The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-18
I. PAWTUXET VALLEY
Democrats In Scituate Satisfied
Aged Citizens Funeral.
Notes.

The Democrats in Scituate are perfectly
satisfied and are wearing the smile that
won't come of. on Wednesday they de-
feated the reform party by large
majority. and are about TO reclaim the
power they held for 16 years, and control
of the town. During the short reign OF
the Republicans so much discrimination
was shown that the best citizens were
thoroughly d:sgusted and believe they
were fully justified in restoring the Dem
ocracy to its old dominant position. Rep
-fesentative John A. Battey. Jr.. OF Fisk
VILE is again at the head OF the council,
where for many terms he acquitted him.
self creditably. He was the only member
OF the council who stood out against the
granting of an unlimited franchise 10 a
certain railroad In the town, and for this
he was censured by his companions. Mr..
Battey said he did not believe in doing
things which he did not regard as for
the best interests or the citizens Of the
town.
When the taxpayers were called 10
hearing upon the matter Mr.. Battey stood
out against the franchise. but in spite OF.
this the franchise was granted.
The incoming council is composed OF
some Of Scituate's best citizens, whose
judgment is sound and whose integrity
ts unassailable.
AGED CITIZENS FUNERAL.
The ftfneraf-se+r4ees- George Wilcox,
an aged resident, were held this afternoon
at the home OF his daughter, Mrs. VIII
liam j. Charlton. They were conducted
by Rev. Edwin Z. Phreaner, pastor OF the
Centrevile NJ. +. church. The body was
later sent to Southbridge for burial. Mr..
Wilcox, for the past year and half. was
a conspicuous figure OH the streets Of
Phenix. He died on "Wednesday evening
at the age OF So years. Mr.. Wilcox was
a native of England, having been born
in Bradford April /. 1890. He learned the
bleaching trade and in 1916 came TO this
country. He first went 10 Southbridge,
Mass.
In 1856 he went to Manchester. n. H.,
and remained some time. He later re-
turned TO his native home In England, re-
turning some years later to Southbridge,
where he married Sophia Hewitson, and
Of this union six children were born, and
but one, a daughter, Mrs William Charl-
ton, with whom the old man has made
his home OF late, survives him.
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Edward f. Bennett a brother OF Rev.
Oak church, died at his home In Anthony
after q long sickness yesterday. The de-
ceased was stricken with shock year
and a half ago. and since then had been
q helpless invalid. He was G years of
age. "A wife and two children survive
him. The funeral will be held from the
Knotty Oak church Monday at / o'clock,
DANIEL TILLINGHAsT DIES.
Daniel Tillinghast. a native of volun-
town, Conn, died at Greene yesterday,
where he has made his home for many
years. He was we'll known and highly
respected in the community and is sur
vived by several sons, one being l.. A.
Tillinghast, the well-known caterer of
Providence.
OBSERVED HIS BIRTHDAY.
william sanderson. proprietor of the
Merrimack hotel OF Natick was 46 years
of age wednesday, and he celebrated the
event by giving a dinner TO about 100
friends, and he also assisted In electing
John A. Battey. Jr., as president OF Scit-
uate town council.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
At recent meeting of the Coventry
Womens club Mrs. T. G. Bates Of Wor-
cester Mass, was present and gave an
interesting lecture. During the business
session the following officers were elect
ed: President, Mrs. Electa Adams: vice
president, Mrs. A. 5. Gallup; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Herbert w. Barber;
recording secretary, Mrs. Jasper Harring-
ton; treasurer. Mrs. Walter Nichols; audi
tor, Mrs Herbert Matteson.
NOTES.
Miss Grace Manchester, teacher at
the Hope grammar school, is off duty on
account OF Illness.
The Pawtuxet Valley Working Girls
club will hold a social this evening I'm |
Thornton's Opera house.
Mrs. Bartlett ard daughter OF North |
NehsteF,-Mass-, were recently guests of |
Mrs. Henry ID. Eddy OF Bamphear street. |
Harris
Miss Hattie Greene OF Centreville has |
sufficiently recovered from recent Ill |
ness to be out OF doors.
Rev. Burton Minard. pastor OF the Fisk
Vile Tabernacle church. Is recovering |
from his recent Illness