Obituary: Earle P Bowen of Bristol Dies at 22
The town mourns the death of Earle Pearce Bowen at age 22 from a stomach ulcer after a brief illness. He worked at M MacNaught’s boat shop on Thames Street and served as a second class boatswain’s mate in the Naval Reserves. Interment was at North Cemetery with naval honors. honored pallbearers and a large funeral attendance marked the service conducted by Rev. G L Locke. Abby M Ellis dies at 72 in Bristol after long illness. funeral at State Street residence with burial in Providence’s North Burial Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Pearce Bowen
M. MacNaught
Thames Street
Frank L
Roselma (Wilcox) Bowen
Bristol
MacNaught
Peerless Botiat Cidy
United Brothers Lodge
Burton Street
G. L. Locke
D. D
St. Michael’s Church
Naval Reserve Company
Odd Fellows and Peerless Club
George A. Boflington
Everett L. B. Church
George P. Gladding
Orrie K. Thurston
Walter Wright
Thomas C. Darby
Robert Anderson
J. Vincent Garbett
John Magee
Q M. Herbert H Congdon
Widow Mrs Eliza Shaw Dies at Bristol Neck Home
Mrs Eliza Ann Shaw widow of Andrew Cory Shaw died at her Chestnut street Bristol Neck residence Wednesday morning after long illness. Born in Tiverton she was 80 years 3 months and 4 days old daughter of Pardon S and Anna B Manchester. Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 AM with interment in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Ann Shaw
Andrew Cory Shaw
Chestnut Street
Bristol Neck
Shaw
Tiverton
Pardon S
Anna B. Manchester
North Cemetery
Coming Events at Bristol April to August
The calendar lists Saint Marys Fife and Drum Band Fair April 18 to 25. April 29 and May 5 present dramas Our Folk and In the Trenches for school and Naval Reserves benefits. May 11 offers Through The Lines by Rabbit Post G A R. July 27 to August 2 features a state championship lawn tennis tournament by Bristol M C A and U S National Lawn Tennis Association. August 17 marks the Second Annual Bristol county tennis championship by Excelsior Lawn Tennis Club and U S National Lawn Tennis Association.
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St. Mary’s
Bristol Opera House
Our Folk
Opera House
Rabbit Post, G. A. R
Bristol ¥. M.C. A. Tennis Club
U. S. National Lawn Tennis Association
Excelsior Lawn Tennis Club
Bristol County
Quiet Wedding at St Marys Church Unites George Murphy and Mary OBrien
George James Murphy and Miss Mary OBrien wed yesterday morning at 7.80 o'clock in St Marys church. Rev Patrick McCabe officiated with bridesmaid Miss Katherine Walsh and groom attendant James McKeon. A reception followed at the bride’s parents on Richmond Street with many gifts received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
George James Murphy
Mary O’brien
Patrick McCabe
St. Mary’s Church
Katherine Walsh
James McKeon
Richmond Street
Would You Like to Feel Young Again Vincl Ad
An advertisement promises Vinci restores youthfulness to older adults. It claims Vinci boosts strength appetite and mood, improves digestion and energy, and offers a money back guarantee if not helpful. The copy targets those over fifty and stresses quick nourishment for weary, languid feelings.
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Vinci
Haircut Help at National India Rubber Co
In a National India Rubber Co department, an employee who looked like a wild woodsman received a 80 cent fundraiser from coworkers. After a laughing gas dose and a sharp barbering, his face and head were shaved down to reveal a much neater appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Company
Borneo
John
Bucklen Amnica Salve Ends All Skin Ailments Quick
J. H. Young & Co. advertises Bucklen’s Amnica Salve touted as the best remedy for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Priced at 25 cents with a satisfaction guarantee from the druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. H. Young & Co
Minstrel Entertainment a Grand Bristol Base Ball Benefit
A large audience filled the Bristol opera house for a Wednesday minstrel show benefiting the Bristol Base Ball Club. The program featured an all male circle with white clothed chorus and young women in white, a strong overture medley, balanced singing by Lyons Harrington and Graham, and a closing farce A Base Ball Crank. Capt. John M Connery directed the end men and the constellations of players included Pettit Callan White Duffy and Conley with Galvin as general manager and Christie as musical director. The show drew praise for singing, dancing and local flavor with profits expected to bolster the baseball season.
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Opera House
Bristol
John M. Connery
Jones
John Pettit
John White
William Conley
Jambos
Amasa C. Williston
James Duffy
John Callan
Louise Doyle
Emily Moffit
Elia Foster
Corda Cole
Rose Farley
Mary Farley
Maggie Duffy
Ella Crowley
Flora Kapano
May Hodgson
Harry G. Evans
George Bernard
William Hammill
James Lavender
C. Henry Affard
Fred Foster
John Cashin
James Harrington
George W. Graham
Thomas Lyons
John’ Pettit
Messrs. Lyons
Harrington
Graham
Ella Foster
John Foul
Tom Pitcher
Jefferson F. Galvin
Edward F. Christie
John T. Ashton
James W. Goff
Murphy O'Brien wedding in town on April twenty third
George James Murphy wed Mary O'Brien daughter of Mr and Mrs William O'Brien in St Marys parish with Rev P McCabe officiating. The couple reside in this town and were united in marriage on April 23.
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Murphy—O'brien
P. McCabe
St. Mary’s Church
George James Murphy
Mary O'Brien
William O’brien
Died in This Town April 22 Shaw and Bowen Notices
Died. In this town April 22 Mrs Eliza Ann Shaw widow of Andrew Cory Shaw formerly of Tiverton aged 80 years 8 months and 4 days. In this town April 21 Earle Pearce Bowen son of Frank L and Roselma Wilcox Bowen aged 22 years 5 months and 10 days. In this town April 22 Mrs Abby M Ellis widow of Henry W Ellis and daughter of the late Abraham and Abby Leonard aged 72 years 8 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Eliza Ann Shaw
Andrew Cory Shaw
Tiverton
Bowen
Earle Pearce Bowen
Frank L
Roselma (Wilcox) Bowen
Eluis
Abby M. Ellis
Henry W. Ellis
Abraham and
Abby Leonard
Robbed The Grave by Electric Bitters Miracle Cure
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near death illness with yellow skin feverish eyes and back pain. After three physicians gave up he tried Electric Bitters and within weeks recovered becoming a well man. He urges others to try them, 50 cents at J H Young & Co. drug store. blank notes for sale at Paanix Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
J.H Young & Co
Y M A Bowling Team Defeats Team in Two Strings
Y. M. A. Bowling Team No. 6 defeated Team No. 7 in two of three strings and in the grand total on the alleys Wednesday evening. State Street M. E. Church notes announce the Iron Ring meets this evening at the league room with two events planned. Boys ages 11 to 15 may become members. Epworth League business meeting Monday evening hints at changes and important matters. The pastor is invited to Fair Haven Massachusetts next week for the reopening and rededication of the church recently updated.
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State Street M. E
League Room
Epworth League
Fair Haven
Mass
Dental office pricing and credits notice
Gold fillings cost $1.00 and up, other fillings 50 cents and up, gold crowns $4.00 and up, artificial teeth $4.00 and up. In this office for over eleven years. Inquire about us. Financial reference available at Industrial Trust Co.
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Financial Reference
Industrial Trust Co
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Earl P. Bowen
James M. Gifford
State Street
Ellis
Abraham
Providence
St. Michael's Church
North Burial
Eliza A. Shaw
R. I. Drug CO
Straight Brothers’ Orchestra
Paanix
Rexall
A. I. “Drag Co
Rhode Island Drug Company
Y. M
A. Bowling
the Waldron"brownell CO
Bradford Street
G. M. Wilbur
Hope Street
Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
William H. Buffington
Aus
Consant
U. S. Dental Association
Westminster Street
Union
Hubert A. Lewis
L. Weinstein the Merchant Tailor
Cor
Hope & Constitution Streets
L. Weinstein
Stars and Stripes
DeWitt's
DeWitt
William A. Boffington
the German Clothing Co
J. H. Wall, & CO
The
Massasoit
C. A. Johnson
S. McCaw
Otto Siegel
Perdale
People’s Cash Store
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