The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
RIVERSIDE.
Death Of Hon. {. H. Wilson
Cane as a Surprise 10 Local
People, Other News.

Items OF news can be left at Cons res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The death of Hon. E. n. Wilson came as
a surprise to many people in Riverside.
Hardly AN hour after his death the news
was scattered all over the place and many
expressions Of regret were heard
lie had many close friends here, who
had bee uaSs0Ciated with him In the dlS-
charge OF public duties.
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.
George H. Johnson entertained a large
uarty of friends from Providence and
East Providence yesterday. AFTER look-
ing over his farm they Were served WIN
a genuine Rhode Island clambake I'm the
Aftcr the bake had been thoroughly dis
cussed the members Of the party enjoyed
"A smoker The bake was opened at
o clock and the steamed clans. with the
various accessories which go to make up
an ideal clam dinner, were heartily en-
HAD DANDELIoNs.
resident OF Riverside paid a visit yes
terday 10 Herbert B. Moran, formerly OF
this place, but now OF Providence. Mrs
Mason showed him n little over quart
OF wild dandelions. which she had picked
from her backyard.
Remarks that h2tfsh are about due
have been heard. many trees are budding
and there are other signs OF spring. but
this is the first time anyone has been re
ported as gathering any of this season $
crop OF dandelons
PIG DINNER
The Hatfoot club Of Providence enjoyed
pig dinner yesterday at Bay View hotel
About i5O members OF the club arrived
early i'm the afternoon and at o'clock at
| down TO "a roast pig dinner
EolIOwinp the dinner which lasted a
couple Of hours. members Of the club and
| invited guests made addresses, which
were heartily enjoyed by the other mem
bors Of the party This was followed by
| a "smokezenfcst. which lasted until af-
ter . o'clock At tho end OF the festivities
! T. was unanimously voted the party had
been one OF the most pleasant in the his
tory of the club.
CAUSES DISCUSSION
The note Of the East Providence Fire
| district, which has been practically out
OF existence for ten years is causing no
little discussion No action has as yet
/ been taken. but as something will have To
/ be done I'm the near future tho taxpalSers
! are taking n lively interest I'm the matter.
They are wondering II an effort will he
made 60 collect tho old taxes or II a new
/ tax viii be assessed. Many OF the pres -
| ont propofty owners were unaware OF the
I fire district existence until they heard OF
| the outstanding note. There Is consdera-
| BILE speculation as to how tho tax as
eessed 10 years ago, but which no effort
| was made to collect affects the present
titles.
| II Is said that an unpaid tax is y lien
/ on property for an indefinite period, and
/ IL this Is true, although no effort may
I even be made 20 collect it, there is not
/ a piece OF real estate in Riverside on
which the title Is clear
LOCAL ITEMS.
! Narragansett Engine company will hold
! its regular meeting tonight
| The tides were unusually heavy last
week. and many CLAIMS we're dug.
The usual services were held yesterday
/ az the churches
Edward s. Bowen has erected a large
| wagonshed near his home on Turner ave-
| nue..