Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-11-14
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CITY NEWS.

the members Of hook and ladder number TWO
appears this morning.
The second evening of the fair by the Laurel
street Methodist society was well attended and
all visitors were pleasantly entertained.
A. H. Fisher having Just occupied his new
store in Rarnard's block, entertained his friends
and patrons in a generous manner last eve
ming.
An interesting meeting is announced to-day
by the 7. NJ. C. A, to which we may take oc-
casion in a day or TWO TO call more particular
attention.
About two hundred emigrants, from the
steamer Olympus, passed through this city, on
their way from Boston to New York, last eve
ming
The First National fire insurance company of
this city have not suspended, nor do they intend
TO do so, They continue to issue policies, and
are one Of the only two stock companies in the
state who are doing 50 at present.
Alvah +. Hardy, employed by A. f. Prentice
< Co., was presented with a valuable clock last
evening, by the other employees Of the firm, who
visited him at his residence, accompanied by
ladies.
A fire in 4 coal bin in the entry of the block
owned by the Peoples fire insurance company,
yesterday morning, was discovered and ex-
tingushed before any serious damage had re-
suited
The Universalist leyee in Mechanics hall last
evening attracted large crowd of pleasure
seekers, who literally patronized the refresh
ment tables. Daring the latter part of the eve
ming the floor was well filled with dancers.
Attention is called to the new advertisements
in another column this morning. Barnard,
Sumner & Co. announce that dry goods must
soon advance in prices, and call upon their Gus
toners TO take advantage OF goods bought at
low rates.
The body of Lewis c. Thompson, killed by a
falling wall at the Boston fire, was received by
Chief Engineer Combs yesterday, and delivered
to his friends. He was not member of the
Worcester fire department, and did not offer his
services as volunteer.
A horse attached to light express wagon,
owned by Mr.. Warren of Leicester, created
commotion by running through Front street
about four o'clock yesterday afternoon. On the
route he came in contact with a carriage, and
the result was considerable damage to both
vehicles.
Many of the people of Worcester suffer ser-
Gus losses by the great fire in Boston. Most Of
the stock Of our bankrupt insurance companies
was held here, and of course il is dead loss to
the holders. Those of our citizens who suffer
in this way are numerous; and, to large pro-
portion of them, the loss is by no means a mat
ter oil small Importance.
There will be meeting in the aldermens'
rooms this evening of all those interested in
insurance matters and IN the prevention offires.
The subject is one that should receive immediate
attention, and all who have ideas to express
upon the subject are invited to attend.
Rev. W. H. II. Murray, of Adirondack fame
will deliver the first lecture in the Mechanics
course this evening. His subject will be "My
Creed" The interesting and popular style of
tle lecturer will attract a large audience. A
limited number Of tickets may be obtained at
the hall this evening.
The lecture on Falstaff, given last evening by
Rev. John Weiss, was thoroughly enjoyed by
the cultivated audience which was present, and
fully brought out a peculiar power as a story
teller and reader of Shakespeare which Mr.
Weiss possesses, as well as his power to invest the
Shakespearian character with a new interest,
his analyzations Astounding in beautiful pas
sages and surprising the listener with curious
and unexpected deductions and conceits.
DURING the excitement over the election and
Boston fire, which have drawn the attention of
the general puplic away from the prevailing cpl
zootic, the sick horses about town have been
gradually recovering, and yesterday horse car,
the first for two weeks, made its appearance
upon the New Worcester line. On and after to-
day, until further notice, the cars will run one
trip each way at a. NJ, another at A. NJ, and
from noon every half hour until p. NJ.
The Bay State insurance company, finding
their losses by the Boston fire larger than at
drst supposed, have decided to wind up their
affairs, and recommend policy holders to return
their policies for cancellation. MIR. Davis, presi-
0ent of the company, returned from Boston yes
terday, and reports that the losses of the compa-
ny will amount to more than 100000. 1t is
thought the company will pay about 70 cents on
a dollar. The Peoples company, which is also
suspended, hope to be able to pay 80 cents on a
dollar Their losses are nearly S65O.OO0. The
other local companies are continuing their bust
ness as usual.
Providence ExCURsIoN.-The members of
the Choral Union are reminded of the excursion
TO Providence to-day. The train will leave the
Green street depot at precisely fifteen minutes
past ten. Every member is requested to be at
the station ten minutes before the time of start
ing, in order to prevent confusion in providing
seats. There will be no postponement should
the weather prove uniayorable, and it is very
desirable for the society to appear with full
ranks
CENTRAL DISTRICT CoURT.-WILLIAMs J.
"Wednesday, Nov. 12.-Christopher Murrey
and Thomas Manning were each fined S. and
costs for drunkenness. Manning paid, and
Murrey was sent to the house of correction.
VIM. Roberts paid fine of SO and costs for
drunkenness.
John Dolan, arrested for truancy, was sent to
the truant school for six months.
SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL TERM, Rock
WELL, J.-W Wednesday, Nor. 18.--In the case of
Nelson G. Dudley of Sutton, charged with keep
ing liquor with intent to sell, tried Tuesday
afternoon, the Jury returned verdict of not
guilty.
Frank Aleve, for an assault, was fined $50
aud costs. The case was tried Tuesday after
noon.
Patrick Dunmore of Milbury, for keeping
liquor with intent to sell, was found guilty, and
the case continued for sentence.
Charles A. Hall of Grafton indicted for main.
tanning liquor nuisance, was found guilty, and
the case continued for sentence.
The case of Charles II. Brooks, charged with
writing threatening letter to Charles S. Childs,
for the purpose OF extortng money, was next
placed on trial. District Attorney Rice appeared
for be government, and NJ. j. McCafcrty for
the accused. The evidence offered was substan-
TALLY the same as in the central district court,
and, with the arguments, occupied the time until
adjournment. The case will be given to the
Jury at the opening Of the session Thursday
morning.
WORCESTER COUNTY HOMEOPATHIC Med
IcAL SOCIETY The annual meeting of this
society was held at the Lincoln house yesterday,
DR.. c. c. Slocum Of Millbury presiding The
following officers were chosen for the ensuing
year. President D. B. Whittier, NJ. d., Fitch.
burg; Vice President, G. +. Forbes, NJ. d., West