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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1907

Page

3

Bristol Camp M W A prepares for Roll Call event

Bristol Camp No 9558 M W A plans a Roll Call on Tuesday April 30 with ten candidates to receive beneficial and fraternal degrees by a Providence degree staff under District Deputy G F Baldwin. Northcott Cadets assist. officers present include J F King O Benedict Camp and O J Saddler What Cheer Camp. John W Wright named Deputy of the camp. meeting poised as a banner lodge event.

Bristol M.W M. W Providence G. F. Baldwin Northcott Uniform Bank Pawtucket

Child Fatally Scalded In Thames Street Accident

A two year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Merrill died from severe burns after falling into a pail of hot water while the mother scrubbed the floor on Thames street near Staples Coal Company. The accident occurred around 6 30 pm Saturday as the child slipped behind his mother and toppled into the container. Despite swift medical aid the child died at 9 45 pm.

Henry Merrill Thames Street Staples Coal Company O. R Seiger

Probate Court Proceedings Opened by Judge Hammill

The Probate Court met led by Judge F. H. Hammill. The guardian Louise O Waldron sought leave to sell rest estate for Annie E Chadwick, continued for hearing. Charles F Dimond named custodian of Annie O Munro estate after a sudden death. Discharge of guardians and bonds recorded for Lange and Gregory minors. John J Christie appointed custodian of Margaret A Christie estate with bond set at 5000. Will of Margaret A Christie filed and notices ordered for guardians of Grover W Christie and Kathaleen Christie.

F. H. Hammill Louise O. Waldron Annie E. Chadwick Charles F. Dimond Annie O. Munro Louisa la Forrast Lange Josephine la Forrest Gregory John J. Christie Margaret A. Christie Terrence McUarty Annie Christe Edward F Cbristie Augustus Duffy M. J. Doyle Grover W. Christie Kathaleen Christie

Fifth District Court Actions Include Quarantine Charge Discontinued

Judge O N Bosworth presided as Thomas F Head versus Nicola Rocca was continued and costs over 6.35 remitted. Ida Whitney versus Harry Peterson saw certification to Probate Court with a fall amount and costs sided for the plaintiff. Frank Frederico convicted for assault on Jon Pozzi on Wood street near National India Rubber Company, fined 15 dollars plus costs totaling 27.15.

Fifth District Court O. N. Bosworth Thomas F. Head Nicola Ta Rocca Ida Whitney Harry Peterson Fr. H. Hammill Frank Frederico Jon Pozzi Wood Street National India Rubber Company Pozzi W. T. O’donnell T. H. Crowley

Trial of Arnold Will case opens in Bristol court

The April session of the Superior Court convened at Bristol County Court House with Judge Mumford presiding. Twenty nine jurors were called from Providence and Bristol counties. only one case, Charles W. Greene executor of Emma T Arnold vs Charles L Heltjen and wife, went to trial and resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Attorneys were John E Canning for the defendant and John H Flanagan for the plaintiff. Court adjourned at 5 30 o'clock.

Superior Court Bristol County Court House Mumford Providence Bristol Charles W. Greene Emma T. Arnold Charles L. Heltjen Louis A. Budlong Providence County Aman John &E. Canning John H. Flanagan

Poisoned by Eating Canned Goods Fatal to Vermont Boy

Claude Hewlett a 14 year old from Woodstock Vermont died in West Barrington after eating canned chicken at a restaurant in Warren. He fell ill the next day and Dr. D B Coxe treated him diagnosing ptomaine poisoning. Doctors say his delicate health increased susceptibility. He had been visiting his brother in law Frank E Wood.

Claude Hewlett Woodstock Frank E. Wood West Barrington Warren D. B. Coxe Riverside Barrington

St Marys T A Society backs Sunday saloon ban resolutions

Last evening St Marys T A Society met in Temperance Hall and heartily endorsed the Town Council action closing saloons on Sunday. They framed resolutions to be sent to the council. A committee of H F Kelly James J Walsh and Cornelius Gallagher was named to draft memorial resolutions for deceased members. A Memorial Sunday committee was appointed: William J Burdge Patrick Coyne and John Neary.

St. Mary’s T. A. Society Temperance Hall H. F. Kelly James J. Walsh Cornelius Gallagher William J. Burdge Patrick Coyne John Neary

Letter to F W MacCauley on paint gallons

A Texas letter discusses painting costs using a two story house. It claims 3210 square feet needs 11 gallons if divided by 800, but results vary. The writer compares Devoe paint with others, citing Watkins of Lott Texas using 18 gallons and buying 18 gallons Devoe with leftovers and Edwards of Raleigh North Carolina using 8 gallons paste paint and 16 gallons Devoe left.

Devoe N. R. Watkins Lott Texas O. B. Edwards Edwards & Broughton Raleigh N. C

Bristol Chapter S A R Holds Meeting at Judge Bosworths

Bristol Chapter S A R met at Judge O L Bosworths home with President in attendance. Officers present included H M Gibson J Winthrop DeWolfe F F Gladding George A Arnold W L Manchester J Harvey Merrill Lewis B Waldron Dr H W Church and J F Farrally. Three new members were elected Theodora O Gladding J Harvey Merrill and Lewis B Waldron. Resolutions were adopted on the deaths of Compatriots James O Manchester and Col Daniel Stevens. Summer outing plans were discussed and refreshments were served afterwards.

Bristol Sons of the American Revolution O. L. Bosworth H. M. Gibson J. Winthrop DeWolfe Tressurer F. F. Gladding George A.arnold W. L. Manchester J. Harvey Merrill Lewis B. Waldron H. W. Church J. F. Farrally Theodora O. Gladding James O. Manchester Col Daniel Stevens

Epworth League Plans Sale and Reception at State Street M. E. Church

The Epworth League of State Street M E Church held a business meeting and voted to stage a rummage sale. Plans were made for a reception to Rev John McVay and Rev T Snowden Thomas next Thursday evening in the church vestry. A Thursday reception will honor Rev T Snowden Thomas D D of Philadelphia and the returning pastor and wife. The first Quarterly Conference was held with Presiding Elder Rev A J Collins JD D attending and Rev Dr Thomas sharing recollections from his past tenure.

Epworth League State Street M. E John McVsay JT. Snowden Thomas State Street M. E

Funeral of Mrs. Margaret A Christie Held at St Marys

The funeral for Mrs. Margaret A Christie was held Saturday at 9 from her Wood Street home. Mass followed at St Marys Church with Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick as celebrant and Rev Charles A Edwards deacon. The choir, under Miss Elizabeth Ormond, performed Gregorian mass in F. Miss Catherine O Loughran sang Ave Maris at offertory and Angels Ever Bright and Fair and Nearer My God to Thee. Floral offerings were numerous. Ushers were William Hammill James Duffy and John T. The bearers included Harry Regan and Bagi ZrowoTas. De Charles A Christie and Edward Christie were brothers-in-law. Augustus P Neranus and Joma Bots are noted. Body laid to rest at St Marys Cemetery, Bristol Neck.

Margaret A. Christie Wood Street St. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Charles A Edwards Peter J. Keeley Elizabeth Ormond Werner Catherine O’loughran O’ Loughran William 4. Hammill James Duffy John T. Doyle Harry Regan Bagi ZrowoTas Charles A. Christie Edward ¥. Christie Augustus P.neranus St. Mary’s Cemetery Bristol Neck

Freight Car Derailed in Franklin Street Yards

A New York New Haven Hartford freight car derailed Saturday night in Franklin street yards while being swapped near the harbor. The Delaware Lackawanna & Western loaded cement car struck a bumping post, slid off rails, and damaged brake beams and truss rods. No one injured. wrecking crews worked Sunday to place new trucks and move the car to repair shops.

Franklin Street New York,New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad

Y M C A Bowling Tournament Round Ends In Big Scores

Last evening team No 10 led by A W Hathaway swept team No 7 led by H M Dimond in a high scoring match. The scores followed a pattern of large totals as the contest unfolded with decisive frames securing the victory for team 10.

A. W. Hathaway H. M. Dimond W. Paine M. Cahoon F. Crockford F. Rounds F. M. Dimond Seth Paull Jr A. Gorham FL Cisrk W. Higgins Strgs Av'gs Ray Co W. Uoromer J. Saillant J. B. Newman O. Leitiger J. W. Best R. W. Nelson Bb. D. DeWolf E. F. Brackett J. F. Farrally A. R. Newman P. Gasper L. Sanford W. A. Snow O. Osterberg W. H. Higgins Snow J. Kinder P. Kenney If. Hodgdon M. Gahoon Asa W. Hathaway R. Wells L. F. Gorham Marshall Munro Gorham Walsh H. Manchester Manchester Paine Byone Bush Ebbitts E. Murray Ij. Edmonds If Crockford A. Edmunds Lilighest frank Rounds _Siehast Frank Amina Toatg

Seeds and Seed Costs Reflect Fair Profits and Reputation

The notice argues seeds should have low initial cost as the essential budget factor in gardening. It claims seed prices vary among seed sellers, with the firm pricing higher than some and lower than others due to time and labor to ensure customer satisfaction and fair profits. It emphasizes buying from a reputable house to sustain quality and service.

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