The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-16
OLNEYVILLE
HAPPENINGS.
Mr.. Kennedy's Visitor From the
Emerald Isle.
Mr.. Bowling Well Pleased With Rhode
Island Notes From the Squar:.

Michael Dowling, n wealthy gentleman
from Ireland, who is making tour Of
the United States, and calling upon all
who come from his part OF the old coun-
try, called upon James II. kennedy of
Kennedy IL Cough this morning and
stated that he could not think of return
ing TO ireland before seeing portion of
Rhode Island. He was very much pleased
with his stay of few weeks within its
borders. MIR. Bowling left for st. Louis
this noon.
CIVIL CASES IN COURT.
Two civil cases were heard in the
Eighth District Court yesterday, the first
being that of the International Food Co.
Of Indianapolis vs. l.. III. Holman of
Cranston for an account of Sl5 Holman
convinced the court that tho company
had ali agent in this part of the county
who would sell goods in some way or an
other. The agent wanted Mr.. Holman to
act as agent for the company. but the
latter had no desire to do so. The agent
finally agreed TO send some goods to him
on consignment and so stated on the con
tract between himself and Mr.. Holman.
The agent neglected to make the same
statement to the company he represented.
The case was decided in favor OF Mr.
Holman.
The other case was that OF George A.
Rice vs.. Il. j. Crabb. Mr.. Rice claimed
that Mr.. Crabb purchased a piano from
an agent of the company OF which Mr..
Rice Is manager ana had failed to pay
FOR the same. MIR. Crabb said that the
agent forcibly took from his house an or
gan valued at 500 and left in its place a
piano, without his consent, and this was
clearly proven, so much so that the YER
dict -Mas-a-re restoration and d-cost for the
defendant. Mr. Rice claimed "a jury trial
KILLED THE OWL AT LAST.
Joe Barden Of South Sctuate came to
town yesterday afternoon and had In his
possession monster "cat" owl, measur-
ing from tip to tip six feet.
Joe said that the "old chap" had both
cred him lot lately. and was so cute
that the people up there couldn't get a
shot at him. Joe gave q hen some poison
aud thea put the hen out in the field ana
the owl eat the hen and died.
HIGH WATER SERVICE.
The high watev services for Johnston is
how assured for workmen have sue
ceeded In loyipg the pipe fr; IN Merino
Pond and under the tracks OF the old
Providence and Springfield railroad
Considerable trouble was looked for at
this location, but the matter has finally
been patched up, and the work will now
he pushed forward with all possible haste
and IL is lexpected that the work will be
completed before cold weather sets in.
There is but u small lot of pipe to lay on
Egan street on the Provid encs side of the
pond TO Manton avenue, and on Chat
let street on tie Johnston side to
Hartford avenue.
Ii is thought that VIII en the high pres
sure is connected with Hartford avenue
that the force will be sufficient for the
pntlro town all nina IA ha
neoted.
GENERAL MENTION.
Mcsscr Grammar school has always been
prominent in athletics among the SCHOOLS,
anu has always put some pretty good
teams afield. but the eleven OF this year.
although it is not as heavy or rs well
fitted for mass plays, far surpasses any
Of its predecessors in systematic paying.
Capt. Euurt Is To he complimented ard
Alr. Troy, tho coach is to be praised as
the results are very satisfactory proof OF
his methods of training.
Postmaster Walter ID. Harris went to
Boston this morning. where he will
attend the New England Postmasters'
Edward Hanlon was arrested on Syra.
cuse street last night by Patrolman Wetb.
Hanlon had in his possession danger
Gus weapon in the form of n hatchet.
Nt - " Nib'h tnlS
William A. Phillips sold under mort
gage sale property of Michael Nc Glucky
on North Allen street.
Sergeant Holbrook went to LIMERICK
Yesterday md recovered j ohm H. HarloT's
bicycle, which bad been disposed of by
James Whelden, VINO is now in Jail.
Edward McKenna, the well known and
popular "halfback, has signed with the
Broadway Athletic Club, the addition
giving the club formidable line.
Arrangements are being made 10y the
Golden Circle Social club TO secure per-
panent quarters in Woods hall
The Young Mems Literary and Social
'lub held n weil-attended meeting last
'vening, when vote OF thanks was ex-
ended To- Pocasset Fire Co. of Cranston
or the royal reception rendered the mem-
)ers of the club a, few evenings ago
Mere than 200 scholars Of the French
'arochial school on Harrison street, I'm
harge of the sisters, visited the fair OF
he Harrison street French church at
rons hall yesterday afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. John Williams returned
rom their weduing trip last evening and |
10 now under their own Roof, at the |
orner Of Waterman ana Webster avenues. !
AT the meating Of Outing club last |
vening the following were appointed 10 |
rrange for n hall: William Feeney, John |
lynn, Thomas ksllev. Edward Hague,
william Donohue, William Conroy and /
homns Hunt An interesting address |
'as made by James Shechan.
Councilman Calef who l. chairman of !
he committee on claims was called 10 the l
own hall this forenoon by Town Treas /
ror Davis 90 talk over matters IN rcla- /
ION to new suit for a. m lyes which /
'as brought by a citizen caiiy this morn /
nv.
Patrick Kelly OF Engine ~ on Mantop |
a ...as.. a..
Nv bahy was born io him last night