The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-08
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Tne cnarge against FRANK oprdy, To-
year-old boy, who was arrested last
spring for completely in case Of lar
ceny. but who. In view of his youthful
ness was placed In the hands OF Proba-
tion officer 8. g. Barney, was discon-
tinued in the district court today on
payment of costs, the lad having behaved
in a satisfactory manner since that time.
In the case for assault brought upon
complaint OF Mrs. LAWN against Mat
thew Chauncey. according to the tesu-
mony OF the complainant. Chauncey
struck her daughter. Margaret r. LAWN,
while upon the public highway. with suf-
icient force so that DR.. George r. ALI
son had to be called to attend her.
In defence Mr.. Chauncey testified that
he was attracted to a small crowd OF
young women one afternoon not long ago.
and going to see what the trouble was,
discovered Mrs. LAWN using violent and
threatening language against his daugh-
ter Mollie. He simply pushed the LAWN
girl aside and took his daughter home.
The court accepted Chauncey's vision OF
the trouble and acquitted him. John
Quinn was attorney for the prosecution
and j. p. Beagan for the defendant.
In the case of Amelia Murray against
Frank Greene for book account the
amount OF the claim being $6s.S3 there
was no appearance for the defendant and
he was defaulted. Comstock Gardner
were counsel for the plaintiff.
In the case OF Ida Jones Of st. John
bury. VT, against Joseph Pennell, for
book account, the amount Of the claim
being s2250 no appearance was made Tor
the defendant and decision was given for
the plaintiff. j. p. Beasan was attorney
for the plaintiff and John Earnshaw for
the defendant.
GO TO THE POSTOFFICE.
Letters remain uncalled for at the East
Providence postoffico. addressed TO the
following persons: Ladies--Mr and Mrs.
| Joe Baker. Mrs. Charles Fl. Ballou. Mrs.
| Abbie Boulos Maria Delwermento Miss
Gertrude Mckay. Miss Annie Miller.
Oentlemen--Antondo ID. Aguias, Joseph
Mottoh. NJ. Moore. Candido lgnacio dc
| Silva, Charles Wilson.
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.
The operation performed upon Frank
| Byrne was quite successful, the disease
was Brights disease Of the Kidneys, and
| the left one was removed.
PERSONAL POINTS.
| Rev. j. Il. Blake has returned from his
1 vacation, which he passed In New Jersey
Chief Of Police Rufus w. Adams vii
| leave today for his annual vacation.
Harry Grant and family Of Burgess
| avenue have returned from an enjoyaplt
two months trip through Maine.
Word was received this morning from
Assistant Town Clerk Chester BuNtS1Thp'
he had arrived at Norfolk and was hav'
ing pleasant time. :.
A very pleasant surprise party was neie
at the home OF Walter Con In honor o
his birthday Many Of his friends were
present and a general good time was haI
Music and games were enjoyed and a col
lation was served.
SHORE ECHOES. -
The regular monthly meeting OF TN
probate court was held this Afternoon. .
Tho flre In Tuck Wah's laundry In tn
Winchester block on Riverside sQtar
Saturday did but little damage, connne'
10 practically tho wetdng Of the floor
The Narraganset Engine company WI
meet this evening 10 take action upol
attending a muster.
George King who was injuredcs fev
weeks ago by having his leg torn b.
some rusty nails In an old board. Is abb
! TO be about again.
The O'Clock open air meetings on tn
grounds of Mr.. Sherman, nearly oppo
site thr Phillipsdale school house, viii b
continued few more Sundays.