Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-06

The WInchendOn Extension.
An adjourned meeting of stockholders of the
Boston, Barre and Gardner railroad was held in
Natural History hall, yesterday morning, TO
take definite action in regard to the proposed
extension of the road, from its present terminus
in Gardner, to Winchendon. Col. Ivers Phillips,
president of the corporation, though still suffer-
ing severely from the effects of his recent acct.
dent, was present and occupied the chair. He
stated in behalf of the board of directors, that
considerable progress had been made In obtain
ing stock subscriptions since the last meeting
and that portion of the line had been resur
yeyed, atfording a shorter and less expensive
route.
AT the suggestion of Hon. George f. Very,
the solicitors who had been engaged in obtaining
subscriptions made reports. Col. Ross of Hol-
den said that he had made partial canvass of
this city since Col. Phillips accident, and had
met with very gratifying success. Between
$4,000 and 900 had been subscribed, and
the opinion in favor of the extension seemed
universal. He was confident that the full
amount expected OF Worcester could easily be
$4,000 or $4,000 toward the project. Mr.. Good
now of Princeton reported entire success, and
said from $4,000 to $1,000 could easily be raised
in that town, and possibly $4,000. Mr.. Morse
of Hubbardston reported that $4,000, the amount
apportioned to that town, would be forthcoming
Mr.. Haywood of Gardner said that town had
appropriated $685. 900, and that S35 900 TO $50 900
stock ct1bc &c otba
towns do thcirpart. Mr.. White of Winchendon
reported that most of the capitalists of that town
were interested in other roads, but he could
promise clear title to the land TO be occupied
by the extension for a distance of six miles
through the town, or subscriptions amounting
to $4,000.
Col. Phillips stated that the capital stock Of
the road, exclusive of 100000 set apart for
finishing up the terminus in this city, is limited
to 100000, and that over $3.50 900 of this
amount is already paid in, leaving only about
S240 900 which the road is authorized TO raise.
He thought stock subscription of $50 900
would be sufficient for present needs, as the
road has material and appliances which are
equivalent TO $4,000, and the contractors would
be expected to take part of their pay in stock.
If this sum can be obtained and land given for
six miles of the route, the road would be in
good condition to proceed at once with the
work. The question of issuing preferred stock
being raised, the president said the road could
not do so without special legislation.
Hon. W. W. Rice explained the route of a new
survey from the depot to the west village in
Gardner, which, if adopted, would effect saw
ing of about $50, 900 in the cost of construction.
new line has also been laid out from point
near Winchendon line, bearing to the west, and
striking the line of the Ware river road about
four miles from Winchendon. This route would
pass directly through the village of Waterville,
and promises cheaper route than the one now
talked of, though the details have not been
worked up sufficiently TO make a basis for relia-
BILE estimates.
Hon. George F, Very, in behalf of the direct
ers, offered the following, which was adopted
with but one dissenting vote:
Whereas, in the judgment of the stockholders
of this corporation it is desirable to locate and
construct an extension of their railroad from
Gardner to Winchendon, therefore,
Ordered, that the directors be and they are
hereby authorized to locate said extension as
soon as practicable.
"Voted, that in the Judgment of the stock
holders it is eXpedient that the directors COM
mence the construction of said extension when
ever they shall have obtained subscriptions of
the capital stock for that purpose to the amount
OF one half the estimated cost of said extension,
and that they be also authorized and directed
TO solicit and receive such further subscriptions
Tor that purpose as they may deem necessary"
This matter being disposed of, Col. Phillips
submitted the following report in relation to the
present condition of the road in accordance
with vote passed at the last meeting:
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
To the Stockholders of the Boston, Barre ana
Gardner Railroad Corporation:
IN obedience TO vote passed at your special
meeting on the 18th day of July, 1872, instruct
ing me to inform you at the adjournment of
that meeting concerning the condition of the
road at its Worcester terminus, and its relations
to other roads, present and prospective. | have
prepared the following for your information:
In 1S47 the Barre and Worcester railroad com
pany was incorpoTated,w with power to locate, con-
struct and maintain railroad from some conven-
lent point on the Worcester and Nashua railroad
in the town of Worcester, to some convenient
point near the centre of Barre, and also from
some convenient point on said route in the town
of Princeton, through Hubbardston, to some
convenient point on the Vermont and Massa-
chusets railroad in the town of Gardner.
On the 3lst day of December, 1S4S location
was filed under said act of incorporation, ex-
tending from point upon the Worcester and
Nashua railroad about four miles from the
southern terminus of that road, in Worcester,
through the easterly part Of Holden to Prince
ton, and thence to Barre and Gardner by differ
ent branches. In 1S49 the name of the cornorn.
ton was changed to the Boston, Barre and
Gardner railroad coiporaon. In 1851 the cor
poraton was released from all obligation TO
construct that part of its railroad described in
It's charter, from point on said route in the
town of Princeton TO some convenient point
near the centre Of Barre.
In 1893, additional powers were granted one
OF which was to construct its road by sections.
ana another, to enter upon and unite its road
ny proper tnrnouts and switches, and at con-
venlent points in the city of Worcester. with
the Worcester and Nashua the Boston and
worcester, the Providence and Worcester. and
the Norwich and Worcester railroads. The
corporation is authorized also by said act 10
lease its road to either Of the above named cor
poratiOns, or to the Vermont and Massachusetts
railroad company; or to take q lease or leases
OF portions of any adjoining railroads. All
THESE acts were continued in force by special
legislation, from time to time, up to June 1,
lo09, when an additional act was proposed, au.
thorlzng the city of Worcester and the towns
OF Holden, Princeton, Rutland, Barre, Hub
Darustoh ana Gardner 10 take stock in the cor
In 1870 an act was passed authorizing the cor.
polatoh 70 relocate the LIST and I'd sections of
its road so that the same NAV extend from Some
convenient point in The city of Worcestar
rortherly, through the northerly mart ~ saii
Worcester. thence thrnu0l, HoIIon 80 -, sft,