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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
ANNUAL MEETING
Held by tho Providence Chill
dren's Friend Society.

The annual meeting Of the Providence
c,hildrens Friend society was held at
the Tobey street home yesterday after
noon. The most important business was
the reception OF the treasurer and Sec
retary's reports and election OF officers
The treasurer reported the society IN
good financial condition. The secretary
report showed that 80 children had Deeh
cared for during the year, 73 of which
were i'm the home Forty lone chilureh
were taken into the home during the year
aud n of these had been afterwsrd cared
for by relatives or friends. Four had
become Of age and consequently ieit the
home. The following oinCers "eie ei00'
ed -.
president. Mrs. Daniel Beckwith: vice
nresidents. Mrs. Henry q. Russell, Miss
Anna r. White. Miss Emma L. Man
chester. Mrs. Eliza B. Gerald; treasurer
Mrs. Christopher Lippitt; recording sec
retary. Mrs. Mary A. Talbot; corresponu-
ing secretary and assistant treasurer
Mrs Arba ID. smith managers, Miss
Emma A. TAFT Mrs. Thomas j. Ladd'
Mrs Robinson Pierce. Mrs. e. motifs
smith Jr Mrs. Forrest q. Eddy, Mrs
George A. Stockwell, Miss Rebecca -.
Sanders, Mrs. William Armour, Mrs Ed
ward H. Mason. Mrs. Howard Is. Hilton,
Mrs. knlrni - lNifilinpNhf Niios iA'''h -
Z Kendall. Mrs. George Ruffum and MIS-
lanes NJ. scott. assistant managers. Mrs.
William r. Barton. Miss Elizabeth ".
Nose. Miss Elizabeth Sackett. Mrs. VIII
| liam Waehburn. Mrs. Walter Babcock,
Miss Elizabeth l.. Rounds, Mrs. George
! Fuller Jr. Miss Caroline Jones, Miss y.
| q. Aldrich. Mrs. William Dart Miss
/ Douglas. Mrs George G. Calcf aud Miss
! NJ l.. Wilcox: collector FOR St stephen =
| church. Miss Mary y. wheeler. honor
AIRY members. Miss Caroline Tobey. Mrs.
n " Knight and Miss Frances A. Whit
| taker. nominating committee Miss Anna
| r. white. Mrs. s. Millctt THOMPSON and
Miss Caroline robcy: auditor. Robert u,
| Northain: board OF advisers. Hon Renia-
/ min r Eamcs. NJ. II I Goddard. ESQ. G.
! W r. Mattcson. ESQ. charles Sisson
ESa.. ~. y. Campbell. Esd; matrou, Mrs
q. r. T. Easterbrooks
Tbe executive board elected DR. VI. "
Sanger physician 80 the society.
After the business q concert was giNcr
~ children and Rev Augustus NJ Lor,
delivered an address
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

needed Improvement is In progress
from Arctic Centre suuars to the Centre
vile bank The car track, which is now
in fhe centre of the street, Is to be moved
upon one side and the whole street ma
cadamiEed the above distance.
one OF the early morning nghts' TOT
which Jericho Is so celebrated. came on
early yesterday morning. Tho whole
ncighborhood was aroused by the noise OF
the combat The result was
dirty. bruised up specimen OF humanity
on ono side and . half nude specimen
on the other. whether tho Warwick Wa
ter company and the clothing dealers Of
Jericho will derive any benefit will de-
pcnd upon whether ono ot the combatants
ever washos. or the other has any ready
tnouev. as the credit % that c;alss Of per
sons is not the hest where they are
known. and when not known their faces
do not represent a mint of money.
The Parish club of 81. Jcsephs church.
Natick has been reorganized for the win
tor and its members anticipate renewal
~ the pleasant gatherings of last winter
season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
BROWN D0|NCS.
Election, Reception and Meet
Ings Of Various Organizations.

The election OF officers In the senior
class of Pembroke hall took place recent
ly with the following restiits:
President. Grace Pierce: vics-president,
Millicent Leete; secretary. Ellen s. Wa
terman: chairman OF social committee.
Florence Brandenburs. The treasurer
who was elected decined 20 serve so the
matter has been laid on the table Tor
few days
There was reception from iii last
Saturday az the womsns dormitorN, inc
Slade Memorial hall All stuoents OF
Pembroke were invited d,
The following Officers have been elected
nv the Hardness Classical society:
President; Prof y a Allenson; VICE ICE.
and treasurer. e n. Austin. '0l: executive
committee. the president ex-oftcio' Prni.
w. G. Poland. Mr.. r. 4. lalett and w.
II. T. Davey, '02 -, -
AT the business meeting OF the y. NJ. g.
A Al new names We're presented Tor
membership. % active and l. assoclaie'
These men were all elected fercy w.
Gardner. '03. was chosen treasurer Tor
the coming year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
RIGHT GRANTED.
North SmhhfleId Street Railway
Work TO Be Pushed.

Now that the Burrillville town council
has exacted certain rights from the pro-
motors OF the proposed street railway
from Pascoag to woonsocket there was
a special meeting this afternoon of the
town council OF North smithfeld through
which town also the same projected rail-
way will pass.
President Ray and other representatives
OF the Columbian Street Railway COM
pany were with the members Of the coun-
ell and all went over the route from the
slatersville terminus, North smthheld'
10 the Burrllville line. The trip proved
mutually satisfactory and at a special
session Of the council late this after
noon the necessary rights were granted
and the work Of construction will be COM
menced Monday next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02

James Brogan, common drunkard'
was sent 90 the farm for six months, by
Judge Sweetland, today.
John Mills retracted his plea OF not
guilty, entered yesterday; and this morn
ing Judge Sweetland fined him $50 and
costs for stealing coat, valued at s.,
from William l.. Bennett.
Horace Bennett fell from the foot
board OF a wagon, at the junction OF No.
Main and Mill streets at $50 this morn
ing. lie was quite badly shaken up and
had TO be conveyed TO his home.
Frederick A. Green pleaded guilty In
the 9Th district court today. and was
held for the grand jury I'm $500 bail. for
breaking and entering in the night time
tho shop OF Edward II. Chappel on
Richmond street, and stealing therefrom
81 in cash.
James Popplewell, of 5S5 No. Main
street. Pawtucket, was passenger on
the steamer Rhode Island, on her eastern
"trip, yesterday He dozcd while seated in
a.
sleep And wnie he slept solicitous
stranger took James gold flled 80 watch
FOR safe coping. The guardians ip pro-
cedurc is still on.
William steele was arraigned IN the 9Th
q strict court, today. for entering In the
day time and larceny OF a SIS wheel for
which ne was bound over TO the grand
Jury in S7oC. Yesterday afternoon Henry
r. Vandevecr's bicycle was stolen from
tho back entry OF q Worcester street.
soon after Young steele was caught at
olneyvile. I'm the act OF attempting to
| sell the missino wheel.
Probation officer Wallace today sur
rendered James Gillen in Judge Sweet
lands court and James was sent 10 the
reform school to await the next sitting
of the grand jury. Gllen was the ring
| leader OF the boys, who broke into Eddy
Brothers fruit store Saturday night. He
was bailed by Mr.. Wallace. yesterday;
but as Gillen's parents evidenced no dis
| position to inquire about him, much less
| 10 offer to bail him, Mr.. Wallace thought
| that II would be giving all concerned a
lesson IL Jimmy put in few weeks at
the sockanossst school, hence the sur
render.
one of those strange. almost incompre-
hensible breaks of decent woman and
her lapse into ways that are incompau-
BILE with her bringing up and former sur
roundings, was brought to the attention
OF Judge Sweetland, today. through the
arraignment of Elsie Steere, on the charge
of keeping house of ill-fame, on Rice
street. This woman. the wife of trav'
cling salesman left her husband, begar
10 consort with a negro and finally lived
with and received them as almost hei
sole associates. She appeared in cour
well-dressed and was still quite gooC
looking Mrs. Steere was held In $1,000 FOL
| trial next Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
How's This {?

W. offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Cstarrh INA. cannot pe
cured by Halls Catsrrh cure.
r j. CHENEY a. co. Toledo. o.
W. m. undersigned. have known r. J.
,.,onov for the last IS years, and believe
hi,, perfectly honorable I'm all business
.aa,sctIons and financially able TO carry
on, any obligations snade by their hrm.
WEST a. rRUAx, wholesale DRUGGISTS
Toledo. q. -
uy.iIINd RINNAN & MARVIN.
wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
rtalTs Catsrrh cure l. taken internally.
..,,ng directiv upon the blood and mucous
s,rcares OF the system. Price 16c. pcf
hottie. Sold by all druggists Test.mon-
uaIrs Fau,iiy Pills are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
sEMrNARIEs SCORED.

''To met this need there are not more
than one or two courses or sociological
study worthy the name jn all the semin-
aries OF the land. This one deficiency
serves 20 illustrate the point in mind.
There are many.
Tho time that should he given 20 a
thorough study OF the English Bible. the
conditions ~ society and the problems
that are Fundamental a. = philosophy 90
religion are largely discarded for tech-
nical work that for the practical clergy
man means nothing
zone OF the best scminaries in the coun-
try requires two years of Hebrew dur
ing which time only few chapters ~
tho Bible are studied. and tho student
Roes forth utterly ignorant OF the litera-
ture and history of the old Testament
Three men Of tho faculty spend thsir
time I'm old Testament work, not one
comprehensive course is given. and the
result IL that me student socs out know.
ing how to coniugatc katsl hut ignore at
or tho Bible.
IL IL not necessary in this presenc,
10 enter into detailed account Of tho
! deficiencies of our theological curricu-
| lums ~ Is sufficient 10 say that the
| church owes itself duty not only 10 So
| 10 A that men are permitted 10 search
for the truth free and unhsmrer -. hul
ihcy sre 10 be guided into such fields "i
! truth as are best suited 10 prepare them
10 cope with the problems ~ modern 80.
cietw
secondly. 7 refer YOU 10 'he question
Of theology. The Congregational churches
have reasons 10 congratulate thenfciv''
upou their freedom from 'Thirty-nip'
| krilctes. Ileidleburs Caiechisms an,
Westminster Confessions.
'ft A. a serious thing when churcl
| sails under coiors in which neither 10
,yon,inued on Fage Five.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
Magic Hair Stain

rcr brown ~ black. prepared by
GEORGE oRMsRy. Wig Maker md
IIairworker. 100 fremont street. Boston.
II is simple. safe and easily applied; con.
tslns no lead polsons; use u once anS
Won viii never use any other BLANp-
iNc & pr.ANDrNG. 81 weybossst street;
GEO. l.. CLAFLlN, 20 SO. Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
THE WEATHER

roston. oct, 2.-For New Englandi
Showers tonight; Thursday fair and
colder; fres.. 10 brisk west to northwest
winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02

SCHOOL FOR DANClNGs,,o,.
rS1 WFY POSSET ST. COX. ONioN.
e-tassas and private lessons. Sea a%rcn %
eoumcuccs SATURDAY Oct. ~, 1901. tor
further particulars please cal or ssno ,os
etyrntar business hours from II 20
m Telephone 1870. y. q. Box lHo.
MRS. CARRIE A. SPHINX.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02

The regular ouartcrlv dividend ~ ror
cent on the Preferred stock ~ this COM
ps nV has been declared PAYABLE pCtop'r
1st in0i 90 stockholders OF record sep
WINNER -''"' q. L. MILLER. Treas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
NEW WSLETS.

Mrs. Shem said to Ham.
"what a big fright am"
AS they walked through Mt. Ararat park;
EVERY nursemaid and COOK
WIN declare that I look
lust as IL l came out OF the ark"
The Smart Set.
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19
Stricken With Paralysis.

Henderson Grimett, of this place, was stricken with partial paralys sis and completely lost the use of one arm and side. After being treated by an eminent physician for quite while with out relief, my wife recommend ed Cham berlain s Pain Balm and after using two bottles of ityb8 is almost entirely cured. d.-seS@o. R. MCDONALD, Man, logan county, W, Va, Several other very re- markable cures of partial paraly- sis have been affected by the use of this liniment. It is most widely known, however, as a cure for rheumatism, sprains and bruises, Sold by Dr, J. B. Neal of McCrory and A. $. Thompson of DeView,
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19
LEWIS-ANGUS.

Last Thursday evening, Octo- Der IF, 1901, nice church we'd ding was Solemnized at the M. E. Church of our city. The con- tracting parties were two of Nc, Crory's most popular and re- spected young people, MT. J, B. Lewis and Miss Lizzie Angus.
 Miss Angus is apopular daugh- ter of Mrs. M. E. Angus of our city. She is a young lady of fine attributes and is well worth the prize she has captured. MT, Lewis is a young gentlemen honest, industrious, straight forward. A very impressive ceremony that marked this cele- bration was witnessed by the friends of the contracting parties. Quite an audience had gathered when Mrs. w. B. Fakes who pre- sided at the organ. evoked the strains of the wedding march.
 Then came Hamilton Riggs and Galen Patterson the ushers, one going up each aisle. These were followed by Miss Nina Riggs and Joseph Crossett up one aisle and Murray Petit and Josie Angus up the other, followed by the contracting parties.
 Rev, s. l.. Cochran, pastor of the church, performed the cere-
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19

mOny, at the close of which the organ again pealed forth the wedding march, and they passed from the church, carrying with them the good wishes of host of friends.
 Immediately after the cere- mony bali was given at Wher- rvs hall in honor of their marri- age. Quite number of friends from distance attended both the ceremony and dance. The newly welded pair is now at home with the brides mother Mrs. M. E. Angus.
 MT. Lewis is now employed as clerk at the Fakes Mere. Co.,, where he invites his many friens to call and see him.
 The News force congratulate both of these young people i'll their new undertaking in life and wish them unbounded success, bliss and happiness and a cornu- copia of this worlds goods. They are deserving of the best.
 Among those to attend the cer- emony and dance from distance we note: Misses Norma Landers, of Batesville; Sallie Biggs and Mable Armstrong. of Searcy. Messrs Charlie Meehan and AL lie Shelton, of Cotton Plant; Nor ton Jones and Marvin Garland, of Augusta; Tom Kelley and Ed Howell, of Brinkley.
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19

J. H. Mayfield purchase $1.00 worth of the News last Friday. Thank you MT. Mayfeld, come again.
 Edgar Pritchett has returned from JOnesboro. He has been quite i'll but is now able to be up again.
 Marcus James and Lonny Best went hunting this morning. We will report results in next issue.
 Henry Cariker made a busi- ness trip to Augusta the first of the week.
 l.. c. Patterson made a busi- ness trip to Augusta the first of the week.
 Our friend Capt. R. H. Smith made a business trip to Augusta the first of the week. Moore Whiskey" is pure and wholesome. For fami- ly or medicinal use it has no equal. Sold by Cook & Cariker.
 Charlie James who was con- nected with the News when we first started has accepted per, manent position with the Free Press at Augusta.
 The young people of the Pos sum Creek neighborhood enjoy ed a pound party at the home of Mrs. F. R. Douglass Thursday evening. They report a good time.
 We have the sad news of c. R. Atkinson's illness to report this week. From the latest reports we learn that he is hardly ex- pected to live through the day.
 LATER: We have just learned that MT. Atkinson is now dead. Obituary willappear innext issue.
 Our friend John Shearer in forms us that Howell is now strongly quarantined againstMc- Crory. This is pretty hard on all the the young @ men who have been regular callers in that village.
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19
FOR SALE: Shingles and lum- Der at Fakes Mere. Co.'S.

FOR SALE: Shingles and lum.
 Der at Fakes Mere. Co.'S.
 A new and up-to- date lot of ladies jackets just arrived. Come and see them. Ii. ARNoF. To those that we furnished this year we will give I cent per pound above the McCrory Cot ton Co.'S cash price for cotton, on account. Fakes Mercantile Com pany.
 Dr. J. B. Neal accompanied his sister-in-law, Miss Laura Avery to Memphis where she has entered school. The Dr. says man with good team could easily get 8 job in Mem phis.
 Happiness depends very much on the condition of the liver and kidneys. The ills of life make but little impression on those whose digestion is good. You can regulate your liver and kid neys with Heroine and enjoy health and buoyancy of spirits. Price soc. Sold by Dr. Neal.
 Dick Hartin and fam fly left the first of the week for Blum, Tex as, where they will reside in the future. Mrs. Hartin has been quite ill for some time and it is for her benefit this change is made. We regret to lose this estimable family and the News wishes them success and com plete recovery to health and strength. The News will pay it's weekly visit to their home and keep them posted on Woodruff county affairs.
 All yon good people come over to town on Wednesday,. Oct. 23, and make yourselves at home with the Campbell Bros. Spit on the floor of the big show, shake hands with the proprie- tors. Bring your wife and ha- bies and make yourself generally at home. You will not regret the visit If you are lovers of fun ny sights, songs and instrnnen- tai music. ;icrobatis, horizontal bars, high trapeze performance and clown songs and sayings. And they have also obtained nice collection of wild animals for your pleasure. Remember the date and pay them d visit. They are just ordinary people same as anyone else, but have something out of the ordinary in the show ring to show you.
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19

A. J. Marsh spentlast Wednes- day at Wiville.
 FOR SALE: Brick and lime at Fakes Nero. Co.'S.
 Bave Burkett is out this week hunting and fishing.
 pr. Morris of DeView made a professional trip to Little Rock this week.
 Just received, one of the most select lots of pants ever brought to McCrory. H. ARNoF.
 The Free out door eXhlbitinn with Campbell Bros. this season is worth travelling forty miles to see. 1t is the greatest worder s'i he day.
 Our Winter line of Shoes ] shas arrived and tbere is 10 dis counting them in price and qual- ity. il. AhE0F,
 Born to the wife of Milas Jones, about tlji,de miles north east of McCroi x on Y. iday morn- jag, Qc5o5el 10, 1gUls q gl cat, big bouncing girl.
 Born to the wife of Allen Holmes a boy, last Monday. Oc tober If, 1901. Mother and babe doing well and Allen, well he's alright.
 H. Arnof and wife of our city are the proud possessors of a fine young lad who arrived last Wednesday,, October 16, 1901. To say that Mr. Arnof is proud Of the little cherub would be the proper thing.
 Our friend Walter Angus tried to commit suicide again the past week and failed as before. Due to the rush we failed to obtain the particulars, however, for the benefit of our readers they will appear in our next issue. It will be good reading matter and all should look for it. Col. H. c. Rightor, our most genial life insurance man, re turned to McCrory last Wednes- day from his home at Helena. He reports having had a splendid time while at home. On being asked how Helena was, he re- sponded that everyone had gone to the great show" this of course includes the Col.
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19

picture With every dollar s worth of goods purchased. H. ARNoF. When you buy "Silas Moore Whiskey" you get the best your money can buy, and no mistake. Sold by Cook & Cariker.
 One of the greatest fires of the season occurred Thursday night at Riverside. This is the second time Mir. Carter has had this misfortune.
 We have seen the frail infant when the faint struggle for ex- istence seemed almost ended, re- susitated and made strong by the use of Whites Cream Vermi- fuge. Price 25c. Sold by Dr. J. B. Neal.
 MT. Ed. Bronty called at the Drug store early Tuesday morn ing for a bottle of castoria and soothing syrup. It's fine boy and large enough to pick cotton. Mother and babe are doing well, but there are slight hopes for Ed s recovery.
 We learn that the fourth quar- terly conference of the McCrory circuit will be held at DeView on Friday, November 1, at 10 a. m. It is desired that all stewards be present. We learn that our pas tors salary has hardly been half paid up to date and a vigorous effort should be made to raise the amount because Bro. Coch- ran has labored faithfully during the time he has been employed here as pastor.
 A day of pleasure now and then is relished by all mankind. We owe ourselves a vacation day and why not take advantage of Campbell Bros. big attraction in Augusta on Wednesday,, October 23 and lay off. There will be plenty Free amusement and the largest gathering of the season. People will,be here from evero section of the country. Remem- Der the bands play and the biz street parade takes place at 1OI Q o'clock.
 The News received a pleasant call from our little friends the Misses Ruth Haley and Cora Phillips, two of McCrory's fair est little damsels. They were around selling gold collar but tons with parody on the dia- mond set. The prize theseyoung ladies will receive when the nes- Gessary number have been sold is to be nice, large doll. Now there is nothing a girl enjoys half as much as doll, and every one should encourage them and aid them in obtaining the coveted doll. A little girl that has the nerve to sell collar buttons ought to have two or three dolls.
 Last Monday was the day set for all who were unjustly raised in valuation of taxes in the coun- ty to protest before the County Judge. Just immediately after the meeting of the board of equalization hOWls went up galore and one would almost be | led to believe that everyone would ask for reduction. However only about 2 parties ap- peared to the judge and as soon as explanations. were. made all . but two or three departed in peace. Being well satisfied with the raise. A few of these re- caiva6 cards anno1ncipor tbair |
Woodruff County news., 1901-10-19

Rev, s. L. Cochran, pastor of the church, performed the cere-
The age-herald., 1901-05-04
At Newport.

Newport. Ky, May 3.-There was a large attendance at the track today. The track was fast for the first time during the meeting The surprise of the day was Edna Garrys victory at 20 to L Weather fine; betting brisk
 First Race-Seven furlongs, selling: pr. Scayres. s9 (Forehand), to 1, won; Myron G, 100 co. Moore), to 1, second; Nancy Till, 100 Odorris), to 1, third Time, 1:32A.
 Second Race-Five and a half furlongs selling: St. Sidney. 100 e. Moore) to 2 won: Col. Strathy. 1o7 (Castro). to l. second; Margaret Hoffman, % Udndsay 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:n.
 Third Race-Six furlongs: zanone, IL (Aker), 4 to 5, won. Lady Kent, l06 QA Jackson), 6 to 1, second: Charlie Daniels 112 CD. HaID 20 to l, third. Time, 1:17.
 Fourth Race--Four and half furlongs Andy Williams. 110 CWoods). to ?. won Mamie English, 107 (HothercolD, to l second; Latonia, 11o Gindslay). 40 to l third. Time, 0:57-
 Fifth Race-Seven furiongs: Miss Red wood, 100 Cwatson), to ], won; Rare Perfume. 105 CJ. Clarlk), to 5. second Frank Mcconnell, 102 CHothersolD, tc l, third. Time. 1:3o.
 Sixth Race-One mile, selling: Edns Garry, 103 (Wnlliams), 20 to l, won; Lit tie Sailic, 1os CBernam), 3 to ?, second Anxious, 100 CW. Woods), to 1, third 1.AE