The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
For Spencer Heroes
Has Arrived.
A FINE MONUMENT.
Which Is Placed In a De-
lightful Location.

Spencer, Jan. 30.-After the untiring
efforts of a few of Spencer's citizens,
the dead soldiers and sailors of this
town are honored by beautiful gran
lite marker, which now rests over their
graves. The marker which is one of
the most beautiful stones in the Pine
Grove cemetery. arrived in town this
noon. and was Immediately set in po-
'Eition on the large lot set apart by the
cemetery corporation for this special
purpose
The lot is situated in the northwest
ern part of the cemetery, on a high
knoll. which can easily be seen from
the street as well as from every part of
the cemetery. When it was selected,
1t was thought fitting to give the heroes
OF the late wars the most prominent
place In the cemetery, and consequent
~ this high knoll was chosen. In the
centre Of the lot is placed the monu-
ment. which well deserves its lofty po-
sItlon' as 1t is beautiful token of re-
memDrance to our dead heroes
The monument, which is made of
Snarlton granite, was cut into shape
ny II. l.. Lamson of Charlton. The
pase is seven and a half feet long, four
1eet wide and twelve inches thick. while
the top block is six and a half feet high
ana Two rect thick. On the side of the
monument, which faces southwest. is
large panel upon which is marked
with round raised letters, United
states soldiers and Sailors
Inc members of the committee in
charge are very much pleased with the
new stone. which reflects much credit
on MT: Lamson, the maker, as it is
11in
Klnd In town. Mr.. Lamson himself
SET the stone in position, it taking one
4our and one two horse team to convey
II 70 town. Besides the monument all
ready IN position, the lot will also be
dtorheo With four pyramids made IN
" ~ cannon Dalls each, which will be
stationed IN each of the four corners
Around the lot Just outside of fine
grounds Will also be built gravel
walk In the course af a short time the
pyramids of cannon balls will he set in
position, and also q fine mortar and
mortar bed, Which is expected to arrive
~, town soon. The Whole lot with
al us adornments will be in readiness
by next Memorial day, when it will be
dedicated with fitting services This
marker will serve for every Spencer
soldier who ever fought in anv war
from that of the revolution down to
the late Spanish war.
AT present only ole body lies be-
meath the new marker that of Privata
Freeman of the civil war. This mark
er VIII not be used as a soldiers mon
ufnent but simply a stone which marks
lfer last resting place. The graves of
the soldiers who lie beneath the mark
ef VIII be marked by head stones which
are TO be furnished by the government.
NOW that the citizens of Spencer who
are interested in the dead Spencer SOL
dlers, have succeeded in securing A
nne marker, they will now 20 ahead
ana try to secure a soldiers monument
winch the town greatly needs and
should have. The members of the com
iAlttee are confident that now they
nave accomplished their first project.
.hey VIII also be able t. accomplish
their second.
The Worcester County South Athletic
association is fast getting into shape,
ana providing the schools are agree
able, the preliminary meeting of the
several delegates from the different
schools which comprise the association
VIII take place Saturday February II
Word has been received by the secre-
tary of the David Prouty High School
Athletic Association from the schools
OF North Brookfield and Southbridge
requesting Spencer to Join with them
and call meeting as soon as possible
These schools also gave Spencer the
Il
AS the athletes of the local high
school also think it time to hold a meet
ing of the delegates, a meeting of the
athletic association was held this
morning for the purpose of setting a
date. Feb. II was decided upon. and
II the other schools are agreeable, the
first meeting of the Worcester County
South Athletic Association of 1899 will
be held on that date. AT this meeting
the most important business that will
be. transacted is the election of officers
Other business of the usual order will
also be transacted. The association
at the present time is in debt to fine
amount of about $50, which must be
wiped out in some manner. Action
Will also be taken on this The meeting
Will probably be held in Spencer. as
that seems to be the most central town
At the meeting of the high school
boys this morning, the David Prouty
High School Association was also
formed with the following officers:
President, Foster Wheeler; vice-presi-
dent, Arthur H. Sagendorph: secre-
tary and treasurer, Cyril Vernon: dele
gates, Carleton E. Green and Fred p
Anles. Already much enthusiasm has
been aroused among the local boys over
the coming meet, and they will endea-
yor to follow up their glorious foot ball
victories of '9S by a victory on the
field of SO.
Michael Manning still continues to
breathe, although that is about ALL
Il. J. Slattery of South birmingham
state president; John j. Rogers of
Worcester, county president, and Capt.
John McGourty of Worcester all dis
tinguished members of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, will address the To-
cal branch of the society in Spencer,