The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-03


and his wife celebrated the 25th ami
versary OF their marriage at their resi-
dence. so Alverson avenue. last evening.
and among those present were some OF
the older members OF the Broadway
Baptist church. where Mr. orion has
been clerk for many years.
BOUQUET THAT FAILED.
II was the intentions OF the many
friends OF John Thompson OF this place.
who was one OF the members OF Chief
Coiernan's stan In the Labor Day pa
rade yesterday. 70 present him with
monster bouquet OF flowers just before
the countermarch on Broadway, but as
Jacks horse had on bum shoes II
the start and he (Jack) did not care 10
take any chances on horseback carriage
riding being his favorite mode Of loco
motion, he ''hoofed IT, and with the
heavy rain Il was deemed wise not 20
load him down with 25 pounds OF roses.
violets etc. 30 the delegation numbered
about 100 and as many umbrellas just
gathered at the spot and gave him an
ovation. the leader being j. IL Cunning
ham Each member OF the staff at first
thought that he was the recipient OF this
outbun-t OF good fellowship, but at the
end Of their cheer. the name John
Thompson rang out clear and loud. so
there was no guess work after that
A CHARITABLE ACT.
The storm OF yesterday ruined the
pretty decorations on the grounds OF st.
Marys. ST. Anthony's and 81. Teresa's
churchea as all had made arrangements
10 hold lawn festivals but were post
poned until Saturday. The committees
VINO had made the chowder for the day
and had other good things to eat that
would not taste good on Saturday. press
ed into service such members OF the
committees as owned suitable teams and
sent the chowder and other good things
to charitable organizations throughout
the city. 81. Marys portion being about
600 gallons.
DON'T HAVE TOO PAY TRUST
PRICES.
Mr. Joseph Cahill. the Plainfeld street /
druggist. Sunday morning had toted home /
sundry articles that always came In awful |
handy, after there has been an increase /
In ones family. Mr.. Cahlll has sold pos
sibly car loads OF such articles. but as he
get his at wholesale rates does not mind
the cost live some OF his friends Joe"
however. has handed out a sufficient num-
ber OF good cigars to bring said articles
up TO about the level OF the general run
OF mankind. and ls particularly pleased 10
hand them out for the reason that the
new arrival ie a boy and he with his
mother bid fair TO enjoy life for many
years
HE GOT OFF EASY.
Last evening telephone message was
received at the Chaffee street station that
a young man was handling rvolyer In
q very careless manner near Davis Park
on Gladstone avenue. Sergt. Bennett
sent detail TO the scene and there pick
ed UP q young man. who gave his name
as Edward McManley. When searched at
the station no revolver could be found, so
he was locked UP on the charge of being
intoxicated.
THE STAG PARTY A SUCCESS.
The stag party held by the Grover club
at their club house at Rocky Point. Sun
day, was the most enjoyable one OF the
season. The house committee met during
the afternoon and decided 10 hold a la
1iss' day. Sunday. Sept Is. and this the
will II possible make more
elaborate than the one held few weeks
ago.
MADE A SUCCESS OF THE JOB. !,
Richard J. Baker. the well known rig
ger, accomplished the task of removing a I
huge turbine engine at the Atlantic mills !
from the location where IL was installed I
. short time ago to the new power house I
between the time OF closing the mill Sat- I
urday noon and this morning. the plant I
being ready for operation before starting
up time this morning
Mrs. Sarah Cough a widow, 81 years {
old. was found dead in her bedroom at 10 {
Atwood street about II: AS Sunday night. {
Medical Examiner Longfellow viewed the
remains and upon request OF the family
the dead body was turned over 10 Under
taker John #. Harlow 10 prepare for bur-
ial. Mrs. Cough wns well and favorabiy
known In this section, where she resided
for many years. Her funeral will be held
at ST. Mary's church tomorrow morning
ut o'clock.
WILL MEET ONCE A WEEK NOW
At the meetinu OF Perseverance lodge.
Knights OF Pythias, this evening the rank
OF knight will be conferred upon one can
didate. Since the last of June this lodge
but from now on will meet regularly ev-
cry Tuesday evening.
woODMEN MEET TONIGHT.
Owing TO Monday being Labor day. Will |
low camp. Modern Woodmen OF America, |
dia Het-fsseet tn eise evening. but WITT trrs I
evening. when further arrangements will |
be made for the class initiation that Is |
to be held In the near future
HAVE GONE HOME
Mrs. Rose Conway and Miss Sarah
Tracy who have been the guests OF John
r. Fox. at his residence, IS Howard
street, for the past two weeks. returned
to their homes I'm New York city this
morning.
AWAY DOWN IN MAINE.
Frederick Scott. one OF the popular em-
ployes at the west station OF the Provi-
dence Telephone company. Is spending his
two weeks vacation with his parents at
Portland. Me.
SOCIAL CLUB OUTING
The National Social club held its annual
outing at Its club grounds at Moswamsicut
lake. Sunday, there being more than DO
members and their friends present and
there was nothing lacking TO make the
event moet enjoyable one. The greater
portion OF the party arrived on the |
grounds about noon time. and found |
delicious clam chowder ready for them. |
and then came the attraction of the day. |
q ball game. one team being headed by |
john Murphy and the other by James Col
Inns. The Murphites lost and lay their
defeat TO Tom Cox. VINO fell at the second
base. and he made the third man out. and
that ended the game.