The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-24
Mr.. MCCOOmbS SuStainS
Dangerous Injuries.
Knocked From a Ladder by a
Broken Limb of a Tree.
John Smith Had Collar Buttons But
No Cash NORTH End Notes.

DaVll MCCoomts, ~ years OF age, VINO
lives at S83 North Main street, while at
work for Edward ID. Emerson was seri-
ously, and 1t IL feared, fatally injured
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. McCoombs was
engaged In trimming tree In front Of the
home of Mr.. Emerson at 1861 North Main
street, when the limb ottho tree he was
saving off broke and struck the ladder
that he wss standing on. He was thrown
heavily to the ground, distance of 20
feet. Mr.. Emerson who was near by,
rushed TO the fallen man and picking him
up with ali possible care summoned DIR.
Lillibridge. The doctor found several
cuts about the head OF Mr.. McCoomb bs and
lso he had apparently suffered iaternal
injuries. The shock on account OF the
advanced age OF Mr.. McCoombs was
very severe one and il cannot bo told for
ds hours whether or not the injured man
will recover. Mr. Emerson took Nc
Coombs home in his carriage.
CLAIMED HE HAD WEALTH, BUT
There was short, angry and noisy de-
bate on Mill street last evening about 9:45
o'clock between John Smith and a mod
ern PocahoDtes named Annie Sykes.
y crowd CT Interested ralefaces, ot herwise
designated as quiet persons, gathered to
advise officer Koch as to the arrest of the
parties. Smith was OF a bosstful dis
position and told about his wealth. tie
did not try to bribe the officer, who put
about a mile OF the ci v between Smith
and his debater OF the other sex whose
repre ntative on the occasion was not
gentle. In other words Annie went to
tEe Central station and John to the
latter place 1t was found his tongue had
been doing business on a "cash" basis of
nine collar buttons.
TWO SUCCESSFUL DANCING PARTIES.
Last evening Alfredian Hall, Vans
kuck, was the scene of very large and
pleasant gathering under the auspices OF
Geneva Council, A. o. ID. The prepara-
lions for the gathering had been In the
hands of the following ladies and gentle
men, who added greatly TO their reputa-
tion as bustltrs and also to their ability
to provide a very enjoyable time: James
Wright, Mrs. Ellen Hsmb blet, Mrs. Louise
Allen. Miss Florence Sauls. There was
an entertainment in the early part OF the
evening. consisting OF piano solos by
William Jepson, readings by Miss Eva
Stephenson, banjo solos by Benjamin
Follett, vocal solos by Miss Florence
Waddington, and William Waddington.
.Fa fAlI xad hu al M
very pleasant dancing to the music OF
Ralston's orchestra. The grand march
was led by Thomas Gibbon and Miss
Katie Martin and the mem bers OF the
social committee and assistants were I'M
tiring in taeir efforts to keep pleasure at
high tide. very agreeable collation.
was served at intermissiop. The council
Will enjoy trolley ride to Pswtuoket on
Tuesday evening, Oct. Sand will be the
guests OF Roger Williams Council OF that
city.
Miriam Lod &c, No. IL, o. B. A., held
n very successful basket party in What
Cheer Hall last evening. Over 200 couples
were in attendance, and danced TO the
pleasant music OF Bender's orchestra.
Gisman and Miss Rose Gisman. Tne
gentlemen who directed the dancing and
saw that everyone present had about as
good time as was possible were: Floor
Director Leonard Gisman, assistant floor
director, III. Rosehurst; and /. Freedman
and Samuel Lodge their aids. The COM
mittee OF arrangements were. Mrs. l..
Gisman, Mrs. Adelmen, Mrs. Lewando
and Mrs. Cutter, and these ladies. it was
very evident, had been very careful in the
preparation of the enjoyable affair.
NORTH END NOTES.
A number OF French Canadian femilies
have taken up their residence at Vans
kuck within q short time.
The long-needed police telegraph box
at the corner Of Star snd North Main
streets was put up a few days ego, and
since IL has been in service Ii hes had
twice ms many wagon calls rs any other
hox. The orficers are now able to keep the
territory around the junction of North
Main and Mill streets more agreeable for
travellers than was possible before the new
iox wns added to the service.
Ex-Councilmsn Giblin received news
yesterday of the death OF bic father at
Taunton and left at once for that place.