Local Doctors Clash Over Scarlet Fever Cases
Local physicians clash over a cluster of suspected scarlet fever cases in Bristol. Nettie Lewis’s December certificate, later reclassified as contagious, prompted school and house quarantines. Dr Swarts, with others, confirmed multiple cases across families and blocks, while Dr Hasbrouck differed and faced potential reporting penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Hasbrouck
Nettie Lewis
Court Street
Merriman
Williams
Valley School
Gardner T. Swarts
Providence
State Board of Health
Swarts
Bristol
Hasbrouck
Lewis
Dr. Swarts
Womans Relief Corps Elects Renhitt Chapter Officers
The annual election of Renhitt Woman's Relief Corps officers was held Friday in Grand Army Hall. Elected: President Mary E. Munroe, Senior Vice President Lottie Brelsford, Junior Vice Mary R. Fish, Chaplain Annie Luther, Secretary Emma E. Cary, Treasurer Almy Phelps, Conductor Lillian Sawyer, Assistant Conductor Jennie Diman, Guard Elizabeth Gladding, Press Nellie M. Read. Delegates to the department convention: Mary R. Fish, Lucretia Burnham, Lillian Sawyer, Lottie Bretsford, Eva Harrett. Alternates: Elizabeth Carr, Jennie Diman, Clara Whedon, Althea Lord, Sarah J. Hart. An open meeting was invited for Friday, Dec. 28, with associate members also invited. Refreshments and social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renhitt Woman's Raliat
Cornea
Grand Army Hall
Mary E. Munroe
Lottie Brelsford
Mary R. Fish
Annie Luther
Emma E. Cary
Almy Phelps
Lillian Sawyer
Jennie Diman
Elizabeth Gladding
Nellie M. Read
Department
Providence
Mary R Fish
Lucretia Burnham
Lottie Bretsford
Eva Harrett
Elizabeth Carr
Clara Whedon
Althea Lord
Sarah J. Hart
Y M C A Notes on Textile Design Class and Activities
The Y M C A announces the first textile design class will meet Wednesday evening led by Mr. Werner from Rhode Island School of Design Providence with assistant Mr. Pierce Friday. Twenty four lessons cost £10 including a membership ticket. Phi Alpha Pi members will host a reception for helpers last winter. Bible classes meet tonight at 8 with nineteen present last Tuesday. eighty five enrolled. Kirtland H. Wilson departs for New York to oversee work at Washington Heights Y M C A with Mr. Bradshaw as general secretary.
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Werner
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence
Pierce
Phi Alpha Pi
Association
Kirtland H. Wilson
New York City
Probate Court session assents guardian and administrator petitions
A Probate Court session led by Judge Hammill continued petitions for Waldo W. Stevens as guardian of Daniel Stevens and for an administrator on the estate of Bymair Bosworth. Accounts allowed include the estates of Seth Paull James Francois DeWolf and minor heirs Henry and Dreyer DeWolf. Claims statements against the estates of James F. DeWolf Sarah G. Horreshoff and Charles Pepper were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hammill
Waldo W. Stevens
Daniel Stevens
Bymair-B.bosworth
Seth Paull
James Francois DeWolf
Henry Dreyer DeWolf
T.maccino
Antonio Vescella
James F. DeWolf
Sarah G. Horreshoff
Charles Pepper
Patent Cold Cure Ad Claims Fast Relief
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using laxative bromide and quinine. It promises refunds if not effective and highlights Grove’s Patent Medicine boxes with a testimonial style aimed at men and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Injured at N I R Factory Calender Accident
James West, son of Charles West, worker in the calendar department of the National India Rubber Co, suffered a severe hand injury when his right hand was caught in a revolving calender. A fellow worker stopped the machine, and he was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Doctors fear amputation may be necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James West
Charles West
National India Rubber Co
West
O. R. Seigel
Rhode Island
John T. Ashton
Herbert Mott
District Court Hears Warren Assault Case in Morning Session
Thomas Donovan William Lemerieux and John Hennebnury of Warren faced Judge Bosworth in a District Court session on assault charges filed by Albert Ryan. The trio, with prior court appearances, pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to Thursday. Attorney MoSeley and Judge Hammill represented sides. Nicol La Rocca pleaded guilty to quarantine violation and moved to next week. He had moved his family to a tenement and argued ignorance of the law. A civil suit Euclid O Nichola v John W Eddy was put over for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Donovan
William Lemerieux
John Hennebnury
Warren
Judgs Bosworth
District Court
Albert Ryan
Goff’s
Cronin
William H. MoSeley
F. H. Hammill
Nichola la Rocca
la Rocca
Morris Brook
Bradford Street
Frank Wardwell
Bradford and
High Streets
Euclid O. Nichola
John W. Eddy
Disappearance of Milton Edwards from Providence
Intelligence reports Milton Edwards of Providence, formerly of this town, has vanished after leaving the Rhode Island Produce Co. at 107 Canal Street last Wednesday. He dined at home on Publia Street, and his wife saw nothing unusual. A former meat cutter at Providence Public Market, he also worked for Mrs. J. J. Christie here. His wife May Blackburn was married ten years, with two children, Viola aged nine and Milton aged six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Edwards
Providence
Edwards
Rhode Island Produce Co
Canal Street
Publia Street
J. J. Christie
May Blackburn
Thomas Blackburn
Church Street
Viola
Milton
Advertised Letters for Week Ending December 15
Advertised letters include Mr. Vilado, Mrs. Alice Green, Mrs. Mary Green, Mrs. Amos Horton, Francesca Rotonoo, Mr. Dubin.
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Vilado
Alice Green
Mary Green
Amos Horton
Francesco Rotonoo
Dubin
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Wardwell Lumber Company
the Bank OF the People
State Street
Santa Claus
F. T. Remieres
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Rhodoe Island
Cash Stores Company
Pawteckat
Main &J. Woenseckat
Main St
Oltler
Compan
Womans Relief Corps
Probate Court
Bristol County Gas & Electric CO
Capital
Bristol, R. I
Hope Street
Stevens & CO
Bristol Jewelers
George W. McGann
Sfaam
Ae J. Wan 3 & Co
Baroda
The
Merchants National Bank
Westminster Street
Providence, R. I
Royal Craft
Moses J. Barber
Cashhier
Sam's R. Dorrance
Frank A. Greene
Ping Pong Photo Co
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