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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07
VALLEY VILLAGES
Peculiar Daath Of John Long
bottom Of Crompton Three
VaIisy Funerals,

ON Tuesday night John Longbottom,
who was employed in the dye room OF the
fustian department OF the Crompton mill,
died at the home OF Peter Welch after an
Hines extending from the early afternoon.
Dr. Mack. who was called early I'm the
evening when IL was seen that the man
was becoming much worse at once saw
that the case was hopeless and attributes
death 10 the breathing OF an over amount
Of the poisones fumes arising from GER
tain dies used at the works. IL seems
that in the room where Langbottom
worked the ventelation Is aided by fans
and II was first said that these fans were
not working properly. but Mr.. Richmond
denied the rumor yesterday. He also
said that the conditions in this depart
ment are the same at present as they
have been. and that another man had
taken up the dead mans work when the
later had gone home. and had as yet felt
no I'M effects The matter is. being in
vestigated still farther. The dead man
was an Englishman, aged about IS years
and has been i'm this country about -FOUR
months He also claimed TO have wife
and fiye children in England.
FUNERALS.
This morning at clock the funeral Of
James Conley. an aged resident OF
Crompton was held from ST. Mary y
church I'm that place, the service being
attended by a large number or ue
friends of the deceased. FOLLOWING the
service the remains were taken to the
cemetery nearby and were entombed.
A mass was sung over the remains OF
Topbele Lambert. an aged resident or
Washington at St Jean Baptiste church
I'm Arctic Centre, this morning. Later the
remains were token TO StJoseph's ceme-
terry and there buried.
Saraphine Demars. who died In Centre
Vile on Tuesday was buried from the st.
Jean Baptiste church In Arctic Centre
this morning The service was largely at
tended and the remains were inferred at
st. Josephs cemetery.
PHENIX.
The Ladies' Benevolent society connect
ed with the Phenix NJ f. church held a
bean supper I'm the vestry Of the church
last evening. the same being attended by
a goodly number OF people. Following
the supper an interesting program was
rendered IN the large vestry.
/ The Phenx Electric company a firm In
| Phenix which has been run under that
name for over year and which has been
| controlled by Elmer r. Page and Charles
/ n Mprck is now owned and operated by
the former partner the dissolution being
effected this week
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS
Much needed repairs are being made up
on the school house in Hope.
! There was no school at the psrochial
school I'm Phenix yesterday on account OF
/ the cold
St Philips guild of Crompton met at
| the rectory last evening in an interesting
| session
prayer meeting was held at the home
OF George Lawrence in Clyde last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07
The News Of the State.
RIVERSIDE.
Eureka Lodge Paid a Fratsr.
nal Visit to Riverside Lodge.
Other Local items.

Last night Eureka Lodge. knights OF
Pythias OF Pawtucket. paid a fraternal
visit 10 Riverside lodge. They were ac-
companied by Union Company No 4.
Uniform rank. under Capt c. w. Arnold.
The visitors came from Pawtucket on
a chartered car and there were enough
OF them 20 fill the car until IL was com
fortably crowded.
They arrived here about 3 O'Clock and
upon entering the lodge room were well
coined IN behalf OF Riverside lodge by
Past Grand Chancellor Levi s. Win
chester. After the disposition OF the rou-
tine business OF the lodge, remarks were
made by Deputy Fish. Chancellor Com
mander Walter c. Bushee and Past
Chandeliers r. w. Lydell, IL. A Hall.
L. Il. Fuller. +. w. Baxter and l.. IL.
Clark. and brothers J. ID. Marshall, c. r.
Gates and w. Is. Read of Eureka lodge
Capt. Arnold OF Union company. and
Past Chancellor c. +. Bragg of Blake
lodge. of Worcester. also spoke. Remarks
were made by Past Chancellor Ira D.
Goff, Vice Chancellor George III. John
son and brothers Walker and Dunfu of
Riverside lodge.
After the speaking tables were spread
I'm the centre of the hall by Caterer Ham
mond and salad supper served. which
was partaken OF by Riverside lodge and
their guests. This was accompanied by
Ice cream and cigars.
While the lodge was in session for the
transaction OF business, two new MEM
bers were voted In and the applications
OF two more were received and referred
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The regular meeting OF the Canonicus
70 L A.. a II.
on Maple avenue. last night President
Samuel j. Weeden. presided. The attend
ance was good
The principal business of the meeting
was the election of officers. Samuel j..
Weeden was reelected TO the presidency
OF the club. The other officers chosen
were vice president. william w. Monroe
secretary, Daniel Hagan; treasurer.
Harry Bridgeford.
George s. Dean. Jr.. Charles Heyworth
and Daniel Hagan were elected on the
chosen captain, William Albro as lieu
tenant and Samuel j. Weeden as treas
urer.
GOOD BOWLING.
There was some more interesting bowl
ing on the local alleys last night The
East Providence Grocery Clerks were
defeated by the Whang Doodles. after
both teams had broken their own
records The East Providence contingent
pulled down the records they had es-
tablshed In their last game in a way
that startled their opponents as well as
the large crowd OF spectators who were
present
Although they were defeated two out
OF three, the clerks had the best team
total They piled up an even 1900 while
the Whangs were not far behind them
with 1922 TO their credit. Brown OF the
Whangs was high man with 2S4 willis
Sherman of the Clerks was right on his
trail with 2s3.
The first string was won by the Clerks
with 461 pins against 427 for their op-
ponents. The next two strings went to
the Whangs. the second by n score OF
AZ TO Az and the third 43s to 427. The
game was an exciting one throughout.
there being several times when the teams
were so close that IL was impossible to
pick the winner
Friday night the seaweeds and the
Hinky Dees will bowl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07
HARRINGTON.

The snow plow used 10 clear the snow
from the trucks OF the Suburban Rail
way company threw considerable quaint
ties OF IL back into the street, where IL
had been cleared away by the highway
department The railroad company was
notified and sent n force OF men 20 clear
away the snow.
I'm an interview with a News reporter
Foreman Potter az the Rive rside car
house said that the drst cons 4deration had
been 20 open up the line and then TO re-
move the snow which had been thrown
back into the highway. Mr.. Potter said
that IL was his desire 20 do this work
satisfactory 20 the highway department
OF the town. and that no time would be
lost i'm doing a.
Charles r. Anthony has sold his cream
cry property az Drownville to George Il.
Frost. Considerat tion. $40.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07

Judged insane and committed to the state
hospital
The Episcopal convocation OF Paw
tucket will be held at the Church of the
Advent next Wednesday
Officers OF Nakomis council. degree OF
Pocahontas. will be installed on We'd
nesday evening. Jan. %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07
PORTSMOUTH.

The Portsmouth grange will hold It's
next regular meeting Friday evening.
Jan. 81 instead ~ Thursday evening. Jan.
Z. ON account OF the anniversary reception
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren n. sherman.
The Kings Daughters will hold their
annual meeting with Mrs. Frederick a.
Flcld this evening.
The Oilphant Reading club will meet
with Mrs Harriet T.. Field Friday after
non. The subject for the meeting will
Doe jean lngelow." followed with quo
tations
Mr. Joseph Gross. formerly I'm the en-
plDy of a. Dennis. left town this week
tO take a. position in Boston.
Mumford Lawton. who died I'm Tiverton
last week was buried Saturday in the
midst ~ a driving snow storm In the old
lawton burying ground at Lawton's val
les.
The chinese have a custom of payins
all their debts on the first" said IN.
creditor. insinuatiugiy.
Yes" answered the debtor The
Chinese are mighty hard TO civilize -
Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07
Catarrh Is Curah!a
Or Not curahIe.

Just exactly according TO the way II Is
treated. Let alone. doctored theoretically
or through the stomach-its a Slayer
Attacked directly with Or. Aunew's
Catarrhal Powder, 70 is first alevhted.
then eradlcated
Thousands say so from glad expert
cnco
In nm acre. more or less. " the strong
est testimonials
Or. Aqnew's Heart Cure relieves heart
disease In 30 minutes and cures. rs
SOLD BY W. N. MEEK
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07

Princess Victoria Of SaxeCobrg divorced by the Grand
Duke Hesse brother of the and Grand Duke Cyril the
Vladimir and prospective heir the
Russian throne family complications which would from
marriage be well understood The czarna the mar
rage shall never occur pair bent upon marrying.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07

JOHN o'coNNELI,
Hats. Caps Furnishings. Trunk Store arc
Laupdry II Just above the postofacA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07
EAST PROVIDENCE
Town Council Held Thalr Month
" Session Yesterday.
Prisoner Said He Had Not Eaten
for Two Days,

East Providence hranch OF The News Is
at / Taunton avenue. Telephone llz-z'
East Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07
IN 0LNEYvILLE.
A Close CaII-A Warning to
parsats-Is GeiGg Away.
Asks Police to Find Husband.
LOSi S60-GanGTaI Mention

Olneyville Branch OF the Providence
News is a Heffernan's News Store, 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone 40-W est.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-07

The Fourth division of Naval Reserves
met last night for drill and were put
through the Infantry drill by Lieutenant
Bliss After the drill a business session
was held AZ which Lieutenant y. Bunce
Gibson presided. President Murray Of the
house committee reported that the work
~ refurnishing the boathouse ON the
Continued on page Five
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31

News OF the Town and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.


The Scott Stocking mill commenced
this week to run all night.
James E. Burke left Tuesday for
Hartford and New Haven.
Mrs J. V. d. S. Merrill and Miss
Robinson are in Willamstown today.
John H. Frost returned Mondayeve-
ming from his trip to New Hampshire.
Miss Frances Phillips is spending
few days with friends in Hoosick
Falls.
Lorenzo Moore left Wednesday
morning to renew his studies at Mt
Hermon.
A party of five drove to Arlington
Tuesday, took dinner there and return
ed in the afternoon
Among those who ave at Cambridge
today attending the falE are Garry Pa
pers and Frank sherman.
Harry Sharp of OrangN, Mass, is
home on a few days leayeA He comes
to 90 to Manassas with Company X.
Edward Marsden whose death was
announced in the Banner of Tuesday,
was the father of Herbert S. Magsden,
whose home is on Silver street.
Mr. and Mrs Fales who have been
visiting at A. c. Sweets, returned 70
Athol Wednesday. Mr. Fales is com
nected with the Athol Transcript
f. Estabrook is in Philadelphia this
week where he is to erect a receiving
tomb From there he goes to New
York where he has Uncut for a $40
600 tomb.
Many from here are taking advan-
tage of the beautiful day and are at
the Cambridge fair. FIfty-two tickets
we're sold at the depot this morning
and several drove over.
John c. Reeves Of Mechanicville, a
former well known resident of this vii
lage, stepped on loose board at his
residence Saturday noon and fell, in
iuring his ankle He walked to Gard
ner's barber shop and while there
tainted and fell from the chair.
Among those who are the exhibitor,
at the Cambridge fair now being held
are II. NJ. Bottum of SALISBURY, cat
tie; George Mattison of Bennington
standard breeding horses; c. +. Snow
of Bennington, horses for general pur
poses; and G. S. Madison of South
SALISBURY, exhibit of cattle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31
zEloLER HOLDS THE BODY.
Los Angeles Doctor Will Ask Police
Protection at Chicago.

Los Angeles Doctor VIII ASK Police
Protection at Chicago.
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug. 31.-The
body of Mrs. j. Z. .McVicker, widow
of the former Chicago theatrical man
ager, together with all of her effects
at the Pasadena hotel, where she died,
are being held by her physician, DR..
l.. c, II. Zeigler, who has indicated
that he will not surrender the body or
the effects on the order of her step
son, Horace McNicker of Chicago.
DR. Zeigler is quoted as saying that
he will start east with the body of
Mrs McVicker as soon as few pre-
liminaries are arranged and expects
to reach Chicago on Monday next. He
states that he has made arrangements
for police protection there and will re-
sist any effort on the part of the Chi
cago relatives to gain possession of
the body. \ conference of the Cali
fornia relatives of the deceased was
held in the offices of local attorneys
here, and it is said it was decided to
make vigorous contest for share of
the McVicker estate.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31
Learned Men Gathered ut Basel.

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 31.-The
second international congress of the
history of religions opened here to-
day Over 800 learned men from all
parts of the world were present Pro
fessor Won Orelli of Basel welcomed
the delegates. Among the other speak
ers was Dr. Hauptmann of Baltimore,
who addressed the congress in behalf
of the United States government 1t
was announced that the object of the
conference was purely scientific. A
propaganda in favor of any particular
sect would not be allowed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31
MARX MURDERS.
Officers Searching For Bodies of jew
PeddIer and Boy.

PeddIer and Boy.
COLCHESTER Conn, Aug. 81
That Gershon f. Marx, now held in
the Norwich county Jail, is the perpe
traitor of a series of cold blooded muir
ders probably without precedent in the
history of Connecticut is the belief OF
the state officials, who have begun Il
systematic search for bodies on the
Marx farm. -Four murders and am at
tempt to poison another man can, it is
believed by these officials, he traced tC
Marx
The bodies of two OF MarX's victims,
Joe Pavol and Joe Palm, have already
been found. and Marx is awaiting trial
charged with the murder Of Pavol. his
wife being held as II witness for the
state The two bodies for which the
search was begun are those Of an
eighteen-year-old boy ana 4 Hebrew
peddler.
The boy, who was known as Harry,
arrived i'm New York from Russia
about three years ago. and he came
here soon after to work for Marx lie
worked on the farm for about six
months and then suddenly disappeared.
Marx was asked to explain the lads
absence ana said he had gone to Hart
ford to find employment Beyond that
he would not talk about the boy.
The Hebrew peddler went to the
Marx house one evening two years
ago, and he was not seen alive again
so far as known.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31
wanted a Game Bird From senator

MISSOULA. Mont, Aug. 31.-United
States Senator W. A. Clark was at
tackled here by an insane man known
on the streets as Joe Peg, who thought
the senator had been breaking the
game laws and was carrying Il grouse
in his pocket and who threatened to
take the senator's life. Peg followed
Senator Clark several blocks, persist
emily calling upon him to hand over
the grouse. Senator Clark ran painting
into the lobby of the Florence hotel
and demanded protection. He was
sure that Peg had gun, as he threat
ened to shoot unless the senator would
give up his game bird. The insane
man was finally overpowered.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31

her home IN Waltha1, Mass, and has
taken rooms at f. d. Ranneyis.
Mrs A. W. Hawks is entertaining
Miss Hoffman of Troy.
Mrs P H Mccarthy has recovered
from her recent severe illness.
Mr. Lewis, the oculist, is again in
town. He has rooms at Chas Dyer's.
Miss Edith Peck leaves this week
for her school duties at Seymour,
Conn.
Mrs Henry Hicks of Manchester
Depot spent few days of this week
with Mrs w. Z. Simonds.
st John the Baptist church is max
ing Preparations to hold its annual
fair the first week in October.
Edgar Madison was in Shushan
Monday and Tuesday doing carpenter
work for the Eagle Square Mfg Co.
D. d. Tompkins was. the recipient
last week of fine hamper of fish from
Arthur Spence who was rusticating at
Lake Champlain.
Charles Ross and wife of Albany
were in town Monday calling on old
friends. North Bennington was Mr.
Ross's boyhood home and the place is
very dear TO him.
Miss Mary McCarty, who has been
i'll for several months and gradually
growing worse, is very low at this
writing Mrs Cooper of SALISBURY
is caring for her.
Miss Helen Reed, who has been
spending some time with her grand
mother Mrs James II. Walbridge,
has returned to her home ia Schenect-
ady.
Mrs Geo Houghton and daughter
Miss Dorothy, who have been spend
ing sometime with Mrs Houghton 5
sister in Pittsfeld, Mass, arrived
home Monday.
MRS 2. a. Doolittle formerly Miss
Minnie Harwood has been visiting in
town. She expects to return here for
two weeks, before going to her home
in Kelly Corners, N. Y.
John Kipp, motorman on the cleo
trio road, has sold his place on the
White Creek road to parties from
Waterford, and is occupying one Of
the Simmons tenements on Main ST.
w. L. Simonds and wife and son
Edward we're in Manchester last weel
where they attended family reunion
Mr. and Mrs L. p. Sheldon, former
residents here now of Londonderry
we're also present.
] Mrs Elizabeth B. Hughes, mission
airy in Moulmein, Burma, one of tht
speakers at the SALISBURY Associa
ton in Bennington spoke in the Bap
fist church at this place Wednesday
evening on her work in Burma.
The Graded Schools opened Mon
day morning with 179 pupils enrolled
This number will probably be increas
ed to two hundred in the next TIVE
weeks. . The school opens with brigh
prospects for the coming year. A fin
new set of relief maps will prove o
great assistance to the pupils.
Rev Mr. Webster and family of Hoo
sick Falls were in town Sunday NJ
Webster occupied the pulpit at tn
Baptist church in the morning, preach
ing very able sermon from the tex
For know in whom | have believed
and am persuaded that He is able t,
keen that which l have committed un
to Him against that day"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. - Com
mander James II. Perry of the bureau
of steam engineering will retire for
age today with the rank of captain.
With him goes from the active list
of the navy one of the last of the vol
unteer officers who entered the navy
during the civil war He is now Ill in
this city with typhoid fever.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont, Aug. 81.
Lord and Lady Mimic were the
guests of the Canadian 500, and a
big crowd of citizens turned out to
receive them. Speeches were made by
prominent citizens. Lord Mimic is max
ing a farewell trip before giving up
his seat as governor general and will
visit the entire Dominion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31
Seized with Epilepsy In water,

SANDUSKY, O., Aug 3l.-Attorney
Charles w. Knight of Delaware, o.,
suffered an attack of epilepsy while in
bathing at Cedar Point and was
drowned in the presence Of his two sis
tiers, who were spending the day with
him as his guests on an excursion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31

COLON, Aug. Ex-Governor Davis
Of the Panama canal zone has arrived
here on the steamer Finance from New
York and went to BANANA on a spe-
cial train, accompanied by Rear Ad-
mlral Walker and other canal COM
missioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-08-31
NORTH BENN!NGTON

Mrs j. ). Allison visited her parents
last week.
The Drum corps has resumed re-
hearsals.
Harry Armstrong is confined to the
house by illness.
Miss Rose Cole has returned from a
trip to Aurora, Ill.
Forest Carr injured his knee on the
electric cars Sunday.
Albert Mattison of Buffalo called on
relatives in town last week.
Aras florence of Bennington was at
Edgar Mattison's Sunday.
Miss Schaff of New York IS at Rev
T. f. Schaefer's for visit.
Miss Lillian Mayhem visited reia-
tives Brandon last week.
Geo f. Bonner spent Sunday with
friends in Troy and Albany.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Hiusdell of
Troy werein town over Sunday.
G. S. Madison and wife took car
rlage drive to Sunderland Sunday.
Miss Susie Mosher of Williamstoyn
is the guest of Miss Laura Mosher.
Miss Kenuon of Pittsfeld is at the
N. Bennington Hotel for two weeks.
Frank Smith of Schenectady has
been visiting his brother Fred Smith.
Mrs f. D. Whipple has returned
from the Samaritan Hospital in Troy.
Miss E. NJ. Schoomaber spent Sun
day with her mother in Saltwater, n.
Y.
Mr. Virgins and family are enjoy
ing a few weeks at their home in Can
ada.
a. Reynolds of Troy was the guest
of.Mrs Fowler at j. o. Bangs, Sun
day.
Mrs and Miss Williams of oswego
n. Y. are visiting at Edward Car
rolls.
Miss Agnes Shanahan of Benning'
ton is at home for two weeks vaca
ton.
p. f. Dalton has been taking a
weeks vacation at his home in Walling
ford.
Gov. McCullough's health does not
improve as rapidly as friends would
wish.
william Powers and family of Green
witch ST., are in Mechanicville for q
week
Miss Teresa Daley of Bennington
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs Johr
WEIGH.
VIM II. Burgess and wife of New
York are guests Of his mother, Mrs (
c Cole.
The Misses Hicks of Bennington
we're guests at DR. j. B. Woodruff
sunday.
Miss Florence Corey of Oswego, N
Y, is the guest of Miss Caroline
Cushman.
W. r. White and family of Hote
White spent Sunday in Woodford a
the Casino.
Miss Cunninghamof Spencer, Mass.
attended the teachers examinati on
here last week
Mrs William Baldwin of Mechanic
Vile was at her fathers, Henry Shana
hans Sunday.
Joseph Wolfe is in Jersey City for
a three weeks visit. He is accompan
led by his mother.
Mrs NJ c Huling, accompanied b.
DR. Carter and wife, have returned
from Lynn, Mass.
Miss Theodore Peck and brothe
! Carroll returned Wednesday fror
/ Huntington, l.. |.
Myron Harrington and family hav
been spending some time in Shafts
bury at his home.
Mrs Earl Potter and daughter
Agnes of Cambridge were at Franl
Ripley's Tuesday.
Miss Lenore Smith of Albany ha
been at the North Bennington hote
for months outing.
Rev Mr., Brown and wife of Man
chester Centre we're entertained by Re
II. b. Tozer this week.
Miss Nellie Harty arrived in tow
Saturday in time to enter upon he
school duties Monday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-02
TOBACCO MARKET,
Loose Sales For tine Week, and
Monthly Report.

There is nothing of special in.
terest to report concerning the
condition of the local tobacco mar
ket. Receipts are still good and
sales continue at previous quota
tions. r. NJ. Woodbridge & Co.
had a good sale Of the loose weed
on the floor this week and will con
tinue to sell in this manner as long
as the tobacco comes in. The fol-
lowing quotations fairly represent
the loose market:
Trash, s. 25 to , so; Jugs - 90 to
$40; leaf, $500 10 500.
The inspectors monthly report
shows 675 hogsheads received
during August. Receipts for the
year, 1920 hog .heads. Shipments
for August were go hogsbeads and
for the year. 1869 hogsheads.
Total stock on nand, 3,7S5 hogs.
heads.