The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-26

Brookfield and after a few months in
that town came to North Brookheld in
1S4S and has lived here since.
Mr.. Brewer has been married three
times, his first wife being Emily New
combe of Spencer, to whom he was
married in 1886. She died in 1874, leav-
ing him two children, who are Mrs.
Leonard G. Duncan and Harrison
Brewer.
In November, 1S45, he was married
again, this time taking as a wife Miss
Ann M. Newcombe, sister of his first
wife. She died in July, 1886 and ten
years later he married for the third
time
His third wife was Sarah C. Ellis of
Paxton, who died March 18th, 1881, OIL
the 18th anniversary of their marriage.
Mr.. Brewer is at present enjoying good
health, excepting lameness which
botherS him to quite a degree
Mr.. Brewer carried on business In
town till 1885, For ten years he was a
town constable and he claims the hon
nor of having been offered the position
OF deputy sheriff by Col. William Rich
ardson of Worcester.
From 1857 to 1877 he was town sexton,
assuming his duties when Walnut
Grove cemetery was first used as a
burial place. During the civil war he
was serving as constable, and recalls
the great excitement occasioned when
ne put up the first war notice that was
posted in town.
Mr.. Brewer has always taken a strong
interest in politics as a staunch demo,
crat, casting his first vote for Martin
van Buren,. Of the many interesting
relics he has in his possession, there is
one of especial value, diary kept since
he was a young man UP to two years
ago. and being complete history in
itself.
The next meeting Of the French Sec
essionists will be at Depot hall We'd
nesday night. BY that time the com
mittee expects to be able to give the
people some information more favor
able to their cause than any they
have had yet. 1t is thought also that
definite information will be given in re
gard to the strange priest who stirred
up things so much last week. A report
was enormously circulated to the effect
that this same priest was to return and
address meeting last night. A men,
Der of the committee today informed
The Spy reporter that this report was
entirely without foundation as the
strange priest is expected to be away
at least month, as The Spy stated
some time ago.
AT special meeting of the Holmes
steamer company this evening it was
unanimously voted to accept the hand
some silken banner presented to the
company by Sumner Holmes. The mem
bers expressed their appreciation of the
gift and heartfelt thanks for it. This
evening the company put in some prac-
tice for the muster at Webster. Roswell
N. Clapp, clerk of the company, has re-
ceived letter from Clerk Maloney of
Ware inviting the local department to
participate in grand muster and
parade at Ware, Sept. 23 or so, the date
not having been definitely decided. The
letter says five prizes will be offered,
and urges that at least some of the
local department be represented. Action
has not yet been taken on the invita-
ton.
The classes of 20 and II of the
North Brookfield high school held their
second annual reunion at the home of
Mrs Addie Stoddard Of Bigelow street
last evening, and the school girls" had
merry time. The members Of the
two classes who were present were
Mrs. Emma A. Spencer of Chicago,
Miss Belle Tucker Of Worcester, Mrs.
Martha Kane of Spencer, Mrs Elma
Whiting of Boston, Mrs. Lizzie Buff
fington, Mrs. Marion Hunter. Mrs EN-
ma Buck, Mrs. Anna Fullam, Mrs
Anna Brown, Mrs. Jessie Amidon, Miss
Mary d. Dane, Miss Carrie f. Knight
Mrs. Mary Woods, Mrs. Frances Cum
mings, Miss Addie Stoddard. Mrs. Jen-
ME Weber and Miss Lizette Winslow.
Mrs. Anna Fullam was elected presid-
ent for the ensuing year, and Miss
Knight, secretary 1t was voted to
hold the next meeting at the home of
the president Mrs. Fullam.
Local Dhvaicians are hucv tbeca da,,.
vaccinating many children in prepare
tlon for the opening OF school, The
board of health will endeavor to see
that all children are properly vaccin-
ated before they return to school.
Precautions are being taken to pre-
vent users of town water from wasting
any Of the supply which is always pre-.