The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-25
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

Rev. Father Carrigan, who has been
taking a -tun-Weeks,- vacation. has Re-
turned to Phenlx much improved in
health.
William Bennett. recently discharged
from the 21st Virginia infantry, is Wis
iting his mother in Phenix.
The "Old Royal" small hand en-
gine at Riverpoint, that has done good
service i'm the past, will be tried by
Capt. Robert Townsend and his men
this afternoon. He expects TO surprise
some of his brother firemen of the
larger engines at the distance the "Old
Royal" will throw water.
new switch has been placed in posi-
ton at the car barn, at clyde, for the
purpose of shutting off the current from
the wires. and cutting out all of the
circuits in the building as precaution-
airy measure in case of fire.
The funeral of Louis Theroux, who
died at Phenix on Sunday. was solemn
lied from the Church of Notre Dame
du Bon Conseil this morning. large
delegation from st. Johns society at
tended the funeral. The remains were
inferred in st. Josephs cemetery.
Lieut.. Neal Campbell, of Phenix. re-
ceived orders instructing him to report
to Camp Meade for the purpose of
joining his regiment, the 18th infan-
try, which is now or its way home
from Porto Rico.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, widow OF Peter
Smith, died at her residence on Cough
avenue this morning. Mrs Smith was
an old and well known resident of the
valley.
Noise Meunier assumed charge OF the
Arctic postoflice this morning. and
Miss Albna Begin has accepted posi-
tion as clerk in the postoffice.
The fire alarm gong at Centreville
seems to be enjoying another vacation.
1t seems a little singular that no cleo
trician I'm the fire district has yet dis
covered why IL will not strike.
Coventry council, O. u. A. NJ, held
is regular meeting in odd Fellows Hall,
Anthony. last evening.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Bap-
tist church and the NJ ssion workers
of Trinity chapel met at the Baptist
church. I'm Pawtuxet. Monday evening,
to arrange the details OF the entertain
ment Of Thomas Post. or Apponaug, on
Memorial Day.
The following companies have signi-
fed their intention of participating i'm
the firemens muster at Llppitt Grove
on Decoration Day: The Providence
Veterans association, with the Gas
pee; the Fall River Veterans associa-
tion, with the Defiance; tne Pawtuxet
Volunteer flremen. with the Fire King:
the Johnson Rough and Readys, with
the Nameaug; the Lakewood nremen.
with the Cataract; the Pawtucket
Veteran Fireman's association and the
Hay Cart the Watchemokets OF East
Providence, the Mashapaug Engine
company of Auburn. the Volunteers OF
Cranston. the Pocassets OF Knightsville.
the Natick Fire Engine company OF Ma
tick and the Riverpoint Hand Eng ne
company OF Rlverpoint The hose.
hook and ladder companies belonging
TO the fire district departments OF Phe-
nix, Riverpoint, Arctic and Centreville
and Crompton will take part i'm the
short parade through some OF the val
ley streets. The parade VIII occur at
10 a. m. and the contest I'm the grove
shortly after.
Michael y. Lynch and Michael u.
Riley. former liquor complainants i'm
Warwick. have been reappointed.
George Sphinx. Of Quidnick. is suffer
ing from "A severe attack OF rheuma-
tism.
The meeting OF the G. rs Friendly
society OF st. Philips church. i'm Guild
Hall. was well attended and of much
interest
Mrs. knight, OF Providence. has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. William
a. Lewis, OF Phenix. this week Mrs
knight for many years was resident
OF the valley. and is now in her oath
year She enjcss very good health and
is as active mentally az many persons
I'm middle life.
Thomos Morris. the funny fellow OF
Crompton. who practlced p kind ~ fun
that was not appreciated at Places
barn. Arctic. last Sunday. was tried
at Apponauv Tuesday for rcvclling.
and was nned sioas Rather dear funi
James McCristoi. of Natick. may
rival Barrum AZ p collector ~ curiosi-
ties. He has chicken. hatched yes-
terday. with -four. legs Tho chick an
but ,wo legs.