Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-20
soUTHBRlDoE.
WAS NEARLY DROWNED.
Ten ear-Old Boy Had Narrow Escape
at New Mil Pond.

Ten-Y ear'-Old Boy Had Narrow Escape
at New Mill Pond.
Joseph Luduc, boy of ten years Of
age, narrowly escaped death from
drowning in New Mill pond, wednes-
day morning. He was skating on the
weak ice and broke through, His COM
panions, all boys, were unable to help
him, and he was nearly exhausted from
the effects of the cold, when Alex La
taille, a groceryman, drove by, He
stopped, took the reins from his har-
ness; and, after some work, caught
them under the boys arm. and pulled
from the cold he was entirely unable to
help himself; and but for the fortunate
arrival of Mr. Lataille, would have sunk
under the ice
DEATH OF PATRICK McGRAIL.
Patrick McGrail died suddenly at his
home on Everett street, Tuesday af-
ternoon. of heart failure. McGrail was
employed as night Waterman by the
American Optical Co, at their works at
Lensdale, and attended to his duties
there during Monday night. Tuesday
morning he was taken with sinking
spells, and had only short rallies dur
ing the day, and passed away about 8
O'Clock in the afternoon.
He leaves a widow and four sons. He
was So years OF age.
REDEDTCATION SERVICES.
The rededication services held
at the Central Baptist Church, Tuesday
evening, were largely attended, and
proved very interesting. An able adj
dress on '1The Christians mission" was
given by Rev. Woodman Bradbury Of
the Pleasant Street Baptist Church of
Worcester. This was followed by an
eloquent sermon by Rev. Fl. o. Hiscox
of Maiden. The prayer of benediction
was given by Rev. T. 7. Filmer Of Web
ster. The ministers of all the town
churches were present, and took part
in the ceremony. The musical selections
were very fine, and were given by a
double quartet. The church presented
g. very beautiful appearance, and many
words of praise were spoken of the i'm
provements made during the past few
months. The rally service held Wednes-
day evening was also largely attended
by members of the church, and proved
very beneficial to all
REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE.
The republican town committee met
Tuesday evening, and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming year,
Chairman, William +. Heron; treasur-
er, Thomas Sanders; clerk, John A.
HAN; advisory committee, Thomas San
ders, M. l.. Sillaber J. M. Cochran and
f. H Goulding.
A. o. H ELECTION.
AT their>last regular meeting, held the
fi1s.f OF laa n 90 ~
elected the following officers for the
coming year: President, George L. SuIly;
vice president, Henry NJ. Caffery; re-
cording secretary, John Morrill,; fnan-
cial secretary, Thomas Cronin: treas
urer Thomas McGrath; sergeant-at-
arms and steward, Michael Morrill,; SEN
try, john Brennan.
A CASE OF DIPHTHERIA.
It is reported that there is a case of
diphtheria in that portion Of the town
known as the Flat, The matter win
receive the prompt attention of the
board OF health
SOCIETY NEWS.
The Golden Rod Club, a social organi-
zation Of young ladies, will give one Of
their charming "gentlemen's evenings
in Foresters' Hall tomorrow eve
ming. The announcement is hailed with
delight by their gentlemen friends, as
these gatherings are always productive
of great enjoyment.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
Church held a pleasant social gather
ing at the home of Mr., and Mrs. c. 3.
Wilson, Dresser street. Tuesday. A
large company of members and friends
were present and a pleasing program
was very pleasantly passed by all.
The public installation Of officers of