The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
From Neighboring Towns.
BRISTOL.
Business Transacted by the Town Coun-
cil-Au Arrest Made.

| BuSileSs Transacted by the Town COun-
cil-Au Arrest Made.
The Town Council held regular
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. A
large numb ber of bills were presented and
allowed.
In the matter OF furnishing coal for the
Memorial building. it was voted 10 &C.
cept the bid of Nathan n. Cole, his oher
being the lowest.
Several petitions from taxpayers re-
latiye to excessive valuation Of real estate
requesting partial remission OF taxes
were presented and referred 10 the asses
sors of taxes.
The resignation OF Michael MoKeon, n
mem ber pf the school committee, WAS
received and acopeted.
It was voted that William M. Camery
be elected "A MON ber of the school COM
mstteo in place of Michael Mckeon re-
signed, Tor the remainder OF the political
year.
A communication was received from
the president OF the Town Council or
East Providence relative TO securing the
corporation OF this town in taking nee
essary steps for the Improvement OF car
tam highways and also TO have the legis-
lature fix tho ratio To bo borne by each
town and make appropriations for carry
ing on this work at the earliest possible
date. SIR Charles Chase state road COM
missioner, was present at the request OF
the Council, and urged that concerted
action bo taken by all the towns lie
said he would be glad To present petit
tion and profile for this town. The pro-
hable expense of a profile would be about
$50. The matter having been considered
favorably by tho Council the clerk was
directed to roply to Mr.. Wilson's letter
TO tho effect thnt the Council of tins town
Is agreeable TO the suggestions contained
In his letter.
MIR. Thomas Pearse appears to correct
statement relative To tho Nicholas case.
He stated what ho said to Mrs. Cruis-
hauk was that he did not consiuer the
place whore Mrs. Nicholas fell to be
dangerous and in the matter of placing
ashes OH the sidewalk. he had referred 90
the sidewalk on Cottage street. not on
High street as stated in the testimony.
PROBATE COURT MATTER.
The regular monthly session of the
court of probate was held yesterday fore
neon. Judge Church presiding The
account of George II. Douglass admins
traitor OH tho estate Of Elizabeth II. Oar
ling was allowed. The will and testament
of Alfred w. Gooding and j. Frank
Gooding executor Of the estate of James
Madison Gooding was approved Alfred
w. Gooding and j. Frank
Gooding were appointed executors,
personal Dond 5000. Tho account of &.
II. X. Dorngh for an allowance on the
estate Of Walter >. Caldwell was con-
tiuued MIST. The petition OF Miss Flea
nor IL Luther. eXecutrlX ON the estate OF
Hezekiah j. Pitmau for the appointment
of Commissioners of insolvency was
granted.
James A. Miller Samuel Norris. Jr..
and Herbert Il. Bennett, were appointed.
The inventory on the estate of Elizabeth
j. Usher of full age, was allowed. The
iDvautOrv on the pstaIa of William
Heifernan, minor, was allowed. The
inventory on the estate of Regina NJ.
HeiferDan. minor. was allowed.
Mr.. Francis q. Herreshof and family
who have been occupying summer
residence owned by MIR A =. Van
Wtckle upon the Ferry Hill site during
the summer returned home to Brooklyn.
n. Y, on Saturday for the winter.
Mr.. William Il. PecKham died at his
residence on Hope street yesterday. lie
has been in feeble hoalth for long time.
He leaves an aged mother ana daughter.
The funeral will take place at the conven-
fence of the family.
Great improvements are being made on
the main road hy Surveyor Tobin. The
cutters are being ploughed out, which
example should bo followed by other dis
tricts.
The WORK of enclosing the Bristol trot-
ting park grounds were commenced Yes
terday by Contractor Earle with gang
of men. The committee appointed To 10.
cate the grand stand visited the grounds
yesterday and decided upon tho location
The grounds are expected ito be enclose
by Nov. /. t.
An adjourned meeting of the members
OF tho First Congregational Church is to
be held on Wednesday evening next to
take action in regard to extending COLL
for u pastor.
"A special meeting of the newly elected
rnn tn as, mi fan .f . hn
Club was held last evening