The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-16
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Gypsy Moths R!aCh the Valley.
People Preparing TO Fight
the Pest. Funeral Of Mrs.
CummiSkey

The people OF the valley are preparing
to fight the gypsy moth. which has made
its appearance here The insect is found
in all parts OF the valley. and its work OF
destruction has already commenced The
stately elms along the highway are be-
ginning TO show the ravages OF the pest.
superintendent II. q. Rowland OF the
Hope company Is giving the matter his
attention and he has had number Of
the black caterpillars collected and sent
TO a scientist for identification, and IL the
fears entertained by him are realized in
regard to the insect a vigorous cam
paign will at once be instituted against
them.
MRS. CUMMIsKEY's FUNERAL.
The funeral OF Mrs. William Cummiskey
OF Crompton, who died at her home there
last Wednesday after a lingering illness.
was held yesterday morning from the st.
Mary's church in that village. The mass
was well attended The deceased was
widely known and highly respected In the
community. She leaves husband and
six children to mourn her loss. There
were many beautiful and costly floral
tributes from relatives and friends.
SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING.
An adjourned meeting OF the Arctic
school district was held Thursday evening
at the school house. The meeting was poor
ly attended as there was but little OF In
terest TO be considered. The meeting was
an adjourned session TO give the collector
more time In which to gather In the un-
paid taxes. The report OF the tax collector
showed that he collected s793S3 OF the
amount due the district. The meeting was
again adjourned to September IL by
which time IL is expected enough OF the
remaining taxes will have been collected
10 pay of the district debt.
THE BAND PLAYED.
The people OF the Valley fiocked to Jeri-
cho last evening by car loads, and were
treated to fine open air concert by the
Quidnick band under the leadership OF
John Powers, Of that village.
F4e-streets were lined from Cursor
street TO Quidnick street and a number
OF persons were noticed as far out as the
Centreville bridge. The crowd was very
orderly and enjoyed the evenings pro-
gram immensely This evening there will
be another concert on Central street fur
nished by the band from Crompton.
BAPTISM TOMORROW.
There will be a Baptism tomorrow at
1O:3O o'clock, when twelve converts from
the Knotty Oak Baptist church will be
immersed by the pastor. Rev. Daniel Ben
nett At the ceremony a special choir Will
sing and following the baptism the can
didates will be given the right hand OF
fellowship at the church
HARRIS AVENUE REPAIRS.
Some extensive improvements are being
made on Harris avenue at Rverpoint.
grade Is being made from Allen street TO
Fairview avenue, whore the street ter
inmates, at the top of what was consd-
cred a very bad hill. A ledge has been
blown out and the hill cut down several
fnQf N A hollow
hill gravel several feet I'm depth has bean
placed. When the work is completed the
road will be one OF the best In the town.
NOTES.
The Children OF Mary OF st. Joseph's
church, Natck, are TO make n parade to-
morrow.
cyril Greene has been secured 10 act
as hagman az the Washington station
lie takes the place OF James Watson, who
died OF heart failure on Wednesday.
The announcement Of the wedding OF |
Samuel A. Olevson OF Arctic Centre TO |
Miss Elizabeth Llepsic OF Providence In
The Crompton school alumni have COM
pletcd arrangements for a social TO be /
held In the Guild hall In the near future
A. l.. Yost OF Centreville has returned
TO the training station at Newport after
enjoying furlough with his family.
The Clyde Grays have arranged game
with the Thorntons and Will be played
tomorrow at the Stars grounds.
Mrs. Arthur Loomie OF East Greenwich
visited friends I'm Hope yesterday.
The new water wheel recently installed
at the fnterlaken mills at Arkwright is
proving ereat saver In the amount OF
water used
Miss Mae A. Blain. n bookkeeper for
Andrews Brothers. dentists at Arctic Cen
tire. will leave on Monday for five
Miss Florence Ralph student at the
East Greenwich academy, is enjoying the
summer vacation at her home In Hope.