The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-25
EAST PROVIDENCE
Boys Skull Fractured by Fall
From Freight Car.
Held a Successful Whist Party.
Winners Of the Prizes.

Walter Brennan, l3 years old, who lives
al 1856 Friendship street. Providence, had
a very narrow escape from being killed
yesterday afternoon. He and a number
OF other boys from his neighborhood
came over here 10 spend the day fishing,
and after they had INDUCED in this sport
long as they could amuse them
selves by running over the tops Of a long
Hne OF freight cars that were standing
on the Valley street track.
Young Brennan lost his footing and fell
between the cars. and was picked up
unconscious by his companions one OF
whom called Patrolman Taggart, who
caleld upon Drs. McKenns and Allison.
The boy was found 10 be suffering with
a slight fracture OF the skull. and That
ne had sustained bad cut over his right
eye that required a number OF stitches
to close.
The lad was taken to his home in
carriage, and Dr. McKenna says that he
win recover.
A SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR
one hundred and four persons met at
the home OF Miss Margaret Tobin al 81
Vine street Saturday evening, and played
whist the proceeds to De devoted to ST
Joseph's hospital
The winners were Mrs Harry Burns,
Mrs +. s. Collins, The Misses Anna Cor
man. Alice Barry and Alice Kelly The
prizes were of a. costly nature, and Were
exceedingly hanSsome During the even
ing a tempting luncheon was served. Miss
Tobin being assisted In serving her large
party by a number OF her intimate
friends The occasion was most delight
full one
PHFY HAVE THEIR DoU BITS.
Harry Joslin. the local manager Of the
branch OF the Providence Telephone COM
pany, went fishing Saturday and be says
that he caught more fish than no could
bring home. but youns man that was
with him SAYS that the catch was con-
fined 10 a sinner and an eel.
A NEW LINE.
A large gang OF workmen are erecting
a New line for the Providence Telephone
90. 10 Seekonk and Rehohoth It is also
said that should the company get 100
subscribers at Riverside that they Will
install telephones for s25 q year, which, OF
course will be limited.
TO HOLD A MISSION.
At the Church Of the Sacred Heart next
Sunday there Will be services at I, and
g:15 O'Clock in the morning on account OF
the consecra ton OF the Rev. FT. Stang as
bishop. At tho close OF the last named
a
continue for two weeks.
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.
The firemen will have for their guests
at the fair In the town hall this evening:
Pocasset Engine Co, Knightsville; Nara
gansett Steamer Co, Warren; Hydraulion
Engine Co, Bristol; Wimodissis society;
United order Golden Cross.
Taxes are comng in slow, but by June.
those who have not walked up TO the
captains office and settled will be re-
mined OF the same by a collector or some
other method.
Harry Daughaday OF this place had for
his guests vest erday, whom he entertained
with an automobile ride as far as Fall
River and return, his brother Frank Of
Attleboro. Mass, and Miss Horton OF this
place
The employees on the Taunton line are
smoking on Dan" Hickey today. for
recently genial Dan took unto himself
wife and thus the cigars.
reception win he rendered the home
department OF the Sunday school OF the
Second Baptist church on Wednesday.
The interior OF 3 s. Rich's store Is now
In the hands Of painters. electricians etc
In about q week the store will have
a much brighter appearance.
A large delegation from this place at
tended the entertainment given in the
Providence Opera House for the benefit of
the Working Boys Home last evening.
on Wednesday evening a concert WILL be
given by the Melisma choral society in
the NJ r. Haven church.
The Rev. Mr.. Rigler, who has been sick
FOR some time officiated at the Second
Baptist church. yesterday
The probate court Will meet this after
noon when III expected that the will OF
the late Walter r. Pierce will he fled