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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
3
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Hiram Munroe died at the State Hospital in Howard Sunday evening around 11. He suffered from Brights disease and had been seriously ill for six weeks. Born in town, he was a son of Hiram B. and Mary Munroe and spent nearly his whole life here, except two years in Connecticut. He worked as a farmer. He is survived by his son George O. Munroe, two brothers H. F. Munroe and Fitz E. W. Munroe, and a sister Mrs. Sarah A. Hathaway of Assonet, Massachusetts. Funeral was at 2 PM today in the Mortuary Chapel at North Cemetery, Rev. Frank E. Talbee officiating.
Capt George P Tubbs died at noon Saturday at his Wood Street home after kidney illness. Born in 1836 in Brooklyn, he served as a tug pilot and was last master of the Bristol ferryboat. Survived by widow Delia and three sons Charles George and Walter, plus daughter Addie Gale. Funeral at 2 pm at Wood Street residence with services by Rev A O Larned. burial at North Cemetery. Ferry boat Bristol flags at half mast.
John Henry Lake formerly of this town died in Wareham Massachusetts on Sunday at age 59. He is survived by a widow and three daughters and one son. Two sisters Mrs Sarah Bullock and Mrs Julia Salisbury live here. Funeral services will be held in Wareham tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Bristol Independents lead the pennant after a shutout in the Inter-Urban League, with two games remaining. St Mary’s beat the Bristol Baptists 5 to 1 on the Common, preceding the Bristol-Warren clash. Bristol Stars split with Coventry but rain halted play in the second inning. Bristol plans more Sunday games in September and seeks top semi pro teams, manager contact Fred Lafontaine.
The undersigned express sincere thanks for floral tributes and kindness from friends in their late bereavement especially Terrence McCarty and Mr and Mrs Nicolae J Golden Mrs Silvia William Ada and Katherine Hughes.
The Fifth District Court met before Judge O L Bosworth with a long session following by Juvenile Court. Key case involved Societa Giuseppe Garibaldi officers and Morra over control of funds. case to continue two weeks for a legal arbitration question. Also police case Byron fined for carrying a concealed razor and two other continuances plus juvenile cases bound for Superior Court.
Sheriff Philo V. Cady paid town treasurer George H. Peck $102 in reimbursement to the town for groceries and provisions provided to Sarah A. Murray by the Overseer of the Poor. Murray, deemed insane in 1905, died in July 1906 after years of poverty and a small weekly allowance. a later bill to the estate was settled.
The National India Rubber Company resumed operations yesterday with calender department starting and cutting room opening this morning. By tomorrow all departments will run. The new wire room began yesterday with about 175 workers and will grow to full capacity of 2000 braiding machines. The old wire room closed. Agent LeBaron O. Cole said prospects were good for a busy fall and winter with many orders across departments.
In Providence on August 10 heavy snow fell in parts. The Y M C A building cornerstone in Providence was laid with ceremonies. Charles G. Crooker of Brooklyn visits. Rev Dr Warren of New Jersey assisted at Trinity Church. Mrs Hoard and Walter Hoard visited Woonsocket relatives. Henry Van Doorn and family visited Providence. J R Ballock and family returned from Middlebury Vermont. Frank Bourn of Washington spends vacation in his hometown. A small fire at Fall River Iron Works wharf was subdued without alarm. Rev William J Tilley of Grace Amherst stayed several days visiting relatives. Ten year old James Lavander broke an arm at Rabber Works. Dr Neylan attended.
While tautog fishing near Prudence Island J H Wall Ralph Kinder and O Dimond found a 1000 pound torpedo. They towed it to the Bradfor d TJ Coaling Station where Worden officers confirmed it was one of two lost in practice. Government reward may be paid after approval. Bristol men expect a check but deny Hall of Fame status.
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