The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
IN THE PAwTUxET VALLEY.


IN IHt PAWIUNtl vAlltIs
CLYDE.
The Peoples Edison Power and Illumi-
mating Company are talking Of putting
in an arc system. about the first OF October
for the purpose OF more effectually light
ing the streets, of 200 candle power. lhe
porter last night that a new dynamo
would DO put in and the lights
placed upon the streets 800 feet
apart. There are now about thirty
five miles Of wire in use and three
more will be added. The present
system, the contract system be be,
ing 80 cents lamp for one
month sixteen candle power. Large num-
bers of the citizens are now having the
electric lights put into their residences,
while the following orders have been
lights for the ,McMahon block, which Is
soon TO be erected, sixteen lights Thomas
Rawlinson's new house, fifty lights for
the new SITS. Peter aud Paul's Church,
and twenty-five lights for the new ST.
Johns Hall. The company also proposes
extend to Crompton aud Natick. The
electric lights have only been in vogue
one year and nine months aud have in
creased from 700 lights to 1000 lights.
Miss Mary McKenna, a very ropular
young lady of the village, is spoken of as
being the person who is likely to be put
i'm charge of the new telephone station for
day work. Miss Mckenna has many
friends who will rejoice TO see her occ upy
the position.
HOPE.
Edward Pirce who is employed by
Messrs. Sweet 81 Andrew distinguished
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which came tearing through Main street
maddened with fright.
The bull belonged to M. Boyd who fire.
quently harnessed him to his wagon and
drove him through the principal streets
of the village. Had Mr.. Pirce not sue
ceeded in capturing the infuriated animal
serious consequences might have ensued
as the streets were thronged with children
returning home from school.
A number Of Providence sports are en-
joying an outing near this village, fishing
In the various trout brooks which lead
'''' WEXFORD.
Conductor Congdon, of the Wexford
road, is enjoying his annual vacation In
New York. John III. p Burdick will
WELD the punch during his absence:
Miss Flora Dexter of Providence is the
guest of friends In this village.
day, and we shall expect to soon see an
Improvement in the roads In this vicinity.
Steamer Tocbwogh took her place on
the Newport line this morning, and the
Eolus will be seen in our waters no more
The new boat makes the trip In forty five
minutes.
Subscriptions for the stock in the new
baseball association are being received in
gratifying amounts, and the success OF
the venture Is already assured. A meet
ing for organization will be held early
next week.
tended drill meeting last evening
NATlCK.
The members of the Ladies, Benevolent
Society held their first social of the sum
mer season In the vestry Of the Baptist
Church last night. $50 persons being
present. A clam chowder was served in
stead of the usual bean supper The pro-
ceeds will be given to the church funds.
Last evening witnessed the close of the
Swedish Band fair, which has been held
In O'Donnells hall for the past four
nights. The principal prize, an elegant
harness, was won by Elmer Aylsworth,
proprietor of the Natick shoe store, who
secured 439 votes, John Torrell, his OPP
ponent of Crompton, securing o39. The
large clock was won by L. A. Taylor.
The work on the foundation of the new
ell, which will be erected at the north end
of the Is. B. and X. knights mills is pro-
crossing very rapidly, 100 feet OF wall
feet in height being put in.
ARCTIC.
The members of the st. Johns Society
have perfected their arrangements for the
parade will be one of the largest ever wit
messed In the Pawtuxet Valley. The
various societies throughout the State
will assemble in front OF the new st.
Johns church In the morning and proceed
through the principal adjoining villages.
day.
Chief Mcclure will cali a meeting ofthe
members of Alert Hose Company No. in
the hose house this evening, when action
will be taken upon the resignation. OF two
OF the members and the vacancies filled by
persons elected by ballot.
RIVER POINT.
Frank w. Potter has purchased
valuable and speedy roadster.
An old farmer, whose residence Is in
Coventry, entered the store OF Edward
Cassidy on Main street last night to OBJ
tain "a supply Of medicines, and while gaz-
ing at the numerous articles in the show
windows, espied a copy OF the NEWS lying
upon one of the counters. In an instant
he had obtained possession of it and after
perusing il few moments startled the
customers in the store by suddenly ex-
claiming in tones that could be heard
for block distant: Great Scott il that
don't beat all creation: 81 900 to vote for."
Numerous families of mill help ore now
moving inso the village to accept posi-
tions ia the new Royal mill.
Twice have the young people OF the Paw
tuxet Valley been duped by dancing mas
ters who have opened schools i'm this village
TO instruct pupils in terpsichorean pleas
ures The last teacher absconding leav-
ing with $50 cash in his pocket obtained
by fraud and persuasive and gentlemanly
manners.
The Congregational Church Society are