Hughesdale Chemical Works. The village of Hughesdale is situated about four miles from Providence, and contains about three hundred inhabitants. The Hughesdale Chemical Works are located here, which were established in 1860, by Thomas Hughes, giving employment to two men, and doing a business of about $5,000 annually. In 1871, a company was incorporated, with Thomas H. Hughes, President; Thomas F. Hughes, Treasurer, and Wm. H. Hughes, Secretary. This company at present are doing a business of about $100,000 annually, and give employment to some 50 men.