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D. Stone of the Bon* is shaking the dry rtmeni Iri a decidedly a way which it has , IS A, Bennett camp, town. seems to have of life. Ah the result I force ami rearOUsedtip, Mght applicationsi\crc received at thed 14 member* have h to bring in an appli-hlp before Memonal season will be tm-dnesnay night by they, which will serve a the church vestry, wed by t hlt; prenentu-farce, “The Tempter, Return.** The mimer. W. hall the lt;i» Ki • :5 a card party and a i former there will beho He who make bignight court lieumin-ill celebrn to the lith snderlng a receptionof the members.!MSTOWN.ng of the fire district ‘ opera hou.se Fridayf the important mat-brought up fur con-1 request of the p««oty at the south end included in the liremer homes of Bent-\ Boston and K. C. [. Id.- ol Troy, N V. :es of property which The total valuation tho proponed district le the expense of ex-ct would exceed a more than twice the that the new prop-into the district.of Williams eollegoter the HJaster vaca-Plans have alreadyle festivities of the’tieth/* which is tlie nd tlie important so-year. The manage-lock hotel has con-le hotel during the ommodation of the dents, a concessionffort on the part of umni of the college.*i will be conductedorge R. Mae Dona id,it the property, antimges are now being1or of the house. Aon the wed Hide willh of the quests and int will make the in-►rof the high school ai reception to the h school hall on theitch, well known In son-in-law of Mrsfortunate the past year in having had ihree liberal contributions from public-spirited citizens, which, with the regular dues of the member8, wan amplysufficient to do all the necessary work of the society. The care of Hweetser park, which han lately been given to the town, will eventually come under the care of the society and make additional income necessary.There haw been much interest in tho announcement of the rules governing athletics in Amherst college, which the athletic board have been having under consideration for several months. It appears to have been the minds of the board to debar professionals in evervway from playing on the teams* and Amherst places nersejf in line with other leading institutions In regard tothe matter.One of the most delightful entertainments of the season was given in the town hall Friday evening under the auspices of the library committee, and consisted of a character Impersonation by Mrs W. P. Mattoon of Springfield, entitled MFor Charity.M which was written for her by Clyde Pitch, the dramatist, who was a graduate of Amherst in and solos by Miss Clara Bex ton of Boston. Mrs Charlotte Childs Kidder of Amherst was pianist and accompanist. An effort was made to have Mr Fitch present, but his sailing for Europe prevented.Two entertainments of interest are promised for this week, the first on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Methodist society of Cushman, a lecture by the poet Will Carleton, andthe second on Wednesday evening In the town hall under the auspices of the St \ Cecelia guild. In the afternoon there will be an hour of story telling by Miss Sophia Eastman of South Hadley, for many years famous as a story teller, especially for children, in the evening Charles Headers dramatization of Tennyson’s “Dora** will be given under the direction of James K. Mills.The town library and the Second church each receive about $1300 from the sale of the Adams property last week. Only the income can be used in either case. This 1h the second gift of money which the library has received, the firstbeing by Samuel C. (Tarter. The Second church has been especially fortunate in * gifts from those who were once members of the church.BENNINGTON, VT,Arthur J. Holden, Melvin H. Robinson. Lorenzo Moore and Robert Mooreare in Burlington, attending the stateconvention ol V. M. C. A., which endstU- evening.Bank Examiner Fish of Vergennes was here Thursday and Friday, examining the condition of the two nationalMiss Nellie Newton Niles of Baltimore was married at her home Thursday evening to Benjamin N. Estabrook, teller of the Bennington county national bank. The young lady has been a fre-auent visitor in this village. They willFormer Veteran Official Little Seen—Busy Mr Orr.NORTH ADAMS* April 1R-A native ! of what is now North Adams, and who j spent nearly all of the w orking years of his life In this city and was for years I a great factor In everything political ; hereabout, but who is rarely seen herefor the past few years, is Edward U. Tinker, now the president of the Washington market company of Washington.Mr Tinker was born July 20, 1822, and notwithstanding that he is in his 81st year, he is still In good physical and mental health. In the work of securing appropriations for the building of the lioosac tunnel there was none more successful than he. He was tho closest political friend of the late Henry I,. Dawes in Berkshire county and their friendship continued until the death of Mr Dawes.Mr Tinker was appointed postmaster of North Adams in 184# by President Taylor, and served four years. He is credited with securing the nomination of Henry L. Dawes for congress in 1866, He was active In forming the republican party in this state. Mr Tinker was a manufacturer of gunpowdlt; r from 1853 to M68. He was appointed the collector of internal revenue for the 10th district of Massachusetts by Abraham Lincoln in August, 1862. After the war the district was twice enlarged and in 1SS5, when Mr Tinker was succeeded by the late F. J. Pratt of Greenfield, there were only two collection districts in the state.For 18 years he was a member of therepublican state committee. He is credited by Frank G. Carpenter, who has told the story In the Century Magaaine, with being one of the factors that brought about the nomination of Abraham Lincoln for President.When he comes to this city he has the warmest of greetings from scores of old friends. For the past few years he has spent most of his time In Washington. and with a son in Brooklyn.W. F. Orr. a well-known local business man. who is this year grand foreman of the United Workmen, finds much pleasure and instruction in the official visitations made with other officers in all parts of the state. The dedication of a fnew hall at Gloucester, and a reception at Waltham, are events in the near future to which he has invitations. He is not able to accept all invitations, but accepts all that will not conflict with his business.Next year he Is slated to be the highest offcer in the order In the state, and if elected he will so arrange his business as to answer all the legitimate demands made on him. The state in now divided Into 22 districts, each having a.stipe* v iao*, and th« piau *vui k» well. MrOrr was a supervisor for this districtbefore he was elected one of the grandofficers,Oneco lodge of 0lt;)d Fellows will observe the anniversary of the order byhaving a pleasing entertainment on thol.| li'*V9llMI! %-N -1 *1 ururiinu 1Uthe recount when no change of anwas noted in the vote. All signsto the vigorous prosecution of tli gal liquor seller if he can be fou j coming year.The work of installing the macin the new building of the Vlt; steam pump works is being done iui iittle delay is wanted on accoi i the larg«* number of orders on h Tie* annual meeting of tin* \\rural improvement solt; iety was Wednesday night In the tax eolh office in tin* town house. The o elected were Miss Mary S. Hite pi. Ml lt;- M try t * i lurbank Kdith W. Chadsey vice pres. Dan Hitchcock sec and treas. This c i gallon has done an excelle nt woi the town of Warren in keepinj streets clean and In awakening sentiment along the line of publi provements, A special war is now waged against the people who o*Jy tack advertising signs and pi a on the shade trees about town.Mrs Arthur Htacey. who lives acorner of Maple and Mechanic sts. annoyed by a man who rattlec blinds and rapped on the door Tu night, at length opened the front and fired at the man who was pro about th«* yard. He at once disappiOther residents in the vicinity been disturbed by similar annoyan A meeting of the Quaboag pogrange wits held at Brigham'sWednesday. The paper for the mosession was “Home Grown Meat Farm Consumption. by Orris EL p of Brim field, and in the aftei“Growing and Exhibiting Vegetal by Henry Wilson of Spencer. Airs ± Lawrence read the pomona Journa Miss Mabel F. Snow and C. Harry son of Spencer gave readings.—-SPENCER.Th concert ami bail of the gpibrass band Friday night was one o leading social events of tho season. t.»v. n hail was crowded to its caps The full brass band of 25 pieces lec grand march, and during the evt gave several selections for the dan beside the concert. This organiza under the leadership of Albert IMi is prosperous and popular.1*5. Harris Howland and wife ei ta!tied a large party of friends at 1 Pleasant st home Thursday afterr It was the 55th birthday of Mr 1land.The number of applications for seven first-class liquor licenses that be given by the town is nine.The board of water commissio; Dexter Bullard, Alfred Beaulac an O. Per*se, met with the special com tee. Dr 10. /t. Norwood, John Glt;m mu Itttt“ L. m juilH se*Wednesday night to consider the rni of putting water meters in the a ous factories and dwellings in town wras the unanimous decision that should be done. The water eupp!limited at the best, and the sentimei
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Sun, Apr 19, 1903
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