The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-07
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

Great Improvement has been made
by Road Ovtrseer Gagnon's men at the
junction OF High and Main streets. The
cutters have been paved In front of the
Arnold building, and, Phenix hotel and
also for two hundred feet on Pleasant
street. and the streets have been given
one grade. The curbng has been low
cred and the old concreting removed.
A serious accident occurred at Sum-
NIT on July 4. to boy II years of age
named Freddie Arnold. He was hand
ling a gun when 1t burst tearing of
his left thumb. The wound was dressed
by a physician.
Mr.. Daniel o. l.. Pearce. well
known resident OF Harris. and a police
constable Of Coventry for many years.
died at his residence in Harris this
morning.
Mr.. John j. Arnold of Harris had a
narrow escape from serious injury last
evening. While driving in Hope as he
was turning round one OF his forward
wheels caught under the wagon body.
Mr.. Arnold was thrown out but es-
capped serious injury. The horse started
for home on the run but was stopped
by resident. The carriage sustained
some damage
The Jackson base ball association
gave their annual chowder last even
ing large number being present, and
a good time was much enjoyed.
Adahra Deffair of Arctic was arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Gendron last night
on charge of drunkenness and was car
ried TO East Greenwich. On being ar
raigned he pleaded not guilty and was
NJ F1f had tafx
ey, so the affair was settled by his be-
ing taken to the state farm TO work
out the fine.
Ernest Brown OF Phenix, while on his
bicycle in front Of the Phenix mill, col
lided with big dog last evening. Re-
suit, bruised body. sprained wrist, a
bowling dog.
Crumbie, who has conducted a restau-
rant in the Fuller house. Phenix. will
retire from the business.
Skaters for the past week have been
repairing the roofs Of the school house
and $. S. Peter ana Paurs church.
Lightning has no respect for churches
or school houses.
No. was held in the hose house last
evening. Arrangements were made for
their annual shore excursion.
Next Saturday the half hour sched-
ule will go into effect on the Washing
ton-Clyde electric line.
Browns cove i'm the Pawtuxet river
is a dangerous bathing place for chill
dren. Last week a boy was drowned
there, and yesterday five year old
Henry Souci came near sharing the
same fate. He went TO the cove with
some larger boys, and they undressed
and went in bathing. He waited few
moments and went In also. He played
in the shadows for a while but becom-
ing careless went beyond his depth. He
could not swim and had sunk for the
second time when he was rescued by
his companions. Frightened but not in
Jured he went home a wiser boy.
Alexander Gilland, a veteran OF 81,
VINO has been residing at the sold ers'
home, is visiting friends sn Riverpoint
Tne need or a night police Tor The
valley villages is becoming more and
more apparent. Last night two young
ladies' were followed in Centreville by
rough, who crossed as often as they
did until they sought the protection OF
several young men to whom they told
| their story. Some of the young mer
started after the rough but he mad,
| his escape.
Mrs. Catherine Sailors. an old residen
OF Arkwright, upon representation o
her relatives. was committed by Judg
Warner to the insane asylum at How
ard. For some time II. has been eviden
| that her mind had become unbalanced
| and to protect heself and others IL wa
| judged best that she be placed unde
! restraint. Two physicians by whom
| she was examined pronounced her in
sane.