The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-23
SECOND
E:IN TON
2:45 O'CLOCK.
0LNEYvILLE.
Death Of Two Prominent
john B. Wade Died at His Home
This Morning.
Richard McGuy, ex-Councilman ana
Labor Leader, Succumbs.
john B. Wade Died at His Home
This Morning.
Richard McGuy, ex-Councilman and
Labor Leader, Succumbs.
Tn, Nnws ByRsAu. QLrHrvrLLn,
Ne Hartford Avenu

John B. Wade, one OF the Oldest ana
most highly respected citizens In this VI
cinity, died at his home, 176S Westmin-
ster street, on Springers Square, TINS
morning. He had reached MS Ioth wear,
but up TO very few weeks ago was upon
the street enjoying, apparently, good
He was the son OF Dudley Wade, who
built and occupied the building now oc-
cupied by Charles Pohle on the square. =
q blacksmith shop downstairs and the
family occupied the second hoor. III
was here that the deceased was born.
About 1853 he, in company with MS
borther, Labop Wade, erected the shop
on Plainfield street now occupied by Luxe
Hanley and son. -
smith business for many years:
Mr.. Wade was q prominent Mason ana
for more than 80 years has been connect
ed with the Odd Fellows. In politics ne
belonged to the old school OF Democrats,
and in his younger days TOOK an acti'e
interest in town affairs. ~
He leaves a wife, who is IN feeble health.
Richard McGuy died at his home on
Julian street at midnight last night aiter
q long and lingering illness.
Mr. McGuy was born in Cranston In
1897. When he was about years OF age
his parents removed TO North Providence,
now a part Of the Tenth ward. AT the
age of ii he entered the mill. and when
he was II became weaver. from an
early age he evinced deep interest IN
labor matters, and sought to Improve inc
social condition OF his fellow workers.
In 1876 he, with several other young
men. engaged James &. Monahan, Esq,
as tutor and applied themselves TO acqur-
ing the rudiments of the English branches
In 1885 he was elected member OF the
school committee for three years.
He was one of the first organizers oi
the Knights of Labor in the State, and
Local Assembly No. 1896 OF Wanskuck,
which contained over HOO members, was
organized through his efforts. Alter
ward he was one OF the founders Oh the
Rohde Island Central Labor Union.
In the strike at Wanskuck in 1881, he
was made chairman and director OF the
operatiyes' affairs. In the fall OF that
wear he was elected to the City Council
from Ward 3, which position he held foi
three years.
In 1893 at the time OF the big strike In
Olneyyille, Mr.. McGuy was called to take
charge After the strike was over he or
panized district council OF the National
Textile Union of America, OF which M
was elected secretary treasurer, whlcl
position he held until the first OF las
month, when, on account of falling
health, he was succeeded by George Bal
lard. Mr.. McGuy was not radica
leader, but always advised conservative
action, and ever guarded against an.
demonstration that would lead TO confilc
and cause trouble. He leaves wife an6
several children to mourn his loss, TO
gether with large circle Oh acqualnt
ances.
JoHNsToN's GROWTH.
According to the census returns OF tn
last enumeration the growth OF Johnston
the past ten years has been phenomenal
A population of TIA in 1850 to III, 10
inhabitants this year is an increase
1881 or SO. As per cent. in the 10 years.
This gain has not been OF mushroom
nature but healthy increase OF Feputa
BILE citizens who have come to this sectlol
to make their homes permanently an
in a majority of instances have bull
homes and established themselves as tax
paying citizens. II,
Mr. Hermon Herald OF Laurel Hfll ave
nue. sailed yesterday on steamer Fuers
Bismarck from New York to visit his age
mother in Germany.
Patrick Lannon is visiting friends
North Conway this week.
Regular monthly meeting OF the scho'
comittee this evening at O'Clock.
The trial squirt of the " "Nameaug' Wa
postponed again last evening.
The field day committee OF the Roug
and Ready Fire Company met last ever
ing and completed arrangements Tor u
outing on the 29th. A creased pig Is
liberated to be captured for prize.