The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-08
OLNEYViLLE.
William Knight Tried for Refusing
to Support Family.
A Close Resemblance That Caused Trouble.
The Cadets Social.
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5HH NEws BUREAU, OLnnYvLLu
No. Hartford Avsnua
In the Eighth District Court this morn
Ing William A. Knight, charcoal ped
dler from Scituate, was sdjudged guilty
OF non-support and sentenced to six
months at the State Farm. Ho appealed
and furnished surety for his appearance
at the higher court. 1t is sad case,
Knight having abandoned his wife and
-four. children, one little daughter being
a cripple. 80
His wife and children have received as
sistance from neighbors and the town OF
johnston, whose authorities instituted
the complaint upon which Knight was
called into court this morning. Tho
family reside in Johnston at present.
Francisco Feronti, for assault. was
fined go and costs A charge CT "threats
to kill" which his wife made against
him, was withdrawn. upon payment of
costs amounting to So and thereupon
chief of police Holbrook took hand in
the affair and charged him with assault
with the result as stated.
HIS DOUBLE CAUSED HIM TROUBLE.
Some months ago q coat and ladies
cloak were stolen from the house of Rich
ardson the furniture dealer at Manton.
Two men were concerned in the affair,
fined. His companion left town the next
day and has not been heard of in this
vicinity since. Yesterday one of the
Sixth Station policeman believed he saw
the long looked for man crossing the
square, and invited him to accompany
him to the station. There the man was
put through one of Captain Leavitt's
was not as expected. The fellow told a
story which the captain was forced TO be-
lieve. He accounted for himself and dis
claimed any knowledge OF Manton.
Suddenly light dawned on HIM and he
exclaimed, ''it must be my brother. He
for him, arrested in Fall River for steal
ing IS that be was guilty of taking, and
here am called to account for more of
his deviltry."
The double was dismissed. Afterwards
he told friend that he should always be
fearful after this lest wrongs OF his
brother were laid to him, and sometimes
ness men who know the man who was
called.to the station yesterday say that he
is q straightforward fellow.
THE CADETS COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL
About 100 people enjoyed the compll-
mentary social given by the Olneyville
Temperance Cadets last evening to the
patrons OF their late fair.
Jospeh Rowley, the successful caDdi-
date for the watcn, was presented with a
gold watch. chain and charm made from
ten dollar gold piece. Sergeant X. Mo
Carrick, who won the honors when
competing for the championship of the
State In a prize drill during the late fair,
was presented with gold medal
Mr.. McCarrick joined Co. &, second
regiment, Oct. 20, 1893, under Captain
Lyt bgoe, holding the championship of
the state since he entered the company.
This is the fifth medal won by him.
IvANHoE ENTERTAINs.
Ivanhoe Lodge, Knights OF Pythias, at
their castle ball in Odd Fellows building,
was visited last evening by Grand
Chancellor Andrew Mckenzie and Board
| of Grand Officers. Delegates were present
from Perseverance,, Abraham lincoln and
Lafayette Lodges, and representatives
from the various Lodges In the State were
noticeable In the large attendance pres
ent. Following the routine work OF the
| meeting a social session was enjoyed and
a supper was served in the lower hall.