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BEVERLY FARMS 
A large delegation of local firemen 
were at the hose laying trial at 
Gloucester Wednesday evening, when 
the local representatives, George 
Burchsted and E. Fred Day came in 
fifth out of 17 contestants. 
A number of local teachers are 
planning on taking a trip to Washing- 
ton during the coming April recess. 
D. W. Hardy & Son’s team caused 
rather an exciting time Thursday 
afternoon when the horse run away. 
No damage was done however. 
As is usual at this time of the year 
new life is taken onall along the North 
Shore. Connolly Bros. have a large 
force of men at work upon various 
contracts including work at the Judge 
Moore, Frederic Ayer, T. Jefferson 
Coolidge: ir, 21. Mi Sears, 7H enty er. 
King and W. S.° Spaulding estates. 
They also have work in progress at 
Gloucester, Nashua, N.H., Stock- 
bridge and Kennebunkport, Me. 
Funeral services for the late Rev. 
Edwin F. Mitchell were held at the 
Beverly Farms Baptist church last 
Saturday afternoon and were largely 
attended by friends and relatives of 
the deceased. -The service was in 
charge of Rev. David M. Lockrow, 
district Baptist secretary for Berkshire 
county, who had known Mr. Mitchell 
since the beginning of his pastorate at 
Becket. The service opened with 
scripture reading by Rev. Clarence 
Strong Pond, pastor of the Beverly 
Farms Baptist church, who also read 
the poem, “Servant of God, well 
done.” Rev. E. H. Brewster, pastor 
of the Manchester Baptist church, 
read a lesson from the sacred word, 
and Rev. Carey W. Chamberlin of the 
Beverly Baptist church offered the 
divine blessing. Rev. A. D. Gorham 
of Wenham spoke of the early days of 
Mr. Mitchell in the ministry and paid 
tribute to his life and character. Rev. 
Frank Paiker of Wenham spoke of the 
deceased as a classmate, he having 
been a classmate at the Newton insti- 
tute. Rev. David M. Lockrow spoke 
of the work of the deceased in Becket 
which he said had been most thorough 
and was already beginning to bear 
fruit, offered the closing prayer of re- 
membrance and condolence and the 
benediction. The body was taken to 
the cemetery, where a committal ser- 
vice was read by Rev. Mr. Lockrow, 
the committal prayer by Mr. Cham- 
berlin and the benediction by Mr. 
Parker. ; 
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Dow were 
called to Newburyport Thursday to 
attend the funeral of Miss Annie 
Coffin, who was an old friend of the 
family anda classmate of Mrs. Dow 
during the latter’s college days. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
Mrs. Emily Barr and two children 
of Nashua, N.H., have spent part of 
the past week visiting friends here. 
Preston Post 188, associates and 
wives, enjoyed the hospitality of the 
W.R. corps last Tuesday evening. A 
social evening was spent and refresh- 
ments served. Whist was played, 
Mrs. A. M. Marshall winning the 
prize for ladies, a bon-bon dish, and 
Miss Lois May, the consolation, a 
small glass dish. For the men the 
first prize, a nice pack of cards, went 
to W. B. Publicover and the holder of 
the lowest score, Joshua Young, was 
rewarded by a little red game cock or 
rooster. 
The Ladies’ Embroidery class were 
entertained Wednesday afternoon at 
the home of Mrs. Winthrop F. Low, 
Valley street. 
The building recently moved to the 
Linehan estate on West street, is to 
be turned into a store, fronting on the 
street, and work has already begun 
upon foundations and changes neces- 
sary. 
Report has it that most cf the sum- 
mer cottages which are usually in the 
market each year for rental, have 
been taken. 
Owing to the leasing of the build- 
ing, Charles Parker last Wednesday 
closed his bakery and restaurant 
which he has for some time conducted 
in Central square, much to the regret 
of his many patrons. 
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Hudson of 
Halifax, N.S., are taking up their 
residence forjthe summer at the Farms. 
Oliver Wendell Holmes council, 
K. of C., worked the first degree on 
several candidates at their meeting 
Wednesday evening, enjoying a smoke 
talk afterwards. A number from out 
of town were present. 
The mayor at the meeting of the 
Board of Aldermen last Wednesday 
evening, appointed former council- 
man Thomas J. McDonnell, constable. 
Mrs Hennessey hopes to move into 
the Watson homestead, Central 
square, next week, where she will con- 
duct a first-class boarding house. 
Postmaster and Mrs. Elmer Stand- 
ley on Wednesday informally cele- 
brated the 13th anniversary of their 
marriage. They were very kindly re- 
membered by friends on that occasion, 
who wished them continued nuptial 
bliss. 
Miss Anna Connolly’s dancing class 
reception to be given in Marshall’s 
hall next Tuesday evening will be the 
event of the season locally. Long’s 
orchestra of four pieces are to furnish 
the music, and a large party is sure to 
be in attendance. 
Mrs. Samuel Scott’s sister arrived 
at Pride’s Thursday on a short visit. 
MANCHESTER, 
Mt. Pleasant Dairy 
R. & L. BAKER, 
peaters in ALILK. 
Teaming done to order. Telephone Connection 
Gravel and Rough Stone. P.O. Box 129. 
MANCHESTER, MASS. 
EDWARD A. LANE 
HOUSE, SIGN AND CARRIAGE PAINTER 
DECORAT’CR and PAPER HANGER 
Dealer in Paints, Oils, Paper Hangings, Window 
Shades, Blinds and Windows. 
MANCHESTER and HAMILTON 
FRANK H. DENNIS 
e+ GROCER... ¢ 
Telephone 243 
16 Schcol St., - Manchester 
Cc. L. CRAFTS, 
Carpenteranad Builder, 
Special Attention Given to Jobbing. 
MANCHESTER, MASS. 
Telephone 139-4. 
George S. Sinnicks, 
MASON BUILDER 
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA. 
Tel. Con. 
Manchester, Magnolia, Beverly Farms, Boston. 
SMITH’S EXPRESS COMPANY. 
F. J. MERRILL, Proprietor. 
Principal Boston Office: 32 Court Square. 
Telephones: Boston, Main 489; Manchester, 116 
First-Class Storage for Furniture. 
Separate Rooms under Lock. 
MASS. 
EDWARD S. KNIGHT, 
FLORIST, 
DOexuler in Fine Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 
FLOWERS for all occasions 
44 School St., Manchester-by-the-Sea. 
Nianion’s Fish Market 
CENTRAL ST., MANCHESTER, MASS. 
Ocean, Lake & Pond Fresh Fish. © 
Fresh Fish Direct from the Fishing Boats Every 
Morning. Orders called for Daily Prompt Delivery. 
Telephone Connection. Oysters and Little Nec 
Clams Opened at your Residence. 
REMOVAL OF NIGHT SOIL! 
Application for the removal of the contents 
- of cesspools and grease traps should be 
made to 
S. ALBERT SINNICKS, 
Per order the Board of Health. 
