The Press., 1912-03-27
MONSON,

V. MI. OdS0 SGOAO1 UO ouGOOOO ASOSSoC Bond, who will leave for California in few days.
 There seems no longer doubt that the Southern New England Railroad company is to build its proposed new line from Palmer to Providence. The route passes through the north part of this town, and and property owners are being interviewed by representa- tive of the company as to the sale of land for the right of way. Those who can agree with the company on a price will be asked to give deeds at once and will receive payment. Those who cannot reach an agreement will be settled with in the usual manner. The railroad will take the land and damages will be fixed by court.
 Boys with air guns must stop shoot ing them about the streets, or dodge the police. Officer Aldrich has been ordered by the selectmen to arrest all offenders of that sort, and there is ample reason for issuing such an order. It is the habit of boys to shoot leaden pellets i'll air guns and much damage is done by them, especially to window glass. A more serious feature, however, is the danger of serious injury to human beings. Re gently a well-known citizen was struck below one eye with a shot from an air gun. It nearly cost him the eye The practice is plainly against the laws and there are many who feel that it is time to apply a drastic remedy.
 The democratic caucus was held Tuesday night ill Memorial hall. The meeting was opened by P. V. Spofford, chairman of the democratic town com mittee. David Meany was elected chairman and Edward Medell was elected clerk. The number of votes cast was Gl. There was no contest and the following men were nomina- ted: Town clerk, Carlos J. L. Peck {; selectmen and overseer of poor, John P. Herlihy, Dr. John s. McQuaid, Levator A. Webber; town treasurer, Thaddeus l.. Cushman; tax collector, Frederick J. Sullivan; assessor for three years, Edward J. Donovan l; water commissioner for three years, Cornelius J. Leary; cemetery com missioner, three years, Ralph Darling :; constables, Herbert A. Aldrich, Ed mond Heneault, Eugene Hewlett, Walter J. Mcdonald, John Royce /; school committee for three years, Norman P. Dempsey, John J. Fender gast; fence viewers, Horace Bumstead, Cornelius Foley, James Tupper; audi tors, Frank c. Park, William F. Welch
 The republican caucus was held Monday night in Memorial hall. The meeting was opened by William An derson, chairman of the republican town committee. C.. M. Gage was elected chairman of the meeting, and B. R. Cook clerk. The only contest was for selectmen, there being four names on the ballot from which to pick the three candidates. In this contest s. M. Stebbins received the largest number of votes of the 164 cast, having IA, F. R. Sutcliffe had 1O4, B. B. Thompson S9y and J. G. Carew "A. The ticket nominated is as follows: Clerk, Carlos l.. Peck; treasurer, Thaddeus l.. Cushman; se- lectmen, s. M. Stebbins, Frank R. Sutcliffe, Elmer B. Thompson; asses sor, three years, Franklin O. Bliss school committee, three years, E. W. Capen, Norman P. Dempsey; water commissioner, three years, Rufus Fay :; auditors, Allen J. Burlington, Myron E. Wright; tax collector, Henry F. Miller; constables, Herbert A. AL drich, John Royce, Charles H. Stacey, Walter J. Mcdonald, Levi B. Bliss; cemetery commissioner, three years, Rufus P. Cushman. fence viewers, John O. Mcguire, Herbert D. Waffle, Edgar Squier.
 Frank A. Bills, 56 years old, died in his home on North Main street Wednesday night of complication of diseases, after a long illness. He had spent most of his life in this town and was widely known. He was for many years one of the merchants here, and his kindly spirit and jovial disposition made him a host of friends. He was born in Washington, Nov. 24, 1855, the son of MT. and Mrs. Harvey A. Bills. When he was very young his parents moved to Springfield and he came here when eight years old. He was educated in the public schools ill Monson and in Monson academy. After graduation he learned the jeweler's trade. Jan. l, 1877, he married Miss Ida Smith of this town and soon after they went to Orange, where they made their home short time. They went from Orange to Chester, MT. Bills being towns. He soon returned to Monson, however, and established the jewelry business, which he conducted until about l 8 months ago, when i'll health forced his retirement. He was a charter member of Monson lodge of Odd Fellows, member of Day Spring lodge of Masons and of Hampden chapter, Royal Arch Masons. He was for Is years financial secretary of Monson lodge. He leaves a widow and his mother, Mrs. s. A. Grout, of this town. The funeral was at g. 30 Friday afternoon, in charge of Day Spring lodge, assisted by Rev. G. A. Andrews. Burial was in No. l cemetery.
 In the death of Mrs. Mary A. Squier of No. 9 Green street Tuesday, evening at g. 30 the town loses one of