The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-03
A Curious Mix-up at
North Brookfield.
HIGH SCHOOLPU
Will Be Guests of Hon. 7
c. Bates at Worcester.

North Brookfield, March 1.-The all
absorbing question in political circles
today is the fact that possibly three
caucuses may be held. 1t seems that
the democrats some time ago, came to
the conclusion that The Spy was right
in stating that two caueuses would be
held, and accordingly they engaged the
town hall for the evening of March "A,
being the last evening that a caucus
can be held.
On inquiry by The Spy man, it was
ascertained that the hall mas been en-
gagged nearly a month ahead by Jonn
&. Dewing in the interests of a citi-
Gems caucus. 1t is not known just who
will support this caucus, as the DEM
ocrats have themselves decided to is
sue call for a citizens caucus. and
the republicans have voted TO hold a
republican caucus. 1t is rumored that
the men who have been backing the
plan for the citizens caucus will unite
forces with the democrats.
The republicans will hold their eau
Gus on the 22d and will probably use
the Australian system of voting. The
ballot will be open to ALL irrespective
of party who file with the republican
town committee an application signed
by at least ten republican voters.
Rumors are afloat that dark, deep
schemes are being made to hand every
thing into the hands of the boys"
but many of the citizens doubt if the
goods will be delivered.
Hon, Theodore G. Bates was in town
this morning, and dropped in to see
the high school, in which he takes a
great interest, After giving a few rem
tniscenceS of the early history of the
school. he invited the high school
teachers and the senior and junior
classes, about 80 in number, to be his
guests in Worcester next Saturday af
ternoon. The teachers and pupils will
leave here on the noon train and on
their arrival at the Union station, Wor-
cester, will be taken In a special car
to the home of Mr.. Bates, where a
luncheon will be served.
After luncheon the special will be
taken again, and a tour of Worcester
will be taken. Among the places of IN
tefest to which Mr. Bates viii take the
party are the Worcester "Tech," Art
Museum, general electric plant and the
new city hall. 1t is needless to say that
the high school scholars appreciate the
kindness of Mr.. Bates.
At the meeting of the Public Library
trustees this week, the resignation OF
Deacon James Miller was read and
accepted. Mr.. Miller is the only origi-
nal member Of the library trustees cleo
ted twenty years ago. He has served
the board as treasurer the entire time
| and has taken a great interest in the
work of the library and reading room.
The vacancy will not be filed Until
the April town meeting. The resigna-
ton of Mrs. Emma Ludden as librarian
was accepted, after a service Of four
teen years Mrs. Ludden retires on ac-
count OF the confinement of the posi-
ton. Her place will not be filed until
the next meeting. The most prominent
applicants are Miss Mary Draper, Mrs
Ella II. Stone, Miss Clara Crawford
and Miss Bertha TwitcheIl.
At a meeting of the High School
Athletic Association last evening, IL
was voted to drop all differences with
the Spencer high school and work to
make the spring meet Of the Worces-
ter County South A. A. q success. The
result of the vote is gratifying to the
alumni, who were not In sympathy
with the desires of the association to
cause trouble.
Frank Hatch, who recently opened a
market in the Cook block on School
street, has decided to close his busi-
ness, and will remove his stock and
fixtures to Brookield where he will
open a market.
Joseph Dubois of this town and a
ST. q Mt at ST. Charles College, BATH
more, is dangerously i'll in Baltimore
with typhoid pneumonia.