The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-05
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Democrats Confident Of q
Sweeping Victory Tomorrow.
Mrs. Shippse Dis Of Heart
Failure

The campaign Ia W arwlck as nearing the
and and tonight both parties will hold
their final rallies The Democrats will
hold their meeting i'm the Fifth district
in the polling place on McNiff street. and
in the back yard OF Brayton at Apponaug
The Republicans will meet IN ST. Johns
hall, Arctic Centre. and as usual VIII give
free sandwiches and beer.
The Republicans are not as confident
as In former years. and II will not be a
surprise 10 them Wednesday morning II
they learn they have been defeated Mar
tin Laheur, the Republican candidate for
the council from the Fifth district. is
hot as popular as he might be. for he
did not carry his own district last year.
when his opponent won out by a large
majority
This year Mr.. Laneur's opponent, Ca
lixte Couture is a well known business
man. and will no doubt win out as did
John b. Archambault last election.
Republican candidates were about the
valley yesterday telling the independent
voters why they should vote for them.
The Democrats are confident but are not
less active. They are determined to make
a showing tomorrow that will put War
wick safely in the Democratic column.
The polls in Warwick will open at $50
q. m. and will close at p. m.
DEATH OF MRS. sHIPPEE.
Mrs. Adde f. shippee OF Washington.
an old and respected resident died at her
homo this morning at i o'clock of heart
failure. The deceased was the daughter
Of Hiram and Mary @. Hopkins and was
born in Exeter. Nov Is. 1860.
In 1850 she was married to Caleb w.
Shippee by Rev Nicholas Battey. Mrs.
Shippee was afflicted with sNinal trouble
IS years ago and did not walk for a period
Of Is years. However. she finally recover
sd and apparently enjoyed good health
lintil stricken about two weeks ago. Mrs.
Shippe was 46 years old and had been
resident OF Washington for % years. She
IS survived by a husband and one daugh-
ter, re. Mabel A. Newton.
ALMOST SEVERED HIS ARM.
Napoleon Baker of Washington, a mill
@. o..erative, while splitting wood at his
nome Saturday afternoon, cut his left
arm and narrowly escaped completely
sevCring IT, Dr. Charles T.. Chagnon OF
Arctic Centre was the only physician that
could be fourd in his office and he i'm
mediately hurried 10 Mr.. Bakers assis-
lance. The injured mans arm was dres-
sed and he was made as comfortable as
possible
Mr.. Baker will be compelled to forego
work for a long time.
STRAW RIDE.
number OF young residents OF Cromp-
ton enjoyed straw ride on Saturday
evening. The party left Murrays square
at O'Clock and went TO Hl's Grove,
where a supper was served, after which
the young people enjoyed about three
hours dancing. The affair was in charge
of Carl Blomstrem. member OF the
Swedish Lutheran church OF the village.
SURPRISE PARTY.
At the home OF Miss Nellie Story Of
Crompton a surprise party was given on
Saturday evening. About 80 OF her friends
gathered at the corner OF the street at 8
o'clock and went 10 her home in a body,
taking her entirely by surprise. The eve
ming was pleasantly passed in playing
games and a dainty collation. was served.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Saturday evening AT the home OF Miss
Alice Martin of Arctic Centre a birthday
party was given in honor OF Miss Mar
tins 20th birthday. There were nearly 70
young people present and during the eve-
ming a collation. was served. The guests
enjoyed themselves In the usual way. and
Miss Martin was the recipient OF many
presents.
NOTES.
The Crompton band fair was continued
OF Saturday evening at Booths hall
The regular weekly meeting OF the St.
Johns society OF Arctic Centre was held
yesterday afternoon.
The Riverpoint firemen continued their
fair Saturday evening.
Willis Newton and family OF Washing
ton visited Mr.. Newtons parents In
Edge wood on Sunday.
Loyal Richmond lodge. No. 1856. I. o.
O. r. NJ. L.. will meet in Booths hall,
p Crompton, tomorrow evening.