The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
NORTH END NEWS.
Rosa Hoffman Becomes Mentally I'm
balanced by Family Troubles.
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Rosa Hoffman, whose home Is at 1854
turbed early last evening over some busi-
ness trou BILE, and wandered up North Main
street. She seemed to be In search OF
some party who was constantly eluding
her. O1cers Luby and Galligan saw her
wandering about and acting strangely,
and they became convinced that she was
sick. Two ladies who lived nearby were
notified and remained with the sick one
until the Rhode Island Hospital ambu-
lance, which had been summoned,
arrived. Mrs. Hoffman objected very
strongly to going in the anu blance, and
IL took some work ON the part OF the
officers to put her on the vehicle, as she
is very large woman. She seemed very
anxious 10 go toward Pawtucket, but she
got no nearer there than Second street.
N The ambulance surgeon thought that
the best place for Mrs. Hoffman was her
home, and there she was taken. Her
parently take his wife's absen r from
home very seriously, for when officer
Little arrived with the women at her
home Mr.. Hoffman had the door OF his
tenement locked anG was sleeping the
sleep OF the just lie was finally aroused
ana kind neighbors cared for Mrs. Hoff-
man. incidentally IL may be noted that
Hoffman was trou bling berself were those
OF the sound sleeper. Mr.. Hoffman is
not given TO doing any unnecessary walk
ing as he is something OF q philosopher.
Thomas Whiteside, William Sullivan
ana Patrick Sheeoey undertook to make
things lively on Back street yesterday
afternoon. They partially succeeded in
their efforts to do SO, and good part OF
q fence near Charles street was demolished
and they also swung couple OF signs
around just for fun. Officer Gilfoil dis
covered them at their tricks and sent in
word TO the station. The three men were
arrssted on Randall square by officers
big and mean fellow, and Officsr McElroy
bad hard time with him. lie kicked
the officer ana the latter, with a we'll
directed blow of his hand, put Sheedey to
sleep. Whiteside has up to this borne a
a good reputation, and yesterdays trou bic
was caused by his getting into bad COM
pany.
John Collision, whose home is on
Howell street, came home drunk last
n mt and assaulted his wife. After do
ing so he started out TO get some refresh
ments after his exercise. Officer Nc.
Govern heard his wife's cries when she
received her husbands blows and asked
Collision for an explanation just as the
latter WAS coming out OF the gate and
Johns explanation not being satisfactory
sent him to the second police station.
An all-day meeting was held at the
Bethesda Rescue Mission, 500 Douglass
avenue today. Superintendent Kelly had
charge of the afternoon meeting, which
was well attended. The evening services
will be held at 7:45 o'clock and among
the speakers will be Brother Marshall
I. Reynolds, Brother Goff of East Provi-
dence Rescue Mission, Rev. Mr.. Smith of
Roger Williams Baptist Church. A cor
dial invitation is extended the public to
attend these meetings.
A number OF. repairs are being made
about the Fletcher Mills.
What Cheer Lodge will attend divine
service at the Asbury Memorial M. Il.
Church Sunday next, and the Rev. Mr..
Rich, pastor of the church, will preach a
sermon appropriate TO the occasion.
There will be a concert given at Ger
ma MIA Hall on Hassan street tomorrow
evening.