The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-25

for the inmates of the Carpenter resi-
denee all of whom have been sufferers
with the grip.
The deceased was born in Boston,
although she has resided with her hus-
band in Spencer for several years. She
is survived by her husband Charles
Bailey, and a daughter Charlotte, both
OF whom reside at nome. She is also
survived by one brother, George Green
of Brookfield, and a sister who makes
her home in Boston
Mrs. Bailey was an incessant worker
in First Congregational church, and
also in the local branch Of the w. CT.
Z. The death came as a surprise and
great shock to the Bailey family. Mrs.
Bailey would have been 80 years of age
next April.
The funeral arrangements had not
been completed tonight. but the serv-
ices viii probably be held at the Bailey
residence, next Thursday afternoon.
A free fight occurred late last evening
in the store of John Foraboski, which
came very near having disastrous re-
suits. Two local men had somewhat of
wordy battle; next came the blows,
and last but not least came the up
setting of a large kerosene stove,
which was knocked over. When the
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Ion to the floor and Immediately caught
fire. There We're about seven young
men in the store at the time, all of
whom became frightened al the brisk
blaze and ran from the room, leaving
Willie Reno alone in the room to mas
ter the flames. Reno was equal to the
emergency, however, and after ten
minutes of hard labor. extinguished the
flames. He received several bad burns
on the legs, however. and also ruined
fine pair of trousers. The floor of the
store was badly burned. while the
candy counter was also much charred.
Mr.. Foraboski deems himself fortu-
nate that there was no more damage
done, and greatly praised Mr. Reno
for his heroic work.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mar
guerite Archambault took place at
3 O'Clock this morning. from St Mary's
Church. Rev. A. A. Lamy officiated.
celebrating high mass. The internient
took place in st. Mary's cemeter=.
The members of the c. T. A. held a
very enjoyable meeting this evening at
their hall on Mechanic street William
J. Hetfernan. editor of the Spencer
Leader very ably addressed those pre-
sent. on The press"
The Fortnightly Club met last even
ing with Mrs. George R. Wakefield,
Ash street The subject of "Floren-
tine art was continued Essays were
read by Mrs. lie Grande Stone, Mrs. H.
I. Reed, Miss Smith and Miss Sawyer
The program also included a piano solo
by Miss r. Blanche Wakefield, and vo-
cal solos by Mrs. H r. Reed.
The annual ladies' night of the Ma
sons was held this evening in Masonic
Hall.
+. e. Stone & Co. have purchased a
fine new pair of large bay draft horses.
The Pond Street Whist Club met this
evening With Miss Albina Gaucher of
Maple street
Treffie POSSE of Mechanic street has
successfully passed the examinations
Tor the regular army, and left town to-
da4 for New York, where he will ioin
the Ninth regiment
Messrs Peter Jubert, Joseph Gardo|
ana PhelN Archambeault, all of Speu
Ger, have also passed the examination.
but have not yet been assigned to their
regiment.
Miss Addie Pettengill of East Main
street LETT town today for California.
The foremen of the different fire com
panies Of town received complimentary
tickets today for the firemen's ball TO
be held IL North Brookfield Feb. 3
George Auuler of Webster visited
friends in town last evening.