The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-17
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Arctic Depot Too Small and
Patrons Arc Kicking. Officer
Tenant Dismissed

The patrons Of Arctic depot on the Will
imantic division OF the ~ Y, ~. III. a Ill.
r., assert that the depot is too small
for the amount of people that patronize
the railroad from that village.
Since the railroad reduced the fares
Arctic station has been patronzed by the
people more than any other on tho road.
and the present building is anly a i0x12
structure. with an annex OF 4x6 feet, and
contains but three benches which will seat
four persons each.
Thursday morning I'm the height OF the
snow storm there Were 2s people awaiting
for the II 80 train which was 10 minutes
late. and about ten OF the ~ had TO stand
out on tho platform I'm the blizzard and
wait for the train.
Centreville, where the traffic has fallen
OF I'm the last few months 90 more than
half, is to have a new depot In the spring
and new freight house IL now under
construction at tho latter place
OFFICER TENNANT DISMISSED.
John H. Tennant OF Natck, who has
been an officer I'm the town OF Warwick
for Al years, has been dismissed by tho
present Warwick town council, and the
residents of tho Sixth district are con-
siderbly stirred up over tho affair.
Mr.. Tenant has served the town faith
fully the whole time that he has been I'm
its service. and he Is not so old but what
ne COulu 90 MS uutNs as ne IL very SprY
for man OF his age.
II is understood that the residents OF
Natick will put request before the next
council and have Mr.. Tenant restored TO
the force II possible.
FOLDERS BALL.
The annual ball held by the folders was
held last evening in Guild hail. Apponaug.
Music was furnished by Lambs Harmony
orchestra of River Point and the evening
was passed in a sociable manner.
The committee in charge OF the affair
was William Mansfield. John Murray
Fred Hambley. Andrew Faulds and Pat
rick Parry.
2lO WANT ONE JOB.
Since the new Warwick town council
has taken charge OF affairs there has been
from 10 10 210 names given TO tho coun-
cllmen for each position.
After the appointments have been made
there will be n good many soreheads as
number OF persons have been promised
the same Jobs
All vacancies are to Oe filled at the next
meeting of the council, TO be held one
week from Monday.
ANNUAL FAIR.
Last evening i'm tho vestry Of the Phe-
nix NJ T.. church the Benevolent society
connected with the church opened its an
nual fair
There was a sale the FIRST part of the
evening and the tables that contained the
different articles were we'll -patronized
and the sum OF money netted from the
affair will be a good addition 10 the treas
cry.
Later an entertainment was rendered
and this proved the feature of the evening.
NOTES.
Tho Natick Athletic association met i'm
their rooms on Natick Hill last evening
The Natick Girls club met last even
ing
At the Natick Baptist church tomorrow
Rev. w. II. Greene. the pastor will occupy
the pulpit, and Prof. r. A. Godfrey OF
Providence, VIII render music on the
organ.
There are 176 applications for liquor H.
censes I'm the town Of Warwick
Tho Central Athletic association OF Arc.
tic Centre will hold "A meeting I'm their
club house tomorrow morning
The crossing at Centreville depot is at
present blockaded and passing is mpos-
sible.