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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
VALLEY VILLAGES
First Annual Institute Largely
Attended Fire at Phenlx.
Society Meetings.

Representatives from nearly every sun
day school in the Valley attended the first
institute held by the Pawtuxet Valley
Primary and Junior union in the Phenix
Baptist church yesterday afternoon and
last evening. The services we're opened at
2:1b O'Clock by devotional exercises led by
Rev. r. p. Phreaner OF the Centreville M.
Il. church.
Field Secretary Wilson OF Providence
spoke at some length upon Some Sunday
School Problems" Rev. William t.
Greene OF the Natlck Baptist church In
troduced the other speakers.
Rev Horace +. Brown OF Phenix dwelt
upon the subject. The Importance 10 the
Church OF the Work OF the Sunday School
Teacher" He was followed by Rev. Am
assa s Putnum OF the Quidnick Baptist
church whose subject was How TO Enlist
the Cooperation OF Parents"
Rev Scott Kidder, rector OF st. Philips
al Crompton, spoke interestingly upon
Some Helpful Hints for Teachers"
Suggestions for Superintendent" was
the topic OF III. M. Clarke's remarks. Mrs.
Isabelle Sanford Richardson, secretary OF
the home department of the state had for
her subject Going into the Home"
The regular meeting OF the union was
Green, who explained a method OF lesson
study Miss Annie Il. Fryer outlined some
special work for boys and girls.
An ntermission was held from o'clock
until 7:30 when there were devotional ex-
ercises led by Rev. John McVay OF the
Phenix Nj. r. church. Frank Rector OF
Pawtucket made an address, taking for
his subject THE Bible and the Child" A
quartet consisting OF Mrs Erbin Matte
son, Mrs. Frank Gorton, Mrs. Fred Bean
and Miss Florence Briggs OF Anthony
sang Hold Those Gates Ajar."
The congregation numbered about $50
and came from all parts OF the Valley.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
A lamp exploding at the home OF w. IT.
Bates on Maple avenue, Phenix. last
evening caused an alarm 10 be sent in TO
the Phenix fire department. The fire was
quickly extinguished; damage slight
Camp Francis G. Greene, Sons OF Veter-
ans. held their annual meeting at q. A.
r. hall last evening, large number
attending
The Coventry Literary and Social club
met at Anthony last eevning. After a
musical program was given.
A social gathering and candy pull was
held at tho home OF William Graves in
Hope last evening about two score par
ticipating
The Notre Dame du Bon Concell fair at
Prenix was continued last evening.
NaTagansett Lodge, X. OF p, met in
Hines hall last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
EDGEWOOO.

The womans auxiliary OF the Free IL
brary has things moving smoothly for the
annual entertainment which Is TO be held
IN the Shaw avenue school hall Friday
night.
The program includes the following
number: Piano solo. Mrs. Prior. readings
by Miss Wallace; vocal selections. Mrs.
w. ID. stone; violin solo. Miss Gala Hull
ing; comedy in one act, Grouse out of
season. The cast follows: Rachel Bond.
a young widow, Miss Loeffler: Claude
Somers, late of u. s. Volunteers. Harry
Sherman; Stubbs. a constable. Arthur r.
Collins; Perkins. n man servant, w. E
Longfellow.
The Ladies' Good Will society of the
Congregational church is preparing for
n supper TO be served next Wednesday
evening I'm the vestry
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
WARREN,

Yesterday morning AZ the residence Of
George r. Greene. Jr., In this town a
slight FIRE broke out I'm the cellar. which
did little damage. as the blaze was quickly
exting,iished
The girls who quit work in the drawing
IN room NJ the Parker mills last night be-
cause Of n cut IN wages. have nearly all
secured employment I'm other factories
IN the vicinity. The vacancies caused BY
the strike In the Parker mill have been
filled
There A. 90 be festival service I'm ST.
Mark Episcopal church Christmas day at
5 O'Clock The Christmas cantata by
Gaude is TO be presented and will be in
charge Of Mr.. William McC. Rswson OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
PAWTUCKET.

The school committee met last evening
and there was an attempt made to select
a truant officer. The members OF the COM
mittee, who are OF the Democratic party
seem TO be divided on certain matters II
was voted TO close the schools for the
Christmas vacation on Dec. g.
The result OF three roll caAs for the
choice of a truant officer was Mcdonald.
4: Saeger, 3, and O'Neill, 2. Mr.. Saeser
is the present truant officer and will hold
the position until the politicians In the
committee get together. Miss Ellen Mayer
and Miss Mildred Codding were elected
teachers I'm the kindergarten department.
Bills amounting TO 6l379s were ordered
paid. Or. Herern and Miss Collette voted
with the Republican members of the
committee in the matter OF making ap-
pointments In certain schools.
There was very successful Christmas
sale held by the Young Ladies' Mission
Circle OF the Pawtucket CONGREGATIONAL
church last evening
Charles l. Farrell was reelected presi-
dent OF Father Hallgan branch, /. c. r.
T., last evening. There were Is persons
admitted to membership.
Joseph Blair was fined S and costs in
the district court yesterday for evading
the payment OF some food he had par
tdhen or MdTy SCnV1ib was nneu ~ ana
costs for shopnfting.
Miss Annie Campbell. an old and re-
spected resident, died last evening at her
home, 50 Pawtucket avenue.
Mary r. Nichols was chosen president
of Tower Relief Corps last evening. other
officers were chosen. The corps will oele-
brate It's 18th anniversary tomorrow even
Ing at c. A. r. hall in an appropriate
manner.
Members OF the school committee en-
Joyed the use OF the new furniture at their
meeting last evening.
Rev. Edward Mitchell Barney has been
called 10 the pastorate or the Church OF
our Father by the High Street Univer-
salist society Mr.. Barney is at pres snt
pastor NJ Bradford. PA. where he Is well
liked He preached az the local church
In November. II is not definitely known
whether he viii accept the call or not.
Rev Mr.. Barney r. n native 81 Lynn and
a graduate OF Tufts college
Maud Y. Potter was chosen worthy
matron OF Queen Esther chapter. No 2
order OF Eastern Star. at last nights cleo
tion OF officers.
William J. Shields. New England or
ganizer. will give an address at the mnss
meeting to be held under the auspices 81
the Carpenters union at q Moth Main
st;cet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
A Classical Concert Is Attended by
Large Audience.
Death Of a Well KneWn Resident Fast
Horse Owned Locally.
East Providence branch of The News Taunton
Telephone Providence

hall, 81 Manton avenue. for their annual
banquet. which is 10 be held Sunday even
ing, Dec. 20.
A horse attached to a Democrat wagon
owned by Elvin o. Hendricks OF % Dor
chester avenue strayed away from the
front OF a house on Harris avenue yes
terday afternoon. and later was picked
up by Patrolman Willard on Charles
street.
G. j. Keating OF Killingly avenue Is
now the possessor OF that somwhat noted
horse, "The Deacon" having purchased II
from DR. Connolly OF Bristol. Prince
Alert may make trouble for "'rhe Dea-
con-" but Mr.. Heating does not appear
10 worry about any other equine
The board OF fire commissioners sent a
handsome chestnut horse 10 the Plain
field fire station yesterday The horse had
never had a days experience In the de-
partment.
For the first time in many moons all of
the officers and patromen OF the Chaffee
street station reported for duty yesterday.
The Sunset club will hold Its monthly
meeting Monday evening.
Two persons were arrested for drunken
ness In this district during the past "a
hours
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
MORTGAGES SALE

Will be sold at public auction Saturday
December 26. 1903. at IL o'clock noon, on
the premises, by virtue OF the power OF
sale contained I'm a deed of mortgage.
made and executed by Hugh Mcguire,
dated August /. 1884, and recorded I'm the
land records of the Town of Cranston, IN
real estate mortgage book number ID.
page 20l, the conditions OF said deed or
mortgage having been broken.
A certain lot of land situated In sald
Town OF Cranston. In the County or Prov
idence and State of Rhode Island, on the
'Mayfeld Plat" so called. bounded anu
err9rd tse northwest @ Ccorr8 OF said lot. thence
8 81 $50. r.. fve hundred and sixteen
feet (5ls). thence 5. 20 $40 E. one hum
ldred seventy-seven feet uID, thence >.
EO-S0. w four hundred twenty-five l425),
thence n So degrees. W.two hundred eigh-
ty-eight feet (2Ss). thence northerly four
hundred forty-two feet (442) TO the first
mentioned starting point. and contains
four acres 90 and one hundred and nine
n09) rods OF land. and is otherwise bound.
ed Northerly by a street. Easterly 10y
the Stafford Farm, Southerly by the
stafford Farm and land OF Duty Arnold.
and westerly by land sold 10 Bridget
Barberry and Jerome Patterson. dated
MAY LIST 1878. and recorded in Cranston.
r. t. Deed Book No. So. page 81. reference
thereto Is hereby had and made. together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon.
Ry order Of the mortagee. who hereby
gives notice OF her intentions to bid upon
said property at said sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
RIVERSIDE.
The Knights Of PythIas Had
a Great Time at Pawtuckot
Last Night-Other Items.

Last night the local lodge of Knights OF
Pythias made a freternal visit TO Eureka
lodge of Pawtuoket. The members or
the lodge were accompanied by a large
number OF visitors. and number OF
prominent members OF the order. includ-
ing Past Grand Chancellor Hon. Levi s.
Winchester Past Chancellor Ira ID. Con,
Past Chancellor Peter Mclaughlin and
number OF the other past and present
officers OF the' lodge.
The members went out in a special car,
leaving Riverside square at Z o'clock, ana
going to Pawtucket via the new line 70
PhilIpsdale. They were cordially received
upon their arrival in Pawtucket and a
very good time was enjoyed. After the
routine business OF the lodge was trans
acted the third degree was conferred by
the degree team OF Eureka lodge upon IA
candidates, who had been taken on the
trip for fine purpose by the visiting lodge.
The degree work was performed I'm a
very impressive manner and the visitors
were loud in their unstinted praise OF the
through the work. After the degree had
been conferred there was speaking. ad-
dresses being made by number of the
newly made members OF the order as well
as by the prominent officials and visiting
members. 1t was late hour when the
local lodge left their hosts and embarked
on the chartered car for home.
GUILD MEETING.
The regular meeting or st. Marks guild
was held I'm the parish house last evening.
There was a good attendance. There was
no business OF Importance transacted and
the meeting partook largely OF the ma
ture OF a social gathering. Dancing was
enjoyed and number OF musical selec-
tions were rendered in very creditable
manner
THE MECHANICS
Gen. A. f. Burnside council, No 5, o.
u. A NJ. held a we'll attended and inter-
esting meeting in Mechanics hall on Bull
locks Point avenue last night. After the
transaction of the routine business re-
marks for the good of the order were
made by number OF visiting brothers. as
well as by number OF the members OF
the council.
INTEREST REVIVED.
There seems to be a revival OF interest
In the project OF securing free delivery
for the residents Of this end of the town.
Riverside has grown very rapidly in the
past few years. and II is only n question
OF a short time before the needs Of the
place In this direction will become so i'm
postoffice department will follow I'm the
natural order OF things. There are many
residences in the place. scattered over
quite a wide area, and in the outlying dis
tricts at least free delivery would be a
decided boon.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Riverside lodge X. OF p, will meet in
Caotle hall tonight.
Alterations are progressing I'm good
shape on the Congre tional church.
There is still an awful rush In the 10
cal oyster business. The bivalves are
very plentiful and OF good quality.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
DARLINGTON.

Last night the annual sale and supper
was given In the Congregational church
by the Bayside Cleaners. There was a
large attendance and the affair was lib
orally patronized. II scored decided
success, the greater portion OF the ar
ticles displayed for sale as we'll as the
supply OF edibles being disposed OF.
new porch has been added To the
school building at Hamden Meadows and
a few minor changes made The build
ing is TO be re-furnshed with new desks
and other school parsphernalia IN the near
future. The work OF putting them I'm will
probably be done In vacation time, so as
10 interfere as little as possible with the
school work.
There Is general satisfaction AZ the
action OF the town council In passing or
dinances imposing a license on junk deal
ers and peddlers and hawkerr. Many of
the junk dealers more especially are very
insoient at times. ard often they are go
persistent In their endeavors TO persuade
people IN do business With them. whether
they want 10 or not. that they are justly
regarded AZ a nuisance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09

Mesxs l.. Phillips Shave and Stanton
Z. Smith. clerks at the Atlantic mills.
who have a decided taste for classical
music. demonstrated the fact last eve
nfng that there are many In this vicinity
who like themselves, would enjoy an eve
ming of that class OF music They sue
cseded IN filling Irons hall and with
people who are seldom seen at any func-
ton of this kind, except that IL is held
IN one OF the principal halls down town.
The concert was an unqualified sue
cess and no doubt another wfll soon be
rfven The talent were as follows
Misc Laura r. Shave. soprano; Miss
EvanEeifne Larry. violinist; Miss Eleanor
B. eproat. acoompanist; Mr.. J. Noble
Shave. tenor Mr. I. Leonard Grove.
pianist; Mr.. Loyal Phillips Shave. bari
tone; Mr.. Stanton K. Smith. reader.
A WELL KNOW RESIDENT DEAD
Mary G., widow OF the late John Q.
Adams. passSS~ away at her home. SIS
Pqainf1eld street, Monday evening. at the
age OF 75.
The family was well known I'm this
vicinity, her husband and son for many
years having conducted large fish mar
ket on the site now occupied by the
Thompson Brothers block. Later Mr..
Adams was janitor at the Roosevelt
street school He died about one year
ago. Mrs. Adams funeral will be held
tomorrow at ~ o'clock. k
GENERAL MENTION. = srieF
A horse attached TO a light carriage
became frightened near the locomotive
works last evening and ran, throwing
out the occupants OF the carriage. John
Brown OF II Ridge street and George
Stretch. Fortunately both escaped in
Jury. The horse was captured by How
ard Waterhouse, at the corner OF Wash
ington and Aborn streets. The carriage
was wrecked.
Mira, widow OF the late Cyrus G. Hicks.
died suddenly at her home. 90 Hudson
street Monday. Mrs. Hicks was appar-
emily enjoying the best of health In tile
morning, but about noon time was taken
I'll and died I'm few moments. She was
about 65 years old. Her funeral will be
private.
The Moose and Sinner club. who were
refused the use OF Textile hall for the rea-
son that the managers of the hall object
ed TO the presence OF one OF their mem
bers. have secured Kennedy e. Coughs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
FALLS.

Victoria lodge. X. OF p. met last even
ing and chose officers Mrs Annie Miller
was chosen noble grand and Mrs. Lizzie
Brooks vice grand
Peter Germain was at last nights meet
ing OF the license commissioners given
leave 20 withdraw his applicstio for a
License at 6i2 Broad street.
Deputy Grand President Daniel " Iiv-
ingstone last evening installed the officers
of Abraham Lincoln lodge. Sons OF st.
George. There were speeches by visiting
members Of the order after the installa-
tion.
George Ambrose. one OF the oldest and
most highly respected citizens Of the city.
died at his homo Monday evening after
an illness of several weeks. He was 81
years old. He r. survived by a widow.
one son and one daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
THE NEWS OF THE STATE.

this town. There r. to q number OF
out OF town singers In the cantata, and
everyone is looking forward 10 a good
presentation.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Democratic club was held last evening.
The mills OF the Warren Manufacturing
company were obliged TO shut down at
O'clock yesterday afternoon. there be-
ing some defect I'm the engine and also
with one OF the belts which runs the spin
ming room. A force OF men worked all
night and the mills started as usual this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
DEATH OF HERMIT.

Frank c. Patch. an aged man, who for
some time has lived as hermit, died
suddenly OF pneumonia Monday in hut
in South Attleboro.
DR. Battershall heard OF the old mans
condition and attended him ON Mon
day Patch was TO have been taken TO
the Attleboro poor farm
The authorities are waiting to hear
from relatives I'm Rhode Island before
making arrangements for burial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09

JOHN o'coNNELL.
Hats, Caps. Furnishings. Trunk Store arc
Iaupdrx II Just above the postofnoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
REAL ESTATE REGISTER.
BUCKLIN POST

Tho regular meeting of Bucklin post.
No. 20. q. A. r.. was held IN Grand Army
hall last night. There was a large at
tendance OF the veterans and after the
routine business OF the session had been
disposed Of addresses were made by sew
eral of them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-09
REoRGANIzED.

WILL CHANCE STROKE.
II has been decided TO change the stroke
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-22
scoTT,s ROAD BONDS.
Have Deferred Action-4
4 WeddiaE-Gate City GOSSIP.

GATE CITY, VA. January M.-tSpeF
cial.,-Jhe Board Of Supervisors met Monr
day. but as there was 2. very small nuinr
Der of taxpayers present, deferred action
on the question Of issuing bonds for the
purpose Of repairing tho roads Of the collra-
tv. SO tar as the writer has been able
TO ascertain from interviewing the people,
the sentiment against issuing the bonds
is very strong 1t is also asserted That
only two of the seven supervisors favor
the proposition.
William Strong. who lives three miles
from town, had his leg amPutated day
or two ago, on account Of the tubeFcular
condition of the foot and ankle. from
which he has been suffering greatly Tor
the last year He is about 90 years or
age, and has 9, family.
Mr.. James Bond aud Miss Cora Lay,
prominent young people OF Nlckelsvllls,
Scott county. were married IN the Bapv
list church at that place Saturday evs-
uing, The fair bride is q daughter %
Captain j. W. Lay, q gallant sand pop
uIar old Confederate soldier.
Rev. Fl. J. Wclfe and family. Of Wash
ington county. Va. are visiting Mr.,
Wolfe's parents and other relations IN
this vicinity.
Fifteen new students were enrolled ct
Shoemaker College this week, a deeper
interest IS being manifested IN education
here than ever before In the history of
the county, Many more families would
move hero in order to secure the benefits
OF the college il they could get houses.
Three prominent merchants of Cato
City are preparing to open stores, in the
coal regions Of Wise county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-22
Dull As. DIT|C | j |: /
Tarheel Senatorial Caucus
Made no Progress What
soever Last Night.

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RALEIGH, n: G., January 2l.a-fspeeialh1
All day the tall Fas that nett5ng would
bs done at te,HlEIlt.s senatorial ! caucus.
This was indeed the case, but the salr
,esles we're, as usual, packed with people,
hoping fer aethtnE To happen: There
was not, however. a1 incident te reheye
The uanot eny. .s5
only six bnllets Hare taken. QrerI1aan
on the 3sth ballot Teaehsd sixty. his. toI,y
neteh s5gure, and pa the next aFepped r
ffty.ejght, while Watson went Y 70
fifty, bis best record 50 far pelpG hits.-
two. $.
All the nasnhers save two voted or the
last Rallot pf the two absentees, sGa q
is Tor nyarman, ana NoatsR, % Leroy,
He slipped on iI1s elset yesterday a1ly
broke lis leg He has only els arm, aRa u
an ex- Confe ed te.
It sRas Alexapder'e followers who raised
or lowered Watson, t.raig, pr s9VeTflls:aaln Han,
there being besides g nearly full caucus,
The strength is ABOUT as It was atsth the
very begtnnlnE, save that the CAT men zen
are npY with " atson. ~,
After the caucus adjourned, sef YET q.
say that il sgtne thing WIS rot lone early
5tn.mcrlpw evening they would take steps
to make things move s.,
Dpe ct the sOfc.stlan leaders said that
he, Watson. and Craig had polled ,thttt
actual and possible strength, and that
the deaa!eels vas conn PEELED TO resr AIN
.unhroken, u1iess ono OF tff ttre e "
drew, ana that both the Watson ana
Oyern1an men had taken Craig Eon top
Of The meuntai, and shown him tsle. slos
ries Of the tuture. but pitkeut; hs,sieasf
apparent su.cesss,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-22
SMALLPOX IN GREENE.
a Aost Nirulent Case nj Rupkers,
willie Every precnutfou Taken,

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Vile Every Prccnntfen Taken.
cU1SQEE. VA. January sl,.-fspeciaI.)
DIR. Hodges. OF CharIottespille, came to
Ruokersrille Ia 81 Sunday to see the ceior,
ed woman--tll4 wife of Will Jones-whe
mad every symptom ol smallpox. but Or,
jesse Ewtll. who was attending her. had
never had 3. case before--and could not
say positively what the disease was
Or. Hodges declared the 1naiaJy to be Of
the most viri,Ient type of smallpox He
said he had attended, over 200 cases in one
Year. and vas fully qualified to l,ass upon
II It's save DR.. Ewell a certificate to the
effect that his treatment had been Dltor
gether proper. and saw no reason why
The patient should not recover
Or. t:3Y-ail is: the only person now allow
cd TO enter the premises, and lie has all
the time been using The strongest nnti-
sen1ics.
Tine house is unfortunately very close
TO the main thoroughfarc Of the county,
being less than fifty feet distant. Eut a
guard is kept night and day by armed
men, and It is hoped by the strictest
preeart!pn the contagion will be Eept
III allegiance.
Considerable apprehension OF danger IL
due to tie fact that two or more ladieE
went 10 visit the woman In the nrst
stages Of the attack-without having
the least suspicion that she was suffering
with SMALLPOX.
It IS now conceded that the woman
cargft tbs disease by wearing the old
clothes of sitter. who died about Christ.
mas. Tho two ladies are now quarantine.
in their non,es at Ruckersville, and all
the PUBLIC works and schools have closed,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-22
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TAZEWELL COUNTY COURT.
Prtce of ,Phanes Raised-caae Of
Snallpex Mt Tip-Tnp,


TAZEWELL. VA. January ai.--(sper
cial.l-The January term Of the County
Court opened this morning. with Hon.
j. II Stuart presiding. number q
motions we're made ana disposed Of, such
as committing estates and correcting asr
ssss1nents- -.
4 motion was made for the naturalizar
tien of Paul Waesco. which was the
first of. this character ever beard in ths
County Court. =.
Motions Of this character have always
beep made in the Circuit Court, but il
seems the statute is broad, and says any
court Of record. State or Fedsrai,
There are q number Of felony cases
for trjalEat tliis term IN fact, The coal
mines keep the docket crowded I'll the
time, and gives this court about two
weeks work out Of every month.
The Tazewell telephone exchange has
notified its patrons Of raise In the
price from sl2 per annum to sis, and the
patrons arc On strike, refusing tos acy
cept the terms. The phones are being
taken out by the COMPANY, and it is said
the patrons will HlaKe arrangements With
the rival company in .-ae t9wn.
A case Of smallpox is Tepegted at Tin
TOP, in the county.