Providence County Obituaries
 

Mrs. Marie HALDE, widow of Peter Halde, died yesterday, at her residence, 48 Parker street, Central Falls.  The deceased was 38 (or 33) years o age and was highly respected.  The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the Church of the St. Jean Baptiste on Quincy avenue, and interment will be at Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery. [Pawtucket Times, Sep 25, 1899, Submitted by Karen Seeman]

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HORTON, Andrew  - man named Andrew Horton was accidentally poisoned in Chepachet, R. I., on Friday. It appears that he was suffering from the effects of a four weeks spree, and while very sick he called for rum, which his daughter attempted to give him to stop his vomiting, when she by mistake administered a potion of corrosive sublimate, from the effects of which the unfortunate man died in about three hours. [Campaign Atlas and Bee, 09/01/1860 - submitted by Candi H.]

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HOWE, Mr Elisha - Agent of the Hope Cotton Manufacturing Co, Providence, R I, was killed on Thursday of last week, when he fell thru the scuttle from the 3d floor. Mr Howe was about 35 yrs of age & has left an amiable wife & one child. -Amer [Daily National Intelligencer, JAN 15, 1821 - Submitted by K. Torp]

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