The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-28
VALLEY VILLAGES
Warwick Police Recover Stolen
Horse and Wagon Reception
TO Rev. Scott Kidder.

Patrolman Lynch OF Apponaug found
I'm the stable of Samuel Jencks a horse
and wagon belonging to man in Grams
ton. which notice OF the theft had been
sent to the Warwick police early yester-
day morning. jerks claiming that some
one going by had found the horse straying
along the road and had brought IL 10 his
barn and they had placed the morse
there 10 await the calling OF the ownet.
As jerks is a man whose word would not
be doubted. word was at once sent 10
Chief OF Police Bigbee. who came and
Immediately recognized the rig as belong
ing TO the man living I'm Cranston. he al
once drove IL home and restored IL 10 It's
owner. No traces OF the men who broke
into the barn in Cranston the night be-
fore and stole II could be found, and the
since made themselves scarce In this To-
cality.
The funeral OF Mrs. Lille Cooply. who
died a. her home on Monday, was held
ibe Rey fT9% KSdes St
the service being attended by a large
number OF the relatives and friends The
choir OF the church rendered several Sc Sc
conclusion the remains. borne by Will
liam Norris. James Hankenson. William
Read and Herbert Pickford. were laid
away In the cemetery In the rear OF the
church.
reception was rendered Rev. Scott
kidder. rector OF st. Phillips church in
ton OF the church and their friends. a
goodly number made up the audience and
after. the choir OF 81. Phillips had rem
introduced Mr.. Kidder. after making
few brief remarks. and then all present
were given a chance to shake hands with
the new rector. A general social time
then followed. and during the season OF
merriment dainty collation. was served.
The good time was continued until late
into the evening, the younger people re-
naming until midnight. when the pleas
ant function ended
cENTREvILLE.
A large delegation OF the valley divi-
sion. Sons of Temperance, presented
themselves at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellery Thornton OF Warwick avenue last
night unannounced, and when once gain
ing entrance they proceeded to start a
merry time. in which they were very sue
cessful. Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton were
very much surprised at the unexpected
visit, but entered heartily into the spirit
OF the affair and their combined efforts
with their guests made the function a
most enjoyable affair. During the even
ing collation. was served. being pre-
pared by the ladies. and the guests de-
parted at about midnight.
The lumber to be used in the construc-
ton OF the new bridge on High street,
pleted will make the once crooked street
nearly straight from Arctic Centre square
to the hill leading to the Centerville river
bridge. has lain near the site for the new
structure for over week and at last
the carpenters have begun to work upon
IL. several being busy today getting the
rougher planks In condition 10 be
placed upon the abutments. II is sim
cerely hoped by those who use this
stretch that the work will be pushed
rapidly.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
Thomas Duffy of Phenix scratched his
hand with a pin "A few weeks since. and
as the wound appeared to heal he paid
no particular attention to Il until few
days ago the member became so painful
and badly swollen that he sought the aid
Of physician. DR.. Reoch pronounced
the case one of blood poisoning
Mrs. Arvllla Colvin of Jackson died at
her home yesterday at the age of 70
years. She was an old resident. being
the widow OF the late oliver Colvin. Two
children, Nathan o.. town sergeant OF
Scituate. ard Miss Freelove Colvin, sur
vive her
Volunteer Circle, the Kings Daughters,
held a very interesting meeting at the
home Of Mrs. Joseph Knight of Hope last
evening.
The McGregar Womans Relief Corps
met last evening at the post hall and
completed their arrangements for their
part in the exercises on Memorial Day
Mrs. Charles Blissett OF Clyde has
among her flock OF chicks one which ia
attracting considerable attention from
the fact that IL has four perfect legs The
chick is as lively as any IN the flock and
appears TO enjoy good health.