Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 13

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Baptist Church Week of Prayer. The meetings of the Week of Prayer at the Baptist church have been exceeding. y interesting, and gaining in numbers and spirituality. The large vestry Was not sufficient to hold the people, and they have ( verflowed into the small ventry. The sermons by the different preachers have been of a marked evangelistic char- acter, appealing directly to the heart and conscience.

Rev. A. H. Davis spoke Monday eve- poiuted to hold office for the term of three years. The Governor may remove such director at pleasure and may ap- point a director to serve for the unex . pired term. ning on " Troublesome Thoughts ; " Rev. G. H. Horton Tuesday evening on " The Blind Man;" Rev E. C. Ramette Wed- neaday evening on "Unbellef." Rev. A. B. Loremer was unable to be present Thurs- day eveuiug, but seut an excellent sub- stitute, who spoke on "Sons of God." Section 2. Said director shall visit the several cities and towns for the purpose of inquiring into the manner of the in. struction of music, of conferring with teachers and committees, of lecturing There was fine solo singing Mouday eve- ning by Miss Lillian Coleman; Tuesday upon the subject of music, and in gen- eral of giving and receiving informatiou, evening Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Stewart reu- dered three duets, spiritual aud diviue 10 their tendencies; Wednesday Rev. E. C. suggesting improvements and rendering Ramette saty "Tell Me the Old, 'Old Story " in French, and offered the Lord'a Prayer in French; Thursday evening Mr. J. R. Hosford, choister of the choir, Manager Partridge's Benefit. and Miss Fanny Darling, alto, sang two duets, finely bleuding iu harmony and melody

This evening Rev. R. M. Briggs, of Woonsocket, will preach. The meetings have proven a great success. The large that has been presented at Smith's andiences that have gathered have beeu theatre this season. The storm in Apia bay, Samoa, was applauded to the ecbo by the audience, causing the curtain to he lifted five times before the people

delighted with the short, earnest spiri- tual services, full of the Holy Spirit and prayer. Some conversions have taken place, and more seemed promised very svou. The Sunday congregatious are very large. Four are awaiting baptisıu. The church is in a spiritual and revival state, aud has a grand corp of workers.

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To Let-Two pleasant rooms, steam hent. Juquire at Denu avenue. 12, 16, 19 All sorts of stove wood, from trash to heavy oak, at the School street wood yard

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For Rent .- House for oue or two fam - ilies. tuquire of Michael Boyle, Dale street.

12,16,19* Wanted-A girl for general house- work. Apply to Mns. C'HA>. F. NYM, Central street. All orders for flowers for the Masonio ball will receive prompt attention at Slade's greenhouse. 12

For Sale .- Three second band copper pumps, butt little used, aud lead pipe. Apply to Dr. Geo. King. 12,19,20

Wanted-A girl capable of doing geu- eral housework, to whom liberal wages will be paid. SENTINEL office, 15-tf

Good rooms aud bonrd may he had at the Franklin House at low rates, from $3.50 to $4,50. A. Briggs, Prop. 7tf

To Let-Cottage, on Winter street 9.12 near corner of Summer. Apply to Rob't Souther, 30 Fifield avenue, Providence, 1. I.

At Private Sale, very low-One uphol - stered easy chair, one cheap truuk, one paper wash tub. Inquire at SENTINEL, office. 12ª

To Let .- Tenement on Central street, with stable room if desired; electrics every thirty minutes. Also for sale, express wagon, pung and harness. Sabin Hubbard. 20.5,12

Potted plants and cut flowers; all kinds of funoral work made up; special rates for all societies iu town. Slade's Greeu- house, Central street, Frauklin, Masa. P. O. Box 179. 2T

Round-trip Boston tickets can be had at $1.05, (less than the five-trip rate), of Chas, H. Prince at SENTINEL office. Also round-trip Providence and Milford tick- ets at a saving of 120 from regular fare. Mileage books to let at 2440 per mile.

We will pay $18 per week to Christian man or woman to qualify for permanent position of manager and correspondent In their bome county. Enclose self- addressed envelope to R. A. Sherman, Secretary, 17 West 42d St., New York.

awu right ou. Do np your neck in swad- i ents of ments dles of all kinds; hent up the house to eighty-and have a good cold the rest of the winter. It is ten to one thnt the mam or papa, who sees with horror

After Christmas

Olives Salad Rolls Salted Nuts Assorted, l'lain aud Fancy Cake Large Fancy Ornamental Icos Small Mixed Fruit Ices

Spun Sugar

Sultana Rolt, Claret Sauce

Frozen Pudding

Brown Bread l'arfalt

Bombe Glace Tom Toul with Jelly

for a life of Moody.

TYPEWRITING done at THE SENTINEL offee.

Fresh cut flowers at Blade's.

Don't foll to learn the three-stop be. fore the Masquerade.

The Congregational Sabliath school las added severity. Ave volumes to its the family joy running off with his library. One hundred and ten persons skates contless and withnut lils neok- Private dancing lessons, preparatory tecelved roll of bonor badges last Sunday cloth, will have more oold aud thront for regularity of attendance during the troublex thian the careloss boys. The | for the Masquerade, Jan. 25, by appoint- past quarter . ifnot that you feel cold is no sign' that ment, N. T. Kazee.

dry

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Ladies' Auxiliarve No. 19 A, O H will meet this evening.

The N. E. O. P. enjoyed a social dance on Wednesday evening.

Mrs. L. K. Dearborn has returned from a visit to New York.

Capt. Rudolph Sommers is out after an enforced stay in the house since Christ- IUa8.

Wesley Fiske is confined to the house by illness and is threatened with pueu- monla.

The Deans and Milford will play at basket ball on Saturday evening at the gymnasium here.

Miss Rachel Thayer passed a more comfortable night last night, but is still in a very critical condition.

Ralph Tracy severely injured the fore- finger of his right hand while pounding ice with a stone on Tuesday.

E. F. Harttmann and suite raised up the chiefs of the Red Men's lodge in Nor- wood on Weduesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Stewart and Rev. F. B. Sleeper enjoyed the Moody themuorial meeting iu Boston ou Monday. A uumber of young ladies in town are planning to hold a "summer dress porty" in Red Meu's hall on Thursday evening, Jan. 25.

Don't forget the reading at the High School hall next Tuesday evening, as Mr. Williams is a most capital enter tainer.

Alpbonso Bri gs has removed his family to West Stoughton. His friends bere trust that they may be pleasantly situated.

Chas. Stewart will sing. Come and help will be held ou Jau. 22, aud the lecturer us by your attendance! There will also

be service Saturday night.

Next week the services will be held in the new aud beautifully furnished audi torium.

"O come, let. us worship and bow dował let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." " Whosoever will, let him come and take of the water of life freely."

The modern redowa, which some one has aptly named the hobo dance, will be danced at the Masquerade.

Richardson's Market.

Wagner

Selection-"Frolle of the Brownies" .. Duet-(Flute and French Horn). . Vogler E. C. Carr. This week we have some fine poultry. Turkeys and chickeus from 15 to 18 cents, fowls from 12 12 to 15, home tuade pork and sausage 12 cents. Bud. long's fainous pickles, horse radish for 10 to 15 cents, swoet pickles 20, mixed Suln for Trombone. Medley-"Merry Go-Round" Beyer C. Holmes and F. Emery, and plain pickles 10. We have some- thing uever before hondled here, the famulik Franco- American canned soups, Finale-"Impecunious Davis" . Mills A. I. Ripley.

all kinds; you have seen themadvertised, bat never tried them. They have uo

NENU.

Now is the tinte to get a goud, ripe; equal, just the thing when you have

cold. Put all the heavy clothing yon

All the vegetables and choice

Lobster Salad

Creamed Oysters Bouchesse of Chicken

A lull, but a fine opportunity to sit for the photo'a needed to return for those recolved ds Christmas gifts. A special trade on Inrge photos for a few weeks, at. CALKIN'S STUDIO, Depot St.

Neapolitan Harlequin

Orange and Raspberry Shoebel Coffee

leaving the pier and arriving at Jersey City, was so real that some of the audi- euce fancied they would have to get off tbe boat. There were numerous changes of costume and the scenery was entirely the company's."

Manager Partridge has secured this great company for his annual benefit, which takes place Jau. IS. This same play was seen here two years ago and was said to be the best ever seen in Morse Opera house. As many are in. quiring wheu tickets can be secured it is certainly wise to get them early. Went on sale at Dana's Jau. 10. Prices 25, 85, 50 cents, and 75 for balcony.

A Free Ride to Woonsocket. Take the electrics to Woousocket, visit the big Longley clothing house, purchase your clotbing, hats, caps, gents" lumisli- ings, etc., and save enough money to pay for your ride, your diuner, and get the best values you ever purchased.

We must sell all these goods, and un sacrifice is great enough to stand in our way. The stock is all uew and iu first- class condition, aud ls worth at whole. sale today nearly a third more than the prices named at this sale.

C. E. LONGLEY & Co., Depot square, Woonsocket.

No dance was ever given here with 50 fue a list of "accompaniments " as will be the Masonic ball next Weduesdny Emerson's Market. evening. The music and banquet will be [ lamb, 15 cents; rump aud sirloin steak a tient. Turkeys, chickens, fowls; legs of

from 20 to 25c; round steak 15c; pork and sausage 10 ceuts, spinach 20c, let. tuce, radishes Boston Market celery and the best selected Cape

Cod cranberries, Heinz saur krout 10c. Try Heinz India relish. All the vegetables. Finest butter in town. Canned goods of all kinds

Instruction at Home. P. DeW. Hodges will be at the Briggs hotel next week from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m., to give information in regard to the Home Correspondence School of Busi- ness, of Springfield, Mass. The teaching is done by mail, on thorough business principles. A person can study evenings aud continue his work by day. Come and hear the details of the work, its practicability and profit.

In spite of Prof. Burrington's opposi. tinn to Speaker Myers the lattor made him chairman ot the committee on edil. oatlon aud also contiuned him on the committee on parishies and religious societles.

A daughter was born to Mi. and Mis you will have a cold, for you may ofteu

Charles A. Robinson, at the home of her take cold while you are quite warm. It

mother, Mrs. L. A. 'Harris, on Sunday. is the body which is cold and which is

Marstmi Sanborn ... albert & Farrington, Woonsocket. Superior Court Notice ....

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Uthee Hours from 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 p. m. Satur days, 6.30 m. m. to d.15 p. m. Sundays from 9 to 10 4. m. Money Order Department from 6.30 a. m. to 7 p. m. MAILS OPEN FROM

North, South Eust and West. .

7.20 A. M.

Providence. . . ..

0.90

Eastern States and Provinces

12.00 P. M

Eastern States and Provinces ..

1.40

West and Sonth

5.10

Providence.

6.40

Boston and East .. Milford. .

8.40

MAILS CLOSE FOR

Providence. ..

9.05

Hastern States and Provinces.

8.45 A. M.

West and South

9.00

Milford . . . .

Rastern States and Provinces .. 11.30 M.

West and South .... ..... 4.05 P. M.

Eastern States and Provinces. 4.30

7.15

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC FIRE ALARM

BOX 6-Corner Cross aud Central streets, 8-Central street, head of Summer street. 13-Corner Emmons and Main streets. $3-Arlington street, near corner Wachu- sett street.

24-Nason's Crossing. 32-Corner Union and Central streets. 41-Union street, Dear 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 fire actually exists, go to the dearest box, unlock, pull down the hook and let go. The apparatus works automatically. Close the box and remain uutll the firemen arrive to direct them to scene of the fire

AN ADVERTISEMENT

Simply telis the public what you have got. If you never tell the people don't expect them to ask you. That's all there is to it.

FRANKLIN NEWS IN BRIEF

Latest Local Events and Personal Items of Interest to Readers.

Mr. Poor, who has been in feeble health for a number of years, died on Wednes. S. H. Barrett has returned from the day, the funeral ncentriug today. lle. was sixty - oue years of age, a veteran, aud received a peusion.

A friend who is watching the Boer war very closely says that Geb. Joubert nas Håid: ""Eoglaud Is mighty; but" God is alinighty, If it be His will, that we he annihilated, so he it " It doesn't look much like annihilation thus far. Again, the Boers have done one thing which shows good common sense in the eyes of prohibitionists, During the war the sitle of intoxicating liquors is for bidden in the 'Transvaal.

Members from the two Rebekab lodger at Woousocket and the West Medway lodge were present at the installation ceremouies held by Lady Franklin lodge Tuesday evening iu Odd Fellows' ball. "The occasion was a most enjoyable que and the visitors were entertained hand- somely by the local members with a banquet, dancing, etc. The following officers were installed: N. G., Lizzie S. Cook; V. G., Bessie Clements; secre- tary, Harriet E Turner; treasurer, Sarab I. Razee; financial secretary, Addie W. Jewett, chaplain, Emma J. Clegg.

Franklin has paid its county tax of $2,788 to County Treasurer Smith. The total amount for the entire county is $160,000, divided thus: Canton, $3,857; Cobassett, $4938; Dedham, $7071; Dover, $SSO; Foxboro, $1714; Holbrook, $1338; Hyde Park, $8142; Medfield, $1261; Med- way, $1201; Millis, $010; Milton, $17,- 285; Needlim, $2833; Norfolk, $452; Norwood, $3238; Quincy, $15 880; Rau dolpli, $2000; Westwood, $904; Wey- month, $6214; Wrentham, $1883; Brook- line; $57,714; Braintree, $4142; Belling- Imam, $660; Avon, $738; Sharou, $1495; Stoughton, $2714; Walpole, $2071; Wel- lesley, $0500.

mier, aud for that $30,000 had been speut a short sermon by the pastor, S. A Cook. [ and 45,000 miles traversed.

Subject, "The Almost Christian " Mrs. The next meeting of the Alden club

will be Mrs. May Alden Ward, who will speak of the "Moral Problems of George Eliot's Novels," 1

Among the Attractions.

Great preparations are been made for the masquerade hall, which Miss Razee's dance class will give Jan. 25 in Murse opera beuse. Are you going ?

The ananal Roll Call of the Baptist church will he observed next Tuesday evening. A fine program bas beeu pre- pared, and both church and congrega tion are cordially invited to he present. Tbe last car from Woousocket was stalled by the ice last evening this side of Unlouviile, and about twenty "camped" in the car till six o'clock this morning-a rather unpleasant ex- perience.

In these days of big fortunes there is a good deal said of large gifts, and sure- ly no mau is to be blamed simply be- cause he has amassed large wonlth. The methods of obtaining it is often open to questiou. The following from an ex- change hits the unil on the head: "Rock- efeller and other multi-millionaires every little while throw out a few huy- dred thousand dollars for some public and already wealthy institution and their names are published to the world as great beuefactors. If they would stop grinding the poor by demanding monopolistic .prices for their goods iu order to pile up more millions, they would be benefactors ludeod. It is base hypocrisy to needlessly raise the prices of the uecossities of life at the expense of the struggling maxses, and then give liberal instalments to public institu- tious."

Farmers' Club.

:lip Farmers' club met Mon , Jan. 8, with Dr. T. L. Mar- ct, "The Diseases of C'attle "+ Trr. Martin said, in part, een one of the worst diseases yinan to contend with, milk hich there had never heen a medy. It attacks the best most useful age and condi-

one of the astronomical party had been left behind, immediately provided her with a special steamer to take her straightway to her destination, a favor not to be refused. Fortunately an Ainu was taken aboard by her permissiou, who, though he almost fell prostrate at first sight of the strange white woman, :"iming again and again, "What is it? What is it?" was finally induced to tell many of the strange and Interesting tales of his people. Mrs. Todd before her return was able to make a very valu- able collection of Ainn things which she afterward presented to the Peabody in- stitute at Salem.

All were thrilled with excitement as| Mrs. Todd described the last few days of waiting for the eclipse, the preparations made, the enthusiastic interest of the Japanese officials, many having come unudreds of miles tu this remote spot to see the strangers-and finally the weath- er. Alas! the weather; how it can fill

aid in such instruction.

Section 3. Said director shall receive snch compensation as the Governor aud council may determine.

The Bridgeport Evening Post of Jan. 5 says, "A good-sized audience saw one of the best melo-dramas last evening

were satisfied. The ferryboat scene,

the soul with despair! Beautiful days were succeeded by two of rain, then the fuat day came, calm and bright, and all weve glad. It darkened suddenly, then cleared, darkened and cleared till within a few minutes of the exciting moment that all had looked forward to so long. Finally it cleared enough for one of the strangest, most awful, and most mag- nificent sights ever viewed by man, but not enough for a single perfectly clear picture to be taken by the patient, en- thusiastic astronomer who had himself luvented an electrical instrument by which his different telescopes could have taken 400 fine photographs iu the two and one-half minutes while the eclipse lasted-if only the clouds had among the people. The service tonight lifted. Such is the life of the astrono will he of social interest. There will he Revival Services.

Revival services at the Methodist church still continue with great interest. Several have been converted, and the Spirit of the Lord ix working mightily

tion (just after calving), and has nearly always proved fatal. , At first she is ex cited and restless, and soon after her steps are uusteady, and she lays down and cannot rise, growing weaker aud wenker, then is unconscious till death, Within the last two years a remedy has been discovered. The first cow to which he gave this remedy was perfectly uncon- scious when he was called, and in two days she was eating and practically well. Since that time he had given this remedy many times, and in all but one case it had been a success. In horses spinal men- ingitis is practically the same dixease, and the same remedy ix nearly a sure cure. Remarks and questions by many of the club made it very instructive. After adjourument another hour was spent in social chat, lunch and hol cof- fee, making it a very enjoyable evening.

age, and had been a member of the Con- gregational church for about thirty years. The widow is nearly prostrated with grief, and there are six childreu the Japanese government, hearing that

est sympathy of everyone in their afflic. tion.

West.

Joseph P. Bassett is confined to the house by illness,

of Nature," . The Answer of Man," "Identity in the Lile Beyond," "Pro gress in the Immortal Life." These topics will be discussed at the vesper services at the Universalist church,

Investigation shows that the fire at Heury Poor's house, at South Franklin, was probably caused by mice. The loss was about $2,000 on the house, and near

ly the same upon the furniture, The dependent upou her for support. In- neighbors did noble service in assisting. deed, the stricken family have the deep-

there is no town bylaw against the prac- tire, yet the law of reason should be in effect. If a light is to be left over night in places of business It should be an

electric light, and pot a kerosene lamp,

or sooner or later sad results are likely warm cordiality, took possession of thein to follow.

and sent the expedition by special shamer to the northern part of the island of Yezo, to Isashi, the spot chosen from which to make their observations.

In the meantime the sight-seers of the party left at Tokio traveled through dif ferent parts of Japan, seeing many

Homena of the eclipse of 1890 in Northern Japan, and was made possible by the generous assistance of Arthur James and b:s father, Willis D. James, of New York, who put their beautiful yacht, "Coronet," at the service of science and sent it from New York to San Francisco, laden with the heavy and valuable in- struments of research. Here the party of scientists and travelers embarked for their trip across the Pacific to Tokio, where the Japanese government, with

visor of drawing, who has carried on a similar work concerning drawing that is uow proposed for inusio, and the signers of the petition have realized the benefit to be derived and the need of something in this line. The petition is as follows: To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court as- sembled :- The undersigned petitioners of Massachusetts respectfully represent that music is taught in all the public schools of all the cities, and in more than $0 per cent. of the towns iu the Commonwealth; that said cities and towns are giving such instruction entire. ly Independent of one another, and with varying and imperfect results. Where. fore, your petitioners pray for the enact. ment of such legislation as may be expe- dient to provide state supervision of the instruction of music in the public schools, either hy the appointment of a state agent or director, as provided in the ac- companying bill, or by any other method. To this she has received the signatures of some of the most influential people of the state. The bill will be introduced by Prof. L. L. Burrington as follows: Sectiou 1, The Governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall appoint a director of music, whose term of office shall commence the first day of October, 1900, and who shall hold office for the term of three years or until a successor is appointed, and thereafter every three years a director shall be ap-

what a rare trent was in store for them, - Scene after scene of this wonderful trip was' brought vividly before them. The expedition was organized by Prof.

West and South. ........ I Provinc 1.25

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F A. Hartshorne received a fine present from his son, Fred, recently in more often taken from ton much chith- the shape of a handsome meerschaum . pipe, taken from the Maria Theresa, one of the Spanish vessels destroyed at Santi "The practice, which is altogether ton common, of leaving lighted kerosene lamp burning in stores, especially under ing than from the lack of warmth .- Ex. change. ago. It must have belonged to an officer of high rank, as it is a valuable rellc. Look out for poor punctuation. A newspaper said: "Two young men from Fous que. It pats human life and prop erty in peril. It is not an uncommon Leoti went with their girls to Tribune to attend the Teachers' institute, and Is thing for kerosene lamps to explode, or soon as they left, the girls got druuk." the blaze to shoot up ont of the lamp The comma belonged after the word girls . chimney in such a way as to set lire to the woodwork or something else near by and canse serious results. Although

Interest in the meetings at the l'ongre- gational church continues with increas- ing force, new faces helng seen each eve

ning. The pastor, Rev. Dr. Sueath, pre pares himself very carefully for each service, and a spiritual uplift is manifest. 'The afternoon meetings have also proven very helpful.

To the suggestion of an editor that ap- ples may be kept through the winter by wrapping each one in a piece of news paper, a cuntemporary suggest that the newspaper must he those on which the subscription has been paid, otherwise dampness resulting from what is "dew" may cause the fruit to spoil.

Rev. Dr. Hodge proposes a series of discourses on the question, "ts Death the End?" He will speak of "The Answer

A Terrible Bereavement

Word was received here Wednesday morning that Alfred Whiting had just been killed while at work at the Broad- way bridge in Roxbury. He was work- ing upon the bridge with a number of men, and as he was in the act of driving a nail, and with his head down, he was struck by a train of empty cars which was backed down upon him. His skull

strange and beautiful sights. Finally, when Mrs. Todd found herself ready to rejoiu the expedition, she found herself hundreds of miles away, with no direct way of communication. With & young was fractured, and he was taken to the emergency hospital in Boston, where he died in about a half an hour, never hav ing regained consciousness. The funeral will be held on Saturday, at two o'clock, Japanese companion she started on the long trip, her soul thrilled with longing for adventure and discovery, and with a great desire to learn all about the strange at the house; his pastor, Rev. Dr. Sneath , aborigines of Japan, called the Ainit, officiating. Deceased was fifty years of among whom uoforeign woman had ever before traveled. Instead of the difficult trip she had pictured, fraught with ex citing surprises and strange adventures,

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 13

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

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