Parish events and disturbances in a late 19th century town
Police arrest Peter Byrnes for reveling while a State Street M E church hosts sermons on the talents parable and plans a Junior Epworth League. A Christmas season news roundup notes concerts, cantata Esther, and a water pipe freeze while a theft suspect offers a $100 reward for pond tampering at Captain Colling’s ice works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
E. S. Burt
New York
Bethlehem
Simper
Clare
J. Augustus Miller
Leonore Symphony
Captain Coljing
John P. Reynolds
Reynolds
Sliver Wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry C Gray
Mr and Mrs Henry C Gray celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their Mount Hope Avenue home last Friday afternoon. A reception from 4 to 8 featured flowers and plants, with many friends visiting from near and far. Ushers John F Reed and Alfred A Slade attended. Gifts included cash. The couple wed Christmas Day 1871 to Rev Henry Hibben of Warren, and Mrs Hyde was Evelina B Hyde before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sliver
Henry C. Gray
Mount Hope Avenue
Munyons Cough Cure Promises Complete Pulmonary Relief
Munyons Cough Cure claims to stop coughing and ease chest irritation and lung disease. It lists cures for bronchial, rattling, hoarseness, breathing difficulties, mucus, and night sweats, with separate cures for each disease priced mainly at 25 cents a vial. Free medical advice offered via Prof. Munyon in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Archstreet
Philadelphia
The New Organ at Trinity Church Impresses Locals
A detailed report on Trinity churchs new organ, built by Geo. Hatchings of Boston, first used at Christmas. It features visible pipes, a 1800 pipe scale, and historic connections to the Peace Jubilee. Specifications list swell, great and pedal divisions with numerous stops and mechanical registers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Geo
Hatchinga
Boston
Brookline
New York
P C Gilmore
Pianix
Trinity
Kinder
Bourdon
Geigen
Epworth League Meeting At State Street M E Church
The Epworth League held its regular Social Department meeting with President Frank G. Thurston presiding. Four new members were elected. A programme followed including a riddle by the Bishop of Oxford, a geographical guessing problem, social games, and a piano selection by Miss Sadie Paull. Also noted is an anecdote from J Y Schenck about using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for his daughter’s croup. 26 and 50 cent bottles offered by W S Baffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Young People’s Society of the
State Street
M. E. Church
Frank G. Thurston
Hattie Paull Church
Oxford
League
Susie Wardwell
Sadie Paull
J. Y. Schenck
Ind. Ter
Banner
W. 8. Baffington
Congregational Sunday School Christmas Festival Recap
The Congregational Sunday School held its annual Christmas festival at Memorial chapel featuring a decorated tree, carols, recitations, violin and cornet duets, and a gift distribution by Superintendent E. K. Reynolds. Christmas Day 1896 was warm with outdoor sleighing, gifts, and church services noted across Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Sunday School
Memorial Chapel
M. McCaughey
Santa Claus
Beatrice ‘Thompson
J. Augustus Miller
E. K Reynolds
Reynolds
New York Weather Bureau
Bristol
Methodist Sunday School Festival Brightens State Street Church
The annual Christmas festival of the State Street M E church Sunday school was held Friday evening. Two Christmas trees on each side of the altar held gifts for children. A fireplace representation and stockings adorned the platform. George H. Peck led the exercises and Frank T. Remieres dressed as Santa Claus distributed presents from the trees. Rev. A W Kingsley received spectacles but contained two $10 gold pieces. Mrs Kingsley received a silver spoon. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M E
George H. Peck
Frank T. Remieres
Santa Claus
Cleveland Ministrels Delight Opera House Crowd
The Cleveland's Ministrels drew a large audience at the Opera House last night. The entertainment was meritorious from start to finish with excellent singing new jokes and a well received program. Highlights included performing dogs and ponies and impressive balance acts by the Japs. The company was large and could not display all acts fully due to stage size. The Biograph act required 120 volts but only 80 volts were available, so it was cut.
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Cleveland
Opera House
Mr Barnes of New York at Opera House Promises Good Show
The Opera House presents Mr Barnes of New York tomorrow night with a competent company. An entanglement of dates delayed advertising, but a quality entertainment is promised for the coming evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Mr. Barnes
New York
Infant son of Joseph Robb in town on Dec 29
An infant boy, aged 12 days, was reported in town on December 29 as the son of Joseph Robb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rons
Joseph Robb
Christmas turkey dinner for veterans at State Soldiers Home
The regular Christmas turkey dinner was served to veterans at the State Soldiers Home Friday at 2 pm. Past Department Commander T A Burton and Division Commander Herbert S Thompson, Sons of Veterans, arrived with boxes from Providence containing eatables, tobacco, pipes, slippers, candy, and more. Gifts were distributed by Barton and Thompson, who spoke, as veterans showed clear gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Soldiers Home
T A. Burton
A. R
Herbert S Thompson
Sons of Veterans
Providence
Mersrs
Barton
Thompson
Carpet Quality Test and Easy Winter Payments
The durable carpet line boasts wear like iron reputation and emphasizes selection from the best mills. Customers can pay in small installments and receive full warranty on trusted fabrics for the coming winter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peter Byrnes
State Street M. E
Willie A. Manchester
W. A. Manchester
Epworth
A.W. Kingsley
M.E
Babbitt Post
Faudrey
Warren
W. R. Trotter
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
Babbitt
Esther
Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
National Eagle Bank
Rhode Island
Meron
U.S
John G. Watson
Parmenas Skinner, Jr
Sam’l P. Colt
H. Dixon
Methodist Sunday School Festival
Cleveland’s Minstrels
John Ollins
Puony
John P Reynolds
Geo. E. Ingraham
Cottage Stree
Alfred Peats
Arollandup
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Raston, Incorporated
Babrbitt
State Equitable
Opp Post Fire
RLI Telephone
C. Volino
Boot & Shoemaker Cor
Constitution and High Streets
R.1
Ness
McNay’s
Soldiers’ Home
Providence Opera House
the Heart of Maryland
Leslie Carter
Quaker, Jr
Perry Davis
Orampe
Glenwood Band
Brussels
John M. Dean Company
Westminster Street
A Merry Christmas
McGann & Co's
EF. T.remieres
Bristol Fish Market
King Philip
Genline
Meerschaum
BRIAR
F.s.burcess
H. R. Davis
Bickford’s
Capt
T. Hurley
Golden Boot
Col. Hope and
Bradford Sts
Jas, Anderson
Practical Shoemaker
New England
Anderson's
James Anderson
W. H. Bell & CO
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