The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-05-24
MAN TON.

The measles are quite prevalent in this
vicinity.
The TIMES can he found for sale at
Henry wade's new Office.
Oil stoves Of the best kind for sale at
X. Richardson's, Manton avenue.
Mrs. John Shapleigh is recovering
from n severe attack of intermittent
fever.
George G.. Calef left this week Cor Den
yer. Col, where he will remain for two
months.
CARPENTERS WANTED.-To work on the
st. Thomas church, Fruit Hill avenue,
Manton.
Fred Whitney, brother of Mrs. A. o.
Coates, has lately moved from Montana
to Boise City, Idaho
The heavy rains Of Monday and Tues
day came in about the right time TO suit
the farmers in this vicinity.
Anchor Lodge has ordered new rega-
lias which will probably be used next
Monday evening for the first time.
Anchor Lodge had very pleasant time
on its visit 20 Olive Branch Lodge, Of
Providence, on Thursday evening Of last
week.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
$. Turney died on Monday. The fune-
raj services were held on "Wednesday at
IL 80 o'clock.
Granville Williams, an old resident o
the Matbewson neighborhood, died quite
suddenly on Monday. He was ab5t
seventy years Of age.
Ira Evans is painting some Soapine
signs at Grams paint shop. II takes
considerable stretch Of the imagination
TO recognize the identity Of the whale.
Abraham Ingraham has Just come out
with a new wagon, which he will use in
the produce business. Smith il the ar
chitect and Cram the painter The We
hicle is credit ~ both.
DR.. Lester S. Hill, Of Providence, de-
livered his lecture on california and the
Yosemite Valley" At an open meeting Of
Anchor Lodge, held on Monday evening.
There was a good attendance Of mem
bers and the public generally.
The work Of decorating the interior of
the Baptist Church has been completed.
The expense Of this work has been met
by the ladies Of the MaLton Baptist Mis-
sion Society. Much credit II due 10 Mr.
Benz, Boss for experimenting this work.
Faith Lodge, the local branch Of the
Daughters of Rebecca, made very
pleasant visit 10 Ruth Lodge. Of Provi
dence. last week. Fourteen members
went and Witnessed the initiation Of sew
eral candidates. A fine collation. was
seryed.
A handkerchief festival was held at
the Baptist Chapel, Wednesday. and was
well attended. Supper was served at
six o'clock, after whi"h, an entertain
ment consisting Of singing by qua
tette, readings, &c. was given. Each
gentlemen on entering was presented
with handkerchief and was expected
70 find he lady h~'ing the corresponding
handkerchief. and 10 take her 10 supper.
This caused considerable amusement
The proceeds of the entertainment will
20 towards furnishing the chapel.
This community is sSddened by the
death Of Mrs. Alfred Holden, who passed
away 20 the better land on Saturday Of
last week. The deceased was daugh-
ter ~ Benz. Medbury and was born in
the vicinity u Greenyille, but Manton
has been her home for many years. She
has been an invalid for some time, bu,
bore her suffering with Christian cheer.
fulness and fortitude. She leaves 4
husband and three children. The sor-
rowing family have the sincere sympa-
thy of the community. Mrs. Holder
was a member Of the Greenville Baptist