The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
PAWTUxET VALLEY

The funeral services over the remains
of George T. Tanner of Centreville. who
was found dead on Wednesday morning
at his home in Centreviile when he had
brought about mis- own end. by hanging
himself, was held this afternoon at half
past one at the undertaking rooms OF
Byron Read in Anthony. Rev. Joseph
Cooper had charge of the service which
were very simple and was slimly attended
although delegates from Washington
lodge. ]. o. o. b.. and McGregor post.
q. A. r., were present At the conclu-
sion OF the service the remains Were
taken TO Greenwood cemetery, where they
The deceased was in his 6sth year and
had been one OF the oldest residents OF
Centreville. He had been married twice.
years ago. No children resulted from
either union. and no relatives other than
his second wife mourn his lost. He was
well known about Centreville, having
been past master for a number OF years.
he succeeding his father. His last busi-
ness was as a newsdealer, he selling pa
pers In his house He fought In the Civ1i
war, and was a comrade OF McCiregor
post OF PheniN.
Yesterday the valley Ice men began
work in earnest and on all the ponds ad-
Jacent 10 Ice houses scenes OF the great
est activity was noted. The ice aver
aged about 10 inches. but on some OF the
stllest ponds II was even more. Men
out OF work had no trouble in nnding
work yesterday. the icemen not being able
To fnd help enough. IL the present cold
snap holds out quite quantity OF ice
will probably be harvested
Mrs. Anna Ray, president of the Nc
| Gregor Woman's Relief corps, was pre-
sented with a beautiful willow rocker
and handsome bouquet OF choice roses
after the installation OF officers Wednes-
| day evening. The gifts were from mem
| bers OF the corps. Mrs. Ray. although,
| very much surprised at the unexpected
| show OF affection on the part OF the corps
was able TO heartily thank the donors.
Charles w. A. Burlingame. the five
| Burllngame. of Centreville. died as a re.
| suit OF diphtheria, which he and Awe
| other members OF the family were afrlict
| ell with. The remains were at once buried
On "wednesday evening No. Hose com
pany OF the River Point fire department
rendered a surprise visit upon Fell,
| Boyle, one Of their members, who resides
| on Clyde street. The surprise was com
plete. and Mr.. and Mrs Boyle. who wer'
married recently, were very much sur
prised. After the party had all enjoye,
themselves for some time n beautiful
| Morris chair was presented TO the couple
who although taken back. were able 4
respond and thank the laddies for thoi
At the River Point Congregations
| church parlOrs last evening milltar
| entertainment was given before a fal,
sized audience The program was as FOL
bugle calls. Bugler Walter A. Knight
| singing bv chorus, columbia, the Ger
| OF the Ocean" Rattle Cry OF Freedom /.
address To old Glory. Miss Annita Glllies
| soprano solo Mrs. Harry Btgwood: fia
drill by 70 girls; solo and chorus, Mis-
| Mary Edmonds. piano solo, Miss Lillia
Reoch: Sargent Buzz Zuzz and Zig Ia
zouaves; solo, Mrs Bigwoo-d: selection
burg. Ernest Bolderson; soprano sol,
, Mrs Edmonds: piano solo. Mrs Rcoch