The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-01-28
LOCAL NEWS.

DR. James y. Reid, who has been con-
fined TO his residence on Baltimore street
for some time, has recovered
SIR. and Mrs. X. ID. Browne Of 79 Oak
Street, spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
K w. Clemence OF Greenvil'e, K. l.
The Alumni Of St. Theresa's school on
Manton avenue, are TO hold a minstrel
show on Monday evening, February 7Sth.
Local business men in all lines report
substantial gain in trade during the past
week and ale looking for an excellent sea-
sons trade
The K bert Emmett Literary Associa-
tion will hold its annual reunion and con
cert in the Royal Theatre, Sunday evening,
March 5th
The Young Ladies Sodality OF ST.
Teresa's Church held a very successful
necktie and apron party in the assembly
rooms Tuesday evening.
The members of Manufacturers' Lodge
Of Odd Fellows will make fraternal visit
to Canonicus Lodge in Columbia Hall on
Weybosset street this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". III. French and
daughter left Thursday night by the
Merchants & Miners $. ). Co, for Jackson
vile, TO stay for the balance Of the winter.
The funeral OF Sarah A. widow Of AL
fred Hough, a member for many years OF
Faith Lodge OF Odd Ladies, was held at
the Church Of the Messiah this afternoon
Mr.. Patrick ]. Coonev for a number of
years patrol driver at the Chaffee street,
station and later in the same capacity, has
resigned as driver for position as janitor
and is now located at the Plain street
station.
Tuesday evening OF last week, "a OF the
meml ers of the Olneyville Nest, bowling
teams, enjoyed a turkey supper at the
Olneyville Hotel. This festive occasion
marks the end OF the hrst tournament OF
the season.
The superior quality OF +. G. Baker 6
Sons Beef Scrap aud Poultry bone Is
proven by the increase OF egg production.
Give il trial and be convinced See
advertisement on first page.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. ID. Browne OF 7o Oak
Street, entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Henry II.
French and Miss Clara French OF Anthony
Avenue, at dinner last Sunday, before their
departure for a stay in Florida.
This evening the officers elect Of the
Rhode Island Branch of the American
Independence Union will be installed by
Prof Waz. of Harvard University, who
| will also deliver an address.
Thursday forenoon, as or more members
OF the Junior Chamber Of Commerce called
at the Atlantic Mills, to whom Messrs.
Everett + Salisbury, the agent, and Fred
A. Cooley extended every courtesy pos
sible.
Joseph, son OF Mr. and Mrs. Nicheal I.
Braney, underwent a surgical operation al
| Syracuse. N. Y. a few days ago, he having
been injured in football game. He was
a member Of the crack club OF q college In
that city.
The choir Of St. Andrews Episcopal
Church held concert and sale "Wednesday
evening OF last week. The choir was
assisted by Miss Florence Newal and the
Excelsior Quartet. The proceeds are to
be devoted to the music fund OF the church.
The Salvation Army Band assisted by
Mrs. Waterman, Miss Hilda Vickers, Miss
Alma Elliott and quartet consisting OF
| Harold Thomas, Stephen Amison, John
| Wheater and Herbert Gulliver under the
auspices Of the Brothe rhood Of the Taber-
nacle NJ. K. Church gave very pleasing
concert in the church, which was literally
patronized.
James Ward, a we'll known young man
who for many years hss lived at I3 Edna
street, died at the Rhode Island Hospital
at an early hour last Friday morning
The young man had been in i'll health for
| az. kx.s -
I day morning that his condition was con-
sidered serious. He leaves a sister and
brother.
The Home Committee OF Olneyvlle
Nest Of Owls met Sunday and organizedla as
follows: Chairman, Joseph J. Delaney;
Treasurer, William r. Rowe; Secretary,
Peter r. Ryan, James Hunt, Thomas Bur.
| dick, lanes Mines, Benjamin Harebine,
| lanes Feeney and Peter r. Reilley. The
organization will hold banquet in their
hall on Stokes street, Monday evening.
On Monday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry o Crandall entertained a large
party OF friends at whist, the proceeds be-
/ ing donated the st. Vincent de Paul Asy-
lum on Regent avenue The winners were
the Misses Annie O'Brien and Mae
McHugh and John Breen and Joseph Far.
ley. There was a short musical program
and a luncheon.
The funeral Of Sabina c., widow Of
George c. Spring, aged o8 and for many
years a resident Of Greenville who died at
the Old Ladies' Home. 50 Oak street, Sun
day morning, was held at the undertaking
psrlors Of !. Will Carpenter & Son, Wed.
nesday morning at 1000 o'clock, the Rev.
ID. l.. Bennett officiating. The interment
was at Oxford, Mass.
Louis l.. Roberts, IL years old and one
Of the best known French speaking resi-
dents Of Rhode Island, committed suicide
al his home, I38 Whitehall street, Monday
evening by shooting himself lie had for
a number OF years beer employed in the
tea and coffee trade, which he disposed of
about three months ago, since which
time he had been dispondent. fIe leaves a
widow, two sons, two sisters and brother.
The funeral OF John Z Rowan, who for
~ years was Superintendent Il St. AIMS
Cemetery, was held al the residence Of his
cousin, Miss Catherine Walsh, COS Broad
wav, Monday morning. A Mass Of Re-
QUEEN was celebrated at Ct. .Msry's
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