The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
in EAST PROVIDENCE.
Universalist Parish Considers Mat
ter Of a New PastOr--Other Notes.

Last evening there was q meeting OF the
First Universalist parish OF East Proyi-
dence In the vestry OF the church. 1t was
called to order by tho clork, Mr.. Will
liam j. Mowry, and Deacon Fred 4.
Haskinsi was elected temporary chair
man. Tho meeting was called for the
purpose OF considering the condition OF
tho parish. In that it is practically with
out "A pastor. The engagement OF Rev.
Frank A. Ferguson. tho pastor OF &st
year expired May !, last At parish
meeting held about that time a coll was
extended to him for another year. MIR.
Ferguson s9nt letter Of acceptance, tho
acceptance to be under certain conditions.
The conditions. however. not having
been complied with and Mr.. Ferguson
having an urgent call in another direc-
tion decided it would be better not TO re-
engage himself for another year, conse-
quently on the Gath Of June he sent the
parish another letter Withdrawing his
acceptance Of June IL.
The parish voted last evening to dis
continue the preaching services during
the month Of August. and tbs meeting
also elected Mr.. Daniel 4. Pcckham,
Deacon Fred r.. Haskins, and Mrs. A. o.
Miller q committee, TO confer with the
missionary committee Of the Universalst
State Conforencce with view TO ooD-
tinuing preaching services In the church
meantime however, the Sunday school
services, as well as those OF the Young
| Peoples Christian Union will continue
| through the month OF August as usual.
Yesterday hr. Walter Balckom bad
very narrow escape from death or serious
| injury. He went TO the depot OF the Con-
solidated railroad at Riverside TO deliver
| some CLAIMS to be forwarded by express
While standing between his wagon and
the baggage car his hcrse became fright
ened and backed so suddenly that IL
cauoht Mr.. BslckCm between the w0gon
and the car. He was knocked down and
! MAS nearly thrown beneath the train
| which had just commenced to move.
/ Some one seized the horse and prevented
| further injury and Mr.. Balchom was
assisted from bis pcrilous position. lie
! was considerably bruised but was not
seriously injured The team was some-
what roSen Tut take IL all in all both
! Mir. Balckom and the team had very
fortunate escape.
Last evening about score OF the friends
OF Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Remington passed.
| a social season at their residence at River
side Miss Eva Corbin fivored the COM
pany with several select readings and
| there were both vocal and instrumental
solos and duets by several members OF the
| company. Later In the evening an excel
liant collation. was served.
| Highway Superintendent Whelden has q
large force OF men engaged in the grad
| ing of Prospect street from Freeborn
| avenue to Orchard street. There are
several large sized boulders to be removed.
Last evening Jessie Fremont Council,
| No. 10, ID. of L., held meeting In Grand
| Army hall and the following officers were
| installed tor the ensuing term by District
| Deputy Annie Arnold Councillor, Harry
| Burt; associate councillor, Julia Hicks;
| vice councillor. Sadie Ross; associate vice
councillor. Lydia Hunter; guide, Hattie
| Crapdall; inside guard, Lucy Curtis; out
| side guard. Hiram Peckham; treas urer,
| Sarah Hunter financial secretary, Emma
| Burt; recording secretary, T.. y. Hum
| pbrey assistant secretary. Ellen Wright;
| trustee for Is months Annie Branch (;
| entertainment committee, Mary Reed,
chairman: Lydia Hunter, Mrs. Besse,
| Ellen Wright Abby Pierce, Mrs Curtis
| and Annie Branch The board OF state
officers were present "a Were also guests
| from Harmony, Betsey Williams, Garfield
| and Burnside Councils. AT the conclusion
of work fine collation. was served by
| tho ladies.
| MIR. Manuel Silva, of Orchard street
who was injured at Market square, proyi
d,rcr, yesterday, is quite comfortable this
| morning.: he passed. a quiet night he
| is attended by DR.. Soule of this place
! who thinks Silva will recover, but the
| injured man seems TO have become dis
| couTaged and does not think ho Will get
well. This, however, may be due to the
dazed condition which the man is still
| somewhat uLder.
| MIR. Martin Mcdonald and sis.er, Miss
GearRie Mcdonald, formerly residents OF
| this town, but who have resided in Talla-
basse, Fla. for the last nine years. are
| visiting friends in town.
Yesterday n lad named Howard Bowen,
! son of Captain Ezra Bowen of Groye ave-
| nue., was bitten on the left arm and wrist
! by bull dog owned by a milkman
named Horton. Tho boy was not seri-
! ously injured.
! Miss Louella A. Miles, principal Of the
| Turner avenue grammar school, left
| Tuesday FOR Albany. she will visit Sara
! toga, Niagara Falls and several ether
| places, and on her return will proceed TO
New Hampshire, where she will finish
! her vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Kemp OF New
| York city are the guests of MIR. and Mrs
| Rufus Is. Golf of Prospect street.
At the parish meeting of 1T. Marys j.
Il. church, helu in the vestry of the
church last evening, Walter Il. Townsend
was elected junior warden. There was
| a'so a large committee elected to care for
tho sick and needy.