Murray's Pleasure Excursion to Newport Yacht Races
A large group of Herreshoff Manufacturing Company employees sailed to Newport aboard the steam yacht Augusta under J B Herreshoff. The outing spanned two days with smooth sailing until Wednesday when Capt Murray suffered sea sickness, drawing sympathy and humorous remedies from fellow sailors. Despite the misadventure, the trips were greatly enjoyed and appreciated by the men.
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Herreshoff:Manufacturing Company
J. B. Herreshoff
Newport
Augusta
Murray
Bowling -Faimine
Angusta
Capt Murray
Capt
DeWitt’s Little Early Pills Ad Prospect
An advertisement urges use of DeWitt's Little Early pills to overcome heaviness and dullness. It promises reliable results without sickness and credits W. H. Buffington as the seller.
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DeWitt
W. H. Buffington
Not Rh yle Alone Last Flag Day Poem in Malden
Comrade Holland delivered an address at Malden High School and recited an original Fourth of July poem dedicated to Perley Rich. The piece recalls Bristol town’s renown, Newport docks, veterans, drum corps, and celebratory scenes with Civil War era imagery and local figures.
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Babbitt
Malden
John Holland
Smith Post
Woonsocket
Perley Rich
Holland
Babbitt Post
No. 16
G. A
National India Rubber Company
Perley
Bristol
George Eddy
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Tne
Bristols Town
Bonker Hill
Charlestown
Prescott
Israel Putnam
George
Lone
Bennett
Peck
Hall
Shoates
Captain Coates
Sergeant Hunt
Corporal Runt
Bristol Town
Agnes Black
Honolulu
Robert Kirke Wood
Annie M. Kirkwood
Robert Kirkwood
Spoetybe
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Frobate Guort
John Collins
Sos
Krobatel
Saragh A. Murray
Frederick Quinn
Lillian Petty
Sarah A. Murray
Philo V. Cady
Bristol Pheenix
Funeral of Mrs Susan Canfield Held at Family Home
The funeral for Mrs Susan Canfield wife of John Canfield was conducted at their Prospect Street residence at 2 pm Wednesday. Rev George S Locke D D rector of St Michael's Church led the services. Floral tributes adorned the casket. Bearers included William Canfield Daniel Cogshall William Dutbar and Harry Brier ay. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
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Susan Caufield
John Canfield
Prospect Street
George S. Locke
D. D
St. Michael’s Church
William Canfield
Providence
Daniel G. Cog‘géshall
William “Dutbar
Harry Brieray
Roxbury
Digestive aid promoted by Amherst professor
Professor Tyler of Amherst College warns that a man cannot live without a digestive system and urges daily care of digestion. The ad promotes a corrective remedy described as similar to a Kodol product that “digests what you eat” and is sold by W. H. Buttington.
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Prof. Tyler
Amherst College
W. H. Buttington
Musicale at Hotel Belvedere Showcases Elite Artists in Bristol
A Bristol Musicale at the Hotel Belvedere roof garden drew a large audience despite rain. Prof. Middleton of New York performed piano works with finesse, Miss Barrows of Boston sang soprano solos, and 14 year old Master Gardner delivered a remarkable violin recital. Proceeds benefit the Woman's Exchange. gratitude extended to Mr. Lockwood for use of the venue. The program included Beethoven Appassionata, Handel and Purcell excerpts, Chopin and Dvorak pieces, and violin selections by Gardner.
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Bristol
Belvedere
H. H. Shepard
Lockwood
Middleton
New York
Miss Barrows
Boston
Gardner
Shepard
Beethoven
Inghe Pia Care
Handel
Secchi
Doctor Phaker Offers Prescrip tion Provoking Choice
A doctor tells a patient a prescription could kill or cure, prompting the patient to fear death. The doctor quips nothing ventured, nothing gained and no cure no pay, then both decide to take a chance together in this hazardous exchange.
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Doctor Phaker
Bristol Man's Pocket Picked At Ferry Arrival
Abram R. Meyers of 18 Byfield street had his pocketbook with a little over 85 dollars taken while alighting Bristol Ferry en route to the Newport Carnival. He reported the theft to police. another passenger, Thomas Goff, narrowly avoided loss by quickly altering his cash.
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Abram R. Meyers
Byfield Street
Bristol Ferry
Mr. Myers
Newport
Thomas Goff
Boy Nearly Drowned on Oliver Street Float
Lester Avers, five, fell from a float at the foot of Oliver street and sank in salt water. A Portuguese rescuer, notified of the peril, jumped in and saved the unconscious boy. He recovered within a quarter hour and returned home. The rescuer’s name could not be learned.
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Lester Avers
Herbert Avers
Oliver Street
The Heart Can't Stand Rheumatic Acid Poisoning
A vintage medical ad warns of sharp chest pains signaling uric and rheumatic acids. It touts Uric-O as an internal cure affecting muscles, kidneys, and blood, claiming permanent Rheumatism relief. J H Young & Co Bristol sells Uric-O 75 cents, with free trials from Smith Drug Co Syracuse sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Young & Co
Bristol
Smith Drug Co
Syraas eSorces
Band Concert Tomorrow Evening At Hotel Belvedere Veranda
The Herreshoff Marine Band will give a concert on Saturday evening from 8 to 10 o'clock on the veranda of the Hotel Belvedere. The program includes marches, overtures, solos, intermezzos, selections, two steps, and the Star Spangled Banner, featuring works by Higginson Laurendeau Moret Tobani Morse and others.
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Belvedére
Herreshoff Marine Band
Admiral Higginson
H. S Clarke
S. P. Laurendeau
Neil Moret
King Dado
G. Luders
Watzes
Theo. Tobani
Neil Morét
Fischer
Babbitt Post to Convene At Grand Army Hall
Babbitt Post No 15 G A R meets this evening at Grand Army Hall. Discussion likely on celebrating the 21st anniversary of the organization and plans for an "Old Home" week with an old fashioned Rhode Island clam bake on the Common. The post traces back to Aug 21 1885 and notes shrinking membership among the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Babbitt Post
Grand Army Hall
Rhode Island
Grand Army of the Republic
Testimony on alibi during interim period
Lawyer questions a witness about leaving home on the 20th and returning on the 26th. The witness confirms the dates and insists he was never in such a place during the interim.
Dyspepsia remedy ad promotes upbeat health
An ad extols Kadol For Dyspepsia after meals as a cure to banish blues and indigestion. It argues a healthy stomach yields a healthier mind and body, urging moderation in meals and listing VW H Buffington as the seller.
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VW. H. Buffington
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