The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-25
OLNEYvILLE
Manufacturers Lodge, !. 0. 0. F., Entertains
Wakefield Brethren-BOys' Club Rooms
Will Soon Be Ready-Cheap Swindler
Get $l.O0.

Last evening Manufacturers lodge OF
ODD Fellows entertained about 20 members
OF Columbia lodge OF Wakefield In their
lodge room on Plainfeld street
The visitors were received by Noble
Grand Matthew Hedges. after which an
intermisslon was declared, during which
time there was a general hand shaking
contest The most prominent among the
visitors was Past Grand George wilcox,
who has been a member OF the order and
a constant attendant and active worker
for 81 years, he at the present time being
50 years old. He was charter member OF
Manufacturers lodge. which was organized
at Wakehid 50 years ago, but after num-
ber OF years went out OF existence. until
81 years ago. when II was revived and
located in Oneyvilie and today Is one or
the wealthiest lodges I'm New Englaid.
Brother Wilcox was among those that
had word TO say. After short season
of speechmaking by the officers or both
lodges and prominent members OF the
order, the merry party went 10 the BAN
quet room, where a supper was served,
and here all remained until the visitors
got ready TO take the 1880 o'clock train
for their homes. Past Master Henry o.
Martin was master OF ceremonies.
WILL SOON BE READY.
The board OF directors OF the Olneyvllle
Boys club met I'm Library hall last even
ing and made partial plans for the open
ing OF the rooms In Woods block on Plain
field street the date OF which has not been
settled upon. from the fact that the rooms
ara not quite ready. IL was decided. how
vever. 20 request some OF the city officials
10 be present on the opening night. and
that this night would be devoted TO the
patrons OF the club and others who felt
disposed TO assist In the much needed pro-
ject. Mr.. Floyd Doughty. who Is assist
ant superintendent of the Providence
Boys club, win undoubtedly be engaged
as superintendent OF the new club.
CHEAP THIEF.
What might be termed a cheap fraud
succeeded In getting 81 from Mrs. John
Prusker at her home. 10 Desota street.
Yesterday afternoon. Just before Mrs.
Prusker's husband went to his work az
Tletcher's mills In the morning pock-
marked German. about % years old. called
upon him and told him a cock and bull
story OF Germany and Mr.. Prusker
thought that he had met friend from his
cid fatherland and was ready and quite
v1ISing to assist his fellow countryman
10 the best OF his ability. The new Ger
man. talked of brother and cousins In
Germany and this country and so inter-
ested was innocent Mr. Prusker that he
took the newly landed German" to the
chte OF the Fletcher mills and introduced
him TO one or two OF his nearest reia-
tives. When the bell rang TO close tho
gates at the mills Mr. Prusker shook
hands with the newly landed German
and told him that he would meet him
at noontime. When the gates were closed
the newly landed German" went to the
home of Mr. Prusker and impaired the
little bit OF information that her husband
wanted her to send him 81. She handed
him the 81 and he has not been seen
since.
station and told his side OF the story. not
that he cared so much for the 81 as he
did the way that he parted with II, and
thought that the man might call upon
other unsuspecting Germans and get
rich haul.
ALL WISH HIM WELL.
Charles Cannon, who is one OF the best
known and most popular drug clerks In
this section and has been In the employ OF
NJ II. Corrigan since he was boy, Is
making preparation TO go TO Baltimore
TO study medicine. Young Mr.. Cannon is
not only popular with the many physi-
clans OF this section for his careful work
In making up prescriptions, but is pop
ular with the younger element, for no
one ever met him that his face was not
wreathed in smile and Is ever ready TO
do gbod turn to old or young "Char-
ley" as he is called. intends to leave for
Baltimore tomorrow evening. but the In
dications are that he cannot get away
until later, as his many friends have n
desire to give him 'send-off" at his
home on Huntington avenue before he
goes. and II Is only within a day or 10
that he made up his mind 20 sever his
connections with Mr.. Corrigan, which ter
inmates this evening.
WANTED TO GET ASHORE.
But four OF the big Six Fishing club
ventured down the bay yesterday on the
annual fishing trip OF the club On the
large craft that had been engaged for the
outing was stored provisions and bait for
at least 80. but the conditions of the
weather In the morning was little too
rough for all but the four ''brakemen"
and one of these. so II Is said was quite
willing to pay for a new anchor and
warp" II the captain would only cut II
and land him at Rocky Point and IL is al
20 said that the man who wanted TO get
ASHORE Ia the whole push" OF the club
30 far as known no FISH OF any sort was
caught by the brave quartet.
WAS A FRIEND OF wANAMAKERs
Mr.. James Craig and wife returned from
Philadelphia yesterday where they went
to attend the funeral OF Mrs Craig's
father George Riker Mr.. Riker was one
OF the best known residents OF that city
and for many years was trusted en-
ployee of John Wanamaker. who ca
bled from Europe. that he was unable to
reach home In season 10 attend the flu
neral. At the funeral all OF the eight chill
dren were present and there were also
1H grand and great grandchildren. Mr..
Riker was also one OF the best known
church men OF that city.
w. ID. HAYWOOD COMING HERE.
Mr.. Frederick Hurst. who is state secre-
tary of the Socialist party received a let
Ter this morning from William d. Hay
wood. secretary treasurer OF the Western
Federation OF Miners. and who
was so prominent I'm the recent
rial in Idaho, stating that he
would soon be IN the east and would
deliver a lecture In Olneyyille. Mr. Hurst
wants II 10 be understood that this Is au-
hentic notwithstanding the fact that no |
ices OF a similar nature have been an
which were not by any means |
,fficial.
A BOY INJURED.
Peter Pahakjain. eight years old, was
Knocked down and run over by a team
wned by John Mcmahon on Chaffee street
ate yesterday afternoon. The boys
afhar who haunone Cd 10 no IN tho xytrtut4v