Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 311

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Modern Merchandising at the Woonsocket Furniture Store of Austin S. Cook & Co. Old U'nele Jasper, the colored preacher, made his fame from the text, "The si .. do move. " It is even more certain nuw . adays that the world moves, and new ideas must be cast into the business of the bour without a pause Times change and whoever stands tor success must keep up with the procession tu the very second. Stepping off the thilley car in Woon- socket and alighting at the glistening furniture store of Attstin 5. Cook & Co., oue realizes the full forer at that Heat ex ... pression, "up to date " The windows are alive with cheerful bonsefurnishings and seeto to say "come in " The Jurward march of this store has of lute been a generally remarked topic, and the tea sons become apparent in a ten minutes' tutır of The emporiumi.

The unctions juoprietor is the first man tu give you a welcome. Smiling pleasnutly, he remarked uffhand with a light lowering of the voice, "I adpjoie I'll have to let the cat out of the bag. Fun see the secrets uf unr success right here are getting to be pretty well kuuwn. First of all, we buy nothing but gouds that will wear and give gond service The durability Then we offer them at the lowest living profit, so the selling price is right down reasonable We give liberal credit to everyone who is honest and means to pay in the end, and then we stand by each patron with patience in case of sickness or any nufureseen hard- slip. That is, perhaps, one reason why so many bny of us and bring in their friends "

Moving forward and looking over the store with its wide balconies looming up like a theatre. the visitor is impressed with a splendid gallery of bright pictures just taken from their crates and offered at astonishingly low prices

Beyond is an array of chamber sets that make a gentleman feel for his purse to cunut ont the price New mirrors line the walls like silver and gold, and parlor whits cover the floors adjacent, while Morris chairs with rich, soft cushions seem to say, ' Rest, perturbed spirit, rest."

Couches near by, crockery down yill- der, netal heds over there, parlor cali nets on the side aud an eight-thousand dollar carpet and iug stock all guarantee "there's enough for all who enter. " Upon leaving the store with a heart full of satisfaction, the last remarks heard were, "Come again. There goes one of our white and gold delivery wagons. By the way, we deliver these things free and make two trips to Frank liu each week, Good-bye. Our doors open easily whenever they happen to be closed, Success go with you and return with you Tell your friends about us and bring in all your folks and let's gel. acquainted all around. There's your car. Au revoir."

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fresh cut flowers at Slade's greenhouse. "Trash wood, ready ent for stove nse, at Allen's woud yard.

Tu Reut .- A desirable tenement of six rooms; $12 per month. Inquire of O. T. Doe. 14 tf

Wanted .- A girl to do general house- work. Apply to G. H. Grant, School street,

18-tf Girl Wanted-A girl to do general housework. Apply to Mrs. Alfred Far

ringtou.

21-tf

Sherman

Sinisou

Cass.

G. Carr

Harris +

0 Kirkaldy

J. Carr ...

Edwards

Robinson

Woo Iward .

D White.

Couk.

Card of Thanks.

I hereby cordially thank my friends for the surprise tendered me and also for the affectionate spirit ahowu since I

sight of her children. The conditions came among you. Words juadequately express my feelings for the members of the choir, who always reapouded cheerfully to overy demand on their time | ibut, clams and lobsters. Paine, the fiab. These are fish days. Shad, sword- fiah, mackerel, blue fish, butter fish, bal- and abilities, and co-operated so faitl. fully and lovingly with me.

Miss D. G. GRIFFIN.

Freab cut flowers at Slade's greenhouse

A new lot of potted planta, ferus, rub ber plants, palms, etc .; cnt flowers, roses in large or amall quautlties; funeral de- sigus well made up. Slade's greenhouse.

Two chairs at Ocbee's barber shop, Accomplished bair dresser iu attendance. Short waits.

Attempted Sulcide.

William S. Nickersou, who was sen-

Two Leaten Chinamen have leased Dean Academy 5, Groton School 0. The Dean football team defeated the fruin W A. Pund the store formerly oc- cupied by J. B McKinnap as a grocery Dy. T. L. Martin went lo Providence this morning to get a new llaynes Ap- person gasollte untomolnie, which ke Groton team at Groton on Saturday by n in Central square, where they will open a has just purchased for his brother, Dr. score of 5 to 0. Groton averaged about G. A. Martin. The doctor intends to fifteen pounds heavier than Dean and drive the carria e up here in spite of the had the advantage of playing on their

this week the pastor, Rev. S. A. Cook, main, which will give it a practical test own field, beside having a large crowd of the following list of officers, who were supporters to cheer them on. But, in

over the country roads of this vicinity.

'The teachers' convention to be held at the Horace Mann building on Wednes day, October 24, will be an interesting affutr. Upon the evening previous Prof. Henry T. Balley, who bas beeu beard bere a number of times with great ac- ceptance, will speak at the same place on "The Needs of Manual Training In Small Towns." He should be heard by every one interested in education in town.

E. C. Abbott, attended the second Nor- folk seuatorial convention in Boston yes- terday, renominating Frank A. Fales of Norwood for senator. Joseph Walker,

Bon of ex Congressman Walker, was nom- inated as member of the state central committee. Dr. J. C. Gallison was to have represented George W. Wiggin, Esq , upon the delegation, but was pre vented.

The members of Fidelity lodge, A. O. U. W., are looking forward to next Thurs- day evening with much pleasure, as it is expected that on this date they are to have one of the most pleasant fraternal socials ever enjoyed at their rooms. D. D. G. M. W. William H. Nash of Plainville and the degree team of Amnes ludge of Woon- sucket will he present and an entertain ing programme will be rendered by

local and visiting Workinen, after which all will sit down to an appetizing spread. There is expected to be a large turnout of The Fidelity meinbers.

E. A. Morse, formerly liquor officer

bere, will resign bis position at Walpole as superintendent of the Lrpant school, to take effect January 1, 1901, Mr. Morse feels it his duty to take this step in order ! plays to assist his wife in caring for relatives.

and aggressive and hsudled Groton's house of correction for drunkenness was Upon his resignation taking effect he will | pants well. Thompson, at right balt, sent to "Gordon Rest" hy some charita go limmediately to Hanover, Conu., where one instance rolling four yards uearer Groton's goal after being tackled. Pul. aifer did the greater part of the ground be will reside. The truant school under Mr. Morse's management is steadily bear- did some splendid ground gaining, in ble person, and the little starved heart, hungry for something to love, attached itself to that doll. It was her coustant ing good fruits, and it will be difficult to Bud a man for the position as thoroughly conversant with the work there as he is. gaining for Deaw, making many long The town will also lose one of its best end runs. He also did the punting for Dean and held bis own with the Grotou citizens ia bis removal. There are now a little over sixty boys in the school, a less companiou wbile there, and when Mrs. Hill took her to the asylum, where it seemed best to place her, the dull went with her. The one thing of special inter- est was the report of what lwl been done in relation to the Pondville home. Over

fullie . For Groton it would he, hard to say who put up the strongest game. They worked as a team and worked well together. Lawrence'a punting was the feature of their game.

Groton won the toss and chose the north goal. Dean kicked off to the 15-1 yard line and Groton brought the hall back to the 20 yard line. After trying the Dean line withont success Groton kicked and Phipps got the ball and ran it back to Grotou's 35 yard line. Here was where the fumbling began, Patch

started aronud left end with the ball tucked under his arm and a clear field, but the slippery ball went out of his grasp; but Phipps was on hand and picked it up, juggled it awhile and dropped it, and Patch fell on it ou Gro- tom's 20-yard hue Dean then tried

Groton's line, but failed to gain. Ball tried right end and went ontside. Phipps then took the ball to the 12-yard line, when Pulsifer took the ball for a toneli- down. Forbes missed a difficult goal. That ended the scoring. Throughout

The linenp was as follows;

DEAV.

l'ositious.

GROTUN + . Hare, Huyt

Mitchell

Paul

Woodward

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Griswold

Echols ....

.c.

Burrough

.r. g

.Osborne

Brooks

.r. e .... Rogers, S. Crocker

wartet

Potter

Pulsarel ...

.+Marvin, Bradley

Thompson, (rant).

. (raut ..... r h. b. .. A. Crocker, Savage

.. Lawrence

Forbes .. .. f. b .. Score, Dean 5, Groton 0. Touchdown. Pulsifer Linspire, Dr. l'eabody

Referee, Nowell. Lines-

man, Burdakiu, Timekeeper, Kockersperger. Time, 13 nonute balves.

Still in Our Favor.

The Franklin Country Golf club wont to Wunusocket ou Saturday to meet the succeed. The best element of society bas accepted it for the worth which it poa, sesses, and the story of the "love of a man for a woman who is bound to an- other" is proving of the greatest interest ju the atage version hy Frances Hastings as it did in the book of James Lane Al- len's writing. Cumberland Hill club in friendly rivalry. When the latter came here some time ago they were beateu, and it was expected that this time the score would be differ ent. Our players were on their mettle, however, and a five game resulted, the score being a tie. After the game they were hospitably entertained by their friends and enjoyed au extremely social time. The score: FRANKLIN CUMBERLAND.

Planos Tuned. I shall be in Franklin during the sec- oud week iu October to care for my pianos aud to attend to new ones. Orders may be left at the SENTINEL office. J. W. WALKER.

Save money by getting your railroad tickets of Charles H. Prince at the SEX- TINEL office. Mileage hooks to let on ALL railroads, Trip tickets and short euds always on hand. It saves 53 cents on the round trip to Bostou. Tickets to all pointta in New England.

To Let .- Five rootus with stable, for- merly occupied by Sabin Hubbard, Cen- tral atreet, near Uniou; call at house 2,9,10

Sweet cider right from the press at Maple Farm, also pure cider vinegar, niue years old. Orders at Chilson's mar- ket. Jugs called for aud delivered. O. S. Stetsou. 25-tf I shall be pleased to greet all old friends of the hotel and many new onea, and will treat them right. Table Arat- claas "All the comforts of home," at Hotel Windsor. J. B. MCKINNON, Agent.

A. C. Dana & Son Morgagee's Sale

laundiy.

At the Friday night prayer merting of

will speak on "Impressions and Lessons from a Recent Vialt to the Cradle of American Methodism,"

Mis. Miller, widow of the late Willard Miller, was struck at the corner of Depot and Main streets Saturday morning by a carriage driven by the Vanarsdalen boy. She was not seriously hort.

The scenic effects of the operetta, "Pied Piper of Hamello" are magnifi- cent. Franklin is very fortunate in being able to present this operetta, founded ou Browning's popular poem.

E. N. Thain and W. S. Johnson, for Dr. |part of the game the ball was in Groton's

territory and there was never a time Dean's goal was in the slightest danger Deau won through splendid team work. Every man on the team played the hard- est klod uf football and, man for man,

Reports were made by the chairmen of the membership and finance committees, which showed that they were at work. At present the membership is about forty, and it th hoped to soou increase this number to one hundred. The finau- cial work is progressing, and thus far every one solicited bas responded very cheerfully, all seeming tu appreciate the value a good association will he to our town.

If the solicitors have not called on you as yet they will no doubt soon; hut don't he afraid to call on them and pour your wealth or your mite into the treasury. Nu fear of too large contributious, as those in charge are determined to have as finely equipped rooms, including a gymnasium and bath room, as can be found in any town of this size in the state.

Practical Benevolence.

The semi-annual convention of the King's Daughters met in East Weymouth last Thursday with a goodly number of way they got down under kicks and tack led was grand. They both did good the particular stars of the game. The offensive work, carrying the ball for sub- stantial gains. Ball injured his wrist early iu the first half, but pluckily played out the game, making some bril- liant lackles with one arm. Behind the live I'hipps ran the team with s dush aud delegates in attendance. The reports from the various circles were very inter- esting, showing aa they did the wide be- uevolence and nuselfish interest in our neighbors' welfare generated by this or- ganization. Que circle of young girls re- ported among other work the purchasing and dressing of a doll for "Gordon Rest." Mrs. E. Trask Hill aupplemeuted the re- port by an account of what became of the used excellent judgment in running the doll. A little girl whose father was in Forbes at fullback was steady

prison and whose mother was in The

twelve hundred dollarx has been raised to put the home in order for the old people of Norfolk county, and it is

desired to raise a permanent fund of cheaper grades are all selected for their

Lester Grant broke his wrist in the foot ball game against Dean last Friday. Mrs. Harry, Corson and daughter have gone to New York for a couple of weeks. Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. A. H., will hold a regular meeting next Friday even- ing.

Rev. F. O. Flagg of Foxboro occupied the Congregational pulpit on Sunday in exchange with Rev. Dr. Sneath, present- ing a forceful sermon ou the subject, "I um the vine." He was practical, inter- esting and essentially helpful.

D. F. O'Sullivan and C. R. Russell at- tended the Democratic county, council . lor and senatorial conventions at Dedham last Thursday, Mr. Russell being chair- mau of the last two. Mr. Russell is a number than usual.

member of the conuty committee,

Dr. Morse, representing.the state board of health, was in Franklin last week in- vestigating the typhoid fever cases with a view to discovering the source of in- fection. Samples of water from wells and springs used by the victims of the disease, as well as milk supplied to them, were taken for expert examination. Dr. Morse said that while the cases reported by the local bond of bealth are unques- tionably typhoid fever, there need be no alaim, as these cases originated at about the same time, nud bew cases are not de. veloping. it would seem, therefore, as if the original cause of infection may have passed away. If new cases develop it is hoped the source of infection may discovered.

The Thurber Medical aociety held its anniversary meeting iu Milford Thurs day. The anniversary address was by Dr. H Wilfred W. Browne of Blackstone, on "Lights and Shadows of a Physician's the rest of the game the teams played a | establishment of this home is a beautiful little more evenly, though Dean bad the charity, and it is hoped that the fund for its endowment will be raised hy tbe time A Rare Treat. it is needed. best of it thrunghont

Life." It was an exceedingly interesting address and was thoroughly enjoyed After an excellent diuner Dr. J. Cushing Gallison as toastmaster introduced in his usual happy manner the speakers of the Ball. afternoon, who responded to the follow- ing toasts: "The Clergyman," Rev. N. Van der Pyl of Hollistou; "The Alienist." I Stone Dr. Edward French of Medfield; "The |Phopuis Palců Lawyer,"" Hon. Samuel L. Powers of Newton; "The Thurber Medical Associ. ation," Dr. William L. Juhuson of Ux- bridge. The responses were all Inferest- ing, and the meeting was a pleasant and profitable oue for the members and their guests.

The mother's suction of the Alden cinh met with Mrs. A. M. Thayer on Friday afternoon and listened with interest to a debate on the subject, "Should the mother be a wage carnor?" Tbe affirm- ative, written by Mrs. Farrington, but in her absence read by Mrs. Whitaker, empha sized worue of the pleasures which accrue to the mother in earuing money, especially when necessity does not demand it, 10 say nothing of the benefit arising wben she Is compelled to bear a share in pro viding for the daily wants of her family, Rathlow Palmer Some women have little taste for house- Nye. Arwuld keeping, hut have talents iu other lines, Bassett aa Mra. Livermore and Marion Harland. Ray -- - With the uncertainty of marriage women should be taught to be self-supporting. Emerson Mra. Alice Abbott presented the nega tive side. She asserted that the true place for the mother was at home. as she is essentially the bome maker. She should make home attractive and have the over- surrounding a mother not infrequently have a bad prenatal influence, also. The dlacussion which followed showed that the membora considered that a mother

Holes up.

000906

4.15 P. M.

Friday night "Teu Nights in a Bar- room" was presented at the opera house by a good company. In the Afternoon and before the rise of the curtain the company gave open-air concerts.

The Norfolk County Temperance union will convene at the Baptist church, Bel- lingham, Oct. 18. A morning and after- noun programme is being arranged. The lunch will be served on the basket plan.

Rev. S. A. Cook enjoyed a brief visit to the Empire State last week, spending Thursday st Albany, N. Y., and thence down the Hudson ou Friday to the me- tropolis. He reports a most enjoyable time

Mitchell was at the bottom of nearly every scrimmage and he tuade some sen- sational tackles behind Groton's line. Stone played a strong, steady game and allowed no gains through his part of the live. The ends, Ball aud Patch, were

outplayed their opponents. Woud waid and Burroughs were a tower of strength in the centre, the latter de- serving special metttion, aa it was the first football game he ever played in, and he more than bandled his opponeut, Prof. Griswold, a man with fifteen years' For the tackles

football experience.

amal in every other instance they were forced to pont or surrender the ball on downs. Dean, on the other hand, made splendid gains around the ends; and through the tackles. Dean fumbled the wet, slippery hall in the first part of the first half and lost what looked to he a sure touchdown. Throughout the greater

unanimously elected: President, Ernest spite of all this, Dean played them to & | D. Daniels; vice-presidents, Herbert W. days in prison on the charge of swind. standstill. Only twice in the entire game Thayer, Albert H. Martin; secretary. Charles L. Stewart; treasurer, Charles did Groton gain their necessary five yards, H. Prince.

Echols,

The assurance is given that the liquor cases growing out of the receut raid will be tried, but the wheels of justice are clogged with so many legal jarchments that the mills of the gods move very slowly.

"There will be a sucial meeting of the Epworth leagne at the residence of Mlr. Joseph T. Hutchinson, Jr., on Arlington street, tomorrow evening at & o'clock. All friends of the league will be beartily welcome.

at the sides of the stage need for shifting scenery.

$20,000 for the support of the bume. Que thousand dollars of this has been pledged and the balance it is hoped will sonh be given by the generous citizens of Norfolk county. Any person over sixty years of age, of good character and a resident of the county for five years, can become an inmate of the home by paying hito the treasury the sum of $100. Any person can join the corporation by paying the sum of $1 annually . Any person can be- come a life member hy paying the sum of $100. This, by complying with the other requirements, will eutitle said per son to admission to the bome as an in mate. Mrs. Clara J. Marsh, the treasurer of the corporation, said she paid long ago the su.n of $100 to a home in Worcester county, and if it ever became necessary she could go there in her old age. The

"The Choir Iuvisible" has begun its Boston season at the Park theatre, and it is a worthy testimonial to Boston's ap preciation of good things in stage affairs that this idyl is being ao well received. "The Choir Invisible" differs materially from the usual treud ot dramatic per formances, in the instance that it teaches a lesson and preaches a strong sermon. It is because of this element that friends looked askance and wondered would it

A competent girl can obtain a good sit uation doing housework by addressing "E," SENTINEL office. 28

Household goods to be sold within ten daya at reasonable pricea at Mrs. Ernest E. Dauiel», 28 Winter street, 9 2t To Rent-OnWorsted street, six rooms, with towu water inside and well water outside. Inquire of Thomas Coutu 9 Frank O. Dudley, formerly with R G. Irwin, will do bicycle repairing at the corner of Central and Uniou streets.

Hattie M Fisher

THE SENTINEL, TUESDAY EVENING, OCT. 9. 1900.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9. 1900 "

A man's financial status is thus fixed by the general run of men When a man owes $. 3 aud doesn't pay it at the end of a week, he never pays his debis; if the $2 30 runs five werks, "he's a dead beat:" if he has divers hundreds of unsettled accounts on the Yearly clean-up of the trades men's books, "be is temporarily em barrassed: " if he gets his relatives and friends to indorse his paper and leaves them to settle, 'he is in financial dith. culties, " if he steals right and left and enough lawfully, he may be accused of "hypothecating bis collaterals " .f he Wrecks a few friends. and, letter, a few publ'e institutions, where the amount runs into six figures "he is an unfortunate Snaucter with, however a great future before him."

At last Stephen C. Foster, the great- est song writer the United States has produced, is t have a monnment, .o hr Ze and grabile. It wi w erected at Pittsburgh where he & s'efr Jr resi e ) the in st of his te It will be unveiled next Wednesday in Highlan' park, an! ". school ch"ren wi. sngs me IF ster's! me. (s. A the oferestry. music choses & fhs Lu pos't The m nn - . repre- ser is F ster 's ordinary re>> at work n a ser : At his te : a ' refo 'e s ave :# seate . p.iyinz a das') and typ 's by the sett ment ' be "Suwa- "te R'Ter " F ster was eni.re y se.i- 's ght in music an whene posing use, a violin. He he in 1-04. at the aze f 3%.

\ Philade.ph a paper tels a story of a hanker . that c.ty who was vis- ited by the strange halluc nation that be had har growing in his throat Doctor after loctor examined him te ng him he was fooled. but it did noi make any d'fference. Fically a clever young surgeon snipped a couple of hairs from h & wrist surreptitious- ly in a ante-room, fastened them to the end of an instrument. put it dowr the banker's throat gave it a little jab and pulled it out again with the har sure enough, and at the end : it. The banker is cured.

An overzealous preacher ran afoul of Oklahoma methods recently and is now uuder the doctor's care The farmers of his neighborhood deemed it necessary to work on Sunday 's order to save their wheat The preacher organized a posse of ten er- feet l'ke himself and endeavored to stop the work. As soon as the farm- ers realized what it was all about they stopped their work for a few minutes and then the preacher was umpel ' to a wagen aud carried to a doctor's office for repairs.

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 311

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

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