The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17
.0LNEYvILLE
Former Town Councilman Held
Up and Robbed Last Night
Car Co|Ildes With Delivery
Wagon Of the R. [. Rose Co.

About II o'clock last night Charles
Adams, former resident Of Johnston and
al one time a member OF the town coun-
ell. called at the Chaffee street police
station and told Lieut.. Tyler he had been
held up on Killingy avenue by two men
and robbed OF 50. Mr.. Adams who is now
resident OF Auburn, called upon
friend George Norton. at the Manton
Village last evening and met a number
OF his old associates. He left them about
10 o'clock TO go 10 the home OF another
friend on Killingly avenue and had not
proceeded far from Manton avenue when
one Of the men grabbe1 him, threw him
TO the ground, and sa, upon him. while
the second went through his pockets.
Mr. Adams says both men were larger
and younger than he and he saw at
glance IL would not profit him 10 put up
4 a fight especially as he had only a small
aomunt OF cash with him. After hearing
his story the lieutenant heard with much
pleasure that the affair took place in the
town OF Johnston. So he called up Chief
of Police Klmball OF that place and no.
tined him of the robbery At the same
time he sent out word to the men on the
outskirts TO he on the lookout for the two
men. Mr.. Adams giving an excellent de-
scription OF them
WILL PLAY FOR $50 A SIDE.
To make the ball game between the
Olneyville and the American Locomotive
teams more interesting a purse OF s25 a
side has been posted Both tetms express
confidence OF victory No teams have
PLAYED more interesting games on the
Merino Flats this season than these did
last Saturday and IL was necessary for
them 10 play II innings TO get decision
The Olneyvilles got the winning run but
the locomotive makers regarded that as
a fuke II was this team that suggested
the s25 a side. Manager Mathews OF the
Olneyville club did not hesitate about the
matter. butp reduced the cash.
A CAR AND WAGON COLLIDE.
Manton avenue car and one of the
r. l.. Rose company delivery wagons
collided on Manton avenue last evening.
Daniel O'Neil. who was I'm charge of the
wagon. was thrown from his seat, but
was not injured. one OF the front wheels
OF the wagon was wrecked.
GONE TO THE FAR WEST.
c. J. Heating. we'll known resident of
Killngley avenue, left last evening for
New York. From there he will start on
Monday for an extended trip through the
far West and South. During his travels
ne will pay a visit TO Mrs. Keatings pa
rents at St Joseph Mo. Mr.. Heating
will be away for six weeks or more.
COULD NOT IDENTIFY HIM
Patrolman Mccain arrested a jolly man
on the square last evening, who IL was
believed held up a man named Jacorttz
some time ago. Jacoritz went TO the sta
ton, but was not able to identify the
man, so he was discharged.
GENERAL MENTION.
Patrolman Martin p. Feeney Of the day
squad at the Chaffee street station, start
ed on his annual vacation this morning.
portion OF which he. with his family.
will spend with relatives at Springfield.
Mass
Albert f. Wilson well known in lnsur-
ance circles. died at his residence II La
ban street Wednesday evening His
funeral will be held at the Tabernacle NJ
f. church tomorrow afternoon at ?
o'clock
Patrolman Sullivan picked up Alphisn
Aubin, years old. In the square yester-
day afternoon and sent him to the station
where he was called for later by his
mother of Rill street
Miss Abbie Brownell. clerk, Charles w.
Rhodes, William Pierce and Charles En-
merson. carriers at the local postoffice
are enjoying their annual vacation.
Daniel Cash and William Nancy, well
known I'm this section. left last evening
for an ocean voyage to Baltimore. They
will remain away until after Labor Day.
The trolley system at the Atlantic mills.
which has been installed TO convey yarn,
etc. from one mill to the other, was put
into commission this morning.
H. NJ. NORM, the veteran blacksmith.
has purchased the old blacksmith shop
at 662 Broadway.
There was nothing out OF the ordinary
routine business at the meeting Of Ivan
hoe odge. knights OF Pythias. last even
ing.
Blackberry Cordial. Csc; Cascarets. l0c.
. grain Qunine Pills. 25c per 100; john
stons Headache Powders. in package,
l0c.: Atwood's Bitters l9c.: Cascarets, 10, |
q and Soc: Arabian Balsam, 10; Pears
Soap 10; Gem Balsop. 10; Toilet Paper,
large rolls, &C.; Matted MIX, 80; Mellens
Food, % and So Bromo Seltzer. l0c Lam |
bert's death 10 lice. 2oc.; instant Bug |
Killer 23c. We give legal stamps with all |
purchases we issue money orders. register !
letters stamps. postal, etc. Byron A. |
Smith. Prescription Druggist 10 Olney- |
Vile square.