The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-09
Republicans Disavow Dis
position to Be Selfish.

| North Brookfield, March S.-The long
looked-for and ch-talked- about re
publican caucus call will soon be post
ed copy of which was printed in to-
days Spy and eagerly read by demo
Gratis and republicans alike For many
days rumors, said to have arisen in
the republican ranks, have been indus
trlously spread among the democrats
that the republicans are seeking to
overthrow everything from town clerk
! TO constables and knife the democrats
at all points
Last nights meeting of the republi-
| cans produced a call which is open to
an Tor the purpose of nomination, and
IS thougnt to be the best plan to bring
OUT the best candidates for the differ
ent OFFICES. The different candidates
for selectmen are now making them
se<Ees known. Among them are Fred
NJ. Ashby and Edward A. Batcheller
VI ene present board, who have a strong
lolloWing, Notwithstanding the reports
that they are out of it this year. Alfred
7. Stoddard is candidate who will
poll large vote from the farming ele-
ihent ana he has many friends in town
"A. Z. Bliss Is candidate who has been
IN poNSlaS Tor many years and is likely
70 poll good vote. A ]. Goddard and
william +. Fullam will undoubtedly
let their names be used and will surely
be up with the leaders.
John Mccarthy or better known as
Happy Jack" Mccarthy" has a host
OF friends among democrats and repub-
means alike, and he may be persuaded
10 make the run. DR.. r. J. Garrigan
mpnT1nnn6 nc
ana ne also has many friends besides
pelng an active member of the demo-
cratic party. 1t is expected that the
hst VIII be increased during the next
two weeks, and meantime wire pulling
VIII be the occupation of the local
Platts and Quays.
The senior class of the high school
is making arrangements for the Am
herst College senior dramatics at the
town hall, March 81. The proceeds of
the entertainments will be used to de-
fray the expenses of the graduation in
June.
The Ezra Batcheller Woman's Relief
corps gave popcorn sociabe to the
Grand Army and Sons of Veterans.
WIN thelr families, at G. A. r. Hall.
TINS evening. The evening was greatly
enjoyed by all
Dennis F. O'Brien has received an Of
Ter to train the University of Maine
ATHLETIC team during the coming sea-
son. He will probably accept the offer.
U Brien was captain of Brown univer-
slty athletic team for two years, and is
a crack sprinter
Concordia Lodge, No. 81, X. of P.
nave issued invitations to another of
their select socials to take place Friday
evening at Castle hall.
The French Naturalization club have
elected the following permanent Off
GERS: Eugene Mineau, president; Cyril
Perrault. vice-president; V. p. Bourier.
recording secretary; J. A. Bourier, fin
anclal secretary; Joseph Page, treasu-
rer.
Miss Annie Forest is i'll with tonsi-
Tits at her home on the BrookfieId road.
NJ E. Tucker of Boston was in town
today visiting old friends.
Miss Edith Butler of South Lancaster
is visiting at Frank L. Reeds
The Pythian Sisterhood will have an
open meeting tomorrow night with an
invitation extended to all knights and
their families.
The Appleton club held it's regular
meeting this evening in the First
church parlors. Papers were read bv
Mrs. Kate Mason, Miss Lucy GammeiI
and Miss Bannister of Brookfeld.