Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-13
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
George Michat Who Assaulted Martha
Gursk Before District Court.

~4N' S'et" t'SiHiV SOuFI
Webster, Feb ,12.--George Michal
whose arrest by local officers was out
lined in this mornings Spy, was before
Judge Bartholomew in the district court
today. The charge lodged against Miehal
was attempted felonious assault on Mar
tha, the 10-year-old daughter of George
! Gurskl. who resides on Peter street. The
girl testified to MichaPa alleged at
4 tempted assault, and after listening to
the evidence of the little girl, the court
( bound the prisoner over to the grand
jury. There was no evidence to show
that Michal succeeded in his apparent
| designs, as rescue came in season to
| prevent.
WORCESTER WON SUIT.
Worcester and Webster parties were
represented in civil suit; an action of
contract to recover a bill of $50, with
interest dating back from Aug 1, 1896,
and Worcester won. The plaintiff, L. A.
! Hastings of Worcester, alleged that
| Mrs. Emily L. Beaudry of this town
/ purchased a complete harness from him
| on that date and has never paid for it.
| The harness was valued at $50 The de-
/ fendant's story was complete denial
Of owing the bill, but it. was proved con-
| clusively by witnesses. books, etc, that
she did owe the bill. The judge rendered
verdict in favor of the complainant,
/ awarding him $36 damages. Hon Chas.
! Haggerty appeared for the plaintiff, and
/ Lawyer Fred c. Berger for the defend
ant.
On complaint of his wife, Joseph Wood
was charged with non-support of his
I family.
The judge asked him if he wanted to
4 be sent up, and he said he didn't care.
The prisoner was slightly intoxicated,
and the judge thought it better to con-
\ tinue the case until next Tuesday fore
noon.
H. Frank Tibbetts of oxford, who was
convicted of illegal liquor selling and
| maintaining a disorderly house known
as the Glenwood House a week ago,
came in and paid his fine, which
amounted to $780, and the case was
placed on file
Probation Officer e. B. Wakefield took
John Bond to Bridgewater this forenoon
4 where Bond viii remain for six months
/ to see if he can get over continuously
getting Intoxicated.
AUSPICIOUS OPENING.
The bazaar of the st. Jean Baptiste
Band opened auspioiously in the Opera
House this evening. The hall was
packed until nearly 10 o'clock. The
committee of arrangements were Ed
ward Forand chairman, Louis Plouffe
Il Peter Coreau, George A. F'orand, Alfred
Benoit. and Amedee Rouleau. The hal
is decorated with Ped, white and blue
bunting. The booths are presided over
by bevy of girls. During the evening
an exhibition drill was given by the
:, Garde dHonneur Military Company Of
Worcester, comprising about 35 mem
bers. The cdmpany came down in
special car early in the evening, anc
upon their arrival, a grand street pa
rade of the consolidated bands and th'
} military company was given. the socie
tty's band and the D. L. K. band partfc
ipating
, During the evening a concert wa
: rendered by the d. L. K. Band. Johl
n Warnke direetor. The program was a
/ follows no the front" march, R
! Caldwell; "a gay old boy" medley over
! ture, L. o. Dewitt; "Potpourri on Ger
! man comic operas" j. Kessels; Dolly
! mamma" medley polka, L. P; Lauren
deau ''The Tyroline," q fiat clarine
solo. L. Fonse, C. B. Brooks; "Bol
Burdette." gaIop, c. L. Farmhouse.
The fair will continue for one week
and the proceeds will go towards th'
purchasing of new uniforms for th'
band.
Adelor Martell, who resides on Cros:
street, Merino Village, Dudley, was
) agreeably surprised at his home by
} about 20 couples, last evening. JOSEPH
r. Moreau presented Mr. Martell fine
n neerschaum pipe. Refreshments were
served during the evening, and dance
followed.
A sport from Churchill wagered Thos
J. Reilly, last evening, that he could moi
roll total of Ais for five consecutive
strings, at eandlepins.. The wager was
accepted, and Reilly started to roll. He
won the match easily, scoring a grand
! total of 42S.
At the masquerade ball of the Turn
ers, last evening there were 101 maskers
on the floor, and dancing continued un-
til 4 o'clock this morning. A similar
ball will be given by the members Of the
, oxford Avenue Club.