The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-23


The selectmen, Herbert H. Capen,
George Fl. Ramer, Albert W. Curtis,
Napoleon Hamelln and Nathan p. Bry-
ant, made the annual inspection Of the
saloons today. Everything was soHnd
to be in proper shape. a special met
ing of the board will be held Wednes-
day evening to grant the licenses. Most
of the saloonkeepers are waiting with
anxiety to see who the lucky ones will
be.
The advance in the prices Of licenses
have not made them feel any pleasant
er, but they are waiting in hopes that
the selectmen will follow the example
Of those in Millbury and lower the
prices again.
A runaway, which came near result
ing in serious affair, occurred this
morning at 10 O'Clock on Main street.
Edwin Eldredge Of Hillsville was rid
ing down Main street in a buggy, the
horse going at quite a fast clip, when
the holdbacks broke and the horse
started on a fast gallop. In front Of the
big shop" the wheel Of the wagon
struck the car track and Eldridge was
thrown into the street. The horse con-
tinued his wild gallop and in front Of
Sugden's block struck Albert Marbles
team, breaking a shaft on the latter's
team. When turning the corner to go
up Pleasant street, the wagon divided,
the end Of it and the wheels going up
against Harringtons jewelry store and
the horse keeping on with the front
wheels ran against the Massasoit Hoo
tel. Here he cleared himself and started
UP Pleasant street. He was finally
stopped by a small boy Mr.. Eldredge
received severe cut on his hand be-
sides several bad bruises on his body.
Miss Mary A. Rooney, formerly Of
this town, died this morning at her sis
ter's home, Mrs. Everett e. Barnes, in
North Brookfeld She was % years, two
months and % days Of age. She has
been in Rutland Hospital for consump-
tives until few weeks ago, when she
went to her sisters. She win be buried
in Leicester.
The young men of this town who are
forming q base ball team have been
hustling all the week to see II they can
raise money enough to carry on the
team. Having learned that Webster
and the surrounding towns have been
successful in raising funds, they see
no reason why they shouldn't John
Norton, one Of the managers of
the team of three years ago,
is one Of the chief promoters. Outside
Of a pitcher, Spencer would not have to
hire any players, there being an album
OAUce OF last pihyefB III Town, a meet
ing VIII be called within a few days to
see what arrangements can be made,
The object Of the meeting win be to
have those Interested in base ball unite
and contribute dollar or two for the
support Of the team. Season tickets
will be issued and sold to the business
men Of the town.
The Spencer band issued invitations
today to all those who assisted In its
recent drama, to q reception to be held
Monday evening at the G. A. r. hall
Ice cream and cake will be served and
dancing will be IN order until 70 o'clock,
A large party of young people from
here attended the basket bah game and
dance. in Sullivan's hall, East Brook
field. this evening.
The high school boys are beginning
to wonder Il a member Of the high
schools can take part in a game Of any
kind where money is at stake and then
compete in an amateur meet.
The Sons Of Veterans are preparing
for a fair to be held the 2Sth Of the