The Press., 1907-01-02
MONSON.

O. M. Barbor is to take his old po- sition as boss carder at the Ellis No.
 2 mill.
 Miss Grace Webber of Pearl street has gone to Jacksonville, Fla, where she will spend the winter.
 H. D. Moulton has purchased two woodlots on the Oliver Bliss farm of W. H. Allen of New York.
 Mrs. l.. L. Chapin and daughter have returned from a several weeks visit with relatives in North Caro- lima.
 The ice dealers are getting their ice houses ready to harvest their an- nual crop, and will begin work in a few days. Horace Bumstead has filled his with fine clear ica nine inches thick. The ice dealers prefer it about 12 inches thick before they begin to harvest.
 Harvey G. Brockbank, a former resident of Monson, and now chief of police at Wakefield, was bitten on the hand by mad dog Saturday night while trying to capture the animal, which was running wild through the streets. MT. Brockbank will go to the Pasteur institute for treatment.
 Marcus Keep Grand Army post have elected these officers for the ensuing year: Commander, Charles A. Ab- bolt; senior vice commander, Francis N. Wood; junior vice. commander, Mahlon D. Cushman; quartermaster, Samuel Closson; surgeon, Dr. George E. Fuller; chaplain, Thomas Mills adjutant, Frank O. Parke; officer of the day, Charles Underwood; officer of the guard, John Mcguire; delegate to state convention, Francis N. Wood /; alternate, Samuel Closson.
 Mrs. Marietta Tanner, 87, died at the home of MT. and Mrs. A. D. Eos kilt Friday morning, after a long illness. Mrs. Tanner lived long and useful life and her death, while not unexpected, will cause sorrow on the part of those who knew her. She was of a quiet, retiring disposition, and gave her life to her home circle. Of the old type of New England wom- anhood, her influence was of the best She was the widow of Luther W. Tanner. The funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 at the home of MT. Foskit, Rev. A. B. Clifford offici- ating, and the body will be taken to Adams Monday morning for burial
 Thomas O'Brien, 66, died at his home on Bridge street Dec. 25th, hav- ing been in poor health for long time. He leaves a widow and one son, Henry O'Brien, of Springfield, two brothers, Michael and John J. of Monson, and three sisters, Mrs. Nich- olas L. Hanley of California and Mrs. Charles Callahan and Mrs. John Con- nell of Monson. MT. O'Brien had been resident of the town for the past A years. He was born in Ire land and came to this country when Is years old. He was employed by Horatio Lyon for four years, and was later for many years employed by the Reynolds family. He was a good citizen and his jovial disposition made him many friends. The funeral was held from St. Patrick's church Thurs day morning, and the burial was at 
 Mrs. Mary Dinneen, 85, widow of John Dinneen, died at her home on Bridge street Friday night, Dec. 21st, after long illness. Mrs. Dinneen was a very capable woman and all with whom she came in contact mourn her loss. She had lived in town for over 60 years. Until failing strength made it impossible she was an active mem- ber of her church and interested in all good work. Her broad minded, intel | ligent outlook on life was such that her companionship was prized by all | who knew her. She leaves five daugh-