The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
CUMBERLAND
BUSINESS MAN
MEETS SAD FATE

one of the most shocking fatalities
which has occurred i'm Valley Falls in
long time happened last night. when Rob
ert j. Stevenson, a prominent young
business man, OF Valley Falls. was struck
and instantly killed az he was crossing
the tracks OF the consolidated road at
Chace's lane in Central Falls.
At about l0:i5 y. m. two young men
named Ovile and John Precourt. who
were walking the tracks from Central
Falls 10 their home in Valley Falls, came
upon the body in a badly mangled condi-
tion. lying in the south bound track
short distance south or Chace's lane
crossing.
The Precourts instantly retraced their
steps and Fastening TO the Central Falls
police station, notified Captain Huling,
who went 10 the scene at once, and In the
dead mans pocket found letter address
ed to Robert j. Stevenson, which estab-
lished the mans identity.
The body was badly cut and mangled
and had evidently been dragged consid-
cradle distance by the train.
Just how the accident occurred is
mystery, as il is not known what could
have brought Mr.. Stevenson into that To-
cality at that time in the evening. The
fagman at the Hunt street crossing knew
nothing about IL. 1t is thought that the
train from Worcester due i'm Providence
a I $3.50. or else the local due i'm Providence
at 1875 p, m, was the one which struck
the man.
Capt. Huling after identifying the body
stationed Officer Mccarthy TO guard it
until the arrival OF Medical Examiner
Or. Charles III. French The latter after
an investigation gave permission for bur
ial and the remains were turned over to
Undertaken Bellows of Pawtucket
The deceased was a very popular young
man I'm Cumberland OF a quiet and re-
tiring disposition and the news came as
great shock TO the community.
Mr.. Stevenson was one of the firm of
Stevenson Brothers, who conduct a gro
Gerry on Broad street, Valley Falls. lie
was 80 years OF age and was the son of
jeanette and the late John Stevenson. Tie
was member of the Blackstone Valley
Fish and Game association, Canonchet
Tribe or Red Men, and of the order of
the Golden Cross. He is survived by his
mother, four brothers and three sisters
Yesterday afternoon he accompanied
mother and sister to Providence, and re-
turning ate supper with the family as
usual About 7:45 o'clock last night he
left the house and although he did not
make known his destination. he spoke TO
his brother about the boxing exhibition
OF John street, and thus gave the impress
sion that he might go there.
From the locality where the body was
found It is evident that he went elsewhere
early in the evening
The funeral will probably take place
from the home OF the deceased on Thurs
day.
RED MEN MEET.
The regular meeting OF Massasoit Tribe.
!. o. r. NJ, was held last evening, when
the report OF the committee on social
was presented. Several visiting members
OF the order were present from other
tribes and at the close a social hour was
enjoyed.
JOHN BoYCE DEAD.
John Boyce. "A well known young man
OF Valley Falls, died yesterday at his
home on Titus street. He was very pop
ular in the lower section of the town and
IL survived by two brothers and two sis
ters.
DEATH OF ISAAC LEACH.
Isaac Leach. an aid and respected resi-
dent OF the town. died at his home on
High street yesterday afternoon after an
extended illness with a complications OF
troubles.
Deceased was formerly a policeman i'm
Berkeley, where he had numerous
friends. He also had a host OF friends
in the lower section of the town who will
regret TO learn OF his demise He was a
NiV'h'i VI JoHll Alltll, a IoIelIldn
in the works of the Fales & jerks Ma
chine company, Central Falls.
WILL PRESENT DRAMA
The St Johns club OF Ashton met last
evening and voted to present drama in
the near future. The club also voted to
hold tea party, concert and social next
Tuesday evening I'm the parish house.
INSTITUTE NOTES.
The Catholic Institute Dramatic cl,,h
will present this evening in Institute hall.
play called The Man from Texas"
Nearly all the talent that appeared TO
such good advantage last year will he
seen the cast tonight 1t is needless To
say that the interest will be as great as