Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 104

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The scarlet fever epidemie hae fortn Dately abated.

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A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oakes on Monday. Griffin court, M. C. O. F., will huld # regular meeting this evening.

C. E. Lane of New York speut Sunday with his nocle, Florist Slade.

Miss Ellen C. Slade has returned from a ten weeks' visit at Worcester.

Think it's tarnal easy fer ter run th' ship uv state;

Ter plunge th' country inter war they wouldn't hesitate,

'N' them that allers know so well how to steer th' boat

Seldom git up interest ter go'n caat er vote.

Wish them that allers know it could only understan',

Jest like John Henry Jinkins, wbo was a seeleck-man.

-Boston Herald.

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To Rent .- Cottage of five rooms on line of electrics. Annabelle Lewis Wood. ward

Wanted-Girl for general housework. good wages to right party. W. Fairfield, 16 t For Sale-Coal of all kinds and prices right. A. M. Haggart, Central street, near the bridge. 17Ttf

those days, an hour and twenty or thirty minutes. The few daily newspapers that were taken in towu came on the after- A few cords of dry walnut wood; also oak, chestnut and pine dry undersheds, at Allen's wood yard. uoun train, arriving here a little before 5 p. m. After the rebellion began, of Good rooms aud board may he had at the Franklin House at low rates, from $3.50 to $4.50. A. Briggs, Prop. To Rent. - Upstairs tebement; four course, there was great interest in get- tiug the latest news at the earliest pos- sible moment. There was no telegraph in town and arrangements were made to have a copy of a later edition of a Boston |roome; Dear Slade's greenbouse, Central street; rent reasonable, Ellen Masob. 3.6*

Wanted-A girl for general housework ; no washing, no ironing. Also nurse girl. For particulars apply to Box F, Frankilu, Mass. 3.6

Wanted-A capable girl for general house work. Good wages. Apply at once to Mrs. Charles Stewart, Central

Sewing machine needles, oil and sup- plies for all machines. Worn out parts replaced with new. L. P. Faxon, 8 Pleasaut etreet.

Are you thinking of buying a sewing machine? If so, you should see the Household, which Is a high grade ma- chine at a low price. L. P. Faxon, agent, Mileage books to let on Boston and Maine and N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., trip tickets to Boston, Milford and Provi- dence, all at a saving from regular fare. See Chas. H. Prince, SENTINEL Office,

Potted plautsand cut flowers; all kinds

Advertising is business news. It tells of funeral work made up;" special rates for all sooieties in town, Slade's Green- house, Central street, Franklin, Mass. P. O. Box 179. 2'T

the things which are of great dally im- purtance. It is of more account to the frugal housewife to know where to get certain necessary commodities at a less price than usual than to know of the troubles in Stam and Alaska.

A nice reserved sent for ladies and es- cort at the Concert In Music hall all this week. Free.

JOHN HENRY JENKINS,

WHU WAS ER SEE-LECK-MAN.

When yer git ter talkin' 'bout yer red hot politics,

Yer wire pullin' hosses 'n th' job they try ter fix,

"Th' party lines 'n' pollcies, 'n' platforms long 'n' deep,

With th' wotemu promises they don't in- tend ter keep,

I'd like ter take yer 'long a me to a place I know

'N' see an' ol' town meetin' #, they had em years ago.

Issues didn't sound so big, no blferlootin' wnds, "Propriatin' money fer th' school house 'n' th' ruds; Elottest time they ever had, er praps they CALII. Wuz whew John Henry Jenkins got to be er see-leck-man.

Er in the cross-ruds store, where th' farmers naed ter go,

urged by the friends of Officer Nickerson He'd set 'n' preach economy ter keep th' for reappointment is that there is no other available man for the place, Are our selectmen less able thau our over-

taxes down 'N' hold a rattlin' argument with any ' body roun'; seers? When they wanted a new man at He'nsed ter fake more paners than most any body there,

the Town farm they hustled out and found him. Is uot that course open to

'N' runnin' a town ter him wuz plain as . light 'n' air.

People get ter takin' stock 'n' finally they ran

This same Joh'n Heury Jenkine fer ter be a seeleck man.

Got elected sure enough.'n' started ju ter show

Fellera in before him lots er things they didn't know.

Ruds were never quite so rough as when be run the town,

'N' most ev'ry where yer'd go yer'd find th' bridges down;

Taxes went up quite er lot, 'n' ev'rybody knew

Jinkins' term In public life was party uearly thro'; Had er lot er argument that rounded kinder thin, But all his talk warn't good enough ter put him in agin;

He found th' job he thought so small more'n he could stan',

'Th' wise John Henry Jinkins, who wuz er seeleck.man.

Ev'rywhere its jest th' same, tho' on er bigger scale, People who talk th' loudest er th' very ones ter fail ; Criticisin' public men, 'n' telling things they know,

How they'd handle all the strings if they could lave er show.

taken apartments on West street. Don't forget the King's Daughters' and Sons' entertainment this evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Jucuh Quilter speut Sunday with relatives in Worcester. Statint Agent Judd is out after suffer- ing from a severe attack of the grip.

The road men linve been at South Franklin making temporary repairs this week

The selectmen will probably appoint a liquor officer at their meeting next Friday evening.

The selectmen have appointed E. S. Cook w measurer of wood and surveyor of lumber.

Work on the paper mill started at South Franklin last fall has been sus- pended at present.

Do not forget the Y P. C. U. socinl at the Universalist church Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock.

Manager Carter intends to have a strong team in the field this season, trolley league or no trolley league.

Augustus Boucher of Cottage street is putting a new roof on his house, besides getting it ready for the painters.

The Farmers' club meeting arranged to be held with Herbert II .. Gates next Monday evening has been postponed.

J. Tourpey and family have removed hete from Hyde Park, Mr. Tourney being engaged us a spinner in the Hayward' England. mill.

The'old house ou Emmuns street, he longing to the estate of the late Joseph Heaton, is undergoing a thorough rono- vation.

All want the Home for the Aged of Nortalk County in Franklin. Come and help the King's Daughters and Sous to- night

Link at the snit in Carter's window which the W R C. will give at the Baxter wale tat the persuu holding the lucky ml mlasion trokut.

The Mother's choise holds its next meal- lg this week Friday at the home of MIN. Chapman, on Dean avenue; topic, "Value of Planning."

Capt. Hazelton, S S. Fiske and H. E. Foster, all former players on the Dean team, will be valuable players on the Tafts college ball uluse this season.

Jucob Quilter has resigned his position with the Charles River Wuolen company and yesterday began his duties as teainster for the Americau Woulen Co. The regular meeting of the selectmen | there.

Easter eggs for coloring should be boiled hard or blown out by running a hat pin through them and then making tho hole in one end larger than the other. Blow through the smallest hule until the egg shell le empty. Eggs may be colored blue by helng dipued in blue-

Bloycle dealers anticipate a large busi. ness this yearand wheels are coming into tuwn by almost every traiu. The machine Ing. Red eggs may be made by using

red ink and purple oues by using purple

ink. If au egg does not color well a lit-

ing. The by-law has to be sanctioned by the superior court before it can be enforced, When the court has sanc-

tloned it, then the suggestion of your correspondent will be timely. May I

not also xay I am somewhat surprised to hear there is any quarrel hetweeu the Board of Health and the "School Board." I am very sure the Board of Health is

simply endeavoring to stamp out scarlet fever in mode made proper by the law, and to do this with as little inconveni- ence to anyone as is consistent with D. M. H.

towards Emmons street, and going upon the sidewalk the wagon struck against thoroughness and success. the fence near Mason's drug store and came within a few feet of striking the

There is an appearance of business at

brushing up the tools used in the street Uniunville in the way of gathering and plate glass window. Here the body of the wagon was detatched and the horse railway construction. The part remain- ing to be constructed between here and Wrentham Ceuter is easy to build, and kept an with the shafts, two forward wheels and whiffletree behind. The ani- mal turued down Emmons street and ran into West street, where he was

once work is begun on it a few weeks brought to a stop by John Geb, having

unly, probably, will be required to com- 'suffered no injury. The wagon was

track to he laid.

The Baptist church was filled to over- Rev. 1. W. Sneath officiating, assisted by flowing last 'Sunday evening at the Bap- Rev Mr. Rand of Watertown. The in- tismal service. The pastor gaye an ear-

terment was in the city Mills cemetery.

Nearly 100 tickets have already beeu disposed of tor the reception to be given by the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H , at the Opera house ou Easter Monday even- lug. There will be a large number of out-of-town guests present.

"The next meeting of the Aiden club will be at Dran academy chapel next Monday evening, wheu Mrs. Jonsette Robinson Murphy will give her pleasing entertainment, It is an open meeting. and a large audience is expected.

At the M. E. church last Friday even- ing Mrs. H. K. Jeuks rendered a sulo in a very pleasing and touching mauuer. A |the free show immensely.

duet with Mis. C. L. Stewart was alsu

highly appreciated. Such sloging is an | a few weeks ago by a fall at her home on

unusual treat in regular prayer meeting.

About 75 Italian laborers arrived in

They are wow heinz employed on the Miltond, Attleboro and Woonsocket line, which resumed the work of cou- struction this werk. The workmen are quartered at Uuiunville.

The following will explain itselt: "Born at, East Watertown, to Mr. aud Mrs. C. I. Dean a girl :

What pertains to a inbber shoe

Mr. Denn, we thought he kuew, But at the advent of this daughter llis interest lakes another quarter,"

The Y. P. C. U. nf the Universalist church will hold its regular meeting in the church parlors tomorrow evening.| The social part of the evening will be in charge of a special committee and music aud games will make up the program. All members are urged tu come aud bring thoir frieuds.

Rubber company. He was an expert '

calendar man, and has in the past' super-

intended this blass of work in various

rubber factories throughout the country.

He was abont 50 years of age and leaves a widow and two sons.

'Charles Atkinson, who takes charge of the almishiouso next week, coming from the Weymouth almshouse, has created a breeze there by his unexpected change, and the Boston Herald says: "'I'his ac-

the school of electrical engineering fu tion has caused much surprise. Over

the University of Kansas, has been slected to membership in the American.]

seers of the Poor Willis and Gardner say that Mr. Atkinson's management bss Pylisical society, This society recently been perfectly satisfactory. The board organized in New York city and aims to has of late paid considerable attention to fill the same position In this country that the Pinlosuphicul soolety does In

the matter of supplying wood to the out- side poor of the town. It is admitted clint. while the overseers believe that Mr.

: There was a large gathering of mem transactions Atkinson's have been

bers at the meeting of the Farmers' club strictly honest, they think he has been beld with Warren Il. Bright, on Central [ careless in his measuring of the wood. street, last evecing, when a very inter- William Brown of Hopkinton tias been

elected to fill the vacancy."

The grip seems to he reaching the proportions of nu epidemic. It is the wame uncomfortable disease, necording to reports, and leaves its victims with a

Al. the meeting of St. Mary's alumni, feeling that lite is not worth living. They have the consolation that they held at the convent Sunday afternoon, the following uflows were elected lar

Music Hall-Frec.

A clean fish market, complete stock of sea food, prompt and satisfactory ser. vice, Let us call. PAINE, THE FISHMAN.

Fresh cut flowers at Slade's,

prevailing idea, the month of August shows the largest death roll of any of the mouths, January and December av- eraging about the same eacb, hut not as many as August. The birtbs registered numbered 127, showing a large per cent. of increase in population as com- pared with the death roll of 73. Esti- mating from the condition of business, the reinovals from town and the new arrivals, the latter would probably show a gain over the former, so that the com- ing census is expected to show an in- crease over 1895.

In War Time.

When the civil war began Franklin's chief means of reaching the outside world was via three trains a day on the railroad to Boston, one about 7 and one about 9 a. m., and a freight with a pas- seuger car attached iu the afternoon, This afternoon train was not remarkable for speed. Sometimes it was two hours on the way, sometimes three and some- times more. It returned in the forenoon at about the same rate of speed. The two passenger trains coming from Boston in the afternoon made good time for 12 East street

the Saylor company was organized, and upon the dissolution of the latter because interested in its successor, the Colonial ending June 30 will amount to $5,000,- .000 net.

per annum. There is $29,501,000 of common stock outstanding. Net earn- ings of $5,000,000, after making pro

visions for the full year's dividend on the preferred stock, amount to $12.50 per share on the commou etock,

Dental Notice.

I have, since the death of my associate, the late Dr. John 'T. Stetson, disposed of my Boston office. I will devote my eutire time to Franklin patients of my- Belf and the late Dr. Stetson. I extend sincere thanks to all who have for so many years held confidence In my abil- ity, assuring them that renewed efforts will be made to merit a continuance of their patronage. DR. METCALF E. POND,

have a personal aswell as general and patriotic Interest in what was going on at the battlefields of the south .- Woon- socket Reporter.

Card of Thanks.

To all who were so kind to Miss Jane

are about due. You will want new pic- ture frames to brighten up the freshened | D. Fisher, especially during her last ill- ruoms, and you will want them up to. ness, aud assiated so generously at her

funeral, weextend our sincere thanks. O. D. POND, M. E. POND.

Ochee, the barber, will call at the house to du shampooing. Drop a postal to box 210 or call at his shop,

If you want to have a good laugb go to Music hall any night this week. Free to adults.

very severe and the ducturs are sald to

he unusually burg. March weather is evidently the kind that the whip germ enjoys, and the chanla of dust that fuat about are alarming some prople, who think that it Is full of disease get md.

COMMUNICATIONS,

[The editor assumes no responsibility for mat ter under this caption. This column is entirely at the disposal of the public, avoiding, as far a possible, trivial and controversial matter.]

To Prevent Mistake.

To EDITOR SENTINEL :- I read with iu terest the suggestion of your correspon- dent in regard to the blowing of w whistle at 9 o'clock for the clearing of the streets of idlers and loafers who are juvenile. But it is possible there is wie misapprehension in regard to the by-law passed at the recent town meet-

was held in their romi Friday evening, with the full board present, Bills were approved and routine matters attended 3

is muoh lighter, faster and better con. structed than five years ago and is sold for half the money. The ruling prices for wheels of good quality range from

tle gold paint put on to cover hare spots gives a pretty sffect. Eggs wrapped in hright onlicu and hoiled make odd Easter eggs. Queer effects are produced by pa inting faces on the eggs.

A horse belonging to J. C. McInness, who bas lately started a milk route in town, ran away this morning shortly he-

fore 7 o'clock. The animal, with a wag. on containing bottles of milk, started from in front of the postoffice block, went along on the westerly curhing

weather man, the conditions are favor-

able to squalls and Old Boreas is likely to get in some of his heavy work before

the robins nest again or the green grass | and flowers appear.

The Savoy orchestra of Providence has been engaged to furnish' music for the reception to be given by the Ladies' Aux- iliary, A. O. H .; at the Opera finuso ou Easter Monday evening.

Rev. S. A. Cook goes to umanal confer- ence at Fitchburg this week. He. re- cetved a umnimons recall from the off" cial board of the church and fully er. plete it. The tools, however, are being sent to Bellingham, where there is also, badly damaged aud a number of bottles containing milk were spilled on Main street.

nest aud definite sermon on. "The Con-, about Lake Pearl from Boston real estate version of Children." The ordinance wasadministered by Rev. F. B. Sleeper men, but no change of management or ownership has been reported. It may be remembered that some months ago a and by Rev. A. L. Fraser, pastor of the project was said to be talked of by Baptist church in North Bellingham, the latter baptizing three candidates into the fellowship of his church. The service closed with the beautiful baptismal ritual. which very extensive improvements would be carried out, but the enterprise fell through for some reason. It is un- derstuod that the present owner of the

Friday forenoon good entertainment property will sell, but as be has ex- was supplied to a crowd of onlookers by pended considerable time and money in developing the property to its present

Dennis Sullivan and his load of hay on Depot street. The center of gravity of the load was so far in the rear that it

lifted the forward end from the earth.

To overcome this it was suggested that

the front end of the load be held down

by two men on top, which was successful

for a moment, until the swaying of the load sideways was enough to land a good

part of it and the men in the gutter, and

as no one was hurt the crowd enjoyed

Miss Jane D. Fisher, who was injured

April-14, English high school, at Frank-

Central street, died at 10 o'clock Satur- day morning. For a number of years lin; 21, Tech. Sophomores, at Franklin;

28, Groton school, at Groton.

May-2, St. Mark's, at Southhoro; 5, Brown Freshman, at Franklin; 9, Tecb. Freshman, atFranklin; 12, Tufts second, at Franklin; 16, Phillips Exeter, at Exe-

ter: 19, Providence high school, at Franklin: 23, Brown Sophomores, at Franklin; 26, Roxbury high, at Franklin; 30, Carters, at Franklin. June-2, Thayer academy : 6, Framing. ham high; 9, Friends school; 13, Somer vills high; all to be played at Franklin.

Charles J. McDermott, superintendent of the Colonial Rubber company, died of Big Wool Earnings. it is figured that the net earnings of the American Wooleu company for the first six months of the fiscal year, ending heart failure last evening at his home on Crescent street after only a few days' ill- ness with the grip, having been taken ill the latter part of last week. Mr. Mo- Dermott came here two years ago when Dec. 31, amounted to $2,600,000. Offi- cials of the American Woolen company estimate that net earnings for the year

valuable as a pleasure resort than at present.

Scheduled to Play Sixteen Games. The Dean academy base ball team, J.

A. A. Smith manager, and E. R. Jenness captain, have arranged the following for the coming season:

the selectmen? There is noe other thought. ' If Mr. Nickerson should re- "ceive the appointment as being the only man, and anytbing should happen to him, what a condition we would be in, to be surel Sickness is among us; deatb is in our midst. Should Mr. Nickerson be taken away would the town be left the remainder of the year at the mercy of the illegal liquor seller, who, as everyone knows, has liad altogether too much latitude the past year, if the no- license votes mean anything?

SUPPRESSION.

Interesting Facts

Out of 73 deaths recorded last year 21 lived to the age of more than 75 years, and nearly all of them passed the age of 80. Many of the others were past the age of 50, and only three or four are re corded between the age of 20 and 40, which indicates a good chance of long

condition, if he sells be naturally wants his cash back as well as something for labor of brain. With the extension of

street railway service to the park, which will surely come before long from some life in Franklin for the man that has company, the place will be much more | reached the age of 25. Contrary to the

pects to return to Franklin another year.

The funeral" nt the late Mrs. Emily Fisher was held at City Mills yesterday,

Mr. and Mrs. Autonio Viquert, withı their Three children, left toduy for New York, and will sail this week from that off your winter flannels in anticipation city for Paris, where they will attend the { of sweltering heat, for while there are no snow storma immediately in sight, according to the predictions of the

Don't don your spring suits or throw

A lectie upun Japanese customs and life, illustrated by many curiosities di rect from Japan, will be given Friday night, in the Horace Mann building, at $35 to $50; good second-hand wheels can be purchased for less than half these prices.

[8 o'clock.

Eastern States and Provinces .. 0.00

West and South 9.00

11.30 M.

Milford. ...*

not quarreling with anybody. It is Fer years 'n' years he'd told 'em jest how things should be done, | How ter build ther bridges 'n' how th' town should run; No odds whether in th' field a leanin' on his hoe

MR. EDITOR :- One of the reasons

John L. Fisher of City Mills, who has been critically ill, is. reported . slowly re- covering, aud Irs brother, Walter M. Fisher of Franklin is also recovering from pneumonia.

expositiou.

James F. Ray Is having the. Otis Wales place at South Franklin put in repair, and the premises will be occupled as a milk farm. The place has been unoc. cupied for many years, since the death of Mr. Wales, and the land used for pas- ture. The dwelling 18 a large two-story bullding, pleasantly situated, and was kept in repair when Mr. Wales lived

date. The latest styles, iu perfect taste, are simple and inexpensive. Many of my new spring mouldings are in and others coming. CALKIN, Depot St. Healey & Bigelow Concert company have plenty of company, as it is present and Biograph of moving pictures free to the enaning year: President, Miss Cath fin all parts of the country and has been | adults, commenoing tonight, April 3. erine Sheahan; vica persistent, George wspecially severe in London aud Paris. The way to uvedl it is tu koop toned up and tomos are reported to be in great Keefe; treasurer, James Murphy ; Necro- tury, Mixx Anna Kelly. The next monthly sucing meeting will be hehl with the demand, Some cases are reported to be president on Filday evening, April 20.

Franklin, March 23, 1900.

Spring Changes

esting . paper un "Market Gardening and How to Reclaim Exhausted Soll" wis remdl, which was followed by a general discussion of the subject. Refreshments were served at the close.

There are few who will not be glad to see warm weather again. Somebody says that any one who can live through such a wretched winter as this has been, with the sudden changes in temperature, which have rapidly followed one another can congratulate themselves that they have a tough spot in them somewhere. Prof. L. I. Blake, who is at the head of'

paper sent out on the last train, arriving at 7 p. m., and for the public good the latest news was read aloud at the store of A. R. Russegue. Day after day, six days in the week, for months at the regular time the store would be crowded with citizens liungering for news from the front. Very few who listened did not |street. 3,6

The J. G. Ray engine company meet tomorrow evening.

Thomas MeDermott and wife have |town from Bustun on Saturday afternoon.

she has been in feeble health and the shock resulting from the fall, In which she sustained a fractured hip. hastened her death. Miss Fisher was 70 years of age aud has been a resident of Franklin the greater part of her life. Fuueral services were held at her late home at 11 a. m. Monday Rev. I. W. Sheath offi ciating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hand of Watertown. Interment in Union street cemetery.

There is $20,000,000 of 7 per cent. pre- ferred stock outstanding, which calls for the annual disbursement of $1,400,000

Will the Resort Change Ownership ?

There have bsen further inquiries lately

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 104

Author: Publication date: 1900 Publisher: Number of Pages: 436

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Publication date: 1900
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