The Press., 1905-12-06
MON SON.

The marriage intentions of Miss
 Margaret Crosson and John MaloneJ have been announced.
 James McMahon went hunting Thanksgiving day, and says he got 16
 or IF rabbits and two cartridges.
 David Broadfoot suggests that ar
 overcoat be made out of the rabbit
 skins, using the partridge feathers tc
 trim it.
 Wesley Holdridge, carrier on rural
 postal route No. ?, has sent in his
 resignation. A civil-service exami-
 nation for applicants for the position
 will be held in Springfield January G..
 Those who wish to apply may obtain
 blanks at the Monson post office.
 The Langwald boys have practically decided to rebuild their mill at South Monson. It will be put
 back in the same form as be, fore the fire. The SEmill would be we'll under way now if it had been de- cided to build when the dailies first announced it.
 A stereopticon lecture will be given in the academy chapel the even- ing of Dec. 15 on "Ben Hur," by Rev. A l. Squier of Newto The lecture will be given under the aus pices of the Epworth League of the
 Methodist church, and the proceeds will go towards the organ fund. :.
 A. A. Gage camp, Sons of Veterans, met Tuesday, Nov. 28. The camp was inspected by Capt, Frank Wilcox of Palmer, after which officers were elected as follows: Commander, A.G. Beckwith; senior pice commander, A. c. Page; junior vice commander, Walter Naughton; camp council, Fred J. Flint, F. J. Mcguire and Claud Duncan; delegate to the state convention, R. 4. Beckwith; alter nate, A. 0. Page
 The house occupied by Moses Lewis on Pearl street was discovered to be on fire about Sunday, Nov. 26 The | family were away in another part of the town. An alarm was sent in, but upon the arrival of the frelnen the building was beyond saving The house and contents are a total loss. The building was owned by George Lewis. The origin of the fire is not known. The loss is estimated at about 5000, and the building was insured for $500.
 Mt. Ella lodge, United Workmen. celebrated it's 11th anEiverary Mon- day, Nov. 27, in Workman's hall ' Over 100 mem bers and their families. and friends were in attendance. Shove Simm IS of Boston, a mem Der of the grand lodge, gave a very in- teresting ad ess. District Deputy P. K. King Ware also made few remarks. Tr, entertainment consisted of readings by Miss Lucy Houghton and Miss l. Cough, violin solo by Thomas Faulkner. banjo and vocal solos by Richard Ritter, after which a social hour was spent and refresh ments served.
 Two weddings at St. Patrick's church Wednesday morning were of much interest to Monson people. The first, that of Miss Katherine Welsh and William Bedard, occurred at o'clock. The bridemaid was sister of the bride, Miss Annie Welsh of Worcester. The best man was Will liam Welsh of Monson. At 9 o'clock Miss Margaret Croson was married to John Moloney. The bridesmaid was Miss Ann Crosson and the best man James Lawlor. After the ceremonies were held at the homes of the brides, and both couples started upon their wedding journeys. They will live in Monson upon their return.
 Miss Mary J. Barry and James s. Dunn were married Tuesday, 18th ut at 10 at St, Patrick's church by Rev. Thomas O'Keefe. The maid of honor was Miss Margaret Barry, sister of the bride, and the best man was Joseph Wilder of Palmer. The ushers were James Barry and A. H. Reming- ton of Palmer. The bride wore gown of white silk and carried roses. The bridesmaid wore. pink organdie and a black picture hat. After the ceremony there was reception at the home of the bride. The presents were numerous and costly, and in cluded besides silver and cut glass a check for $1OO from the groom's mother and purse of $55 ill gold MT. and Mrs Dunn left for their wedding trip to New York after the reception. They will be at home to their friends at the Weeks house ill Palmer after Dec. 10. The bride is very popular locally and the groom is also we'll known here. The many friends of both wish them much happiness.
 MT. and Mrs. Alvin B. Merchant of High street celebrated their golden wedding Thanksgiving at their home. They received relatives and friends between the hours of and 10 o'clock. Among the many gifts to MT. and Mrs. Merchant was a purse of $11O in gold from his neighbors. MT. Mer- chant was born Jan.55, 1929, in Ru- pert, Vt, the son of Ephraim and Abigail, X Houghton Merchant. He went to Wendell when small hoy and there he learned the stone cutters trade. He remained i'll Wendell until he removed to Monson in 1854. He married, Nov. 30, 1855, Miss Jane D.. Marsh of Adams In 1858 he went to Kansas. intending to To- cate there, but finding the climate did not agree with his health, lie return ed to Monson the same year. MT. Mer-