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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20

| change OF name Of several stscets viii
me Recommendation that the petitioner,
he given leave 10 withdraw. So voted
Pounons Of Peoples Trust companS
asking that u srade he defined Tor Calla
and Habcock streets were referred 10 tho
committee on highways.
rRUANT oFF1cERs' QUARTERS.
There was quite little brush when
me common council resolution turning
over the present quarters OF the license
board 70 the truant officers came an for
concurrence
Alderman Reynolds inquired if.the reso-
luton had received the endorsemert 80
the school committee or any officer ip
that body. He was informed in the
negative and then moved its reference
10 the school committee
Truant Officer Whittemore was askel
10 say a word and he replied that the
rsquest was made simply TO be near tho
city registrars department which he bqd
70 visit many times u day 70 establish
the true age Of school children and sis.
pectsd truants
Alderman Freeman snld that he had
had considerable experience In connection
win the duties OF truant officer and
knew that II was essential that this Of
ice should be carefully located He
i"Pou thei tnc BOARD would concur with
the council
Alderman Mccarthy also tnok a hand IN
the debate and said: II cant under
stand, Mr.. Mayor and gentlemen. what
adNantage or what reason there As for
sending the truant officer or indeed any
part ~ the school department away from
the CITY hall Nearly every family in
'he city has at some time during the
year some business with the school de-
partment. and certainly the Office. shouId
be located somewhere near the centre of
ne city think that beside being both
Unjust and unfair. il will he a very ex-
pensive affair 20 put the department In
Inc tenement houses or Pond street We
aave building right here. the Central
rire slauon. What arc you going 10 do
with n? fs there no snare room there9
certainly We should strive 20 keep the
'lty departments as near together as pos
Continued on page SIX
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20

Joseph Meehaa was fined SEQ and cost
ny Judge sweetland today for selling i'm
pure milk.
-Four glass Jars filed with milk and
night robe were stolen from Mrs Ieol
steyenson's back yard. 6s Broadway
Wednesday night
John Heron, Jr.. - years old. Is report
ed missing from 1866 Alverson street, since
week ago today
black oyorooat valued at N5 was
| stolen from Thomas Neylan's room. al 55I
| Atwelis avenue yesterday.
The summer residence Of Major and
Mrs Theodore Kane Gibbs az Newport
| was badly demaged by fire yesterday.
The complaint against Horace Thomas
FOR non-support was discontinued in the
sixth District court today on payment
NJ costs. Thomas had kept his promise
10 the famiiy exchequer
john \. Waterhouse was bound over 10
nc grand jury In 5000. nv Judge Sweet
land, today. for entering in the day time
the dwelling OF John DE Vries and steal
Ing pocket-book ana contests valued al
hH.
Dollie Gay was discharged from Gus
tody by Judge Sweetland today. This
Young woman had in her possession some
az the plunder taken from Devolls store
window, on Westminster street. a few
nights ago. II was proved. however that
she dld not receive the property knowing
IL 60 have been stolen
The usual crop Of shop-lifters the pao-
pie who cannot withstand temptation Ia
being gathered. This morning two were
before the Sixth District court who had
been arrested yesterday. Bessie McNor-
ton OF Peacedale, was fined % and costs
for stealing SO worth Of goods MARI.
Palmer was fined SIS and costs She had
taken 1876 worth
Alfred J. Kent. Of East Providence. re-
tracted his former plea of not guilty IN
the Sixth District court today. and then
admitting sufficient evidence 10 convict.
was hned $40 and costs for dealing in i'm
pure milk and and costs for throwtns
the glass bottle which the inspector gave
him, into the street. Appeals from both
sentences were taken.
Henry Wallace. Al years Of age. home /
less and friendlers died in a stable AZ 4
the rear Of lsl Charles streets. Yesterday /
afternoon. He had been III for some time |
and was seen TO stagger and fall by per-
was caused by heart disease. For a long |
tlme wallace, who was Baltimorean |
mad been sleeping in any place where he /
'ould lay his head. barns preferably. lie |
nad relatives in Ansonia, Conn.
At Emmanuel church. Boston. Yester-
iay very large congregation assembled
10 witness the consecratlon OF the Roy /
Iharles Henry Brent. d n. To the Epis-
opal bishoprtc ~ the Philippine Islands.
bishops from many dioccses participated
n the service, and in the pews were a
atge body of clergymen. representing
'oston and its suburbs and cities outside
= the diocese of Massachusetts Rev.
". Fiske OF ST. stephens and Rev. DIR.
lousmaniere Of Grace church. this CITY
ssiSted at the impressive ceremonies,
'either Bishop Clark nor Co-sdiu,or
bishop McVickar could attend on account |
( III hcalth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20

Joseph MeehaH was fined SEQ and costs
ny Judge sweetland today for selling i'm.
pure milk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20
He~,s This 2

for any csse OF Cstsrrh that came, -.
cured by Halls CAtarrh Cure.
p. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. -
We, the undersigned, have knovr II
Cheney for the last IL years. ana h.r,., ..
him perfectly honorable In all bus,n.ss
transactions and nnancislly able TO carr,
WEST 4 TEUAx. Wholesale Drpx1is,''
Toledo. q.
WALLING KrNNAN 4 MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. %
Halls Cstarrh Cure Is taken int.rr.u,.
acting directly upon the blood and r,uca,,,
surfaces OF the system Price 55c 10,
bottle. Sold by all druggists Test,mon.
isls sent free.
Halls Partly Pins sro the b~st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20
oTHER HIGHWAY MEASURES

RESOLUTIONS requesting tho board ~
sldermtn 70 define grade for Airo,o,,i,
street Bissell street Spooner s,r.c,
sawyer street, Thurston street ana r,f,
vary place passed.
Inc committee on streets reDorted mo-,
ieVuefts ~ abuttsrs asking Tor iuuro,n n.
Infnta Tor clifford and Sufolk streofs ana
s'eriins avenue and Douglas avcnua 1nd
fecomfnendcd that petitioners be ei,r,
leave 20 withdraw
Alderman Mccarthy asked v,b,. t,.
committee had reported upon these stroots
N THIS manner. other retitionc-- he
Salo, have been accommodated. but tn,.s
draw. W WIN
hr. Gray. committee ON strao,s .,t5
'hat there were good and s,ifaciert ro,
tons for the action of the co,,,,t,,,,
The question was put and tho petif,c,'.-s
we're given leave 70 withdraw
Tho report ~ the co-,rpitt,. a.. -.
out = street from South Wate~ -.
70 Prospect was received and rsfer,e.i =,
The street committee. and biIls ar,,,,,,,,.'-.
fo Nl1.co were. ordered paid ~ %, r,,.-
nitue on layout. which cors,st.a -
'harles G.. Mumford Frank r us.,ra
arc George IT, Burnhsm.
Alderman Gray presented the nam. -.
Benz min Baker. y. H McCan, - a
thsn ~. Wright ~ committee =, 80. -.
.,sItt street. and Owen p. GALLAGHER
sonh Rounds ana John j. Andorson
-pon h'Fent avenue. Committee were
nppoipted as read
70" committee on street sie,- ara
's"Deis reported sundry petitions for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20

The usual crop Of shop-lifters. the peo
pie who cannot withstand temptation. 1,
being gathered. This morning two wer,
before the Sixth District court who hac
oeen arrested yesterday. Bessie McNor.
ION or Peacedale, was fined % and costs
for stealing SO worth of goods. Mar,
Palmer was fined SIS and costs She had
taken 1875 worth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20
NEWSLETS.

he USED TO work with all his might
Bun he's forgetting how;
he seldom lifts hand today.
lie taxes his ease and draws his paw
fe serves his country now.
Chicago Record Hera ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20
THE WEATHER

Boston, Dec. 2O--For New England Fair
tonight ana saturday lght varisbie
winds becoming southwesterly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20
ON THE DEATH OF
GOVERNOR GREGORY,
Resolutions of Regret Adopted by
Both Branches of City Council.
For Ticket Transfers.

The board of aldSymeu met IN adjourn.
ed session yesterday afternoon. shortly
sftrr o'clock, the only absentee boins
Alderman Davis
The common council met at the same
hour In response 20 the following call
issued hy the mayor
Providence. r. T.. Dec. 10Th. 1911.
10 the city Council OF the City of Provi.
denec
. behtlemen-For the first time in almost
century the state Of Rhode Island and
providence Plantations is deprived nv death
ofits chief magistrate HE excellency vii.
nam Gregory, governor Of the state died
~ his home IN North Kingstown or the
Toto DAY OF the present months His Hon
or The lieutenant governor az acting gov
ernor has recommended that on Friday.
Dee. Goth. the day on which the funeral
OF the lamented governor will taka place.
all public offices and schools be closed
and az business 40 far as practicable sus-
pended. between the hours of T. m. and
o'clock b. M.
have called you together that YOU
may take such action upon tho death of
Ills ENcellency the governor and upon
the request of His Honor the neuten-
ant governor as 90 YOU shall seem best.
am,
Very Respectfully.
tSisned) =. L. D. GRANGER
Ma1.or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20

report OF the committee on the lavou,
81 Laurel tIiIl avenue. from plainesIS
street 10 Pocasset avenue. was referred
80 Jan ls. 1900, also an order of notice
aor eafblns President avenue referred 10
ae Iouo"lng accounts were aljoucS
lN,nar1 +. Lyman, as clerk OF the com.
mission 90 layout of Iat,rsI IN, ~ % ,olh'
- DAYS az s. per day. v.5: Thon,ss ~
Ilonahue. layout OF Laurel nm aycpua
% oaHs' So' James ~ McGann. lavout ~
l.aureI Iilll avenne IL dnNr ti1 ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20
WILLIAM p CLARKE, city clerk.
SEVERAL STREET MATTERS.

1ne regular docket was then taken m
and sundry nuisance orders from the
heaIth department. were approved Aionzo
r.. Ihurber was granted permission 10
cart swill and ofral and J, III. Leonard
VITO hau pciitioned for permission %
huild barn AZ the rear 0f ~ Julian street
and Ferins FLOR for I. barn M " w,r-
throp avenue. were given leave 10 With
draw.
Nndsr referred business resolution
oeciarinE Oxford street public highway
was adopted
Report of committees ou the layout nf
1Snhh street from Elmwood avenue
"a - INC ot Roger Williams Park.
enc that on the layout Of woadbInc street
rom North Main 10 Camn street ,rnrn o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-20
CITY,s sYMPATHY

In thc common council there was a ,nip-
rum when Clerk HAYDEN called the rof,
and read the message. IN the absence OF
President kendrick who Is In FairfaX.
VI, Councilman Cushing was chosen
president pro tenn. md Councilman Cooke
m brief eulogv, introduced appropriate
resolutions OH tho death OF Governor
Gregory. Several members promptly Sec
onded the resolutions which were adopt
ed unanimously
An ordnance was introduced IA amend
1nent of section T. chapter 30 OF tho citv
ordinances. providing that the city mes
senger close tho onter doors OF the CITY
hall at such time and FOR such period as
he MAY be directed by the mayor. The
ordinance amended was anproved
The amended Ordnance and resolutions
were ordered communicated To the cotn-
ell forthwith -x1hlcL-xcas done -A..-6.lazis
Hayden. and the common council then
adiourned.
When the resolution and amended or
ninance reached the aldermen concur.
renee was recorded promptly and unani-
mously and CITY Clerk Clarke read the
following announcement from the cxecu.
live department.:
City Han. Dec r. 1901.
TO tho People OF the CITY OF Providence
His Honor the Lieutenant Governor.
Acting Governor. having announced Tho
death Of His BScellency William Ciregorv.
toyernor 0f the State OF Rhode island |
snd Providence Plantations, and having |
requested tha Oh FRIDAY The anth .lax of |
December. beirg the dsy on which tho |
funeral az His eXcollency the Governor |
VIII occur. all public offices be closed and !
ousiness suspended from l2m. 10 > O'clock |
4. m
Now, therefore, IN accordance with the |
request of His Honor the Lieutenant Gov !
"rnor. Acting Governor. and as mark l
~ respect 10 our late lamented Governor. /
] hereby give notice that the CITY Hall in |
the city ~ Providence will be closed I
from u o'clock IN. to , o'clock D. m. ON |
ridsN. Dec. ~. 1901. aud / request that
business shah. SO far az practlcahle hn
suspended during said hours on said dav \
u. l.. ID. GRANGER.
Ry the mayor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
EDGEMERE.

Edgemere school has again heen
remembered-Mrs. Chas Goldsmith
of New York city, sent a handsome
book for each pupil in the school
all from good authors, also some
very good lead pencils to be distrib-
uted. They were truly very useful
New Year gifts and we trust each
pupil will read their book with much
interest.
We understand that August Mer-
cier has been appointed Post Master
Of Edgemere, and has appointed his
daughter, Miss Lille as his assist
ant. Mr.. Mercier will not take
charge of the office until our pres
ent Post Mistress Mrs. Pierre NJ.
Mills takes up her residence at Mil
ford.
We regret that P. NJ. Mills and
family are so soon TO leave Elge
mere and feel sure that they will be
greatly missed here. Mr. and Mrs.
Mills have been the agreeable host
and hostess of the Edgemere Club
since 1895. However our loss will
be Milford's gain and from Mr.
Miss long experience with the gen.
oral public we are assured of his
success.
The storing of ice is the order Of
the season here at present.
Isabella Nils is visiting her uncle,
Rupert Mills at Brisco's.
Rupert Mills Jr., returned to Phil
adelphia Jan. 3rd after spending the
holiday vacation at his home here,
Rupert is taking a business course at
Pierce Business College.
Many fine piokerel are being
caught in Silver Lake many Of the
fish caught weigh five pounds.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
KIMBLES.

Mrs. J. G. Malone returned home
last week after spending a week
with friends at Scranton.
Agnes Bertran is sick with the
grip.
Mrs. Asa Tyler fell on the ice last
week and injured her hip. She is
improving.
James Harrison measured and
shipped stone three days last week
at Glen Eyre for c. w Maxwell &
Company,
Harry Atkipsor, Of Hawley, was
in town one day last week on bust
ness.
Mrs o Rowland. of DunmOra, is
visiting at Miles Rowland. X
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
MATAMORAS

Mrs. d. Davidson, of Splrta Wis |
consin. is ia town the guest OF her
brother, r.. s Dinly. Before re
turning she will visit her sister nni
brother, J B Dauly, in New York,
Burglars broke into the cigtr fac
tory of Martin Haller Wednesday
night but were frightened away be-
fore securing anything.
3 E. Holbert, extra conductor,
who has been confined 20 his house
for sometime with lung trouble. is
is improving und Dr. Kely's care.
Mrs. Cornelius Bill has been sick
with grippe but is now better
There we're no meetings Of socie-
ties in churches this week
G. II Langtons store on Main ST.
changed propr'e 'etors Monday morn
ing. w. Myers of Port Jervis, hav-
ing purchase it, TOOK possession
aud will in future conduct it, We
wish him success.
Mrs. Emma Tozier, of Waverly,
Is visiting he father, n Taft.
Mrs Robert Skinner was pleas
antly surprised Wednesday, evening
at her home by about 25 of her
friends who came to celebrate her
} birthday.
Mrs. Irwin Mace and daughters
Ella and Emma, of Philadelphia, are
guests of Mrs Fred Billmau.
The usual Wednesday evening
prayer meeting at Epworth church
was postponed from last week unit
Thursday evening of this weel
when Rev. J. B. Wright, Presiding
Elder, was present
j. M. Van Akin has opened an of
flee in Port Jervis for real estate ant
life insurance business.
The woman in black, who some
time ago appeared in this place
frightening people, has been seei
again recently. 1t. is to be hope'
< she may be caught aud properl.
d punished
Prayer meetings have been he'll
u all this week at Hope church
Prof S. A. johnson has introduc
ed some new methods in Epwort
church Sunday school which wi
please the scholars of that prosper
! Gus school Mrs. j. "A Wonnacot
W is OrgaDist
The l.. @. u of Hope church wi
give an old fashioned supper j
Prescott's Hall Jan 22nd
Elder } b Wright, of Newarl
was a recent guest with Prof S.
Johnson. S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
Brought Good Fortune.

A small item in his own paper
lately brought amazing good fortune
Editor Chris Reittec, of the Sagina W
(Mich } Post and Zaitung He and
his family had the Grip in its worst
form. Their doctor did them no
good Then he read that Dr. King S
New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds was a guaranteed
cure for La Grippe and all throat
aud Lung troubles tried it and says
"Three bottles cured the whole fam
lily. No other medicine on earth
equals it" Only SOC and 81. at all
drug stores. Trial bottles free.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
LEDGEDALE.

Friend Simons is sick with the
la grippe. DR.. A. j. Simons of
Newfoundland, was called to attend
him.
The many friends of Mrs. A. j
Kimble, of this place, are sorry t.
hear of her being sick and hope she
will soon recover.
Lewis Miller, of Greentown
hutohered a spring pig for lie Kel-
lem last Wednesday, which weighed
when dressed 2ls Bs Ide says he
knows how IT, fatten hog. X.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18

''But the moths have got into the
gown" she protested.
The manager Of the costume-stor-
age department shrugged his shoul-
ders.
What would you have?" he asked.
"The open-work fabrics are all the
rage now."-Chieago Post.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18

"Will some one please chase the
COW down this way?" said the funny
boarder, who wanted some milk for
his oatmeal.
Here, Jane" said the landlady, in
tone that was meant to be crushing,
take the COW down where the cali
is bawling, Tit Bits.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18

Many persons have had tile exper-
ionce Of Mr.. Peter Sherman, Of North
Stratford. ~ H.. who says, "for
/ suffered torture from chronic in
digestion but kodol dyspepsia cure
made a we'll man of me. It digesfs
what you eat and is a certain cure
for dyspepsia and every form Of
stomafr trouble 1t gives relief az
one even in the worst cases, and can {
help but do you good
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18

Reliable mau for Manager of
Branch Office we wish to open in this
vicinity. II yOur record is o. H.
here is an opportunity. Kindly give
good reference when writing The
A. T. MORRIs Wholesale HOUSE,
Cincinnati, Ohio Illustrated cata-
logue 4 cts. stamps. mch29
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
S NATIONAL FAMILY NEWSPAPER

Polished on
Thdrsday, aud
Known for Deas-
~ sixty years in
every parb OF the
Un; led States
as a National
Family News
pa er Of tho
highest class
foe farmers aud
villagers 10 6cOn
taos a ~ q h G,
most Important
general news OF
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18

"There is something very mysteri
Gus about this burglary" said the de.
tective. None Of the family heard
sound, although the house was thor.
oughly equipped with an old-fash
Toned rocking chair in every rooml"
Detroit Journal
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
DlNGMAN's FERRY.

The fence club had a big talk the
other day about railroads II wa
said there were to be several meet
ings this month to elect directors
Several years ago the Midland and
Oswego railroad became bankrupt
and so did the towns aud grangcs
that give their property to aid it
Our chairman is good shepherd
AMI takes care of his two legsar
sheep and he gave timely warning
that it was risky TO give property as
security for railroad building. A
charter is easily acquired and then
an effort is made 90 induce people to
take stocks to build the road II
rights Of way are given there should
be an agreement that if the road is
not built within a certain time the
contract be void Our only present
hope seems to be that parties down
the river win build a road up the
valley and thus afford us IN outlet
for our produce aud at the same
time give Philadelphia, Easton and
Stroudsburg our trade all of which
now goes to Port Jervis and New
York.
The Press must be read in New
Jersey though some say it is not ov.
er here. The hint about fish in
Mink pond brought our second
sportsmen and they all had goot
luck
It is reported that VIM. Benson
has rented the McMurry farm.
Many boys after being brought NJ
in leisure and afterwards allowinl
their parents in old age to care fo
themselves when stranded return
like the prodigal son
Gabriel Crone, of Montague, it i
said will move on the Catharin
Angle place next spring.
The demand for help in the lum
Der jobs is increasing but the labo
supply is limited.
Next summers ice has been secur
el.
Mrs. Isaac Smith is improving il
health.
One dollar and twenty five cents
the current pay for Il days wor
down here.
Some of our people would like t
know the price of apples in Milfor
and if there is a demand.
Pretty tough for MS to pay cost
for other peoples lawsuits as in til
case Of Brink vs.. Hoffman.
CESAR.
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT,
Charles Simpson, who spent th
holidays in Scranton, has returned
Mrs. James B. Angle, who has fc
several weeks been in a hospital !
N. Y. is expected home Saturday
company with her daughter Nellil
George Titman and wife of Lei
man spent Sunday with } G. Titmal
John Snider, of Sandyston caugl
some fine pickerel in Silver Lake r,
Gently by using tip-ups Where al
the fish wardeus?
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18

"Yes, it's true" boasted Col Bragg,
"I've been in innumerable engage,
ments, and yet I never lost my head. 4"
and I've been in hundreds Of
them, replied the summer girl "and
never lost my heart "-PhiladelPhia
Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
See the new flower pots and jardi-
uiers at W. & G. Mitcbells. If


The Country Editor-You know that
woman hired to clean the press-room
The Compositor-The one you didn't
pay?
That's the one. She was in here to-
day, and said if she didn't get her money
she'd come around and clean out the
whole place. Isn't she generous?"-
Yonkers Statesman.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18

This Practical Training School FOR teach
crs Is situated on the main line OF the j.
L. & w r r In Enst Str0udsburg, in the
midst Of th great resorts of Monroe coun-
ty Seven departments and courses. Un-
excelled facilities, strong faculty, high
standard maintained. Pupils coached free.
Glasses not overorowded, No extra charge
made 1t costs you s29 less per year. We
pnid an the state aid to pupils the only
school that did this for the spiiug term.
/ In seven years we have not had a serious
/ case Of sickness. EiocutioD. College Pre-
paratory Sewing, clay Modelling Paste
/ etc. without eXtca charges. We secure
/ positions FOR our graduates.
For full particulars, catalogue aud Ech-
/ oes free, address
GEO. p. BIBLE. A. NJ, 81 Principal
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-01-18
Administrative Notice.

Whereas letters Of administration 80 the
estate Of John T. Armstrong late OF the
Borough of Milford deceased have been
granted to the subscriber. All persons in
debted TO the said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment and those hnv-
lug claims or demands against che estate
of the said deoadent viii make known the
same without delay Co
NANCY ARMSTRONG.
Administratrix
Milford Borough Pike Co, 26 Nov 1900.