The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
NEWS OF 0LNEYVILLE.
Miss Mary {. Quinn Buried from St.
Mary's Church.
THE EIGHTH DISTRICT COURT.
Good Work I'm Naturalization by the Re-
publican Town Committee of Johnston.

One OF the largest and most imposing
funerals seen in Olneyville for some time
occurred this morning at IL o'clock from
st. Mary's Church, Broadway, the remains
of Mrs. Mary f. Quinn being conveyed
thence to their final resting place in St.
Francis cemetery, Pawtucket. A
solemn high mass of requiem
was celebrated, Rev. Fathers Grace,
Kennedy and Sullivan acting as
celebrant. deacon and sub-deacon, respect
ively That the deceased was loved by all
was evidenced by the vast concourse OF
people who gathered at the church 10 pay
a last tribute to the lady's memory. For
some time past she had been an lnvaiu,
suffering from general shattering OF the
nervous system. She was III her 43d year,
and leaves an only daughter To survive
her
The floral tributes were on a very
elaborate scale, seven pieces being conIri-
buted by relatives and friends. Inc
bearers were Messrs. Troy, Ionhey, NC
Morrow and Mckenna.
A Double wedding.
On Thanksgiving eve occurred what is
of rare occurrence in this vicinity.
double wedding in our family, the cere-
mony taking place at the residence OF the
parents of the brides, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Marsden, POI Harris avenue. The Rev j.
V. Osterhout OF the Broadway Baptist
Church ofiiciated. Master Freddie Mars
den and Miss Stella Brooks of Harris
Vile acting as groomsmap and brides
maid. About sixty relatives and friends
were present TO witness the uniting IN
matrimony of Miss Ida NJ. Marsden and
John q. Jones, and Miss Gertrude r..
Marsden and Elias Hendrick. The pres
ents were numerous and valuable, and at
"A late houHthe guests dispersed after pay
ing their congratulations TO and leaving
their good wishes with the happy couples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrick will Immediately
take up their residence In Johnson while
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will stop with Mr..
and Mrs Marsden for the present
Court Notes.
At the Eight District Court this morn
ing, John Shields was arraigned for
wife-beating and drunkenness, and sem
fenced to three months at the Providence
county jail, with costs Of court. He was
arrested yesterday afternoon on a war
rant issued at the instance of his wife,
Elizabeth Shields, and taken from their
home on Williams street, in Johns
ton, by officer Moan. Since last
Monday, he had been drinking freely, and
abusing her shockingly, when she. driven
TO desperation, swore out a warrant
When she appeared in court to-day, she
Immediately provoked the sympathy of
HI DTtScut itib clt was bduiy
swollen and colored, the effect of a blow
from Shields fist Although she has had
TO withstand these unwarranted attacks
on several occasions previous, she never
appeared against him. He is a short
tSick-set fellow, with features that denote
,ything but gentleness, especially when
intoxicated.
Briefs. 49,
. The naturalization work continues In
an unusually brisk manner in Olneyville
The Republican Town Committee of
Johnston are making most successful
efforts In pushing the work. A second
meeting was held last night at the bust
ness mems rooms in Rounds block for
the naturalization Of British Americans,
large number taking out first and sec
ond papers. The Democratic Committee
are also hustling and many are made
voters through them.
Edward Bottomley, with his family. Of
Chepachet, X. L., has been for the past
week visiting his father-in-law. w. A.
Phillips, so Waterman street. They re
turn next Monday.
Mrs. Joseph Small and her daughter,
from West Dennis, Mass, are visiting
friends in Johnston.