King Philip Hand Engine Parade and Prize History
The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 paraded with the Herreshoff Marine Band to showcase a hand engine named The King Philip. Built in 1859 for Charlestown and later owned by Belfast and the Union Veteran Fireman's Association of Peabody, it changed hands again to the King Philip Company. The engine earned 7 first, 9 second, 7 third, and 6 fourth prizes totaling $3,270, with notable feats including a 224ft play at Nashua and various prizes at Centennial Grove, Nashua, and Peabody across 1892–1898. Foreman Robert H. Peterson praised the machine as the company anticipates further success next season.
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King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Herreshoff Marine Band
Jeffers
Charlestown
Mass
Belfast
Union Veteran Fireman’s Association of Peabody
Charles H. Hooper
King Philip Company
Centennial Grove
Nashua
Boston
N. H
Waltham
Rockdale Park
Peabody
Fitchburg
Lowell
Massa
Lynn
Maas
Franklin Park
Saugus
Tyne
King Philips
Robert H. Peterson
55th Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Marcus L Hoar
Mr and Mrs Marcus L Hoar will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a family gathering at their Catherine street home next Tuesday December 25, Christmas Day. He is 80 and she 74, with siblings and relatives noted as part of a long life of hospitality and care.
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Marcus L. Hoar
Catherine Street
Mrs. Hoar
Mr. Hoar
Funeral of Mrs. Charles F Bowler Held at Little's Narrows
The funeral for Mrs. Charles F Bowler, who died Sunday evening, was conducted yesterday at 1.30 p.m. from her late residence at Little's Narrows. Rev. William R. Trotter of Trinity Church officiated. Nephews Harry V. Mayo Frederick Manchester George Sisson and Walter E Munroe served as bearers. Numerous floral tributes were placed. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
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Charles F. Bowler
Lata
Little’s Narrows
William R. Trotter
Trinity Church
Harry V. Mayo
Frederick
Manchester
George Sisson
Walter E.munroe
North Cemetery
Brandroth's Pills Promote Health Across Ages
Keep in Good Health urges Brandroth's Pills as a long used, entirely vegetable tonic. The advertisement claims the pills cleanse stomach and bowels, stimulate kidneys and liver, purify blood, and suit children, adults, and the elderly. Sold in drug stores in plain or sugar-coated forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandroth
Town Council Grants Building Move and Names Medical Examiners
The Town Council approved moving a building from Hope and Constitution streets to a Wells G Peek lot on Wood street. It referred to the School Committee the task of naming three medical examiners for Byfield Walley and Oliver schools and to appoint and fund them. Doctors Williams Merriman Swarts discussed scarlet fever cases including the Nellie Lewis situation. Swarts said cases are scarlet fever not measles. Health officer Head produced a Swarts letter confirming scarlet fever cases in Bristol and other families, and ordered prosecution for nonreporting of contagious disease cases. A rabies dog case declined to have town bear treatment costs. an incandescent light for Bailay Jr. was approved. a street gate was restored. An ordinance restricting dogs to be on leash with collars was adopted and published separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.l.buffum
Hope
Constitutio
Wells G Peek
Wood Street
Byfield, Walley and Oliver
W. F. Williams
A. M. Merriman
Williams
Nellie Lewis
Schod
Swarts
Merriman
Lewis
Thomas F. Head
State Board of Health
Bristol
Wallis E. Howe
Gracedy
A. Bailay, Jr
Rubber Workers Unite at Arctic and Tennis Makers Assoc meeting
A Columbia Hall gathering of the Arctic and Tennis Makers Association elected Joseph Gallagher president Joseph Lewis recording secretary and Anthony McGarvey financial secretary. The temporary grievance committee becomes permanent and monthly meetings were set for the first Friday. Initiation fee 25 cents and dues 10 cents monthly. The group, with 825 members, aims for harmony and protection and will seek preemptive talks with management before decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic and Tennis Makers’ Association
Columbia Hall
Joseph Gallagher
Joseph Lewis
Anthony McGarvey
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Soft Hands
An advertisement urges use of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve on cracked hands overnight with gloves for best results. It notes W H Buffington as the seller and encourages readers to try the product for a noticeable morning improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. H. Buffington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wardwell Lumber Company
Union Taust Company
E Bank OF the People
Staples Coat Company Pies
State Street
Santa Claus
F. T.remieres
St. Paul
Providence
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Weatminster St
Main St
Main St. Woonsocket
Bristol Granite Company
Monumenta
Perry Sts
Bristol, R.I
Poppasquash Road
King Philip
Rubber Workers Unite
Capital
Bristol, R. I
Hope Street
Stevens & CO
Bristol Jewelers
George W. McGann
The
Ohne
Merchants National Bank
Westminster Street
Providence, R. I
Royal Craft
Moses J Barber
Sam's R. Dorrance
Frank A. Greene
Ping Pong Photo Co
Bristol County Gas & Electric CO
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