The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-20
Real Estate Of Ferdinand WhaIden At
taCh0d by Mary ManiSs.
Another Clothes Line Is Touched"
Ate and Did Not Pay -0,her Items.
East Providence branch of The News
Telephone II2-a, East Providence.

Mary T. Morris has attached the real
provements, OF Ferdinand whelden. in an
action OF assumpsit. The ad damnum Is
placed at 1900. The writ Is made re-
turnable Dec. 2. John A. Tillinghast Is
attorney for the plaintiff.
MORE CLOTHING STOLEN.
Yesterday a woman reported that a
number OF garments. which she said had
been left on her clothes line, had disap-
peared. There were two skirts and a
cloak. and when she went out To take
them In they were nowhere to be found.
Had NO MONEY.
Yesterday afternoon a man consider
ably under the influence OF stimulants en-
tered a local restaurant and ordered
meal After eating IL he informed the
waiter I'm charge that he had no money.
He wound up in the police station, being
taken into custody by Onicer Iaggart-
THE BACHELORS CLUB.
The regular meeting OF the Batchelors'
club was held last night There was
large attendance and considerable pusi-
ness was transacted. Theodore Hamblin
was presented with stag handle paper
cutter in recognition OF his example ana
work in promoting the objects OF the
club.
BUSY DAY.
Yesterday was a very busy day In the
tax collectors office. People began 70
come in early I'm the morning. and kept
II up all day. When the office was closed
the largest sum OF any day this year had
been taken.
REAL ESTATE REGISTER.
But one transaction OF real estate was
recorded at the town clerks office yes
terday.
Edward T. Bachelor. ct ux.. sold 70
William IT. Miller, ct ux., lots - and 80
on the East Providence Park plat, with
lt.ara arf.rF Arv1A n n q
thereon, for 500.
MASsASoITT CLUB WHIST.
The weekly whist meet of the Massa-
soitt club was held last night In the ciuo
rooms I'm the Leslie block. There was a
goodly number OF players present. anu
H. Huston captured the first prize, a
large American flag with a score OF bI.
William G. Bliss took the second prize,
combination tool set. with a score OF %.
urday night.
WHO WILL 1T BE.
Monday evening meeting OF the
school committee will be held, at which
time some one will be elected TO take the
place made vacant by the retirement OF
Judge Bliss as superintendent of schools.
There is considerable speculation as TO
who will he chosen. There are two cam
didates for the position, one resident
of the town and another man who has
had considerable experience in a similar
capacity In a number OF other towns.
Both mon have their advocates and II
IS hard work 10 foretel who will win out
In the race.
The local man Il is thought would make
a good superintendent, and the other fell
low has the reputation OF being one al
ready.
LOCATION CHANGED.
The location of the standpipe from
which engines take water near the round
house has been changed. The pipe has
been moved couple OF rods TO thenorth OF
its former location TO make 1t more con-
venient for engines TO take on water
with tho new arrangement OF the tracks.
WILL ELECT OFFICERS.
The annual meeting OF the Bay View
Fire company for the election OF officers
will be held Monday evening. There Is
considera BILE interest manifested In the
meeting by the residents IN the vicinity
OF Armington's corners as the annual re-
ports -. the officers will be rendered at
that time The company is in graft
flying condition and the reports are
awaited with more than ordinary interest.
MANY CANDIDATES.
There is an unusual amount OF curiosity
I'm regard to who will he the next superin-
tendent OF the Watchemoket Fire district
because OF the great number OF candi-
dates who are running for the position.
II is reported that no less than ten men
are after the Job and will make strenuous
efforts in the race but there are several
who havessN strong following and big
local influence and these are sure to make
the contest an interesting one.
SUCCESSFUL RAZAR.
Ladies Aid society OF the Haven NJ. L.
church which is being held In the town
hall was fully as successful as the pre-
ceeding evening had been. There was
good sized attendance and those who at
tended were liberal in their patronage OF
the various booths.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The services at the First Baptist church
will be conducted Sunday by Archibald
Mason. The Thanksgiving service. which
will be held at II o'clock Thanksgiving