The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-05
FOR A PIPE.
citation is
Renewed.
.SPENCER'S NEEDS.
Probability That Action May
Materializc Soon.

Spencer. Dec. 4-Since the fire at the
residence of E. P. Buss, Friday after
noon, coming as it did the following
day after the water supply had been
shut off from town, Spencer people are
once more beginning to seriously CON
slider the project of a stand pipe. This
is the second time that the question of
standpipe has been discussed in town.
the first time being. shortly after tine
big fire in the fall of 1898. At that time
there were a great number Of voters
Especially property owners) in favor
Of erecting a standpipe, so many, in
fact, that it was almost decided to
have one, the erection only being voted
down by few votes.
Those pushing forward the scheme
of a standpipe, bring forth these rea-
sons; First, to give Spencer a steadier
water pressure; and, secondly, TO have
the town supplied with water in case
of fire, even if the water is obliged TO
be shut off. At any moment leak in
the main water pipe is liable to break
out, and this leak can in no way be
repaired until the water from the pond
has been shut off and every drop OF
water in the pipe has been exhausted.
To repair leak in the water main is
almost sure to take day, and some
times longer, thus giving plenty of time
for the whole town to burn up.
At the time of the big fire in '93, and
last week Thursday, the water was
shut off from town. so that in case of
fire, not drop of water could have
been reached, only from the - rese"-
voirS which are situated in different
sections of the town. These reservoirs |
are useful, but in the time of a big
fire are practically of no value. The
different reservoirs are stationed at
the depot on Mechanic street, at the
corner of Bell and Main streets, on
Grove street, opposite Billiard and
Temples boot and shoe shop, at the
rear of Ralph Stones residence on Lin
den street, and opposite z. II. Lovells |
house on May street.
AS a matter of fact, whenever the
water supply is shut off from town
every citizen of Spencer is afraid Of
fire. The only desirable situation for
a standpipe seems to be on the lot sit
uated on Main street This lot is not
exactly in the centre Of the town, but
about One-quarter of q mile east from
Mechanic street.
In 1894, when it was nearly voted to
erect a standpipe, it was found that
verything-land, labor and materials
would cost the town about $5000
Those who are at the head of the
scheme are bound to push it, and feel
confident that next spring the voters
of Spencer will vote to erect the much
needed standpipe.
Thomas Morrissey passed away sud
denly at 2.3O this morning, at his home
on Grove street, death being caused by
heart disease. Last night Mr. Nor
rissey retired at 1890 o'clock. as usual, |
feeling apparently as well as ever |
Shortly after retiring, however, he |
complained of feeling unwell, and rap
idly began to sink.
Mr.. Morrissey was born in Ireland |
spending his boyhood days at home, |
but when a young man, emigrated to
this country, where he has lived since.
He has resided in Spencer for several
years, being employed as a treer in the
Isaac Prouty & Co. boot and shoe fac
tory. The deceased was 65 years of
age, and is survived by a wife and
daughter, both of whom live at home.
lie was man of good morals, and well
liked by host of friends.
The concert by the Oxford Musical
Club which will be given tomorrow
night in the town hall, under the aus
pieces of the Mems League Cthis being
the second entertainment of the colIrse1
promises to be a very enjoyable one,
on account of the great variety of the
program. In addition to the musical
part of the entertainment, Sunetaro
gives his wonderful and inimitable ex-
hibition.
Although the day was cold and blus-
I a n kaa H.
well attended today, the First Conere-
gational being especially so. Rev.
sherman w. Brown officiated at the
morning service, the evening serviceI
/ being omitted. The next tribe PRAYER
meeting will be held at the home Of
| charles N. Prouty, Cherry street. All
| members of the church, especially of
the Tribe of Judah, are earnestly re
quested to be present at this meet
ms.
The regular services were held at aIl
the other churches in town. the regular
pastors supplying their respective mi
PITS, Rev. r. z. Smith at the Metho
dlst, Rev. +. f. Heath at the Baptist
ana KEY. Il. G. Downey at the Church
OF Our Father (Universalfst)
Al O'Clock this evening the Baptist
Church was well filled, the union tenn
perance meeting being held there. Rev.
sherman w. Brown gave d very able
address on temperance, in which he as
sured the people that the rum sellers
IN Spencer will be given a hard battle /
next April. On the platform with Mr.
Brown were seated the other clergy
men Of Spencer. The no-Ifcense people
IN town are planning an early cam
palgn this year against license, and are
bound to do everything in their power
Ihls year to put Spencer in the no
license ranks.
A snort but exciting runaway occur
red this morning at about 10 O'clock
Aaron Woodburys large bay horse
winch was attached to pung sleigh
IN charge of Willie Reno and Peter
Gaucher, who deliver e. e. Dickerman's
[ sunday papers, became frightened on
North street and started down North
street at a terrific pace, turning from
North into Main, where after running
nearly quarter of mile, he was stop
ped IN front of Rev. Sherman w
Browns residence. The seat was tipped
( out, and the Sunday papers We're
streWn all over the street. No further
damage was done
In order to decrease expenses and do
away with night clerk f. B. Ken
/ drick Of the Massasoit house has
closed the top story of his house. The
law says that any hotel with over sol
rooms must have a night clerk BY
taking away the upper story, Mr.. Ken
drick easily gets inside the law, and
also does away with large expense,
as IT takes many dollars during the
winter to push heat up into the upper
story. In order to accommodate his Gus
toners, however, Mr. ISendrick general
| ly keeps a man up until after midnight
| 1t has been reported that MIR. Kendricl1
Z n erfTr Il,