The Press., 1905-12-13
MONsON.
Dr. F. W. Ellis of South Monson a hla tn ride nnt each day

is able to ride out each day.
 Arthur Makepeace has taken po-
 sition as clerk in Rogers & Co.'S store
 in South Monson.
 Miss Sylvia Sylvester has resigned
 her position as teacher in State Line
 in Northampton.
 Julius Stewart has taken the con-
 tract to build the new mill for Lang
 wald Bros., on the site of the build
 ing which was burned at South Mon
 son. The new building will be about
 the size of the old one, and will be frame structure. Work will begin at once and will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
 Mrs. Mary Shea, 75, died at her
 home, near the Turnout, Thursday.
 Her death was very sudden and due to heart trouble. The deceased leaves four daughters, Mrs. Thomas Man ming of West Dummerston, Vt., and the Misses Minnie, Kate and Maggie, A was held this morning from St. Pat rick's church and the burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery.
 Lester Howe, 67, a lifelong and respected resident, died at his home on East Hill last Saturday. the 2d, MT. Howe had a stomach trouble for Ia number of years, but for the past six months had been confined to his home most of the time. He was an honest, upright citizen, we'll liked by those who knew him. The deceased leaves one brother, Harrison Howe, and sister, Mrs. E. s. Pease He also leaves two sons, Dr. Harry Howe of Greenfield and Arthur R., who re- sides at home. The funeral was held from his late home Monday afternoon at ? o'clock, Rev N. NJ. Pratt otfici- ating.
 Mrs. Frances Jane Merriam, v, of Palmer, died Sunday, the 3d, of apoplexy. She had been i'll since April 80. Mrs Merriam YVES born in Swanzy, N. H, Oct. 1, 1928, and was the daughter of Capt Otis and Esther Eliza Whitcomb being one of IS children. Spet. 20, 1846, she married William Merriam. They lived two years ill Rindge, N. H, and ten years in Fitzwilliam, N. H, after which they moved to Palmer II 1869 they moved to Springfield and returned here in 1884. Mrs. Merriam was a member of the Uni versalist church in Swanzy, and trans ferred her membership to St Paul's church in Palmer when it was organ ized. She was a member during her residence in Springfield for. 12 years Of -rh6 -board of directors of the Uni- versalist mission society. She was member of the Pilgrim Fathers. the Golden Cross, Eastern Star an Pal mer Historical society. She leaves a husband, William Merriam, and on daughter, Mrs. J. F. Holbrook, of Palmer, one sister and six brothers. The funeral was held in the Univer- sailst church Wednesday afternoon at ?. 30 o'clock. Mrs. Merriam s father was the original character on which Denman Thompson based his famous play, "The Old Homestead.
 Mrs. Mary Daily Moore, wife of Mi chael Moore, died at her home Sunday, the 3d, after a short illness of an in- testinal trouble. Mrs Moore was born in Killorglin, Ireland, in 1883 After leaving her native place she re- sided in London, England, three years, and came to this country in 1S4S. With the exception of two years in Stafford, she has lived ill Monson since. About 40 years ago she was united in marriage to Mi chael Moore, who survives her. She l also leaves two sons, Edward and Mi | chael F., and daughter, Miss Nellie, all of whom reside at home. The in- huence of faithful wife and true | mother extends outside of her imme- | diate family circle, and the general |
  Moore by all with whom she came | in contact is eloquent tribute to her | worth. Warm hearted and hospita- ble, she extended the welcome of her | of her family. Doing her duty day | by day with cheerfulness and pa tience, she lived her earnest, kindly | life, meeting her pains and trials with the courage of the faith which she exemplified. The reverence due good womanhood and the respect to the of good women who have pass 8d on, touch universal chord and those who mourn have general sympathy. This sympathy, which helps to smooth the roughter places of life, is earnest ly felt by our townspeople for the family in their bereavement. The funeral was held from St. Patrick's church Tuesday morning at 9.3O, with high requiem mass. Rev. Thomas O'Keefe, pastor of the church, acted as celebrant; Rev. J. F. Lee of JonoIsou, ueaCoA' NoF' DuSoAo 0A- ovanni, sub- deacon; Rev. J. F. Nal ley, master of ceremonies. An i'm Dressive feature of the services was the singing of Calvary" by Albert Gould. There was a profusion of floral tributes, including some beauti ful pieces. The bearers were Dr. Michael Flynn and Daniel Flynn of James and Wm. Dunn of Palmer, Daniel Dunn of Monson and Moror of Tbo