The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24


ford avenue.
The funeral OF Varness V. Bowers was
at his late residence. SO Capron street
at o'clock this morning. and at 9:3 a
requiem high mass was celebrated at 81.
Marys church. The funeral was one or
the largest held in this vicinity for many
u day as the deceased was well known.
having lived In this vicinity for many
years Twenty OF them were spent In
the house where he passed away
There were none that knew him but
what found him TO be all that soes TO
make up a gentleman and q genial com
panion, and this is especially true OF IT.
tie children. who were his companions
when not busied by labors.
The house of mourning was filled with
yorrowing friends last night. and amona
Jos OF the international Electrical Work
ers, OF which the deceased was mem
her.
The room In which the remains reposed
was completely filed with beautiful noral
offerings, and among the most prominent
ones was huge arch from Local 29s.
were engaged In his department and
huge wreath from the Old Guard Of the
Pr9Idenee Ir,vs nee Telephone COMPANY; with
foreman for many years
There was also an Offering from II. w.
Darling. who about 30 years ago was fire.
gineer on the old Providence e Worcester
railroad, and this is the first tidngs that
has been received OF Mr. Darling during
The bearers were John Grant, d. j. Spell
man. Vincent Grant, Arthur SherrOr Jo-
seph Hughes and Rodrlck Macdonald.
The interment was at St AIMS cemetery.
Cranston.
AN UNRULY BOY.
Richard Gardiner l3 years old. was ar
rested at his home. q Handy street, at an
early hour this morning and given into
the custody OF Probation Officer Wallace.
The boy has been keeping company with
hard gang and refuses 20 go TO school.
He was arrested some time ago, and as
he promised TO be a better boy was put
who has three other children to care for.
STILL ONE MORE.
The second counterfeit bill was reported
OF Kennedy a. Cough. at 81 Manton ave-
nue., informed them thr.~ one had been
taken by one OF the clerks There may
be others passed, but so far the one taken
by the above named firm and ]. o. San
Souci e. Co. a few days ago are all that
Mr.. Capwell manager OF the local branch
OF the Union Trust company. has heard
About three months ago. as was an
nounced In this column. young man in
the employ OF the Toolen brothers on
manner, and since that time at least two
members OF the United States secret ser
NlCt nave Decn lOcaLeu IN tfls vicinity.
GENERAL MENTION. r
An entertainment and supper will be
held in the new Hartford avenue chapel.
Tuesday evening. Jan. 90 This chapel
IS a branch OF the Broadway Baptist
church. and has been established for the
benefit OF the many young people who 70
side In that vicinity The supper will be
served from 10 s, which will be followed
by an entertainment OF more than ordi-
nary merit.
The open meeting and smoker held at
1929 Westminster street last evening BY
Court Good Hope OF the Independent Or
der OF Foresters, was all that the order
could desire. and the affair was a very
pleasant one for all concerned
There is big wsshout near what is
known as Niger" Hill on Manton ave-
nue., that has been looked after by the
police FOR some time by hanging lanterns
about Il.
Margaret Birmingham OF GO Oak street
has requested the police to find her
glasses and case. which, she says. she left
IN a pew at ST. Mary's church on the
morning OF Dec. 81. 1906.
The funeral OF Margaret. daughter Of
the late Thomas and Margaret Flanagan,
was held at the residence OF her aunt
Miss Ellen Burns. $50 Valley street. this
morning, and later a requiem mass was
celebrated at the Church OF the Blessed
Miss Louise lie Due. who for many
years was In charge OF the millinery de-
partment at J. o. San Soucf & Co, has
opened a millinery store at 81 Tobey
street, where she will be pleased 10 see
her many old friends.
The Banigan Rubber Works on Valley
street began Monday and will continue
until further notice to work 80 hours a
week and this, on account OF orders which
IS caused by the condition OF the win
ter.
One whom the police regarded as a sus-
picious person was picked 'ip by the po-
lice last evening, but as he gave an rx-
cellent account OF himself. was allowed
his freedom this morning
Edward Riley OF a McDonough street
mourns the loss OF game rooster, that
was stolen from his cellar yesterday.
For Sale-Oldest Restaurant in olnev-
Vile for sale cheap. Call IL Hartford ave-
nue.