The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-13
APPONAUG

ON Dec I'd last the Warwick town coun-
Gil. which is composed wholly of Repub-
leans. met at the town hall in Apo
naug In special session at p. M. for the
purpose OF granting liquor licenses 10
dealers for the year ending Nov 30. 1903.
President Barber said at this meeting:
THAT in view OF the fact that the town
sergeant. as requested, visited the saloons
throughout the town and reported that
almost all the saloons had not kept their
places of business I'm conformity to the
laws. still the council had decided 10
grant licenses unless where there was
remonstrance to dealer" The presi-
dent also said: THAT saloon-keepers
must keep their places closed on sun
day or have their licenses forfeited
One or two prominent members OF the
Republican party stated after reading
the above statements, that these state
ments were made solely for political capl-
tai for the Republican machine, which
was and is in deplorable condition.
These members also said regarding the
latter statement that II was but drop
in the pam" and that in the course of two
or three weeks the saloons would be do
ing business as OF yore.
This statement WAS proven true yester-
day. The saloons were open Tor business
early in the day. and at frequent inter-
walls crowds could be seen coming out of
the rear entrances There were more In
toxicated men i'm the village yesterday
than on any Sunday for the last nve
weeks.
At the meeting OF the town council in
Apponaug this afternoon the council will
elect town treasurer TO fill the unex-
pired term OF Treasurer George Sheldon,
who resigned two weeks ago on account
of I'll health. Action on this appoint
ment was laid over from the last meet
ing until today. The cause assigned TO
Mr. Sheldon's resignation. In addition To
close application to the duties of the Of
fee and TO the worry incident TO the
towns financial condition, for which, or
course. the treasurer Is In no way 70
blame. but on the other hand, II is safe
to say that had the town had the ser
vices OF Treasurer Sheldon for the past
IA years. Mr.. Chase, the expert account
ant. who is installing new system IN IN
the treasurer's office, would not nave
such a disgraceful report TO make as that
made last Tuesday. at the financial town
meeting Mr.. Sheldon would not allow
the heads Of depatmsntis 10 oenS which has
been one of the chief reasons for the
towns present financial condition. 1t IS
stated on reliable authority that his sue
ceesor will be Herbert w Barber, the
present tax collector. Mr.. Barber. II was
stated. was slated for this position In the
last campaign. but the Republican ma
hence MFR. sheidon's election. Mr.. Shell
don was very willing to be nominated py
the Democrats.
Joseph H. Potter OF Apponaug. the
en- of as a candidate for the position.
NOTES.
John p Abbott. assistant manager or
the Apponaug company, has returned
from New York. where he has been on
business for the past week -,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelly and Miss
Augusta Kelly, who have been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. ". n. Kelly. returned To
their home in Pawtucket yesterday.
Miss Mamie Donahue OF Christian liill
has returned from. Philadelphia, where
she has been visiting friends for the last
three weeks.
The plant OF the Apponaug company
started UP this morning. being closed
since Friday night, repairs having been
made TO the soaping department.
Miss Bridget Harris. superintendent OF
St GATHERINGS Sunday school. who mas
been suffering from severe attack OF
grip. Is recovering.
james King. clerk In Tonge's grocery
store has recovered from an attack OF
the grip.
Miss katherine Quigley attended