The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15

Messrs. George w scribner Of Byron
street and Henry Hooper Of 6S Princeton
avenue Cranston. are fortunate that they
came ont Of a railroad accident this morn
ing with their lives. Both were more or
less injured.
Mr. scribner. who is the master weigher
for the Providence Ice company and Mr.
Hooper were on their way to a car loaded
with ice. which was standing on the tracks
rs feet from the Hartford avenue cross
ing al G.e0 this morning. When crossing
the main track OF the Pascoag line they
saw the morning passenger train rushing
toward them and before they had time
10 collect their thoughts the engine
struck the rear end Of the wagon, tip
ping Il over with such force that one
Of the horses was hurled long distance
and killed.
The engineer James Drury, as soon
as be saw the team on the tracks re-
verscd the lever OF his engine so that
when the impact came the engine had
almost stopped Conductor Albert Ballou
with the rest Of the train crew fastened
TO the assistance Of the men. who were
mixed up In the debris. and they found
Mr.. Sciibner In an unconscious condition.
He was placed upon the train and taken
10 the Union station and from there 10
the Rhode Island hospital.
An ambulance came from the same in
stitution 10 look after Mr. Hooper. but
the attending physician found that he was
not very badly injured and was taken
10 his home.
AT the hospital Il was heard that Mr.
Scribner had not sustained injuries that
would By any means prove fatal. Mr.
Hooper said that they heard no bells or
whistle from the engine and The noise OF
-the-hnaXX- IXn-hnrse ice Wagon. which was
empty. prevented them from hearing tho
rumblng OF the train approaching.
Pairomen Shea and McCrann OF the
Chaffee street station were sent TO the
scene 20 render what assistance was
needed. The wagon was reduced TO
kindling wood
TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
Miss Lena OFT was taken by surprise by
30 or more OF her associates at her home.
&c Clifford street last evening, when she
was the recipient of many beautiful pres
ents. During the evening instrumental Sc
lections were rendered by the Misses Ethel
Stock. Isabel Hughes, Beatrice Gift, LII
Rushton. Chester Carpenter and Charles
Christie,
The young folks INDUCED I'm number
OF parlor games and a few OF the more
sedate took possession OF a quiet corner
and played whist. About midway OF the
festivities the parents OF Miss OFT called
a halt I'm the festivities and served a
tempting luncheon. q
TENDERED A RECEPTION.
reception was rendered Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Mccormick at the residence OF
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Henry, 72 Pocassct
avenue last evening. Mr. and Mrs Nc
Cornick, who were united in marriage at
Webster. Mass. Monday, are spending q
portion OF their honeymoon with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Mccormick being a
granddaughter Of Mr.. Henry. There was
a large gathering as the happy couple
have many relatives and friends IN this
city.
A GATHERING OF LITTLE ONES.
Pretty Miss Agnes Edmondson enter
tanned large number Of her school and
playmates at her home. 80 Eastwood ave-
nue., in honor OF her 11th birthday last
night The evening was spent IN a very
enjoyable manner. The parents OF the
little lady had plenty of good things for
the little ones TO eat and drink,
GENERAL MENTION.
David Mott of 17e Laurel HUI avenue
reported 10 the police yesterday after
noon that his little daughter Ethel lost
iocfet containing phete- of her father
and mother. and neck chain while on
her way TO the Ralph Street school.
Harry Abbott, who was thrown from his
carriage a few days ago and who Is now
at the Rhode Leland hospital, was re-
ported this morning as being in n very
cofn fortable condition
A canvas trimmed yellow horse blan-
ket was found on Msnton avenue yester-
day morning by Michael Lowering Of q
Saeere avenue.
A gum slot machine IN front OF Gil
nore's store, 20 Academy avenue, was
broken into last evening and ~ cents
was taken.
The Messiah Guild OF the Messiah
church is preparing 10 hold a bazaar IN
Irons hall.
Mr. Michael Drury, the we'll known bar
Der. has returned from three weeks
trip 10 the south.