The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-30
VALLEY VILLAGES
Funeral Of Christopher Gushing.
Unique Entertainment at the
Washington N. {. Church.

This afternoon at . o'clock the funeral
service over the remains of Christopher
Cushing one of the Oldest residents OF
Quidnick, was held from his late home.
Rev. Amasa Putnam had charge OF the
service and the remains were inferred In
the Kilton cemetery at Knotty Oak. The
service was largely attended, and great
profusion OF flowers were in evidence,
tokens from relatives and former friends.
MIR. Gushing was 80 years old and was
born I'm Fiskville. He learned his trade
In Anthony. He was employed as boss
mechanic in the Elm street machine shop
In Providence for IL years, but for the
past 12 years no has been one OF the pro-
prietors OF the Cushing & Matteson com
pany. lie was married three times, and
his last wife survives him. He first mar
ried Miss Emily Cornell. later Miss Mary
A. Matteson and his last choice. made a
few years ago. Miss Mary Weaver. He
was on the council for one year and
was a staunch Democrat. He leaves many
friends who mourn his loss.
WASHINGTON.
Under the direction Of a committee in
cuding Mrs Mary Benjamin and Miss
Mary Edmonds unique entertainment
was given at the Washington NJ. Il.
church last evening The church was
well hlled and by $50 the music Of an
orchestra ceased and the curtain was
pulled away. revealing the platform filled
with wax images OF all descriptions.
old King Cole. Mother Goose. Captain
Kidd and 20 other characters were per-
sonihed by tho young people OF the
church The figures were wound up and
performed several automatic exercises.
George Foster. busted the figures and
wound them up. and their actions caused
much merriment and plenty OF applause.
At the conclusion Of the entertainment
the audience passed down stairs, where
q social time was enjoyed and refresh-
ments were partaken of. The Supply OF
refreshments ran low long before the de-
mand was satisfied and many were forced
20 go without. The affair was a success
In every respect and reflected not little
credit upon the committee.
HOPE.
Last evening At the Hope boarding
house. Charles r. Walker ~ East Provi
dence and Miss Emma Mason OF Hope
were quietly married by Rev John NJ
Geisler pastor of tho Hope NJ r. church
The wedding WAS = quiet one and was
witnessed by the intimate friends OF the
contracting couple only who found seats
m the parlor Miss Clara walker was
tho tho bridesmaid and Everett Fishe tho
best man Following tho ceremony tho
few invited guests we're dined and spent
the remainder OF the evening In a most
pleasant manner and finally took their
departure after many well wishings and
congra tuiations ~ the newly welded
pair.
vILLAGE HAPPENINGS
George Andrews had the formal open
ing OF his new store IN Washington last
evening when a large number Of the w.
layers visited the store and Inspected the
place and fixtures
The valley was vell represented at the
Republican rally IN Apporaue last even.
ing
Black and Gihson. ~ Crompton who
wore injured I'm the football game ~
Riverpoint last SATURDAY. have recovered
su1lclently 20 again play tomorrow
There VIII he preaching In the NJ y
church on Qudnick street IN Arctic Cen
ter on SUNDAY afternoon a. 7tS by Rev
r. ?. Phresrer ~ the Centerville church