The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-13
LOCAL NEWS


date for the presidency Of the board.
John o. Feeney has been appointed
night clerk at the Oneyville Post Office.
Mr.. Foleyis making some extensive inn
provements TO his cottage on Roosevelt
street.
Rev. \. c Singsen spoke on Universal
Religion" at the Bell Street Chapel on
Sunday.
Shang Bailey was the speaker at the Har-
ris avenue Presbyterian Church, last Sun
day evening.
Mrs. E. $. Harris Of Smithfeld is the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs w. d. Harris of
Pocasset avenue.
The grounds aud walks about the new
ward building at Odd Fellows Square are
being concretcd
The funeral OF James Wicks was solem-
nizcd at his late residence on Sears avenue,
Sunday afternoon.
The Ladies Social Circle Of the Broad
way Baptist Church held Christmas sale in
Library Hall on Wednesday.
The ladies Of the Sunset Afternoon
Whist Club made surprise at Mrs. c. 7.
WitcheIl's on Monday evening.
w. 5. Steere gave an interesting illustrat-
ed talk on his recent travels in Europe at
the meeting OF the Sunset Club on Monday
evening
Rev. Bowley Grceu's subject on Sunday
morning was Stewardship" and in the
evening his theme was "Saul, The man who
Disappoints us".
"The Kings Servants" and the praising
Band" Of Pawtucket were in charge of the
evening service at the Helping Hand Mis-
sion on Sunday.
The Colwel Worsted Company, which
began operations about two weeks ago in
its new mill on Hart ord avenue, is now
very busy with orders
We have large assortment ofChristmas
and New Years cards and lots of other
articles suitable for Christmas presents.
Give us a call A. Bainton & Son, 1927
Westminster street.
Library Hall to let Tor dances fairs, en-
tertainments, etc, enlarged, redecorated
and new floors. Apply to DIR. Frank A
Twitchel, IL Olneyville Square. If
Desroches bought the entire stock of
n. Y. hat manufacturer which he has on
sale at so cents on the dollar Desroches,
Olneyville Square, opposite the theatre.
S5 50, IS, $40, sgnet rings, the latest
and most correct designs. These rings are
heavy, hand finished, solid gold, gentle
mems rings We cut monogram or initial
free Of charge. At J. A. Angel's, 1925
Westminster street, Olneyville.
The Rural Letter Carriers OF Rhode
Island met on Wednesday evening at
the Olneyville postofnce, and effected
an organization. f. S. Mathewson OF
Olneyville was elected President, G..
j. Smith of WoOnsocket, Vice-Presi-
dent, and Oliver Todd of North
Smithfeld, Secretary and Treasurer
Oliver Mayhem, a retired car conductor,
who was for many years in the employ Of
the Rhcde Island Company and its prede-
cessor, died at the home Of his son in Bos-
ton Sunday, after a brief illness. For a
long time II. held the place Of ranking con-
ductor on the list Olneyville car employees.
lie was unusually popular because of his
geniality and courtesy. Since his retirement
from active service Mr.. Mayhem has lived
on Peace street.
St. Anthony'5 Branch l. { B. L elected
the following officers on Sunday: President,
II. G.. Martin Vice President, Miss Gerlie
Hurley; Secretary, Mrs Bernard Manning;
Treasurer, Miss Mary Hurley; Chaplain,
Mrs. Sarah Doyle Guard, Edward Doylej
Sergeant-at-Arms, Thomas Conroy; Trus-
tee, Mrs James Crowley; Delegates to the
State Convention, II. G.Martin, James Far
ley. Frank Canning and Mrs. II. G.. Mar
tin.
George A Chamberlain, for many years a
resident Of this section, died on Monday
after long illness. Mr.. Chamberlain was
born in New Hampshire, but his early life
vas spent in Yarmouth, y. 5. lie learned
the trade Of a carpenter and when a young
man returned % New England, going
into the contracting and building business
in Everett and Lynn. lie came 20 Oiney-
vile about ten years ago and bought 'he ice
cream and confectionery business formerly
conducted by the late n. S. Mazfeld. lie
continued 10 this until falling health com
pellcd him 70 take up his residence in the
country. Mr. Chamberlain was member
Of the Tabernacle Church, ard highly res.
pected by all Who knew him.
No need % fear coughs and colds this
year az you can obtain Bees Laxative
Cough syrup now from your dealer. This
A. L arrNar