Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-09

ing him OF his birthright, and who be-
lieve that the town cannot afford to
be in the position OF totally ignoring the
existence of the gentleman l have
named. Equality.
THE SEWER HEARING,
1t will be ascertained Wednesday
whether or not the local sewer commit
tee will be authorized by law to go
ahead and seize the necessary land Of
several abutters in order to construct
Websters big proposed sewerage sys-
tenn, which will drain the entire town.
If the legislature approves and passes
the petition the sewer commissioners
Will then be able to seize all land IN
Webster and Dudley that is required
to lay the sewer, from opposing abut-
tiers. The passing of the petition will
be hailed with delight by the sewer men,
but with an opposite effect by the land
abutters.
A FIRE INQUEST.
Chief Pattison Of the Webster fire de-
partment received a letter today from
Fire Marshal J. H. Scott Of Milford, re-
questing a report be sent back of the
fire in DR., Frank R, Stillman's resi-
dence. Mr. Pattison did not know a
thing about the occurrence OF the fire,
as it had been kept absolutely secret,
but he Immediately hustled around and
accumulated the facts, The fire &C.
CURED on Feb. l, and was caused by a
piece of coal falling through the CRATE
on to the floor. The damage was very
slight amounting to $40. The loss was
adjusted through the local agencies of
Waldo johnson & Son and Patrick
Prout
On account of Chief Pattison being in
Boston today. Assistant E. D. Clemans
will take charge Of the fire department.
The funeral services Of the late Mary
| Chapman, who died from a complication
of diseases last Sunday morning, was
held from st. Louis Church at 8 o'clock
this forenoon. Rev. FIR. John T. Madden
officiated.
DISTRICT COURT CASES.
Judge Andrew J. Bartholomew quick
ly disposed of three drunk cases which
came before him in the district court
this morning. William A. Gates of Vol
umtown, Conn, was fined the costs of
his arrest, sos which he Immediately
paid, and was allowed to depart. Ed
ward Jarvis of Montreal, Can, had his
case continued until Feb. 26. Charles
Macier of New Bedford was given till
Saturday to raise his fine OF $2.58.
ICE HARVEST ENDED.
The local fceTnen have stored all the ice
they need for the coming season in
their respective icehouses. David Well
ington & Son report $500 tons, with an
average thickness of 161a inches, laid
away. Newton H. Sweet, his competi-
tor, has stored away for the coming
season about 1000 tons with an average
thickness per block Of IA inches.
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
At special meeting Of the Univer-
salist Parish Society, this evening, the
resignation of the pastor, Rev. N. S.
Hill, was accepted by vote of IL to 8.
E. P. Morton was chosen moderator,
George Tracy and L. E. Pattison spoke
in behalf of the pastor. The parish
committee, Messrs. Simmons, Baker and
Holmes, favored acceptance Of the res
ignation.
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.
Rev, Henry N. Tourtelotte, pastor of
the Gore Reformed Church, received a
dispatch today requesting him to start
at once for New Braintree, as the death
of his mother is hourly expected.
The engagement is announced Of John
| S. Beatty and Miss Eva G, Hoyle. Mr..
( Beatty is foreman in the finishing de-
partment at the shoe factory of B. A.
Corbin & Son.
Maanexit Lodge No. III, I. o. o. f.,
will hold its fifth annual ball in the
4 Odd Fellows hall on the evening OF
] e 1eaeyf1. .NfT
1 ter will furnish music for dancing. The
/ last social Of the season will be held
March 81.
L. W. Washburn's big double minstrel
show played in Music hall last evening
to a packed house.
AT the residence of DR.. and Mrs. A. e.
Houle, on Main street. Ephian Houle OF
Cohoes, N. Y, is visiting for few days.
The doctor and his wife have a new ar
rival in the family, that Of a rosy and
plump baby girl.
Mrs. George r. Bond of West Boyls-
ton returned home today after short
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Estey
on Main street.
Hon. Charles Haggerty and James T.
Stanley will attend banquet in Bos-
ton, Wednesday evening, given under
the auspices Of the Bowdoin College
alumni
DR.. G. Fred Hart stated to a Spy re-
porter today that the scarlet fever cpl
demic has died out. The last Of his
cases has been cleared up, and once
more Webster is a healthy town.
Misses Mary King and Sarah Cotter
Of Worcester are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Kirby for few days.
The regular Webster team will roll
the second game in the series with the
Turner's on Weaver's alleys, Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Carrie Brown of class '01 of We'll
lesley College, is at home this week.
At meeting of the Foresters, last
evening, five applications were received
and six candidates rode the goat"
George G.. Gregoire, instructor in the
French language, was in town again
today, trying to secure rooms for a
French class.
Messrs. C. B. Sparhawk, Geo. H. Sleek
man and G. E. De Land were Worcester
men in town Tuesday
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