The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
FARWELL MILLS At
CENTRAL FALLS
To CLOSE AUG. L

Announcement Is made that the works
OF the Farwell Worsted mill in this city
will close on Aug. IL and thus will be
brought TO an end the thriving industry
which was built up here by the late Fred
s. Farwell. 1t Is a matter OF great re-
gret to the people OF Central Falls that
II seems necessary to close these mills II
means a financial loss because of the loss
OF taxable property and 1t also means
the loss to many sto-ekeepers because of
the loss of wages to the employees, a great
many OF whom lived in the city and
traded here.
besides this there Is loss which is dis
tinctly sentimental. and yet IL is quite
real. For many years Mr.. Farwell was
identified with this business, which he
had built up by the most indefatigable
Industry. He did not live I'm the city but
his face and figure were very familiar
on the streets. He was OF genial disposi-
tion and had a pleasant word for the
many friends which he made during these
years and IL brings a feeling of sadness
to know that so soon after his death
the business which ne created should also
disappear.
SERIOUSLY ILL
II is stated that b. Frank Bowen. the
truaut officer and a man who is widely
known throughout the city. Is very Ill
at his home on Evaleen street Mr..
Bowen has been sick from an attack
of typhoid fever for several months. The
fever was followed by complication of
diseases and a short time ago II was ne
cessary 20 perform a surgical operation
from which M appeared at first to be
fairly well recovered. Recently, however,
there has been turn for the worse and
now 1t is stated that he is very low.
There was a meeting last evening OF the
Central Falls Veteran Firemen's associa-
tion at which time matters pertaining to
the coming musters were thoroughly dis
cussed. The local veterans propose TO
make an exceptionally large showing at
the big custer in Providence. Ohm III. Bar
ber, who has been an active member OF
the organization for many years and who
Tor several years was the captain OF tho
company Is at the present time the presi-
dent OF the New England league and as
matter OF local pride the associate will
turn out In large numbers. The old tub
has been thoroughly overhauled and put
into shape so that IL is hoped that IL will
make good showing at the playout
SCHOOL TEACHER DEAD.
Miss Cora Belle Thurber. daughter of
Frank A. and Mary Thurber, dSad at her
home on Rand street yesterday afternoon
after lingering illness The deceased
had alwaysslived In Central Falls and for
several years was a teacher in the public
schools OF this city being considered one
OF the best of the teaching corps. She was
Obliged by illness TO relnquish her du-
ties last October and since then she has
been gradually failing In strength.
ENTERTAINED VISITORS.
James Hiscox Lodge. Knights and La
dies OF Honor. met last evening and had
as visitors delegation OF the members
OF lsaurier Lodge OF Woonsocket. I'm add
tion to Deputy Samuel Hathaway OF Bos-
ton. The reports of several committees
were presented and number OF matters
OF routine nature disposed Of Follow
ing this there was season OF speech
making and an hour of !sociability spent
prior TO the close