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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
Misat ParIors Not Attached.

A reporter of The Times called at the Misat
Parlors today in reference TO a report in Bos.
ton and New York that the creditors OF tho
defunct firm OF Lesser Bros of New Yor;s
city had attached the personal estate OF said
hrm now in the possession OF the Misnt Par
iors' this city. Mr. Nathanson would say
nothing only upon advice OF his attorneys, but
admitted that the day before said Lesser
Bros assigned he purchased their entire stock
and had the goods packed and shipped nj the
price asked the same day The garments are
now in his possession, but nc will not offer
any of the clothing for sale, only upon the adj.
vice Of his lawyers. The value of the stock
in dispute amounts TO about $4,000. Paw.
tucket Times, oct. "a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
SLEPT ON SET1EES.
Experience Of Squad Of Providen ce
Naval Reserve at Newport.
Boat Didn't Come aud They Had to Use
Pea Jackets for Pillows.

A squad OF the Providence Naval Re-
serve Artillery Company, in command Of
Lieutenant "a. g.) George Eiswaid and
Ensign Lewis Burrough, visited the fair
OF the reserves ct Newport last evening,
and right royal good time they had,
too-thst Is, till tho fair closed, and they
dragged their weary feet through the
dripping deserted streets to the long
wharf. Here the fun began, or rather the
hard luck cropped out. With nothing to
while the time away, the men gathered
round the large egg-shared stove In the
waiting room and silently watched the
moving OF the hands on the old clock.
Gradually the hour passed, and at $3.50
O'Clock the boys dopDed their pea jackets
and made the preliminary move to get
under wsv. Eagerly they watched the
floating palace, the magnificent sound
steamer as she glided through the sea cx-
pecting to see her scow swing In toward
the wharf. Butts ana slack, she never
swervsd from her course. She gave New
port and the Providence laddies the cold
shoulder, and when the boys again ad-
journed to tho waiting room, 1t was a
decidedly sadder and wiser crowd.
Well, The long and the short OF the
matter was. the boys were compelled to
sleep on the soft side of the pine settees
TIL o'clock this morning. when they
came home by train, tired and tagged
out tc the last degree. But II you ask
them about their iunket to Newport, the |
invarisble reply would be that they had
enjoyed jolly time from start to finish. |
II they believe oil they ay,they certainly
are TO be env:ed. for any man who can |
sleep on hard wood bench, with a pea
jacket for pillow, and look on the sunny
side OF life at the same time, certainly is |
n chap of a desirable disposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
bowling Club Holds q Meeting
Brown to Meet the Indians.

Bowling Club Holds a Meeting
Brown to Meet the Indians.
The Brown Bowling Clue held q meet.
Ing yesterday afternoon. 1t was decided
to huvs y representative confer with
authorities Ia regard to admission to the
Inter Club League and enter the IRown
club II conditions are favorable. ID. M.
White wes chosen representative. The
election Of officers resulted as follows:
President, J. r. wellmsn, 'ss; vice presi-
dent, q. Z. Walker, '9s; secretary, p. III.
Burns, 'ss; manager, treasurer, ID. M.
White, 'e7; captain, A. O. Foster.
There Is some talk of changing the
East Side Tennis Club into college club
next year and by a much lower fee in
crease the student embership. =
Arrangements are nearly finished for n
football game between Brown and the
Carlisle Indians for Thanksgiving Day.
lns game is to be played on Manhattan
Field, New YORK. Another letter from
the manager of the Indians will comriete
the arrangements.
The Hammer and longs Society has
TWO RI ys under confederation. One IL a
light opera by Arnold and Whitney, 'es.
and ths other is a burlesque by Clarke.
'fs.
The Varsity eleven vac given rest yes
ferdiy. sfter its hard game with Dart
mouth. Caftsi1 Colby and Wheeler are
siiil 'll tut hope to be in condition for
ssturnsy's game with lal,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
HENRY NEWMAN A. co. VS.. LESSER
BROTHERS.
A True Copy: AttesG Served on the Mis-
ht PariOrs. October 10. 1896. by Ben
jamin ii. Child, Deputy sheriff

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PRovI-
DENCE PLANTATIONS.
To the sheriffs Of our several counties, or to
We command you 90 attach the goods and
chattels OF Lesser Bros, doing business in
New York city, and them in safe custody
keep; also the personal estate OF said Lesser
sa .sros, IN the hands OF Max Nathanson Of the
dence and State of Rhode Island, as trustee
OF sald Lesser Bros. and also 10 attach the
stock or shares in any banking association to
the value of five thousand dollars (S50OO.0) /;
ana 10 summon the said Lesser Bros. TO
answer complaint Of Henry Newman and
others ON the return day hereof, said return
DAY being the 5th day OF December A. ID.
iNo In the Common Pleas Division of the
supreme Court to be holden AT the court
mouse In Providence, within and for our
Tor that the said defendants have not kept and
performed their promises and undertakings
70 the plaintiffs made, but the same have
broken as by declaration 10 be filed in court
VIII VIII pe fully set forth; 70 the damage Of the
plaintiff AZ to they say S5OOO.OO.
Hereof fail not, and make true return of
TINS writ with your doings thereon.
witness the Hon. Charles Matteson, Chief
justice OF our supreme Court, at Providence,
'his zenith day Of October, In the year 1896.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVI-
DENCE PLANTATIONS.
Providence Sc.
In Providence, in said county, on this tenth
day OF October, A. ID. 1896 | have this day at
O'Clock and % minutes p. m. attached the
personai estate of the within named defend
ants IN the hands or in possession of Misfit
Parlors by leaving an attested copy of said
writ.
BENJAMIN II. CHILD, Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
MIsFIT PARLoRs ATTACHED.
Said to BE Involved in n Defunct Ne W
York Concern


York Concern.
1t is rumored that the creditors of Lesser
Bros, defunct wholesale clothing house of
New York, have placed an attachment upon
the Misfit Parlors, but no such attachment has
been recorded at the city hall
From what can be ascertained, il appears
That the manager of the PawtuclSet branch of
the house bought a bill of goods from .esser
Bros short time ago, and the day after the
sale was made Lesser Bros made an assign
ment with liabilities of over s2O0,OO) The
creditors of the defunct firm claim that be-
fore doing so they shipped almost their entire
stock to the Misfit Parlors of this city, hence
the attachment. The latter firm has been
dong business in this city and Pawtuclxet for
many years, and the rumor that il was finan-
cillly embarrassed was n great surprise to the
business men of the city. Providence Tele-
gram, Oct. 30.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05

There lie q popular but mistaken notion
prevalent that Mr.. Dexter's bepedcence
was confined to the gift OF the farm on
the Dexter Training ground. These con-
stitute but apart Of the property of which
the city became the possessor through
his generosity. There were estates in
other parts of Providence, as well as In
other towns. Many OF these were sold
and the money realized turned into the
FUND, but a very extensive and valuable
tract besides the farm and the training
fsld Is still retained. IL lies to the east
OF the training feld and is now covered
with dwelling houses chiefly. The
yround rent from this property Is no In
considerable annual addition to the do
nation fund. From the founding of
the Dexter asylum its affairs have been
administered by the freemen Of Provi-
dencs through q commission chosen by
them annually. The freemen assem- BILE in
the chamber of the Common Council I'm
the city hall. 1t Is essential that there
be at ieast 40 IN attendance, as that num-
Der 10 nccessary to the transaction of
business. The city clerk, after ascertain
Ing that the requisite mum ber is In at
tendance, calls the freemen tc order and
reads the warrant for the meeting. A
.nodeIator and clerk are then chosen and
,he business is proceeded with. Reports
on the management of the Donation
from the Board of Aldermen, the COM
missioners OF the fund, the city treasurer |
and the superintendent of the asylum are
read. Then follows the election of COM
rnissioners to serve for the ensuing year.
This business disposed of, the meeting
adjourns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
BILL DISMISSED WITH COSTS.
End OF Litigation Over Property in
City Of Pawtucket

final decree was entered In the case
OF Edward Cannon ct alive. james Beatty
ct al. sustaining the defendants answer
and dismissing the complsinsnt's hill.
The complainsnts In their bill recited
among other things that Cannon, who II
a resinent Of Cnwley In Kansas, pure hased
Un July u, l,ls7s, from Mrs. Eliza beth Beatty
wife Of Jsmes Beatty of Lincoln, Mrs.
White, wife OF Lyndon White and Sarah
sinister, lot Of land on Union st,eet, in
Pawtuoket. A deed vas given by the
three women named, and while the n us
bands Of the two married ones signed the
deco, thoy di ! not JOIN In the granting
clause, and when AR. Cannon wanted 10.
mortgage the properly conveyed To him
bv tho partisa named. to the Pawtucsot
lnsIitstions ter Savings, the atiorneys OF
the bark found the title detective. Inc
complainRrts thcn flied bill 20 compeI
the ri.iag % a rew ccen. and the defen-
dante rcnurrrd nnd the court sustained
thc demurrer. and now the case has Teen
dl,uosed Of and The CONF liiuants get NO
rflft hie cec1 is,Cf burse Uot = cooI
one, - br - the rights of toe hgsbanns
aie concerned. and Mr. Cannon will have
10 t'He iaFther steps TO get good title.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
A MISTAKE.
Lesser Bros Insolvency the Only Qucs-
tion In volved i'm the Sale of Their
Goods to the MisRt ParIors

The statement in the Telegram with refer.
ence to the attachment of goods purchased of
Lesser Bros. of New York by the Misft Par
lors OF this city and Pawtucl1et ON account OF
Lesser Bros. insolvency, was by mistake made
to reflect on the Misit Parlors. The Misfit
Parlors were innocent purchasers of the Les
ser Bros stock and their financial responsible
ity and standing were not and could not be
questioned. d.-Providence Telegram, Oct. 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
BENJAMIN II. CHILD, Deputy Sheriff
An Attachment Served by Creditors, of
Lesser Bros.

The Misht Parlors, large retail elothiers.
doing business at l99 Westminster street.
this city, was served by writ of attachment
by the creditors OF the dcfunct firm Of Lesser
Bros, wholesale clothiers of New York. The
creditors of Lesser Bros. claim that. contrary
to law, the said firm shipped their entire
stock TO the Misfit Parlors of this city on the
same day that they made an assignment, with
liabilities of over 500, From the Provi-
dence Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05

A few hundred heavy all-wool hair
line mems Pants, that usually sell for
~. % and IS, going at si.40; others for
sL W, s2.9i and 1897, that usually sell
tor - snd SO and 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05

BOYS REEFERS Boys' Refers.
ages 4 to 10, Lesser Brothers price q.
VIII go tomorrow Tor S1.47
Fine blue Chinchilla. with or with
out ulster collars, beautifully braided
ana brass buttons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05

By this annual return to the custom OF
. by-gone generation tribute is paid to
the memory of the greatest public bene
factor Providence has ever had, and this
tribute. small as it may appear at fret
gisncs, VIII be rs permanent and lasting
~ the bronze presentment or the philan-
thropist which graces the magnificent
training field which bears his name, or
the institution which his bounty pro-
vjded to shelter the poor OF his native
city. Ebenexer knight Dexter was
man OF peculiar temper, but OF broad
md catholic charity. And In the be-
stowal OF his bounty he was eminently
practical. The conditions with which
he surrounded hts maen ificent gift to
Providence are standing testimonial to
his correct sense and wise judgment ana
foresight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05
What Annual Dexter Do
nation Meeting Is.
Conducted Just as Town
MeetingSWere Formerly.
Mr.. Dexter's Splendid Gifts to the
Town of His Nativity.

81 have frequently heard since / have
been in the city," says correspondent
OF The NEWS, "about the Dexter town
meeting, but do not understand what
II really means. Will you kindly en-
tighten mef" When Providence adopted
the city form of government in 1882 1t
Old not abandon altogether the old
fashioned town meeting. Once year the
freemen assemb BILE, as did their FORE
fathers, ana transact business according
10 system which newer methods long
since made antiquated. Such a meeting
will be held in December next. and
those who are curious to learn how pub
lic business was dispatched in the early
days when Providence was only town
win have chance to do so by attending
the Dexter Donation town meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05

MEMS WINTER PANTS Mems heavy
all-wool winter Pants, worth every cent
Of S3, go at 9sc.
boys Knee Pants, the soc. kind for
&c.,; the zoe. kind for SIC.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-05

Lesser Brothers creditors foot the loss
and you can GET the gain; talk about so.
called bargains of other houses at so: IL
theirs ere bargains these are gifts at "A. 81.
Inc suits are MADE of heavy all.wool
winter cassimeres sno mixed slI-woOl
Scotches, the Overcoats and listers are
heavy dcpoDdable beavers, kerseys and
cbincbiiias, and well worth $40, but they
VIII 20 for H.97. "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20

Miss Newcomb Of Springfield, Mass, is
visiting Miss Helen Robertson.
Oliver Houghton was so unfortunate as
to have his horse die this week.
Mrs. Dora Clough has returned from a
visit of several weeks in Massachusetts.
VIM. Smith has moved from East Putney
into the house with his son, Austin Smith,
There will be another test of the new
chemical fire-englne tomorrow afternoon
At o'clock near the town hall.
Rev. E. P. Seymour, former pastor of
the Congregational church of Putney, has
accepted call to Wendell, Mass.
Rev. Mr.. Ogilvie, pastor Of the Congre-
gational church of Windsor, spent a few
days with Rev. F. NJ. Wiswall this week.
A Thanksgiving dance is announced for
next Wednesday evening at the town hall,
with music by Ayers orchestra, which has
four engagements for next week.
The Young Peoples Christian Endeavol
society of the Congregational church will
give silhouette social next Tuesday
evening at the vestry. All are cordially
invited TO attend.
K. K. knight lost a portion of finger
from his left hand while grinding planer
iron Monday morning. w. II. Dickinson
met a similar loss to his right hand Tues
day while working in Coles paper mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
NEWFANE.

W. H. Newton of Wallingford, Conn,
spent two days at his mothers this week.
Mrs. Henry Downs of Newton, Mass,
is expected at Mr.. Rawson's this week TO
spend few days.
Mrs. Munson, a guest for several days
at Rev. S. Norton's, returned TO her home
in Springfield, Mass, Thursday.
VIM. Cunningham, for six years a faith
full employe at Mr.. Benedict's, has recent
ly entered upon situation as butler in
Roxbury.
Miss Lucy Benedict, who has had the
advantage of a kindergarten course Of
training in New York city in the past
year, is assisting Miss Fits in Brattle-
boro.
Serene believers in bslmy days of No
vember after October's chill and rain have
no reason for disappointment. Such days
have not been meagre thus far, and in the
interims when weather bulletins have
sought to interfere the atmosphere has re-
fused all threatened snow deposits.
The leaving of Mrs. Mary Burditt on
Saturday for the home of her son, +. A.
Burditt Of Putney, is marked by the
breaking up of her lifelong home here,
nearly half a century having been spent on
the Burditt place near the home of her
early youth. Her life here has been one
Of usefulness and she leaves many friends
and well-wishers.
A full house greeted the "husking bee''
entertainment of Wednesday evening at
Union hall. The little harvest play was
well rendered and the local hits in form OF
conundrums were bright. Pumpkin pies,
doughnuts and coffee disappeared in large
supply; homemade candy in a trice, and
the sale of bedquilts and aprons was not
| slow. Receipts for the ladies' aid society
were unexpectedly satisfactory.
In spite of the flavor of antiquity i'm
parted to the Marlboro pond case by musty
deeds produced in evidence, and the fact
that it has acquired note as test case and
may by continued appeal to higher courts
become ''that celebrated Marlboro pond
case" it has not in its trial held the inter.
est of outsiders. By the verdict of Thurs
day forenoon Marlboro anglers may calm
ly go on fishing where their fathers have
dropped the line, and Marlboro pond will
not lose its peculiar identity in an incor-
porated claim of any fish and game club.
School in district No. o, taught by Mis-:
Cora Miller, closed on the 18th. Number
of pupils IL; average attendance 8 SO
Those who had no tardy marks were
Maud Bliss, Fanny Flynn, Jimmy Flynn
Lizzie Flynn, Gertrude Wright and Car
Wiswall; pupils tardy but once, Charlie:
Lowe, Carlos Lowe, Edith White, Seth
White and Mabel Wiswall. Those who
were slightly marked for absence and tar
diness were mainly so from necessity
caused by illness or accident. 1t will be
seen that the record is unusually good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

George Lackey has up the frame for his
new house and hopes TO finish it to live in
the coming winter.
Rev. Mr.. Harmed of Bondville exchanged
with R'v. Mr.. Frost at the Methodist
church last Sunday.
Mrs. w. II. Landman went TO Mont
pelier Wednesday to stay during the re-
mainder of the session.
Earl Wells, who has been teaching in
district No. 8, closed his labors in that
school last Friday and returned TO his
home in Manchester.
DIR. and Mrs. Gibson of Boston and Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Fletcher of Chester were
guests at Glebeview for a few days last
week.
E. Hastings is moving into the Rawson
house on Church street and Mrs. jenkins
is soon to move into the tenement vacated
by him.
On account of the storm the Sunday
previous Bible Sunday was observed at the
Baptist church last Sunday. Mr.. Wood
preached a sermon on the Bible and the
exercises in the Sunday school were varied
by Rotations, singing, ETC., as furnished
by the Bible society program.
The chicken-pie supper given by the
Baptist ladies' aid society last Friday was
a very pleasant affair. All lovers of that
luxury had a chance to crafty their taste.
Beside the supper there were some very
pretty "living pictures" and some excellent
singing by Mrs. Edgerly.
"The Celebrated Case" that intensely
interesting drama, came off at the town
hall last evening, the beautiful costumes
adding much to the attractiveness. 1t is
needless to say with the cast of characters
engaged that the play was admirably car
ried out. 1t will be repeated tonight.
Avery b. Stowell, native and lifelong
resident of this town, died at his home in
Londonderry last Wednesday at the age of
IS. He was a man universally respected,
a stanch Republican, taking a keen inter
est in all the political issues, and success
full and energetic in business. He leaves
two children, Mrs. w. L. Gibson and Wal
ter d. Stowell, both of this town.
The following is from the Rutland Her
AIDS Bennington correspondence of last
Wednesday: "At the morning service in
the Second Congregational church Sunday
morning Miss Nina Dudley of London.
derry, who is visiting Mrs. Frank Simmons,
sang, by request, Jesus, Lover of my soul,
and at the evening service Rock of Ages.
She also sang at the meeting of the Chris
tian Endeavor society of the Baptist church
in the afternoon. Miss Dudley has been
pupil of Prof. Vichoff of Washington, D.
c., for several terms"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20

longing to Emery PEBBLES about the same
time, led many of our people to fear tuber-
culosis, but we judge there is no fear of
that disease from present indications.
Last he grange gave an enter
tainme' - village hall, which was very
interesting, after which the old-fashioned
farmers dinner, including baked beans,
and 'boiled dinner" was served. A
dance was the finishing exercise.
A large congregation of grangers, friends
and neighbors assembled at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert W. Wiley last Mon
day to celebrate their silver wedding, Sup
per, presents, kindly greetings and social
Intercourse were the order of the day and
evening, and the occasion will long be re-
membered by all.
Last Tuesday evening there was what is
called in these parts "house warming" al
the residence of Ozro Parker, who is about
to begin housekeeping. His father and
mother will soon move to the Kingsley
place and leave the old farm for Ozro and
his wife. Over 80 took supper. A gen
eral good time was enjoyed. The friends
presented an extension table, set of crock
cry and other presents. o. r. Chase, Esq.
made the presentation speech.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
JAMAICA.

&. N. Wyman is teaching school thi
and early winter in Peru.
John Clark and Will Foskett have gone
"down country" to dispose of a lot Of cat
tie.
Henry Ellis, who has been here for a
number Of weeks, has returned TO his home
in Wisconsin.
frankie Howard is spending some time
at North Hatfield, Mass, with his sister,
Mrs. Leland Wight.
The Jamaica Dramatic club are rehears-
ing the drama, 1.-THE stolen will" Further
notice of the play will be given later.
Charles Torrey, who has been Ill so long,
is about again. He has gone to Spring
field with his sister, who came from there
to care for him.
The young ladies' aid society met at NJ,
L. Boynton's last week Thursday when
the following officers were elected: Presi.
dent, Zippie Kellogg vice president, Irene
Gleason; secretary, Stella Howard; treas
urer, Addie Boynton. The society will
have an entertainment and supper next
week Friday evening, Nov. p. All are
invited.
Joseph NobOs, son of Rev. James hobbs
died at West Townsend, Mass, last week
Wednesday, Nov IL, of typhoid fever, al
the age of Is years. He went from here 8
few months ago to work at West Towns
end, living with his brother, at whose
home he died. His mother was with hin
through his sickness, which assured hin
the best of care. His bereaved parent!
and family have the sympathy of all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
WILMINGTON.

E. E. Wheeler has been quite i'll this
week.
D. L. Stone Of New York was in town
this week on business.
Mrs. Jane J. Wilder had an OK killed by
lightning on Thursday night two weeks
ago.
Quite a number Of people have been To
Newfane during the past few days on bust
ness.
Jurymen Stowe and Haskell were ex.
cused from further attendance at county
court on Monday.
The condition of Misses Wheeler and
Winchester at Colorado Springs seems 70
be more favorable.
The foundation for the soldiers monu-
ment has been laid by John r. Buell. and
it is expected that the stone will be placed
in position in the course Of a few days.
Mrs. Selma Haskell, widow of the late
Ephraim Haskell, died on Thursday, Nov.
II, aged 9S years and two months. She
was the oldest person in town and we
think no person has reached that age in
this town for so years or more. The burial
was from her late home on Saturday, Rev,
Mr.. Farrow officiating. A full sketch Of
her life will appear next week.