The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
OLNEYvILLE
Free Library Association Holds
Its Annual Meeting
v0rdon Rendered Unconscious
by Overdose Of Morphine
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The olneyville Free Library association
held its annual meeting last evening. The
report OF the treasurer was gratifying.
but the outlook is not quite so bright. fo-
on Jan. 10. the Providence Telephone
company. which has been a most desir-
able contributor for several years, will
take possession OF its own building on
Bough street There was some talk of in
stalling an elevator. which some thought
would be a paying investment. The re-
port OF the librarian, Mrs. Harriet III.
Richardson, showed that the circulation
for the year was about 1000 volumes and
was the largest in the history of the IL
brary. The number of books owned by
the association Is 1927, OF which 1856 were
added during the year. The number lost
and withdrawn from circulation was 2H
Mrs. Richardson suggested that the asso-
citation establish reading room apart
from the library, as II is not pleasant Tor
many OF the readers 10 be disturbed by
those calling to make exchanges The
subject is to be considered. The election
OF officers resulted as follows: President,
w A. III. Grant; vice president Edward
H. Sibley; treasurer. DR.. Frank "A.
Twitchei. secretary, w. S. Steere; trus-
tees Miss Sarah j. Eddy Alderman Gil
bert r. Parker Councilman Emory j.
San Souci, John McGlinchey. John II.
Fox, Esq. NJohn p. Farnsworth. John Il.
Bowen and A. H. Longfellow, NJ. d.; au-
diting committee. j. w. Carpenter, John
+. Bowen and John McGlinchey; commit
tee on books, William 8. Steere, Mrs. Har-
riet H. Richardson, Miss II. r. Leavens,
Frank A. Spratt and A. II. Longfellow.
NJ D.: committee on membership John
AlcGlinchey. Mrs. Harriet II. Richardson
and Thomas Cotton.
TOOK A BIG DOSE.
A young man named Harry Verdon was
found in an unconscious condition on the
walk In the rear OF Irons hall last eve
ming by John Duff and Peter Hanlon, who
notified Patrolmen Bierne and Giblin. The
officers at first thought the young man
had been assaulted. An ambulance from
the Rhode Island hospital was called and
soon after his arrival at that institution
he was recognized by one OF the doctors
as a former patient. An overdose OF NOR
phine was announced as the cause OF his
collapsed condition.
MADE A GOOD HAUL
Some one made a good haul at the home
OF Mrs Mary ]. Maude's residence. $50
Plainfield street. yesterday afternoon dur
ing her temporary absence. for the thief
secured $7.75 OF Mrs. Maude's wealth and
s725 belonging 10 Clement Maude. Mrs.
Maude has notified the police. and IL is
expected a young man I'm the vicinity will
in possession OF a much larger sum than
ne is in the habit of carrying.
BACK FRO MPINE RIDGE.
James A. Dempsey is now at his home
on Wisdom avenue. having been dis
charged from Pine Ridge Camp. where
he had been for treatment. His condition
Is somewhat improved, but is not just
what his friends would desire. Mr.. Demp-
sey was for many years private secretary
ernor Lippitt.
KILLED A CAT.
Charles Capwell who is connected with
the Society for the Prevention OF Cru
city to Animals. killed a cat on Barrows
street yesterday afternoon that a few
days ago was bitten by a dog. The cat
made an attempt to bite a man yesterday
afternoon, after which IL was driven into
the cellar OF house, where Mr.. Capwell
killed II.
OLD-TIME SIGNS TO COME DOWN.
Two more old-time signs are TO come
down. one being that of Frank L. Thier-
fielder at IL Olneyville square. and the
other that of Alexander, better known
rs Sandy" Tatnsh, who has been in
business at 8 Olneyville square for many
years and Is we'll known among the fancy
rife shots throughout New England. Both
n these firms have been succeeded by out
If-town people. s6L
TAKEN SICK ON HIS BEAT.
Patrolman Fnnigan, who was assigned
10 take mounted Patrolman Lubys place
Turing his trip to Albany. was taken
nck Just before noon yesterday. and was
obliged to go home. Patroman Parker
was assigned to the beat this morning
GONE TO CANADA.
Thomas Grady, manager for II. NJ. Cor
rigans drug store, left this morning for
Canada. Some OF his most intimate