The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
OLNEYVILLE
BaTrows Says He Was Attacked
and Robbed On Highway
Flynn Notifies Police That His
Watch Has Been Returned

Jonn BarroWS, whose home Is IN
Johnston. called a; the Chaffee Street
Capt. Marston that while on his way
home Sunday evening. two big men
jumped upon him from behind clump
OF bushes on Kllingly avenue. and
robbed him of small amount OF money,
and scarf pin. When asked why he did
not report the case earlier he said he
dare 10 venture out until daylight After
he had told his thrilling story, and the
captain learned that the robbery was
committed over the city line, Barrows
Police Kimball OF Johnston. He was also
told by the captain that the local police
would assist In running the robbers
down.
GOT HIS WATCH BACK.
Michael Flynn made a second call on
the police yesterday. and II proved
pleasing one. His first call was on Mon
day and then he reported that while
attending an auction on Broadway Sat.
his watch. chain and charm. His call
yesterday was for the purpose OF in
forming the police that his watch had
at the same time he could not account
for the watch being lost.
AUTO AND CARRIAGE COLLIDE.
An automobile with the number 40 at
tached, and trolley car collided at the
corner OF Westminster and Perry
put out OF commission. The auto was
going az fair rate of speed. and the
man driving IT made an Unsuccessful ef-
fort TO pass the car. The wrecked ma
chine was towed away later in the even
ing.
DEATH OF MRS. SMITH.
Sarah r., wife OF Leander Smith. died
AT her home on the Central pike John
ston. yesterday. and her funeral will be
held tomorrow at o'clock. Mrs Smith
was we'll known I'm this vicinity. and
was OF a kindly disposition. ready with
her time and means TO help those in need
or In distress.
WILL PARTICIPATE.
Court Gen. Sheridan. Foresters OF
America. held a meeting In Stokes hall
last evening. at which one candidate was
Initiated and the report OF the auditors
was made and accepted. 1t showed that
the court Is In a healthy financial con-
dition. The invitation from Grand Chief
Ranger John Il. Keefe TO take part in
Foresters Day observance at Crescent
Park was accepted.
WANT A GOOD ONE.
Fire company No. 10 would not mind
now II they had what the firemen call "a
hot one" for one OF the new engines pur-
chased by the commission was installed
at their house on Plainheld street yester-
day. brush fire would make them
mad at this stage OF the game.
GENERAL MENTION.
Sergt Bennett OF the Chaffee street po-
lice station was reported sick at roll call
last evening and Patrolman Wilkinson.
who was reported sick at roll call Sun
day night. reported for duty last evening
Anthony Christopher OF l6 Greeley
street made call at the Chaffee street
police station yesterday afternoon and re-
ported that while on Gladstone avenue
some one stole hts IS pair OF eyeglasses
from the seat OF his wagon.
The funeral of Mary, wife OF William
Gleason. was held at her late residence,
1877 Julian street this morning, at $40
o'clock, followed by service at St
Mary's catholic church.
George Seecard OF s4 Joslin street Is
missing from home. John is about Is
years old and according to the police blot
ter has large crop Of red hair.
II the person who lost a pocketbook on
Atwell's avenue last night will call at 7S1
on that thoroughfare the property will be
restored.
Ann Nicol OF 13 Camden avenue report
ed the loss OF a valuable ring
Emmarlo Petit. Il years old. Is report
ed missing from HIS home. No. / Julian
street
Manufacturers lodge of odd Fellows and
Perseverance, lodge, knights OF Pythias,
will meet this evening.