Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-06-19
IN CENTRAL FALLS.
James SyIvestre Wins the
Worlds Fair Ticket.
YOUNG MAN BADLY HURT.
A Sunday Runaway Fifty Fourth
Anniyersary-Notes.

The fair Of the st. Jean Baptiste Society
closed Saturday evening, and 1t has been
most successful one. The patrons have
been quite liberal and the organizations
treasury has been we'll replenished. The
voting on the Worlds Fair ticket closed
Saturday night, and although there were
three candidates In the field James Syl-
vestre was the successful one and secured
the much-sought for prize. James
secured more than twice as many as did
the other two, and when 1t was announced
that he had.won he was presented with a
large bouquet by lady friends. Then
large number OF his friends repaired to
his home, where supper was served and a
general good time enjoyed. Speech
making was entered into and stories told
until the early hours OF the morning.
The house was proiusely decorated and
red fire burned in large quantities. He
desires to thank his many friends for the
support given him In the contest.
Serious Accident.
A young man named Paquim, who has
been here from Canada but a few weeks,
now lies at his home In the rear of Broad
street In a serious condition. He was
cleaning off a horse Sunday morning
when the animal kicked the young man
In the abdomen, causing painful and, 1t Is
feared, serious injuries. Medical aid was
summoned and this morning the young
man was In a precarious condition.
Daniel Elliot, Manager.
That Is the position to which the above
well known musician has been assigned
by Manager Daggett of the Interstate
Railroad Company, and will have full
control OF business at the new park at
South Attleboro, where great improve
ments aR being made to entertain the
large number of expected visitors. Special
arrangements have been made to enter
tain picnic parties, Sunday schools, etc.
The place will be conducted on temper
ance principles and all attractions re-
quired will be found there. Several more
buildings, including pavilion, are being
erected and will be made large enough to
accommodate societies. The Cadets are to
attend picnic there Saturday next.
A Sunday Runaway.
Sunday afternoon horse attached to an
| open buggy left standing at the corner Of
Jackson and Mill streets first started on a
walk then into a run and was captured
near Branch street, Pleasant View. One
| wheel was demolished.
Paid Big Claim.
Thomas McGuinness, agent of the Met
ropolitan Insurance Company, Saturday
paid claim Of siOo upon the death Of
Mr.. Martin.
Fifty Fourth Anniversary.
The Sunday school of the Broad Street
Baptist Church observed the fifty-fourth
anniversary last evening, by a concert,
which was largely attended and which
consisted of vocal and instrumental mu-
sic, responsive readings and an address by
the pastor.
Interesting Items.
Cadets meet tonight.
Thomas welch is much improved In
health.
Town Sergeant Keene made his regular
visits to the several wet goods places Sun
| day and Investigated the screen law.
Several tramps visited this place Sun
day, having arrived on the circus train
which passed through here to Providence.
Fred Jones, who Is well known In the
pharmacy line, has purchased the drug
store Of the late Mr.. McAlllister and will
continue to conduct the business.
John McGhee, a well known musician,
was here today calling upon old friends.
John was one of the foremost workers of
the musical people and attained an ex-
cellent reputation. He was cordially re.
ceivad