Revered Taunton Pastor Rev John McVay Dies at Home
The Taunton born pastor Rev John McVay age 75 died Wednesday at his Taunton home after a long ministry across New England. He served from 1906 in Taunton and later at Warren MA and many Methodist churches, leaving a widow and a brother and sister. Funeral services were held in Taunton and North Dighton with interment in North Cemetery.
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John McVay
State Street
M. E
Taunton
Newport
W. Lenoir Hood
Warren M. E
Fred G. Blarsdell
Constitution Street
Mr McVay
New England Southern Conference
Princeton
Mass
Phenix
Portsmouth
Fall River
New Bedford
Glastonbury
Versailles
Baltic
Moosup
Manchestre
Burnside
Mystic
Noanh
Provincetown
Arnold Mills
Sagamore
Dighton
Falmouth
John and
Elizabeth McVay
Old
McVay
Epworth Tede
Daniel
Dora Munroe
Norton
South Street
North Dighton MF
George Lathrop Remembered On Prudence Island
George Lathrop who had lived at Prudence Island for thirty years was well known to the summer residents and visitors. The brief notice notes his long residence and local familiarity.
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George Lathrop
Prudence Island
Lathrop of Prudence Island dies at 72
Colonist and summer clammer on Prudence Island died Friday at his home from cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Phenix Connecticut, he was 72. Survived by his wife and four children, including Minnie Dillon of Attleboro and Grace Alice and Cora Lathrop. Funeral at Episcopal Church Prudence Island Sunday at 3 p.m. Interment North Cemetery in town.
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Throp
Phenix
Conn
Minnie Dillon
Attleboro
Grace
Alice
Cora Lathrop
Episcopal Church
Prudence Island
Nelson Kellogg
Trinity Church
North
Hope Circle D of L Plans Nantasket Beach Outing
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella met and voted to hold an outing at Nantasket Beach on Sunday August 21. Members will depart at 9 30 am with a chartered bus. Arrangements committee includes Miss Winifred C Walsh chairman Mrs Helen Dodd Mrs Minnie Cashin Mrs Mary Lannon and Miss Margaret Walsh. An outing at the summer home of Mrs Henry Sweeney Bristol Narrows is planned for Sunday September 11.
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Hope Circle
Daughters of
Isabella
Nantasket Beach
Winifred C Walsh
Helen Dodd
Minnie Cashin
Mary Lannon
Margaret Walsh
Henrys Sweeney
Bristol Narrows
Long Distance Swim From Prudence Island to Newport
Oscar Herzig and John Barrows swam 3 ½ miles from Prudence Island to Newport yesterday morning finishing in about two hours. They started at 10 25 from Homestead wharf and landed near the old ferryvilip of the Newport and Providence Railroad Company and at Oliver street. A rowboat crewed by William Cardoza and John Vieira accompanied them.
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Oscar Herzig
John’ Barrows
Prudence Island
Herzig
Newport and Providence Railroad Company
Barrows
Oliver Street
Homestead
William Cardoza
John Vieira
Rhode Island American Legion Names At Convention
Bertram W. Wall of this town was re elected National Executive Committeeman at the ninth annual department convention in East Providence. Post Commander Thomas A. Hickey of Kearney Post was named First Junior Vice Commander and Miss Helen A. Condon was elected Second Vice President of the Rhode Island Department. Joseph J Haines received a gold lapel button for recruiting five or more new members. The Department Convention will be held at Block Island next year.
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Bertram W. Wall
American Legion
East Providence
Thomas A. Hickey
Kearney
Rhode Island
Helen A. Condon
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Rhode Island
Joseph J Haines
Kearney Post
Department
Block Island
American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit 6 Meeting Called
The regular monthly business meeting of American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit 6 will be held in G AR Hall on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
G AR Hall
Second annual clam bake outing by Kearney Post Now American Legion
Aug 7 event at Bliven Field promises a second annual outing and clam bake under the auspices of Kearney Post Now American Legion along Main road.
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Kearney Post
American Legion
Bliven Field
Heroic Rescue by Local Student Iverson at Lawless Pier
Andrew J Iverson a Colt Me moral High School sophomore rescued a seven year old boy from drowning near Lawless pier yesterday afternoon. Iverson saw danger, swam to the boy, dived, and brought him ashore where first aid was given. Carl Christensen rode the bus to Catherine street but left without giving his name.
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Andrew J Iverson
Burton Street
Colt Memoral High School
Lawless Pier
Young Iverson
Carl Christensen
Catherine Street
Name Made Infamous Jacobins Club of the French Revolution
The Jacobins were a radical political club formed at the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789. Based at the Jacobin convent in Paris they led the extreme faction and effectively ruled during the Reign of Terror until the fall of president Robespierre in 1794 ended the club.
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Jacobins
Paris
Robespierre
Dog Bite Report Forces Ten Day Tie Up
Manuel Vera of Franklin Street reported to police that a dog bit his left leg on Colts Drive. The dog reportedly belonged to George Thompson. The dog was ordered tied up for 10 days and Vera received treatment from Dr. Alfred Merriman.
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Manuel Vera
Franklin Street
Colts Drive
George Thompson
Nera
Alfred Mo Merriman
Priceless Oil Painting Mysteriously Traced to Florentine Palace
The oldest oil painting, attributed to the Madonna and Child and dated DCCCOLXAWS, is linked to a Florentine palace art trove. It was reportedly bought by LBenetvenn from a street broker for a few lvres, a detail tied to Warnet for Exchange claims.
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Floretine Palace
Lbenetvenn
Imperial and Royal Encounters in Africa and Europe
William A. Anderson recalls meetings with a Wallo king humiliated in Africa and a remarkable queen visitor in German East Africa. He notes a genuine queen respected among her people, yet burdened by travel constraints, and mentions a prized gold watch from a princess of notable royalty.
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Wallo
Lake Eyassl
German East Africa
Askuris
Europe
William A. Anderson
Adventure Magazine
Ancient Egyptian Linen Manufacture Revealed in Texts
The article traces early linen production in Egypt linking mummies’ wrappings to linen use. It notes cultivation limits, textile secrets carried to Tyre and Europe, and later spread by Phoenicians and Irish, with reference to Biblical mentions. Detroit News source fragment.
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Joseph
Egypt
Tyre
Europe
Detroit. News
Medicine’s Early Days Te Tubes Tittle to Make History
In the late fifteenth century French physician Bresset promoted bleeding as a cure. The text notes bed-side practices, a theory of the body, and attempts to argue why bleeding harmed patients. It reflects early medical thinking and the shift away from such methods.
Apparent scholar muddies discourse amid church gathering
A crowd at a church meeting reacts as a speaker returns to a verbose, obscure lecture. A voice from the rear comments approvingly about keeping the logic simple and accessible. The scene reflects confusion and faint humor among attendees.
Fragments Reflecting on Women’s Suffering and Social Roles
A garbled reminiscence discusses admission of women to hear jokes and blame shifting from men. The writer questions rights and reciprocity between genders and urges charity and mutual support.
Invasion of the Goths and Huns in Late Antiquity
A fragmentary historical note describes fourth century events where Goths and Huns pressure Europe, driving Goths into Italy and the Po valley. It mentions Western Roman empire collapse relations and pushes western Power toward Gaul as F.
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Pir
Weis
Europe
No clear name but a proverb on curiosity and virtue
A quoted remark notes that using a microscope to find flaws in people is unwise and unprofitable. It suggests a telescope would reveal beauty and constancy of character in others, praising a kinder, more constructive view.
Heating Demonstration by Standard Oil Company
Representatives of Standard Oil arrange a heating demonstration in town this week. A portable oil fired home heating outfit will be exhibited on a motor truck trailer near Hope and Bradford streets, featuring a steam heating furnace water radiators and a domestic oil burner noted as the ideal heating method. The exhibit is on display at Narragansett Pier.
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Standard Oil Company
Hope
Bradford
Narragansett Pier
Playground Events Highlight Community Activities
The Community Playground hosts its annual baby show on the common Wednesday August 17. Children under 12 are admitted free to the community bath house starting yesterday. Over 60 applications received for the water carnival at the bath house set for today through Friday. Four gold cups prize exhibit at Buffington's drug store.
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Buffington’s
Bristol Nursing Association July report summary
The Bristol Nursing Association logs 62 total cases across General care 33 Metropolitan 24 John Hancock 5. They record 420 total visits including 170 General care 157 Metropolitan 79 John Hancock 6 tuberculosis 8 pre natal and 4 clinics with 96 babies and 4 tuberculosis patients under care.
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The
Bristol Nursing Association
John Hancock
Gas incident leaves man unconscious in kitchen
Antonio Saraisa of 228 Thames street was overcome by illuminating gas yesterday afternoon. His wife found him unconscious. neighbors Antonio Paivo and Raffael Martins alerted police. Dr William F. Duffy resuscitated him with help from Chief Richard J Kavanaugh and Patrolman Hugh F Kelley.
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Antonio Saraisa
Thames Street
Antonio Paivo
Raffael Martins
Saraisa
William F. Duffy
Richard J Kavanaugh
Hugh F Kelley
Insect Could Yield Camphor Mulberry-Tree Rival?
In Sumatra forests an English naturalist notes a small insect producing milky substance with camphor-like properties. He suggests these insects could be farmed like silkworms to supply camphor, reducing reliance on tree sources.
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Sumatra
Popular Mechanics
Wishing Away Time in American Boy Magazine
A quotation from American Boy Magazine argues against wishing away time. It suggests a day passing reduces personal vitality and warns against longing for Thursday birthdays summers or completed tasks. A reflective note on time's steady passage and self regardless of wishes.
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American Boy Magazine
Izaak Walton Saint of Anglers Born in Stafford England
The text notes Izaak Walton born in Stafford England in 1998 as a linen draper in London who amassed a modest fortune and retired early to enjoy cultured society. He is remembered for his book The Compleat Angler and for writing biographies.
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Izaak Walton
Stafford
England
London
Cleaning Painted Woodwork with Enamel Finish
Instructions say soap dulls enamel on white woodwork. Rub with hot water wrung flannel, then dry with a clean cloth. For stubborn spots use a fine leather lightly to avoid scratching the surface.
Speed of Birds and their fastest speeds
The article notes timing wild birds is hard but records the Indian swift as reaching up to 200 miles per hour. It adds that ordinary small birds typically travel no faster than 35 to 40 miles per hour.
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United States Biological Survey
Humanity's Failing in the Wake of Disaster
A reflective line from Ella Wheeler Wilcox laments that people need disasters to awaken universal love and neighborly spirit, noting the great world could be better if the prevailing attitude toward others persisted during floods fires and earthquakes.
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Colossa
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon, Origins of Sabaeans
The queen of Sheba ruled the Sabaeans in southwestern Arabia now Yemen. Her visit to King Solomon is recorded in I Kings X. The region borders the Red Sea and is noted for Yemen’s famed coffee.
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Sheba
Solomon
Arabia
Yemen
Red Sea
Peculiar Tribute to a School by a Young Student
A fragment shows a student praising progress at a school, writing to a teacher with excitement that in a short time he has learned much. The text reflects early 20th century spelling and phrasing, conveying enthusiasm for schooling and improvement.
Origin of Lloyds name linked to Edward Lloyd coffee house
The name Lloyds traces to Edward Lloyd's coffee house in Tower Street where London underwriters met in the seventeenth century. The Underwriters' Association later adopted this name reflecting its historic meeting place and practice.
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Ito Association
Lloyd's
Underwriters’ Association of London
Edward Lloyd
Tower Street
Why do geese walk in a row asks local reader
Geese in Northwest Alabama prompt a humorous query as a reader from Tuskegee or nearby asks why V questions about animal behavior. The sparsely legible item reflects a light local interest piece and a quaint request for natural science explanation.
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Alabamien
Huatersville
Ala
Democrat
Probate Court Petitions Guardian for Gertrude F Peck
August 1 1927 probate petition in Bristol requests guardianship of Gertrude F Peck a full age daughter of George H Peck and Hattie F P Peck deceased. Hearing set August 17 1927 at 10 am in Bristol Probate Court with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix. Clerk John W Church oversees proceedings.
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Bristol
Gertrude F. Peck
Albert H. Coggeshall
Gertrude F Peck
George H. Peck
Hattie FP. Peck
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
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Corporation Reporter
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Asbestos Shing
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Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
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Providence
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Burton St
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Archie H. Rounds
Tel. Con
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Freeborn
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Dunbar Bros
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G. W. Simmons
William Street
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District Nursing Association
State Street Telephone
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