The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-04
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Towa Council Meets--Death of Miss Eta
+. HOsmer.

Inc regular monthly flectlns OF Tue NV"
Council was held yesterday afternoon, the
entire board being present except Councilman
Martin. several committees reported on
matters which had been entrusted 10 their
attention at previous meeting. In the mat
ter Of the encroachment Of the Union Rail
road OH the land belonging to the Armington
heirs on Pswtucket avenue, which had been
referred 10 the town solicitor, Mr.. Mitchell
reported that there was no record Of the lay
out Of that highway in this town. and on his
suggestion the matter was referred back TO
the railroad company 60 attend 10. In the
claim OF Patrick KIRBY and z. j. Clarke for
damages received by their team colidine with
fire hydrant on Pawtucket avenue, the
solicitor said he was unable TO settle with
them for what he considered a fair amount
ana the matter was placed in the hands OF
Councilmen johnson and Chadsey TO see what
they could do. The petition OF &. l.. Hazard,
executor of the estate of Richard Mowry, for
an abatement OF taxes ho considered errone.
ously assessed was referrd to the assessors.
Joseph q. Hall was elected n weigher OF
coal and other merchandise. The petition OF
Emma VI. Baker for abatement ON personal
Ia = was referred to tho assessors. clerical
error in tho assessment of Daniel ). Peck s
taxes on S525. il was voted to abate his tax on
that amount. IL was voted to purchase 800
feet of hose and one dozen rubber coats for
the Narragansett Engine Company at River.
side.
Permission was granted the following soci
eties and persons to hold entertainments:
Wimodauglss Society In the town hall,
November II the Y. W. G. r. aud l.. u.
lecture in town hall. December q Robert
Hicks, concert in old town hall, November
Is. George :. Baker was given permission to
connect his house on First street with the
sewer. "A. r. Bennett and Mihat DoslIi were
granted permission TO cart swili through the
town At previous meeting of the Council n
vote was passed ordering the Union Railroad
Company TO remove a switch which is located
in n dangerous place on Bullocks Point
avenue. Up to tho present time no notice
seems to .haye been taken of the order or
measures TO comply with it. Councilman
johnson said he was unable TO do anything in
the matter and the Council instructed the
town solicitor TO prepare a proper order to the
company to remove the switch at once.
concert of rare merit was given last even
ing in the town hall by Mr.. Joseph II. Lewis.
violinist. and Charles S. Thornton, pianist.
both young men of excellent musical ability
and residents of this town. They were
assisted by Miss Cecilia NJ. NJ. Bainton.
soprano; Miss Alberta W. Small. contralto,
and Messrs. Edward and John Welch, dra'
matte readers. A large audience was present
and every number on the program was recoiv-
ed with demonstrations of pleasure.
Miss Eta Florence Hosmer, daughter Of
William II. and Helen A. Hosmer, died at the
residence of her parents on Prospect street at
3:l5 o'clock this morning. Miss Hosmer had
bean confined to her home with complica'
ton of spinal and brain troubles just year
the 3lst of October, nearly all the time being
an extreme sufferer, her disease battling the
skill of the most expert physicians. During
all the time she bore her burden of suffering
with a cheerful manner.
Miss Hosmer was born in Providence, Sep
tember 10, 1872, and when an infant removed
with her parents 10 this town. She was edu-
Gated in our public schools, graduating with
high honors from the high school in the class
of '9l. She attended Normal school one year,
intending to become a teacher, but changed
her mind and decided to follow the profession
of a trained nurse, and after passing very
successful examination entered the Homeo-
pathic Hospital in Providence and took most
thorough course of training. graduating
among the highest in her chosen profession.
The conscientious devotion and over exertion
given to the duties of her labors of love are
undoubtedly responsible in large degree for
her untimely death. She twas n member of
the Haven N. e. church, and was one of the
most popular young women of our com
munity, and her extreme cheerfulness,
coupled with her skill, made her much sought
after IN the sick room. Her funeral Will
probably take place on Monday.
Last evening at o'clock Miss Lillian Kent,
daughter OF Deacon George 4. Kent of this
town, and Henry Evans West of SeekonlS were
united in marriage at the residence of the
brides parents on Woodward averue'by Rev.
George W Rizlor. pastor Of the Second Baptist
church. The guests included the members of
the two families. The bridesmaid was Miss
Sadie f.. Kent, and the best man was Warren
Kent, sister and brother of tho bride. The
maid of honor was Miss katio Kent, the page
being Howard Kent. After the ceremony a
reception was held Mt the parents residence,
after which Mr.. and Mrs. West left for their
future residence, which was already prepared
for them on Cobb street in this town.