The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-26
POINTS ON PAWTUCKET.
The Grip Is Becoming Epidemic and
Severe.
YESTERDAYS FOOTBALL GAMES,
The Deaths of Respected Citizens-Christ-
mas Services at the Churches Yester-

The foot ball game on the Dexter street
grounds yesterday were both largely at
tended, and the home eleven, the Free
Wanderers, ably sustained their former
well earned reputation as first-class play
ers. The morning game was not as eXcit-
ing, neither so we'll played, as the after
noon game. The Fall River Rovers never
bring so good team at an exhibition
game rs at a championship l0ame, and by
loose playing and new men lost the game,
the score being four goals for the Wand
erers and one for the Rovers: The after,
noon game between the Wanderers and
the Longfeliows, of Jersey, was by far the
best game. Although the home team was
we'll tired out they shut out the visitors
and scored four goals for themselves.
The grip is by no means on the decrease
in this city, and the physicians are un-
usually busy. Some of them have so
overworked themselves that they are sick,
and it is feared the worst has not yet
come.
One of the best known manufacturers
in this State, Richard B. Gage, died at his
home on Broadway, Thursday, aged rs
years, of diseases caused by the grip.
He was born in Central Falls, and within
but short time has resided here and at
Central Falls. At the age of years he
went to work in the mill, and when IA
took pair of hand mules TO run. He
later learned the machinists' trade, and
was practical mechanic. In lSi5 he be-
gan the manufacture of cotton yarn at
Seekonk with r.. Il. Porter who were
pioneers in this branch He then as sole
partner removed TO Central Falls, where
he continued the business as partner of
the late Samuel and Joseph Wood.
Several times he changed location, also
partners. In 1868 he sold out his business
10 Alanson Thayer and built the mill now
occupied by the X. b. Gage Manufactur-
ing Company on Fountain street. During
the greater part of his business life he has
been engaged in the manufacturing of
cotton yarn. In 1912 he joined the Con-
gregational church and three years later
with the one at Central Falls, of which he
was a consistent member until his death.
Nearly across the street from the resi-
dence of Richard b. Gage died Henry u:
Greene almost the same hour. Deceased
was so years of age and the cause was
disease incident TO old age. He was born
in Warwick, but has resided here since
1860 He was formerly with his brother
the late Benjamin +. Greene and Others
in the mill business and at one time for
himself OF late years he has been engag-
ed in the manufacturing of eye water
which had gained much notriety. lie
leaves two sons.
The total number of books in the public
library is 1872.
On account of the sudden death of Miss
Della Lane, the Christmas festival and
the Sunday school concert of the church
of Our Father, High street will not occur.
At the several churches yesterday SER
vices were held in the morning, at which
nearly all had good-sized congregations
The music was exceptionally fine, and at
the Catholic churches orchestras were had
in addition to the regular music. In the
evening the annual Sunday school Christ
mas festival gatherings were held, when
pleasing programs for the smaller ones
were rendered, presents given and supple
mented by refreshments.