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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28

OF Spencer was leading Martin of
warren by fully five yards when he
took header over the last hurdle.
which put him out Of the race and kept
MIN out of the finals Dermody was
scheduled to run second to his captain
m TINS event, and had he done so, Spen-
GER would have won by two points.
The Southbridge boys We're a blue
crowd when at o'clock this morning
manager George McKinstry received
from kilbourn Adams of the N. e. A.
Y. this dispatch cambridge has not
peen reinstated, cannot compete" They
relied on cambridge to capture at least
second place in the hurdles, as wen as
jump.
Two records were broken. and it is
safe to say that it will be a long time
petore any of the school bow athletes
OF this association equal Them. The
first record to go by the board was the
mop, step and jump, in which Ray
mond A. Billiard, the doughty captcin
Of the D. P. H. S. team, covered IL
feet and one inch, beating the record
| made by his schoolmate, Adelbert
Hobbs, by an inch and a half.
The most remarkable performance Of
the day was by all odds the shotput
of Michael ]. Henneberry Of Warren,
who hurled the 16-pound ball SO feet
| and three inches, beating tho existing
| record by six feet and eight inches. F.
w. Marvel, physical instructor at Yves
leyan university, who was starter of
the races, said that the performance
of young Henneberry was something
wonderful particularly as the young
Hercules from Warren does not IN
derstand the leg movements required
in shotputting, and uses mere
| strength. Henneberry is not yet II
years of age, and Mr.. Marvel predict
| ed a great future for him as weight
thrower if he can get the proper
coaching. This opinion was seconded
| by Harry A. Adams of Worcester, who
was referee of the games.
The games went off promptly, due
to the hustling tactics of Mr.. Adams,
who was given full charge. The after
| Moons sports were started promptly at
| l. 80 o'clock, and were over at o'clock
! while in previous years they dragged
| out until or o'clock.
Trial heats were run in the 40 and
| 100 yards dashes, and in the 120 yards
hurdle races in the morning, and the
quality OF the running showed that
there would be some good work in the
afternoon. The first trial heat in the
40 yards dash was won by Reno OF
ST encer, with Henneberry of Warren
at his heels, in 3 2-5 seconds. McKin-
stry of Southbridge had no trouble in
winning the second heat, with Dermody
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
GEORGE E. KENDALL.
a Well Known Worcester Man Appointed
to a Responsible Position.

to a Responsible Position
George E. Kendall, one of the origin
ators of the Worcester fire patrol, and
prominent in insurance circles in Wor-
cester, has been elected to the respon-
sible position of United States manager
for the National Assurance Company
of Dublin, Ireland.
Mr. Kendall was born in Clinton in
April, 1S4S, and after attending the pub
lie schools of that town, began life as
bookkeeper. Later he moved to
Worcester and began business life in
the employ of the First National Insur-
ance Company of this city. Four years
later he was offered and accepted the
position of secretary of the company.
II was while he was in this position
that the idea of forming an insurance
fire patrol in Worcester entered his
writer's, he made known his idea to his
fellow members, and it was accepted.
The formation of the local fire patrol
and the idea for which it was organ
lied has saved many dollars to the in
surance companies, and Mr.. Kendall s
tact and ability at that time was that
of more than an ordinary business man.
He is a personal friend of Capt. H.
R. Williamson of the patrol, and is well
known among older insurance men in
this city.
In 1874 he established a local insur-
anee agency in Worcester, after he sew
cred his connection with the First Ma
tional and later he was appoint
ed New England agent for the Guar
dian Insurance Company of London
which position he held for 10 years.
In 1892 he was given charge of the
New England field of the New Hamp-
shire Fire Insurance Company, and was
appointed secretary Of that company
June 1, 1893 He was a charter mem
Der of the New England Insurance
Exchange, and served as vice president
of that body. He was also prominent
ly identified with the Insurance Library
Association of Boston, and is noted for
his ability to size up work in the in
surance line rapidly and clearly.
In securing the position, Mr.. Kendall
was obliged to use considerable diplo-
macy, as he was not alone in the field
but his reputation preceded him, ano
his Worcester friends are not the least
surprised to learn of his good luck.
In the formation of the fire patrol, he
| has probably done more for insurance
companies and the general public thar
anything else outside of the big fire
| department OF city could do. While
it is necessary for a fire department e
pour water into a building to extin.
guish blaze, it was also necessary fol
something else to be on hand to offset
the downpour of water, and Mr.. Ken
dalrs fertile brain conceived the idea
of equipping Worcester with a patro
after the manner in which other cities
| had adopted them.
The work Of hose at the Chase
building fire Thursday morning is, In
the opinion Of Chief Vaughn, one of the
greatest factors in saving the building
from destruction by fire. The arrival
of the apparatus was in record time
and the disadvantage at which men OF
hose 3 had to fight the smoke after they
got a bead on the fire. was anything
but agreeable. Chief Vaughn arrived
on the scene and took in the situation
! in a minute, and had men working
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28

and was a member of the first board
bf aldermen. Mrs Weatherbee was
educated in the public schools here, and
was later graduated from Auburndale
seminary near Boston. She later was
engaged in teaching in New York.
Philadelphia and Chicago, and for
some time conducted a home school OF
her own for girls She has been thrice
married, and for the past fifteen years,
since the death of DR.. Weatherbee, has
devoted her talents to writing both
prose and poetry for many of the lead
ing magazines and weekly papers OF
the country. She was for many years
a contributor to the columns of The
Spy, and more recently, as the result
of a prolonged tour in the orient, has
made many friends throughout the
country as the result of her fascinating
descriptive articles of foreign lands
and peoples. The following example
of her style has been savorably re-
ceived both in her native city and else
where. for she is not without honor
here at home:
If it be true, as legends say,
The soul had wings in some primeval
age,
Death is no more the change dread
When from Iife's chrysalid I've fled
To the blue sky, my native air.
"A Psyche, curiously fair.
If purity of love restores
The broken wing, let such pure life be
mine,
And love unfeigned, that l may fly
Like some song sparrow to the sky
Out of life's sedge with sweeter song,
For never one remembered wrong.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
Smashed Records and
Got Firsts AS He
Pleased.
SOUTHBRIDGE WON THE MEET.
Warren Proved a Snag,
and Margin Was But a
Single Point.

Spencer, May 2Z-By margin of one
point, the Southbridge high school won
the ninth annual field day. of the Wor-
cester County South Athletic associa-
ton at Myrick park today, and retained
possession of the handsome silver cup
for another year. In point of closeness
and good performances, the meet was
the most successful in the history of the
association, but in point of attendance,
it was the most unsuccessful. There
were but about $50 people on the
grounds.
Nelson cambridge, the little colored
athlete who in the past has piled up
points for Southbridge, did not COM
pete, and Raymond A. Billiard, captain
of the Spencer team, romped away with
the hurdle race as he pleased. In the
second heat of the hurdles, Dermody
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28

McKinstry Of southbridge.. For 50
yards the pair ran as If in harness,
when Hobbs gained a slight advantage,
which he held for the next 25 yards.
Here McKinstry put on a squirt and
broke the tape about three inches
ahead of his Spencer rival.
The afternoons sports started with
the 40-yards dash with Edwards, lay
lor, McKinstry and Hobbs the posi-
bilities. At the crack of the pistol
young Edwards took the lead and the
race was his all the way down, with
the others fighting. Edwards again
equaled the record, his sc5oolmate,
McKinstry, getting second and the
Spencer runner third.
The running high jump was won for
Spencer by Charles OGara with a
jump of 4 feet 10 1-2 inches, with Ed
wards of Southbridge second. Taylor
of Southbridge and Reno of Spencer
were tied for second at four feet eight
inches, and in the jump off Taylor did
better than the winner of the event,
clearing the bar at 4 feet, II 1-2 inches.
Edwards, the dapper little South
bridge runner, forged ahead in the 100
yards dash, and kept his lead with a
pretty, even stride. Taylor and Nc
Kinstry got second and third respect
lively, barely beating out Hobbs, who
seemed to lose strength toward the
finish. Time, IL seconds.
After a couple of trials, Billiard got
the first real applause of the day, and
he richly deserved it, breaking the
record with a jump of Al feet, l inch.
Hobbs and Anes, both of Spencer. got
second and third, and the contest be-
gan to assume a stubborn appearance.
1t was we'll known that Taylor Of
Southbridge would win the $40 yards
run, and he fulfilled all expectations
even coaching along Martin Of Warren,
who got second, Green of Spencer rur-
ming a plucky race and landing an
easy third place.
The pole vault was a cinch for Spen-
Ger, as Southbridge did not enter, and
Warren had no show for a place.
Spencer got nine points in this event,
Vernon winning with a vault of nine
feet, and Dermody and Jones finishing
in the order named.
Ray Billiard received roars of ap-
plause as he walked up to the mark
for the finals in the hurdles He romped
away from his field and would undoubt-
eddy have equaled his own record of
Is Is seconds but that by an over
sight the last row of hurdles were not
placed properly and he had to stop and
kick over the last one. AS it was, the
best timber topper that the association
has possessed won in 16 seconds, with
Morse of Southbridge second and Mar
tin of Warren third
The 220 yards dash was won in 20 20
by Edwards, with Mckinstry
second and Hobbs of Spencer third.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
THOUGHT 1T QUEER.
sou.hbrdge Soldiers Marching Under
Martial Music Created Surprise.


Southbridge. May 2T.-Halrs fife and
drum band was out last night in force
and as it was Co. K, Sixth regiment,
drill night the two combined and the
company marched TO the music of the
drum. All sorts of rumors were soon
aaoat regarding what had occurred to
call the company out of town as those
not posted took it for granted that the
boys were bound for the station, as
they had the band with them. But any
fears were removed by the company
returning to the armory after the drill.
Halls band goes to Charlton Decora-
ton day.
The ST Mary's Total Abstinence So
ciety will hold a social and ladies'
night in their hall, Hamilton street,
Monday evening. Green and Peloquin's
orchestra will be in attendance. The
committee in charge is William E. Ry-'
an, Patrick F. Hogan, John ]. Ryan
and William E. Carney.
Albert Kinney, of Westford father
of Miss Winifred NJ Kinney of this
town, died at his home yesterday. Mr..
Kinney was formerly a resident of
Southbridge, having been in business
here few years ago.. The deceased
was 60 years of age. Funeral will be
held Monday at Westford
All veterans of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war are earnestly requested to
meet at the armory Tuesday, May 30,
at Gas. and join with Co. K in decor
ating the graves of fallen comrades.
Herbert Freeman has resigned his
position with the Southbridge Optical
company
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l. Parks of Fitch
burg will pass Sunday with relatives
here.
Miss Maggie Flynn of Boston is the
guest of her brothers, John, Patrick
and Lawrence Flynn. Miss Flynn for
merly lived in Globe Village.
Persons contributing flowers for De-
them to the G. A. r. hall as early as
possible Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Eugene Farley of Worcester is
the guest of her sisters in town.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
WAS A SUCCESS.
"Mr. Bob" Presented at Holden, Assisted
by Worcester Talent.

Holden, May 27.-Pupils of Holden
high school presented the two-act com
edy drama, "Mr. Bob" in Memorial
hall, last night. The play was a great
success. The cast included: F. E. AL
len, L. E. Brown, NJ. c. Carey, Miss
H. G. Warren, Miss E. R. Rivers, Miss
F. E. Newell, Miss H. B. Harris.
A miscellaneous program was rem
dered, in which the following took part:
Miss Louise F. Morse, Edward Howe,
Walter w. Gleason. Mrs. Joseph Wal
Their was accompanist. The Classical
high school quartet of Worcester, con-
sisting of Messrs. Kenny, Moore, Whit
comb and Babb gave several selections.
Chester Porter of Worcester also sang
solos.
Misses Grace Moulton and Susie
Drew are the guests of Miss N. M.
Shrewbrooks, Main street.
Levi H. Howe has a force of men at
work grading and moving the grounds
in Grove cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
THE WAcHUsETT MEET. q
Three cornered Contest Between Fitch
burg, Gardner and Clinton.


burg, Gardner and Clinton.
Fitchburg, May 27.-The second an
nual athletic meet of the Wachusett l.
A. A. was held at Fitchburg park this
afternoon under the most favorable
circumstances. The day was an ideal
one for sport. and the attendance was
upwards of 500.
The meet this year was a three-cor-
nered affair, Lancaster and Leominster
dropping out at the last moment,
leaving Clinton, Gardner and Fitch
burg to fight it out. This made the
contest most interesting one, from
the fact that Fitchburg and Gardner
are natural rivals, and the close re-
suit of last year when Fitchburg won
out at the last end was not forgotten
by Gardner. As a result the latter
school sent decidedly stronger team
all around, who showed careful train
ing, which was lacking last. year.
The summary:
One hundred yard dash, LIST, Platts,
f.; second, Shippe, G.; third, How
ard, c. Time 10 3-5 sec
220 yards, First. Platts f.. second
Coggensel, F.; third, Rodger, @. Time
% 3-5 sec.
Pole vault, first, Russell, F.: second.
Goodspeed, G.; third, Cary, F. Height,
feet. 81
44O yard run. first, Dillon, F.; sec
ond, Grise G.; third Howard. c. Time
81 2-5 sec.
Putting 16-pound shot, first, shippe,
G.; second, Dillon, F.; third, McSher-
~, c. Distance 81 TT. 5% in.
Throwing 12-pound hammer, first
Carr. G.; second. Dillon, F.; third,
Stone, G. Distance los feet.
One mile bicycle, first, Colby, G.; Sc
cond, Carr. G.; third, Storrer, f. Time
2 min. 80 sec.
One half mile bicycle race, first, Col
by, G.; second, Tobey, c.; third, Fin
ME, c. Time l min, 25 sec.
Relay race, first Fitchburg team: Sc
cond. Gardner; third. Clinton. Time
3 min Sc 2-5 sec.
go yards hurdle, first, Stone, G.; Sc
cond. Woodward, F.; third Coggswell
F. Time 20 sec.
Hop, step and jump, first, Platte, F.;
second, Brooks, c.; third, Carr, G
Distance 80 #. 10 in.
$50 yards run, first, Grise, G.; second
Grady, C.; third, Jewett f. Time +:
min. Il sec.
Running high jump, tie for first
Platte, F., and Dillon, F.. third, Good.
speed, G.; height, 4 IT. in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
LAWN TENNIS FINALS.

New Haven, Conn, May 27-Tne
New England championship lawn ten
mis- tournament was finished this af-
ternoon. The final doubles were played
this afternoon, and resulted in a vic
tory fol Hackett and Allen over Moves
and Dodge. Score, 81, SO, "a The
consolation was won by Nottleton and
Smyth over Lewis and Mann, 81, 81.
The championship of New England
was won by Arthur &. Foote. who de-
feated the Yale champion, Clsrenca P.
Dodge, in a brilliant series of games
by the score of 6-3, 6-3. SO. 60. This
was Foote'S third victory, and it gives
him permanent possession of the cham
pionship trophy cup offered by the
New Haven Lawn club.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
LYcEUMs DEFEATED.
Crack Milford Team Too Much for The
Worcester Ball Tossers.

Milford, May 27.-The Milford base ball
season opened today with victory. The
I.yceums of Worcester put up a good
fight. but were up against the real thing.
They started off well in the first. when it
looked as If Robinson was easy, but he
soon warmed up and puzzled the Worces-
ter boys. williams and Thompson played
the star fielding games, while Lynch and
Butnam excelled at the bat. The phe-
nomenal play of the game was Butnam'
running catch of Powers line drive
which he took within a very few inches OF
the ground after hard run toward the
Mate Score:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
ACRES BURNED OVER.
Forrest Fire Caused Disaster at Rutland
Summer Season On.

Rutland, May 27.-An alarm of fire at
II 80 this morning called the fire brigade
to the south part of the town. where a
fire was raging in a pine woods. A
meadow had been set on fire to burn the
dried grass, and a high wind spread it
faster than it could be attended to. 1t
reached the pine woods and burned sew
eraI acres of fine timber. After hard
fight the fire was finally subdued. The
woodland is owned by John P. Hender-
son.
AS usual the Sunday before Memorial
day. a large number of strangers will
come to Rutland to remain over Memorial
day at the several hotels. Twenty-Five
are registered at the Prospect House, the
same at the MuschoSauge and 10 at the
Putnam House This is the beginning OF
the summer boarding season, which prom
Uses to be very successful
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
OXFORD.

oxford. May N.-There will be memorial
services at the M. E. Church Sunday
The Grand Army and Sons of Veterans
will be present.
Mrs S. M Thayer and daughter of
Worcester are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. E. Thayer.
Henry b. Hagan of the Rhode Island
Hospital Trust Company is boarding at
b W. Morse's with his family.
The library will be closed Memorial day
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
MAY REDUCE TAXES.
MlIIbury Citizens Think Favoraby of
Inducing New Industry 70 Locate.

Millbury, May 27-The exclusive ac-
count in today's Spy of the visit of the
representative of the c. A. Richard
California fence firm to town has
caused considerable comment in town
and there is talk Of circulating a petit
ton for decreasing the taxes for an in
ducement
The hrn. If it decides to locate in
town. will employ from 200 to $50 hands.
The Anloury1 high school base ball
team was cefe4 ted this afternoon by
the Tesrboro nfsyh school team by a
score q r o T. the game was devoid
q Interest sxcscf tns pitching Of Leary
= @ ne se9snsh in.ning. when the
Wesr51r1s <o1rE as delivery and
coGrl@1 w1tz few alisplays of the
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28

two-base hits, Lynch, Butman. Sullivan;
three-base hits, Hickey. Robinson; sacri-
fee hits, Goodwin, Sheehan; stolen bases,
Sweet, Robinson, Moore Goodwin, Sulli,
Stead; struck out, by Robinson Z, by
Very 2; passed ball. Mayo; wild pitch,
Robinson; bases on balls, Robinson 2
pire, A. l.. Pond. Attendance 400.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
BROWN ATHLETIC MANAGER

Providence, May 27.-The Brown Uni
versity Athletic association today
elected Clinton c. White, 90. mana :
ger Of the base ball team, 1900. and
Charles W. Brown, 100. manager OF
track team.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28

from two points that eventually ended
in the quenching of the fire. It is con-
sidered an extraordinarily clever piece
of work on the part of the firemen, and
they certainly deserve much credit.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-28
ALTERATION SALE.

As we are to have our store renovated
and need the room, we shall offer our
stock of PIANOS and ORGANS at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, SO as to
save the expense of moving and storing
while work is going on. This an oppor-
tunity seldom offered, and all who need
a piano or organ should call on US on
or before June 1st as the goods will be
We have also a large lot of SEWING
MACHINES of STANDARD NEW
HOME, WHITE, FLORENCE and others
to close out at PRICES REGARD
FER HOLDS GOOD ONLY TILL JUNE
1ST. COME QUICK and GET BEST
CHOICE. Pianos from $50 upward New
organs from $50 to SIS. Sewing machines
from SIS to $50; regular prices $40 to S45.
c. F. HANSON & SONS. 81 Main st.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-02

in the choice Of George E. MacLean, OF
the University Of Nebraska, az presi-
dent. Why did they not choose from
one of the other state institutions or
from the many business houses OF the
state? A thousand or more would have
been anxious for the Job. The Herald
hardly thinks Mr.. Cownie would select
q printer from any OF the offices in
Hardin county or the state to serve as
foreman even of his fine herds Of stock.
What do you know about It? What
experience have you had?' would be
his stern questions and the applicant
would be turned away in short order.
So with Chairman Larrabee. He selects
trained men for the special work repre-
senting his various business interests.
Will they do less for the state they
represent than in their own individual
matters? The charge will undoubtedly
be made that it looks like the begin
ming of political trust that was urged
as one of the strongest objections to
the board of control.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-02
nns,ne.. REPRESENTATIVES,.

The b., c. r. & n. railway is con-
structing a new line north and west
from Worthington. Mimi, to the west
line of the state, which will be complet-
ed within the year. The country through
which the line passes is the best in
southwestern Minnesota. is practically
all under cultivation and thickly settled
by well-to-do farmers, who have been
going fifteen and twenty miles to mar
ket. Arrangements have been made to
lay out towns at the most advantage
Gus locations for business. These towns
will need stores and shops of all kinds
and merchants Will find favorable open
ings on this new line. Doctors and pro-
fessonal men Will also find good loca-
tons.
This company is also constructing a
line from Armstrong to Baskerville, Ia.
There will be two new towns on this
line named Maple Hill and Irwin, and
investors will find splendid opoprtuni-
ties at either of these points.
The railway company WILL as it has
always done, join with the business
men of its towns to build up centers OF
trade.
For information write
THOMAS H. BROWN,
General Townsite Agent,
Sioux Falls s d