Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 128

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If clase closets have moths in them in spite of your careful spring attempts to keep them out, barn sulphur in them. Put the sulphur In an old porcelain dish and set in a wide pan of water, Ilght the sulphur and shut the closet up. Don't go far away or leave the blaze long un-

beeded. With the pan of water there is, however, next to no danger that a spark will fly off and set anything on fire. The scintilla of possibility, thongb, ehould nut be overlooked.

At the M. E. church Sunday morning

Rev. S. A. Cook preached on "Tithing, or Systematic Giving," a very logical presentation of this important eubject. Incidentally he paid the local church a pleasing complimeot by saying that in his experience of several pastoratee and

observation of many others he had never seen the equal of the Franklin M. E. church in liberal, willing and spontane- oux giving, circumstances considered. A pleasing feature of the service were duets hy Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Knowlton.

Those who miss hearing Dr. Crowe in

his "Shakespeare at Work and at Play," at Dean, ou Thursday evening, will lose one of the Intellectual treats of the sea-

son. Dr. Crowe has a host of friende here who always give him a cordial wel-

come, knowing that he more than gives them adequate return in his addresses,

and bis topic this time is que that Is full of interest to everyone, The lecture

will commence at 8 o'clock, and the prospect is that the hall will be more ban filled. The public ie cordially in- vited; admission free.

Capone's band will appear in the

Morse Opera bouse Saturday, April 28.

This famous organization is composed of firstclass musicians eome of the soln-

iets as fine musicians-as ever appeared in thie town. The music, both popular and classical, is just the kind to make a

very enjoyable entertainment. As thie will be the last concert of the season, don't miss it, Miss Helen Green, the eoprano singer, in addition to the band, makee a very etrong attraction. Tickets

of evening Michael J. Costello was ap- pointed the Democratic registrar voters for the term nf three yeare, and the present board nf engineers were re- appointed. as follows: Jobn G. Cunning- bam, J. B. McKinnnn, Charlee H. Corbin,

L. J. Kelley and William F. Buckley.

In a rattling game of base ball nn the Dean campus, Saturday afternoon, be- tween the academy team and the eopbn- more nine from the Boston School of Technology, the Dean boys were de- feated, 4 to 1. The game was one of the beet recently played on the campue and was characterized throughnut by sharp playing on the part of both teams. Both pitchers were effective, but the ""Tech" twirler had rather the best nf the argument, Jenness letting up in the 8th and 9th, wheu the visitore batted out a victory, after the score bad been tied from the third to the eightb. large crowd witneesed the contest.

For some time the board of selectnien bave recommended selling the engine owned by the town at the gravel pit on Pleneant street because it wae not pow No pereons on earth are to eo great an exteut coustautly at the mercy of both erful ennugh to run a etone crueler of the size wanted if the town bought nne. friende aod enemies as the editore and |But at the annual town meeting in March reportere of a newspaper. They muet the town voted uot to eell the engine and and at the same meeting appropriated money to buy a crusher. Nothing wae get much of the information concerning tranepiring events eecond or third band- ed or not at all. Frequently statements said about a new engine, and uow the problem before the selectmen is this: If a crusber ie bought there is on power provided to work It, and under the pres

are received from supposedly trustworthy eources which are subsequently found to be without foundation, Not one editor

quart of_ molassee. The merchant

yawned, stretched himself, opened his eyes, and then said in an Injured tone: "Well, ain't there uobody what eells mo- ladees in Franklin hut me?"

James McParland, who was arrested tion will he made with pleasure .- Ex.

George E. Duffy of Franklin Falle, N. H., who has reeigned the superin- tendency of Steveus mills, will ebortly Medway Guild Entertainment. Christ church guild of Medway will present an entertainment at Sanford ball, Medway, this evening, consisting leave for Frauklin, to take the position of the following noted Boeton talent: of agent of the Charles River Woolen Miss Flora H. Chfford, reader; Mies Bertha C. Smith, zither soloist: Walter company, with plants in Franklin and North Bellingham, Mr. Duffy hae been connected five years with Hon. Moses T. Stevens & Sons' mills, two in Haver- Eccles, impersonator; aleo, Miss Allce J. Grover, of Mansfield, violin soloist, and Roy M. S. Hartshorne, of Frauklin baritone. The entertainment will begin at 7.46 and will be followed by dancing

manufacturer, of the up-to-date echool. till 12. Ice cream and cake will be on Hie career as a mill man line beeu one |sale.

latter Is Dexter B. Hathaway, aged 83, who celebrates his Toth anniversary in connection with music. Other friends, of marked success, brought about by well nlong In years, are to assiet. Mr. thorough training, close application, sa-

Partridge and Mr. Hathaway formerly gacious judgment and rare executive [ ability .- Lawrence American,

St. John's Guild will open its annual spring falr on Monday, April 30, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at Odd Fellows' hall. It will run Monday and Tuesday evenings, and many fancy and useful ar- ticles will be for sale. The first evening there will be a May party, with a May- pole dance and sale of May baskets. There will also be a supper served in the small ball. Tuesday evening there will be an entertainment in the large hall, consisting of a dramatic sketch by a party from Mansfield and a lecture by Stanton H. King of the Sailors' Haven, Boston, on "Twelve Years Before the Mast." Mr. King will bring with him a advertise. Advertise in busy times be-

cause the iron must be struck wlille It is hot, and advertise iu dull times to heat the iron. It can be done .- Charles Aus tin Bates.

There has been a great amount nt! sickness in town this winter. There heartfelt thanks of the pupils and friends

nf the school is assured. As a result of this entertainment the public ore in- vited to see in Miss Reilly's room tbe following pictures: John Alden and Priscilla; Song of the Lark, by Millet; Reclining Lion, by Bonheur; The Sbep- herdess, by La Rolle; Holland Wind- mill. In Mr. Frazer's room are: Plough- ing, by Bonheur; The Horse Fair, by Bonheur; Aurora.

iu Miss Reilly's room, while Homer, Tbe Centaur and Achilles, The Fight for the Standard bang upon Mr. Frazer's walls. Dr. Hodge bas belped to sweeten tbe school life environment of the Thayer students and bas their appreciative thanks.

Somewhat over a year ago Mrs. Thayer presented to Mr. Frazer's room a por- trait of her late husband, Rev. William 31. Thayer, which picture is a benedic- tion to each child as be looks upnn it. A

some pictures taken from her former residence-The Old Oaken Bucket, Home on a Furlough, Signing the Agreement in the Cabin of the Mayflower, Emancipa. tinn Proclamation, and the late Mr. Thayer'e certificate as a member of the Pilgrim Society.

Friends of the school and pupils alike are grateful to ber for ministering to the adnrument of the uncomely schoolrnom walls and for the pleasant way in which sbe gave the pictures.

The citizens of Franklin are moet cor- dially invited to vielt the schools and nute their attractiveness. We try to do our work faithfully and any juet criti- cism will be gratefully received.

In behalf of the above-named schnole, their teachers and ecuvol authorities, allow the writer to thank you, one and all, for your generoue support in our good cause, and it is the hope that other rooms in town may be more beautifully adorned by the efforte nf schonl friends. The good work has an excellent start; may it go on ! C. F. F.

Pupils

of any of the echouls intending to avail themselves of the school diecount ebould plan to come in as soon as possible. The possibility of bad weather, added to the rueb of clase work near the end of the term, makes delays unsatisfactory to all concerued. "Come early aod avoid the

rush." CALKIN, Photographer, Depot St

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Allen's wood yard ie now connected by telephone. Call for 26-3.

To Rent-Cottage bouse, seven rnoms, steam beat, Creecent street. F. Lesure.

Up stairs tenement to let nn Central street, Inquire of A. M. Haggart. 6t Wanted-Capable Proteetaut girl for geueral bousewnrk. Mrs. T. L. Martin.

For Sale-Coal of all kinds aud prices rigbt, A. M. Haggart, Central street, near the bridge. 17Ttf

Get your round - trip Boston, Provi- dence and Milford tickets of Charles H.

Milwaukee is a beautiful city, conven- the Franklin House at low ratee, from $3.50 to $4.60. A. Brigge, Prop. One thousand fine pansy plants, 500 geranium plants, 1,000 aster plants, also a full line of vegetable plants for sale at Slade's greenhouse.

jeutly located ae regards railroad facili- ties (reduced rates, etc), with fine hotel accommodations and private homee avail. able if required. The tinely appointed building konwo as the Athenæum (of in tereet to club women ae tbe result of the pioneer women'e stock company) is to be made a center for the informal inter

course of delegatee and visiting club members.

Card of Thanks.

To the friends aud relatives, as well as tnem bers of Wonewok tribe, I. O. R. M., who were sn kind to me in my late be- reavement, I sxtend my heartfelt tbanke. JAMES B. MCKINNON.

models.

Fine hair cutting, smooth sbaving, razors honed and put in order. the barber.

Ochee

TYPEWRITING done at THE SENTINEL office.

Read the business announcements

People are very forgetful. They have to tlunk pretty hard to remember the

Pictures al W. M. Thayer Bullding. Miss Reilly's and Mr. Frazer'e rooms vice-presidential candidate two cam- have been most successful this year in paigus back, and yet hie was pretty well picture decorations. The pupils have advertised at the time. It has been

shown untiring zeal in the good work. ing a few cents each, in ways interesting as well as amusing. Mr. Fraser's scholars, by selling old rubbers and giv- ing a magic lantern exbibition, nperated by Master Johnnie Deemond, bought the magnificent picture, Sir Galabad and His Horse. truly said that the time to advertise is Miss Reilly's pupils purchased a beauti- all the time. In business there is no ful picture, Pharoah's Horees, by earn- such thing as standing still. A business man must go forward or he will fall back. Even if you do just as much business this year as you did last, some other fellow is doing more business and he is getting ahead of yon. Each year's efforts should be to exceed last year's sales. The only sure way to do it is to

At the suggestion of Supt. Daniels, Miss Reilly and Mr. Frazer, with the assistance nf friends and pupils, gave a benefit entertainment, from which over $30 was netted. One most pleasant fea- ture was the willingness of ' all those taking part to give their servicee. The

West and South

Providence.+ Boston and East

6.40 0.44

Milford++ MAILS CLOSE FOR

Providence. .. ... ates an 8.45 A. M.

Eastern States and Provinces ..

West and South.

9.00

Milford.+. .

Eastern States and Provinces 11.30 M.

West and South. .. 4.05 P. M.

Eastern States and Provinces 4.80

North, South, East and West. 7.15 Sunday Mail closing in all directions at 5 P. M. MATTHEW F. CONROY, P. M. Franklin, Mass., June 17. 18g8.

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC FIRE ALARM.

BOX 6-Cortier Cross and Central streets. 8-Ceutral street, head of Summer street. 13-Corner Emmons and Main streets. 23-Arlington street, near corner Wachu- sett street.

24-Nasou's Crossing. 3%- Corner Union and Central streete. 11-Union street, near Beaver, opposite St. Mary's Church. 43-Corner of Garfield and Crescent streets. Two Blasts-Fire out. Une Blast-Testing apparatus.

Directions for Giving an Alarm. Being sure that a Bre actually exists, go to the nearest box, unlock, pull down the hook aud let go. The apparatus works automatically. Close the box and remain until the tremeu arrive to direct them to scenie of the tire

FRANKLIN NEWS IN BRIEF

Latest Local Events and Personal Items of Interest to Readers.

Elijab Leonard is quite ill at his hoine on Cottage street.

the address "Border of helth, Boston, mass." Aud on the other side was thie interesting communication :- "DearSir- Please come at 19 F-street. down stairs to hear the smell."

Medical Examiner J. C. Gallison wae called Friday to examine into the sud- deu death of an infant child whose mother lives in New Hampshire and is visiting a French family on Fisher street. Death was due to convulsione and a per- mit was given for burial.

A husiuese directory, covering the At- tleboros, Wreutham, Franklin, Foxboro, Medway, Medfield, Millie, Mausfield, Canton, Walpole, Norwood, is being

Arthur Jenckes is the new conductor upon the street railway, having resigned compiled, aud will be distributed free,

by Mr. Authony, connected with the New Bedford Standard.

Postmaster Conroy has received a eup ply of two cent postage etainp books con- taining twelve, twenty-four and forty-

eight stamps. The books are sold at one cent advance over the price of stamps. The stampe are protected from sticking by parafine paper. They will be found very convenient.

A subscriber calls our attention to the fact that he lias two kittens 10 months old, each of which recently gave birth to kittens. All of them being destroyed but one, the twn motbers now take turns in providing for the little one, one of tbem staying at home while the ntber gove out foraging.

An exchange says that a girl, named plain "Mary" at her birtb, dropped the "r" when she grew up, and became Mies May. As she began to shiue in a eocial way, ehe changed the "y"" to "e," and eigned her letters Mae. . She was mar- ried, and oow elle has dropped the "e," and it's juet plain "Ma."

It is told that a Franklin merchant who does not advertise wae dozing in his store the other day when a little girl came in with a nitcher and asked for a

two weeks ago nn two charges, one for oruelty to animale and the other for drunkenness, was tried before Judge Dne In the dietrict court on Saturday. The complaint nf cruelty to animals was dismissed, and on the obarge of drunk- enneee McParland was adjudged guilty and fined $15. He paid.

G. I. Partridge, aged 73, is to assist in a concert given by an old friend iu Graf ton, ou Tuesday evening, May 1, The here. He is an educated, progreceive lilll and Andover and the remainder

A clean fish market, complete stock nf sea-food, prompt and satisfactory eer. vice. Let us call. PAINE, THE FISHMAN. Fresb cut flowere at Slade's.

railway with the Medfield aud Medway Ilne was also set in place. Considerable gradiug on Village etreet yet remaius to be done to level the road. It is expected tbat the poles and wires will be in posi tion by Wednesday, and in the meantime a new generator ie expected to arrive at the power bouse in Norwood, the gene- rator at present in the oower bouse being unable to furnieb power hardly for the care running between Millie and Med field, as they ruu very elow. Work will aleo be commenced immediately upon the Franklin road, which will probably be completed in June. Next Sunday bide fair to eee the missing link between Mil ford aud Boeton eupplied.

A Treat Promised.

Mrs. E. K. Ray is planning to atteud the General Federation of Women's Clubs' blennial of 1900, to be held in Milwaukee, Wis., June 4 to 8, inclueive. Prince at the SENTINEL office.

It ie the generally accepted verdict that

Good rooms and board may be bad at

To Rent-Cottage of six ronms, Seaeide Park, Hyanois. Apply to Mre. J. E. Clarke, 90 Union street, Franklin. 24,27,1,4*

Weights and Measures.

Notice is hereby given to all interested persons to bring in their weigbts and measures to he examined aud eealed ac. cnrding to law.

F. L. DAVIS, Town Sealer, Cor. Ceutral and Summer Sts.

Advertising ie businese newe. It tells Now le the time you want a wheel. The uext six weeks are likely to be as fine bicycling as we sltall have thie eea- son. If you are to purchase, oall at the Orient Cycle Agency, 72 Uulon street, the things which are of great dally im- portance. 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 where we have a full stock of 1900 Orient | troubles in Siam and Alaeka,

Orient wheels at the present prices are the obeapest, ail thinge considered, be- cauee they are the best. Call and exam- ine tbe 1900 models at the Orient Cycle Agency, 72 Union street.

See Farrington for genuine bargains in curtains. No need to go nut nf town.

Furthermore, by the generosity nf Dr. Hodge, twelve steel engravings have obliged to keep on the road most of the | been presented to the Thayer building, time. The principal trouble seems to six of which have been framed: King have been grip, which manifested itself Lear in the Storm, Leander, Music are in various forms, sometimes resulting in pneumonia and at other times conges- tion of the lungs.

with a license law makes it easy for a stranger with two or three dollare to load

made by the short measure employed, and when the amount delivered is taken a rate bigber thau the market price has under consideration it is often fouod that With more than 100 miles of bighway in the limits of the town tu look after a supposedly small price. The profit is and keep in ordinary repair, and from $7,000 to $8,000 to do it with, each year the road problem is a vexing oue at the best, and when we remember the liability in thie climate to big enow storms, which make many hundreds of dollars' extra expense necessary to shovel out,

been paid, Then, too, there bave been a number of cases where bills were banded these peddlers to change and tbe ouly | tbe problem becomes still more perplex- few days ago Mrs. Tbayer also presented change fortbcoming was a change in lo- ing how to make ends meet-money and expenses. No man is a perfect road cality. Many of these peddlers are sneak

builder and repairer, able to see all defi- nite resulte of his practical work before actual trial, and there is naturally a cer-

tain amount of criticism always ou tap

whatever is done, much of it no doubt

honest, even if illogical, So_tbe.problem gove on from year to year withnut a per- fect solution, but this year, with a little more money than last year and no large deficit for enow to begin with, and an

sity, Fred. V. Hussey, of Franklin, wbn bas heen cbosen eubstitute debater in the contest between Brown aod Dart- mouth., "Mr. Hueeey is a member nf experienced road builder ae pilot, there

may be as near a satisfactory ending of the annual campaign as could be ex-

the senior clase and is very popular among bis college clasemates. He is a member of the Delta Pbi, and bas been pected.

prominent in a good many of the student organizations. He ie a good speaker

and presente a logical argument. He is the president of the class, and ie & member of the class day committee for the coming commencemeot. He played on his claee base ball team during his freshman aud sopbomore years."

The case of Thomae Killela, wbn had been convicted in the district court bere

up in the Dedham court last Wednesday on appeal and we concluded Friday, when a jury acquitted Killela after de- liberating an hour and a balf. At the time of bis arreet Killela was riding from Wooneocket to Franklin on an electric

car, aud wbile on Rbode Ieland territory was ejected for alleged disorderly cou- duct. He was arrested by a Bellinghamn constahle ou the Maseachueette eide, the conductor making the complaint, and was brought bere and locked up Kil- Tela, who livee here, threatens to bring a civil euit againet the Woonsocket Street Railway Company for falee deteotion. Attorney Henry E. Ruggles represented tbe defendaut.

thieves also, and clothing, etc., bas often-

times been missed after a visit of one of nne of these itinerante.

The Providence Sunday Telegram bas a picture and the following very flatter- ing notice of noe of Franklin's bright young men, a etudent in Brown univer-

tioual list of forty was made out last evening and the remaining three meu will probably be secured today. W. H. Wales and Arthur A. Pond from Frank- lin were among the original nine eelected. The fact that Franklin is unprovided

a team with vegetables of unknown qual- ity and peddle them from door to door at

of wood, while standing upon it on Sat- urday last, subjecting bimself to a severu sbaking up, and affecting him somewbat internally. He was drawn as juror in the murder cese of William J. Young charged with the murder of Benjamin F. Coolbrotb of Randolph, but was oblig- ed to present himself Monday and be ex- cused from service. One hundred and ten jurymen were examined on Monday and noly nine were accepted. An addi-

number of seamen, who will dance sailor dances and sing the "Sailors' Sbanties." There will also be a number of musi- cians and elocutionists from Boston.

T. B. Allen fell from the top of a load

bas not for inany years been the great amount of what might be termed serious cases in town, as there has been this winter. And wbile the number of seri ous cases has been large, the number of cases which have not been termed seri- ous, but which has had the effect tn keep the patient indoors for a time, bave been something enormous. This doctors have been more than busy. They Itave been kept on the jump night and day, and many of them have been

Eastern States and Provinces. West and South .....***:**** Eastern States and Provinces

12.00 P. M

The new fire pump for the American Woollen Company's mill arrived Friday. The work of luying the water pipes, which has been in progress during the past few weeks, is now nearly com- pleted

played together "on the road."

or reporter in a thousend willfully In- ent conditione the expenditure would be jures either friend or foe by mierepre- sentation. Go to them and aek for a cor- rection, and if your caee is just you will useless. And ae there is no money pro- vided for an engine or autbnrity to pur- cbase one the board feele that nothing ehould be done. be received politely and proper correc

at Dana's, oo eale Wednesday: Orches- tra 35, balcony 50, general admission 25.

At the meeting of the eelectmen Friday

Approaching FrankIln. The laying of the tracks of the new Medway and Medtield Street Railway Company in Medway wae completed Sat urday evening. The tracks were con- nected with the tracks nf the Milford and Medway Street Railway Company, and unw there is a continuous line of track from Milford to Medfield, a distance of thirteen miles. The switch that will connect the Medway and Franklin etreet

Mrs. E. K. Ray is to entertain the Muthers' Section at Elm farm nu Thurs-' day afteruoon, when Dr. Kate Sanborn of Forest firewards were appointed as fol- Med way is to epeak upon a subject of it- fowe: William F. King, Chas. R. Gowen, terest to all who have to do with the James M. Parker, Charles E. Woodward, | last winter of disorderly conduct, came bringing up of children. A most delight- ful afternoon is promised. Fred H. Johnson, T. J. Daniels, H. T. Gates, Albert J. Newell, Frank S. Hill, E. P. Proctor. H. M. Bullock was drawn ae juryman for the civil term at Ded- ham.

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THE SENTINEL, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 24, 1900,

Che . Franklin . Sentinel.

Published Tuesdays and Fridays.

CARL B. JOHNSON, Editor and Proprietor MRS. C.B. JOHNSON Associate Editor.

Subscription Price $2 a Year in Advance.

Entered at the Post Office at Franklin. Mass., as second-class matter.

ADVERTISING RATES.

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All tired ont- Once a day's work didn't use him up so- Now he comes home with an aching back, aching head, aching limhs, feel- Ing tired, miserable, discouraged, It's the kidneys.

The hackache is kidney ache, tired kidneys-

They are not filtering the blood as they should-are leaving the uric acid and other poisons in the system- The kidneys must be strengthened- Well kidneys make a well man.

Doan's Kidney Pills

Make well kidneys-they are not a new medicine-nnt an experiment- they've been tested and thousands en- dorse their merit, Here's a case of it: Mr. J. W. Parker, carpenter in the wood turning department of the Fitchburg Car Shops, Fitchburg. Mass,, says: "in the month of February, 1896, I was asked by a gentle- man who called on me to publicly give my experience with Dean's Kidney Pills, What I gave him for publication has appeared in our Fitchburg papers, I was interviewed second time over two years afterwards when I told my interviewer the following: Ever since my original statement appeared in the Fitchburg papers, 1 have been repeatedly asked by people in the shops where I work, on the street, and by callers at my house if the said statement weretrue. Ioften wished it were in Halifax, and in allowing my name to appear as an endorser of Doan's Kidney Pills during the coming year, I want is that. oughly understood that they proved of great betleft and from my experience 1 can con- scientionsly say they are one patent medicine upon which people can depend to do as represented."

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 128

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

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Publication date: 1900
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Number of Pages: 436