Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-20
AT TER THE FIREMEN
State Inspector Amell Makes a
Millbury Visit.
Promptly 0isquaIifies Unlicensed Men and
Sounds a Note Of Timely
Warning.

Millbury, Feb. 19,-As a result of a
complaint entered to the district police
recently, that there were several sta
tionary firemen running boilers in Mill
bury without a license, the district in
speetor, Louis Amell, called at several
of the plants in Miubury yesterday on a
tour of inspection. The first plant visit
ed was the foundry of Henry T. Mer-
riam, on Howe avenue. The inspector
found that there were two licenses hung
upon the wall, but that the owners OF
them were not to be found upon the
premises. An investigation followed,
which revealed the fact that sn unli-
censed man had charge of the boiler
The man was severely reprimandsd by
the inspector, and removed from his
Job with orders to find a man who had
a license to run a stationary engine and
employ him before the engine was start
ed. George Barton, whose license hung
upon the wall of the boiler room, was
sent for, and started the boilers at'the
plant.
The next place visited was the cleo
trio plant, close by, and it was, found
that a licensed man was employed there.
The water company plant was next IN
sDected, and it was learned that David
lIukGe, VINO was eHiplpytu dS III Slileilt
there had a second-class license which
gives him the privilege Of running any
boiler less than $50 horse power. AS
the boilers at this plant are estimated
to be $50 horse power, he was disqual-
fed for running them without taking
out a special license. AS he had applied
for a special license, he was allowed to
hold his position.
The inspector then visited the F. A.
Lapham plant, and found that John
Hill, who is employed as fireman there,
had no license, but as he had applied for
a special license, he was also given the
privilege to run the boilers until further
notice.
The Mott dye manufacturing plant was
then visited, and found to be under the
same conditions. The Richard T. Buck
chise works was also visited, and as
the plant was run by water power the
greater part Of the year, and as Dixie
Bebo had applied for special licenses
the Inspector was satisfied and left
The Aldrich mills, the Charles Buck
chisel works, the Cords and MiHbury
cotton mills plants were also inspected,
and found to have competent men in
charge Of the boilers. The inspector
said that there were several complaints
to the same effect from other towns
throughout Worcester county, and it
was the intention of the board to make
If the work Of hiring unlicensed men
was not stopped.
A LOCAL EXCHANGE.
A number of prominent citizens are
interested in forming telephone ex-
change company in town. Harry Lin
coin is the originator of the scheme, and
| it promises to be a success. The office
of the company will undoubtedly be at
| the drug store of N. Fl. Sears on North
| Main street.
AGED RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Jane Brannigan, one OF the old
est residents of the town, died this
morning after an Illness of three weeks.
| She was born in Ireland about so years
ago, and came to this country when
very young. She leaves three sons, Will
liam and Thomas of Millbury, and
James Brannigan of Worcester.
REAL ESTATE CHANGE.
Rev. William Wignall has purchased
the Lavoie place on South Main
street. The property consists of two
tenement house and half an acre Of
land.
| BRIEF BUT EXCELLENT.
Speaking of COD will De the sub
| ject of Rev. George P. Eastman's dis
course at the Second Congregational
Church this evening.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society Of the
First Congregational Church had So
cial and supper at the church Friday
| evening.
Henry F. Marty has settled the claim
which was brought against him by c.
S. Johnson.
The Millbury basket bail team went
to Lowell this evening.
A party of Worcester fox hunters
hunted the Purgatory district Saturday
and secured one peIt.
John M White, A. d. Windle, E. A.
Walling and c. II. Handy hunted the
Brigham hill district Saturday. The dogs
taken were Hunter Rock and
frye" from the Walling pack, and 10
gam" Ben" Duke" and tom" from
the White-Kinney pack. Two foxes
were started, but both kept at safe
distance from the hunters.
A social dance was given in Croninis
Hall. this evening. The affair was in
charge of Harry ReneaUb and was a,
grand success.
The funeral of Prescott c., the two
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. e. @. Put
nam, VIII be held Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock.