The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Hartford Freight Train Meets
With Accident at Quldnlck.
UnmuzzIad Dogs.

The Hartford freight No. 80 on the
wiIlimantic division from Providence met
with an accident near the village Of ouid-
nick last evening. The train was COM
posed of 10 cars. two engines and ca
boose. 1t got stalled on the grade between
Arctic depot and Centrevilis and the nrst
engine with 10 cars was uncoupied and
started on to get to level stretch. whero
the cars could be switched and the en-
gine return and help the remainder OF the
train UP the grade.
The last half Of the train waited on the
rails between the two stations for moro
than an hour. Then It was deemed advis-
able TO send the engine after the FIRST
section. The engine was therefore de-
tached and proceeded toward willimanuc.
When near the Quidnick depot the crew
saw the danger nag and upon investiga-
ton found that the first section had been
derailed and two OF the cars were In the
ditch. A wrecker was sent for and upon
IT a gang OF workmen labored until $50
this morning. and cleared the tracks just
in time 10 allow the hrst train from
washington TO proceed to Providence.
UNMUZZLED DOGS.
Perhaps Warwick citizens have forgot.
ten that the town council passed q res
olution last Monday ordering all unmuz-
zled dogs found on the public highways
on and after Jan. 10. be taken and held
until their owner or keepers shall pay a
fine OF IS and costs Yesterday was the
first day the law went into effect and
there were many CANNES running at large
on and about the highways at Arctic Gen.
ire. No dogs have been picked up az yet
but II 10 expected a tour will be made Oh
the valley today and all dogs not securely
muzzled will be rounded up and held un-
III fine OF s. is paid.
SUPPER AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Last evening In the town hall at Fiske-
Vile the Progressive circle, Kings
and entertainment. The Entertainment
consisted of q drama, entitled The Mod
ern Sewing Society" and IL was very
wen presented. Vocal and instrumental
selections were also rendered. and the
evening was very enjoyable one. More
than 100 persons attended tho affair,
which was a financial success.
HAND CRUSHED.
Aaron Harrop of Riverpoint, an employe
at the Clyde print works, was severely In
Jured on Wednesday afternoon, while re-
Mr.. Harrop's right hand was severely
crushed between the piston and the crank
arm or another engine.
The injured young man was assisted TO
his home, whore he received proper atten-
ton.
NOTES.
Holiness meetings were held yesterday
afternoon and evening at the home Of
Mrs. Mary Johnson OF River street, River
point The services were led by &. w.
Rider and were held at and o'clock p.
~ Both meetings were well attended.
Narragansett Tribe, No. o.. Q. r. NJ.
OF Natick met In their wigwam last even
ing and transacted the usual routine of
business.
Edmond Bettez. a well-known resident
OF Lippitt. died at. his residence In that
village on "Wednesday afternoon after an
Illness of more than a year. The deceased
was 10 years of aga
Frank Read OF BRISTOL is visiting friends
In Riverpoint.
Mrs. j. b. r. Miskella OF Arctic Centre
is Visiting frtends In Lowell, Mass.
Conrad Moysan OF Arctic Centre Ia suf-
fering from lead poisoning.
The w. C. 4. u. OF Phenix met with
Mrs Daniel Baboock of that village yes
terday afternoon