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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-23

Capt Il. il. Pitcher of Custer
City, 5. d., observed the Tooth an
niversary of his birth by attending
the Worlds Fair on the 18th. He
has been spending some time each
week at the Fair since it opened in
May, making two or three visits
each week. He has served through
three wars with distinction. His
Oldest child is 60 and the youngest
30, aud he has ten living grand
children. Andrew lladlon of Clark
county is another aged visitor,
being 81 wears old.
An expelled Mason is creating
n sensation in New York by adver-
tising to Golfer all the degrees,
signs and passwords Of Masonry
for So. lie has succeeded in du-
ping many hundreds, who have
been rejected when they applied
for admission to regular lodges.
a school boy at Cape Girardeau
dared Prof McChesney TO whip
him for his bad behavior, saying
if the teacher did 80 his dad would
make it hot for him. The result
was that the boy was properly dis
ciplined and will probably not
threaten a teacher soon again.
Will Kelley of kcnnett accident.
ally shot himself OH the 10Th by
his foot striking his gun rs he
climbed into his wagon. One hand
was teraibly mangled, and one
shot took effect in the shoulder.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-23
PARKER AND ROOSEVELT,
Word Picture by Senator Bailey.

"on one side there Is a man with
his foot on the Constitution and 4
sword In his hand. On tho other side
is the Judge with his foot upon the
sword and the Constitution in his
hand" [Senator Bailey In Brooklyn
speech
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
PAWTUCKET.

There was q hearing before the board
Of license commissioners last evening
on the charges made by Chief Rice that
Mr. James McNally, a licensed liquor
dealer did on Sunday last illegally sell
intoxicants. Edwin j. Ashcroft and
James Bagbrough testified 10 going 20
the saloon OF Mr. McNally on Main street
and finding men drinking there. Ashcroft
pointing TO McNally. said: II asked that
man for a half pint Of whiskey. giving
him a dollar, and he gave me a bottle
with whskey In 10 and 75 cents. Mr..
Blagbrough corroborated Ashcroft. Both
men were sharply cross -quostioned by J.
]. Fitzgerald. counsel for McNally. Both
investigators declared they were actuated
by desires TO zee the laws enforced and
that was the chief motive OF their work
I'm troubling liquor dealers. Detective
Henry testified Ashcroft brought the
whiskey bought. he claimed. OF McNally
into the police station about II o'clock
Ashcroft testified he bought Il az 1i:tl
o'clock
Mr.. McNslly denied seeing tho two
men. Ashcroft and Blazbrough. in nj,
shop Sunday last and declared there was
no LIQUOR sold on the licensed premises
or anywhere by him hast SUNDAY. Nr
McNsiiy sdpitted he vas IN the ssiocr
short time 30 fx the nres but no liauol
vas sold during thas tnne. and In thii
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
CENTRAL FALLS.

The funeral OF Arthur Valcourt, who
was killed on the railroad at Dodgeville'
took place from the Church OF Notre
Dame yesterday. Joseph Valcourt, the
father OF the boy, who is also deceased
was formerly letter carrier here. There
were many floral tributes on the casHet
yesterday. -
The market OF Hormidas Bianohsrd on
Broad street was visited by Onicers
Woodward Turner and Davis. the nrst
named having search warrant Blanoh-
ard was formerly In the saloon business.
The officers found a barrel OF beer WIN
a faucet on It. aud confscated the same.
Nr. Blanchard claimed he had the beer
for his personal use. .,o
Some one stole q robe valued al CIV
and a rubber brush. valued at from
the store OF Landre Jaoutts yesterday
morning. N, -.
Hlawaths council. u. Of z" VIII nave
an open meeting Feb. Z.
Luke Duxbury's horse, which was at
taohed TO a milk pung, ran away on De1
tar street Several cans ef milk contrib
utsd to the make up of snow cream.
John<B Carlin, clerk OF the common
council furnished the cigars for the
councllmen last meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
PAWTUXET.

There was pleasing masquerade IN
odd Fellows hall on Broad street last
night. given by william Hughes and John
walker and there was SUFFICIENT mum
Der I'm costume to insure the success OF
the affair socially at any rate Prizes
were given for the funniest and best cos
tunes and the winners were Ihomas
Rogers. George Anthony. Mrs. Robert Ma
son and Roy Tingley. the latter being IN
the dress OF "A woman
There has been good skating on the
highways for the past two days ana In
many cases the boys and girls skate 10
school in preference TO the sedate plan
OF walking Evenings the cove liz favor
itc resort OF the skaters and the ice-coat-
ed hill is also a Mecca for those who are
devoted 10 good healthy outdoor recresa-
tion. With big double runners the young
folk and a good sprinkling OF the Older
ones spend a good portion of the night In
coasting.
The attendance at the mid-week service
at the Baptist church last night the at
TENDANCE was larger than usual and the
pastor made the service a very interest
ing one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
PRISONERS AID SOCIETY.
The Annual Meeting and Election Of Officers
Was Held YESTERDAY.

The annual meeting OF the Prisoners
Aid society was held at the Trinity
Union NJ. r. church. yesterday afternoon
Mrs. ]. X. Barney, presiding
Rev ]. Francis Cooper. pastor OF the
church. made AN address.
,rha renort of the secretary. Miss Susan
pecl<ham disclosed that there were 20
inmates Of the Sophia Little home last
wear. AT present. eight women, pro-
bationers. are living there.
The report OF the treasurer Miss kel-
sev Dow, showed a balance OF S23f5o.
New officers ware elected as follows;
President, Mrs. Susan Sawyer; record
ing secretary, Miss Alice Vaughn; cor
responding secretary. Mrs. Edward Ar
mold. The remaining officers were una
nimousiy reelected.
Mrs. Barney addressed the members
upon the work done during the year and
outlining future needs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
WARREN.

The supper and social held in Institute
hall, last night, was a huge success. The
tables were set In the basement OF the
hall, being tastefully decorated. Each ia
BILE had its own corps OF walters. The
dance hall was gayly festooned, and pre-
sented very fine appearance. The Sue
cess OF the entire affair is due to the diff
ferent ladies' organizations, In the
church. which all co-operated and for the
last few days they have worked incessant-
ly. to make az imposing an affair as pos
sible Dancing was held from 3 TO ~ p. m.
Music being furnished by Straight Bros.
band orchestra.
Rev H. w. Watjen conducted prayer
meeting service al the Baptist church,
and last night Rev. Il. ]. Coultas, elder,
talked 10 the congregation last evening at
the M Il. church on conference question.
The Fall River freight, which is due TO
arrive here on its return trip at 3 a. m.
did not steam into the local yard until
O'Clock this morning. This Is due 10 the
fact that formerly day and night gang
were used. but now only one gang r. en-
ployed consequently the work Is harder.
DR. q. L. Church, superintendent OF
schools, resigned yesterday from his posi-
tion, the same being rendered to Chair
man Cutter OF the school committee. This
IN the second time tndt Ut tnuiCn ndr
rendered his resignation, on the proceed
ing occasion the committee refused TO ac-
cept A. melting for action on the mat
ter Will probably be held next Monday
night As yet no applicants for the posi-
tion have been heard from.
The Foster CO. travelling show. is
billed 10 appear At Armory hall, Satur-
day evening OF this week
a leak or break In the water pipes was
I "A ar
and force Of men were Immediately de-
tailed to fix II by the n. A. Seymour Co.
The majority OF business stores
( throughout the town, close Thursday
nights, the only places open, being the
! newspaper and drug stores.
Main street presents a rather destitute
/ appearance every Thursday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
REHOBOTH.

William ". Wall was recently the victim
OF a serious accident by slipping on the
ice. lie went out into his yard and stepped
ON = slippery place. falling with consider
able force I'm such manner that his lip
v;is broken.
Mrs Wall and a hired man succeeded In
gettin., him into the house and medical
assistance was called and made the in
iured man az comfortable as possible.
There have been numerous other reports
OF people falling and being more or less
hurt i'm different parts OF the town but
this IL the first serious injury that has
been reported.on account OF the Ice in the
roads the teamIng is very difficult both
for wheels and runners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
LAKEWOOD.

The village has hardly recovered from
the shock OF yesterdays fatality at the
williams cottage and during the after
noon and evening many people visited the
scene OF the fire and gazed upon the
charred and smoking ruins The building
which was a small wooden cottage was
burned 20 the ground and the charred re-
mains OF the child were removed last
night when the ruins had cooled OF.
IL was found that the chemical engine
OF the Cataract Fire company was not In
condition TO be used. as usual, and IL IN
very probable that steps will at once be
taken to get II into shape
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
The News Of the State.

he was corroborated by Joseph B. Green
wood
After an executive session the board
announced no decision had been reached
but the case would be held for advise
ment
James Morrow was sentenced To the
state farm by Judge Shove as vsgrant
yesterday.
The committee on franchises for public
service corporations did not make muoh
headway yesterday owing to the neces-
sary absence OF John A. Arnold for the
meeting. Mr.. Arnold is 20 submit the
final proposition OF the Pawtucket Gas
company and was TO have done so yester-
day.
There was a slight blaze in the tene-
ment occupied by Ephraim Larson, rear
OF III Dexter street Some matches fell
from a mantel and ignting, set wood
box and surrounding wainscoting arre,
An alarm was sent In but the chemical
tank quickly extinguished the blaze .
There were a large number OF visitors
from Providence lodges at last evening
meeting OF Little Rhody lodge, y. 10. o.
T.. including Grand Warden Haslan and
other grand lodge officers. The occasion
was both profitable and enjoyable.
shsrtenberg q Robinson have pur-
chased the old Masonic temple property
on North Main street.
one proposition for membership was re-
oeived by the Carpenters' and Joiners'
union at last nights meeting. Two new
members were initiated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
CLAIMS
AGAINST
The CITY.

The committee on claims. Councilman
Fletcher presiding. met AT tho city hall.
Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock and
heard fully a dozen petitioners The
claims we're chiefly for the remission OF
taxes.
Grievances In the form OF alleged un-
Just assessment were received from j.
Walter Henley an assessment on $1,000;
George w. Goodwin, an assessment OF SIS
for sidewalk repairs In front OF his prop
erty. Walter q. Tolman. personal prop
erty tax OF tS25; Lewis y. Carmack. on
assessment OF $500 on a financially over
burdeued estate: William ~. Kerons, tax
OF s145 against him az executor or VIII
OF Mary Kerons. claiming TO have In
vested the 800 in real estate: and Arthur
]. Rivard. S75: John Wallace. 800. and
James T. Furlong $500. for injuries due TO
defective highways.
A communication was received from
the Rhode Island Society for Prevention
OF Cruelty 10 Children asking for re-
mission OF a tax assessed upon a bequest
that had already been turned over to
the society at the time the assessment
was made. AS the property OF tho so
ciety r. exempt. the tax was remitted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
SEEKONK.

There WAS very successful dshce anu
social given I'm the Union hall last night
Long before the time at which II had
been announced that the AFFAIR would
omen there was a good sized gathering or
the young people of this and neighboring
towns present and by the time the hrst
dance started the floor of the hall was
filled.
During the intermission collation. was
served after which the dance was resum-
ed and kept up until after midnight.
Wednesday Edward Kooberle, a farm
hand employed by Victor Gelb was found
dead In his bed. Medical Examiner Hol-
den OF Attleboro was notified and AFTER
viewing the remains yesterday afternoon
decided that death had been caused by
heart. disease and gave permission Tor the
removal ~ the remains for interment-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
BASE 7AlL CLUB BENEFIT.

There was large attendance at the
ball for the benefit OF the Liberty base
ball team given I'm Mount Hope hall
last evening. IL was under the auspices
OF the Liberty Social club. and those I'm
charge were a committee OF arrange
Long, secretary; w. ~ Allen. treasurer;
prof. Audella. floor director: assistant. 4.
c. Jerome: aids. A. Gill G. Adams. r.
smith. reception committee. y. Smith.
VI. Groves ] Chadwick. refreshment
committed v. A Johnson. g Morton and
W Walker. There were 20 numbers on
the dance program. and refreshments ~
were served ~ inter,issiun N proved
was netted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
VALLEY VILLAGES
The Last Of the Fifth Genera,
tion-Turner. Wilson Wed
ding-Other Items.

Hazel X. Blanchard, the infant daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John >. Blanchard
who died last Monday in Phenix. pre-
vented the continuance OF the existing
of the NTH living generation OF the
Whitman family which is well represent
ed in Phenix Since July. 1902 when
little Hazel was born. the hfth genera
ton has been represented, but after an
illness OF several weeks the little one
died and the event OF century was dis
continued. In 1870 stephen A. Whitman
ana Harriet A. Stone were married. one
daughter was born. Harriet. who married
Peleg Kenyon in 1855. Three children re-
suited from this union, Jennie Willard
and Fred. Jennie was married TO George
Bradford I'm 1875, and Edna and Lewis
were born In 1900 Edna and John ;.
blanchard were married. and two years
later little Hazel was born.
HOPE.
James Turner of Arkwright, and Miss
ELLA NJ Wilson OF Hope were united in
marriage at the Methodist parsonage on
Wednesday evening, by Rev. John y.
Geisler | Allen Wilson and Miss Bertha
Colvin OF Hope were groomsman and
bridesmaid Following the ceremony the
bridal party were at once driven TO the
home OF the brides parents where
| regiment OF the village youths opened the
! customary serensde. After rendering
several choice selections on tho ish horns
/ the customary treat was forthcoming,
/ and the serenaders left later well sat
! isfied Mr.. and Mrs. Turner will reside
/ I'm Hope.
Harry F. Mason. who has been en-
ployed as a bookkeeper in the Interisken
mills office at Harris, has resigned his
| position there 10 accept similar one
with II. W, Potter e. Son OF Riverpoint
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
La Fayette camp, Modern woodmen oi
America held a special meeting at their
quarters IN Arctic Center. last evening
the session being largely attended.
! Prof Barrett whose dancing class
meets In Temperance hall. Clyde, will
! hold it's last dancing school assembly
next Wednesday night.
The members OF St Phillips Young
! Mems guild OF Crompton, are arranging
) 10 present a play In Guild hall soon
which was written by the president OF
the guild.
The Church Helpers OF the BTskevile
l Ia bernacle church held their regular
| semi-annual meeting AZ the home OF Mrs
Minard at tho parsonage, yesterday af-
/ ternoon.
Miss Nellie Brayton, the 17-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles III
Brayton OF Arkwrght, died at her
parents home on Wednesday night. She
was we'll known about the Valley
The last rehearsal OF the company e
present the mock trial for the beneh
OF McGregor post, q. A. r., on mex
Monday night. will be held tonight at tn,
| post hall I'm PheniI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

tho Blessed Sacrament, are rehearsing
three evenings a week and will be soon
heard by the public.
The successful players OF the Sunset
Whist party. last evening, were Mrs. w.
III. Barney, Mrs. j. w. Holland, Jr. W..
III. Barney and A. III. Higgins.
Quite a delegation from this place at
tended the annual social OF the Cranston
Grammar School alumni. held at Knights
Vile. last evening.
Division No. 20. Ancient Order of Hi
bernians. will hold a ball in Irons hall.
this evening This is the first public
function held by this organization.
The Columbus union arc preparing TO
hold q minstrel show.
JOHN o'coNkELl,
Hats. Caps. Furnishings. Trunk Store and
Laundry r. just above the postoffice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
HARRINGTON.

Yesterday men were busy cutting ice on
the Tiffany pond near Princess hill. The
ice is about "a inches thick.
The Ice has done considerable damage
to the wharf of 7. J. Newman at Rum
stick point The wharf is but a short dis
iance from the one that was wrecked I'm
a similar manner about week ago
Ths town clerk - blsilv engaged IN
taking the school census The work will
be completed In few days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

The natives Of hot Mozambique
Called one OF their number a frique.
He wore for fob
A China door-knob
And an earring he stuck IN his chiaue.
Columbia Jester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

That baby OF mine IL = uaturai-born
soldier" said the sleeyy-looking man.
'Hovs THAR aueried bis friend
Hes siways up In arms" replied the
weary parent eith sickly Frfn.--chi-
eaSo News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
-

Joe Welch. probably the best of He
brew impersonators, appears next week
at the Empire theatre In a. new play
called THE Peddler" and showing life on
the east side OF New York. The play is
said TO be remarkably strong and In
teresting one and the company Is able.
Mr.. Welch has had n long experience on
the dramatic stage and I'm vaudeville and
IL well known and popular favorite.
Seats are now on sale at the Empire
theatre
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

Lillian Coleman. the bright. attractive
and beautiful contralto that has been
added 10 the Klaw and Erlanger Comedy
company this season, appearing I'm The
Rogers brothers in London" sings very
attractive duet with George Austin Moore
In the second act called by the Syca-
more Tree"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

Florence Bindley comes TO the Imperial
next week in "A Midnight Marriage"
Miss Bindley is an accomplished actress
and will be remembered for her clever
impersonati tions In The Pay Train" and
THE Captains Mate" and as one OF the
highest salaried hesdliners IN vaudeville
In n Midnight Marriage" she VIII be
seen I'm the strong emotional role Of
"Alice Aston" first a concert singer and
later as a devoted wife and mother. The
play has q strong love interest, and Is
rich in unique situations and genuine
comedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
TRANSFORMATION.
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN a HART
FORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full information
az 10 local and through train service may
be obtained at Providence station and
stations below:
Train Service from Provideuce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

Joe Coyne. the comedian, who will act
the role OF a dilsttante English lord In
the support OF the Rogers Brothers In
"The Rogers Brothers in London" played
Sir Archibald Slackett IN THE Toreador''
the past two seasons. He is not only
clever and refined funny man on the
stage. but he is also a very pleasing
singer and dancer He made very
pleasing hit In THE Toreador," singing
Everybody is Awfully Good to Me-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

The PawtQcket Aibee Stock company
seems TO haVe firmly established itself
in the favor Of Pawtucketites already. and
laughter reigns supreme at Keith's Paw
tucket theatre this week, where the cap
ital organization are giving an admirable
presentation OF the exceedingly funny
farce, What Happened to Jones" For
next week the new stock company have
In preparation a production Of The
Wife" which has always been . popular
stock play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

The Rogers brothers tried their hand
I'm Journalism while they were In New
York TO play their recent engagement at
the Knickerbocker theatre. They were
asked 10 conduct the funny supplement
for one OF the great Sunday papers and
they did II I'm the most conspicuous sue
cess Their original jokes were consid-
cred as bright and funny as those which
they are so fond OF springing on the stage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

Henry Adams. one of the aged residents
OF the town died yesterday al his home
at Richmond Park near Armington's cor
ners. Mr. Adams was s. years OF age
and had been a resident OF tho town for
eome time. lie leaves n widow and one
daughter who Is married.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
MASSASOIT CLUB.

The weekly whist meeting OF the Mas
saSoit club was held in the club rooms
in the Leslie block last night. The first
prize was captured by Henry Harris with
a score OF So II was a handsome pocket
knife. The second prize, ~ very pretty
little cigar cutter was won by Councilman
Herbert r. Horton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

The bin at Keiths local theatre next
week win include NJ. Rousby's famous
electrical spectacle. which has made such
a sensation IN New York and Philadel-
phia, and which has long been anticipated
by local theatregoers; Wincherman's
bears and monkeys. the two Avolos.
Waterbury brothers and Tenny, Charles
NJ Ernest, the FitEgibbon Mccoy trio.
Mary Desmond. Murphy and Francis. Cor
don F1dred, Reno and Smith, the Gregsons
and a half dozen others Ten OF the
acts on the program will be- entirely
new to the local Keith theatre
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29

One Of the artistes announced for the
bill at Kedth's next week who Is sure TO
be warmly welcomed is Mary Desmond.
the charming Irish vocalist who IL max
ing her FIRST visit to AmerioA, arriving In
this country only last week. New York
critics. where Miss Desmond made her
American debut. united In praising Miss
Desmond's beautiful voice, also com
mending her pleasing stage presence and
excellent choice Of high class ballads. and
1t is evident that the gifted vocalist is 10
be "a successful in America as she is on
the continent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
BROUGHT HERE.

The remains Of Edward Kocberle. VIII
WAS found dead I'm his bed, I'm Seekonk
Wednesday. have been brought here b.
Tntcrtaker Williams who has the bod
TO prepare for burial. The intermen
will be I'm the North burying ground.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-28


years of age and was a student at Wes-
leyan university at Mt. Pleasant at the
time he was taken sick. He came
home last Friday and grew worse until
death relieved him Of his suffering. The
funeral services We're held today at
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Miller of the
Methodist church, when the remains
We're laid to rest in the Charlton ceme-
terry. The death of this young man is
sad affair and to the relatives the
sympathy Of their many friends Is ex-
tended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rounds, of Chicago, are
visiting at the home of her brother,
VIII McMains.
Miss Ida Millson, of Russell, visited
with friends in the city yesterday.
G. G. Thompson is unable to fill his
position on the road on account of some
trouble with his eyes.
Rev. Morris and family are moving
today into the Copeland property on
South Grand street.