Star Theatre Show Delivers Best Yet in New England
Patrons praised Star Theatre after an all excellent program last evening. Headliners were in high demand as management paid top prices for the pictures. The comedy O’Brien Breaks Into Society wowed audiences at Scenic Boston with six weeks of run. The Light-House Keeper's Daughter offered a dramatic tale of greed and heroism at sea. The remaining features matched past quality, with another top cracker scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
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The
Star
New England
O’brien
Boston
America
Ramley
Ramsey
Man Takes His Own Life in Boston Aged 35
Arthur M Luther of Providence aged 35 died by his own action in Boston early yesterday. A note to Rev Joseph Hutcheson of St Aflark's Warren asked care for his mother and outlined body disposition. Hutcheson had earlier secured him a position at a Boston wireless telegraph school. He left to oversee the body after learning of the death.
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Arthur M Luther
Providence
Boston
Joseph Hutcheson
St. Aflark’s Church
Warren
Luther
Mr. Hutcheson
Bristol Fraternal Events and Benefit Shows Schedule
Coming events in Bristol list Easter Monday April 12 for K of O hall and G A R hall, April 19 Minstrel Show at Bristol Opera House by St Charles Branch SC B U, April 21 entertainment at G A R Hall by Lieut Herbert F Bennett Camp No 8 Sons of Veterans, April 22 annual ball at G A R Hall by Bristol Aerie No 933 Fraternal Order of Eagles, April 28 Benefit Dance for Bristol Independents of the Inter Urban Baseball League, April 2 three act comedy All Tangled Up at Bristol Opera House for Y M C A benefit.
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Hall of Bristol Council
K. of O
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Opera House
St. Charles Branch
SC. B. U
Herbert F. Bennett
Sons of Veterans
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Bristol Independents
Inter-Urban Baseball League
Bristol Opera Mhouse
Kodol for Dyspepsia ad in local paper
An advertising insert claims sour stomach causes sour dispositions and that Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion digests any food any time. It advises taking Kodol to keep the stomach well, and lists W H Buffington as the seller.
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W.H. Buffington
Vinol touted as superior cod liver oil medicine
An old advertisement proclaims Vinol as a superior tonic over cod liver oil and emulsions. It claims Vinol provides all the medicinal value without disagreeing with anyone, aiding body building and strength for the elderly, delicate children, after-sickness, and persistent coughs and colds. Bristol HOPE DRUG Co. is cited as the seller.
Mysteries beat Moonshiners with 310 by Davidson
Last night the Mysteries won three from the Moonshiners as Alex Davidson bowled well with a 121 single and 310 total. W Brownell added 105 in the scoring, while the Owls won two of three strings against the Hustlers with Captain Church 116 Bell 104 and Brown and Clark 102 each.
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The
Mysteries
Alex Davidson
W. Brownell
Owls
Hustlers
Capt. Church
Bell
Brown and Clark
R. E. Murray
S. Manro
A. Davidson
H. Card
Jas
Davidson
C. Burgess
E. Mathewson
J. Edmonds
Capt. O. Cromer
R. Nelson
F. Wilson
R. Beil
G. Clark
H.W. Church Capt
Eee
J. Robinson
E. Boon
R.taylor
G. Kinnicott
W. Dek
Chips
Conglomerates
Hank Hanks
Megoms
Independents
Rangers
Town Fathers
P.R. Kenney
EB. West
De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Featured
Advertisement asserts De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are unequaled for weak kidneys backache and urinary disorders. Describes antiseptic action and prompt effect. Signed by W. H. Butfington.
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De“Witt
W. H Butftington
Holy Week Observances at Saint Churches During Mediation Period
Palm Sunday services at St Marys include blessing of palms and a choir with Frank Yona and Edward Christie. Holy Thursday and Good Friday feature masses, Way of the Cross, and sermons by Father Downing. Trinity and St Michaels list multiple Holy Week services with times and church leaders, including Rev. George L. Locke and Rev. A Geo Jenner.
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St. Mary’s Church
Jerusalem
Frank Yona
William Sisson
Edward I’. Christie
Father Downing
Trinity Church
A.geo Jenner
St. Stephen’s Church
Providence
St. Michael’s Church
George Ll. Locke
D. D
Funeral rites for Sandford Gorham and Edward Goff
The funeral of Sandford Gorham was held Saturday morning from his 25 High Street residence with services led by Rev. George L Locke and Rev. Samuel S Drury. A St Michaels Church quartet performed, with interment at North Cemetery. The funeral of Edward Goff followed Saturday at 2 pm from his 7 Burnside Street home, conducted by Rev. Alfred S Stowell of First Baptist Church, with bearers named and North Cemetery burial.
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Sandford Gorham
High Street
George L. Locke
D. D
St. Michael’s Church
Gorham
Samuel S. Drury
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Boston
Helen Warren
Annie McCarty
Benjamin
Edward Goff
Burnside Street
Alfred S. Stowell
First Baptist Church
George Gladding
William Monro
Joseph E. Simmons
George S. Marshall
North Cemetery
Foundry of Providence Textile Finishing to Resume Operations
The Textile Finishing Machinery Company foundry at the foot of Washington street Warren will restart soon after being leased by Costello & Nagle of Providence. They will overhaul engines and boilers and begin on the 15th with about 60 hands, casting for the Textile Company and other general work in light and heavy castings.
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Textile Finishing Machinery Company of
Providence
Washington Street
Warrep
Warren
Costello & Nagle
Textile Company
Advertised Letters for Week Ending April 8 1909
List of names advertised for delivery including William Orchard G H Bothwick two others a Dr Samuel Anderson Miss Cora Barnes Mrs Bertha LaLur.
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William Orchard
G. H. Bothwick
Samuel Anderson
Cora Barnes
Bertha LaLur
Debility Caused by Catarrh Pitches Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Rexall Mucu Tone as a targeted cure for catarrh and debility with a money back guarantee if no cure is achieved. It promises systemic benefits from stomach absorption, including purifier and healer effects, two bottle sizes, and trial terms. Nearby town notices report local wage raises, tax changes, and extensive fire losses at a State street shop complex.
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Rexall
Hope Drug Co
Hope St
Fire destroys Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder station 1899
The town owned Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company station at High and Church streets burned down about 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Only the hook and ladder track and hose carriage survived. Fire first seen around 2.40 am with flames on north and west sides. McCanaghey brothers entered the burning building and saved the equipment as the heat blistered ladders. Cause attributed to an overheated stove. the King Philip steamer moved but unable to be drawn due to lack of horses. Also notes a 1899 wedding of Harry Howe Bogert and Miss Sadie Marie Nelson. Town Council convened to elect a Probate Judge, naming William H. Spooner.
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Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
High
Church Streets
William
Robert J. McCanaghey
Dreadnaught Company
Church Street
King Philip
Harry Howe Bogert
Bristol
New York City
Theodore P. Bogert
The
Phoenix
Sadie Marie Nelson
William Nelson
Brooklyn
New York
Olyner Street
W. Russell Bogert
Charleston
S. O
Darlington
Cbrist Church
Charles F. Herreshoff, Jr
W. H. Thompson
Philip H. Doyle
H. M. Thompson
William H. Spooner
Mrs Luther of Boston Visits Pollocks in Town
Mrs William Luther of Boston is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Pollock in Phoenix. An alarm of fire at 2 AM Friday came from an upper room over Terrence Morris store at Wood and Bradford streets. The building was deluged with water and the fire soon extinguished, with probable damage from the extensive water exposure.
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Phoenix
William Luther
Boston
William Pollock
Terrence P. Morris
Grocery charged trick helps weekly fund cover hat
He asks how the hat was obtained from the household fund and she explains it was easy to charge the groceries.
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Saillanot
W. Nelson
G W. Cromer
M Nelle
Hill
I H .Callan
Snow
F M. Dimond
H W. Church
J B Newnan
Schafft
P Kenney
Munro
W. Def. Brown
Jack Davidson
GC. Osterberg
O. E. West
F. Hodgdon
W. Higgins
R. AH. Danbar
Harold Newman
W. McCaw
J. Best
W. Manchester
L. Beals
W. A. Snow
P. R. Kanney Jr
J. Kinder
L. Gorham
Walter Remieres
O. Herrmann
Jas. Davidson Ee F Clark
S. GO. Dimond
J.earse
J. J. Walsh
G. Kinnicutt
J. Earle
I Byrnes
A. R. Newman
IT. Sanford
J. Bottomley
W. McQaughey
J. Conrick
QO. Miller
R. Bell
Geo. Rounds
A. Edmonds
RK. Bush
John Pickles
P. Gasper
J. L. Buffum
W. N. Newmar
F. Wilbur
Id. W. Charch
J. F. Farrally
R Murray
Jd. Robinson
W. R. Davis
B. Wall
O. LeClair
LG. A. Balfour
B. M
St. Mary's
St. Michael's
Trinity Churches
Charles Lent
Herreshoffs
Fore River
Quincy
Mass
Nanquit
Fall River
National India Rubber Company
John McCaw
State Street
F. A. Easterbrooks
John Wilkinson
Drury
Bilsborough
F. S. Burgess
Mata
Reed House Furnishing Co
Phenix
Jown Shepard
M. Wilbu
M.O & Kuilding
Hope Street
Hirato
Mason
Collins Street
John Temple Drury
Willis S. Pino
Washington St
Cor. Eddy St
Providence, R. K
Stiles Optical Cs
Aborn Street
Rhode Island
DR. N
Stiles
Villers Co
Providence Seed Co
Providence, R. I
E. L. Gardner
Gould
Dorset
Westminster St
R. I
EOW. H. Adams. CO
Chas. H. Moore
Westminster Steet
Garwood
Cull & Williams Coo
KR. I
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E.l.watson & Co
Industrial’ Trust Co
Providence R
Trudell Bros
Second Street
R.P. Smith
William and Hirch
Atlantic Mills
Manton Ave
the Mills
Olneyville
Manton Avenue
Butler Exchange
Geo. F. Young & Bro
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