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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-12-01

Don't slight your face. 1t is better to
be harsh with your wife's relatives than
with your face. You forget them once
in a WHILE but your face is always with
YOU. If it is rough and sore from the use
of cheap inferior soap, why not try Il
real shaving soap-such as Williams" .
Williams Shaving Soaps the acme of
comfort and refinement and make shaving
a luxury. See their offer elsewhere in this
paper.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-12-01
New York comes to the front with

New York comes to the front with
the worst prize pumpkin story. The
pumpkin was raised by a boy, who
left only one on the vine, nourished
the vine with milk and took the prize
at the county fair. The judges cut
open the pumpkin with a view of
testing it's qualities for pies and
found, instead of seeds, seven pounds
If butter inside that pumpkin. We
ore truly thankful that this tale is not
attached to a Washington pumpkin
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-12-01

.,,ro bred hogs than it does to start
pl,, Gtb any other kind of pure bred
ytoolx and the farmer who keeps
s o,on a few hogs cannot afford to
t.oon any but the best. The kind
NAT NAT will produce the most pork OF
tto kind which his market demands
y yI always yield the largest profits,
wa WI If is almost universally conceded
abat the pure bred kinds will do this.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-12-01
Stockmen, Attention.

The Washington Live Stock Asso-
citation will meet in Spokane on De-
cember % in Chamber of Commerce
building. A committee has been ap-
pointed to arrange program and a
number of prominent speakers and
live stock men will be present A
general good time is expected. You
are requested to be present and bring
your friends.
BY order of the Executive Commit
tee.
GRANT COPELAND,
Secretary.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-12-01
DIR. j. b. Kendall Co.,
Enosburg Falls, VT.

Gentleman:-I have used your Kendalrs
SPAWN Cure for fifteen years and have
always found it good. I have saved the
life of several horses by using your Treat
Use on the Horse as a guide. Will you
please send a copy of the book as
my old one is pretty we'll out.
Very truly yours,
Henry Fogae
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-12-01
Nurserymen Don't Advertise

Lexington, Mo-, Nov. 23rd, 1904.
Editor The Ranch: Inclosed l send
you 10 cents (silver coin), for which
please send sample of The Ranch.
find your ad of The Ranch in the
Mo.
In addition to wanting to see your
paper q may subscribed [ wish to
see if nurserymen and tree growers
advertise in your paper, that is, Wash
ington nurseries, as I am anxious to
get trees or scions of an apple l saw
in your state exhibit at the Worlds
Fair, st. Louis. The variety, your
State Director told me, is the Spo-
kane Beauty, by far the largest ap-
pie I ever saw, in fact your state
fruit exhibit beat all others. and |
was never treated more courteously
than by your Director in charge.
I suppose if I find ad or ads of
Washington nurserymen in The Ranch
[ can then communicate with them
in regard to procuring the Spokane
Beauty. Yours respectfully,
J. L. MARSHALL,
Lexington, Lafayette County, Mo.
r. D. No. 1.
We regret to say that the nurseries
in this state do not advertise
ably because they are not sufficiently
we'll established to grow very much
of the stock they handle, usually ship
ping it in from other states and then
retailing out to customers. G. L..
Whitney, Walla Walla, can furnish
the Spokane Beauty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28

Pawtuxet Valley Free library was found
ed at Phenix. The library has been In
four OF the big fires In Phenix and was
entirely wiped out in 81. In 1884, 1T was
reorganized and since has been In the
Lawton building. For two years after its
reorganization. James W. Bodich was the
librarian. and he was succeeded by Har-
vey L. Spencer who retained the office
until about a year ago.
Narragansett lodge. X. OF p, met al
usual in their hall In the Hines building
last evening. The regular routine OF
business was first gone through with. IL
was reported that the new quarters
would soon be ready for occupancy. The
company OF the uniformed rank, which
has been organized. is also increasing in
membership.
The Christian Endeavor society OF the
Ffskeville Tabernacle church will meet
as usual at the home OF Miss Minnie
Shippee on Friday evening.
II has been decided by the Temperance
society and the Ladies' Auxiliary OF tho
same society connected with the 50.
Peter and Paul church. at Phenix, to
hold the meetings on Sunday afternoons
In the future instead of on Monday
nights.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
BRISTOL.
Patented Device TO Prevent
Railroad Wrecks. Republican
Headquarters Opened.

Bruneau Etienne, who has been en-
ployed at the Herreshoff works for sever
al years as Millwright, received last Sat-
urcay letters patent on a new railroad
safety signal device which Is designed to
do away with collisions on railroads.
1t Is an electrical dovice attached to the
locomotive, which by a system OF insula-
ton and connection with a small third
rail. will signal to the engineer the APP
proach OF a train or OF any cars on the
track within the distance OF a mile.
The signal Is given by lighting red
light In the cab Of the locomotive and at
the same time the electric current auto
matically shuts OF the stsam and applies
the air brakes thus making collision i'm
possible II bids fair 10 do away with
such horrible accidents as has recently
taken place. and there Is no doubt that
the inventor will reap a great reward.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF st. Mary's T.
A. society will give a harvest party In q.
A. r. hall. Monday evening. October 8.
The Namquit mill recently purchased by
c. r. Rockwell has been named the Nam
quit worsted mill.
The New England Order OF Protection
will give a free entertainment and COLA
tion in Grand Army hall, Thursday even
ing OF this week.
Wolf weinstien. one OF the members Of
the Bristol Jewish synagogue. has pre-
sented the synagogue with $50.
The 7ao SUBURBAN car for Providence
struck one OF the horses OF the Seth
Paul co. this morning and injured the
animal considerably.
IL Is rumored that a syndicate composed
OF Italians. Is TO make an offer for the
Bradford property on Hope street, now
owned by st. Adams Lodge, A. +. and
A. NJ, for ths purpose OF converting into
a mscaroni factory.
Samuel c. wardwell has entered Brown
University for q course In civil engineer
Ing and surveying.
IL A. Perkins and family will leavs
Ferry Hili Saturday for Hartford. Conn,
after spending the summer here.
Frederick Chase and family will leave
Ferry Hill today for their home In Provi-
dencs. where they will spend the winter.
Tn. evening schools will begin next
Monday evening In the VALLEY building
Colonel John II. Bailey. Jr.. principal OF
the VALLEY school, and Jeremiah Clancy
will I've the teachers.
Mr. and Mrs. winfield s Ellis. % New.
town. Pa. accompanied by their SON
William J. Ellis. Of the Phenix office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
PAWTUXET.

There was a very good attendance Of
the members OF the Volunteer Fire com
pany, No. /. al the trial OF the hand en-
gine Fire King last night. and II was
very successful test, according to tho
officers.
Paper was laid in front Of the school
house on Commercial street 10 catch the
furthest drops Of water, and a new at
tachment was tried on the nozzle, sim
liar TO the ones In use In Massachusetts,,
where the large records arc made At the
museers. An attachment prepared by q.
w Elliott was tested and the old method
of plugging the nozzle 10 hold pressure
was also tried with considerable success.
The engine worked very well at the
trial. though but about half a muster
crew was on the brakes.
IL was about 2 o'clock when the trial
was completed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
EAST PROVIDENCE
Second Baptist Church Holds
Its Annual Meeting.
Pleads Not Guilty When Ar
raIgned for Illegal LiquorSaIIing

The annual meeting OF the Second Bap-
fore the meeting supper was served.
The report OF the various officers show
ed that the conditions of the church were
all of the most fiourishing description.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Clerk. Addison Messingor; treasur-
er, F. l.. Brooks: collector, A. y. john
son; auditor. w r. Smyth: musical oom-
nnittes. g. e Hunt, G. A. Pearce. Mrs. A.
p. Johnson: financial committee. #. r..
Medbury, q. A. A. Hicks, w. r. Smyth;
house committee, Mrs. ]. l.. Slocum, f L..
Brooks, r. r. Medbury; superintendent
of Sunday school, G. II. Horton: treasur-
err r. q. Messenger. financial committee,
Mrs. q. r. Hunt Emma r. Reed. Nathan
etreeter. Mrs. c. l.. Budlong; ushers, l..
+. Longworthy, c. II. Horton, Charles
Messenger f. r. Medbury; delegates 20
state convention 10 be held at the Broad
way Baptist church, Friday, OF this week
Rev. c.. w. Rigler and wife. Mrs, S. $.
Hunt and Mrs. A. p. johnson.
''NABBED PETE"
A chap known as French Pete" and
who was so designated on a warrant. was
before the Seventh district court this
morning charged with conducting grog
shop at Riverside last July. Pete's place
was closed and when the police broke I'm
the door Pete broke out through win
dow and was not seen in these parts until
one week ago. when a spotter saw him.
His arrest followed He pleaded not guilty
to~fhe charge. and also 20 the two
charges OF selling and one for keeping
hquor for sale.
GENERAL MENTION.
About 25 OF the young friends OF Miss
Alice Moore called upon her al her home.
las Burgess avenue. last evening, Among
the entertainers were Miss Amy Hooker.
Mrs Everett Paine. william Burke and
Barney Farrell the blind musician.
The East Providence football team arc
working hard every day Coach Love-
land has secured the services OF John +
Tobin. former member OF the club.
AZ the meeting OF Reliance lodge ~ Odd
Fellows last evening one name was added
70 the roster OF the organization.
In the future those OF this place who de-
sire 10 take out naturalization papers can
DO so by calling At tbs Seventh district
court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
WARREN.

Kickemuit Grange. p. OF H.. will hold
a sale and entertainment in Grange hall.
East Warren on the evenings Of Sept 30
and Oct L A feature OF the affair will
pe an exhibit of vegetables and flowers.
raised on. and around Warren. which
will take thu shape of a competition be-
tween local people.
Mr.. and Mrs Nathaniel q. Maxfeid will
leave here at an early date for an ex-
tended viht to the Worlds Fair. at ST.
Louis, Mo, also visiting the various
points Of interest along the route.
Miss Emily 8. Hathaway. local young
lady, left hero yesterday for Wellesly,
Mass, where she will attend school, at
the Wellesly college.
The Kings Daughters society. Of the
NJ d church. met In the parlors last
night a good attendance being present.
The usual routine was In order.
The following letters await claimants
at the postofYlce: William Mayhurst-
L. G. gilbert, Fred II. Sibley and Charles
Vincent
The plans for the new building to be
erected for the Warren Trust company
have arrived here from Providence. hav-
ing been in the hands OF the architects,
who have bean perfecting the plans.
The vestYbule at the Warren town hall
has recently been repaired and new Port
land cement blocks have been placed,
where the old ones were.
A wheel broke yesterday, on team
passing through Warren and deposited
a load OF hay on Main street The own
or came In the afternoon and changed
the load into another wagon.
Court Warren. r. OF A.. held their SEMI
monthly meeting In odd Fellows hall
last night Business was transacted. af-
ter which a social time was enjoyed.
The repairs and alterations to the In
terror Of the Baptist church are fast near
ing completion. and the workmen ex-
pect to finish the different portions OF the
work by the latter part Of this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28

Dewey Boys Baseball club, has stated
that he has a bran new" $50 bill, that
says" his team can beat the Regents
next Saturday afternoon on the Merino
Flats.
John Ferguson. who has been confined
TO his home for some time with rheuma-
tism, has recovered sufficiently TO be at
his place OF business. 1910 Piainfield
street.
The handsome specimens Of turf now
on exhibition In the display window OF
Fox & Mcnamara. 1902 Westminster
street IN known as the Lakefield variety
and is found In the parish OF Killglass.
Ireland.
A portion OF the fire apparatus located
In the annexed district returned 10 their
quarters from the Burrows a. Kenyon
fire. after being on duty "a hours.
At the meeting OF Narrasansett assem-
bly, OF Good Fellows, held In Artesian
hall. last evening, only routine business
was transacted.
Mr. Michael O'Connell Of this place has
returned from a stay at Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28

spent a few days In visiting Boston. Ply
mouth and Lexington. Mass. Mr.. and
Mrs Ellis left here yesterday for Kings
ton, New York, where they will visit their
elder son, Rev. Charles G. Ellis, before
they return home.
Lewis Borowsky OF Norwood. Mass. has
been the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. E
Suzman on Hope street.
Babbitt Relief corps will have Its annual
inspection this evening In Grand Army
hall
The Republican club will open head
quarters in the vacant store OF the Has
brouck block this evening. The officers
OF the organization are as follows: Presi-
dent, George L. Buffum: secretary, Lieut..
z. p. Gladding; treasurer, Col Arthur w.
Barrett The officers state that the object
of this organization II TO promote clean
politics in town affairs and to that end
they invite all citizens to meet with them
at the headquarters
Bernard F. Morris. son OF Patrick
Morris OF Ferry Hill. who left some time
ago for Pine Ridge for treatment for
tuberculosis, Is reported as making rapid
progress towards recovery, having gained
in strength and increased about 20 pounds
In weight.
United Brothers lodge. No. Is. I. o. o.
r. met last evening in Odd Fellows hall
and the usual routine OF business was
transacted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p Howe have
closed their residence on Metacom avsnue
and left here last evening for their winter
home In Philadelphia.
Herbert Mcdonald and wife OF Auburn.
r. l.. are the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. John
Holmes on Thames street.
The choir OF Trinity church will sing
| at the harvest festival service. at g,
Johns Church. at harrington. Tuesday
evening, October T.
The Democratic caucus last evening
| held at the court house, was we'll at
I tended and passed or without bioodshed
| as was predicted
Miss Fern Dixon, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra Dixon OK. High street. lef,
here yesterday for Boston where she will
enter La Sale seminary.
Capt '"rsl" Dodge, the Block Island
pilot. was here In town yesterday. Hc
was looking out for the steamship Penn
sylvania which is anchored at the mouth
| OF the harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28

The executive committee OF the River
side Improvement association met at the
residence Of Mr. Ira u. Goff last evening.
II was decided TO invite Mr.. +. w. Dex-
ter. manager OF Crescent Park, to read
paper at the regular meeting OF the as
ISOLATION 60 be held at the engine station.
Thursday evening OF this week, the SUBJ
ject to be. what are the best plans for
the development OF Crescent Park" Mr..
Dexter has the paper prepared and those
who know what Mr.. Dexter's ideas are,
are OF the opinion that should they be
adopted II would mean great boom to
Riverside.
The work OF concreting the walks about
the local railroad station was began yes
terday and many OF the patrons OF the
road are In hopes that the management
OF the road will find II possible to re-
place the old dinRy kerosene lights with
electricity This is the only station be-
tween Providence and the state line that
is nor lighted by electricity.
Riverside lodge. knights OF Pythlas'
VIII meet this evening when the commit
tee who had charge OF the lodges enjoy
able annual outing at Hauterive last Fri
day will make ITS report
Rufus Wrightington and Durfee Cook.
we'll known railroad men. are enjoying n
weeks vacation. a portion Of which VIII
be spent at the Taunton Fair.
Domlnick Hall. the popular stewart at
Crescent Park. who has been III for some
time Is on the road TO recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
IN OLNEYVILLE.
Three Happy Couples Joined in
the Bonds Of W0dlOck.
Police Get Robber and Gosds,
but the Victim Is Missing.
Olneyville branch OF the providence
News at Heffernan's News Store. 10
Hartford avenue Telephone 40-West.

Miss Mary A. Nangle one Of the most
estimable ladies Of the annexed district,
and Mr.. Martin Dempsey, who for nearly
n quarter OF n century has been I'm the
employ OF the Rhode Island company, at
present chief electrician at the Hartford
avenue station, were united in marriage
by the Rev Fr. George w. Brown or 81.
Anthony's church at o'clock last even
ing
Miss Susan Nangle, sister OF the
happy bride, was the bridesmaid. ana
Patrick Dempsey. cousin or the brlde-
groom, was the best man.
Al tho conclusion OF the marriage cere-
monv the wedding party was driven TO
the home OF the brides brother. Mr.. Ber-
nard Nangle at 66 Bancroft street. where
a sumptious wedding dinner was served.
Mr.. and Mrs Dempsey were the re-
cipients OF no end OF beautiful pres
ents and among them was magnincent
nnrlor suite from the brides brother, Mr..
Bernard Nangle: a handsomely decorated
lima dinner set from her sister, Susan,
and an equally pretty breakfast ana
sumner set from her niece. MISS Mary NJ.
Nangle; a silver set from Miss Mary V.
Cannon: a $50 gold piece from her aunt.
Mrs. Ann Casey, and many other tokens
At a late hour last evening Mr.. and
Mrs Dempsey left the city for New YORK
where they will remain a week or more
with friends and upon their return Will
take IN their residence at 40 Jaban street
which is already Handsomely furnished.
KoEHLER- -GEARIN.
Miss Elizabeth A. oldest daughter Of
Narxaret Koehler. and William r. Gearin.
Of the firm OF Gearin Brothers. the well
known produce dealers on Canal street.
were united In marriage by the Rev. Fr
GeorRe w Brown OF 81. Anthonys
church on Plainheld street last evening
The bridesmaid was Miss Annie v
Koehler. a sister OF the bride, and thu
hest man was Edward Gesrtn, the lucky
mans brother. After the solemn cere-
mony the wedding party drove to the
hom. OF the brides mother at ~ Deborah
street. where a sumptious wedding dinner
was served ~
Among the guests were Mr.. John J.
Koehler. a brother OF the bride. from
Fulton, ~. Y; Mr.. Walter Gesry of Bos-
Ton an old time friend OF the happy
coupls besides many friends from New
port. Central Falls and other nearby
cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gosrin were the recipients
OF many handsome tokens OF love and
esteem. among them being dining room
OUTFIT and an elegant parlor suite
Late in the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Gearin left the house. and while none are
sure OF their destination II II their honest
belief that they wal visit the exposition
AZ So I.ouis before they return. They
are 10 take up their residence At the cor
ner of Crsneton street and Garfield ave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
CENTRAL FALLS.

Fairer conducted Republican caucuses
are looked Tor this year than those OF
several years past A lively time II ex-
pectcd. though. In the effort OF each fac
tlon TO get control % the city commit
tee
AZ its meeting last night Abrahsnh Lin
coin lodge. sons of St George. passed
resolution. ~ regret on the death oi
James Edge
George A Sweet Is in a very critical
condition re was injured severely a,
Colorado Springs. while on the Knights
Templar's excursion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
VALLEY VILLAGES
Preparation for a Patriotic Con.
ceTt-Pawtuxet Valley Free
library-Oth0r Notes.

Last evening the 81. Cecile choir OF
the St Jean-Baptiste church at Arctic
Centre met and began n series OF re-
hearsais for a concert and lecture to be
given at a date not yet definitely decided
upon, the proceeds from the same TO be
devoted 10 tho monument fund being coll
lected by the local post @. A. r.. for the
purchasing OF a suitable monument In
honor OF the dead valley soldisry The
choir began TO rshearre patriotic airs,
which will be rendered. at q lecture in
the church. when Rev. Father BourGeoise
Of the church will deliver a lecture upon
the Rebellion. This lecture will be illus
trated by a number OF colored views
thrown upon a canvas and the entire lee
ture and concert promises TO be one OF
considerable interest
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
Camp Francis G. Greene OF Phenix met
az usual last evening at the camp hall
and transacted the usual amount OF bust
ness. Commander Pulsfver handed IN his
resignation, ne having held the position
OF captain for two years. The company
also decided tol hold n social IN the q
A. R. hall on the evening ~ Saturday.
oct
I II was 81 years ago yesterday since the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
CLOTHING STOLEN.


Morris Hamilford OF Wendell street
reports that his tailor shop was entered
last night.
Entrance was Effected by breaking
glass over \ csfch IN a side window.
An ulster. an overc0at. three pairs ~
pantaioons. four coats and vest. al ~
the value Of 500. the property Of Gus
toners were taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-28
REWARD OFFERED.
GENERAL MENTION.

Albert Thornton. who was taken into
custody Monday evening on suspicion OF
setting nre 20 Burrows Kenyon's lum-
Der yard. was at one time a motorman
on the Broadway line.
Yesterday afternoon Detectives Byron
and Hsran were in thsgousrs. for during
Monday, Thornton called at Coivslrs
market and purchased number OF srti-
cles.
John Glllen who was arrested at his
home on valley street. Saturday evening.
was pretty badly used up, for the reason
that he had an idea thst the police could
not take him. This morning he was
aroused from his sluubers by Sergeant
Bennett. who had warrant for him.
charging him with making an assault
upon Patrolman Wilkinson
Thomas J. Mathews. manager for the