The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-16
STATES
For the Offices in
Leicester.
MANY CANDIDATES.
Possibilities For Places On
Board of Selectmen.

Leicester, Feb 15.-With the March
meeting less than three weeks distant,
politics begin to be frequent. topic
of conversation and States are being
prepared. In spite of the letter signed
by the three selectmen withdrawing
their names as candidates for re-elec-
ton, many of their political opponents
profess to take little stock in their ac-
ton, although the selectmen have re-
iterated their determination. There ap-
pears to be little activity in the hostile
ranks and it looks as though whoever
is put up by the present boards sup
porters will be elected with slight OBJ
position. As has already been stated
in The Spy, the board Of overseers of
the poor has been mentioned as future
selectmen. Objection has been made
to these men on the ground that since
James A. Boardman does business in
Worcester and H. E. Sargent is at
Boston every day, e. j. McDermott
would be the only member in town dur
ing the day. A combination which has
been commented on favorably by sew
eral consists of Henry l.. Watson of
Leicester, q. ]. McDermott Of Cherry
Valley and Everett Carleton of Roch-
dale.
Mr.. Watson has expressed his desire
, to retire from public office when his
term as town treasurer expires, but if
prevailed upon to accept q nomination
as selectman would undoubtedly he
elected. For town treasurer the names
OF George H. Waite j. Sydney White
more ana n. L. Scott have been men
toned. There will probably be other
names mentioned. Town Clerk A. T
Booth is practically sure of reelection
The overseers of the poor are weary
or thankless job, and candidates for
that ONCE Will be welcome. Since Tax
collector FL. B. Watts lives so far
from town, undoubtedly some one will
be nominated resides nearer the
centre. The assessors are reported as
being anxious for a relief from their
cares, and a change will probably be
made in the members Of that board.
Inc annual contest for vacancies on
the school committee is sure to occur.
Inc members Of the board of library
trustees and park commissioners are.
as usual, practically sure of reelection,
The postponed hearing upon the re-
location of Waite street, was held this
morning. There were present the Sc
lectmen, Surveyor Nathan e. Craig of
Spencer, Rev. J. f. Reiican, C. Fl. Oh
| ney, Patrick Foley and Michael j.
Rice. The report of Mr.. Craig, giving
| an estimated cost of $500, was adopt
| ed. At present there is a IA per cent
| grade at the beginning or Waite street.
1t is proposed to start the road oppo-
site the steps of st. Joseph's Church
and rejoin the present road about 1875
feet farther. The high bank on Main
! street will have to be cut into and a
grade of per cent in its steepest part
| secured. 1t is understood the abutters
! desire no damages.
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen J. Burling-
! ham, wife of Rev. Erastus Burling-
ham, was held at L o'clock this after
noon. Rev. Alonzo Sanderson of Wor-
| cester officiated. A quartet, consisting
of Miss Emma A. Mowry, Miss Alice
| M. Guilds, H. NJ. circuit and NJ. NJ
Mowry, sang Saved by grace" and
! THE home over there" There was a
pillow marked "Auntie" by Mrs. G. F.
| Lyon and Mrs. Walter Warren, and q
| bouquet of 6S pinks. The bearers were
| g. F. Lyon, Walter Warren and ]. w.
| Snow of Leicester and Leon Jillson of
| Webster.
The Worcester and Suburban man
| aged to get a car through to Webster
| square from Leicester about O'clock
| this afternoon, and after that time
| trips were made at irregular intervals.
Chief Engineer H. e. Sargent of the
Leicester fire department, has warned
shovelers not to cover over hydrants
when shoveling out sidewalks. The fire
department has to clear the snow from
| the MIGRANTS as soon as possible after
every storm, and it will save much
trouble if property owners are more
| careful.
The musicale and social which was
to have been held on Tuesday evening
| at the residence of John F. Chadwick
| at the city line, has been postponed in
definitely.
On account of the storm the select
men will keep the warrant for the an
nual town meeting open for articles till
the evening of Feb. 16 At present there
are 20 articles and two or three more
| are expected.
The fourth quarterly conference of
the Cherry Valley M. L. Church will
be held on Friday evening at 7.45 in
the vestry. Presiding Elder j. H.
| Mansfield of Boston will be present.