The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-01
NORTH END NEWS.
Wa.liam Nolan, a Well Known Resident Of
Eagle Park, Died Last Evening.
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William Nolan, for "a years one of the
best known and most respected citizens OF
Eagle Park, died at his home, 200 Chalk
stone avenue, few minutes before s
O'Clock last evening. He had been in poor
health since early last December, though
before that time he was a remarkably Wig
orous man for his more than 57 years OF
useful life.
Mr.. Nolan was a stone mason by trade
and so much master OF all its details
that he had worked on many OF the
largest ana most important structures in
the city. including the city hall. In 1885
he went into the newspaper business on
Charles street and built upa very success
ful business In this section OF the city,
which he, In $780, transferred to his son,
James Ii. Nolan, who at present conducts
IT on Randall square.
The deceased was native OF the county
OF Kildare. Ireland, and since coming To
this city, had always taken deep and
intelligent interest in its affairs. His
many good qualities won him warm and
devoted friends, who esteemed him and
who will hear with regret of his death. A
widow and five children survive him,
three boys and two girls. His funeral will
take place from his late residence at o
O'Clock Friday morning.
horse attached to a light buggy got
scared at some OF the political discussions
on Gladstone avenue and he ran Gown
! the hill at a rapid rate. After nearly tip
ping over one OF McElroy Brothers. teams
he was stopped in front of Greene's barber
shop.
Officer Howard s. Payne, who was found
sick on his beat by Officer Mccarthy early
yesterday morning, lies In precarious
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sultation of doctors yesterday, and their
decision was that the unfortunae officer
was suffering from acute indigestion and
pneumonia. All his associates at the
Second Station, as well as his many other
friends, earnestly hope for his recovery.
Some politicians got into row on
Shawmut street this monring ana one of
them guaranteed he would alone thrash
seven of his political opponents. There
were but few blows struck, but the argu-
ments of up-to-date pugilists were freely
INDUCED in.
Edith Bay. little four-year-oId girl,
strayed from her fathers house, 4
was found on Oakland avenue last even
ing by citizen who gave her into the
care OF Officer Blackman. Editb's mother
called for her at the Second station later
OH and took her home.
Patrick Rooney was thrown from his
team yesterday and badly cut over the
left ear. DIR. Palmer attended him.
The all-day meeting at the Randall
Square Mission was well attenued this
morning and afternoon.
Rev. DIR. Doran preached an eloquent
sermon on the "Crucifxion" at the SER
vices at the Immaculate Conception
Church last evening.
William Gilbane and brother are making
extensive repairs.atst their shop ION .Senter
street.
There was meeting of the so-called
Hebrew Reform Club last evening and one
of the gentlemen who addressed the meet
ing was Thomas Jefferson Riley. the
many-colored cloak "reform" politician
of Ward 3. Though the namesake. in
part, of the sage of Monticello, a few
weeks ago, he made himself very conspic-
uous as a disturbing element in Republi-
can caucus, and he still pretends to be a
Democrat, and surely, as a friend Of his
remarked this morning." His posing as a
reformer is a spectacle for gods and men. -
Rev. &. j. White of Woonsocket deliver
ed an interesting discourse at the Ballou
Universalist Chapel last evening.
There will be a "Hayseed Party" at the
Asbury Memorial NJ. Il. Church this even
ing.