Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-23
IN CENTRAL FALLS.
An Officer Shoots al the
Wrong Man.
GRIM MESSENGER DEATH.
Impressive Services at the Funeral of
Mrs. Lacroix the News.

There was considerable excitement on
Central street yesterday afternoon, the re-
port that Officer Hardness had shot a
prisoner attracting large crowd to the
scene. 1t appears that John Mcconnell
OF Pawtucket was walking along the
street when he was stopped by the officer,
who said he had a warrant for his arrest.
There was considerable talk exchanged
and finally Mcconnell wrenched away
from the officer.
he started to make his escape In the di-
rection OF Pawtucket and the officer
started In pursuit, dischargIng one shot
from his revolver with the hope OF making
Mcconnell halt. The latter paid no at
tention and continued on his way. FL
nally the officer learned that IL was a case
Of mistaken identity.
The action of the officer is severely
criticised and Mr.. Mcconnell, who is a
brother OF Officer Mcconnell OF Paw
tucket, Ia much distressed over the oc-
currence.
The Grim Messenger.
Patrick Cavanaugh, an old and respected
resident OF Lincoln, died yesterday at his
home on Washington street after an ILL.,
u
Of grown up children. The fuperal will
take place tomorrow morning from st.
Patrick's Church.
The large circle OF friends OF Christie
pher Dorsey sympathize with him In the
death of his wife which took place yester-
day after an illness of several months. In
her departure from this world went out
one OF those gentle spirits, whose endear-
ing qualities of heart and mind gathered
about her many loving friends. She was
a bride OF but year.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from the Sacred Heart Church.
Hugh Flynn died yesterday at his home
on Cowden street after an illness of five
months. The cause OF his death was con-
gestion OF the lungs.
Impressive Funeral Services
The funeral OF Mrs. Josephine Lacroix
was solemnized this morning from the
Church OF Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
There was a large attendance of mourners
and friends. Each member OF the con-
gregation held lighted candle, making
most solemn and impressive ceremony,
The celebrant OF the high requiem mass
was Rev. Charles s. Lacroix, a son OF the
deceased from the Manchester, n. H., di-
ocese. Rev. Father Beland was deacon
and Rey. Father Grafton sub deacon.
Father Beland made remarks eulogistic
OF the many womanly qualities of the de-
ceased
Three sons OF - the deceased, Vital,
Joseph and Rev. Charles Lacroix, and
James Sylvester acted as bearers.
Upon the casket rested many handsome
floral tributes including a mammoth gates
ajar from the family. Burial was at st.
Patrick's cemetery, Valley Fails.
Interesting Items.
Prof. James f. Clark has returned to
town after a years absence.
In the District Court yesterday morn
ing one person was fined for drunken
ness.
John Belfield and Edgar ID. Hurdis left
today for two weeks fishing trip to
Cape Cod.
The regular meeting of the Crescent
Literary Association will be held this
evening when officers for the ensuing
term will be elected.
Eli Baker, who had the misfortune to
break both legs some three months ago,
Is slowly but steadily improving and was
out for the first time yesterday.
Rev. Father Lacroix of Manchester, N.
H., officiated at last mass at the Church of
Our Lady OF the Sacred Heart yesterday
and preached an eloquent sermon.
The annual meeting OF the Saylesville
Cricket Club will be held on Wednesday
evening, when officers will be elected
and preparations made for the coming
season.