The Press., 1901-12-26
DeaAl, of A. w. walker.

AiUoEt w. " otA0Eg 4us Ouo 0A tuO fA0oAo- ing business men of the town, died early Monday morning of typhoid fever. MT. Walker has been Ill since Thanksgiving, but no serious continuation was antici- pated until few days before his death. He was first taken with severe head aches. Later he had an attack of the grip, followed by the development of ty- phoid. The deceased was born at East ham, Mass, Nov. g, 1852. At the age of, IA years he commenced work in gen. eral store at Orleans, and later worked in stores at Harwich and Wareham. He came to this town about 21 years ago and engaged in the dry goods business in the Rockwell block. After the fire that de- stroyed this block he removed to his pres ent location. He had been quite success full in business, and his staunch integrity and faculty for making and holding friends were among the factors which built up 8 large and prosperous trade. His clean and honorable business record Is but one of the characteristics which made him a valuable citizen, as he could always be found on the right side of any movement that made for the best interests of the community. His financial support, as we'll as his influence, could be depended on for any worthy cause. Socially he was at his best, and whether 1t was a church social, meeting of the business men, at the lodge or in his favorite whist club, the hearty zest with which he en- tered into the enjoyment of the occasion will long be remembered by his many friends. He was a prominent Mason, 8 member of the Temple of Honor and the United Workmen. In Masonry he was 8 member of Ionic lodge, Orient Chapter, the Council at Rockville. St. Johns Con- mandery of Willimantic and Sphinx Tem- pie of Hartford. His devotion to busi- ness had left him little time for political activity, and with the exception of serving as member of the court of burgesses for 8 few terms. he had not held public office. Broad and liberal In his views, clean in his personal habits and mode of living, devoted to his home and family, A. w.. Walker had as few faults and as large a share of good qualities as the average of our best citizenship, and the town of Staf- ford Is poorer because of his loss. He was married Nov. 25, 1875, to Miss Ella Doane of Orleans, Mass, who survives him. He also leaves son, Clarence, and daughter, Alberta, and three brothers, John and Nathan of Boston, George of Whitman, Mass, and two sisters, Mrs. Addie Snow and Miss Louise Walker of Orleans, Mass. The funeral was held from his late home on Highland Terrace Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. c, s. Davis of the Methodist church offlci- ating. The house was we'll filled with the business associates and friends of the deceased. The floral tributes were nu- merous, and included some beautiful set pieces from Ionic Lodge, Sphinx Temple, Knight Templars, A. 0. U. w., Mer- chants Protective association, Temple of Honor, and his employees. The music was by a male quartet, including G. A. Ray. Dr. F. B. Newton, H. E. Burwell and Raymond Eaton, with @ soprano ob- ligato by Miss Alberta Eaton. The body was taken to Orleans, Mass, for burial Wednesday, and was accompanied by the bearers, H. s. Abel, J. M. Leach, David Bissett, J. J. Clark, E. F. Engley and J.. A. Mix. sa' '
 Mir. and Mrs. William l.. Crawford of Worcester, spent Christmas witt their parents.
 James M. Roche of Holyoke spent Christmas with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. John Roche.
 There is only one case of diphtheria in town, young daughter, Alice, of Mrs. l.. c. Eaton, in Shahan's block. J. Carl Converse is the guest of Mrs. G. H. Baker. Mrs. Converse and the chill dren will return to Oneonta, N. Y., to- morrow with MT. Converse.
 About sixteen couples of the young people had an enjoyable social dance at the Springs house last evening. Browns orchestra of Monson furnished music.
 Regular meeting Winter w. R. c. next Wednesday evening, January 1st, at 2 o'clock. Installation of officers of Winter post and corps will take place after the meeting.
 The passenger train due to arrive here at 10. 35 was over an hour late yesterday morning, on account of 8 freight engine getting off the track at Monson while switching.
 It is expected that the public schools will resume session next Thursday. Miss Mabel R. Kingsbury of Sterling, Mass. has been engaged to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Dunbar.
 Grace church notes: The music which was to have been sung on Christmas day will be given, with full choir, next Sun. day morning. It will include Suilivan'e ''It came upon the midnight clear" A first-class concert will be given, by mem bers of the choir on Jan. 7th.
 Stafford.
 A CARD.-Mrs. David A. Smith oi Worcester wishes to express her heart felt thanks for the assistance rendered by the members of the Grand Army during her recent bereavement.
 Monroe K. Carew Is having his wood i lot cut of.
 Lucius Hasson of New York is board ing at Mrs. Susan Belden's.
 Leon Sanger of Providence, R. l., was with his mother over Christmas.
 Walter Ellis is temporaly filling po- sition in the Ellis mill at Orcuttville. Miss Grace Mead has returned from a lseyeral-weeks' visit with friends in New Haven.
 Mrs. Elmer Colburn of Springfield was a guest of Mir. and Mrs. Jarvis Hyde last