The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-15
Petition to Remove a Good
Officer.
Too Well Acquainted With Evil Doors
of TooleviIIe for Their Comfort.
Accidents and Socials That Have Oc-
Cured and That Will Occur.
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Thomas Maccioni, anIItalian, was ar
rested by officer u. j. McElroy last night
for carrying a concealed weapon. For
some time there has been considerable
hard feeling between Thomas
and his brother, Peter. Last night
as officer McElroy was going
along Charles street, near Marietta
street, he heard Thomas say toa friend
that he had pistol in his pocket and he
was going to blow off his brot ner's head.
Officer McElroy is very efficient officer.
He knows his business and when
men talk that way he knows
what to do. He Immediately
grasped Maccioni by the collar and sent
him to the station and few days 10
blood. Three weeks ago petition was
being circulated in Tooleville to
have officer McElroy removed.
from the force. A number of we'll known
citizens names have been signed to the
petition, but SO far nothing has been
done. Tooleville needs an officer like Nc
Elroy because he knows tho people and
also the toughs.
William Monroe, the milkman of East
Providence, met with an accident this
morning near Fletcher's mills. He was
driving along Charles street when one
of the wheels OF his milk wagon
got caught in the car track and
tributed over the street, andeMr. Munroe
landed on his head, cutting a cash, two
inches long. He did not mind that, how
ever. He secured another team and drove
away, leaving the broken wagon TO any
one who wanted it. They will widen
Charles street by and by.
ST. Edwards Temperance Society gave
an entertainment in its rooms on Branch
avenue last evening. There was large
attendance present. Singing and recita-
tions were the order OF the evening.
Simon Mention, a prominent mem
reading which brought down
the house. and James LOBBY, the WE'LL
known bass, sang two songs in delight
full manner. The Walsh Sisters sang q
duet which met with the hearty sppre-
citation of the audience, are James
Wherity gave violin solo.
Mrs. Lucy Brown OF Peterboro, Canada,
boarding house.
Concordia Society will hold a reunion
next Friday evening in Concordia Hall.
The very best musical talent has been
engaged.
A surprise party was given George Hem
ingway, at his residence lin Geneva, last
Saturday night. George is member OF
the Ancient Order of Druids, and recently
organized branch out in Wanskuck. The
members, approaching the good work he
has done for them, came TO the conclusion
that the services OF Mr.. Hemingway
should be recognized in some way, and
they purchased a handsome plush covered
lounge. Thomas Allen made the pre-
sentation speech and Brother Hemingway
replied in satisfactory manner. Speeches
were made by other members of the
"Druids," congratulating Mr.. Hem
ingway on his success as an or
ganizer. A collation. was served
and liquid refreshments followed.
Mr. Hemingway is one of the most popu-
lar men in North Providence.
George Waddington, the well known
elocutionist, gave a number OF recitations
which brought down the house.
James Devlin, who resides on Branch
avenue, tells the police that some one
relieved his coop OF s. worth OF hens last
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