The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-03
BRISTOL.
Mrs. Nlcbs BsntIy knight Dead.
Special Session Of District
Court-0ther Items.

the late Jeremiah G.. knight. died yes
terday afternoon at the residence OF her
daughter. Mrs Albert s. Almy, on Con-
stitution street. She was born in Appon-
aug and was the daughter OF the late
Philip and Susan Arnold. Her age was
So years. months and ~ days. Her fu-
neral will be held from st. Barnabas
church. Apponaug. this afternoon at 2;lo
o'clock. Burial will be in Apponaug. She
leaves two daughters and three sisters.
The annual meeting OF Bristol Female
Charitable society was held yesterday af-
ternoon at the residence OF Mrs. r. s.
Babbitt on Hope street. Mrs. II. w. Dru-
ry presided. The records Of the last meet
ing were read and approved as were also
the reports OF the secretary and treasu-
rer and board OF managers. The follow
ing officers were elected: First direct
ress, Mrs. Hannah w. Drury; second d.
rectress, Mrs. William H. Spooner. board
OF managers. Mrs. Parmenas Skinner. Jr..
Mrs. Ellen Grant. Mrs. John s. Weeden.
Mrs. Samuel w. Church. Mrs Elizabeth
Adams, Miss Anna r. Thompson: secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. Arselia M Bah
bitt; auditor. Miss Lila r. harrington.
A special session OF the district court
was held yesterday morning. Thomas w.
with vagrancy, pleaded guilty and was
sentenced 10 the state farm for six
months.
At the residence Of Mr. and Mrs John
w. McBurnett at 10 Magill street, Paw
tucket. last evening at o'clock, Alfred
Alfonso Slade and Miss Helena McBurnett
both OF this town were united in mar
riage In the presence OF a large number
Of relatives and friends. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John L. Davis OF
Providence The bridesmaid was Miss
Cecilia c. Slade of this town, a sister
of the groom and tho groomsman was
Francis Abbott Slade Of this town. a
brother OF the groom. The ceremony was
followed by a reception lasting until 10
o'clock. when Mr. and Mrs. Slade left
Pawtucket on their wedding tour. Upon
their return they will make their home
In Providence. They were the recipients
OF many costly and useful gifts
Between and . o'clock yesterday morn
ing some person or persons attempted to
force an entrance into the residence OF
Eugene Leclair at the foot OF Constitu-
ton street The barking OF dog in the
house frightened away the intruder. 1t
was found that the burglars had attempt
ed to force open the southwest window
with a chisel or Jimmy and in failing
in this had attempted TO cut out the putty
around a window pane. finally breaking
g.
LeClair were out Of town and did not re-
,irn until late in the evening and II is
thought that the cracksman believed they
we're 10 be absent all night.
A. r. Brownell. purchasing agent of the
Herreshon Manufacturing company sus-
tained a scalp wound and received bruises
on his body by a fall in the storehouse
OF the company on Burnside street yes
terday. He was standing on a box which
later shifted and he fell a distance Of 40
feet on some iron. That he was not more
seriously hurt Is regarded as n miracle
He was attended by Or. D. J. Neylan.
James NJ. Milburn, Jr.. who went to St
Louis, Mo, from here few weeks ago
to work on the exposition buildings
man OF a gang OF workmen, employed by
Contractors CALDWELL and Drake. and IL
to have charge OF the construction of
barns that are 10 cost $4,000.
The Republican caucus will be held
this evening In the court house when
delegates TO attend the Republican con-
vention will he elected, also a member
OF the state central committee. and a Re-
jublican town committee
Miss Gertrude NJ. Hasbrouck, who has
been enjoying visit TO New York state,
has returned home
Gerald Brunaeli employed at the Her
reshoff shops, sustained laceration Of
the middle finger OF the left hand. while
at work shifting lumber The wound
was dressed by DR.. O. r.. Siegel
Rev. Archibald Mason OF Crompton.
" T.. breaches at the First Baptist
church. Sunday morning and evening.
The evening servbce will commence at Z
o'clock instead OF 1880 as during the sum
mer months,
Miss Roxie PAUL. left here yesterday
for Hartford Conn. where she will be
80 rf.- Ctaff1 10.
few weeks.
Mrs Edward " Tingley gave tea
TO few friends at her home on Union
street. Tuesday I'm honor OF Mrs. Rust OF
Boston
Miss Emily @ Munro left here yester-
day for Albany. y. V. whore she is 10
resume teaching In school in that city.
Mrs G. w. Allen who has been the guest
OF her sister Mrs j. r Farrally. return
ed 20 her home in New Milford. Conn.
yesterday.
Dr O. r. slegel reported at the town
clerks Office Yesterday that Mabel Sher
man. who resides a e5 High street. was
lll with scarlet fever
Mrs l.. NJ Torrance OF Northampton.
Mass. n former resident of this town. -
here on visit and is stopping ~
Wrights church street house.
Bridget McWay has sold n lot ~ land
on the west side ot Cioodings lane. 20
Mary g Andrews. wife OF Harry 7. An
drews The deed Is recorded In the town
clerks office.
The marriage intentions Of Thomas
Francis O Brien Of this town and Miss
Ida Eugenie Barney of Warren. daughter
af Eugene and Mary ! Barney % that
town. have been recorded In the town
clerks ofrice.
Gen. Charles r. Rrayton and wife who
left here n month ago for sharon Mass.
have returned and are stopping NJ ne
Belvedere.
Lawrence NJ Kortwreht and family
left here yesterday 10 spend the winte- al
Springs. ~. Y.
700 MILES BV RAIL ANO STEAMER. /