The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

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ford avenue.
About II o'clock last evening there was
a hurry call for the patrol wagon at the
home OF Albert Pashley on Laurel Hill
avenue. The person who teiephoned for
the wagon intimated that at the corner OF
laurel Hill and Pocasset avenues WAS
where the police were needed. but when
the wagon reached there nothing could be
found by the police that needed their at
tention.
They then went the length OF Laurel
Hill avenue to tho city line, but found
nothing and came back and proceeded
along Laurel Hlll avenue toward Hart
ford avenue and when they reached the
home of the Pashleys at No.7O, they heard
a racket and upon entering the house.
found il In such n condition that is was
necessary for Patrolman Campbell 10
dodge dishes and wade his way through
heap OF broken furniture.
Pashley, who is an engineer In down
town building. had spent the early part OF
The evening I'm the central section, ana
was escorted home by friend. and as
soon as he reached his home drove his
wife out. and then began TO demolish the
contents Of his home
On being searched at the station.
bank book, representing about $500 was
found among his effects, and he was
locked up on the charge OF intoxication.
FUNERAL OF MR. DEVINE.
The funeral. OF Charles Devine, who for
many years has been I'm the employ of
the Norcross Brothers, was held at his
late residence. 14s River avenue. and later
services were held at the church OF tho
Blessed Sacrament on Academy avenue.
The attendance was large. and included
ell OF his fellow workmen. the plant be-
ing closed for the forenoon as mark
or respect for the deceased.
There was also a delegation from Santa
Maria Council OF knights or Columbus.
OF which the deceased was an honorary
member. There were many handsome
floral tributes. the most prominent ones
coming from the above-named organiza-
tions.
Mr. Devine was an exceedingly popular
person and was ever ready TO lend a help.
ing hand 10 those in trouble or in need
lie leaves a widow and two children.
WAS Cumming WITH LAWSON.
Benjamin, better known as kid
Stone, who AZ one time had the name OF
Thomas w. Lawson. the financier OF Bos-
ton on his visiting list. was among those
who registered at the Chafree street hotel
last evening
Kid had been getting rid OF some OF his
and some OF some one else's treats and he
failed 10 use good Judgment as 10 his
carrying capacity and the result was that
the $500 chariot was called TO carry Kid
and his load TO the "hotel"
This is the third time within a few
pf n hiE
Institution but rs he Is looked upon as
pretty good sort OF a chap he may get
ny" without being called upon 20 go to the
big mansion at Cranston for a six months
stay yet a while
ALL HAPPY THIS MORNING
II was with q light heart that the $50
or more employees of the American
Woolen company began their days work
this mOriing. for on the bulletin boards
were posted q notice TO the effect that
next month all would receive an increase
OF ten per cent. Usually the notices post
ed on this board are anything but pleas
ing To the help and few care 10 read them:
but this morning everybody looked happy
nnd some read the notice more than once
10 make sure that fortune had smiled on
them just a little bit.
GENERAL MENTION
AT the meeting of Manufacturers lodge
of odd Fellows last evening it was de
cided TO held an open meeting Tuesday
evening OF next week when the athletes
or the Young Mems Christion association
will give an exhibition. The entertain
ment is open TO the public.
At the meeting Of the Sunset club Non
day evening IL was decided TO take pos
session OF the clubs new building on Po-
casset avenue Saturday evening II will
he some time before the formal opening
of the building will take place.
Julian kirwtn OF 147 Delaine street
found purse containing a sum OF money
on Chaffee street last evening. which she
left at the Chsffee Street Police station.
The Olneyville Business Mems associa-
tion is arranging for quite an interesting
meeting to be held Wednesday evening
OF next week at Library hall.
There was nothing unusual doing at
the meeting OF Perseverance lodge,
knights OF Pythias, last evening.
Harry Abbott is arranging for q whip
pet race at Thornton for Christmas after
noon.
Tho Regent Literary and Social club
will nominate officers for 1905 Sunday
afternoon.