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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
NORTH SCITUATE

A volunteer life saving crew is to be or
ganiIed at the Lake.
Stephen B. Atwood is confined to his
home by serious illness.
Work has been begun on Mrs. Esten's
"tea cabin" at the Lake.
There was a large picnic party from
Pawtucket at the Lake on Sunday.
Mrs. Grout Of New Hampshire, is the
guest Of MIR. and Mrs. w. +. Angel.
Mr.. and Mrs William Burgess entertain
ed guests from Providence on Sunday.
The Mt. Peasants defeated the North
Scitustes on Sunday by a score Of S to 4.
Ex-Congressman Page, of Providence, is
seriously i'll with an attack Of bronchitis.
The North Scituates will play the
"Records" of Pawtucket here next Sun
day.
The Library Needle Club meet on Mon.
day afternoon with Mrs. F. ii. Allen OF
Ashland.
Mr.. Charles F.. Salisbury and family
expect to return to their home here about
the middle of June.
Mrs. G. d. Briggs and son Ralph, of
Attleboro, visited with the formers par
snts, Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Corey last week.
Alberto Z. Wood, for many years engag-
ed in the undertaking business here, died
on Tuesday. The funeral services were
held this afternoon.
For plumbing, timing, steam aud gas
piping, 60 to Burnside's in Masonic Build.
Ing, Centerdale, K, l., over twenty years
experience, personal supervision OF all
work, also full line of hardware, &c.
Next Sunday afternoon at the Advent
Church, Rev. J. T. Meehan will speak on
"Living for Christ" Communion service
will be held. In the evening, the pastor
will give a chalk talk, "a Great Promise. /"
Rev. George II. Hubbard of West
Haven, Conn.,, visited relatives in this Sec
ton recently. Mr.. Hubbard, who is a
missionary in China and stationed at Foo
Chow, is in this country on a furlough.
He expects to return in the fall.
Rev. II. Rees Jones, former pastor Of
the Pentecostai Church, North Sctuate,
will conduct baptismal service at Lake
Moswansicut, Sunday, June 9th at p. III
A number of Students of the Pentecostal
Collegiate Inst tute will be immersed al
that time. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all who may wish to attend.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
ROCkLAkD

Business is very good at the Joslin Mill.
A Seaside Bazar will be held this even
ing by the p. w. A. at Ponegansett Hall.
1t is expected that Rev. F. J. Dark will
conclude his labors at the Christian Church
the last of next month.
James {. Nichols Post, G.. A. K. decor
ated the graves Of the soldiers Of the Civil
War in the local cemetery on Thursday
morning snd performed similar service
at North Scituate in the afternoon.
The eighth annual Sunday School con-
vention Of the Scituate and Foster District
will be held at the Rockand Christian
Church, Wednesday, June 5th, afternoon
and evening. General Secretary w. b.
Wilson will give stereopticon lecture in
the evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
FOSTER CENTER.

Frederick A. Angel has sold his farm
to Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Staples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli P. Lowell have Re-
moved to the Vernon Height Farm.
Mrs. Flora Law called on friends in
Danielson and Elmville the pas, week.
John Eddy of Greenville, spent two
days recently with his son, Benjamin Eddy.
A regular meeting of Foster Town
Council will be held next Saturday, June
Ist, 1919.
Mrs. Ann Greene of Providence, was
the recent guest Of Mr., and Mrs. Gardner
Howard.
Mrs. Leslie A. Merrill sold her cottage
this week to Mr.. aud Mrs. George w.
Bull, of Anthony, X. 1.
A. ]. Sweet Of Auburn, an old resident
Of this town, is spending few weeks with
his neice, Mrs. J. II. McGinty.
1t was decided at the annual meeting of
the "Old Home Association" to build re-
ceiving tomb at the Spears Cemetery near
the Centre.
There will be a meeting of the cold
Home Association" at the Town House,
Saturday, June Sth, 1912 at = O'Clock, p.
m TO decide on having an Old Home
Day. All are invited.
At the town election on Monday, the
following officers were elected, There
was no opposition as both Democrats and
Republicans voted for the same candi-
dates. Moderator-Mowry p. Arnold;
Town Clerk-Gardner Howard; Town
Council-John w. Bowen, Harris A. Ham
mond, Charles b. Cole, Warren A. Howard
and George L. Hopkins; Town Treasurer
Ray Howard; Tax Assessors-Brayton
A. Round, Pardon 7. Howard and Edwin
l.. Greene; Justice of Peace-Byron o.
Angel; Town Sergeant-Walter +. SIM
mons; Overseer of Poor Louis G. Cole,
Superintendent of Asylum-Louis c. Cole;
School Committee (for three years.
James s. Tucker.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
Iona In the Public Eye.

Opinions regarding what constitutes
being before the public may vary, but
one Kansas City negro who presides
over the buffet in certain Kansas
City club has an opinion which Ia
original, TO say the least The negro
and customer were engaged In a
friendly debate regarding the formers
age n few days ago. Their respective
opinions varied about twenty years,
the negro holding out for the smaller
number Of years.
You've been around Kansas City
twenty years, and you can't make me
believe you're young" the customer
argued.
"Ah knows Alive been in business
here for a great many years." was the
reply, but that's not saying Ah'm old.
You see. Abs been befoh de public so
long people Jest natchly thinks Ah'm
older than Ah am" - Kansas City
Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
ANTIOCH

Miss Minnie Gardner has gone to work
in Providence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers and family, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor.
Mrs. Delmsr Young spent last Monday
with her mother, Mrs. George A. Henry.
Mrs. Charles Henry spent last Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Ezra Harrington.
Mrs. Almira G.. Potter visited her
daughter, Mrs. J. ] Bates, Of Manton last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Anthony Of Proyi.
deuce, are spending few days with his
sister, Mrs. William Young.
Mrs. Delmsr Young, Mr.. and Mrs
George A. Henry spent last sunday with
her sister, Mrs. Bessie Bates Of Manton.
Mrs. Bertha Graves, who has been i'll at
her sisters, Mrs. <. ]. LipPold, Of the
annex, has returned home and is very
much improved.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
CREENVILLE

Greenville residents,are anxiously await
ing the mill outcome.
A regular meeting of the Town Council
was held last Saturday.
The Greenville cemetery has been put
in fine condition this spring.
Mrs. Abbe Arnold spent Memorial
Day with friends in Providence
Edwin S. Hill of Winsor avenue will
spend the summer at Wakefield.
Leroy Appleby, who recently purchased
the Captain w. b. Floyd place, is making
some extensive improvements there.
A four-page pamphlet published month
ly by the Extension Department of the
Rhode Island State College is sent out
gratuitously, and it is filled with useful
information to those interested in agricul-
ture. This circular may be obtained by
writing to N. X. Stene at the college and
it Is we'll worth a careful perusal
Greenville Grange, No. 81, P of II. held
regular meeting on Tuesday evening
with good attendance. The resignation
of Edwin s.. Hill, gatekeeper, was received
as he is to be away from home, and lanes
L. Winsor was elected to serve the rest Of
the year, being duly installed by Past
Master Baden. One member was taken
in by demit card. Solos were sung by
Mrs. Jennie Winsor, Mrs. l.. A. Hill and
Mrs. Turner. The subject for discussion
at the next regular meeting will be on
What are the Benefits derived from the
use Of Lime on the Soil" A strawberry
social, a sale Of mystery packages, ice
cream, cake, and an entertainment will be
held on June s, and a good program is
being prepared. Violin solos by Mrs
Lydia Handel of Providence and piano
selections by Miss Mary 5. Winsor and
others.
Wallace Hatch, secretary Of the K. l.
tuberculosis Association, in his recent re-
port to the board Of directors Of the AS
sociation, has the following to say about
the work OF his association in Smithheld
The work in Smiihfield has been almost
identical with that in North Providence.
Two very successful lectures have been
given in Georgiaville and another was
planned for Greenvile but postponed on
account Of unfayorable weather. The
Town Council OF Smithhed has un.
animously decided to recommend TO the
Financial Town meeting, an appropriation
Of $4,000 to aid in nursing work during
the present year. II seems likely that the
nurses starting work in both North Provi-
denee and Smith6eld will be successful,
not only in dealing with cases Of sickness
but also 10 preventing considerable
amount Of unnecessary disease through
preliminary studies Of conditions.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
Niaht lisht Machines.

Though the first match appeared In
England as late as 1927, the idea seiz-
ed a genius years before that date.
This advertisement In q London Post
of 1888 gives evidence: For travellers,
mariners. etc. Promethean fire and
phosphorus: G.. Watts respectfully ac-
quaints the public that he has prepar-
ed a large quantity Of machines Of a
portable and durable kind, with pro-
methean fire, paper and match inclos
ed, most admirably calculated to pre-
vent those dlsagreeable sensations
which most frequently arise In the
dreary hour Of midnight, from sudden
alarms, thieves. Ere or sickness"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
HARMONY

Laurel Grange will hold a regular meet
ing on Saturday evening.
l.. B. Steere is repairing the highways
in this section Of the town.
The clambske at the Harmony Hotel on
Sunday was we'll patronized.
An auction of personal property will be
held tomorrow at the Joslin cottage.
The next clambake at the Harmony
Hotel will be held on Sunday, June 9th.
Providence County, Pomona Grange,
will meet with Laurel Grange on Wednes-
day, June Sth. There will be automobile
transportation from Centerdale
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
ICEBOUND ANTARCTlCA.
Twice as Large as All Europe 10 the
South Polar Continent.

The antarctic continent has been es'
as Europe. The evidence OF paleom-
tology is to the effect that Antarctica
was once connected with the more
northern lands, at least with South
America, and that in prehistoric ages
some tremendous convulsion OF the
earths crust resulted in the sinking OF
the submarine" floor. until In some
places II Is now 1900 fathoms, or
more than four miles below the sur
face.
All around the great land mass OF
this continent there is a deep ocean
bed cutting II Off from every other
land OF the earth and setting II apart
as q region more unlike the rest OF
the globe than any other continent OF
island.
Explorations have proved that In
times before the advent OF man upon
the earth this most southern land had
n temperate or even warmer ell
mate. There are fossils, both animal
and vegetable, which indicate this
The formation Of the rocks In Antarc
tica also Is OF volcanic origin and vol
canic activity, notably IN the case OF
Mount Erebus, which is not yet ex
tinct A vast mountain range, per
haps at one time continuation OF the
Andes, exists in Antarctica.-Americau
Review OF Reviews.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
CLAYVILLE

Rev. g. S. Pine spoke at the Clayvlle
Church last Sunday evening.
Quite number Of our residents enter
tanned guests on Memoria. Day.
The Blackstone Colored Giants, strong
team from Providence, will play the How
ard Hills on Sunday.
Beulsh Lodge, ID. Of K. held very suc-
cessful supper and sale last Saturday even
ing. The one act sketch "How the Story
Grew" was given as an entertainment.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
GROTESQUE STUPIDITY.
Some Of Stsnlsy's Experiences With
the African Natives

tno ArFlCdn NdtiNcS
The natives OF central Africa are de-
scribed by the late Sir Henry NJ. STAN
ley In his autobiography as being In
credibly stupid. He tells, for exam
pie, OF one native who. with another
man, was sent I'm n canoe across a
river 10 fetch a company of men to
camp. After waiting an hour Stanley
went 10 the river. where he found the
two padding each in an opposite direc-
ton and blaming the other for his stu
pidity. They were in passion Of ex-
element and quite unable to hear the
advice OF the men across the river. who
were bawling directions to them how
TO manage their canoe.
Another stupid fellow was generally
saved from punishment because his
mistakes were so absurd. One day we
were floating down the Kongo. Near
camping time, as he happened 10 be
bow man, | bade him stand by and
when | called out seize the grass on
the bank 10 stop the boat In little
while we came TO fit place, and !
cried, Hold hard. Kirango"
please God. MASTER" he replied and
forthwith sprang on shore and seized
the grass with both hands while we. of
course, were rapidly swept on down
stream.
The boats crew roared at the rldicu'
lous sight. Nevertheless his stupidity
cost the tired men hard pull up river,
for not every place was available for =
camn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
ITAlYS LUCKY TRAMPS.
The State Shelters Them and Food and
Drink Come Easy.

Drink Come Easy.
Assuredly the tramp In Italy is a
man 10 be envied. Save for a coat 10
his back and shoes 10 his feet there
are few things which he need worry
about as he passes from village 10 VII
lage in that country OF blue skies and
sunshine. Food he can find I'm The
vineyards and on the fig trees. drink Is
obtalnable almost for nothing. so plen.
tiful is wine. and shelter Is provided
for him gratis by a benevolent gov
ernment.
Il was often struck during my re-
cent journey In northern Italy by the
delightful public dormitories which are
erected by the roadsides throughout
the country, especially In the valleys
leading from the Mediterranean coast
10 the hill towns OF LigurIa.
visited dormltorio publlco on the
highway near Camporosso. In the Ner.
via valley. and surely no wayfarer
could desire n more charming resting
place. The authorities have placed II
under the shade OF the olive trees. 80
that, however hot the sun may be,
the footsore traveller can obtain his
much needed siesta In perfectly cool
place. Ii looked SO attractive. stand
ing there In the shade, that l myself
was almost tempted 10 escape from the
sunshine and seek refuge beneath its
hospitable roof."-Wide World Maga-
zine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
SOUTH SCITUATE

A number from here went to Rocklaud
Memorial Day morning.
Rev. George S. Pine officiated at Trinity
Church last Sunday afternoon.
The evening exercises at the Battey
Meeting House last Sunday evening were
we'll attended.
The Scituatc Financial Town meeting
will be held on Monday, June 3rd at the
Old Town House.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
Difference In Speech.

Polly-You can never tell much about
a man from his speech. Belle-Thats
right There's Chollle, for instance
who shutters terribly. He proposed TO
me FIVE minutes after we met, and II
took Jack, who Is the most yoluble
fellow In the world, three years.-Phil-
sdelphla Record.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
This Life Of Ours.

At the end Of life we discover that
we have passed nearly one-half OF II IN
being happy without realizing II and
the other IN imagining that we were
miserable
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
Coi,ldnit See Iharn.

Joke seiler-D Ind you receive my let
ter and that batch Of jokesf Editor
received tie letter. but didn't see
the jokes Satire.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-05-31
SPOILED the Game.

1--WE made rule in our card club
that no member should be allowed to
win more than two prizes during the
season"
was it n successT'
Not exactly. As soon as lady won
two prizes she dropped out"-Detrolt
Free Press
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-30
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The Proposed woman's College

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 It is gratifying not to say assuring, to read the editorial fin your issue of Thurs day relative to the proposed womans col lege for Birmingham. The sentiment of the editorial is the more highly prized because of the absence of undue strain or coloring of the sensational sort which so often attends on a proposed undertak- ing like this. The practical tone and con servative spirit of the suggestions made are far more assuring than they would be if presented in highly wrought fash ion.
 The institution cannot be successfully established by iarlng headlines and nent establishment and security it must be attended throughout by business de- liberation. The question first of all to be settled is, Shall we have a womans col iege of the highest grade? That favora- bly, determined, and all the rest of the way should be taken along the ordinary lines of business principles.
 That a college like the one proposed should be located at Birmingham seems
 
 sons for the school are directly sug- gested. The first of these is thatin recog- hilton of the importance of great school like this, every other city of the size oi ours and some even much smaller have esta ablished such. IL is rare to find city of even respectable size that does not foster a school like this. Atlanta has two Nashville q number, Montgomery one. Tuscaloosa one, Marion two, and thus in multiplied numbers the locations might be named. All these schools are liberall.' patronized. It was a saving of that great educator. Dr. Henry Tutwiler, that d school of worth once founded would not be without patronage, and general, in proportion to it's worth.
 Birmingham enjoys advantages of sli- perior character for an institution like the one under consideration. It is one of the great railway centers of the south It's superior climate has been so often a matter of comment that 1t would seem commonplace to mention it here. The educational spirit already shown in the esta ablishment of the colleges for young men, in the maintenance of excellent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-30

seminaries for girls and in the public school system, exceeded in superiority by none known to the present writer-all these snow the spirit of our city educa- tionally. The sanitary influence of ali these is in thorough accord with the Christian association buildings for both sexes, as well as with our numerous fine churches. and much else It would be gratifying to include a great public li- brary, which we have not. as vet, but unless all signs fail. that will become q great reality at no distant day.
 Ours is a great cominerc.a mart. II throbs with energy and thnnders with the din of activity. Our furnaces and fac tories. mills and manufactores. great stores and banks. and other immense in terestss besides, have given Birmingham deserved pre-eminence everywhere. Yet we have only begun career of commer- cia1 greatness. The logic of events shows that with the completion of the Panama canal will come shift in the capital and population of the country southward Our present cities with their aboundinf facilities will lure immense increase alike of capital and of population. Were these the be-all and the end-all of our aim, our ei,iligeti tion wonld become unbalanced out of pose. and 1opsded. There are needed, therefore. agencies to refine and purify to broaden and elevate the human Ities. The home presided over by the cul- tured amenities of womanhood is the fountain source of that which makes life sweet and beautiful All history teaches that people are just as good as its women-no better. As is woman so is so- cety. so is civilization, A college of the highest grade for the development of ~-on,an, for her preparationf for the in- dispensable functions of genuine life would be a fitting continuation to the greatness of. Pirmingham The nunereu us enterprises already established are the pride of our city. and a wr n7n's c,llne-s would be it's chief glory There is no req son why we should not have here an in stitution like this and one that would be the equal of any It could at this sage comhire ail the aS--anne7 r->-ri--t-,,~--ts is of other great schools. without the coni- monplace and the advantase won~ ne unspeakable in importance. Our daughters could be as well educated at homo as else where: the holding and refining influence would be manifold in the homes and the society of the city: the spirit of culture intelligence. and nf social advancement would be everywhere present, and the welding power of a school like this would unify the sentiment of the city as nothing else could.
 I have purposely reserved Tor the last consideration to be presented that of the revenue to be derived from school like that of the proposed woman's college. While this should not dominate ia the es- .rhsshmeut of gerat seat of learning. it is not unworthy of place among the other considerations. A great school cor 7 ducted by the most advanced methods. broad in it's scope of equipment for rest life preparation. would not he without it's attraction to many of the hest reopIe ce the land to locate at Birmin ghan: Many thousands of money that go each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-30
|MPROVEMENTSAT
 ATHENS COLLEGE

Athens. August 29.-(Special. )-The elegant improvements at Athens col 1ege made possible by the generosity of the devoted citizenship of the thriv-
 ing little city of Athens. are almost finished, the new music hall excepted Owing to delays in getting plans ac- cepted the structure will not be com pleted until early winter. but those in charge of the work are more anx- ious that it should be perfect in ev- cry detail of construction than that 1t should be rushed to imperfect com pletion.
 The spacious assembly room opened on the first floor of the main building is now in "applie pie order. This room is a square. 40 by 40 feet. with a 15- foot ceiling supported by beautiful Ionic columns. The woodwork. is glist- ening white. the painted walls a soft shade of bun with drop ceiling of cream set off with dark moulding.
 The room is furnished very taste fully, several handsome oil portraits of those who have been notably con nected with the college in the past adorning the walls. Among those most deserving mention is that of Madame Childs of tender memory. done by Paul Menzel. A beautiful bronze bust of Edgar Allen Poe, a reproduction of the famous Zolnay bust occupies con spicuous position This bust was pre- sented to the college by the Daughters of the American revolution.
 The decorations in the chapel are in harmony with the assembly room and the library, with the exception that the chapel woodwork Is finished in Flemish oak and the ceiling heavily beamed
 The student body will be delighted with those artistic improvements and with the dainty decorations in the bed- rooms. The workmen will not be able to complete the work in the main building before September 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-30
RATE OF DISCOUNT
 RAISED IN LONDON

London. August 2s. The rate of dis count of the Bank of England was raised from 3 to per cent today American securities were quiet and featureless. however
 The bank raised it's rate as protec- tive measure against the influx of bills receivable. Though the institution is in a strong position to meet the gold ex- rorts to Egypt, yet the increasing num- Der of Anefiean and other finance bills. teing offered nog. made the money mar ket excitable and the discount rates were iaised. This action forced numerous bills into the Bank of England It was found necessary in consequence to raise the rate cle month earlier than was the case last year. The indebtedness of the mar lset to the bank in consequence of re- cent heavy discounts is expected to en- able the central institution in it's capacity to make the higher rate effective.