Mrs Lucy B Tilley Widow of Norfolk Builder Dies
Mrs Lucy B Tilley widow of Benjamin Tilley died Saturday Aug 3 at E M Tilley’s home in South Norfolk Va. Born in Bristol 76 years ago she was daughter of Bennett J Munro and sister of Annie Russell Munro and Charles B Manoro. She left 60 years ago for Ogdensburg N Y where she married. moved to Norfolk 30 years ago. Survived by four children Kate Minnie Lou and W B Tilley. Funeral Monday afternoon with Magnolia Cemetery in Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucey B. Tilley
Benjamin Tilley
E. M. Tilley
Norfolk
Bristol
Bennett J. Munro
Annie Russell Munro
Charles B. Manoro
Ogdenshure
N. Y
Tilley
Armstrong
Memorial
Presbyterian Clurch
Kate
Minnie
I Tilley
Lou
W. B. Tilley
Magnolia Cemetery
Digestive aid urged for stomach trouble
Readers urged to support digestion by using a natural digestives product. It claims to contain vegetable acids and enzymes matching a healthy stomach and to digest what is eaten. Sold by W. H. Baffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Baffington
Town Council Action on Burial Lots and Road Oiling
The council accepted charge of a bank book account to fund burial lots 829 and $30 in North Cemetery for John G. Watson. It referred a plan to sprinkle Bay View avenue with oil from Woodstrét to Blaisdell estate to Councilmen Church and Simmons with power to act. Bills were allowed and referred to the auditor. President Hammill announced that Capt. John H. Morrissey’s expenses may be paid by the State. The O'Donnell extradition bill was approved. A sympathy fetter from Mrs. Mary A. Hoard was received. William L. McKee said he and Dr. H. M. Howe would pay half the cost of oiling Ferry road, which had been treated by James R. West and the town sprinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Watson
Bay View Avenue
Blaisdell
Church
Simmons
Hammill
John H. Morrissey
New York
William T. O’donnell
Joseph Chirello
Mary A. Hoard
James Hoard, Jr
Council
William L McKee
H. M. Howe
James R. West
Pedigreed Dogs Show Cited by Ancestral Thread
A concise note on dog shows notes that lineage cannot be fully known by barking alone, reflecting on canine breeding and pedigree questions in a succinct line.
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Tate
Firemen Muster in Warren on Labor Day
The seventh annual field day and muster of the Rhode Island State Firemen's League will be held in Warren on Labor Day Monday Sept 2. Events include a parade a hose reel contest layouts of hand engines and other sports with judges from Pawtucket Warwick Riverside East Providence Crompton and Warren. Prizes total 150 100 50 and 25 for band engine play and 25 15 and 10 for hose reels with a 25 parade best appearing award. Organizing committees from Mechanics Fire Company No 2 and the RLFL list officers and participating towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Warren
Baxter H. Studley
Pawtucket
Philip Brady
Thomas Stephens
William H. Mason
Riverside
Thomas Rhodes
Pawtuxet
Fred W. Cady
East Providence
Charles Hant
Knightsville
Samuel L. Carpenter
Providence
T. McLaughlin
Cranston
William J. Faulkner
William Burke
George H.shean
Crompton
Everett E. Potter
Fred D
John McPite
John F. Conrock
Daniel L. Loughran
Treassurer
John H. Brown
William Monahan
Fred D. Mann
William McKenna
A. B. Cavanagh
Charles Corristine
Samuel Emmitt
William Boyle
Albert Pfeninger
Daniel G. Coggeshall
George W. Fuller
Julian Close
A. D. Roberts
Woonsocket
Reuben H. Barber
What Casey Thinks about Bristol Baseball Dispute
A Bristol supporter writes to the editor defending the Bristol nine against the D Wolf Inn team. He mocks demands for money to play and urges a fair, competitive game without pot hunting or brass passing. He cites an earlier Bristol victory and blames a costly error on the opposing side as not to be repeated.
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Bristol
Bristol Nine
D’wolf Inn
D’wolf Inn Nine
Aronimda
Geld
Casey
Church Street House Guests List
A roster of visitors staying at the Church Street House includes Edward D. Kunz Miss Elizabeth R. McCotter John Nieman John DeWolf Bristol Mrs Emilie Browning Peters son Miss Antoinette F. Peterson Washington D C Rev William Smith and wife Warehouse Point Conn Paul Kerzig Miss Ben Harper Arlington Miss Ada Northrup Miss Daisy Northrup Wickford R I Miss Florence Sutcliffe Miss Mamie Dresser Mapleville R I William Nye Bristol S O Edwards Soldiers Home Bath N Y Richard O Hara and wife Plymouth Mass William Finley Bristol Martin Raftery Providence Clinton Colburn Boston Capt E M Millikin Block Island Charles S Clark Jamestown Galvin Wilson William Bell Mathewson Mass Master Leslie E Stone Providence Mr Fisher Bristol E O Googine and wife Hyde Park Mass Mrs Williams Taunton Mass John H Focke New York City
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Church Street House
Edward D. Kunz
Elizabeth R. McCotter
John Nieman
John DeWolf
Bristol
Emilie Browning Peterson
Antoinette F. Peterson
Washington, D. C
William Smith
Warehouse Point
Qonn
Paul Kerzig
Ben Harper
Arlington
Ada Northrup
Daisy Northrup
Wickford
R. L
Florence Sutcliffe
Mamie Dresser
Mapleville
R. I
William Nye
O. Edwards
Bath
N. Y
Richard O'Hara
Plymoth
Mass
William Finley
Martin Raftery
Providence
Clinton Colburn
Boston
E. M. Millikin
Block Island
Charles S. Clark
Jamestown
Galvin Wilson
William Bell
Mathewson
Leslie E
Officers Sued for Trespass Over Greene House Raid
Pasquale Barba files suit through attorney Thomas H.O Crow ley against Captain John H. Morrissey and Officers Henry Serbst James W. Goff seeking 21600 damages for trespass after a raid at the Greene House on Metacom Avenue. Barba alleges search without warrants while Balzano was found bottling beer. papers served yesterday by Sheriff Philo V. Cady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquale Barba
Thomas H.O Crowley
John H. Morrissey
Henry Serbst
James W. Goff
Ignacio Balzano
Balzano
Philo V. Cady
Damage Suit for Accident Against Namquit Worsted Mills
Patrick Masterson sues Namquit Worsted Mills for 25000 in a trespass for negligence claiming severe injuries after falling into a machine. Writ served on company treasurer Charles B. Rockwell by Sheriff Philo V. Cady. Case returnable at the Superior Court in Providence on Thursday, Sept. 5. John W. Hoxgan represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Masterson
Charles B. Rockwell
Philo V. Cady
Providence
John W. Hoxgan
Lucy B Tilley Dies at 98 in South Norfolk Virginia
Lucy B Tilley widow of Benjamin Tilley died at the family residence in South Norfolk Virginia on Saturday August 8 at age 98. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by BE M Tilley.
Bresette Arrival in Town August 8
In this town a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bresette on August 8. The parents announced the new arrival and shared the family news.
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Bresette
Frederick W. Bresette
Three local youths enlist in U.S. Army
Edward F. Byrnes of Woodstreet Amidy J. Vachon of Thames street and Manuel Caetano have enlisted and left Providence for Fort Slocum N Y. They will serve three months then be assigned to the Philippines or Cuba. Byrnes and Vachon join infantry Caetano cavalry. Enlistments arranged through the State Street recruiting station run by Private George Creighton. The station operates daily 8 to 6 except Sundays at the vacant store east of the Bristol Hotel and remains open while recruits last.
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Edward F. Byrnes
Woodstreet
Amidy J. Vachon
Thames Street
Manuel Caetano
United States Army
Providence
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Philippines
Cuba
U.S. Army
State Street
Bristol Hotel
George Creighton
Sundava
Child Falls From Second Floor Window
Eve Newman four years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward B Newman, fell from a second floor window when a screen gave way. She dropped about 16 feet. The mother carried her inside. Dr R Siegel found no broken bones. By morning both knees were badly discolored, internal injuries unclear.
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Edward B. Newman
R. Siegel
District Court Bound Over In Warren Case
In Warren District Court Judge Bosworth bound over G O Saillant Michael Malone Joseph Zambruski and Joseph Varsalles to Providence Supreme Court under 2500 bonds each for alleged violent insults to Mary Banville on August 1 in East Warren. Antonio Silva convicted of bicycle theft from Manuel Toste with a 25 dollar fine plus costs. An appeal noted. Judge Hammil served for complainant and William McSeley for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bosworth
G.O. Saillant
Michael Malone
Joseph Zambruski
Joseph Varselles
Mary Banville
East Warren
Supreme Court
Providence
Antonio Silva
Manuuel Toste
F.H. Hammil
William McSeley
Man complains after macaroni dispute at Bradford saloon
Marion Sousa told police that around 9 PM he and a friend entered Alphonse Vallero’s saloon on Bradford Street and ordered macaroni. After an unsatisfactory dish Sousa allegedly swung at the plate and was struck with it, receiving a large gash from broken china. He plans to swear out warrants against the plate juggler.
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Marion Sousa
Alphonse Vallero
Bradford Street
Sousa
How to Get Out in Case of Fire Tale
A famed author wandering Arkansas asks a hotel owner how to escape a fire. The landlord coldly replies that he must show a receipted bill for board and lodging and have the guard tie up the bulldog, highlighting rough lodging and local color in a Cleveland Leader anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Waal
Bill Foh
Cleveland
A Mission That Failed in the Sixth Crusade Tale
The Sire de Joinville recalls Brother Yves crossing Damascus streets during the sixth crusade era. An aged woman with a bowl of fire and a water bottle declares she will burn heaven and extinguish hell to end both. She seeks love of God over heaven’s joys or hell’s fear, asserting God’s worth and power to save.
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Sire de Joinville
Tiistaire de
Forgotten Hotel Keys Return Slip In New Orleans
A guest jokes about forgotten hotel keys as a clerk shows a printed acknowledgment slip from the Blank hotel thanking for the return of key No. - carried away by oversight. The Times-Democrat notes many keys were mailed back, leading to a time saving device.
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New Orleans Times-Deimocrat
DaWitt's Little Early Risara Pills Ad
DaWitt's Little Early Risara claims to prevent sickness and gripe with easy to take small pills. Sold by W. H. Buffington, offering a remedy positioned for daily use.
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DaWitt
W. H. Buffington
Improvement in the Jamestown Exposition Praise
The Landmark of Norfolk reports that the Jamestown Exposition shines at night with electric illumination and color changing fountains. Attendance rises weekly as crowds enjoy waterfront breezes and improved crowd management. Assistant Secretary Edwards calls the exposition magnificent and better planned than any prior fair. The piece hails Virginia and the South for a historic triumph and forecasts a big North Carolina week and increased attendance from distant states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
United States Treasury Department
Virginia
South
North Carolina
Bristol Probate Court appoints administrator for Claudia Tucker estate
Aug 8 1907 notice states Henry A Di Villard appointed Administrator of Claudia Tucker estate by Bristol Probate Court. Bond given. creditors must present claims within six months from first advertisement to the administrator or clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ristol
Daniel Cruickshank
Bristol
Mabel A
Thornton
Claudia
Tucker
Henry A
di Villard
Tailor Offers Local Fashion Benefit in Town
M. W. Schoen advertises a first class tailoring service in town, promising city quality with satisfaction guaranteed. The message urges residents to support local work, save travel time and fare, and mentions many customers already using the cleaning and pressing department.
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M. W. Schoen
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A. M. Hagermann
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bay Shore
L. L
Mrs. Pinkham
McA
Lucy B. Tilley
Hope Drug CO
G. A. R. Hall
Hope Street
Eruit
Applied Biology
Applied Chemistry
Kingston, R. 1
OF Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Bristol Terrace
Moody & Masse
Banigan Building
Providence, R, F
Firemen’s Muster
The
Phoeniz
Church Street
District Court
Norfolk, Va
Kickemuit Grange
Swansea
Fall River
Robate Court
Ruth A. Maxfield
George H. Peck
Ruth A.maxfield
Bristol Phoenix
Aerbert F. Bennett
Fanny R. D'Wolf
Bristy
Sal
Bristol Phenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Adies
Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishment
Hope & Constitution
Burnside Memorial Building
Bristol, R. L
Frederick I. Johnson
St.andrew’s Industrial School
Barrington
BE. 1
HanaUndry
IS Bradeard
John Pozzi
Munroe Avenue
James Dixon Carpenter
Vaccaro Bros
Franklin Street
George W. McGann
J. H. Wall & Co’s
Eruteeble Life
W.S. Jewell
InDustrial Trust
R.I
Union Fish Market
Bradford St
Waldron-Brownell Co
Gladue & Son
Herman Thiele
Mall
G M. Wilbur
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