The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Mrs. Emmett Dies After a Long
Illness Of Cancer. sunday
School Excursion TO Mar.
ragansolt Pier

Eliza Jane Emmett, wife OF George
Emmett, a we'll known and highly re-
spected resident OF Fiskville. died at her
home In that village Sunday after an III
ness OF many months. Mrs Emmett was
formerly Miss Eliza j. Lyons and was
born in Ireland As years ago She came TO
this country Ss years ago and was mar
ried TO Mr.. George Emmett 26 years ago.
She is survived by a husband. two sons
and a daughter They are Henry, John
and Minnie.
Mrs. Emmett was well known and gen
orally esteemed having lived in the neigh
borhood % years. The funeral will be
held tomorrow at ! O'clock
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.
The annual excursion OF the Phenix
Baptist Sunday school was held today.
Two special cars were run from Phenix
this morning TO Narragansett Pier leav-
Ing at 1880. The school upon their arrival
at the Pier enjoyed themselves in various
ways during the day
TO VISIT IN PROVIDENCE.
Mrs. Della Briggs OF Phenlx. sister OF
Presbary Hoxie, was taken TO Providence
yesterday where she will make an ex-
tended visit. The trip from the valley 10
Providence was made I'm Coughs ambu-
lance. on account of the illness of Mrs
Briggs. who for some time has been suf-
fering with kidney trouble.
Old MILL TO START.
Jewish rag dealer whose name could
not be obtained. recently looked over the
property of the old Pierce Wooden mill
at Harris. IL Is the desire OF the man TO
find place where he may carry on the
process OF bleaching rags. preparatory TO
sending them 20 the paper mill. and from
his talk with the custodian OF the plant
II is expected that he will be a purchaser.
DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
Today a delightful time is in progress
ar the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
f. Bracket at Riverpoint. The event IS a
lawn party under the direction of the
Riverpoint Congregational church. The
lawn was dotted with attractive booths.
gypsy camp. a merry-go-round and
other attractions.
ACCEPTS CALL.
Rev. George r. Atha of Providence has
accepted call TO the Phenix Baptist
church. Rev Mr. Atha was given the call
about two months ago and has had the
matter under consideration since II was
announced Sunday that he had decided To
accept. He Games TO the parish well rec
commended and II is sincerely hoped by
the members of the church that he will
enjoy his new pastorate.
BROKEN FINGER.
Walter Pike. 16 years OF age. while
playing ball at Pastime Park Sunday, met
with a painful accident which will for
while at least prevent him frcm playing
the national game. He with other boys
was running for a hot grounder and he
was trying 10 make a step when com
panion stepped upon his hand and
broken finger was the result. The ser
vices Of DR.. Thomas F. Darby were re-
quired to set the broken member.
NOTES.
jeremiah Brown Of Hope, who was Sc
verely injured by being kicked by horse,
is recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hadheld OF Provi-
dence were recently the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. James Taylor OF Phenix.
Henry Westcott OF crompton is recover
ing from a severe illness.
Mrs. j. n. Lecuivere of Centreville is
relatives from Woonsocket.
Harry Johnson OF Providence was re-
Gently guest of his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. f. v. Johnson of Summit avenue.
Phenix.
The funeral OF Joseph Read of Provi-
dence. formerly Of Anthony, was held to-
day from the Knotty Oak church and was
well attended.
The Sunday school of st. Philips
church at Crompton will have It's annual
outing Thursday at Rocky Point
Robert Boyd of Waltham, Mass. has
returned home after spending few days
as the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Tay
Tor OF Washington.
The gang of men employed I'm spraying
the trees I'm Harris village. struck for
more pay Saturday and this was grant