The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

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at the branch of the News-Democrat at
Hartford avenue, room No. j, Tele-
phone 40 West
Indications point to the erection of two
buildings in the square Will be greatly
improved within year. This information
came out when young drug clerk made
his employer an offer for the establish
ment, which was accepted. The clerk
then went 10 the owner OF the property
20 secure a long lease, but was told the
present lease would expire late I'm the
year, and they did not care at this time
10 consider a renewal OF the lease. as a
number Of improvements had been de-
cided upon. II was also intimated that
when these improvements had been made
the yearly rental would be much higher
than at present 1t is also stated that
the rent Of still another block will be
boosted as soon as the present lease has
expired. and one OF the present tenants
says he will not and cannot afford TO
pay any more than he does at the pres
ent time.
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
The following officers OF Court Thomas
A. Doyle. F. OF A. were installed last
night by Deputy Grand Chief Ranger
! Frederick Burroughs, who was assisted
by Past Chief Rangers James j. McCabe
and Ambrose j. McCabe: Chief ranger,
Joseph CurleY- -suh=chief ranger, William
II. Carroll; treasurer, William j. Ryan;
| recording secretary, James r. Cannon:
] financial secretary, William III. Herrick;
woodwards, Dennis j. Mountain and Ed
ward Lancoe; beadles, James II. Calvin
/ and Joseph Plant; trustees for three
| years, John J. Curley; lecturer. Raymond
j. Nichols physician, J. F. Farrell. NJ. ID.
| Under the head Of the good Of the or
| der interesting addresses were made by
the members OF the installing board and
| visiting members, at the conclusion OF
I which substantial collation. was served.
DON'T LIKE THE FORTY STEPS.
There Is movement on foot to have
the city do something towards putting
the south end Of Laban street in a pre-
sentable condition. Property owners i'm
| the vicinity call il an eyesore and claim
! the city should be forced TO at least keep
IL clean. Those who are interested I'm the
project say that while it may be imprac-
tcable for teams, on account OF the steep
grade, they do think that some such ar
rangements at that at the Grove street
crossing could be made instead of retain
ing the 40 steps which are in rickety
SSot.uition; Inese steps are used every
day by thousands Of mill workers. but in
the winter time they are at their worst.
THE SUNSET CLUB.
At the meeting Of the Sunset club
last evening Mrs. +. w Palmer. Mrs
c. T. Witchell and Mrs w. II. McElroy
were appointed a committee 10 arrange
for a ladies' whist party during the
coming fall and winter The bowling
club reported that they had decided to
become members Of the Rhode Island
lnter-Club league Two applications
| for membership were received At the
conclusion of the meeting a scallop
| supper was served.
BUSY NIGHT FOR THE CHARIOT.
The 5000 chariot OF the Chaffee street
| station was kept on the run from 10
o'clock last evening until 1850 this
morning. During that time eight men
were scooped In for being intoxicated
Among them was Mike Feeley. and as
/
time he was booked as a common
| drunkard.
RENDERED a RECEPTION.
Charles Baily, a charter member of
! the Old Homestead=rtub- Band who was
one OF the original members OF the
! Homestead quartette, is spending a
/ few days with old associates here Mr..
\ Baily is at present the superintendent
] OF large hat factory at Newark, N 3
He was given a hearty reception al
the club last evening
STOLE UNDERWEAR.
John Campbell and Samuel Lamski
were arrested on Valley street last
evening by Patrolmen Lee and w NJ
Sweet. Campbell had in his possession
a suit OF mems underwear which had
been stolen from the yard OF Frank
McNally Of 524 Valley street He was
held for stealing and his companion
was held for being drunk.
SANG AND DANCED.
| The guild Of the Church OF the Mes
siah held a supper and concert I'm
Library hall last evening and IL was
a success Among those who took part
/ I'm the program were the Misses Flor
! ence Newhall, Beatrice Flower, Myrtle
| Feltham and Miss Mathewman. Dane
ing followed this portion OF the even
ing's program.
| GENERAL MENTION.
! This evening a large delegation from
| Ivanhoe lodge. Knights OF Pythias. will
make a visit 20 karragansett lodge at
Phenix. A special car leaves the city
| hall at 1870.
Frank Fletcher Of IS Grove street
| tells the police that his bike was stolen
| from his yard last evening.
A pocketbook containing a small sum
OF money was found on Academy ave-
nue.. which the owner can have by call
| ing at AZ Manton avenue.
The first degree will be conferred
upon one candidate at the meeting OF
Manufacturers lodge OF odd Fellows
this evening.
Perseverance lodge. knights OF
Pythias. will meet In Springer hall this
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