The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-11


brick.
The material was packed at convenient
locations along the line OF the sewer
Work will be commenced at once and
pushed as rapidly as possible. The con-
tract allows 40 days for completion OF the
work.
THE POSTOFFICE.
The new postofnce has been completed
and is now In use. The lobby is large
well-lighted one and affords convenient
access TO all departments. The woodwork
Is finished in light oak. The boxes are
directly In front as the office Is entered,
while on the right are the windows for
the various departments.
There are separate windows for the
general delivery. stamp, registered letter
and money order departments One of
the features OF the office appointments Is
a large ground glass panel on the right,
on which Is an emblematic design. show
ing a post carrier galloping at full speed
across the prairie. The citizens OF the
town are we'll pleased with the great i'm
provement which has been made.
WORK ON WATER TOWER.
The preliminary work on the new water
tower to be created on the site OF the
old stand pipe is progressing rapidly. A
large quantity OF material has arrived
and a big derrick set up TO facilitate the
handling OF II. A good sized force OF
men is at work and II will be but a
short time before work Is commenced on
the structure itself.
DRANK IODINE.
Arthur Taylor, aged four years. had a
narrow escape from death just before
O'Clock last night. The child boards with
Mrs Abbie F. Corden at the corner OF
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playing about the kitchen when Mrs.
Corden stepped out for a minute leaving
him alone.
On the kitchen table was bottle OF
iodine. which the little fellow secured
and when Mrs Corden returned to rhe
room he had drunk a quantity OF the
drug and was suffering intense pain.
Or. Simeon Hunt was sent for and ad-
ministered an emetic and took other
steps for the relief OF the little patient.
This morning the boy was out OF danger
and did not seem to be suffering any i'll
effects from the episode.
A PAINTING SPELL.
Fremont Carpenter, a we'll known local
business man was seized with fainting
spell on Watchemoket square yesterday.
After relief had been afforded carriage
was sent for and Mr.. Carpenter was
taken TO his home.
He did not seem to be suffering from
any III effects this morning.
LOCAL MENTION.
There was a heavy shower at $3.50 this
morning. The grass about the town
hall, which was previously in a parched
condition is now fresh and green.
The schooner which for some time has
been sunk of Provenchers shop was
raised yesterday She will go on the
ways for an overhauling as soon as pos
sible
There was an unusually large crowd at
Hunts Mills last night.
Yesterday the work OF putting in the
sleepers for a double track on the new
bridge was completed. The work OF put
ting In the tracks will be commenced in
a few days.
Highway Commissioner Cunningham
has been busy several days putting In
Burgess avenue. The work was complet.
ed today.
The Ivy social club met I'm Hazards
block last night. The committee on
moonlight excursions reported that the
steamer Mount Hope had been chartered
for June is. The sail will be to Mount
Hope bay and return. stopping at Cres-
cent Park for dancing.
The Massasoit club held its regular
meeting last night
The Ballou society OF the First Univer-
salist church held their last social and
supper of the season last night
Howard Lodge No. H. *. Of p met I'm
Castle hall In Tobin's block last night
The Chatauqua circle have made prep
arations for an outing Saturday after
noon.
An adjourned meeting OF the trustees
Of the First Universalst church was held
last night.
The prayer meeting Of the United Con.
gregational church will be held with Mr..
Budlong. at his residence on Waterman
avenue tonight
The health department removed all the
remaining scarlet fever cards In the
Phillipsdale district yesterday.