The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-16
APPONAUG

meeting of the Apponaug fire dis
trict will be held tomorrow even
ing in Firemen's hall, Main street at ,
O'Clock. The election OF officers for the
ensuing year will also be held
This meeting az well as all others in the
village had. up until last year been con
trolled by the Republican machine in Ap-
ponaug. Last, year TO the rings great sur
prise the people of the village. who have
tired OF seeing all these Offices being fill-
ed by members of the same family, turned
out and attended the meeting and as a re-
suit the ring was Overwhelmingly defeat
ed, not being able to elect one OF It's offi-
GERS. Barber Commissioner Wathey. who
pretends to run the affairs OF the fire dis
trict, and who had been chief of the de-
partment for a number OF years failed TO
even get a nomination for the position.
The machine has not gotten over this de-
feat yet and have been working diligently
for the past month TO get out all its
forces. Mr.. Wathey, who is always san
guine OF victory. has told a well known
man In the village during the past week
that II he wants to be elected chief OF the
department he will see that he is elected
this election as he does on town and state
election days? Yesterday this meeting
was thoroughly discussed
IL Is probable that the matter of max
ing suitable contract with the water
company will be discussed at this meeting.
WHIST PARTY.
The second of n series OF whist parties
was given by the Mems club OF st. Bar
nabas church. Friday evening in the
Guild hall.
About Is couples took part in the party.
Whist continued for two hours after which
prizes were offered for the highest scores.
and was won by Postmaster Edgar E.
Matteson of Apponaug. The gentleman's
prize was a pair of solid gold cuff links
and was won by Post Master Edgar r.
Matteson of Apponaug. Mr.. and Mrs.
Matteson also won the first prizes at the
last whist party.
During the game Miller's orchestra rem
dered some popular airs.
After whist refreshments were served
and the remainder OF the evening was
spent in dancing. the party disbanding at
u O'clock
The party was financial success and
a good sum was realized.
LID ON TIGHT.
The lid was on tight i'm Apponaug yes
terday. The three saloons were closed all
day long. This is the first time in the his
tory OF Apponaug that the saloons were
closed as tight as they were yesterday.
At one OF the saloons. which by reason OF
the law. the use of back door can be
used, it was stated that II a person was
well known he would not be turned aside
and made to go thirsty. The other two
places were, closed and besides they OBJ
served the screen law.
MUST GET SOME REWARD.
With all the appointment OF town offi-
GERS gone and with Apponaug being left
without a solitayy appointment. the
great odds with the town machine. APP
ponaug. the home of Brayton. has al
ways been acknowledged an the favor
ite spot for the politicians reward.
Tomorrow night officers for the fire dis
trict for the coming year WITH he elected.
Orc OF these offices, that of fire chief.
has a salary OF S25 attached To II. Pre-
vious TO last year this office was filled
by Barber Commissioners Wathey. Last
year he was defeated for this office by
William Sherman. Mr.. Sherman has
made an excellent fire chief and has al
ways been found attending TO his du-
ties.
This year he is to be opposed for this
office by Mr.. Wathey. the ex-chief.
NOTES
Patrick w Fitzpatrick OF Central Falls
and Edward Mulcahey of Lonsdale spent
Sunday with Il. r. Kelley OF this place.
ieplorable condition and the cutters
should be ploughed out.
The daughter OF James Mclaughlin or
Drumrock avenue is. seriously i'll at her
home.
Tonight williams and Carruthers'
eams of the Apponaug Bowling league
Will meet on the Waterman bowling al
eys. A good game is expected.
The village was very quiet yesterday,
he chief cause OF which was suspending
,f the liquor business. Let the good work
20 on.
Edward McVay spent yesterday with
lis mother I'm Pawtucket