The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Arctic Hand Engine Company
Prepares for Muster. miss
JOhnSoh'S Death.

The Arctic Hand Engine company have
completed final arrangements for attend
Ing the state muster TO be held at Warren
on Labor Day.
The Colleen Bawn," the pride Of the
local company, will be given a trial this
evening. The tub was recently overhauled
and put In excellent condition and the
boys think tbeir pet ought 10 capture a
prize
The members OF the ot mpany will meet
Friday evening and receive their suits and
badges. The special committee appointed
at the last meeting include George James
Henry Healey. Henry Verrier and John
Campbell.
DEATH OF MISS JOHNSON.
Miss Emma Johnson. daughter OF the
late Palmer johnson OF Phenix. died yes
tcrday morning at the home OF Alfred b.
Arnold OF Anthony. Miss Johnson had
been III for some time. and for the past
few weeks failed quite rapidly. She was a
we'll fnown and highly respected citizen
Of Phenx and a Jealous worker In the
Phenix Eaptis. church. The funeral will
be held tomorrow from the Arnold home
In Anthony.
ODD FELLOWS MEETING.
On -Monday-exenin&- Washington lodge.
No. IL, l. o. F., of Riverpoint met In
regular session. with a large attendance
OF business was followed by an application
for membership.
A report was made upon the recent out
ing OF a number of the members at the
Veteran Odd Fellows association at POM
ham club last week.
POLICE AND COURT.
The police OF Warwick have been
active for the past few days. and a
long docket OF cases came UP before
Clerk Loomis in the Fourth district
court at Apponaug yesterday. Ed
ward Foley of Clyde. who was arrest
ed by Officers Andrews and Butler on
Sunday. charged with stealing, was
found guilty and sentenced to three
months at the state farm and a fine
OF $40. Mary Leon. arrested in the
woods between Warwick avenue and
the river on Monday evening. by Officer
Butler on complaint OF several nearby
residents who were annoyed by her
actions, was charged with drunken
ness. and was fined 81 and costs.
Charles Withery charged with revel-
ling. was fined 81 and costs. He was
committed Joseph Soltis was ar
raigned for an assault upon Maria
| Sliz with a knife and was found guilty.
MR.. DoNAHUEs FUNERAL
The funeral of John Donahue Of Arc
| tic was held this morning at o'clock
from st. James church. Requiem mass
was chanted by the pastor. Rev. r. A
| Higney. and the service was well at
! tended by his many friends and rela-
| tives. Deceased was a member OF Court
| Warwick. No. 90, r. OF A, and mem
| bers OF that order acted as pail bear
| ers. Mr.. Donahue was one OF the
valleys most popular young men and
had wide circle of acquaintances.
| VALLEY NOTES
Mrs. Thomas Bigbee and four chill.
| dren have returned to their homes
in Crompton after six weeks visit
to relatives In Halifax. N. S.
/ A surprise party was rendered e
| Mrs. Leroy j. Lawton OF Harris or
Monday evening by number OF hei
| friends.
The first meeting of the Ladies
| Benevolent society connected with the
| Phenix nj. Il. church will be held this
afternoon with Mrs. Emma LeValley
of Phenix.
| A regular meeting of Kent lodge
No. 4o3, New England order of Pro-
lection, was held last evening In
Hines hall, Phenix.
The regular weekly meeting of Mar
/ ragansett- -fodEc,-N s, X of r.; WAS
held last evening in Assembly hall
| Phenix.
After spending a couple OF weeks In
Philadelphia Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Joyce OF Harris have returned home.
James McGraw of Boston, Mass, Is
i visiting friends In CeoteryilJe