The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-31
VALLEY VILLAGES
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert B. Bar.
ton 0bsarYs Silver Wedding
Anniversary cadets Parade.

Mr.. and Mrs Herbert b. Barton Of
Centerville. observed their silver wedding
anniversary yesterday. and in honor of
the event. they held a family reunion
upon their farm on Warwick avenue.
so OF their relatives responded to the IN
vitations. and came from all parts OF the
state.
Carriages owned by Mr.. Barton made
numerous trips from the farm TO the car
line near Centervllle and carried the
guests TO the farm place at their ar
rival on each car. Mr.. Barton. himself,
superintended the preparing OF a fine
clam bake and at one o'clock the guests
found places at tables set under the
shady trees In the orchard where they
we're served with a dinner of a high or
der.
general flow OF wit and humor pre-
vailed at the tables making the meal a
pleasant one During the afternoon
general social good time was enjoyed and
the guests departed in the early evening,
after wishing the happy couple many
years OF happy life
They were the recipients OF a number
Of beautiful gifts from their friends
MIR. and Mrs. Barton were married in
1873. Mrs Barton formerly being Miss
Cora J. Brown daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Nicholas Brown. They were blessed with
five children, including Edith. Henry
Anna, Ruth and Rowland. Mr.. Barton
I'm addition TO overseeing the work about
the farm, Is also the superintendent of
the Warwick and Coventry Water COM
pany.
Among the guests present were: Lucian
Hayward. ex-postmaster of Providence.
Benjamin Barton OF Kingston, Sarah III.
Barton OF Warwick Neck, Lyman Hay
ward and family OF Providence, James
Ra Of Ra
Mrs. Sarah e. Barton and son Clarence
OF Providence. Mrs. Charles II. Capron.
Arnold C. and Harris w. Barton OF Prov
idence.
CLYDE.
Patrick Murey. son OF Edward Murey
who resides on Clyde street. was struck
by a break handle at Rocky Point and
badly injured his head yesterday. The
youngster was one OF the members OF the
IS. Peter and Paul Sunday school. which
was enjoying an outing at the point and,
while playing upon the cars which were
side tracked during the day ne In some
manner kicked the clutch from the break
which struck his forehead as 1t rapidly
revolved and laying open the scalp to
such an extent that a physician hastily
summoned. found IL necessary TO take
five stitches TO close the wound. The
lad was sent home
SIS Peter and Paul Temperance cadets
held a promenade in Temperance hall.
last night. which proved 10 be a most
successful affair. During the evening.
the cadets under Capt. James Foley
gave an exhibition drill which was
warmly applauded at its finish by the
spectators. Miller's orchestra furnished
music for the occasion.
RIvERPolNT.
Two horses owned by Thomas Ryder Of
River Point. attached 10 large lumber
wagon filled with dirt were left standing
In front of Trunon's store in Centerville.
late yesterday afternoon when they be-
came frightened and ran away.
They continued up High street at
high rate, scattering pedestrians and
other vehicles which hastily made way
for them. They succeeded in avoiding
all obstacles until they reached Allen
street. when the heavy cart collided with
a light express wagon standing by the
side of the road and badly wrecked It.
II scattered the contents about. One
OF the pair OF runaways was thrown TO
the ground. by the impact and both
horses were easily secured. and no fur
ther damage done
ARCTIC.
A party Of young people Z. m Phenix
rection OF Joseph Gagnon. Jr., and Henry
Blanchard enjoyed a trolley party 10
Rocky Point last evening. The party ar
rived upon the grounds at about \
o'clock. and spent the time dancing and
participating In the other amusements
until nearly midnight.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
party OF young people from Phenlx
and vicinity held a party 10 Rocky
Point last evening. where the dancing
was enjoyable.
Last ght band concert at Hope was
held as usual. but the attendance was
rather small compared with the size or
the crowd which has attended during the
past few weeks the concerts have been
held.
BENJAMIN Tato caught a runaway horse
In Arctic Center yesterday afternoon, he.
fore had done any damage. The
animal had been frightened by the troll
freight