Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 17

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F. G. Saylor ia now located In East Taunton, where he has a rubber reclaim ing business, having been burned out at Norwood.

The Universalist Ladies' Soclal oirole meets tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the realdeuoe of Mrs. Fred L. Davia, Sumo- mer street.

The prospeots are that the High school will be filled this evening to liateu to Mr. Williama, the reciter, with an inter- esting program.

The ladies who attend Manager Par tridge'e benefit Thursday evening are requested to remove thelr bats during the performance.

Mr. and Mrs William C. Lyona uf Cum bridge spent the Sabbath with Rev. Mr. Sneath, ulno Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. Wein- schenk of Dorchester.

Attisboro and Providence, The funeral will be held at the house on Wednesday morning at 11 o'olock, Rev. Dr. Hodge officialing.

Lincoln .J. Carter's great naval drama, "Under the Dome." in Dresser Opera house Thursday night was undoubtedly the best play seen here for a long time. It was produced by a very strong cast of The concert and ball of the Rambler On Thursday, Juu, 18, Deputy Supreme base ball club, to have been held in Governor Edward Lincoln of Bostou will install the following officers of Gov. oharacters, fourteen people boing repre. Munio ball tomorrow evening, has been indefinitely postponed. sonted. A very large lot of special Winslow colony, No. 84, U. O. P. F .: scenery is carried nod It was shown to Nathan B. Arnold Ins returned to his Gov., Charloa MoDougall; lieut. gov., very good advantage even on the small dutien at the J. F. Ray office after a two | Mrs. McNamarra; sec., Laum Les While. stage. Some of it was very realistic, on weeks' ooufinemont to lila residence on ney; col., E. F. Hurttmanu; trens., E. O. nocount of a lame haok.

poolally thin forn-dock of the ferry bont Simonds: chap., Abbie G. Bassett; from Hoboken to New York, with the

perfectly natural noise of the engines,

swish of the water and rattle of chining "Then fell upon the house a suilden gloom, as she entered her duck and was moored; ' A shadow on those features fair anil thin ; also the firing of the admirai's salute And softly, from that busbed and darkened Hatch; permanent member, A. J. GiallI- son; rep., R. Sommers. Two angels Issued where but one went in." root -Longfellow. from the assembled war vessels in the Harbor; the storm scene, showing the The following musical programnie will he given by the American band orches tra, 10 pieces, at Manager Partridge's benefit on Thursday evening: Military march, "First Brigade;"' nverture, "La Trentou going to her doom, was as real- intic u piece of stage setting as wax ever shown in town, and the curtain had to he ring ap several Times before the au- Dindeme;" rag. time march, "The Belles dience bad ween anthiclent of the thrilling of Dixie;" medley march, "Where the scenes.

Sadly dissonant with the chimes of the Sabbath bells and the gladsomd beauty of a perfect winter's morning came the nuwelcome tidings of the death of Ra- chel M. Thayer, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Addison M. Thayer, after a mouth's wearying and exhausting battle with typhoid fever. Not a little of the time she had been delirious, ber thought being mainly upon her studies at Dean and the necessity for her immediate, presence again in ber classes at that in- stitution.

All that medical skill could do was bers; trained nurses watched every symp- tom, encouraging or otherwise, but for the past week or two there was nothing but to wait for the turning point of the fever and hope for the best. Thla came on Saturday night, but then the already enfeebled frame was unable to sustain the heavy demands made upon It, bem- orrhages set in and the young life slowly ebbed away.

It is of infinite comfort tu the grief stricken parents to remember that her last words were, "Don't cry, papa; I'm only going home." Her life had been a singularly bright and sunny une, and one of her joyous nature could find in it much of pleasure and happiness for ber- self and others. Indeed, she had often said that if people were as happy in beaven as she was unon earth it must be a veritaule paradise.

It ia not difficult to believe, and it is a pleasing thought withal, that her en trance into the other world was marked by a welcome from ber grandfather, Rev. William M. Thayer, who died a year or two ago, and whom sbe loved dearly. One can imagine her saying to mourning loved onea:

"I hear a voice you cannot hear. Which says I must not stay ; I see a hand you cannot see, Which beckons me away."

Sbe was gifted in many ways, an spt pupil, developing into an excellent scholar, a clever musician, and as a child possessed a certain grace of movement peculiarly ber own. She was the idol of her parents; who lavisbed & wenlth of af fection upon ber, and was exceedingly popular with ber mates iu school and out. Gifted with a lively, vivacious dis- position, she made friends easily, win. ning them to her by very force of attrnc. tion.

In the newly remodeled bouse every effort bad been made to provide for ber

'The funeral will be held nt the house on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Rand of Watertown officiating. assisted by Rev. Dr Snenth of this place. She was 16 years and 3 months old at The time of her death.

Words are indeed inadequate to ex press the grief of the parents as they face the future with the loved one out of [ sight, though Ao constantly in memory, and not umatuniky the question comes to them as it wouhl Lo us, "Why should this thing be? Why this young life cut off' in its first blossoming when the fu- ture appeared to hobl for it so much of happiness and joy?" The only answer which comes to aching hearts is:

"The death chance comes. Neatb is another hfr. We bow onr beads At going out, we think, amil enter straight Another golden chamber of the King's, Larger thau this we leave, and loveller. And then In shadowy glimpses, disconnect, The story, Hower-like, clogen thuis its leaves. The will of God is sil in all. He makes, Destroys, remakes, for His own plessure all." Hailey.

Revival Services.

Revival services at the Methodist church still continue with ever increas ing luterest. This week has started out. beiter thau any week thus far. A large

and muiny others are deeply interested. ! "Behold what Gud hath wrought!" This week will finish these special ser- vloex. "There will be u meeting evary tilght including Saturday. Speclal sing Ing al every service, solos, duets, quar- tet, etc. The gospel of Jesus preached In its shuplicity is proving itself to be "The power of God unto salvatiou to ev- ery que who believes." Come as often ax you can tlils week. This is a gra- cious season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. You oanuot afford

tonight. Bring your friends and weigh- bork,

Have you takon that trip to Woon- sookst yet to get your clothing at Long- ley's? Don't dolay till the bargains are

Accident or Murder?

The cause of the death of Joseph Sum- ner is still unknown, though every effort is being made to ascertain it. Last week District Attorney Harris notified County Examiner J. C. Gallison to make nn ex- amination, and this was done by The Drs. Gallison and Dr. (rowley. They report a fracture of the skull and a bruise upon the head, the fracture not necessarily causing death, but that might be a pos- sible result. The stomach was removed and is reserved for future examination. No smell of liquor was discernible almut the person of Mr. Sumner when he waa examined, though that does not imply that be had not been drinking. Tha body is still under the control of the district attorney, who bas giveu permis . sion for its removal to Foxboro and placed iu a tomb.

The story had gained credence that iu bla pockets was found a bottle of landa. nom. This was not so, but a small half- ounce vial of chloroform, none of which had been used, wax found, and another still amuller bottle empty. Those who know him assert that he was accus- tomed to carry it with halm to alleviate the distress of asthma. Various stories are current upon the street such as being met on the way to Woonsocket, when with Woolford, and having the appear- ance of being tied Into the wagon, Wool- ford being out of the carriage at the time. If such be the fact, it would give all the more color to the theory that Sumner, in his intoxicated condition, fell from the buggy, and was replaced by his companion and brought to Frank-

lin. Whether Wuolford realized the

condition of his companion may never be known, as only he can say, and it is doubtful if he could be drawn into any thing incriminating, provided there he anything of that nature.

For forty years Joe Sumner has been noted in the vicinity as a sport and a man who wanted to get along withont hard work. For many years he lived on a farmo in the south part of Wrentham and occupied the attention of the officers who watched for illegal liquor selling. For the past few years the public bas seen and heard little of Joe. It is said at times he was almost a total abstainer from alcoholic liqnors and at other times a hard drinker. He was more or less associated with the Woolford boys, Frank and George, for many years the. Woolfords, when young, living near the northern line of the town of Wrentham. Sumner has one or more sisters living, but no children.

Woolford says that Sumner said when leaving a friend whom they met while ont driving : "I will never call on you again." Woolford also said that the dead man spoke to him something about death, but he could not remember what it was, because he was so drunk at the time. His was simply a recollection, be said, of some talk about the matter, but his memory of what it was failed him.

Atall events the matter is at a stand. still until there is further action by the district attorney, which will not be until all of the facts are placed before him, so that he cau decide as to bringing the matter before the grand jury. Mean. while public interest is at a very low elb. and it is quite likely little further thought will be giveu the matter.

Private dancing lessons, preparatory for the Masquerade, Jan. 25, by appoint- ment. N. F. Razee.

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To Let-Two pleasant rooms, steam beat. luquire at 14 Dean avenue. 12,16,19 All sorts of stove wood, from trash to heavy onk, at the School street woud 12tf 12,16,19ª yard, For Rent. - House for one or two fam- ilies. luqnire of Michael Boyle, Dale street.

For Sale-Coal of all kinds and prices right. A. M. Haggart, Central street. near the bridge. 17Ttf All orders for flowers for the Masouio ball will receive prompt attentlou at Sisde's greenhouse.

Wanted .- A loan of $600 at 6 per cent .. to be amply secured by merchandise. Address X., care of SENTINEL. 16-11 Wanted-A girl capable of doing geu- eral housework, to whom liberal wages will be pald. SENTINEL office. 15.tf Good rooms and board may he had at the Franklin House at low rates, from $3.50 to $4.50. A. Briggs. Prop. Ttf

Wanted .- Washing to take bomn, or will go out by the hour. Apply to Mrs. Farrell, East street, opposite blocksmith ahop. 16+

'To Let .- Tenemeut on Central street, with stable room if desired; electrics every thirty minutes. Also for sale, express wagon, pung and barness. Sabiu Hubbard. 29,5.12

Potted plants and cut flowers; all kiudx of funeral work made up; special rates for all societies in town. Slade's Green- house, Central street, Franklin, Miks. P. O. Box 179. 2T

Get Round-trip tickets to Milford, 50c Providence, 00c; Boston, $1.16. them of Chats. 11. Princo at SENTINEL office and save 33, 12 and 10c from reg. ular fare charged for resportive trips. Mileage booka to Ist.

A clean fish market, complete stock of

to miss It. Come, and welcome, Come | ses food, prompt and satisfactory ser-

vice. let us call. PAINE, THE FIAUMAN. The moderu redowa, whiob some one has aptly named the hobo dance, will be danced at the Masquerade.

TYPEWRITING done at THE SENTINEL

office.

Fresh cut flowers at Slade's. ge. ..

is stated, came out of the lunch cart with a coffee cup in one hand and threw It at Conductor Ward, but the cup went wide of the mark and went through a window glass instead. Mahoney is ssid to live in Cambridge.

"Home Again."

"There was a happy reunion at the Sanger homestead on Pond street last Saturday. For the first time the entire family of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Sanger were together. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Chamberlain and Miss Grace B. Sanger London, Eng. ; Mr. and Mrs. Wales R. Stockbridge of New York and Mr.

and Mrs. William H. Sanger and four children of Boston. With the latter came Miss Mina E. Wells, one of "Grand- ma" Sanger's California "girls." The children and grandchildren, coming from New York and Boston, met at the

station at 9 o'clock. A light express wagon had been transformed into a comfort and convenience, consulting her plenic wagon, which carried the entire party to the farmhouse on Poud street. "Home Again" wss sung with much earnestness as the team drove up to the door. After that fuu reigned supreme until the children and grandchildreu de- parted on the evening train for Boston. taste aud wishes to a marked degree, little thinking bow brief would he the time afforded her in its enjoyment. Only a week before her death she was awarded, with others, the badge for constant attendance upon The Sabbath school, it being taken to her bedside hy her dearest friend and schoolmate, Miss Marjorie Ray. Among the flowers that will tomorrow grace her casket will be one from the Sabbath school in loving remembrance of her.

The family was together at the silver wedding anniversary eighteen years ago. Mr. Sanger was then in business in Cali- fornia, whither he returned immediately after that interesting occasion. In the following year the oldest daughter was married, and shortly afterwards Mrs. Sanger and the two unmarried daughters joined Mr. Sanger in California. Since then the family circle has not been com- plete until last Saturday's reunion.

H. R. Chamberlain, the husband of Abbie Sanger, is the European corres pondent 'of the New York Sun. He he- gan bis career as a newspaper man on the Boston Journal, and one of his first "assignments" brought him to Franklin to write up the opening of The railroad line between this town anıl Providence. He baa written several books that have bad widespread oirculation, the best known being "The Farmers' Alliance" and "Six Thousand Tons of Gold."

W. R. Stockbridge, the husband of Harriet Phippa (Daisy) Sanger, is junior member of the export commission firm of Cumming & Stockbridge of New York and Hamburg.

W. H. Sanger, the aon, is assistant clerk of the Massachusetts Senate. For- merly he waa connected with the Boaton Journal and covered Franklin news for that paper. His wife waa Nellie S. Bridg- man, daughter of Joseph C. Bridgman of Hyde Park. C.

Unionvillo plant, and it is expected that A lull, but a fine opportunity to sit fur number have already been converted,

the photo's needed to return for those received as Christmas gifta. A apeclal trade on large photos for a few weeks, at ! CALKIN'S STUDIO, Depnt St.

Advertising is business newa. It tells the things which are of great daily im- portanoe. It is of more account to tlre : frugal housewife to know where to get oertnin necessary commodities at a less prico than usual than to kuow of the troubles in Slam and Alaaka.

Do you dance the four-atep schiut- tiache? A new round, easy and extreme- ly fascinating. Learn it before Jan. 25. Mrs. Charles Raud will shortly canvass for a life of Moody.

Go lo Ochee's barber shop and get a "wiuler" hair cut.

Don't fail to learn the three-step be- fore the Masquerade.

produced here again hy special request later in the season. - Southbridge Herald. Night Officer Counor is looking for

William Mahoney, a Boston mason, who has been working in town lately, and whom the officer had in custody for a

.me on Friday night on the charge of breaking a window in an electric car while the latter was stopped on the bridge in Central square, Mahoney und been placed in the locknp about 11 p. m., the officer not locking him in a cell, but

wel, although he was permitted to have allowing him the freedom of the corri- dor. Officer Connor lucked the outer door and then went to the store of Alfred Farrington, where he had In keeping the remains of Joseph Sumner. When he went to the lockup next morning he dis- regular counsel had he so desired. The offense for which he is now undergoing a term of imprisonment is for absence without leave, to which charge he plead . ed guilty. Had Kingsley been found guilty of desertion the sentence would Covered that Malmney had escaped. The

undoubtedly have been at least two years' imprisonment and the taking away of his citizenship.

A rather significant thing in regard to and returned on a late car, which was the death of Alfred Whiting comes to in charge of Conductor Ward. Trouble our notice. Although a member of the arose between the conductor and Ma- Congregational church his work for the railroad, especially upon bridges, had not admitted of bis being at home upon

the Sabbath, since that was the time when his services would be most in need, turued la the bridge. Here Mahoney, it

on account of the light traffic upon that day. But upon the Sabbath preceding his death it came about that he spent the day here. He attended evening ser- vice and also went into the after meet

ing. While there be spoke briefly in re

gard tohis faith in God. It is safe to say that nothing could have been further

George W. Cochrane left today for from his thoughts thai that within a Bangor, South Dakota, where he will be few short hours he would be called upou associated in business with his half- to put that faith to the test. brother, E. H. Cowell, a former resident fhere and a pupil at Dean. Mr. Coch rane's friends trust that his new venture may be both a plensaut aud a profitable one.

Christ Church Guild of Medway will give an attractive entertainment this evening, at 7.30 o'clock, in Sanford hall, which may be of interest to Franklin people. Stanton H. King, superintend ent of the Sailors' Haven, Charlestown, Boston, an ex.Seaman of varied and ex tensive experience in the Merchant Ma. rine and U. S. Navy, will deliver a lec- ture replete with anecdote, wit and ad- venture on "Reminiscences of Twelve Years Before the Mast." Mr. King will bring with him six sailors, who chance to be in port, wbo will sing "Sbanties" or Sea Hauling songs and choruses, and will give the remarkable sallor dances which so delighted a Franklin audience recently. After the entertainment all who wish may dance on the fine new floor until 12 o'clock.

The officers of King David lodge, I. O. O. F., were installed Wednesday evening by D. D. G. M. Whitaker and suite, as

The funeral of the late Alfred Whiting |follows: N. G .; B. H. Cochrane; V. G., was held ou Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house, bis pastor, Rev. E. H. Ferrer; R. S., George W. Blake; F. S., Frank Bacon; treas., S. Arthur Dr. Sneath, officiating. The attendance Perkina; W., E. F. Harttmann; con., E. of mourning friends and relatives was of especial comfort to the sorrowiug widow. It is understood that Mr. Whit- ing left an accident policy amounting to $1,000, which can hardly fail to be ap preciated at this time.

J. Fitzgerald; O. G., J. D. Sanborn; 1. G., J. D. Hatch; R. S. N. G., George H. Gatchell; L. S. N. G., Harry Norris; R. S. V. G., Pedro Nones; L. S. V. G., F. V. Osborne; R. S. S., W. J. Stewart: L. S. S . Joseph Snodgrass; chaplain, O. B. Blake. The district deputy grand mas- ter was accompanied by the following suite: G. W., E. Lewis; G. S., E. Mc- Gaw; G. F. S., A. Willard; G. 'T., James Carpenter; G. J. G., Louis Fisher; G. M., S. Cowell, all of Wampum lodge, No. 195, of Wrentbam. A banquet followed the work.

The machinery was started in the new linen mill at Unionville last week, and operations may be said to have been commenced, although not as yet on a large scale. There are twenty new looms set up and in ruuning order, and a quantity of toweling was turned out last week, the first ever manufactured In This section, Four looms are now kept running and the company intend to have the twenty new looms In opera- tion as soon as weavera cau be obtained. The Textlle plant at Worcester, which ia still running, will shortly be closed and the machinery removed tu thie

A new role in regard to caltiug out atatlona has been put in force hy the inangement of N. Y., N. H & H. R. R. Instead of just thursting their bends In- side the doors and shouting lodistinct names, the brakeman are now required to advance toward the centre of the cur and announce thut "the next station will be Milford, Bellingham or Fraukllu," as the oase may be, iu a volce that is clear and distinot. Conductors have been ar dored tu strictly enforce the new rules.

All Franklin fremen are requested to meet in J. G. Ray engine house tomor

The Lawrence Guild will theet with Mins Eda Hough on Cottage street for its monthly literary evening tomorrow (Wedursday) evening at 7 o'clock.

The Austro Hungarian consul is mak Ing inquiry for Rosalie Szwice, supposed tu be living in Franklin or vicinity, and for whom he has important papers.

There will be uo meeting of Griffin court tomorrow evening, the regular meeting night, the cont having kindly given up the meeting room to the Masone traternity.

The electric cars ran half hourly to Hong's pond Sunday afternoon and were well filled with people bound for an afternoon's skate. The pond was crowded with skaters.

into som time last night and a number of jugs of cider carried off.

Meetings are being held this week on 'Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings in the Congregational church. There have been several oonversions and the outlook for others is very good.

The young ladies who had planned to hold a summer dress party at Red Men's ball on Thursday evening, Jan. 25, have decided to change the time and place

The Annual Parlsb Meeting of St. John's Mission will be held at the Rec tory on Crescent street tomorrow even ing at 7.30 o'clock. All Parishloners aud persons regularly contributing to the support of the Mission are entitled to be present aud to vote.

The Masonic ball tomorrow evening promises to be all that its promoters bave hoped for, and its success is as- sured, barring the accident of uufavor- able weather. Many out of town guests William Coutu of Watertown spent are expected this year from Woonsocket, Milford and elsewhere, and the society event of the winter is anticipated.

Ice dealers have been barvestiug their | supply of ice for next year's consump- tiou. It is the most solid ice they have been able to gather for many years, as it was the first freeze of the season and no surface water or raiu or snow was frozen into it. Consumers will find that it will last in their refrigerators or ice water tanks much longer than the porous, snowy ice.

Dean won its second victory at basket ball at the gymnasium on Saturday even ing, when the Milford High school team were their opponents. A fair-aized audi- ence look on with deep interest, for the game was lively and exciting, with the Dean boys having the best of the argu ment throughout, although the Milford players put up a good game. The score stood: Dean 15, Milford High: 6.

Amos Ryder died at the reaideuce of Mrs. Albert Newsll, on Sunday, In hls in the spring the mill will be oper- sevputy.first year. He with a paiuter by fated to its full capacity and that between trade, but has heeu unable to work for a alterattous and additions to the building 150 aud 200 bands will be at work. The are now about completed nnd the com- pany la loaiuk no time in the effort to have the plant runuing to its full oapac- number of years, baving suffered From iujurles by falling fre mo a ladder. Some months ago he also broke his hip, still further Incapacitating him. He had no relatives here, but lind sisters living in l ity at na early a day as possible.

Hergt nt-army, Lena Holbrook; dept. wergt., Aunle Jacoby; inside sentinel, row evening to choose a president of the John Bassett; outside sentinel, J. D). Frauklin Fire men's club.

A very large andience wns pres- Sweet Magnollas Bloom;" medley over. ent taking into consideration the sever- fly of the weather. The play may be ture, "War Songs of the Boys in Blue;" inarch, "Our Naval Cadet;" "Pastimes on the Levee;"' galop. "On the Campus." The orchestra will be accompanied by Mrs. Mabel Tracy, planist.

In a letter received here recently from John Kingsley, who is serving a six- months' sentence in the prison at Charlestown navy yard, the writer states that he was not convioted on the charge uf desertion, but, on the contrary, was acquitted on that allegation after trial, in which he acted as his own coun-

officer says that. he will have Mahoney teturned here for trial 1t is stated that Mahoney went to Woonsocket Friday

honey mu the trip, and when the car Jenched here Mahoney got off at the luidge and went into the lunch cart. The our went on to King street and soon re-

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 17

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

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Publication date: 1900
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Number of Pages: 436