The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-30
EAST PROVIDENCE

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Armstrong were
surprised last evening by a number Of
their friends who paid them a visit. They
had an enjoyable time playing whist and
listening to vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. The surprise visit was arranged by
Miss Eva Armstrong. and the handsome
souvenirs distributed TO the winners were
furnished by the visitors. There were SIX
tables in play and at the end OF two hours
the prizes were awarded as follows: First.
to Mrs Everett Luther ana William Ham,
mord second, TO Miss Eva Armstrong
and Frank BENEFIT: consolations. TO Mrs.
Herbert Potter and Edward Leonard, Mrs.
Frederick Armstrong and Misses Eva
Armstrong and Caroline Proctor. A col
iltion was served.
ELoPED WITH SOLDIER.
A few days ago News dispatch from
Chicago went the rounds In this village,
II was thought by many to refer 10 John
Church, son OF Samuel Church, who en-
listed In the United States hospital corps
for service In the Philippines. A letter
received by his folks on Tuesday dispels
all such rumors, as the young man wrote
that he should leave for the States on
Aug. 12 his term OF enlistment will ex-
plre In a short time. The dispatch was
as follows: "A soldiers recital OF his ex-
periences In the Philippines won the love
OF Lulu Miller, Is years old, or Fort sheri-
dan. When her parents objected to the
soldier the girl eoped with him. and they
were married In Chicago. Then she re-
turned to her home and her parents Cid
not know OF the marriage until yester-
day The soldier Is John Il. Church. a
private IN Company /, Twentieth Infan-
try, stationed at Fort Sheridan park.
which adjo.ns the reservation, ard owner
of the Park hotel In hot Springs. Ark.
There was a scene when the news was
toli. Now Church Is wondering when he
will see his wife. Her mother was pros
trated early In the day, but last evening
recovered sufficiently 10 bring her daugh-
ter 10 Chicago, and Il was said that the
girl would be taken to New York.
Church's term OF enlistment will expire
in a short time and he wants to take his
bride 10 his own home then. He enlisted
in Rochester, N Y, and Is considered
one OF the best looking men at the post.
HAS BROUGHT TWO SUITS.
Margaret Peterson OF this town has
brought two suits against the Union Rail
road company In the sum of $4,000 each.
She was injured In two different acct
dents. she claims. On Oct. 49, 1900. she
had her ankle fractured by car starting
too soon aud on subsequent date she
was shaken up by a car jumping the
track at Ingraham's Corners.
NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUs.
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win Peck entertained a number of their
friends at their residence, 81 Burgess
avenue. Several OF the guests were from
Plymouth. New York. Swansea and Hart
ford. Much interest was manifested whlt
watching the blossoming of a night
blooming cereus There were % beaut;-
full flowers.
PREPARING FOR MUSTER.
The citizens are vying one with another
in preparing to give a hearty welcome
TO the visiting firemen from all over the
state, and with fair weather there will
no doubt be larger crowd OF strangers
here on Labor Day than ever before
stopped In this part OF the town. The
proprietors OF business places will close
them as early as possible.
SCARLET FEVER CASE.
Friday Health officer Mason d. Wood
Isolated a case OF diphtheria I'm n house
near the corner OF Fifth street and Mau-
ran avenue. The case is a mild one. In
the town there are several cases OF scar
let fever. Little has yet been heard about
typhoid fever.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Tomorrow at y. m. there will be re-
ligious services at the Sherman lawn,
opposite No. schoolhouse. AZ Phillips
dale. A number from Providence will
assist. and there will be special singing
by Providence people. The sermon viii
be by Rev n. c. Ray and his subject
will bc The Resurrection" These open
air meetings have been held az this place
several weeks. and each Sunday there has
been an Increase I'm the attendance There
will be outdoor services as long as tho
weather permits and later arrangements
will be made for some suitable place IN
which TO continue the meetings.
EAST SHORE ECHOES
Robert n Lowe. Ernest Armstrong and
William Armstrong are passing their va
catip nat Moore's Forks. ~. Y. and are
ovisit Montreal and other places OF In
tercst previous 10 their return.
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