The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-16

News items and advertisements for The
Munro's dry goods store. Taunton
avenue.
The painting and repairing OF the city
end of Washington bridge Is the cause or
considerable talk among the citizens or
this place, the subject being What has
become OF the $500 appropriated some time
ago 10 paint Washington bridge?" The
city has painted its share OF the bridge
four times since the town has painted It's
portion once, and the town has not paint
ed the under part OF the structure but
once since 1t was erected and IL is stated
that there are many loose bolts and much
rust and much that should be attended 10
before 1t is too late AT the last financial
town meeting $500 was appropriated for
this work, but ii is reported that the
greater part of this amount has been
used up by the highway department
WANT POLICE FOR wATCHMEN.
Those In charge Of Vanity Fair called
upon Chief OF Police Adams Saturday af-
ternoon and made arrangements TO have
a sufficient number OF patrolmen stationed
at Vanity Fair TO act as watchmen until
such time as matters were Strengthened
out. Six men, undoubtedly, will be as
signed to duty here. four of them for
night duty and the other two for day
duty.
FOUND NOTHING WRONG.
Last evening in making his rounds Pa
trolman Clarke found the door leading to
the storeroom of the Halliday brothers in
Rays block unlocked. Mr.. Clarke made
a thorough search through the rooms. but
found no trace of anything being wrong
He notified the manager OF the place. A
little later he found the premises of
James Hopkins on First street opened.
NOT AS MANY AS LAST YEAR.
Supt of Schools ]. w. Dows reports
that the number OF scholars who reported
last Monday morning was 1892, which is
about 70 less than last year. He thinks
that the pleasant weather OF the past
week has held many families at their
country homes and that later In the sea-
son the enrolment at the schools will be
larger than last year.
TO BE RENDERED A RECEPTION.
Tomorrow evening a reception and rec
ognition will be rendered the Rev. 8. J..
Cam, the new pastor of the Second Bap-
tist church. During the exercises from s
until o'clock, a number OF ministers
from the local churches will speak and
from . until 10 o'clock a reception will be
rendered Mr.. Cam and his wife.
GONE TO NEW YORK.
Patrolman Walter Taggart began his
annual vacation, which In accordance
with his usual custom he will spend with
friends in New York city During his alb
sence. Patrolman Clarke will care for
his beat.
THE ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD
OCT. Z.
The annual meeting of the East Provi-
dence fire district is announced for Mon
day evening. oct. Z. At the present time
there is but little other than the choice OF
officers talked OF.
MINOR MENTION
The Young Peoples society connected
with the Second Baptist church will hold
their first meeting of the fall and winter
season, Friday evening.
The Watchemoket fire company will
meet this evening and make arrangements
for their trip TO the Brockton muster
and the lawn party committee will make
its report.
Letter Carrier w. E. Griswold has re-
turned from his trip to Canton. o., and
reported for duty this morning. Carrier II.
f. Stoyles began his vacation this morn
ing.
wANTED-EXPERIE TOPPERS,
also girls IA to 16 years TO learn. Steady
work and good pay while learning. Apply
Blackstone Stocking Co. second floor.
Waterman avenue and Guerney street,
East -Providenee,- sep4-6t.