Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-27
CENTRAL FAILS.
Good Deal of Damage Done by the Storm
Yesterdsy-First Band Cor cert-Notes.


Yesterdsy-First Band Cor oert-Notes.
The storm of yesterday did more dam
age than was at first supposed and the
majority of people had all of the ex-
per.ence with the electric fluid that they
care to have this Summer. The poplar
tree was q wreck after the storm and
many visited the place. At Chace's
grove on Broad street two pines were
shattered. Officer Walsh was standing
near telephone which was struck and
burned out and received a slight shock.
The fluid visited the telephone wire OF
Crane Il Burns, undertakers, and after
DUNG many pranks burned cut the wire.
In the Farwell wooden mill the
operatives there were badly frightened
as the lighting played about the machin-
cry. On Hedley avenue a conductor was
torn from building and hurled to the
street. Several trees in different parts of
the village were stripped OF large branches
and thrown promiscuously about. The
Central Falls people down the river had
many lasting experien ces. Mrs. Durfee,
who entertained the Kings Daughters OF
the Broad street Baptist Church, arranged
to have the spread In her commodious
Summer house on the bluff. The table
was set with costly china and silyerware.
Just before the party was ready to par
take Of the feast, the cyclone struck the
the locality and raised sad havoc
wife the table. Dishes were
smashed and considerable damage done.
At Loyell's cottage the wind had full
swing and raised much trouble with
things in the rooms before the doors
could be closed. Articles were broken
and the residents OF the cottage thorough
ly frightened. George Sweets new steam
yacht stood the storm nicely. The re-
latives here of those at the seashore left
as early as possible during the afternoon
and were pleased to learn that no serious
results had fortunately occurred.
Trial OF the Volunteer.
The trial OF the Volunteer, which was to
have taken place last evening, was post
poned for one week.
Society Meetings.
Pocassett Tribe of red men held grand
pow WOW last evening, and a large num-
ber of braves were present.
Washington Lodge, No. 4, held a well
attended meeting last night.
The Band Concert.
The local band gave the first of the
series of band concerts at the jerks Park
last evening. Tie band rendered appro-
pirate selections.
Remains Brought Here.
The remains of Matthew Plior, who was
killed on the rail at Providence yesterday
during the storm, were brought to the
undertaking rooms OF Crane Il Burns last
evening, after which they were taken to
the home of his parents on Dunnell ave-
nue..
Sever al Children Dying.
There is much sickness here among
small children and eight deaths are re-
ported here within the past three days.
Today's District Court.
In the District Court today case which
caused considerable interest came up by
continuance was dog case. The COM
plainant was Dog officer and Town Ser
gesnt Keene against Joseph Pello,
charged with keeping an unlicensed dog.
He was found guilty and was fined $40.
Interesting Items.
John O'Connor Is enjoying his annual
vacation.
Repairs are being made at the Central
street school house.
This village was well represented at
Music Hall last evening.
James b. Church Of Bristol, Conn, q
well-known sea captain, is visiting rela-
tives.
August 18th Is the date of the annual
| Sacred Heart parish excursion and Cres-
cent Park the locality, by the Pawtucket
steamers.