The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-19
PARKHILL MAN'F'G co.
OFFERS FIRE VICTIM HELP

Special to The Spy.
Fitchburg, Dec 18-The interior Of
the Nockege Mills so badly damaged
by fire and water. as stated in We'd
nesdays Spy, presented quite a desolate
appearance today The severe cold
caused the water that was poured on
by the ton to freeze as fast as it fell,
and the looms and cloth in process of
weaving were covered with ice. 1t is
probable that had the automatic
sprlnklers not started, or been shut off
sooner, the loss would have been much
less. The management does not give
out any figures or estimate of loss, but
the sum stated in The Spy, $4,000 or
$40, 900, will cover the damage. Presi-
dent Stiles expects to have a portion of
the plant in running order Thursday.
The Parkhill Manufacturing Company,
which was running 100 looms on spe-
cial work, has offered any assistance
that is in it's power to help the firm
out on orders.
Mrs. Mary Tracey of Portland, Ore,
sister of officer B. A. Young of the To-
cal police force, is visiting her brother
whom she has not seen for 25 years. 1t
was in 1875 that Mr.. Young bade his
sister good bye in the old stone depot,
then used by the Fitchburg Railroad
here, and from that time to this has
not had the pleasure of seeing her. Mrs.
Tracey has had many experiences since
she went away, spending five years IN
the mountains where Indians ana
wolves were frequent yet harmless Wis
itors. Mrs. Tracey is much surprised
in the change that has been made IN
Fltchburg during the % years. Before
leaving for the East she went into her
garden and picked box of roses which
L., condition
mercury far below the congenial point
for such flowers.
Local sheriffs are pleased to learn
that their positions are sure FOR
another year, as Sheriff Chamberlain of
Worcester has announced that he Will
not make any changes this year, and
that the old men will be sworn in jan
uary /.
-Fitchburg has but two sufferers
from contagious diseases on hand at
the present time, one each of measles
and membraneous Group. With all
things favorable, the city will start the
new year free from all diseases likely
to cause an epidemic. 1t was feared
that the smallpox which was stamped
out last year would make its appear
ance with the cold weather, but there
are no indications at the present time
that there is likely to be a visit from
this terrible malady.
As about every one in Worcester
County knows, there is on Rollstone
nm an immense boulder of the glacial
type which has been the subject or
many essays, and visits Of eminent ge-
ologists from all over the United States
during the past 40 years, and at the
present time 1t is in danger of demoli-
lion unless removed, on account Of the
uuarries which are fast closing in upon
it. In fact the blasting has already
caused the old giant to crack and bands
of iron have encircled It for years.
From its top a splendid view of the city
can be obtained, and it is favor1te
rendezvous for young and old. At a
recent meeting of the Historical Socie-
ty an expression Of sentiment was TAX
en-. and it was thought best to remove
1t il possible A prominent building
mover will place the boulder where It
is desired for $500, and it is likely that
the old landmark will be soon removed
froukthe spot where it has rested since
the y Us Of Noah and the food.