The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-15
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Boys Indulge In Dangerous Pas
time. ..NaiiCk FirOmen C0Ie.
brat0 Victory at Bristol

Several boys about 10 years old are
quite a nuisance about Arctic Centre
square. They 20 10 school or are en-
ployed in some OF the mills and gather
in the square at night. They dart across
the road. lodging between teams and
electric cars and some OF the more daring
jump on the running boards OF the NOV
ing cars. Last evening about o'clock
when the gang had been drummed up
they started their usual pastime. one or
them In attempting TO dodge an electric
car ran directly in front OF wagon be-
longing to an italian from Natick and
the result was that the little fellow was
knocked down by the horse. The boy gave
his name as Alfred Girard and said he
lived I'm Arctic village. He was carried
into a store and "a physician was sum-
moned, but before his arrival the boy
said he felt better and darted out OF the
door and down the street toward River
point His companions said later that he
had gone TO a show at Thomson's opera
house.
NATICK FIRE COMPANY CELE-
BRATES.
The Natick fire company which in land
ing third prize at Bristol on Labor day
had a blow out" last evening. A street
parade was made headed by the Crompton
Fife and Drum corps and the Natick banI
proceeded through the village streets
amid shouts and cheers and colored lights
which the village merchants has procur-
ed I'm honor of the event. Besides the
Natick firemen about 90 members OF the
Riverpoin; brigade were present and also
"A few OF the Crompton members. After
the parade a chicken stew was served at
the hose house and cigars and refresh
ments were also at the disposal OF the
firemen.
The Naticks were the last to celebrate
their victory, but not the least.
BELL HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Chief OF Police Andrews of Riverpolnt
went TO Norwich yesterday TO secure two
prisoners who were wanted for the as
sault on a 7-year-od girl at Riverpoint
last Sunday. The prisoners are Bell and
Johnson respectively and they were ar
raigned yesterday afternoon before
special session OF the Fourth district
court at East Greenwich. Bell pleaded
guilty TO the charge and was bound over
10 the September sitting of the grand
jury The prisoner could not furnish bail
for $1,000 and was therefore committed TO
the Kent county jail ito await trial
IL was the intention OF the court 10 hold
Johnson as a witness however. the plea
OF guilty by Bell was enough evidence
for the conviction OF the prisoner. john
son was allowed 10 go and was given his
transportation back TO Norwich, where he
claims his home Bell asserts he halls
from Philadelphia and his record in that
city will be investigated.
The last band concert Of the season was
given last evening at Arctic Centre
square. On account OF the absence -
Leader Powers of Quidnick, George Da-
Wis OF Lippitt. one OF the founders OF the
band, acted as director, and the program
rendered was the best the band has given
the valleyites this esason.
Henry Langhvin. former valley young
man, but now travelling with noted
band, who is visiting his parents in Arc
tic rendered two excellent solos on the
trombone.
The encores the crowd gave Mr.. Langh-
vim after his selections showed that his
music was heartily appreciated No
doubt the Quidnick band will get the con-
tract for the concerts next season. as ii
Is the most prominent and best organiza-
ton in this section of the state.
EPwORTH LEAGUE MEETS.
The Epworth league Of the Centreville
NJ +. church held its regular monthly
meeting last evening at the home of Mrs.
Thomas w. D. Clarke OF High street,
Centrevile About % of the members
were present and very delightful even
ing was passed by the ladies'
During the evening a collation. was
served The remainder Of the evening
was spent in discussing what duties they
should have at the centennial OF the
church. which is TO be held the latter part
Of this month
NOTES.
George Vidal has returned from a trip
TO Boston, Mass.
The Quidnck and Anthony baseball
teams will play on the formers grounds
tomorrow afternoon.
ST. Mary's church in Crompton is un-
dergolng repairs.
Ludger Contu, the local expressman, is