The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-03
STATE News.


On Wednesday afternoon about three
o'clock two tramps, who were travelling
from Warren to Bristol, stopped at the
farm known as the Gaffard Place, mid
way between the two towns, and entered
without permission. They were kindly
greeted by a number OF dogs who came
near tearing them both TO pieces but es-
capped with slight injury. 1t Is excellent
ground TO visit without permission as
there about fifteen licensed dogs running
about the premises.
The National India Ru bier Company Is
soon to receive q large amount OF heavy
machinery from the Colchester shop,
which will be Immediately set up. That
looks very encouraging for work as both
shops are in the Trust, and removing 1t
from there here means more work.
Quite a number of the Order of Alfred
ians visited Rocky Point with their
families on Thursday to take part In the
exercises, it being their annual celebra-
ton.
Mr.. Horace Luther when about leaving
town Thursday afternoon in the 6:l5
D.. m. train, missed his pocketbook con-
tanning a large sum Of money. In taking
out his handkerchief he had pulled it out.
Mrs. Dean, who was going to the city,
picked it up and returned it to the
owner.
President Gibson of the Council, who
was appointed q committee to arrange the
names upon the corner of streets, has
nearly completed the work and it meets
with universal approval.
A pleasant social party was held last
last evening at the residence Of Mr.. n
Mrs. George Munroe upon Metacom ave-
nue., the occasion being the birthday OF
their daughter, Jennie.
The fifth annual clambake Of the A. Nj.
c. Club will be held today at the Narrows.
Quite a number of their friends from the
city will be present.
A balloon passed over here on Thursday
afternoon going in an e~asterly direction.
The attention Of quite q number was
called to see 1t.
The weekly session Of the court of Pro-
bate will be held IN the council chamber
on Monday forenoon next at 10 o'clock
before His Honor Judge William ii.
Spooner. The council will hold their
regular monthly meeting Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Charles N. Miller, the well-known
messenger upon the Bristol Railroad, Is
taking his vacation.
The Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
will go on board the cruiser Atlanta
August n for a cruise outside.
The Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
will meet tonight at headquarters to drill
and exercise.
Phenix.
A quiet home wedding ooh place at the
home of Mr.. John Bonner yesterday
morning at 10 O'Clock. The
parties were Miss Agnes Bon
ner, youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bonner OF Phenix, and Mr.. Fred
erick II. Ravens, also OF this place. Rev.
Mr.. Allen, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, performed the ceremony.
The bride was married with a ring and
was given away by her father. The young
couple were tho recipients OF many USE
full and valuable presents. Immediately
after the ceremony was performed
Mr.. and Mrs. Ravens departed for q
short wedding trip amid showers OF rice
and the best wishes OF their many friends
for their future happiness and prosperity.
Mr.. Charles N. Clifford who was stricken
with paralysis recently, is still con-
fined TO his room ut the Phenix
Hotel. Although Mr.. Chords condl-
tion is not considered critical, he is very
III and 1t will probably be q number OF
days before he can be removed to friends
in Providence, whore he is anxious to 60,
Mrs. William A. Lewis is visiting with
her mother at Shawomet Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. Jason 5. Clemence OF
Oineyville, are the guests OF Landlord
Howard at the Briggs Hotel.
Mrs. N. Byron Vars is visiting with rela-
tives ut Coventry Centre.
A horse attached 10 an open buggy and
driven by Q boy ran into the fence at the
corner OF Jevalley and River streets yes
tsraAy moraipg, demolishing one VI The