Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 69

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fulness of blessing. His mau's work will speak for him for many days. Even

touched so mauy interests, many of them high and sacred, some of them tender in the midst of deepest eorrow, even when our sense of loss seems deepest and most abiding, even amidst many tears we know we must be thankful to have known him. It makes the sorrow deeper to remember all he was, but it gives itan George E. Batchelder, Charles E. Dar. undertone of blessedness. And theo we | ling, Leroy L. Chilson, Wm. A. Robioson; from Milford: L. H. Cook, Clifford Cook, Ehen Bancroft, Clinton Scott, I. N. Davis; the trustees of Dean academy: Rev. E. H. Capen, president Tufts col-

tune and trouble to so many of those to its interest iu the highest and hest things of life, aod in its generosity and

William Bloodgood of New York city. Succeeding the dirge by Organist cannot be forbidden since they are the Martin the scriptures were read by Rev. oatural characteristics of this man's life. They are the testimony of the years of hla pilgrimage. So, while were we to Dr. Hodge, the Harvard quartette chaot- ing the responses meanwhile. During the service they sang with exquisite ten- say all that respect aod friendship might

derness, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," "Nearer, My God, to Thee," "Meet Me There," "Passing Out of the Shadow" and "Into the Silent Land," moving the hearts of all with the beautiful senti- been. meots and the perfection of melody. It is a sad privilege to participate in "Mr. Rsy was a successful mao. Make your definition of success just as high and just as broad as you please, he yet REV. MR. SELLECK'S ADDRESS. fulfilled it. Make it include oot only the |these services. My relations with our friend have beeu at times somewhat in- timate, and I am grateful for being per- mitted to stand here today and lay the

The remarks of Rev. Dr. Hodge aod

Rev. Mr. Selleck, which we append, came direct from the heart and appealed iu an

especially forceful manoer to ali the accumulation, through honorable aud

listeoers, as they recalled the wooderful manly struggle, of this world's goods.

payment was sent to Dedham. The of- influence which Mr. Ray had exerted but also the building up in full measure

deeds, done unostentatiously aod with- out regard to the praise of men or a per- sonal reward, appealed oot less forcibly thao did the words of the speakers.

As to the arrangements within the

does oot koow how he fouod time, with

the many business cares that pressed

upon him, to do so many things, care for

so many things, to live so much upon the spiritual side, the domestic side, tha 80-

the especial privilege of performing this cial side. But we all know that he did

last loving service for the deceased.

though the Masooic fraternity did not this church, always present if possible at

the social and industrial welfare of this

very close to his heart. He found time to think about and serve the church; to its services on Suoday, its intereste lay community has rested upon him; tbe government has been upon his shoulders; and God has ussd him, with all hie tal- ents to benefit the world. We had hoped that he might have several years io

tion, to take a loyal citizen's interest in

The ushers were Messrs. Herbert politics, in whatever moral reform our modern life demaods. Aod this large

W. Thayer, Nathan C. Nye, Fred H. Bar-

tholomew, Fred L. Davis, Charles Frazer

and George F. Grant. Notwithstanding the large oumber presoot, distinguished

by the entire absence of friction or aoy. thing whloh might mar ths deep solem. nity of the services.

Those present will never forget the

ranged them in moet attractive group- togs ae to harmony of colors and blend- Ing of tints, the eotire platform helag a profusion of conservatory produots in

emblematic funereal designs. So com-

plets was the display that Individual

mention would be impossible, aud simply

erous, courteous, kind. He took an inter-

destroy the floral picture by which the est in men. Hating what was low aod unworthy, he loved hie frieods; he

eye was enchaoted and the mind im- pressed. Two of these pieces, elahorato and beautiful creations of floral skill, touched the hearts of the family in a pe-

greeted all, rich or poor, lilgh or humble, with the same grace aod courtesy and kindlinese. He was in truth a gentle-

man. I know that as I say this each one

iu this great audience will call to mind that kindly and pleasant smile, that uu-

row as those who have no hope. For we are the children of God, who loves us | artistic ensemble.

tion to reform io soclety and state. I have said this devotion to a etrong man's work did not absorb him, as it doee so with an everlasting love; aud this world is not our only home, our only abidiog- place, in our Father's great house. This many smaller souls. With all this inter- faith grows stronger and clearer with me

every year; end so I think of death as

On a turkey, ohicken or fowl we caoljust suit yon. Our list of "green stuff" is as complete as is to he found in Boston,

lleve that our dear friend has been lifted |radishes, lettuce, celery, dandelions, spinach, etc. Of course, ws have meats of all kinds, and we'd like to show you out of the limitations of the physical

Ilfe and eet free loto the beauty, glory and joy of that blessed world which is

him.

"O, there is so much of which I must our eternal home.

"I am going to prepare a place for you," he said to his life-companion just a day or two before the end. Let us be lieve this; let us think of the circles of acquaintance aud love that await those who go from us; and, oh, how many

friends have been gathered out of this community Into that bright realm with. io the last few years! They are oot

dead, but living end loving, growing and rejoicing amid the fair sceoes of that better couotry. Let us think of them thus; let us lift up our eyes to see them there walking in the light; and today, as we lay geotly away In the bosom of

mother earth this worn out body, let us hear the voice of the Spirit seying uoto ue, as the angel spake on that first

Amoog some of the promineot gentle- men present from out of town were the following: From New York: Schuyler Ingham, Matthew Hinman, Frank H. Southwick, A. B. Fletcher, Robert E. Weise, William L. Nichols, Edward M. Aodrews, Hermann S. Rawitzer, David Kaplan, Morris Herrmao; from Boston: Eben Draper, A. S. Bigelow, Edward S. Grew, Edward P. Ricker (also of Poland Springs, Me ), Homer V. Snow, Jesse L. Nason, Alvah McKean, E. Frank Lewis, Frank Hallowell, Matthew Luce, Jr. Blakeley Smith, Frank Pegrani, Mr. Wood- bury, Jobn T. Lodge, I. Klous. A. W. Gleasou, Frederick J. Brand; from Prov- idence: Charies E. Fletcher, Leander Peck, Frank W. Tillinghast, ex-Mayor Olney; from Uxbridge: Silas M. Whee- lock, Edgar Murdock, Richard H. Dew.

dence, R. I .; Benj. B. Whittemore, Bos- increase business. It will increase ths ton; David Cummings, Bostoo; Rev. C. J. White, Woonsocket; Bernard J. Mer- riam, South Framingham; also H. S. Ballou, president Universalist club, Boston. business of the rum seller; it will in- crease the business of the overseers of the poor; it will increase the business of the hard- working woman who has an she can do as it is to make both cards meet, with the small wages, large Yami- Resolutions of Franklin Post, No. 60, G. A. R. lies and many bills to pay; it will in- crease the business of the rum drinker; he will find much business about the First-Resolved, That the death of streets at night, in the saloons and else- where that he would not have under no- license; he will have more business at brawling, rioting, money-spending aod bill.evading than ever before. It will improve every business that is disrep- utable, dishooest and illegal, but uo thinking mar for a moment cao believe that it will make honest, legitimate busi- ness about town any better. It does not elsewhere and it cannot here.

the Hon. Joseph G. Ray of Franklin is a sorrowful reminder that we have lost not only a zealous and patriotic citizen, but a sincere and liberal friend of our Order, maoifested by bis kindly regard for our welfare and flis liberal and frequently re- peated pecuniary aid and other generous and valushle gifts. Second-Resolved, That io further expression of our regard the Post flag is ordered to be placed at half-mast during his funeral services. Third-Resolved, That our siocere sympathies be tendered to his bereaved family. Fourth-Resolved, That these resolu- tions be entered on the Post records and that an official copy be sent to his family and also published io the FRANKLIN SENTINEL. At a regular meeting of Franklin Post,

upon ail with whom he came into cootact, io a business way, socially or politically. hroad and useful life; make it involve a

Not a few who listened had been the just and true coocern for the things of

the spirit, aod yet one can well say he

loss. He has led a wonderfully useful life; aod if a man's strength may be measured somewhat hy the lives he draws around him and by the responsi- bilities he snstains, then was Mr. Ray a

very strong man; and I am thinking to- day of his enriohing life,-of the ways in which he has helped multitudes of his fellowmen by reason of the great busi- 0ess enterprises which he lias 80 suc-

Al- do this. For many years a member of cessfully carried ou. To a large extent

have charge of the fuoeral, they were represented by George R. Wiosor, the worshipful master, who rendered effi- oient assistance and counsel, aod to ioterest himself io the cause of educa-

whom'mo little credit ie due.

others, so perfect had been the atteotioo to details that the occasion was marked | native eoergy and force of character.

floral display. Most of the pieces were costly and beautiful in the extreme. Professional floriste from Boston ar-

wisdom, foroe of will, he has been mak-

ing hls large success. He was a strong,

firm, positive man. We knew where he

stood, la raligloo, In politics, in his rela-

which to enjoy the fruits of his labor, and to do some of the maoy things it wae success in life was his own achievement. doubtless lo his heart to do. But God He succeeded in life io large ways aod has kept him at hie task and hie unfin- with large results, oot because of any ished labors are left for others to com- fortunate accident, oot because he began plete. life with any advantage, but by his owo But it is oot chiefly of these thiogs "He began his fight with the world at thet I want to speak. The seose of loss, which we all feel, and which Dr. Hodge eight years of age, a time when moet of hes eo well expressed, weighs us down. us are thinkiog nothing about it and do not have to think about it; and from that time on, by his own sagacity, prudence,

I want to lift a little, if possible, the overhangiog shadow-to let the cloud grow thin which spreads above us, 80 that we may feel that the eternal sun- shine is upon it. I want to speak as a

Christian, in order that we may not sor-

Richardson's Market.

Recently we advertised a sale' of roast beef and cleaned up every pound. The publio got good worth for their money. This week our line of chickens, fowls, turksys, meats, vegetables, etc., has been selected with unusual care, the price heing as low as the lowest and the quality as high as the highest. We can't he beaten on canned goods. Try our butter.

Having relinquished my Boston busi- ness, I cao hereafter be found at my of- fice daily from 8 to 6 o'clock. DR. M. E. POND.

[FOR OTHER LOCAL NEWO OKE 2d PAGE. ]

Hodge, and prayer being offered by Rev. Mr. Selleck. The benediction was pro nouuced by Rev. Dr. Sheath of the Cou- gregational church. The remains were interred in the family lot on Central street

None but the family remained.

radiance and Ife-likeness. Thus was their last fond farewell hallowed by the

memory of that sweet rest into which no

cares or perplexities of earth could ever

such As this. There is so much to say; such crowds of thronging memories come pressing in on mind and heart; he

and precious, all of them good; oue cau recall so many deeds of courtesy and kindness, so many things which tell us

what he was to these torn and sorrowing

There is much, however, of which I must not speak. Those who have known him

are able to look io the strength of a com forting faith, beyond.

of no elevated oharacter, the living of a

recipients of his generous benefactions, aud the remembrance of his kiodly lived a successful life. The mao was more than all his possessivos. Great as has been his succese as a business mao, inteose as the battle with the world has heen, he was not absorbed by it. One

church, these were in charge of Wm. A. Wyckoff, who had been coooected with Mr. Ray for nearly forty years as confi- dential clerk, and to whom was accorded

paid to que holding absolutely no official position, but to one whose hold upon the hearts of all was simply that of a friend aod brother gone.

bas known Mr. Ray as a pastor of this ..

bim, notwithstanding his interest in so

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magnificence and elaborateness of the

est in a man's work he was sooial, gen-

THE SENTINEL, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 1900.

FRANKLIN NEWS.

Next Sabbath will be temperance Sun day and all the pastors are to preach ou this theme. No license bas the unquali fied support of all of the churches in Franklin. Is uot this a very strong argu- ment in its favor. What all of the churchea conscientiously desire must be quite right. It is splendid good company to be in. Do you doubt it? Or will you vote with the bummers.

Arrangements have been made for Kev. T. J. B. House to deliver his illustrated lecture "An Every Day Tragedy in City Life," for the special benefit of the chll dren, at 5 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, at the Opera house. A. thousand tickets have been distributed in the schools su every child should have one. Any whu may have been skipped can be supplied by calling at the Opera house at 4 3 o'clock.

The sumptuous private palace car, ltohert E. Lee, iu which travels the cele- brated organization known as "The Great Southeru Minstrels," which ap- peats here next Tuesday evemug, is said to be the finest railway carriage ever constructed for any kind of an amuse- ment enterprise. Its beauty of design and elegant furnishings are only on a par with everything else pertaining to this modern leader of burnt cork opera.

Those who were present at the Y. P. C. U. meeting at the Universalist church last Sunday evening enjoyed a rare treat In the address of Charles Stewart on "Professional Ideals." Mr. Stewart pointed out the ideals, higher than those of wealth or power, which, fulfilled. alone constitute the successful man. He illitstrated his definition of success in tany practical and forceful ways. Those who beard him will be glad to hear him on any future occasion when he may be induced to speak.

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Murphy, who died on Monday, took place yesterday morning from St. Mary's church. Kev. Father Lee celebrated a requiem biglt mass at 10 o'clock, and the services were attended by a good y number of friends of the deceased, who was one of the earliest members of St. Mary's parish. The interment was in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery. The bearers were Henry W. Granger nf Franklin and Pat- rick Markey, James S. Duon and Michael Hrilly of Pawtucket, R. I.

William Splain of Cambridgeport was arrested in Bellingham last Monday hy Officer Bishop and Motorman Henry Simler of the M., A. & W. Street railway for raising a disturbance on the Franklin car. He was arraigned in court Tuesday morning and fined $5 and costs for dis turbing the peace and $5 and costs for nighting. Conductor Daniel Colton, Mo torman Simler and Officer Bishop testi- fied that he was using profane language In the car, and when told to stop by the conductor began fighting. He attacked the conductor and it took three men to arrest bim.

The Good Citizenship meeting at the Universalist church on Sunday evening was well attended and very helpful. Music was furnished by Messrs, Sherman and Hartshorne and Misses Crocker and Whiting. Dr. Hodge spoke upon the ef- fect of uo-license in town, and expecially upon Deau academy and the necessity fur a clean home. Mr. Sleeper spoke of the curfew law, the dangers of the otteet at night; Mr. Cook upon the youth taking the place of the drunkaids and the influence of woman, and Mr. Sneath spoke upon the necessity for a good law and its enforcement. Every obe felt encouraged and strengthened hy the earnest words.

Important to Orlent Bicycle Owners. Al owners of Orieut bleveles, pur- chase l of the undersigned during the past Three years, may have their wheels clequed and pit in perfect urder by a pracu il workman free of expense by de- ivering the same tu me between nu' mii Marc: 15. Bruken or worn ports wt_ replaceja' actual cost, the own er. it ( tout ried before mich expense is

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Dr. E. M. Faxon, Boston, specialiai in diseases of the eye, car, nose and throw . will meet patients at fwtel Briggs Thuis days from 9 to [2: 30 o'clock.

For a clean shave and a good hair et go to Ochee's barber sbop.

Fresh ent flowers at Slade's.

Nreing, Believing. The Customer-Why. dear me! This isn't cider'

The Clerk-Well, it's marked down -N. Y. Journal.

Without a Base of Supply. Hewitt-Hlave yon heard the latest news?

Jewett-No. my wife is away .- Town To pics.

Has Ilim Well Trained.

Hewitt-Does your wife always have :Se last word?

Jeweet-Yes, and the next to the last. Im Town To 'cs.

WARRANT For the Annual Town Meeting, March 5, A. D. 1900, at 7 o'clock A. M.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. Non FOLK, SS.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Franklin,

GREETING :

You are hereby required, in the name of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, to notify and warn the qualified voters of the Town of Franklin to assemble in their town hall on Monday, the fifth day of March, A. D. 1900, at seven o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the follow- ing articles, viz :

ARTICLE 1. To choose by ballot a Moderator to preside over said meeting.

ARTICLE 2. To choose by ballet the following town officers for the year ensuing, viz. : Three Selectmen, a Town Treasurer, a Town Clerk, an Auditor, three Assessors of Taxes, three Overseers of the Poor, a Collector ol Taxes, a member of the Board of Health for three years, one School Committee for three years, and three Constables, all to he voted for upon one ballot ; also upon the same ballot to vote upon the question : "Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquor in this town?"

ARTICLE 3. To choose a Tree Warden for the ensuing vear.

ARTICLE 4. To choose all other necessary town offi- cers for the year ensuing.

ARTICLE 5. To see if the town will hereafter choose

its Tree Warden by the use of the official hallot.

ARTICLE 6. To see in what way and manner the town will collect its taxes the current year.

ARTICLE 7. To hear a report of the town officers and act thereon.

ARTICLE 8. To see what action the town will take in relation to a pound.

ARTICLE 9. To vote a suitable number of names of persons into the jury box for the year ensuing.

ARTICLE 10. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow such sums of money in anticipation of taxes for the current . year as may be necessary to meet the current expenses.

ARTICLE 11. To see if the town will instruct the Se- lectmen to suppress the illegal sale of intoxicating liquors in town for the current year.

ARTICLE 12. To see what sums of money the town will appropriate and raise for the repairs of roads, bridges and sidewalks ; for the support of schools, including the salary of a Superintendent and the transportation of scholars ; for re- pairing school-houses, for school books, supplies and miscel- laneous school expenses ; for the support of the poor ; for the support of the Fire Department ; for water supply ; for street lights. for the payment of the town debt and interest ; for the payment of town officers ; for the abatement and collection of taxes ; for printing and stationery ; for the suppression of il- legal liquor traffic ; for payment of police ; for State and military aid ; for support of the library of the Franklin Li- brary Association : l'or the decoration of soldiers' graves ; for soldiers' aid ; and for miscellaneous town expenses.

ARTICLE 13. To see if the town will appropriate any and what sums ot money to construct concrete sidewalks in town, or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 14. To hear a report from the Selectmen on guideboards, and act thereon.

ARTICLE 15. To see if the town will authorize the School Committee to employ a Secretary at a salary not to exceed $50. ARTICLE 16. To see what rate of interest the town will fix to be charged on taxes after December 1st next.

ARTICLE 17. To see if the town will vote to require the School Committee to employ a Superintendent of Schools, or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 18. To hear the report of any committees chosen at previous town meetings, and act thereon.

ARTICLE 19. To see if the town will vote to sell the engine on Pleasant Street, or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 20. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $250 for repairing the furnace in the William M. Thayer Schoolhouse, or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 21. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $100 for lettering the Horace Mann and William M. Thayer Schoolhouses, or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 22. To see if the town will vote to sell the South Franklin and Northwest Schoolhouses, or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 23. To see if the town will accept the report of the committee appointed last year to draft a by-law relat- ing to the so-called " curfew regulation." and adopt such by- law. or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 24. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate fifty (50) dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Tree Warden in the care and planting of shade trees in the public grounds. or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 25. To see if the town will vote to establish And maintain an incandescent or arc light at the corner of Oak and Church streets, or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 24. To see if the town will raise and appro- priate $100 for the purchase of a working set of weights and measures, or do mst 'ng relating thereto.

ARTICLE 27. To see if the town will vote to establish .r. l .y 'ntain an elect ''c arc hig it at or near tre cemete y gate in Union street, or anything renting therety ..

ABILLE 2%. To see if the town will vote to exchange Ends with Gorge C. Dauphinee 'n the rear if I e school- house . tt e Four Corners, or do anytidig ie ating thereto.

ARTICLE 29. To see if the town will vote to consider it prop s tion to a bay the extension of the water supply of the Franklin Water Company to the vilage of Umonville, or do anything re ating thereto.

ARTICLE 30. To see if the town will appropriate any and what sums of money to improve the Common, or act or clo anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 31. To see if the town wil appropriate any and what sums of money to repair the guideboards and erect new ones, or act or do anything relating thereto.

ARTICLE 32. To see if the town will vote to appropri- ate any and what sums of money to grade and otherwise improve that part of the Franklin Cemetery owned by the town at or near the corner ol Central and Union streets.

ARTICLE 33. To see if the town will ratify the sale of the Williams gravel pit as made by the Selectmen.

The polls may he opened at 7 o'clock A. M., and may he closed at 11 o'clock A. M.

Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before hour of said meeting.

Given under our hands this twenty-second day of Feb- ruary. A. D. 1900.

J. CUSHING GALLISON, HORACE W. HOSIE, ALFRED CLARK, JR., Selection of the Town of Franklin.

The Clubman at the Keyhole, The night has a thousand eyes. still I don't Care-

It Isn't the night I fear: But wouldn't there be some hair in the atr If my wife were to meet me here! -Chicago Record.

MERKLY AS A CONVENIENCE.

Old Sugarloaf (the grocer million- ulre, to Lord Neverpenny, to whom he has just engaged his eldest daughter) -But why do you want wy consent to the marriage in writing? Lord Neverpenny-Oh, I just wanted to show it to my tailor .- Ally Sloper.

"The Noblest Mind

The best contentment has." Yet, how- ever nohle in mind, no man or woman can have perfect contentment without physical health. The blood must be kept pure and the stomach and digestive organs in good order. The best means for this purpose is Hood's Sarsaparilla. It promptly cures all blood humors and eruptions and tones np the system.

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Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 69

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

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