The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-03
NUISANCE.
Spencer Boys
Discussed.
BLOCK STREET
And Cause Property Own
ers Lots Of Trouble.

WIN SlaHu Oh Inc SlIeelS 10 DISCUSS lue
common topics of the day. These peo-
pie, principally boys, start from the
corner of Mechanic street and line up
ell along the fence which extends as
far as D. Sandborn's Office. While they
do not mean anything wrong by it, a
great many times it is very embar-
RAISING for people. especially ladies', to
pass through a crowd Of young men.
OF course, it is very natural for them
to expectorate and consequently the
sidewalk is in bad condition
Another place where the boys seem
to enjoy themselves is in front of Ca
pens block, and also in front of Hills
block, both on Main street. The store
keepers object greatly to the boys
standing in front of their places Of
business, and have tried repeatedly to
put stop to the loafing in front of
their stores, but as yet have not suc>
ceeded. Many threats have been made
by the different officers to put a stop
to it, but no real move has ever been
made to that effect. 1t is understood
now, however, that the officers will
make united effort and endeavor to
stop all loat1ng on Nam and other
prominent streets in town.
The boys who congregare at the diff
ferent places are by no means insult
ing, and mean nothing wrong, but they
have simply formed a bad habit. Judge
Hill has tried many times to keep the
boys away from in front of his block,
and has had Chief Of Police McKenna
stop it, but it can only be stopped tenn
porartly, as the young men seem
bound to congregate there. Many peo-
pie think that the only way to stop
this nuisance is to have paid police,
who will parade the streets day and
night, and make that part of their
business. 1t seems to be only a ques>
ton of time when Spencer will be sup
piled with paid police force, which
so many Spencer people are in favor
Of
A SUNDAY WEDDING.
A large crowd of relatives and
friends were present at the ST. Mary's
Church this afternoon to witness the
marriage ceremonies, in which Josef
Berry of Pond street and Albertina
Pettier of Maple street were united in
the bonds of wedlock. The bridal party
which consisted of the bride and
groom, attended by Eleanor Roy as
bridesmaid, and Meddard Berry, bro
Their of the groom, as best man,
marched into the church at exactly s
o'clock to the strains oe the wedding
march from Lohengrin, which was
rendered by Miss Clarinda Amelotte.
At the altar they were met by Rev.
Father Chicoine. The bride looked
very pretty, attired in a gown of
cream silk, with lace trimmings Over
her left shoulder was strung a
wreath Of smilax, which was adorned
with yellow roses, while BRIDES roses
were worn in the hair. The bridesmaid
was dressed similarly, both Of whom
carried brides roses. After the we'd
ding ceremonies the happy couple
went to the home of the groom, where
q short reception was rendered. They
departed tonight for a short wedding
trip, and on their return Wednesday
night, will be given rafting send
off by their relatives and friends. The
couple will reside in Spencer, where
the groom is the owner of a shoe
dressing establishment on Mechanic
street. The ushers at the church were
Charlie Bouvier and Henry Plouffe.
OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Adelaid Duhammel, aged 81 years,
who resided at the house on the cor
ner of Chestnut and Temple streets,
passed away last evening at S.15 af-
ter a long siege Of Bright's disease Mr..
many years, being very well known
among the French-speaking people
The deceased was a man of excellent
moral character, also man Of much
ability. The funeral will take place
from st. Mary's Church Tuesday NOR
ming at o'clock.
DAVID BARNES DEAD.
David H. Barnes, a former extensive
lumber dealer here, died today of
Bright's disease Of the kidneys, after
an illness covering a period of two
years. He was Sc years and months
old, and was one of Spencer's most
honored citizens.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Nearly all Spencer churches were
largely attended today, being especial
ly so at the First Congregational and
Universalist churches. At the former
church Rev. Sherman w. Brown sup
piled the pulpit at both services.
At the O'Clock evening service the
church was filled to hear the singing
of the Vernon brothers. These talented
young musicians were secured by the
Young Mems League, which during
the coming winter will secure special
music for every Sunday evening SER
vice. Two solos and a trio were rem
dered by the Vernon brothers, the first
solo being a baritone solo, Saved by
grace" by Howard Vernon, the second
being a soprano solo, Jesus, lover Of
my soul" by Percy Vernon. The trio
was entitled 'gThe bird with the brok-
en- wing"
At the Universalist Church Rev. e. C.
Downey Of North Brookheld, the newly
called pastor, preached his introduce
tory sermon before large audience.
Mr. Downey made a very favorable
impression upon all his hearers.
After a months vacation, Rev. Rob
ert e. Smith again occupied his pulpit
at the Methodist Church, at both morn
ing and evening services. Mr.. Smiths
morning theme was, Sowing and reap
ing" The Steadfast Circle, Kings
Daughters, will hold tea meeting in
the church parlors next Wednesday af-
ternoon and evening.
At the Baptist Church, Rev. Elbridge
Heath officiated at both services. Sun
day school and the Young Peoples
Christian Endeavor service were held
at the usual time.
At the Church Of the Holy Rosary.
Rev. G. H. Dolan celebrated low mass
at o'clock, and high mass at $50 this
morning. The regular choir was in at
tendance, which Was assisted by Mrs.
Irene Ryan, who beautifully rendered
Ave Maria" at high mass
AN AUTUMN BAKE.
About rs Spencer people, together
with people from the Brookfields, Lei
cester, Southbridge and Warren, at
tended a swell clambake and shore
dinner at Oakland Gardens TODAY.
which was given by Spencer people. the
principal ones of whom were 7. N.
Guertin and Walter Hazelhurst At 2
O'Clock the guests sat down to a spread
fit for king, which consisted of
steamed, baked and fried clans. |
steamed, scolloDed and stewed oysters, !