The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-10

Last evening an enthusiastic meeting Of
the Watchemoket Fire company was
held III Fireman's hall The meeting was
the largest which has been held in long
time there being 70 members of the COM
PAM present The meeting was called TO
order b. Captain John J. Mullen.
Two new members were voted in and
Ave apIication for membership weie re-
ceived and referred. The project Of
changing the name of the geyser was
quite fully discussed, after which II was
voted TO lay the matter on the table i'm
definitely.
Several OF the special committees REM
dered reports which were accepted and
the committees discharged with thanks.
| Treasurer Fuller rendered a very fun
verbal report OF the proceedings of the
| nee ting OF the executive board OF the
Rhode Island state + iremens league held
| in the Phillip Cote hall at Manville.
Some very interesting remarks for the
well fare Of the company were made by
! foreman OF the hose department Hayes
and Foreman Shaw OF the hook and lad-'
der truck The committee on fair report
ed that fair was 10 be held in the
spring The proceeds OF the fair will be
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for the company.
After the meeting refreshments were
provided by G. ". Mumford i'm recogni-
tion OF a recent visit Of the stock 10 his
homo and by Peter Eckstrom in celebra-
tion Of his acquisition 90 a wife.
There was considerable rejoicing
among the members OF the company I'm re-
gard to the action OF the town meeting
In regard 10 the Hunter mater. as Mr..
! Hunter was formerly a member OF the
company and was very popular with his
fellow tiremen.
After the close OF the meeting a season
OF social intercourse was enjoyed and
projects for the interest of the company
were discussed
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Last night regular meeting of the
school committee was held I'm the admin
istrative chamber In the town hall I'm ac-
cordance with the rule OF the committee
that the board shall organize within one
week after election. All OF the members
were present except Mr.. Budlong, who
is confined 10 his home by Illness.
The greater part OF the meeting was
spent in a star chamber session at the
suggestion OF Mr.. Macleod.
William T. Chase who was elected last
! Tuesday as successor to Judge Bliss on
the board. presented his credentials TO
the clerk. after which the committee
went into executive session. So far as
could be learned no business was trans
acted. the session resolving itself into
an informal talk on matters pertaining 10
the work of the committee.
The committee organized by the re-
elertion OF President Dean and Clerk Il.
, Il. Lincoln. The superintendent OF schools
will be chosen at the regular meeting of
tic committee to be held on November
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PROBATE COURT.
Yesterday afternoon the regular session
of the probate court was held In the
court room In the Town hall Judge A
A. White presided and William f.. Smyth
officiated as celrk.
The will Of Hattie II. Cunningham was
admitted to probate ana in accordance
with the request OF the testator Hon
Augustus y. Cunningham was appointed
executor and his bond was fixed at $500
Mr.. Cunnfngham's personal BOND was ac-
cepted.
The will Of Joseph Winsor was admit
ted TO probate. and Stery r Winsor. who
In the will was nominated as executor.
was appointed administrator with the
will annexed. Ron1 1000 Henry L.
Pc uer and Lewis H. Palmer were ac-
ceptedt as snreties
Lewis ". Wilcox. Joseph l.. Sweet aud
Edward Grogan we're appointed ap-
praisers.
Benjamin Wilson. administrator Of the
estate Of John a. Wooi presented his
iral ac-ount which wes a',owed and or
dered recorded An order of distribution
wgs given.
Jeremiah J. sullivan OF First street ad
MI sire tor of the estate Of Dennis Sui
Ivan presented his final account which
was continued TO the next regular ses-
sion with order Of notice
Minnie Randall. guardian 81 the per-
sons and estates OF Mildred r. Randall
and Madeline Y. Randall minor children.
was given permission To sell real estate
belonging to said wards. The bond was
Fixed ~ $50 I'm each case William n.
..andall was accepted as surety
report on the insolvent estate of AL
bert Richardson was continued TO the
next meeting.
THE VETERANS.
Last night y meeting of the East Provi-
dence Firemens association was held.