The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-10

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years his junior. At the present day
he holds the office of superintendent Of
water works, and can be found at his
oftice in the town hall nearly every day
in the year. Mr.. Billiard. although well
aware OF the fact that today he passed
the mark of four-score and three wears
or existence on this earth, never
dreamed of the enjoyable occasion
which was in store for him tonight.
he went to his office to carry out
his duties today as usual, expecting to
arrive home and spend the evening
hours In his customary quiet manner.
but instead, the surprised gentleman
found his home in full possession of the
whole Billiard family from the young
est member to the oldest.
After the first surprise had passed
and Mr. Billiard had fully recovered
from its startling effects, he gave his
many guests cordial welcome and in
xlted them to adjourn to the parlors.
The honored member of the Billiard
famlly arrived home shortly after five,
ana not even stopping to put ON his
gaia clothes, began at once to enter
tain those present to the very best of
his ability.
The company proceeded to spend a
pleasant social hour from five to six,
at which time all gathered around the
FESTIVE board to partake of the goodies
In store for them.
After supper all adjourned to the
parlors, where general reunion was
in order Whist and music also con-
stituted large part of the evenings
entertainment.
Dexter Billiard is a native of Oak
ham, where he was born March 10. 1916
on the old Billiard homestead now
owned by his brother, Avery Billiard
He lived on the old homestead, where
he was employed as a farm hand. I'M
til seventeen years of age, when he
from Oal1ham to Spencer. Up
on his arrival In Spencer Mr.. Bullard
was first employed in livery stable,
leaving this employment to learn the
boot and shoe business.
Starting in as a treer, Mr.. Billiard
soon advanced until he became a cut
ter. He worked at the last occupation
in the e. e. Jones factory until 1867.
when he started in the boot and shoe
business for himself, in the shop stu
ated at the corner of Grove and Main
streets, now known as the Billiard and
Temple boot shop.
He first started In business with John
Boyden of Spencer, who is now dead.
Mr.. Boyden remained in the business
for some time, giving way to Joseph
now cashier of the Spencer
Savings Bank. Later Mr.. Temple with
drew and the business was conducted
under the name of Dexter Billiard &
Co.
Mr.. Billiard continued in this bust
ness until eleven years ago, when, on
of his advanced years, he de-
cided to retire from business life He
was not satisfied to lead a retired life,
however, and Immediately accepted his
present office Of experimenting the
water works. Mr.. Billiard has held
several town offices, having been a
member of the local board Of select
men for about 20 years. He was q
member of the famous war board in
1861, his associates being Joshua Be
mis- and Luther Hill, both of whom are
now living.
Today Mr.. Billiard is strong and Wig
orous, and appears to be none the
worse for his SO years of earthly life.
Those present tonight were: Daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Emory +. Sibley, Mrs. Annie
Johnson. Sons: Joel S. Bullard and
George L. Billiard: Grandchildren, Ruth
and Carrie Sibley, Phebe johnson, AL
Ice r., Joel s., Ralph B., Harry d. and
Raymond A. Billiard, all of Spencer; a
sister, Mrs. Susan Hunter West New
ton, a brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
avery 6ulldTu, Odh0dIl, MIS-. Mary G.,
Rankin, Liberty, Maine, Mrs Phebe
Bemis, Mrs. Joel s. Billiard, Mrs. Geo.
L. Billiard and Emory f. Sibley all of
Spencer.
Alvin Lamb OF Maple street fell on
the ice and fractured a rib. Mr.. Lamb
will have no chance to recover damages
from the town, however, as his fall
occurred in the yard back Of e. z. Cor
sers house which adjoins his own.
DR.. e. A. Murdoch was Immediately
called after the accident and found one
of Mr.. Lambs left ribs broken.
Andrew Casavant Of Rollins, Wyo., |
Ia visiting relatives in North Spencer.
Mr.. Casavant left Spencer while but
mere boy, but is now a rich cattle
owner in Wyoming. He is one Of the
largest sheep raisers in the state where
he now lives.
In an interview with The Spy man, he
stated that the war had very dlsas