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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
ARRANGE FOR FAIR.

The Y. NJ. c. A. womans auxiliary
met in the parlors yesterday morning
and made some further arrangements
regarding the coming reception and
fair. The following We're appointed to
take charge of the different tables:
Fancy and art tables, Mrs. Halsey
Hammond Mrs E. F. Green, Mrs. e.
L. Hubley and Mrs. A. F. Lincoln;
aprons, Mrs. S. H. Moulton; handker-
chief, Mrs. j. X. Warren, Mrs. Albert
Darling; pitcher table, Mrs. Helen De
Camp; bargain table, Mrs. Lamson AL
len; lemonade, Mrs. George f. Bige-
low; candy, Mrs. C. E. Burnham;
flowers, Mrs. A. c. Williams; ice cream
Mrs. E. A. Fawcett and Mrs. F. E.
Waring The decorations will be in
charge of Mrs. George D. Davis and
Mrs. Charles Duffy. The entertainment
committee consists of Mrs. M. P. Hig-
gins and Mrs. c. A. Allen. Mrs. A. c.
Munroe is chairman Of the fair com
mittee and Mrs. L. Robbins treasurer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
A POPULAR FINE.
Many Defendants Were Assessed $40
Each in Yesterdays Court.

Many Defendants Were Assessed $40
Each in Yesterdays Court.
In the central district court, yester-
day morning, Thomas D. Sullivan was
fined So for stealing grapes from a vine
on Senator George F. Hoars land
Patrick Burns. charged with neglect
ing to support his wife, was allowed
to leave the court room with his case
placed on file. He agreed to pay a
sum of 50 a week towards her support
George Lorange was fined $25 for lar
ceny of some babbit metal.
Peter Larson, charged with playing
base ball on the Lords day, and tres
passing on r.. c. Taylor's land in Quin-
sigamond, was fined S..
Ten dollars was a popular fine for
DRINKS, and the following men had to
pay that sum to regain their liberty:
Dennis Mahoney. William Butler, Pat
rick Kelley, John Vickeroy, John MUIR
ply. jeremiah Marley, Octave Wood,
Thomas O'Neil and James Connolly.
John Grove and Bernard Quinn were
each sentenced to the house of correc-
ton for four months. and William Dom
ahue. Owen Donahue, William Fox,
Hugh Hopkins were each sentenced to
the state farm.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
THE CITY.

The amount received for taxes at the
1854
Grant Commandery, Knights of
Malta, met last evening and one. candi-
date received the black degree.
The registrars of voters will hold
sessions for the registration of voters
To-Day from II to l p. M, and from to
p. m.
Jules r. Watson, as executor of the
Will Of j. Clarence Watson of Leicester,
MED her personal bond for $3.50 yester-
day in the probate court.
Mrs. Loring Goes rendered recep-
tion to the Ladies' Aid society of Pill
grim church at her residence on Main
street, yesterday afternoon.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements for fair for the benefit
OF the French-American orphanage al
Greendale, will meet Monday, at room
%, Day building.
H. NJ. Clemence sold Yesterday the
stock and fixtures of the store of Otis
HaWson. at 141 Summer street. The
contents of the store was sold in small
lots. The sale realized $500.
The Second society, Y. P. S. c. e..
OF Old South church. held a social in
the church parlors last evening, which
was attended by nearly all the mem
Ders. refreshments We're served.
The reception of pupils and friends of
Prof v ]. Fortier's Dancing Academy
TOOK place last evening in the hall at
the corner of Main and Front streets.
The evening was spent in dancing and
social time. Refreshments We're served
and the dancing continued until 1
o'clock. About 100 attended
Bay State lodge, Manchester Unity.
met at it's rooms, 1866 Main street. last
night and routine business was trans
acted. The white and blue degrees were
given to seven candidates. Four appli-
cations for membership were received
The report of the committee appointed
on the Labor day excursion was re-
ceiv9d and accepted
Rev. William E. Barton, D. D., form
erly of Boston, but now of Chicago is
delegate to the international Congre-
gational council. DR. Barton is an able,
and eloquent preacher. He will preach
In plymouth church tomorrow morning
on The improvement of perfection, .
ana in the evening on 1.-THE heritage of
the Pilgrim" The public is invited
Rev. Robert Bruce, M. A., D. D., of
England, one of the prominent dele
gates to the international Congrega-
tional council now in session at Bos-
ton. will preach at Piedmont church
tomorrow morning. He is x-chairman
of the Congregational Union of Eng
land and Wales, and speaks before the
International council Wednesday morn
ing, on THE obligations and opportu-
mites of Congregationalism."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
A NEAR BY FAIR THAT IS POPULAR.

Elaborate preparations will make the
second annual fair of the Middlesex East
Mass, Sept 27 to 80, a popular success.
Its grounds are of ample size and favor
ably situated and every convenience that
enterprise and hustle can bring forth is
stand of immense seating capacity has
been erected overlooking the half-mile
track, which track has proven to be
equally as fast as any in New England
For the races purses. amounting to
$1,000 will tempt the fast horses of the Sec
ton; and for the cattle, flower and house
hold departments, prizes, liberal in
amount, will suffice to bring forth large
number of competitors.
No fair is complete without the usual
Midway shows and entertainments, and
the managers have been careful to get
only the best, Every road will lead to
Reading and the fair and for the event
reduced rate tickets TO Reading at many
of its stations.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

years ago. At an early age his parents
moved to Worcester. He was educated
in the public schools of this city, and
was considered bright pupil. He grad
uated from the classical high school in
June, 1889
While he was in the high school he
received his first instructions in mill
tary tactics. At the time of his gradua-
ton he was first lieutenant of one of
the companies of the battalion.
In the fall of 1889 he entered the col
lege of liberal arts, Boston University,
and graduated high in the class of 81.
While IN college he made a highly cred
liable record in athletics.
Upon the reorganization of Co. L,
Sixth infantry, NJ. V. M, he enlisted,
and was almost Immediately elected
first Lieutenant, which postonMBdP6.o m2
first lieutenant, which position he has
held ever since. Lieut.. Jackson has won
a large number of marksmen's badges
and other medals, both by the rifle and
revolver. He lis accredited as being one
of the brightest young colored men in
this city.
At the breaking out of the Spanish
American war he was one of the first
officers in the Massachusetts militia to
volunteer. He was mustered into the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
CIVIL DECISIONS.

The following decisions in cases tried
at the civil session of the central dis
trict court. Saturday, were handed
down yesterday by Judge Utley: Gro.
min VS.. Frazier, trustee, charged on his
answer. to retain costs. Funds in
hands of trustee awarded to plaintiff
with costs against claimant. Claimant
appeals. Cassidy VS.. Affair for plain
tiff 5000; defendant appeals; O'Donnell
VS.. Williams for defendant.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
REAL ESTATE BOOM.

Business with the real estate dealers
the past week has been very good, al
though no deals of any great import
ance have been transacted.
Tenements are in greater demand
than in the early part of the year and
real estate in general shows a decided
change for the better. Several of the
leading dealers seen by The Spy man
say that the demand for tenements is
increasing and attribute the change to
several of the large machine shops in
the city and other shops being in full
blast and others running extra. This
gives employment to greater number
of people and so the tenements are in
mand.
All the storekeepers on Main street
say that business with them is very
much better than it has been this sum
mer
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
ALL-DAY MEETING.

An all-day meet of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance was held at U. V.
l.. hall, 531 Main street, yesterday
morning and afternoon. The speaker
was Rev. j. A. Williams of New Jer-
sey. In the morning his text was,
What would thou that l should do
unto you?" and he gave a good talk,
using Blind Bartimeus as his example
In the afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock, the
meeting opened with praise service, and
at o'clock Rev. Mr.. Williams ad-
dressed the assembly. and took for his
text Cor 80, and made comments on
it, A collection was taken up and
amounted to $780,
All day meets will be held in the
future on the last Friday of every
month.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
ScHEUBER DEPARTS.
He Announces His Intention to At
tend Hopkinson's School.

He Announces His Intention to At
tend Hopklnson's School.
Whatever hope Worcester Academy
students might have had of scheuber
returning to the institution was dis
PEELED yesterday. He did return, but
not to stay. He came UP from Boston,
where he is now living, and packed the
belongings which he allowed to remain
at the Academy over vacation, pre-
paratory to sending them to Boston to-
day. He informed the authorities at
the Academy that he viii attend the
Hopkinson's school this year.
The first track work of the year was
begun yesterday under direction of
Capt. Gardiner of the track team. He
had out about a dozen new men whom
ne sent at various distances according
to their estimate of their ability in run
ming. The athletic director, W. f.
Donovan could not give any attention to
the men on account of the necessity for
his services with the football squad,
but after the latter are settled down to
regular practice he will devote a por-
ton of his attention to the develop
ment Of track men. A series of hands
cap races at 100, 440 and $50 yards viii
be held later in the season to give the
trainer an linking of the material he
will have on hand when he calls out
| men for regular training later in the
| year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
THROWN DOWN STAIRS.

Thomas Fields with large-sized jag
aboard. wandered into a tenement in
Swans court yesterday morning, and
after ascending long and treacherous
flight VI stairs, was thrown to the bot
tom by woman who objected to Field S
talk. He fell into the hands of officers
Eaton and Bulger and was sent to sta
ton 1 in the police team, where Am
bulance Surgeon Francis Shaw was
obliged to put three stitches in his head
to close up a wound Thomas received in
his sudden descent. He will be tried
in the central district court this morn
ing on a charge of drunkenness.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
ASKS FOR A RECEIVER.

The Pinkhanf G. Willis company OF
this city, by their counsel, Charles M
Thayer, has filed bill in equity against
the Guild Piano Manufacturing COM
pany, and asks for the appointment Of a
receiver. The allegation is that the Off
GERS of the company have exhausted
their resources, and that 1t is for th-
best interests of all concerned to have
a receiver appointed. The petitioners
also allege to hold promlssory rotes
against the piano company to the
amount of S400 There will be hearing
at an early date
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
BRANsFIELD's NEW JOB.
While Boston and Washington Are
Dickerine He Signs With Harrehy.

Whatever becomes of Bransfeld next
season, he's all right for the winter. He
will start in today tending bar for
Thomas ]. Harrahy, on Canal street.
Bransfield knows how to handle high
ones, as he showed in many games at
the oval during the past season, and
there is hardly any doubt of what he
will be able to do pushing them over
the bar at Harrahy's saloon. He is the
second Worcester player to go behind
the bar, Rickert being already engaged
at Sullivan's on Mechanic street The
players who remained in this city after
the close of the season caught on we'll
Two have sits tending bar and Shar-
rott will be in charge of bowling alley
in a few days.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
FREE LIQUID AIR LECTURE.

All interested in the subject of liquid
air should avail themselves of the APP
portunity Offered tonight at LArion
hall DAY building, 800 Main street,
when G. ]. O'Doberty, the inventor,
and president of the Massachusetts,
LIQUID Air. Company, will be present
to address the audience and answer all
technical questions connected with the
manufacture of liquid air, the marvel
of the nineteenth century Seats free.
Lecture to begin at 7.30 o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

United States service with the Sixth
regiment. He will ever have the distinc-
ton of being the first colored man hold
ing first lieutenants commission in
the state service, to be accepted into the
United States service without a lower
ing of rank.
Lieut.. Jackson will come to Worces-
ter to consult his mother next Sunday
after which he will telegraph the war
department his decision
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

There has been a large number of
persons who have taken their vacations
the past summer In short trips. A fit
ting wind-up for this season will be to
take, the excursion announced by the
Boston and Albany Railroad, for Tues
day, Oct Sd. The trip embraces
Springfield. Pittsfeld and Albany, a
ride on the famous Hudson river either
by day o. night boat to New York and
home Fall River line and Boston. The
cost is $500. A. S. Hanson, G. p. A.,
Boston. will send circulars on applica-
ton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
WANTS JURY ASSESSMENT.

Emeline b. Rawson of Worcester has
filed a petition in the superior court
against the city Of Worcester for the
assessment OF real estate betterments
on West Boylston street, by jury. The
betterments are due to the widening OF
the street, and the amount assessed by
the city authorities Is not satisfactory
to the petitioner. Wood & Wood for
the petitioner.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
GAR WINDOWS SMASHED

Car on the Elm park line of the
Consolidated Street Railway, in racing
down Pleasant street yesterday morn
ing. struck a box sticking out of one
of the Thompson Express Company's
wagons, and several windows in the
car were smashed before it could be
stopped. No other damage was done,
as luckily there were no passengers on
the car
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
CASE GOES HIGHER.

Edward H. Streeter, an ex-member
Of the Worcester police force, who was
removed from the force by Mayor
Sprague in 1896 for alleged neglect o.
duty, will make a last effort to regain
his place in the police department. His
counsel Charles T. Tatman, is consid-
ering the advisability of petitioning the
supreme court for writ of manda'nus
compelling the reinstatement of his
client. Mr.. Streeter's offense was Sleep
ing while on duty.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
ATTACHMENTS.

These attachments were recorded yes
terday:-
Lucius G. Lincoln VS.. Emma A
Schwartz Worcester, 5000, action OF
contract; writ served by Deputy Sheriff
Scott; returnable in the central district
court.
Elisha Pryde VS.. Catherine C. 1Iar-
mon, Worcester, $500, action of con-
court.
Charles W. Elderidge vs. Webb Gran
lite & Construction company, $4,000, ac-
ton of tort; writ served by Deputy
Sheriff Hunt; returnable in the superior
court the first Monday in November.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
GRACE CHURCH SERMON

The pastor of Grace church will
preach tomorrow night on What's the
matter with the little Ingersons, Wolf,
Reynard, Ralph and Prince, that they
SO bark at truth?" This will be a
still closer answer to the preachers
recent critics. and all in doubt are es-
pecially invited.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
SYSTEM TESTED.

William C. Serrell, of Warren Web
ster & Co., was at the court house yes
terday testing the steam heating sys-
tenn which has been recently placed by
the Allen Fire Department Supply
company of this city. AS far as could
be learned, the system is in good work.
ing condition
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

The annual autumnal excursion to New
York via the famous Hoosac tunnel
route. embracing the most scenic section
Of New England, will start Oct 9Th; 50
stop-over there, choice of daylight trip
down the Hudson river to New York or
night line If preferred, and the Providence
line from New York to Worcester. Get
your tickets early at Union station or
city ticket Office, No. S96 Main St. Wor-
cester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
CITY GUARDS BIRTHDAY.
The seth Anniversary VIII Be OBJ
served Thursday.


Gen. Josiah Pickett, president of the
City Guard Veteran association, has
sent out invitations for the 59th ami
versary of the Worcester City Guards,
which takes place Thursday. The days
program includes a target shoot at the
GAINESVILLE range, a short parade, review
and the dress parade on the common,
with a banquet at the armory in the
evening.
A barge will be at the Bay State house
at 1890 on the day of the celebration to
convey all who wish to attend the tar
get shoot All members of the veteran
association and honorary members are
requested to assemble at the armory at
o'clock in the afternoon to participate
In the parade.
The annual meeting of the veteran as
ISOLATION for the choice of officers and
transaction of other business, will be
held in the reception room of the ar
mory after the parade.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
BUILDING PERMITS.

A permit to build was issued yester-
day to George Boepple, j. A. Courte-
manche builder. for one and a-half
story wooden stable, 81 by 46 feet, to
accommodate four horses, in the rear
of 500 Millbury street estimated cost
$780,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
COMPS FIELD DAY.
zaeder and Clements Will Supply a
New Attraction.

Zaeder and Clements Will Supply .
New Attraction.
Another attraction has been secured
for the field day of The Spy and Tele-
gram comps at the oval Monday. Julius
C. Zaeder and William H. Clements, the
latter Of The Spy, will run a foot race
Of so yards. Zaeder weighs 1903 pounds
when he is thin, and Clements feels in
disposed when he fails to send UP the
beam at anything less than 245 pounds.
AS Clements is several inches shorter
than Zaeder, there is not much differ
ence in girth, so they are evenly
matched. Both hold records in sprinc-
ing, and rumors we're rife last evening
of big wagers on the outcome. After
the race, Mr.. Zaeder has consented to
umpire the ball game between comps
from The Spy and Telegram He knows
ia thing or two about base ball.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses granted yesterday
Patrick O'Connor, 32, and Elizabeth
(Kilcoyne) Stimson, 3S; Fred o. Davis
26. and Jessie c. Wixon, 26, of Brock
ton; George w. Woodcock, 20, and Ma
bel A. F. Pressey. 20.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
EULoGY BY DR.. HARRIS.

The funeral of Simon w Phetteplace
was held from his late home at q
Park avenue, yesterday. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. DIR.
Moses H. Harris of All Souls church,
who delivered a touching eulogy on
the life of the deceased. The interment
was at Rural cemetery. There We're
no bearers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

Mrs. Homer P. Lewis and Miss Eliza
beth White gave an informal tea to the
lady teachers Of the English high school
at their residence, Is Hammond street,
yesterday afternoon.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23
JACKSON'S PLUM.
Commissioned as Cap
tain in the 10th
Infantry.
He is A WORCESTER BOY.
One Of the Most Noted
Marksmen in the
Army.

Sergt. Frank E. Turpin, a close
friend to Lieut. William Hubert Jack
son of Co. L, Sixth regiment, M. v. NJ,
said late yesterday afternoon that Lieut.
jackson had just received his commits
sion from the proper authorities in
Washington, assigning him to one of
the eaptaincies in the Forty-ninth in
fantry.
First Lieut. William Hubert Jackson
of Co. L, Sixth infantry, M. V. NJ, was
born in Luray, Page county, Va, rs
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

The Fitchburg. R. R. announce their
autumnal excursion to New York via the
famous and scenic Hoosac tunnel, choice
OF the day or night boat down the Hud-
son river and the Providence line return-
ing to Worcester Remember the date.
Oct. 5th, and secure your tickets in adj
vance at Union depot or city ticket office,
No. 1856 Main St, Worcester.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

A little medicine of the right kind, taker
at the right time. is Invaluable Tha
means Carriers Little Liver Pills, ard tak'
them now.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

Dyspepsia makes you nervous, and nerv-
BUSINESS makes you dyspeptic; either one
renders you miserable. Carter's Little
Liver Pills cure both.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-23

The amount received for taxes at the
city, treasurer's office yesterday was
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-10
Brilliant Reception.

Miss Edna Foster rendered a
brilliant reception to the members
ofthe corps Of cadets of the A. and
NJ. College last night at the home
other parents, Col. and Mrs. L. L..
Foster. Residents and visitors at
College and a number of Bryan
people were also in attendance and
the evening was pronounced most
thoroughly enjoyable by all. Miss
Foster, sponsor for Company c.
was assisted in receiving by Mis-;
Sbisa, sponsor Of Company A, Mis-;
Cayitt. Company b, Miss Smith
Ross Volunteers, and Miss Clarke
band sponsor. Refreshments o
fruits, ices and cake were served
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-10
Miss Shepard's Honors.

Success, 4" an illustrated weekly
published in New York, presents
in the issue Of June 10, as a 'front.'
ispiece the pictures Of six repre-
sentative young ladies Of the South
who were present as sponsors at the
Charleston reunion. Among the
pictures is an excellent likeness of
Miss NJ. Stella Shepard of Bryan,
sponsor for the Trans-Mississippi
department. Success says: "Win-
ME Davis, the Daughter Of the
Confederacy, has worthy success
ors in the galaxy Of young South
ern women whose portraits are pre-
scented in this issue Of Success, and
who are known as sponsors for
their section, and for their several
states, at the reunions of the United
Confederate Veterans. Strictly
speaking, by the desire Of South
ern women and the Southern vet.
Grams themselves, Winnie Davis
has no successor