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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
OLD FIRM
Makes a New
Departure.
PRENTICE BROS.
VIII Hereafter be Corporate
Body.

The well known firm of Prentice
Brothers. makers of drilling machinery
and engine lathes, who have an inter
national reputation. since their bust
ness was organized in this city in 1850,
We're yesterday incorporated at Boston
under the laws of the commonwealth,
with a large capital stock.
The partnership of the two brothers,
Albert F. Prentice and Vernon T.
Prentice, was first formed in 1880. end
after eighteen years of d most success
full business career, the magnitude of
the business has reached such a stage
that it was found advisable to form a
corporation. the articles of incorpora-
ton being filed with the secretary Of
state yesterday Albert T.. Prentice is
president of the new corporation, with
Vernon F. Prentice as general man
ager.
During the past year the large plant
of the firm at 3SS Cambridge street has
been enlarged by several additions to
accommodate the increasing demand
for the firms product, and with the
extension of the large plant, came the
capitalization of the corporation. Since
it made its first appearance in the bust
ness world, it has Won popular favor,
and now from its exhibits at home and
abroad it is known all over the world,
At the worlds fair in Chicago in 1893
it won the highest award which was
followed in 1897 by the company's get
ting the gold medal at the information
al exhibition at Brussels. Diplomas
and other marks of excellence have
been won with great frequency. As
manufacturers of drilling machinery
and engine lathes, the firm has no su-
periors, and it's product is sent to Eng
land and all over the globe. Among
the specialties are engine lathes and
drills of all kinds, radial drills, boiler
drills and ship builders drills.
1t has been a distinctiyely Worcester
institution, and since its inception has
reflected credit upon the city, and con-
tributed in a large measure to its rep
utation, which it enjoys as one of the
most excellent producers of drilling ma
chinery in the United States It's plant
at 1888 Cambridge street which Is one
of the best equipped in the country, is
always one of the local industries to be
included in the itinerary of visitors to
this city to inspect its industrial inter-
ests.
Mr.. Prentice when the matter was
brought to his attention last evening,
said that the articles Of incorporation
were filed in Boston yesterday, but did
not wish to discuss the matter furthe.
at the time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
UP BARRE WAY.
Many Interesting Topics Dug From Big
Snow Drifts.

WaHy olSStihS - CPiSs lug 'tOHl DiS
Snow Drifts.
Barre, Dec. Jonathan S. White,
former well known citizen and ex-
tensive manufacturer of and dealer in
harnesses and trunks in this town,
died Tuesday at his residence in
Bridgeport, Conn, of diseases incident
to old age, he being nearly so years of
age. Mr.. White left Barre about 1870,
having conducted his business here
about thirty years, and opened a large
establishment in Bridgeport, which he
maintained within a few years. His
body will be brought to this town Fri
day, when funeral services will be held
and interment will be in the Lincoln
cemetery.
The town is still suffering from the
discomforts of the heavy storm Of last
Sunday, and in some of the roads pas
sage is impossible. Monday the town
was completely snow-bound, no mails
being received until evening, the Cen
trail railroad being completely blocked
although the Ware River road was able
to run trains through from Palmer to
'Winchendon; passengers desiring to
return from Thanksgiving found an
outlet to their homes in Worcester,
Boston and other places by way of
Palmer. Tuesday a passage way was
dug through drifts fifteen feet deep on
Houghton hill near the village, enab-
ling the Petersham mail to get
through. Wednesday morning the
large farmers in the southwest part
succeeded in reaching the village after
almost incredible labor, and the work
of digging out the town is still going
on. Sunday the church bells were
silent, and no one attempted to attend
worship. The funeral of Carrie Allen,
which was appointed for Sunday af-
ternoon, was delayed until Tuesday,
making the event still more pathetic.
Carrie, ID years of age and not of ro-
bust health, went with her parents
year or more ago to California, partly
on account of her health and that Of
her father. On account of severe
bronchial troubles, the climate did not
agree with her and last summer she
returned here alone to her grand
fathers, at whose residence She died
last Friday. Her parents remain in
California, her fathers health being
quite poor.
DR.. Walcott is quite i'll from the eff
fects of his eXertions last Monday.
The Saturday previous he was called
to patient in the southwest part of
Petersham, and he sent his driver home
with instructions to call for him Sun
day. As this was impossible, he start
ed to walk home Monday, but was I'M
able to reach here until late in the eve
ming, when he was completely exhaust
ed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02

esting facts CLEANED at the annual
meeting Of the International Associa-
ton of Fire Engineers, held in St.
Louis, few months ago. The most in
teresting being the explanation of the
fact that smoke at certain tempera-
ture will burn.
Alderman Henry Brannon spoke of
the pleasure he had derived in fulfill
ing his duties as member of the COM
mittee on fire department in the city
government.
Mr.. Brannon suggested that the pres
emit quarters Of the Patrol are almost
outgrOwn, and that a new building on
the site of the one at Bigelow court
would be a good thing.
The formal program of the evening
concluded with singing the Star
spangled banner" and America"
Others who contributed to the enter
tainment we've Ben. Beaumont, James
G. Stevenson and Harry Foley. The
balance of the evening was given up
TO sociability. and a general good time
followed until a late hour.
Capt. Williamson, on behalf of the
department, desires to express thanks
to all who contributed in any way to
the success of the evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
8 BATTERY AFFAIRS.
Local Military Companies to Have Full
Ranks.

Local Military Companies to Have Full
Ranks.
Interest at the armory now centres
around the reorganization of the mill
tia. and the election of a captain to
succeed Capt. w. H. Lewis of B Bat
terry.
The election in the Battery will be a
quiet one, as all opposition to Lieut..
Haynes has disappeared and his cleo
ton is certain.
Junior First Lieut. Gould will be-
come senior lieutenant and Second
Lieut.. Boswell will succeed Lieut.
Gould.
The fight for second lieutenant will
be hot between Sergs. Harry S. Put
nam and c.. w. Stevens. Both have
friends in the service, and the claims
Of both men are strong Sergt. Ste
vens has been in the service the long
est, and is in the regular order of pro-
motion.
The members of the state militia who
enlisted in the service of the govern
ment We're given a furlough lasting
for 30 days, after they were discharged
from the United States government.
This furlough is up tomorrow, and by
that time the Second regiment must
be in working order
Little trouble is anticipated by the
officers in filling their ranks, as most
of the men have announced their in
ton of returning to their old compa-
MES.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
PECULIAR POISONS
GENERATED IN THE HUMAN BODY
The Result of Imperfect Digestion of
Food.

Every living thing, plant or animal con-
tains within itself the germs of certain
decay and death.
In the human body these germs Of dis
ease and death called by scientists pto-
maines), are usually the result of imper-
feet digestion Of food, the result of indi-
gestion or dyspepsia.
The stomach from abuse, weakness,
does not promptly and thoroughly digest
the food. The result is a heavy, sodden
mass, which ferments 0he first process
Of decay, poisoning the blood making it
thin, weak and lacking in red corpuscles;
poisoning the brain, causing headaches
and pain in the eyes
Bad digestion initiates the heart, caus-
ing palpitation and finally bringing on
disease of this very important organ.
Poor digestion poisons the kidneys,
causing Brights disease and diabetes.
And this is so because every organ,
every nerve, depends upon the stomach
alone for nourishment and renewal, and
weak digestion shows itself not only in
loss of appetite and flesh, but in weak
nerves and muddy complexion
The great English scientist, Huxley.
said the best start in life is sound
stomach. Weak stomachs fail to digest
food properly because they lack the pro-
per quantity of digestive acids Qactic and
hydrochloric) and peptogenic products;
the most sensible remedy in all cases of
Indigestion is to take after each meal one
or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets be-
cause they supply in pleasant, harmless
form all the elements that weak stomachs
lack.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
A MlLLBURY DANCE.
An Enjoyable Evening in Blanchard Hall.

An Enjoyable Evening in Blanchard Hall.
Millbury, Dec. 1.-The dance held in
Blanchard hail by the ladies of the
Unitarian Church, this evening, was
the social event of the season. Fully
80 couples were present. The affair
was in charge of Miss Olive Powers, to
whom the credit of the success be-
longs. Supper was served at 6 O'Clock,
after which dancing followed until a
late hour. Music was furnished by
Chaffins orchestra of Worcester
letter was received today by The
Spy man from Edward f. cunningham
of M Battery, I'd artillery, who is at
present at Savannah Ga. Mr. Gun
ningham says that the company is
kept hard at work building floors for
the tents and making other repairs
around camp. He also states that a
guard shot a member of his company
last Thursday, and the fellow is dying.
There are at present forty thousand
soldiers encamped on the held, ana
that very few are sick in the hospitals.
A speciaI meeting of the board of Sc
Iectmen was held this evening for the
purpose of drawing juror for the long
term of the jury sitting of the superior
court, which commences Monday. Dec.
u.
Mrs. e. II. Lacouture is serious i'll at
her home. on Elm street, threatened
with pneumonia.
Officer c. Fl. Smith is to go to the
Paris exhibition, April /, 1899. Mr..
Smith is to be one of the so who are
to report early for duty
The cars on the Worcester and 81. s9-
burban road are running on the sched-
uled time today The road thus far
has run all cars during the storm
w. p Bishop of Wheeler's Village
shot seven cartridges today, making
his record thus far this season rs
birds. Last year he bagged liz during
the season, and thinks he can break
his old record this year.
The C. Y NJ. l.. A. basket ball team
are getting in some hard practice OIL
late. and intend to put up some good
exhibitions of basket ball during The
month of December.
John Hill, who was injured by an ac-
cident at the Farnsworth shop on Riy-
erlin street, some few days ago, is able
to resume his duties.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
MURDEROUs ASSAULT.
Foreman at Grove Street Mill Attacked
by Workman.

Foreman at Grove Street Mil Attacked
by Workman.
A savage assault was committed yes
tarday at the Grove street works of
the Washburn & Moen Corporation, the
victim being Foreman Murray of the
wire nail department and his assailant
Onesime Boucher, one OF the workmen,
Some difference had existed between
Murray and Boucher, and it is UNDER
stood the latter was under notice Of
dismissal which filled him with hatred
for the foreman. This feeling ovarcame
the fellow to such an extent that about
noon he suddenly stepped behind the
foreman and dealt him q murderous
blow on the head with an iron wrench
inflicting an ugly wound. He immedi-
ately made his escape through the
Prescott street gate.
Murray went to police headquarters
yesterday afternoon and swore out q.
warrant for his assailant's arrest,
which was served at 1880 o'clock last
night by Officers Davis and Darling Of
station 1.
Boucher will be 'arraigned this morn
ing on the charge of assault and beg
terry
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02

lFrom Harper,s weekly


one more experiment in legislation is
announced from New Zealand. This time
it takes the form of state system of old
age pensions by which the poor are to be
provided for in their old age in all cases
in which they have not made a sufficient
provision to secure themselves against
want. AS yet the details of the scheme
are not available for criticism, but its
main features are sufficiently distinct to
arouse interest and attention. Unlike the
German pension system, which is paternal
in its operation by compelling workmen
to contribute to a provident fund while
they are young and vigorous. the New
Zealand plan is evidently socialistic in
idea. There is to be no special contri-
button by the workers to secure the adj
vantage of the pension, AS a citizen the
state recognizes that it is bound to see that
he or she does not want for enough food
and covering in old age, and if it is clear
that any one has not the means of pro-
viding these at So years, the state will
supply it. The pensions are to be paid out
of the general taxation of the country
and WILL of course, be made to take the
place of other state aid as administered
elsewhere, in the various forms of work
houses, refugees and other state charities.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
CONTEST WITH BOSTON.

The Boston Shooting Association has
challenged the Worcester Sportsmen's
Club to match for the fishing and
shooting trophy emblematic of the
state championship, now held by the
local organization. The trophy has
been contested for each year since 1898,
and during the first four years it new
er left the possession of the Boston as
ISOLATION. Last year, however, it was
won by the Worcester Club, and the
Boston sportsmen are now anxious to
recover it. The challenge has been ac-
cepted, and the match for the cup viii
probably be contested on Washington S
birthday, Feb. %
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
P ELICANS.
They Get License to Have Boxing Exhibl-
ton in Near Future.

The Pelican Athletic Club yesterday
secured from the license committee a
permit to hold an athletic exhibition in
their rink some night in December, to
consist of singing, dancing. wrestling,
bag punching and scientific boxing.
This is the start made by the lovers
of boxing in this city to hold tourna-
ments at which the public will have
an opportunity to witness clean, scien-
tific boxing and wrestling. and the out
come of the exhibition will decide
whether such an exhibition can be con-
Quoted to the satisfaction of the license
commission.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
WILL SETTLE BET.
Arthur seagrave of Uxoridgs VIII Enter
tain Friends.

tain Friends.
Uxblidge, Dec IA pleasant event
will occur at the home of Arthur e.
Seagrave on Douglas street, Saturday
evening, when he win pay the election
bet with Albert f. Jones, chairman Of
the school committee. The bet was tur-
key suppers for seven. that the repub-
leans would lose control OF the national
house of representatives. Seagrave lost
and has prepared the following invita-
lions for the occasion:
ITO the victor belongs the spoils.
The spoils will be distributed Saturday
evening, Dec. 8, at o'clock, at the
home of A. e. Seagrave. You are in
vited to be present and gobble. Wise
and unwise. Multum in parvo. Program:
Lessons of defeat, A. Ea Seagrave; Or
acles," by a man who has one, T.. >.
Seagrave; "Chin music" from the pos
tai department, James II. Cook; Chess
board of politics." c. S. Weston: Pol
itics from the standpoint of a business
man. f. S. Farnum; THE still hunt in
politics and other things" Bonnie
Farnum; Hope of the future" Leon
L. Southwick; Fruits Of victory" Al
the heart to eat turkey will be supplied
with crow and sour grapes"
A social was held Mt the Congrega-
tional vestry this evening under the
auspices of the Y. p. S. c. e. A play
Rubber Boots" was presented
Principal Rugg of the Grafton high
school spoke on Boys at the Unitar-
ian sOCiable this evening
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
HUDSON WINS.
Defeats Worcester in Exciting Game Be-
fore Latge Crowd.

A very close and exacting game Of
basket ball was played at Hudson last
night, between the Hudsons and Wor-
cesters The score at the end of the
first half was to 8, but in the second
half, with few minutes to play. the
Hudsons gained the lead and won by
the score Of TO 5.
The features of the game were the
playing of Dorman and Healy Of Wor-
son Referee, Ok Bowers. Attendance
200
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
GONE TO ORLEANS.

James Logan and George L. Brown
ell went to Boston on the o'clock train
yesterday morning to pursue further
inquiries regarding the wreck of the
Portland and to see what could be done
towards recovering and identifying the
bodies of William L. Chase and his son
Philip. They decided to go down to
Orleans, to be on the spot if any new
developments should occur.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
MRS. dunno BURIED.

The funeral of Margaret, Wife of John
NJ. Dunno, took place yesterday morn
ing from her late home, 179 Millbury
street, at SIS O'Clock. Requiem high
mass in st. Johns Church at o'clock
was offered by Rev. M. T. O'Brien. The
all-bearers We're James Brennan,
John Dolan, Hubert j. Fenley and
Louis B. Fenley. Rev. M. T. O'Brien
ofTiciated at the grave in st. Johns
cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
ALL MADE MERRY.
A General Good Time Arranged BY Upton
Unitarians.

Unitarians.
Upton, Dec. 1.-The Unitarian Ladies'
Sewing Circle added another success
full supper and entertainment to their
already long list this evening both
socially and financially. A large num-
Der gathered about the tables at $50
and partook of the many tempting
viands supplied by Mrs. Henry Pellet,
Mrs Fowler, Mrs. William Reynolds,
Mrs. Albert Wood, Mrs. Robert Tate.
Al o'clock the tables were cleared
away, and the many guests listened to
very charming musical entertain
ment under the direction of Mrs. Eva
Lasselle Miss Millle Fits, Miss Daisy
Snow, Miss Claire Hastings; following
is the program: Vocal duet, Mrs, Eva
Lasselle, Miss Mile Fits; vocal solo,
Miss Lizzie H. Ball; vocal duet, Mr..
and Mrs Guild; chickadee song, Jennie
Hatch; solo and male quartet Mr..
Charles Dana, Mr. Guild Mr.. Burton
Lasselle and Mr.. William McCaslin.
After the entertainment games and
a general social time were enjoyed UNI
til a late hour.
Foreman Lackey and his gang of
section men replaced the derailed car
near the West Upton station today,
and traffic is once more resumed on
the main track.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
WORCESTER THEATRE.

The attraction tonight, tomorrow
night and tomorrow afternoon at the
Worcester Theatre, is the new comedy
entitled "A Misft Marriage" by the
author of MY Friend from India" 1t
will be presented by Smyth & Rice's
The company present the
play at the fremont Theatre, Boston,
next week.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
A SPARKLING GIFT.

The Ten Temptations" a select CO.
terie of theWachusett Boat Club assem-
bled last night the the Sherwood House
and presented Landlord Hurley with
diamond stud and a Morris chair. The
presentation speech was made by J.
Henry Meagher and Mr.. Hurley re-
sponded in fitting words.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
w. S. STEVENS DEAD.
Local Insurance Man Dies After a Long
Illness.

William S. Stevens, 90 years ole. a
local insurance man, died at his home
on UXbridge street last night. after a
long illness from typhoid fever. Mr.
Stevens was born in Marlboro, and was
a son of Churchill Stevens. He leaves
a wife and two children.
The funeral will take place from his
home on UXbridge street, Sunday aft
ternoon at 2.3O o'clock, The burial will
be in Marlboro.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
THE SENATE A BAR TO IMPERIAL
ISM.
lFrom Harper's Weekly.l

1t is long since intelligent Americans
had cause to repeat Webster's congrat-
uiation: ut is fortunate that there is a.
senate of the United States" But lust
now they can heartily re-echo that senti-
ment, and add their congratulations that
the power of the president to make trea-
ties is limited by the proviso that two
thirds of the senators present concur. 1t
seems uncomfortable that such concur
renee can be obtained for a treaty annex
ing the Philippines since opposition to
expansion may already be called a doe
trine of the democratic party with much
more confidence than expansion can be
called a doctrine of the republican party.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
NEVILLE'S TEAM
SHERWOOD ALLEYs.

The contest which has been going on at
the Sherwood alleys during November for
the ten highest strings of candle pins
was won by Joseph Wray with a score of
1l04. j. Hollsworth was second with q
score of 1O1l Wray received a gold watch
and HollsWorth diamond ring.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
AGAINsT LASH YEAR.

The Worcester clearing house state
ment for yesterday, compared with the
corresponding date in 1897, is as fol-
lows: 1897 Clearings, $221, SODA bal
ances, 7S343.51. 1S9S-Clearings, $780,
54S.02; balances, 3,299.37.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02

An entertainment and dance will be
given in Red Mems Hall, Friday eve
ming, under the auspices Of Bay State
Lodge of Odd Fellows.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
FROM ST. PAUL's.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Mcintyre
was held from her late residence, Is
Sever street, yesterday afternoon. Ser
vices were conducted in st. Pauls
Church by FIR. Lunny. Interment was
in st. Johns cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02

Wheat shred brown bread and wheat
shred steamed fruit pudding, either or
both, by speaking to the driver of team
or by telephone or postal to Shredded
Wheat Co., Jackson street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
Strings
ST. MATTHEW'S

At st. Matthew's parish house last
night match game was BOWED between
teams captained by Kobel and Neville
Kobels team won by 66 pins. The score:
KOBELiS TEAM.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02

The grange fair, which was to have
been held Dec. 8, has been postponed
until Dec. 81.
Mayor John E. Farnham of Maiden,
who has a summer residence in OK
ford, is running for mayor as an indie
pendent candidate, Mr.. Farnham has
held the office for the past two years,
and his friends are confident that he
will be reelected.
Post 81, G.. A. r.. have their annual
election Of officers Tuesday, Dec. g.
John Humphrey has returned from a
visit to Grosvenordale, Conn.
The Pastime Club had their social
dance in Memorial hall tonight
John r. Kimball has returned from
Boston.
w. NJ. Wellington and Miss AAdie
Congdon captured the prizes at the
whist club last night,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-02
OXFORD.

oxford, Dec. IA partition is being
put in the Morgan building down
stairs. One of the rooms will be occu-
pied by George Turcott as a newsroom,
while Napoleon James win move his
barber shop into the other. Mrs. Ma
ry D. Lande will occupy the upstairs
tenement.