The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-04
RIVERSIDE.
Tho Storm Caused a Mix Fam.
lao Yssturday-Ics Men Tap
WiIIott Avenue Pond.

Riversids felt the effects Of the storm
quite as much as any Of the neighborins
towns. For a time the place was isolated
from the outside world as far as any
means OF transit was concerned. the lines
OF electric cars being hung up until near
ly noon yesterday and the roads ovt into
the country were filled with the drifting
could not get in and the local consumers
were Obliged 10 use condensed milk or
none
Early I'm the morning Highway commis-
sioner l.. I. Medbery was out with the
snowplowe, three OF them being called in
to service TO get the sidewalks into proper
condition for the use OF pedestrians. They
were assisted by a number OF the citizens
In the vicinity OF Narragansett avenue
who got UP before breakfast and worked
up an appetite by shoveling OF the snow
which had accumulated on their side
walks.
Early I'm the morning Section Foreman
Dawley had force Of men clearing the
snow of the platforms and walks about
the local railroad station The storm put
the gates on one side OF the Turner ave-
nue. crossing out OF business for a time.
but the vigilance OF the crossing tenders
prevented any accident on this account.
TAPPED THE POND.
This morning the Willett avenue pond
was tapped. The ice. previous 10 the tap
ping was about eight inches thick and II
Is thought the tapping will make IL at
least A foot thick, as the snow is several
inches thick on the pond and when II
freezes II will settle down some, but IL Is
thought IL will produce at least an extra
four inches on top OF the ice which AL
ready covers the surface OF the pond.
An effort will be made to get tho first
crop OF Ice as early as possible, as two
cuttings will be required TO fill the houses.
~ ADVERTISED LETTERS.
The following letters are advertised AT
the local postoffice:
Ladies-Mrs. NJ G. Erhardt. Miss Eliza
beth Grant, Miss Adolf HaIser, Mrs. II.
McManamin. Miss Annie QusgIey, Mrs. c..
III. Read, Miss Alice Smith, Mrs. Julia
Smith
conference.-the. c. III. Ballou, Charles
II. Bishop, Mr.. Thomas +. Kelley CD. Jari
Antonio Lope.. Mr.. Charles Mckay, Mr.
Michael Mead, care OF Mr. Manno, hair
Rocks, Mr.. William H. Simmons, Mr..
Henry Turner, Mr.. James Wefch. Charles
w. Woodward.
THE BowI.DRs.
The weekly prize at the local bowling
alleys was captured last week by Gus
Phillips, who had string OF 11b 10 his
credit George Green was next with a
string OF los. Alfred Albro had 1N and
Fred n. Gof had two strings better than
100 one OF 105 and another Of 102
This week ~ TO be a red-hot one on the
alleys. The struggle OF the seaso, comes
of tonight between the local grocery
clerks and the Canonicus Rowing club
contingent Tomorrow night there Ia al,
extra game on the program. 1t will be
between the Seaweeds and team composed
OF jewelers. from Providence.
The East Providence clerks and the
Whangs will get together Wednesday
night and Friday night the Hinky Dees
will go UP against the Seaweeds There
seems TO be just as much enthusiasm now
as there was at the commencement OF the
season and every night when there is
team work the alleys are crowded with
spectators.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Albert blanchard IN visiting Hiram
Adams at harrington.
Mrs f. r. Warren OF Turner avenue
has returned from a visit 10 Mrs. Frank
Gardner OF Providence.
Mrs. William r. Corbin, Of Bullock 5
Point avenue has returned from a visit TO
her daughter, Mrs Eva Brown of Provl-
dence
Miss Eva Huling OF New York has re-
turned home from a visit to relatives here.
Charles Knapp Is confined TO his home
by serious illness.
Charles Simmons, who has been con-
fined to his home on Knowlton street by
iln.ss for a long time. Is reported as
improving.
Mrs. Mary A. Flood. OF Canton. Mass,
has returned home from visit to her
sister. Mrs. George f. Read. OF Bullock's
Point avenue
Joseph Pfeifre,. formerly OF this place.
but now OF Southbridge. Mass. Is the
guest Of Charles W. CRUDE.
William H. Mason, who has been con
rned 10 his hone on Harris street Tor n
week Is out again.
Miss Addie Blake, the assistant In the
local post office Is confined 10 her home
by illness.
Robert Glover. OF Pawtucket avenue,
has received letter from his brother
Thomas. formerly Of Riverside, but now
Of Pasadena, saying that his health.
which has been poor for some time Is
greatly improved
GOOD COASTING.
Previous 10 the snow storm the ice was
in an excellent condition and the young
people availed themselves of the OPP
portunity 80 enjoy the skating. When
this was spoiled by the snow storm their
attention was diverted 20 the numerous
snow-clad hills. and they already have
the snow on several OF them worn Gown
81 that the coastlng ls excellent
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