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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
ODD ITEMS FROM MANY
DIFFERENT LOCALITIES

Alabama's present legislature has the
unique distinction of having elected four
United States senators.
John M. Todd, portland. Me-, barber.
who is 81 years old. attended a profess
sional baseball game recently for the first
time In his life. He has always been an
enthusiastic fan.
The Greenport U. ID watchman says
that in its 50 years of unbroken publ
cation IL has had but three editors, two
in one family. In December the present
editor will have completed 10 years In that
position.
An East Lebanon IN. HI tool plant has
sold out after having been in existence
for 81 years. The company was founded
in 1856 for the purpose of manufacturing
scythes.
Thirty-five years ago the consumption
Of cement was 1900 barrels per year, and
now IL has reached 1900, 5000 1t Is said
that last years output would be suffi-
cient to construct a sidewalk Is feet wide
encircling the globe.
AT Seal Island. Nova Scotia, recently,
was captured lobster the middle hipper
OF whose tail bore an identifying mark
made by a Maine fish commissioner two
wears ago Seal Island Is about 40 miles
from the spot where the lobster was
liberated by the commissioner.
In all France there are only 100 per-
sons who are millionaires in our sense
OF the word lin dollars). OF miliionalres
In francs there are about 1900, apart
from the 100 already counted.
John A. Karl, who has Just been
elected for the seventh time chief Of the
Rockland. Me, fire department. has seen
35 years OF service In the department. He
has been Ave times elected chief by unani-
nous vote.
The Duke OF Argyll possesses a curious
avenue OF trees on his estate near Doch
F'yne. Every one has been planted by
distinguished person, and bears an In
scription as to when and by whom II was
set In the ground.
The third-class passenger service OF the
English railroads is constantly increasing
in popularity at the expense OF the other
classes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
K. Of c. HAVE
MADE GREAT
INCREASES

Norfolk. Va, Aug. s-Followins the
second days session of the 18th national
convention OF the Knights OF Columbus
OF America, at which considerable secret
session business was disposed OF, the
body adjourned to Cape Henry on the
Atlantic ocean front, where an old
fashioned Virginia fish fry was enjoyed.
The annual reports of the supreme
officers showed a growth of the Order
In the last quarter of a century un-
parallel In the history OF Catholic fra
ternalism In America.
The Order, organized in Connecticut In
1882, remained an institution in that state
until 1885, when IL was established In
Rhode Island and then spread TO New
York and other states until 1t is now
filourinsing order. not only in every
state OF the union, but in every prov
ince OF the Dominion of Canada, In
Guiding Prince Edward Island, New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the republic
OF Mexico and the Philippine Islands,
with a total membership OF 1s6066. di-
vided into Al state councils, IL terrific
rial jurisdictions and 1923 local councils.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
MORTGAGES SALE

Will be sold at public auction at room
943. Banigan Building Providence, II. J..
on SATURDAY, August "a. 1907, at IL
o'clock noon. by virtue OF the power OF
sale contained In that deed OF mortgage
from William and Pearl Goldschine. re-
corded in the office OF the Recorder OF
Deeds of the city OF Providence, in book
No Isl, mage 49S OF the records OF mort
cages. the conditions of said mortgage
having been broken: A certain lot OF land
with all the buildings thereon situate on
said city OF Providence. bounded end de-
scribed as follows: Beginning at the
northeast corner of said parcel at point
on the southerly side OF Blackstone street
sixty feet westerly from the southwest
corner OF Gay and Blackstone streets; {;
thence running westSrly bounding north,
erly on Blackstone treet thirty-tvc and
30-iOo feet, then tt hing and runnins at
right angles southSrly bounding westerly
on land now or formerly Of Margaret Nc
Elroy sixty-nne and 6O-1o0 feet TO cor
ner, then running easterly bounding
southerly on land now or formerly OF Mil
ton Hellman to point just sixty-eight
and 4T-1O0 feet southerly from Black
stone street to land now or formerly OF
Simon Strauss and wife Sadie; then run
ming northerly bounding easterly on said
Strauss land in part and also In part on
land now or formerly OF Claus Swanson
and land now or formerly OF Charles Da-
relius TO Blackstone street and the point
OF beginning.
By order OF the assignee OF the mort
eagee. who gives notice or his Intention
to bid at said sale or any postponement
or adjournment thereof.
aug1 s,15.22
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
-FOUR KILLED
BY TRAIN At
hLLEAHURST

Allenhurst, N. j., Aug. s.-Four persons.
employees OF the Norwood house. were
Instantly killed when their carriage was
run down by a Pennsylvania passenger
flyer known as the Bankers Special" at
the Corlies avenue crossing here yester-
day. They were Thomas Edwards, dri-
yer. and Loretta Grace. Jennie Mcdonald
and Hannah Murphy. Mattresses. The
mattresses were all young women who
came from New York city when the sum-
mer season opened. They lived at cot
tage some distance from the hotel, to
which they were being conveyed last
night.
The Cories crossing is just south OF the
local station OF the New York and Long
Branch railroad and the station plat
form was crowded with summer visitors,
who witnessed the accident.
Edwards had stopped his team at the
crossing when an excursion train drawn
up at the station blocked the road. As
the excursion train drew out Edwards
started his horse and the carriage was
squarely on the rails when the flyer,
south-bound and the approach OF which
had been hidden by the oppositely NOV
ing train, tore across the roadway.
Horses, carriage and occupants were
ground TO bits, the bodies Of Edwards
and the women being frightfully man
gled.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
GEN. GREENE
MEMORIAL ASSN
NOW UNDER WAY

The General Greene Memorial associa-
tion OF Rhode Island started yesterday un-
der the new charter granted by the gen.
eral assembly last January. A represen-
tative gathering OF members from the six
historical societies which make up the
association occurred at the rooms OF the
Newport Historical society for the pur-
pore OF organizing.
The object of the association Is to pro-
cure memorial for the late Gen. Natha-
nael Greene, and II is hoped TO raise at
least 100000 for this purpose. When suf
ficient has been raised TO warrant going
ahead with the matter, a suitable design
will be procured and site, most likely
I'm connection with the state house
grounds In this city, will be selected for
the memorial
The six societies. which make up the
association. are the Rhode Island Society
OF the Cincinnati. the Newport Historical
society. the Rhode Island Sons OF the
American Revolution. the State Confer
ence OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution, and the Rhode Island His
torical society. Five delegates from
each of these societies will make UP the
membership of the association
The annual meeting OF the association
has been fixed for Aug Z. an honor 20
Gen. Greene. whose birthday fell upon
that day.
Those present at yesterdays meeting of
the association were Messrs Lippttt,
Stevens. wetmore. Tompkins. Franklin.
Tilley. Joslin, Dennis. Greene. Fearing
and Sanborn. Mrs. Ballou, Miss Swinburn
and Prof. Munro.
Mr. Tompkins. who is vice president OF
the Newport Historical society, called the
meeting TO order and called for the nomi-
nation OF a chairman pro tenn. Ex-Gov.
Lippitt was the unanimous choice OF the
assembly. and he therefore conducted the
meeting from that time
After the formality OF opening the meet
ing had been concluded Mr.. Lippitt had
the charter read TO those present. With
out word of objection II was unanimous
ly accepted and the association was then
formally launched.
Election OF permanent officers was the
next business that came before the meet
ing and the following were elected upon
the nomination OF Messrs. Munro. Wet
more and Dennis: President Charles
warren Lippitt; vice president Frederick
p. Garrettson; treasurer. Susan A Bal
lou; secretary, Henry Van Amburgh JOS
lin; executive committee, Messrs. Munro
and Tompkins; trustees. Messrs. Wet
more. Studley, Sherman, Blodgett and
Fearing.
Before the meeting adjourned. Mrs.
Baliou. treasurer. made her report of the
money she had on hand at the present
time for the memorial. This was sl622 for
the memorial and a small amount of
money In the expense account.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
LEGAL NOTICES
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
LIQUOR LICENSES

Office OF the Board OF Police Commission
ers. 161 Fountain ST..
Providence. II. l.. July "A, 1907.
Applications for transfer OF second -class
licenses TO sell. pure. spirituous. malt and
Intoxicating liquors have been made by
the following named persons and firms:
TRANSFERS.
Sebastian Garst. e2-64 Orange St.. to Al
bert Possner.
James Lavell. 424 Valley St.. to John
McDermott. 706 Valley st.
Murray Bros. 4s0 Douglas Ave-. to Pat
rick Hawkins.
James Ricci. 81 Hawkins St.. to 4 vea-
sic St
Estate Thomas p. Small. e9-103 Tock-
wotton ST., to Thomas Flemming.
Joseph A. Steinmetz. i37-l39 Pine st.. TO
131 South Main st.
Edward II. Washington. 57 Hartford
Ave, to owen Donnelly.
The Board OF Police Commissioners will
be In their office at 16l Fountain street
on TUESDAY. Aug. s. at o'clock, at
which time and place all persons object
ing TO the granting OF any OF the above
applications may be heard. Remon-
strances must be filed on or before IL
o'clock on the day of hearing and must be
accompanied by plat.
BY order OF the Board.
ty24-14t SAMUEL GEE. Secretary
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
WARREN

Many OF the leading townspeople and
officials are expressing themselves as
regards the condition of things here
generally and hope to better conditions
before many days. So many disturb
ances have been reported and also so
much disorder that IL seems to the
people who criticise that IL the officials
would bend their energies in the way
of, rightful things, 1t would be better
for the whole community and would
certainly be a beneft to the town for
an Indefinite time.
In connection with the coming ad-
Journed town meeting, II is proposed
to organize or arrange to meet con-
ditoins so that the taxpayers will ap-
propriate sufficient sum for the
building of two new school houses,
which is badly needed and which was
not provided for at the meeting last
Monday night.
A man named Frank Glynn, hailing
from Somerset, was found yesterday
by the police suffering from injuries
to his head. which he claimed were
caused by being elected from saloon.
The man was taken to the police sta
tion and cared for and a physician
was called to attend to his injuries.
These did not prove to be very serious
and in a few hours the man was al
lowed to go.
The deed OF a piece of land on
Franklin street has been transferred
by the church of st. John the Baptist
to Thomas w. Watts.
Rev. Frederick b. Cole, rector of st.
Paufs church. Wexford, who has been
quite i'll, is here-for a few weeks and
is improving in health.
James NJ. Garland, a former resident
OF this town and who is connected with
a newspaper in Denver, Col, is here for
a visit with his mother, Mrs. Mary
Garland.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
WH|M WEDDING
COUPLE STILL 4
BIC MYSTERY

One OF the most romantic weddings the
state has known occurred Tuesday night
at Block Island on board the yawl yacht
whim, when Miss Anna l.. seabury Of
New York welded Harry saylor OF the
same city.
Town Clerk Edward C. chan1lin and
Rev. Harris Roberts. ID. d.. OF Block Is
land were prominent In the ceremony, one
as a witness, the other as the officiating
clergyman.
Miss Seabury had been staying at the
William C. Allen cottage. Block Island.
for some time, living with other members
OF the family. Late Tuesday afternoon
the Whim came into the New Harbor and
dropped anchor and in few minutes
Saylor came ashore I'm the tender. He
went TO the cottage and later. accom-
panied by Miss seabury and some OF her
relatives, returned 10 the yawl.
Early In the evening the tender again
came ashore and this time when II re-
turned II bore Town Clerk Champln and
Rev. DIR. Roberts. both or whom had been
hurriedly summoned.
During the evening merrlment held
sway on the yacht and the celebration
of the wedding was kept up until late
hour.
The Whim, with the bridal party aboard.
left for Newport yesterday morning. with
every evidence that the craft was bound
on an extended holiday cruise
According to the marine directory the
yawl Whim halls from New Orleans. At
present IL is understood that she is owned
by Charles w. Dale. president OF the Rub
ber Goods Manufacturing company. a
corporation under the control OF Col SAM
uel p. Colt OF Bristol.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
CHILDREN RODE
IN BABY BROWNS
MERRY-G0-R0UND

At the lawn fete held yesterday after
noon at Harbor Court, the Newport home
of Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, for the
benefit OF the choir auxiliary of Emman-
uel church of that city was one of the
most successful ever given for the bene-
fit of Emmanuel church.
Mrs. Wigs Cabbage Patch" which
was In charge OF Miss Elizabeth Moore,
was one OF the most popular of the at
fractions
The shooting gallery. under direction of
Arthur Powers, was patronized literally,
while Misses Irene and Mildred Sherman
added to the fund by selling chances on
large doll. Charles Biesel contributed
four cocker spaniel puppies, which were
auctioned off late in the afternoon.
A feature that proved to be a great
drawing card for the children was the
merry-go-round, which is the property OF
little John Nicholas Brown. This is COM
plete, with music and all the features that
go with the larger merry-go-rounds. and
was filled with youngsters throughout the
afternoon
THE Boskos." n sort OF automatic Afri-
can dodger. was successful, under the
management OF Joseph Pearson. A launch
in charge OF Frank Stark took those who
chose TO go for a ride about the harbor.
Mrs. Williams was in charge of the table
where flowers. fruit and canary birds
were for sale. The tea table was in
charge of Miss Martha BHrdick; the cake
table, Mrs. Robert Cash: lemonade well,
Miss Carrie Simpson; fancy table, Mrs
Porter, Mrs. Darius Baker, Mrs. A. c.
Landers, Jr. and ice cream, Mrs. Post
and Miss Baldwin.
Late in the afternoon there were water
sports, swimming races, canoe races,
etc, in which many of the boys Of EN-
manuel parish participated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
ApPONAUG

The funeral of Jason T. Wood. former
tax collector OF the Aponaug school dis
trict who died Saturday evening. was
held yesterday afternoon at Q O'clock
Services were held at the home of Rev.
r. ii. Woffenden, after which the body
was carried to the Episcopal church.
where the deceased had been an attend
ant nearly all his life. At the church the
pastor, Rev. r.. ii. Woffenden. A large
number of friends were present to pay
thelr last tribute to one who had been a
lIelong friend end companion. The floral
offerings We're numerous and showed that
the deceased had a host OF friends. A
delegation OF Odd Fellows from Persever-
ance lodge. of which Mr.. Wood wat a
staunch member, attended the funeral In
a body. The bearers were all members
Of the lodge. Charles Arnold, William
King. William Freeman and Henry Pot
ter. The burial was in the family lot in
Brayton cemetery. Mr.. Wood always took
an active interest in the politics of the
town, and served once as highway COM
missioner. He was a Staunch Democrat.
Dr.. and Mrs. Long and family are
spending their vacation In the White
Mountains.
Madeline and Marion o'Neil of West
harrington, r. L., are visiting their
cousin. Miss Elvira Dolan. OF Apponaug.
Miss Margaret keaveney of Dover, n.
H., who has been spending the past two
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Owen OBrien.
of Apponaug returned home today.
The members OF the Young Mems club
of ST. Barnabas church are enjoying
their annual field day today at the War
wick club.
The Sunday school excursion OF the
Baptist church was very we'll attended.
The weather was very pleasant, which
added greatly TO the delight of the party.
The party returned to Apponaug shortly
after o'clock In the evening.
A birthday party was held at the
Beachwood farm on the Cowesett road
last evening. in honor of Master George
Winsor of Auburn, grandson of Samuel
n. Lewis. owner of the farm The young
man was remembered by number of his
young friends, who presented him with
many birthday presents. A social hour
was held. after which the party disband-
ed.
Hubby-Did you get my shoes half
soled, as / told you?
Wifey-Yes, dear; / sold one for
twenty cents. Here's the other.-Judge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
Plympton Celebrates

Piympton, Mass. Aug. s-The 2o0th
anniversary of the setting of OF
Plympton from the old town OF Ply
mouth was celebrated today with exer-
cises OF an historic nature. sports and
a grand ball In the evening. Many
former residents OF the town par
ticipated In the celebration today and
the principal exercises were held In
the First Congregational church, where
the assembly was welcomed by the
pastor and an historic address de-
livered by Rev. w. II. Morrison Of
prockton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
D-l ED

TILLINGHAST-In Danielson. Aug. 6.
Jennie s.. wife OF Thomas Avery TIL
linghast. aged so years.
Funeral from her late home In
Danielson, Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Chicago, on the 7th
inst. Mllet Taylor Thompson OF this
city, son of s. Millet and Julia II.
Thompson. in his 32d year.
Notice OF funeral later.
Worcester papers please copy.
TORNGREN--At Howard, r.. l., on the
9Th inst, Emil Torngren, aged as
years.
Funeral from Boyce Bros under
taking rooms, 256 Weybosset street,
Thursday, Aug. Sth, at 3 p. m.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
EQUITABLE FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY.

At the annual meeting held this day
the following named gentlemen were
elected Directors fora term of -fXa
years: Samuel @. Howe, Frederic A.
Chase. william II. Buffum
At a subsequent meeting OF the Di-
rectors Officers were elected as fol-
lows: Fred w. Arnold, President;
Samuel G. Howe, Secretary; w. II.
Boutell. General Agent, Eastern De-
partment: w. r. Reach, Superintendent
Western Department; #. w. Arnold,
Jr., Assistant Secretary.
SAMUEL G. HOWE.
Secretary.
Providence, r. l., August Z. 1907.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
TOILET.

Ic. per word hrst Insertions 1sc. re-
peat, 1 wk. &c. per words 2 wks. DC. per
words . wks.. &c. per words 1 mo. Sc.
per word.
FOR RENT-OAKLAND BEACH. BY
the week or month, two furnished cot
tages, right on the shore, also n fur
nished suite of FIVE rooms in the Oak
hurst Hotel. Apply at Information
Bureau. opposite depot, Oakland
Beach. a5-tf
OAKLAND BEACH GROVE, RIGHT
on the shore of Narragansett bay, TO
let for Sunday School Picnics and out
ings; elegant bathing beach, bath
houses, Casino and bowling alleys.
Apply at Information Bureau, opposite
depot at Oakland Beach. a5-tf
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

sULLIvAN--In this city, on the 7th
inst, Charles. beloved son OF Patrick
III. and Bridget Sullivan.
Funeral from his parents resi-
dence. 1877 Whittier avenue. on Fri
day. Aug. Q, at 2 p. m. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

Hubby-Did you get my shoes half
soled as / told you?
Wifey-Yes. dear; l sold one for
twenty cents. Here's the other.-Judge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

BOOKKEEPER WANTED. ID. r..
One with experience preferred. Apply
TO Thos Fl. Early a Co. Piano and Fur
niture Movers, 2s3 Thurber Ave.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08

MEMS SUITS. RAINCOATs. ETC.
boys and children's clothing. 81 down. 81
weekly. BAY STATE CLOTHING co.
so7 Westminster street. up one flight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-08
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

RELIABLE HELP HOTEL AND
private families; good reference. Mrs
Westminster street, next to Public Mar
ket. Telephone 2710. m2e-n
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