The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-09
LEICESTER'S LOSS.
j. Clarence w atson, a
Well Known Citi-
zen, is Dead.
DEATH CAUSED BY CONSUMPTION
Had Occupied Many Posi-
tons in Business and
Social Circles.
DEATH CAUSED BY CONSUMPTION

Leicester, Sept. 81. Clarence Wat
son. lifelong resident of the town and
man prominent in church and town
affairs, died at his home on Paxton
street at $50 this morning of consump-
ton.
He had been in poor health for several
years, and in October, 1898, he was
forced to leave his position in the
Leicester National Bank. The winter
was spent at Southern Pines, N. c., and
he returned to his home in June slight
ly improved in health.
Mr.. Watson was born July is, 1856. a
son of JAS. D. and Roxana (Woodward)
Watson Of Leicester, and was the last
of his family. He attended Leicester
Academy and graduated from that
school, During the last year of his
course he was assistant teacher Short
~ after his graduation, Mr.. Watson en-
tered the employ of l.. D. Thurston as
clerk and held that position until 1890.
In April, 1890, he became teller of the
Leicester National Bank, and continued
as such until October, 1898 Mr.. Watson
was possessed of considerable mathe-
NAUTICAL genius and was noted for his
accuracy. His genial manner and pleas
ant words for every one made him
many friends.
In 1891 he was chosen town treasurer,
and was reelected every year until 1898,
when he resigned on account of i'll
health. He was collector of taxes from
1SS3-94, and a member of the school
board from 1888 to 1891. Mr.. Watson
was for many years q member of the
Leicester brass band, and played the
cornet
He joined the First Congregational
church in 1873 and held several church
offices. For a number of years he was
assistant superintendent of the Sunday
school and was clerk of the parish and
church for some years.
In 1887 Mr.. Watson married Miss Ida
r. Hodges. who survives him. There are
three children, Flora Helen, IL years;
Dwight Elmer, s years, and Dorothy, 9
years. The funeral will be held on Sun
day afternoon at o'clock in the First
Congregat ional church. Rev. D. G. Reid,
the pastor, and Rev A. H. Coolidge of
Worcester will conduct.
Tie funeral of Edward j. twin son
of Thomas and Lizzie (Donahue) KEEL
ley of Chapel street, was held at the
parents residence this afternoon at }.
FIR. ]. f. Redican of St. Josephs church
conducted the service, and the inter
ment was at st. Joseph's cemetery The
casket containing the remains of son,
Thomas Kelley, Jr., who was drowned
in July, 1895. was brought from st.
Johns cemetery for interment at tine
same time.
Thomas King, seven-year-old son CT
Thomas F.. King of Main street, Cherry
Valley, was hit on the right cheek to-
daV by a slate falling from the roof
A deep gash was cut clear to the bone.
DIR. G. g. Stearns sewed up the wound
There will be varied program at the
evening service in the First Congregs-
tional church on Sunday. The H H
Disco orchestra will play several se.lec
lions, and Mrs John Woodcock o.
Worcester will recite two selections
''The divine love-" and Seeking for
Jesus" a parable. The subject of the
pastors sermon will be, THE duty OF
the strong towards the weak"
Rev. Frank Nef will preach at the
Sanderson M. &. church. The church
has recently purchased new singing
books, entitled Songs of Redemption, .
new work published by the Christian
Witness company of Boston. In the
evening there will be a special gospel
praise Service, consisting largely OF
singing from the new book.
Mrs. S. A. Belcher left town yesterday
for Pigeon Cove to join Mrs M. A Ad-
ans, who Is spending her vacation
there.
The selectmen went to Boston yester-
Gay to attend the hearing given by the
state highway commission relative Ia
relocating the Worcester and Suburban
tracks along the 1899 section of state
highway. The selectmen will hold their
regular meeting Saturday afternoon1