The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-11
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. w. III. Arnold and sister, MRS. |
Hammond OF Messer street, left on Thurs |
day for Eden. Fla,
Mrs X. n. Sewell Of 245 Eastwood Ave
has been called 20 Brocktou, Mass. by the
serious illness Of a relative.
Mrs. Irving S. Cook is the Chairman
Of the committee and Miss Sarah Mel
lor, the district nurse, is Secretary
Treasurer.
Edward ] Clary, contractor, has receiv-
ed an order from l.. w. Peckham to lay
his wood floors all through his house at
Morgan Mills.
The Mothers Friendly Chapter of the
Church Of Messiah he'd a supper and en-
tertainment in the Parish House on Troy
street, Wednesday evening
The Laurel Hill Catholic Club, which is
composed Of young ladies of 81. Anthouy's
Church on Plaiufisld street, held verg
literally patromzed whist party in Library
Hall, Wednesday evening.
Olneyvlle Nest Of Owls will hold con-
cert in the Royal Theatre, Sunday even
ing for the benefit OF the Widows and
Orphans Home at South Bend. Ind. The
committee in charge. expect 10 realize
about $500.
John Jones, the veteran carrier, who has
been confined to his residence, 7s Grand
Avenue from injuries received by falling
on the ice some time ago, is not improving
as fast as his many friends desire.
The community's responsibility for
its babies is the central thought OF
Baby Week" The slogan: Better
babies, better homes and better broth
ers and sisters" was adopted by the
committee for the town of Smithheld.
Olneyville Ladies Nest of Owls was one
year old Tuesday evening and the event
was observed with an entertainment, dane
ing and supper The officers and some OF
the members of Olneyville Nest were the
especial guests.
AT he meeting Of Manufacturers Lodge
OF Odd Fellows, Tuesday evening, the
iniiietory degree was conferred upon one
candidate aud two applications for msm
/ bership were received. The first degree
will be conferred at the meeting next Tues.
day evening.
! The funeral OF Ann, widow Of lanes
Coouey and mother OF Patrick Cooney
who for many years was patrol driver at
the Chs flee Street Station, was held at her
late residence, 9 Yale Avenue. She was a.
mong the oldest and best known women of
the Mount Pleasant section.
The funeral of Henry c Carpenter, so
years old and life long resident Of this
section was held at his late residence 48
Pocasset Avenue Thursday afternoon For
many years the deceased was foreman Of
the machine shop Of the Builders Iron Co
but retired a number OF years ago He
leaves a widow, one son, Captain Charles
CARPENTER Of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 8.
and two brothers, Cyril and Byron.
Edward J. Clary has announced his
candidacy for position on Council ticket
in the Eighth Ward and from what can be
learned, "his hat is / II the ring" Mr.
Clary has been in conference with mem
bers OF the party in the ward and con
sideration has been promised and Ia the
meantime, something like campaign is
being carried on to show that his candidacy
| has good backing. Mr.. Clary is a resi-
dent OF the Unio1 avenue section.
The funeral of Mary A., widow Of
Thomas Csnavey, was held at the resi-.
dence OF her brotherin.law, William VI.
Tanning at n Putnam street, this morning
and was followed with Requiem Mass a,
the Church Of the Blessed Sacrament on
Academy avenue. Mrs Cansvey, for a
number Of years had been employed in the
Drawing In Department" Of the Paragon
Mills and was said to be the most expert
and fastest operator in this line Of mill
work. She leaves two children.
The funeral OF Thomas r. Kelly, who
for long time was clerk for Hugh O'Con
nor at 1916 Westminster Street, and one
Of the best known Of the Younger genera.
,ion OF Trishmen, was held at his late resi-
dence rI3 Putnam Stree, The Young man
was born in Irelasd j5 years ago, and was
interested in the Offices Of the Robert Ern.
met Literary Association, Division 70 An
cieni Order Of Hibernians and the Emmet
Rife. lie, at the time Of his death he'd The
position 81 lieutenant in the last usmel
organization, which with the Coss, Artill
cry Band, acted a. escort for the cortege
There was a mass Of requiem At ST. Mary,
Church, the Rev. r.. ]. r. Downing ofici.
ating. The bearers werei Sergeanis Jobn
Mullsney. B. ~. McGovern, James Cav.
igsn. Fstrick MeCardls, Thomas Lough
and Andrew Quinn and Lieut., James Gar
rshan was in charge. The intermen, was o.
st. Ann Cemetery. He leaves a widow and
three children. one sister. Mrs lame,