The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-21
EAST PROVIDENCE
A Bay State Petition Strays
Over tho Border.
Holiday Services Held In tho
Chur .hGS--0th0r Matters.

The citizens OF Rehoboth are circulating
a petition that occasionally strays into
the boundaries of East Providence. The
document in question is addressed 20 the
state railway commissioners Of Massa-
chusetts, and It is doubtful IL the names
Of the Rhode Island taxpayers that have
been affixed will carry much weight with
that august body. The petition prays for
better service on the Old Colony Street
Railway companys line running from
Taunton 20 Providence A number OF
complaints OF a. minor character are set
forth, but the principal request made Is,
that the trolley company be compelled
20 run cars half-hourly every day during
the buster part OF the early morning and
afternoon, as is done now only on Satur-
day and Sunday. Local patrons of the
road seem 10 think the demand a just
one, but the thing will probably drag
along until summer comes again and then
the traction company will be only too
willing to comply with the request
HOLIDAY SERVICES.
Special services usual at the holiday
season were held in all the churches yes
terday. Rev Edwin Potter OF Bradford,
n. H., preached at the morning service
ed the Christmas exercises In the evening.
Professor B. p. Stout OF Philadelphia
gave a sermon in song service in the fore
noon at the Second Baptist church and
instead OF the usual evening sermon,
special song service was held at o'clock.
emitting the later session. The Christian
Endeavor OF the church held special exer
cises In observance OF the coming hol-
day at the close OF the song service.
W.
at the church the first three evenings
or this week.
Mis-. cozzENs DEAD.
The funeral OF Mrs. Hannah Cozzens.
who died at her residence. 80 Taunton
avenue, will be held tomorrow morning
from the rooms OF James Williams a Co.
Mrs. Hannah Cozzens was the widow
of Alvin 8. Cozzens and died on Friday
night at the old family homestead on
Taunton avenue. Mrs. Cozzens was
born Oct. 3. 1923 I'm England, and was the
eldest daughter OF Benjamin and Eliza
beth Priest Mrs. Cozzens came TO this
country when a small child and at an
early age was married 10 her late hus-
band. native of this town, where for
over half century he was engaged in
the oyster business The deceased is
survived by son. George Cozzens and
two married daughters, Mrs. Benjamin
Marvel and Mrs. William b. Packard.
FUNERAL OF OLD REsIDsST.
The funeral OF George NJ. Pierce. who
for many years has been a familiar
figure in this town was held at the Bap-
tist church at North Swansea yesterday
afternoon. The deceased was very weil
known here and had lived the greater
part OF his life in this vicinity. A large
number OF friends and relatives from
East Providence and Riverside attended
the funeral.
MAsSASOIT SUPPER.
The Massasoit club held their usual
weekend supper and social Saturday
evening in the club rooms on Taunton
avenue and a very pleasant evenings en-
tertainment was enjoyed by the members
and their guests.
LOCAL "COPS" SCORE ONE.
The patrolmen of the local police de-
partment, although not blessed with the
improvements that their brethren across
the river boast, for instance, patrol
wagons. possess one feature in their
equipment that has yet to be Introduce
to the Providence guardians OF the peace.
This feature, lately installed. is a pocket
electric fash lamp, compact and ever
ready. that the officers carry in their hip
pockets. The lamps are of great advan-
tage 20 the night men in the discharge
Of their duties, and whoever Is respon-
sible for the innovation deserves credit
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.
The following list of unclaimed letters
Is posted in the postiffce Mrs. j. +.
Brennan, Miss Alice Erickson, Miss Lula
Payton. Mrs Bertha Thresher. DR..
Charles Arnold. B. A. Shadrick. Pedb
Joao Cole. Altrico Teneira. B. Chaffee.
A. p. Carlson, James D. Frye, Patrick
Giblln. II. Il. Masters. Stewart NJ. Mer-
rill, Mr.. Rickson. Henegein r.. silva.
COURT NEWS
In the Seventh district court yesterday
morning two men were fined the usual 81
and costs for drunkenness, which they
was arraigned on the charge Of receiving
a railroad ticket. knowing the same TO be
stolen. The prisoner waived examination
and was held I'm $500 for the grand jury,
and being unable to furnish bail was or
dered committed 10 await trial
William Farrell appeared before the
court this morning charged with being an
idle person and having no visible means
OF support. on pleading guilty TO the
charge Judge Bliss placed him on proba-
ton for six months.
TOWN HALL RECORDS.
Henry S. Grew and another Of Boston
have fled notice OF a suit and attachment
OF real estate located in this town
against James McKinnon. The writ is re-
turnable In the common pleas division OF
the supreme court Jan. O. 1894. Frank l..
Hinckley appears as attorney for the
plaintiffs. Antoine and Lepolena Silva
have morigaged the house and lot at the
corner OF Warren avenue and Han streets
for SI800 10 James G. Goff OF Providence
who conveys the property to the above
for $40 and other considerations
DfPHTHERIA ABROAD.
The board OF health put up one new
new card this morning In East Providence
and have taken one down. Despite state
ments 10 the contrary. the diphtheria
epidemic II being stamped out thanks to
the efforts OF local physicians.
JOHN o'ccNNELL,
Hats. Caps. turnisnings IrunK Store az.