The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
A Notable Swedish
Wedding at Spencer.
POPULAR COUPLE.
Reception Followed the G.
A. R. Hall Ceremony.

Spencer, March 11.-One of tn,
SWEETEST events ever occurring amone
the Swedish population in Spencer tool
place this evening, at the Grand Arm,
Hall when Andrew Johnson and Miss
Anna Johnson were united in marriage
Mr.. Johnson is one of the most popular
young men in Spencer, and is foreman
in the Isaac Prouty & Co. shoe shop.
Both parties came to this country sew.
eral years ago, their folks remaining in
the old country
Miss Johnson is a singer Of some
note in Spencer.
At o'clock the young couple and
friends gathered in the hall and the
ceremony was soon over The bride was
dressed in white silk, attended by four
bridesmaids, all handsomely attired.
The groom was attended by four
friends, two of them from Marlboro,
The young ladies attending the bride
were the Misses Ella Lundan, Bertha
Johnson, Othella Johnson and Freeda
Lofvendale, The best men were George
Johnson and Emile Lawson of Mari
b0ro and Charles McCarty and Mat
thew Moran of this town.
Mr., Ernest Linstrom gave the bride
away and Minister Eagle of Worcester
performed the ceremony.
After the ceremony a reception and
dance followed and late in the eve
ming the married couple and friends
adjourned to the North Pole Club
rooms, where they sat down to tur-
key supper. The hall was handsomely
decorated by Florist c. II. Green Of
Main street.
Among the handsome presents was q
large sdeboard from Mr.. JohnsOn's
eliminates, the North Pole Club: a
mirror from friends in Marlboro, q par
lor set from relatives and a mirror
from the wife Of his employer, Mrs.
c. N. Prouty.
The couple will reside in the Prouty
house, Main street.
Peter Falardeau. one Of the oldest
French citizens of Spencer, died last
evening Of heart disease, at his home
on the Charlton road, about four miles
out Of town Mr.. Falardeau was
around town as usual during the day
and retired at O'clock At 9.15 he was
dead. Mr.. Falardeau was Sc years and
2months old, and came to Spencer when
ward AmellOtte took charge Of the
body, and made all arrangements for
th9buriaI, which win take place Mon
DAY morning, at 8 o'clock, from St.
Mary's church. The deceased leaves a
wife but no children. Much regret and
sorrow is felt in the town.
George Condon agent for the Chase
casting machine, is sick at his home on
Jones street, with grip. Mr.. Condor
took sick while in New York, and start
ed for home. At last accounts he was
resting comfortably, and the doctor
pronounced him out Of danger
The property of the late William
Prouty Of 50 Lincoln street, was sold
at auction this afternoon by Charles
boyden, auctioneer. Frank J. Prouty
Is administrator.
William II. Ryan, special represent
atlYe for the Commercial Photograph
ing Company, was in town today show
ing pictures of the Isaac HrOuty & Co.
largest boot and shoe factory in the
world, which is to appear in Sundays
edition Of the hicago-Tribune. Mr..
Ryan had also other pictures Of the
principal boot and shoe concerns Of the
town
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
GODDARD was made happy yesterday
morning by the appearance OF bounc-
Ing baby girl.
Mr.. J. n. NORM has accepted the po-
sltlon Of local agent for the United
states Indemnity Society
IWenty-eight young men were regis
Tered last evening at the selectmen'
oHlce. Two more nights will be deVo-
Yea TO registering. The number regis
leIed last evening for the first night
was the largest for years.
The New York ProjectoscOpe Com
g9hy exhibited this evening for the
nist time in the town Of Spencer. The
entertainment was held by the ladies'
h the different churches of the town
ioF the purpose of raising funds.
large attendance was present, and TO
Judge by the applause, were greatly
Weased with t30 affair. Among the
views shown were the following:
EooSeyelt's rough riders, Thrilling cav
GFy charge, Flagship New Yock firing
kuhs IN naval parade, Little MISCHIEF,
4eolers in battle, Burning stable, EX-
PRESS at full speed, Amusing farm
scene, Rushing fire brigade, Iraudu-
tent oeggar chased by police, Chill
EEens pillow fight, London Guards drill
ing French cavalry swimming the
tlYer Seine, and Sinking of spanish
torpedo boat. The excellent display
Was appreciated nv those present.