Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-16
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CITY NEWS,


to play in Spencer memorial day.
large Newfoundland dog knocked down
boy about seven years old, on Front street, yes
terday afternoon, and ran off with his hat.
An adjourned meeting of the Plymouth parish
will be held at the rooms of the Young meH's
Christian association this evening
There will be an entertainment OF more than
ordinary interest at the rooms of the Peoples
club this evening.
The piazza of Swans hotel has been torn
down, aud the old building will soon be moved
from the place where it has served as a land.
mark for so many years
The train from Albany due here at $50 yes.
terday morning, was delayed by disabled en-
g'nc west OF Springfield and did not arrive here
till noon.
The committee of thrty-6vc on the sewer as
sessment will meet, Friday evening, May II, at
the office of the Merchants and Farmers insur-
ance company.
1t is understood that the case of Annette
Smith, the girl whose infant was found dead in
her trunk at boarding house in Clinton court
few days since, was before the grand jury this
week, but no bill was found against her.
The Worcester Temple of Honor will celebrate
its second anniversary next Tuesday afternoon
by street parade, with music, at four O'Clock,
and sociablc at their hall in the evening. An
invitation has been extended to other temples
in neighboriDg towns to join in the celebration.
a slight sprinkle about seven O'Clock last eve
ming gave rise to hopes that the long expected
aud much needed rain had at last made its APP
pearance, but they were soon dissipatcd by the
tiSnprSipu pf thp Glands aud In eho
out rs brightly as ever later in the evening.
Excavations are being made on the lot oppo-
site the junction of Southbridge and Main
streets, for the foundation of a new four story
block, 1t is TO be built by Hon. W. W Rice and
William II Dexter from plans made by f. W.
Cherrington. 1t will contain four stores on the
ground floor, and will be surmountcd by a hand
some mansard roof.
The new Congregational society which is to
erect a church edifce on the lot just purchased
at the corner of Main and Piedmont streets, will
b. organized this evening at the chapel of the
Main street Baptist church. The committee
having the matter in charge extend cordial in
vitalion to all interested to be present at this
meeting,
The National dispatch Compromise car,
WHICH CauSpu 50 much IlOuulG Ill tnC fUSlcT
street railroad yard here, u few days ago, met
its fate yesterday at Uxbridge, aud will not be
in condition to bother railroad men for some
time to come 1t was attached to an early freight
train from here, and, as usual took the first
available opportunity for leaving the track, The
wreck delayed the morning passenger trains
both ways, the passengers being obliged TO
change cars.
About sixty of the friends Of MIR. and Mrs
Henry Palmer and Mr.. and Mrs John A. Thomp-
son met at the residence of the former, on Bow
dom street, on Monday evening, TO celebrate
double silver wcddiug-both couples having
been married at the same time and place twenty
five years ago. Many beautiful gifts of silver
were presented TO the fortunate couples, and the
evening passed off very pleasantly to all CON
Cerncd.
The childrcnO of the St. John Sunday school
were greeted with a full house at their exhibit
ton in Mechanics hall, last evening. The en-
tertainmcnt consisted Of rccitatons, dcclama-
tons, dialogues, and singing, and was in every
respect Crcdable 10 the performers, and worthy
of the patronage it received The girls of the
school dressed in white made very pleasing ap-
pesrance on the platform. The band Of the
Father Mathew society were stationed in the
west gallery and discoursed spirited music at in-
tervals during the evening.
The New York Tribune of Tuesday has the
following concerning clergyman well known
in this city: "Rev. Merrill Richardson, on ac-
count Of greatly impaired health, has resigned
his position as pastor OF the New England Con
gregaonal church Of This CITY, and an cccesi-
teal council will, with great regret, accept his
resignation to-day. Since Mr.. Richardson's
connection with this church, he has been widely
known, both as a preacher and as an active par
ticpant in measures of REFORM
CENTRAL DISTRICT Court WILLIAMS, j.
Wednesday,, Day IS. Frank A!exe, for keeping
liquor with intent to sell, paid fine of $40 and
costs On complaint charging him with as
sault and battery on James Mcguire he was
fined $40 and costs, from which he appealed and
recognized in $500 bonds for his appearance at
The August term of the superior court.
Charles B. Hancock, arraigned on charge of
yagrancv, was sent to the house of correction
for three months.
James Daily, for second offence OF drunken
ness, was sent to the house of correction for
three months.
Michael Michigan, for larceny, was sentenced
to three months in the house of correction.
Peter Cunningham, VIM. Hern and Franklin
l.. Pierce, were each fined SIS and costs for
drunkenness, which they paid.
James Henry was fined SO and costs, John
Cragu 50 and costs, and Francis j. Blanchard
81 and costs, for drunkenness, which was paid.
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT DEWEY, j.
Wednesday,, May 15-The court came in at
O:30, and the investigations OF the grand jury
having been completed they made their report.
Fifty-one cases have been heard and examined,
and the following arraignments were made:
Charles II. Porter OF Westboro, for the larceny
OF a horse, carriage, harness, whip and blanket,
from John A. Thayer, on the ninth oil Dccenl-
Der, 1870 pleaded not guilty.
Peter Webster of Brookfeld, for assault with
intent to ravish, in March, 1872, pleaded not
guilty
Nichal Cotton of Blackstone, escape from law
full confinement, in December, 1871, pleaded
guilty and was discharged the case being placed
on file, it appearing that he was confined on a
charge in which the grand jury found no in
dCtnent.
Frank Baurrasser of Webster, for an assault
with dangerous weapon on VIM. II. Child and
job Richards pleaded guilty through an inter
house Of correction.
Thomas Brady Of Boston, for breaking and
entering the passenger depot in Westboro last
April, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced 10
three months in the house of correction
j. Goodrich Scott or jeremiah G. Scott OF
Watertown, N. Y, escape from lawful cOnhne-
mcnt at the jail in this city, pleaded not guilty.
Daniel Brobston Of Worcester, assault with
intent to ravsh, pleaded not guilty The case
was continued until the August term.
VIM. NJ. Coffee of Worcester assault and rob
berry on Frauk Kelley, pleaded not guilty.
WIN. NJ Coffee larceny from the person Of
Joshua Holmes, pleaded not guilty. w..
Joseph Kelley, Of North BrookGcd, assault
with intent TO ravish, pleaded not guilty
John Baldwin, of Brook6cd obtaining money
under false pretcnses, pleaded not guilty.
Elizabeth Clough and Thomas Robinson were
discharged no bills having been found against
them.
John W. Sonc of Worcester, withdrew his
plea and pleaded guilty Of maintaining liquor
nuisance for which he was fined $50 and
costs
The court here adjourned until next Monday
D.. . ;nrv triolg will bpuiu