The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-11

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Hartford avenue. Telephone " "es"
James Murphy. a boy living at lH' Az
~en.s avenue reported TO the police of the
chaffee street station, last evening 'ha'
ne was held up and robbed OF % cents py
an older boy
The police did not take much stock III
the story for the boy seemed 10 be wen
nosted as Ia the location OF all streets on
Peer hin except the one on which he
claimed 10 have been held up. lie told the
,,oIice that he shouted Helpl Murder etc,
but no one I'm the vicinity could be found
by the police who heard any such cries
CHAMPION C'HOWDER COOK BitS
The best three out OF hNe trlaIs are 10
decide whether Capt McCoid or Hose ~
on Manton avenue or Harry Swindeli OF
Manton rs the better chowder maker
Roth have had two trials. Mr.. Swindell
irving his hand last evening ana the
members ~ the company are 10 pe tne
Judges and they are said TO be well quail
fed for the position. but they are IN
hopes that the affair will result In
draw. so that they can have a couple or
more chowders.
OLD CITIZEN DIED SUDDENLY.
Charles w Perry aged about IS years,
lew and Messer streets, yesterday after
noon
Mr. Perry was sitting In a chair talking
20 a friend when he fell TO the floor, and
soon expired He was one OF the oldest
and best known citizens hereabouts. He
was q mason by trade. and retired from
business about 20 years ago.
TELLS OF TILE FIRE
stephen Thompson. former resident OF
tfdt place but now living at Baltimore,
Writes his relatives regarding the terrible
fro that visited tho city Mr.. Thompson
SAYS he and his family with their valua-
bles were already 10 move farther away
from the flames, but there was no way TO
save their household effects because teams
could not be secured at any price.
GENERAL MENTION.
There was quite an exciting runaw way on
Valley street at $50 this morning. when a
horse attached 20 a milk wagon started
on a Wild run and the owner of the team
caught the rear end OF the dagon. but
was unable TO retain his hold. and was
thrown 10 the ground. but was not very
badly injured. for her was seen running
after his team which went out OF sight in
in few seconds
Miss Sadie Murphy. rendered at her
home. 10 Huldah street. last evening. a
reception TO her guest. Miss Nellie
Whalen There was an attendance OF
about 60, and they enjoyed themselves as
only young folks can. There were piano
selections By Professor J. y. Kelley, Miss
Whalen and no end OF vocal selections.
A tempting luncheon was served
The force at the local postoffice this
morning were smoking good cigars. A new
conner at the home of Dennis Cannon on
Valley street. one of the carriers, Is said
20 be the cause of the smoke
The taxpayers OF Harris avenue have
still another complaint TO make and that
Is why should all other streets in the
vicinity have the cutters and catch basins
cared for by the city and they ignored
Miss Margaret Mccormick was very
pleasantly surprised by her young
friends At her home. Il Putnam street
last evening. The affair was arranged
and carried out by Miss May Buckley
The meeting held by the Robert EN-
met association last evening was wei
attended, when the committee who are
arranging for the event 20 be held sun
day March 8. reported progress.
C. NJ Lee who is now cutting quite a
figure politically IN the Elmwood section
at one time had an office In the Iron'
block
Arthur Chapman. the popular conductor
on the Broadway line. returned from
Kingston yesterday with handsome
string Of pickerel.
John Manning. popular Young mar
OF the annexed district went TO the
state Of Maine some time ago TO visl'
friends. lie has decided 10 enter col
lege there.
John McDonough OF 1856 Wood street
who was reported az missing from home
returned last evening.
Hope council. knights OF Columbus
will hold social and whist party In GUILD
hall Monday evening
Mr. Louis Schwartz of the New Norl
Cap company was the guest OF Mr.
Dougald Mitchell yesterday.
Patrolman Mckenzie or the Chane
street station Is enjoying n day OF
Thomas Gsul OF Lowell avenue has en-
tered the employ OF Frank Hohler ol
Plainfeld street.
A large delegation will attend the FIRE
mems ball i'm Infantry hall this evening
Miss MAY Winsor will hold q valentin
party in Mechanics hall tomorrow even
Ing
Mr. and Mrs Jerome Gould ~ 2,s Wei
eter avenue mourn the loss of their IN
fant child that passed away Tuesday.
JOHN o'CONNELL.
Hats. Caps. Furnishings, Trunk store ar
Laundry is just above the postorice.
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