Obituary of Mrs Eliza Roy Wife of Captain Roy
Mrs Eliza Roy died last evening at 11 at her home corner of Oliver and Thames streets after two years of illness. She was 49 years, 7 months, and 16 days old. Survived by husband Captain George D Roy and five children. Also four brothers and four sisters. Siblings named Dennis La Plant and Moses La Plant in California, Joseph in New Bedford, Julias in Crompton R I, sister Lizeford in Rumford Falls, Eliaze in Livermore Falls, Margé, Marce-Tine, and Delia in New Bedford. Body to be taken to New Bedford for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Roy
George D. Roy
Oliver
Thames Streets
Mmrs
Roy
Dennis
New Bedford
Julias
Crompton
R. i
Lizeford
Rumford Falls
Msine
Eliaze
Death of Capt Henry Slocum in Warren at 74
Capt Henry A Slocum died at 8 this morning at his son Charles Slocum's cottage in Bristol Narrows. He was about 74, long in poor health from hemorrhages, born in town and long a seaman. Survived by brother George Slocum and two sons Charles A and Henry M Slocum. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from his Warren Veron street home with Rev H W Watson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Slocum
Charles Slocum
Bristol Narrows
Slocum
High St
Jin
Warren
United Brothers Lodge No.18
Jane
George Slocum
Charles A
Henry MM. Slocum
Henry M. Slocum
Vernon Street
H. W. Watson
Baptist Church
Mrs Minnie Bushnell Dies After Illness at Providence Island
Mrs Minnie Bushnell employed as a cook at a summer hotel on Providence Island died yesterday morning around five o’clock from epilepsy. The body was moved from Bristol last evening and will be taken to Providence this afternoon. She leaves a husband and an eight year old daughter residing on Elmwood Avenue, Providence.
Not a Reserve Band To the Editor of the Phoenix
Luigi Malafronte protests a decision by the Common band concert committee to replace the Eagle Band with Fort Adams. He asserts the Eagle Band was not discouraged and criticizes miscommunications and scheduling issues that risked last minute changes and extra expenses for soloists.
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the Phoenix
Phonix
Fort Adams
Eagle Band
Providence
Cane
Fort’ Adams
Fort“Adams
Roush
Luigi Malafronte
Bristol Saloon Keeper Shot by Friend in Providence
Antonio Ricciolina shot and killed Antonio Vessella, a Bristol saloon keeper on Bradford Street, in Providence after an afternoon with Vessella and other Italians. The motive involved an unpaid debt. Ricciolina targeted Rossi, not Vessella, but Vessella was struck as he opened the saloon door. Vessella died at Rhode Island Hospital within an hour. Ricciolina admitted the shooting and was arrested. Vessella supported a wife and four children on Hope Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Vessella
Bradford Street
Antonio Ricciolina
Providence
Vessella
Ricciolina
Pgelo Rossi
Lilly Street
Rossi
Hope Street
Sprint at Soldiers' Home Crowds Cheer 100-Yard Dash
A noon sprint at the Soldiers' Home drew many comrades as 50 year old T F Rawson and 22 year old Augustue Smith competed in a 100 yard dash. Contractor Daniel B Doyle funded a bronze medal. Smith won by about two yards, disproving Rawson's claim he could not reach the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Rawson
Augustue
Two Old Shipmates Meet After 64 Years
Charles Sanford formerly of this town now in Chicopee Falls Mass and his shipmate John Warren aged 82 met yesterday for a friendly call. In July 1842 they sailed from Bristol on the Brig Troy for whaling with 2 s in the Southern Atlantic. The elderly veterans, in good health, recalled their voyage and shared reminiscences from the past. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted by W H Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sanford
Chicopee Falls
Mass
John Warren
Franklin Ae Banford
Warren
Bristol
Sanford
Atlantic Ocean
When to Quit Advertising Says English Journal
A catalog of advertiser opinions asks when to stop advertising. Answers include when population stops multiplying and future generations forget you, when all touched lives know you offer better goods and lower prices, when profits vanish to the eye, when leading experts’ words are forgotten, when newer competitors arise and news in trade journals favors them, and when one resists advice and fails.
Neglected Rheumatism Claims Paralysis Remedy
An old advertisement argues paralysis stems from untreated rheumatism and promotes Uric-O as a single focus cure. It claims the product neutralizes uric acid, operates on blood and muscles, and is alcohol free. Readers are urged to obtain a sample bottle and contact J. H. Young & Co in Bristol for details.
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Timj
J. H. Young & Co
Bristol
Sid Sendin
S Tha ‘Drug’ Co
Syracuse
Barrington Italian Re-arrested for Stabbing Case
Dominico Fiatelli, previously arrested and released after a stabbing of an Italian named Pana in Barrington, was re-arrested yesterday afternoon and brought to town. He faces assault with a dangerous weapon on a compaint by Papa's father. At the special court he pleaded not guilty and was committed to jail to await trial next Monday morning. Papa lies in a serious condition at Dr Hall's Hospital in Warren and may not recover.
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Barrington
Dominico Fiatelli
Pana
Bowden
Papa
Weddings and obituaries in this town this August
In this town on Aug 15 Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick joined Thomas Francis Donnelly to Miss Mary Josephine Walsh both of this town. Also on Aug 16 Grace Walace infant daughter of Florence F and Grace Wallace Sullivan aged 5 months 24 days. On Aug 17 Mrs Eliza Roy aged 49 years 7 months 16 days. Capt Henry Slocum aged about 7 years is noted as dying on Aug 17.
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Sullivan
Grace Walace
Florence F
Grace Wallace Sullivan
Roy
Eliza Roy
Slocum
Capt
Henry Slocum
Bristol Probate Court appoints administrator for DeWolf estate
George H. Peck announces appointment as Administrator of the estate of Fanny R. DeWolf, deceased, by the Probate Court of Bristol. The administrator is required to settle within six months from the first advertisement. Public notice dated August 17, 1906.
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Bristol
Fanny R. DeWolf
George H. Peck
Executor appointed for Sarah P. Peck estate in Bristol
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Sarah V. G. Peck as executrix of the estate of Sarah P. Peck late of Bristol deceased with bond. All creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement. August 17, 1906.
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Bristol
Sarah P. Peck
Sarah V. G. Peck
Petition to sell minor's real estate in Bristol Rhode Island
A probate petition seeks authorization to sell a minor's interest in real estate in Bristol to pay debts and fund a better investment. The parcel includes land bounded by Burton and Constitution streets, with references to deeds from 1864 and 1865. A hearing is set for September 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bristol Probate Court and notice will be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Baie Bristol
Bristol
Rhode Island
Wood and
Barton Streets
M. A. DeWolf Owe
Howe
Sai Howe
Burton
Burton Street
James Lawder
Constitution Street
John W. Hoar
Nathaniel Waldron
John W. Munro
William H. Pitman
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Brist
John Collins
Hn J. Collins
John Collina
sedmEst
Senate Court
Priel
Estate of Betsey G Wilcox in Bristol Probate Court
August 9 1906 Bristol probate notices petition by George H Peck guardian of estate of Betsey G Wilcox states insufficient personal estate to cover debts and funeral. requests sale of land on Monroe Avenue Bristol to cover deficits. notice to publish for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix. hearing September 4 1908. Also notice of Robert Rime estate in writing by Annie M Dow of Robert Kirkwood deceased Bristol.
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Robate Beoure
Bristo
Robert
Thomas P
Aegaret E
James H. Kirk
Watts Me Kirkwood
Bristol
Tomas P
Margaret E
James Robertkwoon
Robert Kirkwood
Ues
Eae & Weely
F. Bennett
Betsey G. Wilcox
George H. Peck Ball
Betsey G.wilcox
Bate
Bernaeee
Monrope
Bonnish
Francis Urn
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Ristol
Aly
Robert Rime
Annie M. Dow
Said
Batel
Herbert EF. Bennett
Clark
Frightful Arson Tragedy Ties Drink to Death of Mother
An advertisement recounts a grim tale from a religious weekly about a young lawyer who becomes a drinker. After years of affluence, he returns home drunk one winter night, shoots his wife and dies in a fire. The woman and two children perish in the blaze, blamed on the liquor trade per a Bible prophecy, with Habakkuk 2:16 cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moltie Saas Testo
Notice of Condemnation of Land for School Purposes Bristol RI
Notice details the condemned land at the southeast corner of Hope and Bradford Streets in Bristol Rhode Island. It describes the parcel bounded by Hope Street Bradford Street and adjacent land of Samuel P Colt and Mary J Usher. The land, less than an acre, is taken by the Town of Bristol for a schoolhouse and related school purposes under 1906 act. Witness L. B. Hoffman. Bristol August 8 1906.
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General Assembly
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Bristol
Rhode Island
Hope Street
Samuel P. Colt
Bradford Street
Mary J. Usher
Law
Said J. Usher
U. . President
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Henry A. Slocum
DeWitt
W. H. Buffington
Estates SE
Mary J
Annie E
G. Tee Oe
Elinor T. Wwder
Lillie E. Harshaw
Lillie
Pure Food Commissioners
Coa Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
M. W. Schoen
New York
Narrowfoot
Phoenix
High Price
M. O. Dizer Shoe Co
East Weymouth
John the Shoemar
Mathewson Street
Thayer, McNeil & Hodskines
Tutte,Jones,Peterson& ‘Co
Alexander Slater & Co
Dammémeyer
Ren
Marmaduke Mason
New York City
Fall River
York
Frank Jones
Kennebec
New
East River
N. Y
Rodaks
Eastman’s
Seed’s, Stanley and
Standard Dry Plates
VELOX
AZO
Aristo and
Albuma
W. N. & C. R. Burgess
Bristol, R. 1
George H., Peck
R. L
Burnside Memorial
Bristol, RI
Barton
Buffinton
Witness L
Hoffman Bristol
Joe's Ice Cream Parlor
Easterbrooks Block
EDDY
The
Waldron-Brownell CO
Bradford &T
Marie von Unschuld
Newport
Newport Daily News
R. R.s
Wright's Church
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Town Dock
Seaconnet
Returin
P. W. Almy
Mapinger
Bradford
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