The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Water Company Brings Suit
Against Town Of Warwick
for a Water Bill christian
End0ayOr Meeting

The Warwick town council has brought
on a law suit as a result of its vote not
20 pay a bill OF the Warwick and
Coventry Water company for water used
10 sprinkle the streets of the town from
May 3rd TO Oct. 2sth last year. The bill
presented was for s25S The council re-
fused to approve It on the grounds that
the water company has several years un-
paid taxes which the council wishes 70
collect The taxes have not been paid
by the company because n previous coun-
ell exempted II from taxation Tor nVe
years. and until the company declared
dividend, which Il has not yet done
Now the water company. by Its presl-
dent, John Arnold. has brought SUIT
against the town 10 collect the amount
OF the bill. and he likewise han secured
an Injunction against the sale or the
water company's property 10 pay the
overdue taxes. and II is probable long
legal battle will result. A hearing upon
the case Will be given az the superior court
in East Greenwich next Monday. The
residents OF the town are anNlouely await
ing the outcome
CHRISTIAN ENDEAYOR ENTER
TANNED
meeting OF the Christian Endeavor
society OF the Phenix Baptist church was
held Wednesday evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs r. G.. Capwell at Phenix. II
was the regular monthly social OF the
society and a large number OF members
were present During the evening games
were played and refreshments served. The
affair was Thoroughly enjoyed by all who
attended.
FLAG DAY OBSERVED.
Yesterday was observed as flag day
throughout the village. Flags were dis
played at the residence OF many OF the
prominent citizens. and at Phenix the
c. A. r. flung Old Glory TO the breeze
from the staff on the post hall The
commander requested the comrads as far
as possible TO display the national colors
on their homes and places OF business,
which was done. The old veterans and
all patriotic spirited citizens duly observed
the day.
CHURCH HELPERS MEET.
A very interesting meeting OF the
Church Helpers OF the Fiskviile Taberna-
cie, was held yesterday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Jane Randall In F1skvilie
The society transacted the usual amount
of business, and an informal discussion
of church work was entered upon by the
members. The afternoon was spent in
work ard after the serving OF refresh
nlents a social season was enjoyed.
MAY END IN FTZZLE.
The merchants and business men OF
Phenix who have been making considera-
bic noise about what they intended TO do
In regard 10 a celebration on July 4th at
Phenix. may do nothing at all. There
seems To be among them some who lack
the true spirit OF patriotism, and who
do not wish 10 contribute to the fund.
This seems bit shortsighted. for IL there
IS not attraction In Phenix during the day
the people will 20 elsewhere TO find en-
joyment and Will consequently spend their
money
GIRL HAS APPENDICITIS.
Miss Erie Lille. daughter OF Frank Lii
lie, an employe at the clyde car barn, has
been removed from her home in the val
ley 10 the Rhode Island Hospital for treat.
ment II is reported that she has been
ailing for some time and that local physi-
clans diagnosed her case one of ap-
pendicitis. She was removed to the hos
pital for the purpose OF undergoing an
operation.
NOTES.
Misses Bessie and Ethel Steele OF Provi-
dence are visiting Mrs. Jennie Franklin
OF Arctic Centre
After making brief visit to friends in
Providence. Miss Della York has returned
90 her home In Centrevile.
Miss Mabel Collins of Crompton is re-
ported i'll at her home In that place.
DR.. John II Hoover OF Washington is
reported critically ili OF heart trouble.
Miss Mary Kllton and Miss Annie Kill
ton OF Washington are spending the sum-
mer at Cottage City, Mass
IL is understood that Albert ST. Thomas
OF Arctic has been secured 10 play bones
and give an exhibition at clog dancing
at the Fourth Of July celebration in
Phenix
William +. Wall and Arthur e. Moran
of Hope visited friends in Taunton, Mass,
today.
Miss Lenora Tyler of Moosup Valley
visited at the Harris school yesterday
Deputy Sheriff Theodore g. Andrews of
River Point is on a business trip to New
York.
Miss Lena Maynard Is enjoying a visit
TO friends in East Douglas, Mass.
Miss Anna Patterson of Clyde is en-
Toying a visit TO friends in Pennsylvania