Star Theatre Offers Top Shows Friday and Saturday
The Star Theatre showcases strong fare this week with Demara presenting Friday and Saturday. Headliner For His Sister's Sake delivers dramatic action and realism, while A Modest Young Man provides nonstop comedy. Other titles include A Humpty Dumpty Circus Lovers Strategems O Cure for the Goat Still Walking The Two Affinities and If it Were So. Matinee Saturday at 2.16 with evening shows from 5.30 to 10.30. arrive early to secure seats.
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Boston
Bristol hosts spring events in April schedule
Coming events list in Bristol outlines a busy April with four balls at G A R Hall and Bristol Opera House minstrel and entertainment nights. Activities include Easter Monday April 12, the fifth annual K of C ball, St Charles LO B U minstrel show April 19, Sons of Veterans event April 21, a Fraternal Order of Eagles ball April 22, and a Y M C A benefit comedy April 29 at the Opera House.
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Bristol Council
K. of
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Opera House
St. Charles Branch
LO. B. U
Herbert F. Bennett
Sons of Veterans
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Home Kidney Remedy Promoted By Local Druggist
A local druggist touts a home mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup Sarsaparilla to cleanse and strengthen kidneys. It claims to relieve backache urinary trouble and bladder weakness before Bright's disease, urging men and women to prepare and use the recipe at nominal cost.
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Bright
Grand Opening at Smith's Velvet Ice Cream Parlors
Irving Smith, proprietor of Smith's velvet ice cream parlors in the Hasbrouck block, will host a grand opening next Tuesday afternoon and evening. The new soda fountain, the largest and costliest in town, will be in full operation with a 25-person capacity, marble front, onyx center stand, electric lights, and a green square shade. Manufactured by Liquid Carbonic Co. of New York, it features modern beverage storage and delivery. One thousand boxes of Mussell's Chocolates will be given away to every customer. The shop has expanded to accommodate rising trade. two new showcases and new shelves have been added. Mr. and Mrs. Smith invite Bristol to visit and continue patronage for ice cream, soda, fruits, nuts, and confections.
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Smith’s
Irving Smith
Smith
Hasbrouck Block
Bristol
YMCA Notes Reveal March Boys Group Results and Activities
In March the Y M C A closed boys group games with fifteen contests and crowned Warren as top team with 153 points, followed by Providence 130, Bristol 98, Fall River 81. Indoor tests saw William Cook win 248 points, narrowly ahead of George Fish by eight. A cup trophy funded by Peter Bessing will be awarded. Bowling sees Saturn leading Mercury and Jupiter. indoor baseball league to run after classes. Next week vacation brings varied activities. Phi Alpha Pi plans a regular meeting, and baseball practice resumes on the Common for positions on the club team.
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Warren
George Marshall
Charles Smith
Edward Cunningham
Thomas Remieres
Providence
Bristol
Fall River
William Cook
George Fish
Peter Bessing
Saturn
Mercury
Jupiter
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Phi Alpha Pi
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Favors James R West for Town Council nomination
A letter to the editor praises James R West for five years of service in the street sprinkling carts department and urges his appointment as a driver. The taxpayer notes his past excellent work and asks the council to consider him favorably.
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Phoenix Me Trust
James R.’ West
West
Receipts for bougerenty bound in book form sale in Phoenix
Receipts issued for bougerenty described as either in pads or with stub bound in book form for monthly or weekly collections, available for sale at the Phoenix office. Blank receipts for any purpose are also offered.
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Bougerenty
Phoenix
Snow Birds Defeated as Snow Reaches 100 In All Strings
Wednesday evening summary notes Snow Birds falling to Hay Seeds while Snow tallies exceed 100 in all three strings for a total 813. Earlier, Conglomerates won three straight from Hank Hanks with similar scoring details.
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Hank Hanks
Zamburooks
Chips
Conglomerates
Hustlers
Megoms
Independents
Rangers
Town Fathers
P.R. Kenney
O. E. West
Wonders
Obituary notices from Gorham and surrounding townships
In Gorham town March 1 Sand ford Gorham aged 64. In this town March 81 Edward Goff aged 89. In Warren March 31 Patience Arnold Tibbitts daughter of the late William and Rebecca Oole Tibbitts.
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Tibbitts
Warren
Patience Arnold Tibbitts
William
Rebecca Oole Tibbitts
Bristol’s Youth Network of 19th Century Notables
J A Reid recollects Bristol youths and families from the Orange Street to the shipyard area. He names Sam Church and multiple kin, Bennett Munroe’s clan, the Murphys, the Pauli and Midgett households, Julia Rich and the shipyard crowd, and boys like Cal Dodge and Monkey Shaw. The sketch blends childhood memories with town life and early careers.
Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Remedy In Local Ad
An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble and related ailments. It claims it prevents bladder issues and supports overall kidney health, urging readers to request a free sample bottle and book from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Job Office Boy Questioned by Businessman
A businessman asks a boy if he wants the job at the office. The boy answers affirmatively and says he has no prior experience and does not whistle. The businessman dismisses him with the line Hang up your hat.
Dog Licenses in Bristol for 1909 Require April Registration
Town of Bristol announces April 1909 dog licenses under city rules. Dogs over six months must be registered numbered and described, wear a collar with owner name and number. Fees: $1.15 male, $5.15 female in April, May licenses higher. Licenses available April 1 at Town Clerk office. John M. Coggeshall, Town Clerk, Bristol R.I. March 16 1909.
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Bristol
John M. Coggeshall
Bristol R.I
Guardian
Mark Anthony D’ Wolf
Marion
D’ Wolf
Mary R. D' Wolf
Benjamin W. Grim
Westminister St. Providence
R.T
Estate of Eva May Cole Guardian Seeks Sale of Remainder Interest
Frank M. Dimond guardian petitioned for authority to sell Eva May Cole minor's undivided interest in Fox Hill Cottage lots in Bristol Rhode Island to pay debts support minor and invest proceeds more advantageously. Hearing set for April 5 at 10 30 A M in Probate Court Bristol with four teen days notice in Bristol Phoen ican.
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Nehemiah Cole
Bristol
R. I
J. A. Latham
C. E
Bristol Phoepic Wey Af
Geshall Probate
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