Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-25
CENTRAL FALLS.
The winners Get Their Prizes-Narrow 4
cape-Lsg Broken.

cape-Lsg Broken.
The complimentary ball given py the
Sacred Heart Temperance Society last
evening to those who so literally aided
them at the recent fair was pleasant oc-
casion, and nearly three hundred were
present.
The grand march took place at o'clock
and was led by President George X. Cor
rigan and Miss Mamie CLANCY followed by
more than 90 couples, who participated in
ohe may dances to the excellent music
OF Nance's orchestra. At midnight, dur
Ing intermission, the several candidates
were presented with the articles won.
PRESIDENT Corrigan made the presenta-
'ioh speeches and the candidates or able
representatives made appropriate re-
sponses.
Thomas w. Ryan received the costly
gentiemen's watch, and at the conclusion
OF Mr.. Corrigan's remarks, said:
members of the society and friends
present-When / allowed my name as
candidate, my only motive was to ad-
vance the interests of the society. II such
has been beneficial, it is a source OF grati-
hcation to me, lso To see the number of
friends that encouraged me in the con-
test, and desire to thank them. l shall
always keep this costly watch as re-
membrance OF friendship and esteem."
James Vance, the defeated candidate,
also received watch. Patrick McLough-
lin received the polo outfit. Richard
O'Donnell was the winner in the barber
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Frank Mckenna, also one OF another pat
tern. Miss Mamie Clancy was the re-
cipient of the elegant piano and Miss Nc
Loughlin received gold watch.
After the presentation came dancing
and general good time until 2 o'clock.
Narrow Escape.
Yesterday afternoon John Barber left
his team hitched in front of the town
house on Summit street and entered the
building for business. In some manner
the horse became unhitched and took
fright. 1t ran down Railroad street and
attempted TO cross the Central street
crossing. freight tram was coming,
and the gates were down. A railroad
employe, who saw the horse coming,
risked his life by crossing the track in
front OF the engine, and reaching over the
gate and checned the horse and held the
animal until the train had psssed. The
gate was broken, but the team was not in
jured or the horse hurt. 1t was narrow
escape and risk of the mans life.
Undertaker's WAGON CoIIided.
The railroad gates were being painted at
the Central street crossing Wednesday at
ternoon and the painter worked at such
times as CHANGERS would permit. Crane &
Burns large undertaking wagon was be-
ing driven across the tract when the gate
tender misiudged the height and did not
raise the arm on the east side high
enough. 1t collided with the top of the
wagon, damaging it slightly, and break
ing the gate.
Compound Fracture.
Thomas Nolan, employed as clerk at
the restaurant OF James Hughes, Central
street, received compound fracture OF
the right leg in the above place of busi-
ness yesterday afternoon. He was stand
Ing upon a step ladder and accidently fell
to the floor. He struck in such manner
as to break the leg at and just above the
ankle. Surgical assistance was su m moned
and the fracture reduced.
Child VS.. Bicycle.
A child named Martin OF Central street
was playing in the street Wednesday af-
ternoon when 1t was accidently knocked
down by bicycle. A slight abrasion on
the left cheek was fortunately the only
injury.
Brought Here for Burial.
Undertaken Crane left here for Middle
town, Conn, this forenoon TO get the re-
mains of Mrs. Mary Cosgrove, former
resident here, which will be brought here
for burial.
Four to Select From.
With the decision of the Republican
caucus this evening there will be four
tickets In the field for town officers at the
June election.
Another Complimentary Ball.
The Central Falls Cadets will tender
friends and successful candidates a COM
plimentary ball at their armory Friday
evening, at which time the successful
candidates at the recent fair will be
awarded their trophies won.
Before the Court.
Yesterday afternoon Thomas Garrity
was arraigned upon a warrant charging
him with bastardy. He pleaded not
guilty and furnished surety in the sum of
$500 for trial next Thursday.
The Veteran Firemen.
This association held a we'll attended
meeting last evening aud appointed q
committee to learn what arrangements
could be made to attend the musters at
paIford