The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-06
BRISTOL.
Babbitt Post, G. A, R., viii
Give a Testimonial Entertain.
msnt Monday Evening.

In the Bristol Opera House next Monday
evening, May llth, there will be given
testimonial entertainment 20 the Babbitt
Post, No Is, G.. A r. The Bullock &
Belmont Dramatic Stock company, of
which George w. Bullock Is manager,
present the stirring Civil war drama,
Through the Lines" in four acts and
Ave scenes IL is heart story OF Nir-
ginia during the rebellion from 1s61-lsS5.
The drama will be properly staged IN
every particular.
The regular session OF the probate court
was held yesterday forenoon. The VIII
OF Robert Lawder was proved and George
Thomas Lawder was approved as execu-
tor without bond
The will of Mary r. Gooding. for pro-
bate, and the approval of Josephus Good
ing as executor was continued nisf.
The account of William Williams. ad-
ministrator. with the will annexed OF the
estate OF Henry Con-. for allowance, was
before the court yesterday morning, as
was also the commissioners on said es-
tate.
The Staples Coal company is fitting UP
very elaborate office for It's business at
the old stand of Wardwell Lumber COM
pany at the corner OF Thames and State
streets c. A. Barbour is the contractor.
The funeral OF Lemuel G. Richmond
was held yesterday afternoon from the
residence OF Mr.. Lafayette Gorham. on
High street. Rev. George l.. Locke, u.
D., pastor OF ST. Michael's church, Will
conduct the funeral services.
Manuel J. August son OF Manuel and
Frances August. died yesterday at the
home of his parents on Washington
street
The Dewolf Inn is being put in fine
condition prepara tory to the opening by
the new proprietor.
A great deal OF complaint is being made
by various citizens relative 10 the use
OF small air guns. A great many win
dows are being broken by them.
The Bristol County Gas and Electric
Lighting company is at work excavating
and laying pipes on Washington street.
Mr. and Mrs. Francisco De Wolf, and
daughter Baroness Levay de Kistelek.
and her son are expected TO arrive here
from Europe on Friday. and will occupy
Miramar, for the summer.
Friday being a legal holiday the bank
and library will be closed
The annual meeting of the First Con-
gregational church was held last even
ing in the chapel, Rev T. Newton Owen,
presiding.
The following officers and committees
were elected Clerk. Stephen w. Church
treasurer, Parmenius Skinner Jr.; super
intendent OF Sunday school. Chandler Fl.
Coggeshall; standing COMMITTEES. William
II Bell +. p. Brownell. William o. Man
chester: board OF trustees, for three
years. DR. c. j. Hasbrouck. Parmenius
Skinner, Jr.. Frank NJ. D.mond; flower
committee. Miss Gertrude NJ. Hasbrouck.
Mrs Annie G.. owen. Miss Ada r. Herr
mann Miss Hattie s. Gray. Miss Mir
lam w Skinner. Miss Alice II. Bell.
The board OF assessors of taxes will be
in session commencing May .. assessing
tax against real estate and OF personal
property.
DR. William Fred williams reported a
severe case OF diphtheria AT the town
! clerks office yesterday. the patient being
| Ida Newbold, who resides on Franklin
! street The health officer quarantined
| the house and those inside. DR.. VIII
! liams Is using anti toxine to arrest the
progress OF the disease.
The teachers and pupils at the public
schools are rehearsing programs for the
observance OF Arbor Day, next Friday
May s.
The Ladies' auxiliary to St. Mary's T
| A. society will hold a social in Grand
| Army hall this evening.
Co. G. Second regiment, will give q
complimentary social to the members ot
the Second regiment. In the armory Fri.
day evening. May 20 The committee
comprises. Sergt. Horace Collins, Johr
/ Cashin and private Edward Doyle
The FUNERAL OF Manuel j August will
be held this morning at nine O'Clock al
st. Marys church Rev. FIR. p. McCabe
pastor OF the church will conduct the
services 1nterment will he in St Mary: