The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-18
OLNEYvILLE
Man Tries To Stab WOman-Funeral
of Luke Hanley-rlr. Garland
Will Recover-A Costly Nap-Mr.
Becker Dies-MinOr rIentiOn.

II reports are true. the young lady
who was referred TO in this column
last evening as having two pros
pective husbands and called upon with
one OF them a local notary public for
advice Is In a peck OF trouble. for she
tion this morning and reported that
one OF the men attempted TO stab her
with a knife I'm a mill on Valley street
yesterday afternoon, and she was so
much disturbed that she was afraid
10 go into the mill this morning. She
could talk but little English. but about
all that could be learned the man from
Philadelphia would not allow her to
marry the Providence chap. and now
the Providence chap tells her that IL
she does not marry him he. like the
Philadelphia chap, will kill her.
The case is being Investigated by
the police.
HAD POOR COMPANY
Jesse Watson. whose home is on
Valley street. was the only guest at
the Chafree street police station last
TO be just about what he needed for
his nerves. He had plenty OF company
in the form OF imaginary reptiles and
such objects, and these put him on
Crazy street. for he made an attempt
to pull his tongue out and undoubted-
ly would have succeeded had he not
been caught In the act for IL Is the
custom for the men In charge to make
trip through the cell room now and
then to see that no one cuts their
journey through life short while
guests" at the station. After this lit
tie incident a man stood near the cell
for the remainder of the night.
FUNERAL OF LUKE HANLEY.
The funeral OF Luke Hanley, the old
time blacksmith. was held at his late
residence. 84s Plainfield street, yester-
day forenoon. and was followed with
a service at st. Anthony's Catholic
church. OF which he was one who was
instrumental In having church To-
Gated In the annexed district, and for
which he devoted much OF his time and
influence. The Rev. FIR. George W.
Brown officiated.
The church was well filled. for few
men in this section were held in higher
esteem than he. There were many
beautiful floral offerings. The bearers
were from among his old associates
and were the Messrs. Patrick Padien,
Edward Hanley. John McDermott and
Patrick Saunders The interment was
at ST. Francis cemetery.
MR. GARTLAND WILL RECOVER.
The Indications are now that John
Garland, who for a number OF months
has been cared for at st. Joseph's hos
pital for blood poison. will recover.
Notwithstanding the fact that for most
OF the time but little hopes OF his re-
srfa m
number OF occasions had been reported
dead. He is now able to be driven
from the hospital TO his home on
Union avenue. and while out yesterday
drove through the square and shook
hands with a few of his old friends,
aii OF whom were happy to see his
pleasant face once more.
WILL SERVE IRISH FOOD.
One OF the leading attractions at the
festival that is TO be given on the grounds
OF the st. Vincent de Paul asylum on Re-
gent avenue this and tomorrow evening
will be an Irish thatched cottage. where
food will be served. the bread being made
and baked In the cottage. This feature
will be In charge OF Division No. 1, of the
ladies' auxiliary OF the Ancient order OF
Hibernians.
A COSTLY NAP.
A young man named William Clough
called at the home OF friend on Manton
avenue last evening. and laid down on a
coucn TO enjoy a short nap and said
nap cost him s225. for he tells the police
that that amount OF money was taken
from his pocket while he was i'm dream
land. Coughs home Is on Laurel Hill
avenue.
WILL TENDER HIM A RECEPTION.
Mr.. N. J: Degnan and daughter Mary,
who have been touring Europe, will sail
Tor nome in few days. st. Teresa's In
stftute. OF which Mr.. Degnan is a promi-
pent member. are arranging TO tender
him a reception on Monday evening.
Aug. 5.
OFF FOR BOSTON.
A special electric car left the square
this morning at 7:S0. filled with motormen
and conductors. bound for Boston, where
they went via the Consolidated road and
where they will be the guests OF the Bos-
ton street Railway association. This Is
an annual affair.
BUT FEW FIELD DAYS.
The field day committee OF the olney-
vile Business Meme association have de-
cfded upon Thursday. Aug /. as the date
for their outing. On account OF Old
Odd Fellows and the Sunset club. which
have held field days each summer, will
not have one this year.
FUNERAL THIS EVENING.
The funeral OF Mrs. Augusta NJ. Han
del, who died suddenly Tuesday afternoon
al ner late residence, Bl Pla1nf1eld street.
Will take place at o'clock this evening
and tomorrow morning the remains will
be taken TO Peabody. Mass. and laid at
rest in the family burial plot.
AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Philip Becker. one OF the oldest and
best known German residents OF this
place died at his home, rs Ralph street.
last evening Mr.. Becker was an expert
baker and had retired from active work
q number OF years ago. He was about 30
years old.
GENERAL MENTION.
Patrolman Parker OF the Chefee street
station has returned from his annual va
cation and reported for duty last evening
and at that time Patrolmen Koch and
Huntiey started upon theirs.
The Robert Emmett Literary associa-
tion held well attended meeting in their
parlors on Broadway last evening when
the committee on Irish day made partial
report
James r. Peirce, formerly superinten-
dent OF what was known as the Water
man mill on Dixie street, but now as the
Pocasset Spinning company In here from
North Carolina calling on old associates
for q few days.
william McPeak. who was dangerously