The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Baby Born in the Midst OF Down
River Tumult.

Mrs. Maria Coms.ock Medbury, wife
Of Deacon Daniel Medbury, died at her
home near st. Mary's Seminary on Paw
tucket avenue. Wednesday night at IL
o'clock. after an illness of about six
months. The direct cause OF her death
was heart failure Although she had
beon great sufferer, her death was quite
unexl ected. Mrs MedbuIy was the
daughter of the late Edmund >. Com
stock OF North broadway East Provi-
dence, anu was born in .lohntson March
q, 1884 She was married TO Mr. Medpury
40 years ago and has resided i'm what is
now East Providence, ever since although
at the time of her marriage 10 was In the
town of Seekonk. Mrs. Medbury was "a
prominent member of the First Baptist
church at East Providence Centre, anu
for upward of 40 years she has been
constant attendant and earnest worker,
and for 80 years was a member OF the
choir Her husband. who survives her,
has been deacon and treasurer OF the
church for many years. She leaves three
sons, Charles w. Medbury OF Doulton,
Cal, n. II. Medbury and Frank IL.
Medbury who RESIDE in East Providence.
HerTmother, Mrs Mary Comstock, who
resides on North Broadway in this town.
two sisters and one brother also survive
her. Her funeral will take place Satur-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock ut her hus-
bands residence.
All manner of entertainments and in
cidents have happened at Crescent Park.
and Manager Boyden has many times
provided unexpected surprises. not laid
down on the program, for the amuse-
ment and interest of his patrons But
he thinks no is himself the most surprised
individual that is on the grounds, and no
has not yet recovered from mis- surprise.
Yesterday afternoon one of his visitors
nj
great haste and asked if private room
could be prov ided for n lady who had
been suddenly taken i'll. Mr.. Boyden
provided a well-furnished bedroom over
the Office of the supply station and the
friends of the lady made her rs comfort
able as possible while messenger was
dispatched with all haste to Riverside for
n physician. but before the doctor arrived
tho lady gave birth to bright. healthy
looking bow The doctor arrived in n
short time and rendered oil necessary aid
and the patient and baby are doing well.
Yesterday afternoon Walter Leonard,
was riding his bicycle along Pawtucket
avenue on his way to Riverside. When a
short distance below Armington's Corners
his wheel struck n muddy place in the
road and he was thrown headlong over his
wheel. Ho struck on his head and was
badly cut. He was taken TO the house of
a friend at Riverside. DR. Pierce was
surgical assistance, after which Mr..
Leonard was taken TO his home in Provi-
dence.
Yesterday aftei ION Mrs. Lincoln
Curtis was waiting at Crescent Park
near tho eleotrio car track, TO take a car
for her home. The crowd rushed to board
the car before it had stopped. and as it
swept past, Mrs Curtis was struck by a
man who was standing on tho foot board.
and knocked violently 60 tho concrete
walk. 1t was most fortunate thing
that the lady escaped with only few bad
bruises, as many persons were fearful that
she might be thrown under the car.
Yesterday the annual complimentary ex-
cursion and outing given by Stephen ;.
Rich, grocer of this town, to his emI loyes
took place The steamer Carrie was
chartered and ths party was taken TO
Rocky Point after partaking of shore
dinner, tho men witnessed the Wild West
Show, and enjoyed the other ainusements
of the place. Then they sailed about tho
bay enjoying the beautiful scenery, and
returned home early in the evening.
Last evening the annual fair and
bazaar of the Ladies' Industrial Society
connected with st. Marks Episcopal
church had q most successful opening in
Library hall, at Riverside. There was a
large attendance, and the sales were very
satisfactory. The booths are very pretty
and represent each day of the week and
articles sold i'm the booths ore supposed
to be useful in the household on the day
of the week that the booth represents.
Last evening pretty home wedding
took place at the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs William T.. Wright, on Anthony
street Isaac Dudley Cook of Dennisville.
Me-, and Miss Ida Eldina Wright of this
town were united by Rsv. John Oldham,
former pastor of the Haven NJ. T..
Church. TIE parlors were prettily deco.
rated with flowers and palms. There were
upward of tifty relatives and friends
present The guests were present from
Providence, Warren and Bristol. After
the ceremony fne musical was given in
which James IL. ID. Oldham. Clarence
Wright and Miss Daisy Oldham took part.
The happy couple were the recipients of
many beautiful presents. A brief recep.
tion was held, and u wedding supper was
served Mr.. and Mrs. Cook will reside
in this town.
Mrs. f. c. Dubois and Miss Dssiree Du-
bois. returned yesterday from their visit
to Seaconnet.
Miss Grace Wright Of Bristol is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Wright
Miss Bertha Dyer laft this morning for
visit with frienos at Narragansett
Terrace.
Miss Maud Goff of Warren, is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs Rufus Goif Of Prospect