The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-01
NEWS OF OLNEYVILLE.
Postmaster Walsh Takes Charge
Z" and Mails are Well Handled.
A NEW OFFICE BADLY NEEDED.
Several Locations Suggested, and Belief
That Something VIII he Done--It is
Believed That the Senators VIII Help.
The University Course.

The new postmaster, James Walch Of
Cranston, took formal possession of the
post Office to-day. A NEWS reporter called
on him at the Office this morning and
though some new faces were seen, yet
everything seemed to be going on just as
if no change had been made. A very heavy
mail came in at an earlv hour, which was
handled with the greatest of precaution
and dexterity. Miss Della r. Robinson,
who has for some time filled position
there with much credit, is to be retained,
and Miss Abbey Brownell who recently
worked in Melvip's store, has been en-
gagged. She, is thoroughly acquainted,
her father having been. postmaster
during the Arthur administration.
Miss Lewis, the lady whose
term of office has just expired,
has declined to accept the position Of
assistant. She says she needs a rest, and
body's best wishes follow her, for during
her stay she has. by her ability, good
management and desire to please, gained
the gratitude and good will Of all the
people Of Johnston. Her sister did not
care to retain her position, so 1t will be
necessary, perhaps for Mr. Walch to secure
the services OF third clerk, for time at
least.
Strenuous efforts are to be made at once
by the postmaster, in cooperation with
the business men and leading citizens of
the town, to gain new postal quartes The
matter, as IL now stands, looks as though
IL would be pushed to success. 1t has
been long recognized fact, that the pres
ent location is one hardly large enough to
turn around in. A new Office has become
a necessity. IL was established about
twenty years ago, when the town was
nothing but handful Of people, scattered
about the length and breadth of the large
equal to the necessities of that period.
But at present it is like a number seven
shoe on q number ten foot--a great deal
too small.
Several places have beon mentioned,
and although nothing definite is known,
yet the enc most favorably considered is
that occupied at present by Schofields un-
make An excellent place, more central
than the present, as many OF the people
who get mail from Johnston, do business
on the city side.
Senator Aldrich has been consulted on
the matter, and is willing to do all IN his
power to aid the course. Senator Dixon
will, it is expected, coincide with his col
league, and through their influence a new
post Office will soon be among the many
improvements of the town. AS soon as
this change Is made the postal delivery
will be arranged for.
Briefs.
Tonight will take place a special meet
ing Of the Young Mems Republican Club
of Johnston to elect delegates for the con-
vention al Pawtuoket OF the Republican
State League.
Last night Prof. Langdon delivered the
sixth lecture of the University Extension
course at the library building. Millions
Paradise Lost" was the subject.
Manufacturers Lodge, No Is, of Odd
Fellows, will meet this evening for the
purpose of electing officers, for the next
term. II will take place at Odd Fellows
Hall, on Plainfield street.
A large press was put in the printing
department Of Heptonstall Bros, yester-
day.
A man named James McGuigan was
found dead in his bed this morning about
2 o'clock. He lived iu house in the rear
of the Weybosset Mills. The cause was
heart failure. McGuigan was 81 years old
and married