The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-22
The BROWN FAILURE.
Great Interest Is
Manifested In
Webster.
WAS ACTIVE IN CHURCH WORK.
William F. Haggerty and
Miss Damey Married in
st. Louis Church.
WAS ACTIVE IN CHURCH WORK.

Webster, June 21.-More than local
interest is aroused by the announce
ment that P. G. Brown and Mrs Mary
e. Brown have filed petitions in insol-
vency.
These have been recorded in the
United States district court at Boston
The list of creditors includes many
Webster and Dudley tradesmen who
had dealings with Mr.. Brown. The la
bility of his wife is as co-maker of notes
and is said to be heavy, with but nom
in2l assets,
Following IS list of the Webster
creditors: Anna c. Wood, widow Of
John Wood, S2SS2; Webster Five Cents
Savings Bank, $425; First National
Bank, $205; Cyrus Spaulding, $2S2.S9;
Oscar Shumway, $29750; Everett A.
Bates, $14325; Harris Gleason, $482.25;
Louis E. Pattlson, S1577S.
A majority OF the debts are on money
loaned and mortgages, together with
bills for building materials used in the
construction of the residence on Me-
chanic street now occupied by DR.. E.
NJ. Frissell. On many of the notes, in
terest has been paid regularly since the
date of making.
During his stay in Webster, Mr..
Brown was prominent in fraternal and
lodge circles and was instrumental in
instituting a number. He was active in
church work. and made many enemies
in connection with his work as a spot
ter" in stopping the sale of intoXi-
cats, and figured conspicuously in the
suppression of the sale of brandy drops.
Several years ago he removed to West
boro, and Mrs. Brown is at present
matron of the state reform school, and
he holds the position of janitor of the
institution. The settlement of the case
will be watched with interest by many
others than those financially concerned.
William Francis Haggerty, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Haggerty, and
Miss Margaret Genevieve Damey, a
popular young couple, were married at
the st. Louis Church at o'clock this
morning by the pastor, Rev. FIR. John
t. Madden.
Miss Nellie P. Damey, a sister of the
bride, was bridesmaid and James NJ.
Haggerty, a brother, was best man.
The bride was dressed in white or
candle over white silk with ribbon
ruchings, and carried bridal roses. Her
travelling dress was gray covert cloth.
The bridesmaid was gowned in white
organdie, with lace trimmings and pale
blue taffeta ribbons.
After the ceremony a breakfast was
served at the home Of the brides sis
ter, Mrs. Thomas Meagher. They left
at noon on an extended wedding trip,
and upon their return will reside at 20
Chase avenue. The ushers were James
F. Maher and Thomas A. Lonergan.
The commencement exercises of the
st. Louis school were held in Music
hall tonight, and the big auditorium
was packed to the doors The gradu-
ates were the Misses Mary Ursula
Harbort and Anna Mary Miller. The
valedictory and essay were delivered
by Miss Harbort.
The funeral of Miss Clara M. Kuenzel,
aged IS years, was held this Afternoon.
The interment was at East Webster.
Services were held at the home at 1.30
o'clock and the Episcopal church at
o'clock. Rev. M. E. Mott officiated.
The bearers were William Bergner,
John Werner, Frank Hobart and Otto
C. Fritzscher.
The Websters go to Clinton Satur-
day, when they play a return game.
Manager Conway has booked five
games with Southbridge. Here are the
dates: July l, July 4, 2 games; July 20
and August 4.
Joseph De Careau, a student at Can
adam college, is at home.
Richard P. Love, son of Selectman
John j. Love, of Philips Exeter, is at
home here for the summer.