The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
OLNEYvlLLE.
The Town Council Pays Its Annual
Visit to the Poor Farm.
Death of Mrs. lacey Whose Husband and
Son We're Killed by Electricity.
THx NEWS puEEAu, oLHErvILIs,
No. 4 Hartford Avsnua

No. Hartford. Avenue.
Tho annual visit of Johnston town
officers to the town asylum occurred yes
terday afternoon. The following officials
were present: George II. A. Besne, John
Sawyer, Ethan Sheldon, John +. Harlow,
Theodore s. Hughes, Henry o. Luther
and Albert T.. Remington, members of
the Council; Treasurer Davis, Town Clerk
Goug ID, Senator A. w. Smith, Representa-
tive Kenyon, Tax Assessor Harry Daw,
Secretary of the school Committee q. X.
Parker, Superintendent OF Schools Rev.
+. b. Cole and Auditor N. Il. Harris.
The party reached the farm about 2
o'clock, where they were received by
Overseer of the Poor George w. White
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles IL. Stanley,
keepers of the asylum. An inspection Of
the farm and buildings was made; also
the quarters for the unfortunate charges
who are cared for by the town. Every
thing was found In particularly good
condition. Cleanliness was noticeable
about the premises and the condition Of
the farm management demonstrated that
a careful oversight was given this depart
ment.
Through the courtsey of Mr.. Parker
OF the school committee a graphophone
served 10 entertain the party during the
shower. About4 O'Clock Mrs. Stanley
invited the company to partake OF
dinner. All joined in this feature OF the
visit, and while there were some doubts
expressed as to all the viands on the
banquet table being raised on the farm,
all united in saying the meal was most
excellent one and the hostess was COM
mended highly for the repast and the
manner in which ii was served. Miss
Prussia Harrington and Miss Mabel Calef
assisted at the tables.
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by the officials present representing the
various departments. The coming elec-
tion was pleasantly referred TO and some
hits were made regarding each Others
chances OF being permitted by their con-
stituents TO occupy Official life after the
first of Jupe 1t was generally agreed
that IL sn otiicial's position was as en-
loyable the year round as the annual trips
to the town asylum there would be still
greater anxiety TO remai in in office.
The company, by rising vote, express
ed their thanks for their hospita bic en-
tertainment by Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley, and
departed shortly before O'Clock.
DEATH OF MRS. TAcEY.
Mrs. Ann Tacey OF Thornton died yes
terday. She was the widow of Jesse
lacey, who was recently killed by COM
Ing in contact with wire charged with
electricity, as II dangled from pole near
his front gate at his home on Plainfield
Pike, near Thornton. 1t wilt be recalled
that Mrs. lacey witnessed the death OF
her husband and son on that fatal after
noon, and was only by great restraint
prevented from seizing them while the
electric current WAS yet in contact with
their bodies. She was PROSTATE with
grief and not Deing in particularly good
health the strain upon her has caused her
TO gradually decline since that time.
va har
FUNERAL OF MR.. EDDY.
The funeral Of Darius Eddy occurred
from his late residence, as Hartford ave.
nue., at 2 O'Clock this afternoon. Rev.
John Nj. Lowden delivered the sermon. A
large gathering of relatives and friends
was present TO pay their last tribte OF
respect to the departed, who was held In
nigh esteem by the community. Burial
occurred at Locust Grove Cemetery.
Messrs Davis Hubbard, Isaac n. EDDY.
Charles f.. Irons and Henry ii. Russell
acted as bearers.
GENERAL MENTION.
. The Republican caucus..to nominate town
officers for Johnston has been called for
Thursday even ng.
Chief Of Police Holbrook attended the
opening day at the Warwick Club yester-
day. He Is treasurer OF the club.
A team belonging to Officer Bartlette OF
the Sixth station an away on "Bennett
Hill" this morning, causing considerab bic
damage to the carriage. he horse was
stopped by citizen.
The date OF the Democratic caucus has
been changed from this evening to Fri
day night.
The Council was in session this after
noon canvassing the list for the financial
meeting
1t is reported that the Broadway cars
are soon to run TO Philllpsdale.