The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-17
Spencer Car
Derailed.
CARRIAGES USED
10 Convey Passengers To
Their Destination.


Edward Calvin, and Conductor Waiter
Norton ran off the track last night
on the curve this side of Edward War
ren's farm, and on account of the soft
dirt, the trucks sank very deep INTO
the ground.
After the mishap, it was seen that the
car could not be replaced on the track
for some time. and so Dan Rice, who
lives short distance from Mr.. War
ren's, was called upon to harness up
team and take the passengers into
spencer. Mr.. Rice Immediately
hitohed up, taking six loads of passen-
gers into town.
Word was telephoned to the car barn
ABOUT the unfortunate car, and a num-
Der OF jacks besides many men, were
sent out. After about three f.ours Of
nara work, the car was finally placed
oack on the rails and run to Spencer
reaching here at 1890, Just three hours
and half late
! The street near the terminus was
crowded all night with people waiting
Ior the trolley, many of whom We're in
anything but pleasant state of nina
Some of the would-be passengers, af-
ter waiting until ~ O'Clock for their
| car, decided to spend the rest of the
night in Spencer. Many others, how
ever, stuck it out, and waited for their
car. Besides these weary walters wish
ing to go east, there were many other
people, who on account of the delay
We're unable to get to their homes
some in the Brookhelds, others in Wars
rem and some in North Brookfield;
most all of whom We're obliged to stay
in Spencer until this morning. Mr.. Cal
YIN was in no way responsible Cor the
car jumping the rails, but it was on
account of new truck, which proved
unmanageable
AN EVENING WEDDING.
| A very pretty wedding took place at
o'clock this evening at the st. Marys
| Church in which Miss Regina Courte.
manche, daughter of William Courte-
Inanche of Church street, and Alphonse
Aevy, who resides on the old depot
road, were united in the bond of we'd
lock. The bridesmaid was Miss Lena
! White, while Eziphira Aevy, brother OF
the groom, performed the duties of best
man.
The bride was attired in beautiful
gown of white cashmere, with silk
| chiffon, and braid trimmings. She also
carried brides roses. The bridesmaid
/ IL 4
and white organdie. her hair being
adorned with pinks Rev. Father A. ~
Lamy performed the wedding ceremc-
MES.
After the wedding, the couple depart
ed for the home of the groom's par
ents, where a reception was rendered
the bride and groom. The newly mar
ried couple went Immediately TO their
newly furnished home, at the corner OF
OF Il QA1I .k, ~,
and groom are very popular among the
Spencer young people, a large numbe:
of whom attended the wedding
The services at the Congregational
Church were largely attended today,
Rev. Sherman w. Brown officiating at
both morning and evening services At
the evening service, a large chorus rem
dered very finely many selections.
THE MEMS LEAGUE.
The monthly business meeting of the
mems league will be held in the church
chapel next Tuesday evening at 7.3O
o'clock. After the business meeting, re-
freshments will be served, after which
H. w. Goddard will address the mem
bers on ''The iron and wire industry"
Wednesday evening the Ladies' Char
liable Society will serve a church sup
per at $50, after which a patriotic en-
tertainment will be given under the di-
rection of Miss Estelle Ward Friday
afternoon at three O'Clock the w. c. T.
U. will hold a tea meeting with Mrs
Charles Bailey.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Rev. E. c. Downey officiated at the
Church of Our Father, taking for his
morning theme, by your works We
shall be known" The members OF this
church have received an invitation to
q q hi raV7io ii Sc
Universalist churches Of New England,
to take place on next Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday at Roxbury and
Boston. Many members are planning to
| attend these services.
| Rev. F. E. Heath officiated at both
services at the Baptist Church.
| At the Church of the Holy Rosary,
Rev. G. H. Dolan celebrated low mass
at o'clock and high mass at $50 this
morning. There were no vesper ser
| vices today on account of the removal
| of the old organ.
SALVATIONISTS THERE.
Rev Robert e. Smith was assisted by
| the Salvation Army today. AT o'clock
! there was morning prayer service,
| following which at 1916 came the regu-
! lar preaching service, the pastor taking
for his theme, Perfect freedom" At 8
O'Clock this afternoon the Salvation
Army held a special meeting.
At 6 o'clock a harvest concert was
/ given by the members of the Sunday
school, following which came the Cos
pei service at O'Clock. The Salvation
| Army will remain here during the next
| two weeks holding services at the
church every afternoon and evening.
/ The box which was a short time ago
! sent to the Spencer soldiers at Montaul1
Point. by the local Soldiers Aid AS
! fn
| Ger. Yesterday afternoon the box was
opened at the G. A. r. hall and those
who had contributed articles received
them back. Many things were sent to
Lieut.. E. B. Fish of Worcester, which
are now in charge of Mrs George p.
Clark of Ash street.
/ The G. A r. Circle will hold their
meeting Thursday, instead of Wednes-
day as Wednesday the hall will be
used by the Pomona Grange.
A COMING MEETING.
The Oraskasko Historical Society
win hold a meeting tomorrow evening,
in Caucus Hall, at AS. This meeting
will be called to further develop their
plans and arouse interest in the so
ciety. Many interesting addresses will
! be given by local talent. Everybody is
urged to be present.
TABLET ARRIVED.
The new tablet for the David Prouty
high school has arrived in town, and
men are expected here tomorrow to
put it in place. The tablet contains an
engraving Of the late David Prouty
and fitting Inscription.
| Mrs. Susan Hunter of West Newton
| is visiting her brother, Dexter Bullard,
of Cherry street.
I Charley Lackey will return to his
| home in Milford. after a weeks visit
TO his sisters, Mrs c. II. Slbley and
! Mrs. A. d. Putnam.