Y M C A Notes and Activities
Last Friday in the business men's class Earle won the rope climb with Newman close second. A rainy broad lamp is announced for today. New members keep joining the association. A group of boys walked to the shore near Ferry Road last Saturday, built a fire, and shared a dinner with roasting potatoes steak chops and beans. Weather was ideal and games followed until 2 p.m. A members dinner is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 16 in Rockwell Hall with tickets at 25 cents. Basketball games are set for Thursday night against Providences and a second game with Sommervilles of Vat River, promising a lively evening.
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Earle
Newman
Association
Ferry Road
Rockwell Hall
Providsnes
Sommervilles
Vat River
Probate Court in Bristol Handles Estate Matters
The Bristol Court of Probate acted on several estates with actions including continued allowance for Marion L D Wolf administrator of William B D Wolf and allowances for Samuel W Bridgham as executor of Annie F Munroe. Petitions for administratrix and guardian appointments were approved with bonds and appraisers named.
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Bristol
Jadge Hezekiah
Warnwell
Marion L D' Wolf
William B. D’wolf
Samuel W. Bridgham
Annie F. Munroe
Sarah F. Wood
Marcy A A. Wood
Bond
Moses
George H Peck
Richard Connery
Frank E. Wood
Richard H. Dunbar
Alice F. Dunbar
Fannie M Dunbar
Emma Benjamin
Tribute to the medical profession from Kipling
The piece extols doctors for their tireless toil and vows to defend their honor despite public doubt. It cites Kipling praising physicians for fighting disease, from cholera to plague, and recalls the doctor’s role as essential to society. The excerpt closes with a note about stationery sets offered by Phoenix Office.
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Rudyard Kiplin
London
Kiplin
Russia
Philippines
Army of Medicine
Chicago Evening Post
Kodol Promises Diet-Free Relief for Dyspepsia
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a natural digestive aid that digests all foods and provides relief from stomach trouble without dieting. It claims the product is made from digestive juices found in a healthy stomach, is pleasant to take, and carries a guarantee, with W. H. Buffington as the seller.
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W. H. Buffington
Bowling Standings Shake Up With Three Straight Wins
La Pipsisawas swept Snow Biras and tied Zambooraks for first. P.R. Kenney had a 135 high string, J. Suillant 321 high three strings, and South Ends led with 1367 team points while Hayseeds posted a 488 high string total.
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P.R. Kenney
J. Suillant
South Ends
Hayseeds
Zamburooks
Mysteries
Rangers
Independents
Broilers
Town Fathers U
Babbitt Post Elects Officers for 1909 G A R
Babbitt Post No 15 G A R elected officers Friday evening with George H Peck as Commander and Thomas K Usher as Senior Vice Commander. Nathaniel Gladding is Junior Vice Commander and other posts filled by John B Gravelin James D Wardwell Robert H Bullock Albert O Luther Joseph W Gifford and Giles E F Congdon. An annual Rhode Island Department encampment is invited for February 18 1909 and one new member was admitted.
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Babbitt Post
No. 15
George H. Peck
Thomas K. Usher
Nathaniel Gladding
John B. Gravelin
James D. Wardwell
Robert H. Bullock
Albert O. Luther
Joseph W. Gifford
Giles E F. Congdon
Rexall Orderlies Promise Cure or Money Back
Prominent claim that Rexall Orderlies guarantee immediate relief from constipation with a full money back offer if no cure. Ad highlights gentle effective regulation, safety, liver benefits, and suitability for children and elderly, sold in 25 and 10 cent sizes by The Hope Drag Co on Hope St.
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Rexall Orderlies
Hope Drag Co
Hope St
Obituary of Andrew P Anderstrom Veteran Bristol cabinetmaker
Andrew P Anderstrom born Stockholm June 16 1828 died October 6 1908 at his William street home Boston and Bristol cabinet tradesman who worked in Newport and at Herreshoff Works married Louisa Randall Lake in 1857 and survived by son L L Anderstrom church member oldest surviving male by death his funeral will be at 16 William street at 10 am conducted by Rev Alfred Stowell
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Andrew P. Anderstrom
Stockholm
Sweden
Hendrick
Christina Anderstrom
William Street
Boston
California
Panama
Bristol
John Weeden
Church Street
Newport
Herreshoff
L. L.anderstrom
Louisa Randall Lake
L. L. Anderstrom
First Baptist Church
Jesus
Alfred
Stowell
Dorothy Minshber of Woodlawn Passes at Age 10
Dorothy Shirley Minshber, daughter of Harry Fales Minsher and Martha Alger Miisher, died Sunday at her father's home on Woodlawn Avenue after a week's illness from meningitis. She was ten years and eighteen days old, attended Bache Private School, and received a large funeral at 1.30 p.m. with Rev. George L. Locke officiating. Interment followed at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
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Dorothy Shirley Minshber
Harry Fales Minsher
Martha Alger Miisher
Woodlawn Avenue
Bache
George L. Locke
D. D
St. Michael’s Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Reminiscences of Bristol from the Phenix of old times
A compact reminiscence recalling Bristol's past from the Phenix newspaper two or three decades back. It revisits community events, local figures, and daily life as remembered by era residents, offering snapshots of a bygone period through period voice and local tone.
Last annual message of President Johnson presented to Congress
The Phoenix notes President Johnson's last annual message to Congress delivered Wednesday afternoon. General Grant visited Providence last Saturday and was greeted by Governor Burnside and Mayor Doyle at the depot. A southeast gale with heavy rain struck Monday night, the most severe in months, delaying steamers Providence and Bristol.
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Phoenix
Johnson
Congress
General Grant
Providence
Burnside
Doyle
Point Judith
New York
Bristol
Huntington
Hrayton
Miller added to Examining Committee in School meeting
In Phoenix of December 7 1878 the regular monthly School Committee meeting added William J Miller Esq to the Examining Committee to fill the vacancy from Rev Samuel Morans resignation. The item notes the committee actions and local educational administration.
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Phoenix
William J. Miller
Samuel Moran
Free Rheumatic Remedy Trial Offer in Syracuse
All rheumatics invited to try Uric-O at no cost. Send name, address, and druggist to Smith Drag Co. Syracuse for a free 75 cent bottle, plus a 25 cent Uva-Lax Pill to accompany it. Sold nationwide at 75 cents and one dollar. J. H. Young & Co. endorses and distributes.
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Smith Drag Co
Smith Bldg
Syracuse
N. Y
J. H. Young & Co
Vinci cure praised for chronic cough relief in Alabama letter
A Maplesville resident credits Vinci with curing a long bout of grippe, cough, chest soreness, and bronchitis after trying many syrups and medical treatments. The testimonial states Vinol’s cod liver oil sans oil provides tonic, healing, and body-building elements, boosting strength for the elderly, sick, and weak.
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Vinci
R. E. R. Hicks
Maplesville
Ala
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Captoo
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Fk. Wilbur
O. Herrmann
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Capt
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E. Reynolds
L. Clallan
Ge Saillant
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Nelle
Schafft
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Callao
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Harold Newman
C E. West
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Murray
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McCaw
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I. McCaughey
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J. Edmonds
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John Pickles
R. Mooro
RE. Bush
Wilson
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J Cenrick
I Slade
B. Wall
J. W. Ohuarab
R. Bail
G. Clark
B. M. Mac
Babbitt
Dorothy Shirley Minsher
Hay’s and Health
Dandroff
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
W. Sparks
Phenix
Morrison
State Street M. E
Mr Jones
The
Baptist Church
Advent Chapel
Durfee and Clark
Ezra Chase
J. Taylor
Congregational Church
J. P. Lane
Rhodesland
Butler Exchange
Commercial School
Hope Druc Co
Parker
Neevar
Drugpista
Chiropodis
A. W. Orgelman
State Street
James Dixon Carpenter
R I
Dorchester
Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Phoenix of Hos
Goff
Hope Street
J. B. Carpenter
Weybosset ST. Providence
Frank W Smith
American Oyster Co
E . Matteson
John Shepard Payne& Butler
HOG Island Oyster Watch N. A. Lybeck
G. W. Simmons Undertakers
Une E. Ery
Eroeglo Phone
Genetruvion Street
R.P. Smith
Gilazier
Cor William and
High Streets
A. W
Byfield ST
R. J
John C. Martelly
Thames S&t
Franklin Street
S. B. Paull
Waldron-Brownell CO
Bradford Street
G M. Wilbur
Kristol
Jimmie’s
Patronizea Pool and Billiard
James J. White
Clee
Collins Street
Corner Stone Coffee
H. P. Cornell CO
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