The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-29
0LNEYvILLE.
Johnston Lid on Again. Lighter
Than Ever Before.
Broke Up Crap Game. Surprise
Visit. General Mention.

The town OF Johnston was as quiet
barring the many fishing parties from
the ciV, as the most ardent reformer
could possibly desire. Just at present
there are many reformers in Johnston
not few OF whom have been made con-
verts within a few days. and just why
these should take such a prominent part
in the movement and in fact are so promi-
nent that they arc even crowdng the
earnest and well. meaning members OF the
organization 10 the rear ranks
There has always been few men who
would like TO sec Sunday observed in
proper manner and In a quiet way have
ibored in this direction and some time
ago succeeded in having saloons closed
Sunday
Some OF tAe-Haw- LEADERS are now COM
ing 10 the front. and are not only claim
ing the credit OF what has been done. but
also say that Chief OF Police Kimball has
not done his fun duty. His friends. how
ever. say that there is nothing more for
him 10 do. as every saloon and hotel In
the town was closed yesterday and closed
tight. The chief was sitting on the lid
in a most approved manner during the
day and evening. FOR he was all over the
town.
As far as can be learned not one OF the
many saloon or hotel keepers disobeyed
his orders OF Saturday In relation 10 open
ing their doors during the day.
Yesterday was a model day at Johnston
and things VIA continue on these same
lines Just as long as the citizens call for
g. There are however. none I'm that busy
town but what will admit but what more
or less liquor has been sold on Sundays
I'm the past.
A CRAP PLAYER ARRESTED.
Michael O'Bren was taken into custody
yesterday morning for indulging In
game of craps He with others wee en-
Joying the game in a lot on Atwells ave-
nue.. near Valley street. when the police
swooped down upon them. and all but
O'Brien succeeded I'm getting away IL
Is possible that some OF his companions
will be called upon 10 pay a visit TO the
Chaffee Street station later.
A SURPRISE PARTY.
A very pretty surprise party took place
at the home Of Miss Eleanor Boss, 80 Dam
iel avenue. Saturday evening. games Of
all kinds. singing and dainty collation.
helped TO make everything merry.
Those present included the Misses Es
he Eldridge. Josephine Belknap. Ethel
Dsw. Tillie Clarke. Amy Bclknsp. Mabel
Sparks, Mr.. F. Arthur Downey. William
Reinhardt. Edmund Rothemitch, Fred
Chadwick. clyde Mclaughlin. Harry AL
drich. Edward Goddard and s, Eugene
Hall
GENERAL MENTION.
The little store opposite the Chaffee
..shF F@N he.
since the death OF Mr.. Michael Downey,
come months ago was opened this MORN
ing by his niece who is said 10 be HIS
only near relative in this country.
The police picked up three "drunks"
yesterday, but where they got their /
Tags" is a mystery 20 the police for so /
far as they know there is not a place in /
the district whore a drink can be procured |
on Sunday.
The game ball between the Deweys /
and the Regents on the Regents oval /
on Harris avenue tomorrow afternoon |
will be the leading attraction for this /
vicinity. II Is stated.
The many societies connected with st. /
Mary's Catholic church attended spe-
cial service yesterday. Many names were I
added TO the roster OF the organization [
during the day.
Mrs Mary Gibbons OF 7s Valley street
10 the police yesterday that a /
pitcher containing the days supply OF !
milk. had been stolen from her door
steps.
At yestcr.ay's meeting OF St Mary's
society, /. G. u. T.. with President John
r Fogarty I'm the chair. Mr.. Stephen
I.ainey rendered HIS resignation as chair
man of trustees. and Martin =. Feeney
was elected as chairman for one year
The time OF meetings OF the society was
changed from p. IN. 20 10 a. m. during
June, July and August. Four members
were initiated and three propositions were
received. The election Of, delegates 10
national convention will be held the last
meeting in June. The committee on ex-
cursion June D. reported progress. The
convention will be held in Provi-
dence Aug. Is ST. Mary's will send two
delegates.