Obituaries for Rev James DeWolf Perry and Charles J Reed
Obituary notices report the death of Rev James DeWolf Perry D D at his Germantown home after a ten day grippe. Born December 22, 1838 in Silver Creek, he served widely as priest and rector in Philadelphia and Rhode Island and left a widow Marian Frazer Harris and five children. Also listed is Charles J Reed who died at his home on Second Street after a long illness. he was Civil War veteran with three children and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are noted for both, with Perry to be interred in Milton after services at Calvary Church Philadelphia and Reed to be buried at North Cemetery following services from George M Wilbur’s home.
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James Dewolf Perry Ward
James DeWolf
Germantown
Grippe
Mr. Perry
Perry
Silver Creek
James de Wolf Perry
Brown University
Berkeley Divinity School
Connecticut
Bishop Clark
Grace Church
Providence
Mark A DeWolf Howe
Philadelphia
St. Michaels Church
St Paubs Church
Pawtucket
Calvary Church
Dootrom
Jefferson Medial College
Merc Perry
Philabeth Russell Trson
Waite
Marian Frazer Harris
Cermantown
Charles Vo
Willam W Perrys
Town
Rte
James de Wolt Perrys
Episcopal Diocese
Rhode Island
Robert S Perrys
New York
Georgia
Second Street
Reed
John F
Margaret (Munroe) Reed
Eleventh
St Michael's Church
John F Reed
National India Rubber Company
Robert E Lee
Mars J Clarke
Milford Man John Evers Dies After Long Illness
John Evers, 57, of Milford Massachusetts, died at home after a five year illness. He previously lived in Bristol about 20 years ago and worked at the National India Rubber Company. He is survived by seven Malford relatives, including brothers Henry of Malden, Herman of Hudson, Herbert, and others. The funeral is set for 2 o'clock tomorrow at 93 Depot Street Milford with burial in Milford.
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John Evers
Milford
Herman
Mary Ann
Lang) Evers
Bristol
National India Rubber Company
Cluis Wate
Malford
Tee Brothers
Henrys
Malden
Hudson Herbert
Depot Street
First Farm Paper Weekly Opens in Baltimore Era
The earliest Farm Paper in U S agricultural journalism traces to the American Farmer founded in Baltimore. This eight page weekly began at TS1a, marking a milestone in rural press and farming discourse.
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United
Reassuring Note About Former Partor Mad
A Sidney Bulletin item quotes a reassuring message about a former partner, urging calm and declaring doubt about allegations she has made. The notice frames the communication as comforting and cautions against taking the accusations at full face value.
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Sidney Bulletin
Panama Canal and Gautam Lake IO relation noted
A fragment states Gautam lake IO the Panama Canal as an artificial lake. The text mentions an artificial water body connected to canal infrastructure, reflecting a historical claim about lake status and engineering.
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Panama Canal
Easter and May Events Calendar From Local Churches and Clubs
Listed in April and May are community events at churches and civic groups. The schedule includes Easter sales April 14, dances and balls April 18 and 29, concerts April 20 and 25 26, entertainments at Pastime Theatre and Trinity Parish House, plus suppers and fundraisers at Holmes House and First Baptist vestries and Academy Hall Wood Street.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street M. BE
Bristol Council
K. of C
Hope Circle
D. of I
State Armory
Church St
American Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
Colt Memorial High School
St. Elizabeth's Parish
Trinity
Galt Memoral High School
Our Lady At Mt Carmel
First Baptist Church
Mite Society
Versatiles Treaty Ends Revolutions Amid Yorktown Surrender
The treaty of Versatiles between Cheat Britain and the United States ends the American Revolution. Hostilities ceased with Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown on October 1, 1781.
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Versatiles
Cheat
Britain
United States
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Beets Provide Half Sugar
A brief note explains that sugar beets supply about half the world's sugar. It states beets produce sugar comparable in sweetness to cane sugar and are a major source of refined sugar.
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Sam
Neighbors boast of youth with new archtiect job
A youth once seen as a ne'er do well now works as an errand boy in an architect's office. His mother proudly tells neighbors that he draws house plans and calls him an artichoke, attempting to erase the town's low impression of him.
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Sibs
Rigigh
John
Biblical Dates Explained by Historians and Scientists
The article explains that Bible event dates were set after long study by historians and scientists. It notes that B. C. means before the Christian era and A. D. signifies Anno Domini. It asserts abundant evidence supporting approximate accuracy of these dates.
Island name origins and linguistic notes
An incomplete discussion tracing the word island to an Anglo-Saxon root and its changes through usage. It notes possible links to headland neck of land and river mouth terms and suggests the final s arose from confusion with the French isle.
Mountain Vegetation Zones on Mount Etna
The text describes plant zones on Mount Etna, with lemon and orange trees up to 1,500 feet, a higher belt of vines olives and figs, and a zone reaching about 6,000 feet containing oaks beeches and chestnuts before a higher alpine area.
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Mount Etna
Moose and Deer Lifespans and Growth Milestones
The text notes moose and deer live to about eighteen to twenty years. Moose reach full growth in about seven years.
Attunement to Noise Effects on Nerves
The Kansas City Star reports mixed views on how modern city noise affects nerves. Some experts warn of rising nervous breakdowns, while Dr Miles of the Institute of Industrial Psychology finds noise less harmful, with adaptation occurring quickly for typists amid steam whistles and clamor.
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Institute of Industrial Psychology
Miles
Kansas City
Look With Suspicion On Too Good Youth
A Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist questions the idea that well behaved youths lack potential for later trouble. The piece argues many compliant students grow into steady, silent workers who may even reach high positions, challenging the belief that mischief marks adolescence.
Ninth inning thriller ends with Right on the nose drive
In the ninth with two outs and a no score, pitcher Cana van delivers a curve that meets Canavan’s swing. The ball blasts toward left field as spectators watch the decisive hit and the dramatic moment unfolds in the grandstand.
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Canavan
Nike
Mirtle
Two Virginia counties cradle eight U.S. presidents
Virginia earned the title fother of Presidents as eight presidents were born there. Westmoreland County gave birth to Washington and Monroe while Harrison and Tyler were born in the same county. Harrison was elected president and vice president together, and he died a month after taking oath, succeeded by a man born in the same county.
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Virginia
United States
Washington Jeferson Mardisen
Monica Wallhim
Ter Taylor
Wilson
Old Dominion
Givins Turth
Washington
Monroe
Westmoreland
Harrison
Tyler
Giant Among Stars Betelgeuse’s Vast Size Questioned
A 19th century style note discusses Betelgeuse with figures suggesting a diameter over 10000000 miles and up to ST ore times the Sun. It argues Betelgeuse is vastly larger in volume than the Sun yet composed of matter in an extreme state and may not weigh proportionally to its volume.
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Marale
Ceeorge
Tuleas
Strange Race of People in India and Their Beliefs
The text describes a marginalized group in India resembling gypsies, noting their language, mud huts with pyramid tops, and perceptions of them as sullen and feared. It claims they worship dark occult gods of death and life and mythic bond with animals, though it reads as biased and sensational.
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India
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Charles E. Reed
Charles J Reed
Glenwood
We. Cmd
Glenwood Robertshaw
Charles J. Falugo
State Street
Ufe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Giant Among
Sass
Atlanta Constitution
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyeba Caeelson
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Edward E. Witherell
Noyes Avenue
G. H. Spencer Roofing Co
F. M. Gifford
Usher Place
Bristol Neck
Wm. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Freeborn
R. Cole
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
Ot Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
Warren and Bristol Awning and Cover Shop
Railroad Ave
Warren, R
M. J. Cahoon
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Bristol, R. I
General Wood Work Company
State Street Wharf
J. Bristol
R. I
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street Tel
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Archie H. Rounds
Tel
Union Street
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