The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Mr.. Ebenezer p. HalIam Dies Very
Suddenly at His Home.
Several IDLE Persons Sentenced BY the
C0urt--Other Local Notes.

Sunday morning at 6:15 o'clock Mr..
at his residence on Purchase street. Mr.
Hallam had been In feeble health for q
number of years, having been a great
sun erer from asthma aud heart trouble.
Yesterday morning he arose as usual and
prepared the kitchen stove for kindling
the fire. His wife came to his assistance
and Mr.. Hallam sat upon the lounge
while Mrs. Hallam went TO the cellar to
get some coal. On her return she found
her husband lying on the floor, his head
resting on chair. He was not cead
when found but was unconscious, and
he was placed upon the lounge and ex-
pired almost instantly. Mr.. Hallam was
born In stonington, Conn, 63 years ago,
and has resided in East Providence about
twelve years.. He was a shoemaker by
trade and worked at his trade for many
years until he became too feeble. He was
an esteemed member of the Congdon
Street Baptist Church of Providence and
held the Office OF church clerk for several
years. He was president OF the Wide
Awake Republican Club at at the time
OF his death. Mr.. Hailam was a quiet
unobtrusive citizen and was held in
high esteem by all who knew MIN.
Yesterday afternoon at A 80 o'clock the
first OF series OF open air temperance
OF tho Watchemoket w. L. L. u, was
held at the corner of Mauran avenue and
First street. Rev. George w. Rig Ter,
pnstor OF the church, read passage from
the scriptures and prayer was offered by
Rev. Jonn Oldham, pastor Of the Haven
nj. b. Church. The singing was by a
large choir from the various churches
under the direction of Fred w. Shackle-
ford. Rev. MIR. McIntire, pastor of ST.
PauPs Church, South Providence, was
expected to be the speaker. of the after
noon, but for some reason was not pres
ent, and Rev. John Oldham and Rev. H..
Calvin Crane of the United Congrega-
tional Church, made addresses. Mr..
Fred Burt accompanied the singing upon
the corDet. There were upwards of 100
persons present, ,and the first meeting was
considered q success.
Sunday morning James Knight ana
John Farrell, two knights of the road,
ried to convince Judge Bliss that they
were not idle persons of doubtful reputa-
tion, but their arguments failed, and
they finally pleaded guilty and were SEN
tenced to the State workhouse for six
months.
This morning Thomas Herbert, an old
man, was charged with being tramp.
he at first denied the charge, but on find-
trial, thought better OF 1t and pleaded
guilty. He wss sentenced to the State
workhouse for IL months. William
Clark was charged with being an idle
Ierson, and his case was continued to
Friday next. Thomas Carroll was up
on a similar charge, and pleading guilty
was sentenced TO six months at the State
work khouse.
Measles are again quite prevalent In
town, several new cases having de-
veloped during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Collins are enjoy
ing a week with relatives at Harwich,
Mass.
Ex-Councilman Thomas II. Ray and
family have removed to their cottage at
Prudence Park for the remainder of the
season.
President of the Council, H.F. Anthony
and family have taken a cottage near Sill
yer Spring for the season.