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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
AN OLD PAMPHLET.
Rev. Sidney Crawford Secures Copy Of
OId-tIme Document.

OId-tIme Document
Rutland, May 1.-The South Side I'm
provement society set out about 90
trees Arbor day, besides grading off
several places on Maple avenue.
Rev. Sidney Crawford has in his pos
session u small pamphlet published by
Mirick & Bartlett of Worcester, print
ers, in 1887, entitled, "A Book Of Ques-
lions and Answers Relating to the
Town of Rutland, Designed for the
Young Children in the Schools of that
Town. by Jonas Reed"
The following introduction by the
compiler explains the purpose of the
book: THE following is an abridge-
ment of the history of Rutland, de-
said town. IN a plain and familiar style
The compiler fiatters himself that ev-
cry child IN the town will be furnished
with one of these little books, and be
able to answer all the questions in
them. at home or at school. In so do
ing, they will crafty and please their
aged friend. John Reed.
June. 1887"
The book is Ak inches, and contains
is pages and divided into Is sections.
Section 1 relates to the town, county
and city, with distances from Rutland
TO surrounding towns and cities, includ-
ing uLe stion: How far to Washing
ton, the capital of the United States?"
Answer: About four hundred miles.
Section relates to the settlement of
the town. Section 8, Incorporation and
organization as a town. Section 4,
physical geography. Section 5, names
of rivulets, brooks, ponds, etc. Section
6. names of hills, meadows, height of
hills. Section Z, laying out of roads.
Section s. schools. Section 8, inhabit-
ants; in this section, we can see how
many more people there were in Rut-
land 20 years ago than now. Ques-
ton: How many people have there
been in Rutland?" Answer: 1870, pop
ulation, 1912; in 1920, 1876; in 1887, 1855. /"
The population last census was a few
less than 1000. This section also tells
of the area Of land and water. Sec
ton 10. resources of Rutland. Section
IL. Rutland in the revolution. Section
II. amount raised and paid for soldiers
during revolution. Section 10, Indian
troubles in Rutland. Section a.
church history Section Is, names OF
deacons of the church, justices of the
peace, doctors and lawyers.
The book is an interesting bit of his
tory of the town, and one that might
well be used to advantage in the schools
of TODAY.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
QUINAPO XET.

Quinapoxet, May Harry s. Moul-
ton has nearly completed the bridge on
Mill street. The road has been block
ed from travel for two days, but ii
will be open tomorrow.
Miss Emma R. Rivers and Grace G.
Moulton have returned from a visit
with Miss Katherine Drohan of Wor-
ceSter
Miss Annie Hurley is the latest arri-
val at the Moulton House.
Miss Theresa May Carberry spent
yesterday with Miss Maud Cummings.
John Driscoll and Henry Cummings
have returned to Worcester, after a
visit with friends on Wachesett street.
Nicholas F. O'Day has accepted a
position in the wire mill on Grove
street, Worcester.
Many local people attended the fun
eraI Of Phineas- r. Newell at Holden
yesterday
John Brown and Thomas Carey
spent yesterday with friends on Milton
street, Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
EAST BROoKFlELD.

East Brookheld, May 1.--Hon u. c.
Bates of Worcester was in town today
on business connected with his estate.
While here he inspected the fire system
connected with his mills on Mechanic
street the hydrant being tested and
found to be in excellent working, order.
o. Rhodes. superintendent of the Com
monwealth Brick Co.'s yard, has moved
his family into the old Forbes estate on
Upper Main street.
The summers work of the Common
machine being used An additional force
of men will be put on and the three other
machines will be set going as soon as
possible. -..5
by a good sized crowd tonight at its per-
Torrance in Sullivan's Opera House.
Felix Balloon will act as local express
agent, the present incumbent. Victor
Moreau. having accepted position else
where.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
ALL HANDS IMP ROWING.
Victims of MIIburY ACCIDENT Reported
Much Better.

Millbury May 1.-Those who were
injured in the accident Saturday even
ing are doing nicely and will be able
to be out in a few days. Mrs. William
Wright was much better today, but her
condition is still critical.
Miss Bertha Sutton is still suffering
considerable pain from her wrist.
Mrs. Frank Whitney was able to be
up and around the house today.
Robert Rushby is still unable to
walk on account of a severe pain in his
knee.
Joseph Gonyon suffered much pain
today from his wrist but was able to
be up and around the house.
A regular convocation of Tyrian R
A. chapter will be held Tuesday even
ing at 730 o'clock in The chapter hall.
Work, NJ. NJ. NJ, will be worked on
three candidates.
The MillburX B. B. A. has disbanded
for the season.
George NJ. BigeIow, who has been the
guest of John Whitney for the past
few days, returned to his home in Web
ster today.
The new board of fire engineers met
tonight and organized.
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WITH MASONIC RITES.
Funeral of Albert Byron Carpenter
soIemnlzsd at Grafton.

Grafton, Mass, May 1.-The funeral
of the late Albert Byron Carpenter
was held from his late home OF North
street this afternoon at 2 O'CLOCK
Large numbers of friends and relatives
were in attendance to pay last re-
spect to one who had been thei' friend
and sympathizer through lie. Inc
profusion of flowers which cov'red the
casket clearly showed the love of his
former associates.
The Franklin Masonic Lodg3, A. f.
and A. NJ, of which he was a lifelong
member, attended in a body Ind had
entire charge of the funeral The y. II.
S. society also attended. ReY Lyman
M. Greenman, the officiating clergy
man, after prayers, delivered an elo-
quent and touching eulogy Of the de-
ceased. This detail of Masons acted as
pall-bearers: f. S. Williams Thomas
brewer, John w. Alexander and Will
liam McCord. Interment WIS in the
family lot, Riverside cemetery.
The Kings Daughters, an auxiliary
of the Ladies' Aid Society, hid an en-
tertainment in the town hail here to-
night for the benefit Of freSA air tund
in Boston. Besides a short musical
program, in which Miss Ethel ROBBIE,
Helen Perry, Mrs. r. A. Perez and
others took part there was the wind
ing of the may-pole by Mlrtha Nc
CIelland, Rachel Dodge, Gertrude
Rugg, Eva Nichols, Eva Hall, Emma
Manning, Mildred and Winnfred Leon
ard, Lillian Goddard and Glldys Sim
mons. The browning of the king, Cor
don Elliot, and queen, Helen Hickey,
was another interesting feature of the
program The entertainment conclud-
ed with a farce in one act, entitled
per telephone" with the following
cast of characters: Mr.. Guy Harding,
]. Frank Hall; Ned Austin, DR.. r. A.
Pierce; Nan Cuzzin, Miss Myra Nelson;
Mary Halcome, Grace Smith and Nora,
Rebecca Fiske. A sale of May baskets,
home made candy and ice cream.
The doll contest is over and Miss
Winnifred Pope has been announced
winner.
Several patriotic citizens celebrated
the first anniversary of Dewey's vic
tory at Manila by decorating their
homes with the American flag.
The G. H. S. base bail team will
make its first -appearaucs of the year
at HassanimiscO park Friday against
the Uptons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
AUBURN.

Auburn. May 1.-The following per-
sons are entitled to represent the
church at the annual meeting of the
Worcester central conference to be held
in Leicester May 8: Rev. c. NJ. Pierce,
Mrs. J. F. Bancroft, church delegates;
Deacon T. s. Eaton, Deacon Z. L. Ban
croft and William F. Stone, Sunday
school delegates, Mrs. William F. Store
and Miss Lottie +. Thayer, William
Curtis; delegate Of the Y. p. S. c. p.
Miss Ida Eaton.
The school committee have organized
with James Cunningham chairman, and
Mrs. Julia F. Bancroft secretary.
The assessors started out bright and
early Monday morning, upon their an
nual visit among the taxpayers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
UXBRIDGE,

Uxbridge, May Thursday evening
dramatic entertainment is to be given
at the Unitarian social. A turkey sup
per is to be served at $50.
Thursday evening at 7.30 MAY devo-
tiOns will be held at st. Mary's.
The Unitarian Young Peoples Union
disbanded Sunday night until cool
weather.
VIM. H. McDermott, formerly boss
weaver at Capron's mill, has accepted
E, similar position in John Scott's Wor-
cester mill.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02

Mrs. Clara R. Lawton Oh
served Her NinetietR
Birthday Sunday.

Wilkinsonville, May Mrs. CLARA R,
Lawton celebrated her Goth anniversary
at her home on Leland hill, today. a
Spy, correspondent visited Mrs. Layton
at her home and was accorded a cor
dial reception. Mis-. Lawton was the
daughter of jacob and Elizabeth
Dodge, some of the earliest settlers o.
Sutton. Mrs. Layton was school
teacher, and is the oldest living teacher
of the old stone school house in sutton,
having taught that school in 1S41. Mrs;
Lawton during her teaching in the old
stone school house was visited by the
school committee. and they told hFf
she had the best conducted and clean
est school house they had ever Vlsltqi.
She was married to Joshua Lawtfn
of Great harrington, Mass, in 1877;
The marriage ceremony was pertornFC
at the old Dodge homestead on Leland
ehill by Baptist minister of Grafton.
Mrs. Lawton lived with her husband
in Darlington and in Pittsfeld until
1874 when Mr.. Layton died suddenly,
after which Mrs Lawton resided IN
East Douglas, and about five years ago
she returned to her old home on Le-
land hill.
Mrs. Lawton was great traveller IN
her day, and was one of the first to
ride on the steam railroad when it vas
first opened between Worcester ana
Boston She also told The Spy man tlat
her mother had seen George Washng-
ton pass by their home on Leland hul
when that road was the old stage Toad
between the west and Boston. Mrs.
Lawton and Reuben r. Dodge Of spun
dersville are the only survivors of the
Dodge family.
During the day many friends OF t1rs.
Lawton visited her at her home% For
lady of her age, Mrs. Lawton Is sur
prisingly active, and seems strong
enough to see 100 years pass by she
has lived through three wars, th1t OF
1912, that of the rebellion, ana the
Spanish American war.
Truant officer Fred Tebeau got after
James David, aged IL years, TO-DAY, 1or
running away from school and steal
ing. Young David promised gooC ne
havior in the future, and the officer al
lowed him to go back to school,
Malaria is epidemic again in the val
ley, and the doctors have several cases
on hand.
Efforts are being made in this part
of the town Of Sutton to get some one
for police officer. But all attempts are
fruitless, as no one will take the ]on
for love or money. Joseph Shambo was
elected policeman in the town meeting,
but refused to serve.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
GRANTED.
Two Applications
Hold Over at
Millbury.
WHITE AND ROACH.
Fire in Windle's Mills at
West Millbury Does
$500 Damage.

Millbury, May lat a special meet
ing held this evening, the selectmen
granted the following licenses for the
sale of liquor: Timothy Welch and
Joseph Beso, first class and Edward
Trombley, first and fourth. Druggists
licenses were granted to Sears and
Conner and E. E. Wood.
An alarm from box 6, at West Mill
bury, called the department to ex-
tinguish slight blaze at the wooden
mill of Thomas WindIe. The fire orig
mated in the dryer from spontaneous
combustion, and the flames spread rap
idly, gaining great Roadway before
Lion hand tub arrived. and after a
stubborn fight the flames We're under
control. The damage was $500, fully
insured.
Arrangements are being made for the
sale of the Walling house on North
Main street. Those interested are
Worcester parties. 1t is understood it
Is to be used as hotel.
George B. French has accepted po-
sition with the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad.
The Loyal Temperance Union will
hold a temperance meeting in the Sec
ond Congregational Church Thursday.
Mrs. Rice, president of the union, will
preside Rev. G.. E. Lombard will give
chalk talk.
The Atlanta mill did not start today,
as expected, on account of the nom
arrival of the yarn.
w, l.. Proctor is able to be out after
weeks Illness.
The honors of the graduating class
of the Millbury high school were given
out by Principal John F. Roache this
morning as follows: Valedictorian Miss
Nellie Stone. average for four years
work, 94.15; salutatorian, Miss Florence
Cunningham, average for same period,
SO.
Many local sports accompanied the
Lifts" basket ball team to Webster this
evening.
Manager Edward Kinniery of the
Millbury high school base ball team,
received a letter today from Manager
S. H. Francis Of the Worcester Poly
technic institute, asking for game
May 6. The game will undoubtedly be
arranged.
A meeting of the board of fire engi-
neers was held at the headquarters of
Hose / this evening. William E. Horne
was elected chief. Charles C. Longley
electrician and James H. Ferguson
clerk.
A protest was received from the mem
bers of the Second Congregational and
Baptist churches against granting Ii
cense to Edward F. Roach, in the Du-
charme building on North Main street,
which is very near the churches, but
outside the law limit.
The protest was signed by William
Allen. w. e. Bachelor, Lyman S.
Waters, DR.. c. A. Church, George j.
Dudley, Ira N. Goddard, Rev. George
E. Lombard, Rev. George P. Eastman,
B. F. Mcintyre.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
MARRIED AT SUTTON.
Marcus M. Hoyey Makes Miss Annie
Hall Mrs. Marcus M. Hovey.

Sutton, May 1.-Marcus NJ. Hovey and
Miss Annie Hall were married at the
home of her father, Christopher Hall, this
evening. Only the families of the bride
and groom were present. The bride wore
a gown of dark blue silk and carried
roses. The best man was Ernest Hail.
brother of the bride, and Miss Lillian
Lewis of Saundersville was bridesmaid
Rev. George A. Putnam Of Millbury per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hovey went to live in the lie Baron home
stead which has been in the possession Of
Mr.. Hovey's ancestors since IVA
Rev. Charles CoviIle preached in the
CONGREGATIONAL church yesterday.
Rev. ]. c. Hall, who is i'll with infam-
matory rheumatism, is improving.
Mrs. Henry f. Rice is i'll with pneu-
monia.
The Griggs farm near Ramshorn pond
has been sold to Mr.. Thompson, a con-
tractor of Worcester. He will remodel it
for summer boarders.
E f. Gilbert begun work on Mrs. Good
now's house this morning.
The funeral Of Mrs. Lucy Rich Marsh
took place at the home of her son. S.
Frank Marsh, Saturday afternoon at 4
o'clock. She was born in Sutton Septem-
her g. 1911 In 1888 she was married to
steDhen Marsh. who was one of the larg-
est land holders in town. She was a
woman of strong moral character and
interesting personality. Beside her son
Frank she leaves a daughter. Mrs. Geo.
Dodge of Wilkinsonville.
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MAY DAY AT SPENCER.
Charming Entertainment Given in g. A
r. Hall.

r. HALL
Spencer, May IA large crowd of
people attended the May-pole dance
and entertainment at the G. A. r. hall
this evening. Twenty-four small tots,
twelve girls and twelve boys, were in
the May-pole dance, Florence Ames
acting as queen. She was crowned by
little Alice Abbott and assisted by
Hazel Cunningham and Viola Bowen.
Another pleasing feature O. the enter
tainment was the rustic dance, twelve
boys and twelve girls taking part.
Miss Carrie Pond sang solo en-
titled "The Rosie Crown" There was
also a piano duet by Mrs. Charles
Smith and Mrs. A. KnOwlton. The
children in the dances We're attired in
pretty costumes.
Mrs. Odina st. German was taken to
the insane asylum today by Otflcers
George f. McKenna and Edward
Bowen.
Bert Fay has departed for Ashdale,
Me-, where he will remain during the
summer for his health.
Hobbs barn was the scene of an eX-
citing time this evening for few min
utes. An italian who runs a store on
Elm street came into the barn and
fiercely attacked a teamster. Inc
teamster protected himself with such
success that the italian seized broom
and used it for weapon. The broom
was broken over the Transfers back
After the article had been broken, the
teamster sailed into the Italian and the
latter broke and ran
The Baptist Mems Union held a sup
per and social this evening at the
church. The affair was followed by an
address on Character" by Rev. B. M.
Frink of West Brookfield. A large
crowd attended.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02
LOADS OF ARBUTUS.
southbrdge Visited by Hundreds Who
Sought the Spring Flower.


Southbridge, May 1.-"Arbutus Park, -
the beautiful spot where Jacob Booth
and Francis L. Chaplin have summer
cottages, was the favorite spot Of the
rambler in the country yesterday. Ar
butus was the cause of their choosing
that spot, for the place is aptly named
and the delightful odor of the beautiful
spring flowers is present everywhere
and a glance at ones feet shows the
trailing plant and blossoms. Carriages
bicycles and pedestrians came from
this region yesterday with magnif
cent punches of arbutus, and the pink
flower usually more rare could be found
as plentiful as the white.
The board of fire engineers with the
latest appointments now stands: Mi
chael Egan, Louis Duquette, p. N. lie
Clair. Hosea Weld and Andrew NJ. Hig-
gins, the most probable man for chief
he having been for number of years,
until few years ago, an active and
able member of the department. The
question now is, will the board have to
be changed again?
Richard O'Brien. son of NJ. r. OBrien,
aged about Is years, met with a pain
full accident while riding his wheel Sat
urday night at Hillside Park The boy
collided with wheel ridden by a friend
and the fall fractured his collar bone.
A class of cross-country runners
made up of Y. NJ. g. A. gymnasium
members and some of the high school
athletes. took their first run Saturday
afternoon. The runs at first will be
made short. but as the season ad-
vances and the men become more ac-
customed to the sport, the runs will
be made longer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-02

whats your purpose here?" asked the
savage. .
"Were going to civilize you" answered
the white man who had Just landed.
"Ahl what method do you use-SpPing-
field. Lee-Mitford or Erag-Jorgensen? p
Washington Star.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12
Forecast for Alabama

Young, 40; Fourier, SO; and Gentry, %.
Besides the election of a president a
vice president, secretary and two auditors
are to be voted for.
Candidates for vice president are: S. P.
Cheatham of Blocton, and s.. S. Brooks of
Pratt City. Both of these candidates are
colored men.
Those up for the offices of secretary and
treasurer are: The present incumbent, j.
L. Clemo, of Adger; Richard Hooper, of
Pratt City, and Joseph Hallet, of Blocton.
Should Young be elected, as ne probably
will be, it is more than probable that Hal
let will drop out of the race for the offices
of secretary and treasurer. There are no
nominations yet for the auditors to be
elected, though some locals may be out.
The convention did really work yes
terday not going into executive session.
Cardiff, though having a membership of
no. is only represented by one vote in the
convention ON account of the non-payment
of per capita tax.
Brooksde has four votes in the conven-
ton, and Corona and Clemmens are not
represented
The first business to be taken up this
morning will be the election of president,
balloting for the other Offices following.
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knights Templar, Notice

Sir Knights you will assemble at the Asy-
lum at $3.50 a.. m. sharp this CTuesday) morn
Ing for the purpose of escorting the remains
of our deceased brother ard Sir Knight,
William ]. Pearce, from the residence of
Mr.. Richard f. Johnston, Highland avenue,
to the First Baptist church and thence to
the train.
By order, c. r. PATTERSON,
Eminent Commander.
James Il. Meade, Recorder
Members of King Solomon Lodge No. AGO,
A. F. e. A. NJ, and all sister lodges You
are hereby requested to assemble at Ma
sonic temple this CTuesday) morning at 1880
o'clock sharp to attend the funeral of our
deceased brother, William ]. Pearce.
J. H. PHILLIPS, Worshipful Master.
James 7. Meade, Secretary.
The following are requested to act as pail
bearers, wearing Masonic insignia, meeting
at the residence of Mr. r. F. Johnston
Highland avenue: w. G. Estes, Lee Biv-
ings, DR.. J. 3. Frazier. Ben NJ Jacobs, w.
T. Simmons, Simon Klotz. Prof. r. NJ. Roof
and George Eustis.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12
EDITOR HILLS BROTHER
Account of Fatal Accident Which Befell
Him in Louisiana

The Hammond Qa.) Sun gives the fol-
lowing account of the death of Hayward
Hill, brother of L. P. Hill, editor of the
Ensley Enterprise:
Zone of the saddest deaths that the Sun
has been called upon to chronicle in years
is that of Mr. Hayward Hill of Ponchatoula,
brother of Mr. Samuel Hill, of this place,
which occurred last Friday afternoon at
THE Louisiana sugar refinery. near Baton
Rouge. Mr.. Hill was employed in the fac
tory, a three-story building, and being
warm and tired, he remarked to the other
employees that he was going to sit down
and take a smoke. He went to window
close by, which was raised, and sat down
in the window, and he was never seen again
alive. A few moments later he was discoy-
cred lying on the pavement below, with one
limb torn nearly off and his skull fractured.
His brother Samuel, who was employed
in refinery just across the river, was i'm
mediately notified, but the injured man
never regained consciousness and lived only
a short time. The remains were brought to
the home of Mr.. Samuel Hill, of this place,
and the funeral was held in Grace Memo
rial church on Sunday afternoon. The
knights of Honor from Ponchatoula, of
which order Mr.. Hill had been faithful
member, took charge of the services. Mrs.
Hill is a daughter of Hon. Ed Gookin, and
during her husbands absence had been
stopping with her father. The news of her
husbands sudden death was a great shock
to her, as well as to all of his relatives and
friends. His brother, L. P. HILL from Ems
ley, Ala, and number of friends from
New Orleans and many from Ponchatoula,
were in attendance at the funeral
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12
PERSONAL.

Hon. Ross II. Cobb of Admission is at the
Morris.
w. w. Collins, J. w. Lipop and e. s.
Cooper of Baltimore are in town.
Hon. Allen III. Merrill and Dr. w. F.
Copeland of Eufaula are at the Morris.
John B. LeGrade, w. IT. Weller and D.
B. Lacy of Admission are in Birmingham.
George w. Jones, FL. e. Stringfellow and
]. D. Stringfellow of Montgomery are in
town.
Mrs. Mitchell of Knoxville Tenn, Is WIS.,
iting Mrs. James Lappage, corner of Sew
enth street and Eighth avenue. Mrs. Mitch
ell is a sister of Rev. Mr.. Mitchell of Pratt
CITY.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12

Lawn grass at Godden's drug store.
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Filed for Record

The deed to the Elyton company's prop
critics, signed by w. C. Garrett, register in
chancery conveying the same to William
Halls, Jr., has been filed for record in the
probate judges Office. The consideration
Stated in the deed is $l,04O 900, and the
paper bears revenue stamps amounting to
$780,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE

To make 1t apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fiicted with any disease, but that the sys-
tenn simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as a costive
condition is easily cured by using Syrup of
Figs Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company only, and sold by all
druggists.