The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17

40 West
The funeral of Samuel slls at
Thornton yesterday was the largest
ever held in that thriving village.
Prior to the impressive services at
the Church OF the Holy Nativity. there
was prayer at the home OF the family
on PIainield street, after which the
remains were taken TO the church the
emnloves OF the British Hosiery COM
pany. OF which the deceased had Tor
many years been superintendent act
ing as escort.
THE services were conducted by Rev.
W U Davis, assisted by the Rev. A.
IL Aucock pastor OF All Saints church
of Providence. The church was large
enough to accommodate only a small
part OF those who had desired 10 at
TEND the services, and IL was with some
difriculty Chief OF Police kimball ana
his assistants succeeded in reserVing
space for the family, relatives and
members OF Nestell lodge OF Masons'
OF which the deceased had been
member for many years. The horal
tributes were the most profuse ever
seen i'm the village. the chancel OF the
church being hidden from view by the
choicest OF flowers. The remains were
followed TO Pocasset cemetery by
large line OF carriages and a numoer
Of special cars the employees OF the
British Hosiery company acting as es-
cort.
Mr. George Holroyd was marshal and
John Tomlinson. John Sharpe, George
simpson Augustus Killburg, Leonard
Marley. Henry Parker, Frederick iial-
ton and william Bonnell the honorary
bearers. The pail bearers were MAI
Tin Rafferty,, Harry Guy, John North,
samuel Youde. Thomas Hackett and
George Hawksley.
SAY HE STOLE FISH.
According 10 police reports James |
Coleman. fish peddler. engaged |
Charles Laduc. whose home is on Els |
wald street. on Thursday last 10 help |
him clean lot OF FISH at his barn on |
Delaine street. for which Mr.. Coleman |
paid Laduc 81. When Coleman went
TO his barn on Friday morning he |
found that his supply OF fsh, valued al |
siT. and lot OF apples and potatoes
had been stolen. He reported his loss
at the Chaffee street station and later
in the day the police learned that La
due had made an attempt to dispose /
of some OF the goods. At roll call that !,
night Captain Marston issued orders 10
the officers 10 arrest Laduc on sight, |
but II was not until Saturday even
ing he was found by Patrolmen Kelly |
and Lee in a saloon on Harris avenue.
He was sent TO the Chaffee street sta
fion, where he was held for breaking |
and entering in the day time and lar
ceny. The officers say Laduc made two |
trips from Woonsocket 10 Cranston for |
larceny. one being for 30 days and the |
other for three years.
WANT MONDAY AND CHRISTMAS. |
Employees OF the mills in this vicinity |
are making an effort 10 have the mills /
close on Monday Of next week. but IL
is doubtful II they succeed. for many
OF the mills are at present busy get
ting out samples. and are behind in 1
orders In many departments. which /
are forced 10 work night and day and
late Saturday afternoons. the help will |
be asked 20 work Monday. but the
greater portion OF the better class Of
help wants Monday as well as Christ
mas day holiday.
GONE TO CLINTON.
William Schoneld. who has been con-
rected with the weaving department OF |
The EarnSclffe mills ever since the plant ]
has been IN operation has gone 10 Clin- |
ton. Masr.. TO take charge Of the weaving |
department. of a large mill Of which VIII. |
Ham n Ryder formerly superintendent |
OF the Earnscliffe mills Ia the general |
manager. A large number OF Mr.. Scho- |
held's associates called at his residence |
on Lowell avenue. Saturday evening. 20 |
BID him good bye and good luck
YOUNG MAN DEAD
Peter leonard. son OF Catherine and
the late Peter + Leonard. who was one
OF the best known young men in the an
nexed district died AT his homo. 30
Dewey street Saturday evening His
funeral will be held az ST Anthony's
church on Plsinneld street. tomorrow
morning at o'clock. The interment
will be at ST. AIMS cemetery.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
memorial service vas held by Ivan
hoe lodge, Knights of Fythias. In Sta
hall on Plainheld street. yesterday after
noon for Ezra A. Tyrreil, who for several
yrarr was the keeper o, records and seal
of the organization. The service was
largely attended, and among those pres