Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 214

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Directions for Giving an Alarm Being sure that a Hre actually exists, go to the dearest box, uulock, pull down the hook and let zo. The apparatus works automatically. Close the box and remain until the firemen arrive to direct them to scene of the fre

Nathan D. Prince of Danielson, Conu., spent the Sabbath with his sister-in-law, FRANKLIN NEWS IN BRIEF |Mrs. C. H. Prince: He was on his way to Nova Scotia for an outing.

Latest Local Events and Personal Items of Interest to Readers.

Lawu party on St. Mary's church 18wn tomorrow evening.

Miss Miota E. Goweu is visiting in Providence and Attleboro.

Mr. aud Mre, Samuel Y. Reed are en- joying a vacation in Maine.

Mrs. Solon Abbott and children are visiting at Hyde Park, Vt.

Miss Sadie Gay of Pawtucket has been the guest of Miss Ethelyre Rounds. The Universalists will picnic at Lake Pearl next week, Friday, July 20th. Faamere are busy gathering their hay crop, which is better than last season. Miss Mary O'Sullivan of Pleasant street left Thureday for a stay at Narragansett Pier

George H. Graut has a large number of men employed ou the work at Heag pond.

F. M. Ballou has nearly completed his work coucreting and will finish this week.

Miss Lulu Hutchinson of Wrentham is visiting the Misses Allen of Garfield street.

The Medway & Franklin street railway bas now a turnout at the top of Richard- sou bill.

The union picnic of the Grange and Farmere' club will be held at Lake Pearl July 25th,

Timothy Healey, Jr., is now in service as one of the couductors on the M., A. & W. line.

Druggist Mason has just put iu a water power ceiling fan for the convenience of bis patrons.

"The electrics bring many visitors to town and straugers are pleased with ice appearance.

Mrs. Mary Bradley of Somerville is vis- iting her daughter, Mrs. P. Lennou, of West street.

Mrs. Uriah McWilliams returned Fri-

day from an extended visit with relatives in Marlboro.

Miss Agnes J. Slade has returned from a pleasantvisit with friends at the Oaklands, Lowell.

Mies Mary Maroney of Providence is visiting her sister, Mra. J. H. Riordan. on Central street.

The Carter Juniors defeated the Hay- ward nine on the commou Saturday af- as are of public interest will shortly be published.

William J. Whiting and family, of Brooklyr N. Y., who have been visiting bis brothe bare for a few days, go the laet of the w sk to Westport Harbor for a month or more. Their sou William J. Jr., is at Camp Algonquin, N. H., with Master Robbie Thayer.

George W. Heaton passed away at the home of his brother, Halsey Heaton, on side had secured some of the best players Emmous street, late Saturday night. He from Tufts and Holy Cross, Hazelton playing firet finely for Attleboro, while

had been in poor health for some time and hte death was not unexpected. He Griffin of Holy Croes pitched for Attle wae about 65 years of age and leaves two boro. Fox, Holy Croes' crack short etop brothers, Charles and Halsey Henton, played with North. Lauder the ex Phil- Up to within a few years ago he had for ndelphia player, was present and coach-

some time been on inmate of the Odd

Fellows' home, but lately had lived here with his brother Halsey. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon at 2.30

o'clock at the home of his brother 1Ialsey, North will endeavor to redeem Its badly

Rev. F. B. Sleeper officiating. Members

of King David lodge, I. O. O. F., attended In u hady and at the grave performed

the burial servloe of the order.

MEN OF THE HOUR.

ALBERT D. NASON.

In the series of biographical sketchers

The Fairbanks Chapter, daughters of Southern lite at that time disagreeable the revolution, held their last meeting in many ways, he returned to Massachn- of "Men of the Hour" being published setts in the summer of 1866, und en- in the Springfield Daily I'nion appears the name of Albert D. Nason, formerly of Franklin. We copy a portion of it, as the Nason family is well known in this section of Massachusetts:

Kaged in manufacturing In Walpole and Busten in last, and was burned out in the hig Boston fire. November 0, 1872. Hle then located in New York city where he engaged in the manufacturing of cor-

of the summer July 5th. Through the Invitation of the Vice-Regent, Mrs. Ev- erett of Lowell and the historian, Mrs. Allen of Walpole, the meeting took place at their camps on the picturesque shores of Whiting's pond, part of Lake Pearl. Members were present from Lowell, Walpole, Braintree, Hyde Park and Franklin. An interesting paper un one of the chapter's revolutionary heroes was given by Mrs. Metcalf of Walpole. Bueiness concerning the work of the chapter was trausacted and then as if by magic a refreshment table decorated with ferus fresh from the woods and loaded with a dainty supper came gliding through a door aud stopped In the cen- tre of the rustic dining room before the astonished gneste could exclaim at its appearance. It was fully appreciated however, and after the merry hanquet wae over, a vote of thanks wae tendered the hostess and the meeting ndjonrned till October, subject to the call of the Regent, Mrs. Margaret L. Ray of Frank- lin, the good, byes were spoken and the party left the sylvan camp for their various homes declaring it one of the most delightful meetings of the year-

The 261h Camp Meeling.

The 26th annual meeting of the Old Douglas Union Camp Meeting association for the promotion of scriptural boliness will be beld on its grounds from Friday. July 20, until July 80. No pains will he spared to render this meeting equal in interest to any of the previous gatber- ings. Prominent clergymen and evange- lists from various parts of the country will be present and participate in the services. The singing, as usual, will be under the direction of Mrs. Abble Law- rence, whose sweet voice in song has charmed multitudes. The singing hooks, "Good News in Song" and "Songs of re- demption," are to be used. It will be highly gratifying to his host of friends to know that Rev. William M. Crawford, who so faithtully tilled the position of secretary of the meeting for several years, will again act in that capacity after am absence of two years. Mr. L. E. Paine of Putnam will be caterer again, the sat- Isfaction which be has given the people for the past two years rendering him al- most indispensable to the association. "This week Friday will be observed as a

in the state. He is also connected with many other corporations, being a direc- tor in the Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust company. He was one of the day of fasting and prayer for God'e bles- sing upon the meeting. The N. Y., N. of its directors for the first three years |H. & H. Railroad Co. offers the usual excursion rates. People are already gathering to this delightful spot, which is continually being beautified, and with nature's lavish charme the grove with its ballowed association grows more lovely with each passing year.

her of Springheld lodge of Masons, hav- ing become a Mason in the Revere lodge, Boston. in 1872. He has taken the Rose Croix, which is the eighteenth degree. For four terms he has been the vice- president of the Second congressional district of the Republican club of Mass achusetts, and is a member of the Union League club of New York, the Manufac- turers' club of Philadelphia, and the Winthrop and Nayasset clubs of this city. The Nayasset club largely owes

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Store girl wanted. Address, at once, Box 342, Franklin.

11tf Wanted-A girl to do housework. Iu- quire at the SENTINEL office. Dr. J. C. Gallison will sell a lignt driving borse or exchange for a heavier one. Wanted .- A competent girl for general housework. Apply to Mre. Dr. King, High street.

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

Wanted .- A quantity of native straw. berries for preserving.

bridge, Dean avenue. Mrs. W. A. Stock-

For Sale-An open huggy and two aecond hand harnesses all in good con- dition. 'T. B. Allen.

For Sale .- A fine family residence, cor- lin. They have two children, Frances, born December 9, 1868, wbo is Mabel uow the wife of George Nye, Jr., of this city, and Albert Warreu Nason, who finished his education at Williams col ner of Crescent aud Alpine streeta. In- quire of W. A. Wyckoff. 18-tf Good rooms and board may he had at the Franklin Houee at low ratee, from $3.50 to $4.50. A. Briggs, Prop. 7tf For Sale-A new end spring, rubber tired runabout, up to date, will be sold lege, and now is associated with hia low to make quick aale. Can be seen at 282 Maiu st., Milford, Mass.

Hay, at Maple Farm, all good; 95 cts. to $1.10 per hundred delivered to any part of town. Orders at Chilson'e mar ket. O. S. Stetson. 15-tf

Cut flowers, wedding bouquets, flow- ers for graduation, all kinds of funeral designs made up at Slade's green house at short notice. P. O. Box 179.

Lawn Mowers-Don't try to mow your lawu with a dull mower. Bring it to in perfect order. It will cut better, quicker and with far less exertion.

Mileage books to let on Boston and Maine aud N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., trip tickets to Boston, Milford and Provi- dence, all at a saving from regular fare. At Calkin'e Studio, over SENTINEL office, I shall be pleased to greet all old frlende of the hotel and many new ones, and will treat them right. Table firet. olang. ""All the comforte of home," at Hotel Windsor. J. B. MCKINNON, Agent.

Advertising ia busineee news. It tells the things which are of great daily im- portance. It is of more accouut to the frugal housewife to know where to get certaiu necessary commodities at a less price than usual than to know of the tronbles in Slam and Alaska.

Seud your boys to Ochee's barber ehop for a "ellp." comfortable.

Eat fish as well ae meat. Shad, sword. fish, mackerel, blue fish, butter fisb, hal- ibut, clams and lobsters. Paine, the fial - man.

beautifully bound and at a moderate Our mattings are made of finest atuff; price. This book should be in every li-

brary, H. W. GAY, Solicitor.

ALBERT D. NASON.

A second Willoughby Nason followed

now employs from three to four hundred operatives, producing on an average

His son, Jesse Nason, born in Walpole Feb. 27, 1770, moved to Franklin in 1702 and responded to the first call in 1775; was oneof the Minute Men of '76, serving about 400 dozen pairs of corsets daily. Since July, 1894, Mr. Naeon bas been president, treasurer and general mana- ger of the company, and for several at the age of sixteen; after him followed years he personally attended to the de- his wn, George Warten Nason, who was talls of the trade, the largest of the kind a highly respected citizen of that town. He was actively engaged in general mer. cantile pursuits and a pioneer in con- etruction of the railroad through Frank- lin in 1846-9, devoting much of his time founders of the board of trade, and one to the public service, being a town officer

represented his town iu the state legisla ture. His wife, the mother of Albert D. Nasun, was Peacy Borden Cook of Fall River, a descendent of the Cook-Borden- Durfee families in that part of the old Bay State. Her father was Capt. Ben jamin Cock, who with his vessel was engaged in transporting powder and supplies for the American army during the revolution. She died in Frauklin iu 1886, having survived her husband eighteen years.

Albert Davis was her fifth sun. After very attractive home is at 20 Dartmonth Its existence to his efforts; he has been and president of this organization, His terrace, facing Terrace park, where stands a handsome fountain presented by him to the city. the completion of his stutlies in the the second and the first vice president Franklin schools he entered his father's business, in which he remained until the summer of 18fg then eulisting in C com- pany, Forty-fifth (Independent Cadet corps) . regiuneut, Massachusetts Volun- teers, He was a non-commissioued ofhi- cer, and served his term of enlistment with his regiment in North Carolina, being stationed a part of the time with His wife, whom he married in January, 1505, was Anna Frances Gay, daughter of Wilkes Gay of New York city. She is, however, a native of Franklin, this state, and granddaughter on her mother's side of the late Major Davis Thayer of Frank- his company on garrison duty at Moore- head City, N. C., where he acted as com-

genial sort of a time in Europe," says missary of the post. He then served on Uncle Silas, in the Woousocket Reporter, land the pictorial correspondenz cartes of his friends around here seem to point that way. When a Down East Yankee who had been there was shown Uncle Silas' complementary from the doctor he remarked, "Beautiful city," and in an excited manner began to describe the size of the beer glasses there, truthfully, uo doubt, as a temperance man should.

detached commissary duty under his brother, Colonel George Warren Nason, Jr., at Newborn, N. C. At the expira- tion of his term of service in the army he returned to his home in Franklin, re- maining till January 1864, when he re- turned to Newburn, expecting to enter the civil service of the United States government, but engaged iu wholesale business there from February, 1864 to June, 1860.

father in business. The family attend the South Congregational church. Mr. Nason is a Republican, but his viewa are broad, and his sympathies are gener- ous, Heie a man worthy of bis emi- bently successful career.

About thirty five went from here to l North Attleboro ou Saturday afternoon to see the first game of the series between that club and Attleboro, and were sadly year, and there is no question but that disapointed at the game. Both nines had heen atrengthened, and bad orack men at play, but Northi Attleboro had a their efforts in this direction are fully appreciated. Special committees are se - lected each week, so that the burden talls equally apon the members, all of whom take a persmial interest in the work. The club will begin ita work thie week, aud flowere may be left with Miss Bowers and Miss Hodge on Weduesday evening. decidedly "off" day, so that Attleboro wou with ease, Lipp the North Attleboro pitcher being hit at will. Had Nortb had another pitcher it would have Infus ed new life into the team and the game might have resulted differently. South America. Each

Miss Elizabeth Maher of Providence, is the guest of the Missee Callahan of Washington street.

The Medway road seut over its illum- inated cars last evening, attracting a good deal of attention.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hosford were made happy this morning by the advent of a little son into their home.

Mrs. G. P. Nasou of Swausea, who hae been visiting her sun, A. C. Mason, re turned home this morning.

Beuch, Me., for a xenson to listen to what the wild waves are saying.

Mrs. Lydia Ilarris and her daughter, Mrs. Robinson, have gone to Cottage City for a stay of several weeks.

Wm. Harrison who left town about six | most successful. It will be held on the church lawn and the American band will furnish inusle. months ago to visit relatives in England, returned to Franklin last week.

Large crowds are attracted nightly to Hoag Lake, as the entertainment this week is said to he unusually fine. It makes a very pleasant way to get fresh mir and a pleasing diversion, and Frauk Riley oue of the Keith stare is calling forth shouts of merriment by his min- strel skit every night.

The Universalist church will be |treasurer and general manager of the Bay State Curset company, was born in Franklin, Mass., July 13, 1>42. The thiroughly renovated, the pews cleaned, the auditorium recarpeted during the summer vacation. The last service will be held there July 22, the church to re- .main closed during the absence of the citizens and soldiers, beginning with paetor, who will spend bis vacation in Willoughby Nason from England, who

the Adirondacks, as last year.

Manager Enegren has arranged a plea- sant concert at Lake Pearl for Wednes .. day evening, in addition to the regular evening vaudeville attraction, The con- cert will be given by the Attleboro hand. continuing till about 8.30, when the en- tertainment commences. Large crowde are now going down nightly.

The will of Sarah O. Whiting, Ann O. Bennett, executrix, bond, $100 has been allowed in the probate court. Adminis- tration has been granted on the estate of Parker K. Farr, T. P. Farr of Rockland administrator, In the sum of $2,500, and of Edwin J. Poud, Providence, Metcalf E. Pond administrator, in a boud of $1.000.

Our Boys defeated the Ramblers of Hopedale at Iudian Rock park Saturday afternooon, 12 to 7, in an interesting con- test. Both teams played good ball, bat Our Boys did the best, work. Our Boys will play at North Bellingham next Sat- urday and will play a return game with the Ramblere at Hopedale on the Satur- day following.

A piculc of the Medway Congregational, Baptist and Methodist societies was held Friday at Lake Pearl, conveyance being made by special car via Caryville, North Bellingham and Franklin. A very pleas- ant time was enjoyed by the 325 persons in attendance, and all united iu saying

house being erected by Mrs. W. F. Ray, that Lake Pearl was one of the pleasant- three enlistments in 1775, 1776 and 1777.

on Union street, is nearing completion. When finished it will be the finest of its kind in town.

As the Bassett carriage was conveying Mrs. Bassett and Mlss Eisenhardt to the bat station yesterday noou a wbeel broke, fortunately the occupants 08-

caped injury.

'There will be a special meeting of the Ladies' Circle of the Universallet church

in the church parlor. All members are requested to be present.

l'he consolidated railroad has issued a

Many of our Univerealist friende will be grieved to learn of the death of Mrs.

epecial check to be used exclusively iu Perrin, wife nf Rev. Dr. George L. Per- the checking of bicyles and is for the |rin, pastor of the Every Day church in purpose of readily distinguishing it from the common trunk checks.

E. P. Blackmar is now permanently stationed at Hoag lake for the summer season, having leased laod at the en- trance to the grounds, erected a build- fing and opened a restaurant.

The Country club beld a contest on its links on Saturday afternoon, about half

Division 8, A. O. H., elected the fol- flowing officers for a term of one year at a dozen contestants appearing. The ex- |a special meeting held Suuday afternoon; treme heat doubtless had its effect upon the atteudance and participants,

The days of scant berry boxes are num- bered. Next year, under the benign edict of the legislature of 1900, the box- 08 must hold a quart. Old boxes will be called in and their use prohibited.

Mrs. W. F. Ray and family took pos-

"I think Dr. A. J. Gallison is having a session of their cottage at Lake Pearl last week, and are now comfortably dom- iciled in a brand new cottage uear the one occupied by B. M. Rockwood.

Wallace R. Richardson of Matteawan, N. Y., is in town for a short time, renew- ing old acquaintances. He especially uotes our new street railway facilities, aud says that Frankliu ia uuusually well favored in that respect.

The Franklin colony at Archer'a poud is up to the usual number. The electrics make it much more convenient for those who like to enjoy the freeh water breeze and still attend to businees here in the daytime to gratify their desires.

The Milford, Attleboro and Woonsock- et street railway beld a meeting yester day, a number of important matters coming up for settlement. Nothing de- finite has been given out as yet, but such

The Sieters of Charity at" St. Mary's couvent, Sietere Mary Agnes, Loretto, Euphemia, Joachim and Sabina left last Thursday evening for their annual re- treat at the mother house, Emmitte- burg, Md. Sister Angela left for the Judge Doe and wife have gone to York same place n week ago.

Active preparations are being made

for the lawn party to be held by St. Mary's parish tomorrow evening. A goodly number of tickets has already been sold and the party blds fair to be!

Ralph Dean of Watertown is the guest of his sister, Mrs. F. A. Bartholomew, at her residence ou Cottage street.

Franklin Grange will have a basket pic nic at Lake Pearl Thursday evening, going down on the 7 o'clock car.

'The east-bound flyer from Boston to New York stopped here Saturday after- noon to allow Dr. I. D. Warner to get off.

Theodore P. Farr of Rockland, Mass., wife and mother, are in town at the old home on Cottage street for a short time.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Whiting are outertaiuing her brother, Edward| Walsh, and family of Brooklyn, N. Y., a few days.

Statiou agent Judd hae gone to Middle- town, N. Y., his former home, for a week, accompanied by his daughter Pearl.

Mrs. Mary Shea and sister, Miss Nellie Tigue, of Danielson, Conn., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Feeley of West street.

Friday evening the selectmen approved bills and attended to routine work, Nothing of special importance came be- fore the board.

The M., A. & W. street railway com- pany expect to have the direct trolley line to Milford in operation before the first of August.

Some few years ago the grace on the common sold for $6 or $8. Last year it sold for $1, and this year it is offered for the cutting.

Men are at work coucreting the walk through the common. They bave fin- ished a gutter aud walk in the upper part of Beaver street, which was needed badly.

The handsome new barn and, carriage Miss Nellie A. Farr of Wrentham is visiting friends in town.

est pleaenre resorts, inland anywhere in this locality.

Last week Sunday evening at 7.30 Lo'clock in G. A. R., hall in Medfield, the first of a series of Episcopal eervices to be held was presided over by Rev. Guy Wilber Miner, rector of St. John's church here, and Christ's church in Medway. There were about thirty membere of the deuomination present, It is expected

on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock that this will be the preliminary steps about thirty five years, two of which he j of its existence. He is a charter mem-

toward an Episcopal missiou in Medfield.

Boston, The funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2.30, at that church. She was an efficient helper to her hue band. Mr. Perrin has been beard here many times with pleasure, and the sym- patby of all his friends here is extended to him.

President, Michael Kearns; vice presi- dent, Dennis Feeley; recording secretary, D. Frank Pendergast; treasurer, Matthew F. Conroy; sergeant-at-arms, William O'Connell; sentinel, John Healey; stand- ing committee, John Murray, Patrick Grady, Bernard Callabau, John Keefe, J. Frank Cody.

The King's Daughtere and Sons of Norfolk county will hold a picnic July 19th at the "Pond House" in Pondvlile. This estate haa lately been given them hy Virgil S. Pond of Foxboro, to be used as a "Home for the Aged lu Norfolk county." There will probably he ice cream, home-made candy, and other things for sale, the proceeds to be used for the heuefit of the Home. Everybody is invited-men, women and children. Let all go and do everything possible to have a pleasant time, and to increase the funds in the treasury of the Pond Home.

ed for the Attleboro team, but did not play. There are four more games to be played, the next oue coming off at Attleboro a week from Saturday, when shattered reputation.

See Mckinnon's adv. on page 4 for bar- gaius fu groceries, fixturea, wagons, eto. Sweet pens at Slade's green house.

Flowers for the Alden Club .. One of the most wisely directed chari- ties which the Alden club takes in hand is that of sending flowers to Boston, each |Rose's machine shop, and he will put it

When you come to think about it, how little one kuowe about South America. I have a book, just issued by George M. Smith & Co., of Boston, which covers the lateet interesting facts in regard to that country, covering the Panama canal, tbe laud of the Equator, the great South American desert, the irrigated valleys of Pern, its capital, down the Andes in a hand car, in the heart of the Andes, La- Paz, the Indians, gold and silver mines of the Andes, the city of Santiago, the Chilean frontler, Tierra Del Fuego, the Argentine rspublic, the trans Audean railway, the pretty girls of Paraguay, wilds of Brazil, the coffee plantations, the mighty Amazon, Venezuela, eto., etc., with scores of fine illustrations

This is straight goods and no hluff. Sauford Bros., Medway.

Daughters of the Revolullon.

One year after the close of the war, finding the habits and discomforts of

Albert Davis Nason, president and sets, organizing the Bay State Corset Co. November 1, 1885, with a partner, their factory being at West Brookfield, this state and their headquarters and sales- generations of bis family are representedl office in New York city. They estab- successively hy a series of enterprising lished another factory in this city in February, 1886, and came herg from eet led In Ipswich, Essex county, Mass., year. New York to reside in the fall of that The Bay State Corset company prior to 1712. Then followed his was incorporated iu July 1890, with a son, Thomas Nason, who removed to Walpole previous to the year 1740.

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 214

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

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