The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-10
BRISTOL.
Post0ffice Alterations Project.
ed-Rurt in a Runaway.
Other Items.

Plans are on foot for the remodelling
OF the interior of the Bristol postonlce
Several months ago one OF the govern
ment architects visited this town and
looked the matter over, taking Into con-
sideration the changes desired and de-
Gliding as to what the cost or making
same should be.
Since then q number OF bids have been
submitted II these are approximately
near the estimate OF the architect the
contract will be let and the work begun
but IL all the bids are considerably higher
than this. nothing further will be done In
the matter at present.
A similar plan was on foot year or so
ago but had 10 be dropped on account of
the great difference between the amount
Of the architects estimate and the lowest
bid submitted While the changes con-
templated would not alter the exterior of
the building they would considerably
modify the interior.
Should the plans be carried through
the chimneys OF the building will be torn
down and new ones OF modern design be
constructed I'm their place.
IL is hoped that the plan will be carried
out, as the quarters OF Postmaster w. M
Gorham and his assistants have been con-
siderably cramped since the installation
OF the delivery system.
Mrs Eliza Tanner OF Boston, formerly
OF this town, is the guest Of Mr,-and Mrs
Daniel Slade on Bay View avenue
Sias Holmes a farmer. living on
Thompson's hin. near Arnold's mills, re-
ceived injuries in runaway at Pawtucket
Yesterday afternoon that II is feared may
result fatally.
While Mr. Holmes was driving 10 Paw
tucket from his home his horse became
frightened on Summer street AT the
steam cars and started 10 run away.
Al the city hall the vehicle struck the
curbing with such force that Mr.. Holmes
was thrown nearly through a basement
window. The unfortunate man was taken
from his perilous position and medical as
sistance summoned.
II was found that he had sustained
several severe cuts. necessitating taking
some 20 stitches In his hand and arm.
The forefnger and the palm OF his hand
were torn loose and part Of the hand had
10 be amputated. His left eye was also
severely cut and the physicians fear that
bone i'm the left hip was cracked and
internal injuries sustained.
Later In the afternoon he was taken
10 ST. Joseph's hospital his condition
being considered extremely critical Mr..
Holmes H. a native OF Bristol and is the
son OF the late Thomas Holmes and
grandson OF the late DR.. Jabez Holmes.
His mother was the sister OF ex-Gov. VIII
liam T. G. Wardwell and he has many
relatives here
Among the arrivals as guests az the De
Wolf Inn were Mr.. and Mrs w. " Ward
well OF Brooklyn. who Will spend q couple
of weeks here W. l.. Slater and Miss
Lydia Walsh OF New York
The deed for the transfer Of the Nam
quit mill property from the Richmond
Manufacturing company TO Charles y.
Rockwell has been presented for record
at the town clerks office.
Town Clerk Herbert r. Bennett left
here yesterday upon his annual vacation
which ho will spend at Camden, Maine
The intentions OF marriage OF Jose Pc
reira Braz and Carclida Augusta Bra-
base were filed AZ the town clerks office,
yesterday.
Frederick u. Cla1ln and bride OF East
Attlcboro. Macs are guests of Captain
and Mrs George GladdinE
ON Tuesday afternoon and evening.
September a. ~ the state street Metho-
diet Episcopal church Bristol. tho Young
Peoples societies % Providence. New
port Warren. Drownville. Portsmouth
and Middetown will meet In convention.