The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Sunday Officer Slocum of Cranston ar
rested Frank Strange and brought him
here and delivered him to the chief of po-
lice. He was charged with revelling on
the first day of November, and Sunday
evening he was arraigned before Judge
Bliss, pleaded guilty, and was fined 70 and
costs. Chief Adams in explaining what the
offence consisted said that Strange and
man named w lillian Savin, who has gone
to the State workhouse for six months,
had fight, when Strange chewed
Slavin's thumb. Slavin was arrested
at the time, but Strange had
evaded arrest until yesterday. Slavin
was not sentenced to the workhouse for
the offense he committed, but upon being
arrested he concluded that as he had no
home he might as we'll go to Cranston for
the winter, and pleaded guilty TO the va
grancy charge.
The Epworth League held its regular
meeting in the church last night. The
report OF the treasurer was read. showing
that the league was on good financial
basis, and IL was voted to give s25 more
toward the payment Of the lot
that the church has recently
purchased. The reports Of the standing
committees were read and accepted. The
members of the social committee and the
cabinet were requested TO meet ut the
residence of DIR. Allison to make prepara-
League, which will be present at the next
meeting.
Rev. n. Fl. Whittlesey, who recently
visited the town and who was entertained
by Howard T.. Ide on Pawtucket avenue,
was the first minister OF the Congrega-
tional Church at Crescent, Iowa, which
was built by William Ide Of
this town, father of Howard Ide.
Yesterday was the last day OF rogistra-
tion and 1t was thoug ht that only about
600 would register, but on Saturday night
there were 491 registered and last night
there were nearly 900 registered at about
o'clock, greatly to the surprise of the
town clerk.
Last night the Ladies' Free Library As
sociation held O social to welcome the
New Year, and very fine program was
rendered, the following persons taking
part: Robert Anthony, Charles Thorn
ton and Lester Lewis. After the program
a supper was enjoyed, A. Arnold acting as
caterer.
Last night in /. O. o. F. Hall dance
was held, there icing 20 couples present.
Alpine Orchestra furnished the music,
and there was dancing up to late hour,
after which supper was served.
TIE funeral Of Miss Cassee Quarry,
who died in Ashton, took place
at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f..
Bucklin on Seventh street, yesterday.
Mrs. Bucklln was sister OF the deceased.
Rev. Anthony G.. Hardy, rector OF the st.
Mary's y. Il. Church, ofiiciated. There
were several beautiful floral tributes, and
the bearers were j. Mcdonald, j. McKeon,
Daniel Mcdonald and JOHN Martin, all
relatives OF the deceased. The remains
were conveyed 10 Swan Point Cemetery
for interment.
The funeral OF Cornelius Taylor took
place yesterday morning at his sons resi-
dence on Secoud street, and later the re-
mains were conveyed to the Church of tho
Sacred Heart. High mass was observed
aud Rev. FIR. Harry ofiiciated.
fhe remains were taken TO ST. Francis
Cemetery, Providence.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral of
James Hunt took place Mt his residence on
Second street. The deceased was one OF
the oldest res dents OF the town.
The annual election of officers
took place at the Newman Con-
grcgational Church and resulted as fol-
lows: Superintendent, Henry Brown;
assistant superintendent, Fred Leonard
secretary, Evart West; Librarian, Henry
Bourne; executive committee, Charles
BnIch, Deacon Browne and Deacon w. w.
Ellis.
There will be two games OF polo played
in the new Town Hall this evening.