Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 45

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Dr. Solon Abhott is taking a special study of children's diseases in Boston twice a week, putting in all hils spare timne iu perfecting himself in diseases peculiar to obildren.

The lecture on Egypt by Frank E. Bu- ker will be Monday evening, Feb. 19, at the Universalist church. Those who think they have seen fins stersopticon pictures should sse Mr. Buker's.

The Rev. W. R. Libby, pastor of St. Paul's church, Jamaica Plain, preaches at the Universalist church next Sunday morning and afternoon. Rev. Dr. Hodge will occupy the pulpit at St. Paul's.

Rev. Mr. Sneath will spsak on Sunday evsuing upon the war between ths Boer and the Britain. The chorus and con- gregation will also enjoy the privilege of singing out of the usw hooks, Sacred Sougs, No. 2.

The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H., will celsbrats the secoud anni- versary of the organization this evening, when a whist party will be held at their rooms, the members of Division 8,A. O.H., being their guests.

The Elm Farm les company have al- ready begun ontting their winter storags of ice, which is likely to prove a hetter article than has been harvested in some years, owing to the alinost entire absence of snow frozen into it.

Those who attended the Universalis- convention here in October remember Rev. Mr. Albion and they note with pleasure that Prof. Peirce hus secured him for the address on Founders' day, next week Friday, at 2.80 p. m.

The Farmers' club will meet next Mon- day night with J. L. Fisber, City Mills. J. W. Stockwell, secretary of the Massa- chusetts board of agriculture, will hs present and talk on the subject of "Tax" natural attractions. W. M. Comey ot City Mills has the survey.

Superintendent Daniels has succeeded

We learn that the claims of Chester in making arrangements whereby the | M. Whiting against the Spanish govern Uniunville school is to have the benefit ment are in good hands, as his leading of the special iustructiou iu music and lawyer is no less a parsonage than ex- drawing the same as the town schools, Speaker Thomas B. Reed. It is under- the trolley providing the means of trans- portation.

What queer thoughts come to children is illustrated by the little mixs of seven years, who the other night startled her mother by remarking: " Mamma, I have Leen asking-the Great Spirit to make me

a better girl and He didn't do it, so last night I asked the devil to do it."

A freight wreck on the main line this side of Douglas Junction delayed the trains this morning, and the Pascoag brauch was impressed into service, hotlı east and west bound trains going that way. Couductor McCarthy covered the stations between Woonsocket Junction aud Douglas.

Some time before the sale of the rub- ber works here it was said that there was an agreement in existence which pro vided that the factory should be used for the manufacture of such goods as long as it remained for mechanical pur- poses. Just how much there is in the story is uot known.

Tickets for the Tufts College Glee

evening, are already finding ready sals, and good seats should be selected at Ma son's at once. Mr. Foster, the reader, has many frisuds here who will be glad to hear him again, and a number of Dean hoys are in the organization.

is used, and it is an actual saving to the towns in the matter of trausportatiou. The Franklin Library association hield

John B. Bonin of Woonsocket, in com- pany with his wife and another lady, was driving toward Frankliu on Monday olght, and when about two miles this W. Wiggin. Tbe directors are Rev. Dr. Hodge, E. H. Sherman, Mrs. George W. Wiggin, Miss Lydia P. Ray, Mrs. Moses Farnum and Miss Frances E. King.

Moore of Union street Wednesday was a

great success socially. The ladies pres- ent were all gowned in dainty summer toilets. Mrs. Moors was assisted in re ter covering them jumped from his seat

ceiving by Mrs. Lawless, A luncheou was served during the afternoon. The first prize was captured hy Mrs. Will Lawless and the second hy Mrs. J. E. Clark.

Thers promises to he a large attend ance at the next regular meeting of the Alden club next Monday evening, when Miss Hudge will present a paper on made which can be taken apart and

"Rudyard Kipling." Mrs. Charles Stew moved from place to place with his camp

art will sing the Recessional, with De clair and bedstead. He bas found that

while n minister of the gospel cau stay

about two years ina town a railroad man has to average a move ahout once in a

The advent of the new towel industry |year and a half, and the railroader who at Unionville will necessItate the erection keeps hens, with a movable hen resi- dence, can put his fancy fowls under his arms, In his wife's hat box and other odd ourners and be ready for any emergency. of a number of new houses In the spring, whioh ought to make busloess good for Franklin artisans. Few people realize what a boon the coming of the Worcester Textile Co. to Franklin will prove to be, as the company has a large amount of capital back of it aud the grade of goods turned out entirely meets the demands of the trade.

The supper of the ladies' society of the Uulversalist church on Wednesday even ing was an unqualified success, in quality and in patronage. The wonder was that so much could be given for so little money. The entertainment which fol-

lowed, provided by the Y. P. C. U.,

Tax Collector Sherman's report for the fiscal year 1899 will show 851,320.13 pald into the treasury for the twelve months a plano solo, which was heartily encored. Miss Jessie Corhin sang a solo and was also recalled. There was a shadow pan- was novel in some of its features and was much enjoyed. Georgs Grant gave anding Jan. 31, 1900, which includes $225.95 accrued interest upon the taxes of 1808, leaving ' no taxes uncollected back of the year 1899 just closed. This tomime in which the shadows were not only clear and sharp, but the action was

fine and expressive. Miss Hodge read ders is for the higher priced models tlte verses illustrated and Miss Morey about 50 per cent. being for $50 whsels, and Messrs. Frazer and Wyckoff did the about 30 per cent. $65 wheels and about 20 per cent. chainlsss. acting. After the pautomime followed

magic writing, a musical contest, etc.

The proceeds were satisfactory.

Farmers' Club.

Franklin Farmers' club met Monday evening, Jan. 29, with J. M. Parker, North Franklin, at the old J. W. Rich- ardson place. President Morse called upon Mir. Parker to read a paper on the question of the evening, "Potato Cul- tnre: Soil, Fertilizer, Care and Markst- jug."

He said in part: "Potatoes are one of the most important of cultivated plants and iu universal cultivation in temperate parts of the globe. The her- bage has a slightly narcotic smell, al- though cattls do uot refuss to eat a little wlisel. of it, and the tender tops ars used in ing bars parallel, and a 24 inch front some countries like spinach. The tubers are, however, the ouly valuable part of While the motor tandem has almost superseded the human driveu multi cycls as a pacing machine on the track, there is still a demand for the latter and the Waltham company will meet it by cata- loguing their full line at greatly reduced |prices, viz. : Triplets, $150; quads, $200; quints' $250; sextets, $300; septets, $350; -a reduction of almost 50 per cent. from prices previously charged. The Waltham line, exclusive of multicycles, will com. prise the following : Orient light roadsters (22 1-2 pounds for men and 24 1-2 for la- dies), $50; Orient Leader (20 1-2 pounds for men, 22 for ladies), $65; Sager- geared chainless (25 pounds for men, 26 To ladies), $75. the plant. The potato is a native of tropicat America, probably from Chili to Mexico, and Is of great importance as food, both for cattle and human beings Some say that land that will raiss thirty bushels of wheat will raise 1,000 bushels of potatoes, but the latter are not nearly as nutritious an article of food as wheat. As to the raising of potatoes there ars many ways. Some plant them whole, some cut to one eye, some to two and some cut the seed ands off. In 1808 1 planted seven varieties on three acres. I planted one harrel of seeds Early Har- vest and only dug two barrels potatoes iu the fail. Hebrons did the best and Polaries were next. One row of Sir Walter Raleigh, using oue peck of seed, grew six bushels of good, nice sinootlı potatoes, or at the rate of 240 bushels

'To further the distinctiveness of their line, the Orient people will use a red tire under their own name, although the M. & W. and the Kangaroo will be of- fered as options. In another respect, also, will the Orieut line have an exclu- siveness all its own-it will be fitted with English saddles, the well known Brooks. Their use of Clincher brass-

Dr. E. M. Faxon, Boston, specialist in Ilusd tubing is also strongly featured, diseases of the eye, sar, nose aud throat, will meet patients at hotel Briggs Thurs. days from 9 to 12:30 o'clock.

As is quite generally kuown, the Orient people ars about the only American cy-

just beeu set up juside the building to get out the interior finish. radiators, etc. A portable saw mill has with a machine, then ruu through fur- row again to mix well together. After cle makers giving practical attention to they are up, run the cultivator iu the motor cycles, and while their bicycle Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Whiting and row and the wesder across the row and agency does not include their automo- biles, they are giving preference to Orieut Mr. and Mrs. William J. Whiting of keep them hoth going. ageuts when they are iu position to give satisfactory representation. As to fertilizers-I don't think 200 or

Brooklyn, N. Y., will leave on a Ray- mond excursion for New Orleans. Flor- ida and Nassau the 22d of February. reaching New Orleans just in time to see

the Mardi Gras at its height. From there they will take in the leading re

sorts in Florida, and then sail for Nas. sau, making a six weeks' trip of most delightful promise, They were to have been accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. A.

M. Thayer, but the illness of his mother, Mrs. William Thayer, made it sesm ad- visable to relinquish their plans.

Quite naturally there is uo person about towu more justifiably pleased than is W. C. Sherman. He was invited last Weduesday, with some of the other members of the North Attleboro tearı, to a little spread at the Garrison club,

and before the party broke up he was presented with a handsome gold watch engraved, "Presented to Walter C. Sher man by his North Attleboro base ball friends, Feb. 7, 1900." This testimonial in a measure shows the appreciation in

side of town two men approached his

carriage. One of them attempted to hold the horss, while the other tried to get into the carriage. Mr. Boniu some-

The wulst party given by Mrs. Frank times carries large sums of money with him and always has a revolver. When

he saw that two strangers were looking for trouble he drew the revolver and af. Ilst.

to the ground, and ordered them to

move on, which they precipitately did. He heard no more from them.

Conductor S. A. Mathes, now of Read- ville, still keeps a few pure bred fowls ns was his wont wille here. He keeps up with the processlou of modern life, for he has lind a portable ben honse

In spite of cold weather we are still headquarters for turkeys from 13 to 18 cents, fowls and chickeus for the aame price, home killed fresh pork, and aau- sage, Iamb, veal, etc. You eujoy a toothsome steak or roast; that's what we've got. We have celery, radishes, lettuce, spinach, dandelions and cauned asparagus tips-a dainty. The famous Franco.American canned soups, none better; we have cream cheese, fancy eat- ing Apples, Baldwins and Greenings. Our prices ou everything are right; what you buy for less ls of cheaper grade, remember that,

Fresh out flowers at Slade's.

High-Grade Orlents for 1900.

The Waltham Manufacturing Company will distinguish Itself during 1900 by making a line of relatively high priced wheels -they will market nothing under $50, and will even go before the public with a chain-geared Orient listing at $05. They say their cheapest wheel last year llxted at $50, and they sold 50 per cent. more hicyles than during any previous season-not only sold all 1899 models, but had to ship out a number of 1900 models on orders for 1899 machines at the end of the season, they add. They have had twelve salesman ou the road for sev. eral weeks, aud report orders about 75 per cent, larger than they were at this time last year. Another gratifying fea ture Is that a larger per cent. of their or.

A ladies' Orisntat $65 will be a feature of their line. They rightly conteud that there has been a great deal more attention paid to the manufacture of men's wheels than to those of women and as a result delicate women have heen compelled to ride wheels many pounds heavier than thoss used by men. Last year ths Orient people catalogued a model weighing 22 pounds, and in spite of the high price, the sales on this model was greater than expected, and orders are coming In very much faster, particularly from sections where samples were used last year. During 1900 it will be made oue of the main features of the liue. It is a distinc' tive appearance, having the two connect-

St. Valentine's Welcome.

The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Congregational church will meet iu the parlor Wednesday afteruoon at 2 o'clock. A salad supper will be served at 6.30; tickets usual price. A pleasing enter- tainment in the evening.

Come, all ye hungry ones that smart Over the wounds of Cupid's dart, Ent salad supper and be mine; This is my day, my valentine.

Tremont Theatre, Boston.

Frank Daniels will bring his comic opera company to the Tremont Theatre next Monday evening, Feb. 12, in "The Ameer." Everywhere the Danlels' com. pany has played this season, they have proken all their previous records for big business. The music of the new opera is described as the prettiest that Hebert has writteu. The score is full of catchy mel odies and there are two marches in the opera so stirring as almost to make it im- possible for the listener to stay in bis seat. The part which they have devised for Frank Daniels is declared by that inimi- table comedian to bs the richest in com- dy situations of any that he has portray- ed. His supporting company coutains over sixty people, and the chorus is de- clared to be the prettiest and best singlug chorus ou the comic opera stage today- Ths costumes and scenic effects have re- ceived great praise for beauty 'and appro- prlateness.

Card of Thanks.

The membership of Franklin Metho- dist Episcopal church wish to express their grateful appreciation to their many friends in Franklin and community for assistance rendered in various ways. helping to make possible the spacious improvements aud repairs, now com-

plete. To all such, especially, and in- deed to all others, a special invitation is extended to come and worship with us

By order of official board,

S. A. Cook, Pastor, F. W. WILLARD, Secretary.

Wanted-A young girl to assist in gen.

Wanted-Experienced Protestant girl fin general housework. Mrs. T. L. Mar- tin.

12tf All sorts of stovs wood, from trash to heavy oak, at the School street wood yard.

Good rooms and board may be had at the Franklin House at low rates, from $3.50 to $4.50. A. Briggs, Prop. Potted plants and cut flowers ; all kinds of funeral work made up; special rates for all societies iu town. Slade's Green- house, Central street, Franklin, Mass. P. O. Box 179.

Wanted-Experienced salesmen to sell lubricating oils from samples on com- mission, Salary assured as soon as abil. ity is proven. References. The Howard Oil & Grease Co., Cleveland, O.

Round-trip tickets to Milford, 500; Providence, 90c; Boston, $1.05. Get them of Chas. H. Prince at SENTINEL office and save 33, 12 and [Oc from reg- ular fare charged for respective trips. Mileage books to let.

Advertising is 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 loss price than usual than to know of the troubles in Siam and Alaska,

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time in all the year to sit for photos. All little things you are fussy about, and special requests regarding orders can re- ceive fullest attention ; siso as is my custom at this timno in the year, I shall for a short time give twenty to twenty- five per cent. extra on each new order for photos. Call and talk it over. CALKIN, Depot St.

Business is opening up nicely for H. S. Dow of Boston, who has opened tlie White Star laundry in the rear of the Dana block. He does only high grade work, and bundles can be left at Mr. Daua's, If desired.

Go to Ochee's barher shop and get & "winter"" hair out.

Mrs. Charles Rand will abortly Canvass for a life of Moody.

When Visiting the Sick.

The following advice is good at all sea- sons and well worth remembering by the general reader. The presence of a friend or relative in a sick room can be made beneficial or otherwise by the observance or non observance of good cominon -sense Ideas. Here is what a receut a writer has to say on the subject :

"Sick people dou't like to be starsd at. They are morbidly sensitive. To look surprised at the change sickness bas wrought is annoying, and, worse than that, it is disheartening, and makes inva- lids imagine their case to be worse than it is. Therefore, don't stare at a sick person, and don't stand at the back of the bed to make him turn his eyes round to see you. Always sit by the hedside, for the person feels more at rest than if you stand up tall hefore him. And don't whisper; don't talk iu a low volce; don't follow the doctor or a caller out into the next room. The invalid will be absolutely certain that you are discussing bim. Don't wear garments that rustle or are made of rough clothing, to coms in con tact with hauds made temler by sickness, and don't wear creaking hoots or thick soled hoots.""

shows a very clean collection of the town's account against the tax payers, which has been accomplished in a very quiet way.

The Dean basket ball team played a close and exciting game at Everett on Wednesday evening with the E. M. C. A. team, and although the academy boys were defeated they played maguificeutly and kept their wily opponents on the jump from start to finish. The score was: Everett 9, Dean 5. Two games will be played tomorrow evening at the gymna- sium, the Dean team meeting the Melross Y. M. C. A. and Dean second playing with the Milford Y. M. C. A.

It is said that an old survey for au electric road shows that a lius from Med- way to Franklin via City Mills is oply a mile and a half further than the direct ronte via Lincolu street and it avoids the difficulties to be overcome at Richard- sup's hill. Que of the objects of this proposed line was to open to the public the w:tractious of Kingsbury's as a pic- nic resort, the locality possessing great

stood that the claims will aggregate more than $100,000, with an excellent chance of being allowed, as Mr. Whiting had taken especial pains to prepare his detail as the matter progressed, sscure his testimony from consuls aud other

parties who were coguizant of the facts, etc.

Rev. Father Les has been especially busy this winter keeping the various building operations going on at the new gymnasium, which already presents a per acre. This year they did uot du as

most imposing appearance. The whole well, and when dug were quite green, they now are about as good as any we have to sat. For fertilizer 1,700 pounds were applied. My way of planting is to plow as deep as I dare, harrow all I havs tims to, furrow and put in fertilizer

hy the presence of so handsoms a build- ing there. The introduction of the heat- ing apparatus has been quite a task, as it required a vast array of steam pipes,

300 pounds will raise a crop, while others say use from one to two tons per acre. If we use commercial fertilizer the best is the cheapest, and not much less than 1,500 pouuds per acre used alone will do. As to markets the best way is to get rid of them right out of the field when you

cau get a fair price. But one may raise them as they will it is a job from the start till the last vue is sold, for after you have them grown, and have gotteu rid of all the bugs, you will find as mean a pest in the wire worm aud white grub as any we have to deal with."

Universalist church .- Rev. Dwight M. Hodge, D. D., pastor. Rav. W. R. Libby of Jamaica Plain will preach at 10 30 and 5. T. P. C. U. at 6.

Baptist cheich-Preaching at 10.30 Theme: hy the pastor, Rev. Frank B. Sleeper. "The Mainspring of Divine Action." Sunday school at 12. Young People's meeting at 5 45. Preaching at 7; theme, "Blessing of a Good Home," the first of a series on "The Prodigal Son. "

Congregational church-Preaching by the pastor, Rev. I. W. Sneatb, at 10.30. Theme, "The Courage of the Christian." Sunday school at 12. Y. P.S. C. E. at 6;

consecration service. Evening service.

at 7. Subject, "The War in South Af rica." Chorus choir.

Methodist church - Preaching at 10.90 by S. A. Cook, pastor. Sermon will be one of a series on the general subject: " Lessons from Some Characteristic In- cidents in the Life of Christ." Spsclal subject: "The Crucified Saviour." Jun- for league at 3. Epworth league at 6. Evening service at 7; subjsot, "The Two Ways: Their Inseparable Properties." Speclal singing morning and evening; solos by Mrs. C. L. Stewart.

Speclal Revival Service.

This evening, (Friday) at the Metho- dist church, there will be another special evangelistic service. A feast of good thlags is expected. "Come and let us reason together, saith the Lord," con- oerning the things that are of eternal moment. The pastor will preach a short sermon, Subject, "The Great Preparatiou."

Wanted at Once-A Young man as in- voice clerk, familiar with shorthand and typewritlug. Apply to Bassett Bros., Franklin, Mass.

CHAS. L. STEWART, Agent.

Church Services.

St. John's Church (Episcopal)-Even. , in our new and beautiful auditoriumn.

ing Prayer with Sermon at the Baptist church at 3. Sunday school at 2. Rev. Guy W. Miner, Rector.

After the paper the question was dis- cussed by several gentlemen present, all agreeing that the land should he put in good, fine, mellow condition before seed is plantsd and the after cultivating could most all he done with a horse. Last sen- sou Mr. Morse ran his weeder across the rows after going leugthways of them. All agree that they had gotteu just am good crops from small seed as from large onss cut, and that Green Mountain was the best market potato today. Ad- journed at 9.15, with the social hour and refreshments D

List of Unclaimed Letters. Letters remaining unclaimed iu the post office at Franklin for week ending Feb. 7, 1900:

Ladiss-Mrs. C. F. Daniels, Miss Cora A. Moore (pkg.).

Gentlemen-Lewis N. Cartier, Frank- lin Mills, Maurice Smith, J. W. Speucsr, W. B. Wiloox, G. W. Arnott (pkg.). Persons claiming the above will please say "advertised" and give date of ahove

Richardson's Market.

its annual meeting on Tuesday, selecting the following officials: President, Jo- seph G. Ray; vice president, William Rockwood; clerk and treasurer, George

It is not impossible that the promoters of the Medway-Franklin electric road, provided a franchis he granted, will he asked to permit a clause to he inserted by which the school children shall have special rates to and from school. This is dons in other towns where the trolley | which he is held by the patrons of the game in the jewelry town where he has doue so much to place and keep a win- ning team in the field.

An enjoyable whist party was held at Odd Fellows' hall Tuesday evening from S till 10 o'clock. Ladies' first prize was taken by Miss Estey, Miss Carrie Dan- iels winning second honors. On the north end of the town will be improved

gentlemen's side Otis Corbin captured the first and George Croissant second priza.

7.90 A. M.

Providence ... + Boston and Kas Mitford. .. MAILS CLOSE FOR

6.10

11.30 M+

ation." Everybody is invited to go.

Hermen M Ficher

Koven's innsic, and Mrs. E. D. Daniels will rend some selvotlons from the poet's works. A full meeting is dealted As there is business to be transacted.

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS. St. Mary's Romau Catholic church .- Low mass at 9; high mass at 10.45; meet iug of sodalities and Sunday-school at 10 Rev. M. J. Lee, rector: Rev. M. J. |eral honsework. Mrs. G. E. Emerson. Sullivan, curate.

THE SENTINEL, FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 9. 1900.

Che . Franklin . Sentincl.

Published Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 45

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

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Publication date: 1900
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Number of Pages: 436