Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 349

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An Old and Large Carpet House. Au idea of the magnitude of the busi- uess of the Jolin H. Pray & Sons com- pany may be gathered from a list of some of the contracts taken this fall, among them being the furnishing of the new Colonial theatre, the IIollis Street Thea- tre, the Berkeley Hotel, the Rhode Island etate house, Providence, and the new Hotel Lenox, corner of Exeter and Boyle- ton street», Bostou. The last named

contract was for about $100,000, and the entire furuisbing of oarpets, upholstery and furniture has been undertakeu by Meesre. Pray & Co. The company has special facilities for handling large con tracts, aa it always carries an extensive stock of the most desirable goods, wbich are at all times available for prompt de. Ivery.

TYPEWRITING done at THE SENTINEL office.

Fresh'ont flowers at Slade'sgreenhouse , chrysanthemums. Slade's greenbouse, | Ochee'e barber shop, Opera house block.

Looking Backward.

Sleepy People Make Sleepy Towns. The editor of the East Hartford Enter-

When llenry Bailey of the state board

is the chest time lo sit for portraits for Christmas. Don't wait till the rush of December. Latest and best iu portraiture now and always at CALKIN'S STUDIO, Depot street.

"Ben Hur," which opens at the new Colouial theatre iu Boston the second

only for the successful raids, but also to | week in December, ran for twenty-four

cumpauy. Good habits ehould he one criterion for young ladies to consider among their malo acquaintances. When

a young man cnunot be in public without

habitually punctuatiug his sentences with profanity and vulgarity he ought to

go away into some secluded locality and stay there until he can learn to be decent in word and act .- Exchange.

The annual "Bible Day" of the Bap- tist denomination was well observed last Sunday by the Baptist church in this village. In the lovenoon Rev. F. B. Sleeper gave an impressive discourse on the danger of ignoring the Bible as

pecially gratifying to Mr. Powers and God's Word, ot admiring the scriptures

this uote in the interest of correctness.

The Milford, Attleboro & Woonsocket Street Railway company has presented a petition to the railroad cowmisslouers

rather than living according to their truth, of forcing contrary human opiniou iuto divine revelation, and of restlessly looking for some higher philosophy to

supersede the Bible. In the evening there was a large attendauce at the Suu- day school_ concert. The printed pru- grom was furnished for the occasion by the Americau Baptist Publication socie- ty. There was excellent singing, fine recitations, responsive readings and a short address by the pastor. A collec- tion of a little more than $10.00 was takou for the work of the Publloation so- elety lu sending out Bible and Christian literature.

The old hearse is for sale. It reste iu a building in the Union street cemetery, and the building is wauted for otber purposes. It was hought by the town about 40 years ago and for many years has been superseded by a more modern aud more fashionable carriage. An old citizen recalls the first time it was used for a funeral, one of the wheel boxes became heateil, the wheel refused to turu and extra horse power was required to drag the vebicle to the burial ground It did duty many years after that, the the only one in town, aud in it many of Franklin's respected nitizens took their last earthly journey.

Iet the Good Work Go On.

In the district court on Saturday Nathan A. Daniels retracted hls plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to tbe charge of keeping intoxicating liquors with intent to sell. He was tined $50. This is the third of the four persone raided recently by Deputy Sheriff Fitz- patrick to plead gullty and pay the fines imposed Officer Fitzpatrick feels con- fident of eventually convicting MePar- land, whoee case comes up Saturday. Not a little credit is due this officer not

weeke in New York last season, The re- celpis aggregated nearly half a million dollars, aud fully 475,000 people wit- nessed it. September 3d laet it began a five weeks' engagement In New York. During that time over $75,000 were added to its New York receipts. Oct. 8

"Ben Hur" began au engagement in Philadelphia, where it Is drawing the largest attendauce and receipte ever kuown in that city.

DAVID CITY, NEB., April I, 1900. Geuesee Pure Food Co., Le Roy, N. Y .: Gentlemen :- I must say in regard to GRAIN-O that there is nothing better or healthier. We have used it for years, My bruther was a great coffee drinker. was taken sick and the doctor said coffee He was the cause of It and told us to use GRAIN O. We got a package but did not like it at first, hut now would not he with- out it. My brother has been well ever sinoe we started to use it. Yours truly, LILLE SOCHOR.

Advertising ie business news. It tells the things which are of great daily im- portance. It is of more account to the frugal housewife to know where to get certain necessary commodities at a lesa price than usual than to know of the troubles in Slam and Alaska.

Fish repelved fresh dally. Oyeters in and out of shell. Blue fish, butter fish, halibut, cod, badduck, Finuatt haddie, clams aud oystere at Paine's market.

"Traneient and regular patrons will find good service, clean and quick work at

believe that they had all been invented within the memory of some who were listening to the speaker's voice. We re-

ishi minds took in the wonders of the Arabian Nights, hnt the real things that have emwn np before our eyes, and

storex keep candy and cigain. Why not permit theth to keep upen, as well as It im getting to be the custom for pas- sengers using mileage books to ask con. confectionery and stationery stores? No ductors how many miles they detach. To doubt the state law permits the sale of become part of our civilization, puts medicines and papers aml tobacco, but the law is gnite likely to he abuseil, them completely in the backgrond. sit- ting in the bright electric glare of these and goods of every nume and natnie closing days of the nineteenth century, come to be suld regardless of thmr or and looking backward un all that was won tor os by the light of the tallow

place. It is difficult to draw the line, but it is safe to say the accommodation dips of its early years, we may form to the pable in the matter of Sunday an estimate of what we owe to the

selling is made Anbservient to miere

money getting. If unrestricted selling is permitted une class of merchants, wby [ should be unworthy legatees of all the

h: bited establishments and others would tmnt lowok at hr matter fairly they would see that the rens stores open in Franklin upon the Sabbath day the better it will br for the grind name of the town and in-

ally relating his experiences in the Phil- cidentally for the proprietors themselves,

Secured at Lasl.

For more than six weeks the young men, and some of the older oues, have been iu quest of rooms suitable fur the Young Men's Christian association, which hans been recently formed here; but though a number of locations were considered there seemed to be some drawimck that prevented their being just the thing. Aw time went on some of the members began to fear that the winter would get around before the asso ciation would find a home, but withio

the last few days things have taken a change, and through the persistent ef- forts of John E. Barber, chairman of the special room committee, a most desirable suite of rooms has been obtained in the pany of one whose patient research, A whose historical knowledge, makes him a reliable guide is within our reach. pourse of talks dealing with this subject solely from a historical standpoint, with

Morse building, and at the present time is rapidly being put in readiness for the

association. The suite consists of a re-

ception and social room, reading room aud gymnasium, and it is hoped a class no partisan or sectarian end in view, is being given at the vesper services of the room for educational work will be added in the near future. Universalist church, hy the pastor. All who heard the talk on the great German theologian aud philosopher, Schleier- macher, must have felt it a privilege to

of our town. At the present time the membership numbers over eighty and

The rooms are to be put in the best condition and furnished in an attractive and homelike manner, thus providing a most desirable place for the young men study the character of this great Mora. vian preacher in the company of one who bad evidently imbibed so much of the life aud spirit of his subject.

To study the progress of any great re- form ie to become imbued with the spirit of that reform. Do we ever atop to think how much inspiration would have been lost to the world had the eleventh chap- ter of Hebrewe, that Westminster abbey of the New Testament, never been writ- ten? Yet "these all died in faith, not

having received the promises, God bav- ing provided eome better thing for us that they without us should not be made perfect." That is, their work needed the co-operation of other generatione to make it perfect. So the work of the great reformers of any age 18 perfected in their successors, Let us attend these lecturee and learn what has beeu done for us that we may take up the work and make it perfect. B.

In November

Business men who have done little ad- vertising would be surprised if they could know how large a proportion of newspaper readers are really interested in "ads." People like to learn facts

One retail store lu towu reports au in- crease trade over last year, which is at tributed to the building of the electric about almost any business, and do not street rail ways. have to be enticed into reading an ad-

vertisement that tells something. How to reach the hnyers iu a community is no problem to experienced advertisers; the reputable newspaper is their efficient mediun.

Eleven members of the Franklin So cial club participated in a cross country ruu on Sunday afternoon. The route was from the club room in Central square to Diamond Hill, and from thence to the Monument House iu Woonsocket. The run was made in two hours and fifteen minutes. First prize was taken by Philip Forau, second by Patrick Nee lon and third hy Fred Holbrook.

The Monday evening lecture before the Franklin teachers was given this The Republican town committee at its meeting Saturday evening decided that as there was nu regular campaign organ week hy the Rev. F. B. Sleeper on "The Mayflower Log, or The Contemporary History of the Pilgrims," written by Gov. Wm. Bradford. Mr. Sleeper had body to make a parade, it was imprac- j obtained from the State house a tac sim- le of the original work, and this was ticable to bave the proposed jollificatiou. The members felt no other celebration than a parade would he adequate and su a formal observance was given up by the committee. eagerly examined at the close of the ad . dress. It is an interesting fact that as a result of Senator Hoar's visit to Fulham palace, where the original volume was kept, and his suggestion to the hishup of London that America was its most ap propriate abiding place, this precious document was brought across the Atlan tic by Ambassador Bayard aud presented three years ago to the commonwealth of Massachusetts.

the run than to use it In unnecessary alowness in travel after making a start,

Young Men's Christian association this evening, at 7.30 o'clock, at the new rovius of the association iu the Morse building opposite the Opera house. Ev- ery member should be present. The ex- ecutive committee will meet at 7 o'clock to arrange for furnishing rooms at once. Railroad train employes must be thor- onghly disgusted with the time-worn custom of wedding parties which 1sails them to shower the departing pair with rice. On evening trains, which are nsu- ally taken hy bridal couples, the train- men see this ceremony gone through with, wod it leaves depot platforms sud cars literally litterad with rice,

An improvement in the Wrentham and Plaloville street railway service could be made by changing the time of starting at the ends of the route, instead of con. suming the time in slow rons. The pa- troos of the road would be mueb better

editors and publishers to get out such a sheet as would be hoth a help and credit to the community and a welcome visitor to the citizens. It is the duty of every citizen to take his home paper and pay for pleased to have the time at the ends of it .- Fourth Estate.

He does not appear to be very enthusias

tic over the situation there, and thinks it will take some time to complete the subjugation of the natives, and guerrilla warfare may continue a long time. It is

There will be a special meeting of the a hard place for an American, so unused to the climate and conditions, but if a soldier is careful he may be able to es.

cape thany of the dangers which menace the health of the foreigner. He doesn't care for any more foreign service.

Any cause which militates against the country press is to he deplored. It bas a place and a mission which cannot be supplied by any other agency, and we hold that it is the hounden duty of every community to patronize and sustain the country newspapers. Outside the large cities and railroad.towns the people have few opportunities for reading the dailies, and to them the weekly or semi weekly publialted in their own town ought to be a necessity, and they ought to help the

The work of grading the cemetery grounds is being carried on and will number from the back. Thus it a passen- probably continue until cold weather ger goes twenty miles he will punch out puts a stop to operations. The lower or western end of the grounds is at present where the workmen are engaged, and the parts alremily seeded present a much im proved appearance,

the passenger may readily see the num-

ber ol miles that have been taken by the conductor Fred Clark of Medway was in town yesterday visiting friends, and incident.

obviate this a new mileage book has made its appearance on the Boston anıl Maine. The feature of the new book is the fact that upon the back cover there are numbers, counting by twenties, to the amount of mileage in the book. The or- ders are that when a conductor takes a fare be shall punch out a corresponding

twenty, etc. The object of this is that 'Hot others? If the proprietor's of pri-

past did we not ask ourselves "What must we do?" The work of those who preceded us is perfected in ux

Great as has been the advance along material lives, alnug social and political lines, the development of religions thought has kept even pace with them all. Refurius work from the inside out, hever from the outside in. Within the clinich have arisen men, pure and spirit- mal in their lives, who, with prophetic

opening years ot the twentieth. For the

world's work in all of nbe pnece, and we

vistou, have caught glimpses of some- thing above and beyond the thought of their time, aud possessing the reformer's spirit, as well as this prophetic instinct, they have not only risen themselves to a broader alr,' a clearer view, hut they have been able to mould and influence the religious thought of the age along the lines of their own development.

To cousider the work of these men, and its influence upon the development of the religious thought of the nineteenth century is instructive and inspiring. The possibility of doing this in the com-

additions are being made daily. Tbe finance committee has already bonafide pledges for nearly $400, and they are very hard at work trying to, at least, double this amount, as it Is the intention of those in charge to have the associa tion's home one that any young mau may well be proud of. If you have not already contributed, he sure to do so, as it Is an opportunity to help on a good work and encourage the young men. It is expected the rooms will be fully equipped and opened before the end of the month.

the fact that the evidence was eo etrong against these partiee hy reason of hie skillful tuauagement. that the defendants did uot even contest and pleaded guilty and paid. Many are not aware of the peculiar feature of the law, which pro. vides that "if convictions are found and fines paid in the district court the fines are paid over to the town, but if an ap- peal is taken to the supreme court at Dedham the finea thus imposed go to the county and not to the town.

A uew lot of potted plants, forns, rub- ber planta, palins, etc .; cut flowers, roses iu largo or small quantities; funeral de- sigur well made up. Violets and 100

SINGLE COPIES 3 CENTS.

FRANKLIN, MASS., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1900.

short crop is best for the farmer's pally the confectionery and fruit stores, pocketbonk, hecanxe, while he has com. not affecting the drug stores, stationery paratively little to sell, that little pets stuies pr res aurants.

has been the case, and all kinds bave in town, but when it becomes the general been abundant and cheap, Apples are rule for stores to keep open all day Sun- offereil from $1 50 to $2 a barrel, and | day with the same freedom ax npon any pears have been cheap all the fall. It is 'other day the question arises, where shall probable that the production of cider | the line be 'mawn? All of the grocery will be large this fall.

North, South East and West ..... + 9.30 1.20

As E. P. Chapman was moving a car- boy of acld the other day the carboy broke in the toidille, some of the contents streaming ont upon him and his clothes. A hurried hath sonn made him noue the worse for his accident, though it might have been much more serions.

We noted in Friday's issue that there was to he an entertainment at Dean academy that evening in the interest of the athletic association. AVe muade a slight mistake in the date. It should have been next Friday evening, when all who go will he ampty repaid by the treat provided.

At the meeting of the selectmen last Friday evening Roswell K. Stevens was appointed chief of the fire department, vice J. B. Mckinnon, retired, Cum- plaints had been received by the board that the Sunday law was heing violated, and the police officers were instructed to see that the law was euforced.

ippines. He has just returned from the service of Uncle Sam, broken in health.

There are young men in every town who seem to consider themselves of su- perior importance when they pass along the streets puffing a cigar or a cigarette and using language unfit for ordinary conversation. Young ladies who claim respectability are often eeeu in company with such fellows, and do not seem to feel that they are lowering themselves iu public estimation by keeping such

As some of our election figures were compiled shortly after election, the re- vised figures gave some of the candidates a larger number of votes. This was the case in regard to Congressman elect Powers, who received 21,378, with Baker 10,663 aud Storey 2,878. 'This gave Mr. Powers a plurality of 10,715, which was the second largest plurality given any of the congressional candidates, aud is es-

THE SENTINEL, TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 13, 1900.

Che . Franklin . Sentinel.

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Ente ed at the Post Ofhee at Frank in, Mass., as second-cines matter.

Secretaries ol associations will nier a tavr by sending us as carly in the week as pr sait e such inatlers as interest the public-election . ! officers, enlert nmenis, elc

Contributors would confer a g cat faver #ending in the @ti les intende i r tion _< EAfit intentes afdos e.

Contribu & nf | ney- If. ... . thankinh, rece el ' tie SENTINEL Ho r. auch #x society, chu ch, s .tot-sg 151 cultura nd per

Firm Nerves by Using Smith's Green Mountain Renovator.

Clear Vision. Too.

Firm nerves and clear vision are products of perfect blood circulation. Strength of arm, of eye, and of nerve are necessary to-day as never betore, The present day worker tike the archer of old must have strength with- out alloy. Smith's Green 1 unlain Reno- vator is the happiest un o . ofstrer th-giving elements known, and as a Body Ľudder noth . ing equals :t. It is made of pure herbs and plants, and is redolent of the fragrant woods, green hills and bracing art the Creen Mountains!

" I have been t

for years, w () [4 more ways 1 : 4ff lo cat / sool I wr Green Mounun Rer v lete y . rel =c. 1 an -w-11.

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ALL FARM PRODUCTS.

A SPLENDID EXHIBIT TO BE MADE AT BUFFALO'S GREAT EXPOSITION.

Opportunities Will Be Offered For the Study of Object 1.taxuqs In Many Important Arts and Sciences.

Thousands of meu, representing er- ery degree of skill, Are fast bringlug Into existence the great Pan- Antrt an Exposition, which shall next yrer turn the footsteps of half the nation toward Buffalo. Never was au Emis Ion projected amid such promus ug and fa Vorabdle surroutodlings and conditions With the best known natural we dler of the world the stupendous And ma- jeatie falls of Ningara-willen hniť an ham & ride of the Exposition grounds and the greatest electric power plants " the weekl using the power ( tl + fue us catara ts. truly tighets of ir. resistible fore, to help draw the prowils from all directhus, Beffale los> to an mparalleled success In next year's et triprise.

lu six kopersut particulars the Pau- !> positively unequaled-the ruedivine for all hulmirs.

Former undertales of this descrip. tlon. These are ju the electrical et. ferts, 'u the hydraulic and fountain entr tx. in bort, cultural and floral der. orations, In the variety and splendor of its statudry. In color decorations an in the court settings. The highest skill has been employed In developlus these features, and no palus will be spared to bring them to a degree of perfection never before achieved.

A large number of the most noted sculptors of America are engaged upon the models for the magnificent decora- live display of original senlpture. About 125 groups of statuary will be employed in the ornamentation of buildings and grounds, aside from numberless small sculptures, such as beads, floral pleces, medallions, ara- besques and work in rellef upon all buildings and architectural works.

Among the 20 or more great build- ings which will shelter the multitude of exbibits to he brought together for tbe entertainment and eduentlou of the puhlle next year the Agriculture hnild- ing ranks among the largest. This Is situated on the north side of the Mall, opposite the Manufactures building and enst of the huge Electrle Tower, which is to be the centerpiece of elec- trle illuminatiou.

The Agriculture bullding is 500 feet long by 150 wide, It ia very ornament- al in its exterior aspert. loving broad. high entrances richly adorned with ap. propriate plastic work. The southern facade is cbarneterized by an open log. cia which forms on attractive resting place or promenade from which the crowds upon the Mall may be observed. The roof of red tile, with broad over. banging eaves, will harmonize with the sufter tints of the exterior walls The broad cornice Is to be particularly ricb In its decorative detali

The exhibit lu the Agriculture build Ing will embrace every pass le phase of agricultural work, showing the ad- rautages of diferent processes and methods of work and the products of the garden and beld in their great vari- ety. produced uuder all sorts of roudi. tions.

The superintendent of this division la Mr. Frank A. Converse of Woodville, N. Y .. a stock grower and farmer of thorough experience in Exposition work. w bo has been prominent in farm- ers' institute work on bebaif of tbe New York state department of agricul- ture. Mr. Converse is receiving the co- operation of many prominent assnein- tions and individuals, and bis corre- spondence at this early date Indleates a most comprehensive exhibit of selen- tific farming in all its branches.

Under the classification of agricul- tural systems will be sbown methods of fertilization, including the use of corer crops. commercial fertilizers, crop rotation, systems of soiling. witb bulletins, statistics, addresses and ex- bibitions of crops raised by the use of particular fertilizers.

: " ter ibe classification of farm man- a _. _ vnt and processes the different systetos will be illustrated with the view of assisting farmers to determine whether It is best to keep a variety of stock or a particular hreed and, it but one kind, which shall be favored. The question of form help and the different specialties in the way of fruit. graln and truck farming will be treated exhaustively The experience of a large number of farmers ouder many conditions of the soil, climate. pte .. will be brought together for the information of all who wish to learn Under the classification of agricu !- tural statistics will be presented re. ports from different states and prov- inces lesned by the department of ag- riculture. experimental stations, varl- ons hjortlenltural. live stock and dalry- Ing associati as, showing the aggre. cate of crops and products of all kinds. I'mler the head of receals will be ex- bll'is from different states and locali- tles, wheat, rye, oats, barley corn, buckwheat and rice, The exhib ts will he arı-"ged to prove which prop Is hest Bt' d for mach state or lovallty. Three exhibits will show the many varitles of coreals in their highest state of development

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 349

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

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