The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
APPONAUG

John p Young a well-known citizen of
Apponaug, died at his home in the rear
OF Main street in this village. yesterday.
Mr. Young was born in Prince Edward
Island. Oct 6. 1881. and then came to this
country in 1893 He located in Rtverpoint
and was employed by c. III. Green &
Sons of that village, as a carpenter. Five
years later he returned TO his native land,
returning to Apponaug In 1899. SIX years
ago he was appointed mail carrier Tor the
route between the railroad station and the
local postoffice. He resigned this position
the Sth OF last month, on account OF can
Ger trouble from which he died. During
his term as carrier he never missed
mail, and oftentimes encountered some
very stormy weather on these trips. He
was married Nov. 2, 1855, and was the
father OF IL children, six of whom are
living. as follows: Charles f.. engraver
at the Apponaug company; George A, or
Meriden, Conn. John NJ, and Joseph II,
Mrs Ralph Johnson of Boston. Mass, and
Emma, who lived with her father and
mother in the village. Mr.. Young was
faithful and upright citizen. He never
took any active interest in public affairs
DEATH OF MRS. wEyrCOTr.
Mrs Charles westcott died at the home
of her husband on the Apponaug ROAD,
last Sunday evening, after brief Illness.
She was we'll and favorably known In
the village of Apponaug, where she had
lived for years. She is survived by her
husband and one step-son, Charles West
cott who is employed as assistant en-
gineer at the Apponaug company. and
son. William Godfrey OF the Central dis
trict, who Is also candidate for repre-
sentative at the election today on the
Democratic and Lincoln Union ticket. Her
funeral will be held this afternoon from
her late residence. at 2:30 O'Clock.
BOYS LOCKED IN.
the victims OF an act which came very
near preventing them from sleeping in
their own beds last Saturday night. On
that evening they decided to attend the
Democratic and Lincoln Union rally in the
town hall, About 10 minutes before the
rally was over they became restless and
decided to see what the town hall was
made Of They climbed UP to the belfry
and there they enjoyed themselves for
half an hour by writing their initials on
the bell and examining same. They de-
cided to descend TO the hall, but when
they got down they found the hall In
darkness the rally was over and the doors
were locked They made all sorts OF noise
for more than an hour to attract the at
tention of passers by. Finally Nathaniel
c. Greene heard the noise and went TO
the door OF the hall. He went for Special
Officer Harrop. who came and released
the prisoners from their cage
After getting out they held consulta-
ton ON the sidewalk for purpose or ex-
planning to their parents the cause of
their lateness. All excuses but the correct
one were made up.
CAMPAIGN OVER.
The political campaign Is over In War
wick for another year The campaign
was a rather one-sided affair. The Demo
Gratis and Independents held meetings
every night, I'm some part OF the town.
ever since the nomination OF candidates
were held The Republican machine had
about two or three rallies.
Charles Greene, who has been employ
ed by ID. G.. Curtis Hardware company OF
Apponaug. has resigned his position TO ac-
cept a position with A. ID. Miner. grocer.
OF this village. William T.. Cranston. tax
collector OF the Apponaug school district,
will succeed Mr.. Greene.
John Kean, formerly shipping clerk at
the Apponaug company, will leave Thurs
day night for Palm Beach, Fla, where
he will locate in the hotel business.
farewell reception will bo rendered Mr..
Kean tomorrow night at his home In An
thony.
The bricks for the flooring I'm the bridge
at Apponaug Print works have arrived,
and at last a dangerous spot Is 30 be aban-
doned. Another footbridge, opposite the
residence of James Quigley, on the same
road, is badly I'm need OF repairira end
tho quicker II Is repaired the sooner the
town will be relieved OF the possibility OF
a suit for damages.
Sunday and Monday brought some old
timers into the village who have not been
seen In the village since last election day.
One or two OF them nadc tho remark
yesterday that they were demanding q
high price for their serviceI