The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-11

A man who has been IN business on the
square for moro than quarter of
century. has now come to the conclusion
that Il does not pay 10 be liberal with
the use OF his name. Some time ago he
wac called upon TO sign remonstrance
against liquor dealer, and the merchant
having always been looked upon az an
upright and God fearing citizen willingly
signed the petition The petition was a
success for tho license in question "as
not granted.
This OF cbUrse. left vacant store in
the block and the landlord who owned
tile building that the saloon had pcen
running IN also owned the store occupied
by the business man. and IN the good ola
dave OF Johnston this owner was con-
nected with the Watch and Ward league.
and was active IN bringing about =
change that ne said was for the be Il
interests~of Olneyv'lle.
The first or December tho old time
business man was notified by his land
lord that his rent from Jan. ] and after
would he Just 20 per cent more and now
the business man Is exceedingly sorry
that he signed the petition. for while nc
says that he will move out Just as soon
as he can get a suitable store ne docs
been so long at the old stand
WAS READY FOR THEM
John Amato of S5 Hartford avenue,
missed two Of his fancy fowls last Mon
dav morning and on Tuesday morning
hrs eock was reduced two more
Mr. Amato did not take kindly 10 the
idea SO last night he spend most OF the
time setting near window where he
could see his hen coop. and for COM
panion he had a 32-calibre revolver
shortly after midnight he heard a
noise and this caused him TO feel some
what excited. for while he had no idea
Of numbering hen thief ne nln nave
his mind made up TO shoot him In the
foot or leg. so that he could not run
away. Mr.. Amato was disappointed for
the noise was probably made by cat
or dog He could not find any one so
he didn't shoot. but he did not lose any
hens last night.
WILL. CALI. THE ROLL.
Ivanhoe Lodge Knights OF Pythias
held a very interesting session IN Odo
Fellows hall on Plainfield street last
evening when the committee on the an
niversary. which is 10 be held next Thurs
evening reported progress
The committee has arranged some
what novel features for IT 10 invite every
person whose name has beenupon thC
books OF the lodge. wheather they have oi
have not been suspended. To those In
distant lands. and those who are for
any reason unable TO be present, have
requested TO send letter stating theu
| condition in life.
| Besides this there will be q first class
minstrel show and banquet
THEY ENJOYED THEMSELVES
The carriers from the local postoffic'
gathered In Gelb's banquet hall last even
ing and enjoyed n most pleasant time. A.
was stated i'm this column a few day:
ago this AFFAIR was OF home like nature
the only guests being their superintendent
| Walter H. Harris. Postmaster Sellew and
his assistant. Mr.. Hilton. all of whom
made interesting addresses. The banque
was all that could be asked for and mos
OF the men would prefer 10 lay on to
day instead OF working
THE REGRETS.
Beautiful cards of invitation. have beer
sent out by the committee OF the Regent
Iaterary and Social club for the aunua
banquet and ball that is 20 be held IL
Odd Fellows hall on Academy avenue
Friday evening. Jan. % 1904
This club will hold the first OF its series
OF socials I'm Irons hall Friday evening
| Jan. l. and the second I'm odd Fellows
hail on the evening OF February 2
GENERAL MENTION.
william IL Mills and son OF this place