The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-30

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The funeral or elisha w. Thornton was
held at his late residence in Cranston to-
uayi There was not more familiar face
IN this section that that OF Mr. Thornton.
Tor ne had Tor more than 60 years made
daily trip through this section dispos-
ing or garden truck. He was noted for
his honesty and good nature. Mr.. Thorn
ton upon reaching his home Tuesday af-
ternoon complained OF not feeling we'll,
and his wife gave him such remedies as
she had IN the house, and as they did not
seem 10 relieve his condition she went out
20 procure something different While she
was absent her husband grew worse and
on her return she found him I'm a dying
eondition' ,,di He died before a physician,
was as active as most men OF 90.
A LORD AFTER HIM.
Algeron Lord OF 234 Eastwood avenue is
Wen aware or the fact that some one is
responsible for the old saw the Lord
helps those who help themselves" for he
mas lost no less than seven chickens with
IN short time. These he believes have
peen made into stews, etc. by some one
not many miles from his home. The chick
ems were taken one at time and about
once week At first he supposed a dog
or some other animal killed them. but
when these had disappeared he came TO
Ihe conclusion they were stolen by a man.
lie fixed up his coop and yesterday morn
Ign he found the prints OF No. 8 shoe.
There are five Lords who are going TO
watch for the thieves.
THE TILDEN CLUB.
The Tilden club met i'm it's rooms on
Putnam street last evening and made ar
rangements for the annual outing which
j. 10 be held at Crescent Park Sunday
Manager Ross OF Crescent park has made
preparations for the club members and
they Will, without doubt, hold their ex-
ercises in private hall. Among those
who will make, addresses are Peter c.
Cannon, Woodbury. German. Henry
NJ. Winn, Thomas p. Havens. John
O'Leary. James J. Harrigan and others. A
ton committe OF New Haven requesting
delegation 10 be present at the reception
tomorrow was received and undoubtedly
the club will be represented at that func-
tion by Messrs. Peter c. Cannon, c.
Woodbury. German and Thomas p. Hav-
ems
MR.. WILLIAMS HEARD FROM.
Philip Merwick, who is I'm charge OF
Ernest Williams shop while Mr.. Williams
Is visiting his parents at his home in
England received letter from him yes
terday. Mr.: Williams. who is secretary of
the Olneyville checker club, writes that
In the trip across the ocean he played 1lS
games OF checkers winning lis, and the
remainder were draws. The weather. he
says has not been what he would like,
for he saw the sun but four days up 10
the time of writing.
MEVoY-DOCKERY NUPTIAL.
Charles McEvoy. who is prominently
connected with the Atlantic mills. and
Miss Della J. Dockery were united in
marriage by the Rev. Thomas p. Grace
at st. Marys church yesterday morning
John f. McEvoy. Jr.. a brother OF the
groom, being the best man. and Miss Ella
Caveney was the bridesmaid An elabor-
ate wedding breakfast was served at the
home OF the groom's parents, "a Manton
avenue. Late IN the afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. McEvoy left for New York and
other cities.
WANTED TO BE LOCKED UP.
Among those who spent the night at the
Chaffee street police station was Peter
Farrell. who is about 20 years old. Far
rclrs home is in Pawtucket. but as his
name has been enrolled on the records
OF this station number of times he was
received as a guest, for he called at the
station and requested TO be registered. He
was charged with being intoxicated
GENERAL MENTION
owen Kelly, Is years old. and living at
2 West Bleachery street will not jump
any more hitching posts for while for
while he was indulging In that pastime
yesterday on Valley street he fell and
broke his left arm, near the elbow. lie
was attended by DR.. O'Leary
stephen Senior OF ll6 Hendrick street
was arrested at the Earnscliffe mills this
morning by Sergt. Bennett and Patrol
man Kane on a warrant charging him
with revelling near his home on the even
ing OF Tuesday, Aug. Z.
The colored briday party that drove
through the square on a three-horse coal
team few days ago made their appear
ahce again yesterday afternoon this time
riding on a two-horse tip cart loaded
with sand. The bride and groom wore the
same old smile.
Edward Pinkham. better known as
Pop" a former resident OF this place.
but for a number of years has been To-
Gated at Mystic, Conn, is spending his
vacation here with his old chums and
cronies.
w A. II. Grant. who was in business
here for many years, spent yesterday af-
ternoon ealing upon his old business as
sociates.
Peter McKeon OF 1i05 Atwell's avenue
gave the police the name of a young man
who he says dug and stole three rows OF
potatoes from his garden.-