The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-26

May Locklin. daughter OF Mary and
the late John Philips died at her home
on Wood street at lo:S0 yesterday morn
Ing. This is a particularly sad case. as
on Monday morning Mrs. Phillips laid
away a daughter. Mrs. William Harber.
at st. AIMS cemetery, cranston, and Mrs.
Locklin was one OF the three direct heirs
or the late John Philips, the contest or
whose will has attracted so much atten-
ton. There is now but one son left,
George, whose home is on Bancroft
street. There are however. four grand
children, who will come In for a share OF
the estate which is valued at $4,000. They
are the two children Of the late DR.. Wal
ter Phillips. and are orphans. Their in
terests are being guarded by John O'Con-
nell, who was appointed by the probate
court Of Johnston as guardian. Mrs; Har-
children, and they. too. are osphans.
WILL MISS HIM.
Little Raymond Finegan, whose home
was on Troy street. died yesterday. He
was of peculiar but happy disposition.
and possessed OF sweet voice. He could
ing, like lark He was ever ready to
sing. For a child none had more friends
about the square than little Ray Fin
nesan. He was in good health until a
OF his death was has not been made
known.
STOPPED A FIGHT.
Patrolmen Parker and Coleman put an
end TO lively fight in the home OF a
Polish family on Hilliard street last even
ing. They took charge OF two of the
warriors" one OF whom had on neither
coat nor hat, while the other was minus
hat. The police dug up an old coat. but
were a little shy on hats, so both Went
TO the Central station bare-headed In
the police court this morning they were
fined for being drunk.
FIRE IN A BAKE SHOP.
At 1880 last night an alarm OF fire was
sent in from box 6s for fire In the bake
chop OF the Batastini Brothers on Delaine
street. The blaze was caused by the over
heating OF an oven. The firemen had hard
work In confining the fire To the portion
OF the building in which II originated. The
damage TO the building and contents has
been placed at $1,000.
HARD ON LETTER CARRIERS
Yesterday was hard day for the letter
carriers of the local station. Fhey would
have been unable, had they wroked 10
hours, TO deliver the many parcels that
were intended for those on their routes.
They will start out this morning loaded
down, and those who were sure they
would receive some kindly Christmas
greeting from out of town may get 1t dur
ing the day.
PINE RIDGE.
James Carey. who has been at Pine
Ridge camp for some time, is spending a
few days with his cousin, Joseph Demp-
sey OF Amherst street. Mr. Casey speaks
In the highest terms OF DR.. Peters and
the management OF the camp"
KINDLY REMEMBERED.
Monday afternoon the employees of the
Crown Worsted mill were kindly remem-
bered by the management AS each was
handed a crisp new bill In denomination
from 81 TO $ and the overseers were the
recipients OF boxes OF cigars each.
LOST HIS PAY.
Charles Donnelly, who is employed at
the Providence National Worsted mills and
who was obliged to work. Monday even
ing, when he received his pay reported TO
the police that on his way to his home,
Newark street, he lost his weeks wages.
GENERAL MENTION.
At an early hour this morning PATROL
man Bierne OF the Chaffee street station
discovered oursted water pipe In the
Nicholson e. Thackery building. corner OF
Westminster and Bough street. The lessee
OF the building was notified.
The funeral Of Margaret widow Of Neil
McKenna, was held at the residence of
her sister. Mrs. James Feeley at los Harri-
son street this morning, and was followed
by a service at St Mary's Catholic
church.
James Fraser OF this place. who has
been a machinist in the L. s. navy for a
number OF years and was on the repair
ship Vulcan, is here for a few days
Allen and Philip McNabb are spending
the holidays with their parents on Plain
field street. One OF these young men is
connected with Uncle Sans navy and tho
other with the army.
Charles Turner OF Turner street notified
the officers at Chaffee street station yes
terday that his room had been entered
and his watch, valued at 500. was stolen.
The attendance at all of the churches I'm
this section was large yesterday and all
had appropriate exercises and the decora-
tions were very elaborate.
Patrolman Warren Smith. one OF tho
best known and most popular members OF
the Chaffee street station. was suspended
by Chief Matthews yesterday.
Mounted Patrolman Luby and Patrol
man Huntly OF the Chaffee street station
are off on their vacations.
FLANGE CATCHES IN FROG: