The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-03
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Plans for a Big Day in tho
Valley TomorrOw---A Church
Wedding at Phenix

II the plans OF the committee or the
ST. James church. and the Business Men $
Association OF Arctic Centre. do not mis-
carry one of the greatest celebrations In
the history OF the Pawtuxet Valley Will
be held tomorrow at Jericho. The differ
ent organizations of the Valley have been
invited To join in the parade, which VIII
leave the square at 8 o'clock and VIII
march TO Centreviile. through 10 Quidnick
and as far as Clyde square into River
Point and return. There will also be a
trades procession, and a parade OF hor-
ribles and antiques. During t-.e day
there will be band concerts, hose reel
races, fire engine contests, foot races. bi-
cycle races, sack races and every attrac-
tion conceivable will be found upon the
grounds. There will be fine display of
fireworks in the evening.
The business men OF River Point have
also planned TO have celebration time
at Pastme Park during the day. and in
the morning the first OF the games In
the State league series will be played be-
tween olneyville and River Point.
WEDDING AT PHENIX.
A pretty wedding was held at the Notre
Dame du Bon Conseil church In Phenix
yesterday morning when Archur Moreau
and Antonette Martin, both of Phenix.
were united I'm marriage by the pastor,
Rev. j ID. Lebel. in the presence OF a
large gathering OF friends and relatives.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony the
bridal party enjoyed the usual drive about
the valley, and later were served with a
wedding breakfast at the brides home.
An informal reception was also held The
newly married couple will reside in
Phenix.
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Harold Black OF Allen street. River
Point, died at the home OF his parents.
Mr. and Mrs Allen Black, Sunday, after
a lingering illness OF Bright's disease. The
young man had remarkable vitality and
was seen on the streets only a couple OF
days previous TO his death. He was well
known about the valley and was held high
in the estimation of all who knew him.
STOLEN PURSE FOUND.
The purse stolen from Mrs. Henry
Healey OF River Point last week by a
highwayman. was found yesterday morn
ing by William Whitford Of Washington
In the long grass near the Arctic sta
rion. The man seeing the discarded purse
lying there kicked II into the street Later
he picked II up and examined II. and
found IL 10 contain several receipts bear
ing the name Of Henry Healy. In one
compartment he found the sum OF &c
looked by the thief, who took what other
valuables II cintained and then threw
the purse away.
CUT HIS KNEE.
Peter Gagnon was In the woods west OF
the village yesterday cutting of clothes
poles. when the axe he was welding
struck small bough over his head and
glancing entered his knee, nearly severine
his knee cap and causing him great pal
With much difficulty he reached his home
ana physician was summoned who
dressed the wound.
NOTES.
Edward Mott OF Harris. who was struck
by an automobile at Apponaug last Sun.
day. and slightly injured is improving
The Hope and Phenix ball teams will
| meet at Phenix tomorrow.
Miss Roges, principal of the Aponaug
school, was turned down by the committed
on Saturday and was not reappointed.
Frank Sweet OF Bristol is visiting rela-
tives In River Point.
Mrs. George Thurston of Meredith, N
H, who has been visiting her sister Mrs
Thomas T. Bradford OF Phenix. has re-
turned home.
Joseph Mann OF Providence visited rel
atives in Hope recently.
James White of Saratoga Springs, ~,
Y, has been the guest OF friends In the
Valley.
Rev. Burton Minard. pastor OF the Fisk
Vile Tabernacle, is improving after a Sc
we're Illness.
visiting relatives I'm Central Falls.
George Lawrence OF Crompton is re-
ported to be Ill at his home in that place
A child OF Calixte Pelletier OF Natick
had it's hand badly burned by a giant fire
cracker yesterday.