The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Delinquent Poll Tax Payer Ar.
rested Settles. ..Church Con.
t0nniaI Observed

AH"s NoHStdpio flene SOucy or Arctic
is man or his word is clearly illustrated
by the fact that he warned every poll tax
payer IN the town that the tax would
be collected or they would be prosecuted.
For some time Mr.. Soucy has been busy
issuing notices to the delinquent payers.
but II was not until yesterday the con-
stable started to serve warrants. He had
four warrants against Robert MCLEAN.
Augustus Fields, Elijah Collins and ST.
neon s. Sweet. However, Mr.. MCLEAN
was the only man who could be found
yesterday and the warrant was duly serv
ed. AS Mr.. MCLEAN is an employe Of the
Crompton company and did not wish 20
loose his work he paid his tax with ad-
ditional costs, amounting 10 1925.
CHURCH CENTENNIAL.
The centennial anniversary Of the Cen
treville Methodist Episcopal church. To-
Gated on Main street. began last evening
at O'Clock. Besides the speakers there
were about 200 members OF the congrega-
ton on hand. The jubilee was opened by
the singing OF the congregation. followed
by prayer rendered by the Rev. DIR. Tai.
bot. The burning OF the mortgage occur
red at 9:15. when Robert B. Treat touched
n match TO the document and Mr.. Thomas
ID. w. Clarke. cashier OF the Cenrrevrlle
Savings bank, spoke n few words
Some old relies. which have been in the
possession OF the church for years. were
on exhibition, they consisted OF the pic
lures OF all of the former pastors. Tho
clock that was In the old church and
pictures Of some of the iong-ago genera
tions.s During the evening several selec-
tons were sung by the choir and address,
es were made by the presiding pastors.
The affair is to be continued from now on
until Sunday.
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO.
Alice Brown OF Apponaug a child
years of age. was knocked down by an
automobile from Providence while cross
ing Main street in that village last eve
ming. The car was stopped Immediately
after the accident, as was going at a
very slow rate. The occupants hastened
to the assistance OF the injured child, who
lay unconscious on the road. She was
removed 10 the Office OF DIR. s. II. Long,
where she was restored TO consciousness
The injuries included bruises on her arm,
breast and leg. but no bones were broken,
nor are her injuries or a serious nature.
The accident occurred within a few feet
OF where Ralph Benoit, a small boy, was
killed by an auto some time ago.
A RUNAWAY.
A horse belonging to Willis Scott OF
Coventry Centre became frightened yes
terday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and ran
away. The horse was standing oppdsite
II. Eldredge's harness shop on Meple
street and its owner was inside talking
TO Mr.. Eldredge.
An electric freight which was passing
by blew the white, which Is a warning
signal, and the horse started on a run.
The animal rounded the corner to Main
street and dashed on. The wagon col
lided with two hitehing posts and several
spokes were torn from their sockets. The
run did not last long. as the wagon came
In contact with pole, which had ample
strength 10 hold IL.
Besides having several spokes broken,
the front axle was considerably bent and
Mr.. Eldredge had to secure the services
Of blacksmith before his homeward trip
was made.
CONDITION SERIOUS.
Frank Carr. the man who was injured
by falling from a horse on River street
IN Riverpojnt on Monday afternoon, now
lice in serious condition at the Rhode
Island hospital and his recovery is re-
garded as doubtful, as he is suffering
from fractured skull broken lower
jaw and broken chest bone, together
with internal injuries. After the acci-
dent on Monday Mr.. Carr regained his
senses. but soon after his arrival at the
Providence institute he became uncon-
scious and has since remained in that
same condition.
REAL ESTATE SOLD
An important sale OF real estate was
completed yesterday morning. The site
IS Nien's hall, and lately owned by Henry
Landesman, who has conducted a depart
nent store. The property was purchased
by William c. Tibbets for S. St Onge,
proprietor of the State Clothing House.
ocated near the property which he pur-
chased yesterday.
DIED AT HOWARD.
Frank e. Evans. formerly OF Harris.
VINO has been confined at the state hos
,ital for the insane at Howard died at
he institution yesterday morning Mr..
Evans was 40 years Of age and is sur
'ved by a wife and one daughter. He
vas member Of a number OF local So
'ieties. The funeral viii be held on Sat-
lrday from the residence Of his wife at
Arctic. The burial win be in Greenwood
cemetery at Phenix
NOTES.
Henry Bibeaut OF Arctic Centre Is
II at his home in that village.
Another complimentary band concert
will be rendered by the Quidnick band
{ Arctic tomorrow evening
The Democratic caucuses will be held
n the town this evening
Cards are out announcing the marriage
4 Gustaf Bergstein Of Crompton and
Hiss Emily Ducharme Of Arctic.
The Cromptoh and Pontiac ball teams
will play on the latter's grounds on Sun
nv