The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
NEWS OF 0LNEYvILLE.
The Dyer Avenue Extension and
Other Points.

Work on the new Dyer avenue exten-
sion was begun on Thursday by number
of men under Foreman Hackett, the com
pletion of the Thornton tracks being
nearly attained. The innumerable ad
vantagcs which will accrue to the resi-
dents of that section will be thorough Y
appreciated by them. At present the line
has no real terminus, PASSENGERS being
obliged to await the arrival OF the cars on
the street.
A new and commodious station is to
be erected by Mr.. William Dyer, which
will prove Of incalculable value. The line
witt be extended To the P0casser bridge,
distance Of about quarter of mile or
more, to the point at which dwelling
houses begin to grow fewer. The time
perhaps is not far off when through
rouCe to Cranston over Dyer avenue will
be in existence, as it would connect Gran
ston with Johnston, making it more
pleasant for those who are en-
and live in Olneyville. who either have
to walk the distance or bear the tortures
of riding in stuffy ''bus." The latest
efforts in the way of inducing the Union
Railroad Co npauy TO increase their
tracks are being made by the residents of
Mills. The people of that section are Gu
deavoring to bring the authorities to in
troduce the street railway there In con-
nection with the one just opened to
Thornton village. Nothing definite is vet
known concerning the scheme.
Charles Fletcher, of the Fletcher mills,
and Mr.. Cooper, of the British Hosiery
Company, who were among the prime
movers in the Thornton road, have made
improvements along the route from Muir
phy square in Johnston to the end OF the
line. which will. in few years, tend to
render the avenue one OF the most beauti-
full in this vicinity. A number of maple
saplings have been set out at about fifty
feet apart. At present, with the excel
lent condition 1t is in--curbed and macad-
emizcd-it is unsurpassed as thorough
fare.
May BE Running Still.
Last mig hit funny incident occurred
which fully demonstrates the courage of
the blowhard. A driver on the Olneyville
line and barber were standing just OPP
posite Messer street, the former using
very threatening language to the latter,
to the effect that he would reduce him TO
pulverized atoms, or something of that
sort, at the same time interspersing his
vociferations with the vilest of epthets.
This parley had gone on for some time
to the disgust of the barber aud the dis
turbance of law abiding citizens in the
vicinity, but no action was taken by the
to be standing across the street, but took
little notice of either at first At last,
however, the man of the larger Yoclbu-
larry espied him and Immediately began TO
hurl at him storm of abuse, daring him
to come across the street.
Mr.. White Is man of few words, but
never shrinks from duty. He stepped off
the curbing into the street. but had not
gone "a second step before the obstreper-
Gus brake manipulator darted away as
though Satan was after him, over Messer
street, and for aught is known may be
running yet, as when last seen he was
tearing along still. never looking back
ward" The bravery OF some men is
proverbial, and this is a case His name
is withheld out of compassion for his
feelings.
To Establish q Telegraph Station.
A change is anticipated at the Olney-
vile station In Johnston, of the, New
York and New England Railroad.
Hitherto the depot has been under the
supervision OF james McCaffrey, who has
proved most valuable station lagent. IL
is now proposed TO make il telegraph
station. Mr.. McCaffrey being unable To
assume the new duties, as he is unac-
quainted with the art of telegraphy, will
be removed To some other position SINH
lar 20 the one he at present occupies, and
new man be sent as operator and station
agent. The immense traffic warrants the
change.
The Johnston Hose Company's hall.
The first annual ball given by the John
ston Hose Company. No 3 OF Manton,
was held last evening in Holden's Hall in
that town, and it was in all points sue
cess. Manton is little city in itself. and
many "A pleasurable occasion is held there
by the citizens, but last evenings affair
was acknowledged To be the most enjoy
able event ever occurring In that vicinity.
"A large crowd was present and there was
no question as To their sentiment when IL
was over.
Briefs.
The Young Mems Republican Club of
of Johnston Withhold a special -meetinR
In their parlors next Wednesday even
ing TO complete arrangements for the
coming bail in Irons hall, May 10th.
The annual field day of the British
Hosiery Cricket aud Football club Is the
event OF this afternoon at Thornton, and
IL the weather proves favorable 10 will be
we'll patronized by people in this vicinity.
IL il doubtful, however, IL the day Will
clear up sufficiently 10 allow the event 10