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disposition who Is usually the easiest
imposed on.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

Worcester's police headquarters is
under the efficient charge of James NJ.
brennan, who has been connected with
the department, at various times, for
many years. He has been really in
touch with the police department since
the close of the war, having started as
q deputy marshal in 1865. later as chief
marshal a position he held for six
years. In 1872 he was appointed on the
state force and in 1880 S1-'S2 he was
again appointed as chief of the city
department. During the years between
1882 and 1897 his time has been nearly
all taken up by filling the office of a
deputy sheriff In 1897 he was again
appointed chief and has held that Of
&c since then. Mr.. brennan has,
through long association with the at
fairs of the city. naturally gained a
very firm foothold in the affections of
his feHOw-citizens, who regard his
work as more or less linked with the
community in which he lives. He has
proven to our peoples satisfaction that
he possesses naturl qualifications for
police. He is an extremely hard
worker and has made many no.
table arrests and has with the
aid of his men made the de-
partment as efficient as it is possible,
inauguratng many new ideas and
methods which have proven of great
benefit. 1t is becoming a well known
fact among crooks that this is an eX-
cellent city to stay way from, for
through Chief Drennan's shrewdness
the city has been remarkably free from
the higher class of crime only petty
offenders committing any depredations
| During his former administration
Chief brennan drove all the houses Of
i'll fame and gambling houses from the
city, and his successors have kept
| them out, so that at the present time
| the city is free from houses of this
character. He is in politics a repub-
lfcan, making it a point to avoid all
cliques and factions and looking out
at all times for the peoples interests.
| He has always manifested a decided
| interest in the affairs Of the city as
sisting numerous enterprises calculated
to insure for it a greater degree of
prosperity.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
AND COUNTY OFFICIALS.

first term, and who has since then beer
continuously elected to the same Office,
now serving his fourth term this ex-
plring in 1900, was born In Princeton,
Mass, Sept. r. 1899, and is therefore
now in his seth year. He received his
early education in the public schools Of
his native town, later attending the
Millbury Academy afterward attend
ing full course at EatOn's business
college. Upon completing his school
career, he decided to enter commercial
life, securing, when 16 years of age a
position as clerk in one Of the stores
Of Oakdale. In 1855 he came to this
city, and entered the employ of A. Y.
Thompson, a dry good merchant, re-
naming with him until the war broke
out. He was one of the first to enlist.
joining the Worcester City Guards,
and while at Fort McHenry was seized
with a severe spell of malarial typhoid
fever, suffering relapse after relapse,
from which he was an invalid Tor sew
eral years, and although he twice at
tempted to re-enlist, he was each time
rejected. In 1865 he, however, organ
lied a company of militia, and was APP
pointed captain under d commission
issued by Governor John A. Andrews.
He was also a member of the old state
Guard" of which he was lieutenant
in 1870 and II. After 1864 Mr. Parker
again entered commercial life, securing
employment of Barnard Sumner &
Co. He next engaged in the furniture
business, his firm being known as Par
ker, Denny & Co., retiring from this to
accept the general agency of the Mas
sachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co,
later becoming an auctioneer and APP
praiser and was very often employed
all over the New England states as an
appraiser for insurance companies to
settle losses, thereby gaining "a very ac-
curate knowledge of the value OF real
estate. etc, which practically fitted him
for his present position. He then be-
came an employee of Putnam &
Sprague, furniture dealers. In 1888 he
was elected to his present position on
the republican ticket, he having always
been prominent in the councils of his
party believing in its principles, and
always voting consistently TO sustain
them. He is an active worker, taking
interest in all political discussions, his
name representing the highest type of
political manhood. He is a member Of
many social and fraternal organiza-
TONS a prominent Mason Knight of
Pythias, has twice been commander of
Post 10, G. A. r., and is secretary of
it's board of trustees at present. He
is also very prominent in church af-
fairs, serving for seven years as a
trustee of the parish of the First Uni
versalisr church. and is now vice-presi-
dent of the board He is a thorough
gentleman. and is highly esteemed for
his honesty, ability and strict RELIABLE
ity, by the entire community.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

George E. Batchelder, the present
water register, assumed the duties of
this office in January, 1884, when he
was elected, and since then he has been
reelected at the expiration of each
term, he discharging his official func-
lions in a manner that appeals most
favorably to all citizens of the com
munity. Mr.. Batchelder was born in
Middleton, Mass, i'll February, 1896, his
parents moving to Topsfield, Mass,
when he was but three years old. He
attended the schools of Topsfield and
Lynn, Mass, and upon the compile
ton of his school studies entered COM
mercial life in a clerical position. find
ing employment in Danvers. Mass,
Providence, r. l., and Galena, Ill. He
later returned to Topsfield, and enlist
ed August s, 1862, in r Co., 10th Mas
sachusetts volunteers, and was trans
ferred to B Co, 18th regiment, veteran
reserves, August s. 1868, and upon the
closing of the war he was mustered out
as first sergeant, July 3, 1865. Soon af-
ter this he went to Wrentham, Mass,
coming to Worcester July IS, 1868, and
entering the employ of the Bradford
Kinsley CO., boot and shoe factory, and
when they removed to Boston he was
employed by the Bay State Shoe and
Leather Co. as foreman of one of the
departments. Entering political life, he
represented ward in the common
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

here. When 20 years of age he entered
Norwich University, in Worthwhile, VT,
graduating from the engineering de-
partment class of 80. He then went
to Brockton Mass, and was employed
in the city engineers office, later tour
ing for a couple of years through the
southern states on railroad survey
work He then came to this city, and
secured a position as assistant in the
city engineers office, where he remain
ed for five years. resigning to accept
his present office, to which he was
elected January 4th 1898. His career
furnishes a most valuable object lesson
to all ambitious boys, illustrating, as
it clearly does, the early attainment
OF a high standing In the community.
and a name known throughout the city
as young man who had made his rule
of life, duty first pleasure second who
did that duty thoroughly, because con-
scientiously, and then enjoyed the ra-
tional pleasure that came to him all
the more heartily by having earned 1t.
Mr.. Prior has entire charge Of street
work. such as construction of its street
pavSments, sidewalks highways, clean
ing and repairs, and has already done
much to advance this kind of work in
our city, he taking a personal as well
as a general interest in all movements
which may rebound to the growth and
development of Worcester, and is ever
willing to lend assistance in all matters
Of public spirit.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

OF all the branches of municipal gov
eminent of Worcester that are conspic-
uous because of its efficiency, the fire
alarm department stands out very
prominently. Under the control Of
William H Mcclure, who holds the Of
flee of superintendent of fire alarm sys-
tenn, the service has been improved and
perfected. until at the present time
1t is ON an equal footing with that of
any city of the same size and popula.-
ton in the country. Mr.. Mcclure was
born in New York city, and received
his education in the public schools of
that city. In 1875 he removed to this
city, and accepted a position in the en-
ploy of the Washburn & Moen Manu-
featuring Co., he remaining there II
years, working in the mechanical de
partment. Upon leaving there Mr.. Nc
Clure, fully realizing the future iuhu-
snce of electricity upon the work of the
world, decided to learn the electrical
business, and travelled to different cit
les, gaining not only through study
theoretical knowledge of it's workings,
but a thorough practical knowledge as
well, he securing the best ideas Of the
many electricians with whom he came
in contact. In January, 1891 Mr.. Nc
Clure was elected to his present posi-
ton by the city council, and has been
reelected each succeeding year The
service consists Of 149 street boxes and
quite a number of private ones, all of
which is under the superintendent eff
fcient charge. Mr.. Mcclure since as
summing charge of the system has in
augurated many reforms, which have
proven by actual use to possess many
points of advantage over methods for
merly in use. He is a progressive ciu
zen, much interested in the growth and
progress of the city, his name being
connected with all matters pertaining
to Worcester's advancement.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

gressiveness into other public officials.
Mayor Dodge has the interests of the
city of Worcester at heart, trying in
every way to advance Them and has
always been a chief promoter in trying
TO induce manufacturers to locate here
and to secure a diversity of interests,
so that there will be at all times an
even flow of money between the manu-
facturer. the mechanic and the mer-
chant, When one line of trade p dun,
the other will be busy doing entirely
away with the cry heard so often dur
ing the past few years of hard times,
that must occur In every city where
the industries are principally of one
line and its dependent branches. He
is in politics a republican, taking a per
sonal as well as a general interest in
all movements which may rebound to
the development of our CITY, and is
ever willing to lend assistance in all
matters of public spirit, He possesses
many excellent traits of character, and
enjoys the esteem of the community in
general, his friends and acquaintances
being numbered among all classes of
our citizens regardless Of politics, creed
or party. He has given to the office
remarkably clean administration, haV-
ing the interests of the city in his
minds eye, first, last and all the time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

of our people. We refer to our mayor,
Rufus B. Dodge, Jr., of whom We here
present an excellent likeness. This
gentleman was born in Charlton,
Mass, Nov "A. 1851 and is therefore at
the present time in his 3Sth year. He
received his early education in the pub
Tic schools of Charlton, later studying
law in the law department of the Bos-
ton University, graduating from there
in 1885, entering practice the same year
in this city, and Iii January, 1896, he
formed a partnership in law practice
with VIM. J. Taft, Esq. Mayor Dodge
mas acquired that knowledge which is
so advantageous to a business or pro-
fessional man but which is only Sc
cured by travel, years of study and
love of human nature. He is promin-
emit in public affairs and has served as
an alderman from ward during the
years 1893. "a and 90, the first term
having been for two years and the sec
ond one year; during the last term ne
WAS president of the board. He was
elected to the Office of mayor at the
last election in December, 1897, enter
ing upon his duties the first OF Janu-
airy, 1898, his term expiring in January,
1899. The wisdom of his selection has
been abundantly shown. He is con-
spicuously the right man in the right
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

Burton w. Potter, Esq, president OF
the board of aldermen, was born in
ColesvilIe N. Y, Feb. 8, 1913. He re-
ceived his early education in the dis
trict school, later attending Coopers-
town Seminary for two terms, leaving
there in 1852 to enlist, he joining the
14th Vermont regiment, which was at
tached to Gen. STANDARDS famous bril-
gade. Mr.. Potter was at Gettysburg
with his command where it repealed the
historic charge of Pickett on Cemetery
Ridge. After the battle the 18th Yer
mont returned home, having completed
the nine months service for which they
had enlisted. Mr.. Potter next entered
Lawrence Academy at Groton, fitting
there for college, but in 1864 he again
enlisted, this time in the old 9th Massa-
chusetts, for 100 days. The war over,
he entered Williams College, gradual
ing class of 81, then entering Harvard
Law School, where he took the degree
of LII. b. in 1868. He was admitted to
practice at the bar of the state, coming
to this city, and soon securing a very
profitable clientage and becoming a
leading member of Worcester county
bar. He has always taken an active
and spirited part in public affairs, and
has established himself firmly in the
political life of our city In 1872 he was
y
and was returned in 1888, serving two
years. He has been president of the So
ciety of Antiquity and the Chamberlain
District Farmers Club, was president
of the Association of the Legislature
during the year 1872, and has been a
trustee of the public library for five
years, a part of the time being presi-
dent of the board. In December, 1896 he
was elected to the board OF aldermen,
and the following year was elected as
president of the board, his term expir-
ing December, 1898. His speech as
president of the board Of aldermen,
which he delivered upon the dedica-
ton of the new city hall was a master
ly rendering of the condition Of affairs
in our city, receiving the most favora-
BILE comments from the newspapers of
this section of the state. 1t showed the
result of much study in regard to Wor-
cester's future growth and develop
ment, Mr.. Potter handling his subject
with skill and ability He has always
been a staunch republican, and al
though not a leader of his party in the
ordinary accepted sense Of the term. he
is a leader among his fellows when
questions of moment arise, and has
more than once by his valued advice
helped his party in settlement of ques-
lions of principle. He has filled the va
rious offices OF public and private trust
with signal ability, and is personally a
most popular gentleman, equally ad-
mired by fellow Of the bench
and bar and the entire community,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

Mr.. John G. Brady holds an enviable
place among the officials Of Worcester,
he being very generally regarded as the
possessor of a high order of business
acumen, coupled with answering in
tegrity and untiring perseverance. He
was born in Norwich, Conn, Oct. 70,
1888. residing there until he was 20
years of age, and receiving his early
education there. He learned the trade
of a machinist in the locomotive shops,
afterwards running a locomotive for Il
years. In 1871 he went as master me-
chanic with a railroad, remaining there
for four years. He was in the council
during 1SS1-'S2 and in SO was elected
alderman for a term Of two years, and
reelected in 'S5 for two years more, but
resigned at the close of the first year.
expecting to leave the city, but in April,
1886, resigning to accept a similar posi-
ton with the Worcester, Nashua and
Rochester r. r. Co., remaining there
until 1885. He was elected to his pres
ent Office and has held it continuously
since then, his reelection taking place
regularly, his efforts to give to the city
the best service being fully appreciated
by our people. Mr. Brady has entire
charge of our reservoirs, mains and all
repair work, and he has made great
changes in the department since taking
hold. and certainly presents an excel
lent example of the typical self-made
man, his success in life, both CONNER
cially and politically. having been Sc
cured through his own efforts and an
earnest desire to administer his office
in such a manner as to give the city the
best and most lasting of benefits. He is
highly respected for his strict integrity
and excellent qualities, enjoying the es-
TEEN and confidence Of his felloW-off
Gals and the general community.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

Few men have made themselves more
popular among all classes Of our citi-
zens than Mr.. John b. Bowker, the
present city auditor. His genial ma
ture and strict attention to the admin
istration of the affairs of his office and
his willingness to furnish all needed in
formation that might be required con-
corning the city to parties interested
has won the respect Of men of all po-
litical parties. Mr.. Bowker was born
in Royalston, Mass, in 1865, living
there until he was years of age, when
his parents moved to Worcester, he at
tending the public schools of this city,
graduating from the high school, class
of "a. He then, a year later, entered
his fathers store, his early tendencies
leading toward a commercial career.
He has always been prominent among
agricultural associations, taking a
great interest in promoting and devel-
oping modern ideas among our farm
ers and agriculturists, he having been
either treasurer or secretary of the
Poultry Club, Worcester Milk Associa-
ton, Worcester Central Pomona Grange
Massachusetts, Farmers and Cattle
Owners Association, Worcester Agri-
cultural Society, New England Milk
Producers Association, and has also
been overseer of Worcester Grange. He
was elected to his present office June
9Th, 1898, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of John F. Howell, who died
May list, 1898. Since his election Mr.,
Bowker has done much to systematic
the work of the office, and he has al
ready proven himself to be highly eff
foient officer. He has made himself
familiar with every detail
pertaining to the office, a knowledge
that necessarily requires constant APP
plication and much study to acquire
but results always in splendid admin
istratlon He has already inaugurated
several reforms, introducing modern
methods in the conduct Of its
affairs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

There is no department of technical
science more important to a growing
city than that of civil engineering and
surveying Carefulness accuracy and
thorough results in this line often mean
the saving of many thousands Of dol
lars, both to individuals and corpora
lions, The necessity of a city of any
consequence, having the office Of city
engineer occupied by a competent mem
Der Of this profession. is recognized by
all sensible and prudent people. The
present incumbent of the office, Mr.
Frederick A. Mcclure, may be ranked
as such a one. He had number of
years experience before being elected
to his present position, and has since
then inauSurated many improvements
Of nete in the department. Mr.. Mcclure
has been in the employ Of the city since
1869 continuing ever since, with the
exception of five or six years. He served
as superintendent Of sewers for two
years, and in January 1892, he was
elected city engineer. He has proven
to be a capable officer, ard mas been
reelected each succeeding year, show
ing that our people fully appreciate the
value of his services in lheir behalf
His present term expires in January,
1899, but he will in all probability be
again elected to serve another term.
Mr. Mcclure has to do with all engi-
neering work constructed in our city,
attending to sewerage, water works,
highways, all matters of drainage, etc,
and while his duties are indeed oner-
Gus, he has always administered the
affairs of his office honestly and with
! due credit to himself and those who
/ placed him there.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

place. He devotes all his time to the
affairs Of the office, and his clear head.
honesty OF purpose and untiring energy
have made him of inestimable value to
our city. When his first message was
sent to the council, it was highly COM
pImented by the press and public, re-
ceiNing many favorable notices from
newspapers throughout Worcester
county He advocated that every de-
partment of the city government keep
within the appropriation set aside for
its use, SO that the city's finances could
be put on a business-l like basis 1t was
an excellent presentation of the affairs
Of the city, and his advocacy of many
needed reforms was characterized by
Vigor and We're right in line with the
best modern thought on the points and
reforms suggested. And he has during
his proud occupancy Of the Office Of
mayor instilled much Of his own pro
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

Tn affairs of the assessors office are
at present in charge of competent men,
one of whom is Mr., George b. Hurl-
but, a gentleman, who though only
elected in January of the present year,
has already made himself thoroughly
conversant with the details and require
ments of the department. During his
incumbency he has so far administer
ed the affairs of the department under
his charge in an economical manner,
and at the same time in such a way
as to afford the best service Mr. Hurl-
but was born in East Peperell, Mass,
March 9Th, 1864, living there until five
years Of age. He received his educa-
ton in the schools of Uncasville, Conn,
and upon the completion of his schol-
astic career, he went to New York city,
where he remained for six years. In
1888 he came to this city and engaged
as cashier and bookkeeper with the
Pease Machine Tool Co.. later engag-
ing with the George F. Hewitt Co, as
bookHeeper, a position he rtained for
five years. He was elected to his pres
ent office January 1st 1885, his term
running for three years, expiring in
1901. Mr.. Hurlburt is well known among
our citizens, and that he has the good
will and respect of his fellows is attest
ed by the fact that his official acts and
decisions have met with their unani-
nous approval. 1t can certainly be
said of him that he has proven to be
a most able and capable official filling
the office of city assessor with due
credit to himself and his constituents
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03
MAYOR OF WORCESTER.

In a review Of the character Of
cnfs edition, which is known as Diver
el1ed Worcester" and which we have
Apt4y termed our Peace and Prosper
fly edition, and in which we give a
complete retrospect Of our leading in
dustrtal, mercantile, financial and edu-
cational institutions, telling Of our CITY
as 1t is today, and having for its object
activity and the setting forth of our
advantages as a manufacturing loc9-
eson, it Is but proper that we should
write Of the man who is doing as much
TO advance the interests of our CITY an
any other resident, and who now holds
the highest municipal Office in the gift
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-03

council from 1880 to 81, and was also
elected to the legislature from ward z
IN 1883, while he was a member of the
council. and was reelected In
1854, resigning Feb. A. OF that year, to
accept his present position an office he
has held continuously since then. He
has proven a very capable officer, adj
the affairs Of his office
judioiously and economically inaugur-
ating many reforms looking to the pub
lie good.