton, July John Wilson
of Waterville street met with an acct
dent this morning, which resulted in a
severe sprain Of the right foot. He
stepped on a small piece Af oily leather
and fell to the floor, his right foo;
doubling underneath him. He was as
sisted into team and taken to his
home, where the injury was attended
to.
The executive committee Of the Bap-
fist church Sunday school gave an out
ing to the primary and intermediate
scholars on Blackberry hill, this at
ternoon. Out of door sports were en-
joyed and refreshments were served
by Agnes Davis, Mrs. Anna Dolliver,
Lizzie Hughes and Martha Hughes.
Mrs. Ella Burrows is visiting friends
in Woburn, where she stays over the
Fourth.
Mrs. Bertha Mason has gone to soend
the fourth with her sister, Mrs. Jen-
nings, in Brockton.
Miss Gertrude Knowlton will spend
her vacation at Wellesley next week.
George H. Snow has accepted po-
sition as clerk in G. A. Reddys store.
The flax mills have shut down fer
the Fourth, and will commence again
on July 9Th.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
THEIR ANNUAL VISIT.

Holden, July 1.-Mr. and Mrs. G..
G. Harrington and Miss Howard of
Providence, r. l., made a visit to Pine
Grove Farm today. For many years
they have been accustomed to spend
the summer months at Pine Grove
Farm, but this year they are staying
in Princeton
Miss Emma Laventure, who has been
visiting Miss Jessie M. Cleveland, has
returned to her homie In Worcester.
Mrs. e. Frank Kelton Of Petersham,
who has been visiting relatives in
town, has returned home.
Mrs. A. H. earn and son Of Hartford
are the guests of Mrs. H. L. Philips at
Pine Grove Farm, Highland street.
Misses Helen and Blanche Warren,
who have been spending a few days
with Miss Blanche Emory Of Concord.
N. H., have returned home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
A CLOSE CALL.

Fred Belanger narrowly escaped
being drowned while fishing In the
Quinebaug river here today The boy
was sitting on a rock near where the
water enters the river from the fumes
of the American Optical Co., the gates
were opened and the water came
through very rapidly. The boy was
washed from the rock out into the
river. Fred Young, who saw the acci-
dent, seized rope and ran to the
waters edge and succeeded in throwing
the rope, lasso style, around the boy
and pulling him to the shore The es-
cape was a very fortunate one, as the
boy could not swim in the strong cur
rent
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
EAST DOUGLAS WON.
Axe Makers Lower the colors of the New
York AthIeric Club Team.

East Douglas, July Flour hundred
persons saw the home team defeat the
New York Athletic club base ball team
on the local park this afternoon. Pre-
vious to the game, the teams, escorted
by the Within Machine Works Band,
paraded the principal street. The vic
tory for East Douglas is more notable
from the fact that the visiting team was
made up for the most part by college
players. The N. Y. A. c. team has de-
feated Princeton and Cornell this year.
The fielding by Bernard, Brown. Mellor
and Gammons were features. The
score:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
A PRETTY RECEPTION.
Northbrldge High School Alumni Enter
tain Members of Glass of '99.


tain Members of Glass of '99.
Whitinsville July 1.-The North
bridge High School Alumni associa ton
gave a reception to the graduates of
class SO, Northbridge high school, in
lower hail. Memorial building, this eve
ming. There was large attendance
A very pleasing program consisting
of vocal and instrumental music and
other selections, was rendered. Each
number was well rendered and re-
ceived we'll deserved applause. Miss
Belle Chrichton in the funny people,
the Shaking Quakers," was one of
the most interesting numbers on the
program. Refreshments, consisting of
ice cream, cake and fruit, was served,
and a pleasant time was enjoyed by
all, each one voting the reception to
class '99 a brilliant success.
ST. Patrick's church was the scene
this morning of beautiful and in
pressive service, the occasion being
the receiving of first communion by
about rs girls and boys. The altar was
handsomely decorated with cut flowers.
The girls were dressed in white mus
Inns, with long flowing wells, fastened
with wreaths, and wore white shoes,
and the boys wore black clothes Rev.
P. S. O'Reilly celebrated the mass. and
Father Daily gave communion.
A large delegation of rooters accom-
panied the Whitins to Pascoag this af-
ternoon.
Joseph T. Derham, Jr., of Milford is
the guest of friends in town.
A young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Benson of Church street. is
confined to her home with scarlet fever
d. G. T. Mrs. Nellie M. Morris. aud
suite Of Boston, installed the newly
elected officers of Crescent Temples l..
v. E., in 1. o. o. F. hall this evening.
A supper was served after the installa-
ton.
Court Laval, No. 119, F. of A.. have
elected the following officers to serve
them the coming term: c. r., Willie
Herbert; sub-C. r., Henry Rasco; f.
S., Joseph Roy; S. W., Alfred Seves-
seur; ]. W., Henry G. Rasco; S. B.,
Samuel st. Andre; j. b., Joseph Cour-
teau.
John Hayes of Fletcher street Is
confined to his home with rheumatism.
Theeke, the 3-year-old son Of Y.
Hoojenger of Church street, died last
evening of consumption.
Quinlan Bros, who have been dining
livery business on Prospect street,
sold out their effects yesterday by auc-
ton.
Fred Lane and Robert Goodnow.
both of Bath, Me-, are guests of friends
in town.
Edward Hall and family of Lynn are
visiting friends in town.
The Whitins have two games booked
for Fourth OF July In the morning they
will play the Rockdales on the home
grounds, and in the afternoon will go
to Uxbridge, where they will play tcr
a purse of 500 with the Heclas.
Miss Marion Springham of Newton Is
visiting friends In town.
The Within Machine Works band
furnished music at the ball game in
East Douglas this afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02

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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
EAST DOUGLAS.
''''''.''''''''o 10 ~ - ID
N Y. ATHLETIC CIITR

ISIUHdTusOn uecIareu out Tor leaving
base before fly ball was caught.
Innings ,..........1 2 5 7S9
East Douglas. 400 l 2 0 0 / / as
N. Y. Athletic Club.0 0 0 0 0 0-1
Double plays, Mahoney, Brown to MeIlor,
Brown to Mellor and Boiling to Kelley;
first base on balls. Bernard 1, Barley /,
Ganmons |, Brown !. Mellor 1; hit by a
pitched ball. Nelson, Lambert; struck out
81; passed balls. Bodine /, Nelson l. Time
OF game ;S5. Umpire, William Long. At
tendance 400.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02

Our illustrated catalogue a booklet
OF 80 pages, AXIS, gives synopsis 6f, con-
tents of each of rs books; this cata-
logue sent free to any address on re-
ceipt of postage stamp, by George Fl.
Daniels, general passenger agent,
Grand Central Station, New York.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02

The city office of the Fitchburg railroad.
396 Main street. announces that tickets
to Niagara Falls. and return will be on
sale July 1 2 and 3, and good to return
until July 5. at rate Of $9.15.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
PLEAsANTsREUNIoN.
southbrIdgs High School Alumni Had a
Pretty Gathering. u

Southbridge, July 1.-The annual re-
union of the high school alumni was
held in the town hall last evening, and
proved very enjoyable affair and one.
of the most successful Social events of
the past year. A large number was
welcomed by the president, John A.
Whitaker, with short address. A
pleasing musical program was given
by the Y. NJ G. A. Glee club. under the
direction of Eugene Buzzell Of Wor-
cester, the Ammonia quartet and Miss
Florence l. King of Boston, a member
of the alumni. DR.. Charles H. Leonard
of Providence, a member of the school
back In the sos, gave an interesting Sec
ton of the school history that will be
of value to the school historian.
Many pleasing letters were received
by Miss Mary Clemence, the corres-
ponding secretary, a few of which were
read, expressing regret of members of
the association living out of town and
unable to attend A happy social fol.
lowed the program, with enjoyable res
freshments ofscake and ices, and BAN
chard's full orchestra playing charming
dancer music while the graduates Of
many different years danced until mid
night. XftagaT
The Spanish war veterans of Com
pany K, Sixth regiment, are preparing
to celebrate the anniversary Of the bat
tie of Guanica that occurs the last of
this month. The company took a very
active part in this battle, and two Of
the men, Henry Gary and James
Drummond, were injured, the latter
getting two Mauser bullets in the neck.
The committee in charge are: Sefgt.
William Lee, Sergt. John Norman,
Corp. Frank e. Bonnette of this town
and Corp. Warren Wheelock and Pri-
Yates McGill and Gray of Webster.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02

A large covered wagon drawn by two
horses hitched in tandem style, came
to town today and was located on the
lawn of the Baptist church. 1t prov ed
to be a gospel wagon employed in the
service of the Home Mission society.
Rev. Mr.. Benoit was in charge of it,
he intending to hold meetings here the
following week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-02
LANDED ON HIS BACK.
Spencer Man Fell from an East Brookfied
Barn and is Badly Hurt.

East Brookfield, July 1.-What may
turn out to be a very serious accident
happened today on the farm Of Charles
Langdon on the Brookfield road. AS a
result, William O'Brien of Spencer is
lying at the point of death, little hope
being entertained for his recovery. lie
has been directing the carpenter work
on the new barn which is being erected
for Mr.. Langdon, and was at work on
the highest portion of the barn. when
In some way, he lost his footing and
fell to the ground, striking on MS
back.
Hc was picked up unconscious by his
fellow workmen and carried into the
home near by. DR.. j. L. Remillari was
summoned and soon returned him to
consciousness. His back is badly in
jured, while his whole body is more
or less bruised. A carriage was sent
for and late this afternoon he was con-
veyed to his home in Spencer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25
Story ola Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich tells how such q
slave was made free. He says: MY
wife had been so helpless for FIVE years
that che could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles Of Electric Bit
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medicine is a godsend to weak, run
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Only so cents. Sold by E. S. Leadbeat-
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25
LOCAL BREVITIEN

There are now 10 prisoners in jsil, all col
orod and all male but one.
The semi monthly meeting of the City
| Council will be held to night.
The troops uow station d at Fort Myer, in
the county, Aro soon to he sont to Manila.
The Peip tual Building Association last
night made nine loans amounting to 81 500,
at par.
J. H. Moore, colored, of New Alexandria,
has reported to tho police that horse was
stolen from his stable on Sunday night.
The "Bullowncrs" and "Tunneltowners'
crossed bats at Marshall Hall yesterday, and
the game was won by the former by score
of II TO 12c.
Quite heavy rain fell about 2 so o'clock
this evening, after which the skies, which
had boon cloudy all day, partially cleared and
the temperature rose percoptibly. Later moro
rain fell.
An electaic train from Washington for Mt
Vernon jumped the track at the head OF King
street at 3 30 o'clock this evening and delay
ed travel for some time One car was par
TALLY ditched.
Being without work and with no prospec-
tive employment, Bay Shoemaker, "a youth
became respondent and made feebla but I'M
successful attempt in Washington to end his
life yesterday by swallowing carbolic acid.
Because he was directed to do some work
which he did not like, Oscar Brown. color
cd lstorer employed by the Crawford Paving
Company, struck VIM. Welsh, his foreman on
the head with a heavy sledge in Washington
yesterday, causing injuries which may prove
fatal.
Alexandria Council National Union. held
q meeting last night, which was attended by
Mr.. F. Ford, Lodge Deputy for Maryland
and Virginia. Mr.. Ford made very practi.
cal and pleasing address. which was greatly
appreciated by all present Other members
made suitable and entertaining speeches.
The excursion given by the employees of
the Opera House to Marshall Hall yesterday
was fairly well attended, Notwithstanding
the threatening condition of the weather.
Barring one or two slight frictons on the
grounds and on the last boat up the river
everything passed OF pleasantly. Two gold
medals were awarded-one to q lady and one
to r gentleman-for proficiency in the waltz
ing contest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25

The AUXILIARY EXCURsIoN.-Those
who buy tickets for the excursion of the
Woman's Auxiliary of r. f Lee Camp,
70 River View tomorrow, will be help
Tag cause OF love, and one that should
appeal to the heart of every true Alex
andrian. The ladies of the auxiliary
uave for sometime past been trying to
raise funds to benutify the intersection
about the monument at Prince and
Washington streets, and the money
raised by this excursion will be placed
in the fund to help the OBJECT along. So
even il you cannot 20, buy a ticket or
Jwo to help the ladies in their good
work. Tomorrow the steamer Samuel
J. Pentz will leave Reeds wharf at
1880 d. N 2:40 and 7:15 p. m. The re-
turn trips will be made at 1915, ., S
and 1880 p. H., and tickets for the
round trip are only % cents for adults
and Is cents for cailGren.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25

ACQUITTED The case of Constable
Gaines, charged with assault on James
Moody, was up for trial in the County
Court yesterday Gaines's defense was
that he exercised only his proper au
shortly and just enough force to eject
Moody from the sidewalk on The occa
sion OF the trouble III Rosslyn, and he
was acquitted. He was defended by
James Z. Clements. The acquittal Of
Constable Gaines closes q holly lili-
gated case, having been belore the court
.wo days in the last session. The YER
DICT of tn jury is regarded as q decided
aelp TO the power Of the law in RO7~lyn,
since, had the officer not been upneid,
his authority among the lawless element
Al the south end Of the Aqueauct bridge
would have counted for little. Gaines
vas charged with having exceeded hi
authority in clearing sidewalk in
Rosslyn of disorderly crowd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25

COUNTY SUPERvIsoRs.-The Board
of Supervisors, Geo. n. Saegmuller, +:
S. Corbett and DR.. d. n. Rust, held
their first meeting al the county court
house yesterday, organized and elect
ed Geo. n. Saegmuller chairman. O@-
ing to court being in session Mr.. L. I.
Hanev acted es clerk.
The usual business was disposed Of
in q few minutes, and large quantity
of back standing bill S were paid. The
County Surveyor was ordered to make
necessary surveys for the purpose of re-
pairing roads.
The problem of the annual levyiwas
taken up, but owing to lack oftime was
laid over until the next meeting, which
the board designated rs the following
Monday. The county treasurer will by
that time have the required data for
making such levy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
Mere disposed OF by Acting Mayor
Aarbury last night:
George Below, charged with being
drunk and with an assault on William
Mansfield, was fued $3.50.
GGeorge Dolmsn, for disorderly con-
ouct and assault, was fined $3.50.
John Haskins, Charles Haskns and
VIM. Holiday, all colored, charged with
gambling, were dismissed.
Mary Grigsby and EImyra Grigsby,
both colored, charged with throwing
missiles on the street, were fined 81
each.
Annie Mulling, charged with disor-
derIy conduct, was dismissed.
Gerue Level, VIM. level and Louisa
Gaines, all colored, for disorderly con-
quot and fighting, were fined $3.50
each.
Elijah Hutchinson, charged with
nuisance on his premises, was fined g.
Dennis Driscoll, charged with dsor.
derry conduct, had his case continued.
Inc following cases will be tried to.
night:
VIM. Williams, colored, charged with
ored.
VIM. Riley, charged with trespassing
On the property of Mr.. Ferdon.
Night Report. night was cloudy
ana cool with two prisoners st the sta,
ton house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25

PERsoNAL.-Mr. and Mrs. John
Steadman, who have been visiting Mrs.
Wm. Craven, on Fairfax street, have
returned to their home in Leesburg.
Miss Mary Myers who has been Wis
iting relatives and friends ir this city,
mas returned to her home 10 Lees
burg. to the regret of her msny
friends.
Misses Sue Ella and Loula Smoot are
in CuIpeper for few weeks.
Mr. Noble Lindsey and his daughter and
Mr.. John w. May are st Atlantic City.
Mr.. E. E. Downhsm and Chief James F.
Webster, members of the old Friendship Fire
Company, have received invitations to attend
the reunion of the Reindeer Hose Company,
No. l, of Louisville, KY, to be held On Au-
gust A.
The Misses Msrye left today for months
visit TO "Wirtand,' the residence of DR.. VIM
Writ, in Westmoreland county.
Mrs. E. Lindsey is at Deer Park, Md, to
spend few week.
delightful musicale was given last night
at the summer residence OF Mr. Noble Lind
sey at Braddock Heights, A number of gen.
tlemen from this city and vicinity were pre-
sent and most enjoyable evening WAS spent.
MIS- E. Z. Downham is spending a few
! weeks at Atlantic City
Mrs. Frank Price has returned from visit
TO Baltimore.
Mrs. 6. F. Pettitt gave her daughter Irene
a party last night the 18th anniversary of her
birthday.
Mr. w. S. Sine of New York, is the guest
of Mrs. ]. T. Hill.
Miss Maggie Deane is at the White Sulphur
springs to remain during the summer.
Il
Railway shops WAS taken suddenly i'll yoster
day but was better today.
Police Officers w. II. Atkinson aud VIM.
Wilkinson left yesterday for short trip to
| Asheville, N. c.
Miss Emma Pevercll is visiting in Spotsyl
vania and will remain some weeks with
friends there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-25

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Hosiery.

Ladies Polka Dot Hose, siz.s to 91s
Colors black and blue A summer hose
dressy and popular. Price 25c.
Ladies' Plain Black Lisle Thread Hose,
sizes s to 91h. Price 25c. A hose in con.
slant demand, especially during seasons
where the low quarters in foot dressing pre-
dominates.
MISSES Lisle Thread Hose, all sizes. Price
25c. Growing more popular every day with
Misses inclined to dress to suit the summer
Season.
Ladies open work Black Lisle Thread Hose,
sizes 8 to 9lb. Price &c. Summer heat is
unknown to portion of the body ii encased
with these delightful feeling summer hose.
Mems Black aud Tan Half Hose. Price
12l9c. Always in demand and always the
same price.