The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-15
BRISTOL.
Death Of Edward S. Rabbit,
Well Known Citizen Highway
Contract Awarded.

Edward 5. Babhitt, one oi the best
known citizens and a native or the town
and a prominent business man OF Provi-
dence, passed away at his home mere last
evening. after an Illness OF nearly three
months. though he was not confined TO
his bed until three weeks ago. He
Suffered at times from liver trouble, but
the cause OF his death was neart disease.
For several days past It was apparent
10 his family that he could NOT survive
and for the past two days his death was
expected AT any hour. Last June the
first symptoms OF his fatal illness were
noticeable. and since tnat time he did
not visit his office I'm The Equitable build
ing, Providence, regularly on week days,
as he had for more than 30 years. lie
remained at his home the greater part OF
August. though able TO attend to church
matters here IN his home town. in which
nc was greatly interested,
Edward :. Rabbit was born I'm Bristol.
- years ago. and was the son OF the late
Mai Jacob Rabbit. "A prominent citizen
Of Bristol. who served in the Rhode ISL
and Volunteer infantry and received his
death wound at the battle OF Fredericks-
burg I'm 1862. dying some days later at
Alexandria, Va. Rabbit post. q. A. r.,
Of Bristol was named i'm honor OF the
memory OF Mai Rabbit
As a boy and youth Edward S. Babbitt
attended the schools OF his native town
and also Brown university. He with
drew before the time of graduation. Soon
after leaving Brown he went 20 Boston,
where he was interested I'm the iron bust
ness. and while yet a young man was
engaged I'm banking affairs I'm Bristol
Nearly 90 years ago he began the in
surance business I'm Providence. occupying
offices IN n humble Of large business
blocks. and representing different COM
panies.
He was thoroughly patriotic and was
through NE Identified with matters con-
nccted with public Improvements In his
native town. Though not a member OK
Babbitt post. @. 4. r.. he took great
interest IN the organization. presenting II
with relics or souvenirs Of tho civil war
period.
Tho funeral will take place from his
late residence. 32S Hope street. Monday at
= m
Mrs. Henry NJ. Gibson left here yester-
day 10 visit different points I'm the Berk-
shire Hills.
\ very large number OF people from
here visited Newport yesterday and took
part in the old Home week exercises.
st. Mary's church was tho scene yester-
day morning OF one Of the largest and
p~rettiest weddings which has occurred
in Bristol FOR al ong time, IN" contract
ing parties being Miss Mary Elizabeth
August. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Man
uel August Of This town. and Frank Fay.
head clerk OF the grocery department
~ tho Shepard company. The church
was crowGcd with relatives and friends
OF the couple. The ceremony was per-
formed at Ia o'clock and a nuptial mass
was celebrated by Rev. Father ]. J. Fitz-
patrick. pastor OF the church.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Emma V. August. and the bos'
man was Mir. Joseph NJ. Amos Of Proyi-
dence. \ special musical program was
rendered by the choir OF the church under
The direction of Miss Mary T.. Pierce. y
wedding breakfast was served at the
home OF the bride on Muro avenue Inn
mediately after the ceremony and a re-
ccption was held fro m2 . clock until )
IN the afternoon. The ushcrs We're Jo-
seph King OF hts town and John r.. Mello
CT Fan River. tho latter aa intimate
tr!cud of the groom The youthful couple
were the recipients Of many costly and
useful gifts. The gilt OF the groom 10
'ho usherS was a small gold cloycr-lcaf
stick pin. The Gift OF the bride to the
bridesmaid was a gold chain and locket.
4 uoIei a1d delightful gathering was
held NJ the residence OF Mrs. Henry Thiele
~ thfAh AA NAif - a'AFN AaAA'A
rhielc, another tot, on Wednesday after
noon. There were ~ pretty babies pres
ont. the parents accompanying their lit
tlc ones. \. tluc spread was served and a
pleasant time was enjoyed.
Al an adjourned session of the town
council, the committee on highway re-
pairs produced tho bids OF l.. n. Callan,
and the Lewis J. Pierce Construction com
~ Providence. the former being for
SAsu and Tho latter for Ss}Sj. for repairs
on highways in the compact part OF the
town. TIC contract Was awarded 10 l..
H.. Callan. These bids were much smaller
than those presented At tho last council
meeting bGt the amount Of repairs 10
bedoBe Is not as great as at first dc
clded upon. The specifications call for
tho spreading ~ second grade crushed
stone 20 the average depth Of six inches
on Constitution street. between Hope and
Thames streets. on church street. he-
tween Righ and Hope streets; on Burn
side. between glgh and Hope streets. nnd
to regrade High street between Union
and Burton streets. Tho cpatinCs are
10 be rolled and nnished complete and
the work TO be carried out Ia a nrst-class
manHer. II Is required that the work
be commenced In a fcw days and be
pushed under the direction OF tho super
intendent ~ highways. Health officer
Head was called before the board rela-
tive 10 the private sewer line ON Union
street which has been stopped. There
were inquiries as To the number OF rcsi-
denccs connected with the line and then
followed a discussion. The clerk is tn
instruct the superintendent OF highways /
To consult with Council President Frank
lin a-out the matter.
Henry VI. Gibson yesterday sold q piece
OF valuable land on Gibson road. Bristol
Highlands. 20 Joseph W Freeman OF Cen
trail Fails. son ~ Railroad Commissioner
Freeman OF Rhode Island The tract sold
comprise about ou. acre and o. u
location 81. iup a huc view ~ Narraxaa-
sett has. Nj Freeman IL going Co erect "a
uue cottage upon the grounds for "a sum
mo. Tpefgs ups.