Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-08-29
ALONG THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY.
CENTRAL FALLS.

A sad fatality In the form OF drowning
accident occurred Monday afternoon
whereby George Grant, IS years and who
resided on jerks avenue, lost his life. At
Valley pond, on the Lincoln side, under
the steep bank from what Ia known as
Chace's grove, are two famous springs and
which are said to be many feet deep.
Monday Grant, In company with others,
went IN swimming at this dangerous
place where number of persons have
lost their lives. There is strong under
current and 1t Is said that Grant was
seized with cramps. Before help could
reach him his body sank out of sight.
The alarm was given and after much work
II was recovered and taken to his home
under the direction OF Medical Examiner
Kelliher, who rendered a verdict of acci-
dental drowning. The family has the
sympathy OF many friends. While the
boys father and man named Holloran
we're searching for the body someone
rified the pockets OF the fathers clothing,
stealing ten dollars I'm money, which was
contemplate piece of business. Deputy
Sheriff Huling has the case In charge.
An Unfounded Rumor.
A report gained quite an extensive CIR
culation on the streets and In places of
business yesterday that William Quigley
had severed his connection with the J. Il
T.. Coates Company and had received reli-
able information that he would succeed
James Il. Bowen as postmaster.
Target Practice.
Company @, Second Regiment, Capt.
John Lythgoe, made trip to the state
range yesterday afternoon and held their
regular target practice. Quite a number
went and some fair shooting was per-
formed. This company, which is handi-
capped by poor armory, has not had
much target practice.
Regular Meeting.
The Sacred Heat Temperance Society
held their regular meeting last evening.
There were large number present and 1t
was voted to give a reception to Editor
Judge Of the temperance Journal Wednes-
day evening at which time he will deliver
an interesting address.
A Case OF Mayhem.
young man who is well known here
but resides In Pawtucket came here last
evening to see friends. He engaged In a
friendly game of cards when into the
place came man named Young. A dis
pute arose and before the young man
knew what was up he was knocked down
hxtv hp al oh ON -
the thumb OF his left hand. DIR. Howe
dressed the wound, which he pronounced
a severe case of mayhem. Those who
were aware OF the facts were reticent, but
enough facts were learned that Young
made the assault. He also made his es.
cape.
Woodbines Va. Wine Clerks.
The good ball playing done by the lat
ter team during the past few games has
led them to play team out of their class
and the latter part of this week or the
first OF next will see the game played on
the Dexter street lo,. The Woodbines
will give their opponents five of their
men and will substitute from less promi-
nent players. 1he game Will be of much
local interest.
Not so Well.
Mrs. John McAllep, who was injured
In runaway accident Sunday, was not so
well this morning.
Tooay's storm.
Today's storm OF wind and rain, raised
no little trouble and destruction here.
Two large trees upon the lawn of the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Durfee were blown down.
At the fire department stetion the wires
were not mixed to any Inconvenience, and
Electrician Kennedy was In readiness for
duty.
On Mil street the large poplar tree on
the Stafford estate fell upon telephone
and electric light wires, which made tele-
phonic communication impossible. Signs
were promiscuously scattered about and
awnings were in streamers. 1t was the
most severe storm thus far this season.
A Busy Court.
His Honor Judge Goff had a large num-
Der OF cases at todsy's session of lthe Dis
trict Court, which were disposed of as
follows; Conelius Dugan, who pleaded
not guilty to the charge of drunkenness
two weeks ago, admitted sufficient evil
dence to convict and was fined IS and
costs, amounting to $3.50. Margaret
German, an aged woman, was fined e
and costs. The four small boys who run
the freight cars loaded with rocks over
the tracks we're each fined g and costs.
Interesting Items.
j. Henry Fales has returned from his
vacation at the Vineyard.
There was a collision of an express
wagon and buggy at the corner OF High
and Clay streets last evening, at which the
driver OF the former wagon received a
sprained leg.