Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-01-17
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New England Now. summary.


Mr. Samuel Wyatt, veteran of the war of
1912, died al his residence in Boston, few days
ago
road, James II Case, died in Middleboro, Sat
uriay.
A Boston subscription imposter, styling himself
DR.. Clark, agent for "rhe Old mans Home, -
has been deceivng benevolently disposed per-
sens.
Wachtel, Santley, Kellogg and Adelaide Phil
lips contemplate forming an Italian opera
isOane and making tour of the principal
cities.
A hundred and seventeen deaths in Boston
last week, 60 females and 81 males, % OF con
sumption and is lung seases, A OF Amerri
can pareuiage and 20 of foreign.
There Is 10 be an opportunity given the public
to express Their wish in reference 10 those old
trees on fremont street, Boston, about which
50 much has been said Of late.
= Boston paper states that a society for the
protecnon of children with bare legs from the
cruelty of mothers is soon TO be established in
Boston.
A Total abstinence aud prohibifory conven-
ton is TO be held in the DIeiOnaon, Boston, We'd
nesdav aud Thursday. Essays and discussions
on matters connected with the cause will be in
order.
Mr. John H. Conner, private secretary OF the
late Col. Fisk, will represent Mrs. Fisk in the
administration. Mr. Conner has also been APP
pol1ICu pFlNalt SttftldiN 10 NIL AlGUCEs Aol.
Fisk'S successor in the management of Erie.
We hear that II is in contemplation TO organ
ize a company with a good working capital for
the purpose Of establishing first class radical
weekly in Boston, The more earnest radicals
complain that there is no such paper in New
England now.
petition has been presented to the Boston
board of aldermen requesting that Beacon
street may be bridged where it passes the BoS-
ton and Albany railroad. 1t is very danger
Gus place, and narrow escapes are of common
occurrence.
Do you allow any reduction TO ministers?"
said young lady TO a salesman in well
known sewing machine agency on Washington
street, Boston, the other day, where she had
been trying to drive bargain. "0h, yes, al
ways. Are you 4 minister's wiie?' ooh, no,
Pm not married" said the lady, blushihg.
Daughter, thenP No" The salesman
looked puzzled Pm engaged to a theological
student" The reduction was made.
The Boston Journal saws; "Mr. Gilmore's pro-
posed jubilee in June next we Tegarl as so near
a fixed fact that we may congratulate the pub
lie and the gentlemen who have assumed the
pecuniary responsibilities connected with the
Initiation of so grand scheme upon he assured
success of the enterprise. 1t will, we anticipate
eclipse the first peace Jubilee in the same pro-
portion that the first food of melody surpassed
al previous musical undertakings. Mr.. Gilmore
has wonderful magnetic power over the people,
and he has honestly won their esteem aud con-
hdenee. HIS programme is a magnificent one,
and we entertain no question of his ability to
meet every expectation, and even exceed in per-
formance the brilliant promises which he holds
forth. When the uublic are in possession of all
the facts and know the labor which has already
been bestowed upon the International jubilee,
they will be astonished and delighted"
MIDDLEsEX COUNTY.
The Thorndike manufacturing company of
Lowell are out with card claiming that the
article concerning the adjustment of their re.
cent loss may convey lalse impression TO the
public. The companies, they say, all "man-
fested desire 10 settle our loss at the earest
pracdcable moment" and "the settlement ei-
tected was regarded by us as satisfactory"
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.
A travelling variety story, in the person of Il
vagrant was committed to the Pittsied jail on
Saturday Last spring he was arrested for va
grancv, and paid his fine and lawyers fees and
was clear, but for this second offense he was SEN
fenced for six months 10 the house of correction.
After paying his lawyer promptly, he was taken
TO the jail and searched. He was not stout
man to look upon, but he wore on his person
seven shirts, five pairs of pants, Two vests and
two coats. livery pocket Of every garment that
would nod anything was filed with all coDcev.
able kinds oil trash, little less than bushei in
all, consisting in part of paper, Irvine, thread,
needles, pieces of cloth, handRerchieis, mittens,
gloves, a dozen hall-munched apples, scraps OF
bread and cheese, Jumps of soap, beeswaX, scis-
oSiNs fAot9 Hd4fcs bIu .uuhf CiC DtstutS lillS
trash, there was found between 500 and S1OO in
cash.
MAINE.
Stillman Parln Of Freeman fell dead of heart
disease, while leading horse, on the 9Th inst.
The house and barn Of Henry Davis at Old
town, were burned afew days ago. Loss $780,
insurance $500.
A French girl at Winthrop began sneezng
wees ago, and still continues on the sneeze, in
spite Of the doctors.
Col. William Garcelon, one of the oldest citi-
Zens of Lewiston, died at the residence of hls
son, Mayor Garcelon, Sunday morning.
In the woods in AIOostook the snow does not
average SIX inches, and logging operations were
never IN more prosperous condition.
An unsuccessful attempt was made Friday
night TO blow open the safe at Thurston & Co.'S
foundry in Rockland II was doubtless the
work of novices at the business.
Fine of the horses Of the Knickerbocker ice
company broke through the ice while at work
on the river near Farmingdale, last week, carry
ing down the ice cutter. Loss about $500.
The HoutOn Times says slight shock of an
earthquake was experienced there on Thursday
evening at about hall past O'Clock, lasting
several seconds.
a little sven years old, not a hundred miles
from Hallowell, was asked by his mother to take
piece OF cake from her plate, that she had not
eaten, wheieupon young hopeful replied, that
The did not purpose to become Lazarus for
ANYBODY" He'll do.
The Kennebec journal, formerly edited bv
Speaker Blaine, and presumed TO reflect his
wishes, contains leading editorial warmly urg-
in9 the denomination of Vice President CollaX.
The Journal asserts that Maine will send a
unanimous delegation lor Grant and Collax.
Business is reported quiet in Pittston" There
is not much moving, except the measles. Thev
are lively The schools in district No. 6, reg
istered 125 scholars, had to close for the pres
ent, not having % scholars, most of all the
absentee being sick With the measles.
AT Rcadfeld, last week, Mrs. Scott Brown left
her TWO little children, one a year and half
old, and the other four years old, alone in the
house, to ylsii neighbour and when she re-
TUNED she found the clothing Of the oldest one
nearly burned of. The child died few hours
alter.
story and half frame house. ell and
barn, in Oldtown, owned ana occupied by Mr..
Henry Davis, were entirely consumed Tuesday
evening with most OF their COMMISSIONING
being saved but the stock in the barn Tue loss
Is estimated at $500, on which there was an in
suranee of $500.
A woman residing in PcuobScot county. re-
Gently obi lined divorce from her husband on
account OF the latters desertion. The costs,
which were charged to the husband amounted
to 1925, and Friday he was arrested on an exc
, cution for that amount. He refused 10 pay
saying that his wife had cost him enough al
ready, and he preferred to 20 to Jail His prefer
ence was respected, and he is now in duTance
vile
The Journal tells the following of gentleman
who has long done business in Lewiston. This
gentleman was formerly much respected, but in
the loose days OF the war contracted the habit Of
drinking Intoxicating liquors. The habit grew up.
on him, and the man went from worse to worse,
spending whole weeks in drunken debauchery
One day gentleman went to him and said :
you VIII be under the ground in less than a
year unless you Jet diink alone" "Do you
think SOP was the only reioinder The man
from that date has not touched the intoxicating
cup, and to-day Is worth the handsome little
property Of s20,000-Inade honestly since his
reformation.
A joint convention Of the city council of Lew
iston and Auburn, was held on Thursday. upon
the subject Of u water supply for the two cities.
A resolve was passed without opposition that DIT
is not compatible with the interests OF the two
cities that charter to supply water for domes-
fic purposes from Wilson pond should be vested
in individuals; but that the interests of the
cities require such grant" Subsequently an
order was passc in the Lewiston ely council
appointing a committee Of five TO present the
PRAYER Of the city Of Lewiston to the legislature
70 refuse the grant 10 private individuals 10
take the water fom Wilson pond, but that the
grant be made 10 the city Of Lewiston.
On Monday, State Land Agent Burlegh re-
turned nom an official visit TO Aroost1ok county
for the purpose Of taking legal measures, nv the
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