The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-06
EAST PROVIDENCE.
The Predicament OF a Supporter of
w. j. Bryan.
An Enjoyable Birthday Celebratlon-Clvll
Gases In Court.

A very amusing incident occurred in this
town the day Of the Presidential Inaugural
'tion. A very prominent Bryan man. who re-
sides near his place of business, had occasion
to 90 TO his reidence a short time in the morn
ing. During his absence some one nailed the
Stars and Stripes over his store door. On his
return he discovered the flag and declared he
would not have his store decorated in honor
of Mckinley. He was unable to learn who
placed the flag In its position, and when he
prepared TO take IL down some Of his friends
advised him not TO do 50, as it wouldlcreate
unfavorable comment as TO his loyalty, so he
decided TO allow IL to remain. He had no
sooner arrived at his decision than other
friends called and advised him to remove the
flag, as it might give the impression that he
had at the last moment and on the eve OF the
spring election gone over to the Republicans
Here was dilemma. He did not know what
TO do, but at last he declared he would rather
risk being called a Republican than to have
his loyalty doubted, and so the flag waved
over the Bryanite's door until night.
Last evening Blanche Peck, daughter of ex-
Councilman James G.. Peck, entertained about
~ Of her young friends at the residence OF her
parents on James street. The occasion was
the anniversary of her birthday. The COM
pany were all from Providence, and delight
ful evening was passed. The time was occu-
pied in whist playing and the rendering of
piano and vocal solos by members Of the
party. AT late hour supper was served and
the dining room presented a charming appear
ancc, the room being decorated throughout
in pink. Miss Peck was the recipient Of many
beautiful remembrances Of the event, and
when the hands upon the clock dial indicated
near approach TO midnight the merry com
pany departed, after wishing their young hos
tess many happy returns of the day.
In the seventh District Court yesterday, be-
fore Judge George N. Bliss, the case OF the
East Providence Ice Company vs. Nathan II.
Wheaton,, for book account amounting to
S63.30, was entered. The case was entered by
defendants attorney, who moved for bill
of particulars on or before March Il. Continu-
ed two weeks. Irving Champlin attorney for
plaintiff; James A. Williams for defendant. The
case of the East Providence Ice company vs.
Anthony b. Trenn, for book account Of s22 sd,
there being no responses, the case was contin-
ueJ for one week Irving Champlin attorney
for plaintiff. The case of George w. Case vs.
Frank Hammond, for book account amount.
ing TO s32, was entered. Property belonging
TO the defendant in the possession of the Pom.
ham Club had been attached. The case was
answered by defendants attorneys and was
continued two weeks Page s. Owen attorneys
for the plaintiff. and Wood & Fitch for the
defendant.
Last evening an entertainment was given
at the First Universalist Church under the
auspices of the Y. +. q. U. Of that church.
There was good attendance and the follow
ing program was rendered: Organ recital,
Mrs. Marietta Campbell; recitations tal. "Ex-
tract From the fickwick Papers," (b) 1.-THE
New Lochinvar," Henry Leonard orters of
Bridgeport, Conn.,; piano solo, Miss Evelyn
Louise Short; reading, Jean Vatican and
the Bishop" Mr.. orters recitation, "Mr.
Aarris' Comic Song" Mr.. orters; baritone
solo, Redfield Clark; readings "Mehitable,"
Guessing Nationalities," Mr.. Orters; sing
ing, "The Peasant Wedding March" by quar-
tet, Walter Read, George Burt, Miss Sadie
whitford and Jessie Drew reading, "The
Two Runaways," Mr.. orters.
Bucklin Relief Corps, No. 9, held its regular
meeting last evening in Grand Army hall, The
storm prevented large attendance. Ar.
rangements were perfected for the lecture TO
be given by Mrs. Mary Frost Ormsbee Evans
in connection with an entertainment to be
given in Grand Army hall Friday evening,
March 10 An invitation was accepted 10 at
tend services ut the Newman Congregational
Church Memorial Sunday morning.
This morning Officer West arrested Allie
Carrigan, Allio Coltons, Charles Cole, Peter
McGuirl and Willie Mclaughlin for habitual
truancy, and later they were arraiened before
the Seventh District Court. All plea ded
not guilty and We're required 10 furnish
surety in the sum of 500 for their appearance
in court March 20. The judge informed the
boys that it they attended school faithfully
until the 26th of the N onth and promised 10
continue after that time and the costs were
paid, the cases would be- discontinued, other
wise they would bo pressed.
The Consolidated Railroad Company has re-
ccived an official notice from the East Provi-
dence Water Company that they must discon-
tine taking water from the Matchemoket Fire
district at the Wilkesbarro pier. as they are
now ready TO furnish supply.
MIR Walter =. Ide, who was so badly injured
some time ago in the electric car accident on
North Main street, has far recovered as to
bo able to walk out n short time each day.
Last evening n tin party was held at the
residence Of Miss Kittic Wilbur on School
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