The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-23
BRISTOL.

In the District Court to-day the case of
Thelo V. Cady, high sheriff OF Bristol
county, versus K. Gladdlng, action Of
trover, was tried add the verdict was for
plaintiff A. Cushing, defendant.
Jessie GladdiHg and Louisa GIaddiHg
versus T. V. Cady. Verdict for defend
ant. Lawyers, a. Gushing for defense,
and o. l.. Bosworth for plaintiff.
The cases of w. B. Nichols versus I. V.
Cady, and Frederick Brown versus Rich
ard Smith, I'd, were continued.
Benjamin Daily was found guilty of
being a common drunkard and was fined
$40 and costs.
In town this morning looking after the
interest of his company, John Burnham
of Boston. He Is an agent OF Bert
Wolley a. Company, importers.
The remains of Mrs. + w. Bruncan
will be brought here to-day from Provi-
dence for interment.
A very valuable gift was presented to
the Soldiers Home on Saturday by the
Gen. A. 4. Burnside Camp No. 5, Sons of
Veterans, of Providence. 1t was rare
collection of books, constituting fine
library of itself. 1t being the first ami
versary Of the dedication of the Home 1t
was deemed proper that the presentation
should take place upon that day. The
members OF the camp left Providence on
the 1910 train for Bristol and arrived
were Capt. Charles G. Gray, u member of
the soldiers relief board ex-Col. Theo-
dore A. Barton and Col Il. NJ. Sweetland.
They were cordially received by Super
intendent Hall. After a hearty sh aking
of hands with the old veterans by the
Sons, ex-Col. Barton addressed the gath
ering in behalf of the committee aud then
introduced Commander III. M. Thompson
of the Burnside Camp, who made q very
pleasant and interesting speech.
The visitors left Bristol in the 5.l5 p.
NJ. train, much pleased with their days
entertainment.
The funeral services of Mrs. Matilda
Phelps took place yesterday from the resi-
dence of her son on Franklin street. The
services were conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Smith, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The inspection of Major James f. DE
Wolf Camp, Sons of Veterans. will take
place this evening. Excel. Theodore o.
Barton will be the inspecting officer.
Saturday, May 28th, there will be an
old fashioned game of baseball upon the
common, between the old timers of rs
and the boys of '92.
The Rev. Mr. Smith, pastor of the
State Street Nj. T.. church delivered an
able address on sunday, to the veterans
at the Soldiers Home.
Mr.. Daniel II. Case, accompanied by
his father, Admiral A. Ludlow Case,
with a large retinue of servants, arrived
here on Saturday from Washington and
will take charge Of their elegant mansion
upon Pappoosesqua Point for the summer
Mr.. William Is. DeWolf will take charge
OF his new residence upon Union street as
soon as the necessary conveniences can be
placed in the house, which will be about
the lst of June.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wadleigh of
Grand Island. who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs Mason upon Metacom ave-
nue., returned home yesterday.
Owing to the very stormy weather of
the past week, IL has prevented number
OF families from reaching here who are to
be visitors here for the first time
All the prizes TO be awarded a: the re-
gatta on Memorial Day will he on exhi-
bition to-day In several Of the public
stores upon Main street.
Sad intelligence reached here this morn
ing of the sudden death of Mrs. Edward
w. Brunsen, who was visiting In Provi-
dence.
The body Of Walter Brotherton was re-
covered on Sunday, who was drowned In
Seekonk river on Thursday afternoon.
His remains will he brought here for in
terment.
The new cat boat lately bought by III.
III. Cabot from the eastward has arrived,
and IL fine specimen. She has been
entered by her owner aud will cause some
OF them to hustle to keep out Of her way.